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ILLINOIS | NEW LEGISLATION IN 2015

Teen drinking law expands Another measure gives pregnant women more rights in the workplace

BY KERRY LESTER The Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD – Parents and guardians considering allowing their teens to host parties will be responsible for more than just the alcohol consumed in the house when the new year rolls in.

Beginning Thursday, parents and guardians can be fined up to $2,000 if they allow those under 21 to drink in vehicles, trailers, campers or boats under their ownership or control. And if a death occurs as a result, parents

or guardians can be charged with a felony.

The legislation expands the current state law, which penalizes adults who allow underage people to drink alcohol in their homes.

It was sponsored in the Senate by Julie Morrison, a Deerfield Democrat, who remembers a fatal accident in 2006 involving teenagers who were her children’s age.

Daniel Bell of Bannockburn and Ross Trace of Riverwoods, both 18, were killed after leaving a house party in Deerfield when their car slammed into a tree. Bell, the driver, had a blood-alcohol level of .132, above the .08 driving limit.

“It was one of the most horrific things that ever happened in our sleepy little town,” Morrison said.

The new law, Morrison says, “tightens up some of the loopholes” in the earlier legislation that bans adults from allowing children to drink in their homes.

Republican state Sen. Pam Althoff, who worked on the original legislation, said it became clear in recent years that law enforcement agencies “were dealing with not only the situation of teenage vehicular homicides but also many accidents that were occurring on lakes and rivers.”

The legislation, HB4745, is one of more than 200 new laws that will go into effect Thursday. Here are others that could have an immediate or significant impact on Illinois residents: LAW CONTINUED ON A2

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State Sen. Julie Morrison listens during a Dec. 10 hearing in Chicago. Morrison is the sponsor of a new law that goes into effect Thursday making parents and guardians of underage teens who consume alcohol in their homes more accountable.

ILLINOIS | TOP STORIES OF 2014

DISC DIEHARDS DON’T TAKE WINTER OFF

Governor’s race tops state list Concealed carry, gay marriage key issues this year The Associated Press

Photos by Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

Ben Callaway, 27, of Davenport, Iowa (above), hits the 13th hole, while Matt Schlabach, 30, of Bettendorf, Iowa, shoots from the 14th tee Sunday at Sinnissippi Park’s disc golf course in Sterling.

It was a relatively nice day to be outdoors, with temps in the upper 30s, but the mercury starts to drop starting today, when the high may hit 30, but isn’t expected to top 20 Tuesday or Wednesday. By New’s Year’s Day, things are supposed to warm up, with a high in the upper 20s in the forecast, and even warmer Friday. The good news – mostly sunny skies after today.

The election of Bruce Rauner, Illinois’ first Republican governor since 2003, topped the state’s news in 2014, reflecting concerns about an uneven economy and showing that voters were unhappy enough with the state of the state to want change.

The Associated Press’ Top 10 Illinois stories of the year also featured a Bruce number of speRauner cific state government issues – enactment of the first law allowing state residents to carry concealed weapons, the first gay marriages in state Pat history and a Quinn move toward the first legal sales of medical marijuana.

By the end of the year, evidence surfaced that the economy was improving. And sports was big news, too: A Chicago Little League team made global headlines, and Cubs fans saw reason to hope their team soon might truly be big league again, too.

The Top 10 Illinois stories of 2014: 1. Bruce Rauner, a Republican businessman, defeats incumbent Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn in November, giving the GOP control of Illinois’ executive branch for the first time in more than a decade.

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POLICE Sterling Police Joshua E. Ketchum, 41, of Amboy; 9:50 a.m. Friday at 17th Avenue and East Third Street; no insurance; posted driver’s license.

Sarah F. McClearin, 28, of Rock Falls; 9:37 a.m. Saturday at West Third Street and Avenue E; no insurance; given notice to appear.

Jeffrey M. Kapple, 32, of Erie; West Third Street and Avenue E; expired registration, improper use of registration; given notice to appear and posted cash bond.

Jason E. Geeting, 39, of Rock Falls; 6:05 p.m. Saturday at Walmart; burglary; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Carissa L. Simester, 26, of Rock Falls; 6:05 p.m. Saturday at Walmart; burglary, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a hypodermic needle; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Anthony P. Duran, 21, of Sterling; 7:44 p.m. Saturday at West 13th Street and Gris-

wold Avenue; improper display of registration, no insurance; given notice to appear.

Martin S. Briseno Jr., 26, of Sterling; 9:43 p.m. Saturday at West Third Street and Avenue B; expired driver’s license, no insurance; posted driver’s license.

Boy, 15, of Sterling; 2:09 a.m. Sunday in the 1800 block of Avenue K; possession of drug paraphernalia and marijuana; released to parent.

State Police Tosha N. Thompson, 38, of Rock Falls; 6:50 p.m. Thursday on U.S. Route 30 at state Route 40; DUI, improper lane usage, leaving the scene of a property damage accident; posted driver’s license and cash bond.

Mengyue Si, 21, of Iowa City; 7:52 a.m. Friday on Interstate 88 in Whiteside County; driving while license suspended, speeding; posted I-bond. Also Chaofan Hou, 20, of Iowa City; no seat belt; posted cash bond.

Martin Mikolajczak, 31, of Roselle; 11 a.m. Friday in Ogle County; driving while license suspended, speeding, no valid registration; posted I-bond.

Derek J. Lovgren, 25, of Amboy; 4:32 p.m. Friday in Ogle County; driving while license suspended; posted I-bond.

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Pregnancy rights Employers must provide “reasonable accommodations” for working pregnant women unless it would impose an “undue hardship” on the business.

That includes limits on manual labor, more frequent bathroom breaks and space to breastfeed. The law also says a pregnant woman can’t be forced to take a leave of absence when another accommodation is available and that an employer can’t refuse to hire a qualified applicant because of a required accommodation.

The bill is HB8.

Speeding Expands legislation passed in 2013 increasing the speed limit to 70 mph on interstates to include urban areas.

The earlier law kept the limit lower in Chicago and its vicinity. The bill allows the state Tollway Authority to establish higher limits in urban areas.

The bill is SB2015.

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Lawmakers appear on the House floor during session May 30 at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. New Illinois laws include a pregnancy rights bill that requires employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” for all working pregnant women and a bill that requires law enforcement agencies to provide bulletproof vests for officers. doctors. Parents of children with intractable epilepsy pushed for the law following publicity about a Colorado product called Charlotte’s Web, which is low in tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels that produce a high.

The bill is SB2636.

Rural ambulances Ambulances in rural areas can be upgraded to the highest emergency medical technician license of any person staffing that ambulance.

Sponsors say the change allows more kinds of lifesaving procedures to be performed in an ambulance.

The bill is HB4523.

Reptile transfer

‘Ban the box’

Bans the sale, transfer and possession of certain reptiles and amphibians taken from the wild, and creates a permit process for owning other reptiles and amphibians.

The bill is SB902.

Illinois becomes the fifth state to prevent private employers from checking an applicant’s criminal history until the final round of job interviews. Currently, only state agencies are banned from asking about criminal history on initial job applications.

The bill is HB5701.

Beer description Expands the definition of beer to include beverages brewed or fermented from malt products, specifically hard ciders.

The bill is SB3103.

Bulletproof vests Requires law enforcement agencies to provide bulletproof vests to officers.

The bill is HB5688.

Gubernatorial appointments A new annual report requires the governor to submit background and demographic data on all of his appointments to the General Assembly.

The bill is SB229.

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City could post lowest homicide number in decades CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago could close out 2014 with the lowest number of homicides in decades.

The Chicago Police Department reported 390 murders through Dec. 20. That’s according to a story published Saturday in the Chicago Sun-Times.

The last time the numbers were in the same range was in 1965, when the total was 397.

The newspaper reports that 2014 is at least a 2 percent decrease from 2013. In 2012 there were more than 500 killings.

The number is far less than the early 1990s, when annual homicides in Chicago topped 900 at times.

Experts say crime overall has been declining.

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GAY MARRIAGE

Dynamic in U.S. shifted dramatically in 2014 Opponents looking to Supreme Court in coming year to make final determination

BY MICHAEL MUSKAL Los Angeles Times

For the first time, a majority of Americans are living in states that allows gay marriage. After a year of cascading court opinions tossing out many remaining restrictions, the dynamic in 2014 changed from how many states allow same-sex marriage to how many states don’t.

At year-end, gay marriage is legally approved in 35 states, including Illinois, and the District of Columbia, and court reviews are pending in many others.

The federal government took action as well, with Attorney General Eric Holder extending new federal recognition to same-sex marriages in many states and announcing that same-sex spouses cannot be compelled to testify against each other and should be eligible to file jointly for bankruptcy, among other federal guarantees.

“2014 is the year that it became unquestionable that all of America will have the freedom to marry,” said Evan Wolf-

son, founder and president of the advocacy group Freedom to Marry.

“The only question is whether 2015 will be the year that it gets done.”

For opponents, however, the battle is not over and they are looking to the U.S. Supreme Court in the coming year to make a final determination.

Four federal appellate circuits have backed same-sex marriage, but one has rejected it: the Sixth Circuit, which oversees Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee.

Cases are pending in at least four other appeals circuits, and more are expected.

“It appears now, with the

Sixth Circuit, the Supreme Court will take up one of these cases and decide whether to affirm states’ rights to define marriage between a man and a woman,” said Jim Campbell, a senior attorney for the Alliance Defending Freedom, which opposes same-sex marriage.

“The courts are working through the question.”

The Supreme Court had a chance to take a case that would have allowed it to rule on the issue, but decided in October to give it a pass, possibly because no appeals court had yet opposed gay marriage and there were no conflicts to resolve in the lower courts.

Parties in five states have sought permission to argue the issue before the Supreme Court. The first inkling could come Jan. 9 when the court holds a conference on which cases it will take.

If the court elects to hear the same-sex marriage issue in the spring, a decision could come by June.

The legal march really started in 2013. On June 26 of that year, the Supreme Court struck down portions of the federal Defense of Marriage Act, a landmark ruling that extended federal benefits to gays and lesbians. The Supreme Court, however, stopped short of ruling that same-sex

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Seven-story U.S. mission set to become embassy

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HAVANA (AP) – A halfcentury after Washington severed relations with Cuba, the United States’ seven-story mission looms over Havana’s seaside Malecon boulevard as the largest diplomatic outpost in the country.

Cuban guards stand at close intervals on the street outside, and islanders line up by the thousands each year for a shot at a coveted visa.

The gleaming U.S. Interests Section suddenly is poised to become an even more important presence in Cuba as the two countries negotiate the first phase of their historic detente – transforming the complex into a full embassy that would reflect the Obama administration’s hopes of new influence on the communist island.

A fisherman braves the chilly temperatures and wind while he fishes Saturday afternoon on the Rock River in Dixon.

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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – North Korea blamed its recent Internet outage on the United States on Saturday and hurled racially charged insults at President Barack Obama over the hacking row involving the movie “The Interview.”

North Korea’s powerful National Defense

Commission, which is headed by country leader Kim Jong Un and is the nation’s top governing body, said Obama was behind the release of the comedy that depicts Kim’s assassination. The commission described the movie as illegal, dishonest and reactionary.

“Obama always goes reckless in words and deeds, like a monkey in a tropical forest,” an

unidentified spokesman at the commission’s Policy Department said in a statement carried by the country’s official Korean Central News Agency.

The White House’s National Security Council declined to comment.

North Korea has denied involvement in a crippling cyberattack on Sony Pictures but has expressed fury over the comedy.

Sony Pictures initially called off the release of the film, citing threats of terror attacks against U.S. movie theaters.

Obama criticized Sony’s decision, and the movie opened this past week.

Roberta Jacobson, assistant U.S. secretary of state for Western Hemisphere affairs, will be the highest known U.S. administration official to visit in decades when she comes next month for annual talks on migration that will now also focus on the details of re-establishing full diplomatic relations.

The discussions are expected to cover expanding staffing in the two countries’ interests sections and letting diplomats travel outside their respective capitals without having to ask permission.

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marriage was a constitutionally protected right, leaving the door open to the legal debate that has been unfolding in 2014.

In its broadest formulation, the issue pits states’ rights to decide what constitutes marriage against individuals’ rights to be treated the same regardless of sexual preferences.

This was especially touchy since some of those marriage definitions involve state constitutional amendments approved by voters. Even in cases in which marriage restrictions were decided by election, courts are being asked to decide whether the majority can impose such rules on minorities.

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2015 Committee Meetings: Executive Committee - Room 117, Courthouse, 6:30 pm: 01/27, 03/10, 04/14, 05/12, 06/09, 07/14, 08/11, 09/08, 10/13, 11/10, 12/08 Public Works Committee - County Highway Dept 1:30pm: 01/20, 03/03, 04/07,05/05, 06/02, 07/07, 08/04, 09/01,10/06, 11/03, 12/01 Judiciary Committee - Room 108, Courthouse, 4:00 pm 01/21, 03/04, 04/08, 05/06, 06/03, 07/08, 08/05, 09/02, 10/07, 11/04, 12/02 Health & Social Services Committee - Room 117, Courthouse, 6:30 pm 01/21, 03/04, 04/08, 05/06, 06/03, 07/08, 08/05, 09/02, 10/07, 11/04, 12/02 Finance Committee - Room 108, Courthouse, 1:00 pm: 01/26, 03/09, 04/13, 05/11, 06/08, 07/13, 08/10, 09/04, 10/09, 11/09, 12/07 Public Safety Committee - Room 108, Courthouse, 3:00 pm 01/22, 03/05, 04/09, 05/07, 06/04, 07/09, 08/06, 09/03, 10/08, 11/05, 12/03 - Room 108, Courthouse, 2:30 pm 01/23, 03/02, 04/06, 05/04, 06/01, 07/06, 08/03, 09/04, 10/05, 11/02, 12/04

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OBITUARIES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

T.J. ‘John’ Condit MOUNT MORRIS – T.J. “John” Condit changed addresses Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014, moving from East Lincoln Street, where he raised his family for 46 years, to Heaven’s celestial shores to join his beloved wife Mary Lee, their youngest child, Scott, his parents and his four oldest sisters.

Most importantly, though, he heard the words every Christian longs to hear, “Well done, my child, welcome home!”

John was born Oct. 11, 1931 in Mayville, North Dakota to B.W. “Jeff” and Nettie (Nelson) Condit. He graduated high school in Clark, South Dakota, served in the Army during the Korean War, then graduated from South Dakota State University in Brookings.

During the war, John’s mother died, necessitating a trip home, where he met Mary Lee, who cared for her during her final weeks. They married on Sept. 6, 1953, and lived in Brookings. In 1961, John joined Kable Printing in Mount Morris; he retired from the Customer Service

Department in 1995.

John coached youth sports, served on the Cemetery Board, was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Moose, and was involved in LOMC, Loaves and Fishes food pantry and the Senior Citizens Center.

He is survived by daughters Julie (Rick) Robinson, of Mount Morris, Connie (Ken) Blatner of North Aurora; son Jeff (Natalie) Condit, of Moline; sister Beverly (Ed) Clausen of Clark; brotherin-law Gerry Spies of St. Petersburg, Florida; eight grandsons and one granddaughter.

Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran, with a worship service at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Frank Lay and graveside services in Oakwood Cemetery. A luncheon follows at the church; participants are encouraged to bring a nonperishable item for the food pantry.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church, Pinecrest Manor, Serenity Hospice or another local nonprofit. Finch Family Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Today’s visitations: Juanita R. Horton of Polo, 9-10 a.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home.

Gloria K. Mitchell of Sterling, 9-11 a.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Edward L. Fenwick of Rochelle, 9:30-10:15 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rochelle.

Gerald E. Mohr of Sterling, 5-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Joyce C. Olson of Lanark, 5-7 p.m. at Russell-Frank Funeral Home in Lanark.

Today’s funerals: Edward L. Fenwick of Rochelle, 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rochelle.

Barbara J. Murphy of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling.

Gerald E. Mohr of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling.

Gloria K. Mitchell of Sterling, 11 a.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Lee A. Johnson of Sterling, 2 p.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Tuesday visitations: Ethan M. Waters of Rock Falls, 9-11:45 a.m. at First Church of the Nazarene in Sterling.

Roger A. Patterson of Dixon, 10-11 a.m. at New Life Lutheran Church in Ster-

ling.

Ethel M. McKay of Mount Morris, 4-6 p.m. at Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris.

Tuesday funerals: Joyce C. Olson of Lanark, 11 a.m. at Russell-Frank Funeral Home in Lanark.

Ethan M. Waters of Rock Falls, noon at First Church of the Nazarene in Sterling.

Wednesday visitations: T.J. “John” Condit of Mount Morris, 9:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mount Morris.

Wednesday funerals: T.J. “John” Condit of Mount Morris, 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mount Morris.

Ethel M. McKay of Mount Morris, 2 p.m. at Disciples United Methodist Church in Mount Morris.

Friday funerals: Rachael K. Wadsworth, formerly of Dixon, 6 p.m. memorial service at Harvest Bible Chapel in Loves Park.

Saturday visitation: Sally A. Holtapp of Mount Morris, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris.

Saturday funeral: Sally A. Holtapp of Mount Morris, 1 p.m. at Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris.

William A. Messenger OREGON – William A. Messenger, 85, of Oregon, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2014 at his home.

Arrangements are being completed by Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

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200 East 4th St., Rock Falls | FamilyStoneMemorials.com Joyce C. Olson LANARK – Joyce C. Olson, 80, of Lanark, passed away Friday, Dec. 26, 2014 at Manor Court Liberty Village in Freeport.

She was born on April 25, 1934 in Freeport, to Sam and Lucille (Irwin) Poffenberger. On June 27, 1953 she married Richard Olson.

Survivors include two daughters, Ramona (Dave) Giedd of Lanark, and Laurie (Allen) Woessner of Shannon; four grandchildren; and one sister, Mary (Ken) Rogers

Joy Belle Rippy Reyes

of Napa, California.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband in 2005, and her sister, Dolores Meador in 2014.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Services will be held at 11 a.m.

Tuesday at Russell-Frank Funeral Home in Lanark, with Ken Lawson, chaplain, officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery.

A memorial has been established. Visit schwarzfh.com to send condolences.

SHALLOWATER, Texas – Joy Belle Rippy Reyes, 57, of Shallowater, formerly of Sterling, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014 in Lubbock, Texas.

Born April 10, 1957 in Sterling, she was the daughter of Robert H. and Grace (Rhodes) Rippy. She married Benny Reyes in 1992 in Rochelle.

Surviving is her husband, Benny, of Shallowater; daughter Erika Mancilla, of Lubbock; two sons, Steely (Gina) Williams, of Minnesota, and

Virginia Jokerst PROPHETSTOWN – Virginia Jokerst, 95, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014 at Prophets Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown.

She was born Sept. 10, 1919 in Benton. She married Warren Jokerst on Sept. 10, 1937 in Dixon.

He died Sept. 21, 2004.

Survivors include her son, Dennis (Margie) Jokerst, of Sterling; two grandchildren, Ryan (Melissa) Jokerst and

Staci (Ron) Hayes; and four great-grandchildren, Madisyn, Audra and Brady Hayes, and Jackson Jokerst.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her son Greg Jokerst, three sisters and one brother.

There will be no services. Cremation rites will be accorded. Arrangements were completed by McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory

Jean E. Harris

Daniel (Kenny) Valdivia, of South Carolina; a brother, Lowell (Robin) Rippy, of Erie; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepmother, Phyllis Rippy, and two brothers, Robert and Michael Rippy.

Cremation rites have been accorded and memorial services will be at a later date.

A memorial has been established. McDonald Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Richard Ogan SPRING VALLEY – Richard “Dick” Ogan, 75, of Ohio, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at Spring Valley Nursing home in Spring Valley.

Arrangements are pending with Garland Funeral Home in Walnut.

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Catherine Carney

CHADWICK – Jean E. Harris, 67, of Chadwick, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at Swedish American Hospital STERLING – Catherine Carney, 100, of Sterling, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at Sterling Pavilion. in Rockford.

Arrangements are pending at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Arrangements are pending at McDonald Funeral Homes.

Home in Morrison.

IN BRIEF Sterling police investigating App aimed at reducing string of vehicle burglaries deaths in grain bins STERLING – Sterling Police are looking for information in rash of vehicle break-ins on the west side of town in which change, purses, computer equipment, and other items were taken.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Sterling Police Department at 815-632-6640, or Whiteside County Crime Stoppers at 815-625-7867.

– SVM staff report

BLOOMINGTON (AP) – A new app could help reduce the number of fatal grain bin entrapments that occur in Illinois.

The Illinois Corn Marketing Board and the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois teamed up to create an app that will locate the nearest grain rescue tube. The tubes can be placed around those who have

fallen into a grain bin to help prevent them from drowning or being crushed by grain.

John Lee is director of the Safety, Health Environmental Services Program for the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois. He says the app is “another tool in the toolbox if an unfortunate situation occurs.”

Downloading the app and having it available before someone is entrapped will save time if the tubes are needed, he said.

Gerald E. Mohr STERLING – Gerald E. Mohr, 75, of Sterling, formerly of Sublette, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Born Dec. 9, 1939 in Davenport, Iowa, he was the son of Edwin and Josephine (Zinger) Mohr. He was united in marriage to Carol Musal on June 25, 1960 in Bettendorf.

Gerald was employed with the Broaster Co. in Beloit for 30 years, retiring in 2005 as company president. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, an avid Cubs, Bears and Iowa Hawkeye fan, and enjoyed spending time with his K-9 companion, Bunny.

Surviving are his wife, Carol, of Sterling; two daughters, Patricia (Phil) Timm of Rockford and Jennifer (Tom) Stewart of Sublette; two sons, Jeffrey (Amanda) Mohr of Sterling and Matthew

(Erika) Mohr of Roscoe; grandchildren, Melissa, Michelle, Randi, Nicole, Jessica, Jacob, Anna, Payton, Olivia, and Kristina; and a greatgrandson, Maddox.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Janet Doyle.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today with the rosary recited at 4:45 p.m., at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling, with the Rev. Bruce Ludeke officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling.

A memorial has been established to the American Diabetes Association or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Annie F. Lindquist FRANKLIN GROVE – Annie F. Lindquist, 97, of Franklin Grove, formerly of Sterling, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014 at Franklin Grove Living Center.

Born Aug. 10, 1917 in White Cloud, Michigan, she was the daughter of John L. and Anna (Peters) Fritz. She married Lester R. Lindquist on Dec. 31, 1945 in Rockford. He preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 1988.

Annie enjoyed sewing, collecting dolls, making doll clothing, crafts, dancing and listening to music, especially opera.

She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She had previously resided in Florida before moving to Illinois, residing in Rockford, Sterling and currently Franklin Grove.

Surviving are her sons

Jack (Marla) Lindquist, of Naperville, and Jeff (Lisa) Lindquist of Sterling; a stepson, Dale (Bobbi) Lindquist, of Fort Collins, Colorado; a daughterin-law, Susan Lindquist, of Texas; a stepsonin-law, Gene Ellis, of Florida; five grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a stepdaughter, Lulu Ellis, two sons, Edwin and Forrester Lindquist, and 10 sisters.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements were entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Ethel Marie McKay MOUNT MORRIS – Ethel Marie McKay, 85, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2014 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home in Mount Morris.

Marie was born May 28, 1929 in Mount Erie, the daughter of Herman and Pearl (Anniss) Greifzu. She was a graduate of Mount Erie High School, Class of 1945 (3-year accredited school) and she was a graduate of Albion High School, Class of 1946.

Marie married William H. McKay Jr. on Dec. 15, 1946 in Mount Erie. Marie was a member of Disciples United Methodist Church, and her first priority was being a wife, mother, and homemaker. She worked as a dental assistant, library assistant, and was an Avon representative for 50 years.

Marie is survived by her son, William Henry (Sandy) McKay III, of Mount Morris; her daughter, Linda Sue (Albert) Wankel, of Lake Port, California; eight grandchildren, Anna Marie, Brien John, Jeffrey Albert, Garrett William, Alastair McKay, and Malcolm Kieran

Wankel, and Billie Jo and Dustin William McKay; two greatgrandchildren, Bowie McKay and Ferris Wankel; three sisters, Eva Mae (Bill) Hicks, of Olney, Ruby Eileen Whitten of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Ruth Elaine (Byron) Elliott, of Cisne; one brother, Glen Eldon Greifzu, of Pensacola, Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William, her sister Mary Elizabeth Greifzu, and two brothers, Earnest William and Guy Vernon Greifzu.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt in Mount Morris. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Disciples United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dwight Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery in Mount Morris.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mount Morris Public Library and/or Disciples United Methodist Church.

Happy 22nd Birthday in Heaven Jordan Morris!

Smile Forever & Enjoy the Party!

Love You Always, Your Family

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Rauner vows to bring state spending under control but faces the challenge of working with a Democratically controlled General Assembly.

2. Illinois becomes the last state in the nation to implement the legal concealed carry of firearms.

At least 84,000 people apply for permits. In Chicago, meanwhile, a federal judge overturns the city’s ban on gun stores.

3. Same-sex couples across Illinois begin marrying after a judge tells county clerks to issue licenses even before the state’s gay marriage law is fully in effect. A handful of counties started marrying gay couples in February with the remainder joining in June.

4. Lawmakers in November sign off on long-awaited rules for high-volume oil and gas drilling, known as “fracking.” Opponents claim the rules don’t address environmental concerns, but industry advocates had warned that busi-

AP photos

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner celebrates his win over Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn on Nov. 4 in Chicago. Rauner’s win, giving the GOP control of Illinois’ executive branch for the first time in a decade, is the No. 1 Associated Press Illinois story of the year. nesses would go elsewhere because of delays.

5. The Jackie Robinson West Little League team from Chicago wins hearts and admiration along with a national champion-

ship in August, before losing to South Korea in the Little League World Series finals. Later, Little League International investigates a rival team’s complaint, concluding that the Jackie

Robinson team didn’t violate rules requiring players to live within the city.

6. The state begins a four-year pilot project allowing medical marijuana sales. More than

11,000 start to apply for licenses to buy cannabis and more than 150 applicants want to grow it.

7. Illinois’ unemployment rate finally made serious improvement in

2014 after years of postrecession struggles. From well above 9 percent in late 2013, the jobless rate fell to 6.4 percent in November.

8. Timothy L. Killeen was named in November as the next president of the University of Illinois. He’ll take over in July after Robert Easter retires but must contend with the school’s financial and other challenges, including two faculty hiring decisions that led to protests.

9. The Chicago Cubs begin a long-planned renovation of Wrigley Field as the baseball season ends, along with an overhaul of their roster that raises hopes once again. The long-struggling Cubs hire big-name manager Joe Maddon and add highpriced free agents.

10. State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka dies of complications from a stroke, little more than a month after winning reelection. Following a colorful, three-decade career in Illinois public life, Topinka’s death sets off legal and political wrangling over who should decide her replacement – Quinn, Rauner or voters.

Sauk Valley Pack ‘N Ship of Rock Falls Ribbon Cutting

Cook County Clerk David Orr performs a marriage ceremony Feb. 21 for Theresa Volpe (second from left) and Mercedes Santos in Chicago. Same-sex couples in Illinois’ Cook County began receiving marriage licenses immediately after a federal judge told clerks to issue licenses even before the law is fully in effect. The move to acknowledge and grant same sex marriage is The Associated Press’ No. 3 Illinois story of the year.

Workers use hoses to keep dust down as construction equipment starts to take big bites out of Wrigley Field’s outfield walls on Oct. 16 in Chicago. As the baseball season ended, the Chicago Cubs long-planned renovation of Wrigley Field, hiring of big-name manager Joe Maddon, and the adding of highpriced free agents, is The Associated Press’ No. 9 Illinois story of the year.

A Ribbon Cutting was held for Sauk Valley Pack ‘N Ship celebrating their new business. Sauk Valley Pack ‘N Ship is located at 109 1st Avenue, Rock Falls, IL and is owned and managed by Jamison Wiersema. Their office hours are Monday - Friday; 9am - 6pm, Saturday; 9am - 1pm. Closed Sundays and can be reached at 815-716-8812.

Attending the ribbon cutting were Jamison Wiersema and representatives and members of the Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce.

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Selmi’s Wedding & Events

Brake-Thru Driving School, Inc

of Rock Falls Ribbon Cutting

of Rock Falls Ribbon Cutting

& Country Financial - Katy Downs

A Ribbon Cutting was held for Selmi’s Wedding & Events and Country Financial - Katy Downs celebrating her new businesses. They are located at 223/225 1st Avenue, Rock Falls, IL and is owned and managed by Katy Downs. Selmi’s Wedding & Events office hours are Tuesday - Friday; Noon - 5pm and also by appointment. Country Financial is open Monday - Friday 8am- 5pm. Closed weekends. Selmi’s Weddings & Events can be reached at 815-622-8040 and Country Financial can be reached at 815-625-4878.

Attending the ribbon cutting were Kurt and Katy Downs - Building Owners, Frank, Connie, and Matt Selmi, Country Assistant - Shirley Hinrichs, Manager - Scott Gearing, Cortney Plotner - Bridal Assistant, Auggie Downs, & Anthony & Kellen Selmi, Janice White and representatives and members of the Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce.

This ad courtesy of Sauk Valley Media, publishers of the Telegraph, Daily Gazette and SV Weekend.

A Ribbon Cutting was held for Brake-Thru Driving School, Inc on

Thursday, December 18th, celebrating their new business. Brake-

Thru Driving School, Inc is located at 104 1/2 East 3rd Street, Rock Falls, IL and is owned and managed by Chase Randall. Their office

hours are Monday - Friday; 1pm - 5pm. Closed weekends and can be reached at 815-716-8122.

Attending the ribbon cutting were Chase Randall and representatives

and members of the Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce.

This ad courtesy of Sauk Valley Media, publishers of the Telegraph, Daily Gazette and SV Weekend.

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Monday, December 29, 2014

WASHINGTON SPOTLIGHT

Happy thoughts about what we’d like to happen Maybe 2015 will be OK; we can only hope

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

EDITORIALS FROM YESTERYEAR | 1914

From our archives: Horse rescue remains ‘big problem’ Note to readers – Sauk Valley Media reprints editorials and articles from the past as a regular Monday feature. The following items appeared in the Telegraph on Dec. 29, 1914.

What we thought: 100 years ago

over the warm stream in the river.

While the ice is thick and safe at other parts of the stream, it is reported horse. A search for the distance telephone and to be thin and unsound animal was started, and telegraph wires have over the “hot stream,” he was found standing been in poor condition and Mr. Mason’s involcontentedly in the base- throughout the day. untary cold bath was ment.

This afternoon, wind Horse shot the the result of the crystal The problem that now sprang up from the chutes – Rescue giving way under him at confronts Mr. Baker is north, and it is feared is big problem this point. how to get the horse out. that colder weather will He managed to get out Probably part of the cel- result, adding its effect “Stude” Baker’s horse to the heavy snow, which with no more severe made sudden entrance lar will have to be taken down or the floor in the will cause many wires to damage than the scare to a saloon basement and wetting he experibuffet taken up before break during the night.

• • • enced.

“His Honor,” the horse, The Dixon Home TeleThrough hole will again be seen draw- phone Co. reported this in the wall You were ing a delivery wagon. afternoon that some • • • there once trouble was being experiPart of floor or wall will He who refuses to enced, especially among Many parents are prayhave to be removed to shovel the walk the substations. ing now for the day when extricate the animal dear little Willie will The fellow who does anted: InforThey listen when bust his horn and lose not vote, who kicks on mation as his whistles, and they Sherman talks all public improvements, to the best are plotting some sort of who hates to hear the If you are watching the means of getting a horse villainy that will put the birds sing, and refuses to Senate, you may have out of a cellar. drum out of business. indulge his babies in the noticed Answers to the above But stick it out, folks; sacred joy of childhood’s that when inquiry were numeryou and Santa Claus belief in Santa Claus, United ous this morning after hatched up all the trouble must be the same fellow States Sen. the horse that Stude yourselves, and besides, who is able but refuses Lawrence Baker drives on his paruse your memory. to clean the snow off his Y. Sherman cel delivery wagon had of Illinois taken up his abode in the sidewalk.

Christmas And we really believe basement under Frank Lawrence Y. stands in war times that the fellow who up to say Lawton’s buffet on First Sherman does not clean the show something, We quote an exchange: street.

1858-1939 off his sidewalk is no he hits Christmas 1914 finds This morning shortly Sherman, a smaller than the person straight hatred and misery more before 10 o’clock, Baker Republican, who shovels from his from the in evidence than at any represented had occasion to drive house to the front walk Illinois in the shoulder, other Christmas season into the alley at the rear U.S. Senate and then along his front and the the world has ever known. of Smith Bros.’ restaufrom 1913 gentlemen Ten nations are rant and Frank Lawton’s walk to the lot line, in the to 1921. The of the Sen- engaged in war. Without Telegraph buffet. The alley is rather direction of town, but noted in a who does not clean the ate sit up considering the popusmall, and while Mr. Dec. 29, walk in the direction in and listen. lous colonies of certain Baker had left the animal 1914, editorial Likewise of these nations, the for a few moments, dur- which he does not use it. that when He takes no interest in Sherman are the hostilities affect directly ing which he had gone spoke, other whether the feet of his cloakrooms more than 435 million to get some boxes, the senators persons. horse moved over nearer neighbors, the school made sure to deserted children, the shop girls, instantly According to one carethe buildings to get out listen. mail man, the carrier by the ful estimate, the soldiers of the storm. It got too boy, etc., are kept dry. loungers who do not in the field at the present close to the area-way want to miss hearing time number approxiat the rear of Lawton’s Heavy snow anything that Senator mately 18 million. This place and stepped onto hard on wires “Larry” Sherman has to is probably eight or nine the slippery chute down say. times as many as has ever The snow today has which barrels are let into before been engaged in been almost continuthe basement.

Broke through ice warfare at one time. The ous, and the heavy damp As quick as a flash, the horse’s feet slipped from flakes, clinging to teleMonday afternoon combined fighting forces in the American Civil phone, telegraph and under him on the snow Theodore Mason was War, as in the Russoelectric light wires, have and slippery chute, the caused much apprehen- victim of an involuntary Japanese war, did not sudden jerk freed him bath in river actually number 2 million sion among the workfrom the wagon, and he men at any period.

While working on the shot down into the base- men whose duty it is to The misery and sufferice Monday afternoon keep the lines up. ment. ing among the soldiers Many of the wires gave for the Dixon Pure Ice When Mr. Baker in the trenches ... [is] Co., Theodore Mason way today under the returned, he found the appalling. ... broke through the ice great weight, while long wagon but minus a

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EDITORIAL BOARD

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

Jennifer Baratta Jim Dunn Sam R Fisher Sheryl Gulbranson Larry Lough

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.

Jeff Rogers

WASHINGTON – It’s hard at this pleasant, anticipatory time of year to dwell on grim news about our politicians (who have all fled this city for the holidays). So let’s not.

We will think happy thoughts about what we hope will happen in 2015.

We would like President Obama to stop sending us emails that seem friendly enough, “Ann! I have important news for you!” but which turn out to be appeals for money.

Even the firefighters are more subtle. (“Things you should know to keep your house from burning down.”)

It is to be hoped that Sony produces a cheerful children’s movie that is without any controversy whatsoever, and we never have to think again about anything videographic called “The Interview.”

Similarly, perhaps North Korea could become the new Brigadoon, disappearing into the mists for many decades. (Hey, we all need fantasies. I once stood in Panmunjom, watching the Potemkin houses and listening to the weird music being played by the North Koreans on loudspeakers – psychological torture – and decided this is a country with no redeeming social value.)

We did get an early Christmas present – the country lost its Internet access. (“Hey, accidents happen!” the U.S. said with a shrug.)

Perhaps, when Pope Francis and Obama get together, the pope could give the president some ideas on how to deal with the “chatter, grumbling and gossip” that seem to be the hallmark not only of the Vatican but the federal bureaucracy. What the pope calls “the sickness of the cowardly who, not having the courage to speak directly to the people involved, instead speak behind their backs.”

SPEAKING OF resolutions, it would be nice if incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, sticks to his vow to stop Republicans from saying “no, no, h--no” all the time and start saying “yes, yes, we mean yes.”

It’s not exactly clear how that will work out, but any change has to be good.

There are two kinds of people in politics, McConnell says he has decided.

“Those who want to make a point, and those who want to make a difference.”

We are so desperate, that this sounds refreshing. At the wisp of thought of Washington working,

“To prohibit reading of certain books is to declare the inhabitants to be either fools or slaves.”

Claude Adrien Helvetius, French philosopher, c. 1771

Quotes brought to you courtesy of

annMcFEATTERS Ann McFeatters has covered the White House and national politics since 1986.

Contact her at amcfeatters@nationalpress.com.

we find a kind of irrational exuberance bubbling up inside us that has nothing to do with the eggnog.

(Well, maybe a little.)

We understand that the plummeting price of oil is very bad for many people, including oil producers in our own country. But we can’t help hoping that it might make the arrogant Vladimir Putin a tad less obnoxious as he gets fewer billions from Russian the Russian President Vladimir Bear’s oil Putin wealth.

Columnist Ann As we brace McFeatters for the tedihopes that um of anothPutin’s er presidenarrogance lessens in tial race, proportion let us hope to the that Hillprecipitous decline in ary Clinton Russia’s oil focuses less revenue. on her hair and being rich and more on what she would actually hope to do for the country. Let us plead for understanding from Jeb Bush that we don’t want 4 more years of the 12 Bush years we already had. And just let all the others be civil.

WE KNOW WE’VE grown up when the thought of Christmas without snow is not unbearable. But we truly hope that 2015 does not bring the extreme weather we’ve been seeing for quite some time all across the nation. And we would like to think that deniers of climate change will grow up, face the music, get religion, face facts, and learn a little about science.

We hope that Stephen Colbert still makes us laugh, that police officers and the citizens they help will get to know each other, and that we learn to eat better, stop smoking, never text and drive, and attend only the meetings that accomplish something important.

We’d like to see the economy keep improving and good jobs for everyone who wants one, because, believe it or not, Americans are happiest when they feel they are doing something that benefits society and fulfills them personally.

And we don’t care one bit that Brussels sprouts are the new kale.

Note to readers: Ann McFeatters is an op-ed columnist for Tribune News Service. Readers may send her email at amcfeatters@ nationalpress.com.

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Single mom wavers about cutting ties to dad Dear Abby, I’m a single mom. My child’s father has refused to take any responsibility since before the baby was born. I never cut ties because I’m sure my son will someday long for and want to know his real father.

Even though he renounced his responsibility, he took it back and said he’d try to be there for my child. We are geographically many miles apart, and I no longer expect or hope for any possibility of a reconciliation – which is fine.

I just never wanted to seem like someone who has been dumped, so I reason that we’re cool.

Abby, he never calls

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

to ask how our child is.

What should I do? Should I cut ties with him forever, or must I continue to be the one to message him informing him about the milestones? Should I keep this connection going or let it go?

– Confused Single Mom, Yokohama, Japan

Dear Confused, A man who “tries” to be responsible for his children pays at least token child support to ensure that they are fed, clothed and educated. Nowhere in your letter did you indicate that your child’s father has done that – or intends to.

If you want to stay in touch so your child will have an address to reach him when he’s older, I think that’s laudable.

But if you’re expecting he will suddenly develop an interest – or a conscience – the pattern that has been set seems pretty well established, so don’t get your hopes up.

Dear Abby, We’re in the middle of a

dispute with my motherin-law. She insisted on using place cards at our family’s Thanksgiving dinner to indicate where she wanted us to sit. I felt it was controlling because it was only a small group of people.

When I asked her why she needed a seating plan, she said it would be “fun.”

While it ended up that we all sat where we wanted and everyone conversed nicely, she said her holiday was “ruined” because I ridiculed her for wanting to use place cards. What is your opinion? Would you ask your immediate family to sit in their appointed chairs, or let

everyone sit where they would like?

– Musical Chairs in New England Dear Musical Chairs, One of the perks of hosting a sit-down dinner is having the privilege of controlling the seating, regardless of whether guests are friends or relatives. That it was a “family dinner” is beside the point. For you to have made such a scene that you ruined your hostess’s evening was rude, and you owe her an apology.

Dear Readers, If you plan to be out celebrating New Year’s Eve on Wednesday and

plan to drink, please arrange for a designated driver to transport you.

It could save your life or someone else’s. The American Automobile Association in some – not all – communities offers a safe-ride program for members and nonmembers. To find out whether it’s happening in your community, go online or call your local branch of the AAA. 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 www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Tuesday, Dec. 30 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Kiwanis Club of Sterling, 6:45-7:45 a.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, 815499-4866.

Sisters in Christ, 9 a.m., Congregational Church, 1602 13th Ave., Rock Falls.

Golden K Kiwanis, 9 a.m., Dixon Senior Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Weight Watchers, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

Free blood pressure clinic, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Commodities, 10 a.m.-noon, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Blood pressure check, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3253.

Facing the Challenge Cancer Support Group, 11 a.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815288-4673.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, open; 6 p.m., open, women’s; 7:30 p.m., open, 90-92 Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Sterling Rotary Club, noon, YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Ave., Sterling.

Dixon Noon Lions, noon, private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon. Public welcome.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, tradition; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed, Big Book, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214.

Downstairs, west door.

American Red Cross blood drive, 4-7 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointment: 815-625-0382.

Dixon TOPS IL617 meeting, 5 p.m., Eells meeting room, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 221 W. Third St., Dixon, 815-284-8321.

Group Hope for Depression and Bipolar Disorder, 6-7:30 p.m., Sinnissippi Center, 326 state Route 2, Dixon, 815-5900822.

TOPS 253, 6-7:30 p.m., Good

Neighbor Care, 2705 Avenue E, Sterling, 815-622-2820.

Northeast Area Watch Group, 6:30 p.m., Dixon Police Department community room, 306 S. Hennepin Ave., schowell@dixonpd.com, 815-284-7197.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Sauk Valley, 6:30 p.m., School Of Love In Deliverance Substance Abuse Group, 6:30 p.m., closed, The Worship Center, 403 N. Ottawa, Dixon, 815284-1340.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 606 Brown Ave., Ashton.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, step, 304 Seventh Ave. W., Lyndon.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners, 7 p.m., closed; 8 p.m., closed, First Presbyterian Church, 410 Second Ave., Sterling.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, 7 p.m., open, As Bill Sees It, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, Village of Progress, 710 S. 13th St., Oregon.

Al-Anon-Alateen, 8 p.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, home meeting, 815-284-2589.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, All Saints Lutheran Church, 624 Luther Drive, Byron.

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

Appointment: 815-284-9555.

Wednesday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve – check with facilities to see if they are open.

Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214.

Downstairs, west door.

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

Free blood pressure check, 1-3 p.m., Amboy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 15 W.

Wasson Road, Amboy, 815-8572550.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Women’s Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m., Choices Domestic Violence Program office, 114 W. Market St., Mount Carroll.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

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

Bingo, 1 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion Hall, 712 Fourth Ave. Wii Bowling, 1 p.m., Rock

River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

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

Sauk Valley Chess Club, 7-9 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-622-8838.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Monday, Dec. 29 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

Pool players, 8:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3253.

Mexican Train dominoes, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

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

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

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

Lifescape Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Reservations: 815-288-9236.

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

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

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

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

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

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Friendly Mexican Train dominoes, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-625-0046.

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

Tacos, 4-8 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-625-8290.

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

Loaves and Fishes, 5-6 p.m., Holloway Center, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 612 Highland Ave., Dixon, 815-284-7719. A free, hot meal for the needy.

Tuesday, Dec. 30 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lifescape Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Reservations: 815-288-9236.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve – check to see if facilities are open.

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

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

Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

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

Mexican Train dominoes, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3253.

Wii Bowling and card games, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-

562-5050.

Lifescape Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Reservations: 815-288-9236.

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

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

Card games, noon, Hub City

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Party set to present more diverse slate of candidates Republicans put up a bigger tent for minority challenge

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In his 6 years in office, President Barack Obama’s hair has gone more salt than pepper.

Obama aging only as fast as the rest of us, researcher finds Graying of leader has been topic of discussion, jokes

BY KATHLEEN HENNESSEY Tribune Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON – It’s arguably his most wellworn joke. President Barack Obama loves to thank supporters who knew him before his hair was more salt than pepper.

His driver’s license photo is the evidence, he joked at a polling booth this fall. Sometimes he blames his daughters. But don’t worry, he reassures audiences, “Every gray hair is worth it.”

As all presidents do, Obama has aged before our eyes – over 6 years shifting from a darkhaired politician drowning in his suit to a weathered president with the facial lines of an elder statesman. Or, perhaps, just a very tired one.

The transformation can be striking even for those who see him daily.

A photo can capture red eyes and new wrinkles. A news conference with a younger leader, such as Italy’s baby-faced Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, can draw a stark contrast.

Obama’s worn visage recently prompted an expert on the subject (and there are experts on the subject) to call his wife over to the television to check it out. And it led an ecology

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A much darker-haired president-elect Barack Obama introduces Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State during a Dec. 1, 2008 news conference at the Hilton Chicago Hotel. professor in North Carolina to spend hours collecting photos of Obama for an only partially satirical scientific analysis.

Playing off the term for graying of the hair, he titled the work, “Yes We Canities! A quantitative analysis of the graying of Barack Obama’s hair.”

The graying of Obama has been a topic of discussion – and a favorite punch line – since his temples started to turn in 2009. But as Obama ends a year packed with turmoil, toil and political trouble, the temptation to blame the stress of a rough 2014 is strong, says the expert, S. Jay Olshansky, a public health professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago who has studied presidents and aging.

But it appears neither

Russian President Vladimir Putin nor incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell can claim direct responsibility for the changes that Olshansky and his wife spotted on TV. His research found no evidence that presidents show signs of accelerated aging while in office or die sooner than other men.

Presidents, including this one, appear to age at the same rate as the rest of us, he said. As evidence, he turns to technology that analyzes the wrinkles, spots, freckles, jowls and other insults to the face to estimate the approximate “face age.”

The technology is available at facemyage.com.

Obama’s face age regularly averages below his 53 years, he says.

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WASHINGTON – The faces of the Republican Party’s most ambitious members are changing.

Long criticized as the party of old white men, the GOP’s next class of presidential contenders may include two Hispanic senators, an Indian-American governor, a female business leader and an African-American neurosurgeon. In a group that could exceed a dozen Republican White House prospects, all but a few are in their 40s or 50s, while one of the oldest white men is a fluent Spanish speaker whose wife is a native Mexican.

The diverse group is a point of pride for those Republicans who have long pushed for a welcoming “big tent” party.

“This is a diverse nation, and we need to be a diverse party,” said Carly Fiorina, the former Hewlett-Packard chief executive and only Republican woman openly weighing a 2016 bid. “That doesn’t mean we sacrifice our principles, but it means we need to look like and understand and empathize with the nation.”

Republican strategists hope that a more diverse slate of candidates will help appeal to a growing minority population that has given Democrats a decided advantage in the last two presidential contests.

It’s unclear, however, whether changing the faces of the GOP’s messengers will be enough to take back the White House in 2016. As critics point out, Republicans

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Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is greeted by state GOP Chair Jennifer Horn on Oct. 16 at the party headquarters in Concord, N.H. The faces of the Republican Party’s most ambitious members are changing. The GOP’s next class of presidential contenders may include two Hispanic senators, an IndianAmerican governor, a female business leader and an African-American neurosurgeon. have alienated some minority voters by pushing for voter identification laws that disproportionately affect nonwhites, while resisting comprehensive changes in the immigration and criminal justice systems.

“They’re going to have to make a decision about whether they’re going to build a meaningful multiracial coalition by respecting and defending the rights of all people in this country,” said Benjamin Jealous, a former president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, “or whether they’re going to continue to play this dogwhistle politics that have besmirched the Republican Party since the days of Barry Goldwater.”

The Republican Party has struggled with attracting support from minorities since Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Goldwater, the

Republican presidential nominee, opposed it. But Jealous and others suggest there are signs of hope in a crowded and diverse 2016 Republican class.

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz are both Hispanic, while Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is the first Indian-American governor in the U.S. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush recently announced plans to “actively explore” a presidential bid. At 61, he is among the older would-be Republican candidates. Bush speaks fluent Spanish, is married to a native Mexican and lists as one of his signature issues an immigration overhaul that includes a pathway to citizenship for immigrants in the country illegally.

The field of prospective candidates also includes Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, a libertarianminded Republican who has already shown an ability to attract younger people and minorities.

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Search resumes for AirAsia jet Plane carrying 162 people lost contact Sunday MUMBAI, India – The search for a missing Indonesia AirAsia passenger jet with 162 people aboard resumed today as the sun rose in Indonesia,

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U.S., NATO mark end of war ‘The road before us remains challenging,’ military official says KABUL, Afghanistan – The war in Afghanistan, fought for 13 bloody years and still raging, came to a formal end Sunday with a quiet flag-lowering ceremony in Kabul that marked the transition of the fighting from U.S.led combat troops to the country’s own security forces.

In front of a small, handpicked audience at the headquarters of the NATO mission, the green-andwhite flag of the International Security Assistance Force was ceremonially rolled up and sheathed, and the flag of the new international mission called Resolute Support was hoisted.

U.S. Gen. John Campbell, commander of ISAF, commemorated the 3,500 international soldiers killed on Afghan battlefields and praised the country’s army for giving him confidence that they are able to take on the fight alone.

“Resolute Support will serve as the bedrock of an enduring partnership” between NATO and Afghanistan, Campbell told an audience of Afghan and international military officers and officials, as well as diplomats and journalists.

“The road before us remains challenging, but we will triumph,” he added.

Beginning Thursday, the new mission will provide training and support for Afghanistan’s military, with the U.S. accounting for almost 11,000 of the 13,500 members of the residual force.

“Thanks to the extraordinary sacrifices of our men and women in uniform, our combat mission in Afghanistan is ending, and the longest war in American history is coming to a responsible conclusion,” U.S. President Barack Obama said in a statement issued in Hawaii, where he is on vacation with his family.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, who took office in September, signed bilateral security agreements with Washington and NATO allowing the ongoing military presence. The move has led to a spike in violence, with the Taliban claiming it as an excuse to step up operations aimed at destabilizing his government.

ISAF was set up after the U.S.-led invasion as an umbrella for the coalition of around 50 nations that provided troops and took responsibility for security across the country. It ends with 2,224 American soldiers killed, according to an Associated Press tally.

The mission, which was initially aimed at toppling the Taliban and rooting out al-Qaida following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, peaked at 140,000 troops in 2010.

an official told reporters.

“God willing, we can find it soon,” 1st Adm. Sigit Setiayana, the naval aviation center commander at the Surabaya air force base, told The Associated Press.

Setiayana said 12 navy ships, five planes, three helicopters and a number of warships were taking part in the search.

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the aircraft’s point of origin, the Indonesian city of Surabaya, Indonesian news media reported.

Among the 155 passengers were 17 children and one infant, according to a statement from AirAsia.

The plane was also carrying two pilots, four cabin crew members and an engineer, airline officials said.

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Relatives of the passengers of AirAsia flight QZ8501 comfort each other at Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, on Sunday.

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The AP’s top 10 movies of 2014

BY JAKE COYLE AND JOCELYN NOVECK The Associated Press

The top 10 films of 2014, according to AP Film Writer Jake Coyle: 1. “Ida” – Where did this perfect little gem come from? Its director, Pawel Pawlikowski, wasn’t previously a major name in international cinema. Yet at a time when most filmmakers can’t keep their movies under 2 hours, Pawlikowksi plunges into Polish history and back again in less than 90 minutes. Yes, an austere, black-and-white Polish film doesn’t sound like the most appetizing stuff. But it’s a hauntingly beautiful film, and thanks to the tremendous Agata Kulesza, there’s humor here, too.

2. “Boyhood” – One of the most memorable parts of film in 2014 was seeing the movies play with time, capturing it in elapse (“Boyhood”), bending its particles (“Interstellar”) and wryly gazing at its courses across centuries (Jim Jarmusch’s excellent “Only Lovers Left Alive”). Richard Linklater’s 12-yearsin-the-making “Boyhood” is a landmark, for sure. But for a muchlauded masterpiece, it’s incredibly humble, warm and humanistic.

3. “The Grand Budapest Hotel” – Wes Anderson’s heroes are, like him, devotees of brilliant escapes: the beachside oasis of “Moonrise Kingdom,” the play land of Rushmore Academy, the pre-war elegance of this film’s Eastern European resort. Dreams are inevitably punctured by outside forces, and a new, compromised life must be found — some melancholy combination of fantasy and reality. Usually, Bill Murray’s there somewhere.

4. “Mr. Turner” and “Birdman” – In a year rich with colorful portraits of artists (the obsessive, rigorous drummer of “Whiplash,” the arrogant, oblivious author of “Listen Up Philip”) these two most stood out: “Birdman” for its blisteringly kinetic flow and the raging ego of Michael Keaton’s actor; and the masterful “Mr. Turner” for its total lack of pretention and Timothy Spall’s gruff, grunting painter.

5. “Interstellar” – Admittedly, I’m a sucker when it comes to stories about dads and daughters. Many critics poked holes in the imperfectly stitched cosmic fabric of Christopher Nolan’s space epic, but I found the time-traveling epic – science fiction built on

AP

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Matthew McConaughey in a scene from “Interstellar.” science fact – grandly moving. So I’m a sentimentalist who digs space. Sue me.

6. “Inherent Vice” – Obviously, I’m also an easy mark for a glorious mess. Paul Thomas Anderson’s adaption of Thomas Pynchon is probably a noble failure in an impossible task.

But there’s no movie I’m keener to return to, to again feel its electric songs and its scruffy sadness.

7. “The Immigrant” – A number of films in 2014 weren’t shy about their Big American Themes. Bennett Miller’s “Foxcatcher” was the most mesmerizing; JC Chandor’s “A Most Violent Year” the most atmospheric; and Clint Eastwood’s “American Sniper” the tautest. But James Gray’s period Ellis Island tale was the most majestic. The film’s powerful last shot is an absolute knock out.

8. “Under the Skin” – Equal parts beautiful and terrifying in its alien mystery, Jonathan Glazer’s extraterrestrial shocker (with Scarlett Johansson as the other-worldly being that touches down in, of all places, Glasgow) made for a searing cinematic experience of sound and imagery.

9. “Leviathan” – There’s a stout Russian muscularity to Andrey Zvyagintsev’s bleak, Job-like tale of corruption in a coastal Russian town. A framed portrait of Vladimir Putin above the police chief looms large.

10. “Starred Up” – Four walls, a father and a son, plus a whole lot of violent rage. The ingredients of this British prison drama are simple, but its force is ferocious. In one of the more remarkable fatherson dramas you’ll see (a young punk gets locked up in the same facility as

his dad), Jack O’Connell (the star of Angelina Jolie’s “Unbroken”) dramatically arrives. But the movie’s also a reminder that there’s no more riveting actor in movies than Ben Mendelsohn, who plays the father.

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The top 10 films of 2014, according to AP National Writer Jocelyn Noveck: 1. “Boyhood” – This movie just pulsates with the feeling that it’s something utterly unique – something rare and exciting. It’s not just that director Richard Linklater managed to shoot it over 12 years, creating an astonishingly fluid view of a boy’s life; It’s how the film makes us FEEL. By the end, we know Mason (the sensitive Ellar Coltrane) so well, it feels wrong to leave him.

Shouldn’t he be coming home with us?

2. “Birdman” – Absolutely bracing in its verve and inventiveness, Alejandro G. Inarritu’s meditation on fame, relevance and self-worth is a marvel. Michael Keaton is raw and vulnerable as an aging actor trying to exorcise his superhero past; Edward Norton is superb as a charismatic jerk. The cherry on top: Emmanuel Lubezki’s stunningly seamless camera work.

3. “Selma” – Talk about a movie that comes just when the country needs it. A beautifully restrained performance

by David Oyelowo as Martin Luther King, Jr. anchors this stirring account of events surrounding the famous march from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery.

Director Ava DuVernay is equally adept at depicting intimate moments – like a testy Oval Office exchange between LBJ and George Wallace – as

she is conveying the sweep of a historic movement.

4. “Ida” – Pawel Pawlikowski’s film is pure, austere, and powerful – exactly how one might describe its young star, Agata Trzebuchowska, who plays an orphaned novice about to take her vows when she learns she has an aunt, her only living relative. Ida’s subsequent journey, in which she explores Poland’s dark wartime past to discover both who she is and who she wants to be, is mesmerizing.

5. “Mr. Turner” – Timothy Spall studied

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both feature lead performances that must be seen. Eddie Redmayne is remarkably effective as Stephen Hawking, eventually using only his eyes and a crooked smile to express what’s inside a blazing mind.

Benedict Cumberbatch’s nervous energy is perfect for the role of Alan Turing, the mathematician who cracked the Germans’ Enigma code.

9. “Foxcatcher” – Grim and unrelenting but expertly rendered, this real-life tale of the Olympic wrestling Schultz brothers and benefactor John DuPont is worth seeing both for the shocking story and the acting. Steve Carell makes a striking physical transformation, but it’s his reedy voice that’ll really creep you out.

Mark Ruffalo, the more nurturing brother, and Channing Tatum, the more troubled, are just as compelling.

10. “Still Alice,” “Get on Up” – Two more films to mention because of stellar central performances: As an early-onset Alzheimer’s patient, Julianne Moore is sensitive, warm, heartbreaking – and deserves all the awards buzz she’s getting. In “Get On Up,” Chadwick Boseman is truly galvanizing as James Brown – and deserves way more buzz than HE’S getting.

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6. “The Grand Budapest Hotel” – Wes Anderson, we surrender – to your whimsy and singular imagination.

This movie is a visual delight; it’s also a madcap caper and, a layer deeper, a more serious look at a dying way of life in Europe. Mostly, it’s a perfect vehicle for Ralph Fiennes, as a wonderfully pompous concierge, to display his lesser-known comic skills.

7. “Whiplash” – None of us would ever want to be in a classroom with the abusively demanding jazz instructor played by J.K. Simmons – it’s hard enough to be in the movie theater.

But boy, Simmons grabs the role by the throat, thrillingly. Miles Teller is excellent, too, as the driven student who accepts this abuse, all to be a jazz drummer.

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Holiday hoops Saturday was a very busy day for area high school basketball teams at holiday tournaments. Check out updated brackets in the scoreboard on B4.

Monday, December 29, 2014 Numbers game Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston had four sacks Sunday to run his season total to 22 to break the franchise record for a season held by Derrick Thomas.

The NFL record is 22.5 by Michael Strahan in 2001.

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NFL | VIKINGS 13, BEARS 9

Lone bright spot

Dukes sink Pirates at Plano

Forte sets reception record to end dismal year

BY RICH CAMPBELL Chicago Tribune

Dixon knocks off defending champs

BY ANDY TAVEGIA Special to SVM

PLANO – Coach Jason Mead admitted Saturday night after the game that he didn’t know if the points disparity between his Dixon Dukes and the Ottawa Pirates would be similar if the two teams met again.

It was what it was, though, on Saturday evening.

The top-seeded Dukes scored the initial 13 points and “D”ed the Pirates up throughout in their 58-32 quarterfinal win at the 52nd annual Plano Christmas Classic.

Isaiah Roby Ottawa saw Dixon its 2-year reign junior as tournament champion and 11-game winning streak at Plano come to a halt.

“Tip your hat to Dixon.

They’re really good, and they played well this evening,” Ottawa coach Mark Cooper.

“It was a big game for us to kind of show how far we’ve come, and I think we came out really ready to play,” Mead said.

Dixon (10-0) built a 13-0 advantage on the strength of four relatively easy buckets inside – the initial two coming from Kyle LeBlanc (13 points) – for its first eight points.

AP

Bears running back Matt Forte carries the ball during Sunday’s 13-9 loss to the Vikings in Minneapolis.

Forte caught eight passes to set an NFL record for receptions for a running back in a season at 102.

MINNEAPOLIS – Matt Forte didn’t need to keep track of his catches Sunday as he hunted the NFL’s single-season record for receptions by a running back. Injured quarterback Jimmy Clausen did it for him on the sideline.

So when Forte caught a dart from Jay Cutler over the middle on thirdand-19 for a 10-yard gain in the final 2 minutes, Clausen knew Forte had made history.

Catching on • Matt Forte has 176 receptions in last two seasons. He had 267 catches in his first five seasons.

Forte’s eighth catch gave him 102 on the season, one more than Cardinals running back Larry Centers had in 1995. It was a small bright spot for the Bears in their 13-9 loss, which overall was filled with familiar offensive woes.

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NFL | PACKERS 30, LIONS 20

Limp with that swagger Rodgers plays through calf strain as Packers clinch North title

BY GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer

GREEN BAY – Aaron Rodgers is limping into the playoffs with a smile.

Green Bay’s franchise quarterback threw two touchdown passes to Randall Cobb, Eddie Lacy gashed Detroit’s defense for 100 yards, and the Packers claimed a fourth straight NFC North title with 30-20 victory Sunday.

Maligned by a left calf injury, Rodgers will appreciate a week off after the win, as the Packers (12-4) earned a bye. Detroit (11-5) starts the postseason at Dallas next week.

Rodgers was carted to the locker room after tossing his first score to Cobb late in the second quarter.

He hobbled back on to the field in the third quarter with the game tied at 14.

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Star of the game: Isaiah Roby, Dixon, 13 points, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks Key performers: Laron Carr, Dixon, 15 points, 5 rebounds; Kyle LeBlanc, Dixon, 13 points Up next: Plano semifinals, Dixon vs. Aurora Christian, 7 p.m. today

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Kings of the North AP

The Packers’ Morgan Burnett (42) celebrates with teammate Mike Neal after recovering a fumble during the second half of Sunday’s game against the Lions in Green Bay. The Packers captured the NFC North crown with a 30-20 win.

• The Packers have won the NFC North four straight times and eight times since 2002.

The Bears have won three times in that span, and the Vikings twice.

GIRLS BASKETBALL | DIXON TOURNAMENT SEMIFINAL | STERLING 39, AURORA CHRISTIAN 32

Second-half turnaround Sterling recovers from slow start to beat Eagles

BY TY REYNOLDS treynolds@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5554

DIXON – The Sterling girls basketball team was stymied Saturday in the second quarter of the Dixon tournament semifinals.

So they turned up their energy, and looked to senior Gabby Sandoval to lead the way back.

After going scoreless in the second quarter against Aurora Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com Christian, the Golden Warriors Sterling’s Gabby Sandoval pushes the ball up the court against bounced back in a big way after Aurora Christian’s Carey Tokars during their Dixon tournament halftime, pulling away for a semifinal Saturday at Lancaster Gym. Sterling won 39-32 to 39-32 victory. Sterling advancadvance to Monday’s title game against Boylan. es to today’s title tilt against

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Boylan, a 46-42 winner over United Township in Saturday’s second semifinal.

“It’s always good to get into a championship game,” Sterling junior Rashel Robinson said.

“We just have to keep doing what we’ve been doing.”

Well, at least do what they did in the second half Saturday. The Warriors (9-8) led 14-10 after one quarter, then saw the Eagles (11-4) score eight straight points to take an 18-14 lead into the locker room.

Star of the game: Gabby Sandoval, Sterling, 19 points, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block Key performers: Rashel Robinson, Sterling, 11 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks; Natasha Brown, Aurora Christian, 13 points, 21 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 assists; Gabby Galbato, Aurora Christian, 12 points, 4 rebounds, 1 block Up next: Dixon tournament championship, Sterling vs.

Boylan, 6 p.m. today

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BOYS BASKETBALL

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Raiders split two games at Newman, B3.

Illini slam down victory, B2.

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Loaded questions Starlin Castro Agent of Cubs shortstop says his client was not involved in nightclub shooting Saturday that did involve Castro’s brother.

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Sign on the line Jim Harbaugh 49ers coach is expected to accept the head coaching position at the University of Michigan sometime early this week.

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On the calendar Local events

On the tube TV listings

Today Boys basketball

Today

12:30 p.m.

College football

• State Farm Classic, Rock Falls vs. Olympia

1 p.m.

• Liberty Bowl, Texas A&M vs. W. Virginia, at Memphis, ESPN 4:30 p.m.

• Russell Athletic Bowl, Oklahoma vs. Clemson, at Orlando, ESPN 8 p.m.

• Texas Bowl, Arkansas vs.

Texas, at Houston, ESPN

Men’s basketball

2:30 p.m.

Tom Coughlin New York Giants

Rex Ryan New York Jets

• The 68-year-old two-time Super Bowl winning coach wrapped up guiding the Giants to a 6-10 record after a loss to the Eagles on Sunday. It is the second straight losing season for Coughlin, and it is the third straight season with no postseason for the Giants since winning the Super Bowl in 2011.

Coughlin might get another chance as a number of young players began to emerge late in the season.

• ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Sunday that Ryan and GM John Idzik would likely be fired today. The Jets won Sunday 37-24 over the Dolphins, but finished with a 4-12 record. Quarterback Geno Smith is on record saying that the team might be better off with a new coaching staff. Ryan’s strong personality helped team to AFC Championship game appearances in 2009 and 2010, but no playoffs since.

• Eastland tournament, Amboy vs. Pearl City

• Eastland tournament, Eastland vs. Polo

• Toledo at Duke, ESPN2 8 p.m.

6 p.m.

• San Francisco at St. Mary’s, ESPNU

• Newman tournament, Oregon vs. Sherrard

Women’s basketball

7 p.m.

6 p.m.

• Eastland tournament, Fulton vs. Warren • Plano tournament, Dixon vs. Aurora Christian

• Ohio St. at Maryland, BTN 8 p.m.

• Nebraska at Minnesota, BTN • Duke at UConn, ESPN2

7:30 p.m.

• Erie tournament, Erie vs.

Bureau Valley • Newman tournament, Newman vs. Ridgewood Girls basketball

NHL • Red Wings at Bruins, NBCSP 7 p.m.

• Avalanche at Blues, FSN 7:30 p.m.

• Predators at Blackhawks, CSN

Soccer 1:55 p.m.

• Premier League, Swansea City at Liverpool, NBCSP

4:30 p.m.

• Erie tournament, Morrison vs. Peoria Heights • Newman tournament, AFC vs. Alleman 5:30 p.m.

6 p.m.

6 p.m.

4 p.m.

• Eastland tournament, Prophetstown vs. Galena

Mike Smith Atlanta Falcons

Marc Trestman Chicago Bears

• The Falcons could have won the NFC South Sunday if they had beat the Panthers. Instead, Atlanta was blown out and finished with a 6-10 record.

Smith guided the team to the playoffs in four of his first five seasons as coach, including an NFC Championship game appearance in 2012. Since that game, the Falcons have gone 10-21, despite having a good quarterback and star receivers.

• Trestman’s offense sparked a stagnant unit in 2013 to the tune of an NFC-best 28 point-per-game average. The team missed the playoffs by losing to the Packers in the final game of the season to finish 8-8. The franchise has been in a tailspin since despite signing QB Jay Cutler to a long-term deal and landing free agents like Jared Allen. The Bears offense struggled in 2014 and the team went 5-11.

9 a.m.

MEN’S BASKETBALL | ILLINOIS 93, KENNESAW STATE 45

• Dixon tournament, Eastland vs. Harlan 9:30 a.m.

• State Farm Classic, Rock Falls vs. Annawan Noon

• Dixon tournament, Oregon vs. Aquin • Erie tournament, Morrison vs. Galva • Erie tournament, Bureau Valley vs. Mercer County 1:30 p.m.

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• Erie tournament, Fulton vs. Ridgewood • Erie tournament, Erie vs.

Wethersfield

SVM staff, wire services

2 p.m.

• Dixon tournament, Dixon vs. Newman

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Cornhuskers’ rally falls short Adoree’ Jackson scored on a 98-yard kickoff return and a 71-yard pass from Cody Kessler, and No. 24 Southern California blew most of an 18-point, thirdquarter lead before beating No. 25 Nebraska 45-42 in the Holiday Bowl on Saturday.

Kessler threw for 321 yards and three touchdowns for USC (9-4), which was playing Nebraska (9-4) in a bowl game for the first time.

USC stuffed De’Mornay Pierson on fourth-and-3 from the USC 31 with 2 1/2 minutes left. Nebraska had one final shot, but Tommy Armstrong Jr.’s desperation pass as time ran out was knocked down inside the 10.

Nittany Lions win in overtime Christian Hackenberg threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Carter in overtime and Penn State kicked the extra point that Boston College could not, lifting the Nittany Lions past the Eagles 31-30 in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium.

The Nittany Lions (7-6) played in a bowl game for the first time since January 2012 after the NCAA lifted the most severe sanctions levied against the program in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.

Tyler Murphy hit David Dudeck with a 21-yard touchdown pass on Boston College’s drive to open overtime. Mike Knoll shanked the extra point for the Eagles (7-6), and that was the opening Penn State needed to complete its comeback from a 21-7 deficit late in the third quarter.

3 p.m.

• Amboy tournament, AFC vs. Marquette • Prophetstown tournament, Prophetstown vs.

Riverdale 5:30 p.m.

• Dixon tournament, Newman vs. Rochelle 6 p.m.

• Dixon tournament, Sterling vs. Boylan 7 p.m.

• Dixon tournament, Dixon vs. Rosay 7:30 p.m.

AP

Illinois guard Jaylon Tate drives past Kennesaw State guard Yonel Brown during Saturday’s blowout win at the State Farm Center in Champaign. Illinois won 93-45.

Big Ten primer

Illini look sharp in final game before conference play begins

BY TERRY TOWERY Associated Press

CHAMPAIGN – Illinois coach John Groce is confident his team is ready for Big Ten conference play after crushing nonconference foe Kennesaw State 93-45 on Saturday.

Rayvonte Rice led Illinois (103) with 21 points. Malcolm Hill chipped in 16 points and nine rebounds, while Aaron Cosby added 13 points.

The Fighting Illini opens conference play on Tuesday at Michigan.

“I think we took a big step, maturity-wise, tonight,” Groce said. “Being a year older is no guarantee, of course, but we played with passion and intensity tonight. Now it’s on to Michigan and ‘Season Two’ on Tuesday.”

Yonel Brown and Damien Wilson each scored 10 points to lead Kennesaw State (4-10). Wilson also grabbed a game-high 11 rebounds.

Road Warriors • Illinois opens Big Ten play with four out of five games on the road. Illinois plays 10 of 14 games on the road in a stretch that started Nov. 27 and ends Jan. 14.

Illinois went on a 25-0 run at the end of the first half that spanned more than 10 minutes. Rice, who leads the Illini with 17.4 points per game, scored 16 in the first half.

Due to the lopsided score, Rice sat the final 13 minutes of the game.

“We need to bring it every game,” Rice said. “Any team can win on any given night in this game. We can’t take anything for granted.”

Kennesaw coach Jimmy Lallathin took the defeat in stride.

“Well, that was big boy versus little boy, wasn’t it?” he said.

“We certainly took our medicine tonight. We can’t wait to get to Tennessee on Wednesday, where

the team across from us will look a little more like us.”

Illinois shot 58.8 percent from the field (20-of-34) in the half, and ended the game shooting 55.4 percent (36-of-65).

“Illinois should do very well in the Big Ten,” Lallathin said. “I mean, they really shot it tonight.

But we really enjoyed our time here, I think.”

Kennesaw State shot 17.9 percent in the first half (5-of-28), and finished at 24.6 percent (15of-61). The Owls have lost six of their last seven games and are 1-7 on the road this season.

“Like Ray [Rayvonte Rice] said, we have to take it one game at a time,” Groce said. “We ran hard, and we did some good things tonight. The huge crowd [16,000plus] on Christmas break with no students on campus really helped us out. We have great fans, and that added to our intensity and passion tonight.”

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Rockets win at State Farm Mammosser leads Rock Falls past Normal West; Sterling eighth at DeKalb

By SVM Sports Staff

Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

Sterling’s Carolynn Hammelman (right) knocks the ball away from Aurora Christian’s Natasha Brown during Saturday’s Dixon tournament semifinal game at Lancaster Gym. Sterling won 39-32.

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All eight of those points came in the final 2 minutes, 16 seconds, after neither team scored in the first 5:44 of the second period.

But the locker room atmosphere wasn’t nearly as negative as it could have been after an 0-for-9 shooting performance in the quarter.

“We did bad [in the second quarter], but it was still close, so at least that was a positive,” Sandoval said. “We just needed to take care of the ball, box out and not give up so many rebounds. They had a lot more chances than we did in the first half, and we had to fix that.”

Undeterred, the Warriors went to work. After the coaches told them to “play with a lot of energy and come back strong right away,” Robinson said, Sandoval seemed to take it to heart.

After hitting two of her eight first-half shots, the senior connected on four of her first five out of the break – all 3-pointers – to turn the tide back in Sterling’s favor.

“She kept hitting 3 after 3 after 3,” Robinson said, “and it was really good for us. It got the rest of us going, and opened things up for our offense.”

Sandoval’s barrage got Sterling feeling good and turned the four-point deficit into a 26-18 lead, but Aurora Christian wasn’t done yet. The Eagles answered Sandoval’s 12-0 run with a 9-0 run of their own, tying the score at 26 on Natasha Brown’s putback, then retaking the lead on Gabby Galbato’s free throw with 1:44 left in the third.

But Sandoval again provided the spark for Sterling. She found Erin Stroup for a fast-break layup with 1:11 left in the frame, followed by Carolynn Hammelman’s drive-and-dish to Jay Borum to open the fourth quarter with a pick-androll assist to Robinson for a 32-27 lead less than a minute into the period.

“It took a little bit for us to get back into it,”

Sandoval said, referring to the 4-hour break after beating Stillman Valley 43-40 in the quarterfinal Saturday morning, “but by the end, we shifted back into our game and started executing.”

Sterling stretched the lead with three more textbook plays, as Denajha Phillips found Robinson on another drive-anddish layup, then Robinson hit a free throw after being fouled on a Hammelman drive-and-dish play.

Sandoval then caught the Eagle defense napping with a beautiful backdoor lob to Borum for a layup, and a 37-29 lead with 2:25 to play.

Missed free throws and turnovers down the stretch didn’t end up costing the Warriors, as Aurora Christian was unable to get its shots to fall. The Eagles shot 2-for-18 from the field in the fourth quarter, including 0-for-7 from 3-point range; they finished 13-for-49 (26.5 percent) from the field in the game.

“Sterling’s a really scrappy team, and they played unbelievably hard, so give them tons of credit,” Aurora Christian coach Burney Wilkie said. “I thought we played defense well the whole game, we just couldn’t get going on offense. We struggled to put the ball in the basket; we just couldn’t score.

“We just didn’t play like ourselves, but it’s only one loss, and I think the girls will bounce back.”

Sandoval finished with 19 points, three assists and two steals, while Robinson had 11 points, seven rebounds and two blocks. Borum and Stroup scored four points apiece, with Borum grabbing five rebounds and nabbing two steals, and Stroup dishing two assists.

Brown led the Eagles with 13 points, 21 rebounds, five steals and two assists. Galbato added 12 points and four boards, while Ashley Hochsprung grabbed seven rebounds.

Aurora Christian scored jut eight points off 18 offensive rebounds, and had zero fast-break points despite 18 Sterling turnovers.

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Jacob Mammosser scored a game-high 15 points to lead the Rockets to a 50-46 win at Normal Community West High School on Saturday at the State Farm Classic.

Logan Pillars made two shots, including a 3-pointer, and made all five of his free throws en route to 10 points. Noah Junis added nine points, and Tanner Dean scored eight in the win for Rock Falls (2-8).

DeKalb tournament

West Chicago 67, Sterling 64: The Golden War-

riors led 53-48 heading into the fourth quarter of the seventh-place game at the DeKalb tournament, but couldn’t hold onto the lead.

Sterling (5-4) was outscored 19-11 in the final frame.

Juan Gomez led the Warriors with 15 points and five assists, while Dimitric Young added 14 points and six rebounds.

Sterling Thornton finished with 10 points and six rebounds.

Newman tournament Newman 68, Sherrard 50: Three players scored

in double figures for the Comets in a bounce-back win at their own tournament, after a blowout loss Friday to AFC. Noah McCarty led the way for Newman (7-5) with 16 points and eight rebounds, while Trevor Bolin and Jacob Barnes each added 13 in the win.

Barnes also had 10 Ethan Chandler’s 16 were hit with four techrebounds. points. nicals – including three Newman 48, Durand 19: Sherrard 86, AFC 62: on one player – and an The Comets shot 50 per- Sherrard led 51-34 at intentional foul. The cent (20-for-40) from the halftime, and the Raiders Wolves’ coach then got a floor in the final game of couldn’t recover. technical after the game Saturday’s slate of games Jacob Hilliker led AFC for asking the official with 15 points, Gittleson which association he at the tournament.

Barnes led Newman added 14, and Kaywan belonged to. with 15 points, while Palmer scored 12.

Brad Cavanaugh had 14 Sherrard had four play- points for Polo (11-3), and Bolin added 14, and McCarty finished with 12 ers score at least 15 Austin Webb scored 12. points and a team-high points.

Wrestling nine rebounds.

Eastland tournament Sterling 3-0 at MorOregon 51, Alleman Galena 54, Amboy 34: ris: The Golden Warriors 42: Eight players scored Aside from a 17-point went a perfect 3-for-3 at for the Hawks (6-8) in a third quarter, the Clip- the Morris quadrangular, game that opened the pers didn’t score more with wins against Morton Saturday games at the than seven points in a (59-19), Alleman (71-9), tournament. quarter in the loss. and Morris (47-20).

Oregon’s Trevor Otten Jordan Hochstatter Cariel Beasley won each led all scorers with led Amboy (0-13) with of his three bouts at 285 12 points, and Matt seven points, while Sam pounds by fall, as did Wasilewski added nine. Klein and Logan Thake Isaac Figueroa at 120.

Mitchell Nehrkorn hit contributed five points Noah Garcia also went two 3s and finished with apiece. undefeated at 106; he eight points in the win.

Warren 61, Prophet- won by forfeit, technical Ridgewood 67, Oregon stown 52: Grant Ames fall, and pin to help pace 57: The Hawks held a continued his strong Sterling.

31-27 lead at halftime, stretch of play with a Dixon 8th in suburbs: but couldn’t hang on in team-high 17 points, but The Dukes had five topthe loss. the Prophets didn’t have four finishes at the Ed Otten scored a game- enough to top Warren.

Ewoldt Invite, finishhigh 25 points to lead Jack Heflin added 14 ing with 89 points, 132.5 Oregon; he made 10 points for Prophetstown behind winner Wheashots, including three (1-7), while Kody Wetzell ton Warrenville South 3s. Wasilewski added 12 finished with 12 in the (221.5). points. loss.

Tyler Lowry was second Ridge Greenman scored Fulton 57, Eastland for Dixon at 106 pounds, 21 points to lead Ridge- 50: The Steamers (8-6) falling 7-0 in the title wood. stayed unbeaten in bout. Connor Sperling AFC 76, Durand 46: Lanark. knocking off the took third at 195 with Bret Gittleson made nine host Cougars. a pin in 5:38, and Ryan shots, including six 3s, en Polo 69, Pearl City 58, Troutman placed third at route to a game-high 24 OT: The Marcos trailed 285 with a pin in 1:06. points for AFC in the win. late in the extra period in Mason Rhodenbaugh Jamey Talley added Lanark, but then things (113) and Jakob John13 points, and Trevor got crazy. son (126) both finished Ramsey finished with Down 1 with 46 seconds fourth, and Andy Wolber nine for the Raiders (7-2). left, Polo pulled away (170) added a sixth-place Durand was led by after Pearl City players finish.

WARKINS CLASSIC CLASSIC

Rosenow fuels Cardinals boys win Erie wins big over Stark County; Neuhalfen scores 31 for BV

By SVM Sports Staff

The Erie boys basketball team earned a 54-38 win over Stark County at the Erie tournament.

Bransen Rosenow fueled the Cardinals with a game-high 19 points.

Rosenow made four 3s in the game, while Cody Weimer added 11 points, and Vinny Bramm and Jordan Chandler each scored eight.

With the win, the Cardinals improved to 4-9 this season.

Saturday’s stars Parker Neuhalfen, Bureau Valley, 31 points Lakin Goodman, Morrison, 34 points in 2 games Rachel Cobert, Erie, 18 points and Noah Hogue added 10 for Morrison in the loss.

Girls basketball

Erie 53, Bureau Valley 24: Rachel Cobert

poured in 18 points and

B u r e a u V a l l e y 6 8 , grabbed six rebounds for Stockton 61: The Storm, Erie (10-6) in the win.

behind a seven-point tournament win, stayed undefeated this season, improving to 13-0.

Parker Neuhalfen scored 31 points to lead all scorers, with Josh Mead and Tommy Johnston each adding 13 for Bureau Valley.

Wethersfield 63, Morrison 40: The Mustangs

Emily Cox added nine points, and Caitlin Maloney finished with eight for the Cardinals.

The Storm were led by Savannah Dean’s seven points, and Heaven Bennett added six points.

Erie 40, Knoxville 38:

The Cardinals earned another win at their own tournament, and improved to 3-0 in pool play.

overtime for their second loss of the day.

Addison Moreland scored a team-high 13 points, and made three 3-pointers for Bureau Valley (6-8), while Darcy Kepner added 12 points.

Dean scored eight, while Carlie Bickett, Ellen Johnson, and Val Reuter each finished with six points.

Wethersfield was led by Kirstie Ramsey’s gamehigh 20 points, with Anissa Jackson adding 19 in the loss.

Monmouth-Roseville 57, Morrison 35: The Fil-

lies trailed 34-11 at halftime and couldn’t recover in the loss.

Lakin Goodman led Morrison (7-5) with 11 points, while Ashley Greul added nine points in the loss.

Monmouth-Roseville had eight players score points, including a game-high 16 from Destiny Smith.

dropped their tournaRidgewood 56, Morment game and fell to 8-6 rison 44: The Fillies Wethersfield 66, Bureau on the season.

Mason Sitzmore scored Valley 59, OT: The Storm couldn’t complete the a team-high 11 points, were outscored 11-2 in comeback despite Good-

man’s game-high 23 points.

Goodman made nine baskets, including four 3-pointers. Emma Sitzmore finished with nine points, and Greul added seven in the loss.

Fulton 38, Galva 34:

Jordan Price and Chelsea Lesniewski led Fulton with seven points apiece in the win.

The Steamers (6-8) led 12-2 at the end of the first quarter, then held on to win despite being outscored in each of the final three quarters.

Averi Leitzen, Faith Kennedy, and Autumn Hutton each added six points for Fulton.

Fulton 43, Stockton 40: After trailing 24-21

at halftime, the Steamers put up a 14-8 advantage in the third quarter, which proved to be the difference in the win.

Leitzen scored a teamhigh 15 points for Fulton, with Betsy Leonard adding 10 points. Hutton finished with six points on two 3-pointers.

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Kenny Brent got Ottawa (6-4) on the board with a baseline jumper off an inbounds play at the 2-minute, 13-second mark of the opening quarter. Dixon led 19-4 after 8 minutes of play behind eight points from Cal Jarrett (10 points).

“They just got better shots early than we did and were able to jump out to a lead that, you know, really put us in a tough position,” Cooper said.

“We moved the ball really well,” Mead said.

“We played great team

basketball [led by Laron Carr’s five assists].”

Following a 3-ball from highly-regarded Dixon junior wing and University of Nebraska commit Isaiah Roby (13 points, 10 rebounds, three blocks) a couple minutes into the second stanza, Ottawa went on a 7-0 run — getting four free throws from Keating Rombach with a Brett Johnson 3-pointer sandwiched in between — to make the score 22-13.

Nine points was as close as the Pirates would get, though, as the Dukes tallied the next five points.

Ottawa’s Isaac Gassman hit his first shot with 1:13 remaining to leave the score 27-15 at the half.

Dixon proceeded to score the initial 11 points coming out of the locker room and extended its margin up to 23 points after three periods of play (44-21).

Roby punctuated Dixon’s victory with an elegant two-handed jam in the lane off his own miss early in the final quarter.

Carr scored 15 points, which included a trio of 3-pointers, to pace four Dixon players in double figures.

Dixon’s defense – aided by the long wingspan of the 6-foot-8-inch Roby and spearheaded by Jarrett – held Ottawa’s regulars to only 23 points and limited Gassman to just seven points on

3-of-10 shooting, including 1-for-5 from 3-point range.

“They guard the ball very well, and if you do take them off the dribble, you know, [Roby is] a rim protector in there,” Cooper said.

“The defensive game plan was to shut Isaac down,” Mead said of Ottawa’s leading scorer.

“You know, Cal did a great job of following him around the court and not allowing him to get very many good looks. Every shot he took [besides a few] was contested and tough, and our help side was real good on him, too. We played great team defense the entire game.”

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GIRLS ROUNDUP

Raiders remain perfect for season AFC routs Somonauk at Amboy

By SVM Sports Staff

AFC entered the Amboy tournament undefeated, and the Raiders kept it that way after Saturday’s 64-21 win over Somonauk.

Allison and Madeline Prestegaard each finished with a double-double as AFC led 40-10 by halftime and improved to 12-0 this season.

Allison scored a gamehigh 18 points and blocked 10 shots for the Raiders, while Madeline added 12 points and 18 rebounds. Alisyn Essex also had a strong game, finishing with 16 points and six rebounds.

Saturday’s stars Corrie Reiley, Prophetstown, 38 points in 2 games Lexis Macomber, Eastland, 21 points Allison Prestegaard, AFC, 18 points, 10 blocks Madeline Prestegaard, AFC, 12 points, 18 rebounds Delaney Wilhelm, Amboy, 18 points

second and third quarters, scoring two points in each frame in the loss.

Abby Newman and Chelsea Sansone led Oregon with five points Amboy 65, Plano 30: apiece, with Ally Bartling Delaney Wilhelm led the adding four. charge for Amboy (11-1) in a blowout win at its Prophetstown own tournament. tournament Wilhelm scored a gameProphetstown 67, Orion high 18 points, while Kaitlyn Liebing added 17 23: Corrie Reiley led the for the Clippers, who led Prophets with 16 points in a blowout win.

44-14 at halftime.

Reiley was 7-for-8 from Amboy also got eight points from Kennedy the free-throw line, and Dinges, and seven from made four shots from the field. Shelby Adams Sydney Wilhelm. added 10 points for Prophetstown (14-2), Dixon tournament Sterling 43, Stillman while Clare Kramer and Kassi Henrekin each Valley 40: Just five players scored points for scored eight in the win.

Sterling (9-8), but it was enough to earn the quarterfinal win.

Gabby Sandoval scored a game-high 16 points, with Rashel Robinson adding 11, and Jay Borum finishing with nine points.

The Warriors trailed 34-33 heading into the fourth quarter, but held Stillman Valley to a game-low six points in the final quarter.

Dixon 47, Rochelle 17:

The Duchesses (5-6) held Rochelle under 10 points in each quarter in the win, including just one point in the fourth quarter.

Carly Hartle led Dixon with 15 points, Tyler Smith scored eight, Bre Scheidegger added six, and Brittani Sohn and Isabelle Shiaras finished with five points apiece.

Rosary 45, Newman 31:

The Comets (2-9) were led by Julie Hurd’s 10 points in a loss.

Hurd made four shots and went 2-for-2 from the foul line. Kelsey Simpson added nine points for Newman, while Breanna Conboy and Sarah Trujillo pitched in with four points apiece.

Pekin 60, Eastland 54:

The Cougars led 46-41 heading into the fourth quarter, but were outscored 19-8 in the final period.

Lexis Macomber scored 21 points to lead Eastland, while Mackenzie Doubler added 11 points.

United Township 50, Oregon 26: The Hawks

(10-5) struggled in the

Prophetstown 50, Hall 21: The Prophets won

handily, behind Reiley’s game-high 22 points.

She was 5-for-5 from the foul line, and made seven shots, including three 3s. Kramer added 10 points on five baskets, and Henrekin scored seven points in the win.

State Farm Classic

Bishop McNamara 69, Rock Falls 53: The Rock-

ets’ 22-19 lead at the end of the first quarter evaporated quickly, as they trailed 42-30 by halftime.

Abbee Sigel led Rock Falls (8-5) with 15 points, Olivia Babcock added 11, and Chelsi Blair finished with eight in a loss at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington.

Girls bowling

Duchesses win Reavis Invite: The Dixon girls

bowling team finished with 5,577 pins after six games to win the 25-team Reavis Invite at El-Mar Lanes. LincolnWay West was second with 5,543.

Emily Quaco was Dixon’s top finisher, placing seventh with a pinfall of 1,190. Her three high games were 227, 224 and 206. Ashley Currier finished strong with a 613 second series that included a 230 game.

She finished 11th. Katlyn Bay finished 15th with a 1,116 total.

Lincoln-Way West’s Jessie Schram won with a 1,323, including the fourth 300 game ever thrown at El-Mar Lanes.

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

All Sterling 2-0 5-4 Ottawa 1-0 6-4 Geneseo 1-1 5-4 LaSalle-Peru 1-1 4-4 Rochelle 0-1 1-10 Saturday’s results Romeoville tournament • Oak Forest 42, Geneseo 41 Plano tournament • Aurora Christian 77, LaSalle-Peru 69 • Dixon 58, Ottawa 32 DeKalb tournament • Belvidere North 66, Rochelle 46 • West Chicago 67, Sterling 64 Today’s games Romeoville tournament • Geneseo vs. Lemont, 3:30 p.m.

Plano tournament • LaSalle-Peru vs. Ottawa, 3:30

BNC West Conf.

All Dixon 3-0 10-0 Winnebago 3-1 10-3 Rockford Lutheran 1-1 8-1 Oregon 1-1 6-8 Mendota 1-1 10-3 Byron 0-1 8-3 Stillman Valley 0-1 2-5 Rock Falls 0-2 2-8 Saturday’s results DeKalb tournament • Winnebago 60, Harlem 45 Marengo tournament • Rockford Christian 52, Stillman Valley 27 Newman tournament • Oregon 51, Alleman 42 • Ridgewood 67, Oregon 57 Plano tournament • Dixon 58, Ottawa 32 • Mendota 53, Streator 52 State Farm Classic • Rock Falls 50, Tri-Valley 46 • Lutheran 69, Quincy Notre Dame 56 Today’s games Newman tournament • Oregon vs. Sherrard, 6 Plano tournament • Dixon vs. Aurora Christian, 7 • Mendota vs. Morris, 8:30 State Farm Classic • Rock Falls vs. Olympia, 12:30 • Rock Falls vs. TBD, 7 or 9 • Lutheran vs. Peoria Christian, 9

Three Rivers East Conf.

All Bureau Valley 2-0 13-0 Princeton 2-0 10-2 Kewanee 1-0 8-3 St. Bede 0-0 6-4 Newman 0-1 7-5 Hall 0-2 5-8 Amboy 0-2 0-13 Saturday’s results Eastland tournament • Galena 54, Amboy 34 Erie tournament • Bureau Valley 68, Stockton 61 Marseilles tournament • Dwight 66, Hall 36 Newman tournament • Newman 68, Sherrard 50 • Newman 48, Durand 19 Plano tournament • Newark 56, St. Bede 41 • Princeton 65, Lisle 44 State Farm Classic • Kewanee 75, Fieldcrest 72, OT Today’s games Eastland tournament • Amboy vs. Pearl City, 2:30 Erie tournament • Bureau Valley vs. Erie, 7:30 Marseilles tournament • Hall vs. Ottawa Marquette, 5 Newman tournament • Newman vs. Ridgewood, 7:30 Plano tournament • St. Bede vs. Sandwich, 10:30 a.m.

State Farm Classic • Kewanee vs. Bloomington Central Catholic, 7:30

Three Rivers West Conf.

All Rockridge 4-0 10-0 Orion 2-1 5-6 Riverdale 1-1 7-3 Fulton 1-1 8-6 Morrison 1-1 8-6 Prophetstown 0-1 1-7 Sherrard 0-2 5-6 Erie 0-2 4-9 Saturday’s results Eastland Tournament • Warren 61, Prophetstown 52 • Fulton 57, Eastland 50 Erie tournament • Erie 54, Stark County 38 • Riverdale 50, Knoxville 46 • Orion 51, Lena-Winslow 39 • Wethersfield 63, Morrison 40 Macomb tournament • Rockridge 61, Lewistown 41 Newman tournament • Newman 68, Sherrard 50 • Sherrard 86, AFC 62 Today’s games Eastland tournament • Prophetstown vs. Galena, 4 • Fulton vs. Warren, 7 Erie tournament • Morrison vs. Peoria Heights, 4:30 • Orion vs. Stockton, 4:30 • Erie vs. Bureau Valley, 7:30 • Riverdale vs. Wethersfield, 7:30 Macomb tournament • Rockridge vs. Macomb, 2:30 • Rockridge vs. TBD, 8 or 9:30 Newman tournament • Sherrard vs. Oregon, 6 State Farm Classic • Kewanee vs. Bloomington Central Catholic, 7:30

NUIC East Conf.

All AFC 2-0 7-2 Aquin 2-0 6-2 Forreston 1-0 6-2 Polo 2-1 11-3 Milledgeville 1-1 2-9 South Beloit 1-2 2-5 Pecatonica 1-2 2-6 Durand 0-2 2-8 Dakota 0-2 1-6 Orangeville 0-2 0-8 Saturday’s results Eastland tournament • Polo 69, Pearl City 58, OT Newman tournament • AFC 76, Durand 46 • Sherrard 86, AFC 62 • Newman 48, Durand 19 Plano tournament • Forreston 66, Hinckley-Big Rock 43 Today’s games Eastland tournament • Polo vs. Eastland, 5:30 Newman tournament • Durand vs. Paw Paw, 3 • AFC vs. Alleman, 4:30 Holiday tournaments DeKalb tournament Friday’s results • Rochelle 60, Schurz 57 • Belvidere North 57, Mundelein 41 • Eisenhower 78, Winnebago 77 • Belvidere 56, Harlem 49 • Hampshire 59, West Chicago 57 • Marmion 60, Sterling 47 • Semifinal, DeKalb 71, Moline 62 • Semifinal, St. Charles East 73, Glenbrook North 52 Saturday’s results • Consolation 7th, Mundelein 87, Schurz 64 • Consolation 5th, Belvidere North 66, Rochelle 46 • 7th place, West Chicago 67, Sterling 64 • Consolation 3rd, Winnebago 60, Harlem 45 • Consolation championship, Eisenhower 76, Belvidere 73 • 5th place, Marmion 58, Hampshire 52 • 3rd place, Moline 56, Glenbrook North 48 • Championship, St. Charles East 76, DeKalb 52

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Sterling’s Katelyn Everett has her shot altered by Aurora Christian’s Gabby Galbato during Saturday’s Dixon tournament semifinal game at Lancaster Gym. Sterling won 39-32.

Monday, December 29, 2014

Eastland tournament Pool A: Fulton (3-0), Eastland (2-1), Galena (1-2), Amboy (0-3) Pool B: Polo (3-0), Warren (2-1), Pearl City (1-2), Prophetstown (0-3) Friday’s results • Fulton 74, Amboy 39 • Eastland 66, Galena 52 • Polo 46, Warren 36 • Pearl City 86, Prophetstown 36 • Eastland 51, Amboy 42 • Fulton 69, Galena 43 • Polo 76, Prophetstown 41 • Warren 46, Pearl City 45 Saturday’s results • Galena 54, Amboy 34 • Warren 61, Prophetstown 52 • Fulton 57, Eastland 50 • Polo 69, Pearl City 58, OT

Today’s games • Amboy vs. Pearl City, 2:30 • Galena vs. Prophetstown, 4 • Eastland vs. Polo, 5:30 • Fulton vs. Warren, 7 Tuesday’s games • 7th place, 2:30 • 5th place, 4 • 3rd place, 5:30 • Championship, 7 Erie tournament Pool A: Bureau Valley (3-0), Stockton (2-1), Orion (2-1), Erie (1-2), Lena-Winslow (1-2), Stark County (0-3) Pool B: Wethersfield (3-0), Morrison (2-1), Riverdale (2-1), Mercer County (1-2), Peoria Heights (1-2), Knoxville (0-3) Friday’s results • Lena-Winslow 48, Erie 23 • Morrison 54, Knoxville 36 • Bureau Valley 74, Orion 59 • Wethersfield 60, Peoria Heights 48 • Stockton 56, Stark County 25 • Riverdale 49, Mercer County 41 • Wethersfield 54, Knoxville 46 • Bureau Valley 64, Lena-Winslow 39 • Peoria Heights 50, Riverdale 42 • Orion 57, Stark County 48, 2OT • Morrison 55, Mercer County 44 • Stockton 49, Erie 41 Saturday’s results • Erie 54, Stark County 38 • Riverdale 50, Knoxville 46 • Orion 51, Lena-Winslow 39 • Mercer County 43, Peoria Heights 40 • Bureau Valley 68, Stockton 61 • Wethersfield 63, Morrison 40 Today’s games • Knoxville vs. Mercer County, 3 • Lena-Winslow vs. Stark County, 3 • Peoria Heights vs. Morrison, 4:30 • Stockton vs. Orion, 4:30 • Wethersfield vs. Riverdale, 7:30 • Erie vs. Bureau Valley, 7:30 Tuesday’s games • 11th place, 1:30 • 9th place, 1:30 • 7th place, 3 • 5th place, 3 • 3rd place, 7:30 • Championship, 7:30 Newman tournament Pool A: Ridgewood (3-0), Oregon (2-1), Alleman (1-2), Paw Paw (0-3) Pool B: AFC (2-1), Newman (2-1), Sherrard (2-1), Durand (0-3) Friday’s results • Oregon 55, Paw Paw 38 • Ridgewood 64, Alleman 45 • Sherrard 60, Durand 29 • AFC 80, Newman 53 Saturday’s results • Oregon 51, Alleman 42 • Ridgewood 68, Paw Paw 35 • AFC 76, Durand 46 • Newman 68, Sherrard 50 • Alleman 73, Paw Paw 22 • Ridgewood 67, Oregon 57 • Sherrard 86, AFC 62 • Newman 48, Durand 19 Today’s games • 7th place, Paw Paw vs. Durand, 3 • 5th place, Alleman vs. AFC, 4:30 • 3rd place, Oregon vs. Sherrard, 6 • Championship, Ridgewood vs. Newman, 7:30 Plano tournament Friday’s results • Forreston 70, Coal City 43 • Hinckley-Big Rock 49, Wilmington 33 • Princeton 68, Indian Creek 51 • Lisle 55, Somonauk 47 • LaSalle-Peru 69, St. Bede 54 • Aurora Christian 67, Newark 52 • Ottawa 69, Yorkville 60 • Dixon 70, Sandwich 29 • Morris 51, Seneca 41 • Burlington Central 66, Kaneland 57 • Streator 65, Genoa-Kingston 54 • Mendota 63, Plano 55 Saturday’s results • Wilmington 59, Coal City 46 • Somonauk 54, Indian Creek 51 • Forreston 66, Hinckley-Big Rock 43 • Princeton 65, Lisle 44 • Kaneland 43, Seneca 29 • Genoa-Kingston 69, Plano 41 • Yorkville 59, Sandwich 49 • Newark 56, St. Bede 41 • Aurora Christian 77, LaSalle-Peru 69 • Dixon 58, Ottawa 32 • Morris 56, Burlington Central 36 • Mendota 53, Streator 52 Today’s games • Game 33, Seneca vs. Plano, 9 a.m.

• Game 34, Sandwich vs. St. Bede, 10:30 a.m.

• Game 35, Kaneland vs. Genoa-Kingston, 12:30 • Game 36, Yorkville vs. Newark, 2 • Game 37, LaSalle-Peru vs. Ottawa, 3:30 • Game 38, Burlington Central vs. Streator, 5:30 • Game 39, Semifinal, Aurora Christian vs.

Dixon, 7 • Game 40, Semifinal, Morris vs. Mendota, 8:30 Tuesday’s games • Game 41, 23rd place, Coal City vs. Indian Creek, 8:30 a.m.

• Game 42, 21st place, Wilmington vs.

Somonauk, 10 a.m.

• Game 43, 19th place, Hinckley-Big Rock vs. Lisle, 11:30 a.m.

• Game 44, 15th place, Loser Game 33 vs.

Loser Game 34, 1 • Game 45, 13th place, Winner Game 33 vs, Winner Game 34, 9 a.m.

• Game 46, 11th place, Loser Game 35 vs.

Loser Game 36, 10:30 a.m.

• Game 47, 9th place, Winner Game 35 vs.

Winner Game 36, 1:45 • Game 48, Consolation championship (17th place), Forreston vs. Princeton, 12:15 • Game 49, 7th place, Loser Game 37 vs.

Loser Game 38, 3:15 • Game 50, 5th place, Winner Game 37 vs.

Winner Game 38, 5 • Game 51, 3rd place, Loser Game 39 vs.

Loser Game 40, 6:30 • Game 52, Championship, Winner Game 39 vs. Winner Game 40, 8 State Farm Classic Small School Boys Friday’s results • Peoria Christian 72, El Paso-Gridley 65 • St. Joseph-Ogden 64, Prairie Central 34 • Kewanee 60, Cissna Park 37 • Fieldcrest 55, Olympia 40 • Quincy Notre Dame 82, Bishop McNamara 80, OT • Rockford Lutheran 64, Annawan 34 • St. Thomas More 57, Tri-Valley 52 • Bloom. Central Catholic 68, Rock Falls 34 Saturday’s results • Bishop McNamara 75, Annawan 42 • El Paso-Gridley 49, Prairie Central 43 • Rock Falls 50, Tri-Valley 46 • Olympia 45, Cissna Park 36 • Kewanee 75, Fieldcrest 72, OT • Bloomington Central Catholic 58, St. Thomas More 55 • Peoria Christian 71, St. Joseph-Ogden 68 • Rockford Lutheran 69, Quincy Notre Dame 56 • Prairie Central 43, Annawan 41 • Tri-Valley 54, Cissna Park 45 Today’s games • Game 19, Consolation 7th, Annawan vs.

Cissna Park, noon • Game 20, Consolation semifinal, Rock Falls vs. Olympia, 12:30 • Game 21, Fieldcrest vs. St. Thomas More, 12:30 • Game 22, Consolation 5th, Prairie Central vs. Tri-Valley, 1:30 • Game 23, Consolation semifinal, Bishop McNamara vs. El Paso-Gridley, 2 • Game 24, St. Joseph-Ogden vs. Quincy Notre Dame, 2 • Game 25, Consolation 3rd, Loser Game 20 vs. Loser Game 23, 7 • Game 26, 5th place, Winner Game 21, vs. Winner Game 24, 7:30 • Game 27, Semifinal, Kewanee vs. Bloomington Central Catholic, 7:30 • Game 28, 7th place, Loser Game 21 vs.

Loser Game 24, 8:30 • Game 29, Consolation championship, Winner Game 20 vs. Winner Game 23, 9 • Game 30, Semifinal, Peoria Christian vs.

Rockford Lutheran, 9 Tuesday’s games • Game 31, 3rd place, Loser Game 27 vs.

Loser Game 30, 10:30 a.m.

• Game 32, Championship, Winner Game 27 vs. Winner Game 30, 8:45 Saturday’s box score Plano tournament Quarterfinal

DIXON 58, OTTAWA 32 OTTAWA (6-4) Tom Scully 1-1 0-0 2, Matt Fronczak 0-1 0-0 0, Isaac Gassman 3-10 0-0 7, Brady Leonard 1-1 0-0 2, Blake Burress 0-0 0-0 0, Schuyler Parks 1-2 0-0 2, Mason Curtis 0-0 0-0 0, Kenny Brent 3-9 0-1 6, Tommie Miller 0-1 0-0 0, Ryan Leonard 1-1 1-1 3, Brett Johnson 1-8 1-2 4, Keating Rombach 0-4 4-4 4, Laquan Coleman 1-1 0-0 2, McKe Tucker 0-3 0-0 0. Totals: 12-42 6-8 32.

DIXON (10-0) Matt Coffey 0-3 0-0 0, Cal Jarrett 3-10 4-4 10, Laron Carr 5-9 2-2 15, Patrick Johnson 1-1 0-0 2, Kaylon Westmorland 0-0 0-0 0, Kandras Martin 0-0 0-0 0, Kyle LeBlanc 6-9 1-3 13, Ryan Webb 0-0 0-0 0, Isaiah Roby 5-11 2-2 13, Javier Gomez 0-1 0-0 0, Nate Gascoigne 0-0 0-0 0, Riley Mehrens 2-5 0-0 5. Totals: 22-47 9-11 58.

Ottawa 4 11 6 11 — 32 Dixon 19 8 17 14 — 58 3s – Ottawa 2-16 (Johnson 1-6, Gassman 1-5, Rombach 0-2, Brent 0-1, Miller 0-1, Tucker 0-1), Dixon 5-12 (Carr 3-4, Roby 1-2, Mehrens 1-2, Jarrett 0-3, Gomez 0-1).

Rebounds – Ottawa 20 (Gassman 5, Parks 4, Rucker 4), Dixon 25 (Roby 10, Carr 5, Jarrett 4). Assists – Ottawa 3 (Johnson 2), Dixon 11 (Carr 5, Roby 2). Steals – Ottawa 6 (Scully 2, Rombach 2), Dixon 6 (Roby 3).

Blocks – Ottawa 1 (Tucker), Dixon 4 (Roby 3, Mehrens). Turnovers – Ottawa 13, Dixon 10. Fouls – Ottawa 12, Dixon 12.

Girls basketball NIB-12 West Conf.

All Sterling 2-1 9-8 LaSalle-Peru 2-1 7-8 Ottawa 1-1 9-4 Rochelle 0-2 1-9 Geneseo 0-3 4-13 Saturday’s results Dixon tournament • Sterling 43, Stillman Valley 40 • Aurora Christian 43, LaSalle-Peru 31 • Sterling 39, Aurora Christian 32 • Dixon 47, Rochelle 17 State Farm Classic • Morton 53, Geneseo 22 Today’s games Dixon tournament • LaSalle-Peru vs. Stillman Valley, 10:30 a.m.

• LaSalle-Peru vs. Oregon/Aquin, 3 or 4:30 • Rochelle vs. Rosary, 3:30 • Rochelle vs. Newman, 5:30 • Sterling vs. Boylan, 6 State Farm Classic • Geneseo vs. Rock Island, 2 • Geneseo vs. TBD, 7:30 or 8:30

BNC West Conf.

All Mendota 4-0 14-0 Rockford Lutheran 3-1 8-1 Stillman Valley 3-1 9-4 Oregon 2-2 10-5 Dixon 2-2 5-6 Byron 2-3 10-4 Rock Falls 0-3 7-6 Winnebago 0-4 5-10 Saturday’s results Dixon tournament • Sterling 43, Stillman Valley 40 • United Township 50, Oregon 26 • Dixon 47, Rochelle 17 State Farm Classic • Bishop McNamara 69, Rock Falls 53 • Lutheran 57, Bloomington Central Catholic 47 Today’s games Dixon tournament • Stillman Valley vs. LaSalle-Peru, 10:30 a.m.

• Aquin vs. Oregon, noon • Dixon vs. Newman, 2 • Stillman Valley vs. TBD, 3 or 4:30 • Oregon vs. TBD, 3 or 4:30 • Dixon vs. Rosary, 7 State Farm Classic • Rock Falls vs. Annawan, 9:30 a.m.

• Rock Falls vs. TBD, 4:30 or 5:30 • Lutheran vs. Prairie Central, 6

Three Rivers East Conf.

All Amboy 3-0 11-1 Kewanee 2-0 11-2 Newman 2-1 2-9 Hall 1-1 6-5 Bureau Valley 1-2 6-8 St. Bede 1-2 3-9 Princeton 0-4 2-10 Saturday’s results Amboy tournament • Amboy 65, Plano 30 Dixon tournament • Rosary 45, Newman 31 Erie tournament • Erie 53, Bureau Valley 24 • Wethersfield 66, Bureau Valley 59, OT Prophetstown tournament • Hall 50, Riverdale 10 • Prophetstown 50, Hall 21 Today’s games Amboy tournament • Amboy vs. Indian Creek, 7:30 Dixon tournament • Newman vs. Dixon, 2 • Newman vs. Rochelle, 5:30 Erie tournament • Bureau Valley vs. Mercer County, noon • Erie vs. Wethersfield, 1:30 Prophetstown tournament • Hall vs. Rockford Christian, 1:30 • Hall vs. Orion, 6

Three Rivers West Conf.

All Sherrard 4-0 13-1 Prophetstown 4-0 14-2 Rockridge 3-1 12-3 Erie 3-2 10-6 Orion 1-2 3-6 Morrison 2-2 7-5 Fulton 0-3 6-8 Riverdale 0-3 0-11 Saturday’s results Erie tournament • Fulton 38, Galva 34 • Erie 53, Bureau Valley 24 • Monmouth-Roseville 57, Morrison 35 • Rockridge 43, Wethersfield 30 • Mercer County 36, Rockridge 30 • Fulton 43, Stockton 40 • Erie 40, Knoxville 38 • Ridgewood 56, Morrison 44 Prophetstown tournament • Prophetstown 67, Orion 23 • Hall 50, Riverdale 10 • Orion 58, Rockford Christian 44 • Prophetstown 50, Hall 21 Riverton tournament • Sherrard 38, Auburn 26 Today’s games Erie tournament • Morrison vs. Galva, noon • Erie vs. Wethersfield, 1:30 • Fulton vs. Ridgewood, 1:30 • Rockridge vs. Knoxville, 6 Prophetstown tournament • Prophetstown vs. Riverdale, 3 • Orion vs. Hall, 6 • Riverdale vs. Rockford Christian, 7:30

NUIC East Conf.

All Aquin 5-0 12-3 AFC 3-0 12-0 Dakota 3-1 8-4 Milledgeville 3-1 4-9 Polo 2-2 6-7 Durand 1-1 2-4 Forreston 1-2 3-9 Orangeville 1-3 1-9 Pecatonica 0-3 1-11 South Beloit 0-4 0-5 Saturday’s results Alden-Hebron tournament • Durand vs. Harvest Christian Academy, NA Amboy tournament • AFC 64, Somonauk 21 Dixon tournament • Boylan 64, Aquin 39 Today’s games Alden-Hebron tournament • Durand vs. Alden-Hebron, 4:30 Amboy tournament • AFC vs. Ottawa Marquette, 3 Dixon tournament • Aquin vs. Oregon, noon • Aquin vs. TBD, 3 or 4:30 Holiday tournaments Amboy tournament Red Pool: Amboy (2-0), Indian Creek (2-0), Paw Paw (0-2), Plano (0-2) Black Pool: AFC (2-0), Marquette (2-0), Midland (0-2), Somonauk (0-2) Friday’s results • AFC 48, Midland 12 • Marquette 41, Somonauk 22 • Indian Creek 66, Plano 53 • Amboy 53, Paw Paw 15 Saturday’s results • AFC 64, Somonauk 21 • Marquette 58, Midland 17 • Indian Creek 46, Paw Paw 9 • Amboy 65, Plano 30 Today’s games • AFC vs. Marquette, 3 • Somonauk vs. Midland, 4:30 • Plano vs. Paw Paw, 6 • Amboy vs. Indian Creek, 7:30

Tuesday’s games • 7th place, 3 • 5th place, 4:30 • 3rd place, 6 • Championship, 7:30 Dixon tournament Friday’s results • Sterling 48, Eastland 42 • Stillman Valley 61, Pekin 57 • Aurora Christian 43, Belvidere North 36 • LaSalle-Peru 40, Chicago Harlan 38 • Aquin 47, Rochelle 24 • Boylan 36, Dixon 9 • Oregon 43, Newman 42 • United Township 63, Rosary 37 Saturday’s results • Sterling 43, Stillman Valley 40 • Aurora Christian 43, LaSalle-Peru 31 • Boylan 64, Aquin 39 • United Township 50, Oregon 26 • Sterling 39, Aurora Christian 32 • Boylan 46, United Township 42 • Consolation, Pool A, Pekin 60, Eastland 54 • Consolation, Pool A, Chicago Harlan 57, Belvidere North 49 • Consolation, Pool B, Dixon 47, Rochelle 17 • Consolation, Pool B, Rosary 45, Newman 31 Today’s games • Consolation, Pool A, Pekin vs. Belvidere North, 9 a.m. (Old Gym) • Consolation, Pool A, Eastland vs. Harlan, 9 a.m.

• Game 16, Consolation semifinal, Stillman Valley vs. LaSalle-Peru, 10:30 a.m.

• Consolation, Pool A, Eastland vs. Belvidere North, 11 a.m. (Old Gym) • Game 17, Consolation semifinal, Aquin vs. Oregon, noon • Consolation, Pool A, Pekin vs. Harlan, 12:30 (Old Gym) • 3rd place, Aurora Christian vs. United Township, 1:30 • Consolation, Pool B, Dixon vs. Newman, 2 (Old Gym) • 7th place, Loser Game 16 vs. Loser Game 17, 3 • Consolation, Pool B, Rochelle vs. Rosary, 3:30 (Old Gym) • 5th place, Winner Game 16 vs. Winner Game 17, 4:30 • Consolation, Pool B, Rochelle vs. Newman, 5:30 (Old Gym) • Championship, Sterling vs. Boylan, 6 • Consolation, Pool B, Dixon vs. Rosary, 7 (Old Gym) Erie tournament Pool A: Erie (3-0), Knoxville (2-1), Rockridge (2-1), Mercer County (1-2), Wethersfield (1-2), Bureau Valley (0-3) Pool B: Monmouth-Roseville (3-0), Fulton (2-1), Ridgewood (2-1), Morrison (1-2), Stockton (1-2), Galva (0-3) Friday’s results • Rockridge 38, Bureau Valley 31 • Ridgewood 49, Galva 44 • Erie 44, Mercer County 36 • Monmouth-Roseville 57, Fulton 43 • Wethersfield 48, Knoxville 43 • Morrison 55, Stockton 40 Saturday’s results • Fulton 38, Galva 34 • Erie 53, Bureau Valley 24 • Monmouth-Roseville 57, Morrison 35 • Rockridge 43, Wethersfield 30 • Stockton 37, Ridgewood 34 • Knoxville 48, Mercer County 43 • Wethersfield 66, Bureau Valley 59, OT • Monmouth-Roseville 53, Galva 41 • Mercer County 36, Rockridge 30 • Fulton 43, Stockton 40 • Erie 40, Knoxville 38 • Ridgewood 56, Morrison 44 Today’s games • Morrison vs. Galva, noon • Bureau Valley vs. Mercer County, noon • Fulton vs. Ridgewood, 1:30 • Erie vs. Wethersfield, 1:30 • Monmouth-Roseville vs. Stockton, 6 • Rockridge vs. Knoxville, 6 Tuesday, Dec. 30 • 11th place game, noon • 9th place game, noon • 7th place game, 1:30 • 5th place game, 1:30 • 3rd place game, 6 • Championship, 7:30 Prophetstown tournament Saturday’s results • Prophetstown 67, Orion 23 • Hall 50, Riverdale 10 • Orion 58, Rockford Christian 44 • Prophetstown 50, Hall 21 Today’s games • Rockford Christian vs. Hall, 1:30 • Prophetstown vs. Riverdale, 3 • Hall vs. Orion, 6 • Riverdale vs. Rockford Christian, 7:30 Tuesday’s games • Orion vs. Riverdale, 6 • Prophetstown vs. Rockford Christian, 7:30 State Farm Classic Small School Girls Friday’s results • Annawan 60, LeRoy 51 • Rochester 55, El Paso-Gridley 20 • Bloom. Central Catholic 66, Brimfield 55 • Lutheran 47, Peoria Christian 24 • Prairie Central 51, Tri-Valley 39 • Camp Point Central 49, St. Thomas More 42 • Bishop McNamara 52, St. Joseph-Ogden 34 • Rock Falls 52, Alleman 51 Saturday’s results • St. Thomas More 50, Tri-Valley 47 • Brimfield 46, Peoria Christian 41 • LeRoy 51, El Paso-Gridley 46, OT • Alleman 63, St. Joseph-Ogden 37 • Bishop McNamara 69, Rock Falls 53 • Rochester 66, Annawan 43 • Rockford Lutheran 57, Bloom. Central Catholic 47 • Game 16, Prairie Central 45, Camp Point Central 26 • Tri-Valley 60, Peoria Christian 52 • St. Joseph-Ogden 49, El Paso-Gridley 36 Today’s games • Game 19, Consolation 7th, Peoria Christian vs. El Paso-Gridley, 9 a.m.

• Game 20, Consolation semifinal, LeRoy vs. Alleman, 9:30 a.m.

• Game 21, Rock Falls vs. Annawan, 9:30 a.m.

• Game 22, Consolation 5th, Tri-Valley vs. vs. St. Joseph-Ogden, 10:30 a.m.

• Game 23, Consolation semifinal, St. Thomas More vs. Brimfield, 11 a.m.

• Game 24, Bloomington Central Catholic vs. Camp Point Central, 11 a.m.

• Game 25, Consolation 3rd, Loser Game 20 vs. Loser Game 23, 4 • Game 26, 5th place, Winner Game 21 vs.

Winner Game 24, 4:30 • Game 27, Semifinal, Bishop McNamara vs. Rochester, 4:30 • Game 28, 7th place, Loser Game 21 vs.

Loser Game 24, 5:30 • Game 29, Consolation championship, Winner Game 20 vs. Winner Game 23, 6 • Game 30, Semifinal, Rockford Lutheran vs. Priaire Central, 6 Tuesday’s games • Game 31, 3rd place, Loser Game 27 vs.

Loser Game 30, 9 a.m.

• Game 32, Championship, Winner Game 27 vs. Winner Game 30, 7 Saturday’s box score Dixon tournament Semifinal at Lancaster Gym

STERLING 39, AURORA CHRISTIAN 32 AURORA CHRISTIAN (11-4) Carey Tokars 0-5 0-2 0, Sami Hulger 1-10 0-0 3, Gabby Galbato 4-15 4-8 12, Ashley Hochsprung 0-2 0-0 0, Natasha Brown 6-15 1-3 13, Paris Chaney 0-0 0-0 0, Alyssa Hernandez 2-2 0-0 4, Emily Ward 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 13-49 5-13 32.

STERLING (8-8) Erin Stroup 2-3 0-0 4, Carolynn Hammelman 0-1 0-2 0, Denajha Phillips 0-0 0-0 0, Katelyn Everett 0-5 1-2 1, Rashel Robinson 5-8 1-2 11, Jay Borum 2-5 0-0 4, Lauren Fritz 0-1 0-0 0, Gabby Sandoval 6-16 2-2 19, Mackenzie Barnhart 0-1 0-0 0. Totals: 15-40 4-8 39.

Aurora Christian 10 8 9 5 — 32 Sterling 14 0 14 11 — 39 3s – Aurora Christian 1-10 (Hulger 1-8, Tokars 0-2), Sterling 5-11 (Sandoval 5-9, Everett 0-1, Borum 0-1). Rebounds – Aurora Christian 37 (Brown 21, Hochsprung 7), Sterling 31 (Robinson 7, Borum 5). Assists – Aurora Christian 5 (Tokars 2, Brown 2), Sterling 10 (Sandoval 3, Stroup 2, Phillips 2). Steals – Aurora Christian 9 (Brown 5, Hulger 3), Sterling 7 (Hammelman 2, Borum 2, Sandoval 2). Blocks – Aurora Christian 1 (Galbato), Sterling 3 (Robinson 2, Sandoval). Turnovers – Aurora Christian 15, Sterling 18. Fouls – Aurora Christian 11, Sterling 15.

Monday, December 29, 2014

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WEEKEND SCOREBOARD Men’s basketball Top 25 Saturday’s results No. 1 Kentucky 58, No. 4 Louisville 50 No. 8 Gonzaga 87, BYU 80 No. 15 Maryland 72, Oakland 56 No. 20 North Carolina 89, UAB 58 No. 21 Ohio State 100, Wright State 55 No. 24 Colorado State 58, New Mexico State 57 Sunday’s results No. 6 Wisconsin 68, Buffalo 56 Stony Brook 62, No. 13 Washington 57 No. 17 St. John’s 82, Tulane 57 No. 23 Northern Iowa 74, South Dakota St. 74 Big Ten Saturday’s results No. 15 Maryland 72, Oakland 56 No. 21 Ohio State 100, Wright State 55 Georgetown 91, Indiana 87 Minnesota 108, UNC-Wilmington 82 Northwestern 76, Northern Kentucky 55 Illinois 93, Kennesaw State 45 Sunday’s results No. 6 Wisconsin 68, Buffalo 56 Rutgers 59, Monmouth 58 State Saturday’s results Northwestern 76, Northern Kentucky 55 Illinois 93, Kennesaw State 45 Sunday’s results SIU-Edwardsville 104, Robert Morris 56 Bradley 68, Illinois-Chicago 60 Saturday’s box score

ILLINOIS 93, KENNESAW STATE 45 KENNESAW ST. (4-10) Morena 0-3 0-0 0, Coleman 1-7 0-0 2, Pruitt 2-6 2-2 8, Love 2-9 0-0 4, Brown 3-10 2-2 10, Jones 0-0 0-0 0, Masterson 2-8 0-0 6, Bennett 0-0 0-0 0, Wilson 3-13 3-4 10, Diecker 2-5 1-1 5. Totals 15-61 8-9 45.

ILLINOIS (10-3) Egwu 3-4 1-1 7, Starks 2-7 2-2 7, Hill 6-7 2-3 16, Rice 7-7 5-6 21, Nunn 3-9 1-2 7, Tate 2-4 1-2 5, LaTulip 0-2 0-0 0, Cosby 5-10 1-1 13, Black 4-8 0-0 8, Morgan 3-6 1-1 7, Colbert 1-1 0-0 2, Liss 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 36-65 14-18 93.

Halftime–Illinois 54-18. 3-Point Goals– Kennesaw St. 7-29 (Pruitt 2-6, Brown 2-6, Masterson 2-8, Wilson 1-4, Coleman 0-2, Love 0-3), Illinois 7-21 (Hill 2-2, Rice 2-2, Cosby 2-6, Starks 1-5, Tate 0-1, Black 0-1, Egwu 0-1, LaTulip 0-1, Nunn 0-2). Fouled Out–Diecker. Rebounds–Kennesaw St. 35 (Wilson 11), Illinois 42 (Hill 9). Assists– Kennesaw St. 11 (Love, Wilson 3), Illinois 19 (Tate 7). Total Fouls–Kennesaw St. 21, Illinois 13. A–16,158.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 24 7 .774 Brooklyn 13 16 .448 Boston 10 18 .357 New York 5 28 .152 Philadelphia 4 25 .138 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 22 8 .733 Washington 21 8 .724 Miami 14 17 .452 Orlando 12 21 .364 Charlotte 10 21 .323 Central Division W L Pct Chicago 21 9 .700 Cleveland 18 12 .600 Milwaukee 15 16 .484 Indiana 11 20 .355 Detroit 7 23 .233

GB — 10 12½ 20 19 GB — ½ 8½ 11½ 12½ GB — 3 6½ 10½ 14

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct Memphis 22 8 .733 Houston 21 8 .724 Dallas 22 10 .688 San Antonio 19 13 .594 New Orleans 15 15 .500 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 25 7 .781 Oklahoma City 15 17 .469 Denver 13 18 .419 Utah 10 20 .333 Minnesota 5 24 .172 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 24 5 .828 L.A. Clippers 20 11 .645 Phoenix 17 14 .548 Sacramento 13 17 .433 L.A. Lakers 9 21 .300

GB — ½ 1 4 7 GB — 10 11½ 14 18½ GB — 5 8 11½ 15½

Saturday’s results Toronto 110, L.A. Clippers 98 Washington 101, Boston 88 Orlando 102, Charlotte 94 Memphis 103, Miami 95 Chicago 107, New Orleans 100 Indiana 110, Brooklyn 85 Atlanta 90, Milwaukee 85 Utah 88, Philadelphia 71 Sacramento 135, New York 129, OT Golden State 110, Minnesota 97 Sunday’s results Detroit 103, Cleveland 80 San Antonio 110, Houston 106 Dallas 112, Oklahoma City 107 Portland 101, New York 79 Toronto 116, Denver 102 Phoenix at L.A. Lakers, late Today’s games Chicago at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Milwaukee at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Orlando at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

Sacramento at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Washington at Houston, 7 p.m.

Utah at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

Saturday’s box score

BULLS 107, PELICANS 100 NEW ORLEANS (100) Babbitt 0-1 0-0 0, Davis 13-24 3-3 29, Asik 1-5 2-2 4, Holiday 9-12 0-0 19, Evans 10-21 6-7 26, Cunningham 0-1 0-0 0, Anderson 4-11 3-4 13, Rivers 3-11 0-0 7, Ajinca 1-2 0-0 2, Salmons 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 41-88 14-16 100.

CHICAGO (107) Dunleavy 1-4 0-0 3, Gasol 3-9 2-2 8, Noah 3-6 1-2 7, Rose 8-18 1-2 19, Butler 12-18 9-10 33, Brooks 5-14 2-2 13, Gibson 5-9 2-2 12, Mirotic 3-8 2-2 10, Moore 1-2 0-0 2, Snell 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 41-89 19-22 107.

New Orleans 25 20 26 29 —100 Chicago 23 26 31 27 —107 3-Point Goals–New Orleans 4-14 (Anderson 2-6, Holiday 1-2, Rivers 1-3, Babbitt 0-1, Evans 0-2), Chicago 6-20 (Mirotic 2-4, Rose 2-5, Dunleavy 1-2, Brooks 1-5, Moore 0-1, Butler 0-3). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds– New Orleans 47 (Davis 11), Chicago 53 (Gibson 10). Assists–New Orleans 18 (Holiday 7), Chicago 19 (Gasol 6).

Total Fouls–New Orleans 19, Chicago 17. Technicals–Rivers. A–21,935 (20,917).

College football Bowl glance Wednesday’s results Bahamas Bowl At Nassau Western Kentucky 49, Central Michigan 48 Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu Rice 30, Fresno State 6 Friday’s results Heart of Dallas Bowl Louisiana Tech 35, Illinois 18 Quick Lane Bowl At Detroit Rutgers 40, North Carolina 21 St. Petersburg (Fla.) Bowl NC State 34, UCF 27 Saturday’s results Military Bowl At Annapolis, Md. Virginia Tech 33, Cincinnati 17 Sun Bowl At El Paso, Texas Arizona State 36, Duke 31 Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. South Carolina 24, Miami 21 Pinstripe Bowl At Bronx, N.Y. Penn State 31, Boston College 30, OT Holiday Bowl At San Diego Southern Cal 45, Nebraska 42

Today’s games Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn.

West Virginia (7-5) vs. Texas A&M (7-5), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Russell Athletic Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Clemson (9-3) vs. Oklahoma (8-4), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Texas Bowl At Houston Texas (6-6) vs. Arkansas (6-6), 8 p.m.

(ESPN) Tuesday’s games Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn.

Notre Dame (7-5) vs. LSU (8-4), 2 p.m.

(ESPN) Belk Bowl At Charlotte, N.C. Louisville (9-3) vs. Georgia (9-3), 5:30 p.m.

(ESPN) Fosters Farm Bowl At Santa Clara, Calif.

Stanford (7-5) vs. Maryland (7-5), 9 p.m.

(ESPN) Wednesday, Dec. 31 Peach Bowl At Atlanta Mississippi (9-3) vs. TCU (11-1), 11:30 a.m.

(ESPN) Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz.

Boise State (11-2) vs. Arizona (10-3), 3 p.m.

(ESPN) Orange Bowl At Miami Gardens, Fla. Mississippi State (10-2) vs. Georgia Tech (10-3), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Jan. 1 Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. Wisconsin (10-3) vs. Auburn (8-4), 11 a.m.

(ESPN2) Cotton Bowl Classic At Arlington, Texas Michigan State (10-2) vs. Baylor (11-1), 11:30 a.m. (ESPN) Citrus Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Minnesota (8-4) vs. Missouri (10-3), noon (ABC) Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif.

Playoff semifinal: Oregon (12-1) vs. Florida State (13-0), 4 p.m. (ESPN) Sugar Bowl At New Orleans Playoff semifinal: Alabama (12-1) vs. Ohio State (12-1), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Jan. 2 Armed Forces Bowl At Fort Worth, Texas Pittsburgh (6-6) vs. Houston (7-5), 11 a.m.

(ESPN) TaxSlayer Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Iowa (7-5) vs. Tennessee (6-6), 2:20 p.m.

(ESPN) Alamo Bowl At San Antonio UCLA (9-3) vs. Kansas State (9-3), 5:45 p.m. (ESPN) Cactus Bowl At Tempe, Ariz.

Oklahoma State (6-6) vs. Washington (8-5), 9:15 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Jan. 3 Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl Florida (6-5) vs. East Carolina (8-4), noon (ESPN2) GoDaddy Bowl At Mobile, Ala. Toledo (8-4) vs. Arkansas State (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN)

NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE W y-New England 12 Buffalo 9 Miami 8 N.Y. Jets 4 W y-Indianapolis 11 Houston 9 Jacksonville 3 Tennessee 2 y-Pittsburgh x-Cincinnati x-Baltimore Cleveland

W 11 10 10 7

y-Denver Kansas City San Diego Oakland

W 12 9 9 3

East L T 4 0 7 0 8 0 12 0 South L T 5 0 7 0 13 0 14 0 North L T 5 0 5 1 6 0 9 0 West L T 4 0 7 0 7 0 13 0

Pct .750 .563 .500 .250

PF 468 343 388 283

PA 313 289 373 401

Pct .688 .563 .188 .125

PF 458 372 249 254

PA 369 307 412 438

Pct .688 .656 .625 .438

PF 436 365 409 299

PA 368 344 302 337

Pct .750 .563 .563 .188

PF 482 353 348 253

PA 354 281 348 452

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East L T y-Dallas 4 0 Philadelphia 6 0 N.Y. Giants 10 0 Washington 12 0 South W L T y-Carolina 7 8 1 New Orleans 7 9 0 Atlanta 6 10 0 Tampa Bay 2 14 0 North W L T y-Green Bay 12 4 0 x-Detroit 11 5 0 Minnesota 7 9 0 Chicago 5 11 0 West W L T y-Seattle 12 4 0 x-Arizona 11 5 0 San Francisco 8 8 0 St. Louis 6 10 0 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division W 12 10 6 4

Pct .750 .625 .375 .250

PF 467 474 380 301

PA 352 400 400 438

Pct .469 .438 .375 .125

PF 339 401 381 277

PA 374 424 417 410

Pct .750 .688 .438 .313

PF 486 321 325 319

PA 348 282 343 442

Pct .750 .688 .500 .375

PF 394 310 306 324

PA 254 299 340 354

Sunday’s results Indianapolis 27, Tennessee 10 Houston 23, Jacksonville 17 Kansas City 19, San Diego 7 Minnesota 13, Chicago 9 Baltimore 20, Cleveland 10 Dallas 44, Washington 17 N.Y. Jets 37, Miami 24 Buffalo 17, New England 9 Philadelphia 34, N.Y. Giants 26 New Orleans 23, Tampa Bay 20 San Francisco 20, Arizona 17 Seattle 20, St. Louis 6 Denver 47, Oakland 14 Green Bay 30, Detroit 20 Carolina 34, Atlanta 3 Pittsburgh 27, Cincinnati 17

PACKERS 30, LIONS 20 Detroit Green Bay

0 7

7 7 6 — 20 7 7 9 — 30

First Quarter GB–Hyde 55 punt return (Crosby kick), 4:49.

Second Quarter GB–Cobb 4 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), 2:24.

Det–C.Johnson 20 pass from Stafford (Prater kick), :24.

Third Quarter Det–C.Johnson 4 pass from Stafford (Prater kick), 7:34.

GB–Cobb 13 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), 3:33.

Fourth Quarter GB–A.Rodgers 1 run (Crosby kick), 8:45.

GB–Team safety, 2:32.

Det–Riddick 6 pass from Stafford (run failed), 1:45.

A–78,408.

Det GB First downs 23 24 Total Net Yards 313 377 Rushes-yards 23-111 38-152 Passing 202 225 Punt Returns 1-14 1-55 Kickoff Returns 5-126 1-0 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 20-41-0 18-23-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 2-15 1-7 Punts 4-38.0 3-39.0 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 2-2 Penalties-Yards 10-53 5-40 Time of Possession 25:42 34:18 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Detroit, Bell 13-60, Stafford 4-29, Bush 5-19, Collins 1-3. Green Bay, Lacy 26-100, Starks 5-26, A.Rodgers 2-14, Kuhn 3-6, Cobb 2-6.

PASSING–Detroit, Stafford 20-41-0-217.

Green Bay, Flynn 1-1-0-6, A.Rodgers 17-22-0-226.

RECEIVING–Detroit, Riddick 5-34, C.Johnson 4-39, Tate 3-45, Bush 3-22, Ebron 2-38, Ross 2-33, Collins 1-6. Green Bay, Nelson 6-86, R.Rodgers 5-40, Cobb 4-80, Lacy 3-26.

MISSED FIELD GOALS–Green Bay, Crosby 52 (BK).

CHIEFS 19, CHARGERS 7 San Diego Kansas City

0 3

7 0 0 — 7 13 3 0 — 19

First Quarter KC–FG Santos 43, 6:33.

Second Quarter KC–Kelce fumble recovery in end zone (Santos kick), 12:50.

SD–Oliver 1 run (Novak kick), 10:50.

KC–FG Santos 21, 3:58.

KC–FG Santos 27, :33.

Third Quarter KC–FG Santos 31, 8:24.

A–73,952.

SD First downs 21 Total Net Yards 361 Rushes-yards 25-112 Passing 249 Punt Returns 3-13 Kickoff Returns 4-79 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 20-34-2 Sacked-Yards Lost 7-42 Punts 5-42.0 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 Penalties-Yards 10-67 Time of Possession 31:21

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Tampa Bay 22 11 4 48 119 Detroit 19 8 9 47 103 Montreal 22 11 2 46 95 Toronto 20 13 3 43 122 Florida 16 9 8 40 79 Boston 18 15 3 39 93 Ottawa 14 14 7 35 92 Buffalo 14 19 3 31 73 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF Pittsburgh 22 8 5 49 108 N.Y. Islanders 23 11 1 47 108 N.Y. Rangers 19 10 4 42 100 Washington 18 11 6 42 102 Philadelphia 14 15 6 34 98 Columbus 15 16 3 33 86 New Jersey 12 18 7 31 79 Carolina 10 21 4 24 71

Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA 24 10 2 50 112 74 23 9 2 48 99 71 21 11 3 45 103 90 19 10 7 45 92 84 16 13 4 36 96 93 15 14 5 35 99 116 13 14 8 34 92 106 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 24 8 6 54 107 101 Vancouver 20 11 3 43 100 93 Los Angeles 18 11 7 43 100 89 San Jose 19 12 5 43 100 93 Calgary 19 15 3 41 108 99 Arizona 13 18 4 30 82 113 Edmonton 7 22 7 21 76 125 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Sunday’s box scores 3 3 3 —9 0 7 3 — 13

First Quarter Min–FG Walsh 37, 4:59.

Second Quarter Chi–FG Feely 48, :55.

Third Quarter Chi–FG Feely 25, 13:05.

Min–Thielen 44 pass from Bridgewater (Walsh kick), 10:53.

Fourth Quarter Min–FG Walsh 44, 11:29.

Chi–FG Feely 35, 8:53.

A–52,364.

Chi First downs 12 Total Net Yards 264 Rushes-yards 21-99 Passing 165 Punt Returns 1-0 Kickoff Returns 3-88 Interceptions Ret. 1-31 Comp-Att-Int 23-36-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 2-7 Punts 4-45.5 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 Penalties-Yards 8-50 Time of Possession 31:33

GA 83 98 84 90 105 109 107 95

Chicago Nashville St. Louis Winnipeg Minnesota Dallas Colorado

Sunday’s results Florida 6, Toronto 4 Anaheim 2, Vancouver 1, OT

0 3

GA 97 89 84 108 86 97 97 118

WESTERN CONFERENCE

End of regular season

VIKINGS 13, BEARS 9

KC 15 251 26-111 140 4-69 2-55 2-0 16-27-0 4-17 5-51.2 1-0 7-46 28:39

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–San Diego, Oliver 14-71, D.Brown 10-39, Rivers 1-2. Kansas City, Charles 13-54, Davis 9-23, Thomas 1-18, Daniel 3-16.

PASSING–San Diego, Rivers 20-34-2-291.

Kansas City, Daniel 16-27-0-157.

RECEIVING–San Diego, Inman 5-79, Royal 4-95, Gates 4-67, Floyd 3-29, Oliver 2-4, Ajirotutu 1-9, D.Brown 1-8. Kansas City, Kelce 7-84, Bowe 3-30, Thomas 3-28, Charles 2-8, Avant 1-7.

MISSED FIELD GOALS–San Diego, Novak 52 (WL). Kansas City, Santos 50 (WL).

Saturday’s results Buffalo 4, N.Y. Islanders 3, SO Arizona 2, Anaheim 1, SO Detroit 3, Ottawa 2, OT Tampa Bay 2, Carolina 1 N.Y. Rangers 3, New Jersey 1 Columbus 6, Boston 2 Winnipeg 4, Minnesota 3, OT Washington 3, Pittsburgh 0 Dallas 4, St. Louis 3 Nashville 4, Philadelphia 1 Chicago 5, Colorado 2 Calgary 4, Edmonton 1 Los Angeles 3, San Jose 1

Chicago Minnesota

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Today’s games Detroit at Boston, 6 p.m.

Pittsburgh at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

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

Montreal at Carolina, 6 p.m.

Buffalo at Ottawa, 6:30 p.m.

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

Colorado at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

Nashville at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Philadelphia at Arizona, 8 p.m.

Saturday’s box score

BLACKHAWKS 5, AVALANCHE 2 Min 15 311 33-121 190 1-31 3-39 0-0 17-25-1 3-19 3-35.3 0-0 4-25 28:27

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Chicago, Forte 17-51, Cutler 3-39, Morgan 1-9. Minnesota, Asiata 19-91, Banyard 6-20, Bridgewater 6-18, Felton 1-3, Charle.Johnson 1-(minus 11).

PASSING–Chicago, Cutler 23-36-0-172.

Minnesota, Bridgewater 17-25-1-209.

RECEIVING–Chicago, Bennett 8-59, Forte 8-23, Jeffery 2-34, Rosario 2-25, Wilson 2-18, Morgan 1-13. Minnesota, Thielen 3-68, Jennings 3-45, Ellison 3-23, Wright 3-23, Charle.Johnson 2-22, Asiata 2-17, Banyard 1-11.

MISSED FIELD GOALS–Chicago, Feely 43 (WR).

Chicago 2 1 2 —5 Colorado 2 0 0 —2 First Period–1, Colorado, MacKinnon 6 (Talbot), 6:56. 2, Chicago, Saad 8 (Toews), 7:27. 3, Colorado, Johnson 10 (O’Reilly, Briere), 8:53. 4, Chicago, Kane 17 (Keith, Versteeg), 16:19. Penalties–O’Reilly, Col (tripping), 3:14; Redmond, Col (interference), 11:25.

Second Period–5, Chicago, Seabrook 7 (Rundblad, Hossa), 13:14 (pp). Penalties– Sharp, Chi (interference), 2:01; MacKinnon, Col (delay of game), 11:35.

Third Period–6, Chicago, Sharp 6 (Toews, Kane), 8:14 (pp). 7, Chicago, Kane 18 (B.Smith), 19:54 (en). Penalties–Duchene, Col (interference), 7:22; Oduya, Chi (hooking), 9:29; Hjalmarsson, Chi (interference), 10:49.

Shots on Goal–Chicago 9-13-11_33.

Colorado 6-8-11–25.

Power-play opportunities–Chicago 2 of 4; Colorado 0 of 3.

Goalies–Chicago, Crawford 13-6-2 (25 shots-23 saves). Colorado, Pickard 6-6-2 (32-28).

A–18,085 (18,007). T–2:27.

Referees–Brad Watson, Chris Lee. Linesmen–Kiel Murchison, Lonnie Cameron.

Steelers take AFC North Ravens make playoffs; Panthers rout Falcons By the Associated Press

The Pittsburgh Steelers are back on top of the AFC North.

Antonio Brown returned a punt 71 yards for a touchdown and added a clinching 63-yard scoring grab with 2:50 to go in the Steelers’ 27-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night.

Pittsburgh (11-5) earned its first division title since 2010 by sweeping the season series from the Bengals (10-5-1).

AP

Ravens 20, Browns 10:

Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) is hit by Baltimore earned a spot Steelers free safety Mike Mitchell after fumbling in the postseason Sun- the ball after a catch during Sunday’s 27-17 win by day at home, rallying to the Steelers in Pittsburgh. Green was injured on the defeat the Browns while play, and he did not return to the game. getting an assist halfway across the country.

NFL Wild-Card Weekend Down 10-3 in the fourth quarter, the Ravens Saturday’s games kicked a field goal and • Cardinals at Panthers, 3:35 p.m. (ESPN) then took the lead on a • Ravens at Steelers, 7:15 p.m. (NBC) 16-yard touchdown pass Sunday’s games from Joe Flacco to Torrey • Bengals at Colts, 12:05 p.m. (CBS) Smith with 7:33 left.

• Lions at Cowboys, 3:40 p.m. (Fox) Chiefs 19, Chargers 7:

Kansas City rolled to a win that eliminated San Diego from contention, but the Chiefs failed to get the help they needed to qualify for the playoffs.

Cairo Santos kicked four field goals at Arrowhead Stadium, and Chase Daniel played serviceably in place of injured quarterback Alex Smith, throwing for 157 yards without an

interception.

No Chiefs wide receiver caught a TD pass all season, the first time in at least 50 years that has happened.

Panthers 34, Falcons 3:

Roman Harper and Tre Boston returned interceptions for touchdowns as Carolina’s defense led the Panthers to the NFC South crown.

The Panthers have won four straight, but still are the first team to enter the playoffs with a losing record since 2010, when Seattle was 7-9.

Harper scored on a 31-yard return in the second quarter, and Boston helped clinch the win with his 84-yard interception return late in the third quarter.

Rodgers returns after injury SWAGGER

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He led Green Bay on a seven-play, 60-yard drive that ended with a 13-yard score to Cobb with 3:33 left in the quarter. The Packers didn’t look back from there.

“It’s clearly an MVP performance – another MVP performance – by Aaron Rodgers,” coach Mike McCarthy said.

Rodgers also won the award in 2011.

Rodgers plunged forward across the goal line from 1 yard out with 8:45 left to help Green Bay regain a two-touchdown lead. “MVP! MVP” chanted adoring fans while light snow dusted Lambeau Field.

Rodgers finished 17 of 22 for 226 yards. He was out of the game for about a 7-minute stretch between the second and third quarters. In between, receiver Calvin Johnson had touchdown catches of 4 and 20 yards on consecutive drives to help the Lions roar back from a 14-0 deficit.

Detroit hasn’t won a division title since 1993.

It hasn’t won a road

game against the Packers since 1991. For a few moments while Rodgers was out, it looked like both those streaks might come to an end.

I n st e a d t h e P a c kers were celebrating again at Lambeau. They finished the regular season 8-0 at home.

The Lions did draw to within 30-20 with 1:45 left after Matthew Stafford connected with Theo Riddick for a 6-yard touchdown pass. But Riddick’s 2-point conversion run failed, Tramon Williams recovered the ensuing onside kick and Green Bay ran out the clock.

Stafford finished 20 of 41 for 217 yards, while Johnson had four catches for 39 yards.

The Lions head home at least with the comfort that they had clinched playoff berth regardless of Sunday’s outcome. It’s just the second playoff appearance since 2000 for the often-forlorn franchise.

They could have accomplished so much more if not for some painful mistakes.

After blocking Mason Crosby’s 52-yard field

goal attempt, the Lions lost the ball when Stafford fumbled on what looked like an aborted handoff to Joique Bell.

Morgan Burnett recovered at the Detroit 42 with 13:28 left in the game.

The Packers cashed in with Rodgers’ 1-yard sneak into the end zone on their next drive.

Rodgers felt more pain later in the quarter after Detroit’s 305pound defensive tackle, Ndamukong Suh, stumbled back and stepped on Rodgers’ left ankle while the quarterback was on the ground at the end of a play. There was no penalty, and Rodgers tried to shove Suh back as the defender walked away.

The Packers ended up walking away with another division title.

They tacked on a safety after Stafford was whistled for intentional grounding in the end zone after being pressured by end Datone Jones late in the fourth quarter.

“Big night for us. We’re excited about winning the division, a bye week,” McCarthy said.

Forte earns spot in record book SPOT

CONTINUED FROM B1

“Later on, long down the road when I look back at my career, it will probably mean something,” Forte said. “It will mean a lot more to me than right now. It was a great accomplishment, and our team and our offense can hold on to that for a little while, even though the season didn’t go how we wanted it to go.”

Cutler targeted Forte 12 times, never against the flow of the game.

The Vikings seemed prepared to defend Forte as a receiver, not only because of his pursuit of the record, but also because he has been such an important part of the passing game.

Forte’s eight catches gained only 23 yards as

the Vikings sniffed out several screens.

“A couple of the pass plays, they were actually spying me with one of the D-linemen and were trying to grab me or hold me from getting out,” Forte said.

In a way, it was fitting Forte broke the record in what could have been coach Marc Trestman’s final game. When Trestman arrived in 2013, he was determined to increase Forte’s involvement in the passing game. His 74 catches last season set a career high.

Forte became an even greater focal point this season, as teams played zone coverage to defend against deep passes, with their focus on receivers Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery.

“I couldn’t be more proud of him,” Cutler said. “Every single day

we’ve talked about it numerous times, about the way he comes to work, his dedication to the Chicago Bears, and all he’s done throughout his career. That’s a heck of a record.”

Forte’s offensive linemen also shared in his accomplishment, noting, as usual, his work ethic and professionalism.

“That guy works hard,” left tackle Jermon Bushrod said. “Everything positive that comes from his performances, he deserves that [because of] the amount of work he puts in.”

Added right guard Kyle Long: “He’s a pro, man.

People who have been around football have to understand it when a guy in the locker room points out that Matt is the ultimate pro. They know what that entails. And Matt is all about that.”

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4 Cemetery lots for sale at Coloma Township Cemetery $600/ea. Mary 815-626-3073 Chapel Hill Memorial Park perpetual care Dixon IL. Near the carillon. Make offer. Call 623-5477191 or email j3a5l5@gmail.com

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815-626-1431 or 815-631-5855 DIXON MANOR APTS- 2BR CLEAN QUIET, WALK TO DOWNTOWN, ONSITE LAUNDRY, APPLIANCES INCLUDED, HEAT, WATER INCLUDED. CALL ERICK 815-739-5806

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS ROWEN W. DERKSEN A/K/A ROWEN DERKSEN; DEBRA D. DERKSEN A/K/A DEBRA DERKSEN; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 64 1316 IL ROUTE 38 FRANKLIN GROVE, IL 61031 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on November 10, 2014, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on February 5, 2015, in OLD Lee County Courthouse112 E. 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LEE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

1BR, $400 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty

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3BR 1½ BA, 1 car garage, $650/mo. +dep. + lease, no utilities, no pets.

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815-625-0624 Nice 3BR $700 2BR $600 svla.org 815-718-5488 RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.

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TAX NO. 14-09-05-100-004 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1316 IL ROUTE 38 FRANKLIN GROVE, IL 61031 Description of Improvements: TAN, VINYL SIDING, ONE UNIT HOME, THREE CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $156,701.24. S ale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS

ROWEN W. DERKSEN A/K/A ROWEN DERKSEN; DEBRA D. DERKSEN A/K/A DEBRA DERKSEN; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 64 1316 IL ROUTE 38 FRANKLIN GROVE, IL 61031 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on November 10, 2014, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on February 5, 2015, in OLD Lee County Courthouse112 E. 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LEE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER, 763.99 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES 52.52 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ILLINOIS ROUTE 38 FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE EASTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 89 DEGREES, 59 MINUTES MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE, 544.50 FEET, SAID LINE BEING ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ILLINOIS ROUTE 38; THENCE NORTHERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES MEASURED CLOCKWISE, 200.00 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 01 MINUTES MEASURED CLOCKWISE, 544.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES MEASURED CLOCKWISE, 200.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 14-09-05-100-004 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1316 IL ROUTE 38 FRANKLIN GROVE, IL 61031 Description of Improvements: TAN, VINYL SIDING, ONE UNIT HOME, THREE CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $156,701.24. S ale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1306882 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF JOYCE L. CRAWFORD, Deceased.

No. 14 P 149 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of JOYCE L. CRAWFORD. Letters of Office were issued to WILLIAM A. STINDT, 1592 County B, Platteville, Wisconsin 53818, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with a Representative, or both, on or before June 24, 2015, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

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William A. Stindt, Independent Representative Mark E. Zumdahl WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202E. 5thStreet, Sterling, IL 61081-0400 (815) 625-8200 December 22, 29, 2014, January 5, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of filing of evidence regarding the reconciliation of revenues and costs under the Ameren Illinois Company d/b/a Ameren Illinois' Rider EDR - Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Cost Recovery (Electric Charge Applicable to all Electric Service Classifications) with costs incurred in connection with the cost of electricity from June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2010.

To the Patrons of Ameren Illinois Company d/b/a Ameren Illinois: Ameren Illinois hereby gives notice to the public that it has filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission evidence (direct testimony) regarding the reconciliation of revenues collected from its electric customers under its Rider EDR - Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Cost Recovery (Electric Charge Applicable to all Electric Service Classifications) with costs incurred in connection with the cost of electricity from June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2010.

A copy of such evidence may be obtained by any interested party at Ameren Illinois' business office in Peoria, Illinois or online at www.icc.illinois.gov/e-docket/.

All parties interested in this matter may obtain information with respect thereto either directly from Ameren Illinois or by addressing the Chief Clerk of the Illinois Commerce Commission, 527 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62701.

AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY d/b/a Ameren Illinois By: Richard J. Mark, Preside IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH L.GARRISON, Deceased.

NO. 14 P 84 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Kenneth L. Garrison, 1901 Clark Street, Lot #14, Dixon, IL, Lee County, Illinois. Letters of office were issued to Doris J. Pitchford, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Douglas E. Lee, Ehrmann Gehlbach Badfger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, Ste. 100, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

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

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date is stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Douglas E. Lee Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Lee, LLC Attorneys for Independent Administrator 215 E. First Street, Ste. 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) lee@egblc.com December 29, 2014, January 5, 12, 2015

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GREGORY D. HAYEN, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

GREGORY D. HAYEN, UNKNOWN, OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE No. 14 CH 56 ST (IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES.) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered by the Court on August 11, 2014, in Community State Bank of Rock Falls-Fulton v. Gregory D. Hayen, Unknown Owners, and NonRecord Claimants, Case No. 14 CH 56 ST, Whiteside County, Illinois, the property hereinafter described will be sold to the highest bidder.

(A) The name, address, and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate are Cheryl A. Green, Financial Service Officer, Community State Bank of Rock Falls - Fulton, 1325 17th Street, Fulton, Illinois 61252, (815) 589-9090.

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE No. 14 CH 56 ST (IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES.) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered by the Court on August 11, 2014, in Community State Bank of Rock Falls-Fulton v. Gregory D. Hayen, Unknown Owners, and NonRecord Claimants, Case No. 14 CH 56 ST, Whiteside County, Illinois, the property hereinafter described will be sold to the highest bidder.

(A) The name, address, and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate are Cheryl A. Green, Financial Service Officer, Community State Bank of Rock Falls - Fulton, 1325 17th Street, Fulton, Illinois 61252, (815) 589-9090.

(B) The common address of the real estate is 4960 23rd Ave., Fulton, Illinois 61252.

(B) The common address of the real estate is 4960 23rd Ave., Fulton, Illinois 61252.

(C) The legal description of the real estate is:

(C) The legal description of the real estate is:

Lot 8 in Block 4 of Manufacturer?s Addition to the City of Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded June 20, 1893 in Plat Book 5, page 36.

(D) The improvement on the real estate is a residence.

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

(F) The time and place of the sale are as follows:

(D) The improvement on the real estate is a residence.

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

(F) The time and place of the sale are as follows: In lobby of the Whiteside County Courts Facility, 200 E. Knox, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 a.m. on February 5, 2015.

In lobby of the Whiteside County Courts Facility, 200 E. Knox, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 a.m. on February 5, 2015.

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

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

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

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

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

COMMUNITY STATE OF ROCK FALLS-FULTON, Plaintiff

By EHRMANN GEHLBACH LEE & CONSIDINE, LLC

BANK

BADGER

By Douglas E. Lee Douglas E. Lee Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 215 E. First St., Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) lee@egblc.com December 29, 2014, January 5, 12, 2015

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

COMMUNITY STATE OF ROCK FALLS-FULTON, Plaintiff

By EHRMANN GEHLBACH BADGER LEE & CONSIDINE, LLC

By Douglas E. Lee Douglas E. Lee Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 215 E. First St., Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) lee@egblc.com December 29, 2014, January 5, 12, 2015

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Please send replies to Box #:1261 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 Life and Health Agent Seeking a FullTime Producer to sell annuities, life, and health insurance in our Walnut, Amboy, Mendota and Rock Falls markets.

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Plews & Edelmann in Dixon seeks a Quality Inspector to ensure proper product inspection standards & procedures are followed; perform incoming, in-process & final inspections; support day-to-day ops of quality dept; & serve as liaison to customers & suppliers on nonconformance issues. Communication is vital to this role.

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Send resume to: careers@plews.com

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Plews is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/V/D)

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Sauk Valley Media seeks an individual for the position of Machine Operator at our facility in Sterling.

The position is in our inserting department working with the daily newspaper during third shift hours.

Responsibilities include the set up and operation of insertion equipment as well as pre-planning for the next days distribution. Forklift driving and other packaging knowledge is a plus.

The qualified person will possess good mechanical ability, be able to work independently, strong customer service skills, show attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly.

Some driving may be needed on occasion so you must have a good driving record, insurance and be able to pass prehire drug and fitness screenings.

For consideration, complete an application at our offices in Sterling, 3200 E. Lincolnway, or Dixon, 113 S. Peoria Ave. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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FURNITURE

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3' white storm door, pull down screen. $40 815631-1743 All Mattress Sets New in plastic.

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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).

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MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 25 Amish books for sale, $25 815626-6860 5 Anderson Windows, 68 1/2 L 33 1/2”W, (2x6 walls) 815-946$300 3572 6,000w Generator, $300. 100 amp.

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The successful candidate will possess the following: • 3+ years electrical and/or mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility • Experience with control wiring, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, machining and HVAC • Computer knowledge • PLC/CNC experience preferred Donaldson Company, Inc. provides competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

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District Sales Manager Sauk Valley Media is interviewing for a district sales manager in the circulation department. Responsibilities include recruitment, selection and training of contracted carriers to provide sales growth, prompt delivery service and collections within Sauk Valley Media communities.

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CELEBRITY CIPHER

by Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present.

Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

TODAY’S CLUE: S equals U “C AFCXM AFDA AJ HDMZ VJHZAFCXI D W C Y Z , C X VA Z D N J L J X D G D I Z , C V DX FJXJODRWZ ADVM. DXN CA ASOXV HZ JX.” -- HCMZ XCTFJWV Previous Solution: “It went beyond idealism and that ridiculous term ‘activism,’ ... We made giving exciting!” -- Bob Geldof (c) 2014 by NEA, Inc., dist. by Universal Uclick 12-29

Astrograph Take the word “failure” out of your vocabulary Monday, December 29, 2014 Persistence and endurance will help you reach your goals and set a standard for the second half of the decade. Resist the temptation to try to rush your plans. Slow, steady progress will bring the results you are seeking.

Be patient and carefully plan each and every move you make.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take the word “failure” out of your vocabulary. Focus on what you want, take charge, reach your destination and ring in the new year on a high note.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Include loved ones in your plans. Someone will use emotional blackmail to get you to do something. Say what’s on your mind and don’t let anyone impede your progress.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Difficulties while traveling will prove stressful. Confiding in a close friend will help you find a solution to a relationship problem. Remain calm and don’t fight the inevitable.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are on the right path, so don’t let criticism or disparaging comments upset you. Your success will be enough to silence

your critics and give you the edge you need.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Personal and business associates will be impressed with your knowledge and charisma.

Beneficial changes lie ahead. A new partnership looks promising.

End your day with a little relaxation or romance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -You will receive helpful advice from an elderly friend or relative.

A partnership needs adjustment if you want to strengthen your bond before the end of the year.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A lot of issues can be resolved.

Let your thoughts be known, and don’t hesitate to make a move.

People will gravitate to you once your intentions are clear.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -You are dynamic and fun-loving, and you will attract favorable attention if you attend an event.

Someone you meet will play an important role in your plans for the coming year.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Family members will be hard to deal with. This is a great time to get together with friends or

colleagues. Socialize and have some fun, and mix business with pleasure to get ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Stimulate your senses.

Try something you have been dreaming about or visit someplace that intrigues you.

The new perspective you get from doing something different will be enlightening.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Let everyone know what you have to offer. Your co-workers will be impressed with your suggestions to improve the workplace. Socializing with your peers will bring great results.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- It’s a good time to make travel arrangements. The destination is not as important as who you will be spending time with. Strengthen a central relationship by nurturing it and making positive plans for the future.

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13 BUICK ENCORE

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• 06 BMW 5 SERIES, ..................................................$12,999* • 11 BUICK LACROSSE, 33,734 MILES .....................$18,987* • 11 BUICK REGAL, 35,783 MILES ............................$16,987* • 11 BUICK REGAL, 32,324 MILES ............................$15,987* • 11 CADILLAC CTS, 30,675 MILES ..........................$21,987* • 11 CADILLAC SRX, 33,535 MILES ..........................$26,999* • 12 CADILLAC SRX, 30,361 MILES ..........................$31,999* • 13 CHEVY CAPTIVA SPORT, 30,910 MILES ...........$18,987* • 14 CHEVY CAPTIVA SPORT , 22,717 MILES .........$19,987* • 14 CHEVY CAPTIVA SPORT, 18,053 MILES ...........$19,987* • 12 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 29,789 MILES .......................$14,987* • 12 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 21,097 MILES .......................$14,987* • 12 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 34,868 MILES .......................$14,987* • 12 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 31,890 MILES .......................$14,987* • 12 CHEVY CRUZE LS, 23,076 MILES ......................$14,987* • 08 CHEVY IMPALA SS V-8, 37,892 MILES .............$15,999* • 12 CHEVY IMPALA LTZ, 31,186 MILES ...................$16,987* • 13 CHEVY IMPALA, 20,947 MILES ..........................$14,987* • 14 CHEVY IMPALA LTD, 16,813 MILES ..................$16,987* • 11 CHEVY MALIBU, 30,781 MILES .........................$13,987* • 12 CHEVY MALIBU, 29,180 MILES .........................$14,987* • 13 CHEVY MALIBU ECO, 25,537 MILES .................$17,987* • 14 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500, 13,212 MILES .............. $AVE! • 07 CHEVY TAHOE LTZ...............................................$19,987* • 11 CHEVY TRAVERSE, 39,664 MILES .....................$19,987* • 12 CHEVY TRAVERSE, 16,949 MILES .....................$20,987* • 12 CHEVY TRAVERSE, 19,984 MILES .....................$20,987* • 12 CHEVY TRAVERSE, 24,274 MILES .....................$19,987* • 12 CHEVY TRAVERSE, 19,007 MILES .....................$23,987* • 12 CHEVY TRAVERSE, 22,481 MILES .....................$22,999* • 08 CHRYSLER 300, 51,546 MILES ..........................$13,987* • 14 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, 29,708 MILES $22,987* • 14 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, 27,037 MILES $23,987* • 14 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, 28,888 MILES $23,987* • 14 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, 26,326MILES .$24,987* • 14 DODGE AVENGER, 22,261 MILES ......................$14,987* • 14 DODGE DURANGO V6, 16,295 MILES ...............$35,987* • 13 FORD FIESTA........................................................$11,999* • 13 FORD C-MAX HYBRID, 15,889 MILES ...............$16,987* • 12 FORD EDGE, 33,776 MILES ................................$23,999* • 13 FORD EDGE, 22,518 MILES ................................$27,999* • 13 FORD EDGE SE, 27,422 MILES ...........................$19,987* • 13 FORD EDGE, 25,220 MILES ................................$24,999* • 13 FORD EDGE, 19,286 MILES ................................$26,987* • 13 FORD EDGE, 17,679 MILES ................................$25,999* • 11 FORD ESCAPE, 25,061 MILES ............................$17,987* • 13 FORD ESCAPE, 35,013 MILES ............................$21,987* • 13 FORD ESCAPE, 22,637 MILES ............................$22,999* • 13 FORD ESCAPE SEL, 19,541 MILES ....................$22,987* • 13 FORD ESCAPE, 25,723 MILES ............................$24,999* • 13 FORD FIESTA, 31,395 MILES ..............................$12,987* • 13 FORD FOCUS TITANIUM, 27,205 MILES ...........$18,987*

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• 13 FORD FOCUS, 32,987 MILES .............................$13,987* • 13 FORD FOCUS, 32,180 MILES .............................$15,999* • 13 FORD FOCUS, 25,918 MILES .............................$14,999* • 12 FORD FOCUS, 31,458 MILES .............................$13,987* • 12 FORD FOCUS, 19,173 MILES .............................$16,987* • 13 FORD FOCUS, 24,218 MILES .............................$14,987* • 11 FORD FUSION, 35,729 MILES ............................$16,987* • 12 FORD FUSION, 19,392 MILES ............................$18,987* • 12 FORD FUSION V6, 22,106 MILES ......................$17,987* • 12 FORD FUSION, 31,930 MILES ............................$14,987* • 13 FORD FUSION, 32,128 MILES ............................$21,987* • 13 FORD FUSION, 19,311 MILES ............................$19,999* • 14 FORD TAURUS, 31,953 MILES ...........................$21,987* • 11 GMC ACADIA, 24,689 MILES .............................$26,987* • 11 GMC ACADIA, 28,736 MILES .............................$23,987* • 11 GMC ACADIA, 31,982 MILES .............................$24,987* • 12 GMC ACADIA, 19,637 MILES .............................$24,987* • 13 GMC ACADIA, 34,772 MILES, DENALI ..............$39,999* • 13 GMC SIERRA 1500, 19,827 MILES .....................$33,987* • 11 INFINITI G25 SEDAN, 50,219 MILES .................$19,987* • 13 LINCOLN MKS, 32,697 MILES ...........................$25,987* • 13 LINCOLN MKS AWD, 14,427 MILES ..................$29,987* • 12 LINCOLN MKX, 25,880 MILES ............................$26,999* • 12 LINCOLN MKZ, 21,141 MILES ............................$19,987* • 13 LINCOLN MKZ, 33,019 MILES ............................$23,987* • 10 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, 67,894 MILES ................$14,987* • 09 MAZDA 6 ..............................................................$10,999* • 12 MAZDA 6, 48,094 MILES ....................................$12,987* • 08 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK CLASS, 59,648 MILES .$16,987* • 09 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S, LOW MILES ...................$11,999* • 12 NISSAN ALTIMA, 26,609 MILES ........................$14,999* • 12 NISSAN ALTIIMA, 30,767 MILES .......................$14,987* • 13 NISSAN MAXIMA, 21,045 MILES .......................$19,987* • 12 NISSAN MURANO, 50,933 MILES .....................$22,999* • 13 NISSAN MURANO, 29,878 MILES .....................$22,987* • 11 NISSAN SENTRA, 43,987 MILES .......................$12,987* • 11 NISSAN SENTRA, 37,119 MILES .......................$12,987* • 11 NISSAN SENTRA, 34,260 MILES .......................$13,987* • 11 NISSAN SENTRA, 27,782 MILES .......................$13,987* • 13 VOLKSWAGEN PASSATS 2 TO CHOOSE ..........$18,999* • 12 VOLKSWAGEN JETTAS, 3 TO CHOOSE.............$13,987* • 12-13 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLES, 3 TO CHOOSE......$14,999* • 12 VOLKSWAGEN CC’S, 2 TO CHOOSE .................$17,987*

Great Deals Under $10,999!* • 02 C CHEVY TAHOE O LT,, Leather, eat e , 5 5.3 3 V8 8 ......................$10,999 $ 0,999* • 09 MAZDA 6 ..............................................................$10,999* • 07 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, Low Miles..........$9,999* • 05 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT, V6 ................................$9,999* • 06 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, 80,265 MILES ..$9,987* • 05 BUICK LACROSSE CXL, Leather 3800 V6..............$8,999* • 07 PONTIAC TORRENT SUV V6, Sharp.....................$7,999* • 06 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR SUV ..............................$7,999* • 07 PONTIAC TORRENT...............................................$7,987* • 08 CHEVY IMPALA LS, 3500 V6 ................................$6,999* • 04 PONTIAC MONTANA ............................................$6,999* • 05 BUICK LESABRE, 3800 V6 ....................................$5,999* • 04 CHRYSLER SEBRING .............................................$5,999* • 02 CADILLAC SEVILLE STS, Diamond White ............$4,999* • 02 LINCOLN TOWN CAR ............................................$3,999* • 97 OLDSMOBILE 88 3500, Clean ...............................$3,999*

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