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STERLING

First up: Helping vets

Dunham’s workers let go

Sacco-Miller talks about return to work, new program

BY ANGEL SIERRA asierra@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5695 @_angelsierra

DIXON – Anna Sacco-Miller said Wednesday she is looking forward to staying on the job as Lee County state’s attorney until her term expires.

the next day, then told the Lee County Board she would be taking a 30-day leave of absence to enter an inpatient treatment center.

“Things have gone well the past month,” Sacco-Miller said Wednesday.

Sacco-Miller, 48, returned to work Tuesday after a 30-day leave of absence to enter an inpatient treatment center. She was charged with misdemeanor DUI after the vehicle she was driving struck a parked car Nov. 15 in Dixon. She issued a public apology for her “lapse in judgment”

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Delay in rebuilding store prompted move to terminate workers

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

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STERLING – Employees of Dunham’s Sports at Northland Mall have received word that their jobs will be terminated, effective today.

The employees received a letter Saturday from the company’s human relations department. In the brief correspondence, workers were told the personnel decision was made because the rebuild of the store was taking much longer than expected.

Between 15 and 18 people, fulland part-timers, worked at the store.

Some seasonal hiring was done at the store. In the letter, the workers were told they could reapply with Dunham’s when plans to open the store are finalized.

The store was severely damaged in a storm that hit the area June 22, only 8 months after it opened at the mall.

The exterior of the store is nearly complete, leaving plumbing, electrical, and other interior work to be finished.

Dunham’s employees have received paychecks since the store was closed for repairs.

They couldn’t shake on it Governor vs. Legislature budget battle tops list of 2016 news stories CHICAGO (AP) – The unprecedented budget stand-off between Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic leaders topped the list of Illinois’ most important news stories in 2015.

The Associated Press’ Top 10 stories of the year featured a number of political scandals and leadership issues, including More the legal troubles fac2015 in ing former U.S. House review Speaker Dennis Hastert A sampling and former U.S. Rep. of local ediAaron Schock. torials. A6 State government The top news included the first movies of legal medical marijua2015. A10, na going on sale and A13 the Illinois Supreme Court’s rejection of lawmakers’ attempt to fix the state’s enormous employee pension shortfall, now at $111 billion.

The top 10 Illinois stories of 2015: 1. The state ends the year without a working budget after Rauner and legislative Democrats lock horns on the need for revenue and the Republican’s demand for structural changes that he says will make it easier for business in Illinois. The fallout includes layoffs and cutbacks at social service agencies and a halt to lottery payments.

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No New Year’s Eve edition Friday There will be no paper published Friday because of the New Year’s holiday. The Sterling and Dixon offices will be closed.

Our regular publication schedule will resume Saturday and normal office hours resume Monday.

We wish you a Happy New Year!

Gov. Bruce Rauner was at the Loveland Community House in Dixon on Feb. 9, meeting and greeting the public and promoting his agenda. Rauner talked about his plans to “turn around Illinois,” but progress has been elusive for the Republican governor, who’s been in a pitched budget battle with Democrats in the Legislature over the state budget. That story topped The Associated Press’s list of Illinois news stories for 2015.

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DIXON – “Landscapes,” sponsored by Sauk Valley Bank, runs through Saturday at The Next Picture Show gallery, 113 W. First St. Betty Predmore’s work will be on the front wall through today. Paul Kuehl’s work will replace hers starting Saturday.

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Celebrate the new year!

This week, the weekend unofficially begins with New Year’s Eve. Head out to a local bar and hear some music! Here are a few offerings for tonight: • Acoustic Circus plays at 8:30 p.m. at Grapevine Wine & Martini Bar, 205 W. Second St., Rock Falls.

• Reflex Blues plays at 8 p.m. at Cragel’s, 345 Washington St., Prophetstown.

• Drop Dead Dolly plays at 9 p.m. at Whiskey Barrel Saloon, 305 W. Second St., Rock Falls.

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ROCHELLE – Chicago Skydiving Center, 1207 W. Gurler Road, will have a New Year’s Eve party. The hangar, will be decked out with festive lighting and decorations. There will be live music played by Whiskey & Harmony, a country cover band from Chicago.

Admission packages are $15, $55 and $70. Call 815-561-3664 for advance tickets.

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Then Maggie’s Idle Hour, 115 S. Wesley Ave., is the place to be. There’ll be karaoke with the James Gang from 9 p.m. today to 1 a.m. Friday. Email jamesgang1996@gmail.com for more information.

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POLO – The slopes will be open for sledding at Edgewood Golf Club, 10684 W. Edgewood Road, from noon to 4 p.m. today and again Saturday through Monday.

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Adult supervision is required for pre-teens and young teens. Sledding is free, and hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, hot chocolate, coffee and other food and drink will be sold.

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DIXON

LEE COUNTY

Police: ‘Large number’ of cellphones stolen

Sublette warming center closed as power returns

Department seeking help to identify one man, two women

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DIXON – Dixon Police are looking for three people they say worked together to steal a “large number” of cellphones during business hours Tuesday from Razor Replay, 955 N. Galena Ave. A man and two women entered the store about 7:45 p.m., and while the women distracted an employee, the man stole the cellphones, according to a news release sent Wednesday morning. No further information is being released.

Anyone with information on the suspects or the burglary can call Sgt. Steve Howell, 815-288-4181, or Lee County Crimestoppers at 888-228-4488.

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Surveillance camera photos show the three people Dixon Police say stole a “large number” of cellphones Tuesday from Razor Replay, 955 N. Galena Ave. Anyone with information on the suspects or the burglary can call Sgt. Steve Howell, 815-288-4181, or Lee County Crimestoppers at 888-228-4488.

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POLICE Rock Falls Police Jason J. Bardoner, 42, of Sterling; 12:45 p.m. Tuesday in the 1000 block of Seventh Avenue; Whiteside County warrant; bonded out.

Valerie A. Pfund, 41, of Rock Falls; 6:16 p.m. Tuesday in the 700 block of 11th Avenue; domestic battery; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Joseph D. Brooks, 23, of Sterling; 12:51 p.m. Tuesday in the 1000 block of First Avenue; failure to yield turning left; given notice to appear in court.

Christopher B. Schueler, 34, of Sterling; 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday at First Avenue and U.S. Route 30; expired registration; given notice to appear in court.

Dixon Police Veronica J. Williams, 59, of Amboy; 2:18 p.m.

Tuesday in the 100 block of West Boyd Street; Lee County warrant for order of commitment – rule to show cause; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Christopher Rozakis, 31, of Oregon; 11:40 p.m.

Tuesday in the 1600 block of South Galena Avenue; retail theft; given notice to appear in court.

Ricky Jimenez Jr. III, 19, of Dixon; 8 p.m. Tuesday in the 200 block of South Hennepin Avenue; leaving the scene of a vehicle accident, failure to give information after striking property, failure to report accident to police authority, driving too fast for conditions; posted bond and released.

Lee County Sheriff Boy, 17, of Dixon; 5:38 p.m.

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DIXON – Because power has been restored to nearly all of the Lee County homes that lost electricity during Monday’s winter storm, the Sublette Fire Station no longer is being used as a warming center.

Most residents are now able to return to their homes, Kevin Lalley, director of the Lee County Emergency Management Agency, said Wednesday morning in a news release.

As of Wednesday evening, fewer than 10 of the 4,500 accounts that were affected by Monday’s storm still were without power. A ComEd spokesman said Tuesday that all outages were expected to be resolved by the end of Wednesday.

Lalley reminded residents to watch for and avoid downed trees and power lines, and to report emergencies to ComEd as soon as possible at 1-800-3347661 (1-800-EDISON-1).

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Terry A. Shea, 36, of Forreston; 7 p.m. Tuesday in the 15000 block of West Coffman Road; driving under the influence of drugs, aggravated driving under the influence, driving while license revoked, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug equipment, attempted obstructing justice, loud muffler, no rear registration light, no insurance; taken to Ogle County Jail and held without bond pending a court appearance.

Caly W. Jiles, 33, of Mount Morris; Tuesday; warrant for driving under the influence; given notice to appear in court.

Quantrell L. Starks, 31, of Rockford; Tuesday; warrant for failure to appear; given notice to appear in court.

Patience Daugherty, 21, of Rochelle; Monday; disobeying a stop sign, driving with a suspended license;

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Darnell S. Bowie, 22, of Milwaukee; 6:09 p.m. Saturday on Interstate 39 in Ogle County; driving while license revoked; given individual bond and notice to appear in court.

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

MORRISON – After conducting an extensive search for a missing Morrison man Tuesday, police switched back into investigative mode Wednesday in their efforts to find him.

Charles N. Schoaf, 70, hasn’t been seen by his family since Saturday night, and he was reported missing to Morrison police Monday morning.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Department has been working with Morrison Police on the case since Schoaf’s car was found about 5 p.m. Monday on state Route 92, just east

of the Rock River bridge near the Henry and Rock Island county line.

Schoaf’s Charles identificaSchoaf tion, keys, and phone were in the car.

Henry County authorities and a search-andrescue team combed the area Tuesday near where the car was found. The search was conducted on foot, in vehicles, and even through the use of a drone to better see into flooded timber areas near the swollen Rock River.

“Yesterday we felt we looked everywhere we

could have looked, so we have been going back and forth with the Morrison police today to do more investigative work,” Henry County Sheriff James Padilla said.

Padilla said that not much had changed from the previous day, including the flooded river’s water level, making it dangerous for boats to enter the water.

“In addition to being high, the current is moving very fast, and it just isn’t safe to try to get a boat in there,” Padilla said.

The sheriff said they would put a boat in the river in that area only in the case of an emergency rescue operation.

DIXON

How to help Charles N. Schoaf, 70, of Morrison, has been missing since Saturday night. He is 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighs 170 pounds, and has gray and brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a sweatshirt, boots, and eyeglasses.

His vehicle was found on state Route 92, just east of the Rock River bridge, near Joslin at the Henry and Rock Island County line.

Anyone who might have seen him, or has any information about his whereabouts, should call the Morrison Police Department at 815-772-7659, the Henry County Sheriff’s Department at 309-937-3911, or 911.

A flood warning for the Joslin area issued by the National Weather Service that had extended through Saturday is now in effect just until Friday. In the search area, the river continued to rise – from 12.1 feet at midmorning Tuesday to 12.4 feet at the same time Wednesday. Flood stage for the river is 12 feet, and it is expected to crest at 13.1 feet.

Padilla said investigators are trying to piece together a more complete timeline of Schoaf’s movements through additional interviews.

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton said the car was in working condition when it was found, and there was no sign that it had been in an accident.

Melton said Schoaf

often took long drives by himself – sometimes going away for a day or 2 – and the family became alarmed only when he wasn’t answering his phone.

The family said Schoaf has some minor heart problems, and is on blood pressure medication, but has no other physical or mental health issues.

STERLING

$1M bond set for brothers City issues reminders on charged in cold case murder tree disposal, snow parking

BY ANGEL SIERRA asierra@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5695 @_angelsierra

DIXON – Brothers Terry E. Bobell, 68, and Gordon K. Bobell, 65, both of Chillicothe, had their first day in Lee County Court on Wednesday afternoon, arraigned on three counts each of firstdegree murder in the 1983 death of Gary D. Dawson of Peoria.

Dawson’s body was found Aug. 28, 1983, in Lee County, beaten to death and thrown into a hog lot south of Franklin Grove.

Each had bond set Wednesday at $1 million, and each faces 20 to 60 years in prison if convicted. The men have a preliminary hearing scheduled for Jan. 6.

Lee County Sheriff John Simonton emphasized that he could not answer detailed questions about the case, and apologized in a news release for being vague on details.

“The state’s attorney, nor I, can answer any further questions, ... except what was contained in the press release,” Simonton said in the release.

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“The last thing any of us want (public, victims family and law enforcement) is to discuss particular evidentiary issues before the court has an opportunity to adjudicate,” he added.

Simonton said one of his greatest concerns is keeping evidence airtight, noting that cases of this nature can be complex, especially when they go back 32 years.

Lee County State’s Attorney Anna SaccoMiller said Wednesday that Steven Watts, 58, of Berryville, Arkansas, still is charged with firstdegree murder in the case. He was arrested Feb. 28, 2013. Bond originally was set at $5 million. He was indicted the following month.

On Sept. 27, 2014, Watts was released on a drastically reduced bond of $100,000.

His father posted the required $10,000.

At the time, his case was not – and still is not – listed in Lee CounSteven A. ty Court Watts o n l i n e records, and investigators at the time declined to release much information, citing fear of tipping off two other suspects, presumably the Bobells.

All of the players involved in the case had drug connections, thenLee County Sheriff John Varga said at the time.

“To the family of the victim, this means that this case is one step closer to reaching some closure,” Simonton said of the charges Wednesday.

No further details are being released, including what led investigators to the Bobell brothers.

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STERLING – It’s that time of the year when two things begin to hit the ground: Snow and Christmas trees – and the city is issuing a pair of timely reminders dealing with both.

Christmas tree disposal Discarded Christmas trees will be collected from city residents during the first 2 weeks of January.

No other yard waste will be collected during the 2-week period. Curbside yard waste collection will resume March 14.

Residents who want to dispose of yard waste before March 14 can call the Public Works Department from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, at 815-632-6657.

Call the department or

Republic Services at 815625-1000 for more information.

Snow parking ordinance Residents are reminded about Sterling’s snow parking ordinance, which goes into effect when 2 inches or more of snow accumulates. The ordinance remains in effect for 36 or 48 hours, or until the snow stops and the full width of the street has been cleared.

Parking is not allowed on snow routes until snow has been removed from the full width of the street. Snow routes

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OBITUARIES June A. Powell ANNAWAN – June A. Powell, 85, of rural Annawan, formerly of Prophetstown, died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her family.

June McNamara was born June 30, 1930, in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of George and Fannie (Plumley) McNamara.

She attended Prophetstown schools, graduating in 1949. She married Robert J. Powell on Jan. 21, 1951, in Prophetstown. He died Nov. 27, 1995. June farmed with her husband and sons in the Annawan and Atkinson areas. She had been a Northrup King Seed dealer for more than 50 years. For more than 60 years, she had been a sponsor of the “Longest Ear” contest for the Annawan School District FFA Chapter, awarding prizes for the longest ear of corn grown by an FFA member.

June was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church, AARP, Four Seasons Club, Henry County Farm Bureau, and an Atkinson area card club. She had served on the board for Farm Service Agency.

June also had served as a Cub Scout leader, and continued for many years helping with local scouting. June also had portrayed Mrs. Claus

for many years, along with her husband as Mr. Claus, to the delight of many area children.

S u r v i v o r s include two sons and a daughterin-law, Kevin (Donna) Powell and Kirk Powell, all of Annawan; two grandchildren, Melisa (Tim) Wise and John (Courtney) Rico, all of Annawan; seven greatgrandchildren, Uriah Rico, Jaydn and Drew Wise, and Keagan, Kennadi, Karsyn, and Kinley Rico; and a sister, Juanita Smith of Prophetstown.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; a sister and brotherin-law, Eloise (Everett) Stewart; and brother-inlaw, Ryland Smith.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Stackhouse-Moore Funeral Services, 401 W. Front St., Annawan.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Fairview United Methodist Church in Annawan Township, with the Rev. Dan Wright and Rev. Terry Lancaster co-officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery in rural Annawan.

Memorials may be directed to the June Powell Memorial Fund.

Visit stackhousemoore.com to send condolences.

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s funerals: Janice K. Heaton of Dixon, 10 a.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Irene E. Beswick of Morrison, 10:30 a.m. at Morrison United Methodist Church.

Roy A. Hess of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Sterling.

Betty J. Eisele of Dixon, 1:30 p.m. graveside service at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon.

Friday visitations: Janeece M. Schaefer of Mendota, 4-7 p.m. at MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Phyllis J. Dilbeck of Oregon, 5-7 p.m. at Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Saturday visitations: Mary Hahn of Morrison, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Shirley Prowant of Lanark, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Lanark United Methodist Church.

Saturday funerals: Phyllis J. Dilbeck of Oregon, 10 a.m. at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Mary Hahn of Morrison, 10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Janeece M. Schaefer of Mendota, 10:30 a.m. Mass at

St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy.

Shirley Prowant of Lanark, 11:30 a.m. at Lanark United Methodist Church.

Sunday visitations: June A. Powell, formerly of Prophetstown, 2-4 p.m. at Stackhouse-Moore Funeral Services in Annawan.

Monday visitations; Alberta C. Cripe, formerly of Polo, 10-11 a.m. at Brookville Methodist Church in rural Polo.

Monday funerals: Alberta C. Cripe, formerly of Polo, 11 a.m. memorial service at Brookville Methodist Church in rural Polo.

June A. Powell, formerly of Prophetstown, 11 a.m. at Fairview United Methodist Church in Annawan.

Wednesday funerals: Curtis A. Kerchner of Dixon, 6 p.m. Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon.

Jan. 16 visitations: William E. Mayes of Dixon, 11 a.m.-noon at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Nachusa.

Jan. 16 funerals: William E. Mayes of Dixon, noon memorial service at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Nachusa.

PROPHETSTOWN – Willard M. Jacobs, 92, of Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown, died Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at the center. He was employed by Rock River Lumber and Grain in Lyndon and Prophetstown.

Willard was born April 27, 1923, in Erie, the son of Edward F. and Ruby M. (Franks) Jacobs Sr. He served in the Army during World War II. Willard married Jean Harper on Nov. 11, 1947, in Geneseo. She preceded him in death on Oct. 23, 2015.

Survivors include two sons, William “Bill” (Claudia) Jacobs and Randy (Marilyn) Jacobs, both of Prophetstown; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Loralie

(Darrell) Morse of Prophetstown; and one brother, Laverne (Elsie) Jacobs of Erie.

He also was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Clara Dillon and Mary Ann Posley; and two brothers, LeRoy Jacobs and Edward Jacobs Jr. A private family graveside service will be at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown, with the Rev. Oscar N. Carrasco, pastor of Prophetstown United Methodist Church, officiating.

Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center and Prophetstown United Methodist Church.

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Janeece M. Schaefer MENDOTA – Janeece M. Schaefer, 58, of Mendota, died Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her family after a 2-year battle with cancer.

She was born March 20, 1957, in Dixon, the daughter of Frank and DeLores (Noble) Haley Sr. She had been a registered nurse and MDS coordinator in the area for 35 years, most recently at Coventry Living Center in Sterling.

She had been a member of Mendota Moose Club, Illinois Nursing Association, St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy, and St. John Lutheran Church in Mendota. She devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. Jan married Kerry Schaefer on Oct. 17, 1981, in Mendota.

She is survived by her husband, Kerry Schaefer; children, Daniel (Charity) Schaefer of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Nick (Andrea) Schaefer and Thomas

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(Sara Cornelius) Schaefer, both of Mendota; five grandchildren, Rebecca and Addison Schaefer, and Jeremiah, Elijah, and Micah Schaefer; her mother, DeLores Doden of Mendota; brothers, Frank Haley Jr. of Janesville, Wisconsin, and David (JoAnne) Haley of Durand; and sister, Sue Ohlendorf of Mendota.

She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Haley Sr., and her stepfather, Robert Doden.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy, with the Rev. Richard Kramer officiating. Burial will be at St Patrick Cemetery in Amboy.

A memorial has been established.

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SAN ANTONIO, Fla. – Aaron N. Tillman, 66, of San Antonio, Florida, formerly of Sterling, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, Florida. He was an over-the-road truck driver.

He was born Dec. 24, 1948, in Sterling, the son of Russell and Inez (Lubbs) Tillman. Aaron served 3 years in the Army.

Survivors include four children, Damion Gary of Markesan, Wisconsin, Tiffany (Ernie) Solorzano of Tampico, Tabitha

(Michael) Murski of Greensburg, Kansas, and Robert (Sara) Tillman of Marysville, Ohio; his brother, Lowell (Leslie) Tillman of Ossian, Indiana; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Curtis Tillman and Barry Tillman; and his second wife, Wanda.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be in the spring, as will burial at Bethel Cemetery in Milledgeville.

OREGON – Phyllis J. Dilbeck, 79, of Oregon, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Lightsville Cemetery in Leaf River. Further arrangements are being completed.

communities and farmland.

In Eureka southwest of St. Louis, firefighters and their boats have been in high demand since Tuesday, accounting for roughly four dozen rescues of people in their homes, businesses or vehicles. Television news footage showed at least one home there drifting in the swollen river Wednesday, when firefighters rescued by boat a man and a dog as floodwaters

lapped at the eaves of the house roof on which they’d been trapped for a night.

“Our crews are getting dispatched to another rescue now,” Scott Barthelmass, a Eureka Fire Protection District spokesman, said midafternoon Wednesday as the swollen Meramec River there was cresting.

“I think you’re seeing people who are desperate or impatient, putting themselves in predicaments.”

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on firearms control a great frustration and disappointment.

He announced in October that he would step down after 7 years. He was one of the longestserving secretaries in the department’s history.

Duncan followed Presi-

Paul H. Grissinger SAVANNA – Paul Harry Grissinger, 94, of Savanna, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna.

Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna handled arrangements.

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MONTGOMERY – Melody Ann Ditsworth Stein, 68, of Montgomery, formerly of Sterling, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, at her home.

Mary Hahn Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home and MORRISON – Mary Hahn, 89, of Morrison, died Cremation Services in Downers Grove handled Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, at Pleasant View Nursing arrangements.

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IN BRIEF Crews assist with flood evacuations ST. LOUIS (AP) – As swollen rivers and streams pushed to heights not seen in nearly a quarter-century, officials in Missouri and Illinois helped residents get to higher ground Wednesday amid fears that already dire conditions could worsen as floodwaters began spilling over the federal levees protecting some

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Duncan spoke Wednesday at St. Sabina Church where he called inaction

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Sacco-Miller will not seek re-election in 2016.

She said she is excited to share news that progress has been made on a concept for a drug court for veterans.

Sacco-Miller has had a number of drug court initiatives to get nonviolent offenders needed help through rehabilitative services. She recently received approval to move forward with a Veterans Court Planning Initiative, the first phase in establishing a drug court treatment system for veterans.

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impacts every aspect of their lives, according to its website.

The goal is to ultimately keep them out of jail by addressing several factors, including homelessness, unemployment, and substance abuse.

“It’s one of the things I have been working hard to get here,” Sacco-Miller said.

As for her own court case, Sacco-Miller said it should be resolved soon.

“I have not yet had the opportunity to discuss plea negotiations with the special prosecutor (the office of Will County State’s Attorney James W. Glasgow) in charge of my case, [but] I anticipate having the case wrapped up quickly,” she said. “I can’t answer specifics until I have an idea what they are seeking.”

2. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago Police Department and Cook County prosecutors all face criticism after a squad-car video shows a white officer shooting a black teenager 16 times.

The officer is charged with murder, but the police chief is fired, protesters call for Emanuel to resign, and the U.S. Justice Department announces a civil rights investigation.

3. Hastert pleads guilty to a felony charge of evading bank reporting rules in a hush money case and awaits sentencing. Law enforcement sources tell The Associated Press’s Eric Tucker and other journalists that the former Yorkville teacher and wrestling coach plotted to give $3.5 million to an “Individual A” to cover up claims he sexually molested someone in the past.

4. Rauner, a venture capitalist, becomes the state’s first Republican governor in 12 years.

He launches a so-called “Turnaround Illinois” agenda that includes efforts to reduce the influence of public employee unions.

5. Marijuana is sold legally in Illinois for the first time under a medical pilot program.

Among remaining issues is whether to expand the number of eligible patients.

6. Lawmakers are back to square one on the state’s biggest financial crisis after the Illinois Supreme Court tosses out a 2013 overhaul of the underfunded employee pension system. The justices cite the 1970 Illinois constitution, which says no promised employee benefit shall later be diminished.

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9. The normally underachieving Chicago Cubs win 97 games and beat the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Divisional Series. Skipper Joe Maddon wins the league’s manager of the year award, pitcher Jake Arrieta wins the Cy Young Award and slugger Kris Bryant is rookie of the year.

10. The University of Illinois suffers through more leadership crises, as Chancellor Phyllis Wise resigns ahead of a private-email scandal and athletic director Mike Thomas is fired after players accuse coaches of mistreatment.

Head football coach Tim Beckman also is forced out a week before the season-opening game, accused of forcing team members to play while injured.

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7. Schock, a rising Republican star from Peoria, resigns after a Aaron s p e n d Schock ing scandal ignited by discovery he had redesigned his Washington, D.C., office in the style of the TV show “Downton Abbey.”

A federal investigation continues.

8. After a weeks-long manhunt, investigators announce that Fox Lake Police Lt. Charles Joseph “G.I. Joe” Gliniewicz killed himself and staged the death to look like a homicide.

Gliniewicz had been cited nationally as an example of the dangers police face, but investigators said he was trying to cover up his embezzlement from a police

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The state’s public access bureau issued the opinion in favor of The Associated Press in its pursuit of details that are frequently redacted on Rauner’s calendar. The Republican’s office cannot black out information on the basis of security, internal policy debate or an attorney-

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client relationship, areas where the Illinois Freedom of Information Act allows a government agency to withhold records, public access attorney Joshua Jones said.

The opinion could be challenged in court.

Rauner’s office initially argued in response to AP FOIA requests that his schedule is not a public record. The AP appealed to the public access bureau in April because it appeared the administration was improperly redacting names of meeting participants,

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SVM EDITORIALS | THE YEAR IN REVIEW

Editorial views on the news of 2015 A

s 2015 draws to a close, we offer a sampling of the Sauk Valley Media Editorial Board’s editorials that appeared on this page during the past year.

Happy new year, one and all!

Traffic fatalities down; give credit to polar vortex – Illinois’ highway safety campaigns certainly have their place in reducing deaths and injuries. Surprisingly, sustained severe winter weather helps, too. – Jan. 3 Sun sets on Quinn era – We look back on Gov. Pat Quinn’s 6 years in power.

At least he’s not headed to jail, which is an accomplishment in Illinois. – Jan. 9 Future-oriented govFormer Gov. ernor is off to a promPat Quinn ising start – Inaugural addresses, executive actions, and early appointments do not necessarily a successful governorship make. However, Gov. Bruce Rauner has gotten off to a promising start, which is good for him and the state. – Jan. 15 Character really counted for Cubs legend Ernie Banks – When Ernie Banks died Friday, baseball fans lost a beloved legend. They can pay tribute to him by emulating his character and personality. – Jan. 27 The feds deliver for Dixon – The federal government sometimes catches criticism from folks in the hinterlands.

However, the feds have really delivered for Dixon, from the investigation and prosecution of Rita Crundwell’s wrongdoing, through their work in forfeiture and restitution. – Jan. 29 Governor charts a new course for Illinois – Challenging the status quo, Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State address calls for Illinois’ debt-plagued government to vastly improve how it operates.

Gov. Bruce Rauner Illinoisans voted for a new approach; the Legislature should act accordingly. – Feb. 7 Florissa will enhance lives; bank on that – The creation of Florissa, a new pediatric development center in downtown Dixon, is exciting news. The one-stop shop for children with developmental disabilities, which will open next month, will be a boon to the young people, their families, and the community. – Feb. 20 Bad records + no audit = public letdown – Sloppy financial records may mean no audit of the final 20 years served by former Coloma Township Supervisor Debra Burke. The public always deserves a full accounting of how its tax dollars are spent. The township let its taxpayers down. – Feb. 24 Heroin overdose deaths a call to action – When three people die of heroin overdoses, the Dixon community must not look the other way. It isn’t. We support efforts to prevent future deaths.

– March 7 Many officials in denial about public records – More than 3,700 public records requests, denied at the local level, were appealed last year to the state’s Public Access Bureau. Too many public officials are in denial about their responsibilities under the state’s Freedom of Information Act. – March 21 A monument to a monumental struggle – Downtown Sterling is home to a strikingly handsome monument that honors soldiers and sailors who fought and died in the Civil War. On the 150th anniversary of the war’s end, today’s citizens should remember the heavy price paid to save the Union. – April 8 What do they do now?

Lead Dixon to a brighter tomorrow – Dixon voters wanted different leadership, and they got it. In the first municipal election since the Crundwell scandal broke, the torch Dixon Mayor Li Arellano Jr. was passed to a younger generation. The public must stay involved as Dixon’s new city manager government is implemented. – April 9 Help victims; keep an eye on sky –

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Donations to help victims of Thursday’s tornado are needed to help further the recovery efforts. Continued vigilance in the face of rough weather predictions is needed to help save lives in the future.

– April 14 Underdog Lincoln still revered, 150 years later – Often underestimated and even vilified in life, Abraham Lincoln was an underdog whose unexpected victories saved the nation during its darkest days. We remember Lincoln on the 150th anniversary of his death. – April 15 A good day for Rock Falls – Rock Falls residents should be pleased about an agreement, announced Tuesday, that covers all costs of the Feb. 13, 2014, massive sewage backup and permanent system repairs to prevent future failures.

– April 24 Twister survivors, board agree: Mirtoska is a hero – The owner of an Ogle County restaurant, destroyed by a tornado April 9, has rightly been proclaimed a hero.

Ava Mirtoska deserves the honor. The 11 people she led to safety that evening Ava would heartily agree. – Mirtoska April 30 The Burke era: 16 years and 16 key changes – Dixonites have outgoing Mayor Jim Burke to thank for major improvements since 1999. We review 16 key changes from the past 16 years. – May 2 Leaders’ goal: Give the people what they want – From resurfacing bumpy River Street to reorganizing city government, Dixon’s new leadership team appears intent on giving voters the change they asked for. – May 14 Sign up to help reform Illinois’ remap process – The third redistricting reform initiative this decade has begun. The Independent Map Amendment would be a major improvement over legislative districts drawn by politicians. Find a petition and sign it. – May 16 Energy center means more power to the Sauk Valley – With the Nelson Energy Center now online, Sauk Valley residents can count it among a number of energy production facilities in our region. We’re fortunate to have them. – May 20 Lawmakers shouldn’t be lawbreakers – Lawmakers, of all people, should not be lawbreakers.

Illinois politicians, unfortunately, don’t get it. Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert is the latest to be Dennis charged. – May 30 Hastert Region is home to a new public health champ – We join the Illinois Department of Public Health in saluting Dr. Muhammad Salahuddin as an Asian-American Public Health Champion. Thank you, Dr. Sala, for the medical care you provide to Whiteside County residents. – June 12 One Stop a good step forward – A centralized student services center, under construction at Sauk Valley Community College, is a fitting improvement to mark the end of the college’s 50th

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anniversary. – June 23 It could have been worse – The Sauk Valley was lucky that no one was killed in Monday’s tornado outbreak, and that only a few people were injured. – June 25 School funding a silver lining in budgetary cloud – Illinois schools will receive more money, which is good news. We’re eager for additional progress that makes state government more efficient and sustainable. – July 1 Lay it out of sight forever – The Confederate battle flag represents a regime that stood for slavery and oppression. It has no place flying on any public building in the United States of America. – July 2 All-male city council should name a woman to fill vacancy – Dixon’s allmale city council has a vacancy. In the interest of gender balance, the mayor and remaining council members should appoint a woman to fill it. – July 15 Fitting tribute to a tireless history buff – The community will pay tribute to the life and memory of the late Bill Jones on Saturday. His legacy – the Northwest Territory Historic Center – is impressive. Jones’ tireless efforts to preserve Bill history are an inspiration. – Jones July 17 Feeling bite of higher taxes – People don’t take kindly to bites from mosquitoes – or the tax man. Whiteside County residents have been feeling both lately.

Leaders should spend their new sales tax revenue wisely. – July 18 Better concussion protection on the way – State officials were correct to expand concussion protection to more Illinois students through legislation signed Monday. – Aug. 8 His passion made park district a winner – After learning to win as an athlete, Frank “Moe” Duis helped to make the Sterling Park District a winner.

We join the community in offering our condolences Frank “Moe” to the family and friends of Duis Duis, who died this week at 87. – Aug. 15 Meritorious response to heroin crisis – We applaud the bold, innovative response on many fronts to the multiple heroin overdose deaths in Dixon half a year ago. We salute all who have worked to prevent future heroin deaths.

– Aug. 22 Pursue idea for a mobile command post – We like the idea of a mobile command post to respond to big emergency situations. A multicounty cooperative approach could help pay for it and save taxpayers’ dollars in the bargain. – Aug. 29 Interchange land buy a boon for city – The purchase of land near the Interstate 88/state Route 40 interchange could be the beginning of new growth for Rock Falls. Kudos to the mayor and City Council for their forward-thinking leadership. – Sept. 5 Jaw-dropping fundraiser just keeps growing – We stand in awe of the suc-

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cess of the Amboy Depot Days 50/50 Drawing fundraiser, whose top prize this year was nearly $150,000. – Sept. 12 A “stupid” tragedy, justice, and moving forward – The 2014 accidental shooting death of a teenage boy was the result of a “stupid decision” by his best friend. After a hearing that led to a sentence of probation, it would be stupid for those involved, and the community, not to move forward. – Sept. 19 Recovery plan hits the mark – A recovery plan to improve Rock River ecosystems in the wake of a massive fish kill 6 years ago is sound and should have a far-reaching, positive impact. – Oct. 1 Expediency trumps duty – For 100 days, state leaders have shirked their duty to the public to approve a budget.

When will they finally act? Only when it’s politically expedient, it appears. – Oct. 8 Bureau leader good choice as auditor general – The Legislative Audit Commission’s recommendation that a longtime Bureau County lawmaker, Frank Mautino, be appointed state auditor general is a good one. We encourage the state House Frank Mautino and Senate to concur. – Oct. 13 A sales tax plan comes together – Sales tax dollars are flowing in for school repairs in Whiteside County.

School leaders must be sure to keep their promises of tax relief to property taxpayers. – Nov. 6 Rollin’ on smooth, scenic River Street – The reconstruction project along Dixon’s River Street has turned an afterthought into an asset. Congratulations to all concerned for transforming a bumpy street into a smooth and scenic roadway. – Nov. 14 Illinois’ French connection long, strong – Illinoisans have a special reason to show solidarity with the people of France as they recover from horrendous attacks by terrorists. The state’s French connection is strong. – Nov. 18 Taking the right steps after a mistake – After being charged with DUI, Lee County’s State’s Attorney Anna Sacco-Miller has responded with sorrow and contrition. She is taking the right steps after Anna making a big mistake. – Sacco-Miller Nov. 21 Buying “gifts” that will keep on giving – In less than 3 months, the city of Rock Falls has made two major land purchases to promote economic development near Interstate 88. Developed properly, these “gifts” will keep on giving and giving. – Dec. 1 Change comes to city; are parks next? – Consolidating park management duties with Dixon’s municipal government would be another big change for the city. People should explore all the ramifications before voting on an advisory referendum next year. – Dec. 12 Grinch-like decisions ahead for city – Higher taxes could well be ahead for Sterling residents. City government jobs could be cut as well. The Grinch would delight in the city of Sterling’s dilemma.

– Dec. 19 Think outside the box on Lee jail options, too – “Outside-the-box” thinking in Lee County led to an innovative program to treat heroin addicts.

“Outside-the-box” thinking should also be employed regarding the county jail. – Dec. 22

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John Galsworthy, an English dramatist and playwright who died in 1933, said, “A man of action forced into a state of thought is unhappy until he can get out of it.”

At the bridge table, you must be a man or woman of thought before becoming a man or woman of action.

And if the thought process precedes accurate card-play, your opponents will be unhappy.

In this deal, how should South make his opponents unhappy? He is in three notrump, and West leads the diamond queen.

South starts with eight top tricks: one spade, one heart, two diamonds and four clubs. A player of action would win the first or sec-

ond diamond trick, cross to dummy by leading a low club to the 10, and take a majorsuit finesse. Declarer would win the next diamond, return to dummy with a club to the queen, and take the other

major-suit finesse ... and here go down one.

Yes, that would be unlucky, but North would be unhappy with that line. South should win the first trick and, strangely, cash his other high diamond. If East discards, declarer should take his four club tricks, ending on the board, and decide which way to turn.

When East follows suit, though, South next cashes three club tricks, leaving a winner on the board, then exits with his last diamond.

If East wins the third diamond, South can still take both major-suit finesses; he hasn’t lost anything. Here, though, West may cash three tricks in the suit, but must then unhappily lead away from one of his kings, conceding a ninth trick to declarer. © 2015 UFS

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Family Circus by Bil Keane

The Argyle Sweater by Scott Hilburn

Alley Oop by Dave Graue and Jack Bender

Bridge Frank & Ernest by Bob Thaves

For the new year, the best of the old

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

I hope all of my readers have a happy and healthy 2016. To start the year, let’s look at the winner of last year’s Keri Klinger Memorial Declarer Play of the Year award from the International Bridge Press Association.

The deal arose during the final of the World Open Pairs in Sanya, China. The declarer was Espen Lindqvist from Norway.

After West’s one-heart overcall and North’s twodiamond response, South’s four-club rebid was a splinter, probably with a void given that his partner’s single raise made a slam very unlikely.

Against five diamonds, West led the spade 10. When that held the trick, he continued with the spade queen.

What did declarer do?

Lindqvist won with his spade ace, ruffed a spade in the dummy, discarded the heart three on the club ace, ruffed a club with the diamond 10, and led his last

spade. When West followed suit, South ruffed with the diamond queen. Then he ran the diamond nine, ruffed another club (to leave West with only hearts), and cashed his last two trumps, the ace and king.

Everyone was down to three cards. East had kept two hearts and the club king; dummy held the heart 10-six and club six; West retained the heart K-J-8; and South had the heart A-Q-9.

Now declarer led his heart queen and unblocked dummy’s 10. West took the trick but had to lead from his heart jack-eight into Lindqvist’s ace-nine.

That was a terrific performance, taking full benefit from West’s ill-advised overcall with a weak hand, opposite a passed partner, and vulnerable. © 2016 UFS

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Mom fears bitings the hand that helps her Dear Abby, A friend I really like has been extremely helpful baby-sitting my 4-month-old son every once in a while.

The problem is, she informed me that she rubs his gums and lets him chew on her fingers.

I find this gross and strange. Clean fingers or not, I’d prefer she not do this. She only has him a couple of hours at a time, and he has teething toys.

Am I overreacting? If not, how do I politely inform my friend that I’d rather she not put her fingers in my baby’s mouth?

I can’t think of a way to explain it that wouldn’t

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

offend her. – Off Limits in Idaho Dear Off Limits, What your friend is doing is neither gross nor strange. She was probably trying to soothe your teething baby who was showing signs of discom-

fort. Her fingers might have been more comfortable to chew on than the hard toy. However, you are the parent and if you prefer no more fingers in your baby’s mouth, you should tell that to your friend and she shouldn’t take offense.

Dear Abby, I often have thought about cooking food and taking it to neighbors when they experience a death in the family or a new baby, etc. I know when my parents passed away, kind relatives and neighbors brought us so much food we didn’t know what to do with it all. But it was greatly

appreciated and helped than they could know.

My problem is I tend to overthink this and then not follow through. (What if they don’t eat meat?

What if they’re on special diets? What if they already have a lot of food or are allergic to something?)

How can I offer something useful without knowing their eating habits? I have considered giving a restaurant gift card, but that doesn’t seem as personal.

It seems years ago people never put so much thought into making a dish and taking it to the neighbors. Can you give me some insight? – Wants to Help in Michigan

Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Community coffee, 10-11 a.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., 815456-3000.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

Lifescape Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 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, 815-622-9230.

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

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

Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m., Big

Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Euchre/500 games, 1-2 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Crocheting, knitting and crafts, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Euchre, 1 p.m., Sterling Moose Club, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-622-8220.

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

Trap shooting, 2 p.m. until no shooters, Coleta Sportsmen’s Club, the corner of Pilgrim and Blue Goose roads, 815-3362191.

Exercise group, 4 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center

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

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

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

Friday, Jan. 1 New Year’s Day Cancellations have not been received for these; check ahead to see if meeting.

Farkle, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925 Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls VFW, 217 First Ave. Bingo, 7 p.m. Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Friday, Jan. 1 New Year’s Day Cancellations have not been received for these; check ahead to see if meeting.

Whiteside County Genealogists meeting, 9 a.m., Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce meeting room, 211 Locust St., Sterling, 815-626-2700.

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

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, noon-1:30 p.m.

County Market, 1380 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

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

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

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

7 p.m., closed; 10 p.m., open, candlelight, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-2458214. Downstairs, west door.

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Reformers Unanimous, an addiction abstinence program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave., Amboy, 815-857-2682.

Alcoholics Anonymous,

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

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

Saturday, Jan. 2 Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

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

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

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

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

Mercy Nursing Services free

blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.noon, Walmart, 1901 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, noon and 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779245-8214. Downstairs, west door.

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

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

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

Chapter 410 of the Experimental Aircraft Association, 7:30 p.m., terminal building, Whiteside County Airport, 10950 Hoover Road, Rock Falls, 815626-1249.

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

TV

The shows will go on New Year’s Eve Tribune News Service

This will be the ninth New Year’s Eve in a row that Kathy Griffin has broadcast live from the teeming crowds in New York’s Times Square with her CNN cohost Anderson Cooper, and she’s not about to have the party spoiled by the widespread jitters over recent terrorism attacks in Paris and San Bernardino. “I’m just so used to being a target that I’m actually not one bit afraid,� Griffin joked in a phone interview.

She then took a dig at

her competing Times Square host on ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve�: “If Ryan Seacrest can do it, I can do it.�

Over the last few years, New Year’s Eve has become one of the most competitive live-broadcast nights of the year, with multiple TV networks airing coverage of festivities in New York, Miami and elsewhere. “With a million people in Times Square and tens of millions of people watching, it is about as big as it gets for a platform these days,� said

Seacrest, who next year will wrap up a 15-year tenure as “American Idol� host.

But this year’s celebrations are tinged with wariness after recent terror attacks here and abroad. The Islamic militant group ISIS in November released a video that showed Times Square and other New York landmarks, which was widely construed as a barely veiled threat. “Security comes into play every single year,� said Larry Klein, the veteran executive producer of “Rockin’ Eve.� “We

did a show just 3 months after 9/11. Security always comes into play when you have a million people in the crowd.�

As far as the TV networks are concerned, the shows will go on. Plenty of people end up watching parties from home rather than attending one live, guaranteeing a surprisingly large television audience for a holiday night. It also helps that New Year’s Eve is not as family-oriented as Christmas or Thanksgiving and, thus, puts fewer competitive demands on viewers’ attention.

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Tortoise shell, calicos top list of fiery felines Tribune News Service

So your calico has “catitude?�

Your tortie is temperamental?

It seems you’re in good company.

Veterinarians from the University of California, Davis, have discovered, in recently published research, that cats with calico and tortoise shell coat patterns tend to challenge their human companions more often than felines whose fur is less flashy.

The research backs up long-standing observations among veterinarians that such cats often are “difficult,� said Dr. Elizabeth Stelow, a behavioral expert in the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Her study, based on a survey of more than 1,200 cat owners, found that calicoes and torties are more likely to hiss, chase, bite, swat or scratch during interactions with humans.

The UC Davis data also suggest that cats with gray and white, and black and white coats are slightly more likely to engage in those behaviors, a finding that surprised researchers. Cats sporting other colors, including solid black, gray and white, display aggressive personality characteristics significantly less frequently, according to the study, published in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science.

The online survey asked cat owners questions about their feline’s behaviors, and requested that they choose a color category and written description that best fit their pet.

Calicos and torties have reputations for being feisty and unpredictable, characteristics that the study appears to confirm.

Calicos are mostly white with patches of orange and black. Tortoiseshells have coats that feature a constellation of black,

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Although calicos and torties were, not surprisingly, among the feistiest cats reported by their owners in a recent survey, another find that did surprise researchers: black-and-white, and gray-and-white cats tended to be a little more feisty, too. brown, amber and red patches. Because two X chromosomes are necessary to produce their coloring, the vast majority of both types of cats are female. “They’re fiery,� said Front Street animal shelter manager Gina Knepp. “They’ve got a little spirit and zip to them. If you want a cat that will keep you on your toes, a calico or tortie is the way to go.�

The study is believed to be the first to look at specific behaviors related to coat coloring. Although it had some limitations, including the fact that researchers relied on the observations of cat owners and never observed the felines in question.

Stelow, who authored the study with veterinarian Melissa Bain and data analyst Philip Kass, said the findings should not discourage people from adopting a tortoiseshell or calico cat. “We are not suggesting that anyone avoid having these cats in their homes,� Stelow said of calicos and torties. “Most of them make lovely pets.�

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Confidential to my Readers: A word to the wise: If you plan to toast the New Year tonight, please appoint a designated driver. And on this night especially, designated drivers should remember to drive defensively.

To one and all, may you have a happy, healthy New Year! – Love, Abby

PETS

COMMUNITY EVENTS Thursday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Cancellations have not been received for these; check ahead to see if meeting.

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

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

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

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

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

Dear Wants to Help, I don’t think you are overthinking at all. The questions in your mind are intelligent ones.

That’s why you should pick up the phone and tell the families that you intend to bring them a gift of food, but before you do, you would like to know if they have any dietary restrictions. (Perhaps they already have a freezer full of cakes, pies and cookies and would enjoy something more solid – like a casserole?)

I am sure your thoughtfulness would be appreciated if you called to offer your condolences and asked what they could use.

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Kreighoff K-20 & KX5; Civil War Carbines; Win. Lever 73 Atlanta Police; 86 Deluxe; 95 Flatside; 66’s; 73 .22 Short; 94’s & 94 Big Bores; Colt Snake Guns BOA NIB; 12 – Pythons; 6 Diamond Backs; Viper; Cobras; Colt 1911’s; U.S. 1911’s incl. S/A 1911 NRA; US & S; Rem Rand; Ithaca; Kimbers; Rugers; HI Standard; Colt SAA’s incl. 2 U.S. Calvary; Colt SAP Open Top; M1 Carbine & Garands; AR-15’s; Lugers; Mauser Broom Handle; Collection of Walther Hand Guns; Great S & W Revolvers; S & W 52 Targets; Win. 12’s incl. 3 Barrel Pigeon Grade Set; Win 42’s incl. SR Pigeon Grade; German & Belgian Dbl. Rifles; Merkle 20 ga. Dbl.; Greener Hi Grade Dbl.; Rem. 1100 Matched Pair; Win, 63 Deluxe; Win. 61 .22 shot; Sako Quad; Cape Gun; S & W 41’s; Browning Superposed 20 ga.; Colt Sauer; Woodsman MT w/ Elephant Grip; Dakota 10 250-3000; Rem. 700 Etronx; Webly Revolver; Win. 70’s incl. .22 Hornet; & much more!

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FILM | BEST OF 2015

Top 10 in great year for movies without words. But this story of a wounded tracker (Leonardo DiCaprio) seeking revenge on those who left him to die is what might happen if legendary directors John Ford (“The Searchers,” “Rio Grande”) and Sam Peckinpah (“The Wild Bunch,” the original “Straw Dogs”) collaborated.

Tom Hardy, as DiCaprio’s nemesis, matches the actor in ruthless intensity. Contrasting beauty with brutality, “The Revenant” is unforgettable.

BY CARY DARLING Tribune News Service

T

he year 2015 will go down as one of the best in recent memory for films.

And that’s not just because the national box office is up over 2014. It’s also been a strong year for cinematic quality.

Even many of the sequels were worth watching, a sentiment that would usually fall into the realm of fantasy.

There are so many strong films, in fact, that it’s tough to narrow my list to just 10. In any other year, some of the also-rans would have been definite contenders.

But those that did make the cut are especially noteworthy, representing a singular sense of vision, talent and a flair for storytelling.

1. ‘Spotlight’ The child sex-abuse scandal that rocked the Roman Catholic Church in the early 2000s began with a crusading investigation by reporters and editors at the Boston Globe.

This totally engrossing procedural with an ensemble cast that includes Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams and Liev Schreiber is a fascinating shout-out to the glory days of ’70s cinema and such films as “All the President’s Men.” Not only are the performances all first-rate but director Tom McCarthy manages to make jour-

5. ‘Love & Mercy’

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This photo provided by Twentieth Century Fox shows Leonardo DiCaprio in a scene from the film, “The Revenant.” The movie will make its local debut Jan. 7 at Carmike Sauk Valley 8, 4110 E. 30th St., Sterling. Go to carmike.com for more showtimes. nalistic shoe-leather engaging and inspiring.

2. ‘Ex Machina’ So much cinematic science-fiction these days revolves around special effects and superheroes that it’s easy to forget that the genre can also convey ideas. That is the beauty of the chilling, haunting and thoughtprovoking “Ex Machina,” “a chamber piece” for three actors as co-star Oscar Isaac described it.

Set in a near-future compound where a tech pioneer (Isaac), a young programmer (Domhnall Gleeson) and a female robot (the ubiquitous Alicia Vikander) wrestle with issues of intelli-

gence, consciousness, morality, sexuality, power and control, it’s at once smart and suspenseful.

Just as “Spotlight” recalls some of the best films of the ’70s, “Ex Machina” – the feature debut from director Alex Garland – echoes some of the best science fiction from generations ago, including the works of writers Philip K. Dick, Harlan Ellison and the best episodes of “The Twilight Zone” and “The Outer Limits.”

3. ‘Sicario’ There have been so many movies and TV series about cartels, drugs, and the violence

of life along the border that it’s almost become cliche. Yet few are as gripping as “Sicario,” French-Canadian director Denis Villeneuve’s powerful exploration of the gray area between good and evil, right and wrong.

Emily Blunt is FBI agent Kate Macer, who finds herself part of an offthe-books mission with shady agent (Josh Brolin) and a strange accomplice (Benicio del Toro) to take out a Mexican drug lord.

As Kate sinks deeper into moral quicksand, she finds a world a lot less certain than what she had thought and that there may be no good guys after all.

(For anyone who likes “Sicario,” the 2015 documentary “Cartel Land,” a trip into the world of real-life cartels and those who fight them, is a must as well.)

4. ‘The Revenant’ Mexican director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu won Oscar glory for his 2014 film “Birdman” but his follow-up couldn’t be more different.

Whereas that film was contemporary, talky and takes place almost entirely inside a theater, the explosively violent “The Revenant” is set mostly under the wild, wide skies of the American West of the 1800s, and there are long stretches

Beach Boy Brian Wilson is the focus of producer-turned-director Bill Pohlad’s often moving biopic that not only paints a picture of a troubled life but of a long-gone pop-music era.

Splitting Wilson’s role between Paul Dano (terrific as the younger Wilson) and John Cusack (the older Wilson) is a stroke of creative genius while all of the supporting cast – Paul Giamatti as the controlling Dr. Eugene Landy, Jake Abel as bandmate Mike Love, Elizabeth Banks as Brian’s love interest, Melinda Ledbetter – is fantastic.

Wilson’s chaotic relationships with others fuels much of the conflict, but it’s his relationship with music – and its creation – that gives the movie its soul.

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WHAT’S GOING ON 12:30 a.m. today at the bar, 205 W. Second St. At Henry’s Double K MOUNT CARROLL – The Ethan Bell Band will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today at the bar, 834 S. Jackson St. At Whiskey Barrel Saloon ROCK FALLS – Drop Dead Dolly will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today, Super Red Hot Karaoke and DJ will provide entertainment from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Friday, and Thirsty Jones will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the bar, 305 W. Second St. Upcoming: Jan. 8, 50 Shades of Rock; and Jan. 9, Dirt Road Rockers

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

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

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

Visit lovelandcommunityhouse.org for a virtual tour of the museum, and for more information. The event is free to the public.

Jan. 9 Grobe to play at Sterling Moose STERLING – Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers will play from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway.

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

COMEDY Jan. 15

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Drop Dead Dolly will play its final show from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today at Whiskey Barrel Saloon, 305 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Super Red Hot Karaoke and DJ will provide entertainment from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday, and Thirsty Jones will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday.

BANDS AND BARS Get listed!

Are you in a band that would like to be listed in Plan!t Sauk Valley’s free entertainment calendar? Are you a bar that

offers live entertainment? Send an email with the band’s name, booking number and website or Facebook page, and gig or event schedule, or the bar’s event schedule, to Lucas Pauley at lpauley@saukvalley.com.

At Bear’s Pub LYNDON – PapaNutt will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today at the bar, 101 W. Commercial St. At Cragel’s PROPHETSTOWN – Reflex Blues will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

today at the bar, 345 Washington St. Upcoming: Jan. 23, 3 On The Tree At Grapevine Wine & Martini Bar ROCK FALLS – Acoustic Circus will play from 8:30 p.m. to

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

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

On May 8, Regan made his final stand-up performance on the “Late Show with David Letterman.” It was his 28th appearance and the most of any comic

since the show moved to CBS in 1993.

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

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

Go to franklingroveil.org for more information.

Upcoming: Feb. 19 Feel force of local band STERLING – The Sterling Municipal Band will hold its 22nd annual Pops Concert at Abiding Word Church, 806 E. Lynn Boulevard.

The evening includes a hors d’oeuvres and dessert buffet at 6:30 p.m., followed by the concert at 7 p.m. Cost of the buffet is $25 per person.

The concert is free; doors open at 6.

The program’s music will include arrangements from the “Star Wars” movie franchise by John Williams.

Reservations for the buffet can be made by sending a check by today to Sterling Municipals Band, PO Box 991, Sterling, IL 61081.

Call Jon James at 815-6221681 for more information.

Happy New Year FROM ALL OF US AT STERLING PAVILION Come see what makes our home, So we can make it yours.

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

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

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

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

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

All services in Spanish & English.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.

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

Youth Activities & Evening services announced.

815-225-7814.

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

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

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

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

Thomas Dzielak. Phone: 625-4508.

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

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

Everyone is welcome!

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

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

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

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

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

THE BIG RED CHURCH First Congregational 311 Second Ave.,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Father Andrew Bro, Supply Priest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

METHODIST EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST, 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling, IL 61081. Jim Miller, Pastor. Fellowship 8:30; Sunday School 8:50; Worship 10:00. Handicap accessible and air conditioned. Phone: 815-626-0104. Web address: www.EastJordanUMC.org FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 501 Broadway Ave., Sterling; Rev. Brad Wilson, pastor. Sunday School, 9:00 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Nursery provided. Elevator available.

Air conditioning. Handicap accessible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Transportation disponible. 626-8419.

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

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

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

Midweek service Wednesday 7 p.m.

Kids church during Sunday services.

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

Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

ABIDING WORD CHURCH, an Associate of RHEMA Bible Church.

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

Sunday Celebration service 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Phone 625-9377; Home phone 625-3420.

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

Visitors welcome. Phone 626-2577.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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6. ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ It had been 30 years since moviegoers had visited George Miller’s futuristic dystopia set in the sun-scorched Australian Outback. But the director’s vision of a world collapsed into ruin over gasoline proved as vital as ever in “Mad Max: Fury Road,” the fourth film in the franchise.

With only the skeletal outline of a story, it’s nevertheless a wild, surreal, operatic ride across what’s left of civilization with Charlize Theron’s Furiosa giving Tom Hardy’s stoic Max a run for his heroic money.

Love it or hate it, there’s no movie that looks or moves like “Fury Road.”

7. ‘About Elly’ Iranian director Asghar Farhadi won the foreignlanguage-film Oscar for his 2011 movie “A Separation,” and this 2009 project, just released in the U.S. this year, is similar in terms of its quiet, unsettling power.

When a group of middle-class Tehran couples and some of their children head out of town for what is supposed to be a relaxing weekend, things take a dark turn when one of them goes missing.

Farhadi’s portait of these characters’ relationships set against the backdrop of a conservative Islamic society is illuminating and electrifying.

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Jeremy Strong (from left), Rafe Spall, Hamish Linklater, Steve Carell, Jeffry Griffin and Ryan Gosling are shown in a scene from the film “The Big Short.”

8. ‘Carol’ Cate Blanchett is bracingly memorable in the title role of this film that’s based on a novel

by Patricia Highsmith.

Set in 1950s New York City, “Carol” – about a married woman who falls head over heels for another woman (Rooney Mara) – is a story of love smothered and punished by society at large.

Not only is it impeccably acted but director Todd Haynes, who has traveled this thematic territory before with the 2002 film “Far From Heaven,” conjures up a gorgeous sense of time and place.

9. ‘Straight Outta Compton’ The life story of one of hip-hop’s most influential and controversial

groups, N.W.A., makes for a fascinating film about the incendiary racial climate of L.A. in the late ’80s/early ’90s as well as climbing the ladder of success in the music business.

Not only are O’Shea Jackson (Ice Cube’s son), Corey Hawkins and Jason Mitchell remarkable as the main members of the band, but “Straight Outta Compton” also is an irresistible musical time capsule. Director F. Gary Gray does a wily job of bringing the story’s various strands together.

10. ‘The Big Short’ The inner workings of the American financial system have provided the basis for several strong films in recent years – from “Margin Call” in 2011 to “The Wolf of Wall Street” in 2013 and “99

Homes” earlier this year – but “The Big Short” is one of the best.

An ensemble drama starring Steve Carell, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt as a group of financial renegades who predicted the crash of 2007-08 and the Great Recession, it’s at once dispiriting and alarming about the state of the economy.

Yet director Adam McKay leavens what could be a finger-wagging lecture on “the dismal science” with humor and an unpredictable, break-the-fourth-wall storytelling style.

Beyond the 10 There are certainly many other worthy films this year. Here are a few more of my favorites: “The Martian” blends humor, science and Matt

This photo provided by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Tom Hardy as Max Rockatansky in “Mad Max: Fury Road.”

Damon into something moving and remarkably indelible. timely.

“Creed,” “Star Wars: The Ukrainian “The The Force Awakens” Tribe,” concerning and even “Furious 7” – a group of thugs at a along with “Mad Max: school for the deaf and Fury Road” – show that told entirely in sign lansequels don’t have to be guage with no subtitles, just hasty afterthoughts. stands out as perhaps the Director Spike Lee year’s most disturbing returns to form with his film. wildly provocative “ChiThat’s not even menRaq.” tioning the smart hor“Room,” the story of a ror of “It Follows”; the woman and her young refreshingly uncynical son locked in a room for romance of “Brooklyn”; several years, features the canines-are-takingtwo of the year’s best over dread of “White performances from Brie God”; the intense drama Larson and especially of “Beasts of No Nation” Jacob Tremblay. with Idris Elba as a “Inside Out” stands out vicious African commanin the world of animated dant; the charm of Paolo films.

Sorrentino’s exquisitely Jack O’Connell is masshot “Youth,” starring terful as a British soldier Michael Caine and on the run behind enemy Harvey Keitel as aging lines in a Catholic part of friends; the ensemble Northern Ireland in the electricity of “The Stannail-biting “‘71,” a film ford Prison Experiment”; that reminds us that secand the low-budget tarian religious violence thrills of the suspenseand hatred is not ancient ful contemporary noir of history in Europe.

“The Gift” and “The SuiThe beautiful “Timbuk- cide Theory.” tu,” about a town in Mali Let’s hope that 2016 is taken over by jihadists, is anywhere near as good.

WHAT’S GOING ON CONCERTS Jan. 15 and 17 Orchestra to play small venues ROCKFORD – The Rockford Symphony Orchestra will showcase its members in an up-closeand-personal format with two chamber orchestra concerts in January.

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

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

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

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

Feb. 6 Royal Marines Band in area ROCKFORD – The Rockford Coronado Concert Association will present “The Band of Royal Marines & The Pipes, Drums, and Highland Dancers of the Scots Guards” at 7:30 p.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. The concert – the third of five in the association’s schedule – will showcase the band’s repertoire, which includes popular classics, big band music, contemporary works, and solo features.

Tickets range from $35 to $45, or $10 for students. They can be purchased at coronadopac.org or by calling 815-968-0595.

Go to rccaconcerts.org or contact Beth Howard at bhoward@ coronadopac.org or 815-8476314 for more information.

Feb. 12 Brice to perform at BMO ROCKFORD – Lee Brice, with special guest Tyler Farr, will perform at 7:30 p.m. at BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. The country singer’s popular singles include “Hard To Love,” “I Drive Your Truck” and “Love Like Crazy.”

Tickets are $34.75 or $44.75 plus applicable fees at thebmoharrisbankcenter.com, at the box office, or by calling 815-9685222.

Feb. 13 Celtic band to perform DeKALB – Gaelic Storm will bring tunes from its new album to the area when it hits the stage at 7:30 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. The band’s recently released CD, “Matching Sweaters,” mixes traditional Irish music with modern influences.

The band kicked off its career in Santa Monica, California, and has appeared in the movie “Titanic,” performing “Irish Party in Third Class.”

Since then, Gaelic Storm has played festivals across the country.

Regular tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors. Premium tickets are $37 for adults and $32 for students and seniors. Gold circle tickets, which are directly in front of the stage, are $65.

Reserved tickets can be purchased at egyptiantheatre.org, by calling 815-758-1225, or at the box office.

Go to gaelicstorm.com for more information about the band.

CRAFT SHOWS, FLEA MARKETS, VENDOR SHOWS Through Sunday Gift expo in Freeport FREEPORT – A Holiday Gift and Farmers Market Expo is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Sunday at The Freeport/ Stephenson County Visitors Center, 4596 U.S. Route 20 East.

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

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

Call 815-233-1357 for more information.

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

urdays features art, music and other cultural events.

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

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

Admission is a suggested $3 donation.

Upcoming: Feb. 13

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

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

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

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

FUN FOR A CAUSE Jan. 16 Event to benefit schools DIXON – A wine and beer tasting and fine dessert auction is set to run from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 506 W. Third St. The event will benefit Catholic education in Dixon.

Crystal cork will provide the beer and wine samples.

Admission is $15 and includes 10 sample tickets and entry to door prizes. Hors d’oeuvres and entertainment will also be provided.

A dessert auction will feature

goodies made from local cooks.

Tickets are available at St. Anne School, 1112 N. Brinton Ave., and St. Mary School, 704 S. Peoria Ave., or by calling Gary at 815-994-1368 or 815-288-1821.

Tickets also will be available at the door.

Jan. 31 Fundraiser set for Moose STERLING – The Twin Rivers Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois Inc. will hold its ninth annual motorcycle swap meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway.

New and used parts will be sold. There will also be leathers and motorcycle clothing and decorations.

Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase.

Vendor spaces are available for $25. Call 815-716-3588 or 815-875-1386 to reserve a spot.

Tables can be set up at 7 a.m.

Admission is $5 for adults and free for those 12 and under.

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Today Party with the James Gang MOUNT MORRIS – Karaoke with the James Gang from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Maggie’s Idle Hour, 115 S. Wesley Ave. Email the James Gang at jamesgang1996@gmail.com for more information.

Upcoming: 8 p.m.-midnight Jan. 8, Freeport Moose, 601 E. South St.; 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Jan. 9, PatiO’s, 222 W. First St., Dixon; 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Jan. 16, Ralphie & Lu Lu’s, 812 Main St., Ashton; 8 p.m.-midnight Jan. 23, Crooked Roof, 109 E. Carroll St., Lanark; and 8:30 p.m.12:30 a.m. Jan. 29, PatiO’s, 222 W. First St., Dixon

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

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

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

Go to circa21.com for tickets or more information.

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HISTORY LOVERS Jan. 10 Editor to present program STERLING – Christopher Heimerman, enterprise and projects editor at Sauk Valley Media, will present a program at 2 p.m. in CGH’s Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. LeFevre Road.

Heimerman’s passion for longform storytelling led him to write the four-part “Silver Linings” series published in SV Weekend editions in August and September.

He quickly discovered that the series would be far more than just a retrospective on Silver City, the boxcar community that helped Northwestern Steel & Wire Co. maintain its powerhouse status during the late 1940s and early ‘50s.

What unfolded was an exploration of a melting pot of a community predominantly poor in literal terms, but rich beyond belief in terms of heritage and perseverance.

Heimerman will shed some light on his process, and discuss how the series gave merely a brief glimpse into the Wallace Street community, whose residents made him laugh, cry, and rethink certain aspects of life – and whose stories have him considering writing a book in the near future.

The program is free to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Call 815-622-6215 for more information.

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Cosby charged with sexual assault in decade-old case ELKINS PARK, Pa. (AP) – Bill Cosby was arrested in the twilight of his life and career Wednesday and charged with a decade-old sex crime after a barrage of accusations from dozens of women made a mockery of his image as TV’s wise and understanding Dr. Cliff Huxtable.

Holding a cane, the 78-year-old comedian walked slowly and unsteadily into court on the arms of his lawyers to answer charges he drugged and sexually assaulted a woman less than half his age at his suburban Philadelphia home in 2004. He had no comment as he was released on $1 million bail.

The case marks the first time Cosby has been charged with sexual misconduct despite years of lurid allegations.

“Make no mistake: We intend to mount a vigorous defense against this unjustified charge, and we expect that Mr. Cosby will be exonerated by a court of law,” his attorney

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The former “Cosby Show” star and breaker of racial barriers was charged with aggravated indecent assault, punishable by 5 to 10 years in prison and a $25,000 fine. He did not have to enter a plea.

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Less than an hour after the tornado hit, area volunteers and firemen flooded into the gates of Woodhaven to clear the roads and look for possible victims. Area businesses and individuals donated water and food for the volunteers and those that were stranded. The Foremost/Farmers Insurance bus fed everyone from Wednesday through Sunday, and started adjusting claims as soon as they were allowed inside the gates on Saturday.

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BY BRIAN WEIDMAN bweidman@saukvalley.com 1-815-625-3600, ext. 5551 @BrianWeidman

DeKALB – Slow and steady wins the race, and sometimes it works just fine in a basketball game as well.

That was the case in the consolation championship game at the Chuck Dayton Holiday Tournament, which concluded Wednesday at DeKalb High School.

Sterling raced out to a big lead in the opening minutes against Grayslake Central, only to have the Rams methodically work their way back into it. The Golden Warriors never did heat up again in a 51-39 loss.

Sterling (8-2), which entered the game averaging 65 points, Zach Springman was held to a season-low Sterling total by 13. Its senior previous low was 52, in a loss to Aurora Marmion in the Dayton opener this past Saturday.

Initially, it looked as if Sterling would be its usual prolific self in racing out to an 18-5 lead in the first 4 minutes.

The Warriors barely doubled that output over the final 28 minutes of play, however, due in part to the deliberate play of Grayslake Central.

“We just told the boys they had to be a little bit more calm with the ball, and be strong with it,” Grayslake coach Kosta Kougias said. “Sterling put some nice pressure on us, and kind of made us panic early. I just told them, ‘Listen, once we get the ball across halfcourt, be strong with it and let’s look for some good shots.’ We did that.”

The Rams (7-6) were successful in either feeding the ball into 6-foot-7 senior center Jack Beckman (14 points on 7-for-11 shooting), or surrounding the 3-point line with snipers. Graylake was 8-for-14 from long distance, with sophomore guard Alec Novak draining three of them.

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Grayslake Cent. 51, Sterling 39 Star of the game: Jack Beckman, Grayslake, 14 points, 6 rebounds Key performers: DeJon Goodman, Grayslake, 12 points; Zach Springman, Sterling, 10 points, 4 rebounds Up next: Sterling at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8

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Numbers game Northwestern won its 10th straight game Wednesday, beating Nebraska 81-72. The Wildcats improved to 13-1, their best start since 1930-31.

BOYS BASKETBALL | PLANO CHRISTMAS CLASSIC | CHAMPIONSHIP

Late-night letdown Dukes battle Cavs through 3 OTs, but come up short

BY KRISTIN SHARP Shaw Media

PLANO – With standout forward Isaiah Roby on the bench with his fifth foul, Dixon’s team depth was challenged in a tripleovertime game against LaSallePeru in the championship game of the Plano Christmas Classic on Wednesday night.

LP’s Christian Soderholm scored the first four points in the third overtime to give the Cavaliers a 76-74 lead, and they never trailed again in a 79-74 win over Dixon. LP improves to 10-0 with the win over the defending tournament champion Dukes – whose only two losses this season are to the Cavs.

“I thought LP played hard and very disciplined, but I want to give my team a lot of credit.

They played three overtimes all without the player that people think is the only guy on the team,” Dixon head coach Jason Mead said. “That says a lot about my team, because my team is not one player.”

Kyle LeBlanc (24 points) scored Dixon’s only basket of the third overtime as the Dukes (8-2) were outscored 7-2 in the final bonus period.

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Dixon’s Isaiah Roby gets to the rim against LaSalle-Peru on Wednesday during the championship game of the Plano Christmas Classic. The Dukes lost to the Cavaliers 68-65 in three overtimes.

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Another extra session affair Newman, McCarty hang on to beat Oregon in double overtime

BY PATRICK MASON pmason@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5550 @pm222

STERLING – The hair covering Noah McCarty’s forehead was drenched in sweat as he talked about his team’s mental toughness.

But it was the physical effort that summoned the sweat, and helped Newman down the stretch to pull out a 68-65 double-overtime win over Oregon in the championship game of the Newman Christmas Classic on Wednesday.

“For us to hang in there for two overtimes took a lot of toughness,” said McCarty, who had a monster game with 25 points and 19 rebounds. “It shows that we can be a tough team, and that we can battle and hang with a good team.”

Just about every missed shot ended up in McCarty’s hands, and he had a double-double by halftime with 13 points and 10 boards. His play helped the Comets to a 33-22 halftime lead, one Newman (12-2) watched evaporate in the third quarter.

Oregon, after struggling to find any sort of consistency in the first half, opened the third quarter on a 10-2 run, and eventually took the lead and went Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com into the fourth up 42-41.

Oregon’s Trevor Otten (4) and Newman’s Travis Williams reach The Hawks’ two-headed for a rebound during the title game at the Newman Christmas attack of Trevor Otten and Arne Classic on Wednesday. Newman won 68-65 in double overtime. Wendler was countered by

Newman 68, Oregon 65, 2OT Star of the game: Noah McCarty, Newman, 25 points, 19 rebounds Key performers: Trevor Otten, Oregon, 27 points, 3 rebounds; Arne Wendler, Oregon, 23 points, 7 rebounds Up next: Winnebago at Oregon, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 7; Newman at Erie, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 8 McCarty, an NIU commit.

Wendler, a 6-foot-5 post threat, finished with 23 points and put the Hawks up 59-58 with 29 seconds left in the game. On the ensuing possession, McCarty was fouled at the rim and made one of his two foul shots, tying the score at 59.

Oregon’s Jerrick Orsted had an open mid-range look to win the game, but his shot circled the rim and fell out, sending the game to overtime.

While McCarty carried the bulk of the load, Newman got help from all over its roster.

Reserve sophomore guard Travis Williams scored all of his 10 points from the fourth quarter on, and sank four crucial free throws in double overtime to provide a slim cushion.

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On the calendar Local events

Thursday Boys basketball 9 a.m.

• Eastland tournament, Prophetstown vs. West Carroll JV 10:30 a.m.

• Eastland tournament, Fulton vs. Eastland Noon

• Eastland tournament, Polo vs. Galena

Girls basketball 9 a.m.

• Dixon tournament, Oregon vs. Belvidere North 11 a.m.

• Dixon tournament, Oregon vs. Aurora Christian 1 p.m.

• Amboy tournament, Amboy vs. Marquette 1:30 p.m.

• Dixon tournament, Sterling vs. Newman 2 p.m.

• Dixon tournament, Dixon vs. Eastland 2:30 p.m.

• Amboy tournament, AFC vs. Indian Creek 4:30 or 6 p.m.

• Dixon tournament, Sterling vs. TBD • Dixon tournament, Newman vs. TBD 5:30 p.m.

• Dixon tournament, Dixon vs. Aquin 7 p.m.

• Dixon tournament, Eastland vs. Rochelle

Saturday Boys basketball 1:30 p.m.

• Erie tournament, Bureau Valley vs. Peoria Heights 3 p.m.

• Erie tournament, Orion vs. Morrison 7:30 p.m.

• Erie tournament, Erie vs.

Mercer County

Girls basketball 4:30 p.m.

• Erie tournament, Orion vs. Bureau Valley 4:30 p.m.

• Erie tournament, Fulton vs. Stockton • Erie tournament, Morrison vs. Mercer County 6 p.m.

• Erie tournament, Erie vs.

Monmouth-Roseville

Boys bowling 9 a.m.

• Oregon at Dixon Toughman Tournament

Wrestling 10 a.m.

• AFC, Farmington, Hall at Kewanee

sportShorts SVM staff, wire services COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Clemson, Alabama suspend players Clemson sent three players home from the Orange Bowl for breaking team rules, including speedy receiver Deon Cain, dealing a blow to the Tigers as they prepared to face Oklahoma in a national semifinal game today. Kicker Ammon Lakip and tight end Jay Jay McCullough were also sent home.

And Alabama reserve defensive back Tony Brown is suspended for the Cotton Bowl against Michigan State after a violation of team rules.

Neither Clemson coach Dabo Swinney nor Alabama coach Nick Saban said what the violations were.

Donnal does in Illinois Michigan sub has career game in Champaign

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By the Associated Press

When Michigan coach John Beilein looked down his bench and nodded at Mark Donnal early in Wednesday’s 78-68 win over Illinois, he wasn’t sure exactly what he would get.

The junior forward came through with 26 points, grabbed nine rebounds and had three blocks – all career highs – to lead the Wolverines over the Illini to open Big Ten play for both teams.

Caris LeVert added 22 points, including the first nine for the Wolverines (11-3), who have won five in a row.

But it was Donnal who dominated once he entered the game as the third Wolverine off the bench.

“We’ve been watching Mark make progress,” Beilein said. “He went out there today and proved he could play, so we wanted to keep him on the floor. We did.”

Donnal seemed unimpressed with his effort.

“Well, Caris [LeVert] gave me some awesome assists, and it let me get some easy baskets early,” he said, shrugging. “That helped, obviously. We played off each other pretty well all night.”

LeVert tied a career best with 10 assists.

Kendrick Nunn scored 23 points to lead the Illini (8-6). Jalen ColemanLands added 13 and Malcolm Hill 11.

No. 4 Maryland 70, Penn St. 64: Diamond

Stone scored 39 points, the most ever by a Maryland freshman, and had 12 rebounds, leading the fourthranked Terrapins to a victory over Penn State in College Park, Md. Robert Carter added 11 points for Maryland (12-1). Melo Trimble, the Big Ten preseason player of the year, shook off a slow start and had 10 points for the Terrapins.

Shep Garner scored 12 of his 17 points in the first half for Penn State (9-5). Brandon Taylor added 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Thursday College football 11 a.m.

• Peach Bowl, Houston vs.

Florida St., ESPN 3 p.m.

• Playoff, semifinal, Orange Bowl, Clemson vs.

Oklahoma, ESPN 6 p.m.

• Playoff, semifinal, Cotton Bowl, Alabama vs.

Michigan St., ESPN

Men’s basketball 11 a.m.

• Xavier at Villanova, FS1 1 p.m.

• Drake at Wichita St., ESPNU • Creighton at St. John’s, FS1 1:30 p.m.

• Providence at Butler, CBS Sports 10 p.m.

• BYU at St. Mary’s, ESPNU

Women’s basketball 9 a.m.

• Kansas at Oklahoma (delay), FSN 11 a.m.

• Michigan St. at Ohio St., BTN NHL 2:30 p.m.

AP

Michigan forward Mark Donnal (34) shoots over Illinois guard Aaron Jordan (23) during the second half of Wednesday’s game in Champaign. The Wolverines beat the Illini 78-68.

Indiana 79, Rutgers 72: Max Bielfeldt came

off the bench and had a double-double, matching a career-high in points with 18 on 8 of 14 shooting while grabbing 14 rebounds, to lead Indiana past Rutgers in Piscataway, N.J. Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell added 18 points and seven assists for the Hoosiers (11-3) and Troy Williams had 10 points and six rebounds.

Rutgers (6-8) was led

by Omari Grier with 20 points, four rebounds and three steals.

Northwestern 81, Nebraska 72: Dererk

Pardon had 28 points and 12 rebounds in his second college game

and led the Wildcats back from a 12-point second-half deficit in Lincoln, Neb. The Wildcats (13-1) won their 10th straight game and are off to their best start since the 1930-31 season. The Cornhuskers (8-6) are 0-5 in Big Ten openers since joining the conference in 2011-12.

Pardon scored 23 points on 9-of-10 shooting from the field in the second half, and he finished 11 for 14. Six of his seven offensive rebounds came after halftime.

Tre Demps finished with 17 points and Aaron Falzon had 12 for the Wildcats, who made 8 of 9 free throws in the

last 1:34.

Andrew White made 5 of 8 3-pointers and scored 22 points to lead the Huskers, and Benny Parker had career highs with 17 points and five 3s.

Ohio State 78, Minnesota 63: Marc Lov-

ing scored 20 points and JaQuan Lyle had 13 assists, and Ohio State pulled away from Minnesota in Columbus, Ohio.

Keita Bates-Diop added 13 points and Jae’Sean Tate 10 for the Buckeyes, who are 9-5 with a five-game winning streak.

Carlos Morris scored 18 points, Jordan Murphy 11 and Nate Mason 10 for the Golden Gophers (6-7).

• Exhibition, Winter Classic Alumni Game, Bruins vs.

Canadiens, at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass., NBCSN 7 p.m.

• Blackhawks at Avalanche, CSN • Wild at Blues, FSN

Friday College football 11 a.m.

• Outback Bowl, Northwestern vs. Tennessee, ESPN2 Noon

• Fiesta Bowl, Ohio St. vs.

Notre Dame, ESPN • Citrus Bowl, Michigan vs.

Florida, ABC 4 p.m.

• Rose Bowl, Iowa vs.

Stanford, ESPN 7:30 p.m.

• Sugar Bowl, Mississippi vs. Oklahoma St., ESPN

Men’s basketball 8 p.m.

• Utah at Stanford, ESPNU 10 p.m.

• UCLA at Washington, FS1

Women’s basketball

NBA | BULLS 102, PACERS 100, OT

3 p.m.

Butler’s delivery just in time Guard’s overtime tip-in sends Chicago past Pacers

BY BRIAN SANDALOW Associated Press

CHICAGO – Jimmy Butler tipped in a basket with 1.2 seconds left in overtime and the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 102-100 on Wednesday despite playing without Derrick Rose.

Butler scored 28 points and Aaron Brooks had 29 points to help Chicago win its third in four games. Chicago got 52 points from its bench and held Indiana to 38.1 percent shooting from the field. Pau Gasol had 13 points and 11 rebounds.

Rose was scratched an hour before the game with right hamstring tendinitis.

Butler scored 15 points in the fourth quarter and overtime combined.

On the tube

AP

Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (right) drives as Pacers forward Paul George defends on Wednesday in Chicago. The Bulls won 102-100 in overtime.

Brooks’ floater with tage. Solomon Hill made 58.7 seconds left gave two free throws, and Chicago a 100-95 advan- Brooks’ turnover set

up Monta Ellis’ tying 3-pointer with 3.7 seconds left.

On the final play, Butler tipped in Gasol’s lob from atop the key. Butler then defended Paul George on a lob to preserve the win.

George Hill led Indiana with 20 points.

George’s floater with 59.9 seconds left in regulation put Indiana in front 89-84. Butler then hit two free throws and Chicago got the ball back after George Hill’s turnover. Butler’s 3-pointer bounced in with 34.9 seconds left to even the game at 89.

Ellis made a layup with 31.3 seconds left, but Butler tied it with 25 seconds to go. Ellis’ 3-point attempt at the buzzer fell short.

• Florida St. at Louisville, ESPNU NBA 7 p.m.

• Knicks at Bulls, CSN

NHL Noon

• Winter Classic, Bruins vs.

Canadiens, at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass., NBC

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WEDNESDAY’S SCOREBOARD Boys basketball Tournament glances Chuck Dayton Holiday Tournament at DeKalb Wednesday’s results • Consolation 7th, Mundelein 70, Belvidere North 60 • Consolation 5th, Schurz 69, Hampshire 63 • 7th place, Ridgewood 68, Belvidere 57 • Consolation 3rd, Harlem 57, Eisenhower 49 • Consolation championship, Grayslake Central 51, Sterling 39 • 5th place, Winnebago 58, Glenbrook North 47 • 3rd place, Marmion 65, West Chicago 56 • Championship, DeKalb 41, Geneva 39

Plano Classic Wednesday’s results Main gym • 13th place, Princeton 72, Chicago Hope 71 • 11th place, Streator 45, Lisle 43 • Consolation championship, Plano 60, Morris 58, OT • 9th place, Sandwich 63, St. Bede 46 • 7th place, Aurora Christian 62, Kaneland 57 • 5th place, Ottawa 71, Genoa-Kingston 63, OT • 3rd place, Newark 66, Burlington Central 58 • Championship, LaSalle-Peru 79, Dixon 74, 3 OT Auxiliary gym • 23rd place, Somonauk 50, Hinckley-Big Rock 27 • 21st place, Coal City 40, Forreston 38 • 19th place, Indian Creek 77, Fenton 53 • 15th place, Yorkville 57, Mendota 40 Newman Christmas Classic Wednesday’s results • Alleman 58, Ridgewood 51 • Newman 68, Oregon 65, 2OT Eastland Tournament Wednesday’s results • Fulton 52, Prophetstown 44 • Eastland 70, West Carroll JV 30 • South Beloit 71, Galena 62 • Stillman Valley 49, Polo 46 Thursday’s games • 7th place, Prophetstown vs. West Carroll JV, 9 a.m.

• 5th place, Fulton vs. Eastland, 10:30 a.m.

• 3rd place, Polo vs. Galena, noon • 1st place, Stillman Valley vs. South Beloit, 1:30 p.m.

Erie Warkins Classic Wednesday’s results Annex Gym • Morrison 49, Stark County 36 • Erie 48, Knoxville 40 • Wethersfield 58, Peoria Heights 45 H.S. Gym • Lena-Winslow 47, Bureau Valley 37 • Stockton 52, Mercer County 41 • Orion 63, Riverdale 49 Wednesday’s box scores Plano Christmas Classic Championship

LASALLE-PERU 79, DIXON 74, 3OT LASALLE-PERU (9-0) Pryblinski 1-2 2-2 5, Huebbe 9-18 9-11 30, Soderholm 5-13 4-6 15, Atilano 6-11 4-7 17, Tubbs 0-5 2-4 2, Fusinetti 1-3 4-4 6, Sampson 0-0 0-0 0, Doyle 2-5 0-0 4.

Totals: 24-57 25-34 79.

DIXON (8-2) Kaylon Westmorland 2-7 0-0 6, Riley Mehrens 5-17 3-6 17, Isaiah Roby 5-12 4-4 14, Nate Gascoigne 1-2 2-5 4, Kyle LeBlanc 11-22 2-3 24, Beau Bailey 3-6 0-0 7, David Whitcombe 0-1 2-2 2, Kandras Martin 0-0 0-0 0, Nyrel Sullivan 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 27-67 13-20 74.

L-P 18 7 7 18 7 15 7 — 79 Dixon 15 8 13 14 7 15 2 — 74 3s – LP 6 (Huebbe 3, Pryblinski, Soderholm, Atilano), Dixon 7 (Mehrens 4, Westmorland 2, Bailey). Rebounds – LP 35 (Soderholm 12), Dixon 23 (Roby 9). Assists – LP 9 (Tubbs 4), Dixon 14 (Roby 8). Turnovers – LP 16,Dixon 13.

Blocked shots – LP 0, Dixon 4 (Roby 2).

Steals – LP 7, Dixon 4. Fouls – LP 19, Dixon 23 (Roby 5, Gascoigne 5).

Newman Christmas tournament Championship

NEWMAN 68, OREGON 65, 2OT OREGON Mitchell Nehrkorn 1-5 2-4 4, Trevor Otten 8-15 7-9 27, Jarrett Reynolds 2-5 0-0 4, Jerrick Orsted 1-3 2-2 4, Arne Wendler 9-14 4-8 23, Carson Buck 1-8 1-2 3, Kole Mowry 0-2 0-0 0. Totals: 22-52 16-25 65.

NEWMAN Ethan Nash 1-3 0-0 2, Clay Jungerman 1-2 0-0 2, Kyle Schmitt 2-6 1-4 7, Eli Leffelman 1-4 4-4 6, Brady Osborne 2-6 0-0 6, Cade Gorzny 0-1 0-0 0, John Wilson 2-7 4-4 8, Travis Williams 4-6 2-2 10, Noah McCarty 8-17 8-13 25, Ethan Hafner 0-0 2-2 2.

Totals: 21-52 21-29 68.

Oregon 6 14 20 11 6 6 — 65 Newman 17 16 8 12 6 9 — 68 3s – Oregon 5 (Otten 4, Wendler), Newman 5 (Schmitt 2, Osborne, McCarty).

Rebounds – 23 (Wendler 7, Reynolds 5), Newman 35 (McCarty 19, Nash 5).

Assists – Oregon 5 (Otten 2), Newman 7 (McCarty 4). Turnovers – Oregon 17, Newman 17. Fouls – Oregon 22, Newman 16.

Chuck Dayton Holiday Tournament at DeKalb Consolation championship

GRAYSLAKE CENTRAL 51, STERLING 39 STERLING (8-2) Juan-Antonio Gomez 0-10 2-2 2, Micah Kendrick 1-2 1-2 0-1 3, Reid Blackburn 2-2 0-0 4, Dimitric Young 3-3 0-0 6, Zach Springman 2-4 5-7 10, Jordan Asbury 0-0 0-0 0, Myles Williams 2-4 0-1 4, Ryan Blackburn 0-2 0-0 0, Ethan Sanford 2-3 0-0 4, Jacob Martinez 0-0 0-0 0, Garret Winfield 0-0 0-0 0, Sterling Thornton 0-1 0-0 0, Tyler Willman 2-3 2-2 6. Totals: 14-34 9-13 39.

GRAYSLAKE (7-6) Shepley 3-4 0-0 8, Hupp 0-1 0-0 0, Kienzle 0-2 1-2 1, Ruhlmann 1-2 2-4 5, Beckman 7-11 0-3 14, Alec Novak 3-7 0-0 9, Goodman 3-4 4-6 12, Cashmore 1-3 0-0 2.

Totals: 18-34 7-15 51.

Sterling 18 8 2 11 — 39 Grayslake 12 13 16 10 — 51 3s – Sterling 2 (Kendrick, Springman), Grayslake 8 (Novak 3, Goodman 2, Shepley 2, Ruhlmann). Rebounds – Sterling 19 (Springman 4), Grayslake 23 (Beckman 6).

Assists – Sterling 10 (Young 3), Grayslake 12 (Ruhlmann 3). Turnovers – Sterling 16, Grayslake 14. Blocked shots – Sterling 1, Grayslake 1. Steals – Sterling 9 (Williams 3), Grayslake 11 (Shepley 5). Fouls – Sterling 14, Grayslake 12.

State Farm Classic Consolation 7th place

PRAIRIE CENTRAL 48, ROCK FALLS 45 PRAIRIE CENTRAL Tom Shafer 5 2-3 12, Toby Rigsby 0 0-0 0, Blain Lewallen 3 0-2 5, Logan Mille 0 0-0 0, Tyler Burnett 0 1-2 1, Clifton Slagel 0 0-0 0, Cooper Frambes 0 0-0 0, Luke Crane 0 0-0 0, Hayden Wenger 9 3-3 22, Erich Fisher 0 0-0 0, Jallen Bashford 3 2-2 8, Thomas Huisman 0 0-0 0. Totals: 19 8-14 48.

ROCK FALLS (2-10) Connor Murphy 0 0-0 0, Dylan Leaf 2 2-2 8, Jonathan Ross 0 0-0 0, Isaiah Harris 2 2-4 7, Jose Hernandez 0 0-0 0, Logan Pillars 3 0-1 6, Noah Junis 5 3-5 16, Cade Nailor 1 0-0 2, Austin Meiners 0 0-0 0, Michael Berentes 0 0-2 0, Zach Wildman 3 0-1 6. Totals: 16 7-15 45.

Prairie Central 17 13 7 11 — 48 RF 8 10 13 14 — 45 3s – PC 2 (Lewallen, Wenger), RF 6 (Junis 3, Leaf 2, Harris 1).

Eastland Tournament at Lanark

FULTON 52, PROPHETSTOWN 44 PROPHETSTOWN (4-8) Gage Garrison 2 0-1 5, Logan Henrekin 2 0-2 6, Jonah Green 4 2-2 13, Kody Wetzell 4 2-3 12, Ross Cady 0 0-0 0, Kyle Behrens 0 0-0 0, Brett Emery 0 0-0 0, Jack Bauer 0 0-0 0, Jack Heflin 3 2-4 8. Totals: 15 6-12 44.

FULTON (8-8) Erik North 2 0-2 5, Jack Lemke 2 2-2 6, Michael Dixon 2 1-2 5, Kyle McLuckie 0 1-2 1, Kyle Alstead 1 0-0 2, Devon Ballard 3 1-4 9, Nate Wierema 4 7-12 15, Ethan Fish 3 3-4 9. Totals: 17 15-28 52.

Prophetstown 11 14 12 7 — 44 Fulton 10 13 11 18 — 52 3s – Prophetstown 8 (Green 3, Henrekin 2, Wetzell 2, Garrison), Fulton 3 (Ballard 2, North).

EASTLAND 73, WEST CARROLL JV 30 WEST CARROLL Wurster 1 2-2 4, Anderson 2 0-0 5, M.Haring 2 0-1 4, Brashaw 0 0-0 0, A.Haring 0 0-4 0, Magana 1 0-2 2, Dandona 0 2-2 2, Eacker 1 0-0 2, Church 0 1-2 1, Reiland 0 1-2 1, Appel 0 0-0 0, Houzenga 1 0-0 2, Johnston 0 0-0 0, Tomas 1 1-2 3.

Totals: 9 7-17 30.

EASTLAND Tyler Dambman 3 2-4 9, Conner DeGroot 4 2-4 10, Zach Randecker 4 0-0 11, Brighton Haverland 7 0-0 14, Blake Janssen 2 0-3 4, Kaden Henze 2 3-4 9, D.J. Heeren 3 0-0 8, Ethan Christians 2 0-0 4, Reid Janssen 1 2-2 4, Chris Kniss 0 0-0 0. Totals: 28 9-17 73.

West Carroll 2 10 7 11 — 30 Eastland 23 19 11 20 — 73 3s – West Carroll 1 (Anderson), Eastland 8 (Randecker 3, Henze 2, Heeren 2, Dambman).

STILLMAN VALLEY 49, POLO 46 STILLMAN VALLEY (7-4) Petersen 0 0-0 0, VanBriesen 6 2-4 15, Perez 1 0-0 3, Abbott 1 0-0 2, Mandzen 0 0-0 0, Schmidt 5 1-1 11, Kutz 1 0-0 2, Roberts 6 2-2 16. Totals: 20 5-7 49.

POLO (11-4) Trstin Woodin 6 4-4 16, Trevin Woodin 0 0-1 0, Brody Grobe 4 0-4 8, Brooks Grobe 0 0-0 0, Dylan Beers 0 0-0 0, Richie Bartnick 0 0-2 0, Peyton Glawe 3 1-2 7, Wyatt Patterson 7 1-2 15. Totals: 20 5-16 46.

Stillman 10 15 8 16 — 49 Polo 12 10 12 12 — 46 3s – Stillman Valley 4 (Roberts 2, Perez, VanBriesen), Polo 0.

Warkins Classic at Erie

ERIE 48, KNOXVILLE 40 ERIE (9-4) Bransen Rosenow 1 9-12 12, Kale Orman 3 0-0 7, Phillip Coers 1 0-0 2, Vinny Bramm 2 0-0 4, Jordan Chandler 2 0-0 4, Josh Lohman 2 8-11 12, Justice Cole 0 2-2 2, Trey Anderson 0 0-1 0, Ian Wirt 0 0-0 0, Eric Miller 2 1-2 5. Totals: 13 20-28 48.

KNOXVILLE Engebretson 2 0-0 5, Kavanagh 3 1-1 8, Grice 1 0-0 3, Sandoval 0 0-2 0, Houston 3 5-6 12, Hershkowitz 2 0-0 4, VanBeveran 0 0-0 0, Lewis 3 0-0 8. Totals: 14 6-9 40.

Erie 10 10 16 12 — 48 Knoxville 12 8 9 11 — 40 3s – Erie 2 (Rosenow, Orman), Knoxville 6 (Lewis 2, Engebretson, Kavanagh, Grice, Houston).

LENA-WINSLOW 47, BUREAU VALLEY 37 BUREAU VALLEY (3-10) Yulian Osorio 0 0-0 0, Corbin Endress 2 0-1 4, Spencer Marquez 2 0-0 5, Nate Paup 3 0-0 6, Trey Dale 2 1-2 7, Drew Fordham 1 0-0 2, Jay Edlefson 2 2-2 8, Barnett 1 3-6 5, Petros 0 0-0 0. Totals: 13 6-11 37.

LENA-WINSLOW Chenong 0 0-0 0, Lawfer 1 0-0 2, Chumbler 0 0-0 0, Bonebright 0 0-0 0, Lingle 5 0-0 15, Bayer 2 0-0 6, Knoup 5 0-0 10, Packard 3 8-10 14. Totals: 16 8-10 47.

Bureau Valley 4 13 12 8 — 37 Lena-Winslow 11 10 7 19 — 47 3s – Bureau Valley 5 (Dale 2, Edlefson 2, Marquez), Le-Winslow 7 (Lingle 5, Bayer 2).

MORRISON 49, STARK COUNTY 36 MORRISON (4-7) Joey Brackemyer 4 0-0 8, Mason Muur 1 0-0 3, Bryce Smith 1 0-0 3, Seth Peterson 0 0-0 0, Ben Brackemyer 0 0-0 0, Ryan VanZuiden 1 0-2 2, Britt Owens 6 0-0 12, Kyle Treadway 1 0-0 2, Noah Hogue 4 4-8 14, Nick Klimson 1 0-0 3. Totals: 20 4-10 49.

STARK COUNTY Tuthill 1 0-0 3, Knowles 0 2-3 2, C.Johnston 0 0-0 0, Gerber 3 0-0 6, Pearson 2 1-2 5, Knobloch 3 8-12 14, M.Johnston 2 0-0 6.

Totals: 11 11-17 36.

Morrison 13 17 9 10 — 49 Stark County 8 8 11 9 — 36 3s – Morrison 5 (Hogue 2, Muur, Smith, Klimson), SC 3 (M.Johnston 2, Tuthill).

Girls basketball Tournament glances Dixon Holiday Tournament Wednesday’s results New gym • Quarterfinal, Boylan 44, Stillman Valley 29 • Quarterfinal, LaSalle-Peru 58, Rosary 55 • Quarterfinal, Pekin 57, Sterling 49 • Quarterfinal, United Township 58, Newman 47 • Semifinal, Boylan 68, LaSalle-Peru 46 • Semifinal, United Township 69, Pekin 47 Old gym • Hall 40, Oregon 32 • Belvidere North 62, Aurora Christian 44 • Eastland vs. Aquin, 4:30 p.m.

• Dixon 39, Rochelle 31 Thursday’s games New gym • Oregon vs. Belvidere North, 9 a.m.

• Stillman Valley vs. Rosary, noon • Sterling vs. Newman, 1:30 p.m.

• 3rd place, LaSalle-Peru vs. Pekin, 3 p.m.

• 7th place, Stillman Valley/Rosary loser vs.

Sterling/Newman loser, 4:30 p.m.

• 5th place, Stillman Valley/Rosary winner vs. Sterling/Newman winner, 6 p.m.

• Championship, Boylan vs. United Township, 7:30 p.m.

Old gym • Hall vs. Aurora Christian, 9 a.m.

• Oregon vs. Aurora Christian, 11 a.m.

• Hall vs. Belvidere North, 12:30 p.m.

• Eastland vs. Dixon, 2 p.m.

• Aquin vs. Rochelle, 3:30 p.m.

• Aquin vs. Dixon, 5:30 p.m.

• Eastland vs. Rochelle, 7 p.m.

Erie Warkins Classic Wednesday’s results Annex Gym • Galva 57, Orion 52 • Fulton 45, Morrison 29 • Wethersfield 61, Monmouth-Roseville 52 H.S. Gym • Mercer County 43, Bureau Valley 29 • Knoxville 51, Rockridge 31 • Erie 34, Stockton 31 Amboy Holiday Tournament Wednesday’s results • Plano 40, Forreston JV 35 • Indian Creek 48, Marquette 44 • Ridgewood 46, Somonauk 35 • AFC 44, Amboy 29 Thursday’s games • 7th place, Somonauk vs. Forreston JV, 10 a.m.

• 5th place, Ridgewood vs. Plano, 11:30 a.m.

• 3rd place, Amboy vs. Marquette, 1 p.m.

• 1st place, AFC vs. Indian Creek, 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s box scores Amboy Holiday Tournament

AFC 44, AMBOY 29 AFC (12-0) Emily Shrimplin 2-5 0-0 5, Lexi Meurer 3-6 0-1 9, Cassidy Koning 2-8 0-0 4, Madeline Prestegaard 5-11 0-0 10, Jaymee Prestegaard 5-12 4-4 14, Laci Meurer 1-1 0-0 2, Bryce Gittleson 0 0-0 0. Totals: 18-45 4-5 44.

AMBOY (12-3) Katelynn Pankhurst 1-3 0-0 2, Delaney Wilhelm 2-12 3-5 7, Vivian O’Laughlin 0-2 0-0 0, Emma Lindenmeyer 1-4 2-4 4, Karlee Doege 5-15 0-0 12, Noelle Jones 1-5 2-4 4, Nataly Jones 0 0-0 0. Totals: 10-41 7-11 29.

AFC 14 15 3 12 — 44 Amboy 7 12 6 4 — 29 3s – AFC 4-6 (L.Meurer 3-4, Shrimplin 1-2), Amboy 2-6 (Doege 2-4, Wilhelm 0-2). Rebounds – AFC 22 (Shrimplin 10), Amboy 28 (Wilhelm 13). Assists – AFC 12 (Koning 4), Amboy 7 (Doege 3). Steals – AFC 11 (Koning 4), Amboy 5 (Wilhelm 2). Blocks – AFC 4 (M.Prestegaard 4).

Turnovers – AFC 11, Amboy 12. Fouls – AFC 12, Amboy 10.

Dixon Holiday Tournament Quarterfinals

PEKIN 57, STERLING 49 PEKIN Maddy Cash 2 1-3 5, Sydney Diekhoff 11 10-12 34, Kennedy Pollman 1 0-0 3, Haylie Yeley 3 2-6 8, Alexus Mercer 0 2-4 2, Bailey Tibbetts 2 1-2 5. Totals: 19 16-27 57.

STERLING Erin Stroup 2 3-6 8, Jay Borum 6 0-1 13, Katelyn Everett 6 6-7 18, Kaylee Martin 2 0-1 4, Rashel Robinson 3 0-4 6. Totals: 19 9-19 49.

Pekin 22 7 14 14 — 57 Sterling 13 12 7 17 — 49 3s – Pekin 3 (Diekhoff 2, Pollman), Sterling 2 (Stroup, Borum).

UNITED TOWNSHIP 58, NEWMAN 47 UNITED TOWNSHIP (7-9) Camarillo 0 0-2 0, Walker 0 0-0 0, Tague 6 0-0 16, Price 1 0-0 2, Coleman 0 0-0 0, Harris 4 0-0 8, Buchanan 2 0-0 4, O’Brien 4 1-1 9, Herrera 0 1-2 1, May 2 4-4 10, Gates 0 0-0 0, Brittni LaFountaine 1 1-2 3, Nash 0 0-0 0, Jackson 0 2-2 2, Brandi LaFountaine 0 1-5 1. Totals: 20 10-16 58.

NEWMAN (5-7) Kaylie Matera 0 0-0 0, Mady Ferris 0 3-4 3, Teagan McKenna 0 1-2 1, Madison Newman 1 0-2 2, Kelsey Simpson 5 0-3 13, MacKenzie Hamlink 1 1-4 3, Rhyanna Hadden 1 3-4 5, Chloe Klein 0 2-4 2, Lakyn Waldschmidt 1 0-0 2, Delaney Hinrichs 2 0-0 4, Maddie Craft 5 0-1 11, Payton Murray 0 1-2 1, Lauren Wilson 0 0-0 0, Hannah Wilson 0 0-0 0. Totals: 16 11-26 47.

United Township 18 19 12 9 — 58 Newman 9 11 7 20 — 47 3s – UT 6 (Tague 4, May 2), Newman 4 (Simpson 3, Craft).

DIXON 39, ROCHELLE 31 ROCHELLE Wyatt 2 0-0 5, Watson 1 1-2 3, Kanas 0 0-0 0, Ashley Kerns 1 0-2 2, Abby Kerns 0 0-0 0, Turner 0 0-0 0, Lundquist 4 5-5 14, Baker 2 0-2 4, Stauch 0 1-2 1, Payton 0 2-2 2, Rawles 0 0-0 0. Totals: 10 9-15 31.

DIXON (7-6) Katie Provo 1 0-0 2, Courtney Rogers 0 2-3 2, Ashley Schmall 1 0-1 2, Britney Pitzer 3 3-7 9, Bre Scheidegger 4 4-6 13, Kira Goral 0 0-0 0, Ashley Smith 1 22 4, Ellie Provo 2 1-2 5, Isabelle Shiaras 1 0-1 2.

Totals: 13 12-22 39.

Rochelle 8 9 5 9 — 31 Dixon 11 12 2 14 — 39 3s – Rochelle 2 (Wyatt, Lundquist), Dixon 1 (Scheidegger).

HALL 40, OREGON 32 OREGON (5-9) Ally Bartling 4 1-2 9, Anni Wilson 3 2-2 9, Naia Cisneros 0 2-2 2, Hannah Wolber 0 0-0 0, Abby Newman 2 0-1 4, Allie Henson 1 0-0 2, Emily Perkins 1 2-2 4, Allyse Ketter 0 0-0 0, Bailey Montavon 0 2-4 2, Bella Holley 0 0-0 0, Chelsea Sansone 0 0-0 0, Kyrsten Muhleback 0 0-0 0. Totals: 11 9-13 32.

HALL (7-3) Bogatitus 0 0-0 0, Soldati 0 0-1 0, Lechner 4 1-1 9, Lusietto 2 0-0 4, Hoscheid 1 1-2 3, Borroso 1 2-4 4, Scheri 1 0-0 2, Galassi 7 3-12 18, Wines 0 0-0 0, Whightsil 0 0-0 0.

Totals: 16 7-20 40.

Oregon 6 8 7 11 — 32 Hall 9 10 13 8 — 40 3s – Oregon 1 (Wilson), Hall 1 (Galassi).

EASTLAND 55, AQUIN 44 AQUIN James 0 0-0 0, Fellers 0 2-4 2, Furlong 1 0-0 2, A.Awender 1 4-4 6, Bald 6 1-4 15, K.Awender 3 1-2 8, Koester 1 0-0 2, Arndt 3 0-1 6, Smith 1 0-0 3. Totals: 16 8-15 44.

EASTLAND RaeAnna Stover 5 2-6 13, Bobbie Polizzi 0 0-0 0, Anna Kuper 1 0-0 2, Nia Blackmore 0 0-0 0, Bubby Doubler 6 0-1 15, Drew Preston 2 1-2 5, Destiny Swalve 1 0-4 2, Katie Krogman 2 3-5 7, Makenzie Fink 5 1-3 11. Totals: 22 7-21 55.

Aquin 10 16 11 7 — 44 Eastland 9 14 21 11 — 55 3s – Aquin 4 (Bald 2, K.Awender, Smith), Eastland 4 (Doubler 3, Stover).

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ALLEMAN 61, ROCK FALLS 51 ROCK FALLS (7-8) Bailey Bickett 1 3-3 5, Madason Shaw 0 0-0 0, Abbee Sigel 6 2-2 15, Olivia Babcock 0 1-2 1, Emily Sauer 1 2-2 4, Sydnie Nailor 4 0-0 11, Sydney Young 2 1-1 5, Bailey Wetzell 1 1-2 3, Jordan Clevenger 1 0-0 2, Liz Lego 2 0-2 4, Alexandra Romo 0 1-2 1. Totals: 18 11-16 51.

ALLEMAN Wales 1 1-2 3, Connolly 0 0-0 0, Larsen 1 0-2 2, Loiz 3 0-1 6, Boelens 1 15-16 18, Kennedy Prince 5 5-8 17, Schueneman 3 0-0 6, Verstraete 2 2-3 7, Johannes 0 0-1 0, Buller 1 0-0 2. Totals: 17 23-33 61.

Rock Falls 14 12 10 15 — 51 Alleman 10 15 12 24 — 61 3s – RF 4 (Nailor 3, Sigel), Alleman 4 (Prince 2, Boelens, Verstraete).

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ABOVE: Dixon’s Riley Mehrens passes to the perimeter for a 3-point attempt during the Dukes’ 79-74 triple-overtime loss to LaSalle-Peru on Wednesday.

BELOW: Kaylon Westmoreland drives around LaSalle-Peru’s Ryan Atilano on his way to the basket Wednesday night in Plano.

Dixon can’t close out Cavs LETDOWN

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With the score tied at 61 in the second overtime, LP hit six of its seven free-throw attempts in the final 2 minutes to build a 70-65 lead. But that didn’t last long, and Dixon freshman Beau Bailey came through with a clutch 3-pointer with 32.1 seconds left to tie the game at 72.

“They don’t give up.

They compete every time they’re out there,” Mead said of his players.

“It’s unfortunate they didn’t win the game. I thought they competed well enough to win. They deserved to win, and they didn’t.”

Dixon held a 56-55 lead in the first overtime after Riley Mehrens (17 points) knocked down a shot with 1:16 to go, but LP’s Ryan Atilano hit a basket with 20.4 seconds to go to send the game into the next bonus period.

In regulation, LP controlled the scoreboard for much of the first half, but Dixon took a 23-21 lead with 3:43 to play in the second quarter and eventually built a 40-34 lead into the fourth quarter.

The Dukes couldn’t hold on until the final buzzer,

though, as the Cavaliers outscored Dixon 12-6 and tied the score at 46 with 2:15 to go.

Dixon led 50-46 after LeBlanc’s layup with less than 40 seconds to go, but the Dukes received a blow to their lineup when Roby (14 points) fouled out of the game with 32.2 remaining in regulation. LP’s Brady

Huebbe knocked in two free throws to tie the game, and Dixon missed two last-second opportunities – a 3 from the left wing and a putback attempt from about 7 feet – to send the game into overtime.

LeBlanc was named to the all-tournament team, while Roby was named the tournament MVP.

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PEORIA CHRISTIAN 64, ROCK FALLS 59 ROCK FALLS Bailey Bickett 2 0-0 6, Madason Shaw 1 0-0 2, Abbee Sigel 5 11-12 25, Olivia Babcock 0 1-2 1, Emily Sauer 3 1-2 7, Sydnie Nailor 5 0-0 14, Sydney Young 0 2-2 2, Jordan Clevenger 1 0-0 2, Liz Lego 0 0-0 0. Totals: 17 15-19 59.

PEORIA CHRISTIAN Watson 3 3-4 9, Johnson 3 12-14 18, Myroth 2 7-13 11, Showalter 0 0-2 0, Mahasi 1 5-7 7, Taylor 4 0-0 12, Fischer 3 1-2 7. Totals: 16 28-42 64.

Rock Falls 14 12 14 19 — 59 Peoria Christian 7 14 20 23 — 64 3s – RF 10 (Sigel 4, Nailor 4, Bickett 2), PC 4 (Taylor 4).

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FULTON 45, MORRISON 29 MORRISON (6-7) Emma Melton 1 0-0 2, Emily Wallander 0 0-0 0, Jaeden Workman 1 2-2 4, Emma Sitzmore 4 0-1 9, Kassidee Church 2 2-2 6, Lauren Vos 0 0-0 0, Ana Dzeladini 0 0-0 0, Makayla Troutman 0 0-0 0, Peyton Tegeler 3 0-0 8. Totals: 11 4-5 29.

FULTON (6-4) Whitney Wynkoop 2 2-2 6, Taylor Curley 1 1-2 3, Averi Leitzen 3 5-6 11, Jordan Price 3 2-4 8, Hannah Pannell 0 0-0 0, Faith Kennedy 3 1-2 9, Camerin Huizenga 1 0-0 2, Emma Jacobs 0 0-0 0, Betsy Leonard 0 6-10 6. Totals: 13 17-26 45.

Morrison 4 7 11 7 — 29 Fulton 10 11 10 14 — 45 3s – M 3 (Tegeler 2, Sitzmore), F 2 (Kennedy 2).

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MERCER COUNTY 43, BUREAU VALLEY 29 MERCER COUNTY Hess 0 0-0 0, Callahan 1 0-2 2, Baker 10 0-0 23, Weeks 0 0-4 0, Hagens 2 0-0 4, Coulter 1 0-0 2, Lower 0 0-0 0, Finch 6 0-0 12. Totals: 20 0-6 43.

BUREAU VALLEY (9-6) Nicole Wirth 0 0-0 0, Saige Barnett 2 0-5 4, Savannah Wall 0 0-0 0, Heather Williams 0 0-0 0, Darcy Kepner 4 1-4 11, Addison Moreland 2 0-0 4, Christen Hurley 4 0-0 8, Ellen Johnson 1 0-0 2, Marissa Mungia 0 0-0 0, Dana Kepner 0 0-0 0. Totals: 13 1-9 29.

Mercer County 13 18 6 6 — 45 BV 6 5 5 13 — 29 3s – MC 3 (Baker 3), BV 2 (Kepner 2).

ERIE 34, STOCKTON 31 STOCKTON Krippendorf 2 1-2 7, C.Haas 0 0-0 0, Wright 0 0-0 0, Kuehl 0 1-2 1, Bowser 1 0-0 3, Bauer 0 0-0 0, Volling 0 0-0 0, K.Haas 1 0-0 2, Randecker 0 0-0 0, Offenheiser 4 1-3 9, Stewart 4 1-2 9. Totals: 12 4-9 31.

ERIE (8-3) Caitlynn Maloney 0 0-0 0, Riley Redell 0 0-0 0, Whitney Bramm 1 0-0 2, Montana Lawson 0 0-0 0, Taylor Steimle 0 0-0 0, Delaney Tegeler 0 0-0 0, Rachel Cobert 9 1-2 19, Emily Cox 5 1-2 13. Totals: 15 2-4 34.

Stockton 3 10 10 8 — 31 Erie 6 17 4 7 — 34 3s – Stockton 3 (Krippendorf 2, Bowser), Erie 2 (Cox 2).

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Revenge for Raiders AFC knocks off Amboy, gets into title game

BY CODY CUTTER ccutter@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5552 @CodyCutter35

AMBOY – Throughout her 4-year high school career, Cassidy Koning had seen enough of Amboy’s dominance of her AFC Raiders.

Looking for something that would put momentum on her team’s side, the Raiders senior found that opportunity while snatching up a loose ball with a handful of seconds left in the first half.

Koning’s steal-anddrive put AFC up by double-digits at halftime, and the lead stayed intact in a 44-29 win over the Clippers in the final pool play game of the Amboy Holiday Tournament.

The win is the Raiders’ first in recent memory against their Lee County rival, and while that accomplishment is grand in itself, a chance at the program’s first Christmas tournament championship awaits Thursday against fellow unbeaten Indian Creek (12-0). The Timberwolves await the Raiders (12-0) for a 2:30 championship tipoff.

“It was more of a momentum-changer,” Koning said. “It was kind of saying, ‘You know, this is our game, and we’re here to play.’ We’re not about to let them back in the game. We worked too hard, and have worked all season for this.

“It’s our time to shine.”

With the Clippers placing an emphasis on getting the ball in the middle to counter against AFC’s length, the Raiders stopped that game plan.

Koning led the Raiders with four of her team’s 11 steals, and the increased tenacity of the guard play was motivation for Madeline Prestegaard to clamp down in the post.

Prestegaard had backto-back putbacks to buoy the Raiders’ lead from six points back to 10 early in the final quarter, after the Clippers made finding open shots tough in the previous period.

The Raiders made just one shot – a Lexi Meurer 3-pointer – out of eight

Thursday, December 31, 2015

BOYS ROUNDUP

Rockets finish with loss at State Farm Cardinals, Mustangs win in Erie

By SVM Sports Staff

The Rock Falls Rockets ended their trip to Bloomington-Normal winless, falling 48-45 to Prairie Central in their State Farm Classic finale Wednesday morning.

Noah Junis led the Rockets (2-10) with 16 points, including three 3-pointers. Dylan Leaf added eight points.

Hayden Wenger led the Hawks with 22 points.

Eastland tournament

Wednesday’s stars Noah Junis, RF, 16 points, 3 3-pointers Tristin Woodin, Polo, 16 points Nate Wierema, Fulton, 15 points and scored 15 points as the Panthers beat the Storm at Erie.

Jay Edlefson led Bureau Valley (3-10) with eight points.

Fulton 52, Prophetstown Morrison 49, Stark 44: Nate Wierema scored County 36: Noah Hogue

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

ABOVE: AFC’s Emily Shrimplin (3) puts a shot up against Amboy on Wednesday night during their Amboy tournament game.

BELOW: Amboy’s Emma Lindenmeyer hangs on to the ball against AFC’s Shrimplin (3) during Wednesday’s game.

AFC 44, Amboy 29

attempts in the third.

“We just kind of realized that this was going to be the first time our girls have beaten Amboy,” Madeline Prestegaard said. “We really just came out and put it to them. We stepped up our defense, and when our defense is going good, it gets us motivated for offense.”

The Clippers (12-3) missed their first six shots of the game, and the six-point deficit in the fourth quarter was as close as they got to a chance at defending

last year’s tournament championship.

Delaney Wilhelm led the Clippers with 13 rebounds to go with seven points, and Karlee Doege led with 12 points.

Making just 10 of 41 field goal attempts and committing 12 turnovers were unsual numbers for the Clippers, who take on Marquette at 1 p.m. today for third place.

“We were definitely the smaller team,” Amboy coach Mike McCracken said. “We worked hard and did a pretty good job at denying the ball for the

Star of the game: Madeline Prestegaard, AFC, 10 points, 7 rebounds Key performers: Jaynee Prestegaard, AFC, 14 points; Cassidy Koning, AFC, 4 steals, 4 assists, 4 points; Delaney Wilhelm, Amboy, 7 points, 8 rebounds; Karlee Doege, Amboy, 12 points, 7 rebounds Up next: Amboy tournament, Amboy vs.

Marquette (3rd place), 1 p.m. today; AFC vs. Indian Creek (1st place), 2:30 p.m. today most part, but we shot so poorly.”

Both AFC and Indian Creek are off to the best starts in their respective program histories, and are looking to finish off 2015 without a blemish on their record.

“We’ve just got to play hard and focus on the real prize,” Koning said.

“Being able to pass this game to get to tomorrow’s game, now that we’re there, it’s time to make it count.”

11 of his game-high 15 points in the second half as the Steamers held off the Prophets.

Devon Ballard and Ethan Fish added nine points apiece for Fulton (8-8).

Jonah Green led Prophetstown (4-8) with 13 points, and Kody Wetzell added 12.

Eastland 73, West Carroll JV 30: The Cougars

led 23-2 after one period and cruised to a home win.

Brighton Haverland led Eastland with 14 points, Zach Randecker had 11, and Conner DeGroot added 10.

Stillman Valley 49, Polo 46: The Cardinals nipped

the Marcos in a back-andforth affair at Eastland.

Tristin Woodin led Polo (11-4) with 16 points, and Wyatt Patterson added 15.

Ethan Roberts paced Stillman Valley with 16 points, Kane VanBriesen had 15, and Brian Schmidt added 11.

Erie tournament Erie 48, Knoxville 40:

Josh Lohman and Bransen Rosenow each scored 12 points as the Cardinals (9-4) knocked off the Blue Bullets in Erie.

Tyler Houston paced Knoxville with 12 points.

Lena-Winslow 47, Bureau Valley 37: Payden

Lingle hit five 3-pointers

Warriors can’t dig out of hole Sterling comeback bid falls short against Pekin in Dixon

By SVM Sports Staff

Katelyn Everett and Jay Borum each scored in double figures for Sterling, but it wasn’t enough as the Golden Warriors lost 57-49 to Pekin in a loss at the Dixon tournament.

Trailing 22-13 at the end of the first quarter, the Warriors cut the deficit to 29-25 at halftime but couldn’t complete the comeback.

Sterling (7-8) was led by Everett’s 18 points, and Borum added 13.

Pekin’s Sydney Diekhoff scored 34 points, making 11 shots and going 10 of 12 from the free-throw line.

Dixon 39, Rochelle 31: Bre Scheidegger scored 13 points, and Britney Pitzer added nine as the Duchesses (7-6) pulled away late from the Hubs at Dixon.

Abby Lundquist led Rochelle with 14 points.

United Township 58, Newman 47: The Comets were relegated to

Wednesday’s stars Abbee Sigel, RF, 40 points in 2 State Farm games Rachel Cobert, Erie, 19 points Katelyn Everett, Sterling, 18 points Bubby Doubler, Eastland, 15 points 18 for Hall (7-3).

Eastland 55, Aquin 44: Bubby Doubler paced a balanced attack with 15 points as the Cougars topped the Bulldogs at Dixon.

Also for Eastland, RaeAnna Stover had 13 points, and Makenzie Fink added 11.

Maggie Bald led Aquin with 15 points.

State Farm Classic Alleman 61, Rock Falls 51: The Rockets trailed by one going into the fourth quarter, but the Pioneers pulled away with a 24-15 scoring edge over the final 8 minutes in the consolation third-place game in Normal.

Abbee Sigel’s 15 points paced Rock Falls (7-8), and Sydnie Nailor hit three 3-pointers and added 11 points.

Maris Boelens hit 15 of 16 free throws and led Alleman with 18 points. Kennedy Prince hit two 3s and chipped in 17 points.

the consolation bracket at Dixon after a loss to the Panthers.

Kelsey Simpson topped Newman (5-7) with 13 points, and Maddie Craft added 11.

Maddie Tague had 16 points to pace UT, and Taylor May added 10.

Hall 40, Oregon 32: The Red Devils slowly pulled away from the Hawks throughout the first consolation game at Dixon.

Ally Bartling and Anni Wilson Peoria Christian 64, Rock Falls both scored nine points to pace Oregon (5-9). Hunter Galassi had 59: The Rockets were outscored

43-33 in the second half in a consolation semifinal at Normal West High School.

Abbee Sigel hit four 3-pointers and made 11 of 12 free throws to score a team-high 25 points for Rock Falls, which went 15-for-19 from the foul line. Sydnie Nailor hit four 3s and added 14 points.

Tia Johnson’s 18 points paced Peoria Christian, which shot 28-for-42 from the free-throw line.

Erie tournament Fulton 45, Morrison 29: The Steamers took control early with a 10-0 first-quarter run and never let the rival Fillies back in it at Erie.

Averi Leitzen scored 11 points, Faith Kennedy hit two 3-pointers and finished with nine points, and Jordan Price chipped in eight for Fulton (6-4).

Emma Sitzmore led Morrison (6-7) with nine points, and Peyton Tegeler added eight, including a pair of 3s.

Mercer County 43, Bureau Valley 29: The Storm trailed by 20 points

at halftime to the Golden Eagles to close out tournament play in Erie.

Darcy Kepner led the Storm (9-6) with 11 points, and Christian Hurley had eight points.

Kenzie Baker led Mercer County with 22 points.

Erie 34, Stockton 31: Rachel Cobert tossed in 19 points, and Emily Cox added 13 as the Cardinals (8-3) edged the Blackhawks at Erie.

Dukes fourth at Ewoldt Invite: Dixon had four

wrestlers place second on its way to a fourthplace team finish at the Ed Ewoldt Invitational at Wheaton-Warrenville South High School.

Taking second for the Dukes were Tyler Lowry (106 pounds), Colton Bishop (113), Mason Rhodenbaugh (120), and Andy Wolber (182).

Connor Sperling (220) finished third, while Ryan Toutman (275) was fourth.

Comets 13th in Champaign: Newman complet-

ed 2 busy days of wrestling with a 13th-place finish at the St. Thomas More Invitational in Champaign.

On Tuesday, Newman defeated IVC 38-30 and Braidwood-Reed Custer 38-30, and lost to Mount Carmel 42-30 and Litchfield 63-15.

On Wednesday, the Comets defeated Monmouth-Roseville 30-24 and Bismarck-Henning 39-27, but lost to Lawrenceville 48-35, Hoopeston Area 54-26, and Sherrard 54-30.

Warriors ready to get back to NIB-12 play PACE

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GIRLS ROUNDUP

scored 14 points, and Britt Ottens added 12 as the Mustangs (4-7) raced past the Rebels at Erie.

Logan Knobloch scored 14 to lead Stark County.

Wrestling

“We had to knock down some shots to loosen up their zone a little bit,” Kougias said. “Teams pack it in on Jack, and we need to hit some shots from outside.

We did that tonight.”

The Rams, down 26-25 at halftime, took charge with a 16-2 third-quarter run. Reserve guard DeJon Goodman opened the scoring with a 3 with 6:20 to go in the quarter, and Grayslake steadily pulled away.

Sterling made only 1 of 5 shots in the quarter, a jumper from reserve Ethan Sanford, and committed seven turnovers.

A scramble at the end of the quarter resulted in the Rams’ Novak draining the last of his 3s to give his team a 41-28 lead entering the final quarter.

The Warriors’ Sterling Thornton, who sprained an ankle in a secondround game against Hampshire on Monday, briefly entered the game to begin the fourth quarter, in hopes of giving his team a spark. He played less than 3 minutes, and left with his team down 43-30 and 5:07 to play.

The Warriors did get within seven points (4437) on a 3-pointer from Zach Springman with 1:49 to play, but Grayslake Central scored the next seven points to restore order.

Myles Williams scored on an alley oop at the buzzer for Sterling to account for the final score.

The Warriors attempted only 34 shots in the game, and hit 14. They were 2-for-12 from long range, and Beckman was pleased how he and his teammates defended the quicker Sterling players.

“I think we played off them too much in the first quarter,” Beckman said.

“They had open lanes, and they attacked us.

We struggled with that.

After the first quarter, we started getting up in their grill a little bit, and that caused some turnovers and points for us.”

Dealing with a slowdown team like Grayslake Central that limits possessions is something the Warriors will have to work on.

“We’ve just got to be smarter,” Sterling coach Ryan Vasquez said.

“When we do have to play a halfcourt game, we’ve got to be smarter, understand what our reads are, and that’s something we’re going to work on going forward.”

After splitting four games in DeKalb, the Warriors return to league play on Jan. 8 at Ottawa.

Senior guard Juan-Antonio Gomez is confident a better Sterling team will take the floor against the Pirates.

“I think we can be a very special team,” Gomez said. “We’re working on it. We’re putting pieces together. We’ve seen good flashes of our team, and I definitely believe there’s a better version of us, and we’re just trying to find it right now.”

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WEDNESDAY’S SCOREBOARD NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE W y-New England 12 N.Y. Jets 10 Buffalo 7 Miami 5 Houston Indianapolis Jacksonville Tennessee

W 8 7 5 3

y-Cincinnati Pittsburgh Baltimore Cleveland

W 11 9 5 3

W x-Denver 11 x-Kansas City 10 Oakland 7 San Diego 4

East L T 3 0 5 0 8 0 10 0 South L T 7 0 8 0 10 0 12 0 North L T 4 0 6 0 10 0 12 0 West L T 4 0 5 0 8 0 11 0

Pct .800 .667 .467 .333

PF 455 370 357 290

PA 295 292 342 379

Pct .533 .467 .333 .200

PF 309 303 370 275

PA 307 384 418 393

Pct .733 .600 .333 .200

PF 395 395 312 266

PA 263 307 377 404

Pct .733 .667 .467 .267

PF 328 382 342 300

PA 276 270 376 371

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East L T Pct PF PA 7 0 .533 354 356 9 0 .400 342 400 9 0 .400 390 407 11 0 .267 252 340 South W L T Pct PF PA y-Carolina 14 1 0 .933 462 298 Atlanta 8 7 0 .533 322 325 Tampa Bay 6 9 0 .400 332 379 New Orleans 6 9 0 .400 388 459 North W L T Pct PF PA x-Green Bay 10 5 0 .667 355 303 x-Minnesota 10 5 0 .667 345 289 Detroit 6 9 0 .400 334 380 Chicago 6 9 0 .400 315 373 West W L T Pct PF PA y-Arizona 13 2 0 .867 483 277 x-Seattle 9 6 0 .600 387 271 St. Louis 7 8 0 .467 264 311 San Francisco 4 11 0 .267 219 371 x-clinched playoff spot; y-clinched division Sunday’s games Jacksonville at Houston, noon Washington at Dallas, noon Detroit at Chicago, noon N.Y. Jets at Buffalo, noon New England at Miami, noon New Orleans at Atlanta, noon Baltimore at Cincinnati, noon Pittsburgh at Cleveland, noon Tennessee at Indianapolis, noon Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, noon St. Louis at San Francisco, 3:25 p.m.

San Diego at Denver, 3:25 p.m.

Seattle at Arizona, 3:25 p.m.

Oakland at Kansas City, 3:25 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Carolina, 3:25 p.m.

Minnesota at Green Bay, 7:30 p.m.

W y-Washington 8 Philadelphia 6 N.Y. Giants 6 Dallas 4

College football Bowl Glance

Wednesday’s results Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl Auburn 31, Memphis 10 Belk Bowl Charlotte, N.C. Mississippi St. 51, N.C. State 28 Music City Bowl Nashville, Tenn.

Louisville 27, Texas A&M 21 Holiday Bowl San Diego Wisconsin (9-3) vs. USC (8-5), late Thursday’s games Peach Bowl Atlanta Houston (12-1) vs. Florida State (10-2), 11 a.m. (ESPN) Orange Bowl (Playoff Semifinal) Miami Gardens, Fla. Clemson (13-0) vs. Oklahoma (11-1), 3 p.m. (ESPN) Cotton Bowl (Playoff Semifinal) Arlington, Texas Alabama (12-1) vs. Michigan State (12-1), 7 p.m. (ESPN)

Friday’s games Outback Bowl Tampa, Fla. Northwestern (10-2) vs. Tennessee (8-4), 11 a.m. (ESPN2) Citrus Bowl Orlando, Fla. Michigan (9-3) vs. Florida (10-3), noon (ABC) Fiesta Bowl Glendale, Ariz.

Notre Dame (10-2) vs. Ohio State (11-1), noon (ESPN) Rose Bowl Pasadena, Calif.

Iowa (12-1) vs. Stanford (11-2), 4 p.m.

(ESPN) Sugar Bowl New Orleans Oklahoma State (10-2) vs. Mississippi (9-3), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday’s games TaxSlayer Bowl Jacksonville, Fla. Penn St. (7-5) vs. Georgia (9-3), 11 a.m. (ESPN) Liberty Bowl Memphis, Tenn.

Kansas St. (6-6) vs. Arkansas (7-5), 2:20 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl San Antonio Oregon (9-3) vs. TCU (10-2), 5:45 p.m. (ESPN) Cactus Bowl Phoenix West Virginia (7-5) vs. Arizona State (6-6), 9:15 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 11 College Football Championship Game Glendale, Ariz.

Orange Bowl winner vs. Cotton Bowl winner, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)

EASTERN CONFERENCE GB — 1½ 5 10½ 18 GB — 1 1½ 2½ 5 GB — 3 3½ 5 10½

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 28 6 .824 Dallas 19 13 .594 Memphis 18 16 .529 Houston 16 17 .485 New Orleans 10 21 .323 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 22 10 .688 Utah 13 17 .433 Portland 14 20 .412 Minnesota 12 20 .375 Denver 12 21 .364 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 29 2 .935 L.A. Clippers 20 13 .606 Sacramento 12 19 .387 Phoenix 12 22 .353 L.A. Lakers 6 27 .182 Wednesday’s results Orlando 100, Brooklyn 93 L.A. Clippers 122, Charlotte 117 Toronto 94, Washington 91 L.A. Lakers 112, Boston 104 Chicago 102, Indiana 100, OT Minnesota 94, Utah 80 San Antonio 112, Phoenix 79 Dallas 114, Golden State 91 Portland 110, Denver 103 Philadelphia at Sacramento, late

Wednesday’s box score

BULLS 102, PACERS 100, OT INDIANA (100) George 7-20 2-3 19, Allen 5-7 0-0 10, Mahinmi 3-5 1-1 7, G.Hill 8-15 1-1 20, Ellis 4-19 4-4 13, Stuckey 5-12 3-5 13, S.Hill 3-7 2-2 8, Turner 2-8 4-6 8, Budinger 0-4 2-2 2. Totals 37-97 19-24 100.

CHICAGO (102) Gibson 3-7 0-0 6, Mirotic 0-2 0-0 0, Gasol 4-14 5-6 13, Hinrich 1-3 0-0 3, Butler 8-16 11-13 28, Brooks 11-20 3-4 29, Portis 7-12 2-2 16, Snell 1-6 0-0 2, McDermott 2-6 1-2 5. Totals 37-86 22-27 102.

Indiana 21 19 22 29 9 — 100 Chicago 21 29 16 25 11— 102 3-Point Goals–Indiana 7-22 (G.Hill 3-5, George 3-9, Ellis 1-5, Stuckey 0-1, S.Hill 0-2), Chicago 6-18 (Brooks 4-7, Hinrich 1-2, Butler 1-3, Portis 0-1, McDermott 0-1, Mirotic 0-1, Gasol 0-1, Snell 0-2). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Indiana 55 (Allen 12), Chicago 64 (Gibson 14). Assists– Indiana 18 (Ellis 5), Chicago 15 (Brooks 5). Total Fouls–Indiana 21, Chicago 19.

A–22,206 (20,917).

College basketball Big Ten

NBA Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 20 13 .606 Boston 18 14 .563 New York 15 18 .455 Brooklyn 9 23 .281 Philadelphia 2 31 .061 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 21 13 .618 Orlando 19 13 .594 Miami 18 13 .581 Charlotte 17 14 .548 Washington 14 16 .467 Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 21 9 .700 Chicago 18 12 .600 Indiana 18 13 .581 Detroit 17 15 .531 Milwaukee 12 21 .364

Thursday’s games Milwaukee at Indiana, 5 p.m.

Minnesota at Detroit, 5 p.m.

Golden State at Houston, 6 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Phoenix at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Portland at Utah, 8 p.m.

Friday’s games Orlando at Washington, 6 p.m.

Charlotte at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

Dallas at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

New York at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

GB — 8 10 11½ 16½ GB — 8 9 10 10½ GB — 10 17 18½ 24

Conference W-L Pct. Purdue 1-0 1.000 Iowa 1-0 1.000 Northwestern 1-0 1.000 Maryland 1-0 1.000 Indiana 1-0 1.000 Michigan 1-0 1.000 Ohio State 1-0 1.000 Michigan St. 0-1 .000 Penn State 0-1 .000 Illinois 0-1 .000 Nebraska 0-1 .000 Minnesota 0-1 .000 Rutgers 0-1 .000 Wisconsin 0-1 .000

Overall W-L Pct. 13-1 .929 10-3 .769 13-1 .929 12-1 .923 11-3 .786 11-3 .786 9-5 .643 13-1 .929 9-5 .643 8-6 .571 8-6 .571 6-7 .462 6-8 .429 8-6 .571

Tuesday’s results Purdue 61, Wisconsin 55 Iowa 83, Michigan State 70 Wednesday’s results Indiana 79, Rutgers 72 Michigan 78, Illinois 68 Northwestern 81, Nebraska 72 Maryland 70, Penn State 64 Ohio State 78, Minnesota 63 Saturday’s games Penn State at Michigan, 11 a.m. (BTN) Rutgers at Wisconsin, 1 p.m. (BTN) Michigan State at Minnesota, 2 p.m. (ESPN2) Indiana at Nebraska, 3 p.m. (BTN) Iowa at Purdue, 5 p.m. (BTN) Maryland at Northwestern, 7 p.m. (BTN) Sunday’s game Illinois at Ohio State, 4 p.m. (BTN) Wednesday’s box score

MICHIGAN 78, ILLINOIS 68 MICHIGAN (11-3) Robinson 3-7 0-0 8, Doyle 0-2 2-2 2, Walton Jr. 3-10 2-2 9, Irvin 3-8 0-0 8, LeVert 9-16 1-2 22, Abdur-Rahkman 0-1 0-0 0, Wagner 0-1 0-0 0, Dawkins 1-2 0-0 3, Donnal 11-15 3-4 26. Totals 30-62 8-10 78.

ILLINOIS (8-6) Finke 2-6 2-2 7, Tate 2-5 2-2 6, ColemanLands 5-12 0-0 13, Hill 3-11 4-5 11, Nunn 9-16 1-2 23, Williams 0-0 0-0 0, Morgan 3-4 0-0 6, Jordan 0-2 2-2 2, Austin 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 24-56 11-13 68.

Halftime–Illinois 37-34. 3s–Michigan 10-24 (LeVert 3-6, Robinson 2-5, Irvin 2-5, Donnal 1-2, Dawkins 1-2, Walton Jr. 1-3, Abdur-Rahkman 0-1), Illinois 9-25 (Nunn 4-7, Coleman-Lands 3-8, Hill 1-3, Finke 1-5, Jordan 0-2). Rebounds–Michigan 38 (Donnal, Walton Jr. 9), Illinois 27 (Finke 8).

Assists–Michigan 16 (LeVert 10), Illinois 14 (Tate 4). Fouls–Michigan 14, Illinois 18.

Top 25 schedule Wednesday’s results No. 4 Maryland 70, Penn State 64 No. 5 Virginia 71, Oakland 58 No. 7 North Carolina 80, Clemson 69 No. 11 Iowa State 104, Coppin State 84 No. 15 Duke 103, Long Beach State 81 No. 19 West Virginia 88, Virginia Tech 63 No. 24 South Carolina 78, Francis Marion 56 Thursday’s games No. 6 Xavier at No. 16 Villanova, 11 a.m.

No. 9 Butler vs. No. 12 Providence, 1:30 p.m.

Friday’s games No. 21 Utah at Stanford, 8 p.m.

No. 25 UCLA at Washington, 10 p.m.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Florida 21 12 4 46 101 Montreal 21 15 3 45 111 Boston 20 12 4 44 115 Detroit 18 12 7 43 94 Ottawa 18 14 6 42 111 Tampa Bay 18 16 4 40 97 Toronto 14 15 7 35 95 Buffalo 15 18 4 34 87 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF Washington 28 6 2 58 115 N.Y. Rangers 21 13 4 46 112 N.Y. Islanders 20 12 5 45 103 New Jersey 19 14 5 43 90 Pittsburgh 17 15 4 38 81 Philadelphia 15 13 7 37 76 Carolina 15 17 5 35 87 Columbus 14 22 3 31 98

GA 84 98 97 98 115 93 102 99 GA 74 100 88 92 89 96 106 123

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA 27 8 3 57 132 97 23 12 4 50 99 93 21 13 4 46 104 94 19 10 6 44 95 84 18 12 7 43 100 96 18 17 2 38 106 102 17 17 2 36 97 105 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 23 11 2 48 98 81 Arizona 17 16 3 37 100 116 Vancouver 14 15 9 37 93 109 San Jose 17 16 2 36 96 100 Calgary 17 17 2 36 96 117 Anaheim 14 15 6 34 67 87 Edmonton 15 20 3 33 97 118 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Wednesday’s results Toronto 3, Pittsburgh 2, SO Washington 5, Buffalo 2 New Jersey 3, Ottawa 0 N.Y. Rangers 5, Tampa Bay 2 Philadelphia at San Jose, late Thursday’s games N.Y. Islanders at Buffalo, 5 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Detroit, 5 p.m.

Washington at Carolina, 5 p.m.

Minnesota at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Colorado, 7 p.m.

Nashville at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Anaheim at Edmonton, 8 p.m.

Winnipeg at Arizona, 8 p.m.

Friday’s games Montreal vs. Boston, at Foxborough, Mass., noon Anaheim at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

Dallas St. Louis Chicago Minnesota Nashville Colorado Winnipeg

Transactions BASEBALL American League DETROIT TIGERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Michael Crotta and OF Chad Huffman on minor league contracts.

TEXAS RANGERS — Signed C Michael McKenry and LHP Donnie Veal to minor league contracts.

National League LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Agreed to terms with LHP Scott Kazmir on a threeyear contract.

FOOTBALL National Football League CHICAGO BEARS — Signed DL Greg Scruggs and DL Terry Williams. Placed DL Eddie Goldman and WR Alshon Jeffery on injured reserve.

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Oregon’s Carson Buck looks to shoot while Newman’s Kyle Schmitt defense during Wednesday’s title game at the Newman tournament.

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“I started off slow, but tried to keep at it,” said Williams, who recorded a missed shot, a rebound and an assist through the first three quarters. “My teammates kept encouraging me, and I felt their support on the [foul line].”

The extra sessions were familiar for Newman and Oregon (11-4), as the teams went to overtime in the Forreston tournament the last time they met. There, the Hawks pulled out a two-point win, but there would be no repeat as Newman pulled away this time in the second overtime.

Despite a good offensive show, players said the game came down to defense. Newman opened the game with a man defense, but switched to a 1-3-1 zone in the second half which effectively sealed off the

paint and forced Oregon to work around the perimeter.

“That [zone] worked better for us,” McCarty said. “There wasn’t much room down there for them to drive.”

Otten took advantage of the perimeter game, hitting four 3s, but the lack of an inside game hurt Oregon in the final stretch. Trailing 68-65 in the second overtime, Otten hung around the 3-point arc waiting for an open look that never came.

Instead, Otten, who finished 8-for-15 for a game-high 27 points, was forced to try a deep, contested 3 from the left wing that fell short as time expired.

“Switching to that 1-3-1 was a good call by [Newman] coach [Ray] Sharp,” Otten said. “We fought back all game and had a chance, but came up short. I had a couple of looks, but I missed too many shots.”

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE-DIXON, ILLINOIS CENTRUE BANK FKA UNIONBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

JOSEPH CASEY AKA JOSEPH W. CASEY and BRIANNE CASEY AKA BRIANNE R. CASEY, Defendants.

15CH 43 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 242 CHAPMAN ST. PAW PAW, IL 61353 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on September 1, 2015, the following described real estate, to-wit: LOTS 6 AND 7 AND THE SOUTH 24 FEET OF LOT 5 IN BLOCK 1 OF BRITTAIN'S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF PAW PAW, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Permanent Index Number: 22-18-10-478-012 Commonly known as: 242 Chapman St., Paw Paw, IL 61353 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on January 28, 2016 at 10:00 AM, at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021.

The Judgment amount is $93,206.60.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Lee County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g1).

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IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

For Sale of The City Prophetstown has a 2000 Dodge Dakota 4x4 truck with 104,000 miles, and a 2008 Chevrolet Impala LT with 109,578 miles. Both vehicles can be viewed at the Prophetstown Public Works lot which is located at 233 East Railroad St. A sealed bid sheet can be picked up at Prophetstown City Hall Monday thru Friday 7am12pm & 1pm-4pm.

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on December 28 A.D. 2015 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Hydraulic IT Solutions located at 823 N. Dement Ave., Dixon, IL 61021.

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JOSEPH CASEY AKA JOSEPH W. CASEY and BRIANNE CASEY AKA BRIANNE R. CASEY, Defendants.

15CH 43 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 242 CHAPMAN ST. PAW PAW, IL 61353 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on September 1, 2015, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 22-18-10-478-012 Commonly known as: 242 Chapman St., Paw Paw, IL 61353 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on January 28, 2016 at 10:00 AM, at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021.

The Judgment amount is $93,206.60.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Lee County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 4221719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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3BR, 2 car attached garage. $825/mo. Lease & dep. req. H & H Rental Properties LLC. Call or text 815-625-7995.

Rock River Gardens, a proud member of the Petersen Health Care family, is seeking

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Towns Rock Falls Rock Falls Milledgeville Milledgeville Sterling Sterling

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Customers 40 37 57 75 99 40

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815-625-3600 ext. 5301

Full Time Class-A CDL for food grade liquid/dry bulk for Cedar Rapids to Illinois and beyond.

• Excellent pay • 100% paid bene ts • 2+ years of driving experience • Good driving record

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We bring life to products Sensient Flavors, Amboy is growing and looking for qualified individuals to join the Sweet Flavors’ team!

Sensient Flavors is a leading manufacturer of dairy ingredients and sweet goods.

Positions Now Available: • Process Engineer • Supply Chain Director • Quality Control Lab Supervisor • Warehouse Workers Production Operators - all levels • Cooks • Lead Batch Pullers • General Labor Workers We offer competitive salary & benefits package including: • Medical • Dental • Vision • Life Insurance • 401K Savings • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) • Paid Vacation Sensient Flavors is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified candidates may apply online at: sensient.com/careers Come join our growing team and make a difference!

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The successful candidate will possess the ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining focus and productivity to meet deadlines. This person will have experience creating and presenting client proposals as well as experience developing and maintaining client relationships. Our Multi-Media Account Executive must have the ability to strategically and creatively think in a fast-p paced environment. Must have a valid drivers license, dependable transportation and proof of insurance.

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B10 Celebrate the NEW YEAR with a NEW CAR! SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Thursday, December 31, 2015 • PAGE B10

2004 Lincoln LS V6 #TF434AU

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2003 Chevy Suburban

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2007 Pontiac Grand Prix

2007 Kia Rondo - 3 Rows!

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2015 Nissan Versa #IPF621

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2003 Lexus LS430 #TF388AZ

2007 Toyota Camry SE

2013 Dodge Dart

2014 Nissan Versa

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2010 Nissan Altima

2010 Ford Taurus

2009 Cadillac DTS #KE016A

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2012 Ford 2011 Cadillac Call Chuck TODAY! 2010 Chevy 2014 Chevy 2014 Dodge 2011 Nissan Mustang CTS Camaro Camaro Challenger Maxima 815.973.0000 $ 19,995 $19,995 $21,885 $ 21,949 $22,690 $24,889 #NG019A

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2010 GMC Acadia #NF0585AJ

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2013 Dodge Caravan R/T #NF151AK

2012 Chevy Traverse #GG031A

2014 Nissan Murano #CYG031A

2011 Jeep Grand#JF023AX Cherokee

2012 Lincoln MKT #BF049A

2014 Toyota RAV4 - LTD 4x4 #TG029AR

2013 Toyota Sienna XLE #JG013A

2015 Nissan Rogue - Loaded

2014 Toyota Venza - LTD #TF420A

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1100 N. Galena - Dixon, IL - 815.288.4455 - www.KenNelsonAuto.com Warren Gridley Mike Freeman

General Manager General Manager

Chad Conderman Thais Fazekas

Rick Pontnak Brad Claussen Craig Buchanan Sales Manager

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Jamie Curia

Al Riley

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Bob Pilling

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Rick Hauser

Sales Manager

Rusty Baker Clayton Bonnell Adam Chapman

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Denny Bellows Ron Stephenitch

Joe Patzer

Mike Baker

Carl Buehler

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Leon Mealing Tanner Dornacher Dave Kipping

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DIXON

LOANS

Why Rent? ™ Fully remodeled 3BR home $725/mo.

82 Grant Ave. 815-878-6356

EMERSON 2 car garage , barn, no smoking/pets. $600 + dep. Very nice. 815-772-7396

STERLING Cute 3BR,

Rent like a Winner™

Nice yard, gas heat 1204 Ave. J. $598 815-878-7399

RENT OR OWN 2 family, side by side dwelling. You live in 1 unit, while other unit makes your mortgage payments of $450/mo. At 4% interest. Monthly income $600 per unit. Each unit has 3BR, living & dining room, kitchen, bath, basement & attack. Rent $600/mo. + dep.

Call for appt.

815-626-4776

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THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of Sauk Valley Media does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by “900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

Sauk Valley Classified makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact the Better Business Bureau 330 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611.

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Secured 3 acre w/ high bays and office, 3818 River Rd., Sterling.

815-626-8790

EDUCATION

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 501 NOTICEPURto the SUANT Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, every business opportunity must be registered with the Illinois SeDepartcurities ment. Protect yourself and get the facts before you over your hand hard earned money by contacting the Illinois Secretary of State's Securities Department at 1800-628-7937. This notice provided as a public service by Sauk Valley Classifieds.

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AIRLINE CAREERS START HERE - BECOME AN AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECH. FAA APPROVED TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED - JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AIM 800-481-8312

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NEW YEAR, NEW AVIATION CAREER GET FAA CERTIFICATION TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED CAREER PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AIM 800-481-8312

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NEW TODAY Part-Time Maintenance Position Available at Assisted Living multi-unit community General electrical, plumbing and construction knowledge needed. Indoor and outdoor work, including painting required.

Must be a Team Player, have a valid driver's license/ transportation and be able to pass a background check.

Apply in person: Avonlea Cottage of Sterling 2201 LeFevre Road Sterling, Illinois 61081

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Bibler Co. Locally Owned Trucking Company Has IMMEDIATE Employment Available for O.T.R. Flatbed experienced drivers Need to have CDL and to be DOT Qualified, Drug Screen, and Verifiable references, Company provided Health Insurance, Simple IRA, Paid Vacations And Holidays Call 815-825-6002 7AM to 4PM Butler Transport Your Partner in Excellence.

CDL Class A Drivers Needed.

Sign on Bonus.

All miles paid.

1-800-528-7825 or

Full Charge Bookkeeper/ Accountant: local business in Dixon is seeking a full-time Full Charge Bookkeeper. Candidates should have strong computer skills, 3-5 years bookkeeping experience, strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to meet deadlines and willingness to work with a team.

Please send all replies to Box #1314, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

FT Delivery/ Warehouse Must have valid driver's license.

Involves delivery and installation of appliances.

Apply in person with resume to: Farley's Appliance 1245 N. Galena Ave., Dixon

Full or Part Time Drivers Wanted

Golf Course General Manager wanted for 18 hole golf course.

Qualifications required a wide range of skills.

They must have good interpersonal skills to deal with employees, club members, and members of the public using the course. They require excellent analytical and financial skills to develop and monitor budgets so that the course operates profitably. Please send resume to : Shady Oaks Country Club, 577 US Highway 52, P.O. Box 137, Amboy, IL 61310.

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

Markman Peat Corporation is currently taking applications for Loader Operators, Forklift Operators & General Laborers.

Benefits offered.

Please apply in person at 13161 Fenton Rd. Morrison IL, 61270 815-772-4014 EOE

www.butlertransport.com

Find your dream home!

Read Sauk Valley Classifieds real estate section and Real Estate Weekly on Thursdays.

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Maintenance Technician Mt. Morris, IL Oakbrook Corporation is seeking a part-time (20 hrs/ wk.

Mon-Wed) Maintenance Technician to join our team at a senior apartment community located in Mt. Morris, IL. Qualified applicants will have prior experience in property maintenance including having general knowledge of plumbing/electrical/HVAC systems, have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision; and have a commitment to delivering a high-level of customer service. Valid driver's license and ability to work an on-call rotation required. If interested, please apply on our website: www.oak brookcorp.com Oakbrook Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Resumes not accepted in lieu of completed application.

No calls please.

EMPLOYMENT

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Mr. Nifty Cleaners in Sterling looking for a clothes Presser Please apply in person, 1102 E. 4th St., Sterling.

815-625-9386 TO OUR

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Tiger Cubbies Daycare Center in Tampico is accepting children ages 3-6, 4-C's accepted. Call 815-438-3278 Lic#544419-01

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

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

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January 1st 9am 2601 Lakeland Blvd - Mattoon, IL 900 Guns From Antiques to New in Box! Colt, Winchester, Browning, Military, Rugers, S&W, MORE! www.bauerauc tion.com

AREA GARAGE SALES 624

CARS815.com

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

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Firewood - Hardwoods split & delivered & stacked within reason.

815-626-6875 Seasoned Hard Wood For Sale in Galt $60 per load 815-631-2271

FURNITURE

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3pc. Living room group- couch, love seat & chair, Tan. $900. Great shape!

815-535-8108.

Ashley South Bay king size mattress, box spring, frame & headboard with nightstands. Memory foam mattress with pillow top. $975. Call 815380-5926.

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Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 PLEASE HELP rescue our cats and kittens!

Need a good indoor home!

815-590-7625 WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

SNOWBLOWERS 782 722 Simplicity 2 stage self propelled snow blower 7HP, pull start.

Exc Cond. $425 FIRM. 815-973-3223

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

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

TOOLS & MACHINERY

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Retired Mechanic, selling tools-Mac & Snap-On, $25,000 invested—Asking $10,000/obo. Serious Inquiries only.

Call Mike for details. 309-716-7382

WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061 Want to buy Western fiction paper back books

by Luke Short 815-291-0127 or 815-626-6618

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE '89 Chevy truck topper. Full size.

Excel. Cond. $100.

Call 815-946-3572 Culligan water softener. Excellent condition. $150.

Call 815-946-3572

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE Cal Spa Hot Tub for sale in excellent condition. Lots of jets, waterfall, different colored lights, head rests and I will give you all the chemicals. It has hardly been used. If interested I will send you pictures. $3500. Originally it cost $7,000.

Call 815-994-2009 Conceal and Carry Illinois, Florida & Utah. Pepper Spray Training for those oppose firearms.

Excellent defense for men & women.

No license or permits req. Includes training, legal use, referral packet, certification, 1 can of professional pepper spray. Will come to your location. Info.

815-716-8478 Rock Falls, IL. Security Officers training in all categories. ISP- DPR IL, Florida & Utah Firearms Instructor.

Dixonian 1925 R. Reagan(Freshman) perfect cond. No writing. $100. 815973-5630 ★★ Generac ★★ ★ Generator ★ Industrial Grade, 4/110v & 2/220v, portable, heavy duty, 8500 surge watts, 5500 rated watts, less than 25 hrs use, $500 815-626-1056 Greenbay Packers coats. XL, with tags. $50 815-284-2097 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS Sewing Machine cabinet, all wood.

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815-718-4385.

U.S. 1991 Commemorative Stamp collection. $16.50. Call 815973-5630 U.S. Stamps 1984 Commemorative Set. $10.

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Astrograph It’s a good time to embrace change Thursday December 31, 2015 CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will have greater insight into what you want to do next year. Summon the people you want to share ideas with and make plans for the future.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Put a stop to whatever or whoever has been dragging you down. New and exciting opportunities are within reach, but first you will have to clear the clutter standing in your way.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- It’s a good time to embrace change. Holding on to the past or clinging to something that isn’t feasible or realistic is fruitless.

Look forward and adopt new ideas and plans that fit into current trends.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Start your New Year’s resolutions immediately. Putting a budget in place or setting up a health regimen that will ensure you are at your best will make you feel good and look fabulous.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Consider who is an asset and who isn’t. Weed out the people who are always taking and never giving back. Insist on doing what’s best for you as you head

into the new year.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don’t go overboard ringing in the new year. Problems will erupt if you are indulgent or insist on spending time with people looking for trouble. Choose your friends and lovers carefully.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Make a couple of personal changes and you will be happy with the results and the compliments you receive. A relationship with someone will take a positive turn. Plan to have some fun.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Let go of anything that isn’t working for you. Attend a celebration that offers a chance to mingle with people you want to collaborate with next year.

help you ease into the new year gracefully and without trepidation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Plan a get-together with the people you share common interests with. An unusual beginning to the new year will unfold as you discuss ideas regarding lifestyle changes.

Share your creative imagination.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You’ll be tempted to overdo it. Problems while traveling or with regard to your physical well-being are likely.

Personal relationships will be tested. Don’t start the year off on the wrong foot.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Question anything that doesn’t sit right with you. Stop allowing people to put unrealistic demands on you. Get out and socialize with people who share your interests, concerns and ambitions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Don’t overdo it. A small gathering or a relaxing evening with someone you love will

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Advanced Cleaners Maid/Janitorial Carpet

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

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