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Church and city reach a deal Council OKs agreement to resolve years-long stormwater detention issue

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier

STERLING – The city has drawn up a plan to bring resolution to a stormwater detention situation that started 8 years ago.

Mayor Skip Lee received

authorization from the Sterling City Council on Tuesday to enter into an agreement with Abiding Word Christian Church at 806 E. Lynn Blvd. in Sterling.

When Abiding Word built the church on city-owned land in 2008, a development pact called for the church to take care of

its own stormwater drainage.

Instead of creating its own detention pond, the church agreed to help pay for a regional basin that the city plans to build.

The agreement called for the church to contribute $82,740, and when it was having trouble paying, a monthly plan was set up.

The church then began foreclosure proceedings on the property a couple of years ago, and eventually had trouble making the payments.

The city said the church’s bank debt has been restructured, and the church has wanted to resume payments for the remaining $53,740.

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Next meeting The Sterling City Council next meets at 6:30 p.m. March 7 at City Hall, 212 Third Ave., on the first floor in the Council Chambers.

Go to sterling-il.gov or call City Hall at 815632-6621 for an agenda or more information.

STATE BUDGET: LOCAL IMPACT

EDUCATION

Functioning among the dysfunction

UPLIFTING A program in Sterling schools builds more than muscle; it builds character, too

Fiscal crisis in Springfield takes toll on Dixon’s Kreider Services

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5535 @KathleenSchul10

Photos by Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

Alex Tapia waits at his station Tuesday before starting his reps during the Lifting Club at Challand Middle School. Students work out 2 days a week after school.

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

STERLING – It’s hard to believe sixth-grader Juan Carlos Vargas could benefit from more energy. He was like the Tasmanian devil Tuesday, flying from station to station and hollering with enthusiasm during Lifting Club at Challand Middle School.

“Come on, let’s go, let’s go!” he yelled to his three workout buddies.

Volunteer Brandon Nelson, pas-

tor at St. Paul Lutheran, had to tell eighth-grader Jeremy Masa to slow down, too, as he did lateral box jumps at a frenetic pace.

But the goal isn’t just to boost energy. Or lose weight, for that matter – although Jeremy’s lost about 20 pounds since the club opened in late October. Seventh-grader Alex Tapia, who came up with the idea for the club, has lost about 30 pounds. That’s 30 pounds in about 15 weeks – 2 pounds shed per week, despite Christmas break’s intrusion.

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DIXON – The current state budget stalemate, coupled with “a decade of neglect in Springfield,” is being blamed for the loss of more Sauk Valley social services and employees.

Kreider Services provides training and programs for the intellectually and developmentally disabled and their families.

Jeff “Kreider Services is not immune Stauter to the current dysfunction in Springfield,” and program changes and layoffs have been implemented “to deal with the current fiscal crisis brought about by the lack of a state budget agreement and a decade of neglect in Springfield,” Executive Director Jeff Stauter said in a news release Tuesday morning.

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WHITESIDE COUNTY

State pays up, avoids lawsuit County reimbursed for salaries

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

Challand Middle School sixth-grader Juan Carlos Vargas jumps rope for 30 seconds Tuesday during the after-school program Lifting Club, which meets Tuesdays and Thursdays. The districtwide Wellness Committee, formed about a year ago, hopes to add more groups and grow the ones it’s put in place – but they’ll need more volunteers to make that happen.

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MORRISON – Just as Whiteside County was about to bring a lawsuit against the state seeking reimbursement for three officials’ salaries – including its state’s attorney, coincidentally – the state made good on its repayment.

About 10 days ago, the state paid the county back for the salaries paid to State’s Attorney Trish Joyce, its public defender, James Heuerman, and its assessor, Robin Brands, since July 1.

“State’s Attorney Trish Joyce has enough work to do as it is, without having to worry about a lawsuit against the state,” County Board Chairman Jim Duffy said.

Duffy said the reimbursement came as a surprise.

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City will release police footage sooner Teen charged with CHICAGO (AP) – The city of Chicago promised Tuesday to start more quickly releasing footage after police shootings, while activists critical of how authorities handled the videotaped fatal shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald sought to have a special prosecutor take over the case.

They’re the latest reactions to the shattered public trust in police officers, prosecutors and City Hall: One by attorneys, clergymen and some elected officials who say they’ve lost faith in Cook County’s top prosecutor, and the other by a mayor trying to restore people’s confidence in his office and police department.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who has heard repeated calls to step down, said he supported the new video policy recommended by the task force he created after the McDonald footage was released. His spokesman, Adam Collins, said the recommendations would be implemented immediately.

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Review Authority, which investigates officerinvolved shootings, plans to release videos and other evidence in all new cases as well as current investigations. The videos and other evidence would be released within 60 days, but law enforcement agencies can seek to delay that by another 30 days.

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The resolution approved by the council allows the church to deed to the city 5 acres on the southeast corner of the property instead of resuming the payments. The city will eventually need that land for the stormwater management project.

“If we get those 5 acres now, we won’t have to go

through the acquisition process later for the detention basin,” City Manager Scott Shumard said.

The city will start the project when funds become available, but there is no timetable, Shumard said.

The land also plays a part in the grant-funded Safe Routes to School project that the Sterling Park District plans to work on this year. A trail for students would be put

in from Franklin Elementary School to Sixth Avenue. Next year, the trail is to be extended through Thomas Park to Challand Middle School.

“The only role the city plays in the project is in granting easements, so if we own the property it allows us to do that,” Shumard said.

An amendment was put into the resolution to restrict access before it was unanimously approved.

“The resolution can say that if the property is no longer used by the church, the special-use permit ends or can be revised,” City Attorney Ron Coplan said.

Coplan said the city is also included in liability insurance coverage, but that is because there is a tenant on the farmland, and if there wasn’t a tenant, the city’s need for insurance would disappear.

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He and County Administrator Joel Horn agreed that the combined salaries paid to the three officials for their work from July 1 through Dec. 31 was about

$100,000, half of their combined annual salary.

Vice Chairman Glen Truesdell announced the lawsuit was dropped during his update from the Executive Committee’s recent meeting.

Duffy said several other counties around the

state had brought similar suits against the state and won. That said, it’s a process he’s relieved the county won’t have to go through.

“It’s always nice to get what you’re owed without having to sue someone.”

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OREGON – A Stillman Valley teen is charged with reckless homicide in the Sept. 4 crash that left two dead and another injured on U.S. 251 near Davis Junction.

Alison Seiler, 17, is facing four felony counts in Ogle County juvenile court: two counts of aggravated reckless driving, and two counts of reckless homicide.

Because Seiler is minor, the maximum punishment she can receive is incarceration until she’s 21, although probation regularly is requested in cases like these, Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow said Feb. 23, declining to address this case specifically.

She has a court appearance Tuesday.

Seiler ran a stop sign at Big Mound Road around 5 p.m. the Friday of the accident and struck a pickup truck driven by Andy Cond-

erman, 64, of Amboy, police said. Conderman died at the scene of blunt force trauma to the head.

Emily Fleming, 17, of Stillman Valley, died at Rockford Memorial Hospital, also of blunt force trauma to the head.

The girls, including Carly Koenig, also 17 and from Stillman Valley, were Stillman Valley High School seniors and cheerleaders on their way to a football game.

Neither Fleming nor Koenig were wearing seat belts, the sheriff’s department has said.

Koenig was hospitalized for about 11 days at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.

Sheriff Brian Van Vickle has said that there was no evidence of distracted driving, and that he thinks Seiler didn’t know the area and didn’t see the stop sign.

Neither Van Vickle nor Morrow named Seiler on Tuesday, but her name has been released in previous reports.

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Board agrees to seek a reduced sales tax hike County will seek only half-percent increase

BY JERMAINE PIGEE jpigee@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5525 @JPigee84

DIXON – The Lee County Board unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday that in effect promises voters that if they pass a sales tax hike to pay for a new jail, the county will seek only a half-percent bump, rather than the full 1 percent actually requested on the March 15 ballot. “Instead of being taxed a penny on intangible goods, it will now

Next meeting The Lee County Board next meets at 9 a.m. March 16 on the third floor of the Old County Courthouse, 112 E. Second St., Dixon.

The board usually meets on Tuesdays, but the meeting is being rescheduled because of the March 15 primary.

Go to leecountyil.com or call 815-288-5676 for an agenda or more information. be a half penny,� Sheriff John Simonton said.

That’s because early estimates of how much money the tax would raise were off, something officials didn’t learn until after it was too late to change the language on the ballot. “When we voted on this in December, we were under the

ELECTION 2016 | LEE COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY

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DIXON – The three candidates seeking the Republican Party nomination for Lee County state’s attorney will participate in a debate at 7 p.m. March 8 in the Dixon High School auditorium, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive.

Admission is free to the event, which comes 1 week before the March 15 primary election. It will be broadcast live on WIXN-AM 1460 radio and live streamed on its website, as well as be filmed by Sauk Valley Media and posted to its website.

William Brozovich, Michael Downey, and Matthew Klahn are seeking the 4-year term as the county’s top prosecutor. There are no Democratic Party candidates.

The debate will be moderated by retired Circuit Court Judge John E. Payne. It is being sponsored by Lee County Bar Association, Dixon Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dixon Public Schools, Lee County Republican Central Committee, and Sauk Valley Media. “We believe this is an important race that merits the public’s attention,� said Doug Lee, president of the Lee County Bar Association. “We are pleased to work with the candidates and our cosponsors to bring this debate to the citizens of Lee County. We hope voters will take this opportu-

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nity to learn more about the candidates and their positions on the issues.�

Matt Klahn is Klahn an assistant state’s attorney working with Anna Sacco-Miller, who is not seeking a second term as state’s attorney. He has worked in the office since leaving private practice in 2012.

Brozovich is a former assistant state’s attorney with nearly 2 decades of prosecutorial experience in Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties.

Downey is a veteran attorney who has a private practice in Dixon.

Neither Brozovich nor Downey is a newcomer to a state’s attorney race.

When 12-year incumbent Lee County State’s Attorney Dan Fish stepped down in 2000, Brozovich and Downey squared off for the Republican nomination, which was won by Brozovich that March. But in the November 2000 election, Linda Giesen, a Democrat, defeated Brozovich, 53 percent to 47 percent.

Prior to serving as a judge in the 15th Judicial Circuit, Payne served as city attorney for Dixon and as Lee County state’s attorney.

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impression that we would gain $900,000 a year on a 1 percent sales tax,� Simonton said. “That was an erroneous figure and unfortunately, we didn’t get that exact figure back from the Department of Revenue until 6 weeks after the request.�

A 1 percent increase would generate about $2.2 million a

vices, farm equipment, cars, trucks, ATVs, boats, RVs, and mobile homes would be exempt from the sales tax hike.

New board member Also Tuesday, Mike Zeman, 60, of Paw Paw, was appointed to fill the District 2 vacancy left

by Lisa Zeimetz, whose term ended Dec. 1.

Zeman, a farmer and parttime driver for the Ottawa Dental Laboratory, has served on various boards, such the Wyoming Township Board, the Paw Paw Village Board and the Paw Paw Library Board, for more than 30 years.

ELECTION 2016 | PRIMARY FOR U.S. SENATE SEAT

Dem hopefuls urge Kirk to take stance Candidates: Senator should speak on who should choose Scalia’s replacement CHICAGO (AP) – The Democrats vying for a chance to replace U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk pressed the Illinois Republican on Tuesday to take a definitive position on who should choose a U.S. Sen. replacement Mark Kirk for the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

The three Democratic candidates in next month’s primary – U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth, former Chicago Urban League CEO Andrea Zopp and state Sen. Napoleon Harris – said during a live-streamed Chicago Sun-Times endorsement session that the nomination process should begin immediately under President Barack Obama. “It tugs at the democracy of our nation to not have this justice appointed,� Harris said.

Scalia’s death on Saturday triggered political debates nationwide, but the issue is especially tricky for Kirk, who is one of most vulnerable Republican senators in the 2016 election and seeking a second term in Obama’s home state.

As other Senate Republicans in tight contests lined up behind the idea that Obama’s successor should nominate Scalia’s replacement, Kirk shied away from the issue. “The political debate erupting about prospective nominees to fill the vacancy is unseemly,�

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The three Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate in the Illinois’ March 15 primary (from left) former Chicago Urban League CEO Andrea Zopp, U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth and state Sen. Napoleon Harris meet during an endorsement session in front of the Chicago Sun-Times Editorial Board on Tuesday in Chicago. The hopefuls vying for a chance to replace U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk pressed the Illinois Republican to take a definitive position on who should choose a replacement for the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. paign Tuesday, “let us duty and Democrats take the time to honor his have said that denylife before the inevitable ing Obama the chance debate erupts.� to pick a replacement He didn’t elaborate on would be an unprecewhen he would take a dented step. position.

Zopp, a Harvard Law The funeral for the 79-year-old Scalia is scheduled for Saturday.

His casket will be on public view in the U.S. Supreme Court’s Great Hall on Friday.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky, has said the winner of the presidency in November should fill the vacancy.

GOP incumbents facing tough races in other states, including Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, New Hampshire and Ohio, have followed suit.

But Obama has said it’s his constitutional

School graduate, said no matter who picks the nominee, there’s no guarantee of how a new justice would evaluate cases – and jurists’ views can evolve. She said for Republicans to hold up the process now would be a mistake. “It is so typical of the challenges that we have in Washington,� she said.

Duckworth said the fact that Kirk had not weighed in on the replacement process was “a disservice� to the public.

The candidates also briefly touched on gun violence and how the U.S. should deal with the Islamic State during the endorsement session. They are scheduled to participate in a debate Friday evening hosted by Chicago’s WLS-TV. The winner of the March 15 primary is likely to face Kirk, who’s considered a heavy favorite to win a GOP primary against lesser known candidate James Marter, a businessman.

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John A half-percent Simonton increase will generate $1.1 million a year, slightly more than is needed to pay off an 18- to 20-year loan, board Chairman Rick Ketchum said.

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Wendelin Richter MESA, Ariz. – Wendelin Richter, 88, of Mesa, formerly of Sterling, died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at his home.

Wendelin Richter was born May 31, 1927, in Harvey, North Dakota, the son of Jacob and Catherine (Keller) Richter.

The family farmed in Esmond, North Dakota, and then in 1933 moved to Devils Lake, North Dakota. The family finally moved in 1944 to St. Paul, Minnesota, where they established their permanent residence.

Wendelin proudly served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and was stationed in the Panama Canal Zone. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant, and was in charge of maintaining office typewriters and related equipment. Discharged in 1948, “WR,” as he was so commonly referred to by family, friends and coworkers, settled in Rock Falls, and worked at Parrish Alford as a machine operator. In 1954, Richter’s Office Appliance opened up at 416 Locust St. in Sterling. WR sold and serviced typewriters and calculators. Then, in 1956, WR changed the name to SBM, (Sterling Business Machines) when he partnered with Robert Teets. The business was established where the Ridge Gas Station used to be. It was demolished and a new showroom was built. The company expanded over the years to encompass the block. In 1996, after 42 years of creating a successful business, WR retired to Arizona, and let the second generation carry on for him.

Wendelin married Pearl (Dolores Dowding) on Feb. 11, 1950, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls. They were

married for 58 years when Dolores passed away Sept. 5, 2008. On July 13, 2010, Wendelin Richter married Marjorie Carducci at Holy Cross Church in Mesa. Wendelin was a lifetime and 4th degree member of Knights of Columbus Council 662. He also served as Grand Knight of Council 662.

Survivors include two sons, Tom (Cindy) Richter of Sand Creek, Michigan, and Herb (Shannon) Richter of Sterling; five daughters, Wendy (Rodney) Johnson of Rock Falls, Jodi (Ted) Hardt of Sterling, Paula (Harold) Bauer of Gold Canyon, Arizona, Sally (Steve) Moreno of Bella Vista, Arkansas, and Theresa (Ron) Dir of Sturtevant, Wisconsin; two brothers, Jerry Duane (Shirley) Richter of Elysian, Minnesota, and Ronald (Patty) Richter of Couderay, Wisconsin; one sister, Rosina (Greg) Christy of Anoka, Minnesota; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; four stepchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; and 12 step-great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his mother and father, Jacob and Catherine Richter; three brothers, Joseph, Eugene, and Anthony Richter; and two children, Brian Kent and Curt Allen.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling, with the Rev. James Keenan officiating. Graveside service will be at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling.

A memorial has been established.

Go to schillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Warren H. Todd CHICAGO – Warren Henry Todd, 69, of Chicago, formerly of the area, died in the early morning hours Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at his apartment, due to pancreatic cancer. Mr. Todd worked as a maintenance man for his landlady, Cora Robinson, for several years on Morgan Street in Chicago.

He was born June 7, 1946, in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, a child born to Allen Alfred and Frances Leona (Braver) Todd Sr. He attended Trever Grade School and Lake Geneva High School. He moved to Chicago as a young man, where he met and married Linda Fox in 1966. The union ended in

divorce 1 year later.

Mr. Todd once stayed for several weeks at our grand Nachusa House Hotel. One of his hobbies was fixing things.

Survivors include one sister, Luwana (Mrs. Robert D.) Ennenga of Dixon; a brother, Allen Alfred (Dolly) Todd Jr. of Gillette, Wyoming; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Mr. Todd was preceded in death by his parents; one sister and her husband, Ann (Mrs. Robert) Soresi Sr.; one nephew, Robert E. Soresi Jr.; and several aunts and uncles.

Graveside service and burial will be at 11 a.m.

Thursday at Homewood Cemetery in Chicago.

Ronald A. ‘Ron’ Forster POLO – Ronald A. “Ron” Forster of Polo died peacefully Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at his home, at the age of 63.

Ron Forster was born Feb. 14, 1952, in DeKalb, to James and Helen (Swingley) Forster. He was a 1970 graduate of DeKalb High School, and later attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, while serving in the National Guard. He had many jobs, including pinball machine installer, X-ray tech on the Alaskan pipeline, and proprietor of the Winged Steer. After moving to Polo, he began working at Rigging Gear Sales.

Ron Forster is survived by his wife, Nona Forster of Polo; daughter, Valerie Forster of Dixon; son, Augie Forster of Keokuk, Iowa; sisters, Kathy (Gil) Schimmoler of Rockford and Mary (Ric) Hanson

of Malta; brothers, Mike (Betty) Forster of Greenville, North Carolina, Bruce (Bonnie) Forster of Dixon, Roger Forster of Baraboo, Wisconsin, and Ed (Brenda) Forster of Janesville; sisterin-law, Paulette Forster of Griffin, Georgia; his parentsin-law, Jule (Barbara) DuBois; and numerous siblings-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends.

Ronald Forster was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, John Forster.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Ron’s life.

Ron graciously donated his body to science.

A memorial has been established at First State Bank Shannon-Polo for the Valerie Forster Special Needs Trust Fund.

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Today’s visitations: Joan M. Dinges of Sublette, 3-8 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Sublette.

Wendelin Richter, formerly of Sterling, 4-7 p.m. at Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling.

Thursday visitations: Harry “Catfish Pete” Martens of Savanna, 9:30-11 a.m. at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna.

Joan M. Dinges of Sublette, 10-11 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Sublette.

Jerry D. Holder of Sterling, 10-11 a.m. at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Shirley A. Kreider-Portner of Dixon, 10 a.m.-noon at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Marjorie J. Eastabrooks of Polo, 5-7 p.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home.

Douglas L. Janssen of Nelson, 5-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

John “Jerry” Stanley of Rock Falls, 5-8 p.m. at New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Thursday funerals: Wendelin Richter, formerly of

Sterling, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling, followed by graveside service at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling.

Joan M. Dinges of Sublette, 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Sublette.

Jerry D. Holder of Sterling, 11 a.m. memorial service at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Harry “Catfish Pete” Martens of Savanna, 11 a.m. memorial service at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna.

Sheldon W. Maves of Dixon, 11 a.m. memorial service at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Shirley A. Kreider-Portner of Dixon, noon at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Friday visitations: Virginia Hicks Cole of rural Tampico, 4-6 p.m. gathering of family and friends at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

James “Roy” Cox of Erie, 4-7 p.m. at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home in Erie.

Byron F. Long of Sterling, 5-7 p.m. at Science Ridge Mennonite Church in Sterling.

Esther L. Anderson of

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Brooksville, Florida, 6-8 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon.

Friday funerals: Douglas L. Janssen of Nelson, 10 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

John “Jerry” Stanley of Rock Falls, 10:30 a.m. at New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Marjorie J. Eastabrooks of Polo, 11:30 a.m. graveside service at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon.

Virginia Hicks Cole of rural Tampico, 6 p.m. memorial service at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Saturday visitations: Garry L. O’Farrell of Dixon, 9-11 a.m. at First Open Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Margaret Bybee of Ottawa, pre-service gathering, 10-11 a.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Ottawa.

Kathryn A. Giblin of Mount Morris, 10-11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Oregon.

Byron F. Long of Sterling, 10-11 a.m. at Science Ridge Mennonite Church in Sterling.

Ronald A. “Ron” Forster of

Polo, 2-4 p.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home.

Saturday funerals: Esther L. Anderson of Brooksville, Florida, 9:30 a.m.

Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon.

Jul E. Adams-Watkins of Walnut, 10 a.m. celebration of life memorial service at The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St., Dixon.

James “Roy” Cox of Erie, 10:30 a.m. at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home in Erie.

Margaret Bybee of Ottawa, 11 a.m. memorial service at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Ottawa.

Kathryn A. Giblin of Mount Morris, 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Oregon.

Byron F. Long of Sterling, 11 a.m. at Science Ridge Mennonite Church in Sterling.

Garry L. O’Farrell of Dixon, 11 a.m. at First Open Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Jean Blakeslee of Polo, memorial luncheon, 1-5 p.m. at Pinecricker Café in Polo.

Alda M. Turner of Dixon, 4:30 p.m. celebration of life at Timber Creek Golf Club in Dixon.

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Douglas L. Janssen NELSON – Douglas L. Janssen, 61, of Nelson, died Monday Feb. 15, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

He was born June 2, 1954, in Sterling, the son of Leroy and Verna (Schreiner) Janssen. He was a graduate of Rock Falls High School. Doug retired from the former National Manufacturing Co. after 30 years.

He then worked until 2009 at Kreider Services in Dixon. Doug enjoyed coaching boxing, outdoor activities, boating, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a proud member of Who Else Club and was a people person.

Surviving are his children, Matthew (Dene) Janssen of Dixon, Cody (Stephanie) Janssen of Nelson, and Stacey (Roy) Garcia of Sterling; his brothers, Bill (San-

dra) Vondrak of Jacksonville, Florida, Bruce (Ann) Janssen of Rockford, and Dave (Debra) Janssen of Nelson; his sister, Karen (Bill) Freres of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren, Taylen Halgren, Chase Janssen, Trista Janssen, Makenzie Janssen, Haley Janssen, Noah Garcia, Alecia Garcia and Briella Garcia; and his special friend, Grace Hurd.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his niece, Jenna Janssen.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. The funeral will be at 10 a.m.

Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Nelson Cemetery.

A memorial has been established.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Shirley A. Kreider-Portner DIXON – Shirley A. Portner, 64, of Dixon, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at her home.

Shirley was born Nov. 23, 1951, in Rock Falls, the daughter of Theodore and Martha (Werner) Kreider.

She was employed for 3 years at Allied-Locke Industries. Shirley enjoyed baking, holidays, owls, and her dog, Scrappy.

Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Steven Portner of Dixon; two sons, Chris (Jena) Portner of Oregon and Robert (Michelle) Portner of Dixon; and four

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grandchildren, Kaine, Jayce, Saige, and Anaya.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Nancy KreiderMcIntyre; and one brother, Carl Kreider.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday and the funeral at noon Thursday, at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. Burial will be at Coloma Township Cemetery in Rock Falls.

A memorial has been established.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Thank You The family of Jim Smith extends their sincere thanks to everyone for their support offered at this time. Thank you for cards, phone calls, food, plants and donations.

Thanks to doctors & nurses at CGH Hospital and Preston Schilling Funeral Home.

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John ‘Jerry’ Stanley ROCK FALLS – John Jerome “Jerry” Stanley, 76, of Rock Falls, passed away Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Jerry was born Sept. 30, 1939, in Dixon, the son of John Henry and Helen Evelyn (Seloover) Stanley. He was a graduate of Rock Falls High School, and went on to play college football. He was a graduate of PestalozziFroebel Teachers College. Jerry met his wife, Patricia Schultz at ISU; they were married Aug. 5, 1961, in Braidwood.

He had served his community in Braidwood as a volunteer firefighter and a police officer while being employed as a teacher and a coach. He then taught at Rock Falls Junior High and Newman Central Catholic High School, and subbed at many local schools. Jerry was a member of the Rock Falls High School and East Coloma school boards and a brokerowner with Realty World. He was a lifetime Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan.

Jerry’s love for Christ, his wife, children, and grandchildren was undeniable, but it didn’t stop there. He loved every student and athlete he coached and taught. Though his presence will be missed, the memories of his generosity, positivity and hap-

piness will forever be instilled in our hearts.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia; four children, John (Kathy) Stanley of Roscoe, David (Kim) Stanley of Dixon, Kim (Ned) Gillette of Roscoe, and Amy (Mike) Berentes of Rock Falls; 11 grandchildren, Kacia (Joseph) Steiner, Andrew Stanley, Jordan (Emily Hyder) Stanley, Nathan (Natalie) Gillette, Brandon (Katie Zorek) Stangeland, Allie (Erik) Wright, Taylor (Luke Prososki) Stanley, Dylan Stanley, Shae (Matt Oswalt) Stanley, Bryce Stanley and Michael Berentes; two great-grandchildren, Jordy Steiner and Ella Wright; brother-in-law, Jim Prescott; sister-inlaw, Nancy Stanley; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen Stanley; and three siblings, Marilyn (Gail) Stanley, Peggy Prescott, and William Stanley.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. William Sullivan, Rev. Paul White, and Rev. Adam Roe co-officiating.

A memorial will be established.

Go to mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com for online condolences.

Jennifer N. Hofman SAVANNA – Jennifer Nicole Hofman, 31, of Savanna died Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, from injuries suffered in an automotive accident.

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OBITUARIES Garry L. O’Farrell DIXON – Garry L. O’Farrell, 72, of Dixon, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at SwedishAmerican Medical Center in Rockford. He retired Jan. 1, 2009, as the plant manager at Flex-O-Glass in Dixon.

He was born Jan. 21, 1944, in Robinson, to Earl L. and Martha Jane (Johnson) O’Farrell. Garry married Julia Romero on Sept. 29, 1984, in Denver.

He served in the Army.

He was a member of First Open Bible Church in Rock Falls.

He is survived by his wife; mother, Martha Jane O’Farrell of South Elgin; a granddaughter; his twin brother, Larry (Connie) O’Farrell of Virginia; a brother, Mike O’Farrell of Roselle; and sisters, Pat (George) Karwatzki

of South Elgin, Martha Lynn Rapach of Gilbert, and Rebecca Ann (Bruce) Rosenthal of Woodstock.

He was preceded in death by his father; a daughter, Sheila Rae Owsley; and a brother, T.S. O’Farrell.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday and the funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday, at First Open Bible Church in Rock Falls, with the Rev. Les Funderberg and Rev. Freddie Powell co-officiating. Interment will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon. Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to his church.

Go to chapelhilldixon. com to leave condolences for the family.

James ‘Roy’ Cox ERIE – James “Roy” Cox, 90, of Erie, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at Good Samaritan Society – Geneseo Village. He was a farmer, and worked as a custodian for Erie Community School District before retiring.

Roy was born Jan. 27, 1926, in Erie, the son of Clay and Florence (Quade) Cox. He served in the Army during World War II, from 1945 to 1947. He married Arvilla Updyke on Nov. 11, 1949. She preceded him in death. He was a member of Erie United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his children, Karna (Raymond) Wood and Terry (Kris) Cox, both of Erie, Lois (Mark) Boelens of Atkinson, Fay (David) Haan of Cable, Wiscon-

sin, and Brian (Chris) Cox of Mansfield; several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; and sisters, Jeanne Kay of East Moline, Ava Biggs of California, and Anne (Jim) Johnson of Erie.

He also was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, and three sisters.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home in Erie. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Burial with graveside military honors will be at Erie Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to Good Samaritan Society – Geneseo Village or Hospice Compassus in Moline.

Visit gibsonbodefh.com to send condolences.

Esther L. Anderson BROOKSVILLE, Fla. – Esther Lucy Anderson, 83, of Brooksville, passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016.

She was born June 18, 1932, in Dixon, the daughter of Eustaquio “John” and Florentina (Ruiz) Contreras. She had worked for 25 years at Stewart Warner in Chicago, and was a cook at a preschool before her retirement.

She was married 43 years ago to Carl Anderson, on April 7, 1973, in Chicago.

She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be missed dearly.

She is survived by her husband, Carl; her children, Charles (Anna) Thompson and Pam (Ron) Lanier; her grandchildren John and Matthew of Florida and Pamela, Nancy, and Kyle of Texas; and her greatgrandchildren, Kennedy, Christian, Isiah, Jameson, Lilia, and Aviya. She also is survived by four brothers, Ralph Contreras, Larry (Gloria) Contreras, and Angelo “Chico” (Ruth) Contreras, all of Dixon,

and Jessie Contreras of Chicago; one sister, Julia Contreras of Dixon; a sister-in-law, Anita Contreras of Dixon; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, and great-greatnephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; seven brothers, five in infancy and Nelo and Gilbert Contreras; sisters, Helen and Angela Contreras; and two sisters-in-law, Lucy Contreras and Lorraine Contreras.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon, with the Rev. Bernard Sehr officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon. A luncheon will be at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Dixon.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Go to thejonesfh.com to send condolences online.

Sheldon W. Maves DIXON – Sheldon William Maves, 90, of Dixon, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, at Dixon Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. He worked at Horizon Chevrolet in Naperville before retiring.

He was born Feb. 14, 1926, in Dixon, the son of Wilbur and Ruth (Guptill) Maves. He served in the Army during World War II, stationed in Alaska.

Sheldon was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Freeport.

Sheldon is survived by two brothers, Wilbur (Patsy) Maves Jr. of Eldena and Arthur Maves of Dixon; and his special friend, Marion Fluegel of Freeport.

He was preceded in

death by his parents; two brothers, Ted and Richard Maves; one sister, Judy McBride; and one sisterin-law, Martha Maves.

There will be no visitation. The memorial service will be at 11 a.m.

Thursday at PrestonSchilling Funeral Home, Dixon, with the Rev. Julie Bunt, pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church in Freeport, officiating, followed by burial of cremated remains at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport.

A memorial has been established to Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon.

Visit prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Virginia Hicks Cole TAMPICO – Virginia Hicks Cole, 84, of rural Tampico, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, at her home.

She was born March 29, 1931, in Crystal, West Virginia, the daughter of Stephen and Tidie (Shilling) Becorest. She married Cecil Hicks on Aug. 30, 1947, in Tazwell, West Virginia. He died in 1976.

She married Donald Cole on Dec. 3, 1977, in Rock Falls. He died in 2003.

Virginia enjoyed collecting and antiquing, attending yard sales, and riding and mowing her lawn on her John Deere mower.

Survivors include her daughter, Connie (Dallas) Branson of Rock Falls; her sons, Steve Hicks of Tampico and Kenny (Terri) Hicks of Colorado Springs, Colorado; three stepdaughters, Gail (Buster) Handcock of Illinois, Vicky (Greg) Nielsen of Tampico, and Pam Cole of Grayslake; four stepsons, Mike (Susan) Cole of

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Missouri, Donald Cole of Sterling, Steve (Wendy) Cole of New Hampshire, and Danny Cole of Sterling; 24 grandchildren; 41 greatgrandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by a son, Robert Hicks; two sisters, Pauline Crowder and Mary Becorest; two brothers, Clarence and Nelson Becorest; a stepson, Bob Cole; a stepdaughter, Chris Tompkins; a grandson, Brock Branson; and greatgranddaughter, Madison Fitzgerald.

A gathering of friends and family will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday with a memorial service at 6 p.m. Friday, at McDonald Funeral Home, 505 First Ave., Sterling. Private family burial will be at a later date at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Hospice of the Rock River Valley.

Douglas R. Schultz DIXON – Douglas R. Schultz, 56, of Dixon, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at his home.

Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy is handling arrangements.

William L. ‘Bill’ Helms ROCK FALLS – William L. “Bill” Helms, 78, of Rock Falls, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at his home.

A gathering of family and friends will be at a later date. McDonald Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.

SAVANNA – Harry “Catfish Pete” Martens had a unique love and knowledge of the Mississippi River that made him a breed known as a “river rat.” At the age of 87, Pete passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at Good Samaritan Society – Mount Carroll, where he resided for several years.

Pete was born Aug. 5, 1928, in York Township, the son of Oscar and Hannah (Hanson) Martens. His family came from Germany in 1923.

He married LaVonne “Bonnie” Kunde on Oct. 15, 1947, at the Messiah Lutheran Church parsonage in Sterling. They celebrated 65 years of marriage before Bonnie’s death on Nov. 17, 2012.

Pete worked for several years at Ted Schmidt Quickway Inc. in Milledgeville. He also worked for CTS Fertilizer in Milledgeville. He helped build local churches for 2 years, before buying and remodeling the old Gamble store in Milledgeville into the Martin House Restaurant, which he and Bonnie owned and operated. They later moved to Thomson, where they built and ran the Riverview Road Store and Campground. Pete and Bonnie took on their final project and business by remodeling the VFW building in Savanna, and opening up the Pool 13 Supper Club, where he was known for his catfish supper.

Pete was an active outdoorsman and he could spot a deer a mile away.

He hunted, fished, and trapped most of his life. He was known as the “Catfish King.” His favorite fishing was whenever he got the opportunity to fish with his grandchildren. He would get that extra glow on his face, and a smile that seemed just a little wider. Pete also was an avid Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan.

He is survived by a daughter, Connie Bell (Steven) of Largo, Florida; a son, Tim (Susan) Martens of Pearl City; grandchildren, Dennis Martens, Nikkie Bell, Devin (Jolene) Martens, Natalie Bell, and Derek Martens; great-grandchildren, Kip, Sandra, Dustin, Samuel, and Genevieve; a brother, Werner Martens of Rock Falls; a brother-in-law, Robert Peterson of Dannebrog, Nebraska; and several nieces and nephews.

Pete also was preceded in death by both parents; a sister, Anne; and sonin-law, Sam Bell.

The memorial visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday with a memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday, at LawJones Funeral Home in Savanna. Burial of ashes will be at Bethel Cemetery in Milledgeville.

Family and friends can go to lawjonesfuneralhome.com to share in Pete’s life.

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“The doors are still open, and the lights are still on, but programs are being eliminated and people are losing services,” he said.

“This is not an easy process. Our leaders in Springfield continue to do nothing. We do not have that luxury.”

According to the release: • In the past 6 months, Kreider has closed three of its group homes in Dixon, resulting in 12 fewer people being served. Twenty-five homes still are up and running in Lee, Whiteside and Jo Daviess counties.

• It also has cut two professional and two “nondirect care” positions, from its staff of 400. In general, nondirect care means people who don’t serve clients directly, such as HR employees and recycling center staff.

“Over the last 4 years, we have eliminated 19 nondirect care positions,” Stauter said in the release. “These cuts have been in response to the steady decline in state support for programs that serve people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, coupled with increases in insurance costs and general inflation.”

• In the past year, the autism program lost $175,000 in state funding, which a private foundation grant helped cover.

It’s not likely that grant will be available again this year, though, which means Kreider will have to build a practice that relies more on clients with insurance, and serves fewer people who are uninsured, Stauter said in a phone interview.

“Unfortunately, that’s the posi-

tion we’re in,” he said.

• The respite program, which served 35 families a year, lost $144,000 and was dropped completely this summer, he said.

• In addition, “we’re eliminating case management services for nine people who live more than 25 miles from Dixon,” because the state no longer covers the cost, he said.

The Kreider announcement comes on the heels of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois’ announcement Jan. 22 that it was cutting 750 workers, representing 43 percent of its staff, and cutting services to 4,700 clients statewide.

LSSI, the state’s largest social services provider, attributed 90 percent of the cuts to the interruption in state funding caused by the budget impasse. The state owes the agency more than $6.5 million since July 1, the beginning of the new fiscal year.

Lifescape Community Services Inc. of Rockford is taking over some of the services for seniors in Whiteside and Carroll counties that LSSI is dropping. It already provides senior services in Win-

nebago, Boone, Ogle, and Lee counties, including meals, general senior assistance, and adult day care services.

LSSI also provided case management services for 2,393 elderly clients, and adult protective services for 320 seniors through its Sterling office.

Lifescape will take over contracts for those services through its community care program, which helps seniors live independently longer, and protective services, which are set up to prevent elder abuse and do crisis intervention.

LSSI also cut its communitybased counseling in the area.

Some of those services targeted youth, while others were broadbased adult services.

On Feb. 4, the Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living, based at 412 Locust St. in Sterling, announced the closure of its office at 810 10th St. in Oregon, effective March 1.

“It is with great sadness that we find it necessary to close this office due to the Illinois budget impasse,” NICIL Executive Director Michele Miller said in a news release at the time. “It is one more loss for people with disabilities due to political jockeying,” NICIL provides services for 250 disabled clients in Lee, Ogle, Whiteside, Carroll and Jo Daviess counties, as well as caregiver training. Roughly 30 to 40 clients will be directly affected by the Oregon office closure, she said.

In July, four staff members were cut from the Oregon and Sterling offices. The one remaining staff member left in Oregon now will work out of the Sterling office.

In addition, the loss of state funding means NICIL staff have cut back on travel to visit clients.

data after too many unsuccessful attempts to unlock it.

The decision gives the Justice Department a significant victory in an entrenched technology policy battle, as more-powerful encryption services threaten the ability of federal agents to uncover important evidence in criminal or terrorism cases. The Obama administration, which has embraced stronger encryption as a way to keep consumers safe on the Internet, had struggled to find a compelling example to make its case.

The ruling Tuesday tied the problem to the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil since the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and

the Pentagon. Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, killed 14 people in a Dec. 2 shooting at a holiday luncheon for Farook’s co-workers.

The couple later died in a gun battle with police.

Federal prosecutors told the judge in a court application Tuesday that they can’t access a work phone used by Farook because they don’t know his passcode and Apple has not cooperated. Under U.S. law, a work phone is generally the property of a person’s employer.

The judge told Apple to provide an estimate of its cost to comply with her order, suggesting that the government will be expected to pay for the work.

About Kreider

Founded in 1952, the nonprofit Kreider Services, 500 Anchor Road, serves more than 600 people with disabilities, offering a wide array of services including programs for early intervention, autism, day services, community employment and home-based services.

It also operates 25 residential homes in Amboy, Ashton, Dixon, Franklin Grove, Galena, Rock Falls and Stockton.

Go to kreiderservices.org or call 815-288-6691 for more information

IN BRIEF Judge orders Apple to hack into killer’s phone WASHINGTON (AP) – A U.S. magistrate ordered Apple Inc. on Tuesday to help the Obama administration hack into an encrypted iPhone belonging to one of the shooters in the December attack in San Bernardino, California, in a first-of-itskind ruling that pits digital privacy against national security interests.

The ruling by Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym, a former federal prosecutor, requires Apple to supply highly specialized software the FBI can load onto Syed Farook’s work iPhone to bypass a self-destruct feature, which erases the phone’s

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THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE

Compromise makes sense Tweets tell the tale of Obama’s Illinois speech

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

STATEHOUSE INSIDER | OBAMA SPEECH

Impact lasted, oh, about a day Dems revive arbitration bill hated by GOP Last Wednesday, President Barack Obama called for a new era of compromise in politics.

On Thursday, Democrats revived a bill, staunchly opposed by Republicans, to send stalled labor talks to arbitration.

That should answer any questions about whether Obama’s appearance would help thaw political tensions in Illinois.

Hazing days A lot of people thought Obama seemed really loose and relaxed while giving his speech.

That was particularly true when he was relating anecdotes about some of his experiences while serving in the Illinois Senate. Like the traditional hazing that’s in store for new lawmakers when they present their first bill.

Obama was in the minority party at the time. “To be a rookie in the minority party is not much fun in any legislature,” he observed. “We were called mushrooms because we

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Humility lesson Obama said he also got an early lesson in humility in politics, courtesy of the Senate.

He spoke up on a bill and said he “thought I’d made some compelling points.”

Before he could sit down, though, then-Senate President James “Pate” Philip, a Republican, walked over to Obama’s desk.

“He slapped me on the back and said, ‘Kid, that was a pretty good speech,” Obama recalled.

“In fact [he said], I think you changed a lot of minds, but you didn’t change any votes.”

The bill, Obama said, was blown out of the water.

And despite all of the years, Obama had a pretty clear recollection of Philip, who could be, shall we say, fairly direct.

“He was so politically incorrect, you don’t even know how to describe it,” Obama said.

There isn’t anybody quite like Philip in the Legislature anymore.

were kept in the dark and fed a lot of manure.”

His first bill was noncontroversial, as they usually are for freshmen, but that doesn’t mean the lawmaker gets off easy. First, he said, he was asked to pronounce his name correctly because the questioner wasn’t sure how to say it. Then he was questioned about whether it was spelled properly because it seemed to require an apostrophe, as in, was he Irish?

On and on it went until it was time for the vote.

As is the custom, lawmakers initially all voted against the bill before switching over to “yes.”

The whole exercise is based on seeing how well a new lawmaker is able to think on his or her feet.

Obama said he assumed Rough and tumble the practice was still in use in the General While it’s sometimes Assembly. Yes, Mr. Presi- hard to believe, poli-

232 days

without a state budget for the fiscal year that started July 1.

tics was even rougher in America a couple of hundred years ago. Obama offered a couple of examples.

“Thomas Jefferson’s opponent tried to stir things up by saying he was a Muslim,” Obama said. “So I’m in good company.”

And what Illinois political speech is really complete without a reference to Abraham Lincoln?

Obama said Lincoln was once referred to by an opponent as a “facetious pettifogger.”

“I don’t know what that means, but it sounds insulting,” Obama said.

“Comparatively speaking, today is not that bad.”

THE READER’S VOICE

Wisdom needed from both sides to fill vacancy RICHARD MORRIS Rock Falls

The death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, which created a vacancy on our highest court, has caused a great controversy over his replacement. I believe that this vacancy should be filled as soon as possible.

However, there are several problems, among them Republican threats to block a vote on any nomination until the election, which echo the threats by Democrats to

EDITORIAL BOARD Jim Dunn Sam R Fisher Sheryl Gulbranson Jennifer Heintzelman Jeff Rogers Kathleen Schultz Tom Shaw

block any nominee in the last 18 months of the Bush administration.

[There are] unlikely prospects of President Obama choosing a moderate candidate to this “nonpartisan” body.

The Supreme Court is supposed to be a nonpartisan body objectively interpreting the Constitution, but we all know that political considerations have become more obvious over the years.

If President Obama were to nominate a conservative Democrat or a liberal Republican to this “nonpartisan” position, it would make it much more difficult for the Republi-

cans to block them.

Unfortunately, President Obama has shown no inclination toward compromise on most issues, and this might be his last chance to leave a lasting liberal legacy.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to see some real statesmanship from both parties right now?

What do you think?

Let us know. Write your own letter to the editor and send it to: letters@saukvalley. com

Truth To Power from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St. This gathering is for those who want to see change in the Rock River area through community organizing. Some actions are currently underway from last month’s gathAJ SEGNERI ering.

Sterling Contact Speaking Truth There will be a com- To Power at speaktruthmunity assembly gather- power@gmail.com for ing hosted by Speaking more information.

Library to host community assembly today

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.

While President Obama was strolling down memory lane in the Illinois House, remembering poker games and golf scrambles with current and former state senators Terry Link and Kirk Dillard, civil service workers at my alma mater, Eastern Illinois University, were being told they no longer have jobs.

A journalism professor friend of mine shared on social media that, by month’s end, one-third of Eastern’s civil service workforce will be gone.

While people with bills and families to support learned the state institution was adding to our unemployment rolls, about 95 miles to the east, Obama spoke and Democrat and Republican lawmakers heard him, but did they listen?

I don’t care whether you think Obama is evil incarnate or ought to be nominated for sainthood. What he said in Springfield on this bone-chilling winter day bears reflection. It bears a change in course.

It bears action.

What he offered last Wednesday was a prescription for healing.

What he gave was a reboot. A reboot for American politics and a reboot for Illinois politics. A Reboot much like the one I envisioned when I came to work here more than 3 years ago to try to help make a better politics, a better body politic and a better Illinois.

I’ll let 15 of my tweets tell the story: 1) WHEN I FIND opportunity to find common ground, that doesn’t make me a sellout.

2) WHEN I HEAR either party boast of refusing to compromise, I’m not impressed.

3) IT CUTS BOTH ways, guys, Obama said to Democrats who were applauding when Obama talked about passing a budget when they haven’t.

4) UNION BASHING or corporate bashing without admitting both make our economy run adds to cynicism.

5) WE SHOULD rethink the way we draw our congressional districts. Let me be clear: Nobody’s got clean hands on this thing.

We have districts shaped like ear muffs or spaghetti.

6) POLITICIANS should not pick their voters, voters should pick their politicians.

7) OUR DEBATES [and gerrymandered districts, which help elect extremists] move us away from the middle and polarize our nation.

8) WE SHOULD make voting easier. Make automatic voter registration the new norm across America.

If everybody voted, that would overcome some of these other barriers.

“Finding ... truth ... requires intelligence, vigilance, dedication and courage. But if we don’t practice these ... habits, ... we risk becoming a nation of suckers, up for grabs by the next charlatan who comes along.”

Editorials represent the opinions of the Sauk Valley Media Editorial Board.

Carl Sagan, scientist, author, 1995

Quotes brought to you courtesy of

madeleine DOUBEK Madeleine Doubek is an award-winning journalist and chief operating officer for Reboot Illinois.

Email: madeleine.doubek@ rebootillinois. com.

9) REFERRING TO Republicans opposing easier voting and Democrats opposing fairer redistricting: We get trapped in these things.

We know better.

10) QUOTING former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick to voters: Insist from us and from each other a modicum of civility as a requirement of public service.

11) OUR CHILDREN are watching us. If they see us insulting each other like school kids, they learn from that. Kids see how you treat people generally. I want this democracy to live up to the people’s expectations. It requires some courage to act how our parents taught us to act.

12) FACTS matter.

13) BECAUSE Abraham Lincoln did not give up when he was beaten down and insulted, generations of free men and women have had the chance to choose this country’s course.

14) I STILL BELIEVE in that politics of hope.

Choosing it is entirely up to us.

15) “COMPROMISE can be a genuine victory that means progress for both sides.”

Compromise can be a genuine victory.

One that would save jobs at a university in eastern Illinois, where passionate professors and civil servants still provide personal attention and one-onone attention to students every day.

Compromise can be a genuine victory that saves a generation of Illinoisans now thinking of going out of state to find a college that’s funded. Or a victory for seniors who want cheaper care in their homes or for moms and dads who need help with child care. Or for rape victims or those suffering mental illness. Compromise can be a genuine victory that would help job creators understand Illinois politicians can put politics aside in favor of stability and, as that Illinois president said, progress.

The compromise is there, Speaker Madigan and Gov. Rauner. The compromise is there, mushroom lawmakers who won’t rise up from the muck to pressure those top guys. Do it now. Demand it, good, free men and women of Illinois.

As Obama also said, choosing the politics of hope, not cynicism, is entirely up to us.

Let’s choose to Reboot, Illinois.

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EDUCATION | PROPHETSTOWN

Local school district looks for leader ‘The board was … in shock’ – superintendent retires unexpectedly

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

PROPHETSTOWN – As a former school administrator, Kim Purvis is relieved to know her kids’ school district will be under new leadership.

The ProphetstownLyndon-Tampico school board and the district’s most tenured administrator are researching options for an interim leader after Superintendent David Rogers’ abrupt retirement. After an executive session-only meeting Thursday night, Rogers announced his retirement Friday afternoon at a Teacher Institute meeting at the unit building.

“I think it allows our district to go in a positive direction now,” said Purvis, former executive director of the Whiteside

Area Career Center and former associate principal at Sterling High School. “We Kim removed Purvis an obstacle that needed removing for us to go in a positive direction.”

Rogers took over as the district’s superintendent in 2005, with a base salary of $89,000. His contract was renegotiated in 2013 and extended through 2018.

After making $151,222 in the 2014-15 school year, the third consecutive year he received a 6-percent base rate increase, he was slated to make $126,968 each of his last 3 school years with the district.

School board President Ryan Inskeep said members were given neither notice nor explanation, and attempts to reach Rog-

ers to comment for this story were unsuccessful.

“It was really sudden, with no explanation whatsoever,” Inskeep said Tuesday afternoon.

“The board was pretty much in shock. We were surprised that he left early on his contract.”

The board selected Prophetstown Middle School Principal Chad Colmone, who’s been with the district about a dozen years, to assist the board in the interim, and to help find a more permanent solution.

“We’re already moving forward and evaluating potential options for an interim superintendent,” Inskeep said. “I don’t know what we’re going to do permanently. We’re trying to gather as many options and as much information as we can.”

Purvis has a child in each of the district’s buildings –

Olivia in fourth grade, Ross in eighth grade, Madison a junior. Purvis and Pam Plautz, whose daughter, Nicole, is a fourth-grader in the district, have attended recent board meetings and presented concerns about Rogers’ leadership.

At the Jan. 25 meeting, they pointedly questioned Rogers on several topics – among them the district’s 76.3 percent Freshmen on Track rate, the district’s dead-last rank in the area in ACT scores for the second year in a row, and Rogers’ reluctance to present results from the 5 Essentials Survey conducted in the district last year.

Both residents also have put down roots – literally – as longtime farmers in the area. Purvis said she’s heard many residents mulling moving their children to another district.

“We’re not leaving,” she said, “and a lot of families

IN BRIEF

CHICAGO (AP) – Bond has been set at $1 million for a Chicago man granted a new trial after spending more than 20 years in prison in connection with a drug-related double murder.

Cook County prosecutors said Tuesday they will retry Edward Bolden, 46, for the murders of Irving Clayton and Derrick Frazier. The two were found Jan. 29, 1994, in a burning car on Chicago’s South Side.

Cook County Circuit Judge Alfredo

Maldonado ruled last month that Bolden had a “substantial deprivation of constitutional rights” following his arrest for the crimes.

Maldonado noted the prosecution’s evidence based on the wounded brother of a murder victim was “far from overwhelming.” The judge also pointed at the “problematic identification” of Bolden by the witness and the lack of other evidence connecting Bolden to the murders.

Defense attorney Ronald Safer expressed disappointment with the decision to retry Bolden.

DIXON

City lowers cab companies’ requirements for insurance

BY JERMAINE PIGEE jpigee@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5525 @JPigee84

DIXON – Some people say you can never have too much insurance.

Cabbies in Dixon would beg to differ – and the Dixon City Council agreed during its meeting Tuesday.

In August, council members voted to amend the city’s tax cab ordinance, in part to increase the number of licenses available to potential cab companies. But the update also included setting coverage requirements for drivers of $500,000 in liability and $100,000 in property damage.

But city officials said they got feedback from a local cab owner who said those amounts were excessive, since the city’s requirements were twice the minimum required by the state – and that, in turn, drives up premiums.

Because of that, the council voted to bring the city’s requirements in line with state’s: $250,000 in liability and $50,000 in property damage. That should be good news for the three taxi services in Dixon: The Cab, City Cab and Sunshine Cab. “This is what is what the Illinois Secretary of State requires,” City attorney Robert LeSage said.

“That requirement is now consistent with the Motor Vehicle Act. What we are doing is putting our insurance at the level of the state minimum.”

LeSage said the new requirements take effect immediately.

Dixon Mayor Li Arellano Jr. said that the city had initially “went a little bit higher” with is requirements, but “now

in our community who are farm families shouldn’t have to leave, either. It’s our livelihood. [Leaving] isn’t the answer. We need to fix the problem.

“We’ve gone into a slump where we don’t have high enough expectations.”

Inskeep expressed his appreciation for Rogers’ achievements during his 10-plus years leading the district, including the opening of Tampico Elementary School and Prophetstown Middle School.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Bond set at $1M for man to be retried for 1994 deaths

Coverage now set at state minimum

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Superintendent Dave Rogers listens Jan. 25 as a parent brings up issues during a school board meeting at the district office in Prophetstown. After an executive session-only meeting Thursday night, Rogers announced his retirement Friday afternoon at a Teacher Institute meeting at the unit building.

Next meeting The Dixon City Council next meets at 5:30 p.m.

March 7 at City Hall, 121 W. Second St. Go to discoverdixon. org or call City Hall at 815-288-1485 for an agenda or more information.

Cole O’Donnell

Li Arellano Jr.

that we realized it doesn’t do anything but cost the businesses more money, we are bringing it down to the state statute.”

City manager open house In other business, new City Manager Cole O’Donnell will host an open house at the end of the month. He was sworn in Jan. 4.

“We want to give the public a chance to come out and meet him and ask questions,” Arellano said.

“It gives the public a chance to speak to him in a less formal setting other than a city council meeting. People can come meet Cole or ask questions about city business.”

The open house will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 29 at City Hall, 121 W. Second St.

Wednesday, Feb. 17 Open pool, open cards, Wii games (call ahead), and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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.

Kings on Corner cards, 9 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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

Monthly birthday party, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

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

Price is Right game, 10:45 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Post House Community Center, 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.

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

ling, 6815-622-9230.

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

Men’s cards, 12:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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.

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

Community cards, 2 p.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., 815-456-3000.

Skeet shooting, 2 p.m. until no shooters, Coleta Sportsmen’s Club, the corner of Pilgrim and Blue Goose roads, 815-336-2191.

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

Thursday, Feb. 18 Biscuits and gravy, 7 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Kings on Corner cards, 9 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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

Boot Scootin’ Seniors, 9:15 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Join Us for Java community coffee, 9:15-10 a.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Avenue E, Sterling, 815-622-2800.

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

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

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

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

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

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

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

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

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

Euchre/500 games, 1-2 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Crocheting, knitting and crafts, 1 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Euchre, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-8220.

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

Trap shooting, 2 p.m. until no shooters, Coleta Sportsmen’s Club, the corner of Pilgrim and Blue Goose roads, 815-336-2191.

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

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

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

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Spousal sex abuse swept under the rug Dear Abby, There is a topic I haven’t seen addressed in your column, namely being sexually abused by a spouse. I ended my marriage because my husband was waking me at 2 a.m. demanding sex.

He expected me to have sex only a week after I had our baby, although my doctor had said I should wait 6 weeks. If I thought something he wanted me to do was degrading, he insisted I do it anyway.

It amazes me that the subject of spousal abuse isn’t mentioned in premarital counseling. No one seems willing to acknowledge this kind

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

of abuse exists. Is there even a “survivors” network or support group to cope? I went to individual counseling, but it didn’t help me.

I think it would be helpful if society would acknowledge this kind

of thing does happen. I also think that those who offer premarital counseling should be required to discuss the warning signs of a sexual abuser.

–The Ex-Mrs. Brown Dear Ex-Mrs. Brown, It is interesting that this topic isn’t addressed more often, because domestic violence can happen to anyone and it shouldn’t be overlooked. No one has the right to coerce a partner into doing something she or he doesn’t want to do, whether it’s done through physical violence or relentless verbal abuse.

When there is forced

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Thursday, Feb. 18 Childhood immunization clinic, women, infants and children clinic, and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon.

Appointments: 815-284-3371.

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. 815-539-7461, ext. 3291, weekdays. Tests can be fasting or 2 hours after eating.

Blood pressure screenings, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815626-2230.

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.

Representative from Rock River Center, 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.

Prairie State Legal representative, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Free blood pressure checks, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, noon, Big Book, closed; 6 p.m. literature, open, lower level, Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., 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; 7 p.m., closed, step, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, 12x12; 7 p.m., closed, 12x12, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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., 815-5397461, ext. 5319.

Look Good Feel Better through Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1-3 p.m., CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, 815-288-4673.

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

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

Narcotics Anonymous, 3 p.m., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling,

815-625-0013.

Kids Coping with Cancer Group, 4 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-2884673.

Al-Anon-Alateen, 4 p.m., Wesley Chapel Annex, 200 S. Hickory St., Shannon.

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

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.

Lee County Democratic Central Committee, 6:30 p.m., Democrat headquarters, 77 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, 815-4405749.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, back door, 707 First Ave., Suite A, Rock Falls.

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, 815-622-4629.

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 Progress Center, 201 state Route 64, Lanark.

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

Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-626-1574.

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.

Friday, Feb. 19 Women, infants and children clinic, and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815284-3371.

Blood pressure screenings, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815-6262230.

American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m.-noon, Polo High School, 100 S. Union Ave. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

American Red Cross blood drive, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Milledgeville High School, 100 E. Eighth St. Appointments: 800733-2767.

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French fans get the concert that terrorist attack cut short PARIS (AP) – California rock band Eagles of Death Metal performed Tuesday at a highly charged Paris concert filled with fans who survived a terrifying massacre and siege at their last Paris show – and filled with memories of those who didn’t.

“Bonsoir Paris, we’re ready for this!” frontman Jesse Hughes told the crowd at the Olympia concert hall, before heading straight into their first song.

Later, between two songs, he added: “Peace, love and rock and roll!”

The band’s performance Nov. 13 at the Bataclan concert hall turned into a bloodbath when Islamic extremist suicide bombers stormed in, as nearsimultaneous attacks hit cafes and a stadium around Paris. Scores of concert-goers at the Bataclan were killed, while others hid or lay motionless for hours until a police raid ended the siege.

Armed police guarded entrances to the Olympia for Tuesday’s performance, and concertgoers went through three bag and body searchers before entering. Viewers seemed in good spirits ahead of the show, some drinking outside, and little nervousness in the crowd.

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He and other survivors opened up to a French terrorism commission ahead of Tuesday’s concert, questioning how the French government failed to stop the attacks that claimed 130 lives, most of them at the Bataclan.

The violence came just 10 months after deadly jihadi attacks on a satirical newspaper and a kosher supermarket pushed the country into high alert, and forced French lawmakers to look for ways to further protect citizens.

Lebrun questioned why there was scant security around one of Paris’ big-

gest music venues given the heightened alert in the city.

“No security measures were seen. No military or police presence in front of the hall. No particular searches at the hall entrance,” Lebrun noted.

“How come the national security alert was at its highest level, yet there were no provisions to mobilize some guards in front of venues welcoming hundreds or thousands of people?” he asked.

Speaking to i-Tele television ahead of the concert, Eagles of Death Metal singer Hughes broke down in tears, saying: “I don’t know why God picked us to be the band.”

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When adding the diced vegetables to the flaked salmon for this deviled salmon cake, fold the ingredients together gently so that the salmon doesn’t break up.

Fight off fish fatigue Step out of your seafood comfort zone

BY GRETCHEN MCKAY Tribune News Service

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t’s Lent, which means it’s time to renew your love affair with fish, be it broiled, baked, steamed or fried.

Yet eating the same old, same old over the next 5 weeks is going to get old pretty darn fast, no matter how revered your church’s fish fry is with the faithful, or how much you profess to love Mom’s tuna noodle casserole. So this year, it might be time to step out of your comfort zone.

The only problem is, some of us are so conditioned to the fried cod and haddock sandwiches, which the majority of fish fries have on their menus, that we’re not sure where to start.

Or, we’ve had so much bad fish over the years, that we want to opt out of eating seafood altogether, choosing to fill up instead on classics such as mac ‘n cheese, haluski and pierogies on meatless Fridays.

It doesn’t have to be so.

While we’re all for supporting your local parish, fire department or community center fish fry, we suggest you try your hand at something new in the kitchen. In that spirit, we offer easy-tomake and easy-on-thepocketbook solutions to three common problems people have with fish.

Problem: We know salmon, which is packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, is good for us. But its rather fishy taste can be a problem for those who are

used to mild white fish such as cod or haddock.

Solution: Swap fresh for canned salmon, and mask the taste with herbs, spices and a crunchy coating. Deviled salmon patties are delicious as an entree with salad, or on top of a bun as a sandwich.

Problem: You want your kids to eat more fish, but don’t think a constant diet of fish sticks is such a good idea.

For starters, how much fish do the sticks really contain anyway, and boy, what about all the saturated fat, salt and sugar in the breading?

Solution: Serve the kids fish tacos made with fresh, soda-battered cod topped with spicy-sweet mango salsa. Tacos are fun for kids to assemble, and salsa is a great way to sneak fresh fruit onto the plate.

Problem: You’ve had so much fried fish that you’re starting to smell like a walking Long John Silver’s.

Solution: Opt for a simple, veggie-filled shrimp stir-fry. Chinese noodle dishes are ridiculously easy to prepare, make good use of fresh veggies and look so pretty on the plate. Plus, you get to use chop sticks. How’s that for changing things up this Lenten season?

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and with the right spices, can be just as tasty. When adding the diced vegetables to the flaked salmon, fold the ingredients together gently so that the salmon doesn’t break up.

You might have to pick small pieces of skin, cartilage and bone out of the fish, but don’t worry if you miss it — they are completely edible. I used red (sockeye) salmon.

For lemon yogurt sauce 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ¼ cup chopped fresh mint or parsley, if available, or ½ teaspoon dried tarragon Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste For salmon cakes 2 (7½-ounce) cans salmon, drained ½ cup finely diced onion ½ cup finely diced celery ½ cup corn kernels, canned or frozen (thawed, if frozen) Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste ½ cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon drained pickle relish 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

This garlic noodles and shrimp stir-fry comes together in minutes. If you like your shrimp spicy, add a little dried red chili pepper. ¼ teaspoon paprika 2 dashes Tabasco sauce 1 egg 1½ cups crushed cracker crumbs (preferably saltines), divided 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons corn oil Make lemon yogurt sauce by combing all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate, covered, until needed.

For salmon cakes, carefully flake the salmon into a bowl, discarding any small bones, cartilage, and skin. Add the onion, celery, corn, salt and pepper.

Fold together with a rubber spatula. Set aside.

In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, pickle relish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and Tabasco sauce. Fold these ingredients into the salmon mixture.

Lightly beat the egg.

Using the rubber spatula, fold into the salmon mixture along with ½ cup of the cracker crumbs.

Place the remaining cup of cracker crumbs on a dinner plate.

Form the salmon mixture into eight 3-inch patties. Carefully coat them with the cracker crumbs.

Refrigerate, loosely covered, for 1 hour.

When ready to make

salmon cakes, melt the butter with the oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the salmon cakes, four at a time, for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing down slightly on them with the back of the spatula and adding more butter or oil to the skillet if necessary. Remove to paper towels to drain.

To serve, spoon 2 tablespoons of lemon yogurt sauce onto the center of eight medium-sized plates.

Place a salmon cake atop the sauce in the center of each plate. Serve immediately.

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Nations come together in this tasty pasta bowl

BY MICHAEL AUSTIN Tribune News Service

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olish dumplings, pierogi, come together with an Italian tomato sauce made hearty with sauteed onions for a soulful dish either nation might embrace. Have it with equally soulstirring wines, picking from among these three.

EAT THIS Pierogi in TomatoOnion Sauce Makes: 4 servings Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet; add 1 sliced onion.

Cook over high heat, stirring, until starting to brown, about 5 minutes.

Add 1 can crushed tomatoes, 1½ teaspoons dried marjoram and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Add 12 fresh or frozen pierogi to the sauce. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring once or twice, until pierogi are cooked through, about 4 minutes for fresh, 10 minutes for frozen. Serve, sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese.

– Recipe by Carol Mighton Haddix

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By sommelier Michael Taylor of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, as told to Michael Austin: 2014 Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina del Sannio, Campania, Italy: From the southwest coast, where tomatoes are plentiful, this is a white born to enhance the flavor of a good red sauce.

The dish is rustic and simple, and requires a wine of a similar working class background.

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Nations come together in a pasta bowl as an Italian tomato-onion sauce coats squares of Polish pierogi.

This falanghina has aromas of almond, white peach and zesty citrus, a white mineral core and acidity that will support the weight and texture of the potato in the pierogi.

2010 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir, Martinborough, New Zealand: New Zealand comes sort of close to bridging the gap between the New World and rustic grand cru Burgundy. In this wine, an earthy, forest floor mixes harmoniously with bright notes of Bing cherries and cranberries, backed by herbs and cola.

Those bright fruit tones will bring together the caramelized onion and tomato in the dish while the earthy features will play up the marjoram and potato.

2010 Altamura Sangiovese, Napa Valley, California: No red sauce dish is complete without a nice sangiovese, but this is not your grandfather’s Chianti. This one’s from California. With a slightly tawny brown color, typical of sangiovese, it exhibits aromas of tart cherry, leather and tobacco leaf. Surprisingly more full on the palate, the wine delivers elements of sweet plum, black cherry and cigar box, making it a decadent choice for this already hearty dish.

Serves: 8 This is the quintessential fish taco – crunchy and sweet, with just a hint of tangy citrus. Even people who say they don’t like fish (i.e. your kids) will love them.

For slaw 1 bunch cilantro. chopped ¼ small head of green cabbage, very thinly sliced ¼ small head red cabbage, very thinly sliced 4 scallions, sliced 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste For salsa 2 mangoes, peeled, pitted and diced ½ small red onion, finely diced 1 jalapeno, minced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro For fish 2 pounds cod or other mild white fish fillets 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup white rice flour 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 cups club soda Vegetable oil for frying For tacos 16 small corn tortillas, warmed (32 if you would like to use 2 per taco) Hot sauce, avocado slices, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeno and lime wedges, for serving Make slaw: Separate stems and leaves from cilantro; coarsely chop leaves. In large bowl, toss cilantro with cabbages, scallions, lime zest and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.

Make salsa: Combine mango, onion, jalapeno, lime juice and cilantro in a bowl; stir to combine. Taste, adding more salt and lime juice as desired. Set aside.

Cut fish fillets on the diagonal into 1-inch strips. Whisk all-purpose flour, rice flour and salt in a medium bowl.

Gradually whisk in club soda until no lumps remain; adjust with more club soda or rice flour as needed to make it the consistency of thin pancake batter – it should be pourable, but thick enough to coat the fish.

Heat 2 inches oil in a large pan over medium-high heat

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While fish is frying, use tongs to heat tortillas one at a time in a hot pan, until slightly charred and puffed in spots, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate; cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm or wrap a stack of tortillas in a sheet of foil and keep warm in a 350-degree oven.

Top tortillas with fried fish, slaw and salsa. Serve with hot sauce, avocado slices, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeno and lime wedges.

– Adapted from “Tacolicious”

by Sara Deseran (Ten Speed, 2014)

Garlic Noodles and Shrimp Serves: 2 to 3 This stir-fry comes together in minutes. It’s

perfectly fine to buy individually frozen, head-off, peel-on shrimp, but avoid ones that are limp, slimy or falling apart, or smell like ammonia (signs of decay). If you like your shrimp spicy, add a little dried red chili pepper.

You can find fresh Chinese noodles at most Asian markets.

16 ounces fresh Chinese wheat or egg noodles, or 12 ounces dried 8 ounces broccoli florets, cut into 3⁄4-inch chunks (about 2 cups) 12 ounces peeled, deveined shrimp 2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine (shaoxing) or dry sherry ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 to 5 teaspoons minced jalapeno 1 cup thinly slivered red bell pepper 1 cup sliced onion 1 cup thinly slivered carrots 2 tablespoons soy sauce In an 8- to 10-quart pan over high heat, bring 3 to

4 quarts water to boil. Pull noodles apart and drop into water; stir to separate.

Boil gently just until noodles are barely tender to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes for fresh, 5 to 6 minutes for dried. Add broccoil to the noodles. Cook just until broccoli is bright green, about 30 seconds. Drain noodles and broccoli, rinse well with hot water, and drain again.

In medium bowl, mix shrimp, wine, salt and pepper.

Set 14-inch wok over high heat. When pan is hot, after about 1 minute, add oil and rotate pan to spread. Add garlic, jalapeno, bell pepper, onion and carrots. Stir-fry until onion begins to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add shrimp mixture and stir-fry until shrimp are pink, about 2 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium.

Add noodles with broccoli and soy sauce. Stir-fry until noodles are hot and ingredients are well blended, 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt to taste, if needed.

Transfer to serving dish or individual plates.

– “The Hakka Cookbook: Chinese Soul Food From Around the World” by Linda Lau Anusasananan (University of California Press, 2014)

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Bustos: We need jobs made in America Congresswoman discusses skills gap in manufacturing during visit

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STERLING – U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-East Moline, was in town Tuesday to help local business and education leaders bridge the manufacturing skills gap.

The 17th District congresswoman is following up on work done at a Jan. 14 economic summit she hosted at Augustana College with manufacturers and educators throughout the region.

“I’m in Illinois all week for Phase II after the economic summit,” Bustos said. “I want to hear what’s going right, and what we need to work on.”

The skills gap and keeping young talent in the region were prevalent themes at the summit, and Bustos was back to discuss solutions with about 20 local leaders at Frantz Manufacturing Co. “Most manufacturers in

the area have job openings now, and they can’t fill them,” Bustos said.

“In addition to the skills gap, applicants are failing drug tests and background checks.”

John Gvozdjak, president and chief operating officer at Frantz, was among the leaders invited to the January summit.

At that gathering, Gvozdjak said that, like many manufacturers statewide, Frantz is challenged by the prospects of an aging workforce and a shortage of skilled applicants to operate and maintain the company’s machinery.

Local and regional efforts to solve the problem hinge on establishing and renewing strong partnerships with all of the stakeholders – especially business and education leaders.

“We have an initiative to bring back some of the apprentice programs we used to have,” Gvozdjak said. “These programs are very expensive, espe-

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Congresswoman Cheri Bustos speaks to local leaders Tuesday during a visit to Frantz Manufacturing in Sterling, where she discussed the skills gap in manufacturing.

Make It In America Go to shawurl.com/2eyv for a complete list of the Make It In America agenda and legislation. cially for small businesses, and Sauk Valley Community College has taken a lead role.”

Gvozdjak said leaders are exploring ways to offset some of the funding challenges. Bustos said

she is working to help her district tap into resources through federal agencies that include the Department of Commerce and the Small Business Administration. She’s also working with other

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Congressman fresh off campaign trail Kinzinger touches on Trump, clean energy and more at Lunch-n-Learn

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OREGON – Adam Kinzinger for president?

That was the first question posed to the U.S. Congressman from the 16th District at an Oregon Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday.

Addressing nearly 50 local community leaders at the Rock River Senior Center, Kinzinger spoke on a wide range of subjects – an exploitative political climate, America’s role as a world leader, his distaste for the actions of Donald Trump, and what true leadership entails.

Kinzinger, a decorated U.S. Air Force pilot and 6-year Republican U.S. representative, “is such a positive change from everyone else,” said Mark True, who asked Kinzinger if he would consider a presidential run.

“My daughter is a liberal Democrat who would likely agree with most everything he said, which goes to show how unifying his message is,” Oregon City Council member Terry Schuster said.

“It was about compromise, common understanding and the purpose of what the United States stands for.”

For Kinzinger’s part, he said he was content to represent the people of the 16th congressional district.

Chamber President Debbie Dickson, who spent the past year trying to arrange a visit with

House Democrats on Make It In America legislation, an agenda focused on creating a stronger economy through a resurgence in manufacturing.

Another partnership between business and education leaders focuses on teaching students at a younger age about the resurgence

of manufacturing and why it should be a career option. That initiative was solidified 2 years ago around National Manufacturing Day events that have been continued since then.

Bustos called her educational discussions a “wake-up call.”

“You just can’t go to the high schools; you have to go to junior high schools to start talking to kids about careers,” Bustos said.

While some of the initiatives are in their infancy, manufacturers are starting to reap some of the benefits.

“It was 2012 when the Whiteside Area Career Center reorganized its curriculum to emphasize machine trades, and in 2015, they had more students than they had room for in welding and CAD,” Gvozdjak said.

The career center was a big part of discussions at Tuesday’s roundtable.

“Manufacturing is coming back, and getting good jobs isn’t just about getting a 4-year degree,” Bustos said.

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Nancy Ryder of Oregon chats with U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger on Tuesday during the Oregon Chamber of Commerce’s Lunch-n-Learn at Rock River Center.

Kinzinger’s office, said she was delighted with his message at Tuesday’s Lunch-n-Learn event.

“We need his type of compassion and honesty in government,” Dickson said. “With social media, there is so much false information, and it does us a disservice. As a chamber, we find it’s important to provide as much factual and educational information as we can. Being able to hear directly from the source is the main reason we brought him here.”

Kinzinger’s visit to Oregon came after spending the last 3 days in South Carolina, campaigning for Jeb Bush.

“After being on the election trail, I am excited to come out here and represent you,” Kinzinger said. “I’m concerned

about small rural towns.

They have a problem with aging infrastructure and tax base. I’m really focused on their health.”

Keeping the focus on state issues, Kinzinger asked that Gov. Bruce Rauner not be blamed for economic problems – that financial morass has been decades in the making.

“He’s only been in office for 1 year,” Kinzinger said. “[Democratic Speaker of the Statehouse] Michael Madigan has been in power longer than I’ve been alive. He won’t compromise. We’ve got to change how we do business in this state.”

Kinzinger, a proponent of clean energy, said the 16th District has more nuclear plants – including one in Byron – than any other district in the

country, and he feels it’s important to protect existing plants and prolong their operating licenses.

Coming from a modest background in central Illinois, Kinzinger’s faith in this country is restored by the fact someone like himself, without any special pedigree, can be a U.S. representative.

“What I am concerned with is the tone of our politics,” he said. “Many politicians exploit the issues, creating a culture of us versus them. We’ve gotten to a point where anger has permeated us.

Look at the presidential debates.”

He bashed Trump for what he considers his questionable leadership qualities.

“True leadership is about taking people’s anger and instead of reflecting it back in the mirror, we need to show you how to get out of it,” Kinzinger said.

In his travels to places like Ethiopia, Kenya, Iraq, Yemen, and Afghanistan, Kinzinger said people still look up to the United States.

“We were put on Earth, not to be provided a comfortable life for ourselves, but to be a beacon of hope for the rest of the world,” Kinzinger said.

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Committees seeks ideas, volunteers WELLNESS

unteers before they can add more students.

“We would need a couple more Nicks to do that,” Freed said.

The chief goal is wellness – physiThey also need more ideas. cal, mental and emotional. Six “We’d really like to build on this Challand students are flexing their and grow this, and to inspire peowellness muscles in the club, in the ple to come up with great ideas classroom, in the hallways – just like Alex’s,” said Eric Kuhn, a CGH about everywhere they go.

Medical Center family medicine The Wellness Committee, made doctor and a member of the Wellup of school administrators and ness Committee. faculty, CGH Medical Center perSterling Township, the Sterlingsonnel and members of the com- Rock Falls YMCA and the CGH munity, formed about a year ago. Health Foundation help fund the It’s a districtwide program, which programs. Kuhns said helping prohas brought some initiatives to each mote wellness and fitness have of its schools. In addition to Lifting been a priority for a long time. He’s Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays at inspired by youngsters like Owen Challand, there’s also Fitness Club Hampton, a sixth-grader who all on Mondays and Wednesdays. but gave up drinking pop.

School counselors “I used to be a heavy identify students who pop-drinker – like could stand to ben- To get involved every day,” said Owen, If you have a good efit from the programs who’s also a member idea for a wellness most. of Fitness Club. “Now, program, or if you’d Personal trainer Nick I don’t even think like to volunteer for Pepper oversees Lifting about it. Or if I do, I’ll a program, conClub and Mitch Saad, decide to think about tact Janet Freed at youth pastor at New something else.” jfreed@sps5.org or Life Lutheran Church, Pepper had suggest815-631-5574. helps out Thursdays. ed the change, to help Both he and Nelson Owen succeed in the serve as mentors in the district. club. Kuhns said everyone should Originally, Pepper, too, had spo- consider starting a wellness jourken with committee member Janet ney by picking something – even Freed, the district’s K-8 asset coor- something easy – and tackling it. dinator, about the mentoring pro“We want to make things simgram. Alex mentioned his Lifting ple and get a lot of bang for our Club idea, and she ran into Pepper information and not overwhelm at Kroger, excited to share Alex’s people,” he said. “One of our core vision. messages is to cut down on refined “This kind of spun off of the men- sugar. Get away from pop and toring program, and this fit for energy drinks and sugary stuff. If my qualifications,” Pepper said. you do that, and you can just focus “The awesome part about it is that on that one thing, you can leaders are starting to come out of gain a lot without makthem. It’s a lot more than just fit- ing things complex.” ness. They’re building confidence.”

You can look buff, Grades and behavior have like Alex. improved, too.

“I can wear smaller “For some of these kids, behavior clothes, and I feel betor academics might not have been ter about myself,” he the greatest,” Principal Matt Bird- said. sley said. “Grades have shot up, You can be more attenand behavior [problems have] shot tive, like Jeremy. down. They’ve learned leadership “I feel really good now,” he said. roles, and they’ve found a different “I usually used to feel tired all the way of releasing anger if they get time, and I wasn’t sleeping.” frustrated or upset.”

You can be even more energetic The committee would like to start … like Juan. more programs, and grow the ones “After I’m done, I’m tired, but I’m it has. But they’d need more vol- really hyper at the same time.”

Sixth-grader Owen Hampton works out with the Lifting Club after school Tuesday afternoon.

Hampton gave up drinking pop to help him become successful with Lifting Club, as well as Fitness Club, which meets Mondays and Wednesdays at the school.

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Personal trainer Nick Pepper helps Challand Middle School seventhgrader Alex Tapia with dumbbell presses Tuesday during the Lifting Club afterschool program.

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BOYS BASKETBALL | DIXON 50, OREGON 39

Big win, with a cost Dukes win BNC title, but Roby injured

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DIXON – Incredible joy met up with undeniable uneasiness on Tuesday night in Lancaster Gymnasium.

The Dixon boys basketball team had just finished off a 50-39 victory over Oregon, and there was much to celebrate. It earned the Dukes (22-2, 12-0) their second consecutive Big Northern West championship, the first time since World War II was raging the program had won back-to-back league titles (Dixon won five in a row from 1939-40 through 1943-44).

Head coach Jason Mead was

Star of the game: Riley Mehrens, Dixon, 19 points, 4 rebounds Key performers: Kyle LeBlanc, Dixon, 14 points; Trevor Otten, Oregon, 11 points Up next: Stillman Valley at Oregon & Dixon at Byron, both 7:15 p.m. Friday perched on a ladder under the south basket, scissors in hand, snipping pieces of net and making sure each player got a keepsake. Camera phones were everywhere, snapping pictures and shooting video to capture the moment forever.

It wasn’t all euphoria for the Dukes, however. On the Dixon bench, star senior forward Isaiah Roby sat with a set of crutches to his side. He only played about 5 minutes in the game, the result of a first-quarter foot injury.

He would soon be on his way to KSB Hospital for X-rays, to see the extent of his injury. It happened with 4 minutes, 10 seconds remaining in the first quarter. The 6-foot-8 Roby, a Nebraska commit, received an alley-oop pass from fellow senior Riley Mehrens, and laid Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com it in to give Dixon a 9-3 lead, but Oregon’s Mitchell Nehrkorn (3) tries to pass around Dixon’s came up limping after landing.

Riley Mehrens during their Big Northern West game Tuesday at Lancaster Gym. Dixon won 50-39, clinching the conference title.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL | CLASS 3A ROCK FALLS REGIONAL SEMIFINALS STILLMAN VALLEY 41, DIXON 37

ROCKFORD LUTHERAN 47, ROCK FALLS 41, OT

Slow and steady Duchesses downed Rockets take their time, come up short

Dixon can’t hold off late Stillman run

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ROCK FALLS – Rockford Lutheran senior forward Abby Woollacott spoke about her team’s game plan of limiting Rock Falls’ touches in the paint.

The Rockets countered by making sure the Crusaders barely touched the ball at all.

What resulted was a game that might as well have been tracked by a sundial instead of the game clock, as the Rockets slowed the 3A Rock Falls Regional semifinal game to a halt.

Trying to slow down the up-tempo Crusaders, the game plan worked as the Rockets kept the score low and had the ball with a chance to win in regulation, but fell short short in a 47-41 loss to the top-seeded Crusaders in overtime.

“We’re a team that loves to get out and push the ball,” Lutheran coach Joni Larson said. “We like to score at least 20 points in the first quarter, but Rock Falls didn’t let us do that tonight. Credit goes to them. They played an outstanding game.”

The seventh-seeded Rockets (15-14) slowed the pace of the game

ROCK FALLS – Dixon could not come away with a win Tuesday despite leading by seven in the fourth quarter of the Class 3A Rock Falls regional semifinal, losing to Stillman Valley 41-37.

Dixon (16-13) led most of the way, including 30-23 midway through the fourth before Stillman Valley went on a 9-0 run to take the lead.

“Just watching it slip away, that was really hard,” Dixon forward Ellie Provo said.

Stillman Valley’s run was sparked by the defense, with the Cardinals applying a fullcourt press. After Maris Daleo hit a pull-up jumper, Dixon turned the ball over on a 10-second call. Stillman Valley then grabbed an offensive rebound and found Cheyenne Ballard for a 3-pointer. The Cardinals took the lead from the free-throw line moments later.

“The thing I just keep telling the girls is you’ve just got to keep grinding it out,” Stillman Valley coach Bobby Mellon said. “Defensive possessions is where we wanted to create our offense from, making sure we were patient on the offensive end. We

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Rock Falls’ Olivia Babcock shoots a layup over the Rockford Lutheran defense during their 3A Rock Falls Regional semifinal Tuesday night.

Olivia Babcock, the Rockets’ quick point guard, often trotted the ball past the timeline and milked the clock in search of an open lane or a clean look.

No shot went up without the ball moving across the court, into the paint, and back out again. Sometimes that took 90 seconds; other times, 2 minutes would down so much that pass before a shot some of their possesattempt. sions ticked off 3 minutes of game time.

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Star of the game: Olivia Babcock, RF, game-high 16 points Key performers: Abbee Sigel, RF, 12 points, 5 rebounds; Abby Woollacott, Lutheran, 13 points, 7 rebounds; Ashlei Lopez, Lutheran, 13 points

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Dixon’s Ellie Provo (middle) is fouled by Stillman Valley’s Cheyenne Ballard (31) during Tuesday’s 3A Rock Falls Regional semifinal at Tabor Gym. Star of the game: Maris Daleo, SV, 11 points Key performers: Macy Weaver, SV, 9 points, 11 rebounds; Ellie Provo, Dixon, 9 points; Britney Pitzer, Dixon, 6 rebounds kind of started buckling it down defensively.”

The Duchesses briefly re-took the lead, with Tyler Smith hitting a 3-pointer to put Dixon ahead 33-32 with 1:58

left, but Stillman Valley answered with another 3-pointer from Ballard, then closed out the game hitting 6 of 8 from the free-throw line.

The Cardinals (20-8) hit 15 of 20 free throws for the game.

“That’s actually been a struggle of ours this season is the free throws,” Mellon said. “The last six or seven games, we’ve really started making them and started getting better at that.”

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The Newman Comets jumped three spots in the latest AP high school boy’s basketball poll. The Comets are ranked No. 7 in Class 2A. They were No. 10 last week.

In Class 3A, Dixon is among other teams receiving votes. Polo received votes in Class 1A. To check out the polls, turn to B4.

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Former Illini LB Neal transfers to Auburn Former Illinois linebacker T.J. Neal announced Tuesday on Twitter that he will play at Auburn to complete his eligibility.

Neal, who has one final season of eligibility remaining, was a 2-year starter at Illinois, and was among the best defensive players with 109 tackles last season.

He will be allowed to play immediately this season due to graduate transfer rules.

“I am excited for this next chapter in my life,” he tweeted.

QB Hill tweets he’s returning to BYU Oft-injured BYU quarterback Taysom Hill announced via Twitter on Tuesday he was returning for the 2016 season.

Hill will be a fifth-year senior in 2016, after his previous senior season was cut short with a Lisfranc fracture in in the season opener against Nebraska last fall. Hill has had three of his four seasons ended because of injuries.

NFL

Redskins, Cousins break off talks The Washington Redskins have broken off negotiations with quarterback Kirk Cousins, a team source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Tuesday.

No further talks are scheduled, the source told Schefter. Another source recently told ESPN that the two sides were not close in earlier discussions, and that the gap had not been closed in the ensuing weeks.

Goodell earned $34 million in 2014 NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell earned just over $34 million for 2014, according to the league’s tax filing released Tuesday.

That total is down a bit from 2013 ($35 million) and 2012, when Goodell collected $44.2 million, including $9 million in bonuses and deferred pension.

NHL

Blackhawks place Scuderi on waivers On Tuesday, the Hawks placed 37-year-old defenseman Rob Scuderi on waivers, according to multiple reports.

Scuderi, who the Hawks acquired in a trade with the Penguins for Trevor Daley on Dec. 14, has been a healthy scratch for six of the last seven games.

NBA

Pistons get Harris in trade from Magic The Detroit Pistons acquired forward Tobias Harris from Orlando in a trade Tuesday that sent guard Brandon Jennings and forward Ersan Ilyasova to the Magic.

The 23-year-old Harris gives Detroit another athletic young player, and he’ll be under team control for a while. He signed a $64 million, 4-year deal to stay with the Magic last summer, when he was a restricted free agent.

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Kyle Busch prepares to go out on the track during a practice session for the Daytona 500 on Saturday at Daytona International Speedway. Busch and the other Joe Gibbs Racing drivers are looking to snap a 22-year drought for JGR in the biggest race of the year.

Gibbs’ eyes on big prize JGR looks to stay hot, win first Daytona 500 since 1993 turned a corner last year when all Daytona 500 four of its cars dominated through the middle portion of the season.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Joe When: 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21 The four Gibbs drivers made the Gibbs has made it perfectly clear TV: Fox Chase for the Sprint Cup chamto his drivers: Even if they win pionship, and Busch won his first every exhibition race at Daytona to get all of its drivers in the top career title while giving Gibbs its International Speedway, it’s the 10 during time trials. first championship since 2005.

Daytona 500 that matters most.

Now, they want more, and they “To be Sprint Cup champion at Gibbs won the Daytona 500 in are among the favorites heading the end of the season was pretty 1993 with Dale Jarrett, but has into “The Great American Race.” spectacular and I would love failed to get a victory in NASCAR’s In his first race with JGR in 2008, nothing more than to continue biggest race since. When Denny Kyle Busch led 86 laps before on our championship celebration Hamlin won last week’s openfading to fourth in the final laps. all through this week with wining exhibition race, it was a mere Hamlin has three top-five finishes ning a Daytona 500,” Busch said. consolation prize for Gibbs.

Winning that championship “The 500 is really, really special in his last four Daytona 500s, including a second-place showproved that JGR has caught powto him because he hasn’t won it ing in 2014 and fourth last year. erhouses Hendrick Motorsports in 23 years,” Hamlin said TuesThere were close calls when and Team Penske, which had day at Daytona 500 media day.

Tony Stewart drove for the been the most dominant teams “That’s a big number for such a organization, and 2013 was a the last several years. It also good organization.” heartbreaker as Matt Kenseth showed how much the organiThe Toyota contingent is typization has shored up the selfcally strong at Daytona, and Matt led 86 laps before his engine failed. Busch’s engine blew up inflicted weaknesses that always Kenseth qualified on the front seemed to derail its efforts. row for Sunday’s season opener. moments later.

So the pressure is definitely on.

But the Gibbs organization JGR was the only multi-car team JENNA FRYER, AP Auto Racing Writer

OLYMPICS | MENS BASKETBALL

Picking US Olympic basketball roster is tough task TORONTO – In another Olympic sport, the U.S. might be dreaming of a gold-silver-bronze medals sweep.

But in basketball, countries only get one.

“We could send over three teams, I think we’d be successful,” Golden State’s Klay Thompson said.

The Americans are so loaded with talent that their biggest challenge this summer might not be the games themselves, but rather determining which 12 players get seats on the plane to Rio de Janeiro.

“I’m sure it’s hard, but it’s a good problem to have,” Clippers star and two-time gold medalist Chris Paul said. “Other countries aren’t that fortunate to have a pool of this many great players to choose from.”

USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo faced a different problem not long ago.

“Someone made the point, ‘Look, you have so many players now, that’s a real problem,’” Colangelo said. “I said, ‘No, it was a real problem when I started in ’05 when we didn’t have players who wanted to play.’ We were looking for players, and now we have a big-time problem because supposedly we have too many.”

Colangelo said the selection of this team

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Clippers guard Chris Paul, seen here last May, is one of 31 finalists to make the Team USA roster for the Rio Olympics this summer. Only 12 of those players with make the team. will “absolutely” be the toughest yet.

The Americans list 31 Olympic finalists in their pool, including MVP winners Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and LeBron James, though James has said he is undecided about playing. Many of the players were in Toronto for the All-Star Game, yet Colangelo said he isn’t looking for an AllStar team.

“It’s not the 12 best players,” he said. “I’ll go back to where we started the whole thing is, it wasn’t going to be 12 All-Stars, it was going to be a team

and we want complementary pieces on this team. So when we end up picking up our 12, it could be revealing to say look, we took this guy and that guy because that’s the best blend of talents.”

Paul was there when it started, part of the U.S. team that won bronze in the 2006 world basketball championship after Colangelo had revamped USA Basketball following the Americans’ third-place flop in Athens 2 years earlier.

Teammates he recalled included Kirk Hinrich and Brad Miller, solid NBA contributors who

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• Iowa at Penn St., BTN 6 p.m.

• Syracuse at Louisville, ESPN • Villanova at Temple, ESPN2 7 p.m.

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would have no chance of making the team the U.S. will field in Brazil.

Curry and Paul are among the point guard choices that include Russell Westbrook, Kyrie Irving, John Wall and Damian Lillard. For big men, there’s DeMarcus Cousins, Dwight Howard, Andre Drummond and Anthony Davis.

And imagine being in Thompson’s spot.

He played well for the Americans when they dominated the 2014 Basketball World Cup, is a great shooter and defender, and his game and demeanor fit perfectly for Colangelo and coach Mike Krzyzewski.

Yet he figures to be competing with the likes of James, Durant, Carmelo Anthony, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard and Warriors teammate and NBA Finals MVP Andre Iguodala for a spot among the wings. And let’s not forget Paul George, an All-Star again and who has recovered from his broken leg in U.S. camp 2 years ago. He would seem to have a spot if he wants it.

“It would be special for me. Olympics was always on my bucket list,” Thompson said.

“Won’t be the end of the world if I don’t make it, but it would be a true honor because I love playing for the USA. It’s one of the most fulfilling things you can do.”

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• Houston at Tulane, ESPNEWS 12:30 a.m.

• Northern Iowa at Loyola, CSN NHL 7 p.m.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL | SAUK VALLEY 62, CARL SANDBURG 61

Chislom makes it count Sauk forward hits game-winning 3 over Carl Sandburg

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Sauk Valley’s Malcolm Mabry (left) passes around Carl Sandburg’s DeAndre Alexander during Tuesday night’s game in Dixon. Mabry had the assist on Sean Chislom’s game-winning 3-pointer in a 62-61 Arrowhead Conference win.

Star of the game: Sean Chislom, Sauk, 20 points (including game-winning 3-pointer), 13 rebounds, 3 blocks Key performers: Laron Carr, Sauk, 14 points; Isaiah Drummond, Carl Sandburg, 13 points, 6 rebounds; Malcolm Mabry, Sauk, 8 rebounds, 4 assists Up next: Sauk at Illinois Valley, 7:30 p.m. Thursday against East Troy in a conference game. He estimates that he probably only made around 12 3-point shots as a high school upperclassman.

“Perfect timing for one today,” Chislom said.

Chislom ended with 20 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocks; 14 of his points and nine of his rebounds came in the second half. Normally a starter, Chislom was the first man off the bench in relief of Austen Lee – who made a rare start on Sauk’s sophomore night, where he was one of three sophomores hon-

ored along with Box and A.J. Sharp.

The Skyhawks (23-6, 8-3) trailed 30-25 at halftime in a battle of tight zone defenses, making just 9 of 31 field goals in the first half. That figure came closer to 50 percent during the second half, while the defense held a team that had averaged 90 points in its past six games to 61.

“Their zone defense really bothered us,” Damhoff said. “We’ve had trouble with zones this year. They [Carl Sandburg] have had one of those seasons where

they’ve played everybody tough, and got us down too.”

The one-point win keeps Sauk’s hope for at least a share of the Arrowhead Conference championship alive. The Skyhawks will need to root for the Chargers on Thursday when they take on Arrowhead leader Black Hawk East (9-2) in Galesburg.

If Sauk can beat Illinois Valley on the road Thursday, and the Chargers come up with an upset, it will force a tie at the top of the conference standings, with no head-tohead tiebreaker to determine a single champion in the Arrowhead.

“One of our freshmen threw a shot in for the sophomores tonight,” Damhoff said. “Sean has the ability to shoot that shot; he doesn’t shoot very many of them.”

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Roby soon left the game, returned briefly to begin the second quarter, then was out of the game for good. He landed on his right heel, and he knew right away something was wrong.

“I came down hard on it, and it hurt really bad,” Roby said. “I thought I could just run it off. … I wanted to keep playing, but [Dixon athletic trainer] Courtney [Bond] told me come out.”

Roby noted he had no history of injury problems with his feet, and was healthy coming into the game.

The Dukes were able to make up the slack for Roby’s absence – and his 22 points per game – in a number of areas.

Mehrens dropped in four 3-pointers and led the team with 19 points, Kyle LeBlanc was an efficient 6-for-8 from the field and finished with 14 points, and freshman Beau Bailey came off the bench to hit a trio of 3s and scored 11 points.

“We’re not a one-man team,” Mehrens said, “and we work without Isaiah, too. Sometimes we put Isaiah on the other team in practice, and we go against guys like him. I think we still play well without Isaiah.”

The second half was played at a very deliberate pace, but Mead stressed those walking orders did not come from him. He noted he

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DIXON – Russ Damhoff didn’t necessarily recruit Sean Chislom out of McFarland High School in Wisconsin for his 3-point ability.

But what the Sauk Valley men’s basketball coach saw in the 6-foot, 5-inch forward was the capability to make such long-range shots.

Chislom made a big one count in the final seconds of Sauk’s Arrowhead Conference game against Carl Sandburg. Down two points with only a handful of seconds left, Chislom took a Malcolm Mabry pass and connected on his first 3-pointer of the season from just left of the top of the key, and afterward ran across the court in celebration of a 62-61 win.

The clock stopped at 0.5 seconds after Chislom’s shot, and the full-court try for the Chargers (1514, 2-8 Arrowhead) didn’t make it past half court.

“Malcolm got the ball outside, and I got it and stepped back out,” Chislom said. “He passed it to me, and I was like ‘This would be a great time for the first 3 of the year.’”

The final play didn’t exactly go as planned.

Isaiah Box went off of his assignment and Mabry ended up with the ball.

Mabry then dished it out to Chislom for the gamewinner.

“Our two-man [Box] messed it up,” Mabry said, “so the ball just ended up in my hands, and I shot the ball to the open man.”

Chislom knows a thing or two about making final opportunities count.

This win comes nearly a year after Chislom, then a senior at McFarland, hit a game-winning shot

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Dixon’s Nate Gascoigne shoots against Oregon on Tuesday during their Big Northern West game in Dixon. The Dukes won 50-39. only told the team to take good shots.

“I didn’t feel that we needed to go into a stall or anything,” Mead said, “because our players are good players, and so we don’t need to go out and put ice on the ball.

We didn’t take as many shots as we normally do because we weren’t getting as many good looks, but we executed well, and when we got good looks, we took them.”

Oregon was down 33-18 2½ minutes into the third quarter before slowly working its way back into the game. Back-to-back 3-pointers from Trevor Otten and Mitchell Nehrkorn got the Hawks to within 35-28 with 6:40 left in the game.

Mehrens responded with the last of his 3-pointers, however, to

restore order. It came on an inbounds play, in which Oregon head coach Quinn Virgil noted three of his players were playing zone, two were man-to-man – and nobody was within 15 feet of Mehrens.

“Communication was lacking,” Virgil said. “We were dropping in and out of defenses, which we’ve done all year, but they banged us on a couple of them. The one thing we said was we didn’t want Mehrens to get any open 3s, and right away, he got some. “…Then we finally got something, got to within seven, and left Mehrens all alone for a 3. That took the knife right to us.”

Meanwhile, the Hawks had trouble dealing with a physical brand of manto-man defense dealt

out by Dixon. Their most efficient offensive player was junior forward Kole Mowry, who muscled his way inside for nine points on 4-for-7 shooting. The rest of the team was 10-for-27.

“They’re used to playing bigger city teams,” Otten said. “They’re a lot more physical, and we weren’t ready for the physicality.”

“Dixon is a strong, physical team,” Virgil said, “and I think they’re the best defensive team we’ve played all year.

They bump us, and we weren’t strong enough coming off screens.”

Oregon (19-8, 9-4) had been hot of late, winning 8 of its last 9 games, and was the last team with a chance to deny Dixon its second straight undisputed Big Northern title.

For the Dukes, this one had a distinct flavor, as it was achieved without a pair of players, the graduated Cal Jarrett and Laron Carr, who moved on after helping get the program back on its feet after many lean years.

“It’s nice to know we can win a conference championship without Laron and Cal,” Mehrens said. “We work hard, and it paid off.”

“Losing Laron and Cal was kind of a blow to the team,” LeBlanc said, “but even without them, we’re still a good team.

Tonight, we didn’t have Isaiah, and we showed we’re a good team without him. This all just feels really good.”

It wasn’t easy, but the Newman Comets claimed the Three Rivers Conference crown Tuesday night.

After jumping out to a double-digit lead early on, the Comets had to use a big fourth-quarter surge to pull away from the Hall Red Devils for a 62-46 win and the league title in front of their home fans.

Newman (24-3, 12-1) led 18-6 late in the first quarter, only to see Hall (1612, 8-6) storm back to take a 25-23 late in the second.

The Comets took a 38-37 lead into the fourth period, before taking control with a 24-9 scoring edge to close things out.

Noah McCarty led Newman with 26 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and Ethan Nash added 11 points, three assists and two steals.

Drew Pullam paced the Red Devils with 17 points.

Sterling 61, Yorkville 46:

Sterling Thornton hit four 3-pointers and scored a game-high 26 points to lead the Golden Warriors to a NIB-12 crossover victory on the road.

Juan-Antonio Gomez scored nine points, and Sean Gingrich added a pair of 3s and eight points for Sterling (18-6, 8-3), which led 22-4 after one quarter and never looked back. Sterling used 14 different players, and nine of them scored.

Winnebago 69, Rock Falls 56: The Rockets

Tuesday’s stars Noah McCarty, Newman, 26 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists Sterling Thornton, Sterling, 26 points, 4 3-pointers Jacob Hilliker, AFC, 21 points Tristin Woodin, Polo, 17 points Jordan Hochstatter, Amboy, 16 points Brett LaCroix, Milledgeville, 16 points Fulton 65, Princeton 63:

The Steamers led 51-43 entering the fourth quarter, and hung on for a Three Rivers road win.

Fulton improves to 12-17, 5-8, while Princeton drops to 16-10, 9-5.

Polo 89, Durand 36: The Marcos had 12 players score, and led 56-13 at halftime in a home NUIC East blowout win over the winless Bulldogs.

Tristin Woodin led Polo (19-9, 8-4) with 17 points, and Brad Cavanaugh finished with 10. Three players scored nine points – Brody Grobe, Brooks Grobe and Wyatt Patterson – and Noah Prerost added seven in the win.

Milledgeville 69, Pecatonica 66: The Missiles

had a big first quarter, then had to hang on for a home NUIC East win.

Brett LaCroix scored a team-high 16 points for Milledgeville (12-13, 6-6), while Harrison Schmidt finished with 11 points in the win. Also for the Missiles, Cade Schave finished in double figures with 10 points, with Jeremy Bibler and Kyle Ottens scoring nine points apiece.

Ottens also had seven assists.

trailed 41-24 by halftime and never recovered in a Big Northern West road loss.

Reid Akerman and Logan Pillars scored 11 points apiece, and Dylan Leaf and Noah Junis added 10 points each for Rock Falls AFC 75, Orangeville 66: (5-19, 3-9), which tight- The Raiders recovered ened the final score with a nicely from a four-point 22-10 fourth-quarter run. first quarter, outscoring Morrison 48, Erie 41: the Broncos 50-26 in the The Mustangs pulled second and third periods away late in the fourth of an NUIC East win at quarter of a Three Rivers home. game in Erie to earn the Jacob Hilliker poured in win.

21 points for AFC (19-9, Ryan VanZuiden led the 10-2), while David Zinke Mustangs (14-11, 10-4) (13 points) and Jamey with 13 points, and Joey Talley (10) also hit douBrackemyer added 12. ble figures as nine differThe score was tied with ent Raiders scored in the 3 minutes to play, before game.

Ben Brackemyer’s dunk Eastland 50, Warren 43: spurred the Mustangs to The Cougars trailed 32-25 a win. Ben Brackemyer entering the fourth quarfinished with six points, ter, but pulled out a home including four in the NUIC West win. fourth quarter.

Kaden Henze scored 14 Vinny Bramm led Erie points to lead Eastland, (15-13, 7-7) with 12 points. Ethan Christians added Kewanee 67, Amboy 46: 10 points, and Brighton The Clippers trailed 33-20 Haverland finished with at halftime, then 55-29 nine in the win. after three quarters in a East Dubuque 50, West home Three Rivers loss.

Carroll 38: The Thunder Jordan Hochstatter led were outscored 15-7 in Amboy (3-23, 1-13) with the fourth quarter of an 16 points, 12 of which NUIC West loss in Mount came in the second half. Carroll.

Also for the Clippers, Kaleb Plattenberger and Brady Hulin added six Kody Plattenberger both points, Cole Olson had hit three 3-pointers and five, while Justin Hart, finished with 11 points Cain Powers and Owen apiece to pace West Drew each finished with Carroll. four.

The Boilermakers (17-9, Women’s basketball 11-3) had three players in Carl Sandburg 65, Sauk double figures.

Valley 48: The Skyhawks St. Bede 64, Prophets- trailed just 30-28 at halftown 51: The Proph- time and 32-31 after three ets trailed just 28-24 at quarters, but were outhalftime, but the Bruins scored 23-7 in the fourth pulled away for a Three period in an Arrowhead Rivers win in Prophets- Conference loss at home. town.

Morgan Dean had 14 Jonah Green and Kody points, and Tressa SchulWetzell scored 13 points er hit three 3-pointers and apiece for the Prophets scored 13 points for Sauk (8-19, 2-12), and both (12-16). Bailey Schrader hit three 3-pointers. Jack chipped in eight points.

McKenna Weaver hit five Heflin added 12 points as Prophetstown was out- of Sandburg’s 11 3-pointscored 14-5 from the free- ers and led all scorers with 22 points. throw line.

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LOCAL SPORTS

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

TUESDAY’S SCOREBOARD Boys basketball Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Simeon (11) 21-3 119 1 2. Curie (1) 20-4 109 2 3. Evanston Township 21-2 91 4 4. Kenwood 18-3 86 5 5. Edwardsville 19-4 67 6 6. Lisle Benet 23-3 54 7 7. Harvey Thornton 19-2 49 3 8. Chicago Heights Marian 18-5 24 T8 9. Homewood-Flossmoor 18-5 21 T8 10. Riverside-Brookfield 18-4 18 NR Others receiving votes: Quincy 6.

Glenbard West 4. Rock Island 2. BradleyBourbonnais 2. Deerfield 2. East Moline United 2. Hononegah 1. Whitney Young 1.

Naperville North 1. Lincoln Way Central 1.

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Rock Falls’ Abbee Sigel (middle) drives through the Lutheran defense during Tuesday night’s 3A Rock Falls Regional semifinal game at Tabor Gym. The Rockets forced Lutheran to play at their pace, but lost 47-41 in overtime.

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Rock Falls coach Eric Wolf spoke on Monday about limiting the Crusaders’ runs, something that the Rockets couldn’t overcome in two regular-season losses to the fourth-ranked team in Class 3A. Lutheran (27-2) opened the game on an 8-0 run, but the Rockets scored the final five points of the quarter after a timeout.

Again, Lutheran opened the second quarter on a 4-0 run, only to have Rock Falls answer with a 7-0 run. At halftime the score was tied at 14.

“We wanted to slow it down as much as we could,” Babcock said.

“That was how we stayed with them. We wanted to make them play our game.”

“Teams have tried to slow the pace down on us all year,” Lutheran guard Ashlei Lopez said.

“This was an extreme of that, and it really forced us to be patient, because we like to run and score points in transition, and we couldn’t do that.”

The Crusaders pressed Babcock to get the ball back, but the Rockets’ guard was able to wiggle free and keep the offense

rolling. Lutheran tried to make her go to the right, but wasn’t successful.

Babcock didn’t want to sound arrogant when talking about her game, which is based on quick drives and beating her defender, something she had to rein in on Tuesday. She was methodical, and used her speed to create opportunities for teammates, while picking her spots to shoot.

She finished with a game-high 16 points, including several floaters that soared just over the outstretched arms of the tall Lutheran post players.

“I’m just faster than a lot of other guards,” Babcock said quietly. “I don’t want to sound cocky, but I like to think I can get to any spot on the floor, and that’s what I told myself I had to do.”

When Babcock required extra attention, fellow guard Abbee Sigel got loose and scored nine of her 12 points in the second half. Sigel had a chance for the win in the final seconds after a 72-second possession, but had the ball stripped on a drive to the lane.

The Crusaders’ lastsecond heave fell well short, forcing overtime tied at 35.

“Olivia was great tonight,” said Sigel,

who had her right hand looked at following the game after jamming a couple of fingers. “She kept us under control. A lot of times we wanted to get hyped, but we stuck with slowing it down, and that gave us a chance.”

Looking for more possessions, Lutheran moved out of its zone defense in the second half and went to a man-to-man look. That helped force more Rocket turnovers, especially in the overtime period as Rock Falls had eight. In the first half, the Rockets threw the ball away just twice.

“We’re very offensiveminded,” said Woollacott, a Northern Illinois recruit.

“Rock Falls forced us to play a ton of defense, and we tried a couple different defenses so we could get the ball back.”

The Crusaders were able to play more to their style and pushed the tempo in a 4-0 run to open overtime; four Rock Falls turnovers made it easier for Lutheran. And with a lead, the Crusaders made 10 of 16 free throws to seal the win.

“We fought tough and hung with them,” Babcock said. “It’s never fun to lose, but I guess that’s all you can hope for is to make it tough on a good team like Lutheran.”

Class 3A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Morgan Park (11) 21-2 145 1 2. Belleville Althoff (4) 23-2 137 2 3. Fenwick 23-2 117 3 4. Galesburg 27-1 96 4 5. Peoria Manual 19-3 82 5 6. Rockford Boylan 25-2 63 6 7. Bogan 17-7 35 7 8. LaSalle-Peru 20-1 33 NR 9. Centralia 22-3 32 8 10. Metamora 21-1 16 NR Others receiving votes: North Lawndale 15. Dixon 14. Westchester St. Joseph 13. Springfield Lanphier 9. Jacksonville 6. Normal University 4. Washington 3. Bloomington 3. Hyde Park 2.

Class 2A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Orr (11) 18-5 146 1 2. Warrensburg-Latham (4) 21-0 138 2 3. Breese Central 24-4 113 3 4. Rockridge 20-4 95 4 5. Lawrenceville 22-2 66 9 6. Seton Academy 18-8 57 5 7. Newman 23-3 42 10 8. Teutopolis 21-6 41 T7 9. Quincy Notre Dame 21-4 35 NR 10. Pleasant Plains 21-3 27 6 Others receiving votes: BismarckHenning 18. Reed-Custer 17. Bloomington Central Catholic 13. Winnebago 7. Monticello 4. Kewanee 2. Aurora Christian 2.

Williamsville 2.

Class 1A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Colfax Ridgeview (10) 23-2 140 1 2. Okawville (2) 24-3 128 2 3. Leo (3) 17-6 114 4 4. Brimfield 24-2 97 3 5. Newark 22-2 90 5 6. Flanagan 20-4 64 NR 7. Payson Seymour 22-2 63 7 8. Woodlawn 22-3 33 6 9. Liberty 24-3 31 9 10. Arcola 20-3 28 10 Others receiving votes: Metro-East Lutheran 20. Waterloo Gibault 10. Christopher 4. Polo 2. Nokomis 1.

NIB-12 West Conf.

8-1 7-3 6-4 2-8 0-11

LaSalle-Peru Sterling Ottawa Geneseo Rochelle

All 20-2 18-6 14-9 8-15 4-19

Tuesday’s results • DeKalb 79, Rochelle 49 • Kaneland 69 Geneseo 47 • Sycamore 57, LaSalle-Peru 55 • Ottawa 53, Morris 40 • Sterling 62, Yorkville 46 Friday’s games • Rochelle at Princeton, 7 • Sterling at LaSalle-Peru, 7 • Ottawa at Geneseo, 7:30 Saturday’s games • LaSalle-Peru at Kaneland, 5:30 • Galesburg at Geneseo, 6

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

Conf.

12-0 9-4 9-4 7-4 4-7 3-9 2-9 1-11

All 22-2 19-6 19-8 13-10 13-13 5-19 9-17 9-15

Tuesday’s results • Dixon 50, Oregon 39 • Lutheran at Stillman Valley, ppd. to Feb. 23 • Mendota at Byron, NA • Winnebago 69, Rock Falls 56 Friday’s games • Dixon at Byron, 7:15 • Lutheran at Rock Falls, 7:15 • Stillman Valley at Oregon, 7:15 • Winnebago at Mendota, 7:15

Three Rivers Newman Kewanee Rockridge St. Bede Morrison Princeton Hall Erie Sherrard Orion Fulton Riverdale Prophetstown Bureau Valley Amboy

Conf.

12-1 11-3 10-2 10-4 10-4 9-5 8-6 7-7 7-7 6-7 5-8 3-11 2-12 1-12 1-13

All 24-3 17-9 21-4 18-8 14-11 16-10 16-12 15-13 11-13 14-12 12-17 10-17 8-19 4-22 3-23

Tuesday’s results • Fulton 65, Princeton 63 • Kewanee 67, Amboy 46 • Morrison 49, Erie 41 • Newman 62 , Hall 46 • Rockridge 59, Orion 33 • Sherrard 65, Riverdale 61 • St. Bede 64, Prophetstown 51 Thursday’s games • Bureau Valley at Fulton, 7:30 Friday’s games • Rochelle at Princeton, 7:30 • Rockridge at Newman, 7:30

Dixon’s Britney Pitzer (21) goes up for a layup against Stillman Valley during Tuesday’s 3A Rock Falls Regional semifinal at Tabor Gym. Dixon led for much of the game, but lost 41-37.

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Stillman Valley shot 11-for-42 from the field and 4-for-16 from 3-point range against the Duchesses’ 2-3 zone, but 18 offensive rebounds led to 12 second-chance points, and the Cardinals began hitting shots down the stretch.

“They have enough shooters that they were going to get hot eventually, and unfortunately we just couldn’t withstand that charge at the end,” Dixon coach Luke Ravlin said. “Credit to them for continuing to put up good shots. They were able to knock them down, and that’s just the way it goes some nights.

I love the way our kids fought and worked, love the way they prepared.

They did everything we asked them to do.”

Both teams struggled offensively in the first half, with Dixon taking an 8-6 lead late in the first quarter on a Provo basket in the paint and leading the rest of the half.

“When things weren’t going right in the first half, we kind of adjusted and learned what was working,” Provo said.

“We kind of rolled with what was working and adjusted to whatever they threw at us. I think our team being so bonded and so close helped us.”

The Duchesses led by as many as four after Isabelle Shiaras hit a basket in the lane, but

Stillman Valley cut the lead to 12-11 on a 3-pointer by Alexa Ballard. Baskets from Provo and Gretchen Bushman gave Dixon a five-point lead, but Alexa Ballard hit another 3 to cut the lead to 16-14 at halftime.

Stillman Valley 6-foot3 junior center Macy Weaver was held scoreless in the first half, missing some time with two fouls, but the Wisconsin recruit scored nine points in the second half and finished with 11 rebounds.

“We double-teamed her,” Provo said. “We could have boxed her out better. She’s a good basketball player, and she’s going to score no matter what, but we tried to limit her scoring.”

AFC Aquin Polo South Beloit Dakota Milledgeville Pecatonica Forreston Orangeville Durand

Conf.

10-2 8-2 8-4 5-3 7-5 6-6 4-8 3-8 1-7 0-9

CLASS 1A Forreston Regional Monday, Feb. 22 • No. 6 Erie vs. No. 8 Eastland, 7 Tuesday, Feb. 23 • No. 3 Wethersfield vs. No. 11 Forreston, 6 • No. 5 AFC vs. No. 10 Milledgeville, 7:30 Wednesday, Feb. 24 • No. 2 Annawan vs. Erie/Eastland, 6 • Wethersfield/Forreston vs. Milledgeville/ AFC, 7:30 Friday, Feb. 26 • Championship, 7 Winner advances to River Ridge Sectional vs. Dakota Regional winner, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 2 Brimfield Regional Monday, Feb. 22 • No. 9 AlWood vs. No. 12 Stark County, 6 • No. 7 Princeville vs. No. 13 Galva, 7:30 Tuesday, Feb. 23 • No. 1 Brimfield vs. AlWood/Stark County, 7 Wednesday, Feb. 24 • No. 4 Polo vs. Princeville/Galva, 7 Friday, Feb. 26 • Championship, 7 Winner advances to River Ridge Sectional vs. East Dubuque Regional winner, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 1 Amboy Regional Monday, Feb. 22 • No. 7 LaMoille-Ohio vs. No. 9 Amboy, 6 • No. 5 DePue vs. No. 10 Paw Paw, 7:30 Tuesday, Feb. 23 • No. 2 Ottawa Marquette vs. LaMoille-Ohio/ Amboy, 7 Wednesday, Feb. 24 • No. 3 Indian Creek vs. DePue/Paw Paw, 7 Friday, Feb. 26 • Championship, 7 Winner advances to Ottawa Marquette Sectional vs. Serena Regional winner, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 Tuesday’s box scores at Lancaster Gym, Dixon

DIXON 50, OREGON 39 OREGON (19-8, 9-4 Big Northern West) Trevor Otten 3-7 2-2 11, Jarrett Reynolds 0-1 0-0 0, Jerrick Orsted 2-3 1-2 5, Arne Wendler 2-4 2-3 6, Carson Buck 0-3 0-0 0, Mitchell Nehrkorn 3-9 0-0 8, Kole Mowry 4-7 1-1 9. Totals: 14-34 6-8 39.

DIXON (22-2, 12-0) Riley Mehrens 4-12 7-8 19, Nyrel Sullivan 1-2 0-0 2, Nate Gascoigne 0-3 0-0 0, Kyle LeBlanc 6-8 2-2 14, Isaiah Roby 2-3 0-0 4, David Whitcombe 0-1 0-0 0, Beau Bailey 3-7 2-4 11, Patrick Johnson 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals: 16-36 11-14 50.

Oregon 11 7 4 17 — 39 Dixon 15 13 7 15 — 50 3s – Oregon 5 (Otten 3, Nehrkorn 2), Dixon 7 (Mehrens 4, Bailey 3). Rebounds – Oregon 12 (Otten 3, Orsted 3), Dixon 18 (Mehrens 4, Gascoigne 4). Turnovers – Oregon 10, Dixon 7. Steals – Oregon 5 (Reynolds 2), Dixon 4 (Gascoigne 2).

Blocked shots – Oregon 3, Dixon 0.

Fouls – Oregon 15, Dixon 9. Technical – Orsted. at Winnebago

WINNEBAGO 69, ROCK FALLS 56 ROCK FALLS (5-19, 3-9 BNC West) Dylan Leaf 4 0-0 10, Reid Akerman 3 2-3 11, Logan Pillars 5 0-0 11, Noah Junis 2 6-7 10, Michael Berentes 2 0-0 4, Cade Nailor 3 0-0 6, Zachary Wildman 2 0-0 4.

Totals: 21 8-10 56.

WINNEBAGO (19-6, 9-4) Rosenstiel 4 0-0 11, Spickler 1 0-0 3, Suggs 5 2-2 12, Waller 5 0-0 10, Watson 2 0-0 5, Jones 2 0-0 6, Whitehead 4 0-0 8, Lundgren 1 0-0 2, Morrissey 6 0-0 12. Totals: 30 2-2 69.

Winnebago 20 21 18 10 — 69 Rock Falls 14 10 10 22 — 56 3s – Rock Falls 6 (Akerman 3, Leaf 2, Pillars), Winnebago 7 (Rosenstiel 3, Jones 2, Watson, Spickler). at Yorkville

STERLING 61, YORKVILLE 46 STERLING (18-6, 8-3 NIB-12) Juan-Antonio Gomez 3 3-4 9, Jordan Asbury 0 0-0 0, Myles Williams 0 0-0 0, Micah Kendrick 0 0-0 0, Reid Blackburn 2 2-2 6, Dimitric Young 0 2-2 2, Ryan Blackburn 2 0-0 5, Sean Gingrich 3 0-0 8, Ethan Sanford 0 0-0 0, Jacob Martinez 1 0-0 2, Garret Winfield 0 0-0 0, Zach Springman 0 1-4 1, Sterling Thornton 9 4-6 26, Tyler Willman 1 0-0 2. Totals: 21 12-18 61.

YORKVILLE Owens 0 0-0 0, McKee 0 1-2 1, Manuel 1 1-2 3, Eberhart 3 1-2 10, Nauman 3 0-0 9, Dabvis 1 1-3 3, Suarez 0 0-0 0, Hester 0 0-0 0, Van Bokel 1 1-2 4, Kaczmarek 2 2-2 8, Salinas 1 0-0 2, Kurz 1 0-0 2, Lewan 0 0-0 0, Avery 1 2-2 4. Totals: 14 9-15 46.

Sterling 22 17 8 14 — 61 Yorkville 4 10 16 16 — 46 3s – Sterling 7 (Thornton 4, Gingrich 2, Ry.Blackburn), Yorkville 9 (Eberhart 3, Nauman 3, Kaczmarek 2, Van Bokel). at Sterling

NEWMAN 62, HALL 46

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Byron Regional Monday, Feb. 22 • No. 7 North Boone vs. No. 9 South Beloit, 6 • No. 5 Byron vs. No. 12 West Carroll, 7:30 Tuesday, Feb. 23 • No. 1 Winnebago vs. North Boone/South Beloit, 7 Wednesday, Feb. 24 • No. 4 Rockford Christian vs. Byron/West Carroll, 7 Friday, Feb. 26 • Championship, 7 Winner advances to Princeton Sectional vs. Monmouth-Roseville Regional winner, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1

All 19-9 13-7 19-9 9-12 10-13 12-13 9-15 6-18 2-16 0-15

Tuesday’s results • AFC 75, Orangeville 66 • Dakota at Forreston, NA • Milledgeville 69, Pecatonica 66 • Polo 89, Durand 36 • South Beloit at Aquin, NA Friday’s games • AFC at Pecatonica, 7:30 • Milledgeville at South Beloit, 7:30 • Forreton at Durand, 7:30 • Polo at Orangeville, 7:30 • Aquin at Dakota, 7:30

Postseason pairings CLASS 2A Newman Regional Monday, Feb. 22 • No. 8 Fulton vs. No. 10 Prophetstown, 6 • No. 6 Morrison vs. No. 11 Riverdale, 7:30 Wednesday, Feb. 24 • No. 2 Newman vs. Fulton/Prophetstown, 6 • No. 3 Oregon vs. Morrison/Riverdale, 7:30 Friday, Feb. 26 • Championship, 7 Winner advances to Princeton Sectional vs. Orion Regional winner, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1 Orion Regional Monday, Feb. 22 • No. 7 Alleman vs. No. 9 Sherrard, 6 • No. 6 Orion vs. No. 12 Bureau Valley, 7:30 Tuesday, Feb. 23 • No. 1 Rockridge vs. Alleman/Sherrard, 7 Wednesday, Feb. 24 • No. 4 Princeton vs. Orion/BV, 7 Friday, Feb. 26 • Championship, 7 Winner advances to Princeton Sectional vs.

Newman Regional winner, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1

HALL (16-12, 8-6 TRAC) McDonald 1 0-0 2, Tervier 1 0-0 2, Pullam 6 4-5 17, Fullmer 4 0-0 11, Einhaus 0 0-0 0, Burcham 0 0-0 0, Edgcomb 1 0-0 2, Vanaman 0 1-2 1, Sangston 0 0-0 0, Cinotte 0 0-0 0, Ballerini 2 1-2 6, Campos 0 0-0 0, Castelan 2 1-2 5. Totals: 17 7-11 46.

NEWMAN (24-3, 12-1) Ethan Nash 4 3-3 11, Kyle Schmitt 0 0-0 0, Eli Leffelman 1 2-2 4, Brady Osborne 0 0-0 0, Gehrig Koerner 0 0-0 0, Cade Gorzny 2 0-0 6, John Wilson 2 2-2 6, Kyle Decker 0 0-0 0, Travis Williams 0 0-0 0, Noah McCarty 10 5-6 26, Ethan Hafner 0 90-0 0, Zach Rice 1 0-0 3, Clay Jungerman 2 0-0 6. Totals: 22 12-13 62.

Hall 11 14 12 9 — 46 Newman 18 7 13 24 — 62 3s – Hall 5 (Fullmer 3, Pullam, Ballerini), Newman 6 (Gorzny 2, Jungerman 2, McCarty, Rice).

Girls basketball Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Fremd (4) 24-2 111 1 2. Whitney Young (4) 22-5 100 2 3. Edwardsville (3) 26-1 97 3 4. Montini (1) 27-2 85 4 5. River Forest Trinity 23-5 72 6 6. Benet 25-3 55 5 7. Rock Island 26-3 54 7 8. Huntley 26-3 32 8 9. New Trier 24-4 22 9 10. Homewood-Flossmoor 20-3 18 10 Others receiving votes: Hononegah 7.

Batavia 4. Geneva 2. Bradley-Bourbonnais 1.

Class 3A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Morton (5) 26-3 112 2 2. Morgan Park (7) 24-4 111 1 3. Chicago Marshall 25-3 93 T3 4. Rockford Lutheran 22-2 80 5 5. Galesburg 28-3 74 T3 6. Highland 25-4 58 7 7. Rochester 25-4 33 6 8. Triad 22-3 26 9 9. Springfield 24-4 22 NR 10. Burlington Central 22-4 17 10 Others receiving votes: Rich East 16.

Rockford Boylan 7. Washington 7. Antioch 3. Salem 1.

NIB-12 West Conf.

9-4 8-5 4-7 2-12 0-12

LaSalle-Peru Sterling Geneseo Rochelle Ottawa

All 16-11 14-17 12-17 4-24 3-22

Monday’s results 4A Ottawa Regional • United Township 57, Ottawa 35 3A Rock Falls Regional • Rock Falls 45, Sterling 42 3A Burlington Central Regional • Rochelle 49, Sandwich 30 Tuesday’s results 3A Dunlap Regional • Dunlap 53, Geneseo 50 Today’s games 3A Pontiac Regional • LaSalle-Peru vs. Metamora, 7:30 3A Burlington Central Regional • Rochelle vs. Burlington Central, 6

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

Conf.

14-0 12-2 9-4 6-6 7-8 5-9 2-12 0-13

All 27-2 29-3 20-8 16-13 18-12 15-14 7-22 2-21

Monday’s results 3A Rock Falls Regional • Rock Falls 45, Sterling 42 • Dixon 49, Freeport 34 3A Dunlap Regional • IVC 36, Mendota 28 2A Byron Sectional • Byron 53, Bishop McNamara 31 Tuesday’s results 3A Rock Falls Regional • Lutheran 47, Rock Falls 41, OT • Stillman Valley 41, Dixon 37 2A Byron Sectional • Winnebago 46, Hall 34 Thursday’s games 3A Rock Falls Regional • Championship Lutheran vs. Stillman Valley, 7 2A Byron Sectional • Championship, Byron vs. Winnebago, 7

Three Rivers Sherrard Kewanee Hall Amboy Erie St. Bede Bureau Valley Morrison Rockridge Fulton Prophetstown Princeton Newman Orion Riverdale

Conf.

13-1 13-1 11-3 11-3 9-5 9-5 8-6 7-7 5-9 4-9 4-10 3-10 3-10 3-11 1-12

All 24-6 21-9 21-5 22-7 24-6 19-12 15-13 13-13 9-18 10-14 7-19 11-15 10-19 4-21 3-21

Tuesday’s results 2A Midwest Central Sectional • Peoria Christian 42, Sherrard 22 1A Eastland Sectional • Erie 42, Durand 37 1A Serena Sectional • Indian Creek 48, Amboy 30 Tuesday’s result 2A Byron Sectional • Winnebago 46, Hall 34 Thursday’s game 1A Eastland Sectional • Erie vs. Galena, 7

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

Conf.

13-0 9-2 8-4 8-5 7-5 7-5 5-7 2-9 2-11 0-12

All 25-2 22-7 12-12 10-9 15-11 17-12 12-17 2-16 4-21 1-13

Monday’s results 1A Eastland Sectional • Erie 42, Durand 37 1A Serena Sectional • Annawan 60, AFC 57, OT

Postseason pairings CLASS 3A Rock Falls Regional Monday’s results • No. 7 Rock Falls 45, No. 6 Sterling 42 • No. 5 Dixon 49, No. 11 Freeport 34 Tuesday’s results • No. 1 Lutheran 47, Rock Falls 41, OT • No. 4 Stillman Valley 41, Dixon 37 Thursday’s game • Championship, 7 Winner advances to Rochelle Sectional vs.

Burlington Central Regional winner, 6 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 15 CLASS 1A Eastland Sectional at Lanark Monday’s results Semifinals • Erie 42, Durand 37 • Galena 47, Lena-Winslow 38 Thursday’s game • Championship, Erie vs. Galena, 7 Serena Sectional Monday’s results Semifinals • Annawan 60, AFC 57, OT • Indian Creek 48, Amboy 30 Thursday’s game • Championship, Annawan vs. Indian Creek, 7 Tuesday’s results 3A Rock Falls Regional at Tabor Gym Semifinals

ROCKFORD LUTHERAN 47, ROCK FALLS 41, OT ROCK FALLS (15-14) Bailey Bickett 0-0 0-0 0, Taylor Hoefler 0-0 0-0 0, Madason Shaw 0-0 0-0 0, Abbee Sigel 4-13 4-4 12, Olivia Babcock 6-13 3-4 16, Emily Sauer 1-4 1-2 3, Sydnie Nailor 1-4 2-2 4, Molly Buck 1-1 1-2 4, Jordan Clevenger 1-1 0-0 2. Totals: 14-36 11-14 41.

LUTHERAN (27-2) Amaryha Williams 0-0 0-0 0, Madison Davis 3-5 0-0 8, Kaylah Koehler 0-0 0-0 0, Hannah Malcomson 0-0 0-0 0, Baillie McGirk 0-5 4-4 4, Olivia Cattage 0-0 0-0 0, Kailyn Strawbridge 2-5 5-6 9, Ashlei Lopez 4-10 5-8 13, Abby Woollacott 4-7 5-10 13.

Totals: 13-32 19-28 47.

Rock Falls 5 9 8 13 6 — 41 Lutheran 8 6 11 10 12 — 47 3s – Rock Falls 2 (Babcock, Buck), Lutheran 2 (Davis 2). Rebounds – Rock Falls 17 (Sauer 5, Sigel 5), Lutheran 18 (Woollacott 7, Strawbridge 5). Assists – Rock Falls 3 (Babcock 2, Nailor), Lutheran 4 (Strawbridge 4). Steals – Rock Falls 1 (Babcock), Lutheran 1 (Lopez). Turnovers – Rock Falls 15, Lutheran 14. Fouls – Rock Falls 19, Lutheran 13.

STILLMAN VALLEY 41, DIXON 37 DIXON (16-13) Britney Pitzer 1-6 3-4 5, Bre Scheidegger 2-10 1-2 6, Tyler Smith 1-6 1-2 4, Ellie Provo 4-6 1-3 9, Isabelle Shiaras 4-9 1-2 9, Courtney Rogers 0-0 0-0 0, Katie Provo 0-1 2-2 2, Gretchen Bushman 1-3 0-0 2.

Totals: 13-34 9-15 37 STILLMAN VALLEY (20-8) Lexi Morrison 1-2 0-0 2, Taylor Hilliard 0-5 3-4 3, Maris Daleo 3-5 5-6 11, Macy Weaver 3-7 3-4 9, Cheyenne Ballard 2-8 0-0 6, Alexa Ballard 2-7 1-2 7, Grace Timm 0-4 3-4 3, Mady Sasse 0-3 0-0 0. Totals: 11-42 15-20 41 Dixon 10 6 6 13 — 37 Stillman Valley 6 8 7 20 — 41 3s – Dixon 2-9 (Scheidegger, Smith), SV 4-16 (A. Ballard 2, C. Ballard 2).

Rebounds – Dixon 23 (Pitzer 6), SV 31 (Weaver 11). Steals – Dixon 9 (Scheidegger 3) SV 4 (Sasse, A. Ballard, Hilliard, Timm).

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TUESDAY’S SCOREBOARD SVCC basketball Tuesday’s results at Sauk Valley C.C., Dixon MEN

SAUK VALLEY 62, CARL SANDBURG 61 SANDBURG (15-14, 2-9 Arrowhead) Trae Babers 4-11 0-0 10, Shane Maple 3-4 0-1 8, Isaiah Drummond 4-10 5-6 13, Malik Wildermuth 2-6 0-0 4, Levi Bailey 3-7 2-2 10, DeAndre Alexander 0-1 0-2 0, Chris Stephens 1-2 0-0 3, Darius Millican 3-8 1-2 7, Aarin Thomas 0-0 1-2 1, Duncan King 2-5 0-0 5. Totals: 22-54 9-5 61.

SAUK VALLEY (23-6, 8-3) AJ Sharp 2-7 0-0 6, Devin Johnson 1-6 0-2 3, Isaiah Box 3-10 2-4 8, Austen Lee 1-2 0-0 2, Malcolm Mabry 1-3 1-2 3, Sean Chislom 8-14 3-4 20, Lamar Upshaw 1-2 1-4 3, Garrett Duffin 1-4 0-0 3, Laron Carr 5-11 0-0 14. Totals: 23-59 7-16 62.

Halftime – Sandburg 30-25. 3s – Sandburg 8-20 (Bailey 2-3, Babers 2-4, Maple 2-3, King 1-4, Stephens 1-2, Drummond 0-1), Sauk 8-30 (Carr 4-9, Sharp 2-5, Johnson 1-5, Chislom 1-2, Box 0-6, Duffin 0-2, Lee 0-1). Rebounds – Sandburg 36 (Drummond 6, Bailey 6, Millican 6), Sauk Valley 45 (Chislom 13). Assists – Sandburg 17 (Maple 5), Sauk 18 (Box 5).

Steals – Sandburg 7 (Drummond 2), Sauk 6 (Duffin 2). Blocks – Sandburg 0, Sauk 4 (Chislom 3). Turnovers – Sandburg 8, Sauk 12. Fouls – Sandburg 16, Sauk 15.

WOMEN

CARL SANDBURG 65, SAUK VALLEY 48 SANDBURG Thurman 2 0-0 5, Weaver 8 1-2 22, Kas. Caldwell 1 0-0 3, Kar.Caldwell 1 0-0 2, Mueller 0 0-0 0, Wherely 0 0-0 0, Henrekin 0 0-0 0, Lieber 3 2-2 10, Rupert 0 0-0 0, Clay 3 1-1 7, Ellison 3 0-0 8, Bornsheuer 1 0-0 2, Stock 3 0-0 6. Totals: 25 4-5 65.

SAUK VALLEY (12-16) Jazmine Kirksey 0 0-0 0, Shiela Browning 0 0-0 0, Carolynn Hammelman 1 1-4 4, Kayleen Terrock 1 0-0 3, Bailey Schrader 3 2-2 8, Morgan Shank 2 0-0 6, Brooke Williams 0 0-0 0, Tressa Schuler 5 0-0 13, Morgan Dean 4 6-7 14. Totals: 16 9-13 48.

Sandburg 9 21 12 23 — 65 Sauk 15 13 13 7 — 48 3s – Sandburg 11 (Weaver 5, Lieber 2, Ellison 2, Thurman, Kas.Caldwell), Sauk 7 (Schuler 3, Shank 2, Hammelman, Terrock).

Men’s basketball Big Ten Conference Overall W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Iowa 11-2 .846 20-5 .800 Maryland 10-3 .769 22-4 .846 Indiana 10-3 .769 20-6 .769 Michigan 9-5 .642 19-8 .704 Purdue 9-5 .642 21-6 .778 Ohio St. 9-5 .642 17-10 .630 Wisconsin 8-4 .636 16-9 .640 Michigan St. 8-5 .615 21-5 .808 Nebraska 6-7 .462 14-12 .538 Northwestern 5-9 .357 17-10 .630 Penn St. 3-9 .250 12-13 .480 Illinois 4-9 .308 12-14 .462 Minnesota 0-13 .000 6-19 .240 Rutgers 0-13 .000 6-20 .231 Tuesday’s results Ohio State 76, Michigan 66 Purdue 71, Northwestern 61 Illinois 82, Rutgers 66 Today’s games Iowa at Penn St., 5:30 p.m. (BTN) Nebraska at Indiana, 7:30 p.m. (BTN) Thursday’s games Maryland at Minnesota, 7 p.m. (BTN) Wisconsin at Michigan St., 8 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday’s games Penn St. at Rutgers, noon (ESPNU) Ohio St. at Nebraska, 6 p.m. (BTN) Purdue at Indiana, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Sunday’s games Michigan at Maryland, noon (CBS) Illinois at Wisconsin, 6:30 p.m. (BTN) Tuesday’s box scores

ILLINOIS 82, RUTGERS 66 RUTGERS (6-20) Laurent 7-10 4-5 18, Lewis 1-2 1-4 3, Daniels 6-13 1-2 15, Williams 5-15 2-2 15, Grier 1-7 2-3 4, Foreman 5-9 1-2 11, Goode 0-0 0-0 0, Dadika 0-1 0-0 0.

Totals 25-57 11-18 66.

ILLINOIS (12-14) Morgan 7-11 3-3 17, Lewis 2-3 4-4 8, Coleman-Lands 3-9 0-0 9, Hill 7-13 6-10 22, Nunn 5-13 2-2 16, Williams 2-2 4-4 8, Tate 0-0 0-0 0, Jordan 0-4 0-0 0, Finke 1-3 0-0 2, Austin 0-1 0-0 0, Liss 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 27-59 19-23 82.

Halftime–Illinois 47-25. 3s–Rutgers 5-17 (Williams 3-8, Daniels 2-4, Dadika 0-1, Foreman 0-1, Grier 0-3), Illinois 9-22 (Nunn 4-8, Coleman-Lands 3-8, Hill 2-2, Finke 0-1, Lewis 0-1, Jordan 0-2). Rebounds– Rutgers 33 (Laurent 11), Illinois 33 (Hill 10).

Assists–Rutgers 15 (Daniels 7), Illinois 17 (Lewis 8). Fouls–Rutgers 21, Illinois 18.

No. 17 PURDUE 71, NORTHWESTERN 61 NORTHWESTERN (17-10) Falzon 3-6 0-0 7, Olah 5-10 1-2 12, Demps 7-13 0-0 16, McIntosh 5-11 3-4 14, Lumpkin 0-3 0-0 0, Van Zegeren 1-2 0-0 2, Pardon 1-2 0-0 2, Lindsey 1-6 0-0 2, Ash 0-0 0-0 0, Skelly 2-3 1-2 6. Totals 25-56 5-8 61.

PURDUE (21-6) Edwards 4-8 1-2 9, Swanigan 2-9 0-0 4, Hammons 5-10 8-11 18, Thompson 1-3 0-0 2, Davis 1-3 0-0 2, Hill 4-11 6-8 15, Cline 3-6 2-2 11, Stephens 0-1 0-0 0, Mathias 1-5 0-0 2, Haas 2-4 4-5 8. Totals 23-60 21-28 71.

Halftime–Purdue 35-27. 3s–Northwestern 6-27 (Demps 2-6, Skelly 1-2, McIntosh 1-3, Falzon 1-4, Olah 1-5, Lumpkin 0-3, Lindsey 0-4), Purdue 4-13 (Cline 3-6, Hill 1-2, Davis 0-1, Swanigan 0-1, Thompson 0-1, Mathias 0-2). Rebounds–Northwestern 24 (McIntosh 5), Purdue 45 (Hammons 12). Assists–Northwestern 13 (McIntosh 4), Purdue 11 (Hill 3). Fouls–Northwestern 26 (Pardon out), Purdue 14.

State schedule Tuesday’s results Youngstown State 92, Ill.-Chicago 91 N. Illinois 71, Bowling Green 60 Today’s games Bradley at S. Illinois, 7 p.m.

DePaul at St. John’s, 7 p.m.

Indiana St. at Illinois St., 7 p.m.

N. Iowa at Loyola, 7 p.m.

W. Illinois at N. Dakota St., 7 p.m.

Thursday’s games E. Illinois at Tennessee-Martin, 6 p.m.

SIU-Edwardsville at SE Missouri St., 7 p.m.

Chciago St. at Utah Valley, 8 p.m.

Friday’s games N. Illinois at Kent St., 5:30 p.m.

Detroit at Ill.-Chicago, 7 p.m.

Saturday’s games Marquette at DePaul, 1 p.m.

S. Dakota St. at W. Illinois, 2 p.m.

S. Illinois at Evansville, 3 p.m.

Illinois St. at N. Iowa, 3 p.m.

E. Illinois at SE Missouri St., 4 p.m.

SIU-Edwardsville at Tennessee-Martin, 6 p.m.

Drake at Bradley, 7 p.m.

Chicago St. at Grand Canyon, 8 p.m.

Sunday’s games Loyola at Missouri St., 3 p.m.

Oakland at Ill.-Chicago, 3 p.m.

Top 25 schedule Monday’s results No. 2 Kansas 94, Oklahoma State 67 No. 7 Virginia 73, N.C. State 53 Tuesday’s results No. 24 Texas 85, No. 10 W. Virginia 78 No. 25 Baylor 100, No. 13 Iowa St. 91, OT No. 17 Purdue 71, Northwestern 61 Today’s games No. 1 Villanova at Temple, 6 p.m.

No. 3 Oklahoma at Texas Tech, 8 p.m.

No. 4 Iowa at Penn State, 5:30 p.m.

No. 5 N. Carolina vs. No. 20 Duke, 8 p.m.

No. 8 Xavier vs. No. 23 Providence, 6 p.m.

No. 11 Miami vs. Virginia Tech, 8 p.m.

No. 12 Arizona vs. Arizona State, 8 p.m.

No. 15 Dayton at Saint Joseph’s, 5 p.m.

No. 18 Louisville vs. Syracuse, 6 p.m.

No. 22 Indiana vs. Nebraska, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday’s games No. 6 Maryland at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

No. 8 Michigan State vs. Wisconsin, 8 p.m.

No. 14 Kentucky vs. Tennessee, 6 p.m.

No. 21 SMU at UConn, 6 p.m.

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Saturday’s games No. 1 Villanova vs. Butler, 1:30 p.m.

No. 2 Kansas at Kansas State, 5 p.m.

No. 3 Oklahoma at No. 10 West Virginia, 2 p.m.

No. 5 North Carolina vs. No. 11 Miami, noon No. 8 Xavier at Georgetown, 11 a.m.

No. 13 Iowa State vs. TCU, 6:30 p.m.

No. 14 Kentucky at Texas A&M, 5:30 p.m.

No. 15 Dayton vs. St. Bonaventure, 11 a.m.

No. 16 Oregon vs. Oregon State, 9 p.m.

No. 17 Purdue at No. 22 Indiana, 11 a.m.

No. 18 Louisville vs. No. 20 Duke, 11 a.m.

No. 19 Notre Dame at Georgia Tech, 7 p.m.

No. 24 Texas vs. No. 25 Baylor, 1 p.m.

Sunday’s games No. 6 Maryland vs. Michigan, noon No. 21 SMU vs. East Carolina, 1 p.m.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 35 17 .673 — Boston 32 23 .582 4½ New York 23 32 .418 13½ Brooklyn 14 40 .259 22 Philadelphia 8 45 .151 27½ Southeast Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 31 24 .564 — Miami 29 24 .547 1 Charlotte 27 26 .509 3 Washington 23 28 .451 6 Orlando 23 29 .442 6½ Central Division W L Pct GB Cleveland 38 14 .731 — Indiana 28 25 .528 10½ Chicago 27 25 .519 11 Detroit 27 27 .500 12 Milwaukee 22 32 .407 17

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 45 8 .849 — Memphis 31 22 .585 14 Dallas 29 26 .527 17 Houston 27 28 .491 19 New Orleans 20 33 .377 25 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 40 14 .741 — Portland 27 27 .500 13 Utah 26 26 .500 13 Denver 22 32 .407 18 Minnesota 17 37 .315 23 Pacific Division W L Pct GB Golden State 48 4 .923 — L.A. Clippers 35 18 .660 13½ Sacramento 22 31 .415 26½ Phoenix 14 40 .259 35 L.A. Lakers 11 44 .200 38½ Thursday’s games Utah at Washington, 6 p.m.

Chicago at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

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

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Florida 57 33 18 6 72 160 Boston 57 31 20 6 68 174 Detroit 57 29 19 9 67 146 Tampa Bay 56 30 22 4 64 149 Montreal 57 27 26 4 58 157 Ottawa 58 26 26 6 58 165 Buffalo 58 23 28 7 53 137 Toronto 55 20 26 9 49 134 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF Washington 55 41 10 4 86 184 N.Y. Rangers 56 32 18 6 70 163 N.Y. Islanders 55 30 19 6 66 161 New Jersey 58 29 22 7 65 130 Pittsburgh 55 28 19 8 64 142 Carolina 57 26 21 10 62 139 Philadelphia 56 25 21 10 60 137 Columbus 58 23 28 7 53 149

GA 134 158 147 139 158 182 162 163 GA 126 143 141 136 141 150 151 180

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF 58 37 15 6 80 188 60 37 18 5 79 170 59 33 17 9 75 145 57 26 21 10 62 151 59 29 26 4 62 158 56 24 22 10 58 140 56 25 28 3 53 143 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF Los Angeles 56 33 20 3 69 154 San Jose 55 30 20 5 65 164 Anaheim 55 28 19 8 64 131 Arizona 56 26 24 6 58 151 Vancouver 56 22 22 12 56 133 Calgary 55 25 27 3 53 150 Edmonton 57 22 29 6 50 143 Note: Two points for a win, one point overtime loss.

Tuesday’s results Ottawa 2, Buffalo 1, SO Philadelphia 6, New Jersey 3 Washington 3, Los Angeles 1 Carolina 2, Winnipeg 1 Boston 2, Columbus 1, OT San Jose 4, Tampa Bay 2 St. Louis 2, Dallas 1, OT Anaheim at Edmonton, late Today’s games Chicago at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.

Montreal at Colorado, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Calgary, 9 p.m.

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

Detroit at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

Carolina at Ottawa, 6:30 p.m.

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

San Jose at Florida, 6:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Boston at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Edmonton, 8 p.m.

Dallas at Arizona, 8 p.m.

Anaheim at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

Dallas Chicago St. Louis Nashville Colorado Minnesota Winnipeg

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Auto racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Can-Am Duel Lineups After Sunday qualifying; race Thursday At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Fla. Lap length: 2.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) Can-Am Duel 1 1. (24) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 196.314.

2. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 195.682.

3. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 195.118.

4. (21) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 194.746.

5. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 194.675.

6. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 194.523.

7. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 194.46.

8. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 194.104.

9. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 193.936.

10. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 193.878.

11. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 193.665.

12. (44) Brian Scott, Ford, 193.332.

13. (59) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet, 192.604.

14. (7) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 192.542.

15. (34) Chris Buescher, Ford, 192.365.

16. (32) Bobby Labonte, Ford, 191.808.

17. (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 191.436.

18. (15) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 191.249.

19. (98) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 190.375.

20. (23) David Ragan, Toyota, 189.068.

21. (30) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 187.282.

22. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet.

Can-Am Duel 2 1. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 196.036.

2. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 195.207.

3. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 194.839.

4. (19) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 194.662.

5. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 194.51.

6. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 194.25.

7. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 194.099.

8. (95) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 193.936.

9. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 193.753.

10. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 193.399.

11. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 192.938.

12. (93) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, 192.686.

13. (83) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, 192.406.

14. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 192.291.

15. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 191.583.

16. (46) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 191.302.

17. (38) Landon Cassill, Ford, 191.192.

18. (26) Robert Richardson Jr., Toyota, 190.496.

19. (35) David Gilliland, Ford, 189.35.

20. (40) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 181.163.

21. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota.

22. (14) Brian Vickers, Chevrolet.

Sox optimistic once again South Siders hope to avenge last year’s disappointment

BY ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO – This time last year, the Chicago White Sox welcomed the start of spring training with visions of a playoff run after a busy offseason they thought would vault them toward the top of the AL Central.

Instead, they fizzled. Now, they vow to make it happen.

With pitchers and catchers set to begin working out this week, they believe they are in a better position than they were a year ago.

Back then, optimism among fans was soaring after the White Sox traded for pitcher Jeff Samardzija and signed several big-ticket free agents. But the only team in Chicago to make a playoff run was the one on the North Side.

While the Cubs emerged as one of the best in baseball, the White Sox posted their third straight losing record and finished fourth in their division at 76-86.

What’s changed since then?

The White Sox addressed a major issue at third base by trading for All-Star and Home Run Derby winner Todd Frazier. They brought in an athletic infielder with some pop in Brett Lawrie.

They upgraded behind the plate with catchers Dioner Navarro and Alex Avila, and added pitching depth with Mat Latos.

If they and the big additions from a year ago deliver as expected, the White Sox believe they can contend with ace Chris Sale and slugger Jose

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White Sox manager Robin Ventura will be under close scrutiny this season, the final year in his contract. The Sox have not had a winning season since his first year in 2012.

Abreu leading the way.

“There’s no doubt in my mind we’re a better team than we were even a year ago as we sat in this room, and throughout baseball there was a consensus that we had a good offseason in terms of addressing our needs and putting ourselves in position to contend in 2015,” general manager Rick Hahn said.

The problem last season was slugger Adam LaRoche struggled in a big way. So did Samardzija, who signed with San Francisco in December, as did outfielder Melky Cabrera early on, when the season basically slipped away from Chicago. The only big addition who

performed about as expected was closer David Robertson, and even he blew seven saves.

With four-time All-Star Sale at the top of the rotation, the White Sox believe they have the pitching to compete. One thing: Their rotation is heavy on left-handers, with Sale, Jose Quintana, Carlos Rodon and John Danks. The only righty is Latos.

The scrutiny on manager Robin Ventura figures to intensify if the White Sox continue to struggle.

He has an expiring contract, and it has been nothing but losing records since leading Chicago to 85 wins in his first year in 2012.

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Bryant thrilled to be back in cage Reigning NL Rookie of the Year takes some cuts with teammates

BY MARK GONZALES Chicago Tribune

The thrill of swimming with sharks in a wired compound won’t bring the same sustained excitement for Kris Bryant as hitting in a batting cage with his Cubs teammates.

Nearly 2 weeks after his daring adventure in Hawaii, Bryant – the 2015 National League Rookie of the Year – prepared for greater expectations Tuesday before the first fullsquad workout Feb. 24.

“I wasn’t expecting this many people to be here,” Bryant said after taking early batting practice with the likes of Anthony Rizzo, Chris Coghlan, Javier Baez and newcomer Jason Heyward. “It says a lot about our excitement for this year, the togetherness we feel as a team, and we’re very excited.

“It’s good to be on a field again. In the offseason, it’s kind of tough to hit on a field and take some ground balls, but we’re here very early and

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The Cubs’ Kris Bryant is happy to be back in the batting cage following his first MLB offseason.

Bryant was the NL Rookie of the Year last season. getting our work in. I’m definitely excited. I know everyone else is, too. We can’t wait to get going.”

As impressive as Bryant’s first season was – 26 home runs, 99 RBIs, 31 doubles, 87 runs, 77 walks – he addressed areas of improvement this winter.

Bryant altered his swing this winter to cut down on his league-leading 199

strikeouts, and to square up on pitches that he either missed or fouled off.

His batting session Tuesday was encouraging as he hit line drives to all fields.

“I feel [my swing is] a little flatter, and that’s what I wanted to be,” Bryant said. “It was at too steep of an angle at times. That was my downfall last year, but I

think it can only get better from here.

“I go back to my freshman year [at the University of San Diego] and address areas where I wasn’t good at, and look at my sophomore and junior year and how far I came.

It’s so satisfying, and you get your confidence from that. So I’m excited to see how it goes.”

Bryant assured worried fans that he was in a cage when he swam with sharks, and said that experience was now crossed off his bucket list.

“I definitely am not going to do it again,” Bryant said.

But Bryant smiled when asked about his engagement to Jessica Delp, his girlfriend of 8 years.

“It’s a little stressful at times,” said Bryant, who will get married next winter. “I’m getting a lot of advice from older guys.

But it’s going well. I don’t have to do much right now, but I’m looking forward to that day.”

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Illini cruise past Scarlet Knights at home Hill records double-double for Illinois; Purdue beats Wildcats By the Associated Press

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Illinois’ guard Malcolm Hill (21) goes up for a basket against Rutgers on Tuesday in Champaign.

Hill had 22 points and 10 rebounds in the Illini’s 82-66 win.

Malcolm Hill scored 22 points and had 10 rebounds and Illinois cruised to an 82-66 victory over Rutgers on Tuesday in Champaign.

Illinois (12-14, 4-9 Big Ten) snaps a two-game skid while the Scarlet Knights (6-20, 0-13) have lost 13-straight games, all in conference play.

Maverick Morgan added 17 points and Kendrick Nunn chipped in 16 for the Fighting Illini, who used two big first-half runs to jump out to a 47-25 lead at halftime.

Illinois went on a 13-0 run early in the first half and never looked back, scoring 14 first-half points off 10 Rutgers turnovers.

Jonathan Laurent led Rutgers with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Mike Williams and Bishop Daniels added 15 points apiece.

Purdue 71, Northwestern 61: A.J. Hammons had 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Johnny Hill added a season-high 15 points for Purdue in a win in West Lafayette, Ind. The Boilermakers (21-6, 9-5 Big Ten) have not lost consecutive

games this season.

Northwestern (17-10, 5-9) was led by Tre Demps with 16 points and Bryant McIntosh, who had 14 points and four assists. The Wildcats have lost seven of nine overall, and five straight on the road.

Northwestern got as close as 39-35 in the second half, but Purdue got consecutive 3-pointers from Ryan Cline and Hill to spur a 10-2 run that made it 64-50 with 4:39 left. After that, Northwestern couldn’t get closer than seven.

Ohio State 76, Michigan 66:

Jae’Sean Tate scored 13 points as Ohio State beat Michigan in Columbus, Ohio.

The Buckeyes (17-10, 9-5) led nearly the whole way.

Trevor Thompson and Jaquan Lyle scored 12 points apiece for Ohio State while Kam Williams added 10.

Marc Loving tallied 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Buckeyes, notching his fifth double-double of the season.

Mark Donnal scored 17 points to lead Michigan, which had a twogame winning streak snapped.

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

Pickles by Brian Crane Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce

Born Loser by Art and Chip Sansom

Baby Blues by Jerry Scott & Rick Kirkman

Soup To Nutz by Rick Stromoski

Family Circus by Bil Keane

The Argyle Sweater by Scott Hilburn

Alley Oop by Dave Graue and Jack Bender

Bridge Frank & Ernest by Bob Thaves

Exceptions can exist in bridge

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

Leonard Susskind, a renowned theoretical physicist at Stanford University, said, “Unforeseen surprises are the rule in science, not the exception. Remember: Stuff happens.”

At the bridge table, exceptions keep the game alive.

For example, you have J-96-4 in the dummy opposite A-Q-10-7 in your hand. To play that suit for four tricks, you should finesse through your right-hand opponent.

It gives you a 50-50 shot at avoiding a loser. Instead, to lead the jack and then to put up the ace wins only when lefty has a singleton king, which has an a priori probability of just under three percent. Mathematically, it is a crazy play. But can you think

of any reasons why it would be the right play?

Now look at the NorthSouth hands in today’s diagram.

South is in four spades.

West cashes the club ace

and club king before shifting to a heart. How should South continue?

In the bidding, South’s two-club cue-bid was totally artificial, indicating at least 12 points. The rest of the auction was natural.

I can think of three reasons not to finesse in that suit.

The first is fanciful: if you know righty will always cover an honor with an honor, regardless of its stupidity. The second will be the theme of tomorrow’s column.

This deal exhibits the third.

Dummy has 14 points and declarer has 13.

That leaves only 13 for the opponents, but West opened – he must have the spade king. So, there is no point in taking a losing finesse; you never know, you might get lucky and drop a singleton king. © 2016 UFS

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Volunteers provide companionship and support to the terminally ill and their loved ones.

They fill a unique role in providing comfort and support to patients and families with giving of their time, energy and compassion. Hospice of the Rock River Valley has a need for volunteers to work with patients and families. Training will be provided and begins the week of March 1.

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CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers to advocate for children in the court system involved in abuse and neglect cases.

Your involvement can impact a child’s future.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

ESTATE OF: ROBERT XANTHUS FISHER, Deceased.

NO. 16 P 11 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the death of ROBERT XANTHUS FISHER. Letters of Office were issued on January 21, 2016 to Sheryl L. Frey, 601 8th Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is Gregory F. Schott, 205 Third Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 6181-0471.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Probate Division, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before AUGUST 15, 2016, and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated: January 27th, 2016.

Gregory F. Schott Attorney for the Estate 205 Third Avenue PO Box 471 Sterling, IL 61181-0471 815-625-8080 815-625-8131 FAX Feb. 3, 10, 17, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Estate of: LON FORREN, Deceased.

No. 2016 P 17 CLAIM NOTICE

ESTATE OF Mary Adams Hopkins, Deceased.

No. 16 P 14 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of LON FORREN. Letters of Office were issued to ELIJAH W. FORREN, 2896 Smith Ln., Clear Lake, CA 95422, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, or with the Representative, or both, on or before September 1, 2016, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Notice is given to creditors of the death of Mary Adams Hopkins. Letters of Office were issued on January 28, 2016 to Phil Adams, 920 Dallas Road, Washington, IL 61571 as independent administrator, whose attorney of record is John E. Miller, of MILLER & LANCASTER, 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 August 3, 2016, 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.

Phil Adams Independent Representative for the Estate MILLER & LANCASTER, P.C. Attorneys for the Representative 15 E. Third Street, P. O. Box 535 Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 625-0600 Feb. 3, 10, 17, 2016

Dated: February 8, 2016 Elijah W. Forren, Independent Representative Trent L. Bush WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street | P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 P: 815.625.8200 bush@wmpj.com Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2016

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APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 apts. with BR. some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

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NEW TODAY Avonlea Cottage of Dixon RN or LPNPart Time, 7a-3p every other weekend Apply in person 503 Countryside Lane in Dixon or call 815-288-6044 Experienced Part-time RN/LPN and C.N.A. needed Please apply in person at: Avonlea Cottage 2201 E. LeFevre Rd., Sterling Gaffey Health Service Inc. is in need of both RN's and LPN's in the home of a Pediatric case in Sterling.

Full-Time and Part-Time available. Nurses must have a valid Illinois Nursing License for a minimum of one year.

Apply at: 3408 River Road, Sterling 8am to 430pm M-F or call 815-6255575 for more information.

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For an immediate interview, apply in or call person Lynette at (815) 284-3393.

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NEW TODAY Amboy C.U.S.D. #272 is seeking applicants for the following position: PART TIME COOK To apply go to www.roe47.org, Area Vacancies, and complete application.

Full or Part Time Drivers Wanted

Area Farming Operation looking for full or part time employee skilled in operation and maintenance of large equipment.

Pay commensurate with experience.

Please forward resume/ information to Box #:1319 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 Austriaco Dental LLC Associates seeks Dentist (Managing Clinical Director) to provide quality dental care to patients in Sterling, IL. Req.: DDS or DMD or equiv. & IL dental license.

Resumes to: Code URP-MCD, Tina Bough, Aspen Dental Management, 281 Sanders Creek Parkway, E. Syracuse, NY 13057.

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Independent Contractors, Lease Purchase and Company Drivers Wanted! MidStates Freight Lanes, Weekly Home Time and No Northeast!

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Sauk Valley Media Telegraph 3200 E. Lincolnway 815-625-3600 ext. 5301 113 S. Peoria Sterling, IL 61081 Dixon, IL 61021

Local chemical and fertilizer company has openings for seasonal truck drivers. Applicants must have a current medical card and a minimum of a Class B CDL. Interested candidates can call 815-537-2630 or inquire at Rock River Lumber & Grain 5502 Lyndon Road Prophetstown, IL 61277

Early Childhood and School Age Teachers Needed Full and Part Time Must have a Minimum of Associates Degree in ECE, meet DCFS Guidelines, and Pass a background check.

Experience Preferred.

Please send resumes to opensesamedirector@comcast.net or pick up an application at 1101 Middle Road, Dixon, IL. 61021.

Call 815-288-5905 815 for further information

Looking for Production and Sanitation for food processing in manufacturing.

Full time.

Apply in person at Ludwig Dairy, 1309 W. 7th St., Dixon.

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NEW TODAY Position open at Valley Eye Care.

Looking for highly motivated worker, good communication skills.

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We Offer Training and Certifications Running Bulldozers, Backhoes and Excavators. Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits Eligible!

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Casey's General Store in Franklin Grove Casey's accepting applications for Full & Part Time Team Members & Food Service Leader Full time. Must be willing to work days, nights weekends and some holidays.

Apply online at www.caseys.com or mail applications to P.O. Box 210 Creston, IL 60113

CliftonLarsonAllen is seeking a Client Service Assistant for our Dixon office. This high energy individual will provide a full-range of administrative and client service support to principals, managers, and staff.

Apply online at CLAconnect.com Dental Receptionist for busy office.

Full time position.

Successful candidate will have people strong skills, team oriented, computer skills and ability to multitask. Past experience in dental/ medical environment not necessary, but helpful.

Please send Resumes to Dental Receptionist, P.O. Box #108, Rock Falls IL, 61071 Driver - Class A CDL Training. Get your CDL-A in 22 days with No Out Of Pocket Tuition Cost! Paid while you train! Refresher courses available.

844-689-3748. www.kllmdriving academy.com Driver Wanted to hail Pigeons to release point for local Rock River Valley Racing Pigeon Club from Sterling IL. 815-535-5205

102 S. Galena Ave 2nd floor, DIXON 815-835-3000 Now Hiring: •Industrial Painter •Material Handling •Assembly •Sales •Administration ------------Apply online at: hughes resources.com

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NEW TODAY Farm Equipment Operator Full time position operating MFWD and tracked farm tractors and semis.

Class A CDL required.

Maintenance work in the off season.

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Maintenance Electrician

As the world’s largest food producer, Nestle knows success well. As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage and benefits package. We currently have an opening for a Maintenance Electrician at our Nestle Purina facility in Clinton, IA.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Understand and follow plant sanitation practices and procedures including primary work areas and maintenance shop.

• Ability to effectively communicate to/with other team members.

• Use maintenance practices for storeroom ordering, work orders and daily time entry.

• Properly uses Maintenance equipment including hand tools, lifts, threaders, benders, drills and welding equipment.

• Apply basic electrical and electronic principals in the installation, trouble shooting and maintenance of Plant Systems.

• Understand and follow the latest plant electrical standards and procedures.

• Properly use basic diagnostic equipment including volt/ohm meter, wiggie, ammeter and megger.

• Properly install conduit, raceways, fittings, etc.

• Install, troubleshoot and maintain switch gear, control wiring and components, overcurrent and overload protection for plant motors including three phase systems.

• Read, update and create electrical prints and documentation.

• Design, program and troubleshoot plant programmable logic controllers, input/output devices and associated equipment.

• Troubleshoot and maintain plant electrical and electronic equipment to competent level including interfaces, process controllers, power supplies.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all plant equipment and material flow.

• Demonstrate ability and desire to stay abreast of new technology and equipment as it pertains to plant operations.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Associates Degree or equivalent preferred.

• 2 years industrial electronics or related electrical experience • Applied knowledge of single phase and (3) phase electrical power, basic PLC programming and ability to diagnosis and repair electrical circuits in a high volume manufacturing environment.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States. A policy exists which prohibits hiring of immediate relatives.

• Computer proficient.

• Must be able to work any shift.

• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays.

All interested applicants must apply online at www.nestlep purinacareers.com under Job number is 16000236

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EOE: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

Physical, Drug and Alcohol screening may be required.

Changing the world one resident at a time!

Sterling Pavilion is currently seeking caring, energetic, responsible individuals to work in the following positions: • CNA • RN Charge Nurse for Medicare Unit There are Full and Part time positions available!

Must be reliable, be able to multi-task, and pass a physical, drug screen and background check!

Stop in and see all of the exciting things happening and apply in person:

Join The Team!

Sauk Valley Media, a respected and dominant media company located in Sterling, IL, has an opening in our Advertising Department. This entry level position would be responsible for selling advertising in a variety of print and online products, including but not limited to newspapers, magazines, websites, direct mail pieces and much more.

Sure, some sales experience is desired, but we look for a person with personality, drive and ambition more than just past sales experience. We are always willing to train a person who shows the desire to grow and learn from our other seasoned veterans in this business. And best of all, we are a fun bunch of people to work with, we work hard but we like to have fun along the way.

If you are looking for change of career or are new to the workforce and want to join an established but growing company, then we'd like to talk with you. Base pay along with a liberal commission program makes this an excellent opportunity to make money.

A liberal Shaw Media benefits package is included.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Jennifer Heintzelman at JHeintzelman@saukvalley.com -- OR -3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 Shaw Media is a Drug Free Employer.

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

This posting may not include all duties of the position An Equal Opportunity Employer

Sterling Pavilion 105 E 23rd St Sterling, IL 61081

Or Email Resumes to Ahneke:

athompson@sterlingrehab.com

Serious inquiries only!

Full-Time Opening For Circulation Sales/Customer Service Representative Sauk Valley Media has a full-time opening for a circulation sales/customer service representative. We are looking for a self-starting, energetic individual to handle a multitude of tasks including: servicing existing customers, sell newspaper subscriptions, sales of special promotions and individual special assignments. As part of this process, the ideal person would be able to make persuasive presentations and secure a commitment. This position is part of a dynamic, specialized team focused on delivering results. The primary focus of this position is sales. To be considered for this position you will possess excellent relationship-building skills, a positive team-driven attitude, and a desire to surpass goals. You should be a consummate professional, with a strong work ethic and willing to do what it takes to get the job done. Sauk Valley Media offers an Extensive Benefit Package. Must maintain a valid drivers license, proof of insurance, reliable transportation and an acceptable motor vehicle record. For more information or to submit your resume, please contact: Sheryl Gulbranson Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081 E-mail: sgulbranson@saukvalley.com Sauk Valley Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment

drug screen and background check is required. This posting may not include all duties of the position.

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1 & 2 BR Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 2BR Duplex, no pets. $500/mo plus dep. Call 815-6259638 for details.

2BR with garage, completely updated. Low traffic culde-sac area. Safe for kids and close to a preferred area grade school $525/ mo. Very nice! 815289-6527 2BR, $500mo. No pets. Edon Apts.

815-441-3999 Lg. 1BR. + appl.

No pets. $425 + dep. 815-718-1784.

Newly remodeled, 1BR stove, refrig., water, $425/mo. + No pets. dep.

815-441-0984.

THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217

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Small clean 1BR incl. w/d & garage. $500/mo + dep.

Broadway.

723 815-625-4987

Newer 2 Bedroom $640.00 Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave. 606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite

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2BR Duplex, gar. $550/mo, lease, appliances, no pets 815-973-2831

Deposit Required

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Nice clean quiet 2 story duplex, 2BR, 1.5 BA, attached garage w/ opener, all appliances incl.

W/D, micro., D/W, No pets. 603 Apple St. $700 mo. Call 630-902-1060 Rent like a Champion! ™ 3BR, 1 ba., huge yard. $698/mo.

815-878-6356 Tired of Renting?

Cute 3BR all redone, 1206 W. 6th St. $625/mo.

815-878-7399

Garages Available Next to

ALDI in Sterling

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NORTHLAND PARK APARTMENTS Studio’s, 1 & 2 BR Apts.

CALL FOR AVAILABILITY

(815) 632-7368 (Located Behind Northland Mall)

PROPHETSTOWN

NEW Commercial/ Professional Office space avail. 1100 sq. ft.

1302 N. Galena, Dixon. Flexible lease terms. Call 815-631-7610.

Office/Retail all newly remodeled, 1100 sq.ft., 221 S. Peoria Ave. Dixon. $500 mo. $500/dep. Water & garbage furnished.

Call 815-284-7609.

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1 Bed House Rock Falls $425/mo 815-622-2725 SNLRentals.com

Water, sewer, garbage incl.

Coin W/D, No pets/ No parties.

Call Diana: 630-327-7046

STERLING

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THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of Sauk Valley Media does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by “900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

Sauk Valley Classified makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact the Better Business Bureau 330 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611.

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2BR house for rent 815-625-1900

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1200 sq.ft., 10 E. Miller Rd., Sterling Call 815-625-9638

2nd floor efficiency, $300/mo. + dep.

815-625-4987 Nice 1BR, no pets. $395/mo. + dep.

815-631-6678.

Remodeled 1BR, no pets. Water & Garb. Incl. $400/ mo. 815-590-9511

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Local Transit Operator Seeks FT Transit Manager Responsibilities will be varied but will primarily entail all aspects of operations management including scheduling, staff training, vehicle and facilities maintenance, record keeping and reporting. M-F Varied Hours. Minimum qualifications: two years customer service experience and two years supervisory experience.

Preferred qualifications: experience with dispatching software & bi-lingual candidates Email resumes and cover letters to employment@ridewcpt.net no later than 2/22/16 by 5pm. Employer is EEO and maintains a Drug Free Workplace

Part time drivers needed for local pickup and delivery.

Driver's license and clean driving record required.

CDL preferred.

Please email:

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or visit us at: www.sewer equipment.com to complete an application.

NEW TODAY ServiceMaster has openimmediate ings in Dixon, Sterling, Amboy, Ohio & Walnut area.

Multiple day and night part time positions. 15-20/hrs. per week. Apply in person at 205 6th Ave., Sterling.

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SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE We are accepting applications for all seasonal positions at our family friendly camp resort.

Ideal candidates are team oriented and work well with others. Applications available at our office or website.

O' Connell's Jellystone Park, 970 Green Wing Road, Amboy www.jellystone amboy.com

Self Help Enterprises accepting applications: Developmental Training Trainer: Assisting persons with developmental disabilities learn vocational and life skills. High School diploma or equivalent required. DSP certified preferred, but will train.

Bus Driver: Drive a morning route and afternoon route. CDL with passenger endorsement or Class C license required.

Part time Group Home Staff: Assist persons with development disabilities in a group home setting. High school diploma or equivalent required. DSP certified preferred, but will train.

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White Pines Ranch is hiring for our spring season (April, May & June).

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Hazelhurst Annual Spring Consignment Auction Saturday, April 2, 2016

Call by March 14, 2016 with your list for the sale bill

Info - Lyle Hopkins (IL# 440000185) Polo, IL 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Email - slpaspolo@gmail.com • Fax - 815-946-3745 Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) Polo, IL 815-946-4120 Location - Mrs. Sherwood Shank Family Farm

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PUBLIC AUCTION

230.568 ACRES M.O.L. FARMLAND

SATURDAY MARCH 5, 2016 10:00 A.M. THE UNDERSIGNED WILL OFFER THE FOLLOWING TRACT AT PUBLIC AUCTION AT ARNIES HAPPY SPOT BALLROOM LOCATED AT IL ROUTE 40, DEER GROVE, ILLINOIS 61243 (12 Miles South of Sterling/Rock Falls IL on Route 40) SELLING AS ONE TRACT: 230.568 ACRES MOL: Located

in Sec. 6 of Fairfield Township, T18N-R6E Bureau Co. IL and Sec. 1 of Yorktown Township, T 18N –R5E Henry County, IL. The 2014 Taxes Payable 2015 were $5,363. PPN: 01-06-301-007 in Bureau County and 05-01-400-009 & 05-01-200-003 in Henry County. The parcel is approximately 98.3 percent tillable.

SOILS AND PI: Primary soils consist of Drummer, Waukegan, Joyce and Richwood. The weighted PI based on the Optimum Crop Productivity Ratings for Illinois is 127.5.

SELLER: ARTHUR AND DIANE OLDHAM DANIEL HAWKINS - ATTORNEY FOR SELLER TERMS OF THE SALE

1. The farm will be sold on a dollar per acre basis based on 230.568 acres.

2. The successful bidder will be required to pay ten percent (10%) down the day of the auction and the balance will be due on or before April 6th, 2016. Taxes for the year of 2015 payable 2016 will be credited to the buyer at closing based on the latest available information. The 2016 and all subsequent taxes will be assumed by the new owner.

3. The farm will be sold with open tenancy for 2016.

4. The purchaser will be required to pay the seller at closing $18,352.20 for fall applied fertilizer and application analysis will be made available.

5. The purchaser will be required to pay the seller at closing $4,023.93 for completed fall tillage.

6. A title policy in the amount of the purchase price, subject to standard and usual exceptions, will be furnished to the buyer at closing.

7. All announcements made day of sale take precedence over previous advertised or announced terms and/or conditions.

8. Seller has the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

See ucdahlrealestate.com or darrelldahl.com for additional information

SALE CONDUCTED BY: UNITED COUNTRY DAHL REAL ESTATE WALNUT, ILLINOIS 815 379-2447 DARRELL DAHL (815) 379-2447 AUCTIONEER LIC#440.000235

ROBERT K. JOHNSON (815) 454-2840 AUCTIONEER LIC440.000611

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2004 KENWORTH W900L, 500HP. C-15 Cat. eng., 13sp. trans., 66” standup sleeper, PW., 6 alum. & 4 steel wheels, very good Michelin tires on front; VG drive tires, 703,938 mi. $34,000 1994 INTERNATIONAL, 3406 500 HP, Cat. engine, 10sp., jake AC, very good tires, 200 WB, 1,308,385mi., engine OH. 200,000 ago. $12,000 1985 WHITE VOLVO 400HP, Cummins eng. 3.70 rear ends, 2 fuel tanks, very good tires, 601,888 ORIGINAL MILES, AC. $6,000 2000 INTERNATIONAL 9900I, DETROIT series 60 engine, $16,000 spent on engine in the last 3 years, 10sp., 180in. WB. very good tires, 6 alum. wheels & 4 steel. $20,000 2013 WABASH van trailer, 53ft. long & 102” wide, very low mileage, very good tires, like new. $20,000 2001 WILSON hopper, 41ft x96” wide x68” high, very good tires, very good brakes, alum. wheels, AG hoppers, stainless rear panel. $16,000 2003 GREAT DANE van trailer, 53ft. long x102” wide, steel wheels, new caps. $12,000 2000 MERRIT hopper, 41x96”x68”, good tires, alum. wheels. $14,000 1997 TIMPTE hopper, 41ft.x96”x68” high, good tires, very good brakes, rear of trailer rebuilt in 2015. $13,000

$17,999* 2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE LT 4X4

1998 TRANSCRAFT flatbed, spread axle, new bushings & suspension, 48ftx102” wide, fair tires, alum wheels & frame. $9,000 2003 PETERBILT 379, with stand-up sleeper, Catterpillar 550 engine, 10 spd. trans., extended hood & alum. wheels. $32, 000

Jarvis Trucking, Inc. 815-751-3784 815-453-2354 815-985-7119

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$21,999* 2015 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4X4 DIAMOND WHITE - LEATHER - LOW MILES!

$27,999* Mon.-Thur. 9-7 • Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 8:30am-4pm *Plus tax,title,license & doc fee.Payments based on 3.99%APR financing for 75 months with approved credit with vehicles up to $10,000 - $1,000 down, vehicles $10,000-$20,000 - $2,000 down, vehicles $20,000+ $3,000 down. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors.

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