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Mall gets a new Spot for dining Waitresses Amanda VanWinkle (left), Gentiana Dalipi and Kylee Hasbrook, and owner Judy Dalipi welcome people to try out the new Kopper Kitchen at Northland Mall.

Family reopens restaurant under a new name

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

STERLING – A Northland Mall staple has reopened with a few notable changes – including its name.

The only sit-down restaurant at the mall, formerly known as The Spot, has the same family ownership, but it was reopened last week as the Kopper Kitchen Restaurant.

Owners Mike and Judy Dalipi have been working on renovations in the aftermath of water damage caused by a severe storm that hit the area June 22.

“It took some time because we gutted and redid everything in here, but it looks great,” Mike said.

Mike said the name change did speed up some of the paperwork, but the real impetus came from a very personal place.

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City will land nearly $680,000 Money will come from former comptroller’s share of family property

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Joyce and Donald Fortune of Tampico will celebrate their 69th Christmas together on Friday.

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Love is a gift that keeps on giving for a Christmas Eve couple who’ve been together for nearly 70 years

TAMPICO – When it comes to Christmas love stories, this one is as long as it is sweet.

It was 1946 when Donald Fortune, a 21-year-old Navy man home from the war, took his sister up on her offer to connect him with one of her friends.

He stopped by the Sterling Snack Shop, and there she was: 17-year-old Joyce.

“She was scared of me,” he said, but “when I first saw her, that was it!”

Don proposed to his snack shop sweetie 69 years ago today. And he’s loved her wholeheartedly ever since.

Joyce takes issue with Don’s characterization of their first meeting.

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MILITARY

Dixon senior gets West Point nomination

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

DIXON – Not only does Michael Stocksdale want to serve in the Army. He wants to help lead the charge.

The 17-year-old Dixon High School senior received his nomination to U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New

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He said he’s always wanted to serve in the armed forces, and that he kept a laser focus on West Point because after he earns his mechanical engineering degree, he’ll have a direct commission into the Army, where he plans to enter the field of infantry.

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charge, and is on the front line busting down doors and saving people,” Stocksdale said.

According to a news release from Kinzinger’s office, the service academies will notify applicants on whether they will be granted admission by springtime.

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DIXON – As expected, a federal court judge Wednesday approved a deal that will put Rita Crundwell’s $680,000 share in a family land trust back in the city of Dixon’s pocket, from which she pilfered more than $53 million.

Humphrey Family Farms, a partnership with four of her five siblings that owns 342 acres of Lee County farmland, will turn over a parcel of land worth $665,000 to the U.S. Marshal’s Service, which will sell it back to the trust.

Rita That money, plus $15,000 in Crundwell distributions from the trust made to Crundwell in 2013 and 2014, and minus $2,000 owed the Marshals Service for costs associated with assessing the value of the partnership and the land, means the city will be getting nearly $680,000 from the settlement.

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In addition, our offices will close at noon today.

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POLICE Sterling Police

Shasta K. Day, 22, of Rock Falls; 1:41 p.m. Tuesday at North Street and Lincolnway; disobeyed traffic control signal; released with promise to comply.

Rock Falls Police

Ellen M. Hall, 39, of Madison, Wisconsin; 11:27 a.m.

Tuesday in the 1800 block of Prophetstown Road; speeding; given notice to appear in court.

Karl D. Terry, 49, of Rock Falls; 6:22 p.m. Tuesday in the 1000 block of Seventh Avenue; Lee County warrant; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Eric D. McClain, 37, of Rock Falls; 8:27 p.m.

Tuesday at First and Dixon avenues; disobeying a traffic control device, driving while license revoked, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle; given notice to appear in court.

Stephanie M. Knapp, 32, of Rock Falls; 11:04 p.m.

Tuesday in the 1800 block of Prophetstown Road; speeding; given notice to appear in court.

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Ruben Esquivel, 46, of Dixon; 11:01 a.m. Tuesday in the 500 block of South Lincoln Avenue; driving while license suspended; given notice to appear in court.

Cameron J. Charleston, 18, of Rock Falls; 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday in the 200 block of South Hennepin Avenue; Lee County warrant for failure to appear; posted bond and released with a pending court date.

Adrienne L. Hartsell, 26, of Dixon; 10:48 p.m. Tuesday in the 1300 block of North Galena Avenue; Lee County warrant for failure to appear – traffic charges, Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear – burglary; taken to Lee County Jail.

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sion of marijuana (less than 2.5 grams); posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Brandon D. Hill, 18, of Dixon; 10:21 p.m. Sunday; possession of marijuana (2.5 to 10 grams); posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Girl, 17, of Dixon; 9:24 p.m. Sunday; possession of drug paraphernalia; released to her parent.

Kerrie L. Beauchamp, 28, of Dixon; 3:51 p.m. Sunday; warrant for contempt – failure to appear; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Stephanie E. Schwab, 33, of Palatine; 11:59 a.m.

Saturday; warrant for retail theft – failure to appear, warrant for contempt; posted bond and given notices to appear in court.

Brandon R. Vincent, 22, of Dixon; 1:05 p.m. Friday; drug court violation; held at Lee County Jail.

Bridget A. Bayless, 31, of Peoria; 9:57 a.m. Friday; warrant for failure to appear – retail theft; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Samantha A. Meacham, 20, of Franklin Grove; 4:16 a.m. Friday; driving under the influence, possession/ consumption of alcohol as a minor; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Thomas M. Cobb, 46, of Joliet; 3:30 p.m. Dec. 17; Ogle County warrant for failure to appear – small claims; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Stacey L. Beck, 48, of Dixon; 9:36 a.m. Dec. 17; warrant for failure to appear for a status hearing – criminal trespass to property, disorderly conduct; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Shannon A. Wegner, 27, of Sublette; 3:53 a.m.

Dec. 17; warrant for failure to appear – compliance hearing (driving under the influence); posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Roger L. U. Cover, 36, of Dixon; 1:37 a.m. Dec. 17; driving under the influence, operating uninsured motor vehicle; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

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Anthony Cuchiara, 19, of Rochelle; Tuesday; warrant for failure to appear; posted full cash bond and has no further court appearances.

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Travis C. Peterson, 28, of Dixon; 1:26 a.m. Tuesday; driving under the influence, driving while license suspended; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Kortney L. Kanzler, 18, of Dixon; 10:55 p.m. Sunday; possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, posses-

Happy birthday to Diane Bellows, Holly Davis, Bill Waterhouse, Holly Cunningham, Penny Steffes, Tom Henrekin, and Randy Garmen, all today.

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New judge in 14th Judicial Circuit Moline attorney replacing retired judge STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5501

A Moline attorney will fill out the term of a retired judge in the 14th Judicial Circuit, which includes Whiteside County, the state Supreme Court said in a news release Wednesday.

Joseph F. Fackel will replace Circuit Judge F. Michael Meersman, who retired Nov. 30.

His appointment takes effect Jan. 4 and ends Dec. 5, when the position will be filled by whoever wins the post in the Nov. 8 general election.

Meersman presided over Nicholas Sheley’s second Whiteside County murder trial, sentencing him Jan. 16, 2013, to life in prison without parole for the June 2008 bludgeoning death of

CHICAGO (AP) – Lawyers representing 11,000 mentally ill inmates in Illinois prisons have reached a settlement with the state in a long-running classaction lawsuit that alleged inadequate treatment amounted to “cruel and unusual punishment,” a deal both sides heralded on Wednesday.

Among a long list of pro-

visions, the agreement calls for the Illinois Department of Corrections to build four new treatment units, including at Logan, Pontiac, and Dixon prisons, at a cost of $40 million.

Hiring new staff members is expected to reach another $40 million a year.

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Attorneys for the mentally ill inmates said the agreement will help ensure that they get better access to care and should also reduce the amount of time they spend in solitary confinement. The lawyers said in a state-

ment that Corrections officials would release from solitary those with serious mental illnesses confined there for minor violations.

“This truly is a humane and monumental settlement that will have a lasting impact on the people of this state,” said Harold C. Hirshman, one attorney for the inmates.

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Michael’s father, Robert, served 8 years in the Navy and received a medical discharge. He’s just one of many members of his side of the family whose service inspired Michael.

“It’s just knowing all the other people who have served, the sacrifices they’ve made, and specifically my father, and everything he’s taught me,” Michael said. “I’m very proud to carry on the tradition of my family.” “[His mother and I] both tried to set a good example for him, but he’s always taken the initiative

and helped people in the community,” Robert said.

“He’s a great citizen.”

One has to be in order to receive a nomination.

One also must be academically outstanding, and test and apply well.

“Our nation’s service academies have the highest admissions standards,” said Kinzinger, a member of the Air National Guard.

“The nomination process is very competitive, and nominees must be academic leaders and leaders amongst their peers.”

Michael, one of Kinzinger’s five West Point nominees and 13 nominees in total, said he was “humbled” to be interviewed by the congressman. He has been

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Lester Weinstine of Lester S. Weinstine, P.C. in Morrison, was on the 11-member special judicial screening committee that evaluated the three applicants who were up for the position.

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Fackel is in private practice in Moline, where he handles general law matters with an emphasis in personal injury, domestic relations, and commercial collections, the release said.

Before starting his own firm, he was an associate at Bozeman, Neighbour, Patton & Noe and an assistant state’s attorney in Rock Island

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SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Jacqueline Suriano has resorted to crowdfunding her college education thanks to the prolonged budget stalemate in the Illinois capital.

The 26-year-old psychology major wasted no time in establishing “Jacqueline’s Tuition” on GoFundMe.com after the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago informed her last week that she’d have to cover the $2,300 spring subsidy she was supposed to receive from the state’s Monetary Award Program. Worse still, the school said she and hundreds of students like her might have to repay the amount they received in the fall.

“I pay $60,000 a year in tuition and expenses to go to school – $60,000,” Suriano said. “And then they’re telling me I can’t go to school next semester because of $2,300 that the government already promised me?

Like, what?”

Illinois colleges and universities haven’t received funding because of the deadlock over a budget that should have taken effect July 1. Most fronted income-based MAP money for the fall semester, figuring there would be a fiscal agreement by now, when state MAP reimbursement checks typically arrive on campus. But while larger universities say they can afford to float their students the subsidy next semester, IIT and some other schools say they don’t have the money.

In last week’s email to Suriano and other students who receive MAP subsidies, Mike Gosz, IIT’s vice president for admission and financial aid, encouraged them to register and discuss their financial options with school advisers. He said the school would decide next month whether it would ask them to repay the fall funds.

“That one is something I’m having a hard time stomaching,” Gosz told The Associated Press.

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Jacqueline Suriano poses Wednesday at her home in Riverside. The 26-yearold psychology major has resorted to crowdfunding her college education because of the prolonged budget stalemate in the Illinois capital.

“We’re following this situation very closely.

We’re taking action; we have a voice in Springfield. We’re trying to tell them (students) to hang in there with us, but at the same time don’t want to crush them immediately.”

Bigger schools have been adjusting cash flow for years because of the state’s proclivity toward late payments, so they have built in more room to maneuver during the debacle. But smaller schools don’t have that cushion and several, like IIT, have said they won’t be able to continue fronting the MAP funding for the spring.

Two-year schools are particularly burdened.

Matt Berry, spokesman for the Illinois Community College Board, said a majority are not able to front MAP money next semester. That includes Parkland Community College in Champaign.

“We are probably going to take a hit with enrollment because of that,” said Parkland marketing director Patty Lehn. “It’s a terrible situation.”

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, locked in the dispute over dollars with Democrats who control the Legislature, vetoed legislation in June that would have provided $397 million in MAP funding – a 6 percent increase from the governor’s proposed level.

Rauner continues to

campaign for fundamental pro-business and anti-union changes to state law before he deals with Democrats on the budget; Democrats demand action now because federally required spending is driving up the state’s deficit.

Pat McGuire, a Joliet Democrat who chairs the state Senate’s higher education committee, said the Illinois Student Assistance Commission is compiling data on how much schools have already covered this year as he pursues alternatives.

“What I’m hearing from schools is, ‘Just give us some money. If the entire MAP authorization of $373 million is impracticable at this time, give us something,’” McGuire said.

Rauner’s spokeswoman, Catherine Kelly, said the governor supports MAP and urged McGuire to persuade fellow Democrats to deal with the governor on a yearlong plan.

Matt Bierman, the budget director for Western Illinois University, said the Macomb school will continue carrying the state’s IOU for MAP funds next semester while getting by on

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students’ tuition spring payments.

“That will buy us a little time,” Bierman said.

“Even though many receive MAP dollars, it doesn’t cover their full bill – students are still paying. But we need something as soon as possible because it’s getting more and more serious every day.”

The University of Illinois, which is the state system’s flagship campus, is carrying a $61 million MAP tab for 15,000 students at its three campuses for the year, spokesman Jan Dennis said.

The elusive budget has meant multiple headaches for Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, where state funding makes up nearly half of the school’s $240 million budget and where 30 percent of the 8,520 students receive MAP funds. Eastern Illinois has already laid off staff but it covered the $3.8 million in MAP funds this fall and plans to do so again next semester, said Paul McCann, interim vice president of business affairs.

Said McCann: “We’re trying very hard to make all of this work in a very difficult time.”

CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner left the country for the holidays, but his staff won’t say where he went or even why they don’t want to disclose his whereabouts.

The wealthy businessman-turned-governor left the U.S. last weekend for a 2-week vacation with family, spokeswoman Catherine Kelly said Wednesday. She said he is paying for the trip himself and plans to return to Illinois on Jan. 3, but she declined to comment further.

Rauner’s staff has made clear they don’t believe his schedule is public information, despite preelection pledges of transparency. Since he became governor in January, his office has released only limited information about his public appearances, typically hours before they begin – a policy that has prompted a legal fight.

Not sharing information about his travel outside the country is just the latest example of Rauner’s secrecy.

David Melton, executive director of the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform, called it “a little odd” for a chief executive who’s away for an extended period.

“I don’t think he’s reconciled himself to the fact he’s a public figure at this point, with all the downsides that may come with that,” Melton said.

There might be valid reasons for not releasing information, whether it’s security concerns or family members’ privacy, Melton said.

It’s also possible Rauner and his staff are concerned about the optics of the governor – who owns multiple homes, though all are in the U.S. – vacationing in a foreign country when Illinois is in the midst of a budget crisis that has hit the state’s poorest residents particularly hard.

Lawmakers in Illinois and elsewhere have a mixed track record of making their Gov. Bruce travels pubRauner lic.

Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn took several trips to Germany to visit troops at a medical center around Christmas – well-publicized visits that he paid for with private funds. But earlier this month, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel ripped into a Politico reporter during a public questionand-answer session for revealing the mayor and his family planned to travel to Cuba over the holiday break, saying his family’s trips are private.

Associated Press reporters in several states – including Iowa, New Mexico, Washington and Texas – said their governor’s offices typically announce out-of-state or overseas travel, though some do so only if the trips are taxpayer-funded.

Even then, some governors have kept a lid on their travels – and made news nonetheless.

When Lincoln Chafee was governor of Rhode Island, he took a 2-day trip on a nuclear submarine off the coast of New England – a jaunt that was only disclosed days after the fact, when Chafee mentioned it to a radio reporter.

When news outlets, including the AP, have filed Freedom of Information Act requests for Rauner’s schedule, his office takes several weeks to release them, and then redacts much of the information so it’s impossible to see where he’s been or with whom he has been meeting.

In September the Illinois Times, a Springfieldbased newspaper, sued the governor in Sangamon County court. The lawsuit came after Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office said Rauner must turn over his appointment calendar as requested by the newspaper.

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OBITUARIES Robert L. Lowe AMBOY – Robert L. Lowe, 84, of Amboy, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon.

He was born Aug. 8, 1931, in Pana, the son of Leo and Esther (Eiler) Lowe. Robert was a graduate of Macon High School. He first attended Eastern Illinois University, and then graduated in 1953 from the University of Illinois College of Agriculture.

He was employed as district soil and water conservationist for 41 years, first serving as a trainee in Hancock and Macon counties, then district conservationist for 12 years in Cumberland County; and then assisted Whiteside County, while also serving as district conservationist in Lee County, before his retirement in 1993.

Robert was a veteran of the Army. He was an active member of Zion United Methodist Church in Mendota, and had been involved actively in DeKalb District United Methodist Church, serving as lay leader for 8 years as well as annual member to conference for many years. He also was active in the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Robert was a Freemason, belonging to Illinois Central Lodge 178, and a member of the Amboy American Legion and Amboy Lions Club. He married Dena Shirlene Harris on June 1, 1952, in Elwin. He was the loving father of Jeffrey Robert

and Susan Kimberly.

He leaves to mourn his wife of 63 years, Shirlene; daughter, Susan (Stephen) Florschuetz of Sublette; daughterin-law, Barbara (Gary Lohse) Lowe of Blue Grass, Iowa; five grandchildren, Brooke (Stephan) Kammerer of Blue Grass, Brian (Kelly) Florschuetz of Amboy, Brett (Teresa) Lowe of Elmhurst, Craig (Jesse) Florschuetz of Newport News, Virginia, and Derek (Kristi) Lowe of North Richland Hills, Texas; and seven greatgrandchildren, Kolton and Kaleb Kammerer, Ty and Cam Florschuetz, Lex Lowe, and Rocco and Arabella Florschuetz.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jeffrey Lowe; and greatgranddaughter, Rosa Florschuetz.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., with Masonic services at 5 p.m., Sunday at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy. Visitation also will be from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Monday and a celebration of Robert’s life at 11 a.m. Monday at Zion United Methodist Church in Mendota, with Hogun Kim, pastor, officiating. Burial, with military honors accorded by the Amboy American Legion, will be at Woodside Cemetery in Lee Center.

Memorials have been established to Serenity Hospice & Home, Zion United Methodist Church, and Midwest Mission Distribution Center.

Visit thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

Kraig H. Avey MOUNT MORRIS – Kraig H. Avey, 39, of Mount Morris, died suddenly Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at his home, after suffering with health issues for several years.

Kraig was born Oct. 8, 1976, in Rockford, the son of Dennis and Rose (Sheely) Avey.

Survivors include his mother of Mount Morris; his brother, Keith (Kim Barnett) Avey of Mount Morris; and an uncle.

He was preceded in death by his father and grandmother, Marie Sheely Wells.

A celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mount Morris Moose Lodge, with food and fellowship. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris is handling arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to any animal shelter.

Dorothy M. Abbott MORRISON – Dorothy M. Abbott, 88, of Morrison, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at Resthave Home in Morrison.

Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at BosmaRenkes Funeral Home in Morrison. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Further arrangements are being completed.

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s funeral: Shondale M. Luster III of Dixon, son of Shondale Luster Jr. and Janessa Hicks, 10 a.m. at Worship Center in Dixon.

Saturday visitations: Carole J. Swanlund of Amboy, 9-11 a.m. at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy and from noon to 1 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church in LaMoille.

Dorothy M. Abbott of Morrison, 1-4 p.m. at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison.

Saturday funerals: Carole J. Swanlund of Amboy, 1 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church in LaMoille.

Sunday visitation: Robert L. Lowe of Amboy, 2-6 p.m., with Masonic services at 5 p.m., at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Sunday funeral: Dorothy M. Abbott of Morrison, 2 p.m. at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison.

Monday visitations: Robert L. Lowe of Amboy, 10-10:45 a.m. at Zion United Methodist Church in Mendota.

David P. Short Sr. of Polo, 4-6 p.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home.

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

Robert L. Lowe of Amboy, 11 a.m. celebration of life at Zion United Methodist Church in Mendota.

Tuesday funeral: David P. Short Sr. of Polo, 10:30 a.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home.

David P. Short Sr. POLO – David P. Short Sr., 64, of Polo, passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. He farmed and worked as an assembler for Johnson Controls until his retirement.

David was born Oct. 29, 1951, in Milledgeville, the son of Neil and Blanche (Snyder) Short. He married Irene Thibeault on Jan. 20, 1970, in Freeport.

Survivors include his wife; daughter, Renee Short; and son, Jeffrey Short, all of Polo; sister, Linda (Pete) Meyer of

Leaf River; and brothers, Chuck (Sumiko) Short of North Carolina and Jim (Clare) Short of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, David Short Jr.; sister, Betty Bowlin; and brother, Leroy Short.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at Polo Family Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery in Polo.

Visit polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

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200 East 4th St., Rock Falls | FamilyStoneMemorials.com Mildred E. Cox CLINTON, Iowa – Mildred Emma Cox, 94, of Clinton, passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at Mercy Living Center North in Clinton.

Mildred Emma was born July 20, 1921, in DeWitt, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Emma (Knutsen) Ericksen. She married John Francis “Jack” Cox on Sept. 8, 1947, in DeWitt.

He died Jan. 21, 2004.

If you were blessed to have known Mildred, you know her family was her world. You could see her love, devotion, and kindness through her ever-present smile.

Mildred worked at Jane Lamb Hospital for many years in central supply and purchasing. She loved to sing, and always had a musical selection to offer everyone. She loved the Chicago Cubs, and was an avid sports fan.

Mildred is survived by seven children, Janet (Ken) Hartman of Carlsbad, California, Bill (Pamm Barger) of Ankeny, Iowa, Richard (Patty

Morrissey) of Dixon, Kenneth of Camanche, Iowa, Susan (Glenn Christensen) Maher of Tekamah, Nebraska, and Jackie (Charlie) Mulholland and Roger (Kathy Sullivan), both of Clinton; 14 grandchildren, Jon, Erick, Jinifer, Sara, Abby, Willie, Catie, Kara, Kristin, Tom, Jessie, Missy, Becky, and Joe; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; her son, David; her seven brothers and sisters and their spouses; and her husband’s siblings and spouses.

A visitation for friends and family will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a prayer service at 1 p.m.

Sunday at Snell-Zornig Funeral Home & Crematory in Camanche, Iowa.

Private family burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery in DeWitt.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Visit snellzornig.com to send condolences.

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Herbert J. Aguirre PEREIRA, Colombia – Herbert J. Aguirre, 89, of Pereira, Colombia, passed away peacefully Monday, Dec. 21, 2015.

Mr. Aguirre was born June 17, 1926, in Colombia, South America. He moved to the U.S. and worked until retirement. He married Lucy Flórez on Jan. 5, 1966.

He had great love and faith in God. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing cards and board games, but his all-time favorite was dominoes.

He had compassion for animals of all kinds.

Herbert is survived by

his loving wife, Lucy, of 49 years; son, Herbert Aguirre Jr.; daughter, Olivia B a k e r ; daughterin-law, Y a m ily Aguirre; son-inlaw, Rusty Baker; five grandchildren, Nancy Rodriguez and her husband, Paul Rodriguez, Eric Baker, Sandra Baker, Ryan Aguirre, and Brandon Aguirre; and one great-grandchild, James Rodriguez.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Alfonso Aguirre.

A funeral and private burial were Wednesday in Colombia.

Iva D. ‘Debbie’ Barnhart OREGON—Iva Deborah “Debbie” Barnhart, 56, of Oregon, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at her home.

She was born March 10, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of James H. and Gloria (Maxie) Smith.

She married Timothy E. Barnhart on Oct. 11, 1985, in Glenview. Debbie worked as a civil servant for the Navy for 25 years as a comptroller.

Survivors include her husband, Timothy;

son, Shane Thompson; daughter, Skye RayLynn (Barnhart) Wenz; and one grandson, Tyler Wenz, who was the light of her life.

As per her wishes, there will be no services. Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon handled arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Vitas Innovative Hospice Care.

Visit farrellhollandgale. com to send condolences.

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Druker calls the federal decision “misguided and

shortsighted.” The annual cost of complying would be at least $4 million.

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Couple: The secret to long marriage is forgiveness FORTUNE

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“He was acting like I should be scared,” she said with a chuckle, admitting that she was a bit intimidated by the older man. But soon they were going steady, even though Don often was away in Iowa, where he grew up, working for his dad.

“That put a big distance between us, but I tried to come home every other weekend” while Joyce finished high school, he said.

That Christmas Eve, Don took to Joyce a movie with his brother, then they went for ice cream.

Her big present, though, was yet to come.

“We went home and he gave me my ring,” Joyce said. Five months later, on May 4, 1947, they were hitched.

“We’ve had a great life ever since,” Don said.

“I sure didn’t realize I’d be married that quickly, but what a nice husband I got,” Joyce said.

Their son, Thomas, was born Nov. 11, 1950, and now, at 90 and 86, they have two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

There have been a few bumps in the road. Joyce suffered a couple of brain aneurysms in 1987 and a stroke in 1999, but Don was always there, helping with anything she needed.

He’s “had to get good at doing the laundry and cooking TV dinners,” she said with a laugh.

Time hasn’t dimmed their feelings, Joyce said.

“We’ve never loved each other more than right now.”

Their secret? “We made a vow when we first married to always forgive,” Don said, and that’s one of the things that has gotten them through. That, and each does whatever it takes to make the other happy, and they never, ever go to bed angry.

The big man, too, gets his fair share of the credit.

No, not Santa.

“God is the reason we came through it like we did,” Joyce said. “He’s always been a part of us, and we have always known that.”

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Restaurant adds beer, wine to the menu RESTAURANT

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“My best friend had a restaurant in Elmhurst called the Kopper Kitchen in his family for 50 years. He decided to take a trip to Greece, and sadly, he passed away while there, so it is a tribute to him and a place that so many people there loved,” Mike said.

When it comes to area eateries, the Dalipi name has become a familiar one.

Mike and Judy are taking over ownership of Kopper Kitchen from Mike’s father, Benny, who opened the mall restaurant in 2006. Mike and Judy also own The Corner Spot Bar & Grill in Dixon. Mike and

brother, Dan, had also owned M&D’s Sports Bar & Grill, which is now Johnny’s Bar & Grill.

Mike’s cousin, Mili Dalipi, is a co-owner of The Basil Tree Ristorante in Dixon.

Mike said there are several menu changes at Kopper Kitchen, including a variety of panini, omelette, and eggs Benedict offerings, but the biggest is the addition of beer and wine.

“We are still waiting on our liquor license, but we’re ready to go with 10 beers on tap,” Mike said.

He expects to have the license in hand within the next month.

Mike said the new menu also puts a premium on affordability.

“We’ll still have all of the great breakfast selec-

Kopper Kitchen Restaurant

The Kopper Kitchen Restaurant is open at Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway in Sterling. Mike and Judy Dalipi are running the restaurant formerly known as The Spot, which Mike’s father, Benny, opened in 2006.

The restaurant’s hours will remain the same: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays.

The restaurant also does catering; call 815-6323207 for more information. tions, and the salad bar that people enjoyed, and we will have lots of senior discounts, and better prices on everything,” Mike said.

The Dalipis, who have two children, settled in Sterling 11 years ago, and they don’t plan to leave anytime soon.

“We had lived in the west suburbs of Chicago, and we love this town,” Mike said. “We

came here for a slower and better life, and that’s what we have.”

The only mall store that remains closed is Dunham’s Sports, which took the brunt of the storm’s wrath. Winds in excess of 100 miles per hour blew off part of the store’s roof, took down part of the back wall, and ruptured a gas line.

Construction work continues at the sporting

goods retailer, but a specific time frame beyond sometime next year for reopening hasn’t been disclosed.

Northland Mall Manager Karen Brouilette said it’s nice to have the sit-down eatery element back in the building.

“We’re glad the restaurant is open again, and the beer and wine is something the mall hasn’t had in a long time,” Brouilette said.

The last liquor license at the mall was held by Diamond Dave’s Taco Company.

The mall, owned by Denver-based J. Herzog & Sons, has five vacancies it is working to fill.

The newest additions to the mall this year have been Glik’s and Donald’s Sweets & Treats.

Dixon has been repaid nearly $40 million so far CRUNDWELL

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Add that to funds that have already come in, or will be coming in: • The $125,000 the Marshals Service took in from the three recent sales of Crundwell trophies and other personal items.

• $55,000 in breeder royalties either coming or on track to come from the American Quarter Horse, American Paint Horse and National Snaffle Bit associations by February.

• Whatever is made from an online auction of what’s believed to be the last of her personal possessions that’s coming up Jan. 19.

Then “on or about” April 17, the fourth anniversary of her arrest, the city should be getting checks totaling a tad

more than $1 million, Jason Wojdylo, chief inspector with the U.S. Marshals Service Asset Forfeiture Division, said Wednesday.

He based his estimated timeline on how long it will take to get the money from the various sources, process it through the marshal’s service, get it to the federal clerk of courts office, then get the payments to the city, he said.

Wojdylo also noted that the court has approved a wage garnishment plan for former City Engineer Shawn Ortgiesen that calls for him to pay 10 percent of his wages from Fehr-Graham & Associates every pay period until July 16 (which he has been doing since January), when the garnishment will go up to 25 percent.

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Next auction next month

The U.S. Marshals Service will hold a third online auction of personal property once belonging to Rita Crundwell – items, including seven belt buckles, that did not sell in the two online auctions in October and November.

The lots that did not sell, like the one that contained all seven buckles, likely will be broken up into individual items.

The auction will run from Jan. 19 to Feb. 2 at txauction.com.

Anyone with any information on undisclosed or previously unknown Crundwell assets can contact Jason Wojdylo, chief inspector with the U.S. Marshals Service Asset Forfeiture Division, at Jason.

Wojdylo@usdoj.gov.

Angela, borrowed about $183,000 from Crundwell between November 2008 and January 2012.

As of Sept. 28, they still owed $182,788.67, court records show.

The city so far has been paid about $40.2 million: roughly $30 million from a lawsuit it settled with its auditor and bank, and slightly more

than $10 million from the sale of Crundwell’s assets. According to city Finance Director Paula Meyer, here’s how it’s been spent: • City debt repayment: $21.250 million • Operating reserve (a savings account): $5 million • East River Street reconstruction: $4 million

• Capital reserve (a savings account): $3 million • Dixon Public Library repairs: $1.2 million • Seventh Street repairs: $750,000 That’s $35.2 million, which leaves about $5 million available for city projects that have not yet been determined, she said.

Crundwell, 62, was arrested in April and pleaded guilty in November 2012 to federal wire fraud after stealing about $54 million from the city over at least 20 years.

She was sentenced Feb. 14, 2013, to 19 years, 7 months and ordered to pay restitution, which includes 50 percent of her wages at the federal prison in Waseca, Minnesota, now about $60 a month.

She’s served roughly 45 months, and has about 190 months to go.

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Thursday, December 24, 2015

EDITORIAL | CHRISTMAS 2015

Be grateful for gifts already received C

hristmas is a season of giving. Packages large and small await families, friends and acquaintances on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. However, all gifts don’t have to be wrapped in colorful paper, tied up with bows, and placed beneath the Christmas tree.

Some gifts arrive early and unannounced.

Mild December weather is one such gift.

Sauk Valley residents have had only one brush with difficult winter weather, and a month ago at that. The half-foot snowfall of Nov. 21 seemed to be a harbinger of a rough winter, but no – since then, mild weather has been our lot.

Snow-related traffic accidents? Heart attacks from shoveling snow? Falls on

Those who yearn for greenery during the holidays, beyond Christmas trees and wreaths, traditionally must Not all gifts wait until travel to warmer climes to find it.

Christmas. Our region But this year, all you need has received the gifts to do is step outside and take of moderate weather in the green grass that many lawns, surprisingly, still have. and fuel prices, which Along with snow-free travel many folks welcome. conditions, our region has enjoyed more economical times at the fuel pump. Gasoline prices of less than $2 a slippery pavement? We’ve dodged those wintertime haz- gallon are a welcome relief to the wallet and purse – a gift ards – so far. that started giving long before Sky-high heating bills?

Expensive auto repairs caused Christmas.

As Christmas arrives, gifts by icy potholes? Ditto.

Compared to previous frigid from Santa and loved ones certainly will be appreciated.

Decembers, this year’s mild They will be icing on the cake weather has been a gift for for the gifts our region has almost everyone (notwithstanding the disappointment already received.

Merry Christmas. of snow lovers).

What we think

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THE READER’S VOICE

Thankful for kind gesture ELIZABETH DOWELL Sterling

I would like to thank the girl who paid for my gas on Dec. 1 at the gas station at Kroger.

I told her I had the money to pay for it, and she said, “It’s Christmas.

Have a merry Christmas.”

I was so shocked that I didn’t get her name. I did hug her and thank her.

What a nice thing to do.

Believing in a little baby PHILIP BUYNO Prophetstown

Maybe I’m crazy. Somebody is. Let’s start with me.

Here I believe in an invisible God. Kinda like Santa Claus? Maybe.

That’s a word that can’t be too useful. I mean, any word that means the same as its opposite can’t be worth too much.

Doesn’t maybe imply maybe not?

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

Kids have a lot of “evidence” to believe in Santa – maybe they even sat on his lap. And the toys – now, there’s real proof.

Some will hear his bells.

What about God? What about God? More evidence for crazy me because I would say everyone knows there’s a God. Now Scripture says he has planted eternity in our hearts.

So what my biology textbook says I evolved from basically nothing. God says he made me out of nothing but dirt.

Come on – it’s Christ-

mas. Don’t get too heavy.

Next you’ll be saying God became a little baby.

O come, let us adore him CHARLES BECKER Dixon

O come, all ye thankful, come. Let us adore him.

Jesus Christ, the birthday of the man. God is the God man, the savior, born of the virgin mother.

Joseph intently watched over the mother and child.

An old sheep barn shielded them outside of Bethlehem: this unique family, Jesus, Mary, Joseph.

The angels came. They sang so beautifully, peace on earth. The shepherds came joyfully with their flock to the old sheep A merry, blessed Christbarn. mas to everyone. Peace be In the manger lay the with you.

Christ born. The shepherds bowed deeply in homage and adoration.

O all ye faithful, ye believers, come to the ROSE SWAN crib and pray. Cries, silent Dixon night and holy Christmas day. A day to celebrate Know what you did?

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When you paid for my $73

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of groceries, first guilt hit me. I knew a lot of people with kids to feed were there.

A moment of relief because I spent so much.

Then, for days I was on a high that money can’t buy.

True, it is easier to give than to receive.

But after moving here

31⁄2 years ago, I finally felt a connection. A person I did not know looked me in the eye and did what I had seen only on TV. It’s special. I, at least, got your first name. Your not wanting to toot your horn reminded me of my son who is close to your age.

Merry Christmas, Ray.

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‘He will continue to make glad the heart of childhood’ ‘Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa’ The New York Sun

Note to readers – The following editorial, perhaps the most famous ever written, appeared in The New York Sun in 1897 and remains appropriate for this holiday season 118 years later.

IS THERE A SANTA CLAUS? We take pleasure in answering at once and thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun: Dear Editor!

I am 8 years old.

Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus.

Papa says, ”If you see it

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in The Sun it’s so.” Please tell me the truth: Is there a Santa Claus?

Virginia O’Hanlon.

115 West Ninety-Fifth Street.

Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds.

All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours, man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists

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Newly arrived Syrian refugee Jory, 4 (left), receives a gift outside her family’s apartment from volunteer Tim Blystone (right), portraying Santa Claus, earlier this month in Dallas. Volunteers provided refugee children with gifts for their first Christmas in America. as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas!

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

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

how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias.

There would be no

childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal life with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.

Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus.

The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that’s no proof that they are not there. Nobody

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can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.

You may tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernatural beauty and glory beyond.

Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding.

No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.

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MEDICAL

Push on for transparent records in U.S. New grants to help project which expands access to clinician notes Tribune News Service

Perched on an exam table at the doctor’s office watching the clinician type details about their medical problems into their file, what patient hasn’t wondered exactly what the doctor is writing? As many as 50 million patients might have a chance to find out in the next few years, after the announcement this week of $10 million in new grants to expand

the OpenNotes project, which works with medical-care providers to expand patient access to clinician notes.

OpenNotes started in 2010 as a research project to examine what would happen if patients had easy access to their doctor’s visit notes, which can include a summary of their conversations, the symptoms they describe and their doctor’s findings

from physical exams.

Although patients have a legal right to their medical records, getting the documents is often difficult and expensive. In that experiment, 100 primary-care doctors volunteered to open their notes to 20,000 of their patients at three medical institutions: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Harborview Medical Center in Seattle and Geisinger Health System in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

After a year, according to survey results

published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, more than 90 percent of patients said they thought open visit notes were a good idea. More than two-thirds of physicians who participated in the program agreed, though more than half said they thought opening their notes to their patients would cause them more worry.

Since then, the project has expanded to other institutions and medical specialties and to more than 5 million patients.

The grants, by Cambia

Illinois AG: Daily fantasy betting is illegal gambling Tribune News Service

As military handles drone strikes, less scrutiny by Congress AP

An unmanned U.S. Predator drone flies in January 2010 over Kandahar Air Field, southern Afghanistan, on a moon-lit night. Putting the U.S. military in charge of drone strikes in Iraq and Syria is leading to reduced congressional scrutiny. Some officials and activists fear that means a greater risk of civilian casualties.

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instrument of lethal force against terrorists.

But one byproduct of the change, American officials say, is that congressional staffers no longer examine the details of each individual drone strike.

Some CIA officials, lawmakers, and outside activists worry that the new arrangement creates a greater risk of mistakes, given that drone strikes regularly target key militants who don’t wear uniforms and embed themselves in civilian populations. Congress, they say, should independently review each drone strike to monitor targeting decisions and compliance with the rules of engagement.

“Congress ought to be exercising equally rigorous oversight irrespective of which agency or department uses lethal force,” said Raha Wala, senior counsel at Human Rights First. “We are talking about some of the most legally, politically and diplomatically fraught counterterrorism operations, whether they occur in or out of a war zone.”

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The Associated Press interviewed a variety of legislative and executive branch officials for this story, nearly all of whom declined to be named because they weren’t authorized to discuss the matter publicly.

As the CIA’s drone war in Pakistan ramped up in 2010, the spy agency was conducting more than two attacks a week.

Intelligence committee staffers with security clearances began driving to CIA headquarters to watch video of each drone strike in Pakistan and Yemen as they reviewed the intelligence documents undergirding the decisions to press the button. The staffers scrutinized civilian casualty claims and whether the decision to fire adhered to Obama’s rule that there should be near certainty that no civilian would be harmed.

Because CIA drone strikes are covert, the CIA must disclose them to the House and Senate intelligence committees. The military does not face the same legal requirement.

CHICAGO – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said in a decision issued Wednesday that betting through online fantasy sports leagues is illegal under the state’s gambling laws.

The 15-page decision noted that the criminal code “prohibits the playing of both ‘games of chance or skill for money.’” Madigan specifically said the daily fantasy contests run by FanDuel and DraftKings “clearly constitute gambling.”

“Participants must pay an entry fee or buy-in amount in order to win a prize. Consequently, the act of playing daily fantasy sports contests in Illinois constitutes illegal gambling,” Madigan wrote in her decision, which she sent to members of the state’s Judiciary-Criminal Committee.

Madigan’s determination follows similar deci-

sions by other state attorneys general.

New York Attorney General Lisa Eric SchneiMadigan derman in November said that after a 1-month investigation, his office had concluded that the daily contests are essentially games of chance, not skill.

Madigan cited the New York ruling in her decision and said that while the contests describe the clients as “actual contestants” and the contests might involve some “degree of skill” in selecting an athlete for a fantasy team, the player does not have any control or influence to determine the outcome of the game.

State Rep. Mike Zalewski, a Democrat, in October introduced legislation to legalize betting on

the fantasy league contests. He said in a statement Wednesday that Madigan’s opinion gives the matter “clarity” as he negotiates legislation to make daily fantasy betting “safe, fun play.”

In a statement on his Facebook page, Zalewski said that while he disagreed with Madigan’s ruling he is grateful that Madigan shed some clarity to the issue.

“While I do not believe daily fantasy sports involve gambling, I have explained my concern from the outset of my work that Illinois law is unclear on this issue,” he said in a statement.

“Now that we have more clarity, I look forward to working with all involved in the upcoming legislative session to allow Illinoisans to continue to play these contests and provide the necessary strong consumer protections for safe, fun play.”

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In addition to improving communication between patients and their providers, some research suggests that OpenNotes might improve the ability of patients to stick with their medication regimens, called medication adherence.

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For the past decade, the CIA ran the American effort to find and kill al-Qaida members with drones, mostly in Pakistan and Yemen, outside of declared war zones.

But the frequency of those strikes has plummeted to about one a month. The main counterterrorism focus now is the war against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, where military special operations forces are flying drones that hunt and kill a senior militant every 2 days.

The shift reflects both legal and philosophical considerations. When he announced a framework for targeted killing 2 years ago, President Barack Obama argued that the military, not a secret intelligence agency, should be the primary

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Girl gets rude awakening to tooth fairy Dear Abby, My 7-year-old daughter, “Rosie,” recently came home in tears because a classmate, “Emily,” told her I was a liar and she was an idiot for believing my lies. Then Rosie asked me if I had been the one putting money under her pillow and presents under the tree all along.

Ultimately, I told her that, yes, I had. But I stressed how important it was that she not ruin other kids’ belief in the tooth fairy, etc.

The cat is out of the bag for my child, but do you think I should mention this to Emily’s mother?

We are friendly, but not

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close. She lives near me, so I run into her often.

I’m not just upset that Emily told Rosie, but also that she was so rude. I don’t want that girl to do this to more kids.

It’s not about criticizing

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Friday, Dec. 25 Christmas Day 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.

Electronics recycling, 9 a.m.4 p.m., 909 W. Pines Road, Oregon, 815-732-4020.

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

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon.

Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, noon, open; 6 p.m. open, lower level, Loveland Community Building, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, noon-1:30 p.m., County Market, 1380 N. Galena Ave., Dixon Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 3:30 p.m. closed; 7 p.m., closed; 10 p.m., open, candlelight, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, closed, it’s your meeting; 8 p.m., open, Grapevine, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Reformers Unanimous Addiction Abstinence Program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N.

Mason Ave., Amboy, 815-8572682.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, First Congregational Church, 218 E. Third St., Prophetstown.

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

Saturday, Dec. 26 Red Cross blood drive, 7-11 a.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointment: 815625-0382.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, 9 a.m., women’s, open; noon, open; 6 p.m., open, lower level, Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., former St. Anne Grade School, 32 N. Jones Ave., Amboy, 815-857-2315.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pool players, 8:30 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.

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

Hand and Foot card game, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

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

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

Exercise group, 4 p.m., Robert

Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

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

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

Friday, Dec. 25 Christmas Day Cancellations have not been received for these; check ahead to see if meeting.

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

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the mother’s parenting skills. My kids need correction sometimes, too.

I just believe it takes a village and we should all work together as parents.

What are your thoughts?

– Cat’s Out of the Bag in Maryland Dear Cat’s Out, It’s a shame that your daughter got the news the way she did. But in situations like this, when one child knows something the others don’t, it’s not unusual for the child to share the “news.”

Emily was out of line to have said what she did to your daughter, particularly in saying that

she couldn’t trust you, because it could have farreaching implications.

By all means have a word with Emily’s mother.

Dear Abby, I have an extreme aversion to alcohol and those who consume it.

I suspect that it comes from having a father who was a violent, emotionally abusive alcoholic.

Alcohol has zero appeal for me and, as I’m in my mid-20s, it’s difficult for me to go on outings with friends without having to go to a bar. I become that grumpy, silent person in the corner.

Because of this, my fian-

cee has begun socializing with her family and our friends without me. Most recently, they celebrated a sibling’s 21st birthday and left me home across the country. Talking to her and knowing she’s at a bar and drinking makes me extremely angry, and we almost always end up in a fight about it.

I know this is my problem. Do you have any advice on getting over it?

– Doesn’t Touch the Stuff in Las Vegas Dear Doesn’t Touch the Stuff, Yes. Either get counseling for your issues and to help you recognize that

not everyone who enjoys an alcoholic beverage is an alcoholic, or find a woman to marry whose views more closely match your own. There is a support group called Adult Children of Alcoholics that might be helpful to you if you attend some meetings. You can find a group near you by going to adultchildren.org.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

ENTERTAINMENT ‘Real Housewives’ star released from prison

MONTVILLE, N.J. (AP) – “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Giudice was freed from prison Wednesday after serving nearly a year for bankruptcy fraud, and she returned home to spend Christmas with her family.

Giudice’s lawyer said she was released about 5 a.m. from the Danbury Federal Correctional Institution in Connecticut.

She traveled home to Montville, New Jersey, and will be placed on home confinement until Feb. 5, attorney James Leonard said, though she is expected to spend today at her brother’s home.

Giudice had a “very emotional, very powerful” reunion with her husband and four daughters, Leonard said.

Giudice was sent to prison to serve a 15-month sentence in January. She earned early release with good behavior.

She and her husband, Joe Giudice, pleaded guilty last year to

bankruptcy fraud. They admitted hiding assets from bankruptcy creditors and submitting phony loan applications to get about $5 million in mortgages and construction loans.

Driver in Morgan crash facing manslaughter NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) – A grand jury on Wednesday indicted a truck driver accused of crashing into a limo van last year on the New Jersey Turnpike, injuring comedian Tracy Morgan and killing one of his comic friends.

The grand jury charged Kevin Roper with first-degree aggravated manslaughter, second-degree vehicular homicide and thirddegree aggravated assault in the June 2014 crash.

Roper’s attorney, David Glassman, was in court Tuesday arguing to have the initial charges of vehicular homicide and assault by auto thrown out because of adverse publicity surrounding Morgan’s settlement of a lawsuit with Wal-Mart earlier this year.

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A judge tentatively set a date for early January to revisit the issue.

Glassman said in an email Wednesday that the timing of the hearing would depend on how quickly he could review the grand jury transcripts.

Aggravated manslaughter carries a 10-to-30-year prison term upon conviction, while a death-by-auto charge carries a 5-to-10-year prison sentence. Each assault-by-auto charge is punishable by up to 18 months in prison.

Beatles music now available for streaming

NEW YORK (AP) – They love us, yeah! yeah! yeah!

At 12:01 a.m. today, the Beatles’ music became available for streaming from numerous outlets, a representative announced Wednesday.

Streaming services that will carry the Fab Four’s musical catalog include: Apple Music, Deezer, Google Play, Microsoft Groove, Napster/Rhapsody and Amazon Prime Music, as well as Slacker Radio, Spotify and Tidal.

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WHAT’S GOING ON terman.” It was his 28th appearance and the most of any comic since the show moved to CBS in 1993.

For information on Regan, go to brianregan.com, and follow him on Twitter, @BrianReganComic.

ART EXHIBITS At The Next Picture Show DIXON – “Landscapes,” sponsored by Sauk Valley Bank, will run through Jan. 2 at the gallery, 113 W. First St. Betty Predmore’s work will be shown on the front wall through Dec. 31. Paul Kuehl’s work will replace hers beginning in January.

Art at the Loveland DIXON – The art collection at Loveland Community House and Museum, 513 W. Second St., as well as the museum’s many other exhibits, are available for viewing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday and by appointment. Guided group tours can be scheduled by contacting Steve Wilson at swilson@ lovelandcommunityhouse.org or 815-284-2741.

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

The event is free to the public.

BANDS AND BARS Get listed!

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

At Bear’s Pub LYNDON – PapaNutt will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31 at the bar, 101 W. Commercial St. At Cochran’s Pub STERLING – Doug Brundies will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Saturday at the bar, 13464 Galt Road.

At The Cooler ROCK FALLS – Bobbi and Shay will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Saturday at the bar, 311 W. Second St. Upcoming: Dec. 31, VIP party with The Cal Stage Band At Cragel’s PROPHETSTOWN – Reflex Blues will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31 at the bar, 345 Washington St. Upcoming: Jan. 23, 3 On The Tree At Grapevine Wine & Martini Bar ROCK FALLS – Acoustic Circus will play from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dec. 31 at the bar, 205 W. Second St. At Henry’s Double K MOUNT CARROLL – The Ethan Bell Band will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31 at the bar, 834 S. Jackson St. Jan. 9 Grobe to play at Sterling Moose STERLING – Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers will play from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Sterling Moose lodge, 2601 E. Lincolnway.

Upcoming: Jan. 16, Mount Morris Moose Hitz City to play in Dixon DIXON – Hitz City will play from 8 p.m. to midnight at Val’s Place, 316 W. First St.

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

CONCERTS Jan. 1 First Fridays in Oregon OREGON – The First Fridays Open Stage music show will return at 7 p.m. to Oregon VFW Post 8739, 1310 W. Washington St. Each musician or band performs for 15 minutes. Instruments are acoustic, and a professional sound system is provided. The music will include country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, folk, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of the different styles.

Admission is by donation. All musicians and spectators are welcome. Call 815-973-0942 for more information.

Upcoming: Feb. 5 Jan. 15 Blues and Bluegrass FRANKLIN GROVE – If it’s the third Friday of the month, it’s Blues and Bluegrass night at the H.I. Lincoln Building, 136 N. Elm St. Open-stage acoustic gospel, folk, country, blues and bluegrass will be performed, beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are accepted to help with the upkeep of the historic building.

Go to franklingroveil.org for more information.

Upcoming: Feb. 19 Jan. 15 and 17 Orchestra to play small venues ROCKFORD – The Rockford Symphony Orchestra will showcase its members in an up-close-andpersonal format with two chamber orchestra concerts in January.

The first is set for 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 15 in the sanctuary of Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2821 N. Bell School Road, followed by a concert at 2 p.m.

Jan. 17 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 3300 Rural St. Steve Larsen, the orchestra’s music director, said in a news release he hopes “the smaller venues will make you feel closer to the music and the music makers, especially as we present works written for smaller ensembles.”

Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. They are available at rockfordsymphony.com or by calling the box office at 815965-0049. Tickets for students 25 and under with valid ID are $7.

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Saturday at the Whiskey Barrel Saloon, 305 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Feel like singing, too? Well then head there the night before, when Super Red Hot Karaoke and DJ will provide entertainment from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Drop Dead Dolly will play Dec. 31. and Farmers Market Expo is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Jan. 3 at The Freeport/ Stephenson County Visitors Center, 4596 U.S. Route 20 East.

The expo features a 12-foot Christmas tree, surrounded by an assortment of holiday gift ideas.

The products are either manufactured in Freeport or Stephenson County, commemorate local history, or promote local attractions, events, facilities or organizations. There will be items from more than 100 vendors.

Call 815-233-1357 for more information.

DOWNTOWN EVENTS Jan. 9 Second Saturdays returns DIXON – Second Saturdays Art Happenings will return to downtown Dixon. Most of the happenings will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at various venues between First and Second streets and Peoria and Galena avenues. Second Saturdays features art, music and other cultural events.

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

The Second Saturdays open mic nights run from 8 p.m. to midnight at Rosbrook Studio, 107 S. Peoria Ave. Musicians can register after 6 p.m. or message Rosbrook on Facebook.

Admission is a suggested $3 donation.

Upcoming: Feb. 13

FARMERS MARKETS In Dixon DIXON – The Haymarket Square farmers market has moved indoors for the winter to the lower level of Loveland Community House, 513 Second St. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dates include Jan. 9 and 23, Feb. 6 and 20, March 5 and 19, and April 2 and 16.

The building is handicappedaccessible. Among planned items for sale are local meats, eggs, baked goods, locally crafted soaps, lotions, gifts, and artisan crafts.

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Jan. 9 Burlesque group has new show ROCK ISLAND – Bottom’s Up Quad City Burlesque will perform its new show, “A Midwinter’s Madness,” at 8 p.m. at Circa ‘21, 1828 Third Ave. Doors open at 7.

The show will take you back in time with an evening of traditional burlesque and vaudeville entertainment.

Tickets are $16 in advance and $18 at the door. They are available by calling 309-786-7733 or visiting the box office. There is no meal included with the ticket, but the theatre will offer sandwich baskets and appetizers for purchase. The venue also offers a full bar.

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Saturday Party with the James Gang ASHTON – Karaoke with the James Gang from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Ralphie & Lu Lu’s, 812 Main St. Email jamesgang1996@gmail. com for more information.

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Jan. 15 Comedian coming to DeKalb DEKALB – Comedian Brian Regan will perform his live comedy show at 8 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, at 135 N. Second St. The spring leg of the tour will visit 38 cities throughout North America.

Tickets are available at egyptiantheatre.org, by calling 815758-1225, or at the box office. All tickets cost $42.50.

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Through the end of December Christmas antiques on display MOUNT CARROLL – Concerns about the environment aren’t new, and displays at the Miles Museum in Mount Carroll will give visitors a look at how people were caring for the planet, and celebrating Christmas, more than 100 years ago.

It’s one of two antique Christmas displays on loan to the museum from the Carroll County Historical Society.

The museum, at 107 W. Broadway, features a display of antique feather trees that were handed down to Viola Zink by her mother.

Also on display is a Nativity scene, on loan from Veronica Werle, which began its journey in Poland. The scene has spanned three generations, coming to Werle from her father, who got it from his mother, Anna Drozd.

The museum is open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in December. Call 815244-3474 to schedule an appointment or for more information.

From January through March, the museum will be open by appointment only. Call Sue at 815-990-2110, Don at 815244-6855, Anne at 815-2737676, or Ronnie at 815-4934116 to schedule an appointment.

which is decked out with festive lighting and decorations.

Participants can enjoy live music from Whiskey & Harmony, a country cover band from Chicago.

There are three packages. The general admission price of $15 includes a cash bar from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Flight Deck’s VIP Lounge party package is $55 and offers hors d’oeuvres from 8 to 10 and open bar from 8 to midnight.

And for $70, party-goers will get a free coat check, hors d’oeuvres, a gourmet sit-down dinner with cash bar, and open bar from 8 to midnight.

Those interested can book a room for $95 at Holiday Inn Express, 1240 N. Dement Road.

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MUSIC | YEAR IN REVIEW

My Top 50: Battle between head and heart R

eporter Jermaine Pigee and I had what likely was our first conversation about music in the 18 months or so that’s he has worked for Sauk Valley Media.

I love talking about music. I love writing about music. I love seeing music played live. But most of all I love listening to music.

As I said to Jermaine, music is like blood that pumps through my veins.

It’s a life source.

Which is why I didn’t find it at all taxing to have listened to, and graded, more than 650 LPs and EPs in 2015. I listen to as many new records as I can. Every first listen brings a rush – even if it’s a record I’m pretty sure I’m not going to like.

I’m fascinated by the passion and craft in the art.

And musicians are artists, whether playing to a sellout crowd at Soldier Field or to a small gathering at Gardenstock in Dixon.

So, creating my list of Top 50 records for 2015 was not something I started this month. It’s a yearlong process, and I never find it to be a burden.

This year, my two favorite records of the year were released on the same day.

What are the odds?! It was Feb. 10 to be exact, back when new music was released on Tuesdays.

Midyear the music industry experienced a seismic shift when Fridays became record release day.

So, my two favorite records have had many, many, many days to battle it out inside my head and heart for the top spot. And battle they did, right down to this writing. Did I go with my head – the record that was artistically superior to anything else I listened to in 2015? Or did I go with my heart – the record that moved me more than any other in 2015?

You’ll have to wait, because I’m starting with No. 50 and working my way up the list. And just a note, sometime between now and the end of the year I’ll share my lists (and a playlist) of the top songs of 2015, the top 20 EPs and grades for each of the 656 (I think) records I graded in the past 12 months. There’s still a lot of work to do.

50. Titus Andronicus, “The Most Lamentable Tragedy” 49. Bully, “Feels Like” 48. Young Buffalo, “House” 47. Pet Symmetry, “Pets Hounds” 46. Big Talk, “Straight In No Kissin’” 45. Duran Duran, “Paper Gods” 44. Catfish and the Bottlemen, “The Balcony” 43. Screaming Females, “Rose Mountain” 42. Waters, “What’s Real” 41. Dogs On Acid, “Dogs On Acid” 40. The Front Bottoms, “Back On Top 39. Faith No More, “Sol Invictus”

jeffROGERS Jeff Rogers is the Editor for Sauk Valley Media. You can reach him at jrogers@ saukvalley. com or 815625-3600, ext. 5591.

38. AirLands, “AirLands” 37. FIDLAR, “Too” 36. Everclear, “Black Is The New Black” 35. Too Kill A King, “Too Kill A King 34. Desperate Journalist, “Desperate Journalist” 33. Lost Boy ?, “Canned” 32. The Spook School, “Try To Be Hopeful” 31. Royal Headache, “High” 30. Nai Harvest, “Hairball” 29. July Talk, “July Talk” 28. TRAAMS, “Modern Dancing” 27. Beach Slang, “The Things We Do To Find People Who Feel Like Us” 26. Viet Cong, “Viet Cong” 25. City Calm Down, “In A Restless House” 24. Life In Film, “Here It Comes” 23. Al Bairre, “Experience the Al Bairre Show With Al Bairre Experience” 22. Worriers, “Imaginary Life” 21. New Order, “Music Complete” 20. Quiet Company, “Transgressor” 19. Desaparecidos, “Payola” 18. Lithuania, “Hardcore Friends” 17. Frank Turner, “Positive Songs For Negative People” 16. Florence + The Machine, “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful” 15. Local H, “Hey, Killer” I really can’t explain why, but regardless of how many records I’ve listened to in my 50 years, somehow this Chicago duo never crossed my musical path. It’s the year’s biggest mystery to me. But “Hey, Killer” is one heckuva rock record. Scott Lucas and new drummer Ryan Harding make an awful lot of exhilarating noise for two dudes – in the studio and on stage. “Leon and the Game of Skin” is among the best rock songs of the year.

14. Oberhofer, “Chronovision” The Brooklyn band Oberhofer’s debut LP, “Time Capsules II,” was my favorite record of 2012. The subject matter is heavier on this follow-up – the record was recorded after the death of frontman Brad Oberhofer’s roommate.

But the hooks abound amid the band’s dreamlike psych rock. Really good stuff, full of ear worms.

13. Joywave, “How Do You Feel Now?” The Rochester, New York, band had released some electropop singles and mixtapes, most of it well under the radar. There was little to signal the diverse,

catchy and confident 11 songs that make up the band’s debut LP. There’s driving alt rock, dance pop, and even a bit of hiphop and EDM tinges that weave seamlessly throughout the tracks. It’s no surprise Joywave was among the breakthrough alternative bands of 2015.

12. Laura Stevenson, “Cocksure” The first three LPs from the Long Island, New York, singer-songwriter were increasingly solid indie folk efforts. Her fourth record is more urgent and fuzzy.

Bracketed between epic and beautiful opening and closing songs are a collection of mostly bouncy, poppy tunes that have a 90s indie rock flavor. One of the prettiest records of the year.

11. Courtney Barnett, “Sometimes I Sit and Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit” When I reviewed this record in March, I wrote that it gets better and better with repeat listens. That still holds true 9 months later. Barnett’s voice is quite adorably droll. It has the droning quality of the legendary Patti Smith,

whom you’ve probably heard of, and the explosiveness of Tracy Bonham, whom you probably haven’t. This is a a straightforward rock album with incredibly catchy lyrics.

10. Hop Along, “Painted Shut” This was a year full of good rock records by bands with female lead singers. “Painted Shut” was the best. Frances Quinlan has a mesmerizingly ragged, abrasive, slightly off-kilter voice.

Quinlan deftly bounces between primal and soft – often in a matter of seconds. The guitar interplay between Quinlan and Joe Reinhart similarly bounces back and forth, but when they shred, man, do they shred.

9. White Reaper, “White Reaper Does It Again” From the crashing drums that open the record to the squealing feedback of guitars that closes it, White Reaper keeps the gas pedal floored throughout its debut LP. The fourpiece indie band from Louisville, Kentucky, has a sound reminiscent of ’70s punk rock – think The Sex Pistols with a dash of

Ramones. There are some early ’60s sounding choruses sprinkled throughout the record, and a weird ’80s-like keyboard to spice things up occasionally.

“White Reaper Does It Again” is one of the most raucous, confident debuts an indie rock band has released in a while.

8. Motion City Soundtrack, “Panic Stations” Perhaps it was the prospect of playing the excellent “Commit This To Memory” record from beginning to end on tour this year – that record’s 10th anniversary – that sparked Motion City Soundtrack. Whatever it was, the band returned gloriously to its form from a decade ago, and did so with a fresh sound. “Panic Stations” is fast paced, uplifting, and anthemic. It’s full of songs that you find yourself humming in your head after a first listen.

7. Born Cages, “I’m Glad I’m Not Me” No band did catchy alt dance pop in 2015 like Born Cages on its debut LP. But “I’m Glad I’m Not Me” is so much more than

simply fun pop numbers.

Yes, if more people heard this record, there’d be arenas full of kids singing along with keyboarddriven songs like “Rolling Down The Hill” and “Don’t Look Back.” But Born Cages also crank up the guitars in spots and showcase an ability to do slow-building epics like the closer, “Finding Beauty In A Broken World.” You probably haven’t heard this record yet. You should.

6. Cold Fronts, “Forever Whatever” If you’re a fan of alternative rock, Philadelphia rockers Cold Fronts will remind you of a lot of bands you’ve heard before.

At different points in their excellent debut, Cold Fronts sounds like Phoenix, The Strokes, Tokyo Police Club, Rooney, and Hot Hot Heat. But while “Forever Whatever” sounds familiar, it’s far from stale. Each of the 10 tracks has a singalong chorus and catchy guitar hooks. Clocking in at an efficient 35 minutes, Cold Fronts delivers a storm of single-worthy songs.

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MUSIC | YEAR IN REVIEW

My Top 50 albums: Speak to my soul I

f I’m not singing along, there’s something wrong.

I love a good hook. A unique chorus or an extremely catchy verse; oh, man, there’s nothing better.

In 2015, I sang, belted, yelled, screamed and crooned with the best of them. I’m sure, in a dark moment, I even did that thing where you sing and ugly cry at the same time.

Not a good look.

But, you see, music is my lifeblood.

And there’s nothing better than listening to a solid album, front to back. So many this year were so good, for so many different reasons.

Some albums healed my heart; others gave me a good punch in the gut.

Some made me want to be better; others gave me hope when I wasn’t.

And more than a few just made me want to turn it up, pump my fist, and bang my head.

While I gravitate slightly more toward indie rock and alt-county than other genres, as you’ll see from my list, I can find a place in my heart for almost any style of music as long as it’s good and speaks to my soul.

Here’s a list of the 2015 albums that meant the most to me.

1. “I Love You, Hon-

lucasPAULEY Lucas Pauley is a page designer and entertainment editor for Sauk Valley Media.

You can reach him at lpauley@saukvalley. com or 815625-3600, ext. 5576.

eybear” by Father John Misty – Simply put, it’s just the most complete album of the year – not a single misstep. The album is an emotional roller coaster, but worth the investment. Joshua Tillman’s lyrics cut deep, real deep at times. But the album is the most beautiful trainwreck you might ever experience. It’s one of the best albums in years – an album you’ll want to show your kids ... when they’re old enough.

2. “All Your Favorite Bands” by Dawes – The band’s fourth album is a carefully crafted collection of songs that reaches back to a time when albums were more like works of art, and not just a place for a few singles to live uncomfortably. Is the album full of risks and attempts at new styles?

No. But, with it, Dawes crafted its best work yet, creating a soul-soothing album that will sound

just as good 10 years from now as it does today.

3. “Something More Than Free” by Jason Isbell – He’s the real deal – one of the true, original artists in country music today. The 36-year-old singer/songwriter doesn’t sing about beers, babes, blue jeans and bare feet.

Isbell tells stories more people can relate to, even if that’s tough to admit.

This album is beautiful bare and proof that great songwriting is alive and well.

4. “The Spirit Moves”

by Langhorne Slim – The American singersongwriter and his band, The Law, provide a much needed breath of fresh air to music these days.

The album’s simplicity, solid musicianship, great lyrics, and peaks and valleys offer such an enjoyable album to become slightly obsessed with.

5. “The Things We Do To Find People Who Feel Like Us” by Beach Slang – This is an album I would have absolutely loved when I was 18. And 10 years later, it’s still an album I absolutely love. Extremely catchy, no frills punkinfused rock will always have a place in my heart.

6. “Panic Stations” by Motion City Soundtrack – Speaking of my awesome 18-year-old self, this band has been a

favorite for a long time.

MCS – one of the more talented and unique of the pop-punk explosion around 10 years ago – hasn’t sounded this good since its 2008 release, “Even If It Kills Me.” And they sounded so, so good.

7. “Payola” by Desaparecidos – The opening track is infectious. From the first listen, I was done for. The band keeps things catchy, while saying something important.

It’s music with a purpose.

It’s one of those punchesto-the-gut albums – the best of the year.

8. “The Waterfall” by My Morning Jacket – One of the more consistent American rock bands of the past 15 years didn’t disappoint with this one.

The band’s musicianship is constantly grabbing your attention. The band’s frontman, Jim James, delivers some of his best hooks yet, with “Big Decisions” being the prime example.

9. “If I Should Go Before You” by City and Colour – After the solid but entirely too long opening track “Woman,” there’s not a wrong note on this entire album.

Dallas Green’s voice is flawless. The songs are catchy. The album flows perfectly. The album just makes my ears happy.

10. “The Fool” by Ryn Weaver – Hands down, the best straight-up pop album in 2015. Weaver sings with confidence.

The album’s instrumentation is intelligent and unique. Weaver has the voice of a superstar. It’s only a matter of time before she becomes one.

11. “Drug For The Modern Age” by Kopecky 12. “Kintsugi” by Death Cab For Cutie 13. “Carry The Ghost”

by Noah Gunderson 14. “Positive Songs For Negative People” by Frank Turner 15. “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful” by Florence + The Machine 16. “A Flourish And A Spoil” by The Districts 17. “LOVETAP!” by Smallpools 18. “Carrie & Lowell” by Sufjan Stevens 19. “Beat the Champ”

by The Mountain Goats 20. “Drones” by Muse 21. “JR JR” by JR JR 22. “Wanted On Voyage” by George Ezra 23. “25” by Adele 24. “Chaos and The Calm” by James Bay 25. “What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World” by The Decemeberists 26. “Act IV: Rebirth in Reprise” by The Dear Hunter 27. “Big Dark Love” by Murder By Death

28. “Mable” by Spraynard 29. “No Cities to Love”

by Sleater-Kinney 30. “Better Nature” by Silversun Pickups 31. “Black Lines” by Mayday Parade 32. “Our Own House” Misterwives 33. “Imbue” by The Early November 34. “Wiped Out!” by The Neighbourhood 35. “Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats” by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats 36. “Traveller” by Christ Stapleton 37. “Four Year Strong”

by Four Year Strong 38. “Limbo” by Pell 39. “July Talk” by July Talk 40. “Painted Shut” by Hop Along 41. “Imaginary Man” by Rayland Baxter 42. “Savage Hills Ballroom” by Youth Lagoon 43. “How Do You Feel Now?” by Joywave 44. “Currents” Tame Impala 45. “Jekyll + Hyde” by Zac Brown Band 46. “American Beauty/ American Psycho” by Fall Out Boy 47. “Inanimate Objects” Atlas Genius 48. “Sound & Color” by Alabama Shakes 49. “Cocksure” by Laura Stevenson 50. “Strange Trails” by Lord Huron

My top 25 albums: Playing it straight H

onesty was the best policy for artists vying for my top three albums of 2015.

Because, you know, forget Rolling Stone, right?

Nobody shot straighter, or hit the heart harder, this year than Beach Slang, Sufjan Stevens and Father John Misty.

For me, that’s what music is all about. Make me feel the feels. If I’m working to get through the first track (sorry, but I’m looking at you, Kendrick Lamar, Drake and Jamie xx), the show’s over. I’ve gone home.

Here are the 25 bands whose shows I wouldn’t have left under any circumstances this year: 1. “The Things We Do to Find People Who Feel Like Us” by Beach Slang – I gravitate toward cleverly turned phrases, but there was something liberating about the lyric “We’re allowed to be loud,” toward the end of “Bad Art & Weirdo Ideas,” the

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5. Mini Mansions, “The Great Pretenders” Everything about the second full-length LP from the Los Angeles trio is big. It goes in enough directions musically that it’s hard to label. At times it’s synth-driven alt pop with a 80’s flavor, at times it’s Beatles-esque, and at times it’s weird and frenetic. Think Soft Cell, John Lennon, Fountains of Wayne, Beach Boys, Arctic Monkeys, and Queens of the Stone Age, wrapped into one 11-song set. That the band makes such a wide range of sounds mesh as well as “The Great Pretenders” does speaks well of Mini Mansions’ craftmanship. It’s a fun, odd, confident, and at times beautiful record.

hit single on this debut LP. The 10 tracks bring me back to my teenage punk-rock days, before life got weird and complicated. Perhaps what resonated most is that James Alex is clearly older than me, yet he’s a self-declared “kid.” Front to back, this album is affirmation that it’s OK to just lose yourself in noisy beauty.

2. “Carrie and Lowell”

by Sufjan Stevens – No song reduced me to a weeping child this year like “Fourth of July.”

The album’s pathos is relentless. Stevens has

had more complete LPs, but none more beautiful, more evoking.

3. “I Love You, Honeybear” by Father John Misty – The Marla Singer of albums, it’s a sore on the roof of my mouth that would heal, if I could just stop tonguing it.

It’s brutal, self-loathing and sardonic. It’s also gorgeous, complete and perhaps more than anything, honest.

4. “Savage Hills Ballroom” by Youth Lagoon – A rare instance where an artist gained my attention by shifting closer toward mainstream. Trevor Powers’ voice is haunting at times, but constantly endearing. “Kerry” is my pick of the litter.

5. “July Talk” by July Talk – Tom Waits thinks Peter Dreimanis’ voice is gruff. Bjork thinks Leah Fay’s voice is adorably enchanting. Put Peter and Leah together, surround them with spaghetti Western-esque rockabilly goodness and,

yeah, this debut LP is a monster that would scare Frankenstein’s creation.

6. “Payola” by Desaparecidos – Of the many bands that returned from a decade-plus hiatus this year, none did it while pumping its fist harder than Connor Oberst and Co. “Marikkkopa” is a perfect window into the album’s mission to hold the intolerant accountable.

7. “No Cities to Love” by Sleater-Kinney – Here’s your runner up among said group of bands. If it weren’t for a couple of hiccups, it would’ve cracked the top 5.

8. “Multilove” by Unknown Mortal Orchestra – Sexiest album of the year, in my humble opinion. I’m not a dancer, except when this album is playing. Or when I’m with my kids. Similar to Youth Lagoon, a subtle move toward accessibility went a long way.

9. “Foil Deer” by Speedy Ortiz – An extraordinarily visceral

sophomore effort. And there’s a lot of effort. Lots of noise between Sadie DuPuis’ vocals and the instruments, yet effectively packaged.

10. “Momentary Masters” Albert Hammond Jr. – Just when I thought Julian Casablancas was the spine of The Strokes, Hammond Jr. changed my mind. “Comin’ to Getcha” is one of my favorite tunes of the year.

11. “Beat the Champ”

by The Mountain Goats 12. “AT.LONG.LAST. A$AP” by A$AP Rocky 13. “Anthems for Doomed Youth” by The Libertines 14. “Fading Frontier” by Deerhunter 15. “The Most Lamentable Tragedy” by Titus Andronicus 16. “For All My Sisters”

by The Cribs 17. “Star Wars” by Wilco 18. “Painted Shut” by Hop Along 19. “Currents” by Tame Impala 20. “A Flourish and a

Spoil” by The Districts 21. “The Magic Whip”

by Blur 22. “Tetsuo and Youth”

by Lupe Fiasco 23. “Strangers to Ourselves” by Modest Mouse 24. “Are You Alone?” by Majical Cloudz 25. “Liability” by Prof Honorable mentions (read: Nos. 26-40, in no particular order): “Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit” by Courtney Barnett, “Aureate Gloom” by of Montreal, “Feels Like”

by Bully, “The Waterfall”

by My Morning Jacket, “Sound & Color” by Alabama Shakes, “Magnifique” by Ratatat, “Universal Themes” by Sun Kil Moon, “Everybody’s Coming Down” by The Good Life, “So There” by Ben Folds, “What Went Down” by Foals, “Zipper Down” by Eagles of Death Metal, “Barter 6”

by Young Thug, “Vulnicura” by Bjork, “New Bermuda” by Deafhaven, “Art Angels” by Grimes

4. Natalie Prass, “Natalie Prass” You’ll find this debut record on a number of year-end lists. Deservedly so. But I’d venture to guess it hasn’t received nearly the number of listens it deserved in 2015. Prass has a sugary sweet, folkish voice that pairs wonderfully with the production of Matthew E. White and Trey Pollard from Spacebomb Records. The strong mix of horns, winds, and piano creates memorable, soulful tunes that remained in my head from the beginning of the year – the record was released in January – to its end.

3. Circa Waves, “Young Chasers” Dare I say these young lads remind me just a bit of a another band you might have heard of Liverpool? Yes, I will. Circa Waves’ debut record is

something special. It is full of songs with choruses that work their way into your brain and stay awhile.

There’s nothing necessarily remarkable about the sound, unless you find it remarkable that a new, young band would make music these days without the aid of keyboards or electronics other than guitars. But the band’s ability to write catchy hook after catchy hook is certainly something you don’t hear every day.

2. Father John Misty, “I Love You, Honeybear” I went with my heart.

All year long, my head was telling me that “I Love You, Honeybear” was the year’s best record. There wasn’t a more beautiful and devastating record in 2015.

Father John Misty is Josh Tillman, who was the drummer for indie folk

band Fleet Foxes before he left in 2012. There’s a heavy dose of airy, layered folk rock on “I Love You, Honeybear,” FJM’s second LP. But there’s also a mix of country, 70s guitar, and honky tonk that keeps things interesting.

That said, you’re really missing something if you don’t delve into the lyrics.

But a word of warning: It’s emotionally draining.

Essentially, “I Love You Honeybear” is a love story filled with the doubts, jealousies, fears of inadequacies, and occasional contempt. It’s up and down, like a rocky relationship.

It’s very heavy stuff, but with a payoff more than worth the effort.

1. The Districts, “A Flourish And A Spoil” So, back to the heart thing. There was no record that brought me more joy in 2015 than “A Flourish

And A Spoil,” the second LP from four young guys from the musical hotbed of Lititz, Pennsylvania. There were no songs I enjoyed listening to in 2015 more than “Chlorine” and “Young Blood,” two tracks from this record. And there was no band I enjoyed seeing perform live in 2015 more than The Districts.

How could I not reward that with the top spot on this list?

The key word in the first paragraph here is joy.

That’s what music ultimately is about – feeling the joy and exhilaration from a song that moves you. And “A Flourish And A Spoil” is full of songs that moved me.

The record resembles a live performance, like the boys went to the garage, plugged their guitars into amps and let loose. There’s an urgency and punch in

Rob Grote’s voice, and an abundance of fuzz in the guitar play from Grote and Pat Cassidy. The soaring chords from Cassidy’s guitar in “Chlorine” still give me goosebumps after dozens of listens.

Finally, let’s talk about “Young Blood,” the best 8 minutes and 41 seconds on record this year. Fellow SVMer Lucas Pauley couldn’t have described the song better when, in his review, he wrote this: The song “Young Blood” is the album’s best, with its stripped down beginning to the verses that build quickly. The hook is catchy. The extended bridge is perfectly constructed. Grote’s vocals are intense. The ending is chaotic. It’s an 8-minute, 40-second beautiful mess.

A beautiful mess might just be exactly my favorite kind of music. Enough said.

christopher HEIMERMAN Heimerman is the Enterprise and Projects Editor at SVM. He can be reached at cheimerman@ saukvalley. com or 815-625-3600, ext. 5523.

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ADVENTIST SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH,416ProspectSt.,Dixon. Saturday Service 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Pastor Trudy Dunn.

APOSTOLIC APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY, 2609 Pine St., Rock Falls. Spanish Spoken, Sunday School, 10 a.m., Sunday Worship Service Noon. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m.. Pastor: Martin Garcia 590-7897.

ASAMBLEA APOSTOLICA, 2609 Pine St., Rock Falls. Se habla español.

Escuela Dominical 10 a.m., Servico de Alabanza y Adoraciòn Domingo 12 p.m., Miércoles Estudio Bìblico 6 p.m. Pastor: Martin Garcia 590-7897.

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD BETHESEDA TEMPLE, 1602 13th Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071. Phone 535-0423. Pastor Lucio Esquivel. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Childrens Church.

All services in Spanish & English.

ROCK RIVER CHRISTIAN CENTER, 1800 Prophetstown Road, Rock Falls. Phone 815-625-4371.

Rev. Brian Vickers, Pastor, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship, 6 p.m. Evening Worship; Wednesday, 10 a.m. bible study, 6:30 p.m. children’s programs: Rainbows, Missionetts, and Royal Rangers, 7 p.m. Crossroads Youth Ministry.

NEW LIFE IN CHRIST, 1101 1st Ave., Sterling, Pastor William Cherry, Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening service 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday nite 6:30 p.m. Adult Prayer/Bible Study & Youth Group. Nursery provided for all services. Church office 626-8778.

BAPTIST BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH, 1119 10th Ave., Rock Falls, Pastor Roger Carlson, Parsonage and office phone 625-7179, Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday Dynamite Kids Club 6:00 p.m. Nursery provided for all services. Transportation Available. Independent Fundamental Baptist Church. www.bbcrf.com COMO BAPTIST CHURCH, 25059 Como Road. Pastor Larry Jones. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service, 6 p.m. Affiliated with Southern Baptist Convention. Phone 625-8492.

COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH, 35021 Illinois Route 40, Milledgeville, Pastor J. Kregg Farmer, Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Afternoon Service 1:00 p.m., Wednesday Evening Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 p.m., Children’s classes during Sunday School, Morning Worship and Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study. Nursery provided for all services. Church phone 225-7150. Independent Fundamental Baptist Church.

MISSION BAUTISTA HISPANA (Como Baptist Church), Sun. 10:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Wed., Prayer Service 6:30 p.m., all services in Spanish, Meet in the lower level of Como Baptist.

EMMANUEL BAPTIST, 1904 18th Ave., Sterling. Pastor Aaron Jackson Sunday Bible Study, 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m., nursery provided. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6 p.m.; Affiliated with Southern Baptist Convention. Phone 625-0351.

FAITH BAPTIST, Pastor Bryan Bice, 2005 Freeport Road. Sunday: Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Service 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday: Youth Club 6:30 p.m., Prayer Service 7:00 p.m.. Nursery provided for all services. Church phone 625-7690. www.faithbaptiststerling.com FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 1705 6th Ave., Sterling, Rev. Jack Smith.

Morning worship 10:10 a.m.; Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Crib room and nursery provided. Call for info: Church office phone 625-1288; Air conditioning, easy access for handicapped.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 406 Maple Ave., Morrison, IL. Pastor Dick Adams 815-772-2696 home 815772-3181; 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service; Wednesday nights 7:00 p.m. Bible Study.

EAGLE HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH, 1026 Third Avenue, Fulton. 589-3443 (church). Michael McCloud, Pastor. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning Service, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday evening, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Meeting, 7:00 p.m.; Nursery provided for all services. General Association of Regular Baptist Churches affiliated church.

NEW HOPE BAPTIST, 902 W. 12th St., Rock Falls. Jon Sedwick, Pastor Sunday Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Phone: 625-6696. Celebrate Recovery Mon nights at 6pm 815-590-3389. Affiliated with Southern Baptist Convention.

MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH, 1313 Woodburn Ave., Sterling, 6256473. Johnny Cooper, Pastor. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Prayer Service & Bible Study Wed., 7 p.m.-8:15 p.m.; Youth Fellowship Hour Mon. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

MARANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH, 2103 Walter Street, Rock Falls (Yeowardville). Sunday School (for all ages) 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:40 a.m. (nursery provided) Sunday evening worship service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday night prayer meeting 7:00 p.m. Phone 625-8978. Affiliated with Southern Baptist Convention.

PRIMIRA IGLESIA BAUTISTIC GETHSEMANE HISPANA 1014 W. 7th St., Sterling. Sunday School 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening Worship, 7 p.m.; Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Servicio de Orasion y Estudio at 6:30.

TAMPICO BAPTIST CHURCH, Tampico, Sunday School (for all ages), 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Evening service, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study and Prayer, 6:30 p.m.

HARVEST TIME BIBLE CHURCH, 1802 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls. Phone 626-1234. Pastor Dalmus Meeks, Assistant Pastor, Jason Borton. Children’s Pastor Myles Kukowski, Baptist Doctrine, Aaron Meeks, Minister of Music. Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship Services, 8:30 and 10:50 a.m. Evening Worship, 6:30 p.m.; High School Youth, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Services, 6:45 p.m.; Awanas 6:30 p.m. Jr. High Youth 6:30 p.m. Nursery always provided.

LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH 2002 9th Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071 Phone 815-579-1209 Pastor Tommy McMurtry. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. tommymcmurtry.libertybc@gmail.com TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 403 6th Ave. North, Lyndon, Illinois.

Pastor Alan Jahn. Ph.#(563)2420307 www.trinitybaptistchapel.com Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m., Youth Program 6 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.

BRETHREN MILLEDGEVILLE BRETHREN CHURCH, 521 N. Main Ave., Milledgeville. Pastor Jim Black. Fellowship 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship at 10:00 a.m.

Youth Activities & Evening services announced.

815-225-7814.

UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST, 210 East Grove Street, Coleta, IL. Wilmer (Bill) Houch, Pastor. Sunday Worship Celebration 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m. For more information, call 815-441-3774.

BRETHREN IN CHRIST The Bridge @ Beans, 121 E. 3rd St., Sterling. 11 a.m. Sunday. Pastors, Rita Wolf and Bruce 815-441-0779 Johnson.

Phone CATHOLIC SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, 2224 Ave., J, Sterling. Masses; Saturday, 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8:30 and 11 a.m.; Sacrament of Reconciliation, Saturday 4:30-5 p.m. Rev. Bruce Ludeke, Pastor ST. ANDREW CATHOLIC, 708 10th Ave., Rock Falls, Saturday confessions 4:00 p.m. Tuesday confessions 8:45 a.m. Saturday evening Mass 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass: 7:15 & 9:00 a.m. Daily Mass Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 a.m. (Wednesday during school year 8:15 a.m.); Friday 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 8:00 a.m. Msgr.

Thomas Dzielak. Phone: 625-4508.

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC, corner of Ave. B and W. 6th St., Sterling. Saturday, 5 p.m.; (Masses of Anticipation); Sunday Masses, 7, 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. in Spanish. Rev. James Keenan, Pastor; Fr. Adalberto Sanchaz Parochial Vicar.

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC, 105 Benton Street, Tampico, Rev. Msgr. Thomas L. Dzielak, Parochial Administrator. Sunday Mass 10:45a.m., Phone 438-5425 CHRISTIAN-CHURCH OF CHRIST YORKTOWNCHURCHOFCHRIST, rural Tampico. Sunday service - 9 a.m. worship. For more information call Joseph Rosenski at (815)537-5371.

Everyone is welcome!

TAMPICO CHURCH OF CHRIST, 201 S. Fermont St., Tampico. Sunday school 9:00 a.m.; Sun Worship Service, 10:00 a.m.; Phone 815-438-6805.

MORRISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 201 S. Genesee St., Morrison, IL 61270. Phone (815) 772-4928 Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday; Sunday School 10:30; Call for Ladies Bible Study COMMUNITY COMMUNITY OF CHRIST, Corner of Reno Rd. and Candlelight Dr., Worship 9:30 a.m. Pastor Kimberly Crump, Phone 815-625-6144.

WALNUT COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH, 125 Jackson, Walnut. Eldon Cook, Pastor, Nathan Richey, Associate Pastor; 9:00 a.m. Sunday Church Service; 10:30 a.m. Breakout Bible sessions. Phone 815-379-2645.

CONGREGATIONAL FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 905 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls.; Pastor Al Campbell; Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.; Holy Communion first Sunday of the month.

No steps or stairs for handicapped for worship. Church phone: 625-3314.

THE BIG RED CHURCH First Congregational 311 Second Ave.,

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Sterling. Pastor Jeff Coester; Church School, 9:00 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Coffee Fellowship to follow worship service.

Tuesday nights Prayer Warriors 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Church Office phone, 625-5112. The church is accessible to people with disabilities.

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 506 5th Ave., Rock Falls. Rick Morris, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Handicapped accessible. Phone 815-626-2271.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 3400 N. 6th Ave., Sterling, Rev. Courtney Montgomery Chandler.

Sunday School, all ages 9 a.m.; Worship service 10:15 a.m.; Families Welcome. Nursery provided. Handicapped accessible. Phone 625-6851.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH, New Bedford, Pastor Brian L. Moore. Sunday: 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10:00 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 10:30. Christian Children Fellowship Group on first Wednesday at 6:00 p.m., Youth Group on third Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Adult Fellowship Group on first Sunday at 5:00 p.m. at Fellowship Hall, and CWF on fourth Monday at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. 445-4663 Pastor 626-2668 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF WALNUT, 109 Red Oak Road, Walnut, IL. Pastor Brian L. Moore. Sunday Morning Worship 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m. Children/ Youth Sunday Club will resume on September 14th 10:15 a.m., Youth Group Meeting 6:00 p.m.; Adult Sunday Bible Class 8:00 a.m., Wednesdays Adult Bible Study 8:00 p.m. Church office phone 815-379-2093. Church Kitchen phone 379-2083. Email: walnutfirstchristain@yahoo.com. Also on Facebook (FirstChristianChurchWalnutIl) EPISCOPAL GRACE EPISCOPAL, 707 1st Ave., Sterling, 815-625-0442. Reverend Peg Williams, Rector. 9:00a.m. Sunday Holy Eucharist. Wednesdays spoken Holy Eucharist Noon, Bible study and soup supper at 5:30. Every Third Friday at 5:30 Younger adults gathering.

Pastoral care, confession and reconciliation by appt. gracechurchstg.org CHURCH OF SAINT ANNE (Episcopal), 401 North Cherry Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270 (815) 772-2818.

The Father Andrew Bro, Supply Priest.

Schedule of Masses and Services: Sunday 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, low mass with hymns, 10:00 a.m. coffee and fellowship.

EVANGELICAL ERIE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 1409 16th Avenue, Erie, Illinois 61250. 309-659-7125. Pastor Ron Eckberg. Sunday: Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Celebration Service, 10:15 a.m. Wednesday: Awana (K-6) 6:30 p.m. (Church Location); Junior High (7-8) 6:30 p.m. ; (Erie Middle School); Senior High (9-12) 7:30 p.m. (Erie Middle School). www.info@erieefree.org FOURSQUARE FOURSQUARE CHURCH, 1501 11th Ave., Rock Falls, Floyd Osborn, pastor. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m. Crusaders, 6 p.m.

Evening Service, 7 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Service, 7:30 p.m. nursery facilities available. Phone: 625-5040.

JEWISH TEMPLE SHOLOM, 510 E. 10th St., Sterling. Call for time and date of services. Temple phone:625-2599.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, 2709 16th Ave., Sterling. William Stocks, Bishop; Sacrament Meeting 9:30-10:40 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:45-11:25 a.m.; Priesthood, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Relief society and Young Women, 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

LUTHERAN FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OF JORDAN (ELCA) Sterling, 6 miles north on Rt. 40. Pastor Jamie Gallagher.

Phone 225-7410. Worship, 8:30 a.m.; Church 625-5407. The church building is air conditioned, and handicap accessible.

FIRST LUTHERAN (ELCA), 300 West Third Street, Prophetstown, Rev. Katrina (Katie) Gallagher. Worship, 9:00 a.m. Education hour, 10:15 a.m.

September through May. Our building is handicap accessible. Phone 537-2758.

OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN (LCMS), 21496 Hazel Rd., Sterling, Rev. Donald Matthiessen, Pastor. Worship, 9:00 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Morrison phone: 772-4345.

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, (LCMS) Dixon Ave., at Martin Road, Rock Falls, Rev. Daniel Behmlander, pastor. Worship Service, 9:00 a.m.

Handicap accessible. Air Conditioned. Sunday School and Bible Class 10:15 a.m. Church office: 625-3376.

IMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN (ELCA), corner of 8th Ave. and W. 5th, Rock Falls. Henrietta J. Milner, Pastor; Worship: Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:15 a.m. Sept. thru May; Thursday evenings 6:30. Elevator and

avid Brooks’ recent bestseller The Road to Character makes a compelling case for the importance of character in our lives. He draws a distinction between what he calls the résumé virtues and the eulogy virtues. The résumé virtues are our accomplishments and competencies which help us gain employment while the eulogy virtues are those things which have most to do with our character. Are we kind, honest, or brave, and do we form loving and lasting relationships? Do we spend as much time cultivating our character as we do our work skills and educational credentials? His book is a powerful and moving exhortation to spend more time and effort working on our characters. We will probably be remembered more for our character (or lack thereof) than for the skills and accomplishments listed on our résumés. Reflect on what you can do this year to improve your character.

– Christopher Simon “Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.”

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facilities for disabled persons. Air Conditioned. Church office: 625-3575.

ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN (ELCA), 703 Third Ave., Sterling. Rev. Mark Oehlert. Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School immediately following worship. Alternative Worship Wed. 6:15 p.m. Facilities air conditioned and equipped for the handicapped, including elevator.

Church Office phone: 625-2634, between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays.

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH, (LCMS) LeFevre Rd. and Ave. F, Sterling.

Phone: 625-2284. Sunday Worship Services at 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School and Bible classes at 10:15 a.m.; 9 a.m. broadcast live on WLLT, 107.7 FM on Sunday. Handicap accessible w/use of elevator. Air Conditioned. DCE: Steven Whitney ST. PAUL LUTHERAN (ELCA), 1701 16th Ave., Sterling; Brandon Nelson, Pastor. Gerad VonHolten, Youth Director. Sunday Morning: Worship Time 9:00 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship following worship. Nursery provided; handicap accessible; air conditioned. Phone 625-3069.

HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS), 404 E. North St., Rte. 92, Walnut, IL; Rev. David Menet, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:00 A.M.; Sunday School and Adult Bible Class 10:00 A.M. Phone 815-379-2839.

ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 601 N. Jackson St. Morrison.

Rev Mark Winkelman, Senoir Pastor; Rev Mike Winkelman, Associate Pastor. Sunday Worship Services at 9:30 A.M. Sunday School & Adult Bible Studies 10:45 A.M. Various Bible Studies during the week. Handicap accessible and air conditioned. Signing for deaf is available upon request. 815772-3386. www.stpetersmorrison.com TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA), Rt. 40 & Stover Ave., Milledgeville.

Pastor Jamie Gallagher. SeptemberMay 9:00 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Forum; All year 10:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship; Handicap accessible; Air conditioned. Phone: 225-7410.

NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMC Congregation), 702 W. Lynn Blvd. Sterling, IL. Air conditioned.

Pastor Bill Sullivan, Sunday Traditional Service 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Service 10:45 a.m. Church Office Phone 499-6552. nursery provided Sat. night service 6:00pm. www.nllutheran.com Handicapped Accessible.

MENNONITE COMMUNITY MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP, meeting site at Sterling YWCA, 412 First Ave., Sterling, IL. Pastor Dan Rusmisel. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m followed by Study Time 11:15 a.m. Phone: 815-2383421; Email: d_rusmiselle@yahoo. com. For more information see website: Community-Mennonite.org SCIENCE RIDGE MENNONITE CHURCH, 1702 East 37th St., Sterling.

Arnold Owens, Pastor. Sunday morning Church Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday School 10:55 a.m. Phone 626-0538.

METHODIST EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST, 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling, IL 61081. Jim Miller, Pastor. Fellowship 9:00; Sunday School 9:30; Worship 10:30. Handicap accessible and air conditioned. Phone: 815-626-0104. Web address: www.EastJordanUMC.org FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 501 Broadway Ave., Sterling; Rev. Brad Wilson, pastor. Sunday School, 9:00 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Nursery provided. Elevator available.

Air conditioning. Handicap accessible.

Telephones: Church 815-625-0244 (fax-815-564-0302); Annex, 815626-1734; Loaves & Fishes breakfast, Mon.-Fri., 9-11 a.m., FISH Pantry, Mon.-Fri., 9-11 a.m., 815-626-1734.

E-mail: admin@sterlingfirstumc.org ROCK FALLS UNITED METHODIST, home of Bear Necessities 210 4th Ave 815 625 0114 Worship 9:00 Adult and Children’s Education 10:00 Pastor: Rich Fassig - cell 815 751 2290 Christian Ed: Ann Brandt. See us on Facebook UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 321 N. Holcomb Ave., Milledgeville, 225-7511. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service. Pastor Andrew Pittman.

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 2nd Ave., and E. 10th St., Sterling, Pastor Brad Wilson. Sunday morning worship and Camp Sonshine for children in 5th grade and under at 9:00a.m. Fellowship with coffee and snacks at 10:20a.m.

Nursery provided during 9:00a.m. worship. Phone 1-815-626-7777. Trinity Food Pantry: call ‘Good Neighbors’ for voucher at 1-815-625-5111.

WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2200 16th Ave., Sterling, Rev. Wesley Dickson Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Fully handicapped accessible and air-conditioned.

Nursery provided. Contact Church Office for questions 815-625-1968 TAMPICO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, (Two blocks west of Casey’s) Welcomes Pas-

tor Leanne Keate. Church phone 815438-6105; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. (starting again in Sep); Sunday Church Service 10:30 a.m., Fellowship to follow.

Need a ride? Call Terry 815-535-3665.

COLETA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 112 North Main St., Hyewon “Sophia” Hyon, Pastor. Worship Hour: 9:00 a.m.; Fellowship 10:00 a.m.; Sunday School for All ages 10:30 a.m. Fully handicapped acessible and air conditioned. (Rides available, call 336-2226) NAZARENE FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 13th Ave., and 5th St., Sterling. Senior Pastor: Bob Hasselbring 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; handicapped accessible; nursery provided at all services. Phone: 625-0864.

LOST LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 90 W. Flagg Road, Dixon 815-6264732 (corner of Lowden and Flagg Road). Pastor: Bob Clardie; Sunday School 9 a.m.; Fellowship at 11 a.m.; Sunday Weekly Service 10:00 a.m.

OPEN BIBLE FIRST OPEN BIBLE CHURCH, 2105 E. Rt. 30 Rock Falls. Rev. Les Funderberg, Pastor, Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.; Super Church 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday, Prayer and Bible Study, 7 p.m. Youth Service - Beyond Belief Wed. 7:00 p.m. Phone: 625-1957 or 625-0414.

UNITED PENTECOSTAL NEW LIFE TABERNACLE, Located on the Corner of E. 10th St. and Avenue D, Rock Falls. Rev. Carl B. Reese, Pastor. Sunday School and Morning Worship 10 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday Prayer 6 p.m. Church/Pastors Phone: 625-2926 PRESBYTERIAN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 410 2nd Ave., A Heart for God in the Heart of Sterling. Pastor Christina Berry: Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. with childcare provided; Fellowship following worship. Choir practice 11 a.m. Building accessible to the handicapped for more information call 815-625-0452 or visit our Facebook & Become A Fan of FPC. www.firstpresbyteriansterling.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 100 East Lincolnway, Morrison, Il. Rev. Michael Selburg. Phone 815-772-3510.

Sunday School/Choir Rehearsal 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Coffee Hour 11:15 a.m. Monthly Communion.

FREE Community Dinner 5:00-6:30 p.m. second and last Thursday of month.

REFORMED BETHEL CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 1208 3rd Ave., Fulton, IL. Pastor Len Meinema. Sunday services 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday School for children and adults 9 a.m.; Youth group: Every other Sunday at 7:15 p.m.; Early Teen Ministries (ETM): Sunday at 4:30 p.m.; Prayer meeting at church every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

BETHEL REFORMED CHURCH, Pastor Gary DeKoekkoek 23rd St. and 3rd Ave., Sterling. Worship, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:50 - 11:30; Nursery provided.

Call the church office for information and other organizations: 626-1816. www.bethelreformed.com SPRING VALLEY REFORMED CHURCH, 10960 Spring Valley Rd., Fulton, Il. 815-772-3554. Pastor Ralph Beidler. Worship 9:30am. Sunday School 11:00am. Outdoor Drive In Worship 7pm Mid May - Mid September.

SALVATION ARMY SALVATION ARMY, 409 Ave. F, Sterling, www.tsasterling.org, 815-6251622. Envoys DeShawn and Christal Johnson, Corps Pastors and Administrators. Social Services: Office Hours M/T/W/F 9am-4pm, Food Pantry T/W/F 1pm-3:30pm. Weekly Programming: Bible Study Wednesdays 5:30pm, Corps Cadets (Teen Leadership) Wednesdays 5:30pm, Praise Team Practice Wednesdays 7:00pm, Women’s Ministries Thursdays 1:00pm, Youth Group Thursdays 5-7pm, Women’s Night once a month 7pm, Parkway Service 2nd Sunday’s 2pm. Sunday Services: Sunday School 10:15am (all ages), Fellowship Time 11:00am, Worship Service 11:15am (nursery available). Community Services: Disaster Services, Worship Services, Character Building Programs, Summer Camps, Worship Arts, Vacation Bible School, Nursing Home Visits, Pastoral Counseling, Funerals.

THE CHURCH OF GOD, INC. THE CHURCH OF GOD INC., La Iglesia de Dios Inc.; 119 W. Second St., Rock Falls, IL 61071 626-8419, y la Pastora Sonia Rico y congregacion te invita a sus servicios de adoracion a Dios, Martes, Miercoles, Viernes, y Sabados 7:00-9:00 p.m. Clases biblica de ninos Sabados 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Transportation disponible. 626-8419.

NONDENOMINATIONAL CHURCH OF CHRIST, 1902 16th Ave., Sterling. Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:30 a.m. Worship Services, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 7 p.m. Phone: 625-2251.

AMAZING GRACE OF STERLING, 512 Second Avenue, Sterling. Rev. Lo-

ren Schlomer, pastor. Saturday evening service 6 p.m., Sunday worship 10 a.m.

Midweek service Wednesday 7 p.m.

Kids church during Sunday services.

Phone 625-9300. www.revivalfires.net FRIENDSHIP TEMPLE OF JESUS CHRIST, 902 Oak Ave., Sterling, IL 61081. Pastor: Lonnie Chattic, phone 815-499-1895.

Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

ABIDING WORD CHURCH, an Associate of RHEMA Bible Church.

Corner of 6th Avenue and Lynn Blvd., Sterling. Rev. Scott D. Porter, Sr. Pastor; Saturday Night service 6:00 p.m.

Sunday Celebration service 10:00 a.m.

Youth Group 7th thru 12th grade, Sunday 10 a.m. Children’s ministry during all services. Phone 626-1827. Fax 626-6065. www.abidingwordchurch.org FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY, 3807 E. 23rd, Sterling, Brian Deseno, pastor. Sunday Services at 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Night services at 7:00 p.m. Home/Office phone, 622-3968.

THE LIVING BREAD, 1003 Griswold, Sterling, “A Spirit-filled Bible Fellowship,” Sunday 10:00 a.m. For youth and other meetings call 626-6941.

CITY OF GOD, 530 W. Rt. 30, Rock Falls, an “Evangelistic Spirit Filled Ministry”, Larry Harts, Sr., Pastor. Associate Pastor, Marchet Harts. Youth Sundays ages 12-18. Sunday Worship and Praise 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday “Bible Education Night” 6:45 p.m.; Nursery: birth to 3 yrs.; Children’s Ministry All Services 4 yrs.-11yrs.

Phone 815-716-8057; FAX 716-8058 TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 1407 Griswold Ave., Sterling. Frank Echebarria, pastor. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.; Thursday night 7:00; Saturday night 7:00 p.m.

Phone 625-9377; Home phone 625-3420.

RIVER VALLEY CHURCH, 417 E. 3rd Street, Sterling. Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Night Worship Service 6:00 p.m..

Visitors welcome. Phone 626-2577.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 309 30th Avenue North, Clinton, Iowa. Sunday Services at 10:00 a.m., and children’s education at 10:30 a.m. Sunday mornings. For more information call 319-242-4972. wwws.geocities.com/unitarianclintonia FIREHOUSE OF GOD MINISTRIES, 306 5th Ave., Sterling. Pastor Brian Tribley. Phone 622-9490.

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Community Light Program Free Meal Mon.-Fri. 5-6 p.m. Sat. Noon-1 p.m.

SHALOM ASSEMBLY OF YAHWEH, Sabbath Meetings Sat. at 1:30 p.m.; Sabbath School Sat. at 4 p.m.; (815)718-1323. Pastor H.R. Castillo. wwwforhisname.com COWBOY CHURCH ON THE ROCK, at 106 Gaston St., Prairieville, Sunday worship service 10:30 a.m.; Bible Study every Tuesday at 6:00pm: Handicapped accessible - everyone welcome. Contact Pastor Charlie White 815-445-5912 for more information.

THE ROCK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Building Stronger Christians. 104 E. 3rd Street, Rock Falls, IL. Sunday Prayer & Praise 9-9:30 a.m.; Bible Study/Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Life Support 6:30 p.m.; Mon. Youth Group 7-8 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.); Tues. CPR-Constantly Practicing Recovery 7-8 p.m.; Wed. Steps of Life 10-11 a.m.; Bible Study 101 6-7 p.m.; Sat. Open Fellowship 6-10 p.m.

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH MORRISON, Meets Sundays at 10:00a.m. at MIT Auditorium 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison. Kidzlink (Birth-5th grade) During Sunday Service. Office location 125 W. Main St., Morrison, Phone 815-956-0090, Email morrison@crossroadscn.com Crave Students Ministries 201 W. Market Street, Morrison (Grade 6-12) Wednesday nights doors open at 6:30p.m.

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH ~ WHITE PINES CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Avenue, Polo.

815.837.5255. Meeting Saturdays at 6pm and Sundays at 10AM whitepines@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages and powerful video. Join us after services for coffee, snacks & fellowship. Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (nursery-5th grade) during adult services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade) Wednesday nights 7pm. Visit our website: www.crossroadscn.com ONEIGHTY CHURCH, 12590 Lawrence Road, Sterling. Paul Sheley, Pastor. Service, Sunday 10:00am. Children’s Ministry available during all services. Phone 815-632-3410.www.oneightychurch.org SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, 498 IL RT. 2 (accross Brandywind) Sunday worship at 10am Nursery provided; 815-288-7000 website: saukchurch.com PADS PADS SHELTER, 111 E. 29th St., Sterling (North of Lynn Blvd.East of Rt. 40 across from Wahl October 1 - May 30, Clipper) 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. 815-626-2210

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

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J.C. Penney General Manager Bridie Clinkscales hands out sales papers to Thanksgiving Day shoppers as they line up outside of the store at Eastdale Mall in Montgomery, Alabama. Average price cuts this year on many items from clothing to jewelry are higher than last year, according to Market Track.

Stores discount holiday goods more this year NEW YORK (AP) – If it seems like the discounts stores are offering are bigger than during last holiday shopping season, that’s because they are. And some of the best deals are happening now.

Average price cuts this year on many items from clothing to jewelry are higher than last year, according to Market Track, which reviewed weekly circulars of 11 top retailers from Nov. 1 through Sunday.

But the discounting wars are particularly being waged online in the final days before Christmas. In fact, 220 of the season’s hottest products online in cookware, desktop computers and toys are now selling up to 40 percent below their prices on the day after Thanksgiving known as Black Friday, according to Market Track.

For instance, as of Wednesday, Bestbuy.com is selling a Keurig coffee maker for $99.99, 42 percent below its Black Friday prices. It’s also selling Apple iPad mini 3 for $236.99, 41 percent below Black Friday. And J.C. Penney’s is discounting Lego’s Crazy Action Contraption kits to $27.99 on its website, 42 percent lower than Black Friday.

“There has been a definite shift to more discounting throughout the season,” said Traci Gregorski, vice president of marketing at Market Track.

The deeper discounting

Abbott ............................... 45.10 Alcoa ................................. 10.19 AltriaCorp ......................... 58.45 Autonation ....................... 60.70 American Express ............ 69.97 Arris-Group ...................... 29.41 Apple............................... 108.62 ADM.................................. 36.68 AT&T ................................. 34.79 Bank of America............... 17.33 Boeing.............................144.02 BorgWarner ..................... 43.58 BP ...................................... 32.34

Casey’s ............................120.51 Caterpillar ........................ 69.89 CenturyLink ..................... 26.02 Chevron ............................ 93.81 Cisco ................................. 27.40 Citigroup .......................... 52.62 CocaCola ......................... 43.67 ConAgra........................... 42.42 Dean ................................ 17.70 Deere & Co ...................... 79.28 Disney ............................. 105.51 Donaldson........................ 28.90 DuPont ............................. 66.03 Exxon ............................... 80.23 Ford ................................. 14.36 Exelon .............................. 27.80 GE .................................... 30.96 FifthThird ........................ 20.46 HawaiianElectric ............ 28.50 Hewlett Packard ............. 11.75 HomeDepot ................... 133.09

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Soybean oil: Jan. 30.52; Live cattle: Dec. 128.60; T-Bonds: March 15411⁄32 March 30.76 Feb. 134.67; April 135.90 Silver: March 14.28 Soybean meal: Jan. Feeder cattle: Jan. Gold: Feb. 1068.00 272.40; March 274.20 163.07; March 159.97 Copper: March 2.1280 Wheat: March 4.69 1⁄2; Lean hogs: Feb. 57.77; Crude: Feb. 37.53 July 4.85 April 63.67; June 76.17 Dollar Index: March Oats: March 2.213⁄4; July Sugar: March 15.15 98.37 2.26 Cotton: March 62.77 Ethanol: March 1.422

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Eight out of 13 product categories are averaging higher price cuts than last year, says Market Track.

Jewelry is averaging a 56 percent discount so far this season, higher than last year’s 53 percent, while clothing discounts averaged 42 percent, higher than the 40 percent last year, according to Market Track’s analysis of store circulars. Footwear discounts averaged 36 percent, compared with 30 percent last year.

T h e l a t e d i s c o u n ting has been good for some last-minute shoppers. Kristin Evon of Ann Arbor, Michigan, says she shops for Christmas gifts all year and had been done for 6 months.

But she was out looking for bargains Sunday.

“It’s all like 65 percent off in there,” she said. “I almost feel like I got better deals today than I did on Black Friday.”

At Kohl’s, outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Jesse Garcia said he saved $204. He waited until this past weekend because he figured he would get better bargains.

“If the sales aren’t as good early on, they start dropping, giving you more incentives to come into their store,” he said.

IN BRIEF Unemployment up in most metro areas CHAMPAIGN (AP) – Unemployment increased in most of Illinois’ metro areas in November and most areas lost jobs over the past year.

The Illinois Department of Employment Security said Wednesday in its monthly metro-area report that the jobless rate increased in 12 metro areas last month, stayed the same in one and dropped in one.

The lowest rate was 5.2

percent in Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights. The highest was 7.7 percent in Danville.

The agency also said the number of jobs fell in eight areas since November 2014. Carbondale-Marion in southern Illinois had the largest percentage drop, 1.8 percent. That’s 1,000 jobs.

Greater Chicago’s job base grew by 46,900, or 1.3 percent.

Statewide unemployment was 5.7 percent in November.

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Love Light Tree Love Lights were purchased as listed below honoring the names of loved ones living or remembering the names of loved ones passed. The Love Light tree is located at the corner of 1st and 1st in Rock Falls.

Andrew Abell 3 Don Abell Jeremiah Isaac Abell Len Abell Mom and Dad Akridge Art Akridge Jr. Mary Aldrich Charlie Aldridge Donald L. Allen Gary Allen George V. Allie Myrtle Alps Jenny Amesquita Richard Amesquita Jane Amezola Linda Anderson Matthew Madsen Anderson 12 Joseph Anspach Kathryn Anspach Jack Appenzellar Marilyn Appenzellar 2 Adelyn Brielle Arduini Anna Beckman Arduini Bernice Arduini Gerald Arduini James M. Arduini Joseph Peter Arduini Tony Arduini 3 Ray Arickx Jr. Sherry Armoska 3 Guy Asay Gwen Asay Ross Babin Stacy Babin Bonnie Bailey Jason Ballard Penny Jean Barber Teri Bartel-Harris Diane Bartles Everett Bass Lowell Batten Ryan Baumgartner Sam Beattie J. Mark Beaty Vi Beelendorf Wayne Beelendorf Bob Beelendorf Jr. Robert Beelendorf Sr. Patricia Beggs Liz Behrens Clifford Belisle Gene Bell Gene and Shirley Bell Peggy Bell Shirley Bell 2 Brenda Bender Anna Bennett 2 Annetta Bennett Bob Bennett 4 Benjamin Berentes Doris Berg Carroll Berg Sr. Frank Bernadini Donna Berogan Kenneth E. Berogan Linda K. Berogan Edmondo Bertolozzi Eleanor Bertolozzi Kathy Bertolozzi John L. Bertolozzi Maxine Bertolozzi Bob Bertolozzi Jr. Robert Bertolozzi Sr. Karen Betts Dorathy Blackburn Samantha J. Blackburn Stephen J. Blackburn Joan Blair Howard Blanton LaVonne Blanton Helen Blazakaus Jesse Blevins 3 Mark Blevins 2 John Bohms Kevin J. Bohms Lois Y. Bohms Merle Bollman Madonna Bonnell 4 Mary P. Bontz Christina Laura Bopes Larry Boss Becky Boyer Tiffany Boyer Sally Branch Sally Branch (Mrs B.) Mr. and Mrs. Gene Breit Bill Brelsfoard Margie Bryant Viola Bucher Ward Bucher Fred D. Burall Ed Burke Edward Burke Earl “Doc” Burks Pat Burks Paul Burleson Emma Burrall Jennifer Burrall Norman Burrall Rhoda Burrall Alice “Aunt” Bushaw Alice Bushaw Alice “Mom” Bushaw Debra “Mom” Bushaw Donald Bushaw Irene Bushaw Ron “Dad” Bushaw Ron Bushaw 2 Brian Barney Bushman Christopher Jordan Bushman John G. Bushman Harold Busing 3 Jeanette Busing 3 Dave Butterbaugh Aubrey (Buck) Camden Helen Camden George Canales Oralia Canales Gilbert Canales Sr Carmen Cantu Frank Cantu Jason Capp 2 Laura and Oscar Capp Sandi Card Annabell Darling Carlson Annabell Marie Darling Carlson Luther Carlson Mabel Carlson Neil E. Carlson Dennis Carrier Rhonda Topp Carrier Rhonda Carter Ruth Chambers Robert Chapinski 2 Rosemary Chapinski 2 Charles W. Chriest Roger Chriest Peter B. Christensen Sharon L. Christensen Jennifer Claudin 2 Shirley Clevenger

Mr. and Mrs. James Combs Don Conklin Bernie Cooney Nancy Cooney Corky Karen K. Cowley Evelyn Day Cox Leo Barney Cox Ernie Cox Jr Donna Crady Lisa Crady Michael Crady Sam Crady Edward M Crebo 2 Frank Crebo Juanita Culver Carl Dahlberg 2 Maureen Danilson 2 Arthur Davis David Davis Florence Davis Marcella Davis Richard D. Davis Rolland Davis Ann Davison Jerry Davison Vera Dayton Keven Dean Heram DeLaFuente Bridget Dempsey Floris Dempsey Tom Denham Donald L. Dennison Sr. Allen Dersham Ruth Dersham Alvin Dettman Addie Devine Tom Dickey Jessica Diehl Keith Diehl 2 Macy Dooley Penny Dorenbos Mark Doty Ann Mae Dowd Don Dowd Ed Dowd Jared Dowd Kevin Dowd 3 Laverne Dowd Mark Dowd Timothy Dowd Tom Downie Daryl Dugger Chris Dziudzek 2 Frank Dziudzek Heinz Dziudzek 2 Arvilla Eaglin Jordynn Elizabeth Eckel Alfred Edeus Jim Edeus Vivian Lawson Edeus Jeff Elder Gladys A. Eller H.L. (Nip) Eller Cal Elliott Mary Jane Elliott Marie Emmert Harvey Engelhardt Rose Engelhardt Doris Erby Jim Erby David Erby Senior Porfiria Garcia Escamilla Francisco O. Espinoza Josefina M. Espinoza The Filippi Family Clarence Fargher Mike Filippi 2 Lourde Finkle (Senior) Charles Fiorini Marge Fiorini Barbara Fisher 2 Jim Fleshman Norma Fleshman Eunice “Pat” Flosi Gino J. Flosi Kelli Rie Flosi Kathy Fogarty Grace Foley Brian Fowkes Clarence Franks 2 LaVerne Franks 2 Steve Franks Elizabeth Fredericks Eva Fritz John Fritz Leatrice Fritz Stanley Fritz Gina Hughes Fry Jerry A. Fry Everett Gaffey Felipe Gallegos Frank Gallegos Pauline Gallegos Yolie Gallegos Margaret Gallentine Sam Gallentine Francisco Bernal Garcia Janie Garcia Louisa Bernal Garcia Julia Bernal Garcia Colon Mary Ann Garza Coe Gaulrapp 2 Grandma Pat Gaulrapp Margaret Gaulrapp 2 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gaulrapp Pat Gaulrapp 3 Gladys Gavin Corliss Geidner Mabel Geidner Sherry Geidner Sean David Gerdy Leslie Gerlach Mabel Gerlach Sherry Gholson Jeff Gilbert Esther Allen Gillette Jack Gillette Jay Gillette Edna Girton Francis Girton Howard G. Glispie Peggy (Jewel) Glispie Thelma Glispie Christopher David Golden Gloria Gomez Tom Goss Carol Gowan 2 Michael E. Gragert Jr. 2 Michael Gragert Jr. 2 Donald Gray Irene Gregg 5 Ival Gregg 5 Tom Grell Susie Grennan Julie Griffitt Ralph Griffitt Betty E. Groth Karin Haan Karen Habben Gary A. Hall

Ray Hanabarger Ray Hand Let and Grace Handel Kenneth D. Handel Lester Handel Jr Laverne Hanson Pauline Hanson Marian Harker Donalee Harms 2 Marvin Harms 2 Lydia Harper Leo and Florence Harrington Bushaw Helen David Helfrich Kelly Helfrich Vickie Helfrich Donald Helms 2 Dorothy Helms 2 Janice Helms 2 Ralph Helms 3 Julie Rea Helt (Yonk) Donald Scott Helton Lee Andrew Helton Dale Henderson William Henderson Jr. Betty Hendryx Lyle Hendryx Jane Henley Brenda DeeAnn Henson Williams Bobby Hicks James Hindley Alma and Henry Hinrichs Art Hinrichs Carson Hinrichs Georgeann Hinrichs Larry Hinrichs 2 Paul Hinrichs Robert C. Hinrichs 2 Tommy Hinrichs 2 Walt Hinrichs 2 Gary Hodge Al Hoffmiller Matt Hoffmiller 2 Forrest Holbrook Mike Holbrook Scott Holloway 2 Jean Holman Lloyd Holman Bob Hondley Robert L. Horn Jr. Sgt. Jessica M. Housby 1644th TC Mark House Earl E. Howard Ernie Hubbart Jackie Hughes Theresa Hughes Gary Hulteen Roger Hulteen Kevin (Doc) Hummel Larry (Butch) Hummel Edwin Hussung Dustin Hylton Tom Ingold Leota Ishmael Dorothy Itken Lawrence Itken Keith Jackley Dora Jacobs 2 Julia Jacobs 2 Rod Jacobs Rodney Jacobs 2 Roy Jacobs 2 Charlene Jacobson Mr. and Mrs. Eugene P. Jacoby Bill James William C. James Sr. Letha Jaques Waldo Jaques Keith Jaquet Vivian Jaquet Don Jenkins Fred Johannsen Kathryn Johannsen Betty and Earl C. Johnson Cindy Johnson Cyndi (Thurm) Johnson Dena and Charlie Johnson Hazel Johnson Helen Johnson Henry Mack Johnson Mary K . Johnson Oliver Buck Johnson Paul E. Johnson Paul Robert Johnson Robert and Jeannette Johnson 2 Sharon Johnson Virden “Pete” Johnson Daniel Boone Johnson Jr. Adrian Johnson Sr. Daniel Boone Johnson Sr. Randy Jorden Alfred James Kaehler Violet Kauffman Doris Keefer Susan Keene Mary Keller Kelly K. Kennedy Otis Kicksey Michael F. Kilday Michael Kilday Eva King Joe King James King Sr. Francis Knapp David Knowles Jean Knuth Donald P. Knuth Sr. Lois Koehler Lee Koeppen 12 Rick Koeppen 3 Dolores Koester Alice Kohl Eugene “Babe” Kohl Doris Koser Ralph Koser Gertrude Kramer William Kramer Rich Kreutzer Gladys Kuhlemier Verlin Kuhlemier Janna Lee Kulas Raymond J. Kulas Elijah Lair Betty Lange 3 Travis Langley James Larson Justin Larson Peggy Sue Morris Larson Perle Last Donald Lathrop Evelyn (Wescott) Lathrop Merle Lathrop Randall Lathrop Marion Lathrop Geraldine Lathrop (Wolzfelt) Jill Lawler J. Al Lawson Ruth Rosengren Lawson David Leach Earnistine Leach Nestoria Leal

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Robert E. Sollars Don and Rose Sondgeroth Gail Spencer 4 Donald Stachowiak Luke Stage Savannah Stage Marc Stindt Marcus D. Stindt Marcus Stindt Belva Stoll Charles “Chuck” Stoll Jess Strader Jessica Strader 3 Jodi Sunday William R. Surratt 2 Boyd E. Sutton Boyd W. Sutton Randy L. Sutton Peggy Sweet Marie Taylor Alvin Teske Ann Teske 2 The Vittorio Family The Wescott Family Lloyd-Dorla Thome Shirley Thompkins Beverly Rose Thompson LaVerne R. Thompson LaVerne Thompson Betty Thurm Carl Thurm Nancy Timmons Floyd A. Toppert 2 Joe Tresenriter John Robert Tresenriter Marilyn Marie Tresenriter Virginia Tresenriter Sally Trobaugh Christie Tromp Darl Vance Janetta Vance Eudora Harms Velazquez Rico & Mary Veracini Owen Vetter Harry Viren Myrtle Viren Taylor Vondra Eugene VonHolten Shirley VonHolten 2 Albert O. Wade Jeanette Wade Melvin Wade Ronald G. Wade Bill Wagner Clara Wagner Henry Wagner Lucille Wagner Mr. & Mrs. Lester Wagner Paul Wagner Dorothy Waldschmidt Alexis Waller Brianna Waller Jaylynn Waller Bob Walls Clarice Walls Gene Walls Johnny Walls Virgil Walls Barb Warren Barbara Warren John Wasson Faye Watkins Alice L. Weaver Tim Weaver Tom Weaver Bill Webb H. Bill Webb Mary Webb Brian Wechsler Kris Weinrich William “Bill” Wernick Everett Wescott Mabel Wescott William E. Wescott 5 James Wesner Jenna Whipple 3 Elizabeth White Larry Wickham Linda (McGonigle) Wiederaenders Bill Wike Doug Wilburn Greg Wilburn John Wilburn Mary Jane Wilburn A J. Wilder W. D Wilder Art Wilkinson Nancy Wilkinson Shawn Willett Betty & Bud Williams Lloyd E. Williamson 2 Ernest Willis Lois Willis Terry Winters Bob Wise Kathy Wise Cliff Witherow 2 Clifford Witherow Herley Witherow 3 Shirley Witherow 3 Robert G. Wolber Alex Martin Wolf Alex Wolf Kathleen Wolf Marvin Wolf Elaine Wolf Athena Lynn Wolf Ellsworth C. Wolf Jr Clarence Wolfe Nate Wolfe 3 Vera Wolfe 2 Fred Woodring Ruth Woodring Donnie Wyatt James Wyatt Jr Elsie Yarde Darel Young Sr Dora Zaeske Edward Zaeske Todd Zaeske 2 Mr and Mrs Robert Zigler Madeline Zinanni Pino Zinanni Ronald Zinanni Arthur Zinke Charine Zinke Eugene Zinke Geri (Sis) Zinke James Zinke Jimmy Zinke Marcella Zinke Raymond Zinke Richard Zinke Jimmy Zinke Jr Jim Zinke Sr Jean Zook 4

Number behind name indicates how many lights purchased. On behalf of the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce and the Community Improvement Committee, we would like to thank all purchasers of Love Lights for recognizing those special individuals in your lives. We also appreciate your support in this annual tradition in Rock Falls. Special thanks to Joe McDonald and the staff at McDonald Funeral Home for their support. May all of you and yours have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Cutler must be quicker R

epeat after me, Jay Cutler: One, two, throw.

Practice that, Jay. Live it, Jay. Because that will be the only way you’ll live out this season, Jay. You’re under assault here. You’re dead meat.

Opposing defensive lines are targeting you, sure, but your own offensive line is a co-conspirator en masse.

Once again, they’re racing to the bat rack to pass rush against right tackle Kyle Long. John Fox’s staff made this move late in the preseason – after the preseason, actually – and put Long in a bad spot while taking a Pro Bowl guard out of his position.

What’s more, Long is playing next to the Bears’ worst offensive lineman, and the whole thing has deteriorated.

I expected Long to be better. You probably did, too. I also expected smarter decisions by Fox and his staff. Wait till next year, I guess.

For now, Jay, I’m trying to help you make the smartest possible decision. I’m a pleaser, not a teaser. Throw the ball.

Quickly. Always.

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Numbers game There were no Bears named to the Pro Bowl this season, the first time Chicago won’t be represented since 1998. The Chargers, Colts, Jaguars, Saints & Titans were also left out.

GIRLS BASKETBALL | STERLING SHOOTOUT | STERLING 49, FREEPORT 26

Warriors in total denial Sterling’s defense shuts down Freeport in Shootout finale

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STERLING – After missing a chance to knock off eventual Sterling Shootout champ Hononegah on Wednesday morning, the Sterling Golden Warriors were eager to get back on the court 5 hours later against Freeport.

And the motivated Warriors gave the Pretzels all they could handle, forcing nearly as many Freeport turnovers as shot attempts in a 49-26 victory.

“We have a lot of confidence with how we play defense,” senior Jay Borum said, “and we know we can be aggressive because our teammates will be there to back us up if we go after a ball and don’t get it.”

That didn’t happen often Wednesday evening, because the Warriors (6-7) got a tip on just about every ball they went after. With Borum (8 steals), Erin Stroup (5 steals) and Katelyn Everett (4 steals) constantly in the Pretzel passing lanes, Freeport never got into any kind of rhythm whatsoever on offense.

Sterling opened the game with an 18-2 run over the first 6:20, then went on a 10-2 run in the first 5 minutes of the second half to essentially put the game away. The Warriors forced Freeport into 10 first-quarter turnovers, and eight turnovers in the Pretzels’ first 11 possessions of the third quarter to spark those spurts.

“We’re just athletic enough that we can run all over the Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com Sterling’s Erin Stroup (4) and Kaylee Martin (34) fight for a rebound with Freeport’s Taylor Macon court and tip passes,” Everett during Wednesday’s Sterling Shootout game at Musgrove Fieldhouse. The Golden Warriors beat said, “and there are just so many of us that can do it. the Pretzels 49-26.

“I just think we came into this game ready to win, after a couStar of the game: Katelyn Everett, Sterling, 13 points, 4 rebounds, 4 steals ple of rough losses earlier in this Key performers: Erin Stroup, Sterling, 8 points, 5 steals, 3 rebounds; Jay Borum, Sterling, 8 steals, tournament. We just went out 5 assists; Jacy Dundee, Freeport, 9 points, 2 assists and got it tonight.”

Up next: Sterling vs. Eastland, at Dixon tournament, 4:30 p.m. Monday DENIAL CONTINUED ON B5

FOOTBALL | POINSETTIA BOWL | BOISE STATE 55, NIU 7

Broncos charge past Huskies Boise State dominates NIU in lopsided bowl loss

BY JESSE SEVERSON Shaw Media

SAN DIEGO – The first battle between two of the winningest Group of 5 programs in the country was over by halftime.

Boise State jumped out to a big lead in the first two quarters and cruised to a 55-7 win over Northern Illinois in the Poinsettia Bowl on Wednesday at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego.

“They were a good team, their defense was rock solid,” Northern Illinois senior center Andrew Ness said. “We also hurt ourselves. We played our worst game.”

AP The Broncos (9-5) scored NIU’s Shawun Lurry breaks up a pass intended for Boise State’s touchdowns on their first three Thomas Sperbeck (top) on Wednesday during the Poinsettia possessions and led 31-7 at halfBowl in San Diego. The Huskies lost 55-7. time. Boise State, which now

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has 64 wins since 2010 compared to 65 by Northern Illinois, outgained the Huskies 654-33 and set a Poinsettia Bowl record for most points in a game.

It’s the most lopsided loss for Northern Illinois since falling 70-21 at Toledo in 2007.

It’s also the fourth consecutive bowl loss for the Huskies, who last beat Arkansas State in the 2012 GoDaddy Bowl.

“We looked at everything last year, and we’ll look at it again this year,” NIU coach Rod Carey said of the Huskies’ 52-23 loss to Marshall in the 2014 Boca Raton Bowl. “I think you do that whether you win or lose, but there’s more attention paid to it when you lose. We’ll give it its due here after Christmas. We’ll

be back in the office and look at the film and put it to bed.”

The Huskies (8-6) have now lost in all three of their Poinsettia Bowl apperances, also falling 21-14 to Utah State in 2013, and 37-7 to TCU in 2006. It’s also the third time that their leading rusher was held well under his season average in the bowl game.

Against a Boise State team that came into the game ranked No. 12 in the nation in rush defense, Northern Illinois junior running back Joel Bouaganon, who entered the contest with 1,269 rushing yards (97.6 per game), finished with eight carries for a season-low 16 yards.

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Call stands Odell Beckham Jr. The NFL upheld one-game suspension for violations of safety-related rules by Giants receiver. Beckham will miss Sunday’s game.

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Cubs release infielder Ryan The Cubs have released veteran infielder Brendan Ryan, who was acquired along with pitcher Adam Warren from the Yankees in the recent Starlin Castro deal.

The 33-year-old Ryan was the player to be named later in the trade.

In two other moves, the Cubs claimed left-handed reliever Edgar Olmos off waivers from the Orioles, and lost right-hander Yoervis Media on a waiver claim by the Pirates.

White Sox claim outfielder off waivers The White Sox added another outfielder on Wednesday, claiming Jerry Sands off waivers fron the Indians.

The 29-year-old Sands hit .236 with four home runs and 19 RBIs in 50 games last year. He’s a career .238 hitter over parts of four seasons with the Dodgers, Rays and Indians.

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Jets sign ex-Bears receiver Joe Anderson’s outsidethe-box thinking finally paid off.

The wide receiver was signed to the New York Jets’ practice squad Tuesday, about 6 weeks after he stood outside the Houston Texans’ stadium for a few days with a sign asking for an NFL job.

Anderson posted a picture on Instagram of himself holding a piece of cardboard box with the words “Not homeless ... but STARVING for success.” He also wrote on the sign in black marker: “Will Run Routes 4 Food.”

Vikings sue Wells Fargo The Minnesota Vikings sued Wells Fargo, saying the bank is using illuminated rooftop signs on two buildings near the team’s new stadium to “photo bomb” the facility, which is named U.S. Bank, a competitor.

Minnesota Public Radio News reported that the Vikings claim the mounted and illuminated rooftop signs Wells Fargo is installing don’t conform to an agreement.

The lawsuit says the bank and the football team have been at odds over whether Wells Fargo could light the signs, the entire roof, or nothing at all.

The Vikings said in 2013 the team feared a prominent display of a brand near their stadium could diminish the value of the naming rights of their new $1 billion stadium, particularly in aerial television and photo images of the new stadium and surrounding area.

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Anthony Davis Pelicans star, who is on the cover of the video game NBA 2K16, said he only uses the Houston Rockets and James Harden.

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NHL | SPOTLIGHT ON BLACKHAWKS’ VAN RIEMSDYK

On clock for important shifts Blackhawks’ van Riemsdyk taking on bigger role this season

BY JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO – Trevor van Riemsdyk was a big surprise last season. He made the Chicago Blackhawks out of training camp, got hurt, then returned in time to help his team win the Stanley Cup. For coach Joel Quenneville, what van Riemsdyk is doing so far this year just feels like an extension of a solid start to his NHL career.

“Getting him back here, playing in some important shifts, and the minutes has been growing as well,” Quenneville said. “But I think his mind for the game is what we appreciate.”

The emergence of the 24-yearold van Riemsdyk is a big reason why Chicago is once again among the top teams in the Western Conference at the NHL’s Christmas break after a so-so start to the season.

The Blackhawks (20-12-4) had won three in a row and seven of nine before Tuesday’s 4-0 loss at league-leading Dallas. Van Riemsdyk had a rough night with a minus-three rating against the high-scoring Stars, but he leads Chicago with 72 blocked shots, and is fifth on the team with an average ice time of 20½ minutes.

“I think there is a lot more comfort there,” van Riemsdyk said.

“You feel more confident in the things you’re doing. Obviously, it comes from just getting that experience. Just feeling more comfortable with who you’re playing with or getting that confidence from the coaching staff.”

Chicago’s defensive depth was a concern coming into the season after Johnny Oduya left in free agency for a $7.5 million, 2-year deal with Dallas. Then Duncan Keith, a two-time Norris Trophy winner, had right knee surgery on Oct. 20.

Keith’s injury could have turned into a huge problem for the Blackhawks, who play in one of the league’s toughest divisions and could ill afford to lose much ground. But van Riemsdyk took on additional ice time in Keith’s

On the calendar Local events

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• Eastland tournament, Polo vs. West Carroll JV • Erie tournament, Orion vs. Bureau Valley • Erie tournament, Morrison vs. Wethersfield 10 a.m.

• Eastland tournament, South Beloit vs. P’town 11:30 a.m.

• Eastland tournament, Eastland vs. Stillman Valley • Erie tournament, Erie vs.

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Blackhawks defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (left) is a big reason why Chicago is once again among the top teams in the Western Conference at the NHL’s Christmas break, despite a slow start. absence, and Chicago went 5-4-1 without its star defenseman.

“When Duncs went down, it’s obviously tough to see,” van Riemsdyk said. “But yeah, there’s a few more minutes now to be had since he logged so many, and I didn’t know if I was going to be the guy to play those, but I was looking forward to the chance if they did give it to me.

Yeah, those games were great for the experience.”

Now he plays alongside Keith on the same defensive pairing.

“It’s awesome,” van Riemsdyk said. “He’s just a great defenseman. I think he pushes you in the right way and gets the best out of you.”

Van Riemsdyk joined Chicago in March 2014 after playing college hockey for New Hampshire. His older brother, James, a forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs, also played for the Wildcats, and his younger brother, Brendan, has committed to the program.

Trevor said their father, Frans, played hockey in high school, and then at the club level in college.

The three brothers tried several different sports while growing up in New Jersey, but each of them took to hockey right away.

“Some pretty good genes in that family,” New Hampshire coach Dick Umile said.

James van Riemsdyk was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2007 draft, and made his NHL debut with Philadelphia 2 years later.

He has been a key confidante and sounding board for Trevor in his transition to the league.

“It’s huge. I think without him, I don’t think I’d be anywhere near here,” Trevor said. “He just kind of shows you the way.”

His older brother was of particular help after Trevor had surgeries on his left knee and right wrist last season. James helped talk him through the process of coming back from the injuries, and Trevor returned to the ice for the last four games of the Stanley Cup final against Tampa Bay. Van Riemsdyk gave Quenneville some valuable minutes against the Lightning, setting the stage for his progress this season.

“Positionally aware, got a good stick, anticipates both sides, both ways,” Quenneville said. “I like the fact that he wants the puck, definitely, but his positioning is probably what gets him into position to block shots, and a good stick.”

• DeKalb tournament, Sterling vs. Marmion 1 p.m.

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• Eastland tournament, Polo vs. Fulton • Erie tournament, Bureau Valley vs. Mercer County • Erie tournament, Morrison vs. Peoria Heights • Newman tournament, Oregon vs. Alleman 3:30 p.m.

• Plano Invite, Dixon vs.

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• Erie tournament, Erie vs.

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• Eastland tournament, Eastland vs. Prophetstown 6:30 p.m.

• Newman tournament, Oregon vs. Ridgewood 7 p.m.

• Eastland tournament, Fulton vs. Galena 8 p.m.

• Newman tournament, Newman vs. Alleman Girls basketball 6 p.m.

• Amboy tournament, AFC vs. Ridgewood 7 p.m.

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Noah shoulders latest rehab process

• Amboy tournament, Amboy vs. Somonauk

Bulls forced to adjust after losing center to injury

• Erie tourney, Erie vs. BV • Erie tournament, Morrison vs. Wethersfield

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Joakim Noah offered a clearer picture on the length of his absence after the team said his sprained left shoulder would be re-evaluated in 2 weeks.

“They told me 2 to 4 weeks,” Noah said. “The MRI showed a slight tear, so just letting it heal and hopefully I can get back soon.”

Noah said he felt much better Wednesday than he did Tuesday, which he took as an encouraging sign. He even attempted some right-handed shots without using his guide hand, which coach Fred Hoiberg joked would “maybe correct that spin a little bit on his shot.”

Noah’s shoulder popped out and then back in on its own after he became entangled with the Nets’ Andrea Bargnani. He said he’d begin strengthening exercises as soon as he can.

“Right now, it’s still very raw. So trying to let it calm down a bit,” Noah said. “Then I’ll do ice, stim, a lot of conditioning. We’re going through a lot right now as a team. I just wish I could be out there with my teammates.”

If Noah is out 4 weeks,

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Joakim Noah added to his long list of anti-violence actions when he joined Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul and Steph Curry in an anti-gun public service announcement that will air during the NBA’s highprofile Christmas Day games.

“I think it’s great the league decided to take a stance and be a part of it,” Noah said.

“You can’t worry about what’s being Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) is expected to miss said in the public. You between 2 and 4 weeks with a shoulder injury. have to find a way to get he would miss 13 or 14 some things out” for the it done with the guys games. second straight day, this you’re putting on the floor and going to battle “He’s obviously very time in a film session, with every day. The sore,” Hoiberg said of speaks to the gravity of practice court is very Noah, who ditched his the situation. important right now. sling. “That shoulder The schedule is about “As a group, they care. popped out of joint for a to get real, too. Noah It’s guys who have been brief second. He’s going will miss at least road around a long time. to be stiff.” games against the Nobody wants to get So might be the playThunder, Mavericks ers after Hoiberg surand Raptors, and home it fixed more than the prisingly planned 3 games against the Rap- people on this team. I straight days of practice tors, Pacers and Knicks. can only base it on how between games, includ“The mindset is to get these guys are preparing. We had a great day ing a Wednesday scrim- it right,” Hoiberg said.

[Tuesday]. Guys were mage. Typically, such a “We’ve had 2 days in engaged. We’re going schedule gap involves a the film room where to put them in adverse day off. we have done a lot of And while Hoiberg talking. It’s about every- situations [in Wednesday’s practice]. And could change his body getting on the that’s where it gets betmind, the fact Hoiberg same page. It’s doing revealed the team “aired your job out there. ter, practice.”

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Thursday College football 11 a.m.

• Bahamas Bowl, Mid. Tenn.

St. vs. W. Mich., ESPN 7 p.m.

• Hawaii Bowl, Cincinnati vs. San Diego St., ESPN

NFL 7:25 p.m.

• Chargers at Raiders, NFL

Friday Men’s basketball 2:30, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.

• Diamond Head Classic, ESPN2/ESPNU

NBA 11 a.m.

• Pelicans at Heat, ESPN 1:30 p.m.

• Bulls at Thunder, ABC 4 p.m.

• Cavaliers at Warriors, ABC 7 p.m.

• Spurs at Rockets, ESPN 9:30 p.m.

• Clippers at Lakers, ESPN

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Spartans’ top-notch combo Illini survive Michigan State riding high with football, basketball programs

BY NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Tom Izzo’s basketball team is undefeated, ranked No. 1 in the nation, and right now has to settle for second billing on its own campus.

That’s how high the bar has been raised at Michigan State.

It’s the football Spartans who are tantalizingly close to a national championship, capping what has been a spectacular 2015 for the two most popular teams in East Lansing. Back in March, Izzo led Michigan State’s basketball team to the Final Four for the seventh time, and now the school has reached the same stage in football after winning the Big Ten title earlier this month.

“I think we’ve both kind of earned our keep,” Izzo said.

“We’re both kind of walking in similar territory.”

Long considered a blue-collar underdog in a region that includes Michigan, Notre Dame and Ohio State, Michigan State has emerged lately as an athletic powerhouse, with title contenders in the two most lucrative college sports. Izzo’s program has been outstanding for a long time, while coach Mark Dantonio’s football team has become a mainstay in the top 10 over the past three seasons.

“When Michigan State is out there, whether it’s basketball, whether it’s football, whether it’s academics, or anything, obviously it’s a positive,” Dantonio said, shortly before his team beat Iowa for the Big Ten championship.

“That’s what we represent.”

If the Spartans and Oklahoma make it to the national championship game in football, maybe they should set up a doubleheader with the basketball team. The Sooners are also undefeated in basketball, and ranked third in the country.

The Spartans clearly have a ways to go in both sports to match the run by Florida. The Gators won the 2005-06 basketball title and followed with the 2006 football championship. Then Florida came back with a second straight basketball crown in the 2006-07 season.

Michigan State’s success is still a bit of a novelty, and fans and alums aren’t taking it for granted.

Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors and Le’Veon Bell of the Pittsburgh Steelers are quick to chime in on social media when

scoring drought Illinois hangs on, beats Mizzou

BY R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer

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Michigan State forward Matt Costello (rear) hugs guard Eron Harris after an overtime win against Oakland on Tuesday. The Spartans are the top-ranked team in the nation, while the school’s football team is in the College Football Playoff.

Up next for Michigan State • Men’s basketball – No. 1 Michigan State at Iowa, 8 p.m.

Dec. 29 (BTN) • Football – No. 3 Michigan State vs. No. 2 Alabama, 7 p.m.

Dec. 31 (ESPN) the Spartans give the alumni something to celebrate.

From Green and Bell to Magic Johnson and Jason Richardson, former Michigan State athletes are giddy over the Spartans’ accomplishments.

“It’s been amazing. I can’t leave my couch. I’m actually gaining weight right now,” said Richardson, who was part of the Michigan State basketball team that won the national title in 2000. “It’s amazing to see both programs at elite status. That’s what you want for your university, especially the basketball program, and now the football program is joining the elite ranks. You can’t ask for anything more.”

The third-ranked Spartans will play second-ranked Alabama in a national football semifinal Dec. 31. One big question is whether Izzo and his players will be there.

He said he was still uncertain as

of last week.

“I know my heart wants to,” Izzo said. “My heart wants to take the whole team, the secretaries and everybody else with us, because it would be an incredible experience.”

Izzo says his basketball team can learn from the challenges the football team faces, and vice versa. The football team upset Ohio State last month around the same time the basketball team beat Kansas.

As the showdown against Alabama draws nearer, the Spartans can sense what their opportunity means for those who have supported Michigan State for so long. Defensive lineman Shilique Calhoun is careful not to take too much credit for the revitalization of the football team.

“It wasn’t us who built this program and made this program into what it is. It’s been those Spartans that’s been in the past,” he said.

“It didn’t start with the 2011 class.

It didn’t start with the 2009, the 2007 class. It started way before then. It’s a lot of former Spartans that helped pave the way for us.”

Now Michigan State is the envy of so many other athletic departments, and anyone associated with the school is in a position to benefit.

ST. LOUIS – There was no panic when the shots refused to fall for almost 10 minutes, and the 20-point lead dwindled to just five.

Illinois survived the drought by turning up the intensity on the other end.

“To be honest, I don’t think we took that many bad shots,” said Malcolm Hill, who had 21 points in a 68-63 victory over Missouri in the annual Braggin’ Rights game on Wednesday night.

“We didn’t tie that to our defense, and I think we did a great job sticking with it.”

Hill drove the baseline for a basket that ended the scoreless stretch and put Illinois up by seven with 6:52 to go, and hit a 3-pointer at the shotclock buzzer with just over 5 minutes left. Kendrick Nunn hit two free throws to clinch it with 7 seconds remaining, and Hill yanked off his jersey during the postgame celebration, mimicking the move by Rayvonte Rice last year after hitting the winning 3-pointer as time expired.

“The first 25 minutes, we played about as well as we’ve played all year at both ends of the floor,”

coach John Groce said.

“The thing I was most proud about was our defense, by far.”

Nunn had 19 points and a season-best 11 rebounds for his first double-double for Illinois (8-5), which has won five in a row overall and three straight in the neutral-site series.

Wes Clark had a careerbest 21 points with four 3-pointers for Missouri (5-6), which has lost three in a row. Kevin Puryear added 12 points, and Russell Woods had seven points and a career-high 10 rebounds.

“We’ll take the good from it,” Clark said. “We know we have some fight.”

Illinois led 50-30 with 16:13 to go but missed 11 straight shots and three free throws while Missouri climbed back into it with a 15-0 run, including seven points from Clark.

“I tell him he has to be our go-to guy, and tonight he brought it,” Woods said.

Nunn scored eight points – including backto-back dunks – in a 14-2 run that put Illinois in control at 35-21 with 3:39 to go in the first half. A 9-3 run to open the second half seemingly put it out of reach.

Boise State shuts down NIU’s ground game CHARGE

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In the 2013 loss to Utah State, quarterback Jordan Lynch had 18 carries for 39 yards, and in the 2006 loss to TCU, Garrett Wolfe had 20 carries for 28 yards despite coming into the game as the nation’s leader in rushing yards.

Northern Illinois junior Aregeros Turner, who was the Mid-American Conference Special Teams Player of the Year, returned a kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter – his second return score of the season.

Playing despite injuring his left leg in the season finale against Ohio, Northern Illinois redshirt freshman quarterback Ryan Graham went 7-for21 with 38 yards.

The Huskies were held to a season-low minus-5 rushing yards on the day, and the Broncos sacked Graham five times.

“It was stop the run,” Boise State coach Bryan Harsin said of the Broncos’ game plan. “We simplified it. ... I just felt like the one-on-one battles we had, our guys were winning it. It was technique, effort, whatever that was, the one-on-one battles were going in our favor. ...

I thought we looked fresh.

I thought we flew around.

I thought our team was fast tonight.”

The Boise State offense put on a show against Northern Illinois, partic-

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NIU’s Marlon Moore corrals Boise State’s Thomas Sperbeck after a catch during the Huskies’ 55-7 loss in Poinsettia Bowl on Wednesday in San Diego. ularly early in the game.

Freshman quarterback Brett Rypien went 29-for39 with 377 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Sophomore running back Jeremy McNichols had 93 rushing yards and two touchdowns, and added five receptions for 96 yards and a receiving score.

With 26 touchdowns on the season, McNichols is now tied for most in the nation with Louisana Tech running back Kenneth Dixon.

It was a nightmare start for the Huskies, with Boise State scoring three plays into the game. McNichols hauled in a 39-yard pass on the second play of the open-

ing drive before scoring on a 29-yard run up the middle to put the Broncos ahead 7-0 less than a minute into the game.

The touchdown was the fastest offensive score to start a game for Boise State in a bowl game, and fastest touchdown in Poinsettia Bowl history.

The Huskies slowly marched their way down the field on their opening drive, before fumbling on the snap of the 13th play of the drive on the Boise State 26-yard line.

The first quarter was all Boise State, who outgained the Huskies 24042 and added two more touchdowns – a 4-yard reception and a 1-yard run by McNichols.

“It helps starting out getting the run game going,” Rypien said. “I thought we were executing everything that was being called tonight. I felt like our preparation for this game was really, really good.”

After Boise State pushed the lead to 24-0 after a short field goal, Turner had his Poinsettia Bowl record 96-yard touchdown return on the ensuing kickoff to give Northern Illinois life for the first time midway through the second quarter.

“Disappointed in the kickoff return,” Harsin said. “We knew they had a great returner – he showed that tonight. We shut it down after that happened.”

The Huskies got the ball back after Northern Illinois defensive end Austin Smaha recovered a fumble on the Boise State 32-yard line, but Graham was sacked and lost the ball back to the Broncos.

It was the third fumble for Northern Illinois in the first half.

The Broncos took a 31-7 lead into halftime after a 16-yard touchdown pass

by Rypien, and outgained the Huskies 360-33 in the first two quarters.

Boise State continued to pile on in the second half, outscoring the Huskies 24-0. It was the second consecutive game the Huskies were shut out in a half; they were also unable to score in the first half of the MAC Championship game.

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Illinois’ D.J. Williams defends the basket as Missouri’s Russell Woods goes up for a layup during the Illini’s 68-63 win over Missouri on Wednesday in St. Louis.

ROSENBLOOM

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You’re getting sacked and sacked, and stripped and sacked, and picked and sacked. That looks like it hurts. Me, I’d try to limit that, but instead, it seems to be happening more each week.

Worse, your pocket presence has grown as empty as your receiving corps after Alshon Jeffery incurs his weekly injury.

Against the Vikings on Sunday, you served up the Cutler combo platter – the strip-sack and interception by a fat guy.

Like you’re determined to make sure you average at least one turnover a game this season. That’s some instinct. Stop it.

You’re in greater jeopardy every snap, Jay. I’m trying to save your life here, and short of letting David Fales serve as the crash dummy for the last two games, you have to listen to me.

One, two, throw.

You have no reason to hold the ball longer than

2 seconds. It doesn’t matter if nobody’s open. Turf the ball. It doesn’t matter if it’s just a 2-yard gain.

Throw it. Throw it or die.

You’re not getting protection from a ragged offensive line that is playing down to its talent.

You also are not protecting yourself. That’s not a football, that’s a grenade.

Hold it too long, and it goes boom.

Play smarter by playing quicker. The clock in your head has gone haywire from all the abuse lately.

You’re trying to make a play. I get that. You’re extending plays to try to do it. Full marks for that.

But there are no plays to be made. Whether because of injury or incompetence, the opportunities aren’t there. The search for them isn’t worth the risk.

Say it with me, Jay: One, two, throw.

Even if it’s into the first row.

Live to fight another season. This season is dead. No reason for you to join it.

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PLAYS OF THE YEAR

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Miami’s Dallas Crawford returns a kickoff against Duke in October. The game-ending play, which featured several laterals before the Hurricanes’ Corn Elder eventually scored the winning touchdown, is this year’s AP Play of the Year.

Best plays of a scintillating year Top 5 doesn’t even have room for some marquee moments

BY TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer

Sometimes, games, seasons and championships were at stake.

Sometimes, ordinary moments turned extraordinary in an instant. They were the kind of moments that made fans leap from their seats in disbelief and grab their phones to share the excitement.

The plays of the year.

An arbitrary list, for certain, but this much is not in dispute – 2015 was laden with spectacular moments that will be talked about for a long time to come.

Take American Pharoah, opening his lead with every stride down the stretch of the Belmont Stakes on the way to becoming the Triple Crown winner that horse racing had waited nearly four decades to see.

Or Georgia Tech winning only one football game in the ACC all season, that win coming on a blocked field goal return for a TD as time expired against Florida State.

Or Michigan State keeping its national title hopes afloat when rival Michigan fumbled a punt snap in the final moments and the Spartans ran it in for a score as time expired.

Or even Matt Kenseth driving Joey Logano into the wall at Martinsville during NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup, clear retaliation for a Logano move that Kenseth blamed for knocking him out of contention.

All scintillating moments – and they didn’t even make this list. Here, the top 5 plays in sports for 2015:

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goalkeeper was inexplicably about 12 yards off the end line. Lloyd booted the ball high, getting just enough on it to reach the goal over the outstretched goalie’s arm.

3. Steph off the dribble (twice).

Poor Chris Paul. As if Stephen Curry didn’t do enough on his way to winning the MVP and leading Golden State to an NBA title last season, he victimized Paul twice on the way to those achievements. The first comes when Curry is dribbling under the basket toward the corner, then goes behind his back twice as Paul falls to the floor – a victim to the misdirection. The other comes with Curry going between-the-legs and behind-the-back on the dribble, weaving around three Clippers. And in both cases, Curry made the ensuing jumper.

2. Butler’s Super Bowl moment.

Seattle was a yard away from a touchdown that would have almost certainly given the Seahawks a Super Bowl win. New England’s Malcolm Butler – an undrafted rookie signed as a free agent – changed all that. With the Seahawks electing to not give the ball to Marshawn Lynch and instead trying to score through the air, Butler perfectly read a slant pass from Russell Wilson and made the interception that clinched the title for the Patriots.

1. The Miami miracle.

Did it count? Yes. Should it have? No. And did Duke score on the previous play? Miami 5. Joey Bats’ bat flip. says no, which only adds Game 5 of the Amerito the fun of this one. can League Division Duke gets a debated Series, tie game, seventh touchdown with 6 secinning. Who better than onds left to take a 27-24 a guy who goes by “Joey lead, then kicks the ball Bats” – real name, Jose deep. After eight laterBautista – to deliver? als, one knee down that Bautista connected on would have ended the a no-doubt, three-run game but wasn’t called, home run that would and tons of controversy, eventually lift Toronto to Corn Elder takes the ball a series-clinching victory 91 yards into the end over Texas, punctuating zone for a Miami victhe hit by admiring the tory. The Atlantic Coast drive from the plate for a Conference said a day moment before flipping later that it was suspendhis bat in celebration. ing the officiating crew 4. Carli from midfield. for two games, then later Have a World Cup, told Miami that some of Carli Lloyd. With the the 23 penalties against U.S. women’s national the Hurricanes – includteam already up 3-0 ing ones that led to early against Japan in Duke’s debated go-ahead the World Cup final, touchdown – shouldn’t Lloyd got her hat trick in have been called. “They’ll absurd fashion. She coltalk about this game forever, I guess,” Elder said. lected a ball around the “And they’ll always say center circle, took two dribbles, and saw Japan’s we won.”

This interception by the Patriots’ Malcolm Butler (left) sealed a Super Bowl win – and came in at No. 2 on the AP’s list of the plays of the year.

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Conf.

All Sterling 2-0 6-0 LaSalle-Peru 1-0 6-0 Ottawa 1-1 6-2 Geneseo 0-2 3-5 Rochelle 0-2 3-6 Tuesday’s results • Kewanee 53, Geneseo 45 Marengo tournament • Marengo 71, Rochelle 64 Wednesday’s result Marengo tournament • Rochelle 69, Crystal Lake Central 58 Saturday’s games DeKalb tournament • Sterling vs. Marmion, 12:15 Plano tournament • Ottawa vs. Sandwich, 5:30 • LaSalle-Peru vs. Mendota, 7 Romeoville tournament • Geneseo vs. TBA

BNC West Conf.

All Winnebago 2-0 8-0 Dixon 2-0 5-1 Oregon 1-1 8-3 Byron 1-1 5-6 Rockford Lutheran 1-1 3-2 Mendota 0-1 8-2 Stillman Valley 0-1 3-4 Rock Falls 0-2 2-6 Wednesday’s result Plano Invitational • Mendota 77, Plano 73 Saturday’s games DeKalb tournament • Winnebago vs. Grayslake Central, 4:45 Eastland tournament • Stillman Valley vs. Eastland, 11:30 a.m.

• Stillman Valley vs. Sourth Beloit, 4 Newman touranment • Oregon vs. Alleman, 2:30 • Oregon vs. Ridgewood, 6:30 Plano Invitational • Dixon vs. Princeton, 3:30 • Mendota vs. LaSalle-Peru, 7

Three Rivers Conf.

All St. Bede 3-0 7-1 Princeton 3-0 7-2 Newman 2-0 8-2 Hall 2-0 5-3 Erie 2-0 6-3 Fulton 1-1 6-6 Sherrard 1-1 5-6 Morrison 1-1 2-5 Orion 0-1 5-3 Kewanee 0-1 3-6 Rockridge 1-2 6-4 Riverdale 0-2 5-4 Prophetstown 0-2 4-4 Bureau Valley 0-2 2-7 Amboy 0-3 2-10 Tuesday’s results • Kewanee 53, Geneseo 45 • Rockridge 53, Amboy 43 Wednesday’s result Plano Invitational • Princeton 61, Somonauk 43 Saturday’s games Eastland tournament • Prophetstown vs. South Beloit, 10 a.m.

• Fulton vs. Polo, 2:30 • Prophetstown vs. Eastland, 5:30 • Fulton vs. Galena, 7 Erie tournament • Bureau Valley vs. Orion, 8:30 a.m.

• Morrison vs. Wethersfield, 8:30 a.m.

• Riverdale vs. Stockton, 10 a.m.

• Erie vs. Peoria Heights, 11:30 a.m.

• Orion vs. Stockton, 1 • Bureau Valley vs. Mercer County, 2:30 • Morrison vs. Peoria Heights, 2:30 • Erie vs. Stark County, 4 • Riverdale vs. Lena-Winslow, 4 Marseilles tournament • Hall vs. Gardner-South Wilmington, 9 a.m.

Newman tournament • Newman vs. Paw Paw, 4 • Newman vs. Alleman, 8 Plano tournament • Princeton vs. Dixon, 3:30 • St. Bede vs. Genoa-Kingston, 12:30

NUIC East Conf.

All AFC 4-0 7-3 Aquin 2-0 7-3 Forreston 2-0 2-6 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 result Plano Invitational • Genoa-Kingston 66, Forreston 24 Saturday’s games Eastland tournament • Polo vs. West Carroll JV, 8:30 a.m • South Beloit vs. Prophetstown, 10 a.m.

• Polo vs. Fulton, 2:30 • South Beloit vs. Stillman Valley, 4 Plano tournament • Forreston vs. Plano, 5 Tournament glances Newman Christmas Classic Saturday’s games • Paw Paw vs. Ridgewood, 1 • Oregon vs. Alleman, 2:30 • Newman vs. Paw Paw, 4 • Ridgewood vs. Oregon, 6:30 • Alleman vs. Newman, 8 Monday, Dec. 28 • Paw Paw vs. Oregon, 5 • Ridgewood vs. Newman, 6:30 • Alleman vs. Paw Paw, 8 Tuesday, Dec. 29 • Ridgewood vs. Alleman, 6 • Oregon vs. Newman, 7:30 Eastland Tournament Pool A: Eastland, Prophetstown, South Beloit, Stillman Valley Pool B: Fulton, Galena, Polo, West Carroll JV Saturday’s games • Polo vs. West Carroll JV, 8:30 a.m.

• Prophetstown vs. South Beloit, 10 a.m.

• Stillman Valley vs. Eastland, 11:30 a.m.

• West Carroll JV vs. Galena, 1 p.m.

• Fulton vs. Polo, 2:30 p.m.

• South Beloit vs. Stillman Valley, 4 p.m.

• Eastland vs. Prophetstown, 5:30 p.m.

• Galena vs. Fulton, 7 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 28 • Prophetstown vs. Stillman, 2:30 • Fulton vs. West Carroll JV, 4 p.m.

• Galena vs. Polo, 5:30 p.m.

• Eastland vs. South Beloit, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 29 Games TBD Wednesday, Dec. 30 Games TBD Erie Warkins Classic Pool A: Erie, Wethersfield, Knoxville, Morrison, Peoria Heights, Stark County Pool B: Bureau Valley, Lena-Winslow, Mercer County, Orion, Riverdale, Stockton Saturday’s games Annex Gym • Orion vs. Bureau Valley, 8:30 a.m.

• Riverdale vs. Stockton, 10 a.m.

• Mercer Co. vs. Lena-Winslow, 11:30 a.m.

• Knoxville vs. Wethersfield, 1 p.m.

• Morrison vs. Peoria Heights, 2:30 p.m.

• Erie vs. Stark County, 4 p.m.

H.S. Gym • Wethersfield vs. Morrison, 8:30 a.m.

• Stark County vs. Knoxville, 10 a.m.

• Peoria Heights vs. Erie, 11:30 a.m.

• Stockton vs. Orion, 1 p.m.

• Bureau Valley vs. Mercer County, 2:30 p.m.

• Lena-Winslow vs. Riverdale, 4 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 28 Annex Gym • Stockton vs. Bureau Valley, 5:30 • Orion vs. Lena-Winslow, 7 • Mercer County vs. Riverdale, 8:30 H.S. Gym • Stark County vs. Peoria Heights, 5:30 • Morrison vs. Knoxville, 7 • Wethersfield vs. Erie, 8:30 Tuesday, Dec. 29 Annex Gym • Morrison vs. Stark County, 3 • Erie vs. Knoxville, 4:30 • Peoria Heights vs. Wethersfield, 7:30 H.S. Gym • Bureau Valley vs. Lena-Winslow, 3 • Mercer County vs. Stockton, 4:30 • Riverdale vs. Orion, 7:30 Wednesday, Dec. 30 • 11th place, 1:30 (Annex) • 9th place, 1:30 (H.S.) • 7th place, 3 (Annex) • 5th place, 3 (H.S.) • 3rd place, 7:30 (Annex) • 1st place, 7:30 (H.S.)

Conf.

Sterling 3-0 LaSalle-Peru 2-0 Rochelle 1-3 Geneseo 0-2 Ottawa 0-3 Monday’s results Ottawa tournament • Yorkville 61, LaSalle-Peru 31 • Streator 42, Ottawa 37 Tuesday’s results Ottawa tournament • Metamora 38, Ottawa 12 • LaSalle-Peru 52, Geneseo 29 Wednesday’s results Ottawa tournament • Geneseo 38, Ottawa 29 • Metamora 56, LaSalle-Peru 42 Sterling Shootout • Hononegah 42, Sterling 38 • Sterling 49, Freeport 26

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

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 Dixon 1-2 6-5 Rock Falls 1-3 6-5 Oregon 1-3 5-7 Mendota 0-4 2-10 Monday’s results • Lutheran 62, Byron 40 St. Bede tournament • Princeton 37, Mendota 27 Tuesday’s results • Rock Falls 82, Rockford Christian 10 St. Bede tournament • LaMoille-Ohio 38, Mendota 27

Three Rivers Conf.

All Kewanee 5-0 10-6 Amboy 4-1 10-2 Sherrard 4-1 10-3 Bureau Valley 4-1 7-4 Hall 3-1 6-2 Erie 3-2 5-2 St. Bede 3-2 8-7 Morrison 3-3 6-3 Fulton 2-2 3-3 Newman 2-2 4-6 Prophetstown 1-3 3-10 Rockridge 1-4 5-7 Riverdale 1-4 2-8 Princeton 0-4 6-7 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 Tuesday’s results • Amboy 39, Rockridge 33 St. Bede tournament • Eureka 59, Kewanee 40 • St. Bede 56, Princeton 26 Saturday’s games Amboy tournament • Amboy vs. Somonauk, 7:30 Erie tournament • Rockridge vs. Mercer County, 5:30 • Fulton vs. Orion, 7 • Erie vs. Bureau Valley, 8:30 • Morrison vs. Wethersfield, 8:30 Riverton tournament • Sherrard vs. TBA

NUIC East Conf.

AFC 5-0 Milledgeville 4-1 Aquin 3-2 Durand 4-2 Pecatonica 2-2 Dakota 2-4 Forreston 1-2 Polo 1-2 Orangeville 0-3 South Beloit 0-4 Monday’s result • Durand 54, Dakota 44 Tuesday’s results • Warren at Orangeville, NA • Annawan 70, Aquin 58 Saturday’s game Amboy tournament • AFC vs. Ridgewood, 6

Wednesday’s box scores Sterling Shootout at Musgrove Fieldhouse

STERLING 49, FREEPORT 26 STERLING (6-7) Erin Stroup 4-9 0-0 8, Jay Borum 0-5 0-0 0, Katelyn Everett 5-11 3-5 13, Mya Pearson 1-3 1-2 3, Rashel Robinson 3-7 0-0 6, Kaylee Martin 1-2 0-2 2, Miranda Williams 0-2 1-4 1, Tobi Garcia 1-3 3-5 5, Mackenzie Barnhart 4-6 0-1 8, Cheyenne Harrington 1-5 0-0 3, Mackenzie Garza 0-1 0-0 0. Totals: 20-54 8-19 49.

FREEPORT Taylor Macon 1-3 0-0 2, Maria Shippert 1-4 0-0 2, Ally Hasken 1-6 2-4 4, Quavashia Avery 3-10 0-0 7, Ashling Greene 0-0 0-0 0, Jen Gantzer 0-0 0-2 0, Josie McDermott 1-3 0-0 2, Lexi Geiser 0-1 0-0 0, Jacy Dundee 4-8 0-0 9, Bri Ensor 0-0 0-0 0, Kourtney Williams 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 11-35 2-6 26.

Sterling 18 7 10 14 — 49 Freeport 4 8 4 10 — 26 3s – Sterling 1-10 (Harrington 1-3, Stroup 0-3, Borum 0-2, Everett 0-1, Garza 0-1), Freeport 2-10 (Avery 1-6, Dundee 1-1, Shippert 0-2, Hasken 0-1). Rebounds – Sterling 34 (Martin 7), Freeport 33 (Gantzer 5). Assists – Sterling 9 (Borum 5), Freeport 5 (Dundee 2). Steals – Sterling 21 (Borum 8, Stroup 5, Everett 4), Freeport 4. Blocks – Sterling 2 (Robinson, Martin). Turnovers – Sterling 13, Freeport 29. Fouls – Sterling 12, Freeport 18 (Hasken out).

HONONEGAH 42, STERLING 38 HONONEGAH Peltronen 3 0-0 8, Byron 3 0-0 6, Welsh 3 1-5 8, Matuska 0 3-5 3, King 3 4-5 10, Schmitz 1 0-1 2, Frazier 2 0-0 5. Totals: 15 8-16 42.

STERLING Stroup 1 0-1 2, Borum 2 0-0 4, Garcia 0 0-0 0, Barnhart 2 1-2 5, Everett 3 0-0 6, Martin 1 0-0 2, Pearson 4 0-2 8, Robinson 4 2-2 10, Williams 0 1-2 1. Totals: 17 4-9 38.

Hononegah 10 15 10 7 — 42 Sterling 6 17 5 10 — 38 3s – Hononegah 4 (Peltronen 2, Welsh, Frazier).

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Houston Indianapolis Jacksonville Tennessee

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x-Cincinnati Pittsburgh Baltimore Cleveland

W 11 9 4 3

Denver Kansas City Oakland San Diego

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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

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PF 435 344 341 278

PA 269 272 336 361

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PA 301 372 380 359

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PA 243 287 360 387

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PA 259 257 356 348

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

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

Tournament glances 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 Today’s games • Hononegah 42, Sterling 38 • Naperville Central 46, Moline 40 • Richwoods 48, Freeport 35 • Hononegah 57, Moline 40 • Sterling 49, Freeport 26 • Naperville Central 66, Richwoods 41 Dixon Christmas Classic Monday, Dec. 28 • Oregon vs. Boylan, 9 a.m.

• Stillman Valley vs. Hall, 10:30 a.m.

• LaSalle-Peru vs. Aurora Christian, noon • Belvidere North vs. Aurora Rosary, 1:30 p.m.

• Pekin vs. Aquin, 3 p.m.

• Sterling vs. Eastland, 4:30 p.m.

• Dixon vs. United Township, 6 p.m.

• Newman vs. Rochelle, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 29 Games TBD Wednesday, Dec. 30 Games TBD Erie Warkins Classic Pool A: Stockton, Rockridge, Knoxville, Erie, Mercer County, Bureau Valley Pool B: Monmouth-Roseville, Wethersfield, Orion, Morrison, Galva, Fulton Saturday’s games Annex Gym • Rockridge vs. Mercer County, 5:30 • Knoxville vs. Stockton, 7 • Erie vs. Bureau Valley, 8:30 H.S. Gym • Monmouth-Roseville vs. Galva, 5:30 • Fulton vs. Orion, 7 • Wethersfield vs. Morrison, 8:30 Monday, Dec. 28 Annex Gym • Galva vs. Morrison, 8:30 a.m.

• Wethersfield vs. Fulton, 10 a.m.

• Monmouth-Roseville vs. Orion, 11:30 a.m.

• Mercer County vs. Stockton, 1 p.m.

• Rockridge vs. Bureau Valley, 2:30 p.m.

• Knoxville vs. Erie, 4 p.m.

H.S. Gym • Erie vs. Mercer County, 8:30 a.m.

• Stockton vs. Rockridge, 10 a.m.

• Bureau Valley vs. Knoxville, 11:30 a.m.

• Fulton vs. Galva, 1 p.m.

• Orion vs. Wethersfield, 2:30 p.m.

• Morrison vs. Monmouth-Roseville, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 29 Annex Gym • Orion vs. Galva, noon • Fulton vs. Morrison, 1:30 p.m.

• Monmouth-Roseville vs. Wethersfield, 6 p.m.

H.S. Gym • Bureau Valley vs. Mercer County, noon • Knoxville vs. Rockridge, 1:30 p.m.

• Erie vs. Stockton, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 30 • 11th place, noon (Annex) • 9th place, noon (H.S.) • 7th place, 4:30 p.m. (Annex) • 5th place, 4:30 p.m. (H.S.) • 3rd place, 6 p.m. (Annex) • 1st place, 6 p.m. (H.S.) Amboy Holiday Tournament Red Pool: Indian Creek, Marquette, Plano, Forreston JV Black Pool: AFC, Somonauk, Amboy, Ridgewood Saturday’s games • Indian Creek vs. Forreston JV, 3 • Marquette vs. Plano, 4:30 • AFC vs. Ridgewood, 6 • Amboy vs. Somonauk, 7:30 Monday, Dec. 28 • Marquette vs. Forreston JV, 3 • Indian Creek vs. Plano, 4:30 • AFC vs. Somonauk, 6 • Amboy vs. Ridgewood, 7:30 Tuesday, Dec. 29 • Forreston JV vs. Plano, 3 • Marquette vs. Indian Creek, 4:30 • Somonauk vs. Ridgewood, 6 • Amboy vs. AFC, 7:30 Wednesday, Dec. 30 • 7th place, 3 • 5th place, 4:30 • 3rd place, 6 • 1st place, 7:30

East L T Pct PF PA Washington 7 0 .500 316 332 Philadelphia 8 0 .429 318 362 N.Y. Giants 8 0 .429 373 358 Dallas 10 0 .286 246 324 South W L T Pct PF PA y-Carolina 14 0 0 1.000 449 278 Atlanta 7 7 0 .500 302 312 Tampa Bay 6 8 0 .429 311 353 New Orleans 5 9 0 .357 350 432 North W L T Pct PF PA x-Green Bay 10 4 0 .714 347 265 Minnesota 9 5 0 .643 296 272 Detroit 5 9 0 .357 302 363 Chicago 5 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 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 7 6 6 4

College football Bowl Glance

Monday’s result Miami Beach Bowl Western Kentucky 45, South Florida 35 Tuesday’s results Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Boise Akron 23, Utah St. 21 Boca Raton (Fla.) Bowl Toledo 32, Temple 17 Wednesday’s results Poinsettia Bowl San Diego Boise State 55, Northern Illinois 7 GoDaddy Bowl Mobile, Ala. Georgia Southern 58, Bowling Green 27 Thursday’s games Bahamas Bowl Nassau Middle Tennessee State (7-5) vs. Western Michigan (7-5), 11 a.m. (ESPN) Hawaii Bowl Honolulu Cincinnati (7-5) vs. San Diego State (10-3), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday’s games St. Petersburg (Fla.) Bowl Marshall (9-3) vs. UConn (6-6), 10 a.m.

(ESPN) Sun Bowl El Paso, Texas Miami (8-4) vs. Washington State (8-4), 1 p.m. (CBS) Heart of Dallas Bowl Washington (6-6) vs. Southern Mississippi (9-4), 2:20 p.m. (ESPN) Pinstripe Bowl Bronx, N.Y. Duke (7-5) vs. Indiana (6-6), 2:30 p.m.

(ABC) Independence Bowl Shreveport, La. Virginia Tech (6-6) vs. Tulsa (6-6), 4:45 p.m.

(ESPN) Foster Farms Bowl Santa Clara, Calif.

Nebraska (5-7) vs. UCLA (8-4), 8:15 p.m.

(ESPN)

Men’s basketball Top 25 schedule

Tuesday’s results No. 1 Michigan State 99, Oakland 93 OT No. 2 Kansas at San Diego State, late No. 3 Oklahoma vs. Washington St., late No. 5 Virginia 63, California 62 OT No. 6 Xavier 78, Wake Forest 70 No. 8 Arizona 85, Long Beach State 70 No. 9 Butler 88, Southern Utah 52 No. 11 Iowa St. 81, No. 22 Cincinnati 79 No. 13 Miami 95, La Salle 49 No. 14 Purdue 68, Vanderbilt 55 No. 16 Louisville 75, UMKC 47 No. 17 Villanova 78, Delaware 48 No. 18 SMU 90, Kent State 74 DePaul 82, No. 20 Geo. Washington 61 No. 24 Utah 105, Delaware State 58 No. 25 South Carolina 75, St. John’s 61

Wednesday’s results No. 3 Oklahoma at Hawaii, 8 p.m.

No. 16 Louisville vs. Utah Valley, 6 p.m.

No. 18 SMU vs. Colorado, at Las Vegas, late No. 23 Baylor vs. New Mexico State, 7 p.m.

Friday’s game No. 3 Oklahoma in Diamond Head Classic, at Honolulu, TBD Saturday’s game No. 12 Kentucky vs. No. 16 Louisville, 11 a.m.

Sunday’s game No. 4 Maryland vs. Marshall, 3 p.m.

Big Ten schedule Conference Overall W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Michigan St. 0-0 .000 13-0 1.000 Purdue 0-0 .000 12-1 .923 Northwestern 0-0 .000 11-1 .917 Maryland 0-0 .000 10-1 .909 Indiana 0-0 .000 10-3 .769 Michigan 0-0 .000 10-3 .769 Iowa 0-0 .000 9-3 .750 Penn St. 0-0 .000 9-4 .692 Illinois 0-0 .000 8-5 .615 Nebraska 0-0 .000 8-5 .615 Wisconsin 0-0 .000 8-5 .615 Ohio St. 0-0 .000 7-5 .583 Minnesota 0-0 .000 6-6 .500 Rutgers 0-0 .000 5-7 .417 Tuesday’s results Colorado 71, Penn St. 70 Indiana 99, Kennesaw St. 72 Iowa 85, Tennessee Tech 63 Michigan St. 99, Oakland (Mich.) 93, OT Nebraska 81, Prairie View A&M 50 Ohio State 64, Mercer 44 Purdue 68, Vanderbilt 55 Wednesday’s results Illinois 68, Missouri 63 Michigan 96, Bryant 60 Milwaukee 74, Minnesota 65 Penn St. 75. Kent St. 69 Rutgers 72, Fairleigh Dickinson 64 Wisconsin 84, Green Bay 79 Sunday’s games Marshall at Maryland, 3 p.m. (BTN) S. Carolina St. at Ohio St., 5 p.m. (BTN) Loyola (Md.) at Northwestern, 7 p.m. (BTN) Monday, Dec. 28 UMass-Lowell at Rutgers, 6 p.m. (BTN) Tuesday, Dec. 29 Purdue at Wisconsin, 6 p.m. (BTN) Michigan St. at Iowa, 8 p.m. (BTN) Wednesday, Dec. 30 Indiana at Rutgers, noon (ESPN2) Michigan at Illinois, 2 p.m. (ESPN2) Northwestern at Nebraska, 3 p.m. (ESPNU) Penn St. at Maryland, 4 p.m. (ESPN2) Minnesota at Ohio St., 6 p.m. (BTN) Wednesday’s box score

ILLINOIS 68, MISSOURI 63 ILLINOIS (8-5) Tate 0-0 0-2 0, Coleman-Lands 2-6 2-3 8, Hill 8-19 3-4 21, Nunn 6-12 5-6 19, Finke 5-8 3-4 16, Williams 0-2 0-0 0, Lewis 1-5 0-0 2, Morgan 1-3 0-0 2, Jordan 0-2 0-0 0.

Totals 23-57 13-19 68.

MISSOURI (5-6) Phillips 2-7 0-2 5, Wright 0-4 2-2 2, Clark 8-16 1-2 21, Puryear 5-8 1-3 12, Rosburg 1-3 0-0 2, Isabell 0-3 0-0 0, Walton 2-4 2-2 6, Gant 4-5 0-0 8, Woods 3-5 1-2 7, VanLeer 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 25-57 7-13 63.

Halftime–Illinois 41-27. 3s–Illinois 9-29 (Finke 3-5, Coleman-Lands 2-5, Nunn 2-7, Hill 2-8, Lewis 0-2, Jordan 0-2), Missouri 6-18 (Clark 4-6, Puryear 1-2, Phillips 1-3, Isabell 0-1, VanLeer 0-2, Wright 0-4).

Rebounds–Illinois 32 (Nunn 11), Missouri 43 (Woods 10). Assists–Illinois 9 (Lewis 4), Missouri 9 (Clark 4). Fouls–Illinois 16, Missouri 20.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 18 12 .600 — Boston 16 13 .552 1½ New York 14 16 .467 4 Brooklyn 8 21 .276 9½ Philadelphia 1 30 .032 17½ Southeast Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 19 12 .613 — Miami 16 11 .593 1 Orlando 17 12 .586 1 Charlotte 15 13 .536 2½ Washington 13 14 .481 4 Central Division W L Pct GB Cleveland 19 7 .731 — Chicago 15 11 .577 4 Indiana 16 12 .571 4 Detroit 17 13 .567 4 Milwaukee 12 18 .400 9

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 25 5 .833 — Dallas 16 13 .552 8½ Memphis 16 15 .516 9½ Houston 15 15 .500 10 New Orleans 9 19 .321 15 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 19 9 .679 — Utah 12 14 .462 6 Denver 12 17 .414 7½ Minnesota 11 18 .379 8½ Portland 11 20 .355 9½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB Golden State 26 1 .963 — L.A. Clippers 16 13 .552 11 Sacramento 12 17 .414 15 Phoenix 12 19 .387 16 L.A. Lakers 5 23 .179 21½ Wednesday’s results Cleveland 91, New York 84 Sacramento 108, Indiana 106 Orlando 104, Houston 101 Washington 100, Memphis 91 Boston 102, Charlotte 89 Dallas 119, Brooklyn 118, OT San Antonio 108, Minnesota 83 New Orleans 115, Portland 89 Milwaukee 113, Philadelphia 100 Atlanta 107, Detroit 100 Denver 104, Phoenix 96 Utah at Golden State, late Oklahoma City at L.A. Lakers, late Thursday’s games No games scheduled Friday’s games New Orleans at Miami, 11 a.m.

Chicago at Oklahoma City, 1:30 p.m.

Cleveland at Golden State, 4 p.m.

San Antonio at Houston, 7 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 36 20 13 3 43 105 89 Boston 33 19 10 4 42 104 85 Florida 35 19 12 4 42 95 81 Detroit 34 17 10 7 41 89 89 Ottawa 35 17 12 6 40 105 104 Tampa Bay 35 17 15 3 37 87 82 Buffalo 34 14 16 4 32 79 89 Toronto 33 12 14 7 31 86 93 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 33 25 6 2 52 105 71 N.Y. Rangers 36 20 12 4 44 104 93 N.Y. Islanders 35 19 11 5 43 96 82 New Jersey 35 17 13 5 39 83 87 Philadelphia 34 15 12 7 37 74 92 Pittsburgh 33 16 14 3 35 76 84 Carolina 34 13 16 5 31 80 101 Columbus 36 13 20 3 29 88 112

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 35 26 7 2 54 124 88 St. Louis 36 21 11 4 46 92 85 Chicago 36 20 12 4 44 96 87 Minnesota 33 18 9 6 42 91 80 Nashville 34 17 11 6 40 90 86 Colorado 35 17 17 1 35 99 97 Winnipeg 34 15 17 2 32 92 104 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 33 20 11 2 42 84 76 San Jose 34 17 15 2 36 93 94 Vancouver 36 13 14 9 35 91 103 Arizona 33 16 15 2 34 90 104 Calgary 34 16 16 2 34 91 113 Edmonton 35 15 18 2 32 91 106 Anaheim 33 12 15 6 30 62 85 Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Wednesday’s results No games scheduled Thursday’s games No games scheduled Friday’s games No games scheduled

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ABOVE: Sterling’s Miranda Williams (50) and Freeport’s Josie McDermott go up for a rebound during Wednesday’s Sterling Shootout game at Musgrove Fieldhouse. The Golden Warriors beat the Pretzels 49-26.

BELOW: Sterling’s Katelyn Everett (32) saves the ball from going out of bounds Wednesday against Freeport.

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Sterling was in good position earlier in the day, when it had Hononegah on the ropes. But leading by one with a minute left, the Warriors committed turnovers on three consecutive possessions and ended up losing 42-38 despite controlling the post with Rashel Robinson (10 points) and Mya Pearson (8 points).

But the shoe was firmly on the other foot against Freeport. Sterling nabbed 21 steals and forced 29 Pretzel turnovers, while limiting them to 11-for-35 shooting from the floor.

Freeport didn’t have anyone score in double figures, with Jacy Dundee leading the way off the bench with nine points; Quavashia Avery scored seven.

“We’re a very young team – we don’t have any seniors – and we’re still trying to develop the little things to put together so we can focus on the bigger picture,” Freeport coach Kim Davis said. “Sterling’s pressure definitely didn’t help us feel comfortable, and there were a lot of things we could have done a lot better in this game.”

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Sauk Valley Media • B7

Zits® by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman

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To duck or not duck the trick

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

Neil Armstrong said, “I guess we all like to be recognized not for one piece of fireworks, but for the ledger of our daily work.”

In today’s deal, South has to guess what to do at trick one.

True, it is only one deal in a lifetime of contracts, but partner will be very happy if you take the correct one small step.

South is in three no-trump, and West leads his fourthhighest heart. If you were declarer, how would you plan the play?

In the auction, South’s redouble promised at least 10 high-card points. Next, note West’s one-heart advance.

From the logic of the auction, he was known to hold

a very weak hand. He was right to bid because he had a definite preference among the three unbid suits. South’s one-no-trump rebid showed 10-12 points. North, adding one point for his good five-

card suit, jumped to game.

South starts with only three top tricks: one heart and two clubs.

He can establish four winners in diamonds and three in spades, but that involves losing the lead twice, and he might concede those two aces and three hearts.

The key decision is this: How many hearts did West start with? If four, South must win the first trick and go about his business.

If five, declarer must duck the first trick and duck the second heart trick before driving out those aces, which must be held by East.

It is a guess, but West is more likely to have five than four because he bid the suit.

With only four, he might have passed over the redouble to let his partner choose a suit.

But it is close. © 2015 UFS

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Thursday, December 24, 2015

Zits® by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman

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Luann by Greg Evans Get Fuzzy by Darby Conley

Blondie by Dean Young & John Marshall

Wizard of Id by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart

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Bridge Frank & Ernest by Bob Thaves

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Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

First of all, I wish all of my readers a very happy holiday season.

When you have a few minutes – or more? – to spare, enter my annual Christmas Competition.

1. South is in four hearts.

West leads the diamond 10. How should South plan the play? Do not be influenced by these East-West hands. When the answer is given on Jan. 22, they will change.

2. After East opens one diamond, suggest a bidding sequence.

3. Look only at the East hand. After opening one diamond, what should he rebid when West responds (a) one heart; (b) one spade; (c) one no-trump; (d) two clubs; (e)

two no-trump, balanced, no four-card major, gameinvitational; (f) three spades, a splinter bid showing good diamond support, at least game-going values and a singleton or void in spades.

4. Look only at the South hand. North opens one club, South responds one heart, and North rebids (a) one spade; (b) two diamonds; (c) two no-trump. What should South do now?

5. Look only at the West hand. South opens one notrump (15-17), and North raises to three no-trump.

What should West lead?

6. Look only at the North hand. South opens two hearts, a sane weak twobid. What should North do?

Mail your entry to Phillip Alder, c/o Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106 to arrive by Jan. 20.

Or e-mail it to phillip@ bridgeforeveryone.com.

Please take as read all of the usual disclaimers, and remember that this is primarily for fun. © 2015 UFS

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Secured 3 acre w/ high bays and office, 3818 River Rd., Sterling.

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THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of Sauk Valley Media does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

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Dental Assistant Currently seeking a motivated dental assistant to Assume a full position in a high paced dental practice.

Front Desk Receptionist- Full Time Courteous, good at multi-tasking.

Mon. - Thurs. 8-5 Experience preferred but not necessary.

Please send replies to Box #:1312 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

NOW HIRING RN/LPN, CNA &

Assistant Director of Nursing We are looking for Experienced and dedicated professionals to assume key positions on our team! If you are committed to team-oriented outcomes and quality care, we offer: excellent starting wage; vacation; holiday pay; medical; dental; vision; 401K; advancement opportunities; and much more!

For an immediate interview, apply in person or call Lynette at (815) 284-3393.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Illinois Department of Agriculture (Department), pursuant to 510 ILCS 77/12(a) of the Livestock Management Facilities Act and Subparts C and D of 8 Ill. Adm. Code 900, that on December 21, 2015 the Department determined that the notice of intent to construct application, originally received by the Department on October 13, 2015, for a round, concrete livestock waste storage facility capable of servicing up to 1,996 animal units of swine from JMTR, LLC, Erie, IL was complete.

The facility, to be known as JMTR, LLC, Barkman Site, is proposed to be located approximately 2.5 miles North of Erie, IL. The application does not include animal housing and the structure proposed is only for manure storage. A copy of the notice of intent to construct form was forwarded to the Whiteside County Board on December 21, 2015. Within 30 days after receipt of the notice, the county board may request that the Department conduct an informational meeting concerning the proposed construction. In addition, within 30 days after receipt of the notice by the county board, county residents may petition the county board to request that the Department conduct an informational meeting. If 75 or more of the county residents, who are registered voters in the county, petition the county board, the county board shall request that the Department conduct an informational meeting. For more information regarding this notice, informational meetings or requirements of new livestock management or livestock waste handling facilities, please consult the Livestock Management Facilities Act (510 ILCS 77/1 et seq.) or call the Department at (217) 785-2427.

December 24, 2015 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on December 7 A.D. 2015 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and adpost-office dresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Collision Dixon Center located at 489 IL Route 2, Dixon, IL 61021.

Dated this 7th day of December A.D. 2015.

Cathy Myers County Clerk

by Gerianne Knack Deputy

For Sale The City of Prophetstown has a 2000 Dodge Dakota 4x4 truck with 104,000 miles, and a 2008 Chevrolet Impala LT with 109,578 miles. Both vehicles can be viewed at the Prophetstown Public Works lot which is located at 233 East A Railroad St. sealed bid sheet can be picked up at Prophetstown City Hall Monday thru Friday 7am12pm & 1pm-4pm.

Bids will be opened at 10:00 AM on Tuesday January 12th, 2016.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF LEE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ESTATE OF: AMEY MAE SCHWEIK NO. 2015 P 13 Notice is given of the death of Amey Mae Schweik whose address was 525 East Main Street, Amboy, IL 61310. Letters of Office were issued on June 3, 2015 to Guy E. Schweik of 32 Walnut Circle, Sugar Grove, IL 60554 as Independent Executor, whose attorney is Timothy P. McHugh, 360 W. Butterfield Rd., Ste 300, Elmhurst, IL 60126.

NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES Notice is hereby given to creditors and Unknown Heirs, who are heirs or legatees of the above proceeding.

To probate a will and whose name and address is not state in the petition to admit the will to probate, that an order was entered by the Court on June 3, 2015 admitting the will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original court or other evidence, as provided in section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (ILCS 5/6-21). You will also have the right under section 8-2 of the Probate Act of 1975 (ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after the admission of the will to probate.

The estate will be administered without Court Supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Court Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of Denise McCaffrey, Clerk of the Court, 309 S. Galena Ave., Ste. 320, Dixon, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before June 11, 2016, any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney, if any, within ten (10) days after it has been filed with the Circuit Clerk.

TIMOTHY P. MCHUGH Attorney No. 6187756 360 W Butterfield Rd., Ste. 300 Elmhurst IL 60126 630-941-2855 Dec. 11, 18, 24, 2015

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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

Helena Chemical a national ag chemical co, has openings at our Steward IL location for: 2 Custom Applicators Duties include applying fertilizer and pesticides, and maintenance of equipment.

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Truck Drivers Full-time driver with Class A or B CDL Call 815-824-2266 or apply in person at 1318 Steward Rd., Steward, IL. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

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IMMEDIATE OPENING LPN/ RN Fulltime 2nd shift Flexible Part Time - 2nd & 3rd shift Dementia experience preferred.

IL. Nursing license must be in good standing.

Morningside of Sterling 2705 Ave. E Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-2800 Mr. Nifty Cleaners in Sterling looking for a clothes Presser Please apply in person, 1102 E. 4th St., Sterling.

815-625-9386 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.

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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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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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AREA GARAGE SALES 624 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

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NEW TODAY Seasoned Hard Wood For Sale in Galt $60 per load 815-631-2271

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Ashley South Bay king size mattress, box spring, frame & headboard with nightstands. Memory foam mattress with pillow top. $975. Call 815380-5926.

Lg. 2 pc. Sectional sofa w/pullout dbl. bed, gray & blue upholstery. Great cond. $200. 504237-7994 (Dixon).

Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

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722 Simplicity 2 stage self propelled snow blower 7HP, pull start.

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Free Adorable Kittens to a good home, Ready for Christmas!!

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Golden Doodles 9 males, Apricot. $700 each 563-212-7307 Shepherd Lab mix puppies, males & females, $75 each 815-716-0084 WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

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

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

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Retired Mechanic, selling tools-Mac & Snap-On, $25,000 invested—Asking $10,000/obo. Serious Inquiries only.

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WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061 Skid loader in any condition 563-212-7699

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Princeton Military Surplus 11 E Putnem St. Princeton IL. Tues.-Sat. 10-5 815-875-1096

Epiphany & Cypress Serious 6.4 Home theater surround sound systems $250 obo 815-440-0029

8x12 Tiny Home, 2 bunk beds, one loft, toilet, lots of shelving. All insulated, elect. Steel roof, steel siding.

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Craftsman cast iron based professional 6 1/8 jointer planer. $375 13” Craftsman professional planer w dust collector and access. $275 Or both for $550 815-631-3130 Cal Spa Hot Tub for sale in excellent condition. Lots of jets, waterfall, different colored lights, head rests and I will give you all the chemicals. It has hardly been used. If interested I will send you pictures. $3500. Originally it cost $7,000.

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Get Into The Spirit Thursday December 24, 2015 CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Anyone trying to convince you to be impulsive or to take a risk is best avoided. Listen to the opinions of others with interest, but do your own thing.

A romantic gesture will improve your personal life.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Children and family activities will highlight your day. A short trip will result in an interesting change of events.

Instigate and welcome change.

Share your feelings.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Speak up, offer suggestions and do your best to put others at ease. Your kindness will make a difference. A little romance will bring you closer to someone you love.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Stick to a budget. Say little and do a lot. You’ll face controversy if you get together with people who think differently than you.

Positive comments and patience will be required.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Travel plans, relaxed conversations with colleagues or discussions about the future with your partner look promising. A

romantic evening will ensure future happiness. Call distant relatives and friends to wish them well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Emotions will surface, causing you to speak your mind. Your blatant honesty will bring about sudden and irreversible changes between you and the person you spar with.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Get into the spirit of the season. Whether you host a get-together or travel to spend time with friends or relatives, your sparkling company will make a difference to those you encounter.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Your heart is in the right place, but not everyone will be happy with your choices. Offering to help someone in need will be gratifying, but could miff a close friend, loved one or family member.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Backtrack if you can. Problems at home will lead to bad decisions or unexpected changes. Keep the peace until a better opportunity comes along to overcome any adversity you face.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Make home improvements or changes to the way you live or do things at home. An offer to help someone in need will be returned with an unexpected favor.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You may feel like you should take on everyone else’s problems, but you are best off not meddling. You’ll only be given half the information you need to make a good suggestion.

Celebrate with the one you love.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Get out and socialize. The conversations you have will lead to unusual banter. Keep your money in a safe place. Mixing business with pleasure will be detrimental.

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Bring about positive change Friday December 25, 2015 CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Make today special for all those you love. A kind gesture or thoughtful dialogue will help you understand the trials your friends or relatives are experiencing.

Romance is in the stars.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Bring about positive change. If you show confidence and take action, you will grab everyone’s attention with your innovative intelligence and fortitude. A gift or offer will surprise you.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You will reminisce about what’s transpired this year. Keep busy entertaining or contributing to the festivities going on around you in order to lift your spirits.

Something special is heading your way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don’t judge others. A softer outlook will help you get along with difficult people. Focus on the ones you love, not the ones who try your patience.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your openness and sincerity will bring you closer to a friend or relative. A special offering will come your way from someone you love. A romantic

gesture is encouraged.

You may have to be apart from the people you really want to be with. Be positive and make the best of your situation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -The gift of love, a token of your appreciation and the initiating of positive personal change should highlight your day. Moderation will help make this day even better.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You can make a difference.

Offering your services, visiting an elder in the family or setting aside time to nurture an important relationship will bring you the greatest joy.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- An unusual surprise will turn out to be the best gift ever. Good news will highlight your day.

Romance is in the stars, and special plans for two should be made.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Stick to what you can afford, and don’t overdo it when eating or drinking.

Restraint and discipline will be necessary. Offering your services and doing your share of the work will ensure positive feedback.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -You can’t please everyone all the time. Don’t let your generosity be taken advantage of. Personal changes will bring the best returns. Don’t feel that you have to buy love.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -You’ll leave a lasting impression at family gatherings. Your intelligence will shine through and your thoughtful, practical gestures will be admired. A romantic gesture will bring you closer to someone you love.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Emotions will mount due to family dilemmas or separations.

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1983 Ford F250 XL 4x4 7.3 Diesel w/ plow. $3500 1995 Chevrolet S 10 Blazer 4x4 new motor trans. 6.4 $3500 1997 Chevrolet 8' truck box. $800 2003 Toper Short box. $200 815-626-7165 or 815-441-2559 1997 Chevy S10 ext. cab, 157k mi., bedliner, runs good, $2000 815-632-3397

December 25, 2015

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All offers plus tax, title, license, & doc fee. To qualified buyers. All payments based on 2.99% for 75 months. Malibu payment based on 2.9% APR for 75 mos. per $1,000 financed and $1,998 down. Dealer will not honor pricing errors in this advertisement. No prior sales. Savings from MSRP. MSRP may not be the value at which vehicle is sold in the trade area. Offers expire 3 days from pub.

B14 SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Thursday, December 24, 2015 • PAGE B14

1701 E 4th St., Sterling, IL 61081 • 815-625-9600

GREG MAJESKI

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