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STERLING | VIDEO GAMING

Council to get amendment Clarification would deny parlors liquor licenses

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

STERLING – An amendment to the city code that could effectively keep video gaming parlors out of town will be before the council tonight.

The action was prompted by

a recent liquor license application from Suzi McAfoos, owner of Suzi’s Video Poker and Slots.

The ordinance clarifies Section 10-74 of the municipal code, which sets limitations on the placement of video gaming terminals within city limits.

Because a liquor license is need-

ed before a gambling license will be considered, the current code states that no gambling permit will be issued to an operator who doesn’t have a liquor license for the sale of alcohol as its primary business.

Now, primary business is defined as “premises where 60 percent or more of the

floor space is devoted to the retail sales of alcoholic beverages and/or food products, or 60 percent of the gross receipts generated on the premises result from the retail sale of liquor and/or food products.”

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UP-AND-COMER | CAMERON JACOBS

‘I thought I really had a knack’

STERLING | PARK DISTRICT

CrossFit program coming?

Local duo, director see growth potential, including competitions

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

STERLING – The Sterling Park District got the go-ahead from its board Monday to pursue a partnership to bring CrossFit to the Westwood Fitness and Sports Center.

John Saathoff of Sterling and Mat Pistole of Walnut recently approached the park district with a business plan to bring the popular core strength and conditioning program to the Twin Cities. Saathoff said there are many people in Sterling and Rock Falls traveling to Dixon to find CrossFit training programs.

Park District Executive Director Larry Schuldt said this proposal presents an opportunity to fill unused space at Westwood with an entirely new type of fitness offering.

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Next meeting The Sterling Park District Board of Commissioners next meets at 6:30 p.m. March 16, at the Duis Recreation Center, 211 E. St. Mary’s Road in Sterling.

The agendas and meeting minutes will be posted at www.sterlingparks.org and at the Frasor Center Administrative Offices, 1913 Third Ave. Call 815-622-6200 for more information.

Photos by Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

Cameron Jacobs of Eldena looks at film clips of actors he hired to star in his final project for Full Sail University’s online program. The 15-minute movie will feature actors and settings from the area.

Eldena man to film senior thesis, a short film featuring actors from area

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

ELDENA – For Cameron Jacobs, film just kind of clicked. The 27-year-old professional wrestler was editing one of his wrestling reels one day during the summer of 2012 when it dawned on him that he was actually pretty OK at it.

“I thought I really had a knack, so I looked up film schools, and I found out that Full Sail had an online program,” the Amboy High School graduate said.

That was in August 2012.

Since then, he has learned the ins and outs of directing, writing scripts, and editing. With his program ending this semester, it’s time for his thesis: a short film he’ll write, shoot, and edit himself to be titled “One Last Day.” The project is modeled on a group of high school friends headed off to college who vow to have

Help wanted Shooting will happen during the first week of March, and Cameron Jacobs is still looking for extras. If you’re interested in appearing, shoot him an email at cameronejacobs@fullsail.edu.

To help him fund his project, or check out the trailer, head to indiegogo.com/projects/one-last-day-short-film.

Jacobs wrote the script and color-coded the shot list. Each color designates a certain aspect of the scene that needs to be documented. the best last day of summer ever.

Shooting will begin in March, and at the moment, with his actors cast, Jacobs is busy scouting locations and raising funds to finance the extra equipment, costumes, and makeup he’ll need to turn his vision into an actuality.

“I’ve been going to family friends’ places and just basi-

cally finding family friends that have cabins or big open places out in the country,” he explained.

Jacobs went into pre-production in June and finally got to do a casting call in January. He rented a suite at a hotel in Dixon, where 20 or so people came out.

Up-and-comers wanted Do you know of any young people in the area who are doing something fun or unusual with their lives? Who are plotting an interesting future? Who might be on track to save the world, or at least better a piece of it?

Let us know. Post a tip on our Facebook page, send us an email at News@saukvalley.com or give News Editor Kathleen Schultz at call at 815-625-3600, ext. 5535.

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CONCEALED CARRY

Dealing with law nonissue for agencies Number of permits falls well short of projections

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

STERLING – One year after Illinois became the last state in the union to allow its residents to obtain a concealed carry permit, the number issued fell well short of expectations.

A total of 1,672 people in Bureau, Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties have active permits, according to numbers from the Illinois State Police, with the greatest percentage of a county holding permits being Ogle, where 1 percent of the population has one. The smallest percentage of a population with permits is Whiteside County, at 0.6 percent.

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Elizabeth Serenil, 23, of Rock Falls; 2:31 a.m.

Saturday; domestic battery; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Joshua Buchholz, 36, of Rock Falls; 2:31 a.m. Saturday; domestic battery; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Jimmy Gann, 45, of Rock Falls; Saturday; Ogle County warrant; bonded out.

Sandro Escobar, 40, address unavailable; 3:42 p.m. Friday; domestic battery; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Joy Newborn, 27, of Rock Falls; 7:18 a.m. Feb. 5; disorderly conduct, obstructing identification; given notice to appear in court.

Joseph Scott, 42, of Rock Falls; 1:45 p.m. Monday; Ogle County warrant; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

ERROR? Getting it right We care about accuracy, and we want to correct errors promptly. Please call mistakes to our attention at 815-284-2222 or 815-625-3600, ext. 5501 or 5502.

Correction In the Feb. 14 edition of SV Weekend, the name of Hayley E. Osborn of Sterling was misspelled in the Purdue University dean’s list on Page C5.

In a story about Brent Scholl of Polo winning the Distinguished Service Award, which was published on Page C7 of the Feb. 14 edition of SV Weekend, his photo was not used. The photo shown was that of Todd Dail, president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association, which presented the award.

We regret the errors.

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POLICE Sterling Police Khristina A. Goodman, 41, of Sterling; 8:55 a.m. Sunday at Sterling Police Department; Whiteside County warrant for obstructing a court order, Lee County warrant for failure to appear – contempt of court (operation of an uninsured motor vehicle); posted $300 on Whiteside warrant and $300 on Lee warrant.

Shannon O. Lee, 37, of Sterling; 9:51 a.m. Sunday in the 300 block of Eighth Avenue; Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear – operation of uninsured motor vehicle, Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear – driving while license suspended; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Deborah J. Brottmiller, 59, of Sterling; 1:18 p.m.

Sunday in the 2700 block of Locust Street; retail theft; given notice to appear in court.

Antionette D. Jones, 29, of Sterling; 4:23 p.m.

Sunday at Sterling Police Department; Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear – no turn signal; posted $300 bond.

Merced Villa, 54, of Rock Falls; 5 p.m. Sunday at Kohl’s 3220 E. Lynn Blvd.; retail theft; given notice to appear in court.

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Lee County Sheriff Kirk Alan Andreas, 54, of Amboy; 10:45 p.m. Sunday; domestic battery; held at Lee County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Byron Escobar Diuel, 22, of Dixon; 7:59 p.m. Sunday; domestic battery – bodily harm; held at Lee County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Clifford William Petty, 22, of Dixon; 12:12 p.m. Sunday; aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery, domestic battery; held at Lee County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

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to appear, Ogle County warrant, Winnebago County warrant; taken to Ogle County Jail, held in lieu of bond, and given notice to appear in court.

Travis Adams, 31, of Rochelle; 2:59 p.m. Friday in the 8000 block of state Route 38 East: warrant; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Ulises O. Mareno Martinez, 18, of Rochelle; 1:11 a.m. Sunday; possession of marijuana less than 2.5 grams; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Girl, 17, from Evergreen Park; 10:35 p.m. Saturday; battery; released to her parents.

Girl, 17, from Streamwood; 10;15 p.m. Saturday; battery; released to her parents.

Curtis Alan Rebold, 56, of Steward; 6:17 a.m. Saturday; aggravated discharge of a firearm; held at Lee County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

State Police Jamey M. Leal, 36, of Rock Falls; 12:57 a.m. Sunday at Dixon Avenue and West Humphrey Avenue in Whiteside County; Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear; posted $100 cash bond and given notice to appear in court.

Dawn A. Boyd, 34, of Rock Falls; 5:58 p.m. Saturday on First Avenue at Second Street in Sterling; no valid driver’s license – expired, speeding; released with promise to comply and notice to appear in court.

Brody E. A. Bicksler, 20, of Sterling; 2:41 a.m. Friday; at Wallace and First streets in Sterling; driving under the influence, illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor, disobeyed traffic control device; posted driver’s license and individual bond, given notice to appear in court.

Ogle County Sheriff Linda Little, 18, of Oregon; 8:01 p.m. Sunday in the 4000 block of state Route 64 E; obstructing a police officer; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Girl, 14, from Mount Morris; 8:01 p.m. Sunday in the 4000 block of state Route 64 E; runaway; released to her parent.

Robert Disch, 44, of Oregon; 12:44 a.m. Sunday in the 3000 block of East Honey Creek Road; driving while license revoked, driving under the influence of alcohol; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Ashley Daugherty, 24, of Oregon; 12:44 a.m. Sunday in the 3000 block of East Honey Creek Road; illegal transportation of alcohol; given citation.

Aaron Masterman, 21, of Dixon; Saturday; warrant for failure to appear, petition to revoke probation; taken to Ogle County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Nicole O’Reilly, 22, of Savanna; Friday in the 17000 block of state Route 72 West; driving while license suspended; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Elio Melara, 24, of Creston; Friday; warrant for failure

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Galena Avenue at a high rate of speed. The officer did not pursue Cook’s vehicle.

Another officer was stopped at North Galena and Everett Street, and saw Cook’s vehicle go through the red light at the intersection at a high rate of speed.

Cook’s vehicle then continued south across the Galena Avenue bridge and struck the rear of another vehicle, just south of River Street on South Galena Avenue in the inside lane.

The collision caused Cook’s vehicle to travel into the northbound lane of traffic and strike two other vehicles before coming to rest just north of First Street, on South Galena.

Dixon Rural firefighters extracted Cook from his vehicle. He was taken to KSB Hospital in Dixon, and then was airlifted to OSF Saint Anthony Hospital in Rockford for injuries suffered in the collision.

The second crash was reported to police at 2:46 a.m. Friday, and took place near the intersection of South Galena Avenue and the Interstate 88 entrance and exit ramp. A Dodge Dakota driven by Ryan D. Clay, 38, of Rockford came to the T intersection with South Galena Avenue. Clay did not stop at the intersection, but continued west through the intersection, where his vehicle left the roadway and impacted the west side of the ditch.

Clay was extracted from his vehicle by Dixon Rural firefighters. He was taken by Dixon City firefighters to KSB Hospital, and was airlifted to a hospital in Rockford for injuries suffered in the collision.

Investigations into both crashes continue, and charges are pending in both.

Two injured in Dixon-area crashes DIXON – Two people were hurt in two separate crashes Friday and early Saturday in or near Dixon.

The first took place at 9:12 p.m. in the unit block of South Galena Avenue. A Dodge Avenger driven by Cullen L. Cook, 23, of Dixon, was seen by a Dixon police officer when police say Cook committed a traffic violation at the intersection of Bradshaw Street and North Brinton Avenue.

The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but Cook did not yield, instead driving southbound on North

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Branstad on Monday mentioned a future dispensary in Rock Island in the Quad Cities that could help Iowa residents.

Branstad signed a law last year that allows the use of oil derived from marijuana to treat chronic epilepsy.

Illinois lawmakers passed legislation last year for a pilot program that allows companies to manufacture and distribute medical marijuana in the state. Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, who took office in January, recently awarded licenses to businesses.

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Hoss, a Boston terrier owned by Dixon’s Ken Roux, is awarded Best of Breed at Monday’s Westminster Kennel Club show in New York.

Once again, Hoss is boss Boston terrier wins best of breed award at Westminster

BY JERMAINE PIGEE jpigee@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5525 @JPigee84

DIXON – A Boston terrier from Dixon won best of breed Monday at the 139th Westminster Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show.

Hoss is owned by Ken Roux, owner of Ken’s Dog

Daycare and Grooming Service.

The win puts the pooch in the running for best of show. Hoss, whose show name is “Ken’s N’ Roobarb N’ The Horse Ya’ Rode In On,� won the same award in 2011 and 2012.

He became a national champion by winning three top breed titles at dog shows in 2009, which is the criteria to show at Westminster.

Go to westminsterkennelclub.org for more information.

ith the popularity of social media and the ease of digital publishing, candidates have more ways to connect with voters than they’ve had in the past.

With less than 2 months until the Dixon election for mayor and council, at least four candidates have set up Facebook pages, and two of those have also set up their own websites.

Commissioner Jeff Kuhn and Liandro Arellano Jr., both mayoral candidates, have Facebook pages with more than 350 likes and websites with information about their backgrounds.

Council candidates Mitch Tucker and Jesse Arjes also have Facebook pages.

Arellano’s page has been the most active, with six posts this month. Kuhn and Tucker have both posted twice, and Ares once.

At this point, the posts are more informative than anything, letting

mattMENCARINI Matt Mencarini is a reporter for Sauk Valley Media.

You can reach him at mmencarini@ saukvalley. com or 800798-4085, ext. 5529.

voters know how to get yard signs, write letters to support them, and when they’re holding campaign events.

But as the election gets closer, I expect more candidates to create pages and fill them with their views of issues facing the city. It’s a great way for them – especially those in the crowded race for four commissioner seats – to connect directly with voters.

Sauk Valley Media will cover the election in depth. I wrote the first article for Saturday’s SV Weekend edition, and I’m working on a second for this weekend. But the more information voters have to evaluate

The pages Visit kuhnformayor.com or facebook.com/jeffkuhnformayor for more information about Commissioner Jeff Kuhn.

Visit electarellano.com or facebook.com/ElectArellano for more information on Liandro Arellano Jr. Visit facebook.com/votemitchtucker for more information on Mitch Tucker.

Visit facebook.com/pages/Jesse-Arjes-For-DixonCouncil/1556040761308197 for more information on Jesse Arjes.

Reporter at Dixon shop Wednesday Sauk Valley Media reporter Matt Mencarini will have “office hours� from 1 to 2 p.m. today at Books on First, 202 W. First St. Feel free to stop by and let him know what’s on your mind. Is there a story in Dixon you think should be reported? Stop by to share it or just to say hi. the candidates, the better.

I’ll keep an eye on these pages and continue to search for more candidate pages as the election nears.

On a related note, in the few meetings since the deadline to file for the April election, a handful of council candidates have been present for City Council meetings.

The most-attended meeting was the budget workshop last week,

when the candidates were given packets with information about the city’s finances. The next council will start with the budget the current council will approve next month.

Sauk Valley Media reporter Matt Mencarini covers government and happenings in Dixon.

He can be reached at mmencarini@saukvalley.com or at 815-6253600, ext. 5529. Follow him on Twitter: @MattMencarini

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Search turns up $3,000 in marijuana; two jailed STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

DIXON – A Franklin Grove man and a Dixon woman were arrested Monday morning after Dixon police and Lee County sheriff’s deputies, acting on a tip, found more than a pound of marijuana at the man’s home, police said in a news release.

The marijuana, worth about $3,000, and several hundred dollars were found in a search around 7:30 a.m. in the 1600 block of Buffalo Road, Dixon Police Lt. Brad Sibley said.

John M. Malovich, 25,

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of Franklin Grove, is charged with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, and unlawful possession of marijuana, both felonies.

Tamara L. Hiatt-Glenn, 20, of Dixon, is charged with unlawful possession of cocaine, a felony.

They were taken to Lee County Jail; bond hearings will be held today.

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OBITUARIES Avis J. Horton

FUNERAL SERVICES

STERLING – Avis J. Horton, 84, of Sterling, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.

Avis was born Dec. 12, 1930, in Yorktown Township, the daughter of Horace and Esther (Hanson) Landwehr. She married John K. Cantrell II in 1949.

They divorced. She married Curtis Horton on Feb. 14, 1972. He preceded her in death on Jan. 13, 1995.

Survivors include one daughter, Sandy (Jeff) Cantrell Hoos; three sons, John (Nancy) Cantrell of Franklin, North Carolina, Clay (Kathleen) Cantrell of North Richland Hills, Texas, and Rod (Gina) Cantrell of Washington, North Carolina; one sister, Lenore Reiley of Prophetstown; one brother, Orville (Loret-

ta) Landwehr of MinFOR THE WEEK eral; stepchildren, Rick Horton, Bethany HorToday’s funerals: Jones Funeral Home in Eileen F. DeWall of Polo, Amboy. ton Wampler, and 10:30 a.m. at Forreston Thursday funeral: Lee (Jim) Horton Reformed Church in ForMarcea L. Wittenauer of Giltjes; 13 grandreston.

Amboy, 11 a.m. at Mihm-Jones children; 13 greatDonald G. “Jerry” HerFuneral Home in Amboy. grandchildren; 10 rmann of Dixon, 5:30 p.m. at Friday visitation: McDonald Funeral Home in Bernard C. “Bernie” Kesstepgrandchildren; Rock Falls. sel of Amboy, 4-8 p.m., with and many nieces Wednesday visitation: the rosary recited at 7:30 and nephews.

Roland A. Farrell of Morp.m., at Mihm-Jones Funeral She also was preceded in rison, 10 a.m. at First ConHome in Amboy. death by her parents; two gregational United Church of Saturday visitation: Christ in Prophetstown.

Bernard C. “Bernie” Kessisters, Verda Milnes and Wednesday funeral: sel of Amboy, 9:30-10:30 Lavone Cederberg; and Roland A. Farrell of Mora.m. at St. Patrick Catholic one brother, Irvin Landrison 11 a.m. at First ConChurch in Amboy. wehr. gregational United Church of Saturday funeral: Services were Thursday Christ in Prophetstown.

Bernard C. “Bernie” KesThursday visitation: sel of Amboy, 10:30 a.m. at Schilling Funeral Home Marcea L. Wittenauer of Mass at at St. Patrick Catholic in Sterling. Burial was at Amboy, 9-11 a.m. at MihmChurch in Amboy.

Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling, A memorial has been established to Sterling Marcea L. Wittenauer Moose Family Center.

Visit schillingfuneral- AMBOY – Marcea L. Wit- grandchildren; and one home.com to send con- tenauer, 88, of Amboy, brother, Lyle “Red” (Mary) died Sunday, Feb. 15, Sensenig of Amboy. dolences.

2015, at Aperion She also was preCare Amboy. Durceded in death by Sue E. Maynard ing World War II, her son, Jerry Lee she worked at Green Wittenauer; one WALNUT – Sue Ellen Maynard, 67, of Walnut, died grandson; two Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, at Northwestern Hospital in R i v e r O r d n a n c e Plant in Amboy. brothers, Elmer Chicago.

S h e w a s b o r n “Rocky” Sensenig Garland Funeral Home in Walnut handled arrangeMay 24, 1926, in La Jr. and Earl “Bud” ments.

Moille, the daughter of Sensenig; and one son-inElmer and Anna Muriel law, Don Antoine.

Mary Jo A. Burkhalter (Holcomb) Sensenig.

Visitation will be from STERLING – Mary Jo Ann Burkhalter, 78, of Sterling, Marcea married Russell 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday E. “Gene” Wittenauer on and the funeral at 11 died Monday, Feb. 16, 2015.

Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling is handling Jan. 23, 1946. He preceded a.m. Thursday at Mihmher in death Feb. 22, 2003. Jones Funeral Home in arrangements.

Survivors include her Amboy, with the Rev. daughter, Judy Antoine Charles Jeanblanc offiHarold M. Schmall of Amboy; three sons, ciating. Burial will be at ELGIN – Harold M. Schmall, 59, of Elgin, died Mon- Ron (Carol) Wittenauer Prairie Repose Cemetery day, Feb. 16, 2015, at SwedishAmerican Hospital in of Lee Center and Randy in Amboy.

Wittenauer and Rick A memorial has been Rockford.

(Linda) Wittenauer, both established to the Amboy Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon is handling of Amboy; 11 grandchilFire Department. arrangements. dren; 24 great-grandchil- Visit thejonesfh.com to dren; two great-great- send condolences.

Anthony J. ‘Tony’ Lanza

Owen E. Wrzeszcz LANARK – Anthony J. “Tony” Lanza, 83, of Lanark, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, at FHN Memorial Hospital DAVIS – Owen Edward Wrzeszcz, 76, of Davis, died in Freeport.

Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at Stephenson Nursing Facility Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll handled in Freeport. arrangements.

Law-Jones Funeral Homes handled arrangements.

Bernard C. ‘Bernie’ Kessel AMBOY – Bernard C. “Bernie” Kessel, 78, of Amboy, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family, in the same home in which he was born.

He was born Sept. 1, 1936, in Amboy, the son of William T. and Mildred M. (Conderman) Kessel. Bernie was a farmer from 1960 to 1982. He also was the road commissioner for Amboy Township. He worked for Allied Locke for 20 years, and retired from Maplehurst Farms in 2012 at the age of 75. Bernie was a very kind, humble, and loving man. While he often was known for his desire to selflessly help others, he will be remembered for his quick humor and occasional orneriness. Bernie’s passions included mowing, being a handyman, and finding the smallest tasks and projects to work on. He enjoyed volunteering at Teen Turf, and was very dedicated to his faith.

He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy and the Amboy American Legion. He was a very loyal Chicago Bears fan.

Bernard was a sergeant in the Army from 1955 to 1956.

He married Frances Haley on March 26, 1960, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy.

Survivors include his wife; five children, Angela (Jack) O’Callaghan of Bartlett, Amy (Jeff) Reed of

Amboy, Michele Cheshier of Rock Falls, Michael (Patti) Kessel of Littleton, and Danette (David) Trupp of Elgin; 11 grandchildren, Ashley (Jeffrey) Bryant, Abigail Thomas, Katie and Jared Trupp, Alyssa, Josh, Levi and Alexandra Kessel, and Haley, Christine, and Catherine Cheshier; one stepgrandchild, Mike Reed; one greatgranddaughter, Everly Bryant; one brother, William C. (Joan) Kessel of Amboy; and two sisters, Aleta (Fred) Faber of La Moille, and Betty Payne of Walnut.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Amanda Jo; and a son-in-law, Brian Cheshier.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., with the rosary recited at 7:30 p.m., Friday at MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy. Visitation also will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Monsignor Thomas Bales, pastor, officiating. Burial, with military honors accorded by the Amboy American Legion, will be at St. Patrick Cemetery in Amboy.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to Teen Turf in Amboy, Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon, and the Amboy Fire Department.

Visit thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

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Based on the new definition of primary business, parlors like Suzi’s would not qualify. Small parlors don’t put a premium on selling food and alcohol, but state statute requires that owners first get a liquor license.

The clarification would basically keep gambling machines within the parameters of where most city officials believe it was originally intended.

During a Feb. 2 Liquor Control Commission meeting, members agreed that liquor licenses should be issued to establishments where the primary purpose is the sale of alcohol. City Attorney Ron Coplan was then instructed to tighten up language in the city code.

Mayor Skip Lee, who also is head of the Liquor Control Commission, said he wants to see the city stay within what he believes

To attend

The Sterling City Council will meet at 6:30 tonight at City Hall, 212 Third Ave., on the first floor in the Council Chambers. The meeting was moved back a day because of Monday’s Presidents Day observance.

Go to sterling-il.gov or call City Hall at 815-6326621 for an agenda or more information. was the original intent of the state’s Video Gaming Act, enacted in 2009.

“The original legislation was intended for taverns, truck stops, and fraternal organizations,” Lee said.

“Then the parlors popped up, and everyone has been wondering what to do with these.”

Cities are also receiving liquor license requests from such businesses as beauty salons and auto body shops.

“You look at what it’s doing for the bowling alley and the bars, and it is really helping their business,” said Retha Elston, an alderwoman and Liquor Control Commission member. “I just don’t think we want this at our hairdressers

and barbershops.”

Lee is also concerned about giving licenses to businesses that are not locally based.

“Liquor establishments employ more people and include owners who participate in the civic life of the city,” Lee said.

Also at tonight’s meeting, the board will look at an easement agreement drawn up between the city and Sterling Steel.

The pact would allow the company to fix an area of city road under the Avenue G bridge that is heavily used by Sterling Steel.

The road would be reinforced to better handle the heavier products and materials that are regularly transported to and from the mill.

overhaul child services Administration touts new director, efforts to help foster care children CHICAGO (AP) – Firstterm Gov. Bruce Rauner has come under increasing pressure to overhaul Illinois’ troubled child welfare system after a leading civil rights group asked for quick federal court action over “dangerously inadequate” care and services.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois filed a complaint against the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services late Friday, the latest turn in a decadesold consent decree aimed at keeping adequate foster care and child protective services in place.

Rauner’s administration responded Monday by touting a new director and efforts to help foster

care children. But days ahead of his first budget address, questions lingered over how the Republican will make and fund any major changes.

The ACLU, which argues state wards have a constitutional right to adequate state services, said serious problems have been triggered in years past by deep budget cuts and exacerbated by having roughly half a dozen directors in less than 2 years. The group wants a response on alleged violations of the decree, particularly regarding children with mental health issues, and expects a hearing before a federal judge.

“We’re not going through another revolving door of directors while we

wait and our children suffer,” said ACLU attorney Benjamin Wolf.

He said Rauner’s administration inherited issues but that recent talks over problems raised by newspaper stories and lawmakers’ hearings weren’t productive.

He said agency officials wouldn’t agree to immediate overhauls, which triggered the lawsuit. In previous years, DCFS has agreed to comply on issues such as reducing worker caseloads.

The complaint said the care of juveniles with mental health needs is “dangerously inadequate,” with long waiting lists for children who need specialized placements and lengthy stays in temporary shelters. The complaint cited reports from experts, providers, clients and caregivers.

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“There is about a 2,500-square-foot space near where the fire started that we have talked about expanding into an additional fitness area,” Schuldt said. “This has great growth potential with specialized programs, competitions and other activities that we could offer down the road.”

Saathoff and Pistole would own the equipment, which the park district would lease. They would technically be park district employees, and revenues would be split 50/50.

The park district would pay for any renovations related to the program.

“None of the renovations would be something we wouldn’t have spent money for anyway to move any other type of fitness equipment into the space,” Schuldt said.

Pistole, who now coaches the program in Princeton, said he is excited by the prospects of having a facility like Westwood for CrossFit. “We have the space here to host large competitions,” Pistole said.

“We would plan to have an event here in the first year, and I could see it taking off very quickly.”

The numbers the pair used for their business model were based largely on numbers at a Princeton program that outgrew its facility in just 8 months.

Projections for 81 mem-

bers in the first year at Westwood would make the park district’s revenue share about $16,250.

In 3 years, hitting the target of 124 members would generate an estimated $59,000 for the park district.

Saathoff believes the competitive aspect of the program could be a huge draw for Sterling.

“I travel a lot for work,

and I go to gyms all over the country,” Saathoff said. “There is a Quad Cities CrossFit competition at Augustana College that now draws 300 athletes every year.”

In other business, the park district approved the abatement of interest payments on bonds, primarily from 2009 and 2010 for Duis Center renovations. The park

Winter Decorations will be removed ffrrom Oak Knoll on March 15th.

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district had promised not to pass the payments on to the taxpayers. A total of $778,188 for the bonds will be taken from the park district’s regular operating expenses.

Also, a bid of $540,542 was accepted from Phalen Steel of Mendota to basically strip down

building 2 to bare iron and put up a new structure. Schuldt said the money is in hand thanks to a $600,000 donation.

The board’s approval is contingent upon doing further research into some building alternatives that would not exceed the total bid.

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DIXON | PROPOSED PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Burke wants cost analysis produced Proponents say restructuring could save money for city

BY MATT MENCARINI mmencarini@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5529 @MattMencarini

DIXON – Some Dixon officials are concerned about the cost of a new public works department and want to know the fiscal impact before they proceed.

In an email to City Council members and city staff last week, Mayor Jim Burke said that although the new department – a combination of the water, wastewater, streets and public property departments – looks good on

paper, he wants “some indepth financial analysis” of its long-term impact.

“Since we became financially solvent, we have made some very positive management changes and hired needed employees,” Burke wrote. “However, I have been concerned about personnel creep because of our solvency.”

Commissioner Dennis Considine, who is seeking re-election in April, supports the restructuring. If done the right way, he said, it will not only save money but also be more efficient.

He made the comparison of a company’s vice president and a president, adding that the city Jim needs a Burke Dixon mayor point person to coordinate public works projects, which the city manager won’t have time for.

Commissioner Jeff Kuhn, a mayoral candidate, said he liked the idea in theory, but will have to know the cost first.

“We haven’t actually got to that point yet,” Kuhn said. “I have the same concerns [Burke] has. There’s no sense of doing it unless

we’re saving money.”

The idea for a public works department was proposed as part of an ordinance restructuring city government, a necessary step in the transition to the managerial form of government.

In November, Dixon voters, by a 3-1 margin, decided to change city government from a commission form to a managerial form. Once the restructuring ordinance is approved, the new council will make the switch official when it hires a city manager.

The current structure in Dixon has individual departments, each run by a superintendent, for the water, wastewater,

streets and public property departments.

The proposal by City Administrator David Nord would combine those into a single department headed by a director. As the superintendents retired, they would be replaced by foremen, giving the city added efficiency in the department as well as cost savings.

Some officials are concerned about whether the city would cut costs.

In his email, Burke said in addition to the director of the department, who could make about $100,000 a year, the foremen jobs could be in a similar salary range as the current superintendents because those positions

require a certain education and certification.

Based on the new department’s director, requested hires for the 2015-16 fiscal year, replacements for retired superintendents, employee benefits, pension obligations and new equipment purchases, Burke said the city could be taking on an additional $5 million to $8 million in the next 5 to 10 years.

Sterling has a public works department, which consists of streets, sewer and some public property maintenance, and a wastewater treatment department.

Rock Falls has separate departments for streets, sewer and water.

DIXON SCHOOLS

IN BRIEF

High school focus of plan, Monday’s forum

Lee-Ogle Spelling Bee Thursday in Dixon

Renovate, or seek site for new building?

BY JERMAINE PIGEE jpigee@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5525 @JPigee84

DIXON – Dixon community members have been asked to attend a forum Monday to discuss a long-range facilities plan for the Dixon School District.

With the help of community input over the past few months, school officials have come up with five options regarding the future of the school district.

“It boils down to, Do we want to renovate Dixon High School, or look at a new site for the high school?” said Michael Juenger, superintendent of the school district. “All of the options come down to that.”

The options are to renovate all current buildings where they are; renovate the current prekindergarten through eighthgrade buildings and build a new high school; and build a

new building for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and renovate the middle and high schools. Jefferson Elementary School would be the site for the new pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade school.

Other options include using Washington Elementary School for pre-kindergarten and first-grade classes, using Reagan Middle School for second through fifth-grade classes, and building a new sixththrough-12th-grade facility.

A final option would be to build a whole new pre-kindergarten-through-12th-grade campus at a new site.

Amy Yurko of BrainSpaces, a school facilities planning consultant based in Chicago, said input for the district’s master plan will determine how buildings will be renovated.

“The renovations will get the buildings structurally sound and enhance the building’s

ability to support 21st century learning,” Yurko said.

Officials want the plan to come from a collaboration among school officials, the school board, and the community.

“At the forum, we will ask the community to take a stand on the master plan,” Juenger said. “We want to get people to support one of the options so we can start moving forward to finalizing a strategic plan.

We want to narrow down the options to the one that is best supported.”

Even though DHS was built in the 1920s, many community members want to keep the landmark in place.

Linda Wegner said she is in favor of doing what it took to keep Dixon High School open.

She has three children who graduated from DHS: Kate, in 1998; Joe, in 2001; and Kimi, in 2007.

“This is getting serious,” Wegner said Monday. “Three out of the five options involve closing

the high school. I don’t think enough people in town are aware of this.”

Wegner said closing the high school would create an eyesore in the community. She said that over time, the vacant building would be vandalized and reflect poorly on the city.

Wegner also said DHS is one of the most recognizable buildings in Dixon. She believes renovating the building would be the best option.

“It’s in the center of town, and it’s a landmark,” Wegner said.

“It has a lot of value in the community.”

Yurko said she understands the high school has sentimental value for a lot of residents. That’s why she encourages people to come out to the forum and support the high school.

“I hope there is a way to save it,” Yurko said. “I hope we can find a way to give the community what it wants. If we can figure out a way to save the high school, let’s do it.”

DIXON – The annual Lee/ Ogle Regional Spelling Bee will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday at Dixon High School.

Twenty-five Lee/Ogle elementary students in third through eighth grades will compete for the regional championship. Spectators are welcome, and admission is free.

The winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to National Harbor, Maryland, to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee at the end of May. Prizes include MerriamWebster’s Collegiate Dictionary, Webster’s Third New International Dictionary, a Kindle Paperwhite, $100 U.S. savings bond, an Encyclopedia Britannica online subscription, and trophies.

Sponsors are The Telegraph, First National Bank in Amboy, and Lee/Ogle Regional Office of Education.

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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

Don’t leave map drawing to those who will benefit What we think Unfair advantages can be created in sports and in politics when the wrong people draw the maps.

T

he turmoil has partially subsided over a Chicago Little League team whose national title was taken away by Little League International.

One aspect of the story still resonates with reform-minded Illinoisans.

The adults who operated the Jackie Robinson West team apparently wanted to give the boys, ages 11 to 13, the best opportunity to win. The team operates within established geographic boundaries, but certain talented players lived outside those boundaries.

The solution? Some adult team leader quietly redrew the boundary map to bring in those top players.

The result gave the team ineligible players who helped it win a championship.

Hmm. Redrawing a map to give one side an unfair advantage.

Where have we heard that story before?

Sounds like the Illinois redistricting process to us.

EVERY 10 YEARS after the Census is taken, our state constitution grants politicians, who stand to benefit from the results, the power to draw new maps for state House and Senate and the U.S. House.

And every 10 years, those politicians draw maps that slice and dice the state into oddly shaped districts designed to give maximum benefit to the party in power.

Both Republicans and Democrats have abused the system; they just can’t help themselves.

In 2011, Democrats controlled the process.

The maps they produced were shockingly effective.

For example, in 2012,

Senate Democratic candidates won 52 percent of all votes cast for Senate across the state, but they captured 68 percent of the seats, which all but throws accountability out the window.

Petition campaigns to remove politics from the process failed in 2010 and 2014. That hasn’t stopped legislative reformers from trying.

Last week, state Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, introduced the Redistricting Standards Act. The legislation would take map drawing away from politicians and put it in the hands of the State Board of Elections.

Bureaucrats would abide by all pertinent redistricting laws in coming up with new maps.

New districts would have to have equal populations, be compact, contiguous, and not irregularly shaped, and not favor political parties or incumbents.

The Board of Elections would have two tries to create maps that lawmakers would not be allowed to amend. If those aren’t approved, the board’s third mapmaking venture would be subject to amendment.

A Temporary Redistricting Advisory Commission would be named to offer advice, should the State Board of Elections need it, and conduct at least four public hearings on the proposed new maps.

The bill ought to lessen political influence on redistricting, but it does not remove it entirely, as citizens redistricting commissions in California and Arizona have done.

An unfair map cost an Illinois Little League team a national title.

Unfair maps cost Illinois voters accountable representation.

Away with them.

THE READER’S VOICE

Lee, Ortiz to address Forum event Thursday FRED TURK Rock Falls

The Rock River Open Forum invites the public to a general meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Sterling Public Library.

Sterling Mayor Skip Lee will discuss the various challenges and successes of the city.

Michael Ortiz, who is running for the Sauk Valley Community College Board of Trustees, will explain the reasons for his candidacy.

If time permits, Darrell Blobaum will briefly discuss the efforts by Exelon to renew its environmental license to operate the Byron nuclear plant. He participated in a public meeting in Byron on Feb. 3.

Our discussions tend to be very interactive and cordial.

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SPRINGFIELD SPOTLIGHT

Union focus makes pols edgy Effort may be part of grand strategy, or not More than a few Statehouse types have been wondering aloud for weeks what Gov. Bruce Rauner is up to with his almost daily attacks on organized labor. Just what, they ask, is the end game here?

His people say that the governor feels “liberated” since the election to speak his mind about a topic that stirs great personal passion in him. He played up the issue during the Republican primary, then all but ran away from it in the general election, including just a few weeks before Election Day when he flatly denied that “right to work” or anything like that would be among his top priorities.

Yet, there he is, day after day, pounding away at unions, demanding right-to-work laws, vilifying public employee unions as corrupt to the point of issuing an executive order barring the distribution of state-

richMILLER Rich Miller publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter.

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deducted employee “fair share” dues to public worker unions like AFSCME. The dues are paid by people who don’t want to pay full union dues.

Some top Democrats believe that Rauner may be setting them up for a grand bargain this spring.

Democratic lawmakers are most certainly going to freak out when Rauner presents his draconian budget. Rank-and-file members will undoubtedly demand some sort of tax hike to prevent draconian cuts to their cherished programs. Rauner could eventually say that he’d agree to additional revenues in exchange for passage of his economic package.

But some top Republicans who have regular contact with the governor say they haven’t yet

discerned a rhyme or a reason. “I just don’t see an end game here at all with them,” confided one GOP operative. Another concurred, saying if there is an end game, it hasn’t been shared with anyone else.

For their part, the Democratic House speaker and Senate president have gently asked the governor to focus his considerable energy on attacking the state’s massive budget deficit, State Rep. rather than Michael Unes spend his R-East Peoria time attackAny Gov. ing labor.

RaunerThe gover- inspired union votes nor will need reform could hurt all the coop- Unes at the eration he ballot box. can get to fix that budget problem, and he’s making more enemies than friends right now.

Rauner and his top people are misreading the Senate president in particular, I’m told. The Senate Democrats, much like the U.S. House Republicans, vote privately on

pretty much every major issue. If a majority is opposed to an idea, they don’t move forward.

So, even if Rauner manages to muscle all 20 Senate Republicans onto a bill, that doesn’t mean the majority party will allow it to be called for a vote.

Organized labor doesn’t have many friends among Senate Republicans, but they do have some House Republican allies. So top House Republicans hope that Rauner will exempt those members from taking any anti-union votes.

They point to folks like state Rep. Mike Unes, R-East Peoria, as a Republican who represents a traditionally Democratic district. If he starts voting against his district, he could be on the bubble.

And the governor isn’t exactly inspiring confidence in the ranks.

Rauner’s executive order about fair share dues was declared illegal by the attorney general last week.

He reworked it to keep it on track, but it’s still not legal, according to the state’s highest-ranking lawyer.

EDITORIALS ELSEWHERE

Close loophole in Open Meetings Act ture Partners would have paid the village. The company has since withdrawn the plan.

Here is what McSweeney is doing about it.

Northwest Herald Editorial Board Crystal Lake

David McSweeney hasn’t forgotten.

McSweeney, the Republican state representative from Barrington Hills, was livid with the Oakwood Hills power plant mess last summer. A closeddoor meeting that likely violated the Open Meetings Act helped result in the Oakwood Hills Village Board thrusting an unwanted 430-megawatt, $450 million power plant on the village.

It was discovered by a lawyer supporting the group opposing the plant that the village board had discussed the proposal in closed session nearly a year before the proposal was made public, a likely

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

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

Secrecy and your government: It’s time to fix a flaw in the Illinois Open Meetings Act. violation of the act.

The Open Meetings Act, which among other things limits what governments can debate behind closed doors, does not include an exemption that covers the discussion of how much money that power plant company Enven-

HOUSE BILL 175, filed last month, allows people to report a violation of the act within 60 days of its discovery. Current law limits the reporting period to 60 days from the date of the meeting in question, meaning that violations discovered after that date cannot be reported to the Illinois attorney general’s office.

In September, we wrote the act must be corrected, either by removing the 60-day cap or by starting the 60-day clock after the governing body

“The public’s consumption of news and opinion used to be like sucking on a straw; now it’s like being sprayed by a fire hose.”

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releases the closed-session minutes.

McSweeney’s bill does just that, and we support this piece of legislation.

McSweeney has cited other Northwest Herald stories in past years that uncovered numerous apparent violations of the Open Meetings Act by local school boards as showing the need to give the public more opportunities to report them.

Public bodies need to be held accountable for keeping the public in the dark. They shouldn’t be allowed to run out a 60-day clock without repercussions, no matter when possible violations are discovered. State legislators should pass this bill.

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Ultrasound baby picture gets negative reaction Dear Abby, Do you know why people nowadays feel the need to announce their pregnancies via ultrasound pictures? I’m sorry, but I really don’t want to see all that. I guess some folks think the image of a blurry, black-and-white fetus is “darling.” But to me, all I see is an up-close-andpersonal snapshot of a stranger’s uterus. Even if we’re best friends, I don’t need all that detail.

TMI, right?

I really wish people would deliver this kind of news face-to-face. Or call me, text me, whatever. It serves the same purpose

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

and isn’t nearly as graphic.

– Not Ready For Close-Up Dear Not Ready, If seeing a sonogram is “TMI” for your sensibilities, all you need to do is scroll past it. It’s not as if you’re being forced to

view the fetus. Being able to see the product they’re manufacturing pre-delivery helps many couples to bond with their babies, and when people are happy, they often want to share their joy. So loosen up and let them.

the correct spelling.

I don’t know why this is an issue, because we send her cards on all the holidays, her birthday, etc., with my name spelled correctly. How should I approach this with her?

– Simply Sara in Arizona

Dear Abby, I have been married to my husband for 10 years.

Prior to that, we dated for 7. (We met when we were teenagers.) My problem is, my mother-in-law still misspells my name, which is Sara. After all these years, she still adds an “h” to the end of my name, regardless of how many times my husband has pointed out

Dear Simply Sara, If the two of you get along well, just smile and ask her why she can’t get the spelling of your name right. Then listen. However, if there is tension in your relationship, recognize that this may be a form of passive aggression, that confronting her will make her defensive, and she will find some

other way to needle you.

P.S. Another thought.

Tell her you’ve changed the spelling of your name to “Sarah” and she may drop the “h”!

Dear Abby, My best friend is dying from lung cancer, which I think has traveled to her brain. I am heartbroken over this. My question is, she seems different now – angry. She jumped on me when we were talking about her disease.

Should I just leave her be? Or what should I do?

– Standing By in Texas Dear Standing By, Your friend may indeed

be angry, and she has a right to be. She may also be very scared. Continue to stand by her because she will need your support and understanding in the months to come.

A diagnosis of metastasized cancer can make someone feel alone and isolated. If she wants to talk about her prognosis, be prepared to listen. If she is too ill to get out of the house, bring the news about what is going on in her circle of friends to her.

(Gossip can be distracting.) Do not offer advice unless you are asked for it. And if she has a bad day, try to be understanding and forgiving.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Wednesday, Feb. 18 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.

American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Sterling High School, 1608 Fourth Ave. 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.

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

Nurturing Program, 9:15 a.m., Sinnissippi Centers Inc., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815625-0013 or 800-782-1584.

Rules of the Road class, 9:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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., Amboy Community Building, 280 W. Wasson Road, 815-284-3371.

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

Whiteside County Health Department free blood pres-

sure clinic, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison St., Morrison, 815-772-4213.

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

Insurance question and answer session, 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.

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

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Grapevine; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 3:30 p.m., closed; 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.

Downstairs, west door.

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

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

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

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

Lee County Health Department blood pressure clinic, 1-2:30 p.m., McReynolds Towers, 1000 Washington Ave., Dixon, 815-284-3371.

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. Appointment: 815-625-0382.

Free blood pressure clinic, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Community Room, Odell Library, 307 S. Madison, Morrison.

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

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.

Walnut Board of Directors, 5:30 p.m., Walnut Public Library, 101 Heaton St., 815-379-2159.

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

Special Needs Parent Support Group, 5:30-7:30 p.m., conference room, Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St. 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.

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

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

Dixon Area Detachment Marine Corps League, 7 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

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

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

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

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

Thursday, Feb. 19 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.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

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

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

3291, weekdays. Tests can be fasting or 2 hours after eating.

North Central Illinois Logistics Council, 8-9:30 a.m., Room C316, Illinois Valley Community College, 815 N. Orlando Smith Ave., Oglesby, 815-220-3425.

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

Foot health clinic, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Computer Basics class, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

Computer Extra class, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Free blood pressure check, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Prairie State Legal representative, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

“Aging in Place” program on

Good Neighbor Care independent and assisted living, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

Parish Nurse Networking meeting, noon, CGH Professional Building, 15 W. Third St., Sterling, 815-625-0400, ext. 5425.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 5:30, open, beginners; 7 p.m., closed, step, 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.

Downstairs, west door.

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

Crafts and Quilts, 12:30 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

Healthy Lifestyles Club, 1 and 7 p.m., ground-floor conference room, Mendota Community Hospital, 1401 E. 12th St., Mendota, 815-539-7461, ext. 5319.

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

Narcotics Anonymous, 4-5 p.m., Sinnissippi Centers, 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815-625-0013.

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

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

Lee County Democratic Central Committee, 6:30 p.m., Democrat Headquarters, 77 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, 815-288-9466.

Sauk Valley Gluten-Free Support Group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1013 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, 815973-0537.

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

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

Dixon Veterans of Foreign Wars, 7 p.m., VFW Post, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

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

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

Marine Corps League, 7 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave, 815-625-9058.

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

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

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

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

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

Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-441-5327.

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

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

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

Appointment: 815-284-9555.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 6815-622-9230.

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, 815-732-3252.

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.

Sauk Valley Chess Club, 7-9 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-6228838.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Tuesday, Feb. 17 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

Bingo and doughnuts, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

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

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

Wii Bowling and card games,

10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

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

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

President’s quiz, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Mardi Gras beads and quiz, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center,

1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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

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.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 18 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.

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

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

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Statewide, 91,651 people have permits – 0.7 percent of the population. At the beginning of 2013, state officials estimated as many as 400,000 people would apply.

Statewide, 2,395 had their application denied, and 175 were revoked after being awarded.

In the Sauk Valley, three permits were revoked, and 18 were denied altogether.

“I did one denial probably 2 months after it passed for a domestic violence call on record that we had, that they didn’t know about,” Rock Falls Police Chief Mike Kuelper said.

Sterling Police Chief Ron Potthoff also said he recommended a denial, as did Dixon Lt. Brad Sibley.

Neither Whiteside

County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi nor former Lee County Sheriff John Varga recommended any denials.

In the Sauk Valley, police administrators say dealing with the concealed carry permits has really been a nonissue, and that, during traffic stops, when people are carrying, they tell the officer, and things go smoothly.

“I didn’t expect that big of a problem with it, because the law in Illinois was set up pretty well,” Potthoff said. “It would be difficult for someone to sneak by who shouldn’t be carrying a gun, based on the checks that would be done on the individual, and the willingness of the state to consider objections from local law enforcement.”

Pothoff said the 354 permits approved in Whiteside County wasn’t a lot.

“I think we’ll have bigger problems with the

medical marijuana permits,” he said.

“I didn’t think there would be a lot of people that did it,” Wilhelmi said. “I’m all for it, but with the restrictions and everything else, it’s kind of a difficult thing to do.

I think a lot of people, once they realize about the classes, and once they see the law, they kind of change their mind.”

As with the rest of the agencies in Whiteside and Lee counties, Dixon Police also had a relatively quiet year when it came to permits.

“Honestly, we didn’t have a lot of concerns when they implemented the process, and I’m not aware of any problems that we’ve had locally,” Sibley said. “Our expectations were that it’s a good thing to arm lawabiding citizens. It’s not a bad thing. People have the right to defend themselves.”

By the numbers County Bureau Carroll Lee Ogle Whiteside State

Number Population of permits 34,978 294 15,387 136 36,031 337 53,497 551 58,498 354 12,830,632 91,651

Permits denied 2 2 5 3 6 2,359

Permits revoked 1 0 1 0 1 175

Percent of county with permits 0.8 0.9 0.9 1.0 0.6 0.7

PORK PRODUCTION

Water, air quality concerns heighten conflict with farms Industry’s shift from small- to large-scale operations dramatic DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – From Washington state to North Carolina, federal lawsuits are challenging the efficient, profitable livestock industry to change its ways. The arguments found in the suits are based on studies that increasingly show the impact phosphorous, nitrate and bacteria from fertilizer and accumulated manure have on lakes and rivers as well as air pollution that may be harmful to respiratory health.

Large-scale livestock farmers insist they’re using techniques to keep manure and fertilizer from draining into waterways, though fifth-generation Des Moines farmer Bill Couser says, “We realize this is not going to happen overnight or in 2 years.”

However, those who rely on rivers and lakes for drinking water or live near such farms – especially in the top two hog-producing states of Iowa and North Carolina – are growing impatient, and their lawsuits serve to highlight the debate between the right to raise livestock and the right to clean water and air.

Earlier this year, a federal judge in eastern Washington ruled an industrial dairy farm’s manure management practices posed “imminent and substantial endangerment” to the environment and to thousands relying on well water.

And Des Moines’ water utility has recently filed a notice of intent to sue farmers in three counties populated by 1.2 million pigs and a million turkeys.

The hog industry’s national shift from small family farms to large-scale farms is dramatic – from more than 200,000 in the early 1990s to just over 21,600 in 2012.

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CALIFORNIA

Prisoners killed at double national rate Male sex offenders account for 30 percent since 2007 SACRAMENTO, Calif.

(AP) – Shortly after 2 a.m.

April 6, 2010, a guard at Salinas Valley State Prison noticed Alan Ager’s cellmate trying to stuff something under a mattress. It was Ager, blood trickling from his mouth and a cloth noose tied around his neck.

The convicted child molester died 10 days later without regaining consciousness, his death earning his cellmate a second life sentence.

California state prisoners are killed at a rate that is double the national average – and sex offenders like Ager account for a disproportionate number of victims, according to an Associated Press analysis of corrections records.

Male sex offenders made up about 15 percent of the prison population but accounted for nearly 30 percent of homicide victims, the AP found in cataloging all 78 killings that corrections officials reported since 2007, when they started releasing slain inmates’ identities and crimes.

The deaths – 23 out of 78 – come despite the state’s creation more than a decade ago of special housing units designed to protect the most vulnerable inmates, including sex offenders, often marked men behind bars because of the nature of their crimes.

In some cases, they have been killed among the general prison population and, in others, within the special units by violence-prone cellmates. Officials

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Dan Ager holds a graphite sketch showing his father, Alan Ager, and him, while standing outside San Quentin State Prison on July 8 in San Quentin, California. Alan Ager was killed in 2010 at Salinas Valley State Prison and also served time in San Quentin. California state prison inmates are killed at a rate that is double the national average, and sex offenders like Alan Ager account for a disproportionate number of victims, according to an Associated Press analysis of corrections records. acknowledge that those of the JFA Institute, a units, which also house Washington, D.C., coninmates trying to quit sulting firm that works gangs, have spawned on prison issues. their own gangs.

Overall, 162 California Corrections officials prisoners were killed blamed a rise in the from 2001 to 2012, or 8 prison homicide rate on per 100,000 prisoners – an overhaul meant to double the national averreduce crowding. As part age over the same time of the effort, the state period and far higher in 2011 began keeping than that of other large lower-level offenders in states, including Texas, county lockups, leaving New York and Illinois, prisons with a higher according to federal stapercentage of sex offend- tistics. ers and violent gang Corrections departmembers. ment spokesmen in IlliViolence and homicides nois, New York and Texas won’t decline unless the said the targeting of sex state goes well below the offenders is not considprison population level ered a problem there. set by the courts – 137.5 Some states have stricter percent of the system’s protocols for keeping designed capacity, said sex offenders away from James Austin, president other inmates.

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There are choices; can you find them?

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

Andre Maurois, a French author born Emile Salomon Wilhelm Herzog in 1885, said, “In literature, as in love, we are astonished at the choice made by other people.”

Sometimes we are surprised at the choice made at the bridge table by ourselves and others. In today’s deal, the winning choice would be overlooked by players unaccustomed to searching for alternatives to the obvious.

Against four spades, West leads his diamond two – “My stronger minor, partner.” East wins with his ace and returns the suit. What should South do after ruffing?

It is reasonable for South to open four spades in the third (or fourth) position. Opposite a passed partner, a

slam is unlikely, and the bid rates to keep the opponents quiet. (One point for serious partnerships: If you open four of a major with such a strong hand and the opponents enter the auction, you must

double to tell partner about your unexpectedly high pointcount.)

South has four potential losers: two hearts, one diamond and one club. He has only nine sure winners: seven spades, one heart and one club.

At first glance, declarer could play for two heart tricks or take the club finesse. He could draw trumps and play a heart to the queen. But here if East plays low, the contract can no longer be made.

Did you see the sure route to 10 tricks? After pulling trumps, South should cash his club ace and continue with the club queen. West takes the trick, but when declarer gets into the dummy with a heart, he can cash the club jack. His 10 winners are seven spades, one heart and two clubs. © 2015 UFS

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Holding their breath Charities anxious about Rauner’s budget address

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DeKALB – Eric Brown is prepared to campaign for better funding for nonprofits within hours of hearing the forthcoming financial plan for the state of Illinois.

Brown, the education and advocacy coordinator for RAMP, will be one of 22 representatives from centers for independent living across the state who will meet Wednesday to develop a funding plan. They are waiting to hear Gov. Bruce Rauner deliver his budget address at noon that day, and to learn from the Department of Human Services what that will mean for service agencies.

“Without knowing what’s happening,” Brown said, “none of us really know what we’re going to be advocating for.”

Local human services providers said the atmosphere in their circle is rife with anxiety as rumors circulate that Rauner’s budget proposal could bring devastating cuts. With the predicted magnitude of cuts varies wildly, some agencies anticipate they could lose about 20 percent of their state funding.

Rauner will need to target large gaps left in the $35.7 billion budget lawmakers passed in spring 2014. Budget problems have been heightened by the expiration of the state’s temporary income tax hike. The state’s subsidized day care program, for example, faces a $300

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Eric Brown (from left), education and advocacy coordinator for RAMP, Lindsay Robinson, AIM program manager, and Lisa Seymour (right), county manager for RAMP, discuss training first responders on disability etiquette Wednesday in the organization’s DeKalb office. RAMP, which works to make society handicap-accessible, is awaiting Gov. Bruce Rauner’s budget address on Wednesday, to see what the future of state funding looks like. million shortfall by the end of the fiscal year, while the state is also running out of money to pay court reporters. In all, the state is projected to have a $2 billion revenue gap

by June.

What efforts to balance this year and the coming year’s budgets remain unclear to State Rep. Bob Pritchard, a Hinckley Republican. Pritchard said Rauner has kept his budget close to the vest, but he expects to see a budget that matched Rauner’s repeated calls for sacrifice.

Pritchard said he thinks Rauner, over the next 3 years, will try to preserve human services, while cutting mandates and other programs that add costs to human service agencies’ budgets.

“Clearly there’s going to be an adjustment period,” Pritchard said. “Until we get these things in place, budgets are going to be strained.”

For RAMP, which supports independent liv-

ing for people with disabilities, a 20 percent cut would mean losing around $124,000, said Executive Director Julie Bosma. State funding in total accounts for 43 percent of the agency’s annual budget. With a majority of RAMP’s budget tied to staff, a 20 percent cut would have implications for the agency staffing, Bosma said.

RAMP officials might need to cut staff or shift them into programs that produce revenue, she said. Those programs under fire include the agency’s personal assistant program, in which RAMP helps people with disabilities find someone to assist with daily activities such as getting out of bed or ready for work.

The agency’s Independent Living Skills Training program also has a shaky future given budget uncertainties. Bosma said her agency helped 237 people in DeKalb County through this program last year.

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The final cast includes Newman student Jax Fane, 16; Sauk Valley Community College student Maverick McMeekan, 19, of Oregon; Mark Beasley, 22, of Dixon; Patrick Gerlach, 32, of Prophetstown; and Dixon High School student Kennidy Summers, 18, of Dixon.

“Each character has a little bit of myself in it,” Jacobs said in describing each character: the football player; the cautious leader; the caring, outgoing party guy; the shy, nervous friend with the love story; the tomboy who keeps the boys in check.

“A lot of the plot just came from my experiences fishing and hanging out with my friends and stuff like that,” he

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Cameron Jacobs’ film, with the working title “One Last Day,” will be based on one day in the lives of high school friends. “Each character has a little bit of myself in it,” Jacobs said. said. “Trying to keep hopes to get a master’s it clean was one of degree in entertainment my main goals for the business before pursustory. So many people ing his dream of creatuse cursing or killing; I ing feature films – he’s wanted to be different.” already written three So what’s next? After feature-length scripts. being awarded his Bach“I can’t see myself elor of Science in digi- doing anything else,” he tal cinematography, he said.

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Testing based on Common Few vaccination rules Core standards set to begin in place for teachers Ohio schools will administer first set of exams today STOCKPORT, Ohio (AP) – Sixth-grader Kayla Hunter considers herself pretty tech savvy. She has a computer at home unlike about half her classmates at her elementary school. And it matches up well with the one she’ll use this week to take a new test linked to the Common Core standards.

Still, the perky 11-yearold worries. During a recent practice exam at her school in Ohio, she couldn’t even log on. “It wouldn’t let me,” she said.

“It kept saying it wasn’t right, and it just kept loading the whole time.”

Her state will be the first to administer one of two tests today in English language arts and math based on the Common Core standards developed by two separate groups of states. By the end of the school year, about 12 million children in 29 states and the District of Columbia will take them, using computers or electronic tablets.

The exams are expected to be more difficult than the traditional spring standardized state exams they replace. In some states, they’ll require hours of additional testing time because students will have to do more than just fill in the bubble. The goal is to test students on critical thinking skills, requiring

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Sixth-grader Alex Greuey, 11, reads a problem in the English Language Arts section of the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers test as he and his classmates practice for the Common Core State Standards Exams on Thursday at Morgan Elementary School South in Stockport, Ohio. them to describe their reasoning and solve problems.

The tests have multimedia components, written essays and multistep calculations needed to solve math problems that go beyond just using rote memory. Students in some states will take adaptive versions in which questions get harder or easier depending on their answers.

But there’s been controversy.

The tests have been caught up in the debate playing out in state legislatures across the country about the federal role in education. Although more than 40 states have adopted Common Core, several have decided not to offer the tests.

Trisha Kocanda, superintendent of the Winnetka Public Schools in

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Illinois, told parents that she’s concerned about the length of the tests and the “excessive rigor.”

“We grow wary,” Kocanda said, adding, that they believe “this test continues the over-emphasis on standardized assessments as evaluation tools for students and schools.”

The Common Core tests fulfill the requirement in the federal No Child Left Behind law for annual testing in reading and math in grades three to eight and again in high school. But as Congress seeks to rewrite the education law, there’s debate over whether the tests should be required by Washington, and whether students are being tested too much. Parents in pockets of the country have joined a movement to “opt out” of these standardized tests.

are one of the top places for the spread of communicable disease.

“I will be surprised if we don’t see some changes in the next year to year and a half,” said Kristen Amundson, executive director of the National Association of School Boards of Education.

Already, some states are considering measles legislation. In Vermont, Democratic Rep. George Till says legislators will try this year to eliminate philosophical exemptions for students and require that teachers be up to date on the same vaccines students must receive.

“If we’re trying to limit the spread in school, why just students?” Till said. A similar bill he introduced in 2012 was defeated amid strong opposition from antivaccine groups, and he expects another battle.

In Colorado, pro-vaccination groups have been pushing the Department of Human Services to require vaccinations for workers at child care facilities, another area with uneven employee immunization standards. Measles cases have been confirmed at day care facilities in Chicago and Santa Monica, California.

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In most states, there is no law dictating which vaccines teachers and school staff workers are required to get. Some states provide a list of recommended vaccines, but there is no requirement or follow-up for teachers to receive them.

So when a measles case surfaced at a California high school, it was easy for officials to review student records, but there were no immunization records on file for employees.

That meant all 24 teachers and staff exposed to the employee with measles had to prove their immunity – records that, for most, were decades old.

The issue has surfaced from time to time in state legislatures and is likely to be raised again in response to the latest outbreak, which originated at Disneyland in December and has spread to a half dozen states and Mexico. Most of those who fell ill were not vaccinated. As of Friday, public health officials said 114 people had contracted measles.

“I was definitely shocked,” Rep. Joanna Cole, a Democrat in the Vermont Legislature, said when she learned in 2012 that Joanna Cole there were state representative no teacher in Vermont vaccination legislature requirements in her state. There are still no requirements today. “I guess we all just assumed that they would have them.”

Cole and other legislators and parents across the U.S. believe the blanket presumption that teachers are up to date on their vaccines should be re-examined.

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Numbers game That’s how many seasons Wendell Kim coached in MLB. Kim, who died at the age of 64 Monday, was known as ‘Wavin’ Wendell’ during stint with Cubs.

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Prophetstown’s Corrie Reiley gets fouled by Aquin’s Haley Chang during Monday’s semifinal at the 1A Pecatonica Sectional. The two quick guards battled for four quarters in the Prophets’ 42-39 win. Prophetstown will play either Durand or Galena in Thursday’s championship game.

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Prophets use clever inbounds plays to dupe Aquin

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PECATONICA – As Clare Kramer caught the ball at the free-throw line extended, she thought through her next move. Then, with the precision of a Swiss watch, the Prophetstown senior forward spun to her right, escaping the Aquin defender.

Three quick dribbles and she was at the rim, where she scored a wide-open layup as the Bulldog defense tried in vain to collapse.

Twenty-six seconds later, Kramer again scored off a sideline inbounds play, this time snaring over her shoulder the perfect lob pass from classmate Heather Strike for another easy bucket.

Those two inbounds plays turned out to be the difference in the Prophets’ 42-39 victory in Monday’s night’s Class 1A Pecatonica Sectional semifinal.

“We work on those a lot in practice, but we’ve never run them in a game,” explained senior point guard Corrie Reiley. “Usually, the defense has more than just one person guarding Clare.”

Star of the game: Clare Kramer, Prophetstown, 23 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals Key performers: Elisabeth Klueg, Aquin, 10 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists; Madelyn Reining, Aquin, 11 second-half points, 3 3-pointers; Corrie Reiley, Prophetstown, 4 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists Up next: 1A Pecatonica Sectional final, Prophetstown vs. Galena/ Durand, 7 p.m. Thursday

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ECATONICA – With 2:31 left in the first half of Monday’s 1A Pecatonica Sectional semifinal, an Aquin fan behind the press table made the observation that it was a very dangerous time for his Bulldogs.

The Prophetstown Prophets, the state’s topranked team in 1A, led by four points. The fan was right. In big games, big moments are always lurking behind every corner.

Moments after the fan spoke, Clare Kramer scored off a rebound and the Prophets pulled ahead by six.

As it turned out, the Bulldogs ended up holding serve, trailing 21-17 at the break.

It also serves as the example of a game where Aquin stayed close thanks in part to missed chances by the Prophets to extend the lead out. But the Bulldogs never overtook the Prophets in a 42-39 final.

The Bulldogs closed within four points at 32-28 on a basket by Madelyn Reining to open the fourth quarter. On the next possession, Kramer zipped a pass to Kassi Henrekin, who was wide open under the basket.

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Borum on board for Warriors Sterling turns to junior forward to pull down key rebounds “They are long, and that helps with my height.”

So as it is with all athletes, School: Sterling Year: Junior Borum is a combination of @DanWoessner Height: 5-10 effort, execution, and genetics.

Jay Borum and Ryan Vasquez FYI: Borum was a SVM firstBorum, who has grown 6 inchlist many reasons why Borum team all-area selection in es since starting high school, is has more than 80 rebounds more volleyball. She helped the a key cog in the Warriors’ rotathan any other Golden Warrior Golden Warriors to a sectional tion as they prepare for the 3A girls basketball player this season. championship.

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“She’s such a competitor,” “I think the effort she’s brought on the boards has rubbed off on said Vasquez, Sterling’s firstcan to get there and box out.” year coach. “She’s a girl that All of those are good reasons, everyone else,” Vasquez said. “A few games ago, Carolynn Hamloves to compete, and we’ve and things that the 5-foot-10 melman had like 10 rebounds, seen that in basketball and on junior with more than 200 and that’s our starting point Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com the volleyball court.” rebounds can control. guard. Jay has everyone going for Sterling’s Jay Borum leads the Golden Warriors girls basketball “It’s just about effort and boxOthers, she can’t. in rebounds this season. The 5-10 junior attributes the success ing out,” Borum said. “I see the “Oh, and I think my arms have the boards.” on the boards to effort, execution, and long arms.

BOARD CONTINUED ON B5 ball go up and go as hard as I a lot to do with it,” Borum said.

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Dispute of estate of “Mr. Cub”

Keselowski comfortable with playing role of bad guy

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The twin sons of Ernie Banks contend that his agent and caretaker “coerced” the Chicago Cubs great into signing a new will giving her all of his assets.

Jerry Banks says in a statement Monday that Regina Rice did not tell the family she had an attorney write up a new will.

Joey Banks says the family thought Rice was helping “Mr. Cub” while he was in Chicago. He says Rice had him sign a power of attorney, a health care directive and a will giving her everything.

Attorney Mark Bogen says the family “will vigorously fight and contest this will.”

Estranged wife Elizabeth Banks has gone to court to prevent Rice from having Ernie Banks’ remains cremated. The Cubs’ great famously hoped to have his ashes scattered at Wrigley Field.

Jason Giambi retires After 20 seasons in the big leagues, Jason Giambi announced his retirement Monday in a statement to the New York Daily News.

Giambi, who turned 44 last month, announced Monday that he won’t return for 2015 after playing just 26 games last season as a DH and pinch hitter.

Giambi, who famously admitted is PED use after the BALCO scandal, was earnest enough in his apology to get a second chance.

He finishes his career with 440 homers, 1,441 RBIs, the 2000 MVP award, and five All-Star selections.

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Hossa earns weekly award Chicago Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa was named as the NHL’s First Star for last week.

Hossa led the league with five goals and added an assist in four games to help the Hawks extend their points streak to six. He began the week with a pair of two-goal efforts, which followed up on a previous game with two scores to become the sixth Hawks player in history to record three consecutive multigoal performances.

The offensive surge has the 36-year-old Hossa ranking third on the Hawks in scoring with 17 goals and 25 assists in 57 games.

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Busch ordered to stay away from ex NASCAR driver Kurt Busch was ordered by a judge to stay away from his ex-girlfriend Patricia Driscoll and not communicate with her.

The decision Monday by Family Court Commissioner David Jones comes after he held 4 days of hearings in December and January that included conflicting testimony from Driscoll and the driver known in NASCAR circles as “The Outlaw.”

The judge’s order, which is good for a year, says Busch can’t buy or possess firearms or ammunition, and must be evaluated for “mental health problems related to anger control and impulse control.” It also orders him to stay 100 yards away from Driscoll except for “at NASCAR races and related events where closer proximity is required” for Busch to “perform his duties as a driver or sponsored athlete.”

Busch’s attorney, Rusty Hardin, released a statement Monday after the ruling saying he was “deeply disappointed” and intends to appeal.

BY DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Brad Keselowski might as well sign up as the next celebrity target at a comedy roast.

His fellow NASCAR drivers already have plenty of practice hurling cutting barbs his way – just minus the rim shot.

Denny Hamlin on Keselowski’s rep: “Nobody wants to be Brad.”

Kyle Busch on who young drivers should emulate: “Don’t come in like Brad.”

For each blunt opinion Keselowski has about the state of NASCAR, drivers seem to have two or three zingers ready to fire right back at Bad Brad.

Not even winning the 2012 Sprint Cup championship earned Keselowski his proper place at the big boys’ table.

He’s yet to earn as much respect in the garage as former champs Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth, Jimmie Johnson, and Jeff Gordon.

Heck, Keselowski even took the rap for costing Gordon a shot at a fifth title when they tangled in an accident on a late restart at Texas.

Keselowski has accepted the black hat, better to stir reaction with an outspoken opinion or two than build a career as an irrelevant driver.

If he’s failed to gain many best friends in the sport, it’s a small price to pay for having the type of passion that energizes him to be among NASCAR’s best drivers.

“I know that when I

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Brad Keselowski (2) slides along the front stretch after crashing during a NASCAR Sprint Unlimited race Saturday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. have had whatever runins I have had throughout my career, I have had them because I have done the things that I feel like I need to do to be the best, and that is why I am in this sport,” Keselowski said. “That is what drives me.”

Among his most outspoken moments: • A rant against NASCAR’s move to electronic fuel injection, which led to a $25,000 fine.

• A diatribe about other teams poaching team owner Roger Penske’s employees. Penske later said “Brad had some misinformation” after rival team owner Rick Hendrick blasted the driver’s claims.

• A strong stance against NASCAR’s requirement that all drivers undergo baseline concussion testing.

Even Keselowski’s detractors can’t deny his talent. He’s com-

ing off a career-best six wins, with 17 top-fives driving the No. 2 Ford for Team Penske.

“I feel like I am a top-three driver in the Sprint Cup series,” Keselowski said.

He mentioned reigning series champion Kevin Harvick and Carl Edwards as the other two drivers in the goldsilver-bronze class.

Keselowski and Edwards feuded for a couple of seasons after they took turns wrecking each other in a March 2010 race at Atlanta. But as one feud faded, another emerged.

Gordon was in position at Texas for an automatic spot in the championship round, racing for the lead on a late restart. His chances ended when Keselowski squeezed between him and Johnson, creating contact that sent Gordon spinning into the

wall with a flat tire.

Gordon finished 29th and confronted Keselowski in the pits, leading to a melee between their teams. Gordon seethed because he already knew what the rest of the sport would learn months later – he was ready to call it quits, and a sure victory that would have guaranteed him a spot in the finale was gone.

It was one of the rare times Keselowski took personal offense to criticism.

“What bothered me the most were people that felt I cost Jeff a championship last year, because I didn’t feel that way at all,” Keselowski said. “I felt like those were people that got caught up in the rhetoric and were just trying to use a line to get readers or clicks or viewers or whatever it is.

That bothered me a little bit. I didn’t lose sleep over it, though.”

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Snedeker sticks with what works Pebble Beach winner improving with new coach, old clubs

BY DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – Brandt Snedeker finds something that works and sticks with it.

He picked up a putter in 2005 on the Nationwide Tour and it has been with him since, except for a short separation last summer when the putts stopped falling. Snedeker, like most golfers, felt as if he needed to teach it a lesson and try something new.

Actually, he wanted to teach “her” a lesson. And how did he choose the gender?

“She’s done pretty well over the last 9 years, so I feel like it’s a marriage at this point,” he said.

His driver is made by a company that seems to promote something new every other month, and yet Snedeker is still using one made in 2010. In this era of technology, that practically makes it a relic.

And those irons? He’s been using those since before Jordan Spieth came out on tour.

The equipment editor for Golf Digest figured out the resale value for the putter and the driver combined would be $34.

“That wouldn’t shock me,” Snedeker said. “If you see any more, I’m willing to buy them for that.”

That shouldn’t be a problem for Snedeker, who used them all quite handily and set the tournament scoring record for the second time in 3 years when he won the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Sunday. The victory was worth just over $1.2 million.

It was valuable in so many other ways.

For starters, it made him relevant again, a term Snedeker used when he realized at the start of the year he was no longer eligible for the events that attract the world’s best players. The seventh career

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Brandt Snedeker, seen here during this weekend’s AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, is playing better with new coach Butch Harmon. victory got him into the Masters and the PGA Championship, and by moving up to a No. 31 world ranking, he can count on the four World Golf Championships, along with starting next year in Kapalua.

More than that, however, it justified a decision last summer to get away from something that had been working well.

He changed coaches.

Snedeker had been with Todd Anderson since the end of 2005 – about as long as he’s had that

putter – and he won six PGA Tour events and over $20 million in earnings, which doesn’t include the $10 million bonus from his FedEx Cup title in 2012 right before he played in his first Ryder Cup. Golf can get stale, however, and it was a big move for Snedeker to seek out Butch Harmon a week before the U.S. Open.

“A class act,” Harmon said Sunday night. “It’s fun working with him. He has a quick wit, which fits with me. And he works hard. He was really good at one time, and he got lost. I helped him find his way. Sometimes it’s more than just the X’s and O’s of the swing.”

Results were far from immediate. Snedeker, who talks fast, walks even faster, and plays at a refreshingly crisp pace, had his worst year on tour, and for the first time didn’t make it beyond the second FedEx Cup playoff event. Tom Watson wanted him on the Ryder Cup team for his putting, but Snedeker played his way out of the conversation.

But he kept working away, never losing hope he would turn it around. The payoff was a week at Pebble Beach that was close to perfect, and not just the weather.

Snedeker made one bogey in 72 holes. When he wasn’t at his best, he figured out how to manage.

“He did a great job of helping me understand how I swing the golf club, what I need to do to be successful,” Snedeker said. “The great thing about Butch is he’s not technical at all. He instills confidence in you when you don’t even realize he’s doing it.

We might have a 3-hour practice session, and he might say one thing about my swing and 15 things about the mental side of it, what you should be thinking in certain situations.”

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Fulton senior guard scored 20 points in the Steamers’ win over Prophetstown on Saturday. He also had 26 points in the Steamers’ 64-48 win over Rivedale on Tuesday.

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ZACH BARBER • FULTON • SENIOR Prophetstown senior forward was two assists away from a tripledouble in the Prophets’ 47-32 win over AFC on Friday in the championship game of the 1A Polo Regional. Kramer had 10 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists.

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ABOVE: Prophetstown’s Courtney Pierceson tries to shoot around Aquin’s Madelyn Reining during Monday’s 1A Pecatonica Sectional semifinal. Pierceson was key off the Prophets’ bench in the 42-39 win.

BELOW: Prophetown’s Clare Kramer shoots during Monday’s win.

until she had caught the inbounds pass and dribbled down the baseline.

The 1.8 seconds proved to be critical, as Reiley missed the front end of the one-and-one opportunity, but Aquin couldn’t manage to get a shot off before the buzzer sounded.

“I was really nervous both of those times shooting free throws, but I just tried to keep calm and shoot them just like in practice,” Reiley said.

“After I missed the second time, I just tried to get up on the girl who got the rebound and make sure they couldn’t get an open look.

“They were dribbling, and I thought, ‘There’s only 2 seconds left, what are they doing?’ Then the buzzer went off, and she still had the ball, and I knew we had won.”

It was a tight ending to a defensive struggle between a pair of 20-win teams with exceptional backcourts. Reiley was a stalwart on defense all night, holding Aquin star Haley Chang to one field goal and just four shots; Chang also was the one who couldn’t get the shot off at the end thanks to Reiley’s hounding.

Kramer was the difference-maker for the Prophets. She spent

much of the night in the high post, and after passing out of there without even looking at the basket the first few possessions, she heeded Robinson’s exhortation to look to score from the middle of the Bulldog defense.

“They were shutting down a lot of our stuff, and we were hesitant,” Robinson said. “But I told the girls they had to play to win instead of not to lose, and we started to get something going when we attacked the basket.”

Aquin’s last lead came at 11-10 to end the first quarter, and Kramer’s basket 13 seconds into the second period gave Prophetstown a lead it wouldn’t relinquish. Mikayla Bolton’s putback stretched the lead to 14-11, then the Prophets answered a Elisabeth Kleug basket with a 7-2 run, capped by a Shelby Adams bank shot and a Kramer putback.

Leading 21-17 at halftime, Prophetstown scored seven of the first 10 points of the third quarter, kicked off by Kramer’s 3-pointer – the Prophets’ lone 3 of the game, and her first of the season – from the top of the key.

“I think our two regional games against Erie and AFC really had us well-prepared for this

game,” Kramer said.

“We’ve played together so long, and we know how to keep each other calm and keep our composure. I’ll admit we were a little nervous when they came back, but we just made a few shots and stepped up our defense.”

Aquin scored the final basket of the third quarter, then opened the fourth with a Reining basket off a Kate Stykel assist, then a Stykel 3 off a Reining kickout – both coming after Prophetstown missed open layups at the other end – to cut the deficit to 32-31.

But the Prophets restored order with a Kramer turnaround jumper, then a Kassi Henrekin baseline drive answered a Hailey Truman bucket for a 36-33 lead, setting up the final stretch run.

“We came in knowing it would be a dogfight,” Aquin coach Jeff Curry said. “Our girls kept playing hard and never gave up, but Prophetstown is so experienced, and you have to give them credit for holding us off.

“If we could’ve just gotten over the edge there when we got close, I think we could’ve pulled it out, but Prophetstown just wouldn’t let us.”

Henrekin, Reiley, Adams, and Bolton all added four points to Kramer’s game-high 23, with Reiley dishing three assists and Henrekin nabbing two steals. Courtney Pierceson provided a spark off the bench, finishing with five rebounds; the Prophets outrebounded Aquin 30-25, including 13 offensive boards, and turned the ball over just six times in the game – and only once after halftime.

Prophetstown advances to Thursday’s sectional championship, where it will face the winner of tonight’s Galena-Durand semifinal.

Prophetstown thrives on strong competition WOESSNER

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The shot rolled around the rim, and went halfway down before rolling out.

Moments later, Kramer had a point-blank shot get denied by a fickle rim.

“When close shots like that roll out, it just makes my stomach hurt,” Kramer said. “Those missed chances can cost you in a close game.”

Henrekin, who missed another open layup later, was feeling doubly bad.

“Two of those misses were mine, and it’s hard not to let that get into your head,” Henrekin said. “We have a saying where we have to be able to look at the girl in the mirror after each game, and I knew that I had to play my hardest to make up for it.”

Henrekin’s gumption is one of the reasons missed chances didn’t send the Prophets to a premature end to their season.

Coaching is another.

There’s a reason why Don Robinson has won 702

MONDAY’S SCOREBOARD NIB-12 West

CONTINUED FROM B1

“But we saw the opening, and took it,” Reiley said. “Clare is a 4-year varsity player, and she knew what to do once she got the ball.”

The two layups came at the most opportune time for Prophetstown (28-3), as its once eight-point lead had dwindled to two, 36-34, with 1:29 to play.

Both came after Aquin timeouts, when veteran coach Don Robinson had time to diagram the plays.

“We’ve always talked about running those plays, but it had never happened in a game,” said Kramer, who had game highs of 23 points, eight rebounds and three steals. “I’d say they worked pretty good.

“The spin move was fun, but the second one was easier, because Heather put the ball right where it needed to be over the defense.”

And both passes came right in front of Robinson and the Prophets’ bench, earning a pair of fist pumps and some encouraging words from the coach.

“Those plays were just huge,” Robinson said. “I remember a game about 11 years ago, when we got beat by a girl with a great spin move. I just told Clare to try it, and by golly, it worked great.

“Then the second one, they were guarding Clare differently, and Heather just lobbed a beautiful pass over the top. Those two plays couldn’t have worked out any better for us.”

They gave the Prophets a 40-34 lead with 1:01 to play, and they turned out to be their last field goals of the game. Reiley’s free throws with 21 seconds left answered a Rachel Harn putback, then the veteran ballhandler pulled off another savvy play in the final 5 seconds to seal it.

After Reiley’s free throws, Aquin called timeout to set up a play. After the Prophets’ aggressive defense forced Aquin (23-6) to waste time in the backcourt, Madelyn Reining finally got a look at a 3-pointer, which rattled out. But senior Kendahl Schlueter, just into the game after Harn fouled out, picked up the long rebound and found Reining to the left of the top of the key for another open 3, which Reining swished with 3.9 seconds left.

Trailing 42-39 with 3.5 seconds left out of its final timeout, Aquin couldn’t locate Reiley to foul her

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Prophetstown’s Kassi Henrekin and Aquin’s Hailey Truman fight for a rebound Monday during the 1A Pecatonica Sectional semifinal. games, and it’s being able to read his players.

“After that second miss, I called timeout,” Robinson said. “They missed a couple bunnies, and I could tell they were rattled. We just had to settle back down.”

A Kate Stykel 3-pointer made it a one-point game at 32-31 with 5:31.

That’s when Kramer finally found the bottom of the hoop in fourth quarter.

Kramer made a move around a defender at the free-throw line and made a running jumper with the defender right next to her. It was by far the most difficult of the shots taken by the Prophets in the fourth quarter, and it went in.

Kramer said she was channeling former Aquin star and current Arizona State player Sophie Brunner, who knocked the Prophets out of the

postseason in back-toback seasons in 2012 and 2013.

“Two years ago, Sophie Brunner made every big shot when they beat us,” Kramer said. “I was trying to be that kind of player tonight.”

Kramer was really good, scoring 23 points and grabbing eight rebounds.

The Prophets, who finished second in 2A a year ago, proved that it takes more than a few missed bunnies to knock them out of a game. That’s a testament to a team that is battle-tested and loves taking on new challenges.

“We were glad that we were put into a tough regional,” Henrekin said.

“We want to be in close games and play against good teams. It only makes us better the next time.”

That’s not good news for the winner of today’s game between Galena and Durand. One of those two is going to see an even better team on Thursday for the sectional title.

Conf.

Dixon 10-1 Rockford Lutheran 9-1 Winnebago 10-3 Mendota 5-5 Byron 5-5 Rock Falls 2-8 Oregon 2-10 Stillman Valley 0-9 Today’s games • Mendota at Byron, 7 • Oregon at Dixon, 7 • Stillman Valley at Lutheran, 7:15 • Winnebago at Rock Falls, 7:15 Friday’s games • Byron at Dixon, 7:15 • Mendota at Winnebago, 7:15 • Rock Falls at Lutheran, 7:15 • Stillman Valley at Oregon, 7:15

All 23-1 19-1 17-8 16-8 18-7 5-17 9-17 2-16

Conf.

Kewanee 9-1 Bureau Valley 7-3 Newman 7-4 St. Bede 6-4 Princeton 5-5 Hall 3-8 Amboy 0-12 Today’s games • Hall at Newman, 7:30 • Princeton at Kewanee, 7:30 • St. Bede at Bureau Valley Friday’s game • Newman at Rockridge, 7:30

All 18-8 23-3 16-10 15-9 14-8 11-16 0-27

Conf.

All Rockford Lutheran 13-2 22-5 Byron 11-3 26-6 Mendota 11-3 23-3 Stillman Valley 9-4 21-8 Dixon 4-10 11-16 Rock Falls 3-10 13-14 Oregon 3-11 11-18 Winnebago 1-11 8-20 Monday’s result 2A Hall Sectional • McNamara 64, Stillman Valley 36 Wednesday’s games 3A Streator Regional • Mendota vs. LaSalle-Peru, 6 • Sterling vs. Rock Falls, 7:30 3A Rochelle Regional • Lutheran vs. Belvidere/Rochelle, 6 • Dixon vs. Freeport, 7:30

Three Rivers East

Three Rivers West Conf.

Rockridge 13-0 Fulton 6-5 Riverdale 6-6 Morrison 6-7 Erie 6-8 Orion 5-7 Sherrard 4-7 Prophetstown 4-10 Today’s games • Erie at Sherrard, 7:30 • Prophetstown at Orion, 7:30 • Rockridge at Fulton, 7:30 Friday’s game • Newman at Rockridge, 7:30

All 22-1 16-11 14-9 16-12 11-18 12-15 10-13 7-21

Conf.

All Amboy 12-0 27-1 Kewanee 9-2 20-7 Hall 5-5 13-12 Bureau Valley 5-6 15-12 Newman 5-7 9-19 St. Bede 3-9 7-22 Princeton 1-10 5-20 Today’s games 1A Roanoke-Benson Sectional • Amboy vs. Newark, 7 2A Hall Sectional • Bureau Valley vs. Putnam County, 7

Three Rivers West

NUIC East Conf.

9-2 8-2 6-3 7-4 7-5 6-6 4-6 2-9 3-9 1-7 Monday’s result • Milledgeville 71, Durand 42 Today’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 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 Saturday’s game • Dakota at Forreston, 7

All 20-6 15-5 10-9 18-9 19-9 8-13 6-14 5-17 8-17 2-18

Aquin Forreston Pecatonica AFC Polo South Beloit Dakota Durand Milledgeville Orangeville

Conf.

All Prophetstown 13-1 28-3 Sherrard 11-1 22-5 Erie 8-5 18-12 Rockridge 5-6 15-10 Fulton 4-6 13-15 Morrison 5-9 13-14 Orion 4-8 9-15 Riverdale 0-10 0-23 Monday’s results 1A Pecatonica Sectional • Prophetstown 42, Aquin 39 2A Mercer County Sectional • Havana 57, Sherrard 47 Thursday’s game 1A Pecatonica Sectional • Prophetstown vs. Galena/Durand

NUIC East Conf.

All 12-1 23-4 12-1 23-6 11-2 21-6 8-5 15-12 7-6 9-17 5-7 9-15 4-9 8-17 2-10 4-23 2-9 4-23 1-10 1-13 Today’s game 1A Pecatonica Sectional • Prophetstown 42, Aquin 39 Today’s game 1A Pecatonica Sectional • Durand vs. Galena, 7 AFC Aquin Dakota Durand Milledgeville Forreston Polo Pecatonica Orangeville South Beloit

Postseason pairings

CLASS 2A Fulton Regional Monday, Feb. 23 • No. 4 Morrison vs. No. 5 Fulton, 6 • No. 3 Princeton vs. No. 6 West Carroll, 7:30 Tuesday, Feb. 24 • No. 1 Bureau Valley vs. Morrison/Fulton, 7 Wednesday, Feb. 25 • No. 2 Newman vs. Princeton/West Carroll, 7 Friday, Feb. 27 • Championship, 7 Winner advances to Farmington Sectional vs. Winnebago Regional winner, 7 p.m.

March 3

CLASS 1A Erie Regional Monday, Feb. 23 • No. 4 Eastland vs. No. 5 Milledgeville Tuesday, Feb. 24 • No. 2 Polo vs. No. 7 Annawan, 6 • No. 3 Erie vs. No. 6 Prophetstown, 7:30 Wednesday, Feb. 25 • No. 1 Forreston vs. Eastland/Milledgeville, 6 • Polo/Annawan vs. Erie/Prophetstown, 7:30 Friday, Feb. 27 • Championship, 7 p.m.

Winner advances to Eastland Sectional vs.

River Ridge Regional winner, 7, March 4 Hinckley-Big Rock Regional Monday, Feb. 23 • No. 4 Indian Creek vs. No. 5 Paw Paw, 6 • No. 3 Somonauk vs. No. 6 Amboy, 7:30 Wednesday, Feb. 25 • No. 1 Hinckley-Big Rock vs. Indian Creek/Paw Paw, 6 • No. 2 AFC vs. Somonauk/Amboy, 7:30 Friday, Feb. 27 • Championship, 7 Winner advances to Somonauk Sectional vs. Ottawa Marquette Regional winner, 7, March 4 Monday’s box score at Durand

MILLEDGEVILLE 71, DURAND 42 MILLEDGEVILLE (8-17, 3-9 NUIC East) Blake Kappes 3 3-4 10, Jason Brubaker 0 0-0 0, Jordan Harris 4 0-0 11, Zach Schmidt 4 0-0 9, Kolton Morgan 0 2-2 2, Evan Skoog 1 0-0 2, Joe Gennaro 2 1-1 5, Luke Ebersole 5 1-1 15, Keagan Murray 1 0-0 3, Kyle Ottens 5 1-2 11, Harrison Schmidt 1 0-0 2, Chase Hutchison 1 0-0 3, Curt Strauss 0 0-0 0. Totals: 26 8-10 73.

DURAND (5-17, 2-9) Spickler 0 0-0 0, Alvarez 0 1-2 1, Manning 0 0-0 0, Lake 2 0-0 4, Burotn 0 0-0 0, Meines 0 0-0 0, Palmer 2 0-0 5, Sadler 2 1-1 5, Bryant 8 2-4 18, Chandler 4 1-2 9.

Totals: 18 5-9 42.

Milledgeville 13 14 13 21 — 71 Durand 6 13 14 9 — 42 3s – Milledgeville 11 (Ebersole 4, Harris 3, Kappes, Schmidt, Murray, Hutchison), Durand 1 (Palmer).

Girls basketball NIB-12 West All 20-6 14-16 12-15 8-21 1-23

Today’s games 3A Rochelle Regional • Rochelle vs. Belvidere, 7 3A Ottawa Regional • Ottawa vs. United Township, 7:30 Wednesday’s game 3A Streator Regional • LaSalle-Peru vs. Mendota, 6 • Sterling vs. Rock Falls, 7:30

The Milledgeville Missiles boys basketball team won an NUIC East game Monday, 71-42 over Durand on the road.

The Missiles (8-17, 3-9) combined to hit 11 3-pointers, led by four from Luke Ebersole and three from Jordan Harris. Ebersole finished with a game-high 15 points. Harris and Kyle Ottens each scored 11 points. Blake Kappes added 10 points.

BNC West

Three Rivers East

Conf.

Ottawa 10-3 Sterling 7-6 LaSalle-Peru 4-7 Geneseo 5-8 Rochelle 0-11 Monday’s results 3A Streator Regional • LaSalle-Peru 53, Streator 30 3A Alleman Regional • IVC 43, Geneseo 41

Missiles beat Durand

Postseason pairings

CLASS 3A Rochelle Regional Today’s game • No. 4 Belvidere vs. No. 5 Rochelle, 7 Wednesday’s games • No. 1 Rockford Lutheran vs. Belvidere/ Rochelle, 6 • No. 2 Freeport vs. No. 3 Dixon, 7:30 Friday’s game • Championship, 7 Winner advances to Hampshire Sectional vs. Sycamore Regional winner, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 24 Streator Regional Monday’s result • No. 4 LaSalle-Peru 53, No. 5 Streator 30 Wednesday’s games • No. 1 Mendota vs. LaSalle-Peru, 6 • No. 2 Sterling vs. No. 3 Rock Falls, 7:30 Friday’s game • Championship, 7 Winner advances to LaSalle-Peru Sectional vs. Morton Regional winner, 7 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 23

CLASS 2A Hall Sectional Monday’s result • Kankakee McNamara 64, Stillman Valley 36 Today’s game • Bureau Valley vs. Putnam County, 7 Thursday’s game • Championship, 7 Winner advances to Monmouth Supersectional vs. Mercer County Sectional winner, 7 p.m., Feb. 23

CLASS 1A Pecatonica Sectional Monday’s result • Prophetstown 42, Aquin 39 Today’s game • Durand vs. Galena, 7 Thursday’s game • Championship, 7 Winner advances to Illinois Valley Community College Supersectional vs. RoanokeBenson Sectional winner, 7 p.m., Feb. 23 Roanoke-Benson Sectional Monday’s result • Annawan 69, Roanoke-Benson 52 Today’s game • Amboy vs. Newark, 7 Thursday’s game • Championship, 7 Winner advances to Illinois Valley Community College Supersectional vs. Pecatonica Sectional winner, 7 p.m., Feb. 23 Monday’s box score Class 1A Pecatonica Sectional Semifinal

PROPHETSTOWN 42, AQUIN 39 AQUIN (23-6) Hailey Truman 2-2 1-4 5, Haley Chang 1-4 1-2 3, Rachel Harn 2-4 0-1 5, Elisabeth Klueg 5-10 0-0 10, Kate Stykel 2-8 0-0 5, Madelyn Reining 4-8 0-0 11, Dani Bald 0-0 0-0 0, Kendahl Schlueter 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals: 16-36 2-7 39.

PROPHETSTOWN (28-3) Kassi Henrekin 2-7 0-1 4, Corrie Reiley 0-6 4-5 4, Heather Strike 1-5 0-0 2, Shelby Adams 2-7 0-2 4, Clare Kramer 11-16 0-0 23, Courtney Pierceson 0-0 1-2 1, Mikayla Bolton 2-3 0-0 4. Totals: 18-44 5-10 42.

Aquin 11 6 9 13 — 39 Prophetstown 10 11 11 10 — 42 3s – Aquin 5-13 (Reining 3-5, Stykel 1-4, Harn 1-3, Chang 0-1), Prophetstown 1-11 (Kramer 1-2, Reiley 0-3, Strike 0-3, Henrekin 0-2, Adams 0-1). Rebounds – Aquin 25 (Klueg 8), Prophetstown 30 (Kramer 8, Strike 5, Pierceson 5). Assists – Aquin 12 (Klueg 4, Stykel 3), Prophetstown 8 (Reiley 3, Strike 2, Adams 2). Steals – Aquin 4 (Stykel 2), Prophetstown 7 (Kramer 3, Henrekin 2). Blocks – Aquin 1 (Stykel). Turnovers – Aquin 12, Prophetstown 6. Fouls – Aquin 14 (Harn out), Prophetstown 9.

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MONDAY’S SCOREBOARD Men’s basketball Big Ten Conference Overall W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Wisconsin 11-1 .917 23-2 .920 Maryland 9-4 .692 21-5 .808 Purdue 9-4 .692 17-9 .654 Michigan St. 8-4 .667 17-8 .680 Ohio St. 8-5 .615 19-7 .731 Indiana 8-5 .615 18-8 .692 Illinois 7-6 .538 17-9 .654 Iowa 6-6 .500 15-10 .600 Michigan 6-7 .462 13-12 .520 Minnesota 5-8 .385 16-10 .615 Nebraska 5-8 .385 13-12 .520 Penn St. 3-10 .231 15-11 .577 Rutgers 2-11 .154 10-16 .385 Northwestern 2-10 .167 11-14 .440 Today’s game Michigan St. at Michigan, 8 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday’s games Wisconsin at Penn St., 6 p.m. (BTN) Northwestern at Minnesota, 8 p.m. (BTN) Thursday’s games Nebraska at Maryland, 6 p.m. (BTN) Purdue at Indiana, 6 p.m. (ESPN) Rutgers at Iowa, 7 p.m. (ESPNU) Saturday’s games Minnesota at Wisconsin, 11 a.m. (ESPN) Penn St. at Northwestern, 2 p.m. (ESPNU) Sunday’s games Ohio St. at Michigan, noon (CBS) Iowa at Nebraska, 2 p.m. (BTN) Indiana at Rutgers, 4:15 p.m. (BTN) Michigan St. at Illinois, 6:30 p.m. (BTN)

Top 25 schedule Monday’s results No. 2 Virginia 61, Pittsburgh 49 No. 6 Villanova 80, Seton Hall 54 No. 23 West Virginia 62, No. 8 Kansas 61 No. 19 Butler 58, Creighton 56 Today’s games No. 1 Kentucky at Tennessee, 6 p.m.

No. 10 Notre Dame vs. Wake Forest, 6 p.m.

No. 13 Wichita State at Southern Illinois, 7:05 p.m.

No. 17 Oklahoma vs. Texas, 8 p.m.

No. 20 Baylor at Texas Tech, 6 p.m.

No. 25 VCU vs. Saint Louis, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s games No. 4 Duke vs. No. 15 North Carolina, 8 p.m.

No. 5 Wisconsin at Penn State, 6 p.m.

No. 11 Northern Iowa at Loyola of Chicago, 7 p.m.

No. 12 Louisville at Syracuse, 6 p.m.

No. 14 Iowa State at No. 22 Oklahoma State, 8 p.m.

No. 18 Arkansas vs. Missouri, 8 p.m.

Thursday’s games No. 3 Gonzaga at Pacific, 10 p.m.

No. 7 Arizona vs. Southern Cal, 8 p.m.

No. 9 Utah at Oregon State, 10 p.m.

No. 16 Maryland vs. Nebraska, 6 p.m.

No. 21 SMU vs. Temple, 6 p.m.

Friday’s games No games scheduled Saturday’s games No. 1 Kentucky vs. Auburn, 6 p.m.

No. 3 Gonzaga at Saint Mary’s, 9 p.m.

No. 4 Duke vs. Clemson, 3 p.m.

No. 5 Wisconsin vs. Minnesota, 11 a.m.

No. 6 Villanova at Marquette, 1:30 p.m.

No. 7 Arizona vs. UCLA, 8 p.m.

No. 8 Kansas vs. TCU, 3 p.m.

No. 10 Notre Dame at Boston College, 3 p.m.

No. 11 Northern Iowa vs. Bradley, 3 p.m.

No. 12 Louisville vs. Miami, 1 p.m.

No. 14 Iowa State at Texas, 1 p.m.

No. 15 North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech, 11 a.m.

No. 17 Oklahoma at Texas Tech, 11 a.m.

No. 18 Arkansas at Mississippi State, 3 p.m.

No. 19 Butler at Xavier, 1 p.m.

No. 20 Baylor vs. Kansas State, noon No. 22 Oklahoma State vs. No. 23 West Virginia, 1 p.m.

No. 25 VCU vs. UMass, 11 a.m.

Sunday’s games No. 2 Virginia vs. Florida State, 5:30 p.m.

No. 9 Utah at Oregon, 2 p.m.

No. 13 Wichita State vs. Evansville, 3 p.m.

No. 24 Ohio State at Michigan, noon

AP Top 25 The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 15, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week’s ranking: Record Pts Prv 1. Kentucky (65) 25-0 1,625 1 2. Virginia 23-1 1,524 2 3. Gonzaga 26-1 1,475 3 4. Duke 22-3 1,449 4 5. Wisconsin 23-2 1,387 5 6. Villanova 23-2 1,302 6 7. Arizona 22-3 1,213 7 8. Kansas 21-4 1,195 8 9. Utah 20-4 1,051 11 10. Notre Dame 22-4 1,038 10 11. N. Iowa 24-2 955 13 12. Louisville 20-5 882 9 13. Wichita St. 23-3 862 15 14. Iowa St. 18-6 761 14 15. North Carolina 18-7 658 12 16. Maryland 21-5 640 19 17. Oklahoma 17-8 554 17 18. Arkansas 20-5 476 24 19. Butler 18-7 456 18 20. Baylor 18-7 364 16 21. SMU 21-5 299 25 22. Oklahoma St. 17-8 240 21 23. West Virginia 19-6 154 21 24. Ohio St. 19-7 139 23 25. VCU 19-6 109 20 Others receiving votes: Texas 70, San Diego St. 64, Providence 44, Murray St. 38, Temple 28, Georgetown 23, Michigan St. 17, Dayton 10, Texas A&M 8, Valparaiso 8, Indiana 7.

USA Today Top 25 Poll The top 25 teams in the USA Today men’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 15, points based on 25 points for a firstplace vote through one point for a 25thplace vote and previous ranking: Record Pts Pvs 1. Kentucky (31) 25-0 799 1 2. Gonzaga (1) 26-1 745 2 3. Virginia 23-1 729 3 4. Wisconsin 23-2 708 4 5. Duke 22-3 690 5 6. Villanova 23-2 647 6 7. Arizona 22-3 589 7 8. Kansas 21-4 566 9 9. Utah 20-4 520 10 10. Notre Dame 22-4 505 11 11. Northern Iowa 24-2 469 12 12. Louisville 20-5 444 8 13. Wichita State 23-3 436 13 14. Iowa State 18-6 370 14 15. Maryland 21-5 314 19 16. North Carolina 18-7 277 15 17. Arkansas 20-5 257 23 17. Oklahoma 17-8 257 17 19. Butler 18-7 226 18 20. Baylor 18-7 155 16 21. SMU 21-5 131 25 22. West Virginia 19-6 119 20 23. Ohio State 19-7 99 21 24. Oklahoma State 17-8 69 24 25. San Diego State 20-6 61 — Others receiving votes: VCU 51, Texas 32, Providence 22, Indiana 20, Michigan State 20, Dayton 17, Georgetown 16, Stephen F. Austin 12, Murray State 10, Valparaiso 8, Texas A&M 3, Iowa 2, LSU 2, Boise State 1, Colorado State 1, Rhode Island 1.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Toronto Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia New York

Atlantic Division W L Pct 36 17 .679 21 31 .404 20 31 .392 12 41 .226 10 43 .189

GB — 14½ 15 24 26

Southeast Division W L Pct 43 11 .796 33 21 .611 22 30 .423 22 30 .423 17 39 .304 Central Division W L Pct Chicago 34 20 .630 Cleveland 33 22 .600 Milwaukee 30 23 .566 Detroit 21 33 .389 Indiana 21 33 .389

Atlanta Washington Charlotte Miami Orlando

NBA | CHICAGO BULLS GB — 10 20 20 27 GB — 1½ 3½ 13 13

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Southwest Division W L Pct GB Memphis 39 14 .736 — Houston 36 17 .679 3 Dallas 36 19 .655 4 San Antonio 34 19 .642 5 New Orleans 27 26 .509 12 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Portland 36 17 .679 — Oklahoma City 28 25 .528 8 Denver 20 33 .377 16 Utah 19 34 .358 17 Minnesota 11 42 .208 25 Pacific Division W L Pct GB Golden State 42 9 .824 — L.A. Clippers 35 19 .648 8½ Phoenix 29 25 .537 14½ Sacramento 18 34 .346 24½ L.A. Lakers 13 40 .245 30 Monday’s results No games scheduled Today’s games No games scheduled Wednesday’s games No games scheduled Thursday’s games Dallas at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Montreal 37 15 4 78 150 Tampa Bay 35 17 6 76 189 Detroit 31 14 10 72 160 Boston 28 20 8 64 147 Florida 24 19 12 60 135 Ottawa 22 23 10 54 155 Toronto 23 29 5 51 160 Buffalo 16 37 3 35 104 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF N.Y. Islanders 37 19 1 75 184 N.Y. Rangers 34 16 5 73 174 Pittsburgh 32 15 9 73 161 Washington 30 17 10 70 168 Philadelphia 24 22 10 58 151 Columbus 24 27 3 51 142 New Jersey 21 26 9 51 124 Carolina 20 28 7 47 126

GA 123 156 141 145 153 158 175 193 GA 162 136 141 145 162 170 154 150

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA 38 12 6 82 170 131 37 15 4 78 178 137 35 18 4 74 172 131 30 19 10 70 165 157 28 20 7 63 153 149 26 22 8 60 175 179 24 22 11 59 149 161 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 35 15 7 77 169 160 Calgary 32 22 3 67 166 147 San Jose 29 21 8 66 164 165 Vancouver 31 21 3 65 155 145 Los Angeles 25 18 12 62 152 148 Arizona 20 31 7 47 131 194 Edmonton 16 32 10 42 135 196 Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Monday’s results Winnipeg 5, Edmonton 4, SO N.Y. Rangers 6, N.Y. Islanders 5 Carolina 6, Ottawa 3 Montreal 2, Detroit 0 Colorado 5, Arizona 2 Calgary 4, Boston 3, OT Minnesota at Vancouver, late Tampa Bay at Los Angeles, late Today’s games Columbus at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Washington at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

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

Buffalo at New Jersey, 6:30 p.m.

Florida at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

Dallas at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

San Jose at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Montreal at Ottawa, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Chicago, 6:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Calgary, 8:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at Colorado, 9 p.m.

Boston at Edmonton, 9 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Thursday’s games Nashville at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m.

Vancouver at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m.

Buffalo at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Columbus at Puttsburgh, 6 p.m.

Winnipeg at Washington, 6 p.m.

Florida at Montreal, 6:30 p.m.

San Jose at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Nashville St. Louis Chicago Winnipeg Minnesota Dallas Colorado

Auto racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Budweiser Duel 1 Lineup After Sunday qualifying; race Thursday At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Fla. Lap length: 2.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 201.293 mph.

2. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 200.933.

3. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 200.187.

4. (19) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 197.837.

5. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 196.962.

6. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 193.133.

7. (83) Johnny Sauter, Toyota, 198.22.

8. (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 197.256.

9. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 197.2.

10. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 193.357.

11. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 193.241.

12. (23) J.J. Yeley, Toyota.

13. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 198.325.

14. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 198.212.

15. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 197.994.

16. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 197.968.

17. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 197.946.

18. (46) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 196.554.

19. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 195.588.

20. (95) Michael McDowell, Ford, 195.3.

21. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 194.995.

22. (29) Justin Marks, Toyota, 194.675.

23. (35) Cole Whitt, Ford, 194.012.

24. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 193.299.

25. (30) Ron Hornaday Jr., Chevrolet, 190.794.

Budweiser Duel 2 Lineup After Sunday qualifying; race Thursday At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Fla. Lap length: 2.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 201.135 mph.

2. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 200.214.

3. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 199.867.

4. (33) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 197.507.

5. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 195.08.

6. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 190.678.

7. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 197.477.

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Peers bullish on Rose Other All-Stars believe Bulls star is returning to form

BY K.C. JOHNSON Chicago Tribune

In 2011, Derrick Rose stood poised to become the youngest most valuable player in NBA history for a Bulls team that went 62-20.

Kyle Korver averaged 8.3 points as a Bulls reserve.

Four years later, Korver is a firsttime All-Star and Rose is somewhere – in his pre-All-Star-break words – with his feet up, relaxing.

“You’re crazy,” said Korver when asked for his likely response if he’d been posed with this scenario in 2011. “That’s just life, though, right? You never know what’s coming next. And you try to take advantage of each day for what it is, and what you can do with it.”

Indeed, nobody could’ve predicted the torn left ACL and torn right meniscus that derailed what was expected to be an annual trek to the All-Star Game for Rose. This weekend marked Rose’s third straight absence from the NBA’s star-studded extravaganza, after he’d made three straight appearances.

Rose, whose stoic demeanor often appears out of place at the All-Star Game, said before the break that earning such honors doesn’t define him. Translated: he believes his talent and confidence remain at All-Star levels whether he participates in the game or not.

His peers agree.

“Definitely,” Rockets guard James Harden said. “He’s getting his swag

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Bulls guard Derrick Rose is getting back into the form that helped him become the youngest NBA MVP in 2011. back. You can see he’s playing with a lot of confidence this season.

He’s going to be back here soon.”

Rose entered the break playing his best basketball of the season. Beyond the numbers, which included averages of 20.7 points,

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When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Teams: No. 1 Mendota (23-3), No. 2 Sterling (14-16), No. 3 Rock Falls (13-14), No. 4 LaSalle-Peru (11-15), No. 5 Streator (9-16) Players to watch: Jay Borum, Sterling jr. F; Ally Bromenschenkel, Mendota sr. F; Dallas Clevenger, Rock Falls sr. G; Amy Devitt, Mendota sr. F; Alea Rashid, Streator so. G; Gabby Sandoval, Sterling sr. G; Bailey Schrader, Rock Falls sr. F; Lauren Tomasson, LaSallePeru jr. G Outlook: Sterling and Rock Falls compare well, in the sense that both have been inconsistent this season.

Both teams have picked up nice wins, only to follow that with a loss to an inferior team. The Rockets won the first battle back in November, but both teams have grown since then. In either case, the winner will face a tall task in the championship game in Mendota.

Favorite: Mendota Darkhorse: Rock Falls Winner to: LaSalle-Peru Sectional vs. Morton Regional winner, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23 SVM prediction: Mendota

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Some of her instincts on the court come from extra time spent with her coach.

Borum spends third period every day in the technology department with Vasquez as part of SHS’s student service learning program.

While many days are spent helping to troubleshoot technology problems for the school and for fellow students, some periods offer up time for hoops talk.

“We can talk about the next game, or what we are doing at practice,” Borum said. “It’s not

formal. We can chat, and I can learn more about how to play.”

Borum also balances basketball with volleyball. She plays club volleyball 3 days a week in Marengo.

“Some days I go from school to basketball practice, and then drive to Marengo for volleyball practice,” Borum said.

“The next day I go back to school and have a basketball game the next night. It can get pretty busy.”

Borum hopes to continue to play volleyball at the college level.

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7.3 assists and 1.8 turnovers during the Bulls’ four-game win streak, he played in 16 straight games, and 27 of 28.

Since the start of training camp, coach Tom Thibodeau has stressed that stringing games together is the most important accomplishment for Rose.

The string has been strung.

“Physically, he looks stronger and more explosive to me,” Korver said.

“For whatever reason, his rhythm hasn’t been there all the way. It just takes time. I believe he’s going to come all the way back. I really do.

With all the training methods that are out there now, you just have to find what works for you and get the rhythm again.”

Harden and Korver – who was the last player cut – saw Rose last summer as USA Basketball trained for, and eventually won gold at, the FIBA World Cup. Both players noted how far Rose has progressed since then.

“He looks more comfortable and confident,” Harden said. “Coming off injury, your confidence level is very low. [Last] summer, I was with him, and he was kind of looking to get into a rhythm. Now, he is playing way better.”

Harden spent one summer with Rose. Korver spent two seasons and a summer. Both acknowledged the scrutiny Rose’s career has undergone since his knee injuries, and called him a model teammate.

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that has been inconsistent this season.

Sterling (14-16) owns two dominant wins over NIB-12 West champion Ottawa, but the Warriors also have losses to teams below them in the NIB12 standings.

“It’s been a roller coaster,” Vasquez said.

“You beat the best team in the conference twice, easily, and then lose to other teams that aren’t as talented. We have everything we need to be successful, we just need to execute.”

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Like the Warriors, the Rockets have juggled mixing in young players with veteran seniors.

The results have been some good wins balanced by frustrating losses.

“We’re both different teams since that first game,” Vasquez said.

“We’ve learned a lot since then, and I am sure they have too. It’ll be a great game between two rivals at the regional.”

“The last time Bailey Schrader got going, and we didn’t do enough to stop her,” Borum said.

“We can’t let her get going. We have to play good team defense and box out.”

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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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS LAURA BROWN A/K/A LAURA HERRMANN-BROWN; TIMOTHY J. BROWN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 11 CH 160 1087 LOST NATION ROAD DIXON, IL 61021 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 October 6, 2014, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on April 2, 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. 07-02-26-400-002 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1087 LOST NATION ROAD DIXON, IL 61021 Description of Improvements: WHITE SINGLE FAMILY RANCH WITH A DETACHED ONE CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $190,495.91.

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 #PA1124523 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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John & Tim Rosengren 815-408-0708 RE/MAX Sauk Valley 815-284-4663 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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(IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES.) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered by the Court in Community State Bank of Rock FallsDixon v. Teresa Kurzrock, Unknown Owners, and Non-Record Claimants, Case No. 14 CH 57, Lee County, Illinois, on October 7, 2014, the property hereinafter described will be sold to the highest bidder.

(A) The name, address, and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate are Glen S. Hughes, President, Community State Bank of Rock Falls-Dixon, 1021 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, Illinois 61021, (815) 284-8500.

(B) Both the legal description of the real estate and the common address are as follows: The South Fifty (50) feet of the East Half (E 1/2) of Lot Number Five (5) EXCEPT the Southerly three (3) feet in Block Seventy-seven (77) in the Original Town (now City of Dixon), all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 623 Crawford Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021 (D) The improvement on the real estate is a residence.

(E) The real estate may not be inspected prior to the sale.

(F) The time and place of the sale are as follows: The Lee County Old Courthouse, 112 East Second St., Dixon, IL 61021, at 10:00 a.m. on March 19, 2015.

(G) The terms of the sale are ten percent (10%) down at the time of the sale, payable in certified funds, and the full balance within seven (7) days.

(H) The case title, case number, and the Court in which the foreclosure was filed are specified above.

(I) No other information is required to be disclosed.

COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS-DIXON, Plaintiff

By EHRMANN GEHLBACH BADGER LEE & CONSIDINE, LLC

By Douglas E. Lee Douglas E. Lee Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 215 E. First St., Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) lee@egblc.com Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY DIXON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS AARON R. WALTER; AMY T. WALTER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00140 212 EAST EVERETT STREET DIXON, IL 61021 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 April 2, 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. 07-02-32-456-004 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 212 EAST EVERETT STREET DIXON, IL 61021 Description of Improvements: WHITE ALUMINUM SIDED TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $190,257.84.

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 #PA1219833 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH 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

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs.

LAURA BROWN A/K/A LAURA HERRMANNBROWN; TIMOTHY J. BROWN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 11 CH 160 1087 LOST NATION ROAD DIXON, IL 61021 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 October 6, 2014, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on April 2, 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:

Kaiti B. Swanson; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00012 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

A TRACT IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION TWENTY-SIX, TOWNSHIP TWENTYTWO NORTH, RANGE NINE EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 46.68 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION TWENTY-SIX AND RUNNING SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID TRACT A DISTANCE OF 450 FEET, THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER 200 FEET, THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES NORTH 450 FEET TO THE HALF SECTION LINE, THENCE WEST ALONG THE HALF SECTION LINE 200 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL OF SAID PREMISES BEING SITUATED IN TOWNSHIP TWENTY-TWO NORTH, RANGE NINE EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 07-02-26-400-002 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1087 LOST NATION ROAD DIXON, IL 61021 Description of Improvements: WHITE SINGLE FAMILY RANCH WITH A DETACHED ONE CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $190,495.91.

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 #PA1124523 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

Feb. 17, 24, March 3, 2015

NOTICE Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 a.m., February 24, 2015 at the Whiteside County Highway Office, 18819 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL 61270, (815)772-7651 and at that time publicly opened and read for the following: Section #15-44000-01-GM Hahnaman Township- Polo Road Const. 20' wide Pvmt. Resurf., w/HMA, Mix C, N50, IL-9.5 (885 ton), incl. 5,093 lbs Bit. Mat'l (prime), Surf Rem., 58.77 sq. yds., and other related items.

Section #15-45000-01GM Hopkins Township-Various Roads Const. 17'-24' wide Pvmt. Resurf., w/ HMA Mix C, N50, IL-9.5 (2108 ton), HMA Level Binder, Mix C, N50, IL-9.5 (113 ton) incl. 12,150 lbs Bit. Mat'l (prime), HMA Surf Rem., 596.11 sq yds., and other related items.

Specifications and proposals may be obtained at the office of the County Engineer at the above address. All proposals must be submitted on forms provided by the Whiteside County Highway Department. No duplications of these forms will be allowed.

All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/112).

The Public Works Committee, Hahnaman Township & Hopkins Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities and to accept the proposal which is most advantageous to Whiteside County.

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. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Ernest L. Browne, Deceased.

No. 15 P 13 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Ernest L. Browne. Letters of Office were issued on February 10, 2015 to Crystal Lilly, 18560 Blue Goose Road, Morrison, IL 61270 as independent executor, whose attorney of record is John E. Miller, of MILLER, LANCASTER & WALKER, P.C., 15 East Third Street, P.O. Box 535, Sterling, Illinois, 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's office, Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 17th day of August, 2015, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required

by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Crystal Lilly Independent Representative for the Estate MILLER, LANCASTER & WALKER, P.C. Attorneys for the Representative 15 E. Third Street, P. O. Box 535 Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 625-0600 Feb. 17, 24, March 3, 2015

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS-DIXON, Plaintiff, v.

TERESA KURZROCK, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 14 CH 57 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE (IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES.) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered by the Court in Community State Bank of Rock Falls-Dixon v.

Teresa Kurzrock, Unknown Owners, and Non-Record Claimants, Case No. 14 CH 57, Lee County, Illinois, on October 7, 2014, the property hereinafter described will be sold to the highest bidder.

(A) The name, address, and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate are Glen S. Hughes, President, Community State Bank of Rock Falls-Dixon, 1021 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, Illinois 61021, (815) 284-8500.

(B) Both the legal description of the real estate and the common address are as follows: The South Fifty (50) feet of the East Half (E 1/2) of Lot Number Five (5) EXCEPT the Southerly three (3) feet in Block Seventy-seven (77) in the Original Town (now City of Dixon), all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 623 Crawford Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021 (D) The improvement on the real estate is a residence.

(E) The real estate may not be inspected prior to the sale.

(F) The time and place of the sale are as follows: The Lee County Old Courthouse, 112 East Second St., Dixon, IL 61021, at 10:00 a.m. on March 19, 2015.

(G) The terms of the sale are ten percent (10%) down at the time of the sale, payable in certified funds, and the full balance within seven (7) days.

(H) The case title, case number, and the Court in which the foreclosure was filed are specified above.

(I) No other information is required to be disclosed.

COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS-DIXON, Plaintiff

By EHRMANN GEHLBACH BADGER LEE & CONSIDINE, LLC

By Douglas E. Lee Douglas E. Lee Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 215 E. First St., Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) lee@egblc.com Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2015 F14110807 WELLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY DIXON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff,

vs.

Matthew D. Piotrowski aka Matthew Piotrowski; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.; Provident Funding Associates, LP; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

CASE NO. 15 CH 6 428 Chicago Road, Paw Paw, Illinois 61353 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Matthew D. Piotrowski aka Matthew Piotrowski, and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: THE WESTERLY 99 FEET OF LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) IN THE TOWN OF PAW PAW GROVE, IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH FIFTEEN (15) DEGREES EAST (VARIATION SEVEN DEGREES) 254.10 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT TWO (2); THENCE SOUTH SIXTY-THREE (63) DEGREES EAST (VARIATION SEVEN DEGREES) 99 FEET TO A POST ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT TWO (2); THENCE SOUTH FIFTEEN (15) DEGREES WEST 9 (VARIATION SEVEN DEGREES) 254.10 FEET TO A POST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT TWO (2); THENCE NORTH SIXTY-THREE (63) DEGREES WEST (VARIATION SEVEN DEGREES) 99 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 11 IN BLOCK 4 ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF PAW PAW RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF LEE COUNTY IN BOOK B OF PLATS ON PAGE 6, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 22-18-10-406-009 Said property is commonly known as 428 Chicago Road, Paw Paw, Illinois 61353, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Matthew D. Piotrowski and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 2006003222 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Lee County on or before MARCH 19, 2015, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Steven C. Lindberg ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 Feb. 17, 24, March 3, 2015

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

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS AARON R. WALTER; AMY T. WALTER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00140 212 EAST EVERETT STREET DIXON, IL 61021 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 April 2, 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 THREE IN BLOCK NUMBER THIRTY-FIVE IN THE TOWN OF NORTH DIXON (NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF DIXON), IN THE COUNTY OF LEE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, REFERENCE BEING HAD TO THE RECORDED PLAT OF SAID TOWN OF NORTH DIXON, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 07-02-32-456-004 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 212 EAST EVERETT STREET DIXON, IL 61021 Description of Improvements: WHITE ALUMINUM SIDED TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $190,257.84.

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 #PA1219833 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

Feb. 17, 24, March 3, 2015 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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We are interviewing for the following positions (CNA is not required, but is a plus) • DSP • Great opportunities • All Shifts for career seekers in • Nurse the human services • Cooks field • Many part-time positions have potential for full time  On-going training We offer:  Paid Training and support  Competitive pay  Small Client to  Benefits packages Staff Ratios  Free Meals

Be prepared to fill out an application. Applicants must have a HS diploma or GED and a Valid Driver’s License

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.

To view specific job locations and apply, go to o www.growmark.com/ourcareers or contact ©20 015 G56315E3 your local FS cooperative. AA/E0E

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Registered Nurse, FT Days plus ev 3rd wknd, FT Patient Access 2nd shift thurs & wknd, Representative PT Days and wknds, PT Medical Asst., LPN or RN, PT Days plus call, full time OR Circulator, FT RCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to outstanding customer service and all employees must adhere to our Service Excellence/Standards of Behavior

PRN OPENINGS Department

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Registered Nurse PRN

Diabetic Svcs.

Housekeeping Lab Med/Surg Pharmacy Same Day Surgery Dept.

Downtown clinic & hospital

Dietician PRN Housekeeper PRN MLT/MT PRN Registered Nurse PRN

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Pharmacist PRN Surgical Tech PRN

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In Town 343 4th Ave, Graham, Avery, Hubbell 3102 Assembly, Ogletree,Ann, Mary 3066 Call for open routes in Sterling and Morrison Milledgeville Review Routes Available Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081

Customers 54 80 115

Telegraph 113 S. Peoria Dixon, IL 61021

815-625-3600 ext. 5301

Canteen Cafeteria Part time employee needed. Must be available nights and weekends.

Drug screen and background check req. See Nancy at Wal-Mart Distribution Center, Sterling, Tues-Sat., 8Noon for interview.

EEOC NOW HIRING at Messie's Bar & Grill for all positions.

Please apply in person at 117 N. River Rd., Oregon, IL 61061

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CDL DRIVER NEEDED Rock River Cartage is a family owned flatbed carrier. $55,000+ a yr. We offer 401K, Health Ins., and home every night. Must have 2 years experience.

Please call 1-800892-9587 ext: 101

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2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LS – CALL Auto Store (866) 863-4167

2007 Kia Rio LX – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317

2015 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan – $23,570 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042

2006 Chevrolet Impala SS – $12,995 Auto Store (866) 863-4167 2006 Jeep Liberty Sport – $8,995 Auto Store (866) 863-4167

Dental Assistant wanted for busy dental office.

Successful candidate will have good organizational skills, strong people skills and work well with others.

Past experience in dental/medical environment is helpful. Computer skills helpful but not required. Pay and benefits commensurate with experience.

Please send replies to Box #:1265 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

Sales Position Knie Appliance & TV Inc./ Ashley Furniture HomeStore has an immediate full time opening for someone with a passion for selling. Previous sales experience is preferred but not mandatory and we are willing to train. Must be neat, organized and have basic computer skills. Benefits package included.

Apply in person to: Knie Appliance & TV Inc. 3614 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL. EOE

KEN NELSON AUTO GROUP IS HOSTING A

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Tuesday, February 17th from 3:30 till 7:00 P.M. Comfort Inn in Dixon, Illinois Looking for Customer Service Representative Product Specialist

Competitive pay with GUARANTEED MONTHLY SALARY plus performance bonuses We are searching for people with an outgoing personality, possess superior written and oral communication skills, competitive nature and are self motivated. Previous customer service skills or sales experience are a plus.

• Bonus & Benefits • 401K • Group Insurance • Paid Vacation • 5 Day Work Week • And More!

Sauk Valley Media is seeking an individual to serve as Imaging Coordinator within our plateroom department.

Responsibilities include assembling newspaper pages via computer files, imaging those files to press plates, and the maintenance and repair of related equipment.

This individual must possess basic computer skills, a strong mechanical aptitude, and be a self-starter with the ability to meet deadlines and communicate clearly.

This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week.

The shift hours vary some but will be primarily from 9:00 PM to 4:30 AM. A complete benefits package of medical, vacation, sick time, and 401K program is available.

The chosen candidate will be subject to pre-employment background & driving record checks, drug screening and fitness testing.

To apply, complete an application at our Sterling office: 3200 E. Lincolnway, for the position “imaging coordinator.”

Or send your resume to vwilliams@saukvalley.com.

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited – $7,795 Auto Store (866) 863-4167 2009 Chevrolet Equinox LT – $12,795 Auto Store (866) 863-4167 2006 Buick Lucerne CXL – $10,595 Auto Store (866) 863-4167 2007 Acura TSX – $11,795 Auto Store (866) 863-4167

2006 Chevrolet Malibu LS – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2006 Jeep Liberty Sport – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2010 Chevrolet Traverse LT – $14,900 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD – $22,500 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2011 Honda Fit Sport – $11,900 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GT – $3,000 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894

2009 Chevrolet HHR LS – $9,495 Auto Store (866) 863-4167

2013 GMC Acadia Denali – $36,500 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894

2010 Chevrolet Tahoe LT – $24,595 Auto Store (866) 863-4167

2010 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ – $13,900 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894

2014 Chrysler Town & Country Touring – $26,995 Auto Store (866) 863-4167

2015 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD LT – $30,505 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI – $13,571 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808

2015 Chevrolet Volt – $37,655 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894

2015 Ford Focus SE – $19,680 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS – CALL Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2013 Chevrolet Impala LTZ – $15,841 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2009 Ford Escape Limited – $15,591 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2014 Mazda CX-5 Sport – $22,371 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2012 Toyota Prius – $15,771 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2005 Dodge Neon SXT – $3,621 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2007 Chrysler Sebring Touring – $6,991 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2014 Ford F-150 – $43,235 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2009 Chevrolet Aveo LS – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2009 Ford Focus SE – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2008 Chevrolet Aveo LS – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2008 Chevrolet Impala LS – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317

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Days Inn & All American Bar & Grill Now Hiring all positions, apply within, Rock Falls 2105 1st Ave.

Bartender/Wait Staff/ Kitchen Staff /Additional Staff Needed for growing bar/ restaurant business in Dixon area. Must be a motivated employee and have a flexible schedule.

Background check and drug screen.

Serious inquiries only call Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, 815-285-2212, ask for Sheila

Sauk Valley Media is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Email resumes to lcirone@rcha.net or apply online at www.rochellehospital.com

WALNUT DIXON DIXON

Ag View FS, Inc., a Retail Agricultural Business is accepting applications for SEASONAL PART-TIME HELP at our Ashton location. Positions available for CDL w/ HazMat Endorsement and Non-CDL personnel. Must have ability to work extended hours when necessary. Send resume or apply at: Ag View FS-2290 Quarry Rd., Ashton, IL 61006 (815-453-7331)

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Same Day Surgery Dept.

Ag View FS, Inc., a Retail Agricultural Business is accepting applications for SEASONAL PART-TIME HELP at our Walton location. Positions available for CDL w/ HazMat Endorsement and Non-CDL personnel. Must have ability to work extended hours when necessary. Send resume or apply at: Ag View FS-902 IL Rt. 26, Amboy, IL 61310 (815-359-7372)

EMPLOYMENT

For Questions or Additional Information email: Kathleen.Sciacero@kennelsonauto.com

Seasonal NH3 Pumpers: Assist in daily operational duties at the facility. H.S. Diploma, or equivalent, and the ability to work extended hours are required.

Med/Surg Patient Access/ Registration Clinic (downtown)

505

18 to 24 people needed to start immediately, full time positions. No exp.

Necessary. $500/ pca.

Call Mark 563-320-6938.

AIRLINE CAREERS BEGIN HERE BECOME AN AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECH. FAA APPROVED TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AIM 800-481-8312

HEALTH / MEDICAL

EMPLOYMENT

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NOTICEPURSUANT to the Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, every business opportunity must be registered with the Illinois Securities Department. Protect yourself and get the facts before you hand over your hard earned money by contacting the Illinois Secretary of State's Securities Department at 1800-628-7937. This notice provided as a public service by Sauk Valley Classifieds.

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2008 Pontiac G6 1SV – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317

2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport LT – $19,500 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2015 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel – $26,825 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2013 Buick LaCrosse Leather 4dr Sedan – $23,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV – $19,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2012 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan – $14,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2011 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV – $16,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2011 Ford Ranger XLT 4x2 2dr SuperCab – $14,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2010 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV – $17,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2010 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew Styleside – $24,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2010 Honda Civic VP 4dr Sedan – $12,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan – $8,400 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392

2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 4x4 Pickup – $18,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392

2007 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317

2015 Chrysler 200 S 4dr Sedan – $30,425 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042

2015 Dodge Journey – CALL Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport LT 4dr SUV – $21,000 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2013 Chrysler Town & Country Limited 4dr Mini Van – $29,990 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan – $26,185 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2015 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4x4 4dr SUV – CALL Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2015 Jeep Patriot – CALL Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2004 Pontiac Montana MontanaVision 4dr Ext Minivan – CALL Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2011 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan – $13,990 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2013 Infiniti G37 Sedan x AWD 4dr Sedan – $27,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 2009 Buick LaCrosse CXL 4dr Sedan – $15,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 2013 Cadillac XTS 3.6L V6 4dr Sedan – $29,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 2006 Lincoln Zephyr 4dr Sedan – $11,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT 4WD 4dr SUV – $12,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 2012 Dodge Charger R/T 4dr Sedan – CALL Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 2013 Ford Taurus Limited 4dr Sedan – $22,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 2013 Buick Encore Convenience 4dr SUV – CALL Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan – $16,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 2013 Ford Escape SEL 4x4 4dr SUV – $23,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600

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P & P Industries Sterling, IL 1st Shift Team Leader Exciting opportunity to join a team with over 100 team members focused on growing our company thru customer satisfaction, developing our team members & continuous improvement.

Two years exp as a supervisor. They will lead up to 20 team members & will follow/enforce company policies and procedures. Apply for this position online at www.ppind.com/careers/ or contact HR at (815) 632-3297.

Focus Services Come see us at our new location in Sterling at 2214 E 4th St Suite B. We are hiring for Am and Pm classes. Ask us about our shift differentials.

Please come fill out an application or go online to: focus. iapplicants.com You can call and speak with Heather Hiatt at (815)622-4900.

NEW TODAY Instructor Morrison Institute of Technology, a small two year ABET accredited engineering technology school in Morrison, Illinois seeks an instructor to teach Surveying and Civil CAD. The applicant should have 5 years surveying experience, field to finish, be proficient in AutoDesk Civil 3D, familiarity with MicroStation, construction methods, Total Station and GPS. Academic 9 Mo. begins 8/15.

Competitive salary & Benefits. EO/AA Employer & Educator.

Email: gtully@ morrisontech.edu Greg Tully, Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Ave., Morrison, IL 61270

P.T. Picture Framer, experience or art background preferred but will train. Bring resume to the Frameworks, 210 W. 1st St., Dixon.

Sterling Rock Falls Childcare looking for P.T. help. Varied hours, times, days. Apply within 1840 W. LeFevre Rd. Sterling IL. Vintage Mechanical Works is looking for full time a body/ mechanic/ painter.

To apply go to 806 Prosperity Dr. Sterling. 61081 815-626-1690 Wanted F.T. Dietary Aide Days Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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While we attempt to screen advertising with potential fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential problems.

We strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, when particularly dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

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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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PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705

2 Kittens – 5 mo. old, very timid, need loving home together, to person with lots of time 815-535-7061

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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LEASE TO OWN APPLIANCES TV’S MATTRESSES

815.625.8529 Magic Chef smooth top elec. stove. $100/obo.

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Maytag Electric Dryer. $75 815288-3754 Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

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All Mattress Sets New in plastic.

Twin $99, Full $129, qu. $159, King $259. W/ Warr. Can deliver.

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NEW TODAY Lg. sofa & love seat, light contemporary colors. $250. Exc. cond.

815-625-2542 Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 3 kittens, free to warm and loving homes. Call 815772-4342.

Free rabbit to good home only.

Call 815-440-1489.

WANT TO BUY 795

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

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

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

SNOWBLOWERS 782 24” cut, 6HP, 2 stage self propelled. Tire chains, pull start. Good cond. $325 815973-3223

I Pay Cash 4 Gold Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061 Local Racing Pigeon Club is needing 6 tables, prefer 6 or 8 ft. folding banquet style.779-861-1830 Want to Buy Skid Loader priced under $5,000. Also '66 or '67 Nova parts car. 563212-7699

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 27” Sony Trinitron TV $50 815-9463845

NEW TODAY Corn fed beef.

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Edenpure heater w/remote.

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February 24 - 10:00 AM - Walton TWP Banquet Room - 906 Walton Rd., Dixon - Farmland Sale - Lee County - Price Estate - Rediger Auction Service - 815-699-7999 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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TODAY’S CLUE: R equals Y “HZ KZE IZ SOFVF EOF YJEO LJR NFJH, IZ DKTEFJH SOFVF EOFVF DT KZ YJEO JKH NFJXF J EVJDN.” -- VJNYO SJNHZ FLFVTZK Previous Solution: “In the new economy, information, education and motivation are everything.” -- William J. Clinton (c) 2015 by NEA, Inc., dist. by Universal Uclick 2-17

Astrograph Be true to yourself Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Educational pursuits will bring you plenty of rewards this year. Your thirst for knowledge will lead to greater insight and influential friends. Travel will open your eyes to a variety of cultures and philosophies that will enlighten you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Stay in the background, where you can watch and learn. Adopting a bold stance will not be to your advantage, but knowing where you stand through observation will give you the upper hand.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You will have an incredible impact on others. Discuss your intentions and map out your plans. Your contribution to a favored cause will result in added respect and recognition.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If change is required, you should take action. Waiting for someone else to make a move will waste valuable time. You have the know-how, so stop procrastinating and step up to the plate.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Have fun by becoming involved in creative activities.

Include the youngsters in your life and it will bring you closer together. A little can go a long way, so you shouldn’t go overboard.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your ideas won’t go far if you keep them bottled up. Share your thoughts and take part in events.

The more people you meet, the more allies and support you will recruit.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Keep a close watch on your wallet. If someone comes to you with a tale of woe, help out with suggestions or advice and keep your money safe and secure.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It is time to step back and re-evaluate a current partnership.

Staying involved with someone for the wrong reasons will not bring good results. Discuss your feelings, and make changes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The extra effort needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle will pay off. If you slip, don’t beat yourself up. The important thing is to keep striving to reach your goal.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -It’s hard to get serious about your future if you remain stuck in the same routine and habits. Shake off the cobwebs and get down to business.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Question your commitment to someone or something. It’s not fair to lead someone on or to put in half the effort if you have lost interest. Be true to yourself and what you want.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Making extra time for the people who count in your life will be appreciated.

Negotiations will prove to be fruitful. Strive to excel personally and professionally.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Handling finances for other people will be risky and thankless. Without the proper precautions, you will end up facing some serious losses.

Consult a professional and avoid being blamed.

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