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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

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New TIF will give lofts a lift City will hire adviser to work on district, which will also encompass other downtown buildings its authorization Monday for City Manager Scott Shumard to hire SB Friedman Development Advisors to start working on the new TIF and also amend the existing downtown TIF district. The cost of the work is estimated at $34,600.

The Lawrence Building is in the existing Central Business District TIF, but that TIF near the library expires in 2017. An amendment

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier

STERLING – The city has started the process of setting up a new TIF district to aid in the Lawrence Lofts project, and other potential redevelopment efforts in the East Third Street area.

The Sterling City Council gave

must be drawn up to remove it from that TIF before it can become part of the new one.

Shumard said development interest has been expressed in other buildings near the courthouse, so it just made sense to do the new TIF for a 4-block area near East Third Street.

“The Lawrence project needed a 23-year TIF, and because it’s such a small building and the cost

would be the same, we might as well bring in the other buildings,” Shumard said.

Shumard said the new TIF is deemed necessary by Rock Island Growth Corporation to go forward with the Lawrence Lofts project planned on the floors above the county courthouse at 101 E. Third St.

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A gift from the

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Potthoff will hang up his badge after 42 years A local teen had just the ticket to help a grieving family in Rock Falls Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

When Amboy student Justin Hart won the 50/50 raffle Thursday at the Newman vs. Amboy basketball game, the teen didn’t think twice about donating the money back to the Hopkins family of Rock Falls, who lost five of seven members in a house fire Wednesday.

Click on this story at saukvalley.com to see video of Justin Hart talking about his donation to the Hopkins family.

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AMBOY – When, without hesitation, 16-year-old Justin Hart donated $230 in 50/50 raffle winnings to the grieving Hopkins family, he continued to fulfill his father’s legacy.

He might not be able to relate to the sort of heartache siblings John and Rebecca Hopkins are going through, after a fire claimed the lives of all of their immediate family members, their pets and their house

Wednesday in Rock Falls.

But he did watch his father, Gary Hart, fight colon cancer for 6 years.

The former Lee County deputy lost that fight when his boy was 7.

During and after that heavyweight bout, Sauk Valley communities rallied to the Harts’ aid with fundraisers and support.

“They helped us in a tough time, and I knew I had an opportunity to give back to the community,” said Justin, a sophomore at Amboy High School.

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

STERLING – Sterling Police Chief Ron Potthoff joined the department in 1973 as a newly minted college graduate, excited because he finally had landed a job.

“You can’t do much with a bachelor’s degree in psychology,” he said with a chuckle, adding that he stuck with police work to see where it would lead.

He worked undercover, remembering the 1960s Ron hit TV shows “AdamPotthoff 12” and “Dragnet” that inspired him and drew him to the profession. He always admired the officers.

A police-spec Pontiac LeMans, a powerful 1970s-era law enforcement cruiser, sweetened the deal, Potthoff said with a smile.

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Say goodbye The city is holding an open house for Chief Potthoff from 4 to 6 p.m. today in the training room at the Sterling Coliseum, 212 Third Ave.

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Businesses’ owners hope coffee and slots are big winners

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier

ROCK FALLS – The city’s newest gambling parlor puts a new slant on slots.

Dave Cochran and Valerie Howes have teamed up to give slots players and coffee aficionados a different experience.

Sammy’s Slots & Video Poker and Higher Grounds Mobile Cafe and Drive-Thru Cafe are two separate businesses, but the owners have

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brought them together under one roof. They opened Monday at 606 12th Ave., next to DMG Laundry.

“We have two separate identities, but it made a lot of sense to co-exist in the same space, so we’ll see how it goes,” Cochran said.

Cochran and wife Deanna, owners of Cochran’s Pub in Sterling, will run the slots business, while Howes is expanding her coffee business, after drawing a loyal following with her mobile cafe.

“Val works with a premium coffee

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product, and we have a facility with a drive-in window,” Cochran said.

Everyone liked the location, and there is room to grow in the event either owner wants to put in a full kitchen for expanded food offerings.

“We liked that it’s by a laundromat, and people can come in here while they’re waiting, and it’s also nice that it’s near Angelo’s,” Cochran said. “The big thing, though, is that we’re putting people in a comfortable environment.”

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Open for business Sammy’s Slots & Video Poker Cafe will be open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7 days a week at 606 12th Ave. Call 815-625-7495 or find Sammy’s Slots & Video Poker Cafe on Facebook.

Higher Grounds Mobile and Drive-Thru Cafe will be open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the same building.

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POLICE Sterling Police

Sonny L. Silva, 24, of Sterling; 9:43 p.m. Sunday on Freeport Road; aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Justin D. Hansen, 38, of Sterling; 1;43 a.m. Sunday on First Avenue; credit card fraud; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Rock Falls Police

Jarod L. Burger, 36, of Rock Falls; 6:51 p.m.

Sunday in the 400 block of East Eighth Street; Whiteside County warrant; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Kristelin J. Ragland, 25, of Rock Falls; 4:57 p.m.

Saturday in the 1000 block of Seventh Avenue; Whiteside County warrant; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Mount Morris Police

Elaine M. Lee, 57, of Mount Morris; Jan. 3; Ogle County warrant; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Mitchell R. Wolf, 29, of Rock Falls; Jan. 10; Mount Morris Mobil station; burglary.

Justin Hitchcock, 31, of Dixon; Saturday; driving with a suspended driver’s license; released to jail personnel for bonding, Amanda Mackey, 18, of Mount Morris; Tuesday; stop sign violation; given citation and released.

James J. Wetzell, 42, of Mount Morris; 4:30 p.m.

Dec. 31; Lee County warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia; taken to Ogle County Jail.

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Emergency personnel block state Route 40 Monday night, near the Whiteside County Airport south of Rock Falls, after a pickup truck collided head-on with a semitrailer.

Whiteside County Sheriff’s deputies were called at 5:40 p.m. to the accident scene at state Route 40 and Thome Road. The sheriff’s department said the southbound pickup driven by Jacob E. Merdian, 26, of Dixon, crossed the center line and struck the northbound semi driven by Scot A. Keeler, 56, of Wyoming, Michigan. No one was injured, but Merdian was taken to CGH Medical Center in Sterling for observation. The cause of the accident is still being investigated.

Trevor J. Glenn, 18, of Oregon; Jan. 1; operation of uninsured motor vehicle; given notice to appear in court.

Travis E. Weitzel, 29, of Sterling; Jan. 3; Lee County warrant; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Polo Police

Delores D. Hittlet, 58, of Polo; 3:23 p.m.

Wednesday; speeding 43 mph in a 30-mph zone; given individual bond and released.

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Brandy E. Underhile, 39, of Dixon; 12:31 a.m.

Saturday; warrant for failure to appear – contempt (non-payment – operation of uninsured motor vehicle); held at Lee County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Kathy L. Edwards, 56, of Lee; 11:37 p.m. Friday; driving under the influence of alcohol, improper traffic lane usage; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Tyler S. Randolph, 20, of Dixon; 2:20 p.m. Friday; warrant for failure to appear, warrant for failure to appear – contempt; held at Lee County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Allen K. Michael, 21, of Rock Falls; 11:26 a.m.

Friday; warrant for contempt – non-payment of fine; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Rodney Jiminez, 40, of Sterling; 8:11 a.m. Friday; operation of uninsured motor vehicle; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Ogle County Sheriff

Gary Vaughn, 61, of Polo; 10:38 p.m. Sunday in the 500 block of East Buffalo Street; driving while license suspended; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

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Crashes damage house, office building

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

A rural Amboy house and a Sterling dentist’s office building were damaged over the weekend in separate car crashes.

Steven M. Ketcham, 22, of Sublette, fell asleep at the wheel of his pickup truck Saturday morning and hit a house at 1694 Lee Center Road near Amboy around 6:25 a.m., Lee County Sheriff John Simonton said in an email Monday, adding that the house and vehicle suffered “significant” damage.

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Steven M. Ketcham, 22, of Sublette, fell asleep at the wheel of his pickup truck Saturday morning and hit a house at 1694 Lee Center Road near Amboy.

No one was at the home shut off until a contracwhen the accident hap- tor arrived to assess the pened, Lee County Chief damage.

Deputy David Glessner Ketcham, who was not said. Gas to the home was injured, was cited for

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In addition to their two daughters, the Cochrans have several four-legged family members. That is where Sammy’s gets its name.

“Sammy was our first basset hound,” Cochran said. “We got her in 1999, and she passed away about a year ago.”

The Cochrans have their work cut out for them if they plan to start a business for every pet – they still have three bassets, a Walker coonhound, and two cats.

Howes had initially planned to open a coffee cafe in the former Innovations 4 You building at 102 Second St. in Rock Falls, but her plans changed when renovations to that structure took longer than expected.

“I was ready to get going, so I bought a trailer and started the mobile business,” Howes said. “The mobile cafe was fun, and the overhead was very low, which is good when you’re a new business owner.”

The cafe on wheels that launched May 1 won’t disappear – it’s just parked for the winter. She is keeping all of her options open.

“I’ll still do festivals, farmers markets, and some other events, and if all goes well, I could see keeping this cafe open, and still open at the Touch of Thai site, too,” Howes said.

The cafe will have Howes’ signature Dark Matter Coffee, a brand she fell in love with 4 years ago at a java fest in Chicago.

Some of her more popular items are espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, herbal teas, sodas, and the baked goodies she makes fresh

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On Sunday, True Smiles, 312 Second Ave. in Sterling, was struck about 9 a.m. by a vehicle driven

by Ross R. Bender, 20, of Sterling, which left East Fourth Street and hit the northeast corner of the building, Sgt. Todd Messer said.

No one was inside the office when the accident happened.

Bender was taken to CGH with non-lifethreatening injuries; charges are pending, police said.

every day. Scones, muffins, yayas, and cookies are among the favorites.

Cochran has free popcorn, pop, and water for gamblers. Beer is also available, and he is considering carrying wine and some other liquor offerings.

“We’re going to see how

things go, and then we can bring in more food later,” Cochran said.

Cochran had his state gambling license approved at the Dec. 16 meeting of the Illinois Gaming Board.

Another Rock Falls business, Perna’s Pizza, also received a license at that meeting.

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Selfless teenager hits the jackpot Have a story of selflessness?

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magine a bag of money falls into your lap. It’s all yours, all 230 smackers. No one is going to give you any grief about it. Oh, and you’re 16.

Raise your hand if you’d keep the money. Mine is in the air because I remember how small and egocentric my world was when I’d just gotten my driver’s license. The most important things in my world were, in no particular order: girls, keeping

my voice from cracking when answering a question in class, sports, and work – and work only makes the list because disposable income was hugely important.

Sad? Yeah. Typical? I think so.

Thank goodness for Justin Hart, the most aptly named youngster I’ve met. The Amboy High School sophomore decided before he even bought a 50/50 raffle ticket for Thursday night’s Newman-Amboy

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

game that, should he win, the money was going to the Hopkins family.

Had he kept the money, he said, he probably would’ve spent it on food – KFC, most likely.

Do you realize how many calories a three-sport athlete burns daily?

Have you ever seen one at a buffet? Kids can eat, man.

This young man essentially gave up 46 $5 Fill-ups. That’s a lot of mashed potatoes, folks.

Since his noble act, folks have lined up to give him high-fives, and rightfully so. I was pumped just to shake his hand. But I’d also like to broaden the spotlight to include his parents, teachers, administrators, basically anyone who has seized the chance to foster his selflessness.

Their positive vibes

keep Justin buoyed in a sea of selfishness, eager to pull him under.

It’s so much easier to take the money and run, isn’t it? I have no doubts Justin has seen corners cut more than a few times, yet last Thursday, positive reinforcement won in a big way. So kudos to Justin’s support system.

These are the folks who, no matter how hard they try to shy away from the bright lights, will be found – as long as journalists are doing their jobs, and people are filling us in on selfless acts. Too often, they’re the ones

who don’t call. They don’t want to come off as bragging about their kids.

Well, here’s my open letter to proud parents: If your youngster does something that is in the same heroic ballpark as Justin’s act, the way he helped without hesitation, don’t hesitate to let me know. Brag away. I can always use the inspiration. We all can.

Christopher Heimerman covers education for Sauk Valley Media. He can be reached at 815-625-3600, ext. 5523, cheimerman@ saukvalley.com or on Twitter (@CHeimerman_SVM).

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ABOVE: Kobe Young sends his bowling ball down the lane Monday during the Coloma Park District’s 42nd annual youth bowling tournament at Paone’s Blackhawk Lanes in Sterling. Boys and girls competed in three games in four different age groups, and trophies were awarded in each of the brackets to high-game bowlers and high-series bowlers. The park district provided lane scorers and judges.

TOP RIGHT: Cooper Spears, 8, of Rock Falls looks like he’s on pins and needles Monday morning, waiting to see what his bowling ball will do as it heads down the lane during the tournament.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Jocelyn Diaz, 6, of Rock Falls picks out her bowling ball at Paone’s Blackhawk Lanes.

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OBITUARIES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

Larry L. Travis POLO – Larry L. Travis, 76, of Polo, passed away Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at his home, surrounded by family.

Larry was born Sept. 6, 1939, in Dixon, the son of Eldon Travis Sr. and Pauline (Rebuck) Rowland. On March 18, 1962, in Polo, he was united in marriage to Reah Smith. She preceded him in death in March 2015. Larry graduated from Polo High School in 1957, and moved to Hennepin to work at the steel mill for 31 years, until his retirement. He was a veteran of the Army, serving with the National Security Agency.

Survivors include his mother, Pauline Rowland; daughter, Heather Jones of Polo; son,

Michael Travis of Clearwater, Florida; sister, Sandra Oswalt of Franklin Grove; brothers, Eldon (Bea Martinson) Travis Jr. of Dixon, and Earl (Joan) TravisRowland of Polo; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Eldon Sr.; brother-in-law, Brian Oswalt; and sister-inlaw, Judy Travis.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, and the funeral at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St. Private graveside service will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon.

Visit polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Matthew D. Rodefer DIXON – Matthew D. Rodefer, 41, of Dixon, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at Franklin Grove Living & Rehabilitation Center, after a long illness.

He was born April 22, 1974, in Mendota, the son of Ronald and Joan (Henry) Rodefer. Matthew was a wonderful loving son, a great brother, and friend. He loved his family and friends a lot. He will be greatly missed.

Matt never found the strength and love of himself to fight the disease that eventually killed him.

Matt is survived by his

parents of Franklin Grove; his sister, Joy (Eric) Lundstrom of Wisconsin; a nephew and niece; his grandmother, Ruth Rodefer of Minnesota; and his longtime friend, Holly Adams of Dixon.

Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no visitation or service. Jones Funeral Home in Dixon handled arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Franklin Grove Living & Rehabilitation Center and Serenity Hospice & Home would be appreciated.

Visit thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Sublette.

Larry L. Travis of Polo, 10-11:30 a.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home.

Thursday funerals: Ronnie L. Daniels of Dixon, 10:30 a.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Dolores M. Setchell of Amboy, 10-11 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Sublette.

Larry L. Travis of Polo, 11 a.m. Mass at Polo Family Funeral Home.

Friday visitation: Edwin C. Bettner of Oregon, 5-8 p.m. at Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Saturday funeral: Edwin C. Bettner of Oregon, 11 a.m. at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Wednesday visitations: Dolores M. Setchell of Amboy, 4-7 p.m., with the rosary recited at 3:30 p.m., at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Michelle “Chellie” M. Morgan of Polo, celebration of life, 5-7 p.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home.

Wednesday funerals: M. Lorraine Bender of Rock Falls, graveside services, 11 a.m. at Coloma Township Cemetery in Rock Falls.

Scott Link, Haylee Hovis, their daughter, Raelynn, and unborn child, all of Savanna, memorial gathering, 3-7 p.m. at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna.

Thursday visitations: Dolores M. Setchell of Amboy, 10-11 a.m. at Our

Connie S. Van Horne STERLING – Connie Sue Van Horne, 71, of Sterling, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at her home, surrounded by family.

Connie was born Oct. 13, 1944, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, the daughter of Earl and Oweeda (Cline) Manning. She married William “Bill” Van Horne on April 17, 1965, in Sterling. Connie was employed through Walmart for 28 years.

She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Bill; two daughters, Michelle (Gary) Holcomb of Sterling and Gretchen (Nick) Massey of Rock Falls; one brother, Devoe Manning of Dixon; three sisters, Kay (Mike) Rude of Sterling,

Kim Manning of Oregon, and Kelli (Shannon) Miller of Ward, Arkansas; and five grandchildren, Bryan Holcomb of Sterling and Emily Holcomb, Lindy Holcomb, Zoie Howard, and Duke Massey, all of Rock Falls.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Norma Foshee of Ward; three brothers, William Manning of Walnut Ridge, Terrell Manning of Pocahontas, Arkansas, and Randy Manning of Imboden, Arkansas.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave., Rock Falls.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Dolores M. Setchell AMBOY – Dolores M. Setchell, 88, of Amboy, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born July 12, 1927, in Peterstown, the daughter of Theodore and Elizabeth (Roetzel) Sondgeroth. She was a homemaker, and also had worked for Hart-Carter in Mendota for many years, prior to retiring.

Dolores was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Sublette. She enjoyed traveling, crocheting, and spending time with her family. She married Jacque C. Setchell on March 30, 1948, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mendota. He preceded her in death on Oct. 31, 2009.

Survivors include her children, Larry (Karen) Setchell and Pam (John) Bonnell, both of Dixon, Craig (Janet) Setchell of Amboy, Jacqueline (Terry) Sondgeroth of Dixon, and Bruce (Lori) Setchell and Dean (Kelly) Setchell, both of Amboy; daughter-in-law, Candi Setchell of Dixon; 15 grandchildren, Mark (Shannon) Setchell, Michael (Nina) Setchell, Matthew Kempson, Amy Johnson, Jennifer (Eric) McLaughlin, Kelly (Brandon) Klein, Aaron Setchell, Chelsea, Tiara, and Cody Sond-

geroth, Kate (Andy) Bulfer, Emily Setchell, Julia Setchell, Jonathan (Aubrey) Setchell, and Paige Setchell; 19 greatgrandchildren, Natilie, Zoey, Alexandra, Lauren, Henry, Mitchell, Ellie, Grady, Levi, Henry, Isabelle, Alice, Theodore, Landon, Jade, Aubrina, Carson, Teagan, and Mason; two step-greatgrandchildren, Delany and Baily; and two sisters, Betty Prendergast of Sublette and Evelyn Kritz of Pewaukee, Wisconsin.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Setchell; a son, Scott Setchell; a grandson, Kevin Setchell; and four sisters, Helen Leiser, Hattie Rapp, Cora Jones, and Florence Sondgeroth.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, with the rosary recited at 3:30 p.m., at MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy. Visitation also will be from 10 to 11 a.m.

Thursday, and the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Sublette, with the Rev. Randy Fronek officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Sublette.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Visit thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

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ROCK FALLS – Cheryl Fowler, 71, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

SAVANNA – A family, mother, Haylee Hovis, 22; Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling is father, Scott Link, 26; baby daughter, Raelynn, 1; and handling arrangements. their expectant baby to be born, all sadly were taken Eugene D. Bollman from us on Saturday morning, Jan. 16, 2016, as the Emma Kropf QUINCY – Eugene D. Bollman, 84, formerly of Rock result of a single-vehicle accident near Hanover.

Falls, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at Illinois Veterans’ A memorial gathering will be from 3 to 7 p.m.

TAMPICO – Emma Kropf, 100, of rural Tampico, died Home in Quincy.

Wednesday at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna.

Monday, Jan, 18, 2016, at her home.

Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling is Memorials have been established.

Garland Funeral Home in Walnut is handling handling arrangements.

Visit lawjonesfuneralhome.com to send condolences. arrangements.

Hovis, Link family

Son stands tall in dad’s footsteps HART

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Thursday night, he joked with his mother, Karen, that it takes only one ticket to win the Powerball. So while the crowd at the AmboyNewman girls basketball game bought up 50/50 tickets 20 at a time to support the Hopkinses, Hart bought just one.

Amboy’s head coach, Mike McCracken, and assistant, Paul Smith, had come up with the idea for the raffle, to help out the Newman Central Catholic High School family.

Between the third and fourth quarters, Smith called Hart’s numbers.

“Everything was a blur for a second,” Justin said.

“I wasn’t expecting a standing ovation. I just went up to them, gave them the ticket and told them they could have all the money.”

As Justin strode numbly across the gym, receiving pats on the back from all directions, it took a minute for the Comets’ coach, Brandon Kreczmer, to put together what had happened.

“I was busy coaching, but once I figured it out, I just about had tears in my eyes,” Kreczmer said.

“For a high school kid, that’s a lot of money. For

How to give Go to shawurl.com/2csj to see the Hopkins Family Memorial Fund page, and shawurl.com/2csi to see the “Hope for Hopkins” page. So far, $31,105 and $10,358 have been raised through the GoFundMe pages, respectively.

Memorial funds also have been established at all Sterling Federal and Sauk Valley bank branches.

Donations can be dropped off, or checks mailed to Sterling Federal Bank, PO Box 617, Sterling, IL 61081 or Sauk Valley Bank, 201 W. Third St., Sterling IL 61081, or 904 First Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071. Put “Hopkins family” in the memo field. him to not think twice, that’s pretty awesome.”

“He made us so proud, because a kid gets $230 and decides to give it up … my gosh, he made the event so much better,” Kreczmer’s counterpart, McCracken, said. “It just doesn’t get any better than that. All of a sudden, we had twice the money to give to them.”

Hart found out about the tragedy while in class Wednesday, and at first heard that Newman sophomore Donovan Hopkins, was the lone survivor. But later that day, he learned Donovan, too, had lost his life. Justin has a number of friends at Newman and had gotten to know Donovan a little bit through hoops.

“I didn’t know him that well ... but I just can’t even imagine what they’re going through,” he said.

Hart was in seventh grade when Andrew Dieterle joined the district as a teacher and seventhgrade basketball coach, and he had the pleasure of moving up the ranks and, in turn, continuing to learn from his student.

“He’s always cared about everything he did, and he’s always put others around him first. He always wants to help out the group or a team – he’s never looking at things as an individual,” Dieterle said. “But I was still floored. I don’t think you can’t find too many 16-year-olds who – without being prompted – would just do that naturally. It just goes to show you can always learn from someone.”

Hart’s older sister, Lindsay, attends North Central College in Naperville, and received a text from a friend who was at the

game, letting her know what her kid brother had just done.

“Hers was the first text I got,” Justin said. “She just said she was proud, and that it made her think about how the community helped us out.”

He’d noticed how, after his dad died, how his mom would give back every chance she got. But she’s quick to deflect credit for how driven her boy has become. He’s a straightA student who tackles his homework when he gets home from school Friday nights.

“He’s so conscientious, and that definitely comes from his father,” she said.

“He was a very devoted deputy who would do anything to help anyone in the community.

People would thank him when he gave them a speeding ticket.”

Justin is considering following in his father’s footsteps and going into law enforcement.

“They told him he was only going to last 6 months, and he lasted 6 years,” Hart said. “He really inspired me. It always taught me to never give up. Six years?

That’s a lot of fighting for someone. He’s always been my role model, and I want to make him proud.”

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Budget battle could halt paychecks at university CHICAGO (AP) – Like all of Illinois’ nine public universities, Chicago State University is waiting for long-overdue state funding. Come March, though, the predominantly black school on Chicago’s South Side says it won’t have the money to pay its employees.

The problem at Chicago State is shaping up as a wider higher-education funding crisis due to the 6-month budget standoff between Republican Gov. Bruce

Rauner and Democratic leaders in the General Assembly. All of Illinois’ public universities have cut spending while they plead with the state to get the money flowing before they have to further – and drastically – cut programs.

No one knows what will happen if Chicago State’s situation doesn’t change before March – whether classes come to a halt, employees go without pay or students scheduled to graduate in May have to wait.

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“The Lawrence property doesn’t get developed without this TIF,” Shumard said. “It is part of Rock Island Growth’s funding mechanism.”

The city will receive federal tax credits, the most important financing component for the $5.5 million project. The two stories above the courthouse, vacant since the 1960s, will be converted into 20 affordable housing rental units.

Rock Island Growth is a national nonprofit that specializes in redeveloping downtown buildings for residential and mixed used. The scale of its work gives it the clout to put together complicated financing for expensive projects that cities would be unable to do on their own.

Shumard said the money for the work

Next meeting

The Sterling City Council next meets at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at City Hall, 212 Third Ave., on the first floor in the council chambers.

Go to sterling-il. gov or call City Hall at 815-632-6621 for an agenda or more information. with SB Friedman will be borrowed from the general fund, but then repaid from the TIF. Alderman John Stauter said he was concerned by the fees incurred for doing the work, especially since money would be borrowed from the general fund.

“I’m interested in the fees for doing this, and I’m wondering if Rock Island will be ready to go when we finish this,” Stauter said.

Shumard said the TIF is the final piece, and construction is still on track for early spring.

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Potthoff had big shoes to fill Now, he leaves big shoes of his own, to whoever follows in his footsteps

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STERLING – Ron Potthoff received a warm sendoff from city officials at his last Sterling City Council meeting as police chief.

The retiring chief was presented with a plaque Monday for his 42 years with the police department, 19 of those as its leader. Today is his last day on the job.

Mayor Skip Lee made the presentation, saying that Potthoff’s abilities went far beyond police duties.

“The chief had a wealth of institutional knowledge, and he was always on an even keel,” Lee said. “You patiently answered everyone’s questions – and I know I had a lot of them when I first started.”

Potthoff recalled working under a lot of mayors, city managers, and city councils since he

joined the force in 1973.

He said he’s seen plenty of changes over the years, and believes the city’s future is bright.

“I appreciate everything the city has done for me, and I think the council is moving in the right direction,” the chief said.

Alderman Joe Martin said when Potthoff took over as chief, he inherited the added challenge of replacing 22-year chief Cadet Thorp, a public official who took on almost legendary status.

“Ron came through the ranks all the way to chief, and it wasn’t easy following Cadet Thorp, but Police was the one department I never worried about; Ron always had everything under control,” Martin said.

Lt. Tim Morgan, who joined the force in 1993, has been named interim chief. City Manager Scott Shumard said the police chief position is unique in that it carries such a high profile in the community.

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“Public persona is important to remember in the replacement process,” Shumard said.

“It’s important to select a person in tune with the organization and the public.”

Martin said he expects the transition period to go smoothly, largely because Potthoff surrounded himself with good people like Morgan.

The mayor said he is looking forward to working with Morgan, as he has found him to be “open and highly accessible.”

A resident asked the council if any consideration had been given to the consolidation of police administrative duties, similar to the cre-

ation of the Twin City Joint Fire Command for the Sterling and Rock Falls fire departments.

Lee said the city has had discussions about that topic with Rock Falls Mayor Bill Wescott and City Administrator Robbin Blackert.

“We are looking at that possibility, but we’re not ready to make that jump at this time,” Lee said.

Shumard added that dispatch centers will be the next step in administrative consolidation efforts because the city no longer has a choice.

A new state law will require the consolidation of 911 services statewide. Whiteside County now has dispatch units in Sterling, Rock Falls, and Morrison, but the law eventually will allow only two dispatch centers per county.

Municipalities must have consolidation plans ready by July 1. The implementation deadline is July 1, 2017.

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The chief, 65, is retiring today after nearly 20 years at the helm, and 42 years of police work.

“I’ve enjoyed every minute,” Potthoff said, reluctantly cleaning out his office Monday. “It’s been a great time. Some sadness.

Most of it gratifying.

“My greatest achievement has been the command position, and letting other people achieve; not being overly restrictive. I didn’t have any big accomplishments.”

The police chief wanted to avoid that question, he

said, showing his humble persona. Unsolved cases stand out in his mind.

Sterling Mayor Skip Lee called the chief’s departure “a mixed bag” – he’s proud of the distinguished career and dedication to the city, but Potthoff is more than a dedicated civil servant.

He is a trusted friend.

“I’m going to miss him a lot,” Lee said, who described Potthoff as “level-headed and eventempered,” but most of all, candid, especially with him.

Sure, the police cars have changed, and semiautomatic guns and not six-shot revolvers now are standard-issue, but the

basics of policing are the same, Potthoff said.

Technology is the biggest difference, because forensics makes it easier to pull things together, he said.

His biggest concerns are manpower and technology in the department. It will be six officers short when he leaves, and many of the tools are aging and need to be replaced.

Potthoff’s short-term replacement is Lt. Tim Morgan, a “sharp” officer with an extensive 22-year background with the department, he said.

Morgan’s resumé includes experience in almost every position, including patrol, inves-

tigations, support, and a 5-year stint on the multijurisdictional Blackhawk Area Task Force, a regional drug and crimes unit.

As for Potthoff, this likely won’t be the last time he’s in the line of duty. He plans on joining the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Linebacker Program, which provides a temporary or interim police chief to towns in need when a vacancy is created.

His retirement will be a reluctant change, he said, but he’ll manage to keep busy. His wife is opening a tax and accounting business – and she needs a secretary.

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THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE

Budget impasse payoff not worth the onerous price Rauner’s figures don’t add up, in columnist’s view

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GUEST COLUMN | LEE COUNTY JAIL REFERENDUM | MARCH 15

Sewage, rainwater leaks just part of county jail’s problems Mold another big issue as officials look at replacing outdated structure RICK KETCHUM Amboy

I am writing in response to the Dec. 22 editorial regarding the Lee County Jail project and “thinking outside the box.”

Since I have been on the Lee County Board, the county has addressed many deficiencies within the Lee County Law Enforcement building.

Many initiatives have been implemented that have addressed numerous concerns for safety and security, saving thousands of dollars in the process.

One of the major deficiencies we have been focusing on is the failing infrastructure of our detention facility.

Upon inspecting the building, we were alarmed at the problems that have developed in the structure. Dozens of leaks, due to cracks in the plumbing and floor, allow sewage and rainwater to run into the administrative (lower level) offices.

Computers, desks, furniture and case files have been destroyed.

Our administrative staff members cover their desks every night with plastic, in anticipation of the leaks.

These issues have caused mold to spread throughout the building,

causing major environmental problems for the staff working in these areas and requiring us to spend thousands of dollars in additional maintenance costs Rick Ketchum per year, along with having to tolerate deplorable working conditions.

The facility does not meet the current Illinois Jail Standards with regard to the number of inmates per cell, ventilation, environmental concerns, life/safety issues, and segregation by classification of detainees.

Annual inspections conducted by the Illinois Department of Corrections have uncovered violations.

IF WE DO NOT BRING the facility up to code, the IDOC could impose sanctions along with mandated repairs, which could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars or cause us to completely shut down the facility, which would cost the county an unknown amount of money.

In today’s world, law enforcement agencies are required to address constant changes in standards for incarceration of inmates and the increasing demand for space. The current facility has only one segregation unit, one dormitory for female detainees, no

medical or mentally ill cell blocks, and no juvenile holding areas.

This lack of diversity, along with existing jail standards, reduces the capacity of this facility to 37 inmates, which is 30 less than the 1970 design intended for this facility to hold.

Several options we have looked into were: 1) renovate the old building; 2) build a new facility, or 3) collaborate with nearby counties to build a regional detention facility.

We have met recently with consultants specializing in detention facility design, repair and construction.

A committee has been tasked with presenting the financial options to the public. We plan to hold public meetings throughout Lee County, so the voters will have an opportunity to ask questions about the referendum. Periodic media updates will be provided, as well as pamphlets explaining the referendum.

THE BOTTOM LINE is that as the County Board chairman, the chief elected official for Lee County, public safety has to be one of my top priorities.

Second, we must do what is necessary to assure the men and women who make up our law enforcement teams have the equipment and working environment that allows them to do

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If we do not bring the facility up to code, the IDOC could impose sanctions [and] mandated repairs. ...

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their jobs safely and effectively.

Last, we are responsible to carry out these responsibilities in the most fiscally responsible manner possible. That means we will do our homework to find the most costeffective ways to address the issues we face with the current Lee County detention facilities.

We live in an everchanging world where law and order is being challenged in every corner of the globe. There may not have ever been a time in modern history where there have been more threats to the safety and security of our citizens.

My office, the county board, and the Lee County Sheriff’s Department are committed to finding ways to improve security and to do so in the most cost-effective way possible. We will be sharing information over the next several weeks about our options in advance of the public facilities referendum to be held on March 15.

Note to readers: Rick Ketchum is chairman of the Lee County Board.

THE READER’S VOICE Scientific literacy is meeting topic

from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Sterling Public Library.

I will give a presentaSEAN SANDERS tion titled “Lost in TransRock Falls lation: How the Media The Rock River Open and the Public MisrepreForum invites the pub- sent Scientific Research.” lic to a general meeting I will discuss the con-

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cept of scientific literacy and how it can help everyday citizens become more informed about the effects of scientific research. I will also discuss how average people can protect themselves from being misled

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by incorrect science.

The public is welcome.

Afterward, there will be an opportunity for questions and discussion.

This hopes to be a lively and cordial discussion that will help to educate and inform.

A lot of folks have taken to calling Bruce Rauner “Governor 1 Percent” because of his immense personal wealth. Gov. Rauner himself told the Chicago Sun-Times during the 2014 campaign that he was in the top one-tenth of 1 percent of income earners.

But, right now, anyway, he ought to be referred to as “Governor 1.4 percent.”

Why? Stay with me a bit and I’ll explain.

I sat down for an interview last week with Gov. Rauner. As with just about every reporter, Rauner blamed House Speaker Michael Madigan for stifling his beloved Turnaround Agenda. The governor said he was “frustrated” with Madigan for saying that his anti-union, pro-business reforms were “unrelated to the budget.”

“For example,” Rauner said, “if we can get business regulatory change so I can recruit manufacturers here and more transportation companies here, and more businesses here, we can generate billions of new revenue without raising tax rates.

That’s directly tied to the budget.”

“Billions?” I asked.

“Billions,” he replied, while promising to send me a detailed analysis.

A few days later, his staff emailed me a memo that the governor had sent to lawmakers last fall. You can see it yourself at CapitolFax.com/turnaround.

But the memo didn’t really say much of anything about revenues, other than if the governor could get Illinois to “average” levels of unemployment and Gross State Product, and if the governor could stop the migration of Illinoisans to other states, his agenda would produce a grand total of $510 million in additional revenues.

That ain’t “billions.”

And while $510 million is nothing to sneeze at, it won’t even cover the interest on the state’s mountain of overdue bills that have been accruing because the state has no budget and no way to pay them.

OF COURSE, THE state has not had a budget since June and has no way to pay those overdue bills because the governor refuses to negotiate a new budget until he gets his Turnaround Agenda passed, which, according to his own memo, wouldn’t produce enough revenue to pay the juice on money owed to the state’s vendors – not to mention the universities that haven’t received any state funding, creating major crises at several of them, and all the other social service groups that make up our safety net

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being stiffed, forcing the state’s most vulnerable to go without.

And while $510 million seems like a lot of money, the governor’s projected revenue growth from his Turnaround Agenda would be only a 1.4 percent increase over the past state fiscal year.

Hence, “Gov. 1.4 percent.”

And would it even be that much?

The governor claims the state would save $1.75 billion by making his demanded changes to

Illinois Budget Stalemate

203 days

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

union collective bargaining laws. Of that amount, $750 million would come from cutting health care costs for state employees.

The rest isn’t explained.

HE ALSO CLAIMS that workers’ comp reforms would save the state $65 million a year. So, we’re looking at about $1.8 billion in savings.

To be fair, Rauner’s memo also claims that local governments would save billions more with his reforms, but some of his numbers just don’t add up, like overstating the savings on allowing governments to opt out of prevailing wage requirements on nonfederal projects.

I’m not all opposed to doing some pro-business reforms. I think an easy case can be made that workers’ comp costs are far too high, for example.

But I spent part of an afternoon last week listening to an otherwise tough-minded woman cry helplessly on the phone about the literal implosion of the state’s social service safety net.

And one of the greatest charitable groups in the history of this state, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, is facing an existential crisis because the government owes it $6 million.

In my opinion, the payoff for continuing this governmental impasse is not worth the price being paid.

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Boy-crazy teen should study close to home Dear Abby, Our granddaughter, “Kim,” is a senior in high school. She wants to study in Europe next year to improve her skills in a second language. Neither she nor her parents can afford the $20,000 or more this will cost. She is also “boy crazy.” Another worry is the threat of terrorism and her safety.

Kim’s grandmother and I see more negatives than positives in this possibility. Please advise us whether we should voice our opinion and what your opinion is.

– Holding Back for Now Dear Holding Back, If you had described

our pool, especially on weekends. My girlfriend doesn’t like to wear a swimsuit, and I have no issues with it.

At a neighborhood event recently, one of our neighbors politely asked her if she wouldn’t mind covering up when in the pool. She said her kids, and I’m sure her hubby, can see into our yard from their second story.

My girlfriend apologized for their inconvenience, but told them she wouldn’t be changing her habits in her home to stop another family from gawking.

I see both sides of this.

I agree she shouldn’t feel compelled to wear a

further along in her education and less boy crazy.

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

your granddaughter as emotionally mature and responsible, I would give it my blessing. However, because you didn’t, in my opinion she should continue her schooling closer to home and pursue her interest in language arts when she’s

Dear Abby, My girlfriend has no issue with nudity. She worked herself through her master’s degree in finance as an exotic dancer. She has a phenomenal figure, eats healthy and works out often.

Last year, we bought a home in a small residential community, complete with a pool. We installed a fence and spent a lot of money on landscaping to give us privacy from our neighbors.

We live in Florida and spend a lot of time in

suit to swim in our own pool (or lounge by it).

But I can also see the neighbor’s side. The preteen boys and husband can get an eyeful just about every weekend, and I don’t think a few tan lines are worth a feud with the neighbors.

Any suggestions for my dilemma?

– Swimsuit Etiquette Dear Swimsuit Etiquette, I, too, can see both sides of this. However, you and your girlfriend have done as much as you can to protect her privacy. You can’t be responsible for your neighbor’s husband’s

and children’s voyeurism. I don’t think your girlfriend should feel compelled to change her lifestyle because they act like Peeping Toms.

I do think it would be healthier for all concerned if your neighbor had a talk with her “boys” regarding their family’s standards when it comes to naturism and respecting the privacy of others.

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

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Wednesday, Jan. 20 Foot care clinic, Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth Ave., Fulton.

Appointments: call Sharon at 815718-5294.

Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815284-3371.

WIC, nutritional, educational, and coupon pickup, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Dixon Kiwanis Club meeting, 7 a.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St. Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 9-11 a.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

Rules of the Road class, 9 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., 815288-6563.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., women’s group; noon; 3:30 p.m.; 7 p.m., Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Representative from Rock River Center in Oregon, 9:30-11 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Blood pressure checks, 10-11 a.m., Sullivan’s Grocery, 300 N. Madison St., Morrison, 815-622-2800.

Sharing Life’s Memories Program, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

Whiteside County Health Department free blood pressure

MOVIES Entertainers call for Oscar boycott NEW YORK (AP) – Calls for a boycott of the Academy Awards are growing over the Oscars’ second straight year of all-white acting nominees, as Spike Lee and Jada PinkettSmith each said Monday they will not attend this year’s ceremony.

In a lengthy Instagram post, Lee said he “cannot support” the “lily white” Oscars.

In a video message on Facebook, Pinkett-Smith also said she wouldn’t attend or watch the Oscars in February. Pinkett Smith, whose husband Will Smith wasn’t nominated for his performance in the NFL head trauma drama “Concussion,” said it was time for people of color to disregard the Academy Awards.

Last year’s all-white acting nominees also drew calls for a boycott. Whether it had any impact or not, the audience for the broadcast was down 16 percent from the year prior, a 6-year low.

The academy didn’t respond to messages left Monday.

clinic, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison St., Morrison, 815-772-4213.

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

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.

-noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave. Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, noon, Big Book, closed; 6 p.m., Big Book, tradition, closed,, lower level, Loveland Community Building, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

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

Lunch and Learn, noon, The Post House, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Big Book; 7 p.m., open, Big Book, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Countryside Manor, 625 Countryside Lane, Dixon.

Free blood pressure check, 1-3 p.m., Amboy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 15 W. Wasson Road, 815-857-2550.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., open, St. Patrick Community Center, 903 N. Caron Road, Rochelle.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointment: 815-625-0382.

Free blood pressure clinic,

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

3:30-4:30 p.m., Community Room, Odell Library, 307 S. Madison, Morrison.

Women’s Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m., Choices Domestic Violence Program office, 114 W. Market St., Mount Carroll.

YWCA sexual abuse survivors women’s group, 5:30-7 p.m., second floor, 115 W. First St., Dixon, bbraid@ywsauk.or or 815625-0333.

Walnut Board of Directors, 5:30 p.m., Walnut Public Library, 101 Heaton St., 815-379-2159.

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

Special Needs Parent Support Group, 5:30-7:30 p.m., conference room, Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St. Pearl, a self-esteem support group of the YWCA Domestic Violence Program, 6 p.m., 815-625-0333.

Men’s Cancer Group, 6 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

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

American Legion Post 12, 7 p.m., 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-284-2003.

Dixon Area Detachment Marine Corps League, 7 p.m., VFW, 1560 Franklin Grove Road.

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous,

Thursday, Jan. 21 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Abuse Changing team, 815-625-0338.

Twin City Sunrise Rotary, 7 a.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling.

Free blood sugar screening, 8-9 a.m., Community Health Services Department, Mendota Community Hospital, 1401 E. 12th St. 815-539-7461, ext. 3291, weekdays. Tests can be done fasting or 2 hours after eating.

North Central Illinois Logistics Council, 8-9:30 a.m., Room C316, Illinois Valley Community College, 815 N. Orlando Smith Ave., Oglesby, 815-220-3425.

TOPS IL 1426, 8:30-9 a.m. weigh-in, meeting at 9 a.m., Coloma Homes, 401 W. 18th St., Rock Falls.

Golden K Kiwanis, 9:30 a.m., YMCA, 2505 YMCA Way, Sterling.

Free blood pressure check, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Prairie State Legal representative, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

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

Parish Nurse Networking meeting, noon, CGH Professional Building, 15 W. Third St., Sterling, 815-625-0400, ext.

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American Red Cross blood drive, noon-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, 12 and 12; 8 p.m., closed, 12 and 12, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Chair exercises, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Healthy Lifestyles Club, 1 and 7 p.m., ground-floor conference room, Mendota Community Hospital, 1401 E. 12th St., 815-5397461, ext. 5319.

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Al-Anon-Alateen, 4 p.m., annex, Wesley Chapel, 200 S. Hickory St., Shannon.

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River Cities Quilters Guild, 7 p.m., Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 N. Ninth St., 815499-5618.

Dixon VFW, 7 p.m., 1560 Franklin Grove Road.

Dixon Area Garden Club, 7 p.m., Plum Creek Garden, 626 Palmyra Road.

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Marine Corps League, 7 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave, 815-622-4629.

Sauk Valley Landlord Association meeting, 7 p.m., Coventry Living Center, 612 W. St. Mary’s Road, Sterling.

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Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, back door, 707 First Ave., Suite A, Rock Falls.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, St. Anne Church, 401 N. Cherry St., Morrison.

Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-441-5327.

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Ann Landers said, “Love is friendship that has caught fire. It is quiet understanding, mutual confidence, sharing and forgiving. It is loyalty through good and bad times.

It settles for less than perfection and makes allowances for human weaknesses.”

A good bridge partnership is like that. In this deal, East had to be understanding of her partner’s losing opening lead. Look at the West hand.

What did she lead against six clubs after the given sequence?

The first two rounds of the bidding were fine. But over three diamonds, South should have bid three notrump to show her heart stoppers.

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cautious, despite the singleton club. At the table, when South jumped a second time in clubs, North raised to six clubs.

From the auction, it sounded as if South did not have a heart control, because she had not bid three notrump. So, understandably, West led the heart seven.

Declarer won with her jack and planned to draw two rounds of trumps, then try to discard her diamond losers on dummy’s top spades.

When the club queen obligingly dropped under the ace, South claimed 13 tricks: seven clubs, three hearts and three spades.

If West had led a diamond, declarer would have had to avoid a trump loser. The percentage play is a first-round finesse, which would have been fatal here. © 2016 UFS

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SURVEY ON SAVING

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Rainy day fund forgotten Most Americans don’t have enough to cover a $500 emergency Tribune News Service

Most Americans don’t have the money to handle common emergencies like a car breakdown or a trip to the emergency room for a broken bone.

In a national survey by Bankrate.com, 63 percent of people said they don’t have the savings to cover a $500 car repair or a $1,000 medical or dental bill.

Only four in 10 Americans would be able to rely on savings to cover anything beyond their usual bills.

That suggests most people are living paycheck to paycheck, with common problems like a car accident or a sick pet upsetting their ability to pay.

The survey found that only 23 percent thought they would be able to handle an emergency bill by cutting other spending.

Another 15 percent said they would cope by borrowing from their family.

And 15 percent would depend on a credit card.

The findings mimic others and show that most Americans are financially vulnerable. Although consumer confidence numbers gathered each month by the Conference Board show Americans feeling good about jobs after recovering from the Great Recession, most still aren’t stashing money away regularly.

A Federal Reserve study of the “well-being of U.S. households” in 2014 showed only about half of people saving regularly in a separate account like a savings account.

In December 2012, as the fear of recession was still fresh, the savings rate

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First lady Michelle Obama has lunch with school children in January 2012 at Parklawn Elementary School in Alexandria, Virgina. A bipartisan Senate bill released Monday would revise healthier meal standards put into place over the past few years to give schools more flexibility in what they serve the nation’s schoolchildren.

Bill revises rules on what schools serve

Tribune News Service

Most Americans don’t have access to an emergency savings account, according to a study from Bankrate.com. In the national survey, 63 percent of people said they don’t have the savings to cover a $500 car repair or a $1,000 medical or dental bill. Only four in 10 Americans would be able to rely on savings to cover anything beyond their usual bills. in the U.S. climbed to 11 percent, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. But it fell to 4.6 percent in August and was at 5.5 percent in November.

Prior to the 2008 recession and housing crash, Americans felt secure, and the savings rate dropped to just 1.5 percent when people were dipping into their home equity like a piggy bank – a practice that got many people into trouble when home values plunged.

Since the recession, people have been rebuilding their finances after millions lost homes and jobs and had credit cards and other borrowing shut off by banks. As the pressure has eased, they’ve become more likely to spend.

The Federal Reserve reported in 2014 that only 47 percent of U.S. households surveyed were saving for unexpected expenses. And if Americans were fortunate enough to end up with $1,000 in extra income, almost half would spend some of it. Only 17 percent said they’d save the entire amount, while 20 percent said they’d devote the entire amount to paying down debt.

Currently, the people most able to weather an emergency are those with incomes over $75,000 or a college education, according to the Bankrate.com survey.

Yet, even with incomes over $75,000, 46 percent said they wouldn’t have

the money to pay a $500 car repair. About 52 percent of people with college degrees said they wouldn’t have $500 for the car emergency or $1,000 for an emergency room visit.

The issues seem to be both financial and behavioral. The St. Louis Federal Reserve reported that the median income of the middle class was 16 percent lower in 2013 than in 1989. But studies have also shown that people who are able to save are not doing it. In a survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, most Americans said they could afford to save $20 a week, or $20 more a week, but they didn’t think it would matter.

WASHINGTON – A bipartisan Senate bill released Monday would revise healthier meal standards put into place over the last few years to give schools more flexibility in what they serve.

School nutrition directors and first lady Michelle Obama could be headed for a truce on healthier meal standards for the nation’s schoolchildren.

The legislation would ease requirements on whole grains and delay an upcoming deadline to cut sodium levels on the lunch line.

While the legislation would placate some schools that have complained the rules are burdensome, it is greatly scaled back from a 2014 House Republican effort to allow schools to opt out of the rules entirely.

In a statement, the School Nutrition Association said it worked alongside the White House and the Agriculture Department

in helping the senators reach agreement.

– The Associated Press

Pentagon report: Iran took SIM cards WASHINGTON – Iranian soldiers removed two SIM cards from two handheld satellite phones but otherwise returned all weapons, ammunition and equipment when they released 10 U.S. sailors and their two boats last week, the Pentagon said Monday.

The first public report from U.S. Central Command into the incident provided that and other new details but did not answer the key question of why the U.S. Navy crews deviated from their course in the Persian Gulf and entered Iranian waters.

The crew and the two boats were detained overnight by Iran’s military on Farsi Island and were released unharmed Wednesday morning after about 15 hours in custody.

– Tribune News Service

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

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

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

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

Boot Scootin’ Seniors, 9:15 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S.10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

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

Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

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

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

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

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

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Karaoke, 1-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

Wednesday, Jan. 20 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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

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Bingo with the Beukemas, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815589-3925.

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Bingo, 1 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion Hall, 712 Fourth Ave. Wii Bowling, 1 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

100

Numbers game That’s how many underclassmen declared for the NFL Draft by the deadline Monday, breaking the old record of 98, set in 2014.

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BOYS BASKETBALL | STERLING MLK TOURNAMENT | DIXON 50, STERLING 47

Lessons learned

Dixon, Sterling both find things to build on

BY TY REYNOLDS treynolds@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5554 @STyReynolds

STERLING – The latest installment of the basketball rivalry between the Dixon Dukes and Sterling Golden Warriors was a learning experience for both sides Monday evening at Musgrove Fieldhouse.

The Dukes learned – and showed a lot of other folks – how they can win games without 6-foot-8 Nebraska recruit Isaiah Roby. The Warriors learned that if they play with the same intensity they displayed in a furious comeback, they can win games against good teams.

With Roby in foul trouble for the final 2½ quarters, Dixon actually stretched its lead before holding off Sterling’s fourthquarter rally for a 50-47 victory in the title game of the Sterling MLK Tournament.

“The guys really battled with Isaiah out, ran the offense well and defended really well,” Dixon coach Jason Mead said. “It’s not the first time he’s been in foul trouble, and it’s not the first time these guys have exceeded other people’s expectations with Isaiah on the bench. They all stepped up today and got the job done.”

Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com The teams went back and forth in the early stages before Roby Dixon’s Riley Mehrens (12) navigates dribbles against Sterling’s Juan-Antonio Gomez (0) during the was whistled for his third foul Sterling MLK tournament championship Monday evening. Dixon, won 50-47. with just over 4 minutes left in the second quarter. Dixon (15Star of the game: Kyle LeBlanc, Dixon, 15 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals 2) led 19-17 at that point, then Key performers: Riley Mehrens, Dixon, 14 points; Isaiah Roby, Dixon, 13 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, closed the first half on a 7-1 3 blocks; Dimitric Young, Sterling, 13 points, 4 rebounds; Sterling Thornton, Sterling, 11 points, 4 assists, run, sparked by a Riley Mehrens 3 steals; Reid Blackburn, Sterling, 9 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks 3-pointer.

Up next: Byron at Dixon, 7:15 p.m. Friday; Morris at Sterling, 6 p.m. Saturday LESSONS CONTINUED ON B2

GIRLS BASKETBALL | MORRISON 54, NEWMAN 45

Fillies make hay when Comets go cold Morrison withstands barrage by Newman’s Simpson in TRAC win

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

STERLING – For a while, it looked as if Newman’s Kelsey Simpson might be able to handle Morrison all by herself.

When the junior guard cooled off just a bit, however, it was the Fillies who were able to seize control. They did, in the third quarter, on their way to a 54-45 victory against the Comets in a Three Rivers Conference game Monday.

Simpson connected on 10 of 16 shots from the field in scoring a season-high 28 points, one less than her career-high of 29, set a year ago against St. Bede. In a decisive third quarter, however, Simpson was quiet, due in part to picking up her third foul at the 7:33 mark.

She took, and made, just one shot in the period, and the rest of the Comets were 1-for-9 during that same stretch. Morrison, Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com ahead 29-28 at halftime, took Morrison’s Emma Sitzmore (left) knocks the ball away from advantage and seized a 42-34 Newman’s Madison Craft during Monday’s game at Newman. lead after three quarters.

SPORTS inside

Star of the game: Kelsey Simpson, Newman, 28 points, 8 rebounds Key performers: Kassidee Church, Morrison, 17 points, 12 rebunds; Emma Melton, Morrison, 6 points, 6 steals, 4 assists Up next: Bureau Valley at Morrison & Princeton at Newman, both 7:30 Thursday “I tried to score a lot, but then I like to get my teammates involved,” Simpson said. “I don’t want to take all the shots, because teams will only be looking at me.”

Simpson hit a pair of 3-pointers and scored 10 fourth-quarter points to keep Newman within striking distance, but the Comets were unable to get closer than seven points down the stretch.

Kassidee Church dropped in three baskets, while Emma Melton drained four free throws in the last period to secure the win for Morrison (10-9, 6-5).

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Newman’s Monier, Oregon’s Scheidecker honored, B3.

HAY CONTINUED ON B4

tyREYNOLDS Sports editor. He can be reached at treynolds@ saukvalley. com or 815625-3600, ext. 5554.

Sports made bond stronger

I

am here because of my father. While that seems like an obvious statement, what with 50 percent of my genes coming from him, I mean it more than just existentially.

I am writing this as a sports editor, the only job I’ve wanted since I was 8 years old, and the only one I’ve ever spent any amount of time learning. This is because of a love for sports that Dad instilled in me as far back as I remember, a love that was an overarching theme to our relationship.

Dad died on January 8, by far the hardest day of my life. It hit me hard that I will never again be able to see his lopsided smile, or hear his infectious laugh, or talk about anything and everything under the sun – and it will continue to hit me hard as the finality and foreverness of this loss sinks in over time.

But I am extremely lucky that I have a lifetime’s worth of memories of Dad and I, memories that have been flooding back to me for the last dozen days.

Not surprisingly, many of them involve sports of some kind.

Dad was a typical dad – well, to me he was far, far more than typical – in that he coached my youth soccer and Little League baseball teams, and watched even more football, basketball and baseball games with me.

Born and raised in Iowa City, he was a lifelong resident who, like most, was an Iowa Hawkeye fan through and through.

I remember trips to Kinnick Stadium and CarverHawkeye Arena, sitting next to him and watching our beloved Iowa football and basketball teams win some and lose some. I remember the long walks to and from the stadium/ arena, and the conversations which usually started with the game were going to/coming from and turning into discussions on many more far-flung topics whose range never ceased to amaze me.

I also remember retreating to the basement on Saturday afternoons or cold winter nights, him in his recliner and I on the couch, watching the Hawkeyes.

REYNOLDS CONTINUED ON B4

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Ex-Bulls assistant coach dies Johnny Bach, the defensive-minded assistant coach under Phil Jackson during the Bulls’ first threepeat, died Monday from complications of a stroke.

He was 91.

A decorated war veteran who coached in college or the NBA for 56 years, Bach drew widespread attention and credit for his defensive work and unconventional motivational tactics, often sprinkling his speeches with military references and dropping the ace of spades – the card of death – after impressive outings.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Purdue routs Rutgers on road Freshman Caleb Swanigan had 12 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 22 Purdue held a 63-23 advantage on the boards in beating Rutgers 107-57 on Monday, handing the Scarlet Knights their worst home loss.

Rutgers previous worst loss at home was a 111-69 decision to Lafayette on March 3, 1955.

The 107 points tied a season high for Purdue, and the 50-point margin was its biggest of the season.

Sooners claim top spot in AP poll Oklahoma didn’t just move to the top of The Associated Press Top 25, the Sooners are a unanimous No. 1.

Coming off a week with two 2-point wins, the Sooners (15-1) received all 65 first-place votes from the national media panel on Monday. It is Oklahoma’s first time at No. 1 since the final 2 weeks of 1989-90.

Oklahoma may not last there after losing to Iowa State 82-77 on Monday.

Duke women fall out of top 25 poll The Duke Blue Devils fell out of The Associated Press women’s basketball poll after 312 straight weeks. They entered on Nov. 29, 1999, and hadn’t left until Monday. It’s the third-longest streak in the history of the poll since the rankings began in 1976.

Only Tennessee (561) and UConn (423) have had longer runs in the Top 25; and both streaks are still active.

Oregon State player suspended Oregon State forward Jarmal Reid was suspended at least four games by the school Monday, a day after sticking out his leg and tripping a referee late in a loss to Utah.

Reid made eye contact with official Tommy Nunez before tripping him. The senior apologized when Oregon State announced the suspension, which was affirmed by the Pac-12 Conference.

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Dee Gordon Marlins re-sign 2015 NL batting champ to 5-year, $50 million deal. He also led league in hits & stolen bases, & won a Gold Glove.

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NBA | BULLS 111, PISTONS 101

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Bulls get hot, Pistons lose cool

Local events

Chicago rallies from early deficit to win in Detroit

BY NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer

AUBURN HILLS, Mich.

– Chicago coach Fred Hoiberg dismissed the idea that the Bulls might be better off without Joakim Noah.

“I don’t think you could find one guy in that locker room that would say we’re a better team,” Hoiberg said. “He does so many things.”

The Bulls will face plenty of challenges playing without Noah, but they’re off to a good start after Monday’s 111-101 win over the Detroit Pistons. Pau Gasol had 31 points and 12 rebounds, and Derrick Rose added 20 points for Chicago.

Noah dislocated his left shoulder Friday and likely will miss the rest of the season, but the Bulls have had success with-

out him. They improved to 9-2 in 2015-16 when he doesn’t play.

“I’m not going to say that we’re over him or we don’t need him. We need him for sure,” Rose said. “But we’re professionals. We know that once someone goes out, somebody has to step in and do that job, and we believe in everybody on this team.”

Ersan Ilyasova had 19 points and 11 rebounds for Detroit, which was outplayed after taking a 13-point lead in the first quarter. The Pistons also lost their cool, getting called for three technical fouls in the third. Detroit guard Kentavious CaldwellPope received two of AP them and was ejected.

Jimmy Butler had 16 The Bulls’ Derrick Rose (right) passes against the points and nine assists Pistons’ Reggie Jackson (1) during Monday’s game in Auburn Hills, Mich. The Bulls won 111-101. for Chicago.

Today Men’s basketball 7:30 p.m.

• Black Hawk East at Sauk

Women’s basketball 5:30 p.m.

• Black Hawk East at Sauk

Boys basketball 7:30 p.m.

• Newman at Kewanee • Amboy at Bureau Valley • Sherrard at Morrison • Fulton at Hall • Orion at Prophetstown • Milledgeville at West Carroll

Girls basketball 7:15 p.m.

• Rock Falls at Dixon • Oregon at Mendota 7:30 p.m.

• Forreston at AFC • Eastland at West Carroll • Milledgeville at Aquin

Girls bowling 3:45 p.m.

• Oregon at Mendota 4 p.m.

• Sterling at United Township • Dixon at Byron

Boys swimming 4:30 p.m.

LOCAL ROUNDUP

• Sterling at Byron

Gomez, Young lead Warriors to win

• Morrison at Newman

5 p.m.

Dukes handle Willowbrook; Raiders split in South Beloit

By SVM Sports Staff

Juan-Antonio Gomez and Dimitric Young both had big games to lead Sterling to a 59-40 victory aganst Christ the King on Monday at the Sterling MLK Tournament.

Gomez connected on 7 of 11 from the field, including 6 of 7 from 3-point range, and scored a game-high 20 points. Young didn’t miss a shot, going 5-for-5 from the field and 5-for-5 from the line to score 15 points.

Myles Williams added 10 points, five assists and three steals for the Golden Warriors.

Dixon 71, Willowbrook 47: Isaiah Roby continued his reign at the Sterling event with 21 points and 15 rebounds as the Dukes cruised to an easy victory.

Kyle LeBlanc also scored 21 points for Dixon, while Riley Mehrens hit all four of his 3-pointers to score 12 points.

AFC 54, Dakota 47: Jamey Talley paced a balanced attack with 18 points as the Raiders handled the Indians at the South Beloit MLK tournament.

Also for AFC, Adam Mairs had 12 points, and David Zinke added 11.

South Beloit 54, AFC 52: The Raiders dropped their MLK tournament finale to the host SoBos. Jamey Talley hit five 3-pointers and scored a game-high 22 points for AFC (12-8), which scored 21 points in a fourth-quarter rally.

David Zinke added 13 points, and Adam Mairs scored nine.

Girls basketball

Erie 37, Fulton 35: The Cardi-

nals outscored the Steamers 10-2 in the final quarter to squeak out a home victory.

Rachel Cobert led Erie (16-4, 6-3 Three Rivers) with 16 points, and Emily Cox added seven.

Jordan Price and Betsy Leonard led Fulton (6-9, 2-6) with 10 points apiece.

Hall 39, Amboy 38: The Red Devils (12-4, 6-2) edged the Clippers (15-6, 7-3) in a Three Rivers game in Spring Valley.

Girls bowling Sterling 2,021, Galesburg 1,880:

Kyleigh Glazier rolled a 450 series to lead the Golden Warriors past the Silver Streaks at Blackhawk Lanes.

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Then, after colliding with Myles Williams with a little over 5 minutes left in the third period, Roby went to the bench for the rest of the third and the start of the fourth, and the Dukes turned a 31-20 lead into 42-29 edge by the end of the third, sparked this time by Nyrel Sullivan’s long-ball.

“It was all on our defense,” Mehrens said.

“We like to pressure the ball, take teams out of what they want to do, and it’s team defense.

You can’t just beat us 1-on-1, you have to beat all five of us.

“Obviously we’d rather have Isaiah on the floor, and we want to get him the ball as much as possible, because he’s a great player. But it’s a lot of fun – and it feels really good – when we can keep playing at a high level when he’s on the bench.”

But Sterling (12-5) wasn’t about to let its rival run away with it.

Dimitric Young’s strong drive to the basket was followed by Williams’ coast-to-coast layup off a steal, then Micah Kendrick turned another steal into a layup on the next possession to get the Warriors within 42-35 with 5:23 to go.

Even when Roby popped off the bench and re-entered the game at that point, Sterling

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Sterling’s Ryan Blackburn (right) and Dixon’s David Whitcombe reach for a loose ball Monday. continued its aggressive attack on both ends of the floor. Reid Blackburn followed his three-point play with a layup off a pass from Young, and suddenly it was 44-40 Dixon with 3:22 to play.

“They dictated the tempo for most of the game, and they slowed us way out of our usual quick pace,” Blackburn said. “We just knew we had to really turn up the intensity, and not let the game end without us making a charge.”

Roby hit both ends of a 1-and-1, then used a spin move in the post to push the margin back to 48-40, but Juan-Antonio Gomez nailed a 3-pointer on a bizarre play where Sterling Thornton

was dribbling down the lane and the ball kicked off his foot to Gomez in the right corner.

Thornton then drove the lane again and dished to Blackburn for a bucket to make it 48-45. After backto-back empty possessions that featured strong Roby rebounds, the Warriors got within 48-47 with 11.6 seconds to play on another strong drive to the basket by Young.

But Mehrens coolly knocked down a pair of free throws with 2.3 seconds left, and Gomez’s half-court heave was long and left off the backboard to help the Dukes persevere.

“We just had to have

patience, keep ourselves under control,” LeBlanc said about withstanding the Sterling comeback.

“Riley helped us keep the tempo where we wanted it, and we did a good job executing our flex offense when they turned up the pressure.”

LeBlanc led all scorers with 15 points to go with five rebounds and two steals, and Mehrens scored 14 points.

Roby finished with his fourth double-double in as many tournament games, with 13 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and three blocks. Sullivan chipped in eight points and three assists. Roby was tournament MVP, and LeBlanc was on the all-tournament team.

Young had 13 points and four rebounds, while Thornton finished with 11 points, four assists, three rebounds and three steals. Blackburn added nine points, eight boards and two blocks, and Gomez had eight points and two assists. Thornton and Gomez were all-tournament selections.

“We saw what we can do when we pick up the urgency, so now we have to do it for 32 minutes,” Young said. “We can’t just flip a switch and try to make a run in the fourth quarter. We have to do the little things, give that extra effort and execute the fundamentals on both offense and defense, and do it for an entire game.”

Wrestling 5:30 p.m.

• Dixon at Ottawa • Winnebago, Amboy at Oregon • Sherrard at Newman • Fulton, Rockridge at Riverdale • AFC at West Carroll 6 p.m.

• Sterling at Mercer County

On the tube TV listings

Today Men’s basketball 1 p.m.

• Milwaukee at Ill.-Chicago (delay), CSN 5:30 p.m.

• Butler at Providence, FS1 6 p.m.

• Illinois at Indiana, ESPN • Kansas at Oklahoma St., ESPN2 • Mississippi St. at Florida, ESPNU • Tulsa at E. Carolina, ESPNEWS • Tulane at UConn, CBS Sports • S. Carolina at Mississippi, SEC 7 p.m.

• Northwestern at Maryland, BTN 7:30 p.m.

• Georgetown at Xavier, FS1 8 p.m.

• LSU at Texas A&M, ESPN • Houston at SMU, ESPNU • Loyola at Evansville, CBS Sports • Alabama at Auburn, SEC 10 p.m.

• Fresno St. at San Diego St., ESPNU

Women’s basketball 5 p.m.

• Rutgers at Michigan St., BTN

College wrestling 11:30 a.m.

• Purdue at Michigan St., BTN NBA 7 p.m.

• Timberwolves at Pelicans, NBA 9:30 p.m.

• Pacers at Suns, FSN

NHL 7 p.m.

• Blackhawks at Predators, CSN/NBCSN 8 p.m.

• Blackhawks at Coyotes, CSN Tennis 8 p.m. & 2 a.m. (Wednesday)

• Australian Open, second round, at Melbourne, ESPN2

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MONDAY’S SCOREBOARD Boys basketball

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NIB-12 West

AFC (12-8) Levi Meurer 0 0-0 0, Tyon Davis 0 0-0 0, David Zinke 4 1-2 11, Jacob Hilliker 1 6-6 8, Adam Maris 4 4-10 12, Garrett Sanford 1 0-0 3, Jamey Talley 6 1-2 18, Adam Hart 0 0-0 0, Stephen Brooke 1 0-0 2, Joe Uphoff 0 0-0 0. Totals: 17 12-22 54.

DAKOTA Knox 1 0-1 3, Alexander 1 0-0 3, Quick 0 0-0 0, Holste 6 5-7 20, Elliott 1 1-2 3, Brokhausen 2 2-3 6, Pfile 5 0-2 10, O’Connor 0 2-2 2. Totals: 16 10-17 47.

AFC 12 11 8 23 — 54 Dakota 10 10 11 16 — 47 3 – AFC 8 (Talley 5, Zinke 2, Sanford), Dakota 5 (Holste 3, Knox, Alexander).

Conf.

LaSalle-Peru 2-0 Ottawa 3-2 Sterling 2-2 Geneseo 1-3 Rochelle 0-5 Monday’s results Sterling MLK tournament • Sterling 59, Christ the King 40 • Dixon 50, Sterling 47 Today’s games • DeKalb at Geneseo, 7 • Morris at LaSalle-Peru, 7

All 12-0 11-4 12-5 6-9 3-10

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Morrison’s Lauren Vos (21) shoots over Newman’s Delaney Hinrichs on Monday in Sterling.

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“We wanted to limit their offensive rebounds, push the ball up the court more, and get more transition shots,” Church said. “That helped us out in the second half.”

Newman (6-14, 3-7) hurt itself by committing 20 turnovers, while Morrison, with 11, was more secure with the ball.

The inability to handle the Fillies’ pressure was a key factor, according to Comets head coach Brandon Kreczmer.

“They were pressing the whole game, but when we were down, we thought we had to force it instead of just running our pressbreaker,” Kreczmer said.

“Even though we’re down, we’ve just got to treat it like a 0-0 game, and run and execute our press-break. I think the turnovers would settle down a little bit.”

After Simpson, the Comets’ next-best scorers were Teagan McKenna and

Madison Craft with four points apiece. McKenna did grab seven rebounds.

The focus of the Morrison defense was on Simpson, and though she had a big night, Morrison coach Tyler Whitebread thought his team did a good job on her.

“We knew Simpson was one of the best offensive players in the conference,” he said. “In the second half, we did go to a box-and-one on her, but our defensive philosophy really didn’t change. I told the girls we weren’t playing bad defense on her – she’s just making really difficult shots, and she can’t keep it up. She kind of did keep it up, but I thought we did play good team defense on her.”

Church led Morrison with 17 points and 12 rebounds, while Jaeden Workman, Emma Sitzmore and Lauren Vos each added eight points.

Melton had a strong allaround game with six points, six steals and four assists.

Dad always there for moments big and small REYNOLDS

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Sometimes, we made so much noise yelling at the TV that Mom would call down for us to “cool it!” – her words, not mine.

There were also the road trips to Wrigley Field, or more memorably the College World Series. It was Dad to whom I said, just before the final pitch of the 1996 CWS championship game, that LSU’s Warren Morris was due to hit his first home run of the season. Not 10 seconds later, Morris delivered a linedrive, two-run, gamewinning dinger into the right-field seats, the coolest sporting moment I’ve ever seen live.

And Dad was right there beside me.

That’s the theme through all of the memories I have of Dad. He was always there for me, offering support and encouragement, proud of the way I always tried my best, never disappointed in anything I did as long as I gave it my all – and because of him, I always gave it my all.

Besides his family, Dad had two passions in his life: cars and sports. I’m sure there were times he wished that I’d taken a greater interest in cars – a love he shared with his own father – and as I’ve gotten older, that’s maybe my biggest regret. I was always willing to “help” Dad in the garage, but usually only to hold the flashlight or rev the engine while he would work under the hood. Most of the time, I wanted to get back to whatever game I was watching, or whatever game my friends and I were on our way to play.

But there’s not a single one of those moments – in the garage or on the court or diamond or field – that I’d trade for any-

thing. Not a single family reunion or holiday or summer road trip that I’d give up, just because Dad was always there with me.

Above all else, sports was a microcosm of our relationship. Like he went from being my coach to my seatmate for games, so too did we evolve from father-son to friends as I got older. His loss will resonate with me for the rest of my life, but so too will his spirit.

Every time I watch a game, he will be there next to me. Every time I yell at the TV, his voice will echo in mine. Every time Iowa loses, his calm words of comfort will pop into my head and put everything into perspective, just like they always have.

And because of that, even though nothing will ever be the same now that he’s gone, everything will be similar because he will never, ever truly be gone.

It’s fitting that the final Iowa football season Dad saw was arguably the best of his life, even if the Rose Bowl didn’t turn out so well. It’s also fitting that two of the last three Iowa basketball games he watched saw the Hawkeyes knock off top-15 teams – and the first one Iowa played after he died was a second upset of No. 4 Michigan State.

My aunt said to me after the funeral last Wednesday that the most beautiful thing about Dad was there were no words left unsaid, nothing between us to regret. I always knew how he felt about me, and he always knew how I felt about him – and it was always love, from the day I came into this world until the day he left it ... until the day I leave it.

Thanks for everything, Pop ... it is my humble, esteemed, extraordinary honor to be your son, and I will remain so for eternity.

Conf.

All Winnebago 5-0 15-1 Dixon 5-0 15-2 Rockford Lutheran 4-2 9-8 Oregon 3-3 14-6 Rock Falls 2-3 4-12 Byron 1-3 9-8 Mendota 1-4 8-11 Stillman Valley 0-6 7-10 Monday’s results Jefferson MLK tournament • Belvidere North 63, Lutheran 60 • Lutheran 74, Belvidere 68 South Beloit MLK tournament • Byron 56, Stockton 53 • Byron 71, Mooseheart 43 Sterling MLK tournament • Dixon 71, Willowbrook 47 • Dixon 50, Sterling 47 Today’s game • Mendota at Princeton, 7:30

Three Rivers Conf.

Newman 5-0 St. Bede 6-1 Princeton 5-1 Orion 4-2 Kewanee 4-1 Rockridge 3-2 Hall 3-2 Erie 3-3 Morrison 3-3 Fulton 2-3 Sherrard 1-4 Riverdale 1-5 Prophetstown 1-5 Amboy 1-5 Bureau Valley 0-5 Today’s games • Amboy at Bureau Valley, 7:30 • Fulton at Hall, 7:30 • Mendota at Princeton, 7:30 • Newman at Kewanee, 7:30 • Orion at Prophetstown, 7:30 • Sherrard at Morrison, 7:30

All 17-2 13-4 11-6 12-6 10-7 13-4 11-7 11-8 7-9 9-11 5-10 8-11 7-11 3-13 3-15

NUIC East Conf.

All Aquin 4-0 9-4 AFC 5-1 12-8 Milledgeville 4-1 10-6 Polo 3-2 12-7 Dakota 4-3 6-11 South Beloit 2-2 6-10 Forreston 2-3 4-12 Pecatonica 1-6 4-10 Orangeville 0-4 1-13 Durand 0-4 0-10 Monday’s results South Beloit MLK tournament • AFC 54, Dakota 47 • Mooseheart 46, South Beloit 40 • South Beloit 54, AFC 52 • Harvard 53, Dakota 44 Today’s games • Milledgeville at West Carroll, 7:30 • Pecatonica at Christian Life, 7

Tournament glances Sterling MLK Tournament Saturday’s results • Sterling 69, Willowbrook 64, OT • Dixon 65, Kankakee 23 • Willowbrook 59, Chicago Christ the King 54 • Sterling 72, Kankakee 30 • Dixon 66, Christ the King 50 Monday’s results • Willowbrook 46, Kankakee 32 • Sterling 59, Christ the King 40 • Dixon 71, Willowbrook 47 • Kankakee 52, Christ the King 35 • Dixon 50, Sterling 47 Monday’s box scores Sterling MLK Tournament at Musgrove Fieldhouse Championship

DIXON 50, STERLING 47 DIXON (15-2) Riley Mehrens 3-12 5-6 14, Nyrel Sullivan 3-7 0-0 8, Isaiah Roby 5-10 2-4 13, Nate Gascoigne 0-0 0-3 0, Kyle LeBlanc 5-8 5-7 15, David Whitcombe 0-1 0-0 0, Beau Bailey 0 0-0 0. Totals: 16-38 12-20 50.

STERLING (12-5) Juan-Antonio Gomez 3-8 0-0 8, Reid Blackburn 4-6 1-1 9, Dimitric Young 6-10 1-2 13, Zach Springman 1-1 0-0 2, Sterling Thornton 4-11 0-0 11, Ryan Blackburn 0-2 0-0 0, Jordan Asbury 0-0 0-0 0, Tyler Willman 0-2 0-0 0, Myles Williams 1-5 0-0 2, Micah Kendrick 1-3 0-1 2, Jacob Martinez 0-0 0-0 0, Sean Gingrich 0-1 0-0 0.

Totals: 20-49 2-4 47.

Dixon 14 12 16 8 — 50 Sterling 10 8 11 18 — 47 3s – Dixon 6-18 (Mehrens 3-12, Sullivan 2-4, Roby 1-1, Whitcombe 0-1), Sterling 5-15 (Thornton 3-5, Gomez 2-5, Williams 0-4, Ry.Blackburn 0-1). Rebounds – Dixon 29 (Roby 12, LeBlanc 5, Gascoigne 4), Sterling 22 (Re.Blackburn 8, Young 4). Assists – Dixon 11 (Roby 4, Sullivan 3, Gascoigne 2), Sterling 9 (Thornton 4, Gomez 2). Steals – Dixon 6 (LeBlanc 2), Sterling 7 (Thornton 3, Williams 2). Blocks – Dixon 3 (Roby 3), Sterling 2 (Re.Blackburn 2). Turnovers – Dixon 11, Sterling 9.

Fouls – Dixon 9, Sterling 20 (Young out).

STERLING 59, CHRIST THE KING 40 CHRIST THE KING Johnson 1-1 0-0 2, Redmond 0-5 2-2 2, Burns 1-4 0-0 2, Caldwell 9-11 0-0 18, Blake 0 0-0 0, Alfred 0-7 1-1 1, Casey 1-2 0-1 2, Wells 0-2 0-0 0, Gray 0 0-0 0, Mackey 4-10 1-2 9, Trapp 1-4 1-2 4. Totals: 17-44 5-8 40.

STERLING Juan-Antonio Gomez 7-11 0-0 20, Jordan Asbury 0-1 0-0 0, Myles Williams 3-7 2-2 10, Micah Kendrick 1-2 0-2 2, Reid Blackburn 0-1 0-0 0, Dimitric Young 5-5 5-5 15, Ryan Blackburn 0-0 4-5 4, Ethan Sanford 0-1 0-0 0, Jacob Martinez 0-2 2-2 2, Garrett Winfield 0-1 0-0 0, Zach Springman 0-2 0-0 0, Sterling Thornton 3-7 0-0 6, Tyler Willman 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 19-40 13-16 59.

Christ the King 8 10 10 12 — 40 Sterling 15 15 26 3 — 59 3s – Christ the King 1 (Trapp), Sterling 8 (Gomez 6, Williams 2). Rebounds – Christ the King 18 (Mackey 7), Sterling 24 (Kendrick 4, Ryan Blackburn 4, Thornton 4).

Assists – Christ the King 5, Sterling 13 (Williams 5). Steals – Christ the King 8, Sterling 13 (Gomez 3, Williams 3). Blocks – Christ the King 1, Sterling 2. Turnovers – Christ the King 20, Sterling 18. Fouls – Christ the King 15 (Burns out), Sterling 10.

DIXON 71, WILLOWBROOK 47 DIXON Kandras Martin 0-1 0-0 0, Derian Duncan 1-2 2-2 4, Kaylon Westmorland 0-2 0-0 0, Riley Mehrens 4-6 0-0 12, Nyrel Sullivan 2-4 0-0 5, Isaiah Roby 8-12 4-5 21, David Whitcombe 0-1 0-0 0, Nate Gascoigne 1-2 0-0 2, David Martin 0-0 0-0 0, Noah Wilcox 0-0 2-2 2, Patrick Johnson 0-0 2-2 2, Kyle LeBlanc 9-14 3-4 21, Javier Gomez 0-0 0-0 0, Beau Bailey 1-2 0-0 2. Totals: 26-46 13-15 71.

WILLOWBROOK Zunkel 3-5 0-0 6, King 0-0 0-2 0, Zafar 0-2 0-0 0, Degnan 1-7 0-0 3, King 0-1 1-1 1, Jones 0-1 0-0 0, Myers 2-5 2-2 7, Masys 0-0 0-0 0, Clay 1-2 0-0 2, Hines 2-4 1-2 5, Paxton Jr. 3-6 0-0 6, Endicott 0-4 0-0 0, Schuemer 1-7 7-8 9, Young 0-1 0-0 0.

Totals: 16-51 11-15 47.

Dixon 13 26 20 12 — 71 Willowbrook 8 16 9 14 — 47 3s – Dixon 6 (Mehrens 4, Sullivan, Roby), Willowbrook 4 (Miller 2, Myers, Degnan).

Rebounds – Dixon 32 (Roby 15), Willowbrook 22 (Schuemer 5). Assists – Dixon 14 (Mehrens 4, Roby 4), Willowbrook 7.

Steals – Dixon 4, Willowbrook 4. Blocks – Dixon 3, Willowbrook 0. Turnovers – Dixon 10, Willowbrook 9. Fouls – Dixon 15, Willowbrook 16.

AFC 54, DAKOTA 47

SOUTH BELOIT 54, AFC 52 AFC Meurer 0 0-0 0, Davis 0 0-0 0, Zinke 5 3-4 13, Hilliker 0 0-2 0, Mairs 3 3-6 9, Sanford 0 0-0 0, Talley 8 1-2 22, Hart 1 0-0 2, Brooke 1 0-0 2, Uphoff 2 0-0 4. Totals: 20 7-14 52.

SOUTH BELOIT Dogan 0 0-0 0, A.Hickman 0 0-0 0, Pilz 3 0-0 9, Near 4 3-4 12, Hagstrom 8 2-6 18, B.Hickman 0 0-0 0, Robinson 0 0-0 0, Strasser 5 5-8 15. Totals: 20 10-18 54.

AFC 9 16 6 21 — 52 South Beloit 8 10 18 18 — 54 3s – AFC 5 (Talley 5), South Beloit 4 (Pilz 3, Near).

Girls basketball NIB-12 West Conf.

4-1 4-2 2-3 1-7 0-7 Today’s games • Ottawa at Bishop McNamara, 7 • Rochelle at Kaneland, 7 Sterling LaSalle-Peru Geneseo Rochelle Ottawa

All 10-11 10-9 8-12 2-12 3-13

BNC West Conf.

Rockford Lutheran 8-0 Byron 7-1 Stillman Valley 5-2 Winnebago 3-4 Rock Falls 3-4 Dixon 2-4 Oregon 1-7 Mendota 0-7 Monday’s results Byron MLK tournament • Byron 50, Christian Life 22 • Byron 69, St. Bede 47 DeKalb MLK tournament • Huntley 47, Lutheran 38 Today’s games • Lutheran at Winnebago, 7:15 • Oregon at Mendota, 7:15 • Rock Falls at Dixon, 7:15

All 20-1 20-2 13-6 9-7 11-9 10-9 5-16 2-13

Three Rivers Conf.

Kewanee 10-0 Sherrard 8-1 Amboy 7-3 Hall 6-2 Bureau Valley 6-3 Erie 6-3 Morrison 6-5 St. Bede 3-4 Newman 3-7 Rockridge 3-5 Prophetstown 3-5 Fulton 2-6 Princeton 2-7 Riverdale 1-6 Orion 1-8 Monday’s results • Hall 39, Amboy 38 • Erie 37, Fulton 35 • Morrison 54, Newman 45 Byron MLK tournament • St. Bede 62, Dakota 45 • Byron 69, St. Bede 47 Kewanee MLK tournament • Kewanee 48, Orion 20 • Peoria Manual 82, Riverdale 34 Today’s game • Princeton at Rockridge, 7:30

All 16-7 17-5 15-6 12-4 12-9 16-4 10-9 12-10 6-14 7-13 6-14 6-9 8-10 2-13 2-17

NUIC East Conf.

AFC 8-0 Durand 6-2 Pecatonica 6-2 Forreston 4-2 Milledgeville 5-3 Aquin 4-4 Dakota 3-5 Orangeville 1-5 Polo 1-7 South Beloit 0-8 Monday’s results Byron MLK tournament • St. Bede 62, Dakota 45 • Guilford 54, Dakota 27 Today’s games • Forreston at AFC, 7:30 • Milledgeville at Aquin, 7:30 • Orangeville at Dakota, 7:30 • Durand at Pecatonica, 7:30

All 16-1 9-5 8-5 11-5 9-9 12-10 9-13 1-11 2-14 0-9

Monday’s box scores at Sterling

MORRISON 54, NEWMAN 45 MORRISON (10-9, 6-5 Three Rivers) Emma Melton 1-9 4-4 6, Emily Wallander 1-4 0-0 2, Jaeden Workman 2-8 3-4 8, Emma Sitzmore 2-11 4-8 8, Kassidee Church 8-20 0-1 17, Lauren Vos 3-8 2-4 8, Madison Steines 0-0 0-0 0, Payton Tegeler 2-3 0-0 5, Micaela Troutman 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals: 19-63 13-21 54.

NEWMAN (6-14, 3-7) Kaylee Matera 0-0 0-0 0, Teagen McKenna 2-9 0-0 4, Maddie Newman 1-3 0-0 2, Kelsey Simpson 10-16 5-5 28, Mackinzie Hamlink 0-0 2-4 2, Mary Jensen 1-3 1-2 3, Chloe Klein 1-4 0-2 2, Lakyn Waldschmidt 0-0 0-2 0, Delaney Hinrichs 0-3 0-0 0, Madison Craft 1-9 2-2 4, Payton Murray 0-1 0-0 0, Hannah Wilson 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals: 16-48 10-17 45.

Morrison 21 8 13 12 — 54 Newman 17 11 6 11 — 45 3s – Morrison 3 (Workman, Church, Tegeler), Newman 3 (Simpson 3). Rebounds – Morrison 31 (Church 12), Newman 38 (Simpson 8). Turnovers – Morrison 11, Newman 20. Assists – Morrison 15 (Melton 4, Vos 4), Newman 9 (Klein 3).

Steals – Morrison 10 (Melton 6), Newman 4 (Simpson 3). Blocked shots – Morrison 4 (Church 3), Newman 0. Fouls – Morrison 14, Newman 16 (Jensen 5). at Erie

ERIE 37, FULTON 35 FULTON (6-9, 2-6 Three Rivers) Whitney Wynkoop 2 0-0 4, Jordan Price 5 0-0 10, Faith Kennedy 2 0-1 6, Hannah Pannell 1 0-0 2, Betsy Leonard 4 2-2 10, Camerin Huizenga 0 0-0 0, Brooke Huizenga 1 0-0 3, Emma Jacobs 0 0-0 0, Willging 0 0-0 0. Totals: 15 2-4 35.

ERIE (16-4, 6-3) Caitlin Maloney 1 0-0 2, Whitney Bramm 1 0-0 2, Montana Lawson 0 0-0 0, Taylor Steimle 2 2-2 6, Delaney Tegeler 1 2-2 4, Rachel Cobert 7 2-5 16, Emily Cox 3 0-0 7.

Totals: 15 6-11 37.

Fulton 9 8 16 2 — 35 Erie 10 9 8 10 — 37 3s – Fulton 3 (Kennedy 2, C.Huizenga), Erie 1 (Cox).

NFL Wild-card Playoffs Jan. 9 results Kansas City 30, Houston 0 Pittsburgh 18, Cincinnati 16 Jan. 17 results Seattle 10, Minnesota 9 Green Bay 35, Washington 18 Divisional Playoffs Saturday’s results New England 27, Kansas City 20 Arizona 26, Green Bay 20, OT Sunday’s results Carolina 31, Seattle 24 Denver 23, Pittsburgh 16 Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 24 AFC, 2:05 p.m. (CBS) NFC, 5:40 p.m. (Fox) Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 31 At Honolulu Team Rice vs. Team Irvin, 6 p.m. (ESPN)

Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 7 At Santa Clara, Calif.

TBD, 5:30 p.m. (CBS)

Monday’s box score

BULLS 111, PISTONS 101

College basketball Big Ten Conference W-L Pct. Indiana 5-0 1.000 Iowa 5-0 1.000 Maryland 5-1 .833 Ohio St. 4-2 .667 Purdue 4-2 .667 Michigan 3-2 .600 Michigan St. 3-3 .500 Northwestern 3-3 .500 Nebraska 3-3 .500 Penn St. 2-4 .333 Wisconsin 2-4 .333 Illinois 1-4 .200 Rutgers 0-6 .000 Minnesota 0-6 .000

Overall W-L Pct. 15-3 .833 14-3 .824 16-2 .889 12-7 .632 16-3 .842 13-5 .722 16-3 .842 15-4 .789 11-8 .579 11-8 .579 10-9 .526 9-9 .500 6-13 .316 6-12 .333

Monday’s result Purdue 107, Rutgers 57 Today’s games Illinois at Indiana, 6 (ESPN) Northwestern at Maryland, 7 (BTN) Wednesday’s games Nebraska at Michigan State, 5:30 (BTN) Minnesota at Michigan, 7:30 (BTN) Thursday’s games Iowa at Rutgers, 6 (ESPNU) Wisconsin at Penn State, 7 (BTN) Ohio State at Pudue, 8 (ESPN/2) Monday’s box score

No. 22 PURDUE 107, RUTGERS 57 PURDUE (16-3) Edwards 6-10 0-0 12, Swanigan 5-7 2-3 12, Hammons 2-8 2-2 6, Hill 3-6 3-3 9, Davis 5-12 0-0 11, Thompson 2-3 2-2 7, Toyra 0-0 0-1 0, Cline 3-6 0-1 9, Stephens 2-6 2-2 8, Taylor 4-6 2-2 12, Eifert 0-1 0-0 0, Mathias 4-8 2-2 12, Haas 3-7 3-6 9.

Totals 39-80 18-24 107.

RUTGERS (6-13) Foreman 4-6 5-6 13, Lewis 2-5 0-0 4, Daniels 3-7 0-2 6, Sanders 10-20 2-4 23, Grier 2-10 0-2 5, Williams 0-5 4-4 4, Goode 0-2 0-0 0, Dadika 1-3 0-0 2, Hyde 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 22-58 11-18 57.

Halftime–Purdue 59-26. 3-Point Goals– Purdue 11-29 (Cline 3-5, Taylor 2-3, Stephens 2-6, Mathias 2-6, Thompson 1-2, Davis 1-4, Swanigan 0-1, Hammons 0-1, Edwards 0-1), Rutgers 2-16 (Sanders 1-3, Grier 1-6, Daniels 0-1, Dadika 0-1, Goode 0-2, Williams 0-3). Fouled Out–Foreman.

Rebounds–Purdue 63 (Swanigan 13), Rutgers 23 (Foreman 7). Assists–Purdue 19 (Edwards, Hill 3), Rutgers 9 (Daniels, Foreman, Sanders 3). Total Fouls–Purdue 13, Rutgers 18. A–5,085.

Associated Press Top 25 Record Pts Prv 1. Oklahoma (65) 15-1 1,625 2 2. North Carolina 16-2 1,515 5 3. Kansas 15-2 1,499 1 4. Villanova 16-2 1,403 6 5. Xavier 16-1 1,321 7 6. West Virginia 15-2 1,278 11 7. Maryland 16-2 1,259 3 8. SMU 17-0 1,179 10 9. Iowa 14-3 1,167 16 10. Texas A&M 15-2 994 15 11. Michigan St. 16-3 950 4 12. Arizona 15-3 801 18 13. Baylor 14-3 649 22 13. Virginia 13-4 649 13 15. Miami 13-3 645 8 16. Providence 15-3 609 12 17. Louisville 14-3 608 21 18. Butler 13-4 439 23 19. Iowa St. 13-4 411 17 20. Duke 14-4 375 9 21. Southern Cal 15-3 338 — 22. Purdue 15-3 322 24 23. Kentucky 13-4 276 14 24. South Carolina 16-1 252 19 25. Indiana 15-3 210 — Others receiving votes: Pittsburgh 184, Clemson 53, Wichita St. 38, Valparaiso 30, Notre Dame 14, Dayton 9, Saint Mary’s (Cal) 8, Gonzaga 5, Hawaii 3, Utah 3, Monmouth (NJ) 1, Navy 1, Oregon 1, UALR 1.

Top 25 schedule Monday’s results No. 19 Iowa State 82, No. 1 Oklahoma 77 Syracuse 64, No. 20 Duke 62 No. 22 Purdue 107, Rutgers 57 Today’s games No. 3 Kansas at Oklahoma State, 6 p.m.

No. 5 Xavier vs. Georgetown, 7:30 p.m.

No. 7 Maryland vs. Northwestern, 7 p.m.

No. 8 SMU vs. Houston, 8 p.m.

No. 10 Texas A&M vs. LSU, 8 p.m.

No. 13 Virginia vs. Clemson, 7 p.m.

No. 16 Providence vs. No. 18 Butler, 5:30 p.m.

No. 24 S. Carolina at Mississippi, 6 p.m.

No. 25 Indiana vs. Illinois, 6 p.m.

Wednesday’s games No. 2 N. Carolina vs. Wake Forest, 6 p.m.

No. 4 Villanova at Seton Hall, 8 p.m.

No. 6 West Virginia vs. Texas, 6 p.m.

No. 11 Michigan St. vs. Nebraska, 5:30 p.m.

No. 13 Baylor vs. Kansas State, 7:15 p.m.

No. 15 Miami at Boston College, 8 p.m.

No. 17 Louisville vs. Florida State, 8 p.m.

Thursday’s games No. 9 Iowa at Rutgers, 6 p.m.

No. 12 Arizona at Stanford, 9 p.m.

No. 21 Southern Cal at Oregon, 8 p.m.

No. 22 Purdue vs. Ohio State, 8 p.m.

No. 23 Kentucky at Arkansas, 6 p.m.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 26 15 .634 Boston 22 20 .524 New York 21 22 .488 Brooklyn 11 31 .262 Philadelphia 5 38 .116 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 25 17 .595 Miami 23 18 .561 Orlando 20 20 .500 Washington 19 21 .475 Charlotte 19 22 .463 Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 28 11 .718 Chicago 24 16 .600 Indiana 22 19 .537 Detroit 22 19 .537 Milwaukee 18 25 .419

GB — 4½ 6 15½ 22 GB — 1½ 4 5 5½ GB — 4½ 7 7 12

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 36 6 .857 Memphis 24 19 .558 Dallas 24 19 .558 Houston 22 20 .524 New Orleans 13 27 .325 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 30 12 .714 Utah 18 23 .439 Portland 19 25 .432 Denver 16 25 .390 Minnesota 13 29 .310 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 38 4 .905 L.A. Clippers 26 14 .650 Sacramento 17 23 .425 Phoenix 13 29 .310 L.A. Lakers 9 34 .209 Monday’s results New York 119, Philadelphia 113,2OT Portland 108, Washington 98 Charlotte 124, Utah 119,2OT Memphis 101, New Orleans 99 Chicago 111, Detroit 101 Atlanta 98, Orlando 81 Toronto 112, Brooklyn 100 Golden State 132, Cleveland 98 Dallas 118, Boston 113, OT Houston at L.A. Clippers, late Today’s games Milwaukee at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

Minnesota at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Denver, 8 p.m.

Indiana at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Philadelphia at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Miami at Washington, 6 p.m.

Boston at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

Cleveland at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Utah at New York, 6:30 p.m.

Golden State at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Houston, 7 p.m.

Charlotte at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Sacramento at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

Atlanta at Portland, 9:30 p.m.

GB — 12½ 12½ 14 22 GB — 11½ 12 13½ 17 GB — 11 20 25 29½

CHICAGO (111) Snell 1-4 0-0 3, Gibson 4-9 0-0 8, Gasol 13-18 4-5 31, Rose 9-17 1-1 20, Butler 5-13 6-8 16, Brooks 3-7 0-0 6, McDermott 4-6 0-0 11, Mirotic 3-6 2-4 10, Portis 0-1 0-0 0, Moore 2-3 1-2 6. Totals 44-84 14-20 111.

DETROIT (101) Morris 8-16 2-2 18, Ilyasova 8-16 0-0 19, Drummond 5-9 3-10 13, Jackson 8-20 2-3 19, Caldwell-Pope 6-13 1-1 14, Johnson 2-7 4-4 8, Jennings 1-6 0-0 2, Baynes 4-6 0-0 8, Tolliver 0-2 0-0 0, Hilliard 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 42-95 12-20 101.

Chicago 26 30 27 28 — 111 Detroit 32 21 26 22 — 101 3s–Chicago 9-21 (McDermott 3-4, Mirotic 2-2, Moore 1-2, Rose 1-2, Gasol 1-3, Snell 1-3, Brooks 0-1, Portis 0-1, Butler 0-3), Detroit 5-26 (Ilyasova 3-8, CaldwellPope 1-1, Jackson 1-5, Tolliver 0-2, Johnson 0-2, Jennings 0-2, Morris 0-6).

Rebounds–Chicago 46 (Gasol 12), Detroit 61 (Drummond 16). Assists–Chicago 28 (Brooks 10), Detroit 18 (Jackson 6). Fouls– Chicago 16, Detroit 16. Technicals– Caldwell-Pope 2, Drummond. Ejected– Caldwell-Pope.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Florida 26 15 5 57 121 Detroit 23 14 8 54 111 Tampa Bay 24 17 4 52 119 Boston 23 16 5 51 133 Montreal 23 19 4 50 128 Ottawa 21 18 6 48 125 Buffalo 19 23 4 42 107 Toronto 16 20 7 39 108 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF Washington 34 8 3 71 149 N.Y. Islanders 24 15 6 54 123 N.Y. Rangers 24 16 5 53 129 Pittsburgh 21 17 7 49 110 New Jersey 22 19 5 49 101 Philadelphia 20 15 8 48 98 Carolina 20 19 8 48 111 Columbus 17 25 4 38 116

GA 105 116 107 116 118 138 123 122 GA 97 112 120 113 110 114 129 146

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 31 13 4 66 140 110 Dallas 29 12 5 63 154 124 St. Louis 27 15 7 61 126 123 Minnesota 22 15 8 52 113 106 Colorado 23 21 3 49 131 130 Nashville 20 17 8 48 116 123 Winnipeg 21 22 3 45 119 131 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 28 13 3 59 118 99 Arizona 22 18 5 49 123 135 San Jose 23 18 2 48 124 117 Vancouver 19 17 10 48 111 127 Anaheim 19 18 7 45 88 105 Calgary 20 20 3 43 116 131 Edmonton 19 23 5 43 115 136 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Monday’s results Edmonton 4, Florida 2 St. Louis 5, Pittsburgh 2 Colorado 2, Winnipeg 1 Buffalo 2, Arizona 1 Ottawa at San Jose, late Today’s games Calgary at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Vancouver at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m.

Toronto at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Washington at Columbus, 6 p.m.

Boston at Montreal, 6:30 p.m.

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

Chicago at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s games St. Louis at Detroit, 7 p.m.

Buffalo at Colorado, 9 p.m.

Minnesota at Anaheim, 9:30 p.m.

Tennis Tuesday’s results Australian Open At Melbourne Park Melbourne, Australia Purse: $30.18 million (Grand Slam) Surface: Hard-Outdoor Singles Men First Round Milos Raonic (13), Canada, def. Lucas Pouille, France, 6-1, 6-4, 6-4.

Joao Sousa (32), Portugal, def. Mikhail Kukushkin, Kazakhstan, 6-3, 6-4, 6-3.

Stephane Robert, France, def. Bjorn Fratangelo, United States, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2.

Andrey Kuznetsov, Russia, def. Ryan Harrison, United States, 7-5, 6-4, 6-4.

Sam Groth, Australia, def. Adrian Mannarino, France, 7-6 (6), 6-4, 3-6, 6-3.

John Millman, Australia, def. Diego Schwartzman, Argentina, 3-6, 5-7, 7-6 (2), 5-0, retired.

Feliciano Lopez (18), Spain, def. Daniel Evans, Britain, 6-1, 6-0, 6-4.

Marcel Granollers, Spain, def. Matthew Ebden, Australia, 6-2, 4-6 6-1, 6-4.

Andy Murray (2), Britain, def. Alexander Zverev, Germany, 6-1, 6-2, 6-3.

Gilles Muller, Luxembourg, def. Fabio Fognini (20), Italy, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (7), 6-7 (5), 7-6 (1).

Rajeev Ram, United States, def. Kevin Anderson (11), South Africa, 7-6 (4), 6-7 (4), 6-3, 3-0, retired.

Jeremy Chardy (30), France, def. Ernests Gulbis, Latvia, 7-5, 2-6, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 13-11.

Santiago Giraldo, Colombia, def. Donald Young, United States, 6-4, 1-6, 6-3, 6-2.

Women First Round Ekaterina Makarova (21), Russia, def. Maddison Inglis, Australia, 6-3, 6-0.

Annika Beck, Germany, def. Priscilla Hon, Australia, 6-0, 6-3.

Garbine Muguruza (3), Spain, def. Anett Kontaveit, Estonia, 6-0, 6-4.

Madison Keys (15), United States, def. Zarina Diyas, Kazakhstan, 7-6 (5), 6-1.

Kirsten Flipkens, Belgium, def. Mirjana Lucic-Baroni, Croatia, 5-7, 6-2, 7-5.

Laura Siegemund, Germany, def. Kiki Bertens, Netherlands, 6-4, 7-5.

Timea Bacsinszky (11), Switzerland, def.

Katerina Siniakova, Czech Republic, 6-3, 7-5.

Vania King, United States, def. Mona Barthel, Germany, 3-6, 7-5, 6-4.

Tatjana Maria, Germany, def. Olga Govortsova, Belarus, 6-4, 6-3.

Jelena Jankovic (19), Serbia, def. Polona Hercog, Slovenia, 6-3, 6-3.

Johanna Konta, Britain, def. Venus Williams (8), United States, 6-4, 6-2.

Elina Svitolina (18), Ukraine, def. Victoria Duval, United States, 6-2, 6-3.

Yaroslava Shvedova, Kazakhstan, def.

Tsvetana Pironkova, Bulgaria, 6-4, 6-4.

Karolina Pliskova (9), Czech Republic, def.

Kimberly Birrell, Australia, 6-4, 6-4.

Barbora Strycova, Czech Republic,def.

Caroline Garcia (32), France, 6-2, 6-4.

Anastasija Sevastova, Latvia, def. Jarmila Wolfe, Australia, 6-0, 4-2, retired.

Transactions BASEBALL American League KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Agreed to terms with OF Lorenzo Cain on a two-year contract.

TEXAS RANGERS — Re-signed RHP Colby Lewis to a one-year contract.

National League MIAMI MARLINS — Signed 2B Dee Gordon to a five-year contract.

FOOTBALL National Football League CINCINNATI BENGALS — Named Jacob Burney defensive line coach, Bill Lazor quarterbacks coach and Kevin Coyle defensive backs coach.

GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed LB Carl Bradford, DT William Campbell, TE Mitchell Henry, WR Jamel Johnson, DT Christian Ringo, G Matt Rotheram, OT Jeremy Vujnovich and WR Ed Williams.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Named Brian Schottenheimer quarterbacks coach and Shawn Terlecky defensive quality control coach.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Named Doug Pederson coach.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ARIZONA COYOTES — Assigned F Steve Downie to Springfield (AHL).

CAROLINA HURRICANES — Recalled F Phil Di Giuseppe from Charlotte (AHL).

DALLAS STARS — Recalled D Esa Lindell from (AHL).

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS JOSHUA R SACHS A/K/A JOSHUA SACHS; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 64 1812 2ND AVENUE STERLING, IL 61081 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on November 30, 2015, WHITESIDE COUNTY SHERIFF in WHITESIDE County, Illinois, will on March 3, 2016, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of WHITESIDE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 11-16-453-012 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1812 2ND AVENUE STERLING, IL 61081 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME, NOT FOR SALE, UTIL ON, 2 CAR DET GAR The Judgment amount was $82,054.45.

Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1503962 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I681470 Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTYMORRISON, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, PLAINTIFF vs.

WILLIE EARL PARCUS; GLADYS J. PARCUS; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 67 Address: 307 E. 29th Street Sterling, Illinois 61081 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 25, 2015, I, Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois, will on March 3, 2016 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the 3rd Floor Lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 307 E. 29th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081 P.I.N.: 11-16-226-001 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $120,970.78 Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710.

Please refer to file number IL 15 2178.

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 15 2178 I678561 Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 2016

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INVITATION FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by the City of Rock Falls until 2:00 p.m. on February 1, 2016, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for furnishing the following: BUILDING DEMOLITION LIMESTONE BUILDING 200 WEST 1ST STREET, ROCK FALLS, IL TERRACON PROJECT NO. 11147067

The work includes demolition of the Limestone Building which has been determined to be structurally unsound, in danger of imminent collapse; and all incidental and collateral work necessary to complete the project.

All bids will be made on the forms provided and will be made a part of the contract documents to be executed with Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon).

Bid documents will be available beginning January 18, 2016 and may be obtained by contacting Mr. Brendan J. Quealy of Terracon at 630-445-0168 or via email (preferred) at brendan.quealy@terracon.com. Electronic copies will be provided for no cost, however, a non- refundable fee of $35.00 will be required to obtain each set of contract documents in hard copy format. Bid documents will also be available for review at City of Rock Falls City Clerk's Office located at 603 West 10th Street, Rock Falls, IL, beginning on January 19, 2016.

There will be a single mandatory pre-bid meeting required for this project to be held at the site on January 22, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. Bidders must attend to be eligible to bid this project.

Each Bid must be accompanied by Bid Security made payable to the City of Rock Falls, IL in an amount of five percent (5%) of the Bidder's maximum bid price and in the form of a certified/bank check, or Bid Bond. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the scheduled closing for a period of 60 days.

The successful Contractor may be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds acceptable to City of Rock Falls, IL and Terracon Consultants, Inc. in an amount equal to one hundred percent of the price bid for services for the term of the Contract. Such Performance and Payment Bonds will be provided by surety companies acceptable to City of Rock Falls, IL and Terracon Consultants, Inc. Prequalification of Bidders Each Bidder will submit a statement of the Bidder's qualifications, his experience record in constructing the type of project embraced in the contract, his organization and equipment available for the work contemplated, and, when specifically requested by City of Rock Falls, IL and Terracon Consultants, Inc., a detailed financial statement. The City of Rock Falls, IL and Terracon Consultants, Inc. will have the right to take such steps as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform his obligations under the Contract and the Bidder will furnish all such information and data for this purpose as requested. The right is reserved to reject any Bid where an investigation of the available evidence or information does not satisfy that the Bidder is qualified to carry out properly the terms of the Contract.

Wage and Labor Requirements Bidder agrees that not less than the prevailing rate of wages, as found by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois, shall be paid to all laborers, workers and mechanics performing work under the contract, and Bidder agrees that all subcontracts and lower tiered subcontracts shall contain a written stipulation that not less than the prevailing rate of wages shall be paid to all laborers, workers and mechanics performing work under such subcontract or lower tiered subcontract, all as determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois.

Payment Schedule Bidders are encouraged to offer payment terms that may be considered in evaluating the bids.

Rejection of Bids The City of Rock Falls, IL and Terracon Consultants, Inc. reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive technicalities. Unless the bids are rejected in the exercise of discretion

by City of Rock Falls, IL and Terracon Consultants, Inc., award of the contract will be made to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder.

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Visit Sauk Valley Classifieds at saukvalley.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE ESTATE OF Barbara A. Boos Deceased.

NO. 2015 P 98 WILL NOTICE AND CLAIM NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION Notice is given of the death of Barbara A. Boos. Letters of Office were issued on December 31, 2015 to Wayne T. Vittori of East Moline, Illinois, as independent representative whose attorney is Marvin G. Ripley, 300 First Avenue, Suite 200, Rock Falls, IL 61071.

Notice is given to the heirs and legatees who are named in a petition filed in the above proceeding to probate a will and whose names or addresses are not stated in the petition to admit the will to probate, that an order was entered by the Court on December 31, 2015 admitting the will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission you may file a petition with the court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act. You also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the court within 6 months after admission of the will to probate.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 320, Dixon, IL 61021, or with the representative, or both, on or before August 1, 2016. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred as to the estate which is inventoried within that period. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed and delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

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

You may obtain a copy of a form of a petition to terminate independent administration from the Clerk of the Court at the above address.

OPEN DOOR POLICY It is the policy of Kreider Services Intermediate care Ashton homes, Franklin Terrace, Grove, Ottawa and First Street Group Home, to admit and to treat all clients and employees without regard to race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, color, or disability. there are no distinctions in eligibility for services, nor in the manner of providing services. all facilities of the intermediate care homes are without available distinction to all visitors, clients, and employees. all persons and organizations that refer clients for admission or recommend Services Kreider intermediate care facilities are advised to do so without regard to race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation color, or disability.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY-MORRISON, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, PLAINTIFF vs.

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE OF BANC OF AMERICA FUNDING CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-E, Plaintiff, Vs.

JOSHUA R SACHS A/K/A JOSHUA SACHS; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 64 1812 2ND AVENUE STERLING, IL 61081 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on November 30, 2015, WHITESIDE COUNTY SHERIFF in WHITESIDE County, Illinois, will on March 3, 2016, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of WHITESIDE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 16 IN BLOCK 3 OF NEW HIGH SCHOOL SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER AND THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 9, 1939 IN BOOK 8 OF PLATS, PAGE 73.

TAX NO. 11-16-453-012 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1812 2ND AVENUE STERLING, IL 61081 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME, NOT FOR SALE, UTIL ON, 2 CAR DET GAR The Judgment amount was $82,054.45.

Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1503962 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I681470 Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE ESTATE OF ROBERT G. RESCH, deceased.

NO. 2015 P 95 WILL NOTICE AND CLAIM NOTICEINDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION Notice is given of the death of ROBERT G. RESCH. Letters of Offices were issued on December 23, 2015 to Elanor M. Resch of Paw Paw, Illinois, as independent representative whose attorney is George Pecherek, 8041 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714.

Notice is given to the heirs and legatees who are named in a petition filed in the above proceeding to probate a will and whose names or addresses are not stated in the petition to admit the will to probate, that an order was entered by the Court on December 23, 2015 admitting the will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission you may file a petition with the court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act. You also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the court within 6 months after admission of the will to probate.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, 309 South Galena Ave., Suite 320, Dixon, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 11th day of June, 2016.

Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred as to the estate which is inventoried within that period. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed and delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after is was filed.

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

You may obtain a copy of a form of a petition to terminate independent administration from the Clerk of the Court at the above address.

George Pecherek & Associates, P.C. 8041 N Milwaukee Ave Niles IL 60714 847-583-0101 Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 2015

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WILLIE EARL PARCUS; GLADYS J. PARCUS; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 67 Address: 307 E. 29th Street Sterling, Illinois 61081 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 25, 2015, I, Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois, will on March 3, 2016 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the 3rd Floor Lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHICH POINT IS 1224.65 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, 100 FEET; THENCE SOUTH AT AN ANGEL OF 90 DEGREES 45 MINUTES MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 180 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, 100 FEET; THENCE NORTH 180 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; ALL SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 307 E. 29th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081 P.I.N.: 11-16-226-001 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $120,970.78 Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 15 2178.

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 15 2178 I678561 Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 2016

LEGAL NOTICE Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 a.m., February 2, 2016 at the Whiteside County Highway Office, 18819 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL 61270, 815-772-7651 and at that time publicly opened and read for: Quarter Sampling & Analytical Services for Groundwater & Leachate Monitoring Points at the Whiteside County Landfill.

Specifications and proposals may be obtained at the office of the County Engineer, at the above address. Bids must be submitted on forms provided by the Whiteside County Highway Department.

No duplications of these forms will be allowed.

The Public Works Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities and to accept the bid which is most advantageous to Whiteside County.

By Order of Russell L. Renner, P.E. S.E., County Engineer Whiteside County Jan. 19, 2016

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF MANUEL VILLEGAS JR Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the death of MANUEL VILEGAS JR. Letters of Office were issued on the 3rd day of November, 2015, to JAMIE VILLEGAS, as Independent Executor, and whose attorney of record is PIGNATELLI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 102 East Route 30 Rock Falls, IL 61071 Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison IL 61270, or with the Independent Executor,or both within six (6) months from the date of publication of this notice or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of this notice, whichever is later, to claimants. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

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January 19, 2016 Denise McCaffrey-Ehrmann, Clerk Circuit Court MARVIN G. RIPLEY Attorney for Estate 300 1St Avenue, Suite 200 Rock Falls IL 61071 Telephone: 815-626-0200 Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 2016

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NORBERTO F PACHECO; LILIA PACHECO; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (MERS) AS NOMINEE FOR GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

15 CH 77 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: NORBERTO F PACHECO LILIA PACHECO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: PARCEL 1: LOT 2 OF HIGH POINT SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 34,TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 2, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE SAME BEING ALSO DESCRIBED AS: PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW1/4) OF SECTION THIRTYFOUR (34), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-EIGHT (38) NORTH, RANGE TWO (2), EAST OF THE THIRD (3RD) PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW 1/4) OF SAID SECTION THIRTY-FOUR (34); THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW 1/4), A DISTANCE OF 1770.13 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 88 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 14 SECONDS AS MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 74.97 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND; THENCE CONTINUING NORTHERLY ON AN EXTENSION OF THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 346.45 FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTERLINE OF PAW PAW ROAD; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AT AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 05 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 377.23 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 89 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 55 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 346.45 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 05 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 377.23 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING THEREFROM, LOT 1 IN HIGH POINT SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: LOT 1 IN HIGH POINT SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS 911-43 Paw Paw Road, Paw Paw, IL 61353 PIN # 21-12-34-300-015 and which said Mortgage was made by: NORBERTO F PACHECO A MARRIED MAN & LILIA PACHECO, the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for GreenPoint Mortgage Funding, LLC as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Lee County, Illinois, as Document No. 2005-02096; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Denise McCaffrey-Ehrmann Clerk of the Circuit Court 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021 on or before February 11, 2016, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 223 W. Jackson Boulevard, Ste. 610 Chicago, IL 60606 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this law firm is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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It is the policy of Kreider Services Intermediate Care Homes, New Main to admit and to treat all clients and employees without regard to race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, color or disability. There are no distinctions in eligibility for services, nor in the manner of providing services. All facilities of the InterCare mediate Homes are available without distinction to all visitors, clients, and employees. All persons and organizations that refer clients for admission or recommend Kreider Services Intermediate Care facilities are advised to do so without regard to race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, color, or disability.

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Call 309-255-5554 Office Space Available Multiple Units 600 Sq. Ft. per Unit 815-626-0897 Office/Retail all newly remodeled, 1100 sq.ft., 221 S. Peoria Ave. Dixon. $500 mo. $500/dep. Water & garbage furnished.

Call 815-284-7609.

LOTS FOR RENT

312

112 Acres of crop land for rent. Near Oregan & Chana IL. 815-874-2033

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

LOANS

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THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of Sauk Valley Media does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by “900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

Sauk Valley Classified makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact the Better Business Bureau 330 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 501 NOTICEPURto the SUANT Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, every busiopportunity ness must be registered with the Illinois Securities Department. Protect yourself and get the facts before you over your hand hard earned money by contacting the Illinois Secretary of State's Securities Department at 1800-628-7937. This notice provided as a public service by Sauk Valley Classifieds.

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SIGN-ON BONUS!!!

NOW HIRING RN/LPN & C.N.A.'s

We are looking for Experienced and dedicated professionals to assume key positions on our team! If you are committed to team-oriented outcomes and quality care, we offer: excellent starting wage; vacation; holiday pay; medical; dental; vision; 401K; advancement opportunities; and much more!

For an immediate interview, apply in person or call Lynette at (815) 284-3393.

Dixon

Healthcare & Rehab 800 Division St Dixon, IL 61021

EMPLOYMENT

City of Prophetstown is currently hiring for a full time employee in our Public Works Department. Requirements: Must have or will obtain CDL, must have knowledge of operating and maintaining equipment, good public relations, must be 18 years or older. City offers a pension plan, health insurance coverage, holiday pay and paid vacations.

Applications may be mailed, e-mailed or dropped off at Prophetstown City Hall, 339 Washington St., Prophetstown IL 61277 e-mail ptowncy @thewisp.net applications available at prophetstownil. org. We will be accepting applications until February 8th, 2016.

Wanted 2 nd Shift Nurse

Mr. Nifty Cleaners in Sterling needs Counter Person & Clothes Presser Please apply in person, 1102 E. 4th St., Sterling.

815-625-9386

Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

EMPLOYMENT

505

Can You Dig It? Heavy Equipment Operator Career!

We Offer Training and Certifications Running Bulldozers, Backhoes and Excavators. Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits Eligible!

1-866-362-6497 CDL Driver Needed Small local company looking for a driver to pull reefer that is 23 years old, with 2 years experience. Gone 3-4 nights a week.

Salary depending on experience. Call 815716-0063 CDL Semi Driver for farm hauling.

Home every night.

Call 815-288-5000 for more information.

Director of Activities Min. 40hrs./wk Salaried Position 27 Residents, 36 Hr. Activity Course Preferred Please Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE HVAC Tech Competitive Wages based on Exp. Apply: PO Box. 767 Rock Falls, IL 61071

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P.T. kitchen help.

Apply in person at Joe's Pizza, 119 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon.

No phone calls please.

Paralegal/Legal Assistant Law firm seeks Paralegal/Legal Assistant. Degree preferred. Must possess excellent computer skills.

Salary DOE.

Please send replies to Box #:1315 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

PT Driver needed 2 days per week to help with errands Dr. appts. and Must have current license and insurance. $7-$10/hr.

815-213-1632.

Sedona Staffing now hiring for CNC programing/ machine operation, Welding, Manual lathe operation, maintenance assistant machine operation/mechanical aptitude, Quality control, PT teller.

Please contact Sedona Staffing to register at 1515A W Rt. 30 Rock Falls, IL 61071 Wanted F.T. Activity Aide for Sheltered Care Please Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL EOE

EMPLOYMENT

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Seeking a part time Office Assistant. Hours are flexible. We are seeking an individual who possesses excellent interpersonal skills, proficient writing and editing skills, and solid computer skills. Please send resumes to: Alliances Counseling 119 West First Street Suite 110 Dixon, IL 61021 or alliancescounseling@gmail.com TO OUR

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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 malicious intent.

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.

Under New Management Markman Peat Corporation is currently taking applications for Loader Operators, Forklift Operators & General Laborers.

Benefits offered.

Please apply in person at 13161 Fenton Rd. Morrison IL, 61270 815-772-4014 EOE Wanted F.T. Housekeeper Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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Customers 40 37 57 75 99 40

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Engineering Supervisor – Oregon, IL Coilcraft is a worldwide organization specializing in the manufacturing of magnetic components with locations in Princeton, Dixon and Oregon, IL. We are seeking an Engineering Supervisor to join our team.

The position would be located at our Oregon, IL facility.

Duties include: Provide work direction and mentoring to a small-to-medium machine build staff. Maintain supplier communications to ensure and improve product quality and delivery. Work across plants,engineering groups and other departments to resolve issues. Evaluate improvements to production equipment and provide recommendations.

Candidates will have: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering 5+ yrs supervisory and mechanical design experience knowledge, skill and exp with wide range of manufacturing processes. Strong communication with ability to interact across different levels of organization.Working knowledge of Solidworks or equivalent modeling software. We offer outstanding benefits package including health, dental and life ins, holidays, vac building to 4 weeks, sick time, 401(k) with match, profit sharing and competitive salary.

If you would like to be part of an innovative organization, please visit our website at www.coilcraft.com under the jobs category to submit your resume. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Donaldson Company, Inc. a leader in air filtration solutions is currently seeking candidates to fill a second shift Maintenance position at its Dixon, IL facility.

The successful candidate will possess the following: • 3+ years electrical and/or mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility • Experience with control wiring, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, machining and HVAC • Computer knowledge • PLC/CNC experience preferred Donaldson Company, Inc. provides competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

Apply at the plant between the hours of 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or email a resume to DonaldsonDixon@gmail.com Donaldson Company, Inc., 815 Progress Drive, Dixon, IL 61021 EOE/AA

RELIEF TEAM LEADER

As the world’s largest food producer, Nestle knows success well. As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage and benefits package. We currently have an opportunity for a Relief Team Leader at our Nestle’ Purina facility in Clinton, Iowa.

Basic Responsibilities:

•Perform Relief Team Leader work assignments as assigned.

•Develop skills necessary to serve as an effective leader. Attend scheduled training and development sessions.

•Supervise mill and Q.A. manpower when their respective supervision is not scheduled.

•Complete projects as assigned.

•Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

•Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

AA degree or equivalent preferred.

•Experience: Manufacturing and supervisory experience preferred.

•Skills: Leadership, planning and organizing, communication.

•Must be able to work any shift.

•Must be able to work overtime weekends & holidays.

All interested applicants must apply online at purinacareers.com www.nestlep no later than 2/1/16 APPLY UNDER JOB NUMBER 16000247

No phone calls please

EOE: Minority ty/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

Physical, drug screen & alcohol screen may be required.

Maintenance Electrician

As the world’s largest food producer, Nestle knows success well. As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage and benefits package. We currently have an opening for a Maintenance Electrician at our Nestle Purina facility in Clinton, IA.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Understand and follow plant sanitation practices and procedures including primary work areas and maintenance shop.

• Ability to effectively communicate to/with other team members.

• Use maintenance practices for storeroom ordering, work orders and daily time entry.

• Properly uses Maintenance equipment including hand tools, lifts, threaders, benders, drills and welding equipment.

• Apply basic electrical and electronic principals in the installation, trouble shooting and maintenance of Plant Systems.

• Understand and follow the latest plant electrical standards and procedures.

• Properly use basic diagnostic equipment including volt/ohm meter, wiggie, ammeter and megger.

• Properly install conduit, raceways, fittings, etc.

• Install, troubleshoot and maintain switch gear, control wiring and components, overcurrent and overload protection for plant motors including three phase systems.

• Read, update and create electrical prints and documentation.

• Design, program and troubleshoot plant programmable logic controllers, input/output devices and associated equipment.

• Troubleshoot and maintain plant electrical and electronic equipment to competent level including interfaces, process controllers, power supplies.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all plant equipment and material flow.

• Demonstrate ability and desire to stay abreast of new technology and equipment as it pertains to plant operations.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Associates Degree or equivalent preferred.

• 2 years industrial electronics or related electrical experience • Applied knowledge of single phase and (3) phase electrical power, basic PLC programming and ability to diagnosis and repair electrical circuits in a high volume manufacturing environment.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States. A policy exists which prohibits hiring of immediate relatives.

• Computer proficient.

• Must be able to work any shift.

• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays.

All interested applicants must apply online at www.nestlep purinacareers.com under Job number is 16000236

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

EOE: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

Physical, Drug and Alcohol screening may be required.

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Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

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Painting

Genl. Contracting ASSOCIATED Services Enterprise, LLC

Excavating Hauling •Tandem Dump Trucks •Skidsteers Guaranteed Low Rates 815-618-2717

Gutters American Energy Savers “Sauk Valley's Oldest & Best Seamless Gutter Company” Always Flow Seamless Gutters Call Dan Maloney 815-288-4525

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Gutter Protection Systems Owner Scott Shaffer 815-677-5579 Dixon, Illinois

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

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Ashley South Bay king size mattress, box spring, frame & headboard with nightstands. Memory foam mattress with pillow top. $200. Call 815380-5926.

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

Mastiff English AKC large pups from huge parents.

Fawn & apricot colors. Champ bloodline. $950. Call 309-945-2371

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PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

WANT TO BUY 795

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

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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!

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.

I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061

Collectible Dolls 35 to 40 dolls to be sold as complete group.

815-440-2571

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Golden Senior Power lift and recliner chair w/ heat and vibrate. $500 815-625-2915

SNOWBLOWERS 782 5 hp MTD 24” elec. start, like new $450 815-288-6588 Airens 6HP 24” cut snowblower self propelled with chains, pull start, good cond.

Runs great. $300.

Call 815-973-3223

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Plus first 7 years CD. $50 OBO. 815-438-4385

Kids ride on Chevy Corvette elect car. $125.815-625-2915

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Retired Mechanic, selling tools-Mac & Snap-On, $25,000 invested—Asking $10,000/obo. Serious Inquiries only.

Call Mike for details. 309-716-7382

Cal Spa Hot Tub for sale in excellent condition. Lots of jets, waterfall, different colored lights, head rests and I will give you all the chemicals. It has hardly been used. If interested I will send you pictures. $3500. Originally it cost $7,000.

Call 815-994-2009

WANT TO BUY 795

Canoe rental business/ inventory for

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Large Snowman on old barn wood $25 815-973-4698

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Complete sale bills are published in Sauk Valley Classifieds.

January 24th - 9:30 A.M. Held at The Auction Shed 900 S. Division Ave., Polo, IL Public Auction Service: 815-946-2660 January 30th - 9:00 A.M. Auction City Sales 2505 W. 4th St., Dixon, IL Antique & Collectible Auction 815-288-5814

Reminder- Dixon IL Auction every Tuesday at Auction City. Start 3:00p.m.

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Answer on B8

Astrograph Keep and open mind and heart

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Be prepared to accept change, and work with whatever situation you face. It’s your adaptability that will help you come out on top and make everyone stop and notice.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- A curious, innovative approach to what you do and say will attract attention. Set the standard and decorate your personal stage to accentuate your talent, skills and enthusiasm.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- If you keep tabs on what transpires around you, you’ll find it much easier to make a worthwhile contribution. Refuse to let someone dominate you or lead you astray.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be able to make a few good moves today, but someone or something will continuously try to stand in your way.

Persevere if you want to make progress. A hidden message or secret will cause you some grief.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A promotion or professional change looks promising.

Partnerships, collaborations and idea-sharing sessions will lead to

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a major achievement and add to your credentials.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Preparing for the changes you want to bring about this year will help you figure out what is doable and what is impossible. Focus on home and personal improvements, as well as financial gains.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Question anything or anyone who doesn’t coincide with your mindset. It’s important to be on the same page as those you are working with if you want to achieve success.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Bring about change instead of waiting for someone else to make the first move. You cannot please everyone, but you can make a difference if you stand up for your beliefs.

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