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Second wind

Board approves wind farm plan again, this time with slight changes

Workout plans

BY RACHEL RODGERS rrodgers@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5529 @rj_rodgers

Oregon’s oldest playground will take on a new look, and a new role: A place where all ages can combine fitness and fun

BY EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com Shaw Media

OREGON – The Oregon Park District’s oldest playground, in Fairgrounds Park, is getting a major redesign that officials hope will entice residents of all ages to get out and exercise.

Oregon’s park district is one of 18 chosen by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association and GameTime to receive a $48,000 playground grant, which will help pay for a $239,000 redesign that will blend fitness activities for adults with active play for children.

The district’s capital replacement fund will pay for the rest.

Work is expected to be done by June 1.

“The whole purpose is trying to increase the amount of physical activity for park district residents,” said Erin Folk, the district’s executive director.

The 10-acre park is on the north end of town, where the Ogle County Fairgrounds was before it moved west of town.

The playground was installed in 1995.

WORKOUT continued on A54 The Oregon Park District is one of 18 park districts chosen by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association and GameTime to receive a $48,000 playground grant, which will help pay for a $239,000 overhaul of the city’s oldest playground, in Fairgrounds Park.

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DIXON – The area’s largest bridal fair is coming to Sauk Valley Community College on Sunday.

Bridal Fair 2017, sponsored

by Sauk Valley Media and Seno’s Formal Wear, runs from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. at the college, 173 state Route 2.

It’s designed to help couples plan the perfect wedding.

Dozens of vendors will offer everything for the wedding, from cakes to clothes.

More than 30 door prizes, including $75, $150 and $300 vendor certificates, will be given away.​ Admission is $5.

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What’s on their mind? Trivia!

The valley’s alive, with sounds of music

DIXON – Want to see how many trivia touchdowns players can score on a field of knowledge? The annual Stupor Bowl is Saturday, and spectators are welcome to see who will be this year’s champ.

The event, a major fundraiser for Dixon Public Schools Foundation, begins at 9:15 a.m. in the Reagan Middle School cafeteria, 620 Division St.; doors open at 8:30. The championship match starts at 3 p.m.

There will be a $2,500-guaranteed 50-50 raffle and concessions will be sold .

Admission is free Go to dixonstuporbowl.com for more information.

The musical gang’s all here in the Sauk Valley this weekend, with plenty of tunes on tap.

• Sterling Moose Family Center – Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers, 7 to 10 p.m.

Saturday; 2601 E. Lincolnway.

• The Cooler – Alborn Theory, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today; The Cal Stage Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday; 311 W. Second St., Rock Falls.

• Chesty P’s – Cal Stage, 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. today; 104 E. Mason St., Polo .

• Whiskey Barrel Saloon — Southern Ride, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today; Derringer & Rye, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday; 305 W. Second St., Rock Falls.

• Val’s Place – Reflex Blues Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday; 316 W. First St., Dixon.

• Karaoke with the James Gang – 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday at Roadhouse, 807 S. Seventh St., Oregon.

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DIXON – There was a bit of deja vu for the Zoning Board on Thursday as it gave a second nod to the same project it approved in September, which was followed by the Lee County Board’s blessing in October.

The Mendota Hills Wind Farm project once again received approval to decommission its fleet of turbines and replace about half of them with upgraded models.

Leeward Renewable Energy, the Dallas-based company that owns the wind farm, returned to the board with a nearly identical petition asking for a special use permit to uproot 63 turbines and build 27 to 34 larger, more efficient towers.

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LEE COUNTY

Sheriff: It’s more than a jail Simonton: Facility more than simply a place to put prisoners; it would be an all-in-one law enforcement center

BY RACHEL RODGERS rrodgers@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5529 @rj_rodgers

DIXON – The Lee County sheriff is emphasizing that money raised from a half-percent sales tax increase would build more than a jail – it would mean a whole new law enforcement center, with a life span of at least 45 years.

The proposed structure would be attached to the south side of the Lee County Courts Building and would house an 80-bed jail, the sheriff’s department, the coroner’s office and the 911 Center.

“To have it all under one building, at an operational standpoint, it makes good sense,” Sheriff John Simonton said in a meeting Thursday with the Sauk Valley Media Editorial Board. County Administrator Theresa Wittenauer also was on hand.

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Some great finds for antique lovers

MOUNT MORRIS – The sixth annual February Finds Antique and Collectibles Market runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Mount Morris Moose Family Center, 485 E. Hitt St. More than 20 dealers will sell antiques, collectibles, artwork, furniture, tools, primitives, tins, lamps, clothing and jewelry, toys, collectibles, local advertising memorabilia and much more.

There will be a bake sale and concessions. Admission is $3 for ages 6 and older. Proceeds benefit the Moose and Serenity Hospice & Home.

Call 815-734-4161 for more information.

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Old Glory and the Gipper

What better way to extend the weekend than a birthday party?

Monday is the 106th birthday of President Ronald Reagan. In Tampico, the Ronald Reagan Birthplace, 111 S. Main St., and the Tampico Historical Society, 117 S. Main St., will hold open houses from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at both sites, with free tours throughout the day at the birthplace. Free refreshments, including birthday cake, will be served at the museum.

Contact Joan Johnson at reaganbirthplace@thewisp. net or 815-622-8705 for more information.

At 2 p.m. at the Reagan Boyhood Home, 816 S. Hennepin Ave. in Dixon, members of the Dixon American Legion Honor Guard will fly and fold U.S. flags to be sold for $36.95 to raise money for home restoration.

Tours will be available for $7.

Call Pat Gorman at 815-2885176 to learn more.

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Pill mill doctor’s sentencing delayed Former Sterling doctor faces up to 10 years in prison on drug charge

BY ASHLEY CADY acady@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5521 @ashleycady_svm

ROCKFORD – The sentencing hearing for a former Sterling doctor charged with running a pill mill that investigators say lead to the deaths of three patients, which was to have been held today, was rescheduled for Feb. 17.

Richard Ng, 65, pleaded guilty Sept. 20 to one count of dispensing a controlled substance outside the course of professional

practice and without a legitimate medical purpose, which carries up to 10 years in prison and $1 million in fines, and one count of tax fraud, which carries up to 3 years and up to a $100,000 fine.

Ng’s attorney, Tina Long Rippy, asked for the continuance so she could attend the funeral of a family member in California, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott Paccagnini did not object, court records show.

His co-defendant, Lee Lee Foong, 57, who’s also

his wife and served as his office manager, pleaded guilty to one count of tax fraud.

According to court documents, Ng admitted to prescribing at least one controlled substance to each of his patients after every visit, even though he saw signs they were misusing those substances.

Three patients who died of overdoses had those drugs in their bodies, which contributed to their deaths, investigators said.

As for the fraud charge, the Ngs are accused of diverting clinic receipts into their personal bank accounts and failing to report more than $1 million in clinic income from 2008 to 2011.

The couple owned the now-defunct Sauk Medical Clinic, 705 W. Third St., and a clinic in DeKalb.

They were arrested May 15, 2013, but had been under investigation since well before December 2011.

They are free pending sentencing.

ILLINOIS

Lawmakers want to keep paychecks flowing CHICAGO (AP) – Two Illinois lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday to ensure that state employees continue receiving paychecks even if a judge agrees with the state attorney general’s argument that their pay should be halted during the budget impasse.

Republican Rep. Avery Bourne of Raymond and Democratic Rep. Sue Scherer of Decatur introduced separate measures that would keep paychecks flowing in response to a motion filed by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan last week. Madigan asked a judge to reverse a previous court’s ruling that found withholding paychecks violates a provision in the Illinois Constitution requiring all contractual agreements to be honored.

Madigan argued that the court ruling had contributed to prolonging the nearly 2-year impasse.

Bourne said her mea-

sure filed Thursday is necessary to keep state workers out of the fray as the budget negotiations grind on between Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic legislative leaders.

“We wanted to make sure that state employees are not put in the middle of this political fight,” she said.

The Republican and Democratic measures would approach the payments differently.

Bourne’s proposal would obligate Illinois to pay state workers at current levels regardless of whether the General Assembly appropriates funds, while Scherer’s would make appropriations to cover personnel expenses across state government.

Rauner’s office welcomed the measures. The Republican had decried the petition as an attempt to “cause a crisis” and shut down the government. His spokeswom-

an, Catherine Kelly, said Thursday that the governor’s office is reviewing both House proposals and appreciates that lawmakers are “working on solutions.”

Some critics have argued that the attorney general’s move could give Democrats – including Madigan’s father, House Speaker Michael Madigan – the upper hand in budget negotiations by putting pressure on the governor to avoid a government shutdown. But Speaker Madigan’s spokesman, Steve Brown, called Scherer’s bill a “precaution” in case the attorney general’s motion is approved by the judge.

The measures could raise questions about priorities if legislators approve pay for state workers while not

addressing social service providers’ needs in the absence of a budget. But Scherer said her legislation indirectly benefits providers, too, because state workers are charged with processing the funding those organizations are receiving.

Illinois Partners for Human Service CEO Judith Gethner said lawmakers need to urgently address everyone’s needs, but that a government shutdown could severely impact providers’ abilities to perform their duties too. She said the providers should focus on pressing lawmakers to pass a full budget instead of fighting over piecemeal legislation.

“We should all get paid,” she said. “It’s about doing the right thing for all of us.”

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CHAMPAIGN (AP) – Illinois state climate experts say the temperature during January was 5 degrees above normal and the state recorded its 14th warmest January on record.

Jim Angel is the Illinois state climatologist with the University of Illinois’ State Water Survey. Angel says the statewide average temperature during January was 31.4 degrees. The water survey says abovenormal temperatures during January spanned the entire state of Illinois and snowfall during the month was almost non-existent.

Less than an inch of snow fell in many locations, which the water survey says was “well below normal statewide.”

Statewide the average precipitation during January was 2.16 inches, which is about normal.

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) – The handlers of Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, said the furry rodent has “predicted” 6 more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow at dawn Thursday.

The top hat-wearing members of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club’s Inner Circle reveal Phil’s forecast every Feb. 2, based on a German legend surrounding Candlemas.

The legend says if a furry rodent casts a shadow that day, winter continues. If not, spring comes early.

Woodstock Willie saw his shadow during Woodstock’s annual Groundhog Days celebration. The city 50 miles northwest of Chicago was the filming location for the movie “GroundHog Day.”

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Correction • U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos is a Democrat.

Her party affiliation was incorrect in a headline in Thursday’s editions.

• Daniel Jackley, a sixth-grader at St. Andrew Catholic Grade School in Rock Falls, was among the students playing dodgeball Wednesday at the school. His name was misspelled in a photo caption in Thursday’s editions.

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Todd M. Lazio, 40, of Sterling; 7 a.m. Wednesday in the 1000 block of First Avenue; no valid driver’s license; given notice to appear in court.

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Samantha Perez, 19, of Dixon; 1:47 p.m. Wednesday in the 1300 block of North Galena Avenue; possession of drug paraphernalia and a Lee County warrant – failure to appear/contempt nonpay; posted bond.

Kortney Kanzler, 19, of Dixon; 1:47 p.m. Wednesday in the 1300 block of North Galena Avenue; possession of drug paraphernalia; given city citation.

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State’s Attorney Matt Klahn said the company is not asking for any additions to the project but included legal descriptions for the parcels of land in the proposed footprint that were left out the first time around.

The company also took out the three parcels that could conflict with flight paths at the Bresson Airport in Compton, one of the main concerns that was brought up during about 10 hours of combined meetings, public comments and testimony about the project.

In all, the new proposal accounts for some technical housecleaning.

“We wanted to clean that up and make it more concise,” Leeward asset manager Chris Green said.

He said even though they excluded the three parcels that might conflict with the airport, there’s still the potential for 34 turbines.

Board member Glen Hughes asked whether adding turbines in different areas in the project scope would affect the studies required – noise, shadow flicker, agricultural impact and the like.

The company will still be required to abide by the regulations set out in the petition once it applies for building permits, Green said.

They have not yet applied for building permits but are still aiming to start knocking the 13-year-old towers down this summer.

Mendota Hills is the state’s first wind farm and

The Mendota Hills Wind Farm proposal will go before the Lee County Board at 9 a.m. on Feb. 21 in the thirdfloor boardroom of the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. Second St. The agenda will be posted at leecountyil. com 2 days before the meeting. also its first to be decommissioned.

He said the new turbines could arrive in October – after the “guts” of the units are built in Spain and the towers and blades are assembled in the U.S. – and they could be installed by December.

“We can put up five in a week,” he added.

However, a construction date is still being worked out, and it might be pushed to May or June in 2018.

The wind farm has paid about $5.5 million in property taxes since 2003, and the project could generate an extra $550,000 in property tax revenue for the county after the rebuild.

The operation has run on a deficit for at least 4 years, and the new, more spaced apart models could triple the annual energy production from 90,000 to 270,000 megawatt hours on an annual basis and increase energy production capacity from 23 percent to 43 percent.

The project would span across Viola, Brooklyn, Willow Creek and Wyoming townships.

The board’s recommendation will go to the County Board for a vote on Feb. 21.

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If it passes, the halfpercent sales tax increase on the April 4 ballot would mean anyone buying certain goods within the county would pay an extra 5 cents per $10, or 50 cents per $100.

Items such as groceries, medications, medical appliances and vehicles would be excluded.

Voters were asked in March to pass a 1 percent hike for the same purpose. The county asked for the full 1 percent to make the deadline to get the matter on the ballot, then promised to seek only a halfpercent when all the actual cost estimates were in.

About 61 percent of voters rejected the measure.

The failure has given them about a year to refine the project, build the public’s trust and answer questions, Wittenauer said.

The deteriorating condition of the 47-yearold jail is the driving force behind the tax increase – there have been at least 30 leaks in the past 2 years as water and sewage have rained down from the jail to the administrative offices – and there’s not enough space to properly house inmates, Simonton said.

There’s also the running list of state standards that the jail isn’t in compliance with, and hasn’t been for several years. The ventilation is inadequate, the jail is over-

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Tours of the jail will begin at 6 p.m.

Mondays, Feb. 6, 13 and 27 and March 6, 13, 20 and 27.

The public must have an invitation to tour, which can be had by contacting Jail Superintendent Jack Skrogstad at jail@countyoflee.org or 815-284-5223.

To get an invitation, you must be a registered Lee County voter with no past incarcerations and no family members who are Lee County Jail inmates. crowded, and the lack of space makes it difficult to separate inmates who the state says can’t be housed together – the mentally ill from the general population, witnesses against defendants, for example After its inspection in October, the Illinois Department of Corrections decided annual condition checks weren’t enough, and now will inspect the jail every 6 months. The issues must be remedied soon, or it will be closed, the state said.

Because of the laundry list of problems, many of which have to do with basic infrastructure, trying to repair the facility is cost-prohibitive; rebuilding from scratch, for about $16 million, is the better option, Simonton said.

The sales tax would bring in about $1.1 mil-

lion a year. If the referendum fails and the jail closes, the cost of housing inmates at other facilities would be around $1.3 million a year, he said.

A new jail could be built at the current location, 306 S. Hennepin Ave., but inmates and officers would be displaced for about a year, so an addition to the Courts Building is the favored option.

The goal is to demolish the current jail and convert it into a lot to offset parking spaces lost to the new building. Parking would be tight for the year it would take to build the center.

The jail would be on the first floor and include 20 individual cells for inmates who are mentally ill, addicted to drugs or need to be segregated for other reasons. The current facility

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The plan also includes an expanded sally port, coroner’s office and morgue. The coroner’s office now is in the old Lee County Courthouse, and bodies are stored at KSB Hospital.

Dispatch would be above the sheriff’s department, and the 911 Center would need to decide what to do with the building it owns at 316 S. Hennepin Ave. A west entrance and lobby with security would be built for access to the courthouse, jail and other offices.

“Getting everything under one roof would be a lot more cohesive,” Wittenauer said.

Public tours of the jail begin on Monday, and 15 presentations on the project have been scheduled throughout the county.

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Tours will be limited to 15 people, and will include a 15-minute presentation on the jail layout and standards. All personal property must be left in your vehicles, and everyone will be searched before entering the jail area.

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OBITUARIES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

Jeremy G. ‘Chet’ Forward TAMPICO – Jeremy G. “Chet” Forward, 40, of Tampico, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017.

Chet was born Oct. 3, 1976, in Princeton, the son of Jeffrey Forward and Elaine (Gustafson) Forward.

He graduated from Tampico High School, class of 1995. Chet lived in Tampico all his life.

He farmed and enjoyed raising cattle. He ran his own trucking company, Jeremy Forward Trucking, for the past 10 years.

He is survived by his mother, Elaine Forward of Sterling; his girlfriend, Ryan DeBrock of Tampico; three sisters, Wendy (Chris) Andersen of Aurora, Stephanie (Greg) Wetzell of Prophetstown, and Jennifer Forward of Rock Falls; one brother, David (Brandy) Forward of Simsbury, Connecticut; maternal grandmother, Shirley Forward; Ryan’s mother, Billi DeBrock of Wyanet; Ryan’s sister, Nikki Johnson of Manlius; nieces and nephews, Katie and

Kody Wetzell, Weston and Natalie Forward, Haley and Claire Andersen, Logan and Leigha Johnson, and Rylan Schiedel; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and his and Ryan’s dog, Morgan.

He was preceded in death by his father; paternal grandfather, George Forward Jr.; maternal grandparents, Raymond and Dorothy Gustafson.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut, the rosary will be recited at 3:45 p.m.

Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Tampico, with the Rev. Richard Russo, celebrant. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Tampico.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Yorkville and Tampico Fire departments.

Visit garlandfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Anna K. Miller ROCKFORD – Anna Katelyn Miller, 22, of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, at SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford.

She was born Feb. 11, 1994, in Rockford, the daughter of James and Kim Miller. Anna was attending Illinois State University. She graduated from Boylan with the class of 2012. She was a member of St. Bridget Church.

Survivors include her parents, James and Kim Miller; siblings, TJ Miller of Loves Park and Jackie (Nate) Vincent of Lafayette, Indiana; nieces, Addison Miller and Olivia Vincent; nephew, James Vincent; maternal grandmother, Marie Mangi; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and

friends; and her boyfriend, Sam Mason.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Edward and Lorraine Miller, and Jack Mangi.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today, with the rosary recited at 7 p.m., at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford.

Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 600 Clifford Ave., Loves Park, with Father Keith Romke officiating. Burial will be Monday at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation at nikolasritschelfoundation.org.

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Barbara L. Sabin

▼ Today’s visitations:

William W. Storms of Sterling, 9-10 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Anna K Miller of Rockford, 3-7 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home in Rockford.

Paula Tijerina of Sterling, 4-6 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Robert Boehme of Dixon, 4-7 p.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Dianna Pettorini of Normal, 4-7 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Walton.

Timothy P. Ratliff of Rock Falls, 5-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. ▼ Today’s funerals: William W. Storms of Sterling, 10 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Ann Kelly of Morrison, 10 a.m. at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison.

Leonard Norman of Rock Falls, 10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Phillip L. LeBlanc of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 11 a.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Moline.

Janice E. Patten of Morrison, 11 a.m. graveside service at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison.

Paula Tijerina of Sterling, 6 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling. ▼ Saturday visitations: Anna R. Olson of Princeton, 9-10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Tampico.

Sharon V. Huttunen of Oregon, 10-11 a.m. at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

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

Anna K Miller of Rockford, 11 a.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Loves Park..

David E. Proud of Mount Morris, 11 a.m.-noon at First Presbyterian Church in Oregon.

Timothy P. Ratliff of Rock Falls, noon-1p.m. at McDon-

Susan C. McCracken ROCK FALLS – Susan C. McCracken, 65, of Rock Falls, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2017, at Rock Falls Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

She was born March 30, 1951, in Amboy, the daughter of Russell and Sarah (Hall) McCracken.

She had been a mental health technician, working at Dixon State School for 20 years, and at Self Help Enterprises for 20 years. She also worked for Heartland Home Health Care. She volunteered for Happy Tails Animal Shelter and was an animal abuse investigator for the state of Illinois.

She is survived by her children, Thomas (Johnna) Myers of Rock Falls, Kristine (Renny Reavy) Myers of Morrison, and Stacy Myers of Freeport; nine grandchildren, Brittani (Scott) Berg, Garrett and Addison Crowder, Drake, Mason and Tommi Myers, Thomas Ottens, and Jenna

Sue and Donny Reavy, her great-granddaughter, Vivienne Berg; her mother, Sarah Hinichs of DeKalb; five sisters, Kathy (Bernie) Kuebel of Peru, Debra (Tom) Dickinson of Amboy, Diane Rapp of DeKalb, Deanne (Bill) Opsahl of Durand, and Karla Van Horn of Freeport; three brothers, Greg Hinrichs of Avon, Indiana, David (Stacey) Hinrichs of Wendell, North Carolina, and Micah McCracken of Burlington, North Carolina.

She was preceded in death by her father, Russell McCracken; her stepfather, Gene Hinrichs; and brother, Howard McCracken.

A celebration of life will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

A memorial has been established to Happy Tails Animal Shelter.

Visit thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

Sandra R. Dunseth

DIXON – Sandra R. Dunseth, 74, of Dixon, died ELIZABETH – Barbara Lynn Sabin, 77, of Elizabeth, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, at OSF St. Anthony Medical died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, at Elizabeth Nursing Center in Rockford.

Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling Home. arrangements.

Law-Jones Funeral Home handled arrangements.

HEALTH

‘Obamacare’ repeal could cost women WASHINGTON (AP) – From a return to higher premiums based on gender, to gaps in coverage for birth control and breast pumps, experts say women could end up paying more for less if the Obama-era health care law is repealed.

The 2010 law ended a common industry practice of charging women more than men for policies purchased directly from an insurer. It made maternity and newborn care a required benefit for individual health plans. And it set a list of preventive services to be provided at no extra cost to women, including birth control and breast pumps used by nursing mothers. That preventive care requirement also applies to most employer plans.

Nearly half of pregnancies are unplanned, and prior to “Obamacare” some women would get pregnant only to learn that their insurance did not cover maternity and delivery, said Dr. John Meigs, a longtime family practitioner in the small town of Centerville, Alabama.

“A lot of women were delaying their prenatal care until they could figure out what to do,” said Meigs, president of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Pregnancy “is one of those

things that ought to be covered, because it happens.”

Democrats are keying in on the issue as they try to block or blunt the GOP drive to repeal the Affordable Care Act. “We don’t want our country going backward when it comes to women’s health,” said Sen. Patty Murray, ranking Democrat on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

Women are widely seen as having benefited from the health law. In a recent AP-NORC poll, 44 percent said they thought women were better off as a result of the law, while only 24 percent said women were worse off.

“The ACA set minimum levels of benefits that health plans have to cover and many are highly used, or exclusively used by women,” said Usha Ranji, a health policy expert with the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation. “Repeal and replace could take away that minimum level of benefits, which includes really commonly used services like contraception and maternity care.”

Five doctor groups representing about 500,000 clinicians on Thursday called for maintaining the ACA’s women’s benefits, along with other protections.

A Trump administration spokesman says speculation about components of an “Obamacare” replacement is premature.

Recently introduced legislation that seeks a middle path on health care would keep some of the Obama-era requirements, but make others a state option.

The bill co-authored

by Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, would allow states to keep the ACA or substitute an alternative with fewer federal requirements.

Under that approach, insurance plans in states that pick the alternative would not be required to cover maternity and newborn care. However, plans in all states would have to cover the ACA’s preventive benefits, including birth control.

Collins staff said the draft bill is a starting point.

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Before the ACA • Pregnancy, a prior cesarean-section, a history of domestic violence, or problems with depression could be deemed a pre-existing condition, triggering restrictions on coverage or higher premiums.

• About one-third of plans on the individual insurance market charged women between the age of 25 and 40 premiums at least 30 percent higher than men of the same age.

• About 20 percent of women of childbearing age covered by large employers spent some of their own money on birth control pills. Currently it’s fewer than 4 percent.

ald Funeral Home in Rock Falls ▼ Saturday funerals: Susan C. McCracken of Rock Falls, 10-noon celebration of life at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Anna R. Olson of Princeton, 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Tampico.

Dianna Pettorini of Normal, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Walton.

Carol A. Wegner of Dixon, 11 a.m. graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon.

Joan D. Loy of Sterling, 11 a.m. at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Sharon V. Huttunen of Oregon, 11 a.m. memorial service at Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Betty Jean Lofthouse of Dixon, 11 a.m. at Dixon Church of the Brethern.

David E. Proud of Mount Morris, noon at First Presbyterian Church in Oregon.

Timothy P. Ratliff of Rock

Falls, 1p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. ▼ Sunday funeral: George Grudzinski of Watertown, Wis., 2 p.m. at Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown, Wisconsin. ▼ Monday visitations: Steve K. Sucher of Sterling, 10-11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Jeremy ‘Chet’ Forward of Tampico, 4-8 p.m. at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut. ▼ Monday funerals: Jeremy ‘Chet’ Forward of Tampico, 10:30 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Tampico.

Steve K. Sucher of Sterling, 11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling. ▼ Feb. 10 funeral: Ronald E. Fee of Rock Falls, 1 p.m. graveside service at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling. ▼Feb. 18 funeral: Margery H. Wahler of Sterling, 11 a.m. at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling.

George E. Grudzinski WATERTOWN, Wis. – George E. Grudzinski, 79, of Watertown, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at his home, surrounded by family and friends.

George Emil Grudzinski was born Jan. 23, 1938, in Loup City, Nebraska, the son of Louis and Victoria (neé, Krolikowski) Grudzinski. On Dec. 13, 1997, he married Catherine Cox at Marquardt Chapel in Watertown.

George is survived by his wife, Catherine Grudzinski of Watertown; five children, Andy (Terri) Grudzinski of Watertown; Dené (Matthew) Janssen, Eric (Michelle) Halgren, and Derek Halgren, all of Dixon, and Kim Kerska of Reedsburg; grandchildren, Jennifer (William “Ben”) Tietz, Kory (Danielle) Grudzinski, Taylen, Chase and Trista Janssen, Noah Mellott, Shaylee Clements, Stephanie, Kole, and Mikayla Kerska, and Bella, Becca, and Blake Halgren; greatgrandchildren, Taylre

and Sophia Tietz; sister, Barbara (Larry) Adams; brother, Leroy Grudzinski; sisters-in-law, Delores Grudzinski and Shirley Grudzinski; special family friends, Kay Nicoll and Krista Mellott; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dianne (neé, Schmitz) Grudzinski; son, Brandon Leach; brothers, Ed and Richard Grudzinski; sister, Louise Will; sister-in-law, Sandra Grudzinski; and parents, Louis and Victoria.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hafemeister Funeral Home, with Larry Salas and Walter Groeble of the Chapel in Watertown presiding. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at a later date at Glenview Memorial Gardens in Ixonia.

Visit hafemeisterfh. com to send condolences.

Robert K. ‘Bob’ Boehme DIXON – Robert “Bob” K. Boehme, 67, of Dixon, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at his home. He was a salesman.

Bob was born June 26, 1949, in Dixon, the son of Richard and Betty (Hughes) Boehme. He married Kathy Canfield on July 31, 1971, in Oregon. He enjoyed photography, fishing, flowers, woodworking, southern gospel quartet, and he especially loved dogs.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Boehme of Dixon; his mother, Betty Boehme of Dixon; three brothers, David (Linda) Boehme of Dixon, Don (Pam) Boehme of Rock Falls, and Brian (Cheryl) Boehme of Clayton, North Carolina; two sis-

ters, Nelda Deininger of Joliet and Cheryl (Ron) Zinke of Dixon; and many nieces and nephews.

Bob was preceded in death by his father, Richard Boehme; brother-inlaw, Jack Deininger, and dear friend, Rich Boyer.

A memorial gathering will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon.

Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

Visit prestonschilling. com to send condolences.

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This artist rendering shows what the new playground at Fairgrounds Park will look like. The existing equipment will be replaced with an Ionix GT structure that utilizes the six key play elements: balancing, spinning, brachiating (swinging your arms to move from bar to bar), sliding, climbing and swinging.

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Folk said that more than 53 percent of district residents live within a mile of Fairgrounds Park, a park that’s easily accessible by bike or on foot, and that creating a space there that combines fun and fitness would help improve families’ health.

The existing play structure will be replaced with an Ionix GT structure that utilizes the six key play elements: balancing, spinning, brachiating (swinging your arms to move from bar to bar), sliding, climbing and swinging.

A three-quarter mile trail loop is split into a north and south section, and both start and end at

the playground. The loop will be used to incorporate outdoor fitness within three play pods along the north section.

Each of the pods will have play equipment for children and at least three pieces of fitness equipment for adults.

Pathways and pockets will extend the play and keep children moving as they go from one pocket to the next.

Combining play structures and fitness equipment is still a new concept that hasn’t seen widespread implementation yet, but the park district was able to demonstrate the community’s need for additional play projects in part through studies by the Ogle County Health Department and KSB Hospital that

found physical inactivity is a primary source of chronic disease for those who live in the area.

“Combining fitness with play equipment along a paved trail will create an opportunity for adults and children to be active together and increase the chances for our community being more physically active and lead to reduced chronic diseases,” Folk said.

“The goal is for patrons of all ages to increase the amount of daily physical activity. We also hope parents will utilize park amenities and teach their children about the importance of daily physical activity.”

With the new playground and fitness areas, the district also plans to launch a community ini-

tiative called Operation Move in mid-May that will coincide with Fairgrounds Park opening.

The district, which has 6,800 residents in its taxing base, has eight playgrounds, Folk said.

“All of our playgrounds need to be updated. We are trying to tackle at least one per year.”

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Friday, February 3, 2017

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ote to readers: The Sauk Valley Media Editorial Board presents the SVM Editorial Board Roundtable. Several members of the Editorial Board offer their responses to a question of the week. Some questions will be of a serious nature, and some won’t be. Members might agree on an issue one week, but not the next week. Regardless, we certainly encourage public feedback.

Question of the week: A Trump administration staffer recently labeled the news media as “the opposition party.” What’s your opinion of that remark?

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bviously, being a journalist and presumably part of that “opposition party,” it troubles me considerably that this would be the opinion of the president and a trusted senior adviser. That the president views the free press as an opponent should trouble anyone.

That said, we journalists don’t do what we do to be loved, or to be seen as friendly toward government and its inhabitants.

The media’s job is to report the facts – whether pleasant or unpleasant – and provide context to those facts. And, yes, sometimes it’s the media’s job to provide commentary on those facts – as long as it presented as commentary and not reporting.

Those tasks frequently create an adversarial relationship between the media and presidents,

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nfortunately, President Trump and at his direction, his administration, tend to vilify all those who portray him in a bad light. Just look back at his first full day in office when his press secretary, Sean Spicer, tried to dispute the crowd size at the inauguration. That press briefing was a travesty.

The president knows and ultimately preys on the fact that there is a lot of distrust with a large segment of the American public. His attacks aren’t just limited to the media; let’s see, there’s Muslims, Mexicans, the U.S.

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actics. This is the next step that started with the labeling of news and/or information the administration doesn’t like as “fake news.”

From my own experience, the “real” fake news my social media feed was bombarded with was actually in support of this administration, or targeting his presidential opponent from shared “alt-right” outlets.

Hearing President Trump start labeling actual news media sites and their journalists as “fake news” was sickening, but all too familiar.

congressmen, governors, mayors, school superintendents, etc.

That’s part Jeff of the job.

Rogers I think it’s fair to say a editor number of presidents, congressmen, mayors, and the like have viewed the press as the “opposition party.”

But what’s important to remember is that the media works for you, the news consumer, and not the government. We work to get our readers the information they need to be productive, participative citizens.

Mr. Trump can call the media all the names he wants. It doesn’t really matter. The media will continue to do its job, and do it well.

The truth will always prevail. intelligence community, women, the disabled, and the list goes on.

For those Sam of us who Fisher can remember, we once publisher had a president who thought he was bigger than the office, and we all know what happened to Richard Nixon.

Far from perfect, the media’s job is to report the news as it happens, like it or not.

The media is not going away, so this will be an interesting 4 years.

This is a tactic many of us have experienced from calling out a schoolyard Peter bully or local Shaw insufferable jerk; in corporate strategy some form coordinator or fashion, you hear the reply, “I know you are but what am I?” I sincerely hope President Trump does a lot of good for our nation, and those who depend on our support. However, a leader should rise above the fray, not wallow in the muck.

What do you think?

Let us know. Write a letter to the editor, bring it or fax it to our office, mail it to The Reader’s Voice, Sauk Valley Media, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081, or send it via email to letters@saukvalley.com.

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WASHINGTON POLITICS

Trump’s radical approach to immigration: Enforce the law Executive orders undo Obama’s orders not to enforce the law There’s one fundamental difference between the new White House and the old when it comes to immigration: Barack Obama ordered his administration not to enforce a number of immigration laws. Donald Trump has ordered his administration to enforce them.

Trump’s two immigration executive orders, issued last Wednesday, are long, far-reaching, and complicated. But perhaps the most consequential passage in the two combined orders is a single sentence: “The purpose of this order is to direct executive departments and agencies to employ all lawful means to enforce the immigration laws of the United States.”

That is the heart of Trump’s immigration strategy. “We do not need new laws,” the president said at the Department of Homeland Security Wednesday. “We will work within the existing system and framework.”

Trump’s proposal to build a wall on the Mexican border dominated coverage of the two executive orders.

But the orders do much, much more than that – or at least they start the process of doing much, much more. For those who follow immigration closely, the Trump orders contain several critical provisions. Among them: 1) End “catch and release.”

In the Obama years, as thousands of people, mostly from Central America, crossed the Mexican border illegally – and made no effort to escape apprehension, asking for a “permiso” to stay – the border authorities would briefly detain them, give them a date to show up in court, and

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let them go. The practice was known as “catch and release.”

It did not take a rocket scientist to predict that most, now safely inside the U.S., would not show up for court. With family units who arrived in that fashion, immigration court statistics gathered by the Center for Immigration Studies (a group which favors tighter immigration restrictions) reveal that 84 percent do not show up in court.

Under Trump’s new directive, the Department of Homeland Security will now detain those illegal crossers and handle their cases on the spot.

“The Secretary [of DHS] shall immediately take all appropriate actions to ensure the detention of aliens apprehended for violations of immigration law,” the order on border enforcement says, “pending the outcome of their removal proceedings or their removal from the country to the extent permitted by law.”

2) Put pressure on “sanctuary cities.”

“Sanctuary jurisdictions across the United States willfully violate Federal law in an attempt to shield aliens from removal from the United States,” the Trump order on interior enforcement says. The order would give the attorney general and secretary of Homeland Security the authority to determine “that jurisdictions that willfully refuse to comply with [federal law] are not eligible to receive federal grants, except as deemed necessary for law enforcement purposes by the Attorney General or the [DHS] Secretary.”

Editorial Board Jim Dunn Sam R Fisher Sheryl Gulbranson Jennifer Heintzelman Jeff Rogers Kathleen Schultz Peter Shaw

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

Some leaders of sanctuary cities are already promising to fight the federal government. But some will likely yield to federal pressure – a remarkable change from the Obama years.

3) Speed deportations.

Both the Obama administration and now Trump said they want to remove illegal immigrants who have committed serious crimes. But Obama waited until the immigrant in question had been convicted before even beginning what could be a lengthy removal process. The Trump interior enforcement order allows removal paperwork to begin at the time an illegal immigrant is charged, on the reasonable assumption that a person who is in the United States illegally to begin with, and is then charged with at least one additional crime, does not have a right to stay in the country indefinitely.

4) Follow the law in deporting “removable” illegal immigrants.

“We cannot faithfully execute the immigration laws of the United States if we exempt classes or categories of removable aliens from potential enforcement,” the order on interior enforcement says, referring to illegal immigrants who have been convicted of crimes, and in some cases deported multiple times, only to return to commit more crimes and endanger local communities. “I hereby direct agencies to employ all lawful means to ensure the faithful execution of the immigration laws of the United States against all removable aliens.”

5) Stop automatically allowing asylum seekers to stay while their cases are considered.

Thousands of people come to U.S. ports of entry along the Mexican border from places like Haiti, India, China, and elsewhere – all claiming asylum. The Obama administration allowed

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them to stay in the country while their cases were adjudicated. Many simply skipped out on the process and stayed permanently. The new executive order would require those asylum seekers to apply for asylum and then wait for a decision not in the U.S., but in Mexico or Canada.

Then, if they are allowed in, they’re in. But if asylum is not granted, they won’t have been permitted to disappear into the United States.

6) Inform the public.

In the Obama years it was sometimes hard to find good statistics about illegal immigrants who were accused of crimes.

Trump seeks to change that. From the interior enforcement order: “To promote the transparency and situational awareness of criminal aliens in the United States, the Secretary [of DHS] and the Attorney General are hereby directed to collect relevant data and provide quarterly reports on the following: (a) the immigration status of all aliens incarcerated under the supervision of the Federal Bureau of Prisons; (b) the immigration status of all aliens incarcerated as federal pretrial detainees under the supervision of the United States Marshals Service; and (c) the immigration status of all convicted aliens incarcerated in state prisons and local detention centers throughout the United States.”

The new statistics could give researchers, and the general public, a much better idea of the extent of crimes involving suspects in the country illegally.

Trump will undoubtedly have proposals for Congress on immigration. But his two executive orders go a long way toward undoing the practices that Barack Obama unilaterally set in place.

If Trump makes sure his orders are enforced, he will have kept a major promise to those who elected him.

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Doctors check out a baby in “Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit,” which opens Saturday at the Family Museum in Bettendorf, Iowa.

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A junior doctor-intraining advises a young patient at McStuffins Toy Hospital, part of an interactive, traveling exhibit based on Disney Junior’s “Doc McStuffins” series.

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traveling exhibit begins its stop Saturday at the Family Museum, before going on to California in the summer, part of its 2-year nationwide tour.

“Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit” is an English and Spanish interactive display based on Disney Junior’s “Doc McStuffins,” an animated series about a 6-year-old girl who communicates with, and heals, stuffed animals and broken toys from backyard playhouse clinic or in the McStuffins Toy Hospital.

The exhibit, designed for children ages 2 to 7, focuses on caring, compassion and staying healthy.

Visitors will start in Doc’s backyard clinic and go on to McStuffins Toy Hospital.

Throughout the display, kids and their families can take on the role of doctors in training. They will have toy stethoscopes, can wear a white coat, and will “scrub in” to learn how to their wash hands to avoid germs. Their training will take them to an operating room to work on the seams of a toy bear and help during a toy dragon robot surgery.

Their day won’t be complete without emergency room training, where they’ll use tools to check out injured toys. Among the handy tools are a toy oto-

scope, thermometer, blood pressure cuff, and the stethoscope. There’s also a Pet Vet Clinic where the junior doctors can do some toy grooming, and a nursery to comfort toy babies.

While at the museum, families can head on down to the farm – George’s Farm – where they can check on the chickens and other livestock. A phone in the barn can summon Dr. Harriet, a veterinarian, from her clinic in Fox Hollow, the museum’s town.

Farmer George also has a tree house to explore.

While in Fox Hollow, visitors also will find a post office, shoe store, clock tower and the fire department. Look for the harvest market that Farmer George contributes to, or get a job at Sal’s Pizza and start taking orders and cooking up a storm.

Moving on to the Thinkshop exhibit, the world of invention comes alive. Here, Professor Gilbert has supplies for inventors to use as they make whatever their whims dictate. Among the supplies are Army men, bottle caps, wood, hammers, nails, and old film rolls. The world’s greatest invention might just emerge. Safety glasses are provided, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

If the groundhog’s forecast of 6 more weeks of winter holds true, head to the museum for a sunny day at the farm and spread a little sunshine around Doc McStuffins’ stuffed animals.

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Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday Where: Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, Iowa Cost: $8 for ages 2 to 59, $4 for 60 and older and 1-year-olds, and free for 1 and younger.

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Can nicotine, that addictive chemical found in tobacco and e-cigarettes, help your aging brain?

Researchers at Texas A&M found that, when given independently from tobacco, the maligned chemical helps protect the aging brain and might even hold off Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.

Apparently nicotine’s protective abilities might have something to do with its power to suppress appetite, according to Ursula Winzer-Serhan, an associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Medicine.

The study was published in the Open Access Journal of Toxicology.

For their study, the Texas A&M researchers added nicotine to the lab mice’s drinking water.

The mice were divided into four groups: those who received no nicotine and those who received low, medium and high concentrations of nicotine.

The low- and mediumdosed mice showed no changes in food intake, body weight or number of receptors in the brain where nicotine acts.

There also was no trace of nicotine in their blood.

However, the highdosed group ate less, gained less weight and had more receptors, leading the researchers to conclude that the drug gets into the brain and impacts behavior at higher doses. What’s more, the high-dosed animals didn’t have the suspected behavioral side effects, such as anxiety.

A lot more research needs to be done, primarily testing nicotine’s possible anti-aging qualities on actual aged animals.

And researchers say larger clinical trials need to be conducted as well.

“I want to make it very clear that we’re not encouraging people to smoke,” Winzer-Serhan said. “Even if these weren’t very preliminary results, smoking results in so many health problems that any possible benefit of the nicotine would be more than canceled out.”

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Boy stressed out by difference in faith Dear Abby, I’m a 15-year-old boy.

I’m happy with my life, except for one thing.

My mom believes in God, and Dad doesn’t.

I believe in God, but I don’t support my mom’s religion. My friends and neighbors think I’m in that religion, but I don’t believe in their beliefs.

It’s really uncomfortable when people ask why I haven’t been in church.

Mom signs me up for church activities, and I don’t like going. I feel awkward when I try to talk to my parents about it. I’m not close to them, and I don’t know what to do. I have been feeling stressed out lately. I don’t want to hurt my mother’s

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feelings. Can you help me?

– Teen in Ogden, Utah Dear Teen, I can try. What you should not do is allow your mother’s devout faith and your lack of it to become a contest of wills or a basis for argument.

At 15, you are entering

adulthood, and these are important years in your life. Thank your mother for the great foundation she has given you. Tell her you love her, and you hope she will continue to love you as you explore what your beliefs are on your spiritual journey – because it is a journey.

A wise clergyman once told me something I will share with you: The opposite of faith is not doubt; it is certainty.

Dear Abby, I have had one major and one minor bout with cancer. Everyone I know treated me the same and were helpful except for one longtime friend I’ll call Brandy.

You see, I changed and grew as a result of hav-

ing cancer. The others seemed to accept this, but not Brandy. She still expects me to “snap back” and do everything I liked to do before. She can’t accept that I want to try new things and have let go of others, sends me “gloom and doom” articles about cancer, and even tried to fix me up with someone even though I am happily married. Brandy treated me like an invalid, even after I recovered.

She does not like change and became angry when I suggested that both of us had changed – perhaps too much to sustain the friendship. I tried explaining it to her, but she didn’t understand. A therapist advised ending

the friendship as gently as possible, so I did.

Do you think I did the right thing? We used to have so much in common.

– Nothing’s the Same in New York Dear Nothing’s, Although you used to have a lot in common with Brandy, your cancer changed you. Someone who sends “gloom and doom” articles about the disease and tries to destroy your marriage by fixing you up is not a friend but a saboteur.

You absolutely did the right thing by following your therapist’s suggestion.

Dear Abby, My girlfriend pins me

MOVIE REVIEW | ‘THE SPACE BETWEEN US’

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Britt Robertson and Asa Butterfield are shown in a scene from the movie “The Space Between Us,” directed by Peter Chelsom. terfield) among the scientists in the antiseptic, artificial world of the Martian outpost. But he may never experience his true “home” as his body is slightly different from other humans; he isn’t suited for Earth’s atmosphere or pressure.

But he has developed an online friendship with another lonely teenager, an Earth girl named Tulsa (Britt Robertson), and that neatly dovetails with the desire of Shepard’s company to find a way to reintegrate him into the larger human society.

So Gardner becomes the boy who fell to earth, … and that’s when the movie falls apart.

Quickly breaking away from his minders, Gard-

ner goes on a mission to find both Tulsa and his father. Outside of having trouble at first walking and running (because he feels so “heavy” on Earth), Gardner shows little sense of the extreme dislocation someone in his position would feel.

A bigger problem, though, rests with the Tulsa character. Perhaps in an effort to make her more “Force Awakens” cool, director Peter Chelsom (“Hannah Montana: The Movie”) and writers Allan Loeb, Stewart Schill and Richard Barton Lewis have turned her into a veritable superhero – she flies planes! she expertly breaks into and steals cars! she has wisdom beyond her years! – thus

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Saturday, Feb. 4 Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

Overeaters Anonymous, 9 a.m., Gateway Faith Fellowship parsonage, 701 14th Ave., Fulton, 563-321-8577.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., closed, 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.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 7 p.m., closed (5), Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Narcotics Anonymous, noon, in the back of Lifescape Community Services, 1901 First Ave., Sterling, 815-535-3748, 24-hour hotline 844-678-7684.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old Timers; 7 p.m., open, family fun night, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Overeaters Anonymous, 5 p.m., lower-level entrance, Church of God, 816 S. Clay St., Mount Carroll, 630-709-7807.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815-973-6150.

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Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed (4), Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St.

Sunday, Feb. 5 Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., closed; noon open; 1 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 10 a.m., open, barn, Horizon View Farm, 2422 N. River Road, Oregon.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, 10 a.m.noon, open, Big Book, back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

Latin American Social Club meeting, 3 p.m., 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-625-8290.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., closed, Church of St. Anne, 401 N. Cherry St., Morrison.

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

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

Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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all it “The Unspectacular Now.” “The Space Between Us” aims to be an epic story of young love on the level of “The Spectacular Now” or “The Fault in Our Stars.”

The cinematography often is gorgeous and the score is full of teary uplift. But none of that matters when little about the film feels authentic.

Set in a near future where a group of astronauts – thanks to visionary Richard Branson/Elon Musk-like scientist/entrepreneur Nathaniel Shepard (Gary Oldman) – is on its way to Mars for a long-term stay, the film does raise questions worth pondering.

What if one of the crew (Janet Montgomery) were secretly pregnant as she boarded the ship?

Once the word is out, do you bring them back or let them go? Assuming the latter, how would a human not born on Earth be different from all those who came before? How disorienting would it be for the child to be from Earth but not of Earth?

In “The Space Between Us,” the baby boy, Gardner, grows into a bright, inquisitive and relatively happy young man (Asa But-

Dear Lip Locked, I don’t know what it means to her, but to me it means she might have seen it in a movie and is trying to show you how passionate she is about you. If you don’t like it, speak up and say so – and if you do like it, speak up and say so.

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up against a wall to kiss me every chance she gets. What does this mean?

– Lip Locked in L.A.

1.5 out of 4 stars Director: Peter Chelsom Cast: Asa Butterfield, Gary Oldman, Britt Robertson Rated: PG-13 (brief sensuality, strong language) Running time: 121 minutes Showtimes: See the movie at 4, 7:15 or 9:45 p.m. today at Carmike Sauk Valley 8, 4110 30th St., Sterling.

Go to carmike.com for more showtimes. undermining any emotional credibility the film had been trying to build. If they wanted to show how strong and independent she is, they could have done it without making her a cartoon.

We’re supposed to applaud as these crazy kids flout authority and escape across the country, but since the movie has so easily squandered its intriguing premise, there’s little reason to cheer.

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Mexican Train, 12:30 p.m., Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., 815-734-6335.

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Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

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

Ham Dinner, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-2842003.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. First Fridays Open Stage music show, 6 p.m., Pinecrest Community Center and Theater, McKendrie Street and 500 Evergreen Lane, Mount Morris.

Bingo, 7 p.m. Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave. Saturday, Feb. 4 Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Twin City Market, indoors, 106 Ave. A, Sterling, 815-626-8610.

Dixon Winter Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., lower level, Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., 815-244-4451.

February Finds Antique and Collectibles Market, 9 a.m.4 p.m., Mount Morris Moose Family Center, 485 E. Hitt St. Stupor Bowl trivia competition, 9:15 a.m.-4 p.m., Reagan Middle School cafeteria, 620 Division St., Dixon.

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Democrats in a vise over Gorsuch nomination WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court has put Senate Democrats in a vise.

Voters from the liberal base apoplectic over Trump’s presidency are demanding opposition at any cost. But all-out war on a well-qualified nominee could alienate independent voters who will be crucial in next year’s midterm elections, when Senate Democrats are defending a daunting 23 seats, including 10 in states Trump won.

Also threatening Democrats: the very real possibility that if they do try to block Gorsuch, a conservative 49-year-old federal appeals court judge with sterling credentials, Republicans will use their narrow Senate advantage to unilaterally change the rules and push through his nomination with a simple majority vote, instead of the 60 now required.

The dynamics offer no clear end game for Democrats, putting them on defense and Republicans on offense for the first time in Trump’s presidency.

“It is not easy for any of us,” said Democratic Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware, Neil noting that Gorsuch in addition to anger over Trump, many Democrats are still smarting over the treatment last year of former President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Merrick Garland, who never got a hearing from Republicans as they held the Supreme Court vacancy open for the next president to fill.

“There are a lot of folks in my state and states across the country who are still outraged,” Carper said.

Senate Republicans, who’d been rattled over the rocky start to Trump’s presidency, are now girding for a fight on their territory and their terms, one they feel quite confident they will win.

“It feels good to have a candidate that all of us can feel proud of. And I think you’ll probably see some Democrats give him the benefit of the doubt,” said GOP Sen.

Rob Portman of Ohio. “I think he’s a tough person to oppose on the basis of qualifications. I just don’t see any opening there.”

Despite Gorsuch’s credentials, including experience as a clerk to Justice Anthony Kennedy, a number of progressive groups have already announced their opposition. Among other things they cite his opinions in favor of “religious liberty”

exemptions for private companies that don’t want to provide contraception coverage under federal law.

Groups including the Progressive Change Campaign Committee are keeping close track of what Democratic senators are saying about Gorsuch, praising those who’ve already announced their opposition to him while issuing

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veiled threats against any who haven’t, and swamping phone lines on Capitol Hill.

“Any red state Democrat who thinks that it’s smart to be weak in the face of Trump’s unconstitutional agenda is lining themselves up for defeat in 2018,” said Adam Green, the PCCC’s co-founder.

Green said his group will be pressuring Sen. Chris Coons, D-Delaware, after Coons told reporters that Gorsuch deserved a hearing and a vote in committee.

Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri, who is up for re-election next year, came under attack after saying over Twitter that any Supreme Court nominee should have a full confirmation hearing and a vote. She tried to defend herself in subsequent tweets, including one that read: “Why would anyone think that because I support confirmation hearing &60 vote threshold for SupCt nominee that means I’m folding to Trump?”

Protesters have swarmed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s home in Brooklyn, New York, to demand that he

stand strong against Gorsuch and other elements of Trump’s agenda.

“People are very very active, very engaged,” said Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, adding that many of his liberal supporters would like to see him come out against Gorsuch now, before he even has a hearing.

“There’s certainly a lot of folks that would like that, but I take my job very seriously, which means you have to be thoughtful and collect facts and then make a decision.”

Democrats who’ve already weighed in against Gorsuch, like Jeff Merkley of Oregon and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, are doing so without having met with him. The judge has met with only one Democratic senator so far, Joe Manchin of West Virginia, who’s seen as the likeliest “yes” vote in the 48-member Democratic caucus. Gorsuch will meet Monday with Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, and hearings in that committee are expected to start in about 6 weeks.

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Trump wants religion and politics to mix White House: Raid a success despite Navy SEAL death Tribune News Service

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump vowed Thursday to “totally destroy” a measure that bars houses of worship from endorsing political candidates, and eager Capitol Hill conservatives are ready to fight for him. But they’re unlikely to get the votes they need.

Trump called for an end to the so-called Johnson Amendment, a 1954 measure authored by thenSen. Lyndon Johnson of Texas that prevents taxexempt entities such as churches, mosques and synagogues from participating in political activities such as endorsing or opposing particular candidates.

“I will do that, remember,” Trump told the National Prayer Breakfast, a bipartisan event attended by about 3,000 people, including many powerful Washington insiders.

Trump has a big hurdle. He’ll need 60 Senate votes to overcome a filibuster. Democrats control 48 of the Senate’s 52

Tribune News Service

President Donald Trump addresses the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday in Washington, D.C. Every U.S. president since Dwight Eisenhower has addressed the annual event. seats, and 41 votes are needed to cut off debate.

And Republicans have bigger priorities.

Abolishing the amendment has been an important priority for years among religious leaders – especially those with conservative leanings – who say their houses of worship live in fear of having their tax-exempt status yanked by the Internal Revenue Service for politicking from the pulpit.

Trump made repealing

the amendment a centerpiece of his pitch to evangelical voters during his presidential campaign. Republicans made scuttling the amendment part of the party’s platform at their convention in Cleveland last July.

For years, a handful of congressional lawmakers have been trying to do away with the amendment and gotten nowhere. Thanks to Trump’s support, repeal supporters are energized.

“I think this is the best

opportunity we’ve had since I’ve been involved in this,” said Rep. Walter Jones, a North Carolina Republican who’s been introducing repeal legislation since 2001.

Advocates for the separation of church and state fear that Trump’s focus on getting rid of the Johnson Amendment could prompt lawmakers to give it more serious consideration than it’s ever received in Congress.

“It clearly has ramped up the threat level,” said Rob Boston, a spokesman for Americans United for the Separation of Church and State.

Americans have mixed views about houses of worship delving into politics. A 2014 Pew Research poll found that almost 60 percent of Republicans think churches should be able to express their political views, while 42 percent of Democrats agreed.

However, only 38 percent of Republicans and 28 percent of Democrats thought that houses of worship should endorse political candidates.

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WASHINGTON – The White House on Thursday stood by its characterization of a covert counterterrorism operation in Yemen as a success, a day after the Pentagon concluded that civilians were likely killed and President Donald Trump honored the Navy SEAL gunned down in the assault.

“It’s hard to ever call something a complete success, when you have the loss of life or people injured,” White House press secretary Sean Spicer said. Chief Special Warfare Operator William “Ryan” Owens, 36, of Peoria, was the first known combat fatality of Trump’s presidency.

“But I think when you look at the totality of what was gained to prevent the future loss of life … it is a successful operation by all stan-

dards,” Spicer added.

Trump traveled Wednesday to Dover Air Force Base to join Owens’ family as his remains were returned to the U.S. The operation was planned as an assault on what U.S. officials had concluded was likely a headquarters for alQaida in the Arabian Peninsula, an offshoot of the terrorist group that itself has repeatedly attacked in the West.

It claimed responsibility for the massacre at Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris in 2015 that killed 12.

In a statement Sunday, Trump called the raid “successful,” noting that 14 militants were killed and that intelligence was seized “that will assist the U.S. in preventing terrorism against its citizens and people around the world.”

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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. 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, 625-6473. 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. Pastor Onergis Martinez.

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 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.

www.saukvalley.com

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. t o m m y m c m u r t r y. l i b e r t y b c @ g m a i l . c o m TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 403 6th Ave. North, Lyndon, Illinois.

Pastor Alan Jahn. Ph.#(563)242-0307 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 Johnson. Phone 815-441-0779 CATHOLIC SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, 2224 Ave., J, Sterling. Masses; Saturday, 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m.; Sacrament of Reconciliation, Saturday 4:30-5 p.m. Rev. Bruce Ludeke, Pastor ST. ANDREW CATHOLIC, 708 10th Ave Rock Falls, Rev. Richard M Russo, Pastor 815-625-4508 Weekend MASSES: Sat 5:00 p.m., Sun. 7:30 a.m., 10 a.m.; Weekday M-SA 8:00 a.m. (Adoration Chapel) Note: During School Fri MASS 8:15 a.m. in church Confessions: Sat 4-4:45 or by appt.

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, Fr. Richard Russo, Pastor. Sunday Mass, 9:00 a.m., weekday mass Thursdays 9:30 a.m.., Holy Day call for schedule 815-438-5425.

CHRISTIAN-CHURCH OF CHRIST YORKTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST, 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., 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. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Handicapped accessible. Phone 815-626-2271.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 3400 N. 6th Ave., Sterling, Reverend Tanya Tyler, Interum Pastor. 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 815-3792093. Church Kitchen phone 3792083. 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

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with hymns, 10:00 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 9:3010:40 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:4511:25 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. Vicki Sauter, 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 facilities for disabled persons. Air Conditioned. Church office: 625-3575.

ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN (ELCA), 703 Third Ave., Sterling. Interum: Jeff Chubb 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, LeFevre Rd. and (LCMS) Ave. F, Sterling.

Phone: 6252284. Pastor Kirk Neugebauer, DCE: Steven Whitney, 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.

Jamie Gallagher. September-May 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.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN (ELCA), 1701 16th Ave., Sterling; Brandon Nelson, Pastor. Gerad VonHolten, Youth Director. Sunday Morning: Worship Time 9:00 a.m. & 11:11 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship following worship. Nursery provided; handicap accessible; air conditioned. Phone 625-3069.

TAMPICO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, (Two blocks west of Casey’s) Welcomes Pastor Leanne Keate.

Church phone 815-438-6105; 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.

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, Senior 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. 815-7723386. www.stpetersmorrison.com TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA), Rt. 40 & Stover Ave., Milledgeville. Pastor

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-815564-0302); Annex, 815-626-1734; Loaves & Fishes breakfast, Mon.Fri., 9-11 a.m., FISH Pantry, Mon.Fri., 9-11 a.m., 815-626-1734. Email: admin@sterlingfirstumc.org ROCK FALLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 210 4th Avenue, Rock Falls, 815-625-0114, rockfallsumc@gmail.com. Rev. Solomon Sudhakar. Sunday Morning Worship at 9:00 AM; Adult & Children’s Sunday School at 10:00 AM. Wednesday Evening Worship at 5:30 PM; Home of Bear Necessities Personal Care Pantry – 3rd Saturday of the month. Handicap Accessible & Air Conditioned; nursery available. www.rockfallsumc.org. Like 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 1-815626-7777. 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 8 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Fully handicapped accessible and air-conditioned. Nursery provided. Contact Church Office for questions 815-625-1968

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.

Interim Pastor: Jim Book 9:45 a.m.

Sunday School, 8:30 a.m Traditional Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; handicapped accessible; 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. Pentecost Sunday, May 15th 6 p.m. 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 815772-3510. 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.org 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 6pm Mid May - Mid September.

SALVATION ARMY SALVATION ARMY, 409 Ave. F, Sterling, www.tsasterling.org, 815625-1622. 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.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 7 p.m. Phone: 625-2251.

AMAZING GRACE OF STERLING, 512 Second Avenue, Sterling. Rev. Loren 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 6266065. 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, 415 E. 3rd Street, Sterling. Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; www.rvcsterling.com 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 815445-5912 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 1011 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.

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Amazon wants to be its own deliveryman NEW YORK (AP) – Amazon isn’t content just being the “everything store.” Increasingly, it looks like it wants to be its own deliveryman, too.

Its Monday announcement of a new air cargo hub in Kentucky is merely Amazon’s latest foray into building out its own shipping and logistics unit. If successful, the move could ultimately mean lower costs for Amazon – and possibly faster delivery and low prices for consumers. But it could also pit Amazon against package deliverers like FedEx and UPS. Amazon has long plowed its profits back into its business investments. In order to speed up its delivery, it has invested in opening new distribution centers and leasing fleets of trucks.

In May, Amazon leased 40 Boeing jets from Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings

and Air Transport Services Group Inc., a fleet it dubbed “Prime Air.” The moves comes as e-commerce continues to outpace retail sales. Amazon said Thursday the number of items it sold in the fourth quarter rose 24 percent compared with a year ago. Its revenue rose 22 percent to $43.74 billion, slightly missing analyst expectations.

Meanwhile, profit rose 36 percent to $749 million, or $1.54 per share, ahead of expectations.

Air cargo hub On Monday, Amazon took the next step, announcing plans to build a worldwide air cargo hub at a northern Kentucky airport about 13 miles southwest of Cincinnati. The nearly $1.5 billion investment is expected to create 2,700 jobs.

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Amazon announced plans Monday to build a worldwide air cargo hub at a northern Kentucky airport about 13 miles southwest of Cincinnati. The nearly $1.5 billion investment is expected to create 2,700 jobs. Amazon has long batted down rumors that it plans to start its own package delivery service, saying it’s just trying to speed up deliveries and lower costs. tion, since UPS has a big air hub in Louisville and DHL has an international shipping hub at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Amazon has long batted down rumors that it plans to start its own package delivery service, saying it’s just trying to speed up deliveries and

lower costs. The company insists it will continue working with the U.S. Post Office, UPS, FedEx and other carriers to deliver packages.

“It’s not a big surprise,” Cathy Roberson, founder of consulting firm Logistics Trends & Insights, said of Amazon’s Kentucky announcement.

“By utilizing that location they can reach anywhere in the U.S. in 2 days.”

If Amazon succeeds in building out its delivery infrastructure, it could ultimately reduce package volume for companies like FedEx and UPS, Roberson said. On the other hand, ecommerce volume is growing so fast there may be room for everyone, she said.

For example, UPS reported Monday that 55 percent of its fourthquarter deliveries – and 63 percent of those in December – were directly to consumers, setting records in both cases.

Delivery challenges It’s no sure bet that Amazon will succeed in the highly competitive and complex delivery space.

“It’s hard to scale up, to have a network as built out and mature as FedEx,

UPS or DHL,” Roberson said. “Amazon is still not mature.” To really go up against that big three, she said, Amazon will have to invest “an awful lot of money in networks and more facilities” – at least double what it’s already spending, she estimates.

Still, Amazon has a history of developing services for its own use and then offering them to other customers. It built Amazon Web Services, its cloud computing business, for its own purposes; that service now generates annual revenue of more than $12 billion.

“You could see a scenario in the future where they perfected their delivery network and become a carrier for other retailers,” said Rob Convey, CEO of Convey, a company specializing in improving retailer shipment delivery.

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Abbott.................................42.75 Alcoa...................................37.68 Alphabet Inc.....................818.26 AltriaCorp...........................71.45 Amazon.com....................840.18 American Express..............76.51 Apple.................................128.52 Archer-Daniels...................43.99 Arris-Group........................28.76 AT&T...................................41.18 Autonation.........................51.77 Bank of America................22.72 Boeing...............................162.26 BorgWarner........................40.47

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A full list of the recalled products is on the FDA’s website at fda.gov. The agency says anyone who has one of the recalled cans can return it for a refund.

Commodities Pfizer...................................31.73 Pepsico.............................104.03 Proctor&Gamble................87.76 RaymondJames..................74.43 Republic.............................57.35 Sears Hldg............................6.60 SensientTech.....................76.08 Sprint....................................8.53 Staples..................................9.02 TheTravelers....................117.63 UnitedContinental............72.14 UnitedTech......................108.36 USBancorp.........................53.13 USSteel...............................34.85 Verizon...............................48.28 Walgreen............................80.59 WalMartMexico.................18.43 WalMartStores...................66.70 WasteMgt...........................69.64 Wendy’s..............................13.62

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GIRLS LaSALLE-PERU 51, STERLING 50

Close to Slimmer Marchetti having big senior season closing with win

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For Anthony Marchetti, less has definitely been more for the 2016-17 wrestling season.

The Oregon senior wrestler made a decision in the offseason to drop down from 220 pounds, where he competed as a junior, to 195 this season. It’s a decision that has paid off.

He’s posted a 35-4 record thus far, and is undefeated at his preferred weight. Of his four losses, two were in 285-pound bouts, while the other two were to 220-pounders.

“I’m lighter on my feet at 195, and there’s not as many kids that will beat me,” Marchetti said. “I’m a lot quicker than I was at 220.”

Marchetti played football for the Hawks, and tipped the scales at about 245 pounds through Week 8. Heading into that final week of play, with Oregon having no chance at the playoffs, he began to slim down for wrestling season.

By the time wrestling matches started toward the end of November, he was down to 217 pounds. The certification date for 195-pounders was January 11, and Marchetti had no probAlex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com lem reaching and maintaining Oregon senior Anthony Marchetti just missed out on a trip to sectionals last year at 220 pounds, that weight.

He has slimmed down to 195 this year, and as a result has been able to wrestle a more offensive, WEIGHT continued on B44 aggressive style while amassing a 35-4 record.

Warriors force 29 TOs in tight Senior Night loss

BY ADAM FEINER afeiner@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5550 @AdamFeinerSVM

STERLING – It was nearly a storybook ending for six Sterling girls basketball seniors Thursday night.

On Senior Night at Musgrove Fieldhouse, the Golden Warriors came up short by the slimmest of margins in their upset bid of LaSalle-Peru. Sterling fought the entire game, but fell 51-50 to the Cavaliers.

“This one might be the toughest one all year,” Sterling head coach Taylor Jackson said. “Our girls played their heart and soul out.

Credit to our seniors. They started us really strong in the first and third quarters.

They laid it all on the line. I can’t discredit their effort at all, so that’s exciting to see.”

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Star of the game: Madison Freeman, LP, 20 points, 8-for-9 FTs, 11 rebounds Key performers: Josi Borum, Sterling, 16 points, 7 steals, 3 rebounds; Mya Pearson, Sterling, 12 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals; Allison Lehn, LP, 8 points, 8 rebounds; Riley Brovelli, LP, 8 points, 7 rebounds Up next: Galesburg at Sterling, 1:30 Saturday

BOYS BASKETBALL | MILLEDGEVILLE 73, AFC 63

Hot Missiles top cold Raiders Ottens, Kappes spark Milledgeville’s 3rd-quarter run in road win

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ASHTON – Both teams made runs early, trading momentum and the lead back and forth throughout a wild first half, but in the second half it was Milledgeville putting together a run while AFC struggled to hit shots, leading to a 73-63 NUIC East win for the Missiles on AFC’s home floor.

The win extends the Missiles’ winning streak to 11 games.

AFC led 34-33 heading into the second half, and knocked down shots early in the third quarter, with Joe Uphoff converting a pair of free throws and Caleb Drew hitting a 3-pointer well beyond the arc and drawing a foul, converting a four-point play to put the Raiders ahead 40-37.

Those were the last points AFC scored for a while, as the Missiles answered with a 17-2 run.

“Coach talked at halftime about just staying calm and playing our game,” MilledMichael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com geville’s Cade Schave said. “We Milledgeville’s Kyle Ottens (33) shoots the ball against AFC kind of played their game with during the third quarter of Thursday night’s NUIC East game in them pressing us for a little Ashton. Ottens had 34 points in the Missiles’ 73-63 victory. while. We tried to calm down,

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Star of the game: Kyle Ottens, Milledgeville, 34 points Key performers: Joe Uphoff, AFC, 19 points, 11 rebounds; Cade Schave, Milledgeville, 13 points, 5 rebounds; Caleb Drew, AFC, 16 points, 5 rebounds; Garrett Sanford, AFC, 16 points Up next: AFC at Polo, 7:30 Saturday; Pearl City at Milledgeville, 7:30 Tuesday get kids in the right spot, and get it done.”

Kyle Ottens opened the run with a pair of jumpers. That wasn’t the only Ottens-fueled run of the game for the Missiles; in the first quarter, he hit back-to-back baskets during an 11-0 run.

After AFC took a 19-16 lead early in the second quarter, Ottens hit a 3-pointer and followed a Curt Strauss steal with a layup.

Ottens finished with a careerhigh 34 points.

“My shot was falling pretty well,” he said. “I’ve been struggling the last few games, but I’m glad I found it.”

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Sterling’s Miranda Williams (13) lets go of a shot over a pair of LaSalle-Peru defenders during their NIB-12 West game Thursday night at Musgrove Fieldhouse.

The Warriors lost 51-50.

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Polo pulls away for NUIC East win at home, B2.

Barnett’s big game can’t lift BV, B3.

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Staying in St. Louis Carlos Martinez Right-handed starting pitcher signed a 5-year, $51 million extension with the Cardinals, with options through 2023.

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The competition is open to boys and girls and men and women ages 8 and up based on the player’s age on Saturday. The most free throws made out of 30 shots will be the winner in each age category in both boys and girls and men’s and women’s divisions.

The registration fee for the Free Throw Contest is $2. The Free Throw Contest is open to all interested persons. Registration forms are available at the Park District Administrative Office, 508 East 11th Street in Rock Falls.

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Joe McKnight’s killer indicted The Louisiana man accused of killing former NFL running back Joe McKnight during a road rage dispute was indicted Thursday on a charge that carries a mandatory life sentence.

As a result of the seconddegree murder indictment, increased Ronald Gasser’s bond increased from $500,000 to $750,000.

Authorities have said McKnight and Gasser were driving erratically and yelling at each other before they stopped and McKnight walked to Gasser’s vehicle about 2:40 p.m. on Dec. 1.

They said when McKnight, 28, confronted Gasser, who was still seated in his car, Gasser drew a gun and shot McKnight three times.

Colts punter McAfee retires to join Barstool Sports Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee is retiring.

McAfee said that three knee surgeries in 4 years, additional operations in the future, and an enticing offer to work for Barstool Sports convinced him to walk away despite having 2 years and $6 million left on his contract.

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MSU commit in jail, unable to sign NLI High school senior and defensive end Donovan Winter, who was supposed to sign with Michigan State on Wednesday, is still in the Seminole County jail near Orlando, Fla., after being arrested Monday night and charged with armed burglary and theft of a firearm.

When asked via text if Winter would be signing, Bishop Moore High School head coach Matt Hedrick replied, “No, he’s not signing. Long story.”

Badgers tab Leonhard as next DC Wisconsin has promoted defensive backs coach Jim Leonhard to replace Justin Wilcox as the Badgers’ defensive coordinator.

Leonhard was a threetime All-American in his playing days at Wisconsin.

Wilcox left the Badgers last month to take over as the head coach at Cal. NBA

Bucks trade Plumlee to Hornets The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired forward/ center Spencer Hawes and center Roy Hibbert from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for center Miles Plumlee.

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Dishing out an assist Magic Johnson Hall of Famer will return to the Lakers to assist governor Jeanie Buss in all areas of basketball and business as an advisor.

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BOYS BASKETBALL | POLO 64, FORRESTON 59

Marcos hold off Forreston Polo picks up key NUIC East win over rival Cards

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POLO – In a 64-59 loss to Polo, Forreston coach Travis Ross was more than happy with how hard his team played. He wasn’t so happy with how smart they played.

“I felt like we self-inflicted ourselves,” Ross said. “We had too many mental lapses and got what we deserved.”

Leading scorer Brandon Schneiderman agreed with his coach.

“Polo was able to push the ball against us, and we had had some collapses on defense,” said Schneiderman, who had 24 points on a variety of shots from all over the court.

With a rotation of three sophomores and three juniors, one would think that Polo (15-7, 4-4) would be more likely to have the mental breakdowns. It didn’t come in this game.

Using a precision passing attack and aggressive man-to-man defense, the Marcos played with poise on both sides of the court.

Led by Justin Young inside and Trevin Woodin on the outside, Polo used a 21-4 run to overcome an 8-0 deficit and take control of the game. Both had 21 points.

“Everything came together,” Young said. “I was being fed on the inside, and we were also hitting shots outside.”

After Woodin, Dakota Meyer, and Reid Taylor had first-quarter 3s, Brady Webb added one more to start the second quarter for a 21-12 Polo lead.

“One reason we played so well as a team tonight was because of

Stars of the game: Trevin Woodin, Polo, 21 points, 5 3-pointers Key performers: Justin Young, Polo, 21 points; Brandon Schneiderman, Forreston, 24 points Up next: AFC at Polo, 7:30 Saturday our bench players,” Polo coach Matt Messer said. “They don’t get the credit, but they are the ones that work the regulars so hard in practice and get them ready to play at such a high level.”

With Forreston (12-8, 5-3) having four turnovers on its first six possessions of the second quarter, and a technical foul as well, they needed a boost. That came with Schneiderman scoring nine points in a row, the last shot on an NBA-style turnaround jumper to cut the Marco lead to 26-23.

“Brandon made tough shots when we needed them,” Ross said.

The Cardinals managed to take a 31-29 lead to start the third quarter on a Sam Groom bucket. However, the momentum changed soon after with another Forreston technical foul.

This was called on Brittan DeVries for shoving Young. Ross sat DeVries for the rest of the game.

Young made both free throws, followed by a Woodin 3 after the ball touched each Marco player.

“We did a good job of looking to attack the zone instead of one pass and a shot,” Messer said.

“For a sophomore, Young plays with so much composure. Nothing rattles him.”

Then on the play of the game, Taylor blocked a Scheiderman shot and dove out of bounds to save the errant ball. Capitalizing on the other end was Woodin, which increased the Polo lead to 38-35.

“With his energy and effort, Reid is the engine that makes us go,” Messer said.

On a coast-to-coast drive after his own rebound, it was Braiden Soltow upping the lead to 42-35.

But it was Schneiderman to the rescue for the Cardinals again, closing out the third quarter with the final five points.

He tied the game at 42-all early in the fourth quarter, but Forreston could never recapture the lead.

Taylor had a score off on offensive board, a steal and two assists to Young to keep Forreston at bay in the final few minutes.

Forreston guards Jaron Groshans and Braedon Fyock made things interesting with a late scoring barrage.

But it seemed only appropriate that Webb broke the press in the final seconds and found Young with a perfect pass to clinch the win for Polo.

“We let the interior post players [Young, Taylor] hurt us,” Ross said. “After we beat them on our home court, it’s hard to come here and beat them.”

In a scorebook anomaly, not a single point was scored by a senior from either team. If Polo can win the remaining five games on its schedule, it will be assured of its fifth 20-game win season in a row.

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Local events

Today Boys basketball 7 p.m.

• Sterling at Kaneland 7:30 p.m.

• Bureau Valley at Prophetstown • Riverdale at Fulton TBA

• Faith Christian at NICC Tournament, Galesburg

Girls basketball 7:15 p.m.

• Byron at Dixon • Winnebago at Rock Falls • Stillman Valley at Oregon 7:30 p.m.

• Dakota at Amboy • Pecatonica at AFC • Aquin at Milledgeville • River Ridge at West Carroll • Orangeville at Polo • Stockton at Eastland TBA

• Faith Christian at NICC Tournament, Galesburg

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• W. Michigan at Cent.

Michigan, CBSSN 6 p.m.

• Rhode Island at Davidson, ESPN2 • Iona at Rider, ESPNU 8 p.m.

• Buffalo at Ball St., ESPNU

Women’s basketball 11:30 a.m.

• Seton Hall at Marquette, FSN

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t Milledgeville (17-5, 10-0) got a balanced game from Ottens, who was able to score with a mix of offensive moves, hitting six layups in the game and six jumpers.

“Kyle just had to be aggressive, had to be himself,” Milledgeville coach Brad Grenoble said. “He’s a real-deal player. When he starts being himself and the kids hit him with the ball, we got some easy baskets.”

Blayne Kappes also helped spark the 17-2 third-quarter run with back-to-back 3-pointers. The sophomore hit three 3s in the game and finished with 11 points.

“He’s been due,” Grenoble said. “In practice, he’ll knock down five, six, seven shots in a row. He’s been doing it in spurts here and there.

He’s been so hot lately, you’ve got to ride him.”

AFC (14-10, 4-6) had runs where it could knock down the 3-pointer, getting five of them in the game from Drew.

“Our coach really wanted us to attack the gaps,” Drew said. “Our whole game plan was to feed high post, and when you feed high post, that really opens up everything.

When we hit Garrett Sanford and Joe up high, that opened up everything.”

But often, those shots weren’t falling. AFC went cold in the third quarter by missing 8 of its next 10 shots after Drew’s four-point play.

Both made baskets in the stretch came from offensive rebounds leading to points in the paint, a Tyon Davis cut to the basket and a basket in the low post from Uphoff.

The Raiders hit 21 of 64 from the field overall in the game, and 7 of 24 from 3-point range.

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• Creighton at Villanova, FS2 Golf 2 p.m.

• PGA Tour, Waste Management Phoenix Open, second round, GOLF 2:30 a.m. (Saturday)

• European PGA Tour, Omega Dubai Desert Classic, third round, GOLF

College hockey 6:30 p.m.

• Vermont at Notre Dame, NBCSN NBA 6:30 p.m.

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ABOVE: Milledgeville’s Cade Schave (left) blocks a shot by AFC’s Garrett Sanford during the first quarter Thursday night in Ashton.

BELOW: AFC’s Joe Uphoff shoots the ball during the first quarter Thursday.

“Stephen [Brooke] is our leading scorer, and he got zero tonight,” AFC coach Russ Zick said. “It’s hard to adjust to that. Overall, it was more we just didn’t hit our open shots.

We can shoot better than that. We got every shot we wanted. We felt good about the shots we took, we just didn’t make them in that stretch.”

AFC got 16 points each from Drew and Sanford, with Uphoff leading the way with 19 points.

Standing 6-foot-5, Uphoff was the tallest person in the game on either roster, and used the height and length to grab 11 rebounds and help the Raiders pull in 19 offensive rebounds in the game.

“The kids got him the ball in some good spots, and he played real well,” Zick said. “It’s important for him to be a monster in there rebounding.

You look around the conference and [Curt] Strauss for [Milledgeville], [Justin] Young for Polo, everybody has somebody inside, and we need someone to counteract that.”

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“He’s a strong post player, and he’s a pretty strong guy,” Schave said. “If he even gets a little contact, he’s going to grab it since he’s so tall and he can jump pretty well.”

That length and his offensive rebounds helped AFC put an end to the third-quarter

run, and the Raiders even got within five points in the fourth quarter after Drew hit another 3-pointer, but Milledgville was able to put the game away with nine free throws down the stretch, as well as another run of Ottens hitting shots on back-toback possessions.

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THURSDAY’S SCOREBOARD Boys basketball AP polls Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Bolingbrook(10) 18-0 117 1 2. Edwardsville (2) 18-1 104 3 3. Curie 20-2 100 4 4. Simeon 19-2 81 2 5. Fremd 20-0 70 6 6. Whitney Young 16-5 43 5 7. East Moline United 20-3 38 7 8. Wheaton Warrenville S. 21-1 36 10 9. Evanston Township 18-3 23 9 10. Joliet West 18-3 12 8 Others receiving votes: Geneva 10. East St. Louis 7. Harvey Thornton 5. Marist 4.

Rockford Boylan 4. Belleville Althoff 3.

Willowbrook 3.

Class 3A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Morgan Park (13) 15-3 130 1 2. Springfield Lanphier 17-2 108 2 3. Bloomington 17-3 102 3 4. North Lawndale 19-4 90 5 5. Fenwick 16-4 80 4 6. Benton 21-1 55 6 7. Breese Central 20-3 46 7 8. Centralia 15-5 35 8 9. Bogan 15-6 34 10 10. Farragut 8-6 12 9 Others receiving votes: Effingham 6.

Burlington Central 5. Cahokia 5. Washington 4. Springfield Southeast 2. Peoria Manual 1.

Class 2A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Chicago Uplift (11) 19-4 137 1 2. Quincy Notre Dame (3) 18-1 124 2 3. Orr 13-3 116 3 4. Teutopolis 20-3 89 4 5. Alton Marquette 21-2 64 5 6. Tremont 18-2 58 6 7. Hoopeston 19-1 47 T7 8. Pinckneyville 21-2 40 T7 9. Mt. Carmel 19-3 27 10 10. Eldorado 21-2 26 9 Others receiving votes: Rockridge 15.

DePaul College Prep 11. Pittsfield 6. Chicago University 5. Illini Bluffs 3. Waterloo Gibault 2.

Class 1A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Quest Academy (12) 23-1 129 1 2. Effingham St. Anthony (1) 22-1 115 2 3. Colfax Ridgeview 21-1 100 3 4. Okawville 20-3 83 5 5. East Dubuque 22-1 82 4 6. Newark 17-3 62 6 7. Annawan 20-2 52 7 8. Chicago Hope 20-4 42 9 9. DePue 21-2 22 8 10. Mendon Unity 16-5 11 10 Others receiving votes: Harvest Christian Academy 9. Patoka 3. Nokomis 3. Crab Orchard 1.

Thursday’s results at Ashton

MILLEDGEVILLE 73, AFC 63 MILLEDGEVILLE (17-5, 10-0) Dylan Alexander 1-1 1-2 3, Drake Dublo 0-0 0-0 0, Cade Schave 3-4 7-8 13, Buddy Bibler 1-5 0-0 2, Curt Strauss 3-4 4-6 10, Kyle Ottens 12-24 6-6 34, Nate Rahn 0-0 0-0 0, Chase Hutchison 0-2 0-0 0, Blayne Kappes 3-7 2-5 11, Kyle Aude 0-2 0-0 0.

Totals: 24-48 20-27 73.

AFC (14-10, 4-6 NUIC East) Tyon Davis 5-16 0-0 10, Caleb Drew 6-14 1-1 16, Garrett Sanford 6-16 2-4 16, Stephen Brooke 0-7 0-0 0, Joe Uphoff 7-9 5-8 19, Levi Meurer 0-1 0-0 0, Michael Thompson 0-3 0-0 0. Totals: 21-64 8-14 63.

Milledgeville 15 18 21 19 — 73 AFC 16 18 11 18 — 63 3s – Milledgeville 5-15 (Kappes 3, Ottens 2), AFC 7-24 (Drew 5, Sanford 2) Rebounds – Milledgeville 38 (Strauss 8)), AFC 34 (Uphoff 11). Turnovers – Milledgeville 17, AFC 15. Fouls – Milledgeville 17 (Bibler out), AFC 20 (Davis out). at Port Byron

RIVERDALE 54, ERIE 48 ERIE (10-16, 2-6 TRAC West) Dillin Tegeler 1-5 1-2 3, Kale Orman 1-3 0-0 2, Josh Hammer 3-6 1-2 8, Justice Cole 6-12 6-6 18, Eric Miller 4-7 2-2 10, Kyle Schipper 0-1 0-0 0, Kyle Stover 2-10 0-0 5, Carson Kirkpatrick 0-0 0-0 0, Justice Youngberg 0-1 2-2 2. Totals: 17-45 12-14 48.

RIVERDALE (11-11, 5-5) B.Murphy 6-12 4-6 19, S.Murphy 4-9 1-2 10, Beale 2-5 0-0 6, Bussert 0-1 6-8 6, DeClercq 3-7 2-2 8, Barnett 1-4 0-0 2, Corson 1-1 1-2 3, Pratt 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 17-39 14-20 14 21 54.

Erie 12 8 12 16 — 48 Riverdale 15 12 16 11 — 54 3s – Erie 2-15 (Hammer 1-2, Stover 1-9, Cole 0-4), Riverdale 6-15 (B.Murphy 3-7, Beale 2-3, S.Murphy 1-4, Bussert 0-1).

Rebounds – Erie 29 (Cole 8, Tegeler 6, Miller 6), Riverdale 21 (DeClercq 5). Steals – Riverdale 9 (S. Murphy 4), Erie 4 (Miller 2).

Turnovers – Erie 16, Riverdale 11. Fouls – Erie 16, Riverdale 14. Technical – Erie bench. at Polo

POLO 64, FORRESTON 59 FORRESTON Henneman 0 0-0 0, Groshans 4 3-4 11, Flick 1 0-0 2, Fyock 3 0-0 7, Schneiderman 11 1-1 24, Groom 3 0-0 7, Edler 0 0-0 0, DeVries 0 0-0 0, Singley 3 2-3 8. Totals: 25 6-8 59.

POLO Brady Webb 3 0-0 7, Trevin Woodin 7 2-5 21, Braiden Soltow 1 0-0 2, Dakota Meyer 1 90-0 3, Reid Taylor 4 1-2 10, Lane Hopkins 0 0-0 0, Justin Young 8 5-8 21.

Totals: 24 8-15 64.

Forreston 12 17 11 19 — 59 Polo 18 11 13 22 — 64 3s – Forreston 3 (Fyock, Schneiderman, Groom), Polo 8 (Woodin 5, Webb, Meyer, Taylor). at Lanark

EASTLAND 48, LENA-WINSLOW 35

at Mount Carroll

WEST CARROLL 42, STOCKTON 37 STOCKTON Krahmer 2 6-9 11, Buske 2 0-0 5, Huschitt 0 0-0 0, Staver 2 0-0 6, Eden 1 0-0 2, Fox 6 0-0 13, Hill 0 0-0 0, Kappes 0 0-0 0.

Totals: 13 6-9 37.

WEST CARROLL Kody Plattenberger 5 0-1 13, Kaleb Plattenberger 3 0-1 7, Dawson Wurster 4 1-2 11, Luke Jones 3 0-0 6, Caleb Stines 0 1-2 1, Jordan Anderson 0 0-0 0, Jacob Dunk 2 0-0 4, Justin Appel 0 0-0 0. Totals: 17 2-6 42.

Stockton 12 8 10 7 — 37 West Carroll 8 7 13 14 — 42 3s – Stockton 5 (Staver 2, Krahmer, Buske, Fox), WC 6 (Ko.Plattenberger 3, Wurster 2, Ka.Plattenberger).

Girls basketball Postseason pairings Class 2A Fulton Regional Monday, Feb. 6 Game 1: No. 6 Prophetstown vs. No. 7 Bureau Valley, 6 Game 2: No. 5 Fulton vs. No. 11 West Carroll, 7:30 Wednesday, Feb. 8 Game 3: No. 2 Winnebago vs. Winner Game 1, 6 Game 4: No. 3 Morrison vs. Winner Game 2, 7:30 Thursday, Feb. 9 Game 5: Championship, 7 Winner advances to Princeton Sectional, vs. winner of Momence Regional, 6 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 13

Class 1A Erie Regional Monday, Feb. 6 Game 1: No. 6 Milledgeville vs. No. 7 Erie, 6 Game 2: No. 5 Newman vs. No. 11 Polo, 7:30 Tuesday, Feb. 7 Game 3: No. 2 East Dubuque vs. Winner Game 1, 6 Game 4: No. 3 Eastland vs. Winner Game 2, 7:30 Thursday, Feb. 9 Game 5: Championship, 7 Winner advances to Pearl City Sectional, vs. winner of Pecatonica Regional, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 Class 1A Indian Creek Regional Monday, Feb. 6 Game 1: No. 8 Indian Creek vs. No. 9 Earlville, 6 Game 2: No. 5 Serena vs. No. 10 Paw Paw, 7:30 Tuesday, Feb. 7 Game 3: No. 1 AFC vs. Winner Game 1, 6 Game 4: No. 4 Wethersfield vs. Winner Game 2, 7:30 Thursday, Feb. 9 Game 5: Championship, 7 Winner advances to Serena Sectional, vs. winner of Aurora Christian Regional, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 Class 1A Annawan Regional Monday, Feb. 6 Game 1: No. 7 Ottawa Marquette vs. No. 11 DePue, 7 Wednesday, Feb. 8 Game 2: No. 2 Amboy vs. Winner Game 1, 6 Game 3: No. 3 Annawan vs. No. 6 LaMoille-Ohio, 7:30 Thursday, Feb. 9 Game 4: Championship, 7 Winner advances to Serena Sectional, vs. winner of St. Francis de Sales Regional, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 Thursday’s results at Musgrove Fieldhouse, Sterling

LaSALLE-PERU 51, STERLING 50 LaSALLE-PERU (14-12) Skyler Weiden 1-2 0-0 2, Allison Lehn 3-7 2-5 8, Kamryn Olson 1-6 0-2 2, Gena Fassino 0-4 5-6 5, Madison Freeman 6-11 8-9 20, Lexi Marx 1-4 2-6 5, Zoey Piano 0-3 1-2 1, Riley Brovelli 2-3 4-6 8. Totals: 14-40 22-36 51.

STERLING (4-22, 0-11 NIB-12 West) Josi Borum 5-14 5-7 16, Genea Garza 0-1 1-2 1, Cheyenne Harrington 2-8 1-3 7, Grace Gould 2-9 1-2 5, Mya Pearson 5-9 2-2 12, Miranda Williams 1-4 0-1 2, Gabbi Schilling 0-0 0-0 0, Tobi Garcia 0-0 0-0 0, Gretchen Gould 1-4 0-0 2, Kaylee Martin 2-4 1-2 5. Totals: 18-53 5-10 50.

LaSalle-Peru 9 16 15 12 — 51 Sterling 13 12 9 16 — 50 3s – LP 1-7 (Marx 1-2, Weiden 0-1, Olson 0-2, Fassino 0-2), Sterling 3-12 (Harrington 2-5, Borum 1-6, G. Gould 0-1). Rebounds – LP 36 (Freeman 11), Sterling 27 (Martin 6). Assists – LP 4 (Lehn 2), Sterling 6 (Borum, Harrington, G. Gould 2). Steals – LP 14 (Fassino 4), Sterling 18 (Borum 7).

Blocks – LP 2 (Freeman, Brovelli), Sterling 2 (Pearson, Martin). Turnovers – LP 29, Sterling 26. Fouls – LP 19, Sterling 22. at Sterling

NEWMAN 59, WEST CARROLL 35 WEST CARROLL McKenna Sullivan 2 0-1 4, Jena Sedivy 0 0-0 0, Jessica Barr 0 0-0 0, Shelby Skiles 2 0-0 4, Hayley Guilinger 5 0-0 11, Olivia Brinkmeier 1 09-0 2, Abbi Law 2 0-0 4, Kaylee Anderson 1 0-0 2, Emma Aljets 0 1-2 1, Maddie Meek 2 3-4 7. Totals: 15 4-7 35.

NEWMAN (13-13) Delaney Hinrichs 1 0-2 3, Mady Ferris 1 4-6 6, Teagan McKenna 2 3-5 7, Hannah Wilson 2 1-2 5, Lauren Wilson 3 0-0 6, Kelsey Simpson 4 1-2 10, Mary Jensen 2 4-5 8, Madison Craft 1 2-2 5, Payton Murray 1 0-0 2, Chloe Klein 3 1-2 7. Totals: 20 16-26 59.

West Carroll 10 5 11 9 — 35 Newman 10 10 17 22 — 59 3s – WC 1 (Guilinger), Newman 3 (Hinrichs, Simpson, Craft). at Orion

ORION 57, BUREAU VALLEY 51 BUREAU VALLEY Nicole Wirth 0 3-4 3, Saige Barnett 6 6-7 21, Ellen Johnson 4 0-0 8, Heather Williams 1 0-0 3, Addison Moreland 0 0-3 0, Christen Hurley 6 0-0 14, Marissa Mungia 1 0-0 2. Totals: 18 9-14 51.

ORION Moore 5 7-13 21, Smolenski 2 4-6 8, Stropes 3 0-0 7, Mohr 1 0-0 2, Schultz 4 0-0 8, Taets 3 3-4 9, McCunn 0 0-0 0, Parsons 1 0-2 2. Totals: 19 14-25 57.

BV 6 11 20 14 — 51 Orion 9 11 13 24 — 57 3s – BV 6 (Barnett 3, Hurley 2, Williams), Orion 5 (Moore 4, Stropes). at Pearl City

PEARL CITY 56, POLO 37 POLO C.J. Gray 0 0-0 0, Rilley Peterson 3 0-0 9, Kenzie Dusing 3 0-0 8, Lizzy Stamm 0 0-0 0, Lexi Cox 2 0-0 4, Lani Bergstrom 2 0-0 4, Justine Gorzny 2 8-8 12, Brianna Pellini 0 0-0 0. Totals: 12 8-8 37.

PEARL CITY Pilson 1 0-0 2, Hinojosa 0 0-0 0, Palmer 0 0-0 0, Tia Clark 6 0-0 16, Tyra Clark 11 0-1 22, Dixon 3 2-3 8, Adolph 0 0-0 0, S.Pena 0 0-0 0, Heimerdinger 3 0-0 6, Wolf 1 0-0 2, Cassell 0 0-0 0. Totals: 25 2-4 56.

Polo 4 9 15 9 — 37 Pearl City 15 18 13 10 — 56 3s – Polo 5 (Peterson 3, Dusing 2), Pearl City 4 (Tia Clark 4).

Girls bowling Thursday’s results at Milan Lanes

DIXON 3,183, ROCK ISLAND 2,879 DIXON Virginia Gray 175-139-153–467; Alyssa Bonnette 182-151-236–569; Mackenzie Kavanaugh 168-200-190–558; Melissa Bates 159-151-225–535; Annie Hantke 189-170-142–501; Katlyn Bay 225-149179–553. Totals: 1,098-960-1,125– 3,183.

ROCK ISLAND Heather Motley 214-195-192–601; Lynze Quade 211-209-185–605; Caroline Hunwarden 191-113-182–486; Dellya Pugh 127-93-135–355; Bailey Tripilas 151-172150–473; Angel Lessard 137-115-107– 359. Totals: 1,031-897-951–2,879.

NIB-12 Meet at Sycamore Team scores 1. Sycamore 6,763; 2. Morris 6,364; 3. DeKalb 5,986; 4. Yorkville 5,628; 5. LaSalle-Peru 5,553; 6. Rochelle 5,545; 7. Ottawa 5,388; 8. Geneseo 5,324; 9.

Sterling 5,284; 10. Kaneland 4,647 Top 5 individuals 1. Amy Waldron (Mor) 1,247; 2. Megan Kolberg (Syc) 1,242; 3. Heather Carlson (Syc) 1,215; 4. Megan Meyer (Syc) 1,176; 5. Hannah Jaros (York) 1,144 Sterling scores: 20. Kyleigh Glazier 142177-205–524, 147-148-160–455—979; 25. Hannah Stout 190-170-135–495, 137170-152–459—954; 34. Zoey Paone 156158-116–430, 136-194-132–462—892; 45. Jamie Riley 133-146-143–422, 139140-133–412—834; 54. Allisyn Reiger 153-124-155–432, 133-105-X–238—670; 56. Jasmynne Brinkmeier 113-X-X–113, 128-200-151–479—592; 64. Jocelyn Willett X-144-116–260, X-X-103–103—363

ROUNDUP

Comets cruise after halftime Prophet girls win on road; Cougar, Thunder boys win

By SVM Sports Staff

The Newman girls basketball team spread the wealth on Thursday night, closing its regular season with a 59-35 win over West Carroll in which every Comet scored at least two points.

Kelsey Simpson’s 10 points paced the Comets (13-13), who outscored the Thunder 39-20 in the second half after leading 20-15 at halftime.

Mary Jensen added eight points, and Teagan McKenna and Chloe Klein scored seven points apiece.

Of the 10 players in the game, Newman got at least seven points form eight of them.

Hayley Guilinger had 11 points for West Carroll, and Maddie Meek chipped in seven.

West Carroll 42, Stockton 37:

Thursday’s stars Saige Barnett, BV girls basketball, 21 points, 3 3-pointers Justice Cole, Erie boys basketball, 18 points, 8 rebounds Courtney Pierceson, Prophetstown girls basketball, 15 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists Ethan Christians, Eastland boys basketball, 15 points

quarter and couldn’t catch up to the Wolves in an NUIC crossover loss on the road.

Justine Gorzny scored 12 points to lead Polo, while Rilley Peterson hit three 3-pointers for nine points, and Kenzie Dusing added eight points.

Tyra Clark’s 22 points paced Pearl Prophetstown 41, Riverdale 33: Courtney Pierceson had 15 points, City, and Tia Clark hit four 3s and Lexi Rangel scored 13, and the added 16 points.

Prophets went on the road for a Boys basketball Three Rivers crossover win.

Pierceson also had eight rebounds Riverdale 54, Erie 48: The Carand three assists, and Rangel added dinals couldn’t bounce back from four rebounds, four assists and four a 43-32 third-quarter deficit in steals. Dena Johnson chipped in a Three Rivers West loss in Port six points, four rebounds and three Byron. steals for Prophetstown.

Justice Cole led Erie (10-16, 2-6) Orion 57, Bureau Valley 51: The with 18 points and eight rebounds, Storm were outscored 24-14 in the while Eric Miller added 10 points, fourth quarter of a Three Rivers six rebounds and two steals. crossover loss on the road.

Brett Murphy scored 19 points for Saige Barnett knocked down three the Rams.

3-pointers and poured in 21 points Eastland 48, Lena-Winslow 35: for Bureau Valley, which led 37-33 The Cougars outscored the Panafter outscoring the Chargers 20-13 thers by at least three points in all in the third period. Christen Hurley four quarters of an NUIC West win added 14 points, and Ellen Johnson in Lanark. scored eight.

Ethan Christians had 15 points Julia Moore hit four 3s and to pace Eastland (18-5, 6-3), and matched Barnett’s 21 points to lead Brighton Haverland scored 13. The Orion.

Cougars led 12-9 after one quarter, Pearl City 56, Polo 37: The 23-17 at halftime, and 34-24 after Marcos fell behind 15-4 after one three quarters.

The Thunder rallied from a 20-15 halftime deficit by outscoring the Blackhawks 27-17 in the second half of an NUIC West win in Mount Carroll.

Kody Plattenberger hit three 3-pointers and finished with 13 points for West Carroll, while Dawson Wurster added 11 points.

Hayden Fox paced Stockton with 13 points.

Girls bowling Sterling 9th at NIB-12 Meet: The

Golden Warriors finished ninth out of 10 teams a the NIB-12 Meet in Sycamore, but placed seventh in the final conference standings thanks to their points amassed during the regular-season.

Sterling’s pinfall of 5,284 was well behind winner Sycamore’s 6,763.

Kyleigh Glazier led the Warriors with a 979 six-game series, good for 20th place, and Hannah Stout was five spots back with a 954.

Morris’ Amy Waldron won the meet with a 1,247, and claimed the overall individual conference title as well. Sycamore won the overall team title.

Dixon 3,183, Rock Island 2,879:

The Duchesses won all three games in Milan to finish their dual-meet season with a 10-2 record.

Alyssa Bonnette led the way for Dixon with a 569 series that included a 236 final game. Mackenzie Kavanaugh rolled a 558 series with a 200 game, and Katlyn Bay added a 553 series and a 225 game. Melissa Bates had a 535 series and a 225 high game, while Annie Hantke chipped in a 501 series.

Lynze Quade had a 605 series, and Heather Motley rolled a 601 series for the Rocks.

Sterling, L-P struggle to deal with turnovers CLOSE

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t “That was probably the toughest win we’ve had,” LaSalle-Peru head coach Hollis Vickery said. “It’s hard to beat a team twice, on their home floor and fired up. We didn’t play well at all. We just didn’t look good. It’s basketball; you can never predict one day to the other.”

The Golden Warriors (4-22, 0-11 NIB-12 West) scored the first five points of the game, while their defense was solid. L-P didn’t score until 5 minutes left in the first, but did run off seven straight points to take the lead thanks in part to a 4-minute scoring drought by Sterling.

However the Warriors turned things around, scoring on four of their next five possessions for an 8-2 run to end the first ahead 13-9.

Ten turnovers in the second by L-P kept Sterling ahead until late in the period. While the Warriors controlled the quarter for the most part, the Cavaliers snapped out of their funk to score on their final three possessions of the half and knot things up at 25 at intermission.

L-P (14-12, 6-5) led by as many as six in the third quarter, as it held onto the lead throughout the period. Seven turnovers by Sterling prevented the Warriors from evening things up, and the Cavaliers led 39-34 after three.

Madison Freeman scored six quick points in the fourth to help pad the L-P advantage. Gena Fassino drained four free throws to give the Cavaliers a 49-42 edge with 3½ minutes to play.

L-P had an opportunity to put the Golden Warriors away from the free-throw line and with ball security, but misses and bad passes let Sterling back into it. Mya Pearson and Josi Borum each sank a pair of free throws, then Borum drilled a 3 with 2:42 left to knot it up at 49.

Both teams were sloppy down the stretch, and went 1-for-2 from the free throw line as the

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Sterling’s Genea Garza (center) and Mya Pearson (right) get tied up with LaSalle-Peru’s Kamryn Olson. clock ticked down under 20 seconds. After a pair of Sterling misses, L-P’s Fassino was fouled with 10.6 seconds remaining and headed to the line.

The junior hit the first but missed the second, giving the Golden Warriors a chance to pick up their first conference win in thrilling fashion.

Josi Borum took the sideline inbounds pass with 7.9 seconds left, and drove the lane as the L-P defense collapsed on her.

She tried to dish the ball down low, but the Cavaliers tied up Grace Gould, as the possession arrow

gave L-P the ball with .3 seconds left. The Cavaliers were able to inbound the ball successfully to secure their sixth straight victory.

Freeman led the Cavaliers with a 20-point, 11-rebound performance down low. She also sank 8 of her 9 foul shots in the gutsy win.

“It shows how much heart we have,” Freeman said. “Even when things get tough, we always push through. We come together as a team and get the job done no matter what.”

“Until a month ago, she was averaging 3 points a game,” Vickery said

of Freeman. “In the last month, she’s been averaging 17. She’s our best free-throw shooter. She played well the whole game. She’s got the best moves of any post player around.”

Borum paced Sterling with 16 points and seven steals. Pearson added 12 to the cause. Though the Warriors’ offensive performance was nothing to write home about, their defensive performance caused L-P to turn the ball over a whopping 29 times, something that they hope is a sign they’re peaking at the right time of year.

“We turned the ball over way too many times with unforced errors,” Vickery said. “I don’t know what it was. They [Sterling] played pretty good defense. I don’t know why we make some of the passes we make.”

“Our defensive effort was the best it’s been,” Jackson said. “That’s a real positive. We executed our plays as well as we could have, but didn’t finish as well as we could have. This hurts, but our heads are up because we’re starting to play at the level we know we can play at the end of the season.”

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LENA-WINSLOW Magee 2 0-0 4, Chenong 1 1-1 3, E.Lingle 0 0-0 0, Chrisman 0 2-4 2, Lawfer 1 1-2 3, Crothers 0 0-0 0, Bonebright 0 0-0 0, Fransen 0 0-0 0, Williams 0 2-2 2, P.Lingle 1 0-0 2, Ormiston 1 0-1 2, Bruce 6 3-5 15, Broge 1 0-0 2. Totals: 13 9-15 35.

EASTLAND (18-5, 6-3 NUIC West) Kaden Henze 2 0-0 5, DJ Heeren 0 5-6 5, Brett Swalve 2 0-0 4, Ethan Christians 5 5-5 15, Brighton Haverland 5 3-4 13, Eric Langarica 1 0-0 2, Josh Dickman 0 0-0 0, Jared Wilczynski 0 0-0 0, Brock Coatney 1 0-0 2, Travis Spong 1 0-0 2. Totals: 17 13-15 48.

Le-Win 9 8 7 11 — 35 Eastland 12 11 11 14 — 48 3s – Le-Win 0, Eastland 1 (Henze).

Class 2A Byron Regional Monday, Feb. 6 Game 1: No. 9 Rockford Christian vs. No. 10 South Beloit, 7 Tuesday, Feb. 7 Game 2: No. 1 Byron vs. Winner Game 1, 6 Game 3: No. 4 Oregon vs. No. 8 North Boone, 7:30 Thursday, Feb. 9 Game 4: Championship, 7 Winner advances to Princeton Sectional, vs. winner of Putnam County Regional, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13

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Friday, February 3, 2017

SVM SCOUTS 2017 WRESTLING REGIONALS 2A Geneseo When: Saturday Where: J.D. Darnall High School, Geneseo Local teams: Dixon, Sterling Rest of field: Canton, Freeport, Galesburg, Geneseo, Peoria Notre Dame, Peoria Richwoods Wrestlers to watch: 113 – Tristan Daughtery, Peoria Notre Dame; 113 – Jackson Swank, Canton; 113 – Andrew Rodriguez, Sterling; 126 – Isaac Figueroa, Sterling; 126 – Leo Muushinsky, Peoria Notre Dame; 126 – Mason Rhodenbaugh, Dixon; 132 – Darron Sims, Freeport; 132 – Colten Bishop, Dixon; 132 – Noah Garcia, Sterling; 152 – Turner Garcia, Sterling; 160 – Major Dedmond, Freeport; 160 – Elias Edmondson, Sterling; 170 – Tyson Hall, Sterling; 182 – Andrew Wolber, Dixon; 220 – Zach Humphrey, Geneseo; 285 – Sam Thomas, Geneseo; 285 – Ryan Troutman, Dixon Advancement: Top three finishers in each weight class advance to Sterling Sectional, Feb. 10-11. Winning team advances to Rochelle Dual Team Sectional, Tuesday, Feb. 21

1A Rock Falls When: Saturday Where: Tabor Gym, Rock Falls High School Local teams: Amboy, AFC, Newman, Rock Falls Rest of field: Mendota, Ottawa Marquette, Princeton, Seneca, St. Bede Wrestlers to watch: 106 – Kyle Tunink, Newman; 126 – Adam Meenen, Rock Falls; 132 – Brody Ivey, Newman; 138 – Cael Sanders, Newman; 145 – Austin Wetsel, Princeton; 145 – Brendyn Williams, AFC; 152 – Rollie Elder, Rock Falls; 170 – Tyler Meyers, Rock Falls; 182 – Browdie Benti, Rock Falls; 195 – Niles Ager, Rock Falls Advancement: Top three finishers in each weight class advance to Byron Sectional, Feb. 10-11. Winning team advances to Rockridge Dual Team Sectional, Tuesday, Feb. 21

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Oregon’s Anthony Marchetti (left) wrestles Lena-Winslow’s Ian Kuehl in the 220-pound semifinals at last year’s 1A Polo Regional. Marchetti missed out on advancing to sectionals by one spot after finishing fourth in the weight class, and has since dropped down to 195 pounds.

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t He’s also been able to expand his game, without the extra girth.

“I shoot a lot more this year,” Marchetti said. “Last year, I was a lot more defensive.”

Oregon coach Kip Crandall noted Marchetti has always been decent on his feet, but is now more adept on the mat. He’s able to score more points on escapes and reversals now – a problem area a year ago.

“It’s the ability to create scores that aren’t necessarily catching the other wrestler out of position,” Crandall said. “He’s creating those scores now.”

It’s what wrestlers do in the postseason, however, that ultimately matters most, and Marchetti is eager for that opportunity.

He was not a varsity wrestler

Marchetti file School: Oregon Class: Senior Sports: Baseball, football, wrestling FYI: 2-year starter for the Hawks’ varsity wrestling team. … Has posted a 35-4 record thus far at 195 pounds. … Honorable mention in Illinois Matmen rankings. … Competed at 220 pounds as a junior. ...

Finished fourth at last year’s 1A Polo Regional, one spot away from advancing. as an underclassman and did not compete in a regional.

A year ago at the Polo Regional, he entered with a 26-9 record, but lost to LenaWinslow’s Ian Kuehl 7-2 in the semifinals, then was pinned by Dakota’s Maverick McPeek in the third-place 220-pound bout. Only the top three finishers in each weight

When: Saturday Where: Mercer County H.S., Aledo Local teams: Erie-Prophetstown, Fulton, Morrison Rest of field: Alleman, Mercer County, Orion, Riverdale, Rockridge, Sherrard Wrestlers to watch: 120 – Tyler Fleetwood, Fulton; 120 – Augustus Linke, Morrison; 126 – Stone Engle, Mercer County; 126 – Nolan Throne, Rockridge; 138 – Joe Eads, Morrison; 138 – James Schnerre, Orion; 145 – Reilly Dolan, Morrison; 160 – Garrett Passmore, ErieProphetstown; 160 – Dylan Keller, Morrison; 160 – Cole Grant, Fulton; 170 – Mat Garrison, Erie-Prophetstown; 195 – Robbie Carey, Mercer County; 285 – Taylor Fleetwood, Fulton; 285 – Brandon Meier, Morrison Advancement: Top three finishers in each weight class advance to Byron Sectional, Feb. 10-11. Winning team advances to Rockridge Dual Team Sectional, Tuesday, Feb. 21

class advance to the sectional level.

“I’m going to try to prove myself this year,” Marchetti said. “I haven’t been able to in the past. I want to show my brother [Dominic] too, because he made it to state his junior and senior years, and he gives me crap because I didn’t make it my junior year.”

Crandall, in his first year as the Oregon head coach, is very familiar with Marchetti.

He watched his son, Matthew, a 2016 OHS grad, and Marchetti compete at the IKWF level, and progress from there.

“I’ve seen him develop throughout the years, and I know he’s really excited about this year,” Crandall said. “It’s his senior year, and it’s the time to make it happen. I know he’s looking forward to it, I’m looking forward to it, and hopefully it turns out the way he wants it to.”

1A Winnebago When: Saturday Where: Winnebago High School Local teams: Oregon, Polo, West Carroll Rest of field: Byron, Dakota, Durand, Lena-Winslow, Rockford Lutheran, Stillman Valley, Winnebago Wrestlers to watch: 120 – Josh Schrank, Lutheran; 120 – Noah Paul, Oregon; 126 – Jared Van Vleet, Stillman Valley; 145 – Nolan Baker, Byron; 160 – Kyle Kalkbrenner, Lena-Winslow; 170 – Andrew Wenger, Dakota; 170 – Rahveon Valentine, Lena-Winslow; 195 – Drake Jennings, Stillman Valley; 195 – Anthony Marchetti, Oregon; 220 – Maverick McPeek, Dakota; 285 – Iah Kuehl, Lena-Winslow; 285 – Josh Anderson, West Carroll Advancement: Top three finishers in each weight class advance to Byron Sectional, Feb. 10-11. Winning team advances to Rockridge Dual Team Sectional, Tuesday, Feb. 21

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Pats’ three-headed monster Running backs share the load, success for New England

BY KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer

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Falcons running backs Devonta Freeman (24, above) and Tevin Coleman (26, below) provide a potent combination of explosive weapons in the backfield.

Falcons’ powerful, potent 1-2 punch Freeman, Coleman complement each other perfectly in backfield

BY PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer

HOUSTON – Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman are so interchangeable in the Atlanta Falcons backfield, Matt Ryan gets a little mixed up at times.

“He doesn’t even know who’s in the game,” Coleman said, breaking into a huge smile.

Quite a 1-2 punch, these two are. And it really doesn’t matter who you put at 1 and who goes at 2.

Sure, Freeman is the starter, but there’s no drop-off or any reason to change things up when Coleman comes into the game, a back-and-forth arrangement that keeps both backs fresh and gives fits to opposing defenses.

But their relationship runs beyond the field – far beyond it.

“That’s my brother,” Freeman said in the leadup to Sunday’s Super Bowl against the New England Patriots. “When you see someone, you see that they want to be a part of something special, they’re working hard, they’re working their butts off, you have no reason but to love that person and have the utmost respect for that person.”

They’ll savor it while they can, because chances are this won’t be a long-term partnership.

They’ll be friends for life, that’s for sure, but the realities of the NFL – with its salary cap and other devices that make it difficult to keep a team together – will likely lead to a breakup in the not-too-distant future.

Freeman, a fourthround pick out of Florida State in 2014, already created a bit of a stir early in Super Bowl week by bringing up his desire for a new contract.

He rushed for more than 1,000 yards and has been selected for the Pro Bowl each of the past two seasons. Not surprisingly, he wants to be paid like one of the league’s top backs.

Then there’s Coleman, a third-round pick out of Indiana in 2015. Despite missing three games with an injury this season, he rushed for 520 yards and

eight touchdowns. At some point, he’s going to deserve more money and probably a larger role in someone’s offense.

“We’ve thought about this a lot,” Coleman said.

“But that’s going to be my brother always, wherever we’re at.”

Ryan, the Falcons’ AllPro quarterback and one of the leading MVP contenders, knows how fortunate he is to have two backs such as these.

“They complement each other so well,” Ryan said.

“The unique thing about us and about them is that they’re both three-down backs.

“They’re guys that can run the ball between the tackles, they catch the ball extremely well out of the backfield, and they’re both excellent in pass protection. It’s rare that you have one guy on your roster like that, and we happen to have two that are really, really talented.”

Indeed, as they rotate back and forth on virtually every offensive series, Freeman and Coleman give the league’s highestscoring offense two of its most dynamic, versatile weapons.

In addition to combining for just short of 1,600 yards on the ground, they are nearly as dangerous in the passing game. Freeman had 54 catches for 462 yards and a couple of scores, while Coleman hauled in 31 passes for 421 yards and three TDs. Now you can understand why Ryan sometimes forgets who’s in the game – because it doesn’t really matter.

“That makes it difficult for a defense to account for those guys, because there’s really no change with what we do with either of those guys in there,” Ryan said. “It doesn’t allow for them to key in on certain things.”

Off the field, there’s no sense of any jealousy.

These guys genuinely seem to like each other.

“It’s just second nature to support him while he’s in the game,” Coleman said.

“When he makes a play, he’s like, ‘Go get you one.’”

HOUSTON – When you play for the Patriots, being selfish is not an option.

And no other group may be a greater example of that this season than the trio of running backs that New England will lean on in its Super Bowl matchup with the Atlanta Falcons.

The Patriots struggled to run the ball a year ago after Dion Lewis was lost late in the season to a torn left ACL and LeGarrette Blount to a hip injury.

James White and Brandon Bolden did their best to pick up the slack without them, but New England managed just 44 yards in its AFC championship game loss to Denver.

A year later, those health issues have all but evaporated. And it’s helped produce one of the most dependable groups of running backs the Patriots have had in years.

Blount led the NFL with 18 touchdowns and a career-high 1,161 yards during the regular season. White has been among the Patriots’ most-improved players after he finished with career highs in receptions (60), receiving yards (551) and receiving touchdowns (five).

And after spending the first half of the season on injured reserve rehabbing from knee surgery, Lewis became the first player in NFL postseason history to have a rushing touchdown, receiving touchdown and kick return for a touchdown in New England’s divisional-round win over Houston.

“We all bring something different,” Lewis said. “We all have different roles, and we all understand our roles and we do it to the best of our abilities.

We are really close, and we compete and we help each other.

There is nothing more you can ask out of a group of guys.”

Of the Patriots’ three primary backs, only Lewis will be playing in his first Super Bowl.

Blount and White are in search of their second rings in New England, having won their first in 2015.

Blount rejoined the Patriots in 2014 after an ugly departure from Pittsburgh, and played in the final eight games that season in New England, scoring three times in its AFC championship game win over Indianapolis.

White is looking forward to being on the field for the first time in a Super Bowl after being inactive for the win over the Seahawks 2 years ago.

He said what has gone into his success this season is simply doing what the coaches ask him to do.

“I just know my role,” White said.

“When I step on the football field, I just try to do the right thing to help this team win.

Everybody on this team knows their role.”

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Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount scores a touchdown against the Rams on Dec. 4 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Blount, Dion Lewis and James White form a stellar three-back group for New England.

Blount has dealt with illness at times during this playoff run, and has just one touchdown on 24 carries through the first two games.

Though he has lots of respect for Atlanta running back Devonta Freeman’s ability to be a game-changer in the Falcons’ offense, Blount said he’s confident he’ll be ready to do the same Sunday when he’s called upon.

“I believe [Freeman is] one of the best running backs in the league,” Blount said. “But at the end of the day, I’m going to go with myself. I can’t never say nobody’s better than me.”

While Blount has been New England’s most productive back this

season, one thing he has also tried to do is build a deeper camaraderie with Lewis and White. Along with being his teammates’ biggest cheerleaders, Blount has been the ringleader off the field as well; organizing activities outside of the locker room that many times have very little to do with football.

One example was the trio communicating on a running back-only group text while Lewis was still rehabbing from his injury. Other times, they’ve attended concerts together or just shared a meal – any and everything to keep the dialogue between the three going.

It’s also why Lewis said none of them hesitate to

use a certain word when describing what has helped them bond this season: Love.

“We are close, and we love each other,” he said.

“You go to work and you love the people you want to be around, and that is definitely the case with us. We are so close.”

Lewis said he believes those experiences will pay off on Sunday – no matter whose number is called.

“Being here on this team is a close team, it is a family,” he said.

“We want to win, and we know that whoever gives us the best chance to win is going to be out there.

We know that, so we just accept our roles and work together and root hard for other guys, too.”

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NBA | CHICAGO BULLS

Bulls look to make a deal Jimmy Butler’s future in Chicago remains a hot topic

BY K.C. JOHNSON & CHRIS KUC Chicago Tribune

As Jimmy Butler answered questions about his past, speculation continued about his future.

The Tribune reported Monday that rival executives believe the Bulls and Celtics will rekindle trade talks centered on Butler between now and the Feb. 23 deadline. A league source added Wednesday that the Celtics remain interested in a Butler pursuit.

After the morning shootaround Wednesday at Chesapeake Energy Arena, Butler was asked about a story ESPN radio host Ryen Russillo relayed Tuesday morning. Russillo said a member of the Bulls front office threatened in 2014 to cut Butler’s minutes in favor of Tony Snell if Butler didn’t accept a four-year, $44 million extension off his rookie contract.

The Tribune previously reported that both management and Butler’s camp denied such a threat took place. Sources close to Butler, who changed representation in the offseason, said Wednesday that Butler used some perceived slight during the negotiations as motivation.

At the shootaround, Butler first seemed amazed upon hearing of the report, then tiptoed around the subject.

“That [expletive] happened so long ago I didn’t think it was a matter of anything,” he said. “We went into contract negotiations.

I said I would play the year out. I did that, had a decent little year.

We won’t go into detail about what was said, what wasn’t said.

It’s not anybody’s business. We got a deal done. I thought it was a fair deal. That’s that.

“But for anybody to say this or say that, I don’t know. To tell you the truth, I don’t remember what went on. My agent was in there handling the majority of it. And then, my main thing was to just worry about basketball so I can’t tell you what was said or what wasn’t. One, because it was so long ago, and two, because it ain’t y’all business anyway.”

Butler won the NBA’s most improved player award in 201415 and signed a five-year, $92.3 extension in 2015 that has a player option for 2019-20.

The Bulls and Celtics had serious talks in June with the Bulls focused on Providence point guard Kris Dunn as a draft target. The Celtics

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Jimmy Butler (21) is leading the way for a young Bulls squad now, but how much longer will the team keep him around? own similar assets – Jae Crowder, Marcus Smart and the Nets’ first-round picks in 2017 and 2018 – that were discussed then, although the 2016 No. 3 overall pick the Bulls would have used on Dunn obviously is in the past. The Celtics used it for Jaylen Brown.

Butler could be in line for a fiveyear, roughly $230 million extension in 2018 that would begin in 2019-20 if he qualifies for the designated player exception. Trading a player of Butler’s stature – if the Bulls choose that route – typically takes place near the draft in June, when draft slots are known and projected picks slotted.

But last week’s drama and a tough current trip could change the direction of the season and generate more internal debate.

Butler, sources said, is a favorite of team President Michael Reinsdorf. The Tribune reported in June that ownership at the time wanted to avoid a full rebuild, having lived through the post-dynasty era.

Whether that stance will change is unknown.

Butler was asked Wednesday about his relationship with management.

“It’s good. They’re my bosses,” Butler said. “We talk like men if I have a problem. If they have a problem, we talk like we’re supposed to. It’s very professional.”

Without naming Butler by name, executive vice president John Paxson expressed disappointment in the collective leadership of the Bulls last season in his postmortem address after the non-playoff campaign. Butler made headlines in December 2015 for calling out coach Fred Hoiberg.

“When you’re talking too much about leadership you’re probably not getting what you need from the team leaders,” Paxson said in April 2016.

Management has been complimentary of Butler’s work ethic consistently and improved leadership alongside Dwyane Wade this season, although the pair’s critical comments of teammates last week drew fines and upset the front office.

The Hawks wasted little time in adding to the lead when Ryan Hartman scored on a shot from up top that made it low through several players before beating Smith at 9:56.

Then Marian Hossa scored the Hawks’ second power-play goal of the night as he sliced through the defense, took a feed from Panarin and made a move on Smith to score his 19th goal of the season.

But the second period wasn’t as kind to the Hawks, who lost focus and committed five penalties in the period. The Coyotes took advantage

by scoring three goals, one on a 5-on-3 power play from Oliver Ekman-Larsson at 1:36.

The other two goals the Coyotes scored came thanks to deflections – one from Christian Dvorak, who tipped in a shot from Shane Doan at 14:24 while Brendan Perlini scored on a shot that deflected off Bren Seabrook at 15:51.

The Hawks lone goal of the period came from Panarin, who scored on a one-timer off a feed from Artem Anisimov at 5:24 that gave the Hawks a 4-1 lead at the time.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL | MICHIGAN STATE 72, NEBRASKA 61

Bridges’ 16 points lead MSU over ’Huskers LINCOLN, Neb. – Michigan State finally broke through against Nebraska.

Miles Bridges scored 16 points to lead five Spartans in double figures, and they shot 63 percent in the second half to pull away from Nebraska for a 72-61 victory on Thursday night.

The Spartans (14-9, 6-4 Big Ten), who beat Michigan on Sunday, won consecutive games for the first time since December, and ended a three-game losing streak against the Cornhuskers (10-12, 4-6).

Divisional round Saturday, Jan. 14 Atlanta 36, Seattle 20 New England 34, Houston 16 Sunday, Jan. 15 Green Bay 34, Dallas 31 Pittsburgh 18, Kansas City 16

Super Bowl Sunday’s game At Houston Atlanta vs. New England, 5:30 p.m. (FOX)

Kane, Panarin score early, ’Hawks hold off late Arizona comeback

BY ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer

Wild-card round Saturday, Jan. 7 Houston 27, Oakland 14 Seattle 26, Detroit 6 Sunday, Jan. 8 Pittsburgh 30, Miami 12 Green Bay 38, N.Y. Giants 13

Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 29 At Orlando, Fla. AFC 20, NFC 13

Blackhawks hit road, end drought GLENDALE, Ariz. – Despite a few hairy moments in the second period, the Blackhawks snapped their three-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Coyotes.

Patrick Kane an Artemi Panarin each scored a goal and had an assist for the Hawks.

Kane got the scoring going at 8:44 when he fired a wrist shot past Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith on a power play. It was Kane’s 16th goal of the season.

NFL playoffs

Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 22 Atlanta 44, Green Bay 21 New England 36, Pittsburgh 17

NHL | BLACKHAWKS 4, COYOTES 3

BY CHRIS HINE Chicago Tribune

Friday, February 3, 2017

“Nebraska has beaten us like a drum,” Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said. “I don’t think we have any players that have beaten Nebraska.”

His team’s difficulties against the Huskers have been a head scratcher.

Michigan State regularly is near the top of the Big Ten. Nebraska is usually near the bottom.

It wasn’t as if the Spartans’ players were obsessed with ending the skid.

“That’s the funny thing in the Twitter era,” Izzo said. “Nobody thinks about yesterday or the day before. People don’t think about the past as

much. I didn’t hear that as a battle cry. Maybe that’s good.”

The Spartans’ Cassius Winston said he and his teammates came into the game looking at the big picture. Michigan State is trying to make the NCAA Tournament for the 20th straight year, and there’s a lot more work to be done to get there.

“We said there’s no more room for error,” Winston said. “If we want to make our dreams, our goals we put out at the beginning of the season – if we want to make them come true, we’ve got to play consistently for every game.”

Michigan State’s bench outscored Nebraska’s 31-9, with Alvin Ellis III scoring 11 points and Nick Ward and Winston adding 10 apiece. Kenny Goins also had 10 points.

Tai Webster had 18 points to lead Nebraska, Jordy Tschimanga added a season-high 15 points and nine rebounds and Glynn Watson Jr. scored 13. Isaiah Roby had one point, five rebounds, one steal and one block in 11 minutes.

Michigan State made eight of its first 10 3-pointers in the second half and finished 11 of 17. The Spartans took the lead 7 minutes into the game.

Conference Overall

W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Maryland 8-1 .888 19-2 .905 Wisconsin 8-1 .888 19-3 .864 Northwestern 7-3 .700 18-5 .782 Purdue 7-3 .700 18-5 .782 Michigan St. 6-4 .600 14-9 .609 Indiana 5-5 .500 15-8 .652 Michigan 4-5 .444 14-8 .636 Iowa 5-5 .500 13-10 .565 Penn St. 4-6 .400 12-11 .522 Nebraska 4-6 .400 10-12 .455 Minnesota 3-6 .333 15-7 .682 Ohio St. 3-7 .300 13-10 .565 Illinois 3-7 .300 13-10 .565 Rutgers 1-9 .100 12-11 .522 Tuesday’s results Iowa 83, Rutgers 63 Maryland 77, Ohio State 71 Wisconsin 57 Illinois 43 Wednesday’s results Indiana 110, Penn St. 102, 3 OT Purdue 80, Northwestern 59 Thursday’s result Michigan St. 72, Nebraska 61 Saturday’s games Purdue at Maryland, 11 a.m. (ESPN) Rutgers at Penn St., noon (ESPNU) Minnesota at Illinois, 3 p.m. (BTN) Ohio St. at Michigan, 5 p.m. (ESPN2) Sunday’s games Indiana at Wisconsin, noon (CBS) Nebraska at Iowa, 1 p.m. (BTN) State schedule Monday’s result Belmont 92, SIU-Edwardsville 69 Tuesday’s results Akron 76, N. Illinois 73 Missouri St. 82, Loyola 81, OT Georgetown 76, DePaul 73 Wednesday’s results S. Illinois 85, Bradley 65 S. Dakota St. 98, W. Illinois 65 Illinois St. 57, N. Iowa 51 Today’s games E. Illinois 77, Tennessee St. 67, OT Green Bay 84, Illinois-Chicago 80 Saturday’s games Drake at Bradley, 1 p.m.

Marquette at DePaul, 1 p.m. (FS1) S. Illinois at Loyola, 1 p.m.

Ill.-Chicago at Milwaukee, 2 p.m.

Tennessee Tech at E. Illinois, 3:15 p.m.

E. Michigan at N. Illinois, 3:30 p.m.

Jacksonville St. at SIU-Edwardsville, 4 p.m.

Illinois St. at Wichita St., 7 p.m. (ESPN2) Omaha at W. Illinois, 7 p.m.

Chicago St. at New Mexico St., 8 p.m.

Top 25 schedule Monday’s result No. 21 Duke 84, No. 20 Notre Dame 74 Tuesday’s results No. 7 West Virginia 85, Iowa State 72 No. 8 Kentucky 90, Georgia 81, OT No. 10 Wisconsin 57, Illinois 43 No. 12 N. Carolina 80, Pittsburgh 78 No. 22 Creighton 76, No. 16 Butler 67 No. 17 Maryland 77, Ohio State 71 Wednesday’s results No. 3 Kansas 73, No. 2 Baylor 68 No. 4 Villanova 66, Providence 57 No. 9 Virginia 71, Virginia Tech 48 No. 11 UCLA 95, Washington State 79 No. 14 Cincinnati 57, Tulsa 55 No. 15 Florida State 75, Miami 57 No. 19 South Carolina 88, LSU 63 No. 23 Purdue 80, No. 25 Northwestern 59 Thursday’s results No. 1 Gonzaga at BYU, late No. 5 Arizona 71, Oregon State 54 No. 13 Oregon 71, Arizona State 70 No. 18 Saint Mary’s at Pacific, late No. 24 Florida 93, Missouri 54 Saturday’s games No. 1 Gonzaga vs. Santa Clara, 10 p.m.

No. 2 Baylor vs. Kansas State, 2 p.m.

No. 3 Kansas vs. Iowa State, 1 p.m.

No. 4 Villanova vs. St. John’s, 7 p.m.

No. 5 Arizona at No. 13 Oregon, 3 p.m.

No. 6 Louisville at Boston College, 2 p.m.

No. 7 West Virginia vs. Oklahoma St., 4 p.m.

No. 8 Kentucky at No. 24 Florida, 7:15 p.m.

No. 9 Virginia at Syracuse, 11 a.m.

No. 11 UCLA at Washington, 9:30 p.m.

No. 12 North Carolina vs. No. 20 Notre Dame, 5 p.m.

No. 14 Cincinnati vs. UConn, 3 p.m.

No. 17 Maryland vs. No. 23 Purdue, 11 a.m.

No. 18 Saint Mary’s at San Diego, 6 p.m.

No. 19 South Carolina vs. Georgia, 1 p.m.

No. 21 Duke vs. Pittsburgh, noon No. 22 Creighton vs. Xavier, 2 p.m.

Sunday’s games No. 10 Wisconsin vs. Indiana, noon No. 15 Florida State vs. Clemson, 11:30 a.m.

Associated Press Top 25

Record Pts Prv 1. Gonzaga (46) 22-0 1594 3 2. Baylor (6) 20-1 1504 5 3. Kansas (9) 19-2 1503 2 4. Villanova (4) 20-2 1479 1 5. Arizona 20-2 1387 7 6. Louisville 18-4 1237 13 7. West Virginia 17-4 1101 18 8. Kentucky 17-4 1083 4 9. Virginia 16-4 1061 12 10. Wisconsin 18-3 1058 15 11. UCLA 19-3 993 8 12. North Carolina 19-4 965 9 13. Oregon 19-3 863 10 14. Cincinnati 19-2 756 19 15. Florida State 18-4 727 6 16. Butler 18-4 717 11 17. Maryland 19-2 518 22 18. Saint Mary’s 19-2 409 21 19. South Carolina 17-4 384 23 20. Notre Dame 17-5 363 14 21. Duke 16-5 339 17 22. Creighton 19-3 307 16 23. Purdue 17-5 264 20 24. Florida 16-5 213 25 25. Northwestern 18-4 106 NR Others receiving votes: SMU 69, Xavier 67, Southern Cal 29, Wichita State 8, Akron 5, Middle Tennessee 5, VCU 3, Illinois State 2, New Mexico State 2, Virginia Tech 2, Iowa State 1, Utah 1.

USA Today Top 25

Record Pts Pvs 1. Gonzaga (24) 22-0 785 3 2. Kansas (7) 19-2 749 1 3. Baylor 20-1 720 5 4. Villanova (1) 20-2 719 2 5. Arizona 20-2 672 9 6. Kentucky 17-4 583 4 7. Louisville 18-4 525 14 8. UCLA 19-3 518 7 9. Wisconsin 18-3 509 15 10. North Carolina 19-4 499 6 11. Virginia 16-4 470 13 12. West Virginia 17-4 457 18 13. Oregon 19-3 451 10 14. Cincinnati 19-2 360 19 15. Butler 18-4 328 11 16. Florida State 18-4 321 8 17. Maryland 19-2 253 23 18. Notre Dame 17-5 228 12 19. Saint Mary’s 19-2 214 21 20. South Carolina 17-4 191 24 21. Duke 16-5 165 17 22. Creighton 19-3 159 16 23. Florida 16-5 137 25 24. Purdue 17-5 106 20 25. Xavier 15-6 97 22 Others receiving votes: Northwestern 73, SMU 33, Southern Cal 24, Miami 19, Middle Tennessee 9, UNC-Wilmington 8, New Mexico State 7, Indiana 3, Nevada 3, Wichita State 3, Akron 1, Kansas State 1.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB Boston 31 18 .633 — Toronto 30 20 .600 1½ New York 22 29 .431 10 Philadelphia 18 31 .367 13 Brooklyn 9 40 .184 22 Southeast Division

W L Pct GB Washington 29 20 .592 — Atlanta 29 21 .580 ½ Charlotte 23 27 .460 6½ Miami 20 30 .400 9½ Orlando 19 32 .373 11 Central Division

W L Pct GB Cleveland 33 15 .688 — Indiana 26 22 .542 7 Chicago 25 25 .500 9 Detroit 22 27 .449 11½ Milwaukee 21 27 .438 12

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Southwest Division

W L Pct GB San Antonio 38 11 .776 — Houston 36 17 .679 4 Memphis 30 21 .588 9 Dallas 19 30 .388 19 New Orleans 19 31 .380 19½ Northwest Division

W L Pct GB Utah 31 19 .620 — Oklahoma City 28 22 .560 3 Portland 22 28 .440 9 Denver 21 27 .438 9 Minnesota 19 30 .388 11½ Pacific Division

W L Pct GB Golden State 42 7 .857 — L.A. Clippers 31 18 .633 11 Sacramento 19 30 .388 23 L.A. Lakers 17 35 .327 26½ Phoenix 15 34 .306 27 Thursday’s results Washington 116, L.A. Lakers 108 Atlanta 113, Houston 108 San Antonio 102, Philadelphia 86 Golden State at L.A. Clippers, late Today’s games Toronto at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Indiana at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Chicago at Houston, 7 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Boston, 7 p.m.

Memphis at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Milwaukee at Denver, 8 p.m.

Dallas at Portland, 9:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Sacramento, 9:30 p.m.

Saturday’s games Detroit at Indiana, 6 p.m.

New Orleans at Washington, 6 p.m.

Orlando at Atlanta, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

Cleveland at New York, 7:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Utah, 8 p.m.

Denver at San Antonio, 8 p.m.

Memphis at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Milwaukee at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Golden State at Sacramento, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday’s games Toronto at Brooklyn, 11 a.m.

L.A. Clippers at Boston, 1 p.m.

Portland at Oklahoma City, 2 p.m.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 52 30 15 7 67 156 130 Ottawa 49 27 16 6 60 137 131 Boston 54 26 22 6 58 138 143 Toronto 49 23 17 9 55 149 144 Florida 51 22 19 10 54 122 142 Buffalo 50 20 20 10 50 121 143 Tampa Bay 52 22 24 6 50 141 155 Detroit 50 20 21 9 49 126 148 Metropolitan Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 51 34 11 6 74 167 112 Columbus 49 33 12 4 70 166 118 Pittsburgh 49 31 13 5 67 176 143 N.Y. Rangers 51 32 18 1 65 173 136 Philadelphia 52 26 20 6 58 144 161 N.Y. Islanders 48 22 17 9 53 139 138 Carolina 49 22 20 7 51 131 141 New Jersey 51 21 21 9 51 117 147

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Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 50 33 12 5 71 166 116 53 31 17 5 67 147 138 51 25 18 8 58 142 134 54 25 25 4 54 159 167 51 25 21 5 55 146 158 52 21 21 10 52 144 164 48 13 33 2 28 94 166 Pacific Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 52 33 17 2 68 142 118 Anaheim 52 28 15 9 65 138 130 Edmonton 53 28 17 8 64 154 139 Los Angeles 51 26 21 4 56 131 123 Calgary 53 26 24 3 55 139 150 Vancouver 51 23 22 6 52 120 144 Arizona 50 16 28 6 38 113 159 Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Thursday’s results Philadelphia 3, Montreal 1 N.Y. Rangers 2, Buffalo 1, OT Ottawa 5, Tampa Bay 2 Nashville 2, Edmonton 0 Winnipeg 4, Dallas 3 Chicago 4, Arizona 3 St. Louis 5, Toronto 1 San Jose 4, Vancouver 1 Today’s games Columbus at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

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

Edmonton at Carolina, 6:30 p.m.

Anaheim at Florida, 6:30 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday’s games Los Angeles at Philadelphia, noon Washington at Montreal, noon Winnipeg at Colorado, 2 p.m.

Toronto at Boston, 6 p.m.

Anaheim at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m.

New Jersey at Columbus, 6 p.m.

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

Ottawa at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

Chicago at Dallas, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

Arizona at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday’s games Los Angeles at Washington, 11 a.m.

Edmonton at Montreal, noon Calgary at N.Y. Rangers, 1 p.m.

Minnesota Chicago Nashville Winnipeg St. Louis Dallas Colorado

Thursday’s box score

BLACKHAWKS 4, COYOTES 3 Chicago 3 1 0 —4 Arizona 0 3 0 —3 First Period–1, Chicago, Kane 16 (Toews, Keith), 8:44 (pp). 2, Chicago, Hartman 11 (Desjardins, Keith), 9:56. 3, Chicago, Hossa 19 (Seabrook, Panarin), 14:15 (pp). Penalties–Goligoski, ARI, (high sticking), 8:29; Stone, ARI, (holding), 13:08; Desjardins, CHI, (roughing), 16:43; Schenn, ARI, (instigator), 16:43; Schenn, ARI, Major (fighting), 16:43; Desjardins, CHI, Major (fighting), 16:43; Schenn, ARI, Misconduct (misconduct), 16:43.

Second Period–4, Arizona, Ekman-larsson 10 (Vrbata, Stone), 1:36 (pp). 5, Chicago, Panarin 18 (Anisimov, Kane), 5:24.

6, Arizona, Dvorak 5 (Perlini, Doan), 14:24.

7, Arizona, Perlini 8 (Dvorak, Goligoski), 15:51. Penalties–Toews, CHI, (tripping), 0:10; Anisimov, CHI, (delay of game), 0:19; Hjalmarsson, CHI, (delay of game), 2:49; Doan, ARI, (holding), 6:29; Panik, CHI, (cross checking), 14:44; Ekman-larsson, ARI, (unsportsmanlike conduct), 14:44; Campbell, CHI, (delay of game), 16:26.

Third Period–None. Penalties–Perlini, ARI, (tripping), 0:12; Desjardins, CHI, (holding stick), 6:30.

Shots on Goal–Chicago 14-6-6–26. Arizona 6-14-7–27.

Power-play opportunities–Chicago 2 of 4; Arizona 1 of 5.

Goalies–Chicago, Crawford 19-12-3 (27 shots-24 saves). Arizona, Smith 11-15-5 (26-22).

Transactions BASEBALL National League COLORADO ROCKIES — Agreed to terms with 1B Mark Reynolds on a minor league contract.

COLLEGE NORTHWESTERN — Announced the addition of graduate transfer WR Jalen Brown from Oregon.

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Sudden strength shows support

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Robert Graves, whose most famous work was the historical novel “I, Claudius,” said, “Prose books are the show dogs I breed and sell to support my cat.” In bridge, support with support is a policy that will give you the wherewithal to feed your cat if you play for a stake. Typically, this is done by raising partner’s suit, but occasionally it can happen in a more obscure manner.

Look at today’s West hand and the auction. North’s one no-trump was forcing one round, showing 6-12 points.

What did West do now? (In Standard American, North would have responded two clubs.) West could have bid four (or five!) diamonds, but he chose another option:

three hearts.

Since West had not intervened over one spade with two hearts or three hearts, he could not have a good hand with a long suit; he had to have hearts and dia-

monds. It was possible that four hearts was East-West’s best contract.

North scotched that idea by jumping to four spades to show three spades with, initially, game-invitational strength that had been upgraded – a nine-card fit is much better than eight, and the heart finesse was clearly winning.

After four spades was passed out, how did the defense go? West led the club 10: four, ace, jack. East started to cash the diamond king (king from ace-king after trick one), but realized that West must have led a singleton.

So, just in time, East led the club two, a suit-preference signal for diamonds. West ruffed, put partner on lead in diamonds and received a second ruff to defeat the contract. © 2017 UFS

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CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers to advocate for children in the court system involved in abuse and neglect cases.

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Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this are newspaper available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777.

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ROCK FALLS

MOBILE HOMES 230

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ROCKFALLS 2 & 3 BR Mobile Homes. Rent to own $400/mo.

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APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 ROCK FALLS EFFICIENCIES! -InclusiveClean & Quiet 815-626-8790*

STERLING 2BR, All utilities paid Located on 4th St. Section 8 & pets ok. $475/mo.

815-622-6887

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 apts. with BR. some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

No pets, no parRefs. req. ties.

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AMBOY 4BR, 220 Ave. D. 1bath, fenced yard, deck & brick patio, partial basement, vinyl windows, lg. carport w/2 car garage. $75,000. Call 815-590-9022

Nice 2BR w/applcs $500/mo + lease & dep. 815-716-0123

ASHTON ★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★

DIXON

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1BR, North side basement apt. attached garage, stove refrig, A/C, heat, water, garbage P/U furn.

No pets. Ref. Lease. $425/mo. $425 dep.

815-652-2042 2 BR, all electric, appliances, garbage, water inc. no pets, no smoking, $475 + dep.

815-973-4373 2BR Lower Apt., unattached garage, stove, fridge, water furn. near KSB, No pets/smoking, dep. ref. & credit report required.

815-677-0110 2BR lower, Dixon Dells. stove, refrig., air, garage w/ opener, basic cable & garbage p/u furnished, No Pets, Ref, & lease. $500/ mo. + $500 dep.

815-652-2042.

Lg. 2BR apt. newly remodeled. $550/mo. + $550 dep., ref. req., no pets, 815-973-9484

2BR, $450/mo. + dep. & lease, No Pets, Call Vickie at 815-973-4444 Dixon Manor Apt. 2BR, 1ba. open now!

Close to downtown, security building, hardwood floors, heat, water included.

Clean, quiet lifestyle bldg. Call Erick for showing 815-739-5806 Must see- 2BR clean, quiet.

No smoking or pets. $500+ dep.

815-690-2711 Nice 2BR lower, stove, refrigerator, Stacked w/d, garbage p/u furn.

No Pets.

Ref., Lease, $450/mo. + dep. 815-652-2042

POLO Clean, Quiet Lg. 1BR, C/A applcs., garage, laundry on premises. $440 & dep. No smoking.

Sound proof.

847-738-2334

PROPHETSTOWN Low Income Housing

Ages 62 and older We have 1BR's and Efficiency available now!

Call 815-718-2087 Prophet Manor Apartments Prophetstown EHO

ROCHELLE ROCHELLE- Now taking applications for the 1 & 2 bedapartment room waiting list. For persons 62 years of age or older disabled regardless of age. Rent includes all appliances and laundry; on-site also includes a chair lift for persons with difficulty in climbing stairs.

Call today at 877-815-5557.

This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

ROCK FALLS 1 & 2 BR Hampton Apts.

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STERLING

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NORTHLAND PARK APARTMENTS

Room for Rent. All utilities incl. + wifi Starting at $75/wk. + dep. Call or text 815-716-6150

2BR, 935 N Dixon Ave. Completely remodeled. Pets ok. $600/mo.

815-622-6887

Sinnissippi Townhomes Spacious 2 BR 2 story townhomes FIRST MONTH RENT FREE! Central air, Good location. Laundry hookup.

(815)626-1130.

4 bed, 2 bath house in Dixon lg. kitchen, all applcs., laundry rm., fenced yard, 2 car garage, $900/mo.

Call 815-622-2725 SNLRental.com

3BR, 2 bath, gas upstairs fireplace and down, great room with hardwood floor. 3 car garage. 614 E 5th St., R.F. $1075/m.

309-219-4500.

Studio’s, 1 & 2 BR Apts.

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Sterling Rentals Newer 2 Bedroom $640.00 Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave. 606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite

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STER-LYNN ESTATES: Now taking applications at 215 E 25th St., Sterling, IL from 9:00am1:00pm. MondayFriday 2BR, $432 and 3BR, $533 plus electric and cable. $300 security deposit. Stove refrigerator included, laundry facilities, playground.

NO PETS. A background check is required and must be income eligible.

Please call (815) 626-4381 for additional information.

1BR $400 & 2BR for $500

Water, sewer, garbage incl.

Coin W/D, No pets/ No parties.

Call Diana: 630-327-7046 1BR $400/mo.+dep Water & gar inc. No pets. 815-590-9511 3BR, 1BA, 506 ½ W 10th St. $400/mo. + dep. No smoking or pets. 815-716-3988 Near CGH & Rec Center, Nice 1BR garage, applcs., $450/mo., 1830 3rd Ave. 815-499-0199

1BR apt. $350/mo. plus dep. Refrig. & stove furnished.

815-625-0716 or 815-718-2783.

Lg.1BR, No pets. $425. 815-718-1784 or 815 625-4701

Nice large 1BR, stove, refrig., no pets. 815-631-6678

THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217

Quiet 1BR, no pets Stove, refrig. & util. furn. 815-625-0624

Studio & 1 BR Apt. for rent.

Downtown Sterling. Coin laundry on facility. Air condition and hot water included. $370 to $500/mo. 815440-1172.

TAMPICO Upstairs 1BR apt.

Utilities furnished. $500/mo. + $500 dep. 815-438-2118

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MILLEDGEVILLE 4BR, newer floorRefs. req. ing.

Appliances incl. $550/mo. No dogs.

815-499-1793.

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We can help™ Sunny 3BR Ranch, 508 W. 20th St. $570/mo. 815-8787399.

STERLING 2BR $675/mo. Sm. 2BR $500/ mo.

Lg. 1BR 425/mo.

815-440-5452.

Parkway Apartments 55 years and Over 710 West Lefevre, Sterling

2 or 3 Bedrooms Available E ly plete $540 & $620 levator Com cure Se ding Buil

Lounge & Exercise on Ground Floor Attached Garage with Storage Laundry & Garbage Pickup on Each Floor Outdoor Patios Water, Garbage & Cable Included SM-ST14677-0208

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICTWHITESIDE COUNTY – MORRISON, ILLINOIS URBAN FINANCIAL OF AMERICA, LLC, F/K/A URBAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. Plaintiff,-v.GERALD P. NORDGREN, SOLELY AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR KENNETH E. BURK (DECEASED), et al Defendant 14 CH 48 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 6, 2016, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on March 2, 2017, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 616 W. 13TH STREET, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Property Index No. 11-33-204-019The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $124,309.75.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4). If 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES , 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432. Please refer to file number 14IL00103-2.

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3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, open floor plan, corner lot, 2,812 sq. Ft. Plus unfinished basement, $199,900 #09475227 Hosted by the Ryne Howard

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Beautiful 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, newer roof, remodeled master bath, finished basement, garage, $157,900 #09381186 Hosted byTim McCaslin

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Unique ranch, 5.26 acres, borders creek, 12x20 outbuilding, master suite w/ walk-in closet, fireplace, $287,500 #09479850 Hosted by Jan Hartsock

309-945-8819

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Exterior Maintenance-Free.

Hosted by Laura Mangrum &Ted Hvarre

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STERLING 2BR 1½ BA $600 mo. + $600 key dep.

No pets.

Close to downtown 815-590-3026 2BR Townhome $600/mo. Hampton Apts. 625-7043 Why Rent?™ You can own. Remodeled 3BR, $695/mo 712 E. 12th St. 815878-6356.

TAMPICO 3BR, 1BA, firefenced-in place, yard. Garbage, wasewer incl. ter, 815-438-2118

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2,750+ sq ft Mixed Use Bldg for lease Heat & A/C, wash bay, 12 ft overhead door. Shared common room w/ bathroom. $950/mo call for more details.

Meyer, Chandra RE/MAX Sauk Valley 815-632-7909

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GARAGE SPACE

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Single Car Garage $75/mo. + dep. in Sterling. 815-6316678

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AANCHOR ROAD STORAGE 823 Anchor Rd Dixon, IL 61021 815.284.6900 Will hold a public sale to enforce a lien(s) Date of Sale Saturday February 18, 2017 at 12:00p.m.

(Noon) Customer Name (s): Michael Lambert Unit #303 Feb. 3 & 10, 2017

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE In the Matter of the Estate of JOAN MAE HARRIS, Deceased No. 17-P-1 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of JOAN MAE HARRIS, of the City of Lee, Lee County, Illinois. Letters of Office as Independent Administrator were issued on January 4, 2017 to Paul W. Burton, 1248 Locust Rd., Lee, IL 60530 and Debra L. Lane, 4041 E. 11th Rd., Earlville, IL 60518 and whose attorney is John L. Cantlin of The Cantlin Law Firm, 760 E. Etna Road, Ottawa, IL 61350.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, Lee County Courthouse, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative or both, within 6 months from the date of first publication of this Notice. If claim notice is personally mailed or delivered to a creditor of the above estate, then claim must be filed in the above entitled cause within three months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later.

Any claims not filed within the above periods are barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

DENISE McCAFFREY-EHRMANN, CLERK OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT DIXON, ILLINOIS

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DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR Beginning March 1, 2017 College degree in relevant subject, experience in education setting a plus. Send letter of reapplication, sume, transcripts, and 3 references

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An 84-bed skilled nursing care facility in Fulton IL, 61252 (815)589-3411 Is seeking qualified nurses licensed to work in Illinois to join our team, full-time CNA, LPN and RNs all shifts Competitive salaries Apply in person or submit resumes to harborcrest2 @mchsi.com EOE Help Wanted The Rock Falls Elementary District #13 is taking applications for a Substitute Elementary Health Assistant, to fill in on a PRN basis (8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.) Immediately needed for an extended leave.

This position requires a minimum level of training of L.P.N Hourly rate is $12.00.

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Weekend work reGood quired. source of additonal income. Will train right person. Send resume to Tri-Star Entertainment, P.O. Box 270, Dixon, IL 61021 Position Opening Looking for a person that is self-motivated and has leadership and organizational skills to work at a grain facility. Ability to climb, operate machinery and equipment, some light maintenance work, and record keeping will also be required. You must have your own transportation. Pay will depend on experience and abiliIf interested ties. please send resume with your contact information to P.O. Box 132 Harmon, Il. 61042

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICTWHITESIDE COUNTY – MORRISON, ILLINOIS URBAN FINANCIAL OF AMERICA, LLC, F/K/A URBAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. Plaintiff,-v.GERALD P. NORDGREN, SOLELY AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR KENNETH E. BURK (DECEASED), et al Defendant 14 CH 48 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE

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Commonly known as 616 W. 13TH STREET, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Property Index No. 11-33-204-019The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $124,309.75.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES , 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432. Please refer to file number 14IL00103-2.

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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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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 6, 2016, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on March 2, 2017, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Lot 72 in Second Addition to Garden View Subdivision in the City of Rock Falls, Whiteside County, Illinois, as per recorded plat thereof filed May 12, 1969 as Document Number 337751, in the office of the County recorder of, Whiteside County, Illinois.

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8 Big Round Bales of grass hay net wrap. $360 815-225-7824

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SHOE REPAIR ZIPPER REPAIR & ALTERATIONS Grummert's Hardware Sterling, Rock Falls, & also Shaw's Marketplace 214 Washington Prophetstown

New & Used twin, full, queen, king beds. Electric lift recliner, appliances, sofas, dresser, recliner, table & chairs.

815-718-4385

VAESSEN BROTHERS CHEVROLET

Alterations

Serving the Sauk Valley Areas for over 15 years •On the Job Manufactured • Expert Installation •Competitive prices •Best Quality Materials, Guaranteed •5” and 6” Seamless Gutters for Residential, Industrial & Commercial Needs •Leaf Free Gutter Protection Systems •Licensed •Bonded •Insured FREE Estimates 815-213-0704

•Climate Controlled Storage •Low-Cost Moving Truck Rental •Confidential Document Shredding •We Ship FedEx & UPS! •Expert Packaging Services •Value Boxes & Packaging Supplies •EBAY and EMOTORS Internet Auction Sales Over 15,000 Sales •Office Hours: Mon-Fri. ☛ 8:306, Sat. ☛ 8:30noon 690 Timber Creek Rd. Dixon, (815)285-2212

HAY & STRAW

VAESSEN BROTHERS CHEVROLET

•Residential & Commercial •24 Hour Service!

•Specializing in Custom Duct Design & Fabrication •Free Estimates Affordable, Reliable & 25 years Experience!!

Owner Tod Reynolds 815-535-1459

Storage

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LOOK WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT MAJESKI MOTORS!

Will always use these guys for my car needs. Just purchased my second vehicle through them and will gladly use them for everything in the future.

Buying my new (used) car with Dan Vereide was a breeze especially since I was in such a panic when my car broke down. I really appreciated everything Dan V and Freddy did for me today. And I am very excited to go about my life knowing I have a reliable car!

GMC ACADIA

by Laurie Breed from Sterling, IL January 10, 2017

Great Experience

by Danika Morgan from Sterling IL

Dan, Dan, the carsales man!

by Alexis Gomer from Sterling, IL January 13, 2017

Dan was very helpful in helping me find a vehicle I liked. everyone was very friendly and helpful with all arrangements on my new vehicle.

Overall service was very good.

January 23, 2017 Mike Scanlan was very patient and caring about finding me the car my family and I wanted! I will definitely be coming back for future purchases!

2012 Chevy Impala

MY NEW G6!!

by Taylor Lohse from Dixon, IL January 21, 2017

My new 2014 Dodge Journey

by Alyssa Jones from Dixon, IL January 23, 2017 A huge Thank you to Nick and Mike for making it possible for me to get a new vehicle for my family and I! Thank you for not giving up and helping me so much, it’s greatly appreciated!! Awesome experience!

Great Customer Service!

by Lucas from Dixon, IL January 23, 2017

2011 Chevy Cruze LT

9,999*

9,999*

$

$

Was car shopping, stopped into Majeski Motors, where Dan Danreiter pointed me to the perfect car for me. Went 100% above and beyond to help me purchase this car. I seriously could have not done it without him. I would recommend him to ANYONE looking to purchase a vehicle.

I will be a returning customer when the time comes. Thanks a ton Dan!! Can’t wait to drive out of here with my 2013 Ford Fiesta.

2013 Impala LTZ

2010 Chevy Malibu

12,999*

9,999*

$

$

Factory Warranty Remaining!

Serviced and Ready to go!

Loaded One Owner

Low Miles Sharp!

2011 Chevy Malibu

2009 Chevy Malibu

2008 Ford Edge

2016 Chevy Equinox

10,999*

6,999*

$

$

11,999*

19,999*

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or $165 Mo**

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Low Miles Sharp!

Local Trade

Only 74,000 Miles!

Very Nice Local Trade

3 to choose from!

Low Low Miles!

2011 Toyota Camry SE

2016 Toyota Camry SE

2015 Toyota Sienna

2015 Toyota Rav 4 XLE

13,999*

19,999*

$

$

or $299 Mo**

Only 36,000 Miles

Only 14,000 Miles

21,999*

19,999*

$

$

or $299 Mo**

Diamond White Purchased From Toyota Motor Co. Very Nice!

4 to choose from!

1 Owner - Like New Factory Warranty!

*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Payments based on 3.99% APR financing for 75 months with approved credit with vehicles up to $10,000 - $1,000 down, vehicles $10,000-$20,000 - $2,000 down, vehicles $20,000 - $25,000 - $3,000 down, vehicles $25,000+ - $5,000 down. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors. **Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Payments based on 2.99% APR financing for 72 months with approved credit and $2000 down. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors.

www.majeskimotors.com

1701 E 4th St Sterling (815) 625-9600

SALES DAN DANREITER

SALES DAN VEREIDE

SALES MIKE SCANLAN

OFFICE FRED HOFMANN

849 North Galena Ave Dixon (815) 288-9600

INTERNET MGR. JOHN WATTS

MANAGER MIKE PARENT

SALES NICK MELSNESS

Over 7000 Vehicles Sold!

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