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DIXON | CITY COUNCIL

Rate increase is in the works

Council knows city needs one, but will seek city manager’s input before deciding on amount

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

DIXON – One thing new city manager Cole O’Donnell will do when he starts his job in January is help the City Council decide on a utility rate increase.

The council knows the city needs one to keep red ink from getting into the city ledgers, but members aren’t sure just how much is needed to do that. Figures tossed out at Monday’s council meeting ranged from 1 percent to 7 percent, but despite an

hour’s worth of discussion, a consensus on the amount proved elusive.

The city’s utility fund cash balance has been on the decline in recent years, and unless there is a rate increase, projections show the balance will continue to decrease. The

cash balance will be around $3 million in fiscal year 2016, but based on projections that Finance Director Paula Meyer showed the council, the balance could dip to more than $3 million in the red by fiscal year 2022.

“I don’t want to continue kick-

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STERLING

Strength in smaller numbers

Faith Sandrock, 16, founder of the Help Keep Babies Warm & Dry program at New Life Lutheran Church, stands Monday at the church in Sterlingalongside a poster designed – and then donated –

by Visual Imaging of Fulton.

Thrivent Financial has also donated to the 6-yearold program each of the past 2 years.

Planning and teamwork helps regional office get high marks in merger

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Running on Faith

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

STERLING – Six years ago, Brigette Vasquez, a Whiteside County Health Department caseworker, drove to the Sandrock family home and picked up donations of a couple bags full of baby clothes, diapers and the like, items that had been organized by a then9-year-old Faith Sandrock on the family’s dining room table.

These days, the family needs a shed on its property to store the

A lot of babies have been kept warm and dry, thanks to a local teen

baby bounty, and last month, they packed a truck and trailer to the gills and drove donations to the department.

It won’t be long and Faith, now 16, will be able to drive donations over herself. She’ll get her driver’s license Wednesday. But she’s been driving an effort to fill one of the county’s biggest needs since founding the Help Keep Babies Warm & Dry program 6 years ago. Donations are accepted year-round at New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling for families in need of baby FAITH CONTINUED ON A9

LEE COUNTY

Special prosecutor called in for Sacco-Miller trial Will County state’s attorney assigned to case to avoid possible conflict of interest

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

DIXON – Will County State’s Attorney James W. Glasgow will represent the state in the prosecution of Lee County State’s Attorney Anna Sacco-Miller, accused of driving under the influence of alcohol.

The case is being heard by Judge Val

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ing the can down the road and ignoring inflation and ignoring rising costs,” Mayor Li Arellano Jr. said. “This is something that needs to be addressed.”

Dixon residents currently pay $62.60 per 6,000 gallons of water.

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Gunnarsson. A pretrial hearing is set for 10:30 a.m. Jan. 15, Lee County Court records show.

A special prosecutor is being assigned so that Sacco-Miller’s co-workers, her assistant state’s attorneys, are not put in the position of prosecuting their boss, which would be a conflict of interest.

Sacco-Miller, 48, is representing herself, she has said.

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STERLING – Bob Sondgeroth, superintendent of Regional Education Office #47, scanned his phone’s directory for his assistant’s extension Monday afternoon.

“I’m still getting used to the new numbers – it’s a new phone system, too,” he said.

A phone call to Paul McMahon and 2 minutes later, the duo sat down to cautiously celebrate the newly formed regional office’s early successes – and point out some of the inevitable struggles.

Nine regional education offices were forced to merge with their nearest neighbor July 1. In the process, the regional Bob office, which now Sondgeroth covers Whiteside, Lee and Ogle counties, lost tens of thousands of dollars in grants.

The employee-toterritory ratio suffered greatly.

But believe it or not, in some ways the office is stronger. And state Paul McMahon officials are even using Regional Office #47 as proof that the costcutting measure can be successful.

It just goes to show you what you can accomplish by planning ahead.

“We are doing outstanding,” said Sondgeroth, who previously oversaw the Whiteside County ROE. “The people in both offices are just amazing. We’re filling each others’ gaps. There’s no pettiness. Everybody seems to be on the same page: to do the best we can for the educator and the people in our counties.”

ROEs handle teacher certification, professional development, district school code compliance visits, truancy intervention, and school building inspections, among other things.

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POLICE Sterling Police Austin J. Cooper, 20, of Sterling; 4:50 p.m. Sunday at Wal-Mart, 4115 E. Lincolnway; Whiteside County warrants for failure to appear – driving while license suspended, failure to appear – possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to appear – possession of marijuana; Lee County warrant for failure to appear – contempt (operating uninsured vehicle), and retail theft; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Alma A. Serrano, 31, of Sterling; 8:41 p.m. Sunday at Avenue F and West Fifth Street; Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear – no valid driver’s license; Lee County warrant for failure to appear – contempt (nonpayment); taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Rock Falls Police Benjamin P. Rodriguez, 30, of Rock Falls; 2:16 p.m.

Saturday in the 200 block of First Avenue; possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia; given notice to appear in court.

Alfredo Silva, 73, of Sterling; 12:45 a.m. Monday at West Second Street and Eighth Avenue; disobeying a stop sign; given notice to appear in court.

Lucila Lopez, 36, of Sterling; 11:02 p.m. Saturday in the 900 block of U.S. Route 30; speeding; given notice to appear in court.

Richard A. Sibert, 39, of Rock Falls; 6 p.m. Saturday in the 1000 block of Ninth Avenue; driving while license revoked; given notice to appear in court.

Michael A. Lopez, 53, no permanent address; 9:40 p.m. Sunday in the 300 block of West Second Street; Whiteside County warrant; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Jennifer K. Hall, 36, of Rock Falls; 7:20 p.m. Saturday in the 1400 block of Ninth Avenue; Whiteside County warrant; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Lavalle T. Sykes, 27, of Rock Falls; 3:46 a.m. Saturday in the 300 block of East Fifth Street; Whiteside County warrant; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Dalton J. Delhotal, 20, of Rock Falls; 2:16 a.m. Saturday at First Avenue and West Second Street; operation of uninsured motor vehicle, inoperative rear registration light; given notice to appear in court.

Maronda L. Banks, 38, of Rock Falls; 11:37 a.m. Friday at First Avenue and First Street; driving while license suspended; given notice to appear in court.

Dixon Police Brandon R. Melvin, 21, of Wonder Lake; 10:15 a.m.

Sunday in the 700 block of North Galena Avenue; taken to Lee County Jail.

Amboy Police David L. Ross, 30, of DeKalb; 5:05 p.m. Friday at Mason Avenue and Bacon Street; speeding, 43 mph in a 30-mph zone; given citation and released after posting bond.

Jeffrey A. Welch, 45, of Amboy; 9:22 p.m. Saturday at Josiah Avenue and Bacon Street; speeding, 47 mph in a 30-mph zone; given citation and released after posting bond.

Andrew J. Dieterle, 27, of Polo; 5:39 p.m. Friday at Wasson Road and Josiah Avenue; speeding, 46 mph in a 30-mph zone; given citation and released after posting bond.

Polo Police Amanda L. Hepp, 25, of Polo; 10:13 a.m. Friday; improper backing resulting in an accident, operating uninsured vehicle; given individual bond and released.

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Ogle County Sheriff William A. Tallman, 30, of Stillman Valley; 1:06 a.m.

Monday in the 300 block of West Roosevelt Street in Stillman Valley; driving under the influence, expired registration, failure to signal, disobeying a stop sign, no insurance, failure to notify Secretary of State for an address change; given citations, taken to Ogle County Jail, and given notice to appear in court.

Kathleen A. Knack, 50, of Dixon; 11:16 p.m. Friday at state Route 52 and Sterling Road; driving under the influence of alcohol, operating uninsured motor vehicle, improper turn; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Richard P. Craft, 52, of Amboy; Sunday on state Highway 251 near Davis Junction; driving while license suspended; held in lieu of bond at Ogle County Jail.

Jose Fernandez-Rodriguez, 27, of Aurora; 4:35 p.m. Sunday at Ritchie and Woodlawn roads; unlawful possession of drug equipment, unlawful possession of marijuana; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Boy, 17, of Rockford; 4:36 p.m. Saturday in the 6000 block of state Route 2 North; possession of drug equipment, no valid driver’s license, loud muffler; taken to Ogle County Jail and released to his guardian.

Aracely M. Favela, 25, of Stillman Valley; 1:54 p.m.

Saturday at Pershing Street and Countryside Drive in Stillman Valley; no valid driver’s license; taken to Ogle County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Sawyer Frano, 19, of Polo; 1:51 a.m. Saturday at Haldane Road and Long Street; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of marijuana (2.5-10 grams); taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

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Veterans home replacing its water system after outbreak QUINCY (AP) – The state veterans’ home where a summer Legionnaire’s disease outbreak led to 12 deaths and sickened more than 40 others is replacing its water systems and making other emergency repairs.

The estimated $4.8 million worth of repairs at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy include the installation of a new water main and other water lines at the 129-year-old facility, the (Quincy) Herald-Whig reported Monday.

A garage is being converted into a chemical treatment station. Mixing valves will be installed in

a hot water system that will be heated to higher temperatures. Disinfection equipment, backflow valves and other upgrades will be added to the cold water system to prevent bacterial growth.

The home has also been approved for more than $24.6 million in operating funds under a legislative compromise signed into law this month. That money had been withheld until this month due to the Illinois budget impasse.

A state spokeswoman said the work should be complete by April. Illinois officials hope to receive reimbursements

of up to 65 percent of the new construction costs from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Legionnaires’ disease is transmitted by breathing vapor or mist from contaminated water systems.

The elderly residents who died had underlying health conditions that made them more vulnerable to infection to the severe form of pneumonia. Their average age was 88.

The 129-year-old facility is the state’s oldest and largest home for veterans and their spouses, with 400 residents living on 210 acres with more than 40 buildings.

Key at the Clock Tower Resort in August. The health department found pools with too little chlorine, a lack of certified pool operators and other problems.

Steve Hsu is president of Texas-based Beltway Hospitality, which manages the hotel and waterpark. He tells the Rockford newspaper the

company is addressing the health and safety violations, but a malfunctioning temperature control system will cost $200,000 and take 4 months to replace.

The newspaper says the water park won’t be able to reopen without city and health department approval. Fines assessed total $250,000.

IN BRIEF Water park still closed in Rockford ROCKFORD (AP) – An indoor water park in northern Illinois is still closed months after a health department found health and safety violations.

The Rockford Register Star reported the Winnebago County Health Department closed CoCo

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ABOVE: Whiteside County Salvation Army Envoy DeShawn Johnson (left) had reason to smile Monday morning as he talked with Deputy Chief Mike Dettman and other Sterling firefighters. Twelve firefighters passed the boot from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in Sterling during the fire department’s annual Fill the Boot campaign, an effort that’s appreciated even more this year because an anonymous donor offered to match, up to $20,000, any money raised Thursday through Saturday in the Red Kettle Campaign, through mail-in and walk-in donations, and by Fill the Boot. So – drum roll, please – Fill the Boot raked in $3,096.68, and the other donations came to $12,781.32, for a total of $15,878 that will be doubled to $31,756. “That’s wonderful. I am so excited about this number,” Johnson said.

Christy Akers rings a Salvation Army bell in Northland Mall on Saturday afternoon. Despite the hefty weekend donations, the agency still is short of its annual fundraising goal of $130,000, and more bell ringers are needed through Thursday, Johnson said.

“The programs that we do really depend on us being able to make this,” he said. The Salvation Army provides seasonal assistance – like the toys, food and clothing given to about 350 families this year – and social services, adult rehabilitation, shelters, feeding programs, disaster relief and child care.

Go to tsasterling.org or call Johnson at 815-6251622 to donate, or to be a bell ringer. Donations also can be made online all year round.

CHICAGO (AP) – The state of Illinois will stop giving the ACT college entrance exam and instead has contracted to give high school juniors the rival SAT, according to state records.

The company that offers the ACT has filed a protest with the state seeking to cancel Illinois’ new contract with the College Board, which offers the SAT, the Chicago Tribune reported. The 3-year contract is worth $14.3 million, state records show.

Illinois has given the ACT for free to 11th graders for 15 years.

A new law took effect in Illinois this past summer requiring a college entrance exam be included in the state testing cycle. The state’s ACT contract ended by that time and the state launched a competitive process for a new contract, which state records show the SAT won with a proposal that was $1.37 million less than the ACT over 3 years.

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Tuesday, December 22, 2015

OBITUARIES Amber Barsema MORRISON – Amber F. Barsema, 105, of Resthave Home in Morrison, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at the home.

She was employed for 21 years by Donichy Drug Store.

Amber was born Oct. 21, 1910, in Morrison, the daughter of Abner R. and Clara Bell (Sherwood) Howe. She married Marcus Barsema on March 29, 1928, in Fulton. He preceded her in death on March 18, 1963. Amber was a member of Morrison United Methodist Church for more than 75 years.

Survivors include one daughter, Claribel “Clair” Sack of Morrison, five grandchildren, 12 greatgrandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by five sisters, Lura Olson, Lula Port, Bessie Nelsen, Harriet Linker, and Elnora Engelkens; and two brothers, Clarence and Charles Howe.

Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and the funeral at 2 p.m.

Wednesday at Morrison United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ryan Sutton, pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. BosmaRenkes Funeral Home in Morrison is handling arrangements.

A memorial has been established to Morrison United Methodist Church.

Visit bosmarenkes.com to send condolences.

Shondale M. Luster III DIXON – Shondale M. Luster III, 3 months old, of Dixon, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.

He was born Sept. 10, 2015, in Sterling, the son of Shondale Luster Jr. and Janessa Hicks.

Survivors include his parents; one brother, Apollo Ramirez; paternal grandparents, Lacey (Curtis) Hansen of Dixon; maternal grandparents, Samantha McCloud and Antonio Hicks, both of Rock Falls; paternal greatgrandfather, James Stinson of Griffin, Georgia; maternal great-

grandparents, Harold and Sandra McCloud and Kim and Carolyn Ruth, all of Rock Falls; and maternal great-greatgrandparents, James and Carolyn Hicks of Rock Falls.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Worship Center in Dixon, with the Rev. Michael Cole, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon.

A memorial has been established.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s visitations: Donald A. Remrey of Dixon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at PrestonSchilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Dorothy L. Baratta of Dixon, 3-5 p.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Robert P. Brotheridge of Galena, formerly of Sterling, 3-7 p.m., with a Knights of Columbus prayer service at 7 p.m., at Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena.

Today’s funerals: Kathryn J. Damhoff of Morrison, formerly of Fulton, 10:30 a.m. at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Fulton.

Jennifer L. Banks of Sterling, 10 a.m., in auditorium at Morrison High School.

Donald A. Remrey of Dixon, 1 p.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Dorothy L. Baratta of Dixon, 5 p.m. at PrestonSchilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Wednesday visitations: Ronald Stanley of Rock Falls, 9-10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

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STERLING – June Adams, 92, of Sterling, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, at Heritage Woods in Sterling.

June was born May 31, 1923, in Rock Falls, the daughter of Charles and Ethel (Orr) Reese. June married John Adams on Feb. 1, 1946, in Chicago.

He preceded her in death in August 1994.

Survivors include one daughter, Julie (David) Mauldin of Morrison; three sons, Steven (Bonnie) Adams of Geneseo, Michael (Sherry) Adams of California, and Mark (Polly) Adams of Sterling;

eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Susan, in infancy; and one sister, Helen Reese Schwartz.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Oak Knoll Cemetery in Sterling. Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling is handling arrangements.

A memorial has been established to First Christian Church in Sterling.

Visit schillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Ronald Stanley ROCK FALLS – Ronald Stanley, 74, of Rock Falls, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at his home.

He was born Feb. 28, 1941, in Chicago. Ron served in the Navy. He married Janet S. Jenkins in 1972. She died Jan. 11, 2012. Ron was employed at the former National Manufacturing Co. in Sterling before his retirement. He was a member of the Rock Falls American Legion and Rock Falls VFW.

Surviving are his sons, Mike Stanley of Homestead, Florida, and Aaron Stanley of Rock Falls, and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and the funeral at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave., Rock Falls. Burial with military honors will be at Coloma Township Cemetery in Rock Falls.

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Shondale M. Luster III of Dixon, son of Shondale Luster Jr. and Janessa Hicks, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon.

Wednesday funerals: Robert P. Brotheridge of Galena, formerly of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Michael Catholic Church in Galena.

Ronald Stanley of Rock Falls, 10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Thursday funeral: Shondale M. Luster III of Dixon, son of Shondale Luster Jr. and Janessa Hicks, 10 a.m. at Worship Center in Dixon.

Monday visitation: Amber F. Barsema of Morrison, 12:30-2 p.m. at Morrison United Methodist Church.

Monday funerals: June Adams of Sterling, 11 a.m. graveside service at Oak Knoll Cemetery in Sterling.

Amber F. Barsema of Morrison 2 p.m. at Morrison United Methodist Church.

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BY ADAM POULISSE Rockford Register Star Distributed by The Associated Press

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t’s easy to know when you’re approaching Whitney Fritz’s house in a quaint little neighborhood in rural Byron: You’ss see an 8-by-8-foot wooden Christmas card made by her family.

“Whitney’s Christmas Card Wish. Thank you All” is painted on the left flap. On the right is a bulbous, smiling snowman wearing a hat and scarf; “We Love You” is painted below him.

That’s just one of thousands of Christmas cards the 19-year-old with anthrogryposis has received.

Three types of curvatures in her spine prevented Whitney’s lungs from fully developing, and she was born with restrictive lung disease. Things took a turn for the worse a week before Thanksgiving when her left lung collapsed.

Whitney’s carbon-dioxide level was up to 186 percent; the normal range is 20 to 30 percent.

Doctors “were really surprised that she was still here at 186 percent,” her mother, Starr Bayliss, said.

“Most people would die at 120 percent, or even less.”

Walk into the house and Whitney’s family is eager to show off thousands of traditional-size Christmas cards addressed to Whitney. Some come from schools in Win-

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Whitney Frtiz, 19, smiles Thursday as she spends time whit her date, Garret Ross, at her family’s home in Byron. Fritz, who was born with the restrictive lung disease anthrogryposis, had three Christmas wishes this year. One was to go on a date like most 19-yearold girls do. That came true with a ring of the doorbell Thursday night. Ross, 23, a left wing for the Rockford IceHogs, was Whitney’s date for the evening. nebago and Stillman Val- support system that occaley, others from Australia sionally beeps if Whitney and Sweden. The family moves and lowers the air gets more than they can pressure in the tubes. keep up with and have Her third wish – go on plenty left to open. a date like most 19-year“You open the card and old girls do – came true read the message that’s with a ring of the doorinside and just start bell Thursday night. bawling,” Bayliss said. “It Date night touches your heart.”

All her life, Whitney has Getting Christmas cards appreciated traditional was one of three wishes teenage-girl things. She Whitney told her family spends a lot of her time she wanted fulfilled for on Facebook and Instawhat could be her last gram. She likes watching holiday season.

“Glee.” She can no longer She also wanted to be speak, so she communihome for Christmas. cates by writing in a pink Whitney was released spiral notebook.

Thursday from Rockford When her cellphone Memorial Hospital and rings, Taylor Swift music is surrounded by family every day. Tubes from her fills the room.

Whitney has always throat connect to a life-

loved getting dolled up, said Kate Van Hise, a family friend who lives in Loves Park and sells Mary Kay products. In fact, one of Van Hise’s first Mary Kay shows was a birthday party for Whitney.

“She’s a diva,” Van Hise said, laughing.

When it was time to get Whitney ready for her big date, Van Hise curled Whitney’s hair, applied facial cleanse, foundation, mascara, lip gloss and blush. Van Hise even gave Whitney the “sexy” smoky eye look.

Garret Ross, 23, a left wing for the Rockford IceHogs, was Whitney’s date for the evening. He arrived on cue at 6 p.m., looking handsome in a button-down blue shirt.

He brought a bouquet of flowers, a teddy bear and a bag of tacos from Taco Bell, Whitney’s favorite food. She was able to eat a little bit to go with her medication.

Whitney and Garret sat in the living room for

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“Anything you can do to make a smile on her face or make the girl happy for a night. It was just an amazing feeling,” Ross said afterward. “She’s a strong girl, and obviously I have the best wishes [for] her. It was a very good time.”

Garret and Whitney never met before. Their date was set up by WIFR news anchor Whitney Martin, who was reporting on Whitney’s story, the family said.

Whitney did Google him, and he seemed “cute and nice and my dads like him,” Whitney wrote in her notebook during an interview.

Bayliss remarried 2 years ago. Whitney lives with her, half brother, Jace Bayliss, 4, and step-

dad, Terry Bayliss.

Usually a daughter’s first date is cause to make a father nervous, but Terry was “excited” for Whitney.

“She’s always wanted to go out on a date. Obviously, with some of her disabilities she hasn’t been able to. To see [her] wish like this come true, it’s a really big thing for her and for us.”

For Mom, it’s a matter of “taking it as, I’m blessed with another day. We’re glad she’s home to be able to finish whatever time we have together as a family.”

Her eyes well with tears.

“That’s what she wanted the whole time.”

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Deadly driver was stressed from being homeless LAS VEGAS (AP) – A homeless woman accused of slamming a car carrying her 3-yearold daughter into a crowd of pedestrians on the Las Vegas Strip told authorities she was stressed out after being chased by security guards from parking lots where she had been trying to Lakeisha N. sleep before Holloway the crash, according to a police report obtained Monday.

Lakeisha N. Holloway, 24, resided in Oregon and had been in Las Vegas for about a week in her 1996 Oldsmobile sedan, parking it at garages throughout the city, Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo said.

After her arrest, Holloway “described a stressful period today where she was trying to rest/sleep inside her vehicle with her daughter but kept getting run off by security of the properties she stopped at,” the police report states.

“She ended up on the Strip, ‘a place she did not want to be,’” the report quoted her as saying.

“She would not explain why she drove onto the

sidewalk but remembered a body bouncing off her windshield, breaking it.”

Investigators said Holloway had run out of money and she and her daughter had been living in the car. Police believe she was headed to Dallas to find her daughter’s father after they had a falling out.

Holloway is accused of intentionally mowing down people on a busy stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard, killing a woman from Arizona and injuring dozens of others on Sunday night.

Authorities declined to comment on a potential motive and said they were struggling to piece together Holloway’s background.

There was no evidence that Holloway had consumed alcohol, but a drug recognition expert at the scene determined that she was under the influence of some sort of stimulant, Lombardo said.

Holloway, who was being held without bail, will be charged with murder with a deadly weapon, said Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson, who anticipated “a great number” of additional charges.

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To put that in perspective, Sterling residents pay $76.45, Rock Falls pays $101.87 and Oregon residents pay $57.60 per 6,000 gallons of water.

If the council approves a 1 percent increase, the average Dixon resident would see a 37 cent increase on their bill each month, or $4.44 annually. A 6 percent increase would mean an additional $2.22 each month, or $26.64 annually.

Members of the council went back and forth on how much to raise the sewer rates.

Councilman Mitch Tucker said he would like to see a 4 percent increase, while Councilman Kevin Marx said an increase of between 6 and 7 percent would work for him.

Arellano said he would agree with any increase as long as it helped maintain a balance budget.

“The longer we operate at a deficit, the more we have to pull out of other areas of the budget,” Arellano said.

“We need to get the cash balances up to a reasonable level.”

The council will meet with O’Donnell once he gets into office to get his opinions on a rate increase.

“We will speak with

the new city manager and just go from there,” Arellano said.

Meyer said she didn’t know exactly when the last increase was, but thought it had been about 10 years since the city increased rates.

In other business The council approved a business development district near the city’s Interstate 88 corridor.

Dixon is uniquely situated to capitalize on the interstate. Currently, from the Quad Cities to the Chicago suburbs, there is little commercial development bordering the highway to draw in travelers.

City leaders would like change that.

“We are looking at developing a business development district there,” Arellano said.

“We want to update the city’s development plan for that region. The goal here is to get the business district designation,

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

Jan. 4 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. explore the possibility of a TIF designation and update the master plan for that region.”

By creating a business development district, the city could use sales tax revenues similar to the way cities use property taxes to encourage development in tax increment financing districts, or TIFs, Arellano said.

Unlike a TIF, however, the revenues will be solely the city’s to leverage. In Illinois, cities are able to levy an additional 1 percent on sales tax when they create a business development district.

The additional revenue would help finance projects that would sustain the district they serve, such as water and sewer revisions or additional traffic controls.

The city’s business development district would seek more commercial retail development, rather than industrial, but the revenue generated could help nearby industrial businesses through infrastructure development, Arellano said.

“TIF and business districts are development tools that cities have,” Arellano said. “A business district is good to have in an area where you are trying to build up retail, which is what we are trying to do.”

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She is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, DUI with a blood-alcohol content greater than .08, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, all misdemeanors. Police say she fell asleep at the wheel and struck a parked car around 7 a.m. Nov. 15 in the 500 block of East Fellows Street in Dixon.

No one was injured.

Sacco-Miller admitted publicly that her blood alcohol content was .10, apologized for her actions and said she will not seek re-election.

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Assistant State’s Attorney Matthew Klahn of Sterling is handling her duties in the interim, and has filed to run for the office, as has Michael Downey of Nachusa and William Brozovich of Dixon. All are Republicans, as is Sacco-Miller.

The primary is March 15 and the general election is Nov. 8. Sacco-Miller’s term ends Dec. 1.

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EDITORIAL | LEE COUNTY

Think outside the box on Lee jail options, too L

ee County Sheriff John Simonton has shown the ability to think outside the box during his first year in office.

For example, Simonton joined forces with Dixon Police Chief Danny Langloss and other local leaders in an “outsidethe-box” approach to heroin addiction.

The “Safe Passage Initiative: Police Giving Addicts Hope Through the Tools for Recovery,” which began Sept. 1, successfully placed more than two dozen people into treatment as of midNovember.

The innovative program replaces the traditional “war-on-drugs” approach of arrests, prosecutions and imprisonments.

Safe Passage shows great promise in transforming people from the desperation of drug addiction to the satisfaction of positive, drugfree lives.

At the start of his second year in office, Simonton faces the challenge of what to do about the county’s aging jail.

His approach? Simonton gained approval from the Lee County Board, on a 16-4 vote last week, to place on the

What we think

a suggestion that we first made more than 5 years “Outside-the-box” thinking in Lee County ago: a regional jail.

Sheriffs in Ogle, Bureau led to an innovative program to treat heroin and Carroll counties addicts. “Outside-the-box” thinking should have stated in the past also be employed regarding the county jail. that they need new jails. Lee County could explore a partnership March 15 primary ballot ribly out of date that it with one or more neigha referendum to impose already must be replaced boring counties to join a 1 percent sales tax to at great expense to the forces to build a regional raise money to build a taxpayers? detention center and new jail.

Why not consider just operate it jointly.

The new jail would cost fixing it up?

The Tri-County Justice $14 million to $15 milAfter all, this is the age and Detention Center, lion, Simonton told Lee of fixer-upper shows on operated by three counCounty Board members. television. It’s amazing ties in southern Illinois The tax, if approved by how buildings can be (Pulaski, Alexander and voters, would generremodeled and repurUnion), is one example ate about $900,000 a posed and made ready of this concept. year, which likely would to serve their occupants become the revenue for many more years to LEE COUNTY’S curstream to pay off bonds come at a reasonable rent jail can hold up to that would be issued to expense.

66 inmates. Simonton pay for the new jail.

Jails aren’t run-ofsaid a new jail could hold the-mills structures, of more, between 80 and CONSTRUCTING course. Yet, the public 85. expensive new buildings might be better served But last week, only 39 to deal with problems through a remodeling inmates were behind has long been the default project that wouldn’t bars. If more diversion solution for governmen- cost anywhere near $14 initiatives such as Safe tal units. million or $15 million.

Passage are implementUsing the Local Option To provide more space, ed, overcrowding might Sales Tax to pay for a jail an addition to the jail not be the problem it is somewhat an example could be considered. once was. of thinking outside the Constructing one, in Building a brand new box, but we’d like to see conjunction with a jail may well be the more such thinking, only remodeled jail, still ultimate answer for Lee in different directions. ought to cost taxpayCounty, but it should To start with, the jail ers quite a bit less than be the last resort, not was built in 1971, so it’s building brand new. the first. We’d like to see only 44 years old (soon If the sheriff really more outside-the-box to be 45). wants to think outside thinking to identify and Is this structure so terthe box, he could pursue explore other options.

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Sacred cows are unhealthy for economy TONY VALENTINO Rock Falls

We are all aware of the budget crisis in Illinois.

We also are barraged daily by financial crisis in local governments. No one seems to have any money, and the main culprit is touted to be pensions.

Police pensions, fire pensions, teacher pen-

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

sions, and on. Everyone that works for the government gets a pension.

The terms vary widely, but everyone gets something.

No one has a solution to this issue. I do.

Eliminate pensions.

Just do away with them.

We are now a world economy and can no longer justify paying people not to work.

I own a local manufacturing company, and my competition is not local or even domestic. I

would not survive if my payroll included people not currently contributing to the output of the company.

I do have a pension in place for my employees, but it is voluntary. I contribute to it, and the employees manage their plans themselves. I do not have any long-term commitment.

Until we become a self-sufficient economy again, we cannot afford to pay people not to contribute.

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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.

Use corn only for food, feed CLAUDE HAMILTON JR. Dixon

Why don’t we use corn for food and feed, and watch the price of meat come down?

I think that is why it was put here on earth to start with. We have enough of gas and oil.

You would think the EPA would have better things to do. What do you think?

One of the realities of Illinois legislative politics is that our state’s system tends to discourage competition.

Byzantine ballot access laws, a highly partisan legislative district mapdrawing process, heavily concentrated populations of partisan voters in Chicago (Democrats) and in the collar counties and downstate (Republicans), along with often tireless work by incumbents and political parties at the state and local levels to “discourage” opposition, all combine to help tamp down the number of competitive races.

The net result is that Illinois has some of the fewest numbers of challenged state legislative races in the country – just 39 percent in 2014, which put us in the bottom fifth of the nation.

By contrast, nearby Michigan saw a 100 percent challenge rate in the 2014 general election, and the rates in both California and Minnesota were above 90 percent.

That’s simply unheard of here.

The state’s 2014 rate may be higher next year. Gov. Bruce Rauner’s vast personal cash reserves and his access to his many wealthy friends means the Republican Party can widen the playing field.

The Democrats are also looking at doing the same thing, fielding candidates in districts that they have previously avoided.

(GOP Rep. Bill Mitchell, for instance, has a pretty decent general election opponent for the first time in a long while.)

While that’s good for politics, is it good for government?

IT ALMOST ASSUREDLY is a good thing in the long run. Far too many people think they own their districts. Competition is good.

But in the here and now, these campaigns are just one more headache to deal with in the ongoing governmental impasse.

Legislators who aren’t accustomed to challenges may not be all that willing to take the tough votes necessary if the leaders ever come to a deal.

Indeed, we could see a tail-wagging-the-dog scenario. For instance, as a member of House Democratic leadership, Rep. John Bradley, D-Marion, has taken a ton of votes that his conservative southern Illinois constituents probably wouldn’t love, including a vote for the 2011 income tax hike.

But Bradley is now a Tier One target. And unless we see a massive political truce with pledges to not use tough votes against

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incumbents (as we did in the old days under Republican governors Jim Thompson, Jim Edgar and George Ryan), it’s probably safe to assume that Bradley and many, many others aren’t going to want to be a part of any tax hike solution.

The Illinois Republican Party compounded the problem the other day by blasting Bradley and Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, for standing with Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan (whom the Republicans now refer to as “#TaxHikeMike”) against taxpayers.

THE REPUBLICAN Party accuses Madigan, and by extension Bradley and Phelps and others, of publicly favoring a return to the 5 percent state income tax. They conveniently “forget” that Rauner has said he will raise taxes once he gets his “Turnaround Agenda” passed.

The ILGOP’s “#TaxHikeMike” assault could even play out in Speaker Madigan’s own legislative district.

Madigan’s Democratic primary opponent, Jason Gonzales, has a campaign message that appears specifically designed to attract money from wealthy people who are fed up with the speaker’s longtime dominance.

Some Democrats (and Republicans) are speculating that forces allied with Rauner could spend millions of dollars on that one race alone.

Blanketed network TV ads with a solid message can move voters, especially with that kind of money behind them.

Madigan is a notoriously cautious politician. So, whether or not his enemies pull the trigger on a massive campaign assault, he’ll deploy enough foot soldiers to cover his district many times over.

CHICAGO AND COOK County voters (and Madigan represents both kinds) are already up in arms about property and sales tax increases, so we can also probably expect Madigan to be at least reluctant to raise taxes before the March 15 primary.

What I’m saying here is that if you think a solution to this impasse has looked next to impossible for the past several months, the situation may have gotten substantially worse since the candidate filing period ended.

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Patients need TLC: Tender-loving courtesy Dear Abby, I have been a nurse for 35 years, and over time, I have noticed a decline in simple courtesy from people who visit friends or relatives in the hospital. There are several things visitors should keep in mind: 1. If you don’t know what room the patient has been assigned, ask.

Don’t wander in and out of rooms until you find the right one.

2. Be prepared to give the first and last names of the patient when asking for directions.

3. Abide by the visiting hours and the number of persons allowed into a patient’s room at

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one time. Remember, patients need dedicated time for treatments and procedures.

4. Do not bring small children to the hospital unless they are visiting their parent or sibling.

You needlessly place

them at risk by exposing them to infections.

5. Make sure any food you bring to the patient is allowed by the physician.

6. Never question the staff for information regarding the patient’s diagnosis or condition.

It is against the law for a health care provider to divulge patient information to an unauthorized individual. Ask the patient.

7. Get permission before plugging in your cellphone charger.

8. When taking the elevator, use public elevators. And when the doors open, stand back and allow the occupants

COMMUNITY EVENTS Tuesday, Dec. 22 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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

Kings on Corner cards, 9 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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

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

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

Triple Play Tuesday Program, 10:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

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

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

Catered lunch, 11:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

There is a cost; registration is necessary.

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

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

Bingo, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

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

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

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

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

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

Karaoke, 1-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

Wednesday, Dec. 23 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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, 815-622-9230.

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

Canasta, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Bingo, 1 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion Hall, 712 Fourth Ave. Bingo, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Wii Bowling, 1 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Second Wind Entertainers, 1:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3253.

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, 815-3362191.

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

to safely step out before entering.

– Patient-Centered Nurse in California Dear Nurse, If readers take to heart your suggestions in the spirit they were given, everyone will benefit. That visitors would charge into hospital elevators, wander the halls, barge into patients’ rooms, and drag small children into sickrooms is an indication that there has been not only a decline in courtesy but also common sense.

Patients are in hospitals because they need intensive treatment and rest. Creating a party

atmosphere in which the patient is expected to entertain numerous “guests” is physically and emotionally draining and a danger to the person’s health.

I guess I just have a little guilt trip going on.

– Guilt Trip in Texas Dear Guilt Trip, Charles earned his benefits. I see nothing morally wrong with people providing for someone they care for after their death. Unless Charles was coerced into his generosity, I can’t see why you should feel guilty.

Dear Abby, My ex-husband, “Charles,” is dying, and we have decided to get remarried before he dies so he won’t be alone at the end. (And also so I can receive his VA benefits when he’s gone.)

Is this morally wrong? I do take care of him, but not all the time because Charles likes living with his uncle and will remain there after we marry.

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SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Wednesday, Dec. 23 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.

Glucose and cholesterol screenings, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

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

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

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

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

Blood pressure checks, 10-11 a.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Avenue E, 815564-2145.

American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

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

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave. People with Disabilities Support Group, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Civic Plaza I, Rock Falls, 815625-7860 (voice) or 815-6257863 (TDD).

Whiteside County Health Department free blood pressure clinic, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Julie’s Cafe, 501 First St., Albany, 815-772-4213.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous,

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Parkinson’s Support Group, 2-3 p.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Ave. E, 815-6222800.

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

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

Caregiver Support Group, 6 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

Pearl, a self-esteem support group of the YWCA Domestic Violence Program, 6 p.m., 815-625-0333.

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

Whiteside County Democratic Party, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Carpenters Local Union No. 790, 1008 Seventh Ave., Rock Falls, 815-625-4657, public welcome.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Immanuel Luther-

an Church, 960 U.S. Route 52., Amboy.

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

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 5:30 p.m., open, beginners; 7 p.m., closed, step, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

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

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

Narcotics Anonymous, 3 p.m., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815-625-0013.

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-3487.

Downstairs, west door.

Speak Boldly Toastmasters, 6 p.m., Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St. TOPS, 6:30 p.m., Rock Falls United Methodist Church, 210 Fourth Ave., 815-625-0431.

Sterling Optimist Club, 7 p.m., Candlelight Inn, 2907 N. Locust St. Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Cancellations have not been received for these; check ahead to see if meeting.

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.

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

TOPS IL 825, 9-10 a.m. weigh-in, meeting at 10 a.m., Coventry Activity Center, 612 St. Mary’s Road, Sterling, 815626-0034.

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

Free blood pressure check, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Caregiver Support and Education Group, noon, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling, 815626-7333, ext. 317.

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.

ENTERTAINMENT

Church turns to a higher power: The Force BERLIN (AP) – The force is strong in Berlin.

A church in the German capital invited “Star Wars” fans to attend a special service Sunday themed on the sci-fi blockbuster in an attempt to attract more young people into the pews.

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“In doing so, it shows that the Bible and the Church are part of our culture that keeps being

reworked and reinterpreted.”

Churchgoer Jonathan Wonneberger, dressed as a Jawa trader, described the service as a welcome change from tradition.

“You don’t have to take everything that’s religious too seriously. Of course you have to treat it with respect, but when there’s a global event like Star Wars, it’s OK to jump on the bandwagon,” he said.

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U.S. troops killed near Bagram FDA allows gay Attack happened as Taliban fighters overran strategic district KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) – A suicide attacker rammed an explosivesladen motorcycle into a joint NATO-Afghan patrol Monday, killing six American troops in the deadliest attack on international forces since August. Two U.S. troops and an Afghan were wounded.

The attack happened as Taliban fighters overran a strategic district in southern Helmand province, the scene of some of the deadliest fight-

ing between the Taliban and international combat forces prior to the 2014 withdrawal, adding weight to Pentagon predictions that the insurgency is gaining strength.

The soldiers were targeted as they moved through a village near Bagram Airfield, the largest U.S. military facility in Afghanistan, NATO and Afghan officials said. The Taliban claimed responsibility.

A U.S. official confirmed that six American troops

were killed and two wounded. An Afghan was also wounded. The official was not authorized to discuss the incident publicly so spoke on condition of anonymity.

“Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the families and friends of those affected in this tragic incident, especially during this holiday season,” U.S. Army Brig. Gen. William Shoffner, head of public affairs at NATO’s Resolute Support base in the Afghan capital Kabul,

said in a statement.

In Washington, White House press secretary Josh Earnest said the nation’s thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and their loved ones, and that the U.S. will continue to work jointly with Afghans to promote peace and stability in their country.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter in statement called the attack “a painful reminder of the dangers our troops face every day in Afghanistan.”

HOLIDAY SHOPPING

Consumers buying less expensive gifts Retail consultant: People don’t feel secure in their jobs NEW YORK (AP) – Cheap is the new chic for holiday gifts.

Jana Montero, who has in the past bought loved ones iPods and tablets for Christmas, has changed her attitude about gift giving: This holiday season, she’s grabbing candle sets and serving dishes that cost under $30 to give to family and friends.

Montero, who lives in New York and is saving to buy a home with her husband, said: “We want to make sure we’re conscious of what we’re spending.”

More holiday shoppers are expected to be like Montero this holiday season in the latest twist in a theme that has played out since the recession. For nearly a decade, shoppers have been more cautious and practical about their spending, doing more bargain shopping and hunting for deals.

But recently, shoppers have taken that practice a step further.

They’re becoming more open to buying gifts that in the past might have been considered downright cheap. So, they’re not just looking for big discounts

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Janae Melvin shops for gifts Nov. 28 at Forever 21 in Kansas City, Kansas. Melvin is cutting back on Christmas spending this year, in part because she and her husband are putting money aside for a home and a big family vacation next year. on extravagant, expensive to spend between $26 and Phoenix. Shoppers who designer and brand name $35 fell to 18 percent from vigilantly watched their goods; they’re starting out 22 percent. budgets during the receswith the intention of getOverall, people are sion continue to feel the ting less expensive items expected to spend mod- pressure of keeping tabs that they might not have estly more this holiday on what they’re spendconsidered buying as gifts season. The National ing even as the economy in the past.

Retail Federation pre- improves. “Even with The number of people dicts holiday spending in the unemployment rate willing to buy gifts dur- November and Decem- down, I don’t think peoing this holiday shop- ber will be up 3.7 percent ple feel secure in their ping season for under $10 to $630.5 billion this year, jobs,” he says. rose to 4 percent this year slower than the 4.1 perBut it’s also rooted in a from 1 percent last year, cent growth during the change in consumer psyaccording to a survey of same period last year. chology. Some shoppers 1,000 people by America’s The shift in attitude have become suspicious Research Group, a firm toward cheap is partly of retailers who continuthat researches consumer rooted in economics, ally slash prices, retail behavior. Meanwhile, the says Jeff Green, a retail- consultant Paco Undernumber of people willing ing consultant based in hill says.

Wishing you and your loved ones peace, health, happiness and prosperity during this holiday season and in the New Year!

and bisexual men to donate blood New policy permits it only if certain conditions are met Tribune News Service

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially ended its policy that blocked gay and bisexual men from donating blood.

The new policy, announced Monday, allows these men to donate blood on the condition that they are HIV-free and have not had sex with another man for at least 1 year.

The 1-year deferral treats men who have sex with men the same as people in other groups that face an increased risk of having the human immunodeficiency virus, which causes AIDS. For instance, people who received a blood transfusion must wait 1 year before donating blood.

The same goes for those, such as medical workers, who accidentally came into contact with someone else’s blood through an open wound or a needle stick.

Men and women who have ever tested positive for HIV continue to face an indefinite ban on becoming blood donors, as do people with a history of nonpre-

scription injection drug use and people who have ever exchanged sex for money or drugs, according to the new FDA policy.

“The FDA’s responsibility is to maintain a high level of blood product safety for people whose lives depend on it,” said Dr. Stephen Ostroff, the FDA’s acting commissioner, in a statement.

“We have taken great care to ensure this policy revision is backed by sound science and continues to protect our blood supply.”

The federal agency did not make the change lightly. It spent several years evaluating epidemiological data from around the world and using statistical models to determine whether the lifetime ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men could be safely eased.

Late last year, an independent panel of experts concluded that a 1-year deferral would not bring added risk to the blood supply. A few weeks later, the FDA said it planned to change its policy to allow gay and bisexual men to donate blood for the first time since the early days of the AIDS epidemic.

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Planning ahead helped office avoid ‘complete chaos’ MERGER

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What brought us here, and its cost Three years ago, former Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation that mandated consolidation from 44 to 35 regional offices statewide, a measure that would save $1.5 million in salaries.

Once Sondgeroth and McMahon, the former Lee/Ogle superintendent, heard what was coming down the pike, they formed a plan: McMahon would become Sondgeroth’s assistant.

No one would need to campaign for election, although the two of them, both Republicans, had to fill in all three counties’ party chairmen.

But most importantly, they would team up, while in some less-fortunate regions, election losers refused to help out their successors until midnight June 30.

“Unfortunate as it is, that happened in some cases,” Sondgeroth said.

Both local offices used to receive two base grants for alternative school, plus money per child.

Now that it’s one office, it’s one grant.

“We essentially lost $30,000,” McMahon said.

The Safe School program – which serves students who have been expelled, are near expulsion or have multiple suspensions – went from $16 million in funding in 2004 to $6 million statewide this year. That is, once the budget passes.

“We took more than a 50 percent cut,” McMahon said. “Then to take another hit on top of that? It becomes difficult. Those groups are among the hardest-hit.”

Programs and services were cut. Whiteside County used to get a $110,000 Safe School grant, which once paid for three teachers and an everyday counselor, who

Expanded duties

In merging with the Lee/Ogle Regional Office of Education, the Whiteside County ROE saw the number of those it serves increase as follows: Educators: About 1,500 to about 3,000 School buildings: 36 to 86 Districts: 9 to 26 held parent empowerment nights.

Last year, Whiteside got $58,000. Now the three counties split $80,000 for schools in Rock Falls, Nachusa and Chana. No more everyday counselor.

No more empowerment nights.

In some instances, one teacher handles all grades, fifth through 12th, in the same classroom.

“It’s a wide range of personalities and maturities to cover,” Sondgeroth said.

Where they’re stronger All three local counties are more streamlined than ever, in terms of training. And the office itself has more support.

Before, if Mary Escamilla wasn’t around to handle certification, it would fall on Sondgeroth. Now Sarah Kent and Sherrie Pistole round out the effort.

Pistole and Barbara Cross take care of bookkeeping, including merging the financing systems.

Gary Wilson trains bus drivers and has handled a huge area in Lee County. Now, he and student safety officer Joey Brown, who’s held the driver training duties in Whiteside County for years, work together.

“We have backup that we never had before,” Sondgeroth said.

Even on the top level, McMahon specifically oversees compliance, making sure teachers are

licensed and buildings are safe.

He’s able to cover so much ground because predominantly, Sondgeroth sits in on the necessary meetings.

“We’re not a ‘gotcha’ organization – we work with you,” Sondgeroth said. “We have a great relationship with all 26 of our districts.”

And if the phone rings at the office, there’s a threering policy. For everyone.

“I hate computerized systems,” Sondgeroth said. “When the phone rings, somebody answers it right away. A human answers it. And if it rings more than three times, it’s all hands on deck. I don’t care if it’s me or Paul sitting there. If it rings three times, we pick it up.”

Where they’re getting stronger Working smarter, not harder, is at the heart of the regional office’s to-do list. Superintendent and principal meetings are

held at Sauk Valley Community College, the central point of the district, more or less.

For training, they provide sessions in all three counties. It not only cuts down on travel, but gives teachers multiple dates and flexibility.

Teachers can go to training outside the region – for instance, Erie is closer to Rock Island. But in instances such as building inspection meetings, it’s paramount they attend the sessions held by their regional office – which inspects their buildings.

It’s not perfect. Not yet.

But so far, mission accomplished, Sondgeroth said.

“Our goal was that as of July 1, when we became one unit, that people would say, ‘I thought you already were merged. This is new?’ And that’s what’s happening. It hasn’t been that way throughout the state.

“If we hadn’t planned ahead, it would be complete chaos.”

Good-Faith effort has grown by leaps and bounds since 2010 FAITH

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Between the Sandrocks, the congregation, community, and a generous donation from Thrivent Financial, the program delivered 14,158 items, nearly 10 times the number Vasquez picked up in 2010.

“My faith has grown so much through this,” said Faith, a sophomore at Rock Falls High School.

“I see the need, and it inspires me to see the importance of continuing to give.”

Faith loves hearing from the health department’s caseworkers about the smiles – and tears of joy in many cases – on clients’ faces when they receive goods they otherwise couldn’t afford. And while Faith isn’t seeking credit, it warms her heart that Vasquez tells families where the donations came from.

What’s less than heart-

warming is the fact that the department will likely go through the items in about 5 weeks.

“It just makes you want to do more and collect more, because there’s a big need that needs to be filled,” she added.

And to think it all started with a Bible lesson. During a children’s sermon, pastor Bill Sullivan picked Faith to come up and gave her $5, telling her to turn it into something bigger by the next week.

“She was just a young child when it started,” Sullivan reflected. “And the program has grown along with her faith. It’s been impressive to see the way it’s taken on a life of its own.”

The program is one of several at the church, which also has a Giving Tree program that helps families in need and seniors at Christmastime.

“This congregation has been amazing,” said Faith’s mom, Kathy, who helms the Giving Tree

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Since its inception 6 years ago, here’s how many items the Help Keep Babies Warm & Dry progam has collected, purchased and delivered to the Whiteside County Health Department: 2010...................1,474 2011...................1,708 2012...................2,687 2013...................4,835 2014* ...............12,609 2015.................14,158 * – First year Thrivent Financial donated funds program.

Sullivan said the church has bumped its tithe up from 10 to 15 percent, and that its benevolence giv-

How to donate Donations to the Help Keep Babies Warm & Dry program should be brought to New Life Lutheran Church, 702 W. Lynn Blvd., Sterling.

All donations go to the Whiteside County Health Department for families in need of baby supplies.

Call Faith or Kathy ing eclipsed $120,000 this year. He said that half of it will stay in the Sauk Valley.

“I think a lot of what we’ve done here developed out of that initiative that Faith started,” Sullivan said.

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Among items requested: • Baby blankets • Clothes • Sleepers • Hats and mittens • Diapers and wipes • Any baby supplies * Monetary donations also accepted toward purchasing items last year. This year, it contributed $550 – $300 toward buying items and $250 toward fundraising. And those adorable fliers you might have seen around town?

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Faith plays volleyball, basketball and softball, is a member of the youth group and the sophomore class president on the Student Council. Oh, and she and a couple of classmates helped start up the school’s new Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter.

“I love being busy, and I think I get it from him,” Faith said, pointing to her father, Gary.

“That’s very gratifying, and I’m very proud of her,” he said.

And for those with the desire to follow her lead?

“Just go for it,” Faith said. “You’re not going to get turned down, if you’re trying to do a good thing.”

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IN BRIEF Caterpillar ordered to pay $73.6M CHICAGO – A federal jury has ordered Caterpillar to pay a small British firm $73.6 million for stealing its design for a piece of heavy-duty construction equipment.

Caterpillar, based in Peoria, stole trade secrets from its supplier, Miller U.K. Ltd., when it copied a Miller design for a coupling device that links heavy buckets to hydraulic digging machines, the jury found on Friday at the end of a 2-month trial in

Chicago’s federal court.

The verdict – the largest award under the Illinois Trade Secret Act, according to Miller’s attorneys – was a David and Goliath-style triumph for Miller, which employs just 105 workers in a small town in the north of England, against Caterpillar, which employs 120,000 workers worldwide and is one of Illinois’ largest employers.

The company’s owners remortgaged their homes and went from “nice homes and nice cars” to struggling

to survive after Caterpillar stole their design, said Reed Oslan, an attorney from Kirkland & Ellis who represented Miller.

Miller plans to pursue Caterpillar for its legal fees and interest on the $73.6 million verdict, which could take the total Caterpillar will have to pay to “north of $100 million,” he said.

Caterpillar spokeswoman Rachel Potts said the firm was disappointed with the verdict and is considering its next step.

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End of the road Raiders’ Charles Woodson, 39, announced he will retire at end of season. A former Packer, the future Hall of Fame cornerback’s 65 career interceptions has him tied for fifth-most all time.

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Tuesday, December 22, 2015

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WRESTLING | SPOTLIGHT ON POLO’S NOAH PAUL

Numbers game That’s how many consecutive seasons Saints QB Drew Brees has thrown for at least 4,000 yards, extending his NFL record. Peyton Manning has six.

NBA | BULLS

Butler adjusting to new role Guard wants to be coached harder

BY K.C. JOHNSON Chicago Tribune

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Polo’s Noah Paul won the 106-pound title at the Erie-Prophetstown Tournament on Saturday. At 12-1, the freshman wrestler hopes that is only the start to a banner season.

Foundation laid in basement Polo freshman Paul absorbs, now dishing out wrestling justice

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Paul file School: Polo Class: Freshman FYI: Younger brother of former Stillman Valley standout Talon Paul. … Won 106pound title at E-P tournament on Saturday. … 3-time IKWF state qualifier

Whatever Noah Paul encounters this season as a freshman 106-pounder for Polo, chances are it pales in comparison to what he dealt with growing up in Stillman Valley.

The Paul house included a wrestling mat at the IHSA Class 1A state tournament in the basement, and that’s where Noah scrapped with his older brother, Talon, an as a junior in 2012, then was third at the same weight class a year later. accomplished wrestler for the Cardinals.

Talon Paul placed second at 145 pounds Noah estimated he tipped the scales at

about 70 pounds when he was taking on his big brother, as well as a sister, Jackie, who was involved in the sport before giving it up before high school. “[Talon] pounded on me day in and day out with just constant wrestling,” Paul said. “It was pretty rough.”

Noah moved to Polo before sixth grade, and was a three-time IKWF state qualifier.

He’s been the starter at 106 pounds for Polo since Day 1 of practice, and his goal for the season is a simple one.

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NBA | BLACKHAWKS

Within 1 minute of Bulls’ shoot-around concluding Monday morning, Jimmy Butler beelined from the court to a waiting group of reporters. This is a departure from normal procedure as the coach typically talks first.

But Butler had plenty to say about “the elephant in the room,” his comment after Saturday’s loss in New York that Fred Hoiberg needs to “coach harder.”

Butler and Hoiberg met for over an hour Sunday. Both said the incident can be a growing experience.

One thing is certain: Butler isn’t backing down from his self-proclaimed leadership role, saying he doesn’t regret what he said and that his first foray into such a role has a learning curve.

“People want me to lead, you take my leadership for what it is,” Butler said. “Some people may like it, some people don’t.”

Butler did admit that unleashing his frustration in the media probably wasn’t the best route.

But he doubled down on his stance and said Hoiberg even admitted as much in a team meeting that took the place of a film session.

“In that meeting he said that he does have to hold everybody accountable. I have to help him with that,” Butler said. “I think I took the easy way out with my frustration. But I was never calling out my coach. I think he’s a hell of a coach. I think he’s done great through these 25 games.”

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Rasmussen hoping to stick around Center making case to keep roster spot with Blackhawks

BY CHRIS HINE Chicago Tribune

DALLAS – When Blackhawks center Dennis Rasmussen was 7, his father brought him from Sweden to Chicago for a United Center double dip.

Rasmussen saw the Blackhawks play the Avalanche and also got to watch Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen play.

He said he remembers thinking how great it would be if he could one day make his way back and play hockey for the Hawks.

“I watched my only NHL game [at the United Center],” Rasmussen said. “And to come back here and play is AP just an awesome thing.”

Blackhawks center Dennis Rasmussen (70) attempts a shot It just took a little longer against Canucks goalie Ryan Miller on Dec. 13 in Chicago. Ras- than he anticipated. Rasmussen is making the most of his time with the team, scoring mussen, 25, signed with the three goals in eight games.

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Up next • Blackhawks at Stars, 7:30 p.m. today TV/Radio: CSN/720 AM • Stars lead the Central Division thanks in part to Patrick Sharp and Johnny Oduya, who left Chicago for Dallas in the offseason. the Swedish Hockey League in 2014 after teams passed on Rasmussen in the draft for multiple years.

“When you’re a young kid and your dream is to play in the NHL, of course you’re a little bit disappointed, but at the same time [you realize] it’s not over yet,” Rasmussen said. “You have to work even harder and everything came pretty late for me.”

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Bulls guard Jimmy Butler and head coach Fred Hoiberg spoke for about an hour Monday after Butler said Hoiberg needs to “coach harder.”

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ODB out of control Odell Beckham Jr. The NFL suspended Giants receiver for one game for his conduct against Carolina, when he drew three personal foul penalties.

SVM staff, wire services WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Oregon grad helps Loyola beat DePaul Former Oregon standout Sam Lambrigtsen scored a career-high 21 points, helping Loyola of Chicago take down No. 17 DePaul 88-75 on Monday.

The win ended a 21-game losing streak in the city series.

Lambrigtsen matched her career high with 17 points in the first half as the Ramblers closed with an 11-0 run to take a 41-30 lead.

She was 6 of 10 from the field with four 3s in the first half, and Loyola shot 55 percent while DePaul was at 30 percent, including 3 of 17 (18 percent) from 3-point range.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Brown returns to coach SMU Larry Brown is ready to return to the bench after No. 18 SMU went undefeated during the Hall of Fame coach’s nine-game suspension to start the season.

Brown will be in charge again when the Mustangs play Kent State in the semifinals of the Las Vegas Classic tonight.

He said Monday he “didn’t realize 33 days went so slowly,” referring to how long he was banned from contact with his team.

Brown was suspended and SMU banned from postseason play after a September report when the NCAA ruled that a former men’s basketball administrative assistant completed online course work for a student to meet eligibility requirements.

Marcus Mariota After an MCL sprain Sunday, Titans rookie QB has been shut down for remainder of season, according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen.

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Tuesday, December 22, 2015

SOCCER | FIFA SCANDAL

Sent to the sidelines FIFA ethics court bans Blatter, Platini for 8 years

BY GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer

ZURICH – Banished from soccer’s ruling body for 8 years for unethical conduct, Sepp Blatter won’t give up the presidency of his beloved FIFA without a fight.

“I will fight. I will fight until the end,” Blatter said Monday at a news conference that started 90 minutes after he and former protege Michel Platini were each banned by FIFA’s ethics committee.

It was a stunning removal of world soccer’s most powerful leaders over a $2 million payment by FIFA to Platini, the president of European soccer’s ruling body UEFA. The payment is also the subject of a criminal investigation in Switzerland.

“I’m sad. It can’t go on this way. It’s not possible,” said the 79-yearold Blatter, who has spent more than half his life working for soccer’s scandal-hit governing body. “After 40 years, it can’t happen this way. I’m fighting to restore my rights.”

Already serving a provisional ban, the elected

For the second time in his 3-year NFL career, Tyrann Mathieu is out for the season with a torn ACL. Coach Bruce Arians revealed the extent of the injury at his Monday news conference.

The popular safety/cornerback – “Honey Badger” to his fans – injured his right knee after intercepting a pass in the final minutes of Sunday night’s 40-17 victory at Philadelphia.

He tore the ACL and LCL in his left knee 13 games into his rookie season in 2013.

Colts’ Luck ruled out for Week 16 The Colts were hoping to have quarterback Andrew Luck back for Week 16, but the club will have to wait at least another week as head coach Chuck Pagano told reporters on Monday that Luck would miss next Sunday’s game at Miami.

The Colts (6-8) have gone 2-3 since Luck suffered a lacerated kidney on Nov. 8, but are still in the running for the AFC South title and an automatic playoff berth.

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• Amboy at Rockridge 6:30 p.m.

• West Carroll at Northeast, Iowa 7:15 p.m.

• Rockford Christian at Rock Falls Wrestling 9:30 a.m.

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Suspended FIFA President Sepp Blatter answers questions on Monday during his press conference to respond to the FIFA ethics committee’s verdict of an 8-year ban from the sport. FIFA’s ethics judges decided that Blatter had broken ethics rules on conflicts of interest, breach of loyalty and offering or receiving gifts.

FIFA president and his long-time likely successor were kicked out of the sport just 2 months before 209 member federations elect a new leader.

Platini, a FIFA vice president whose bid to succeed Blatter on Feb. 26 now looks over, described the proceedings as a “true mockery.”

Their offenses were judged to be conflict of interest and disloyalty to FIFA. They avoided life bans because corruption was not proven.

Platini’s lawyer, Thibaud d’Ales, told the Associated Press it came as no surprise that the corruption charge had been dropped.

“They used it with the

sole purpose of dirtying Michel Platini, although they knew from the start it was an untenable argument,” D’Ales said.

Guilty verdicts were expected. So were the subsequent denials of wrongdoing and promises of urgent appeals to FIFA and the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

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He did not crack the ice with the Hawks last season and was in Rockford for the first part of this season. He saw several of his teammates get an opportunity with the Hawks before he did.

“You’re always pushing for your chance to prove that you can play here,” he said. “You’ve just got to battle hard and even harder if you see a guy from Rockford going up. You see you might have a chance, too, if you’re playing good enough.”

Finally, his turn came when the Hawks called him Dec. 7, and Rasmussen has done his best to seize what could be his only opportunity to impress the Hawks this season. Through eight games, Rasmussen has scored three goals – more than any prospect from Rockford has scored this season for the Hawks.

With Marcus Kruger likely out for the rest of the regular season because of a broken wrist, the Hawks could use a center from their pipeline to emerge as a roster mainstay.

“It’s a big loss for us that we don’t have Kruger, he’s a big guy on our team,” Rasmussen said. “I’m going to still try to be responsible in my own end of the ice and really value the defense.”

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Today College football 2:30 p.m.

• Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, Akron vs. Utah St., ESPN 6 p.m.

• Boca Raton Bowl, Temple vs. Toledo, ESPN

Men’s basketball 1:30 p.m.

• Diamond Head Classic, Auburn vs. New Mexico, ESPNU 3 p.m.

• Troy at Mississippi, SEC 3:30 p.m.

• Diamond Head Classic, BYU vs. Harvard, ESPNU 4 p.m.

• Miami at La Salle, CBS Sports 5 p.m.

• Kennesaw St. at Indiana, BTN • Clemson at Georgia, SEC 5:30 p.m.

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Chicago center Dennis Rasmussen (70) has been filling a need as the team’s third-line center, and has performed well in eight games.

Rasmussen made a heady play in Saturday’s shootout victory over the Sabres, in which he beat his defender to the net and flung the puck past Sabres goaltender Chad Johnson.

Rasmussen had been skating on the third line with Andrew Shaw and Bryan Bickell. With Marian Hossa out Sunday because of an upper-body injury, Shaw moved up to the top line while Brandon Mashinter took Shaw’s place on the third line. With Hossa also out today against the Stars, expect the line to remain the same.

Coach Joel Quenneville is deploying Rasmussen’s line in

favorable situations – Rasmussen has 58.1 percent offensive-zone starts during even-strength play over his eight games. His Corsi For percentage, which measures total shots taken by a team when a given player is on the ice, is at 55.9 percent – a favorable number.

“We didn’t envision the offense [from Rasmussen],” Quenneville said. “With him coming up in a short amount of time and the way he’s scored – it’s impressive as well. We like how he’s playing overall. He’s putting the puck in the net and that line’s been effective – a bit surprising.”

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4-3 in a dual this past Thursday, they met CONTINUED FROM B1 again in the finals of the Erie-Prophetstown “I want to be a state tournament 2 days later. champion this season,” Paul dominated the Paul said. “It’s not going whole way in rolling to a to be easy, I know, but 14-2 victory over Linke. that’s what I want to A key to that bout, as do.” well as the entire seaThat’s music to the son, is a more aggresears of Polo head wrestling coach Justin Zigler. sive approach on the mat. It’s a change in “It’s great to have a guy come in that young philosophy for Paul, who had used a more and have that level of passive approach, capiexpectation,” Zigler talizing on opponents’ said. mistakes.

Paul (12-1) has given “Running it for 14 an early indication he years, and then trying to just may have the right stuff to achieve his goal. switch up completely, it’s always tough,” Paul After losing to Morsaid. rison’s Augustus Linke

Zigler has Paul square off against bigger opponents in practice, making takedown attempts that much more difficult.

“If he’s going to hit a roll, he’s got to have a lot more force,” Zigler said. “When he goes against a 106-pounder, that force is going push him right over.”

The plan for this season is to remain at 106 pounds, a weight Paul admits is a bit difficult to stay at. He tipped the scales at 107.5 for the E-P tournament, just under the 2-pound allowance.

He’s cut out sweets

from his diet, though he did treat himself to a soda at the movies this past Friday, when he was among the millions to watch the Star Wars premier.

By early February, the plan is to be in top form when the state series rolls around, and make a run at a title. He’s been in Champaign for the finals, to watch his brother and others in action.

“The past 4 or 5 years I’ve went and studied everybody,” Paul said.

“I know what it takes to get there, and I know what it takes to win there.”

• S. Florida at Seton Hall, FS2 6 p.m.

• Michigan St. vs. Oakland (Mich.), ESPNU • Iowa St. at Cincinnati, ESPN2 • Georgetown at Charlotte, CBS Sports • Delaware at Villanova, FS1 7 p.m.

• Vanderbilt at Purdue, BTN • American at LSU, SEC 7:30 p.m.

• S. Utah at Butler, FS2 8 p.m.

• Mercer at Ohio St., ESPNU • Cal at Virginia, ESPN2 • G. Wash. at DePaul, FS1 • St. John’s vs. S. Carolina, CBS Sports 10 p.m.

• Diamond Head Classic, Oklahoma vs. Washington St., ESPNU • Kansas at San Diego St., CBS Sports Midnight

• Diamond Head Classic, N. Iowa vs. Hawaii, ESPNU

NBA 11 a.m.

• Pacers at Spurs, FSN 6:30 p.m.

• Mavericks at Raptors, NBA

NHL 6 p.m.

• Blues at Bruins, FSN 7 p.m.

• Canadiens at Wild, NBCSN 7:30 p.m.

• Blackhawks at Stars, CSN 9:30 p.m.

• Sharks at Kings, NBCSN

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• Missiles guard had 13 points in loss last Saturday. He also had 15 points in loss on Wednesday, before finishing with 16 points in win in 11th-place game at Forreston tournament on Thursday.

COURTNEY PIERCESON PROPHETSTOWN • SOPHOMORE • Prophets sophomore had 20 points & 14 rebounds in loss to Eastland on Wednesday. She then had 21 points & 8 rebounds in win in 5th-place game at Polo tournament on Thursday.

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NBA | NETS 105, BULLS 102

It’s a Jersey thing Sinking Bulls beaten by lowly Nets

BY JOHN JACKSON AP sports Writer

CHICAGO – Brook Lopez had 21 points and 12 rebounds, Thaddeus Young added 16 points and 13 rebounds, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Chicago Bulls 105102 on Monday night to end a five-game losing streak.

Chicago center Joakim Noah left the game late in the third quarter with an apparent left shoulder injury.

Wayne Ellington had 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting off the bench for the Nets.

Jimmy Butler had 24 points, Pau Gasol added 20 points, and the Bulls lost their third straight.

Butler said before the game that he didn’t regret his critical comments of first-year coach Fred Hoiberg 2 days earlier following a loss in New York. He was 11-for-20 from the field in this one.

Brooklyn had scored 100 points just once in the previous five losses.

It had a 58-55 halftime lead thanks to 26 of 47 (55.3 percent) shooting in the first half.

Young led the way with 12 first-half points, while Ellington had 10 points (4-of-5 shooting) in 12 minutes off the bench.

Not much changed at the start of the second half. The Nets stayed hot and stretched the lead to 81-69 with 4 1/2 left in the third quarter on a

Butler said he met individually with players about his comments and that Hoiberg did the majority of the talking in Monday’s team meeting.

“I think it opened their eyes too, because people know when they’re doing things they’re not supposed to be doing.

So hopefully that’s changed. We addressed it in the meeting,” Butler said. “I think it will all turnaround for the better.

“I know every play at every position because I study the playbook like that. I watch enough film to know how teams will guard this or that play. When I’m out there with whoever, they might be in a different position because they’re out there with Jo [Noah] or Pau [Gasol], two totally different style players.

So I gotta let them know what they’re supposed to be doing. And then if we’re supposed to be somewhere at a certain time, I gotta make sure everybody’s there or make sure everybody’s doing what they’re supposed to be doing.” “[Hoiberg] doesn’t have to change as a

Conf.

Sterling 2-0 LaSalle-Peru 1-0 Ottawa 1-1 Geneseo 0-2 Rochelle 0-2 Monday’s result Marengo tournament • Elgin 66, Rochelle 56 Today’s games • Kewanee at Geneseo, 7 Marengo tournament • Rochelle vs. Marengo, 4:30 Wednesday’s game Marengo tournament • Rochelle vs. TBA

Conf.

St. Bede 3-0 Princeton 3-0 Newman 2-0 Hall 2-0 Erie 2-0 Fulton 1-1 Sherrard 1-1 Morrison 1-1 Orion 0-1 Kewanee 0-1 Rockridge 0-2 Riverdale 0-2 Prophetstown 0-2 Bureau Valley 0-2 Amboy 0-2 Today’s games • Kewanee at Geneseo, 7 • Amboy at Rockridge, 7:30 Wednesday’s game Plano Invitational • Princeton vs. Somonauk, 3:30

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

All 8-0 5-1 8-3 5-6 3-2 7-2 3-4 2-6

All 7-1 6-2 8-2 5-3 6-3 6-6 5-6 2-5 5-3 2-6 5-4 5-4 4-4 2-7 2-9

Bulls center Pau Gasol is pressured by the Nets’ Jarrett Jack (2) and Brook Lopez (11) during the first half of Monday’s game in Chicago. The Nets won 105-102.

3-pointer by Bojan Bogdanovic.

Brooklyn led by as many as 12 points before taking an 85-78 advantage into the fourth.

Chicago opened the final quarter with four quick points to pull within 85-82, but the Nets responded with a 9-2 spurt to make it a double-digit advantage once again.

The Bulls rallied again and Gasol hit a pair of free throws with 20.9

seconds left to make it 101-99.

With the shot clock off at that point, the Bulls had to foul and Jarrett Jack sank both free throws for a 103-99 edge with 10.6 seconds to go. Lopez then blocked Butler’s shot attempt, grabbed the loose ball and was fouled with 4.8 seconds remaining. He iced the game with a pair of free throws.

Butler hit a meaningless 3-pointer with a tenth of a second left.

one shortly after a Lions fumble – to help New Orleans (5-9) pull to 28-20 with about 10 minutes left.

Brees passed for 341 yards and three touchdowns, becoming only the fourth quarterback to surpass 60,000 yards in a career while also eclipsing the 4,000yard mark for the 10th straight season.

But New Orleans’ loss guaranteed consecutive losing seasons for the first time since Sean Payton became coach in 2006.

Golden Tate caught two touchdown passes for Detroit. The Lions’ last-ranked running game accounted for 150 yards and two TDs against New Orleans’ last-ranked run defense.

person. Now that we’ve addressed it, everybody knows what they have to do in practice and in the games. Before it wasn’t addressed everybody was maybe going through the motions.”

As big of an issue as Butler’s comments is his reluctance to fully embrace Hoiberg’s pace-and-space offense.

After the Tribune reported that Butler has gone to Hoiberg to ask for more play calls and isolations, Butler didn’t exactly give a ringing endorsement when asked whether he feels he fits into the scheme.

“I think so,” he said. “I have to be because he signed here for 5 years, I signed here for 5 years.

We’re going to be here, so we I think we have to make it work. We have to make it work within this team. But I know that we will. He’s a hell of a coach. He’s doing us right by everybody, and it’s a learning curve for everybody. We’re only what, 25 games in, so we’ll be all right.”

Asked what he’d like to see from Butler offensively, Hoiberg didn’t hesitate.

“A big thing is to get out and run,” he said.

“We talked a lot about that, getting to the corner and spacing the

floor, allowing us to have that initial burst.

He’s so good in attack mode when he can catch on the run. Again, I thought we got better at that last week. So we’re going to be fine in that area, but that’s a big thing we can do, is get out on that initial break and make sure guys are doing their job, get a guy to the front of the rim, get guys out running wide, go ahead and attack. I think that was a big part of our improved play last week and the consistency.”

Hoiberg said he wasn’t hurt by Butler’s comments and said he understands frustration because of his days as player and an executive.

“Are there some things I can do better? Sure.

Are there some things that all of us can do better? Absolutely. Are there some things I need to demand probably a little bit more? Sure,” Hoiberg said. “Look, there are plenty of times in this gym behind closed doors where we have some pretty heated talks. It goes on with every coach. I don’t care what their personality or demeanor is. It’s part of being in the position that I’m in. It’s about accepting that and moving forward.”

Conf.

All AFC 4-0 7-3 Forreston 2-0 2-5 Aquin 2-0 7-3 Polo 2-1 9-2 Milledgeville 2-1 7-5 Dakota 1-3 1-8 Durand 0-1 0-6 Orangeville 0-2 1-10 South Beloit 0-2 0-7 Pecatonica 0-3 3-7 Wednesday’s game Plano Invitational • Forreston vs. Genoa-Kingston, 12:30

Girls basketball NIB-12 West Conf.

All Sterling 3-0 5-6 LaSalle-Peru 2-0 5-3 Rochelle 1-3 2-8 Geneseo 0-2 4-7 Ottawa 0-3 3-6 Monday’s results Ottawa tournament • Yorkville 61, LaSalle-Peru 31 • Streator 42, Ottawa 37 Today’s games Ottawa tournament • Ottawa vs. Metamora, 3 • Geneseo vs. LaSalle-Peru, 4:30 Wednesday’s games Ottawa tournament • Geneseo, LaSalle-Peru, Ottawa vs. TBD Sterling Shootout • Sterling vs. Hononegah, 10 a.m.

• Sterling vs. Freeport, 4

BNC West Conf.

All Rockford Lutheran 4-0 6-0 Byron 3-1 12-2 Stillman Valley 3-1 7-3 Winnebago 3-2 8-3 Rock Falls 1-3 5-5 Dixon 1-2 6-5 Oregon 1-3 5-7 Mendota 0-4 2-9 Monday’s results • Lutheran 62, Byron 40 St. Bede tournament • Princeton 37, Mendota 27 Today’s games • Rockford Christian at Rock Falls, 7;15 St. Bede tournament • Mendota vs. TBD

Three Rivers Conf.

All Kewanee 5-0 10-5 Sherrard 4-1 10-3 Bureau Valley 4-1 7-4 Hall 3-1 6-2 Amboy 3-1 9-2 Erie 3-2 5-2 St. Bede 3-2 7-7 Morrison 3-3 6-3 Fulton 2-2 3-3 Newman 2-2 4-6 Rockridge 1-3 5-6 Prophetstown 1-3 3-10 Riverdale 1-4 2-8 Princeton 0-4 6-6 Orion 0-5 0-8 Monday’s results • Monmouth-Roseville 65, Orion 39 St. Bede tournament • Princeton 37, Mendota 27 • Kewanee 61, St. Bede 54 Today’s games • Amboy at Rockridge, 6 St. Bede tournament • Kewanee, Princeton, St. Bede vs. TBD

AFC Milledgeville Aquin Durand Pecatonica Dakota Forreston Polo Orangeville South Beloit

Tournament glance Sterling Shootout Friday’s results • Moline 50, Freeport 15 • Hononegah 66, Naperville Central 52 • Richwoods 50, Sterling 26 Saturday’s results • Naperville Central 56, Sterling 39 • Hononegah 71, Freeport 21 • Moline 53, Richwoods 32 • Naperville Central 79, Freeport 34 • Hononegah 58, Richwoods 46 • Moline 54, Sterling 36 Wednesday’s games • Sterling vs. Hononegah, 10 a.m.

• Moline vs. Naperville Central, 11:30 a.m.

• Richwoods vs. Freeport, 1 • Hononegah vs. Moline, 2:30 • Freeport vs. Sterling, 4 • Naperville Central vs. Richwoods, 5:30

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Montreal 20 12 3 43 104 Boston 19 9 4 42 104 Detroit 17 9 7 41 86 Florida 18 12 4 40 93 Ottawa 17 12 5 39 104 Tampa Bay 17 14 3 37 86 Buffalo 14 16 4 32 79 Toronto 12 13 7 31 84 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF Washington 25 6 2 52 105 N.Y. Islanders 19 11 5 43 96 N.Y. Rangers 19 12 4 42 101 New Jersey 16 13 5 37 79 Philadelphia 15 12 7 37 74 Pittsburgh 16 14 3 35 76 Carolina 13 16 5 31 80 Columbus 13 20 3 29 88

GA 87 83 85 80 102 80 89 90 GA 71 82 91 84 92 84 101 112

Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA 25 7 2 52 120 88 20 11 4 44 96 83 20 11 4 44 90 85 17 9 6 40 89 79 17 11 6 40 90 86 17 17 1 35 99 97 15 16 2 32 91 100 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 20 10 2 42 81 71 San Jose 16 15 2 34 88 91 Vancouver 12 14 9 33 89 102 Arizona 15 15 2 32 87 102 Calgary 15 16 2 32 87 112 Edmonton 15 18 2 32 91 106 Anaheim 12 15 5 29 60 82 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Monday’s results N.Y. Islanders 5, Anaheim 2 Philadelphia 4, St. Louis 3 Pittsburgh 5, Columbus 2 Washington 2, Carolina 1 Nashville 5, Montreal 1 Dallas 6, Minnesota 3 Toronto 7, Colorado 4 Edmonton 3, Winnipeg 1 Today’s games St. Louis at Boston, 6 p.m.

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

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

Vancouver at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Ottawa at Florida, 6:30 p.m.

Montreal at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Winnipeg at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Toronto at Arizona, 8 p.m.

San Jose at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m.

Dallas Chicago St. Louis Minnesota Nashville Colorado Winnipeg

College football Bowl Glance

Monday’s result Miami Beach Bowl Western Kentucky 45, South Florida 35 Today’s games Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Boise Akron (7-5) vs. Utah St. (6-6), 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Boca Raton (Fla.) Bowl Temple (10-3) vs. Toledo (9-2), 6 p.m.

(ESPN) Wednesday’s games Poinsettia Bowl San Diego Northern Illinois (8-5) vs. Boise State (8-4), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) GoDaddy Bowl Mobile, Ala. Bowling Green (10-3) vs. Georgia Southern (8-3), 7 p.m. (ESPN)

NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE W y-New England 12 N.Y. Jets 9 Buffalo 6 Miami 5 Houston Indianapolis Jacksonville Tennessee

W 7 6 5 3

x-Cincinnati Pittsburgh Baltimore Cleveland

W 11 9 4 3

Denver Kansas City Oakland San Diego

W 10 9 6 4

East L T 2 0 5 0 8 0 9 0 South L T 7 0 8 0 9 0 11 0 North L T 3 0 5 0 10 0 11 0 West L T 4 0 5 0 8 0 10 0

All 8-0 7-6 9-4 5-5 4-4 6-8 7-4 2-8 0-9 0-4

Washington Philadelphia N.Y. Giants Dallas

W 7 6 6 4

Pct .857 .643 .429 .357

PF 435 344 341 278

PA 269 272 336 361

Pct .500 .429 .357 .214

PF 275 285 343 269

PA 301 372 380 359

Pct .786 .643 .286 .214

PF 378 378 292 253

PA 243 287 360 387

Pct .714 .643 .429 .286

PF 308 365 319 280

PA 259 257 356 348

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W 14 7 6 5

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North L T Pct PF PA x-Green Bay 4 0 .714 347 265 Minnesota 5 0 .643 296 272 Detroit 9 0 .357 302 363 Chicago 9 0 .357 289 352 West W L T Pct PF PA x-Arizona 12 2 0 .857 445 269 x-Seattle 9 5 0 .643 370 248 St. Louis 6 8 0 .429 241 294 San Francisco 4 10 0 .286 202 339 x-clinched playoff spot; y-clinched division Monday’s result Detroit 35, New Orleans 27 Thursday’s game San Diego at Oakland, 7:25 p.m.

Saturday’s game Washington at Philadelphia, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday’s games Houston at Tennessee, noon Cleveland at Kansas City, noon New England at N.Y. Jets, noon Indianapolis at Miami, noon San Francisco at Detroit, noon Dallas at Buffalo, noon Chicago at Tampa Bay, noon Carolina at Atlanta, noon Pittsburgh at Baltimore, noon Jacksonville at New Orleans, 3:05 p.m.

St. Louis at Seattle, 3:25 p.m.

Green Bay at Arizona, 3:25 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Minnesota, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 28 Cincinnati at Denver, 7:30 p.m.

W 10 9 5 5

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

NUIC East Conf.

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

Monday’s result • Durand 54, Dakota 44 Today’s games • Warren at Orangevile, 7:30 • Annawan at Aquin, 7:30

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Winnebago 2-0 Dixon 2-0 Oregon 1-1 Byron 1-1 Rockford Lutheran 1-1 Mendota 0-1 Stillman Valley 0-1 Rock Falls 0-2 Wednesday’s game Plano Invitational • Mendota vs. Plano, 7

Stafford, Lions hold off Saints NEW ORLEANS – Matthew Stafford passed for 254 yards and three touchdowns, and the Detroit Lions held off a late surge by New Orleans to defeat the Saints 35-27 on Monday night.

Detroit (5-9) raced to a 28-3 lead, but Drew Brees threw a pair of touchdown passes –

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NFL | LIONS 35, SAINTS 27

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PF 316 318 373 246

PA 332 362 358 324

PF 449 302 311 350

PA 278 312 353 432

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 17 12 .586 Boston 15 13 .536 New York 14 15 .483 Brooklyn 8 20 .286 Philadelphia 1 28 .034 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 16 10 .615 Atlanta 18 12 .600 Orlando 16 12 .571 Charlotte 15 12 .556 Washington 12 14 .462 Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 18 7 .720 Indiana 16 11 .593 Chicago 15 11 .577 Detroit 16 12 .571 Milwaukee 11 18 .379

GB — 1½ 3 8½ 16 GB — — 1 1½ 4 GB — 3 3½ 3½ 9

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 24 5 .828 Dallas 15 12 .556 Memphis 15 14 .517 Houston 15 14 .517 New Orleans 8 19 .296 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 18 9 .667 Utah 12 14 .462 Denver 11 16 .407 Minnesota 11 17 .393 Portland 11 19 .367 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 26 1 .963 L.A. Clippers 16 12 .571 Phoenix 12 18 .400 Sacramento 11 17 .393 L.A. Lakers 4 23 .148 Monday’s results Washington 113, Sacramento 99 Boston 113, Minnesota 99 Orlando 107, New York 99 Brooklyn 105, Chicago 102 Houston 102, Charlotte 95 Atlanta 106, Portland 97 San Antonio 106, Indiana 92 Utah 110, Phoenix 89 Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers, late Today’s games Memphis at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Dallas at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

Detroit at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Denver, 8 p.m.

GB — 8 9 9 15 GB — 5½ 7 7½ 8½ GB — 10½ 15½ 15½ 22

Monday’s box score

NETS 105, BULLS 102 BROOKLYN (105) Johnson 5-15 0-0 12, Young 8-15 0-0 16, Lopez 8-18 5-6 21, Jack 2-9 2-2 6, Bogdanovic 5-8 0-0 12, Bargnani 3-8 2-3 8, Sloan 3-7 0-0 6, Reed 4-5 3-3 11, Ellington 5-9 0-0 13. Totals 43-94 12-14 105.

CHICAGO (102) Gibson 5-9 0-0 10, Mirotic 3-9 1-2 8, Gasol 8-16 4-6 20, Rose 3-11 1-2 8, Butler 11-20 1-3 24, Noah 2-4 0-0 4, Hinrich 1-2 0-0 3, McDermott 4-9 0-0 11, Portis 3-9 0-0 6, Brooks 3-6 0-0 8. Totals 43-95 7-13 102.

Brooklyn 29 29 27 20 —105 Chicago 22 33 23 24 —102 3-Point Goals–Brooklyn 7-20 (Ellington 3-5, Bogdanovic 2-4, Johnson 2-6, Sloan 0-1, Jack 0-2, Bargnani 0-2), Chicago 9-26 (McDermott 3-6, Brooks 2-4, Hinrich 1-2, Rose 1-3, Mirotic 1-4, Butler 1-6, Portis 0-1). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds– Brooklyn 57 (Young 13), Chicago 54 (Gasol, Gibson 9). Assists–Brooklyn 26 (Jack 8), Chicago 32 (Noah 8). Total Fouls–Brooklyn 13, Chicago 15. Technicals–Brooklyn defensive three second 2.

A–21,825 (20,917).

Men’s basketball Top 25 schedule Monday’s results No. 7 N. Carolina 94, Appalachian St. 70 No. 10 Providence 90, UMass 66 No. 19 West Virginia 84, E. Kentucky 59 Today’s games No. 1 Michigan State vs. Oakland at The Palace of Auburn Hills, 6 p.m.

No. 2 Kansas at San Diego State, 10 p.m.

No. 3 Oklahoma vs. Washington St., 10 p.m.

No. 5 Virginia vs. California, 8 p.m.

No. 6 Xavier at Wake Forest, 6 p.m.

No. 8 Arizona vs. Long Beach State, 8 p.m.

No. 9 Butler vs. Southern Utah, 7:30 p.m.

No. 11 Iowa St. at No. 22 Cincinnati, 6 p.m.

No. 13 Miami at La Salle, 4 p.m.

No. 14 Purdue vs. Vanderbilt, 7 p.m.

No. 16 Louisville vs. UMKC, 8 p.m.

No. 17 Villanova vs. Delaware, 6 p.m.

No. 18 SMU vs. Kent State at Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, 7 p.m.

No. 20 Geo. Washington at DePaul, 8 p.m.

No. 24 Utah vs. Delaware State, 8 p.m.

No. 25 South Carolina vs. St. John’s at Uncasville, Conn., 8 p.m.

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James Thurber, a wit best known for his cartoons and short stories, which were published primarily in “The New Yorker” magazine, said, “One (martini) is all right, two is too many, three is not enough.” Does that apply to rounds of trumps in this deal?

South is in four hearts. The defenders begin with two rounds of diamonds. After ruffing, should declarer draw one, two or three rounds of trumps, given that they are splitting 3-2?

I agree with North’s raise to two hearts because it guarantees three-card support.

Yes, the hand has 10 losers when the normal number is nine. If you use two-over-one game-force, you might re-

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What if declarer draws all of the trumps, leaving himself with only one? Then the play goes: club to the king, diamond ruffed by South, club to the ace, cash two diamond tricks.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ILLINOIS LEE COUNTY, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF No. LOIS H. BRUCE, Deceased.

2015 P 89 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given to creditors of the death of Lois H. Bruce of 908 Marvid Ave., Dixon, Lee County, Illinois 61021. Letters of office were issued to Leslee L. Martin and Peggy S. Bruce as Independent CoExecutors, whose attorney of record is David W. Badger, Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 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 to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: Leslee L. Martin and Peggy S. Bruce, Independent Co-Executors David W. Badger Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC 215 E. First Street P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 FAX Dec. 22, 29, 2015, Jan. 5, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH 000 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for AFC Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Series 1999-1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Laura Caudillo; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00077 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/8/2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 2/4/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 10, BLOCK 2 IN WILLIAM F. FLOCK'S THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 11-33-106-008 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1305 Flock Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-11883.

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Notice of Intention of Community Consolidated School District Number 145, Whiteside and Lee Counties, Illinois to Issue $200,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds Public Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of December, 2015, the Board of Education (the “Board”) of Community Consolidated School District Number 145, Whiteside and Lee Counties, Illinois (the “District”), adopted a resolution declaring its intention and determination to issue bonds in the aggregate amount of $200,000 for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of the District, and it is the intention of the Board to avail of the provisions of Article 20 of the School Code of the State of Illinois, and all laws amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto, and to issue said bonds for the purpose of increasing said Working Cash Fund. Said Working Cash Fund is to be maintained in accordance with the provisions of said Article and shall be used for the purpose of enabling the District to have in its treasury at all time sufficient money to meet demands thereon for expenditures for corporate purposes.

A petition may be filed with the Secretary of the Board (the “Secretary”) within thirty (30) days after the date of publication of this notice, signed by not less than 186 voters of the District, said number of voters being equal to ten per cent (10%) of the registered voters of the District, requesting that the proposition to issue said bonds as authorized by the provisions of said Article 20 be submitted to the voters of the District. If such petition is filed with the Secretary within thirty (30) days after the date of publication of this notice, an election on the proposition to issue the Bonds shall be held at the general election on the 8th day of November, 2016. The Circuit Court may declare that an emergency referendum should be held prior to said election date pursuant to the provisions of Section2A1.4 of the Election Code of the State of Illinois, as amended. If no such petition is filed with the Secretary within said 30day period, the Bonds shall be authorized to be issued.

By order of the Board of Education of Community Consolidated School District Number 145, Whiteside and Lee Counties, Illinois.

Dated this 16th day of December, 2015.

Rob Young Secretary, Board of Education, Community Consolidated School District Number 145, Whiteside and Lee Counties, Illinois Jay Morthland President, Board of Education, Community Consolidated School District Number 145, Whiteside and Lee Counties, Illinois December 22, 2015

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for AFC Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Series 1999-1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Laura Caudillo; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00077 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/8/2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 2/4/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 11-33-106-008 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1305 Flock Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1411883.

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Selmi's Greenhouse and Farm is now Hiring for one position Starting in February. Looking for @ 1,000 hours of work/year. Includes Garden Center, Summer and Fall Sales.

Must have excellent communication skills. Basic gardening knowlCreativity edge, and artistic ability a plus.

Email your job qualifications and inquiries to: mattselmi@ gmail.com Small Package Delivery Driver from Oregon area.

Part time evenings and occasional weekends. Excellent pay and benefits, perfect for retired person. Must have clean driving record.

Please send replies to Box #1313, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081

Full or Part Time Drivers Wanted !Class A CDL !Assigned Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks !Preloaded Trailers !Paid Vacations !Home Weekends !Flexible Dispatch !Wellmark Health Insurance Apply online at www.avtrans inc.com or Call Missy 800-397-6387x10

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PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986 (815)631-4122

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✶Since 1981✶ ◆Home Improvement ◆New Construction

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ASSOCIATED Services Enterprise, LLC

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Gutters American Energy Savers “Sauk Valley's Oldest & Best Seamless Gutter Company” Always Flow Seamless Gutters Call Dan Maloney 815-288-4525

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Gutter Protection Systems Owner Scott Shaffer 815-677-5579 Dixon, Illinois

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ORGANIST/ PIANIST/ ACCOMPANIST The United Church of Byron in Byron IL is searching for a keyboard player.

Piano and organ skills in some combination are required for this salaried position.

Duties include providing music for Sunday worship service, accompanying the choir, and rehearsing with the choir once a week. Other duties may include assisting the youth with special music activities and playing for weddings or funerals.

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Truck Service Mechanic With limited supervision, installs truck equipment for non-municipal trucks. Reads instructions, utilizes hand and power tools to install & connect truck packages. Troubleshoots, repairs, rebuilds & fabricates parts to complete installation of truck equipment. Skilled in dealing with non-standard applications. Exceptional diagnostic skills required.

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

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Farm Toy Auction Saturday December 26th 9am *650 Cataloged Lots* Diecast Tractors; Pedals; Precision; Smith Miller Trucks; MORE! 2601 Lakeland Blvd. Mattoon, IL Bauer Auction Service, LLC Catalog / Photos: www.bauerauc tion.com Looking for the perfect home?

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Sales Professional Sauk Valley Media is seeking a full-time outside sales professional who can prospect, negotiate and has the ability to open new accounts as well as maintain, grow and serve existing accounts in an established territory.

As Sauk Valley’s premier provider of print and digital news and information, we rely on ground-breaking and innovative thinking to connect our audiences and advertisers. Our rapidly expanding portfolio of publications and websites has created new opportunities for professionals who share our passion for serving our customers.

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

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Qualified candidates should send cover letter and resume to: Contact Jennifer Heintzelman Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 jheintzelman@saukvalley.com Sauk Valley Media is an equal opportunity employer and a drugfree workplace.

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