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A little help from his friends

ROCK FALLS – A musical benefit Saturday at The Cooler, 311 W. Second St., will help the family of a longtime Sauk Valley musician. Craig Givens, rhythm guitarist for Rout 38, died Dec. 15 of complications from brain cancer. His band, along with Cal Stage, Pat Anderson, and Catfish Dog, will play starting at 1 p.m. There will be food, a bake sale, a 50/50 drawing, and an auction.

SERVING DIXON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1851

COLOMA TOWNSHIP

Audit placed on hold Township cuts ties with firm hired 19 months ago

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

ROCK FALLS – Coloma Township has put a longawaited audit on hold, and has cut ties with the firm that had

been working on it for the last 19 months.

Wipfli, a Milwaukee-based accounting firm with an office in Sterling, was hired to produce an audit after former Supervisor Debra Burke revealed that the township

hadn’t had one done in 20 years. State statute requires that townships with a total levy of less than $850,000 have audits done every 4 years.

Township Clerk Pam Erby said the township still hopes to produce an audit from

Burke’s tenure, but it is looking at other accounting firms.

“We got the final bill and closed out the contract with Wipfli,” she said. “It had just gone on too long, and we had to move on.”

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DIXON

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Join the free sledding party in Polo 2

POLO – Snow bunnies from 2 to 92 can come out for a free sledding party Saturday at Edgewood Golf Club, 10684 W. Edgewood Road. Sledders can hit the hills from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult supervision is required. Hot dogs, brats, mac ’n cheese, hamburgers, fries, chips, hot chocolate, soft drinks and coffee, will be available.

Youth swimmers getting ready to cut teeth on postseason 3

Woodlawn winter music recitals

STERLING – Winter music recitals at Woodlawn Arts Academy will begin at 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1701 16th Ave. Admission is free. The recitals will feature vocal and instrumental students of all ages. Go to woodlawnartsacademy.com or call 815626-4278 for more information.

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BELOW: Assistant coach Kaylyn Rice smiles while instructing swimmer Kaiyle Horton.

Hear the blues in Franklin Grove

FRANKLIN GROVE – The third Friday of the month brings Blues and Bluegrass night at the H.I. Lincoln Building, 136 N. Elm St. Open stage acoustic gospel, folk, country, blues and bluegrass will be performed, starting at 7 p.m.

Admission is free; donations are accepted to help with the upkeep of the historic building.

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ABOVE: Leah Drengenberg looks to her Dixon Dolphins coach, Paul Weil, for instruction Thursday evening during swim practice at the Dixon Family YMCA.

Popcorn and pajamas premiere

STERLING – A pajama party is planned for the 7 p.m. showing of the movie “Paddington” at Sterling Theater, 402 Locust St. Wear your jammies and you’ll get a free bag of popcorn. There also will be prizes. Admission is $5 for children younger than 12, and $8 for adults.

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Sean Gunnon, 10, rubs his eyes Thursday evening after a lap back and forth at the Dixon Family YMCA pool. The Dixon Dolphins swim team is gearing up for the postseason by hitting the water hard. Districts take place in late February.

ROCK FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT

Call volume up, but crime rate down Chief points to officers’ increased community presence

BY CHRISTI WARREN cwarren@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5521 @SeaWarren

ROCK FALLS – Although the overall crime rate is slowly on the decline, Rock Falls Police responded to about 2,000 more calls in 2014 than 2013,

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the department’s year-end report shows.

Chief Mike Kuelper attributes the increase to people calling for things that, in the past, they might not have.

When he was starting out 3 decades ago, he said, police would get about only 9,000

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calls in a year. In 2014, that number was 19,447.

“Where people wouldn’t call about a barking dog before, they’re calling about barking dogs now,” Kuelper said. “Or they wouldn’t call about kids Rollerblading, but now they are. ... They just expect police

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to do more for them.”

According to the report, 2,959 serious offenses were committed in Rock Falls in 2014, while 3,393 were committed in 2013. That’s the first year the number dipped below 3,000 in quite some time, according to the report, which lists crime data back to 2007.

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WHITESIDE COUNTY

Driver, 31, killed in crash ID’d ty Coroner Joe McDonald said in a news release.

Zaagman was pronounced dead at the scene of the single-vehicle crash that happened around 1:30 Thursday morning at 21490 Moline Road, just west of Troy Road, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s

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STERLING – A man killed early Thursday when his truck hit a tree west of Sterling has been identified as Brent W. Zaagman, 31, of rural Sterling, Whiteside Coun-

Department said in a news release.

Zaagman was westbound on Moline when his pickup failed to make a curve, crossed the eastbound lane, and hit a guardrail before hitting the tree, the sheriff’s department said.

No further details were provided.

According to his Facebook page, the 2002 P r o p h e t s t ow n H i g h School grad is from Lyndon.

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DIXON – Hey, all you mavens of minutiae, time to get crackin’: The deadline to sign up for the annual Stupor Bowl trivia challenge is a week from today.

Stupor Bowl 2015, so named because it is held each year on the Saturday before the Super Bowl, is a fundraiser for the Dixon Public Schools Foundation. This year’s event will be held Jan. 31 at Reagan Middle School, 620 Division St. Up to 32 teams will compete. The first rounds begin at 9:15 a.m. and will be played by all teams competing simultaneously in the cafeteria.

The four top-scoring teams advance to single-elimination playoffs, starting at 1:30 p.m., using buzzer systems, tossup questions, and

f o u r- p a r t t e a m w o rk questions. The championship match starts at 3 p.m.

The entry fee for nonprofit organizations and family teams is $150 per team. Corporate and business teams pays a $300 fee. Each team can have up to 10 members.

There also will be a silent auction.

Proceeds are used to buy educational materials for Dixon schools.

Last year’s event raised nearly $11,000.

Go to dixonstuporbowl. com for all the rules, some of which are new, and entry forms, or call Tom Wadsworth at 815285-3861 or 815-2847722. There’s also a Facebook page.

Can’t attend but still want to help? Donations can be sent to DPSD Foundation, 1335 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, IL 61021.

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The crimes included in the report are the types the federal government requires police departments to keep records of, to determine the crime rate nationwide, so it doesn’t necessarily include all crimes, just the more serious ones, Kuelper said.

Included are homicide, sex offenses, robbery, aggravated assault and battery, burglary, theft, motor vehicle theft, arson, possession of drugs or paraphernalia, resisting or interfering with a police officer, obstructing justice, deception, criminal damage or trespass to property, deadly weapons offenses, offenses involving children, and kidnapping or abduction.

The decrease in crime, Kuelper said, is a result

of police being more visible in the community.

“We have been increasing officers and increasing patrols ... just doing more activities in the schools and getting ourselves out there more.”

The report also notes a significant decrease in training hours completed in 2014, compared to 2013.

“We continue to stress the need for continuous training,” Kuelper wrote in the report. “The total training hours for the year was 957 hours. This is 700 hours under last year’s training. With the continuing change to laws, increases to urban and rural crimes, the department needs to stay abreast of needs for the officers and telecommunicators.”

Kuelper retires April 30, after serving 31 years with the department.

Cmdr. Tammy Nelson will take his place.

IN BRIEF Wrestlers plan benefit for Kreider DIXON – Funky Munky Wrestlers are putting on a show to raise money for a new program at Kreider Services.

Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Dixon

High School gym, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive. The family-friendly show starts at 1:30 p.m.

Proceeds benefit the Meaningful Day program, which helps Kreider’s developmentally disabled clients have a meaningful day through various activi-

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Wrestlers plan an autograph session and surprises for the crowd.

Tickets cost $8 in advance, and are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays at Kreider, 500 Anchor Road. They cost $10 at the door. A family

four-pack costs $20.

Go to funkymunkywrestling.com for wrestler bios.

Call Becky Reilly, 815288-6691, for group rates or more information on the fundraiser or the Meaningful Day program.

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POLICE Sterling Police Buck D. Aument, 46, of Sterling; 3:14 p.m. Wednesday in the 2100 block of Sixth Avenue; improper or defective muffler, driving without license, operating uninsured motor vehicle; given notice to appear in court.

Jamison M. Strohmayer, 25, of Sterling; 3:37 p.m.

Wednesday at West 14th Street and Avenue F; disobeying stop sign; released with promise to comply.

Thomas W. Rose, 52, of Rock Falls; 2:09 p.m.

Wednesday at West Fifth Street and Avenue G; failure to yield; released with promise to comply.

Dixon Police Boy, 16, of Dixon; 6:10 p.m. Wednesday in the 600 block of North Ottawa Avenue; criminal damage to property; taken to Dixon Police Department and released to his parent or guardian.

Jonnie L. Rodriguez, 42, of Dixon; 9:37 a.m.

Thursday in the 100 block of East Boyd Street; driving while license suspended, operating a vehicle with suspended registration, operating uninsured motor vehicle, expired registration, two Lee County warrants for failure to appear; taken to Lee County Jail.

Joel C. Bloom, 18, of Dixon; 12:38 p.m. Thursday in the 300 block of South Galena Avenue; Lee County

warrant for failure to appear; taken to Lee County Jail.

Ogle County Sheriff William Bankhead, 21, of Mount Morris; Wednesday; petition to revoke, warrant for failure to appear; given notice to appear in court.

Sherilyn Eliason, 38, of Des Moines, Iowa; Wednesday; petition to revoke, warrant for failure to appear; given notice to appear in court.

Casey L. Smith, 26, of Tonopah, Arizona; 8:17 p.m. Wednesday in the 17000 block of state Route 64 East; unlawful possession of drug equipment, unlawful possession of marijuana; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Gregory R. Cantrell, 27, of DeKalb; 8:17 p.m.

Wednesday in the 17000 block of state Route 64 East; unlawful possession of drug equipment, unlawful possession of marijuana; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

David A. Hanson, 46, of DeKalb; 8:17 p.m. Wednesday in the 17000 block of state Route 64 East; unlawful possession of drug equipment, unlawful possession of marijuana; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Jerred W. Long, 20, of Stillman Valley; Tuesday; criminal sexual abuse; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

State Police Wayland D. Johns, 35, of Kirkland; 2:04 p.m.

Wednesday at state Route 72 and Clark Street in Monroe Center; warrant; posted $300 cash bond and given notice to appear in court.

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Rauner issues order to make political hires public Leader firing most agency heads who worked under Quinn SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner issued an executive order Thursday requiring information about all political hires to be posted online, the latest in a series of early moves he said are intended to send the message that change has arrived in Illinois.

The Winnetka Republican said he issued his order in response to improper hiring at the Illinois Department of Transportation under former Democratic Govs.

Pat Quinn and Rod Blagojevich. He said the public deserves to know who’s getting taxpayer-funded jobs based on politics, rather than strictly because of their qualifications.

Rauner also said he’s firing almost all of the agency heads and top staffers who worked under Quinn, though some may eventually be rehired. And he said he’s leaning toward reversing the appointments and executive orders Quinn issued since he lost his bid for re-election in November, including an

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Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks to reporters in the governor’s office at the Illinois state Capitol on Thursday in Springfield. State Rep. Jack Franks, D-Woodstock, looks on behind Rauner. The governor issued an executive order requiring all of the state’s political hires to be posted online. order requiring state vendors and subcontractors to pay a $10 minimum wage, instead of the $8.25 they had been required to pay.

“We’re setting a tone early. We want to take decisive action early,”

Rauner said. “This is a big turnaround. It’s a big cultural change. ... These are just some of the first steps of many that we’ll take together.”

The executive orders

by Rauner and Quinn – including three Quinn

issued in his final hours in office – have been criticized by some as an overreach of their authority.

Senate President John Cullerton, a Chicago Democrat, has said his chamber plans to study the orders, noting the

Legislature rejected several of Quinn’s during his 6 years in office.

The issue of politically connected hiring at IDOT surfaced repeatedly during last year’s campaign, as Rauner tried to link Quinn to the practices

of the now-imprisoned Blagojevich.

An investigation by the state’s Office of Executive Inspector General that was made public in August showed that since 2003, the agency had hired more than 200 people without adhering to rules that prohibit political considerations. Those court-ordered rules are intended to ensure that state jobs – other than certain policy-related and inner-circle positions – are open to everyone and filled by the most qualified applicants.

A federal judge also ordered the appointment of a monitor to review hiring, after an antipatronage advocate filed a lawsuit.

In response to an open records request from The Associated Press, Illinois officials said last May there were more than 4,700 state government positions that could be filled without following the court-ordered rules. They said about 1,700 of those positions were vacant, leaving about 3,000 employees who were considered political hires.

Rauner said he saw “up close” how difficult it was to get a list of those employees.

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“Mass Media in Modern Society: Local News and Issues” begins at 6:30 p.m. at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St. Also on the panel are Stephanie Vavra, owner and publisher of thecity1.com, an online news magazine that covers

Morrison, and Alan Sivell, former WQADTV reporter and current professor of Stephanie communiVavra cations at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa.

A question-and-answer period will follow.

The discussion is being presented by The Whiteside Forum, a nonprofit group that meets regularly to discuss local and global issues, and that brings

experts from various fields to present different points of view to the public.

Two more public sessions on the topic are planned: “Mass Media in Modern Society: Culture, Bias, and Censorship” presented

by Beth Hafner, a Clinton (Iowa) Community College English and journal-

ism instructor, at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26; and “Mass Media in Modern Society: National and International News and Issues,” another panel discussion, at 7 p.m.

April 15, featuring Stephen Franklin, a former foreign correspondent and Pulitzer Prize finalist, Elio Leturia, professor of visual journal-

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OBITUARIES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

Mary Etta Simmons MASON – Mary Etta Simmons, 77, of Mason, passed away at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at St. John Hospital in Springfield.

Mary Etta was born Jan. 22, 1937, in Centralia, the daughter of Archie M. and Opal (Case) Bass.

She married Ralph Simmons Sr. on Nov. 29, 1952, in Iola. She enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, painting, and cooking.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph Simmons Sr. of Mason; two sons, Hal (Diane) Simmons of Mason and Joey (Penny) Simmons of Mode; two daughters, Sandy Alwardt and Tracie Pontious, both of Mason; two brothers, Murrell and Raymond (Martha) Bass; two sisters, Beverly (Paul) Schrader and Linda (Gerald) Babb;

s i s t e r - i n - l a w, G i n ger Bass; and several grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and great-greatgrandchildren.

Sh e w a s p re ceded in death by her parents; two sons, Rex Simmons and Ralph Simmons Jr.; a daughter, Madonna Depoister; a brother, George Bass; and a sister-inlaw, Joyce Bass.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. today and the funeral at 11 a.m. today at Pagel Funeral Home in Edgewood, with Judy Poe officiating.

Burial will be at Keen’s Chapel Cemetery in rural LaClede.

Memorials may be made to the family or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Visit pagelfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Barry Hudson STERLING – Barry Hudson, 53, of Sterling, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015.

Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling is handling arrangements.

Brent Zaagman STERLING – Brent Zaagman, 31, of rural Sterling, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015.

McDonald Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.

Today’s visitations: Mary A. Sofolo of Dixon, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon.

Kathleen A. Keller of Dixon, 4-8 p.m., with 7:30 p.m. memorial service, at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon.

Leanne S. Slager of Polo, 5-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Today’s funerals: Mary A. Sofolo of Dixon, 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon.

Donald N. Troxell of Dixon, 11 a.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Elizabeth “Betty” Frantz of Oregon, formerly of Chicago, 2 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Oregon.

Saturday visitations: Clarence R. Hylton of Rock Falls, 8:30-10 a.m. at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Johnnie Marlene Hartje, formerly of Dixon, 9-10 a.m. at Milledgeville United Methodist Church.

Don A. Wellman of Lee Center, 9-11 a.m. at Lee Center First Congregational United Church of Christ.

Donald Lee Bennett of Yorkville, formerly of Sterling, 10 a.m.-noon at Cross Lutheran Church in Yorkville.

Kirk Radandt, formerly of Dixon, 10-11 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon.

Saturday funerals: Clarence R. Hylton of Rock Falls, 10 a.m. at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Leanne S. Slager of Rock Falls, 10 a.m. at Coleta United Methodist Church.

Don A. Wellman of Lee Center, 11 a.m. at Lee Center

First Congregational United Church of Christ.

Vickie Hernandez Fleming of Stillman Valley, formerly of Dixon, 11 a.m. memorial service at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Johnnie Marlene Hartje, formerly of Dixon, 10 a.m. at Milledgeville United Methodist Church.

Kirk Radandt, formerly of Dixon, 11 a.m. Mass at St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon.

Donald Lee Bennett of Yorkville, formerly of Sterling, noon at Cross Lutheran Church in Yorkville.

Sunday visitation: Helen M. Carr of Mendota, 2-5 p.m. at Merritt Funeral Home in Mendota.

Monday funerals: Helen M. Carr of Mendota, 11 a.m. at Merritt Funeral Home in Mendota.

Jane M. Gillum of Sterling, 11 a.m. memorial service at Faith Baptist Church in Sterling.

Jan. 24 visitation: Delbert E. Spickler of Oregon and Mount Morris, 10-11 a.m. at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Jan. 24 funerals: Delbert E. Spickler of Oregon and Mount Morris, 11 a.m. memorial service at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Karl L. Myers of Rock Falls, celebration of life, 2-4 p.m. at Jerry Celletti Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5418 in Rock Falls.

Carolyn S. Larsen of Prophetstown, 3 p.m. gathering of family and friends at Bears Showtown USA in Lyndon.

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He was born Aug. 15, 1933, in Mount Morris, the son of Preston E. and Mildred (Thurm) Spickler. Delbert was a veteran of the Army, serving from 1953 to 1955.

He married Emmalyn Jones on Feb. 16, 1957, in Mount Morris. Delbert worked as a mechanic at Whitney Buick in Oregon for more than 20 years, at Wood Brothers in Oregon for more than 10 years, and at NAPA in Oregon for the past 12 years. He loved cars and working on them.

He is survived by his wife, Emmalyn, sons, Brad Spickler and Mike (Carol) Spickler, and d a u g h t e r, C h a r l e n e

( Todd) Ruthe, all of Oregon; grandchildren, Craig ( Jennifer) Spickler, Erin (Shawn) Gabbert, and Kyle Ruthe; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Orville (Barb) Spickler of Texas, and Everett (Charlotte) Spickler of Mount Morris; and sisters, Shirley Fulton and Lorraine (Paul) Soltow of Shannon.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Jan. 24 and the memorial service at 11 a.m. Jan. 24 at FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon, with Tim Spickler, pastor of New Life Bible Church in Winnebago, officiating.

Burial will be at Grand Detour Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

Visit farrellhollandgale. com to send condolences.

Ruby P. Shore AURORA – Ruby Philena Sargent Shore of Aurora, formerly of Ohio and Dixon, died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014.

She was a nurse for 56 years, before her retirement.

Ruby was born Sept. 3, 1923, in Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Gladys (Shaw) Sargent. She married Delbert Shore on Sept. 28, 1947, in Kasbeer.

He preceded her in death.

Ruby was a member of Orchard Valley Baptist Church in Aurora.

Sur vivors include her three sons, Lon-

nie (Dianne), Charles (Sally), and David (Cindy); nine grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; and her sister, Dorothy Newcomer of Dixon.

She also was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John Sargent.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Orchard Valley Baptist Church in Aurora.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent in care of Charles Shore to 340 North Ave. Aurora, IL 60505.

AUDIT

Supervisor David Blanton said records were left in such disarray before he came in that there might not be enough documentation to produce an audit from Burke’s tenure.

He said he wants to wait until the new fiscal year starts April 1.

“I want to start anew from when I got here,” Blanton said. “I’m comfortable saying I know everything about the bookkeeping since then, but I can’t say that about what was done before that.”

Boxes of records are piled up in the township

office, but the lack of documentation for so many years has rendered many of them useless. Hoping to make the process easier for the next auditors, the township plans to hire a temporary worker to organize the records before someone from the Illinois State Archives certifies them.

“We’ve run out of space, and documents can be put on film before they are shredded by the Archives people,” Erby said.

Burke had been township supervisor since 1981. She resigned after the township was fined for failing to submit financial reports to the state comptroller’s office

LEE CENTER – Don A. Wellman, 80, of Lee Center, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at Rockf o rd Me m o r i a l Hospital.

He was born Nov. 22, 1934, in Amboy, the son of Howard and June (Schultz) Wellman Sr. Don was a veteran of the Navy. He had been employed by Commonwealth Edison for 34 years, before his retirement. Don enjoyed fishing, gardening, and attending Ashton-Franklin Center basketball games. He married Donice Ackerson on Dec. 12, 1954, in Lee Center. She preceded him in death Aug. 23, 2008. He married Donna Lahman Wagner on Jan. 30, 2010, in Lee Center. Don was a member of Mendota Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4079 and Lee Center First Congregational United Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Donna; granddaughter, E lizabeth Bartlett; stepsons, Jeffrey (Eileen) Wagner of Byron and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and John Wagner

of Amboy; three sisters, Helen ( Voris) Page of Oregon, Karen ( Jerold) Roth of Medina, Ohio, and Cindy (Robert) Boyenga of Tampico, sisterin-law, Delores Wellman of Dixon; and many nieces and nephews.

He also was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Joan Wellman and Deborah Swords; brother, Howard Wellman Jr.; brothers-inlaw, Raymond Ackerson and Russell Lahman; and sister-in-law, Ruth Jones.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m Saturday and the funeral at 11 a.m.

Saturday at Lee Center First Congregational United Church of Christ, with Jack Briggs, pastor, officiating. Burial, with military honors accorded by the Amboy American Legion Post, will be at Woodside Cemetery in Lee Center. Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy is handling arrangements.

A memorial has been established.

Visit thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

Jane M. Gillum STERLING – Jane M. Gillum, 84, of Sterling, formerly of Streator, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, at Sterling Pavilion.

She was born Dec. 26, 1930, in Canton, Ohio, a daughter of Augustus Willison and Alice (Marchand) Stowe. Jane served in the Navy WAVES during the Korean War. She was a loving homemaker. Jane worked at several stores, at Westclox, and was coowner of an A&W drivein.

Jane earned her associate’s degree in general education at Illinois Central College. She spent most of her years helping and serving people with special needs. She worked at the Against Domestic Violence of Streator and Friendship Facilities in Ottawa, until her retirement. Jane received awards for some of her writing over the years.

After she retired, she learned to use a computer and began writing poetry based on her relationship with Jesus Christ, sermons, and people she knew and

met. Her last poem was printed in Sterling Pavilion’s newsletter named “Divine Appointment” in November 2014.

Jane’s relationship with Jesus Christ was the hallmark of her life. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Streator until moving to Sterling, where she became a member of Faith Baptist Church. Her greatest ministry was serving others, giving to missions, and praying for the needs of others.

Survivors include her children, Anne (Peter) Giacinto of Arkansas, Leslene (Roger) Carver of Missouri, Michael Gillum of Japan, and Jenilyn (Michael) Gottemoller of Sterling.

Per Jane’s wishes, her remains were donated to medical study. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Faith Baptist Church in Sterling, with Bryan Bice, pastor, officiating. McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls is handling arrangements.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

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DIXON – Donna M. Leonard, 79, of Dixon, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at Dixon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

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in timely fashion.

The township decided against having a forensic audit done when the board discovered that the up-front cost alone would be $20,000.

Blanton said a new bookkeeping system has been implemented that reduces paper and simplifies the process.

The system is built around five funds: Road and Bridge, General Assistance, Township, Cemetery, and Distribution.

“We had far too many checks to keep track of before, so now we take all of the accounts payable, write one check for that amount each month, and transfer it to the Distribu-

tion Fund,” Blanton said.

“There is just one check a month to pay the bills from each account.”

Trustees get copies of all bank statements and checks for each fund.

The township is gradually doing more of the accounting work electronically and setting up a website.

“We want to do check transactions electronically and get rid of check writing,” Blanton said. “Nothing got thrown away around here, and there is a lot of personal information involved with the township records. After things are certified, old records have to be shredded or burned.”

IN BRIEF Strip club gets award from group

ing construction, it was still tidy, it was still passable.”

Nick Cecola, the Admiral’s creative director, said he thought it was a scam when he received an email informing him about the award.

CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago strip club received an award for its efforts at dressing up the neighborhood.

The Admiral Theatre on Chicago’s northwest side received one of THANK YOU Albany Park Neighbors’ six “Block Star Business” awards this week. Thank you for the cards, prayers and support The group’s website says the honor is meant during the illness and to spotlight businesses passing of my daughter. that work to keep the neighborhood clean and Mariilyn Bodmer presentable.

Bro other Marty “It’s difficult to dispute the Admiral doesn’t deserve the award,” group member Shylo Bisnett said. “They recently upgraded their façade and even dur-

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WHITESIDE COUNTY

Sheriff: Rural theft down, but stay vigilant Winter, when fields are empty, can be bad time for farm thefts

BY CHRISTI WARREN cwarren@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5521 @SeaWarren

STERLING – Rural crime has been down the past 2 years in Whiteside County, Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi said – something he attributes to the arrest and imprisonment of a few groups of people who had been causing a problem in recent past.

“Yes, it’s slowed down,” he said. “But still everyone needs to be vigilant

in the rural areas. Lock your house and put your stuff away. Don’t leave things sitting around.”

So what does the sheriff ’s department do to keep the farm theft at bay?

“We do extra patrols,” he said. “We talked to the farmers. We put word out to them and different people that live in the rural area. If you see lights out in a field when people aren’t supposed to be out there, give us a call.”

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Vigilant rural people and good police work from different departments has led to a reduction in rural crime.

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Kelly Wilhelmi, Whiteside County sheriff

Wilhelmi recommends that farmers and people who live in the country remain vigilant and look out for one another, especially in winter.

This can be a bad time for farm thefts, he said, because people are not out working their fields once the harvest is done,

and before spring planting starts.

“Truthfully, we’ve had a lot of problems in the winter time,” he said.

“And what it basically boils down to is the theft of copper from the irrigation systems.”

Deputies will go to scrapyards the day after a theft

occurs to ask about stolen equipment, and often yard workers will report receiving such items. But by the time deputies get there, it’s already been shredded, the sheriff said, which leaves no evidence to go on. “ Vigilant rural people and good police w o rk f ro m d i f f e re n t departments has led to a reduction in rural crime,” he said. “Sometimes people are so a f ra i d t o c a l l . T h e y think, ‘Well, that was foolish, I shouldn’t have done that.’ ... I encourage people wholeheartedly to give us a call.”

Ed Habben, who farms corn and soybeans west of Sterling, hasn’t had a problem with farm theft, but he knows people who have.

In his opinion, the best way to prevent theft is, as Wilhelmi advised, to keep an eye out.

“Friends and neighbors that watch out for each other – that’s huge,” Habben said. “... And try to keep things discreet.

You don’t leave something that’s worth a lot of money laying around. ... Make sure storage is always locked up ... just so it makes it hard if they do try it.”

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

ROCK FALLS

Trustees approve 4-year tuition freeze

Chamber seeks Shoulder to the Wheel nominations

CHAMPAIGN (AP) – The University of Illinois trustees froze tuition rates for in-state students Thursday, after years of increases that have helped drive the total cost of 4 years on the school’s flagship campus over $100,000.

Trustees unanimously approved the previously announced plan after

hearing Vice President for Academic Affairs Christophe Pierre describe the tuition freeze as a way to improve the appeal of the university’s three campuses to in-state students. The percentage of accepted applicants who enroll in the schools has dropped significantly over the past decade.

“Our top priority is

to insure access and affordability,” Pierre said. “We do want the U of I to be an attractive” option for in-state students.”

The plan would freeze tuition at $12,036 a year at the flagship UrbanaChampaign campus for the 2015-16 school year, $10,584 at the Chicago campus and $9,405

in Springfield. State law guarantees firstyear students at public universities that their tuition won’t increase for 4 years, so those rates would not change over that period for students who start school this fall.

Tuition would increase by 2 percent for non-Illinois residents.

men and contacted Aurora Area Crime Stoppers with their identities.

Arrested Tuesday were Shawn Lopez and Avery Payne, both 21, of Aurora.

Ferrelli says Lopez was charged with burglary and criminal damage to a school. Payne has been charged with burglary.

Bond was set Wednesday at $20,000 in Kane County Circuit Court.

Police recovered a computer, related equipment, athletic shoes and basketball shorts worth $3,235.

Autopsies: 3 men died of exposure

office said two of the men were in their 40s and the third in his 50s.

Officials say autopsies found all three men died of hypothermia due to cold exposure. A secondary cause of death was alcohol intoxication.

The medical examiner ruled the deaths accidental.

Neighbors say the house where the men were found was often used by homeless men who spent summers in nearby parks or gangways.

IN BRIEF Authorities credit Facebook in arrest AURORA (AP) – Police officials say a Facebook post helped them to find two men who allegedly damaged a suburban Chicago private school during an early morning burglary.

The Aurora Police Department posted surveillance photos from Aurora Christian School, which was burglarized Dec. 31.

Police spokesman Dan Ferrelli said within hours, someone recognized the

CHICAGO (AP) – Autopsies have determined three men found dead earlier this week in a vacant home on Chicago’s North Side died from exposure.

The Cook County medical examiner’s office says the three men were pronounced dead Monday at the scene.

The identities of the three were not known Wednesday. However, the medical examiner’s

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ROCK FALLS – Nominations will be accepted through Feb. 10 for the Shoulder to the Wheel awards, which honor residents who are making a difference in the community.

Recipients are announced each year at the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting and dinner, which this year will be held Feb. 26 at the Days Inn, 2501 First Ave. in Rock Falls.

No m i n e e s w i l l b e accepted in individual, organization, and youth organization categories.

“The hard work of local volunteers often can be taken for granted,” said Bethany Bland, Rock Falls Chamber CEO and president. “Whether it is a coach, a teacher, a volunteer group, or any

other special individuals or organizations who are making a difference in our community, the Shoulder to the Wheel Award is a great way to say we noticed you and your hard work.”

While emphasis is given to work done recently, contributions can be cumulative or focused on a specific project. All nominations will be given to an awards committee that is made up of past winners and area volunteers.

Last year’s winners were Pastor Al Campbell, individual; Bridge the Community Race Committee, organization; and the Rock Falls Junior Optimist Club, youth organization.

Nomination forms are available at www.rockfallschamber.com or the chamber office, 601 W. 10th St. Call 815-625-4500 for more information.

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THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE

Muslims should rise up, reclaim faith from fanatics World’s leaders should facilitate rejection of hate

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

EDITORIAL

U.S. oil reserve: Fill ’er up L

ow prices at area gasoline stations have Sauk Valley residents smiling every time they stop by to fill ’er up.

The sharp decline in the price of crude oil, from $107 a barrel in June to less than $50 a barrel today, is the reason.

The good times for consumers probably won’t last, of course. Sooner or later, prices will rise again.

For individuals to capture today’s low prices would require installing a fuel storage tank at home, which is not a practical solution for most people.

For the nation to capture today’s low prices, we have the federal Strategic Oil Reserve, which was established by

What we think

It would have to create more underground storage to accommodate Crude oil prices are cheap, and more oil. supply is plentiful. Time for the federal The process sounds a government to expand and top off bit complicated – drilling down, pumping water the Strategic Oil Reserve. into the salt domes, dissolving the salt, then Congress in 1975 to give But Congress, in its pumping out the salty the government extra oil enabling legislation, water and depositing it in case of a supply emer- authorized a Strategic gency.

Oil Reserve with a maxi- several miles out into The problem is, the mum of 1 billion barrels, the Gulf of Mexico, until enough storage space is reserve is nearly topped according to the Energy off. A check of the U.S. Department. So the gov- created.

But at these prices for Department of Energy ernment has the authoriwebsite informs us that ty to create more storage, crude oil, perhaps the feds should give the idea the reserve, which can purchase an additional some thought. hold a maximum of 727 309 million barrels, and Yes, it would require a million barrels, had 691 add it to the reserve. substantial investment. million barrels as of Jan. Storage is the tricky But this opportunity 9. issue. The government might not present itself That’s 95 percent of designated four sites again for a long time, if capacity, leaving little along the Gulf coasts of ever. room to purchase large Texas and Louisiana, It’s time for the governquantities of additional created underground ment to expand its oil petroleum at today’s storage caverns in salt reserve and then say, Fill prices and store it for a dome formations, and ’er up. rainy day. stores the oil there.

THE READER’S VOICE

Local support helps pantry to feed thousands DELORES KNESS Dixon

The Community Food Pantry of Dixon would like to express our gratitude to the generous residents of Dixon who donated cash and groceries to the food pantry during 2014.

We are very fortunate to have [donations from] individuals, churches, charitable institutions, schools, organizations, bridge clubs, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, memorials, and a young girl who had a birthday party and asked guests to bring canned goods for the pantry instead of gifts for herself.

We do not solicit funds

What do you think?

Let us know. Write your own letter to the editor and send it to: letters@saukvalley. com through the mail. However, we try to send receipts for cash donations, and if we missed you, please accept our apology.

We served 3,519 families, which included 7,077 adults and 4,222 children.

Our shelves are filled again, but the need is still great.

With your continued support and our dedicated volunteers, we are fighting hunger and giving hope. Happy New Year.

Note to readers: Delores Kness is president of the board of the Community Food Pantry of Dixon.

Taxpayers can’t afford another ‘free’ program DAVID E. SMITH Carol Stream

President Barack Obama recently announced his proposal to make 2 years of community college “free” for all “responsible students.”

According to various news reports, this government program would cost $60 billion.

It is hard to believe that the Republican-controlled Congress would approve adding another costly federal program when we’re drowning in debt, and many of them are looking to make significant budget cuts.

There’s no such thing as a “free” government

program. Nothing is ever “free.” “Free” is just a slick marketing term to help hide tax-and-spend addictions.

These types of proposals reveal that politicians view taxpayers as nothing but unlimited sources of revenue footing the bill for their agenda.

The truth is, far too many public officials continue to expand the size and spending of government but are woefully inconsiderate about the debt they continually pile on working families and their children.

Bottom line: Taxpayers cannot afford Obama’s “free” college proposal.

Note to readers: David E. Smith is the executive director of the Illinois Family Institute.

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Today, we must try to look beyond the horrific reality the world witnessed a week ago when Islamic terrorists killed 17 persons in Paris. While never forgetting those tragedies, we must also focus on a series of far more massive massacres.

These other human slaughters also happened at about the same time as those in Paris. Yet were barely mentioned by world leaders – and barely covered by America’s media.

In Paris, 44 world leaders linked arms and walked in solidarity down a city street last week to show global determination to fight murderous militant Islamic terrorists. Two terrorists firing assault weapons killed a dozen journalists and others at the offices of Charlie Hebdo, a weekly publication that dared to satirize their religion. One more terrorist murdered a policewoman and four Jewish shoppers who dared to patronize a kosher grocery store.

Yet in rural northeast Nigeria, no world leaders showed up after militant Islamic forces of Boko Haram perpetrated what Amnesty International called the group’s deadliest attack ever, killing hundreds and perhaps as many as 2,000 civilians.

Victims were mainly the elderly, women and children – the innocents who couldn’t run fast enough to escape the attackers.

In the fishing village of Baga, insurgents fired rockets, grenades and assault rifles, virtually leveling the town. In nearby Maiduguri, they used one other terror weapon of choice: a girl, about 10.

They had her walk into a crowded marketplace with a bomb concealed beneath her veil (we’ll never know whether she even knew what it was).

Her bomb exploded, killing some 20 shoppers and obliterating her remains beyond recognition.

TRAGICALLY, NO global leaders have walked in solidarity for those hundreds or thousands who died. Shamefully, there has been little glare from the global media spotlight in those hamlets half a world away from the glitter of cosmopolitan Paris.

The New York Times and Washington Post buried the news on inside pages.

ABC and NBC had its anchors read just 23 and 46 seconds of primetime coverage, CBS did much better, airing a correspondent’s report for almost 2 minutes.

But, of course, everyone was blanket covering the world’s leaders walking arm-in-arm in Paris Sunday. Indeed, even the world’s most prominent no-show got bigtime

“My man Friday was a Protestant, his father was a Pagan and a cannibal, and the Spaniard was a Papist. However, I allowed liberty of conscience throughout my dominions.”

Daniel Defoe, as Robinson Crusoe in “Robinson Crusoe,” 1719

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coverage. Sadly, President Obama had once again made himself seem leader-lite on a world stage (see also: that time Obama famously drew, then erased, his redline in Syria).

Belatedly, Obama’s spokesperson admitted the U.S. should have sent an official of stature to walk alongside the world’s leaders. Undoubtedly, Obama needed to be that day’s American in Paris.

But those world leaders must also realize that they alone will not be capable of leading the world out of this era’s global terror pandemic.

From the Middle East to Europe, the USA and all the way to Australia, our planet is becoming encased in a specific terror that was created and fomented by militants who hijacked the religion of Islam. And it can only be defeated from within – by millions of Islam’s leaders and worshippers.

They, and they alone, must take back their religion.

FIRST, THEY MUST realize that, while Islam is indeed being defiled today, sophomoric cartoons featuring absurd caricatures of Prophet Muhammad are not what is desecrating their religion. Islam is being desecrated – and Prophet Muhammad is being defiled – every time fanatical Muslims slaughter masses of innocent people.

And the millions of Muslims who remain passively silent as this happens are also desecrating their historic and revered religion by not denouncing the lunatics who claim they are mass-killing in Allah’s name.

What the world needs now is for its millions of devout Muslims to take back their religion from its hijackers. As a start, let the world’s Muslims link arms – just as those 44 world leaders did – and demonstrate their determination to stand firmly for their faith, all life and peace.

Here’s where the world’s leaders can help – not by leading, but by serving as the ultimate facilitators. Let them assist Muslim leaders in creating a demonstration project: a real, globe-circling, armslinked demonstration of unity. Let them help the world’s Muslims to reclaim their temporarily hijacked religion.

Let Islam’s leaders lead their faithful in rejecting all those fanatics whose murderous and terrorist ways are desecrating their religion, even as we speak.

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DAY TRIP | BIRD WATCHING

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Test eagle eye at waterway Northern arrivals can be seen along Mississippi River

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BY ANDREA MILLS amills@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5575

rom Fulton to Davenport, Iowa, travelers are heading out to view the bald eagles.

People who have checked out the birds in the Clinton, Iowa, area during the recent eagle watch, might want to follow the Mississippi River south to the Quad Cities to continue their viewing.

According to the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau, from mid-December through February, the area has a large majority of eagles that make their annual migration from Canada to the river.

South of Lock and Dams 14 and 15, the birds can be seen close to the bluffs. The river doesn’t freeze here normally, which gives the eagles access to fish and a place to perch in the woods. Lock 14 is in LeClaire, Iowa. No. 15 is on Arsenal Island, between Rock Island and Davenport.

Also on the island, the Mississippi River Visitor Center makes eagle watches combined with historic Arsenal Clock Tower tours, available from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 24 and 31 and Feb. 7. The tours are not wheelchair accessible – there are 12 flights of stairs to climb. Reservations are necessary; visit missriver.org or call 309-794-5338. To get to Arsenal Island, guests pass through a security checkpoint. Visitors 16 and older will need a photo ID. Lock and Dam 14 is next to Smith’s Island. According to the Corps of Engineers, the island is the home of a diverse population of animals and plants, and is a great place to watch eagles.

Other locks and dams are within reach of the Sauk Valley for people interested in these structures: 10 in Guttenberg, 12 in Bellevue, 13 in Clinton, 11 in Dubuque, and 16 in Muscatine, all in Iowa; and 17 in New Boston and 18 in Gladstone.

Another opportunity to watch the birds comes in the form of guided eagle watching tours conducted

by Bob Motz. The naturalist guides guests for 2 to 3 hours. For tour details, call 309-269-3922.

Other prime viewing locations suggested by the visitors bureau include the riverfronts in Davenport and Rock Island, Sunset Park in Rock Island, and Credit Island in Davenport.

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Card games, noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

Movie day, “And So It Goes,” 12;15 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

Mexican Train dominoes, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

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

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Roast beef dinner, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-2842003.

Bingo, 7 p.m. Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave. Saturday, Jan. 17 Farmers Market, 8 a.m.noon, Twin City Market, indoors, 106 Avenue A, Sterling, 815-626-8610.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Sunday, Jan. 18 Bingo, 1 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

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A bald eagle perches in a tree. Seasonal eagle watching draws people out in spite of the cold. A number of locations in the Quad Cities offer opportunities to view the majestic birds.

If you go ...

What: Watching eagles along the Mississippi River Where: Quad Cities area When: Tours 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 24 and 31 and Feb. 7 at Mississippi River Visitor Center, 328 Rodman Ave. on Arsenal Island in Rock Island. A variety

of other locations offer the opportunity to view bald eagles on one’s own or by private tour.

Cost: Free at some places; costs vary.

Information: Contact Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau, visitquadcities.com or 800-747-7800.

Sunset Park is at 18th and 31st avenues. In the winter, it offers outdoor ice-skating. The park is open from sunrise to 10 p.m. Credit Island is on the southwest side of Davenport at 2200 W. River Drive.

It opens at sunrise and closes 30 minutes before sunset.

At this time of year, even a drive along the Mississippi River can reveal those splendid eagles, so go take a look.

Losing lung no deterrent for smoker Dear Abby, My husband, “Fred,” lost a lung to cancer 14 years ago due to smoking. He is one of the lucky ones to survive a deadly cancer. Even though he has only one lung, he continues to smoke “secretly.”

I have begged, offered in-house treatment, anything to get him to stop, to no avail. What is troublesome is that Fred is in denial. For the last several weeks, he has blamed his coughing and wheezing on “allergies.”

He also chews nicotine gum nonstop. It’s expensive, but he uses it to get his nicotine fix when he’s around me, our family and friends.

I am angry, frustrated and sad that Fred has chosen cigarettes over having a chance to live, enjoy his grandchildren and grow old with me.

Sometimes I think he doesn’t deserve to still be on this earth because he disregards his health after nearly dying from complications after his lung surgery. Fred is lov-

Friday, Jan. 16 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

Pool players, 8:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-7323252.

Bridge, 8:45 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

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

Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m., Sterling Public Library, 815625-1370.

Lunch and Learn Program, 10:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

Line dancing, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

Potluck lunch, 11:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-7323252.

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Sec-

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

ing, warm, caring and intelligent – except when it comes to his health.

What can I do short of leaving him?

– Miserable in Minnesota Dear Miserable, There is nothing more you can do. Your husband is hopelessly addicted to nicotine and he’s incapable of getting away from it.

I doubt you are serious about leaving him, and I wouldn’t suggest it, anyway.

Try to enjoy the time you have with him, and understand that many smokers go to their graves begging for cigarettes while on

their deathbeds. It’s not that he doesn’t love you or that he loves his cigarettes more. He’s hooked.

to ask my sister to return the key.

– Adult Tenant in California

Dear Abby, I am a rent-paying adult tenant who lives at home with my mother. Mom gave a house key to my sister and brother to be used in the event of an emergency. On several occasions they have used their key to enter the house unannounced, startling both me and Mom. I have asked them to please either knock or use the doorbell and wait to be let in when dropping by unannounced like anyone else would do. My brother has graciously honored my request. My sister thinks that because she was given a key she has the right to unlock the door and come into our home whenever she wants to.

I find what she’s doing intrusive and upsetting.

How can I get her to respect my wishes and honor my privacy in my own home? Mom agrees with me, but is reluctant

Dear Adult Tenant, Your sister may feel that because the house technically belongs to your mother (in spite of the fact that you are paying rent) that she doesn’t have to respect your wishes.

Unless your mother is willing to assert herself and tell your sister she feels the same way you do, and if it happens again she wants her house key returned, the problem will continue.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, women’s; noon, open; 6 p.m., open, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

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

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

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

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779245-8214. Downstairs, west door.

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

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

Bi-Ways Brain Injury Support Group, 2 p.m., Winning Wheels, 701 E. Third St., Prophetstown. Register: 815537-5168, ext. 29.

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

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

Sunday, Jan. 18 Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 a.m., closed; 7 p.m., open, Rochelle Community Hospi-

tal, 900 N. Second St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., closed; 11 a.m., open; 1 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed; noon, open; 6 p.m., closed, step, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

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

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

PFLAG Sauk Valley, 2:30 p.m., St. Luke Episcopal Church, 221 W. Third St., Dixon.

Dixon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, 5:30 p.m., 1560 Franklin Grove Road, 815-288-5165.

Compassionate Friends, Death of a Child Support Group, 6 p.m., Church of God, 860 W. Oregon Trail Road, Oregon, 815-4413710.

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

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-2458214. Downstairs, west door.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Spanish, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 236 Kelly Drive, Rochelle.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815-9736150.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, 304 Seventh Ave. W., Lyndon.

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

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Zits® by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman

Arlo & Janis by Jimmy Johnson Garfield by Jim Davis

Stone Soup by Jan Eliot Get Fuzzy by Darby Conley

Blondie by Dean Young & John Marshall

Wizard of Id by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart

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Do not guess at partner strength

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

Eric Temple Bell was born in Scotland but lived most of his life in the United States.

He was a mathematician and science fiction writer who published non-fiction under his given name and fiction as John Taine. He said, “Euclid taught me that without assumptions, there is no proof. Therefore, in any argument, examine the assumptions.”

This deal occurred during a social game. What do you think of the auction? What would you have done differently?

As you can see, the auction ground to a halt in two spades, but declarer had no difficulty in winning 11 tricks, losing only to East’s pair of aces.

As soon as the deal ended, North said, “I bid two spades because I assumed my partner had only 11 points.”

It is true, partner might

have had only 11, but as we can see, there was no law against his holding more than that, up to 17 or so.

North should have invited game and let partner make the final decision. If South had only 11 points, maybe three spades would have gone down, but if South had any extras, at least they would have reached their making game.

Yes, in this instance, South was not totally guilt-free. He should have tried for game with three clubs over two spades. For example, remove the diamond ace from the North hand, and four spades is still a wonderful contract. But North was more culpable than South.

Bid the value of your hand and let partner worry about his. With a fit, be optimistic; with a misfit, be cautious. © 2015 UFS

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CHARLIE HEBDO REACTION

Pope: There are limits to free expression Francis by no means said violent attack in France was justified ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) – Pope Francis said Thursday there are limits to freedom of speech, especially when it insults or ridicules someone’s faith.

Francis spoke about the Paris terror attacks while en route to the Philippines, defending free speech as not only a fundamental human right but a duty to speak one’s mind for the sake of the common good.

But he said there were limits.

By way of example, he referred to Alberto Gasbarri, who organizes papal trips and was standing by his side aboard the papal plane.

“If my good friend Dr. Gasbarri says a curse word against my mother, he can expect a punch,” Francis said half-jokingly, throwing a mock punch his way. “It’s normal. You cannot provoke.

You cannot insult the

AP

Pope Francis holds an image of Santa Teresa presented by a journalist as he leaves after his press conference Thursday on his flight from Sri Lanka to Manila, Philippines. faith of others. You cannot make fun of the faith of others.”

His pretend punch aside, Francis by no means said the violent attack on Charlie Hebdo was justified. Quite the opposite: He said such

CINCINNATI

Parents of terror defendant say they saw change in him

horrific violence in God’s name couldn’t be justified and was an “aberration.” But he said a reaction of some sort was to be expected.

Many people around the world have defended the right of satirical

magazine Charlie Hebdo to publish inflammatory cartoons of the Prophet Muhammed in the wake of the massacre by Islamic extremists at its Paris offices and subsequent attack on a kosher supermarket in which

three gunmen killed 17 people.

Others, though, have noted that in virtually all societies, freedom of speech has its limits, from laws against Holocaust denial to racially motivated hate speech.

Recently the Vatican and four prominent French imams issued a joint declaration that, while denouncing the Paris attacks, urged the media to treat religions with respect.

Francis, who has called on Muslim leaders in particular to speak out against Islamic extremism, went a step further Thursday when asked by a French journalist about whether there were limits when freedom of expression meets freedom of religion.

“There are so many people who speak badly about religions or other religions, who make fun of them, who make a game out of the religions of others,” he said.

“They are provocateurs.

And what happens to them is what would

happen to Dr. Gasbarri if he says a curse word a g a i n s t m y m o t h e r.

There is a limit.”

In the wake of the Paris attacks, the Vatican has sought to downplay reports that it is a potential target for Islamic extremists, saying it is being vigilant but has received no specific threat.

Francis said he was concerned primarily for the safety of the faithful who come to see him in droves, and said he had spoken to Vatican security officials who are taking “prudent and secure measures.”

“I am worried, but you know I have a defect: a good dose of carelessness. I’m careless about these things,” he said. But he admitted that in his prayers, he had asked that if something were to happen to him that “it doesn’t hurt, because I’m not very courageous when it comes to pain. I’m very timid.”

He added, “I’m in God’s hands.”

BREAKING NEWS ANYWHERE YOU GO

Ohio man accused of plotting to attack U.S. Capitol, arrested CINCINNATI (AP) – Christopher Lee Cornell showed little direction in his life, spending hours playing video games in his bedroom in his parents’ apartment, rarely going out or working, and voicing distrust of the government and the media. But in recent weeks, his parents say, they noticed a change in him.

They thought it was a change for the better: The 20-year-old suburban Cincinnati man was helping his mother around the house, cooking meals, sitting with his parents to watch movies, and talking about having become a Muslim.

“He said, ‘I ’m at peace with myself,’” Christopher his father, Lee Cornell Jo h n Co rnell, recalled Thursday – a day after his son was arrested in an FBI sting and charged with plotting to attack the U.S. Capitol with pipe bombs and guns and kill government officials.

The arrest came with U.S. counterterrorism authorities on high alert a g a i n s t h o m e g r ow n extremists and “lone wolves” – disaffected or disturbed individuals who hold radical beliefs but have no direct connection to a terrorist organization.

The bearded, longhaired Cornell was taken into custody outside a gun range and store west of Cincinnati after, the FBI said, he bought two M-15 semi-automatic rifles and 600 rounds of ammunition as part of a plan to go to Washington.

The FBI said he had for months sent social media messages and posted video espousing support for Islamic State militants and for violent attacks by others.

It was unclear from court papers if he had made contact with any terrorist groups.

But in an instant message to an FBI informant, Cornell wrote that he had been in contact with peo-

AP

John Cornell, father of Christopher Lee Cornell, talks on the phone at his home, Thursday in Green Township, Ohio. ple overseas, and that he planned to go ahead with the attack even without specific authorization.

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio said a controversial government surveillance program was responsible for alerting authorities to the plot. He mentioned FISA, or the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which gives the government authority to eavesdrop under certain conditions.

Cornell, using the online name of Raheel Mahrus Ubaydah, told the informant they should “wage jihad,” authorities said in court papers. He allegedly wrote in an instant message that “we should meet up and make our own group in alliance with the Islamic State here and plan operations ourselves.”

Cornell was jailed for a federal court appearance Friday in Cincinnati. A federal public defender listed as representing him did not immediately respond to messages.

His father called him “a mommy’s boy” taken in by a “snitch” who was trying to help himself.

In court papers, the FBI said the unidentified informant had been cooperating with authorities to obtain “favorable treatment” in an unrelated case, and that the informant made contact with Cornell last August after telling the FBI about the social media posts regarding the Islamic State.

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD 933 Mekeel Rd., Dixon, Rt. 52 S.E. Church 284-3090 Parsonage 285-0360 Adam Meyer, Pastor Sunday 9:30am - Morning Fellowship Sunday School Sunday 10:30 - Worship Service Wednesday 7:00pm - Family Night (all ages)

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

ST. ANNE’S CATHOLIC

Ridge Road, Dixon, 652-4488 Li Arellano, Sr. Pastor Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL

RIVER VALLEY CHURCH 417 E. 3rd Street., Sterling, 626-2577 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Visitors Welcome.

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 313 Van Buren Ave., Dixon 288-2453 Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Sunday Evening 5:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP GENERAL BAPTIST 725 N. Brinton, Dixon, 288-5091 Rev. Kenneth Hendley, 288-3689 Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 111 East 2nd, Dixon, 284-6823 Bunyan & Rachel Cocar - Co-Pastors Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30, Bible Study is on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)

NORTHSIDE BAPTIST Dan Bentz, Pastor 598 Riverlane, Dixon, 288-5212 (1 Mile West On Dixon-Sterling Freeway) Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Worship Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Awana Wednesday 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

3 years thru 6th grade

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH

131 N. Court, Dixon, 284-3849 Randy Sizemore, Pastor Sun. School 9:15 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

321 W. 2nd St., Dixon, 288-4719 Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Service 11 a.m.

Service every third Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

102 S. Seminary St., Mt. Morris, 734-4942 Sunday School All Ages 8:30 a.m., Inner-Mission Fellowship Time 9:30 a.m., Worship service 10:00am, with nursery

ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH U.S. 52 & Red Brick Rd., Dixon, 815-288-2447, 815-994-0509 Robert Dunbar, Pastor Sun. School 9:45, Sun. Worship 10:45 a.m.

Ladies Bible Study Wednesday 9:00 a.m.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 2709 16th Ave., Sterling, 625-1229 William F. Stocks, Bishop Sacrament Meeting 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Primary for children: 10:45 Priesthood, Relief Society & Young Women: 11:45

215 N. Court, Dixon, 284-2711 Rev. Marty Creager, Pastor Sun. School 10:45, Worship 9:30 a.m.

FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo, 815-946-3588 Jeremy Heller, Pastor Sunday School 9:00 am Worship Service 10:00 am, Nursery Available Non-denominational Christian Church Visitors Welcome

FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH N. Galena & E. Morgan, Dixon, 288-1778 Gary Wilson, Pastor Worship 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday Night 6:30 p.m.

LINCOLN AVENUE CHURCH OF GOD 704 Lincoln Ave., Dixon, 288-1142 Pastor Mike Worrel Check us out on facebook Wednesday: 6:30-8:00pm Jump children’s ministry & Fushion youth ministry Prayer 6:30pm, 7:00-8:00pm adult bible study Sunday: 9:30 S.S. for children and adults 10:30 worship & children’s church

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC 612 S. Highland, Dixon, 284-7719 Father Bernard Sehr Confessions 3 p.m., Sat. Mass 4:30 p.m.

Sun. Mass 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6:00pm

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

ST. FLANNEN CATHOLIC

Missouri Synod, 284-4554, 2035 IL Rt. 26, Dixon Pastor David Andermann, Worship 9 a.m.

Sunday School and Education Hour 10:15 a.m.

2nd & Shelhammer, Harmon, 857-2315 Msgr. Thomas Bales, Priest Sunday 9:00am Worship Weekdays as Scheduled

MENDOTA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

ST. MARY CATHOLIC

900 Monroe Street, Mendota 815-539-6232 Pastor Timothy Kaiser Sunday School 9:30 a.m. all ages Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Bible Study Saturday 1:00 p.m.

Walton Road, Walton, 857-3891 Msgr. Thomas Bales, Priest Saturday 6:00pm Worship, Weekdays as Scheduled

SAINT PATRICK CATHOLIC

TURNING POINT COMMUNITY CHURCH

Rt. 1, Maytown Rd., Maytown Rev. Joel Lopez, Priest Saturday, 6:00 p.m.

Weekdays as Scheduled

944 Stony Point Rd., Dixon, 288-2625 Don Beasley, Pastor Sunday Celebration of Worship 10:00 a.m.

Wed. Christian Education 6:30 p.m.

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH White Pines Campus

Meeting Saturdays @ 6PM and Sundays @ 10AM 205 N. Jefferson Avenue, Polo ~ 815.837.5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com Campus Pastor ~ Chad Keeteman x 302 Youth Pastor ~ Jose Garcia x 303 Contemporary worship & relevant Bible teaching Join us after services for coffee, snacks & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (nursery-5th grade) ~ during adult services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade) ~ Wednesday nights 7PM www.crossroadscn.com

Please check our website and Facebook page for additional services

123 S. Hennepin, Dixon, 288-1222 Pastor Lynn Bond Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Gregg Downs Penn Corner on Lowell Park Rd., Polo, 946-3949 Sun. School 9:30, Worship 10:30

DIXON CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

Corner of 3rd St. & Peoria Ave., Dixon Ph: 815-288-2151 Web page: stlukedixon.org Fr. Richard Frontjes, Rector Fr. Tom Lamb, Priest Associate SUNDAY Eucharist 10:15 a.m., followed by Coffee and Fellowship WEDNESDAY Healing Mass: 10 a.m.

BETHEL EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH

501 W. 3rd St., Dixon, 288-1566 Pastor Gary Sorrell Sunday School 9:30 Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Mid Week Prayer Service 6 p.m. Wed.

MENDOTA CHURCH OF THE NAZERENE

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

1104 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon, 288-3131 Father Antoni Kretoroicz, Priest Confessions Sat. 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Mass Saturday 5:00 p.m., Sunday Service 8:30, 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GRAND DETOUR

1209 Sixth Street, Mendota, 539-6232 www.mendotanaz.org Rev. Dick Schaill, Senior Pastor John Robinson, Worship Leader Sunday School 9:30-10:30 (all ages) Sunday Morning Worship 10:45-12:00 Soul Fire Prayer Meeting 7:00pm Tuesday Bible Study 7:00pm Wednesday Praise/Worship Practice 7:30pm Friday

ST. PATRICKS OF AMBOY 32 N. Jones, Amboy, IL Msgr. Thomas Bales, Priest Saturday Evenings 4:30 p.m.

Sunday 7:30 a.m. & 10:30a.m.

GRACE FELLOWSHIP 2128 IL Route 38, Ashton, 815-453-7464 Pastor Jeremy Horton Sunday Worship Service 9 a.m.

37 S. East Avenue, Amboy (farm bureau building) Pastor Brian McWethy Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m. www.graceisforyou.com

SAUK VALLEY ISLAMIC CENTER 202 E. Fellow St., Dixon -815.284.4868 Friday Prayer 12:15-1 pm Open to Public ~ All Denominations.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FRANKLIN GROVE 106 S. Walnut, Franklin Grove 815-456-2432 Pastor Jack M. Briggs Worship at 9:00am

ROCK RIVER BAPTIST 614 Orchard St., Dixon

815-677-7566

COWBOY CHURCH ON THE ROCK 106 Gaston St., Prairieville 815-445-5912 Bible study Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

Sunday worship service 10:30 a.m.

Handicapped accessible - everyone welcome.

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH All are welcome Fr. Robert Francis Cristobal, Priest-In-Charge Sunday Schedule: 8 AM Holy Communion 9 AM Children’s Sunday School 10 AM Holy Communion with Music Fellowship and Coffee after the 10 AM service Contact information: 1000 IL Route 64 W, Oregon 815-732-7211 saintbrides@verizon.net www.saintbrides.org

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH 14206 E. Flagg Rd., Rochelle, 815-562-7575 Sunday Worship 8am & 10:30am Youth Sunday School 9:15 am Adult Sunday School Classes 9:15am Choir Wednesday at 7:00pm Jr. High Ministries Wednesday 7:00pm E-mail: faithlc@rochelle.net

FAITH UNITED METHODIST

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AMBOY 960 Rt. 52, Amboy, 857-2225 Pastor Carol Soderholm Sunday Worship 9:00, Fellowship 10:00 am Sunday School 9:40 - 10:15

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH 1013 Franklin Grove Rd., Dixon, 284-2804 Reverend Frank Langholf Saturday 5:30 p.m.Worship, Sunday 8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship, 9:15 a.m. Education and Fellowship, 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Web Site: www.immanueldixon.org Bright Beginnings Daycare & Preschool 285-1033

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN 421 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 288-2757 Pastor Janet Wittenmeyer Sat. 5:30pm Traditional Service Sun. 8:30am Traditional Service 9:30am Sunday School/Bible Study 10:45am Contemporary Service Wed. 9:00am Quilting, 5:45pm Bell Choir, 7:00pm Chancel Choir, 7:00 Praise Band Nursery available. Visitors welcome. www.stpauldixon.org

EAST GROVE UNION CHURCH 449 E. Reuter Rd., Amboy 376-6661 One mile east of Route 26 Pastor Rick Wulf 440-5321 Sunday Morning Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Other services and activities announced.

Please join us.

SUBLETTE UNION CHURCH 500 W. Main St., Sublette, 849-5914 Pastor Kris Johnson Sunday Worship Service 9:00 am Kid’s Klub Wednesday 6:30-7:30 pm

ASHTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 906 Richardson Ave., Ashton, 453-2328 Pastor Sang-Hun Han Sunday School 9am, Sunday Worship 10am

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main Street, Chana Pastor Javier Martinez chanaumc@gmail.com Sunday: Adult & Children’s Education 9 am Worship Service 10:30 am Sunday of each month.

Open Hearts - Open Minds - Open Doors.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Nachusa, 284-4152, Brant Clements, Pastor Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST 202 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 284-2849 Mike Jones, Senior Pastor Heewon Kim, Associate Pastor Saturday Worship 5:00 pm Chapel Sunday Services 10:00 am in Sanctuary Nursery available 8:30am - 11:30am Cross Current Youth 4:30 pm Sunday 9:45 am Powerhouse Kids www.fumcdixon.org

FRANKLIN GROVE UNITED METHODIST 203 W. Middle St., Franklin Grove, 456-2456 Jin Ho Hong, Pastor Worship 10:15 a.m.; 1st Sunday of each month - ASL Sign interpreter for the hearing impaired

702 E. Dixon Street, Polo, 815-946-3212 Rev. Derek Rogers, Pastor Sunday School for all ages at 9:00 am Sunday Morning Worship at 10:00 am All are welcome to our multi-generational congregation. Nursery service provided during the service. Handicapped accessible.

211 N. Franklin Avenue - Polo Rectory phone: (815) 946-2535 Rev. Louis F. Tosto, Parochial Administrator Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m.

SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH

REYNOLDS UNITED METHODIST

498 IL. Rte. 2, Dixon, 288-7000 Sunday Worship 10 a.m., nursery provided.

Tuesday evening praise and prayer 6 p.m. www.saukchurch.com

NEW LIFE LUTHERAN 702 W. Lynn Blvd., Sterling 815-499-6552 Pastor Bill Sullivan Saturday Evening Service 6:00pm Sunday Traditional Service 8:30am Sunday Contemporary Service 10:45am Sunday School 9:45am

CHURCH OF ST. MARY CATHOLIC

2496 Reynolds Rd, Ashton - 815-453-2513 Rev. Alan Meyer, Pastor - 815-453-7480 Sunday School - All ages - 9:00am Sunday Worship - 10:00am - Nursery provided Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00pm Handicapped Accessible

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1140 Inlet Rd., Lee Center 815-456-2432 Pastor Jack M. Briggs Worship at 10:30am

HARMON UNITED METHODIST 202 North Grove Street, Harmon, 359-7302 Pastor Leanne Keate Worship 8:30 a.m.

Junior Church for ages 12 and under during morning worship.

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, 732-7264 Xavier Martinez, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m. Kindergarten -6th Sunday Morning Worship: 9:00 a.m.

The church is handicapped accessible.Visitors and newcomers are always welcome.

LOST LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 90 W. Flagg Road, Dixon - 815-626-4732 (corner of Lowden and Flagg Road) Pastor: Bob Clardie Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday Weekly Service 10:00 am Fellowship 11:00 am

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 110 E. 3rd St., Dixon, 284-7741 Rev. Dr. David Spaulding Worship 9:30 a.m.

Church School, Adult Forum and Study Groups Follow Service

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Chicago and Flagg Streets, Paw Paw, Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Christian Education: 10:00 a.m.

THE WORSHIP CENTER 403 N. Ottawa, Dixon, 284-1340 Pastor, Michael Cole Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

Wednesday Service 6:45 pm Non-Denominational www.worshipctr.org

GRACE UNITED METHODIST 921 E. Chamberlin, Dixon, 288-1505 Pastor Marilyn Nolan Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

WoW Worship Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

Sun. School 10:45-11:30 a.m.

GREATER LIFE TABERNACLE 1403 Hemlock, Dixon, Steve Young, Pastor 815-284-8680 Bible Study, Thursday 7:00 p.m., Sunday Praise & Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday Home Groups CALL

LIVING WELL CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 113 E. 1st Street, Dixon Rev. John Trotter, Pastor 815-973-5981 Small Groups 9:30-9:55 am Fellowship Cafe 10:00-10:30 am Adult & Children Worship 10:30 am www.livingwellchurch.org

HOPE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP 732 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon, IL www.hopebiblefellowship.com Senior Pastor Joshua Shaw Associate Pastor Nathan Meeks Worship Service Sundays at 9:30 am Grow Groups at 10:45 am Evening Sunday Service 6:30 pm

UNITED FIRST CHURCH 326 E. Main Street, Amboy, IL 815-857-2415 Pastor: Charles Jeanblanc Sunday Services 9 am - 10 am Bible study following services 10:15 - 11:15

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH LCMC Congregation 107 W. Lahman Street, Franklin Grove 815-456-2457 or 815-440-6590 Pastor Myron Bartell Worship at 8:30 a.m. Sundays Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.

Bible Study Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 416 Prospect St., Dixon Pastor Trudy Dunn Saturday Sabbath School 10:00am Worship Service 11:30am

KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES 634 Countryside Lane, Dixon, 288-4019

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH LeFevre Rd. & Ave. F, Sterling 625-2284 Rev. Patrick Pinion SundayWorship 9am Sunday School & Bible Class 10:15am Live broadcast on WLLT 107.7FM on Sunday

Live and Let Live The great American philosopher and psychologist William James once remarked that while people are pretty much the same the world over, we all want and need the same basic things, the small differences between us are important, and make all the difference. Indeed, we all have our own unique way of being in the world, or curled up with a book in a quiet corner of my home, while many others might prefer the noisy chaos of a football or basketball game amid a cheering crowd. The sooner we realize that both of these activities, the quiet reading alone and the noisy throng of the sporting event, are acceptable diversions, the better off we all are.

We all have our own individual sense of what moves us and we should do our best to let each person follow his or her own spirit. God did not make us all the same,

Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To their own master, servants stand or fall. And they will stand, for the Lord is able to make them stand.

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AGRICULTURE

Illinois farmers share expertise at symposium

BY KEN HARRIS Journal Star Distributed by the Associated Press

PEORIA – An academic colloquium at Yale University is not someplace where farmers tend to hang out. Typically, a colloquium is a place where graduate students and professors attend presentations by visiting professors to discuss ongoing studies and theories.

However, in mid-September, two Lewistown farmers found themselves speaking in front of a crowd of East Coast intellectuals in New Haven, Conn.

Matt Howe of Lewistown and his father, David, run a farm that

has been in the family for 131 years. They grow corn and soybeans and raise beef cattle. Basically, they fit the standard mold of Midwest farmers.

On Sept. 19, the two men served as the speakers at one of the weekly sessions of the university’s 11-week-long Agrarian Studies Program colloquium series and provided a firsthand account of how modern American farming works.

“It was a little bit intimidating at first, because the people that were in attendance there – there were professors from universities around the nation and even the world,” Matt Howe said.

“There’s a real concern with them about where their food is coming from today and who is growing their food.”

Howe found out he had been selected to speak more than a year ago, and over the course of a year, he carefully documented his work as a farmer, from planting in the spring to harvest in the fall and beyond. He wrote an accompanying paper and submitted it to the university to distribute to potential colloquium attendees.

For Howe, it was an opportunity to use his experience to educate the future lawmakers and lobbyists, the ones who

will be working on the farm bills that actually affect the livelihoods of people like Howe and his father. It was an opportunity to lobby on behalf of Midwest farmers.

Howe believes he and his father brought a perspective to the colloquium series that has been missing.

“They talked a lot in theory there, but we were the first ones who truly had to deal with it, that it truly affects,” he said. “You can bring in professors from around the world to talk about it, but at the end of the day it’s not their livelihood that is dependent on these bills that Congress passes.”

IN BRIEF Oscar races take shape Thursday The Oscar nominations added intrigue if not diversity to an Academy Awards race by favoring one late-season release (“American Sniper”) over another (“Selma”).

The flip-flopping of fortunes, however, did little to dislodge the humble coming-of-age epic “Boyhood,” which has steadily grown into the movie to beat in a little-seen Oscar field, closely followed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu’s backstage ego trip “Birdman.”

The two films solidified themselves as favorites with best-picture and best-director nominations. “Boyhood” chalked up its expected six nominations, including supporting nods for Patricia Arquette and Ethan Hawke.

And “Birdman, (or the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” landed a co-leading nine nominations, including best actor for Michael Keaton.

“I don’t care how much people tell you: ‘It’s gonna happen.’ When it happens, you’re thrilled,” said Keaton about his first nomination.

But the Oscar race – the near-culmination Hollywood’s ever-expanding industrial complex called awards season – might have gotten more competitive in Thursday’s nominations.

Clint Eastwood’s “American Sniper” (six nods) Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel” (nine nominations) and “The Imitation Game” (eight nominations) all emerged as heftier contenders, while “Selma” largely fizzled.

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

Abbott..................................43.94 Alcoa....................................14.96 AltriaCorp............................52.47 Autonation...........................56.10 American Express...............85.74 Arris-Group.........................27.82 Apple.................................106.82 ADM.....................................47.22 AT&T....................................33.26 Bank of America..................15.20 Boeing................................130.17 BorgWarner.........................50.45 BP.........................................35.74 Casey’s.................................91.73 Caterpillar............................84.34 CenturyLink.........................38.31 Chevron.............................102.69 Cisco....................................27.41 Citigroup..............................47.20 CNW....................................43.14 CocaCola..............................42.38 ConAgra...............................36.34 Dean....................................18.60 Deere & Co..........................87.19 Disney..................................94.36 Donaldson...........................36.39 DuPont.................................73.17 Exxon...................................88.97 Ford.....................................14.86 Exelon..................................37.27 GE........................................23.59 FifthThird............................18.02 HawaiianElectric.................33.69 Hewlett Packard..................38.19

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Commodities The following quotations are provided as a community service by Sterling Futures: Corn: March 3.80; May 3.871⁄4; July 3.931⁄2 Soybeans: March 9.91; May 9.971⁄4; July 10.031⁄4 Soybean oil: March 32.99; May 33.13 Soybean meal: March 326.70; May 322.20 Wheat: March 5.32 3⁄4; May 5.353⁄4 Oats: March 2.813⁄4; July

2.893⁄4 Live cattle: Feb. 154.20; April 152.80; June 146.45 Feeder cattle: Jan. 215.65; March 205.60 Lean hogs: Feb. 75.62; April 78.35; June 87.92 Sugar: March 15.35 Cotton: March 59.49 T-Bonds: March 15011⁄16 Silver: March 16.88 Gold: Feb. 1260.00 Copper: March 2.5695 Crude: Feb. 46.28 Dollar Index: Dec. 92.56

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Matt Howe and his father, David, look at an aerial view of their Lewistown-area farmland that has been in the family for more than 100 years. The men were invited to present a firsthand account of modern American farming to an academic colloquium at Yale University in September at the school’s 11-week Agrarian Studies Program.

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Numbers game That’s how many games the Knicks have lost in a row after falling 95-79 to the Bucks in London on Thursday. It is the longest streak in franchise history.

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No quit in Duchesses at Lancaster Dixon puts up fight against Byron

MEN’S BASKETBALL | SAUK VALLEY 62, HIGHLAND 61

Bottom line fine Late free throws seal Skyhawks win over Highland

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DIXON – The Sauk Valley men’s basketball team watched a sizable lead for much of the game shrink to the smallest of margins late against Arrowhead Conference rival Highland.

The Cougars’ late run reached its pinnacle when freshman Tobious Clay ran the length of the floor and flushed an uncontested dunk to draw Highland within one point with less than a minute to play.

That set up Skyhawks freshman Marvie Keith Jr. to make two of the biggest shots of the game – a 1-and1 opportunity with 18.9 seconds left.

“Coach always says that you can regain your shot from free throws and that’s what I was trying to do,” said Keith Jr., who finished 0-for-3 from the floor. “I was shaking a bit.”

Keith Jr. made both of his free throws to give the Skyhawks an all-important 3-point cushion in an eventual 62-61 win.

“It felt pretty good,” Keith Jr. said. “They came back, but we just had to play strong.”

The Skyhawks (11-7, 1-3 Arrowhead) played the strongest when their defense was right.

DIXON – An early deficit can often cause teams to hang their heads and start thinking about the next game. The Dixon Duchesses were having none of that Thursday night.

Despite an 11-point hole in the first 5 minutes against Byron, the Duchesses refused to go away quietly. They used a spurt around halftime to stay in it, before the Tigers pulled away for a 60-33 Big Northern West win at Lancaster Gym. “I’m proud of our kids, and how hard they worked tonight,” Dixon coachLuke Ravlin said. “We got better at things throughout the game, and they kept fighting.

The Big Northern West has some really good teams – Byron is one of them – but I thought our effort tonight said a lot about the heart these girls have.”

Byron (14-4, 5-2) used its defense to build an early lead, turning 16 first-half turnovers into 12 points.

When guards Lexi DeVries (16 points, 7 steals) and Nicole Silvers (12 points, 2 assists) weren’t hitting layups or jumpers in transition, Wichita State recruit Ellie Lehne (20 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals) was turning lob passes into post buckets over the undersized Dixon defense.

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Star of the game: Ellie Lehne, Byron, 20 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals Key performers: Lexi DeVries, Byron, 16 points, 7 steals; Maggie Bushman, Dixon, 7 points; Bre Scheidegger, Dixon, 5 points, 5 rebounds Up next: Stillman Valley at Dixon, 6 p.m. Saturday

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Sauk’s Jacoby Posley tries to tap in the ball over Highland’s Hector Dominguez (50) and Jameal Robinson (32) during Thursday’s game at Sauk Valley Community College. Posley scored 17 points as the Skyhawks picked up a 62-61 win.

Star of the game: AJ Dollmeyer, Sauk, 19 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists Key performers: Jacoby Posley, Sauk, 17 points, 1 steal; Tobious Clay, Highland, 12 points, 4 rebounds Up next: Sauk at Kennedy King, 3 p.m. Saturday

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | SAUK VALLEY 72, HIGHLAND 51

Connecting points Gidding-Harris connection burns Cougars

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Dixon’s Maggie Bushman drives to the hoop Thursday night against Byron at Lancaster Gym. The Duchesses lost the Big Northern West game 60-33.

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DIXON – Maybe the most surprising aspect of the Sauk Valley Skyhawks women’s basketball team after watching them one time is the realization that this is the first season Jordan Giddings and Kiarra Harris have played on the same hoops team.

When the two were on the court at the same time during Thursday’s 72-51 win over Highland, the results appeared more like the

Star of the game: Jordan Giddings, Sauk Valley, 10-for12 field goals, 27 points, 7 rebounds Up next: Sauk Valley at Kennedy King, 1 p.m. Saturday two had been running a high-low offense together since birth.

Harris had six assists, all them coming off passes to Giddings, and five of them from the top of the key to Giddings cutting back toward the hoop behind a defender.

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Sauk Valley’s Jordan Giddings gets fouled by Highland’s Miranda Grisham during Thursday’s game at Sauk Valley Community College. The Skyhawks won 72-51.

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Cubs looking to cut down on strikeouts, B5.

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Notre Dame lands top TE recruit

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Notre Dame scored big on the recruiting front Thursday, gaining a commitment from Aliz’e Jones, the consensus No. 1 tight end in the nation.

Jones, a 6-foot-4, 222pound standout on the Las Vegas Bishop Gorman team, made the announcement on his Twitter page.

Today Boys basketball 6:30 p.m.

• Quad City Christian at Faith Christian 7:15 p.m.

• Rock Falls at Winnebago 7:30 p.m.

NIU adds Watson as assistant coach Northern Illinois head football coach Rod Carey announced on Thursday the hiring of Ross Watson as an assistant coach to work with the Huskies defense.

Watson, a former cornerback at Division III powerhouse Mount Union, previously served on the defensive staffs at Nebraska, Florida Atlantic, Mount Union and Youngstown State.

NFL

League to hold combine for veterans NFL will hold a veterans combine to go with the massive event it holds for potential draftees.

The veterans’ combine will take place March 22 at the Arizona Cardinals’ training facility in Phoenix.

That is about 1 month after the regular combine in Indianapolis for rookies.

It will be open to veteran free agents who will participate in position-specific drills, timing and testing, and other customary combine activities.

Worker dies near Super Bowl venue A construction worker is dead after falling from a stage being built in a parking lot outside the University of Phoenix Stadium for a Super Bowl event.

Glendale police say the 31-year-old man was pronounced dead at a hospital after being seriously injured Wednesday. The man’s identity was not released.

MLB

Cubs, Dubrount agree to terms The Chicago Cubs trimmed their list of unsigned arbitration eligible players to six Thursday by agreeing to terms on a 1-year, $1.925 million contract with left-hander Felix Doubront.

Doubront, 27, was 2-1 with a 3.98 ERA in four starts with the Cubs after being traded from the Boston Red Sox. MLS

League names MVP trophy after Donovan Landon Donovan won Major League Soccer’s MVP just once in his record-breaking career.

But Thursday the league guaranteed he’ll forever be linked to the honor, renaming the trophy the Landon Donovan MVP Award.

The foot-high Landon Donovan trophy, crafted by Tiffany & Co. features a silhouette of Donovan before a sterling MLS crest.

GOLF

Woods designs his first golf course In a long and storied career, Tiger Woods actually just recorded a first: His first course as a course architect.

Last month, Woods unveiled El Cardonal in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

It marks the debut of Woods as a designer.

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Seattle linebacker Bobby Wagner makes a tackle aganst the 49ers. Wagner and Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews (below) are key components to their teams’ defensive units.

Essential ingredients In different ways, LBs Wagner, Matthews make marks

• Eastland at Stockton • Kewanee at Newman • Morrison at Prophetstown • St. Bede at Amboy • Sherrard at Fulton • Polo at Forreston • West Carroll at Pearl City TBA

• AFC at South Beloit MLK tournament Girls basketball 5 p.m.

• Quad City Christian at Faith Christian Wrestling 4 p.m.

• Dixon at Geneseo Invite

BY BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

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RENTON, Wash. – If it seems as if Clay Matthews is omnipresent off the field, well, yeah. No NFL linebacker has a higher profile than the Green Bay star, thanks to his commercials and his flashy persona.

If you barely know anything about Bobby Wagner, that’s understandable, too. He’s not into snazzy, leaving that to his Legion of Boom teammates in Seattle.

On Sunday in the NFC championship game, their performances will go a long way toward determining which team goes to the Super Bowl. And while Matthews may add a touch of the ostentatious, Wagner will do things far more quietly, yet just as fiercely.

Indeed, he might be the leastballyhooed member of this season’s All-Pro team.

“With Wags, just killer instinct,” fellow All-Pro Earl Thomas said Thursday. “Some guys just have that nasty streak to him, and I want another guy beside me with killer instincts. He has that, Sherm has that, Kam has that, and that fired-up passion is contagious.”

Essential, too, for the most feared defense in the league, one that helped the Seahawks win it all last year and has them on the verge of a repeat title — something not accomplished by anyone in a decade.

But, consistent with his nature, Wagner doesn’t make a big deal of it all.

“My job is to be in the middle of everything,” said the 2012 second-round draft pick from Utah

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Of course, Wagner does far more than that. Even though he missed five games with a right foot injury, he still managed at least 104 tackles — he had 140 and 119 the previous two years. When he returned in late November, the Seahawks became immovable again. They didn’t allow a fourth-quarter point from Week 12 through the end of the regular season.

It’s hard to argue that Wagner is the fulcrum of a unit that includes fellow All-Pros Thomas at safety, Richard Sherman at cornerback, and Kam Chancellor intimidating opponents from his safety spot, and a deep, versatile front. But it’s not impossible to make that case.

Wagner wouldn’t make it, though. He takes pride in the stinginess of his defense, but

sees himself as a cog, nothing more, in that frugality on the scoreboard.

“That’s what we do, we finish,” he said. “Whenever a fourth quarter comes around we understand those are when games are won. That’s when big-time players make big-time plays. And that’s when the good teams show up.”

The Packers will show up at CenturyLink Field with a good but not great defense. Indeed, its only consistent playmaker is Matthews, who made his fifth Pro Bowl in six seasons by being a factor at outside and inside linebacker.

Matthews has displayed throughout his six pro seasons he is much more than a media star capable of ripping on himself in TV ads. He’s capable of ripping apart offensive schemes, and his value in Green Bay has been increased with how coordinator Dom Capers used him in 2014.

NFL PREVIEW | AFC CHAMPIONSHIP

Today Men’s basketball 6 p.m.

• Iona at Niagara, ESPNU 8 p.m.

• St. Francis (N.Y.) at Robert Morris, ESPNU

Women’s basketball 10 a.m.

• Minnesota at Ohio St., BTN Noon

• Tennessee at Auburn (replay), FSN 7 p.m.

• Creighton at Providence, FS1

Golf Noon

• Latin America Amateur Championship, second round, at Buenos Aires, Argentina, ESPN2 6 p.m.

• PGA, Sony Open, second round, at Honolulu, TGC

NBA

Real kick to finish in Foxborough

• Warriors at Thunder, ESPN

Vinatieri ready for possible farewell game in former home

• Cavaliers at Clippers, ESPNU

BY MICHAEL MAROT Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS – Adam Vinatieri savored all those New England celebrations.

He made the two big field goals in the “Tuck Rule” playoff game and, of course, the two game-winning Super Bowl kicks.

On Sunday, the longtime Patriots kicker will return to his former home, possibly for the final time.

“It’s amazing,” the 42-year-old Colts kicker said when asked about his career this week. “I could never have been more lucky. If I wrote it as a book, people would never believe it.”

Believe it.

The NFL’s oldest player has played for three Super Bowlwinning coaches – Bill Parcells, Bill Belichick and Tony Dungy. He’s

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Former Patriots kicker and current Colt Adam Vinatieri (left) hugs Patriots coach Bill Belichick after playoff game in 2014. Vinatieri will kick against his former team for maybe the last time this Sunday in the AFC Championship game. played with three No. 1 draft picks – Drew Bledsoe, Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck – and a three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback in Tom Brady. And, yes, as a rookie, Vinatieri actually did run down Dallas’ Herschel Walker on a kickoff return.

A win Sunday would send Vinatieri to another Super Bowl and give him a chance to tie Charles Haley for the most individual rings (five).

It didn’t take long for Boston’s hardcore fans to embrace him.

“Back then, I was the underdog trying to find

a spot on the team,” Vinatieri said.

But since the best clutch kicker in league history signed with Indianapolis as a free agent in 2006, Patriots fans have greeted “Automatic Adam” with a resounding chorus of boos each time he comes back to Gillette Stadium.

Following last season’s divisional-round loss, Vinatieri told a Boston radio station that he was disappointed by the crowd’s reaction.

After all, Vinatieri hasn’t shed all of his Boston roots. He still appreciates a cup of coffee from Dunkin’ Donuts, he still likes the Red Sox, and he still enjoys seeing some old friends at Gillette Stadium.

It might be his final chance.

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Friday, January 16, 2015

LOCAL SPORTS

THURSDAY’S SCOREBOARD Men’s basketball Thursday’s result at Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon

SAUK VALLEY 62, HIGHLAND 61 HIGHLAND (6-10) Tobious Clay 4-8 3-3 12, Citron Miller 4-8 0-0 8, Ahmed Haji 1-3 0-0 3, Barion Jones 3-7 0-0 7, James Boone 1-6 4-4 6, Gerard Hadidian 1-3 3-4 5, Jameal Robinson 2-3 3-6 8, Craig Slade 3-7 0-0 10, Hector Dominguez 1-2 0-0 2. Totals: 20-47 13-17 61.

SAUK VALLEY (11-7, 1-3 Arrowhead) Chris Stovall 3-6 1-2 7, A.J. Sharp 1-2 0-0 3, Jansen Hight 2-7 0-0 5, Marvie Keith Jr. 0-3 2-2 2, Sheldon Cooks 0-2 0-0 0, Tramel Rideout 0-6 1-2 1, James Trice III 1-5 0-0 2, Jacoby Posley 7-16 2-3 17, Malik Minor 3-7 0-0 6, A.J. Dollmeyer 8-12 3-4 19. Totals: 25-66 9-13 62.

Halftime – Sauk 28-27. 3s – Sauk 3 (Sharp 1, Hight 1, Posley 1), Highland 4 (Clay 1, Haji 1, Jones 1, Robinson 1).

Rebounds – Sauk 23 (Hight 8), Highland 22 (Jones 5). Assists – Sauk 5 (Stovall 4).

Highland 6 (Boone 5). Turnovers – Sauk 8, Highland 23. Fouls – Sauk 13, Highland 12.

Girls basketball

SAUK VALLEY 72, HIGHLAND 51

Boys basketball NIB-12 West All 8-5 7-6 5-6 8-6 1-10

Today’s game • Geneseo at Ottawa, 7:30

BNC West Conf.

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

All 13-1 11-3 12-1 10-3 13-5 8-10 2-8 2-13

Today’s games • Lutheran at Stillman Valley, 7:15 • Rock Falls at Winnebago, 7:15 South Beloit MLK tournament • Byron vs. TBA Saturday’s games • Winnebago at Aurora Christian, 7:15 South Beloit MLK tournament • Byron vs. TBA Sterling MLK Tournament • Dixon vs. Montini, 1 • Dixon vs. Sterling, 6 West Carroll Shootout • Stillman Valley vs. Fulton Unity, 2:30

Three Rivers East Bureau Valley Kewanee Princeton St. Bede Newman Hall Amboy

Conf.

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

All 18-0 9-5 11-3 9-6 10-7 7-11 0-17

Today’s games • Hall at Princeton, 7:30 • Kewanee at Newman, 7:30 • St. Bede at Amboy, 7:30

Three Rivers West Conf.

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

All 13-1 10-4 8-10 6-8 10-7 10-7 3-10 5-8

Today’s games • Morrison at Prophetstown, 7:30 • Orion at Riverdale, 7:30 • Sherrard at Fulton, 7:30

NUIC East Aquin AFC Forreston Polo South Beloit Pecatonica Orangeville Milledgeville Dakota Durand

Conf.

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

Conf.

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

All 13-3 17-1 14-4 13-5 11-10 8-9 9-10 6-14

Thursday’s results • Byron 60, Dixon 33 • Mendota 66, Winnebago 40 • Stillman Valley 66, Oregon 43 • Lutheran 66, Rock Falls 46

All 9-4 9-3 7-4 13-5 4-5 5-6 1-8 3-11 1-7 3-11

Wednesday’s result • AFC 67, Milledgeville 54 Thursday’s result • Pecatonica 65, West Carroll 57 Today’s games • Lena-Winslow at Durand, 7:30 • Polo at Forreston, 7:30 South Beloit MLK tournament • AFC, Dakota, Orangeville vs. TBA Saturday’s games South Beloit MLK tournament • AFC, Dakota, Orangeville vs. TBA West Carroll Shootout • Milledgeville vs. Prince of Peace, 10 a.m.

Tournament glances Sterling MLK tournament Saturday’s games Willowbrook vs. Sterling, 10 a.m.

Burlington Central vs. Kankakee, 11:30 a.m.

Montini vs. Dixon, 1 Burlington Central vs. Willowbrook, 2:30 Kankakee vs. Montini, 4:15 Sterling vs. Dixon, 6 Monday’s games Montini vs. Sterling, 10 a.m.

Willowbrook vs. Kankakee, 11:30 a.m.

Dixon vs. Burlington Central, 1 Willowbrook vs. Montini, 2:30 Kankakee vs. Dixon, 4:15 Sterling vs. Burlington Central, 6

ROCK FALLS (9-10, 0-6 BNC West) Dallas Clevenger 0 1-2 1, Madason Shaw 0 2-3 2, Abbee Sigel 2 5-6 11, Emily Sauer 5 0-0 01, Chelsi Blair 3 1-2 10, Bailey Schrader 2 1-4 5, Liz Lego 3 1-1 7.

Totals: 15 11-18 46.

LUTHERAN (13-3, 7-1) Koehler 1 0-0 3, Kerestes 2 0-1 4, McGirk 6 2-3 15, Stradtmann 2 0-0 4, Cattage 2 3-4 7, Strawbridge 3 2-8 9, Milani 2 2-2 7, Woollacott 6 1-1 13, Guse 1 2-2 4. Totals: 25 12-21 66.

Rock Falls 6 9 11 20 — 46 Lutheran 19 16 13 18 — 66 3s – Rock Falls 5 (Blair 3, Sigel 2), Lutheran 4 (Koehler, McGirk, Milani, Strawbridge).

Three Rivers East Conf.

6-0 4-1 3-2 3-2 2-3 1-4 0-6

All 17-1 13-3 9-7 5-11 9-9 3-13 3-13

Saturday’s games • Amboy at AFC, 7:30 Byron MLK tournament • St. Bede vs. TBA Kewanee MLK tournament • Kewanee vs. Freeport, 11:30 a.m.

• Kewanee vs. Orion, 4

Conf.

6-0 6-0 4-3 4-3 3-4 2-3 1-4 0-5

All 18-2 16-2 11-6 13-9 12-8 6-7 8-12 0-16

Thursday’s results • Erie 42, Fulton 31 • Orion 55, Morrison 54 • Prophetstown 54, Riverdale 32 • Sherrard 33, Rockridge 31

NUIC East Conf.

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

at Fulton ERIE (13-9, 4-3 TRAC West) Caitlin Maloney 1 0-2 3, Whitney Bramm 0 0-0 0, Leela Parrish 2 3-4 8, Taylor Staimle 0 0-0 0, Delaney Tegeler 2 9-10 13, Rachel Cobert 2 4-8 8, Emily Cox 3 4-8 10, Alicia Stout 0 0-0 0. Totals: 10 20-32 42.

FULTON (8-12, 1-4) Averi Leitzen 2 0-1 4, Jordan Price 1 5-7 7, Betsy Leonard 2 3-4 7, Chelsea Lesniewski 0 0-0 0, Autumn Hutton 0 0-0 0, Faith Kennedy 4 1-2 9, Camerin Huizenga 0 0-0 0, Kerrigan Enloe 2 0-1 4. Totals: 11 9-15 31.

Erie 4 11 10 17 — 42 Fulton 8 8 12 3 — 31 3s – Erie 1 (Parrish).

All 15-4 12-4 14-2 7-9 5-11 5-10 3-5 2-14 1-10 0-7

Wednesday’s result • Forreston 48, Pearl City 44 Thursday’s results • Aquin 49, AFC 34 • Dakota 36, Durand 34 • Polo 59, Milledgeville 56 • Pecatonica 54, South Beloit 37 Friday’s game Byron MLK tournament • Dakota vs. TBA

Thursday’s box scores at Lancaster Gym, Dixon

BYRON 60, DIXON 33 BYRON (14-4, 5-2 BNC West) Lexi DeVries 6-9 4-4 16, Nicole Silvers 5-11 0-0 12, Sarah Hopkins 0-3 0-0 0, Keelyn Swanson 0-3 0-0 0, Ellie Lehne 8-12 3-4 20, Paige Holloway 4-6 0-0 9, Bailey Burrows 0-3 0-0 0, Abigail Russell 0-2 0-0 0, Brittany Harn 0-0 2-2 2, Rachel Book 0-0 1-2 1, Rachel Bonnell 0-2 0-0 0.

Totals: 23-51 10-12 60.

DIXON (8-9, 2-4) Maggie Bushman 3-5 1-2 7, Brittani Sohn 0-2 0-0 0, Tyler Smith 1-4 2-2 5, Ellie Provo 2-9 0-0 4, Isabelle Shiaras 1-3 1-4 3, Katie Dewey 1-1 3-4 5, Bre Scheidegger 2-2 1-2 5, Britney Pitzer 2-4 0-0 4, Katie Provo 0-0 0-0 0, Ashley Schmall 0-0 0-0 0, Courtney Rogers 0-0 0-0 0, Annalee Joos 0-1 0-0 0.

Totals: 12-31 8-14 33.

Byron 17 13 14 16 — 60 Dixon 8 10 9 6 — 33 3s – Byron 4-18 (Silvers 2-8, Lehne 1-3, Holloway 1-2, DeVries 0-2, Russell 0-2, Bonnell 0-1), Dixon 1-5 (Smith 1-4, Pitzer 0-1). Rebounds – Byron 27 (Lehne 6, Burrows 6, Swanson 5), Dixon 24 (Shiaras 5, Scheidegger 5). Assists – Byron 14 (Swanson 3, Lehne 3, Holloway 3, Silvers 2), Dixon 8 (Shiaras 3, Smith 2). Steals – Byron 16 (DeVries 7, Swanson 3, Lehne 2, Holloway 2), Dixon 7 (Dewey 2, K.Provo 2). Blocks – Byron 2 (Hopkins, Swanson).

Turnovers – Byron 10, Dixon 24. Fouls – Byron 16, Dixon 11.

at Musgrove Fieldhouse, Sterling

STERLING 41, LASALLE-PERU 37 LASALLE-PERU (8-12, 2-4 NIB-12 West) Tomasson 4 3-4 11, Armstrong 0 0-0 0, Held 1 1-3 3, Weber 2 0-0 4, Wolfe 1 0-0 2, Senica 1 0-2 3, Brovelli 3 6-12 12, Knozak 0 0-0 0. Totals: 12 10-21 37.

STERLING (10-10, 3-2) Erin Stroup 1 0-0 2, Carolynn Hammelman 1 0-0 2, Gabby Sandoval 2 3-6 7, Jay Borum 3 3-4 9, Denajha Phillips 1 0-0 2, Makenzie Barnhart 1 0-0 2, Katelyn Everett 3 1-4 7, Lauren Fritz 0 2-4 2, Rashel Robinson 3 0-3 6, Mya Pearson 1 0-3 2. Totals: 6 9-24 41.

LaSalle-Peru 8 7 6 16 — 37 Sterling 7 19 7 8 — 41 3s – LaSalle-Peru 1 (Senica).

Warriors hold off Cavs Rockets fall in Rockford; Comets win at home

By SVM Sports Staff

The Sterling Golden Warriors girls basketball team had a big second quarter, and they used that to fend off LaSalle-Peru for a 41-37 win Thursday at Musgrove Fieldhouse.

Sterling (10-10, 3-2 NIB12 West) scored 19 points in the second quarter to build a 26-15 lead, and then held a 12-point lead going into the fourth quarter before the Cavaliers (8-12, 2-4) rallied.

Jay Borum led Sterling with nine points, while Gabby Sandoval and Katelyn Everett both added seven points.

Riley Brovelli had 12 points for LaSalle-Peru.

Lutheran 66, Rock Falls 46: The Rockets fell

behind 35-15 by halftime and couldn’t catch back up in a Big Northern West loss in Rockford.

Abbee Sigel had 11 points for Rock Falls (9-10, 0-6), while Chelsi Blair and Emily Sauer added 10 points each.

Baillie McGirk’s 15 points paced the Crusaders (13-3, 7-1), and Abby Woollacott scored 13.

Stillman Valley 66, Oregon 43: The host Cardi-

nals hit 12 3-pointers to bury the Hawks in a Big Northern West game.

Stillman Valley (13-5, 5-2) was led by Shannell Boettcher, who hit four 3s and scored 15 points.

Sydney Shellburne added 14 points.

Ally Bartling scored 12 points for Oregon (11-10, 3-5), and Bailey Montavon had 10 points.

Newman 46, Princeton 38: The Comets out-

Boys bowling at Cherry Bowl Lanes, Rockford

ROCKFORD CHRISTIAN 3,584, DIXON 3,573

Saturday’s games Kewanee MLK tournament • Orion vs. Peoria Manual, 10 a.m.

• Orion vs. Kewanee, 4

Aquin Dakota AFC Polo Milledgeville Forreston Durand Pecatonica Orangeville South Beloit

PRINCETON (3-13, 0-6 TRAC East) Storm 0 0-0 0, Clark 8 1-9 17, Barajas 0 0-0 0, Strom 1 0-2 2, Legner 2 3-4 7, Sims 0 0-0 0, Hughes 0 0-0 0, Jaques 3 0-0 6, Menzel 0 0-0 0, Rhodes 2 0-0 6. Totals: 16 4-15 38.

NEWMAN (5-11, 3-2) Sarah Trujillo 1 0-1 2, Aubree Schmitt 3 4-8 12, Madison Newman 0 1-2 1, Kelsey Simpson 7 2-2 19, Mary Jensen 2 2-2 6, Alani Cook 0 0-0 0, Rhyanna Hadden 2 0-0 4, Breanna Conboy 1 0-0 2. Totals: 16 9-15 46.

Princeton 7 14 12 5 — 38 Newman 14 8 17 7 — 46 3s – Princeton 2 (Rhodes 2), Newman 5 (Simpson 3, Schmitt 2).

ERIE 42, FULTON 31

Thursday’s results • Amboy 53, Bureau Valley 20 • Newman 46, Princeton 38 • Kewanee 64, Hall 43

Prophetstown Sherrard Morrison Erie Rockridge Orion Fulton Riverdale

OREGON (11-10, 3-5 BNC West) Ally Bartling 6 0-0 12, Anni Wilson 2 0-0 5, Josie Sasone 0 0-0 0, Abby Newman 2 0-0 4, Alli Henson 0 0-0 0, Gylian Finch 1 0-3 2, Kelsey Pudlas 1 4-8 6, Bailey Montavon 4 2-4 10, Allyse Ketter 0 0-0 0, Bella Holley 1 2-3 4, Chelsea Sansone 0 0-0 0. Totals: 17 8-18 43.

STILLMAN VALLEY (13-5, 5-2) Shellburne 6 0-0 14, Glendenning 2 0-0 6, Morrison 1 2-2 5, Hellyer 1 0-1 2, Hilliard 0 0-0 0, Timm 5 0-0 13, Weaver 4 2-4 10, Bolland 0 0-0 0, Boettcher 5 1-2 15.

Totals: 24 6-11 66.

Oregon 3 16 10 14 — 43 Stillman Valley 15 16 13 12 — 66 3s – Oregon 1 (Wilson), Stillman Valley 12 (Boettcher 4, timm 3, Shellburne 2, Glendenning 2, Morrison).

NEWMAN 46, PRINCETON 38

Saturday’s games • Rock Falls at Oregon, 2 • Stillman Valley at Dixon, 6 Byron MLK tournament • Byron vs. TBA DeKalb MLK tournament • Lutheran vs. Glenbard East, 10:30 a.m.

• Lutheran vs. TBD, 1:30

Amboy Kewanee Hall Newman Bureau Valley St. Bede Princeton

at Stillman Valley

STILLMAN VALLEY 66, OREGON 43

at Sterling

Saturday’s games • Amboy at AFC, 7:30 • Milledgeville at Forreston, 7:30 • Pecatonica at Orangeville, 7:30 • South Beloit at Durand, 7:30 • Polo at Aquin, 7:30 Byron MLK tournament • Dakota vs. TBA

Saturday’s games West Carroll Shootout • Newman vs. Forreston, 7

Rockridge Riverdale Erie Orion Fulton Morrison Prophetstown Sherrard

Rockford Lutheran Mendota Byron Stillman Valley Oregon Dixon Rock Falls Winnebago

Three Rivers West

Saturday’s games • Rock Island at Geneseo, 7:30 • Princeton at LaSalle-Peru, 6:30 Sterling MLK Tournament • Sterling vs. Willowbrook, 10 a.m.

• Sterling vs. Dixon, 6

Dixon Winnebago Rockford Lutheran Byron Mendota Oregon Stillman Valley Rock Falls

All 10-10 11-5 8-12 5-16 1-12

BNC West

HIGHLAND Ja’keya Horton 0-4 0-0 0, Elizabeth Hilby 0-7 0-0 0, Courtney Walker 0-2 0-0 0, Kameron Phillips 1-3 0-0 3, Hannah Hake 1-3 0-0 3, Sherry Calhoun 3-13 5-10 11, Jalen Holman 0-2 0-0 0, Miranda Grisham 6-9 0-1 12, Alysha Justice 9-17 4-6 22.

Totals: 20-61 9-17 51.

SAUK VALLEY (15-4, 3-0 Arrowhead) Krystal James 6-16 0-1 15, Aleena Hammelman 3-8 6-8 12, Kara Nehrkorn 1-4 1-2 3, Jamie Hurd 0-3 0-0 0, Mary Alice Oswalt 1-3 0-0 2, Morgan Shank 0-5 3-4 3, Sarah Matson 0-7 0-0 0, Aubree Johnson 0-0 0-2 0, Jordan Giddings 10-12 4-4 27, Kiarra Harris 3-7 0-0 6, Kayleen Terrock 1-8 0-0 2, Autumn Smith 1-5 0-0 2. Totals: 26-78 14-21 72.

Halftime – Sauk 38-23. 3s – Highland 2-10 (Phillips 1-1, Hake 1-1, Calhoun 0-1, Holman 0-2, Horton 0-2, Hilby 0-2), Sauk 6-24 (Giddings 3-3, James 3-6, Nehrkorn 0-1, Harris 0-2, Shank 0-2, Terrock 0-4, Matson 0-5). Rebounds – Highland 48 (Calhoun 11, Justice 11), Sauk 54 (Hammelman 13, Giddings 7, Harris 7). Assists – Highland 8 (Walker 2), Sauk 15 (Harris 6, James 4). Blocks – Highland 2 (Hilby, Calhoun), Sauk 6 (Hurd 2, Giddings 2, Matson, Harris). Steals – Highland 9 (Calhoun), Sauk 10 (James 2, Hammelman 2, Harris 2). Turnovers – Highland 28, Sauk 19.

Fouls – Highland 20 (Horton), Sauk 14.

Conf.

1-0 2-2 2-1 2-2 0-1

Conf.

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

Thursday’s result • Sterling 41, LaSalle-Peru 37

Thursday’s result at Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon

at Rockford

LUTHERAN 66, ROCK FALLS 46

NIB-12 West

Today’s game • Geneseo at Ottawa, 6

Women’s basketball

Ottawa LaSalle-Peru Sterling Geneseo Rochelle

BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Manny’s Shootout at Mt. Carroll Saturday’s games Girls, West Carroll vs. Prince of Peace (Iowa), 8:30 a.m.

Boys, Milledgeville vs. Prince of Peace (Iowa), 10 a.m.

Girls, North Scott (Iowa) vs. Wheaton St. Francis, 11:30 a.m.

Boys, Messmer (Wis.) vs. West Side Leadership (Ind.), 1 Boys, Fulton Unity vs. Stillman Valley, 2:30 Boys, Christian Life vs. Easton Valley (Iowa), 4 Boys, West Carroll vs. Wheaton St. Francis, 5:30 Boys, Newman vs. Forreston, 7

Sterling Ottawa LaSalle-Peru Geneseo Rochelle

Sauk Valley Media • B3

DIXON (4 points) Jarod White 147-223-226–596, Daniel Pottorff 194-201-179–574; Brandon Hamburg 213-214-162–589; Lucas Bonnette 166-226-186–578; Keenan Longan 198-204-222–624; Joel Spangler 257166-189–612; Totals: 1,175-1,2341,164–3,573.

ROCKFORD CHRISTIAN (3 points) Seth Cushman 197-222-183–602; Ethan Brander 212-191-246–649; Kirby Granite 176-213-197–586; Matthew Barabasz 186-212-194–592; Michael Stoecklin 237192-135–564; Aaron Tibbett 239-175x–414; Myles Primm x-x-177–177. Totals: 1,247-1,205-1,132–3,584.

Girls bowling Thursday’s results at Cherry Bowl, Rockford

ROCKFORD CHRISTIAN 3,003, DIXON 2,896 DIXON (0 points) Katlyn Bay 183-185-189–557; Emily Quaco 183-140-189–512; Margaret Thomas 183-145-172–500; Michaela Bates 132-176-170–478; Melissa Bates 158126-147–431; Ashley Currier 159-147112–418. Totals: 998-919-979–2,896.

R. CHRISTIAN (7 points) Jessica Lape 204-212-234–650; Hannah Gartner 156-191-179–526; Dayna Neidich 221-117-148–486; Gabby Schmitt 126137-210–473; Maryia Kaufman 146-136168–450; Baylee Prock 157-134-127–418.

Totals: 1,010-927-1,066–3,003.

Record: Dixon 6-1 at Yorkville

YORKVILLE 2,709, STERLING 2,571 STERLING (0-5) Paige Bauser 180-203-179–562; Christian Williamson 128-119-106–353; Erin Tabor 159-112-87–358; Jamie Riley 126201-156–483; Hannah Stoudt 148-122125–395; Mia Ashley 161-141-118–420.

Totals: 902-898-771–2,571 YORKVILLE Haley Koziol 138-143-163–444; Alyah Palmino 134-137-135–406; Liz Chmielewski 110-137-114–361; Jaden Vargas 171-157-97–425; Louisa Washburn 187-193-159–539; Hannah Jaros 142-205-187–534. Totals: 882-972855–2,709.

Wrestling Thursday’s result at Blackhawk Center, Oregon

OREGON 42, GENOA-KINGSTON 27 106 – Christopher Alaniz (O) pin Ordiock 5:15; 160 – Caleb Mennen (O) pin Kathalynes 1:00; 170 – Murray (GK) pin Sawyer Foss 1:01; 182 – John Ghibellini (O) pin Holley 1:21; 195 – Lacko (GK) pin Tyler Burke 1:27; 220 – David Labash (O) pin Mousser 0:51; 285 – Cotham (GK) def.

Matthew Stevens 6-4.

Genoa-Kingston rec. forfeit at: 132 Oregon rec. forfeit at: 113, 138, 145, 152 Double forfeit at: 120, 126

OREGON 57, STILLMAN VALLEY 21 106 – Alaniz (O) def. Rosa 5-2; 126 – Tomash (SV) pin Skylar Carlson 1:15; 138 – Borgan def. Zimrith Granados 4-2; 160 – Mennen (O) pin Jennings 4:36; 170 – Terry Page (O) pin Tarrana 0:19; 195 – Cole Burke (O) pin Daris 2:32; 285 – Matthew Crandall (O) pin Groenhagen 4:39 Oregon rec. forfeit at: 132, 145, 152, 182 Stillman Valley rec. forfeit at: 112, 120, 220

scored the Tigers 24-17 in the second half to pull away for a TRAC East win at home.

Kelsey Simpson hit three 3-pointers and scored 19 points for the Comets (5-11, 3-2),

Thursday’s stars Lexis Macomber, Eastland, 21 points Mady Frederick, Milledgeville, 20 points Kelsey Simpson, Newman 19 points Brighton Haverland, Eastland, 18 points Matt McGinnis, West Carroll, 18 points Haley Cisketti, Polo, 16 points Ashley Greul, Morrison, 14 points, 9 rebounds while Aubree Schmitt hit a pair of 3s and added 12 points. Newman led 22-21 at halftime.

Prophetstown 54, Riverdale 32: The Prophets

cruised past the Rams in Port Byron to stay undefeated in Three Rivers West play.

Corrie Reiley had 12 points, and Clare Kramer scored 10 for Prophetstown (18-2, 6-0), which led 39-8 at halftime.

Erie 42, Fulton 31: The Cardinals closed the game with a 17-3 run to win a TRAC West game on the road.

Delaney Tegeler scored 13 points for Erie (13-9, 4-3), with Leela Parrish and Rachel Cobert chipping in eight points each.

Faith Kennedy’s nine points paced the Steamers (8-12, 1-4), with Jordan Price and Betsy Leonard adding seven points apiece.

Polo 59, Milledgeville 56: The Marcos led 53-34

after three quarters, then held off the hard-charging Missiles in Polo.

Haley Cisketti had 16 points to pace Polo (7-9, 3-3 NUIC East), while Hannah Grobe and Alex Sterenberg added 12 points apiece.

Mady Frederick poured in 20 points for Milledgeville (5-11, 3-3), and Jade Graff chipped in 10.

Aquin 49, AFC 34: The Raiders were outscored 16-5 in the second quarter and never recovered in an NUIC East loss in Freeport.

Allison Prestegaard’s 12 points, six rebounds and eight blocks paced AFC (14-2, 4-1).

Eastland 51, River Ridge-Scales Mound 33: The Cougars rolled

to an NUIC West win in Lanark, leading by 11 after one quarter and never looking back.

Lexis Macomber had 21 points for Eastland, while Bubby Doubler scored 12.

Boys basketball

Stockton 48, Eastland 44: The Cougars were

outscored 19-11 over the final 8 minutes in an NUIC West loss on the road.

Brighton Haverland scored a game-high 18 points for Eastland (5-6), and Blake Janssen added eight.

Sam VenHuizen Orion 55, Morrison 54: matched Haverland’s 18 The Fillies’ furious sec- points for Stockton. ond-half rally fell just Pecatonica 65, West short in a TRAC West loss Carroll 57: The Thunon the road. der were also outscored Lakin Goodman had 15 19-11 in the fourth quarpoints, three assists and ter of a nip-and-tuck three steals for Morrison NUIC crossover game on (11-6, 4-3), which trailed the road.

37-24 at halftime. Ashley Matt McGinnis had Greul added 14 points 18 points for West Carand nine rebounds, and roll, and Caleb Brashaw Emma Melton chipped in scored 10.

Andrew Squires poured 11 points, four assists and in 40 points to pace Pec. four steals in the loss.

Duchesses make run late in first half QUIT

CONTINUED FROM B1 “Our defense sparks our offense,” DeVries said, “and we’ve got ways to attack defenses.

If they go zone, we have shooters; if they play man-to-man, that opens up Ellie. When we play inside-out, and we can get some transition baskets, it puts a lot more pressure on the other team.”

But after some tentative play to start out, the Duchesses (8-9, 2-4) finally found their rhythm midway through the second quarter. Isabelle Shiaras (3 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists) found Bre Scheidegger (5 points, 5 rebounds) with a post-to-post pass for a basket, and that kicked off a 10-4 run to close the first half.

“What happened tonight was we stayed calm,” said Dixon senior point guard Maggie Bushman, who led the Duchesses with seven points. “Typically when we get down, we get really flustered. Tonight, I thought we did a good job controlling that, or at least not showing it. We knew what we had to do, and we started getting back to the game plan.”

When Shiaras scored off an assist from Tyler Smith (5 points) to open the second half, Dixon was within 10 at 30-20.

But that’s when the Tigers turned it on again. DeVries converted a three-point play off a baseline drive, and Lehne scored on another lob play from Silvers.

Another baseline drive

by DeVries, a Silvers 3

Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

Dixon’s Bre Scheidegger is fouled by Byron’s Ellie Lehne during Thursday’s game at Lancaster Gym. The Duchesses lost 60-33. and a jumper, and a fastbreak layup by Paige Holloway gave Byron a 44-27 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

A 13-0 run early in the fourth put the game away, kicked off by a Silvers 3 and capped with a DeVries three-point play and a Holloway jumper.

Both teams emptied their benches over the final 3 minutes.

“We struggled early on this season with our offense against the zone, but I think all the work we’ve done on it paid off tonight,” said Lehne, referring to Dixon’s 2-3 zone defense. “We’ve got enough weapons that we feel confident that we can adjust when a team tries to adjust to us.”

Keelyn Swanson added five rebounds, three assists and three steals for Byron, which shot 58 percent (19-for-33) from inside the 3-point

arc, went 10-for-12 from the free-throw line, and scored 16 fast-break points off 24 Dixon turnovers. The Tigers had assists on 14 of their 23 field goals, and had 16 steals while only turning the ball over 10 times.

Katie Dewey scored five points, and Ellie Provo and freshman Britney Pitzer both had four for the Duchesses, who were without Carly Hartle, who is suffering lingering effects from a collision with Shiaras against Oregon last Friday.

“I like this game a lot, because you can’t work on this kind of game pressure in practice,” Bushman said. “This is good for us to see, an aggressive, athletic team like Byron, because we’re going to see more of them as the season goes on. It helps gives us confident that we can perform when we need to.”

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LOCAL SPORTS

Friday, January 16, 2015

PREP ROUNDUP

Hawks, Steamers wrestle to 2 wins Dixon boys bowl to win at Cherry Bowl; Dixon, Sterling girls fall on road

By SVM Sports Staff

Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

Sauk Valley’s Aleena Hammelman brings the ball up court Thursday against Highland. Hammelman had 12 points and 13 rebounds in the 72-51 win.

James hits 3 to get Sauk run started POINTS

CONTINUED FROM B1

“Kiarra is really talented,” Giddings said. “She can drive by defenders, or she stop and shoot. She can also pass it really well if someone gets open.

It makes her really dangerous.”

The last of those six assists came with 14 minutes, 53 seconds left in the second half, and it resembled more of a shuffle pass to Giddings as she veered behind the 3-point line. Giddings stopped and popped a 3.

The 3 wrapped up an all-out assault by the Skyhawks led by Giddings, who had 13 points in the first 5 minutes of the half.

The 3-pointer made it a 25-point game in favor of Sauk Valley at 55-30.

“We haven’t been coming out of half as strong as we should this season,” Giddings said. “We didn’t really change anything.

We just wanted to start as aggressive as we did to start the game. I just happened to be the one to get open.”

Giddings finished with 27 points and seven rebounds, as she and all the rest of the starters took a seat on the bench moments after her 3-pointer. Giddings made 10 of her 12 field-goal attempts, including making all three of her tries from behind the 3-point line.

“We run so much of our offense through Jordan,” Sauk Valley coach Jed Johnson said. “We can run the high-low stuff with her, but then she can step out and hit a 3. When she’s on like that, she’s a load, and there aren’t many teams that can do much with her.

“We led by 20 at half against Malcolm X on Saturday, and then all of a

sudden we were down by a point. So, we wanted to make sure we put this one away.”

The first 12 minutes of the game were close, as Sauk would push ahead by six-to-eight points, only to have Highland close the gap.

The Cougars pulled within a point at 19-18 on a pair of free throws by Sherry Calhoun with 8:23 left in the first half.

On the next possession, Aleena Hammelman picked up an assist on a Krystal James’ 3-pointer.

That started a 12-0 run, which included another 3-pointer by James. The Skyhawks finished the half on a 19-5 run that essentially put the game out of reach.

James finished with 14 points and four assists.

“Krystal is a shooter, and she’s just one of the players that can score in bunches,” Johnson said.

“The game will end, and she’ll have 25 points, and you’ll be like, ‘When did that happen?’”

Hammelman had 12 points and 13 rebounds.

“We put Aleena at the 4 tonight instead of the 1, and that allowed her to get more rebounds,” Johnson said. “She can fill up the stat sheet in a lot of different ways, and she adds a lot to our team when she’s on the court.”

Highland was led by Alysha Justice, who had 22 points and 11 rebounds.

The Cougars roster also features three former Eastland players. All three saw significant minutes off the bench. Miranda Grisham had 12 points and four rebounds, while Hannah Hake had three points, and guard Courtney Walker had two assists and four rebounds.

The trio helped Eastland to a third-place finish in Class 1A in 2014.

The Oregon Hawks wrestling team won a pair of meets at the Blackhawk Center on Thursday, beating Big Northern West rival Stillman Valley 57-21, and followed that with a 42-27 win over Genoa-Kingston.

Caleb Mennen had a pair of pins at 160 pounds for Oregon. Christopher Alaniz also had a pair of wins in contested matches for Oregon at 106 pounds.

Fulton wins twice: The Steamers downed Kewanee 40-29, then topped Morrison 48-36 in a pair of Three Rivers duals.

Sam Grant (160 pounds) and Michael Pidde (170/182) both recorded a pair of pins for Fulton, Taylor Fleetwood was also a double-winner at 182 and 195.

Boys bowling

Rockford Christian 3,584, Dixon 3,573: The Dukes won the second

and third games to pick up four points in a match at Cherry Bowl Lanes.

Keenan Longan led the Dukes with 624 series that included games of 198, 204 and 222. Joel Spanger had the high-game of the day with a 257. He finished with a

Thursday’s stars Blake Ruiz, Sterling swimming, 2 individual wins, 2 relay wins Caleb Mennen, Oregon wrestling, 2 pins Sam Grant & Michael Pidde, Fulton wrestling, 2 pins each 612 series.

Ethan Brander led Rockford Christian with a 649 series.

Girls bowling Yorkville 2,709, Sterling 2,571:

Paige Bauser rolled 562 series, but a young Golden Warrior lineup could not pick up a NIB-12 road win.

Bauser’s high game was 203.

The only other 200 game rolled by a Sterling bowler was a 201 by Jamie Riley, who finished with 483 series.

Louisa Washburn had a 539 series for Yorkville.

Rockford Christian 3,003, Dixon 2,896: The Duchesses suffered

their first dual-meet loss of the season, failing to score a point at the Cherry Bowl.

Katlyn Bay’s 557 series included three games in the 180s, and Emily Quaco (512) and Marga-

ret Thomas (500) both rolled 500 series for Dixon (6-1).

Jessica Lape bowled games of 204, 212 and 234 for a 650 series to lead Rockford Christian, which won all three games and the total pinfall to secure all seven points.

Boys swimming Sterling dominates at Duis: The Golden Warriors won 10 of the 12 varsity events in a home dual against Rockford Christian.

Blake Ruiz won two individual events and two relays for Sterling, taking the 200 IM (2:14.53) and the 100 breaststroke (1:08.36).

He joined Zach Wade, Brandon Pillars and Lucas Campbell in the 200 medley relay (1:49.55), and Pillars, Campbell and Nick McGuire in the 200 freestyle relay (1:37.79).

Campbell added a win in the 50 freestyle (23.23 seconds), while Pillars won the 100 butterfly (58.24). Nick Mattox took the 500 free (5:55.61) and the 100 backstroke (1:08.92), and Cade Coursey won the 1-meter diving competition (234.70 points). The quartet of Wade, McGuire, Robbie Christensen and Turner Morse won the 400 free relay in 3:51.18.

Dollmeyer has made strides in first season LINE

CONTINUED FROM B1

Sauk built a 10-point lead early in the first half behind a strong effort of closing out on shooters and forcing an athletic Cougars team into poor shots.

Sauk forced 23 turnovers by clogging the passing lanes and defending the pick-androll. Sauk coach Russ Damhoff wore a big grin when talking about his team’s defensive effort, after the play at that end was lacking during a recent five-game stretch that was highlighted by four losses.

“Good defense is what did it,” Damhoff said.

“I couldn’t be prouder of the way we played on that end of the floor.

That’s what gets us going, and our offense followed.”

On the offensive end, Skyhawks freshman AJ Dollmeyer had one of his strongest games. The Polo graduate scored a game-high 19 points, and oiled the fine-tuned offense by setting crucial screens for the Skyhawks’ leading scorer, Jacoby Posley.

Posley, who added 17 points, often curled off pin-down screens and knocked down open mid-range jumpers.

“Jacoby is our best shooter, and I know it’s important to help him

Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

Sauk’s AJ Dollmeyer shoots during Thursday’s game against Highland. Dollmeyer, a Polo graduate, had 19 points in the Skyhawks’ 62-61 win. get open looks,” Dollmeyer said. “Being able to do that is important, because it forces the other team to maybe be a little more aggressive than they want to because they want to keep up.”

As well as setting crucial screens, Dollmeyer was a handful himself.

He made his first four shots from the floor, and

finished 8-for-12. Damhoff smiled when he talked about Dollmeyer’s progression from the high-school game to the college game.

By looking at the stat sheet and watching the way he moved around on the floor, one wouldn’t know it wasn’t an easy transition for the 6-foot-9 center.

He said he had to work

hard in order to be able to adjust to the speed of the game at the next level. He also had to work on expanding his repertoire of moves, because the arsenal he came into this season with didn’t cut it.

“Coming from a small school, the moves I did in high school, and the ways I scored there, I found out quickly that they wouldn’t always work in college,” Dollmeyer said. “I had to change how I attacked offensively.”

He had to find ways to create more space when he had the ball.

That space soon came after working on his primary move, as well as spending considerable amounts of practice time perfecting a counter move, and he was able to score with consistency.

He said he grew more comfortable with the ball, and didn’t always look to defer to Posley, despite Posley’s scoring ability.

Dollmeyer commanded a lot of defensive attention from Highland (6-10) on Thursday, and helped clamp down defensively when the Cougars made their late run.

“It all works together,” Dollmeyer said. “I had to change the way I played, and as I did that, I learned more about how to play here.”

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THURSDAY’S SCOREBOARD NFL Wild-card Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 3 Carolina 27, Arizona 16 Baltimore 30, Pittsburgh 17 Sunday, Jan. 4 Indianapolis 26, Cincinnati 10 Dallas 24, Detroit 20 Divisional Playoffs Saturday’s results New England 35, Baltimore 31 Seattle 31, Carolina 17 Sunday’s results Green Bay 26, Dallas 21 Indianapolis 24, Denver 13 Conference Championships Sunday’s games NFC, Green Bay at Seattle, 2:05 p.m. (Fox) AFC, Indianapolis at New England, 5:40 p.m. (CBS) Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 25 At Glendale, Ariz.

Team Irvin vs. Team Carter, 7 p.m. (ESPN) Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 1 At Glendale, Ariz.

AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 5:30 p.m.

(NBC)

College football Bowl glance Monday’s result College Football Championship At Arlington, Texas Ohio State 42, Oregon 20 Saturday’s games East-West Shrine Classic At St. Petersburg, Fla. East vs. West, 3 p.m. (NFLN) NFLPA Collegiate Bowl At Carson, Calif.

National vs. American, 3 p.m. (ESPN2) Saturday, Jan. 24 Senior Bowl At Mobile, Ala. North vs. South, 3 p.m. (NFLN)

Men’s basketball Big Ten Conference Overall W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Maryland 4-1 .800 16-2 .889 Wisconsin 4-1 .800 16-2 .889 Indiana 3-1 .750 13-4 .765 Iowa 3-1 .750 12-5 .706 Michigan St. 3-1 .750 12-5 .706 Ohio St. 3-2 .600 14-4 .778 Michigan 3-2 .600 10-7 .588 Purdue 2-2 .500 10-7 .588 Illinois 2-3 .400 12-6 .667 Nebraska 2-3 .400 10-7 .588 Rutgers 2-3 .400 10-8 .556 Northwestern 1-3 .250 10-7 .588 Penn St. 0-4 .000 12-5 .706 Minnesota 0-5 .000 11-7 .612 Tuesday’s results Indiana 76, Penn St. 73 Iowa 77, Minnesota 75 Ohio St. 71, Michigan 52 Wednesday’s results Maryland 73, Rutgers 65 Illinois 72, Northwestern 67 Thursday’s result Wisconsin 70, Nebraska 55 Saturday’s games Rutgers at Minnesota, 11 a.m. (BTN) Purdue at Penn St., noon (ESPNU) Ohio St. at Iowa, 1 p.m. (ESPN) Michigan St. at Maryland, 3 p.m. (CBS) Northwestern at Michigan, 7:15 p.m. (BTN) Sunday’s game Indiana at Illinois, noon (BTN) Tuesday, Jan. 20 Michigan at Rutgers, 5:30 p.m. (BTN) Minnesota at Nebraska, 7:30 p.m. (BTN) Iowa at Wisconsin, 8 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Jan. 21 Penn St. at Michigan St., 6 p.m. (BTN) Purdue at Illinois, 8 p.m. (BTN) Thursday, Jan. 22 Ohio St. at Northwestern, 6 p.m. (ESPN) Maryland at Indiana, 8 p.m. (ESPNU) Saturday, Jan. 24 Iowa at Purdue, 11 a.m. (BTN) Rutgers at Penn St., 11 a.m. (ESPNU) Illinois at Minnesota, 1:15 p.m. (BTN) Michigan St. at Nebraska, TBA (ESPN/2) Wisconsin at Michigan, TBA (ESPN/2) Sunday, Jan. 25 Indiana at Ohio St., 12:30 p.m. (CBS Sports) Northwestern at Maryland, 6:30 p.m. (BTN) Thursday’s box score

No. 7 WISCONSIN 70, NEBRASKA 55 NEBRASKA (10-7) Rivers 0-2 0-0 0, Pitchford 3-8 0-0 7, Parker 0-3 0-0 0, Petteway 11-20 1-3 27, Shields 3-4 2-2 8, Webster 0-0 0-1 0, T. Smith 3-7 0-0 6, Abraham 0-2 1-2 1, L. Smith 1-4 3-4 5, Fuller 0-0 1-2 1, Hammond 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 21-50 8-14 55.

WISCONSIN (16-2) Hayes 4-10 4-6 13, Dekker 4-7 2-4 11, Kaminsky 7-11 4-4 22, Gasser 0-1 3-4 3, Koenig 4-5 0-0 11, Smith 0-0 0-0 0, Showalter 0-2 0-0 0, Ferris 0-1 0-0 0, Moesch 0-0 0-0 0, Dukan 2-4 4-5 10, Brown 0-1 0-0 0, Dearring 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 21-43 17-23 70.

Halftime–Wisconsin 37-27. 3-Point Goals–Nebraska 5-17 (Petteway 4-9, Pitchford 1-5, T. Smith 0-1, Parker 0-2), Wisconsin 11-21 (Kaminsky 4-5, Koenig 3-4, Dukan 2-3, Dekker 1-3, Hayes 1-3, Gasser 0-1, Showalter 0-1, Dearring 0-1).

Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Nebraska 24 (Abraham, Pitchford 4), Wisconsin 27 (Hayes 7). Assists–Nebraska 9 (Shields 6), Wisconsin 9 (Hayes 4). Total Fouls– Nebraska 18, Wisconsin 14. Technical– Nebraska Bench. A–17,279.

Top 25 schedule Thursday’s results No. 3 Gonzaga at Pepperdine, 9:30 p.m.

No. 7 Wisconsin vs. Nebraska, 8 p.m.

No. 8 Utah at Arizona State, 9 p.m.

No. 10 Arizona vs. Colorado, 8 p.m.

Saturday’s games No. 1 Kentucky at Alabama, 3 p.m.

No. 2 Virginia at Boston College, 1 p.m.

No. 3 Gonzaga at Loyola Marymount, 3 p.m.

No. 4 Duke at No. 6 Louisville, 11 a.m.

No. 5 Villanova at Pennsylvania, 6 p.m.

No. 8 Utah at No. 10 Arizona, 6 p.m.

No. 9 Kansas at No. 11 Iowa State, 8 p.m.

No. 12 Notre Dame vs. Miami, 1 p.m.

No. 13 Wichita State at Evansville, 1 p.m.

No. 14 Maryland vs. Michigan State, 3 p.m.

No. 16 W. Virginia at No. 20 Texas, 5:15 p.m.

No. 17 VCU vs. Duquesne, at Pittsbrgh, 1 p.m.

No. 18 Okla. vs. No. 24 Okla. St., 6 p.m.

No. 19 Arkansas vs. Mississippi, 8:30 p.m.

No. 22 Baylor at Kansas State, 2 p.m.

No. 25 Wyoming at Fresno State, 6 p.m.

Sunday’s games No. 15 N. Carolina vs. Virginia Tech, 5:30 p.m.

No. 23 N. Iowa vs. Missouri State, 3 p.m.

Associated Press Top 25 Record Pts Prv 1. Kentucky (63) 15-0 1,623 1 2. Virginia (2) 15-0 1,561 3 3. Gonzaga 16-1 1,446 6 4. Duke 14-1 1,432 2 5. Villanova 15-1 1,358 8 6. Louisville 14-2 1,264 5 7. Wisconsin 15-2 1,200 4 8. Utah 13-2 1,185 9 9. Kansas 13-2 1,100 12 10. Arizona 14-2 1,037 7 11. Iowa St. 12-2 922 17 12. Notre Dame 15-2 903 13 13. Wichita St. 14-2 832 15 14. Maryland 15-2 801 11 15. North Carolina 12-4 719 18 16. West Virginia 14-2 627 14 17. VCU 13-3 578 20 18. Oklahoma 11-4 485 16 19. Arkansas 13-2 431 23 20. Texas 12-4 345 10 21. Seton Hall 13-3 298 19 22. Baylor 12-3 278 21 23. N. Iowa 14-2 212 — 24. Oklahoma St. 12-3 132 — 25. Wyoming 15-2 71 — Others receiving votes: Ohio St. 70, Michigan St. 67, Dayton 55, Providence 17, Indiana 15, LSU 12, St. John’s 10, Alabama 7, Georgetown 7, NC State 6, Green Bay 3, Syracuse 3, Butler 2, Oregon 2, San Diego St. 2, TCU 2, Colorado St. 1, Davidson 1, Hofstra 1, Old Dominion 1, SMU 1.

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Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 26 12 .684 Brooklyn 16 23 .410 Boston 13 24 .351 Philadelphia 7 31 .184 New York 5 36 .122 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 31 8 .795 Washington 27 12 .692 Miami 17 22 .436 Charlotte 15 25 .375 Orlando 15 27 .357 Central Division W L Pct Chicago 26 14 .650 Milwaukee 21 19 .525 Cleveland 19 20 .487 Indiana 15 25 .375 Detroit 14 25 .359

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WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB Memphis 27 11 .711 — Houston 28 12 .700 — Dallas 27 13 .675 1 San Antonio 24 16 .600 4 New Orleans 19 19 .500 8 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Portland 30 9 .769 — Denver 18 20 .474 11½ Oklahoma City 18 20 .474 11½ Utah 13 26 .333 17 Minnesota 6 31 .162 23 Pacific Division W L Pct GB Golden State 31 5 .861 — L.A. Clippers 26 13 .667 6½ Phoenix 23 18 .561 10½ Sacramento 16 22 .421 16 L.A. Lakers 12 27 .308 20½ Thursday’s results Milwaukee 95, New York 79 Houston 112, Oklahoma City 101 Cleveland at L.A. Lakers, late Today’s games New Orleans at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Brooklyn at Washington, 6 p.m.

Memphis at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Atlanta at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

Chicago at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Golden State at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Denver at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Portland at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

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

Miami at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

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

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

Philadelphia at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Atlanta at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Golden State at Houston, 7 p.m.

Washington at Brooklyn, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Denver, 8 p.m.

Portland at Memphis, 8 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

Sunday’s games New Orleans at Toronto, 2:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Orlando, 5 p.m.

Utah at San Antonio, 6 p.m.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Tampa Bay 46 28 14 4 60 149 Montreal 43 27 13 3 57 115 Detroit 44 24 11 9 57 123 Boston 45 24 15 6 54 120 Florida 42 20 13 9 49 104 Toronto 44 22 19 3 47 137 Ottawa 43 18 17 8 44 118 Buffalo 45 14 28 3 31 82 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF N.Y. Islanders 43 29 13 1 59 134 Pittsburgh 42 26 10 6 58 129 Washington 43 24 11 8 56 126 N.Y. Rangers 41 24 13 4 52 124 Philadelphia 45 17 21 7 41 119 New Jersey 45 16 21 8 40 101 Columbus 41 18 20 3 39 106 Carolina 43 14 24 5 33 91

GA 124 101 109 114 117 136 119 157 GA 116 100 106 101 134 127 134 114

Getting into swing New Cubs hitting coach working with young hitters

BY MARK GONZALES Chicago Tribune

Since taking over as the Cubs’ hitting coach 3 months ago, John Mallee has gathered data from the analytics department, watched videotape of his new pupils, and traveled to Puerto Rico, Arizona and New York to familiarize himself with selected players.

Those developments have helped Mallee build a foundation for what he and the Cubs hope will be a more efficient offense.

“There’s a learning curve with me knowing the players, and also knowing what [manager] Joe Maddon wants,” said Mallee, who left the Astros to join the Cubs. “It all comes down to knowing the player.”

Mallee, who takes over for Bill Mueller, will lean on a support staff that includes assistant hitting coach Eric Hinske and firstbase coach Brandon Hyde, who worked with Mallee in the Marlins organization. Anthony Rizzo, Miguel Montero and David Ross will also lend their expertise to the younger players.

The latter group could be vital as the Cubs try to cut down on their franchise-record 1,477 strikeouts, and improve their .300 on-base percentage.

Much of the attention during the final 2 months of the regular season was on rookie Javier Baez, who hit nine home runs but struck out 95 times in 213 at-bats. Baez, 22, struck out 21 times in 43 at-bats in December while playing for Santurce in the Puerto Rican League, and Mallee acknowledged he “is a work in progress.”

“He knows who I am now,” Mallee said after visiting Baez last month. “He knows what he has to improve on.”

One of the reasons the Cubs quickly sought permission from the Astros to interview Mallee was his work with top-notch prospects – particularly Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton and Astros

Tribune News Service

Javier Baez walks back to the dugout after striking out during a game last season. Baez had 95 strikeouts in 213 at bats last season. New hitting coach John Mallee is expected to help Baez and other young Cub hitters cut down on strikeouts.

Cubs hitting stats in 2014 Anthony Rizzo Starlin Castro Jorge Soler Arismendy Alcantara Javier Baez

AB 524 528 89 278 213

HR RBI 32 78 14 65 5 20 10 29 9 20

second baseman Jose Altuve, the 2014 American League batting champion.

Stanton, 25, who signed a record-setting 13-year, $325 million contract in November, and Altuve bought into Mallee’s emphasis on putting batters in a position to handle multiple pitches.

Stanton “wanted to be different at 17,” Mallee said.

While leading the AL with a .341 average and 225 hits, Altuve became less vulnerable to breaking pitches thanks to a mechanical adjustment Mallee suggested that cut his strikeouts down to 53 in 660 at-bats.

Mallee admits there’s a juggling act, particularly with young

Avg. .286 .292 .292 .205 .169

OBP .386 .339 .330 .254 .227

SLG .527 .438 .573 .367 .324

SO 116 100 24 93 95

sluggers, in improving efficiency without sacrificing power. The exception could be if a batter gets to two strikes, but Mallee hopes his pupils will see the benefits of a shortened swing that induces more contact and production.

“If there’s a runner at third and the infield is playing back, it’s OK to hit that grounder if it gets us a run,” Mallee said.

The analytics department’s research should help Mallee’s mission of having batters stick to their strengths, even if it means that a low-ball hitter takes an elevated fastball early in the count.

“You can become selective without losing your aggressiveness, and work the count,” Mallee said.

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 42 29 9 4 62 130 94 43 28 13 2 58 134 95 44 27 13 4 58 142 110 45 23 14 8 54 123 112 45 19 17 9 47 119 129 43 19 17 7 45 132 141 43 19 19 5 43 120 128 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 44 28 10 6 62 125 118 Vancouver 42 24 15 3 51 118 109 San Jose 44 23 16 5 51 119 120 Los Angeles 44 20 14 10 50 124 117 Calgary 44 23 18 3 49 127 115 Arizona 43 16 23 4 36 100 143 Edmonton 45 10 26 9 29 101 152 Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Thursday’s results Boston 3, N.Y. Rangers 0 Minnesota 7, Buffalo 0 Vancouver 4, Philadelphia 0 Ottawa 4, Montreal 1 Tampa Bay 3, Edmonton 2 Colorado 4, Florida 2 Detroit 3, St. Louis 2, OT Winnipeg 2, Dallas 1 Calgary 4, Arizona 1 Toronto at San Jose, late Today’s games Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m.

Vancouver at Carolina, 6 p.m.

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

Washington at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Winnipeg at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

New Jersey at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Saturday’s games Columbus at Boston, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

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

Carolina at Ottawa, 6 p.m.

Nashville at Detroit, 6 p.m.

Colorado at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m.

Edmonton at Florida, 6 p.m.

Toronto at St. Louis, 6 p.m.

Washington at Dallas, 7 p.m.

Arizona at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Anaheim at Los Angeles, 9 p.m.

Calgary at San Jose, 9 p.m.

Sunday’s games N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 11:30 a.m.

Dallas at Chicago, 5 p.m.

Arizona at Winnipeg, 6 p.m.

Buffalo at Detroit, 7 p.m.

Nashville Chicago St. Louis Winnipeg Colorado Dallas Minnesota

Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League

CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to terms with RHPs Javy Guerra, Nate Jones and Hector Noesi on one-year contracts.

CLEVELAND INDIANS — Agreed to terms with RHP Carlos Carrasco, 3B Lonnie Chisenhall and LHP Marc Rzepczynski on one-year contracts.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Agreed to terms with C Hector Santiago on a oneyear contract.

TEXAS RANGERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Neftali Feliz on a one-year contract.

National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Agreed to terms with LHP James Russell on a one-year contract.

CHICAGO CUBS — Agreed to terms with LHP Felix Doubront on a one-year contract.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Agreed to terms with RHP Lance Lynn on a threeyear contract and C Tony Cruz and OF Peter Bourjos on one-year contracts.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Agreed to terms with C Wilson Ramos, 2B Danny Espinosa, C Jose Lobaton and RHP Craig Stammen on one-year contracts.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Fined Charlotte G-F P.J. Hairston $5,000 for violating the league’s anti-flopping rules for the second time this season.

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS — Acquired G Austin Rivers from Boston for G Chris Douglas-Roberts and a future secondround draft pick. Los Angeles sent G Reggie Bullock to Phoenix and Phoenix sent F Shavlik Randolph to Boston.

FOOTBALL National Football League OAKLAND RAIDERS — Named Jack Del Rio coach.

NHL | BLACKHAWKS

Patience should pay off for Hawks Chicago taking time with Teravainen

BY CHRIS KUC Chicago Tribune

Tribune News Service

Blackhawks left wing Teuvo Teravainen skates during the team’s game against the Stars on Jan. 4. The Blackhawks drafted Teravainen in 2012, and have been patient with developing his skills instead of pushing him to be an immediate NHL star.

Stan Bowman still marvels that one of the top players available in the 2012 NHL draft is a member of the Blackhawks. His name was Teuvo Teravainen.

The general manager’s eyes got wider and wider that day in late June 2012 in Pittsburgh, as names were called and the Hawks’ first selection approached. Bowman said he didn’t even discuss it much with his staff, figuring he would be long gone by the 18th pick.

But, he wasn’t.

Almost immediately, the expectations that come along with being the top pick of one of the NHL’s most recognizable franchises were heaped upon the then17-year-old Finn, who had

displayed remarkable vision and flashy moves while playing in his homeland.

So while a fan base that became perhaps a bit spoiled seeing Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews become mainstays while still teenagers was clamoring for The Next Big Thing, the Hawks organization has kept Teravainen’s ascension to the NHL at an even pace.

“It’s easier for us internally [to lower expectations] than it seems to be for everybody else,” Bowman said. “I understand why. He’s a very exciting player. To be able to do what he has done at his age – even a year ago at this time he was the star of the World Junior [Championship] when Finland won it, and he led the tournament in scoring – gets peoples’ attention.”

MEN’S BASKETBALL | WISCONSIN 70, NEBRASKA 55

Seventh-ranked Badgers get their man back Kaminsky scores team-high 22 By the Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin got Frank Kaminsky back, and may have found a capable replacement for Traevon Jackson.

Kaminsky scored 22 points in his return from a concussion that sidelined him a game to help No. 7 Wisconsin beat Nebraska 70-55 on Thursday night.

Bronson Koenig filled in well for Jackson, who hurt his ankle Sunday in the Badgers’ loss at Rutgers. The sophomore scored 11 points and had one assist.

Wisconsin coach Bo

Ryan said Kaminsky wanted to go Sunday, and that he wasn’t surprised by Koenig’s performance.

“He knows what I expect,” Ryan said.

Kaminsky looked sharp early, and finished 4-for-5 from 3-point range and 7-for-11 from the field as he eclipsed the 1,000-point mark for his career. He had hit just one of his previous nine 3-point attempts over four games, but figured the law of averages had to catch up.

“You always regress to the mean,” Kaminsky said.

AP

Wisconsin’s Frank Kaminsky (44) shoots over Nebraska’s Mosses Abraham during their game Thursday in Madison, Wis. Kaminsky scored a teamhigh 22 points in Wisconsin’s 70-55 win.

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NO. 14 JA 10 NOTICE To: All Unknown Mothers and “All To Whom It May Concern” Take notice that on December 8, 2014,, a Petition for Adjudication of Wardship was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by the Lee County State's Attorney in the Circuit Court of Lee County entitled in the “Interest of Mary Taylor, a minor”, and that in the fourth floor Courtroom of the Lee County Courts Building, Dixon, Illinois, on the 2nd day of February, 2015, at 8:45 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, an Adjudicatory Hearing will be held. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH THE POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights.

Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered.

Denise A. McCaffrey Clerk of the Circuit Court Date: Jan. 9, 2015 Jan. 16, 2015 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED CERTIFICATE NO. 2012-00421 TO: Kelly Ann Kelly Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Woodhaven Association Persons in a possession; unknown owners or parties in said property.

You are hereby notified that the following described real estate was sold on October 30, 2012 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes for the year 2011: Lot 158 and 159 in Section 10 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded April 20, 1972 in Book “H” of Plats at pages 28, 29 and 30 as Document No. 380741 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois.

Permanent Index Number: 19-22-07104-002 & 19-22-07-104-003 The property is located at Section 10, Lot 158 & 159, Woodhaven Lakes, Sublette, IL 61367.

A Petition for Tax Deed for said real estate has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of Lee County, Illinois as Case No. 14 TX 118.

The period of redemption will expire on April 30, 2015. On May 19, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

TRIUNE INVESTMENTS, LLC, Petitioner January 15, 16 & 17 2015 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED CERTIFICATE NO. 2012-00208 TO: Dawn Kellam, a/k/a Dawn Hillier Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Woodhaven Association Persons in a possession; unknown owners or parties in said property.

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Permanent Index Number: 13-21-02329-001 The property is located at Section 27, Lot 107, Woodhaven Lakes, Sublette, IL 61367.

A Petition for Tax Deed for said real estate has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of Lee County, Illinois as Case No. 14 TX 117.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Dealing with institutions or authority figures will be problematic. Get all of your documents in order before you face any red tape or confrontational situations.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Re-evaluate your past actions; if you have been neglecting your personal or professional responsibilities, do whatever it takes to make amends. You will face complaints if you haven’t been pulling your weight.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Disagreeing colleagues will ask for your opinion. Diplomacy

will be needed in order to avoid being blamed or alienated by people who think you are meddling.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Elderly relatives will call on you for assistance with financial or personal matters. Do what you can, but plan to take a little time to do something nice for yourself or someone you love.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -Potential partners can be found in many places. An educational or business function could provide an introduction to someone who will have a positive influence on you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -Eliminate thoughts or habits that impede your progress. Keep your mind on your future, and don’t fritter away your hard-earned cash on frivolous purchases or fast-cash schemes.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Deal with legal, financial or time-sensitive documents in order to put your mind at ease.

Go through items you have collected over the years that are outdated or no longer needed.

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Keeping the peace will be your reward for being able to see both sides of the situation.

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A game or contest will add a challenge to your life that will enable you to show off your competitive, playful nature.

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EMPLOYMENT

505

CDL DRIVER NEEDED Rock River Cartage is a family owned flatbed carrier. $55,000-$60,000 a year.

We offer 401k, Health Ins., and home every night. Must have 2 years experience.

800-892-9587

MOBILE HOMES 315

WANT TO RENT 335

Near CGH & Rec. Cent. Nice 1BR garage, applcs., $425/mo. 1830 3rd Ave. 815-499-0199

Wanting to rent or lease w/ option to buy 3 or more nice Bedroom house in Dixon area 815-284-7199

Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

Need to place an ad?

Spacious 2BR apt.

Stove, refrig. furn.

Lease/dep. Req. $460/mo. Inc. sewer & garbage P/U. H&H Rental Properties LLC 815-625-7995

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

Customer Service Representative CSR's manage information regarding promotional product orders & act as liaisons between Sales & Suppliers.

Minimum typing of 35 wpm, prior customer service experience, ability to prioritize work and excellent work history required.

HALO offers a fun environment, generous benefits package & casual dress code.

Read full description & apply online at www.halo.com.

EEO/M/F/V/D Farm Equipment Operator Full time position operating MFWD and tracked farm tractors and semis.

Class A CDL required.

Maintenance work in the off season. M & R Farms, 815-2883136.

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Secured 3 acre w/ high bays and office, 3818 River Rd., Sterling.

815-626-8790

FOR RENT

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EMPLOYMENT

505

Customer Service Reps Join the team at your neighborhood store.

1000 E. River Rd., Dixon, IL Apply online at

www.stop-n-go.com

or at the store.

Competitive starting pay; benefits for full-time; Vacation; 401k and more!

Equal opportunity employer Director of Buildings & Grounds Dixon Public Schools #170 is accepting applications for a Director of Buildings and Grounds who has demonstrated knowledge of the basic principles of construction, maintenance, and security.

Visit the District's website at dixonschools.org for an on-line application and a job description. The application can be found under the District link, go to the Employment tab.

Send a letter of interest, resume, and at least 3 letters of reference to Mrs. Margo Empen, Assistant Superintendent, Dixon Public Schools, 1335 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, IL 61021 by Friday, February 6, 2015.

District #170 is an equal opportunity employer.

Full or Part Time Regional Drivers Wanted

!Class A CDL !Assigned Trucks !Preloaded Trailers !Paid Vacations !Home Every Weekend !Wellmark Health Insurance !Min. 6 months !Verifiable Experience 800-397-6387x18 Golf Pro Shop Manager Needed for busy, area golf course.

Must be hard working, customer friendly, honest, and have excellent golf knowledge. Excellent working conditions. Back ground, credit & drug check required.

Salary commensurate with experience and ability. Yearly employment dates March 1 to Dec. 1.

Please send replies to Box #:1262, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 Hiring Accounting Assistant in Dixon Two years of accounting support experience preferred, including preparing invoices, billing, and maintaining account balances. QuickBooks experience preferred. Please send resume and wage requirements to: humanresources. dixonil@gmail.com

Local Flatbed Company Regional driver, paid vacations. .40 CPM. 815-622-3000 Part Time CDL Drivers Needed.

815-626-7091

EMPLOYMENT

505

LATINA CASEWORKER for YWCA domestic violence program.

Must be bi-lingual English/Spanish.

Provides counseling, advocacy, transportation, and crisis intervention services. High school graduate/ GED required; college and social service experience preferred. Position offers health insurance, paid leave, and retirement plan.

Apply at YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Avenue, Sterling, IL. EOE. Local heavy highway contractor seeking Drivers for low boy and dump truck positions.

Send resumes to jobcontract10@ gmail.com.

Location is Dixon.

Please send replies to Box #1260, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

NEW TODAY MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR POSITION AVAILABLE: Ideal candidates are team oriented, co-operative and work well with others.

Oversee a large property with multiple buildings and grounds. Must have firm knowledge of basic electric, carpentry and plumbing.

Apply to: O'Connell's Jellystone Park PO Box 200 Amboy, IL 61310.

Mechanic/ Welder Full time position available. Responsibilities will be routine maintenance and repairs on semi trucks and trailers and small/ heavy equipment.

Welding experience a plus. Company offers vacation and holiday pay, insurance and 401k plan.

Please send replies to Box #:1258 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 Needed, second shift Manager for a Production Facility in Morrison IL. Must have two years management experience. Need to have basic computer skills. Need basic maintenance background Vacation, Paid Holidays, Health Insurance Offered.

Send resumes to HR@mark manpeat.com Pick Up Driver needed to deliver campers CDL required. Full Time position.

815-562-6053

EMPLOYMENT

505

NEW TODAY SUPERVISOR POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Ideal candidates are team oriented, co-operative and work well with others.

RECREATION EVENT Supervisor requires organizational skills with a background in recreation/ activities/events.

FOOD SERVICE Supervisor with experience in fast food service.

Must keep inventory control, kitchen maintenance and good training skills.

Apply to: O'Connell's Jellystone Park PO Box 200 Amboy, IL 61310.

TO OUR

READERS:

Sauk Valley Media does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law. Likewise, we do not knowingly accept advertising which is fraudulent or has intent. malicious While we attempt to screen advertising with potential fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential problems.

We strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, particularly when dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

CHILD CARE

512

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))

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

Store Manager Join the team at your neighborhood store.

1000 S. Seventh St., Rochelle, IL Previous convenience store management experience required.

Competitive starting pay; bonus program; extensive benefit package; Vacation; 401k and more!

Apply online at www.stop-n-go.com

or at the store.

Equal opportunity employer

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THE EMPORIUM THRIFT STORE 115 W. 3rd St. Sterling 50% OFF STOREWIDE Thurs, Fri, Sat. Open 9-4

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 Antique oak bar, beveled lighting & alcove from Leprechauns in Harmon, IL. $2,500. 815-9733004 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

Large wood rocking chair with leather seat. $90 815-751-5343

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FURNITURE

755

All Mattress Sets New in plastic.

Twin $99, Full $129, qu. $159, King $259. W/ Warr. Can deliver.

815-703-3688 Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

HEALTH & FITNESS

761

Pilates power gym, great condition. $150. Call 815-625-4165

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Free to good INDOOR HOME: Neutered, declawed, orange male. Current on shots. Call 815499-9923.

WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

SNOWBLOWERS 782 Tecumseh 8HP snowblower, 24” 2 stage w/ 6 forward speeds, 2 reverse.

Good cond. $200 815-625-8036

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

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061 Wanted Ford diesel pick up, mid 90's, running or not. 779-245-0527

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 5 Anderson Windows, 68 1/2 L 33 1/2”W, (2x6 walls) 815-946$300 3572 Air Luxe Pneumatic 1” longshank Air Impact Wrench.

Max torque 1900 ft. $100 815-7166574 Cherry Wood Baby Cradle $50; 815-625-0994 Full sz. Sealy mattress and spring.

Like new. $40 815-772-3224 Kodak Easy share camera, case & accessories.

10X optical zoom. $100 815-441-4543 Ladies steel toe work boots, sz. 8.

Worn twice. $50.

815-631-6350.

Large light gray metal desk $65 815-284-2617 St. Johns bay gray coat w/ fur trimmed hood. Lg. Brand new. $40 815-441-4543

➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS St. Johns bay winter coat w/ fur trimmed hood. $30 815-441-4543 Suitcase like new!

32”x19”x10” w/ rollers & handles & 3 pockets. $25 815-772-2145 Twin, full, queen, king beds. Dryer, recliner, upright freezer, washer, side-by-side refrig., sofa, dresser, table set, 3pc. Living rm. set. 815-718-4385 Wood swivel desk chair. $15 815751-5343

PASTURE FOR RENT

811

Looking to rent pasture land for upcoming season. 815-499-7195

AUTOMOBILES

905

NEW REAL DEAL

FOR ITEMS OVER $300

A 5 Line REAL DEAL

ad runs for 30 days in Sauk Valley Classifieds, 4 Ogle County Papers, The Review and saukvalley.com all for only $38!

Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Offer expires 12/31/14 No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Garage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/ Travel or Real Estate

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse, V6, runs good, $1000 firm.

Call after 5:30 pm 815-631-3035 2003 Buick Lesabre Limited 85K miles $6000 815-985-5705 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our classified department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626SOLD or 284SOLD. Toyota 1993 2 new front tires, all brake pads, 2 oxygen censors, 815-2884330 after 2 p.m.

TRUCKS

910

2003 Ford F150, very clean, runs great! $2,250 815716-0475 2013 Chevy Silverado C1500. Call 815-622-6887.

One ton '89 Chevy pit dump body & plow, 1114 E. River St, Dixon $7000 obo, 815-716-6161

VANS

911

1999 Mercury Villager, fair shape.

Good work vehicle. $1200. Call 815535-6741.

PARTS & ACC.

925

Two Tiger Paw GTZ Tires. Good tread. $60 815631-5810

AUTOS WANTED

960

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We are licensed & insured to buy vehicles. Running or non running, scrap, Ect. 7 days a week.

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815-973-0628 815-288-5477 Licensed Dealer

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Telegraph 113 S. Peoria Dixon, IL 61021

POSITION OPENINGS Pre-K Teacher: Rochelle. 40 hours/wk., school-year; Minimum of a BA in Early Childhood Education or closely related field.

Pre-K Teacher Assistant: Sterling, Mendota, and Rochelle.

30 hours/wk., school-year; Minimum of AAS in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in ECE. Infant-Toddler Teacher: Sterling. 40 hours/wk., full year.

Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood, child development or closely related field.

Family Specialist: Full-year, salaried position. Minimum of a BA in Human Services, Social Services or closely related field.

Responsible for overall compliance with Head Start family services regulations. Previous management and supervisory experience required.

Tri-County Opportunities Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider. Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

Freelancce Writers Are you looking for fame and fortune beforee you set out to write thee Great American Noveel?

Sauk Valley Media is lookinng for freelance writers to work as contracted correspondentss to produce articles for special sections and niche publicatioons.

Correspondents are paid ann agreed-to sum for each published article. Corresponddents are not employees but are inndependent contractors whoo are required to sign a contract spelling out work and compeensation arrangements.

Candidates should have som me training in news or feature writing. Some professional experience preferred.

Send a current resume, a list of three referencees, and samples of your writing to: Larry Lough, Executive Editor Sauk Vallley Media 3200 E. Lincolnw way, P.O. Box 498 Sterlingg, IL 61081 llough@svvnmail.com

FULL-TIME CUSTOM APPLICATOR

River Valley Cooperative has an opening for a full-time custom applicator in agronomy operations at our Fenton, IL location. Assistance is available for required certifications for qualified applicants. Contact Brian @ 815-7783339 for more information. Application forms available at this location and online at rivervalleycoop.com/careers. Submit applications online, via email to employment@rivervalleycoop.com, or mail to: Human Resources River Valley Cooperative P.O. Box 256 Eldridge, IA 52748

Must have a bachelor’s degree or four years related experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled - FDIC

Sauk Valley Bank

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hr@saukvalleybank.com

District Sales Manager Sauk Valley Media is interviewing for a district sales manager in the circulation department. Responsibilities include recruitment, selection and training of contracted carriers to provide sales growth, prompt delivery service and collections within Sauk Valley Media communities.

The successful candidate will be self-directed and communicate effectively with subscribers and carriers. Subscriber solicitation is required. Ability to manage time, organize duties and operate as a team member is critical to performance.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, reliable transportation and acceptable motor vehicle record. Pre-employment drug screen, physical agility test and background check required.

Sauk Valley Media offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Companion For Seniors Fulll Time Posiition

Energetic • Self Starter • 2-10PM

Apply At: Franklin Grove Living & Rehabilitation Center 502 N. State St. Franklin Grove, IL 61031 815-456-2374 Fax: 815-456-2250 EOE

Driver Sales Swingman Mon.-Sat. 40+ Hrs./wk

Equal Opportunity Employer

EXPERIENCED MAINTENANCE OPPORTUNITY

Selling, Delivery, Driving a truck, and providing customer services are primary responsibilities. Good people skills and CDL will be needed.

Dixon Direct has an immediate opening for the following full-time position. This position requires 3-5 years of experience or 2 years with certification.

Experience with printing equipment is a plus.

Apply in person at: LRB Distributors, Inc. 1425 Franklin Grove Rd. Dixon, IL 61021

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Must have strong knowledge of machine and facilities maintenance; the ability to read and work form blueprints, schematics, and diagrams; use precision measuring devices; and operate metalworking equipment such as lathes, grinders, and milling machines; and operate welders.

Send resumes to:

at 815-625-3600

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Business Development Management Sales Community Involvement

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

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Equal Opportunity Employer

to announce Birthdays and graduations in Celebrations!

Finance Manager Hospice of the Rock River Valley is seeking a full-time Finance Manag ger.

anagement Primary responsibilities include financial ma of assets and liabilities of the organizzation and management of the Hospice Compliance Program. ctor.

Position reports to the Executive Direc Minimum Requirements include: ccounting Bachelor’s Degree inAccounting or 2 yearsAc Degree with minimum of 3 years commensura ate work experience, preferably in health care. Demo onstrated experience and skill set in management preferred. d Competitive compensation and benefit package provided.

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER Sauk Valley Media has a full full-time time opening for a Graphic Designer in our advertising department. Our Graphic Designers work in specialized teams with Account Executives and Customer Service Representatives to create effective ad campaigns for area businesses.

The ideal candidate should have experience with Macintosh computers, InDesign, and Photoshop, with creative design, layout ability ty and accurate ttyyping ski kills.

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Sauk Valley Media is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

This posting may not include all duties of the position.

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Advanced Cleaners

Handyman

PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986 (815)625-2607 (815)631-4122 www.mullerslane farm. com

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815-626-1333

IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured

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SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Friday, January 16, 2015 • PAGE B11

MID-WINTER DISCOUNTS = SAVINGS! OVER

GREEN TAG PRICING JUST GOT

BETTER!

1,000 GREAT USED CARS, TRUCK & SUVs AVAILABLE & ON SALE NOW 13 Ford Edge Limited

12 Ford Focus Hatch Back SEL

NADA DA ..................... $25 $25,925 9 Dixon Discount ....... $3,557

NADA DA ..................... $15 $15,900 90 Dixon Discount ....... $1,802

WOW WHAT A SAVINGS!

Stk# GP5041A

YOUR $ * PRICE 22,368

12 Ford Fusion SE

NADA ..................... $1 $15,000 Dixon Discount ....... $1,283

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED

Stk# GP5044

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED

YOUR $ * PRICE 14,098

YOUR $ * PRICE 13,717

Stk# GP5047

One Price: Our Best Price Up-Front & Displayed On EVERY Vehicle EVERY Day.

10 Mazda CX-9

11 Mazda 6 Sedan NADA A ..................... $$14,,825

NADA ..................... $19,725 Dixon Discount ....... $1,474

Dixon Discount ....... $1,166

GREAT FIRST CAR!

Stk# GP5053

YOUR $ * PRICE 13,659

NADA ADA ..................... $18,37 $18,375 Dixon Discount ....... $2,586

LIKE BRAND NEW!

Stk# FF8554A

10 Volkswagen Tiguan AWD

WOW ONLY 65,000 MILES!

YOUR $ * PRICE 18,251

Stk# GP5055

YOUR $ * PRICE 15,789

One Plan: To Sell All Vehicles Without Having The Pressure Of Negotiating A Price.

07 Chevrolet Equinox LT

13 Honda Civic LX

NADA DA ....................... $8 $8,400 4 Dixon Discount .......... $937

NADA ..................... $1 $15,825 Dixon Discount ....... $2,271

CHEAP, CHEAP!

Stk# GP5036

YOUR $ * PRICE 7,463

12 Ford Fusion SE

NADA ..................... $1 $15,700 Dixon Discount ....... $1,319

ONLY 31,000 MILES!

Stk# GP5045

WOW ONLY 21,000 MILES!

YOUR $ * PRICE 13,554

Stk# GP5034

YOUR $ * PRICE 14,381

One Goal: To Provide A Hassle Free Buying Experience.

12 Mazda 3 NADA ..................... $12,825 Dixon Discount ....... $1,249

Stk# GP5054

NADA DA ..................... $22 $22,300 30 Dixon Discount ....... $3,235

NADA ..................... $1 $11,825 Dixon Discount ....... $2,354

GREAT GAS MILEAGE!

YOUR $ * PRICE 11,576

08 GMC Sierra Crew Cab

11 Toyota Corolla

WHAT A LOOKER!

WOW UNDER $10,000!

Stk# EF8595A

YOUR $ * PRICE 9,471

Stk# FE8025A

YOUR $ * PRICE 19,065

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*Does not include tax, title, license or service fee. See dealer for details. Dealer not responsible for pricing errors. Some Customers may not qualify for all of the listed rebates or discounts. Expires 2/2/15.

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SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Friday, January 16, 2015 • PAGE B12

“STERLING’S AUTO SUPERSTORE”

STERLING CHEVROLET ion S el ect est & L o w s!

P ri ce

36,535

$

*

20,988*

$

12 Chevrolet Traverse LS

18,988*

14 Chevrolet Impala LTZ

17,988*

14 Chevrolet Impala LTZ

Very Nicely Equipped Ride

16,988

*

14 Chevrolet Captiva LS *

14 Chevrolet Captiva LT

2 Years Free Maintenace

15,988*

$

10 Honda Goldwing

$4,000 Under Book Value

15,988*

$

14 Chevrolet Captiva LS

14,988

*

06 Audi A4 2.0T *

9,988

*

$

*

7,988

12 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Only 17,000 Miles

*

$

18,988*

$

Stock #2339A

17,988

$

*

Stock #R879

15,988

$

*

It’s Back Impalapalooza

15,988*

$

14 Chevrolet Captiva LS

Stock #R895A

Stock #R881

Starting at 14 Chevrolet Impala LT

15,988*

$

Perfect Family Vehicle

14,988*

$

Stock #1857A

14,988*

$

Stock #R876

14,988*

$

15,988*

$

11 Jeep Patriot Latitude Must See!

Stock #R896

14,988*

$

14,988*

$

Stock #2090B

Stock #2045A

15,988*

$

14,988*

$

13,988

*

What A Deal

Stock #R247

*

Stock #R893

14,988*

$

12,700

$

*

11 KIA OPTIMA EX TURBO Leather, Loaded, STK# 1877B

04 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE

15,988*

10 Chevrolet HHR lT Hurry In, Won’t Last!

7,988

15,988

$

Stock #R867

15,988*

$

14 Chevrolet Impala LT *

Certiied, Great Buy

Stock #R863

15,988*

$

14 Chevrolet Impala LT

14,988

*

11,988

$

*

05 Lincoln Navigator

7 Passenger Family Vehicle, STK# R754A

Best Value In Town Stock $ #R860

14,988*

12 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Loaded, Save Thousands Stock #2041A

10,988*

$

Stock #R787B

7,988

$

*

Great MPG, Low Miles Stock #2083C

7,488

$

*

05 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8L V6

Stock #R844A

7,488

$

*

8,988

$

*

00 Chevrolet Impala

Most Bang For Your Buck

Great MPG

6,388

$

9,988

*

Winter Blow Out

Stock #1959C

07 Chevrolet Malibu LS Stock #R739C

Closeout Special

$

01 Harley Davidson FATBOY

$

09 Chevrolet Aveo LT

05 Harley Davidson Electra Glide

Luxury SUV

8,488*

$

9,488

*

15,988

*

Hurry In! These Don’t Last!

Stock #R639

16,988*

$

Certified Best Buy

$

$

Stock #R878

14 Chevrolet Impala LT

10 Chevrolet Malibu LT

Stock #R763A

*

$

Stock #R865

16,988*

$

BUYS OF THE WEEK

*

$

16,988

*

Certified Pre Owned

Great Around Town Vehicle

12,988

$

Stock #R864

Stock #R813

Stock #R891

2 Years Free Maintenance

$

14 Chevrolet Impala LT

11 Chevrolet Cruze LT

Only 80,000 Miles!

$

14 Chevrolet Impala LT

Great Vehicle, Better Buy Stock #R834

*

17,988*

$

14 Chevrolet Captiva Sport

Leather, Save Thousands

15,988

$

Stock #R866

12 Chevrolet Equinox LT

02 Chevrolet Avalanche

Affordable, 4x4

Only 25K Miles

Stock #R845

10,988

$

16,988*

$

14 Chevrolet Captiva

HURRY For Best Value!

Nicley Equipped

06 Dodge Ram SLT

12 Chevrolet Malibu LT Stock #R888

Stock #R785C

Stock #R669

Manager’s Special

Certified Pre-Owned

Stock #R846

18,988*

$

11 Chevrolet Traverse LS

14 Chevrolet Impala LTZ

14 Chevrolet Impala LT

14 Chevrolet Impala LT

Price Leading Truck

Certified Pre-Owned

Stock #R862

$14,988

*

07 Chevrolet Silverado LT

11 GMC Terrain SLE-1

Best Buy In Town

Stock #R830

*

Great Value

*

Stock #R744

Loaded

17,988

$

21,988*

$

14 Chevrolet Impala LTZ

14 Chevrolet Captiva LT

14 Chevrolet Impala LT

Stock #R856

18,988*

$

Fuel Sipping SUV

Stock #R850

16,988

$

Stock #2409A

8 Passenger

Stock #R779

Leather

Leather, Only 19K Miles Stock #R855

12 GMC Acadia SL

14 Chevrolet Captiva LT

14 Chevrolet Captiva LTT

Tremendous Value

Stock #R880

*

Only 25K Miles

Great Family Vehicle

Stock #1962A

22,988

$

12 Chevrolet Colorado WT

09 GMC Yukon XL SLT *

Stock #2351A

14 Chevrolet Captiva LT

Hurry In, Won’t Last!

19,788

$

17,988

Stock #R849

*

19 T0 CHOOSE FROM! FACTORY WARRANTY REMAINING!

17,988*

Only 78,000 Miles

*

12 Chevrolet Traverse LS Stock #R890

23,988

$

Stock #R885

2014 CHEVROLET CAPTIVAS

$

04 Lincoln LS Luxury

Affordable Family Ride

*

2 Years Free Maintenance

14 Chevrolet Captiva LT

Stock #2381M

08 Chevrolet Uplander LS

24,988

$

Leather

17,988

Stock #R783

Stock #2374A

14 Chevrolet Captiva LT

New Body Style

18,988*

These Don’t Last! Hurry In!

Great Value

$

Stock #R894

*

14 Chevrolet Impala LS

$

08 Chevrolet Trailblazer

09 Chevrolet Impala LT

Stock #R872A

19,988

$

Great Value

10,988

$

$

Stock #R847

14 Chevrolet Sonic

Turbo AWD

Stock #2373A

18,988*

$

1-Owner, Certified

$

Stock #R772B

20,988*

$

Lots Of Room

Stock #R811

*

Hurry In! Won’t Last!

14 Chevrolet Captiva LT

13 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Factory Warranty

Stock #R799

20,988*

$

Stock #R895

24,988

$

11 Chevrolet Silverado LT

Fuel Sipping Family Ride

Value Priced Luxury

Leather, Sunroof

Stock #R870

14 Chevrolet Equinox LT

13 Kia Optima

14 Chevrolet Equinox

12 Buick LaCrosse Prem. 3

Leather Loaded

Certified Pre Owned

15,988

$

Stock #R691A

*

14 Chevy Malibu LTZ

14 Chevrolet Captiva LT

Only 17,000 Miles

Stock #R877

Stock #R854

24,988

$

Certified Pre Owned

$

Stock #R814

Stock #R899

Stock #2088B

14 Chevrolet Captiva LT

Program Car

$

*

Only 9,000 Miles

$

Stock #R868

25,988

$

14 Chevrolet Captiva LT

Certified Pre-Owned

Stock #R670

Stock #1981A

8 Passenger, Leather

Beautiful Ride

Leather, 4x4

Stock #R892

11 Chevrolet Tahoe LT

14 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

09 Chevrolet Silverado LT Stock #2408A

w w w. s t e r l i n g c h e v y. c o m Loaded, 4x4

Brand New Body Style

Stock #R897

1824 N. Locust, Sterling 815-625-2700

11 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ

15 Chevrolet Colorado Z71

ValleSauk y Trus’s Most N ted Autoame in mob iles

*

Stock #1808A

5,988*

$

Stock #R746A

9,988*

$

09 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Great Commuter Car

Stock #2390A

7,988*

$

05 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 Summer Closeout

Stock #R777A

4,988*

$

(815)625.2700 *Prices do not include tax, title, license & doc fees. All sale prices after all available rebates. New Silverado price requires a 1999 or newer trade in. See dealer for complete details. †APR for well qualified applicants through ALLY. Not everyone will qualify Dealer not liable for errors in this ad. AOn Select Models. See dealer for details. All pricing ends 02/28/2015. Photos for illustration only.