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Cramped quarters

STATE BUDGET| LOCAL IMPACT

LSSI cuts programs and staff Agency cites budget stalemate; says state owes it $6 million

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5535 @KathleenSchul10

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Lee County Jail Superintendent Jack Skrogstad stands among the plumbing at the Lee County Jail. The antiquated plumbing causes frequent leaks and flooding, and buckets are placed below pipe joints. “The parts are obsolete, so they don’t last very long when we try to retrofit the system,” Skrogstad said. “The plumbing isn’t even up to code, and there’s no floor drain.”

Jail situation problematic for inmates and staff invitation to get a closer look at the challenges that have led the county to put a sales tax referendum for a new jail on the March 15 primary ballot.

Jail Superintendent Jack Skrogstad, who is in his second stint at the facility, led the tour of the building at 122 W. Third St. in Dixon.

The challenges are real – for the nine employees and the

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

DIXON – “We do the best with what we have” was heard often from staff during a recent tour of the Lee County Jail taken by a small group from the Sauk Valley Media editorial department.

The journalists, including this reporter, accepted the

inmates who numbered 43 on that day. Only two of the nine workers are on at a time, and they work 12-hour shifts, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

The two on duty are constantly in motion, handling everything from opening the electronic doors for others to moving inmates, and tending to personal needs that include food and laundry.

Cell checks must be done every half hour, and the cramped quarters clearly ratchet up the stress in an already demanding job.

“We have someone on medical leave, so we’re short staff right now, but we’d definitely have better efficiency in a new jail,” said Skrogstad, who started there in 1989.

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WEEKEND ENTERPRISE | LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

A peek behind the badge and gun Training Day: Practice key to split-second decisions for local police

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

Betony Kilberg is a 29-yearold patrol officer with the Rock Falls Police Department. Her husband also works in law enforcement.

Her daily approach to the job serves as a reminder that police officers’ lives, and the lives of those they are sworn to protect, sometimes balance on the perilously thin line between life and death.

“I tell myself I’m going to make it home tonight,” Kilberg said. “That’s the kind of

Online extra Go to this story online to see video of a scene from the police simulator. mindset we have.”

She said she and her husband don’t tell their families much about their jobs because it upsets them. “Especially our moms,” Kilberg said.

Officer-involved shootings Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com have received significant news Rock Falls Police Sgt. Dave Pilgrim watches over Sauk Valcoverage and been the subject ley Media reporter Angel Sierra as he goes through a simuof protests in recent years. lated training program at Sauk Valley Community College.

The video simulator allows officers to get training in multiple GUN CONTINUED ON A4 scenarios.

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Local LSSI student and family counseling services, protective care for the elderly, and an emergency program for kids going into foster care were shut down permanently Friday, and the staff who ran them are being let go.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, the state’s largest provider of social services, is closing more than 30 programs serving 4,700 people statewide, and is laying off 750 employees – about 43 percent of its staff – because of the state budget impasse, it announced Friday afternoon.

It’s part of the faith-based agency’s plan to “restructure its services and shore up resources for the viability and continuation of the organization,” it said in a news release.

Getting the ax locally are counseling services for children, adults and families in Dixon; school-based counseling services in Sterling; adult protective services and those who coordinate those cases in Sterling; the youth emergency shelter in Nachusa; and the Intouch Home Care program for seniors in Ogle County.

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EDUCATION

Districts help keep freshmen on right track

BY CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMAN cheimerman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5523 @CHeimerman_SVM

“Freshmen!” Once the bully’s battle cry, it’s now a rallying cry for administrators bound and determined to graduate students on time.

On time means in 4 years, and there’s an Illinois Report Card metric to measure it called Freshmen on Track. According to research conducted by the Consortium on Chicago School Research, students who fail a single class during freshman year have a 22 percent chance of graduating in 4 years.

Attendance, obviously, holds a direct correlation to success, but so does getting involved. Not only do clubs and athletics look good on a college application, but participation in activities has been shown to prevent early drop-outs.

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Correction A gathering of family and friends for Clair E. Bopes, 79, of Rock Falls, will be from 1 to 3 p.m. today at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

The funeral box in Friday’s edition listed an incorrect date for the service. We regret the error.

POLICE Sterling Police Rafael S. Figueroa, 42, of Sterling; 9:53 a.m.

Thursday at West 23rd Street and Griswold Avenue; no driver’s license on person while driving; released with promise to comply.

James L. Hans, 50, of Sterling; 7:48 a.m.

Thursday at East LeFevre Road and Fifth Avenue; speeding in a school zone; released with promise to comply.

Dallis J. Collin, 20, of Sterling; Friday; criminal sexual assault; taken to Whiteside County Jail in lieu of bond.

Rock Falls Police Agustin J.R. Aguilar, 18, of Rock Falls; 10:46 p.m. Thursday in the 700 block of West 18th Street; zero tolerance, illegal consumption of alcohol as a minor, driving too fast for conditions; given notice to appear in court.

Benjamin J. Howard, 39, of Rock Falls; 12:26 p.m. Thursday in the 1000 block of Dixon Avenue; expired registration, speeding; given notice to appear in court.

Ester Reyna, 56, of Rock Falls; 8:09 a.m.

Thursday in the 600 block of First Avenue; expired registration; given notice to appear in court.

Tyrone E. Brown, 68, of Rock Falls; 8:39 a.m.

Thursday in the 700 block of U.S. Route 30; Whiteside County warrant; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Jacob E. Echebarria, 32, of Rock Falls; 2:52 p.m. Thursday in the 500 block of 11th Avenue; Lee

County warrant; posted bond.

Morrison Police John E. Lindskog, 77, of Prophetstown; Jan. 5; improper use of electronic device; given citation.

Arnie Drolema, 70, of Morrison; Jan. 6; nuisance – property; given citation.

Katey A. Miller, 30, of Morrison; Jan. 6; speeding; given citation.

Paige N. Morales, 22, of Morrison; Jan. 6; speeding; given citation.

David A. Bombliss, 58, of Morrison; Jan. 6; disobeyed stop sign; given citation.

Brent Walls, age unavailable, of Rock Falls; Jan. 11; parking where reserved for persons with disabilities; given citation.

Lisa M. James, 50, of Morrison; Wednesday; speeding; given citation.

Dixon Police Angella A. Schultheis, 35, of Dixon; 2:35 a.m.

Friday in the 600 block of Nachusa Avenue; Lee County warrant for failure to appear, Ogle County warrant for failure to appear; taken to Lee County Jail.

Ogle County Sheriff Jason Boatright, 23, of Freeport; 11:35 p.m.

Thursday in the 1000 block of North Freeport Road; driving while license suspended, operation of a vehicle with expired registration sticker; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Erin E. Brown, 25, of Monroe, Wisconsin; Thursday; warrant for failure to appear; given notice to appear in court.

Tyler D. Full, 25, of Amboy; Thursday; warrant for failure to appear; posted $100 cash bond and given notice to appear in court.

Matthew B. Thomas, 29, of Polo; Thursday; warrant for failure to appear; given recognizance bond and notice to appear in court.

Dewayne E. Whelan, 47, of Loves Park; Thursday; warrant for failure to appear; given notice to appear in court.

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Programs not coming back, CEO says LSSI

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How many people those programs serve, and how many employees will be lost, was not immediately available.

The state, which has been without a budget since July, owes LSSI $6 million, and the nonprofit no longer can rely on bank credit or its fundraising foundation to cover its costs, President and CEO Mark Stutrud said in the release. “After 7 months, we no longer can provide services for which we aren’t being paid,� he said.

Even if the state were to pony up the money it owes, the programs are not coming back, at least not in the same form: LSSI is restructuring in an effort to stay afloat, the release said. “We are eliminating spending that is most linked to nonpayment of services and redesigning our administrative support around a newly restructured organization,� Stutrud said. “Our plans respond to this year’s budget impasse and an anticipated lingering state financial crisis over the next several years. “We’re doing this at great cost to LSSI and those affected by our services. It has been an agonizing process, particularly its impact on our clients and their families who depend on us for their care, as well as our employees whose jobs

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is closing more than 30 programs serving 4,700 people statewide.

They are: • School-based counseling services in Sterling. • Adult protective services for seniors, and case management in Sterling. • Mental health counseling for all ages in Dixon, as well as community-based counseling programs in Berwyn, Des Plaines, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Mendota, Prospect Heights, and Wheaton, and West/ Northwest Suburban Counseling in Villa Park. • The Youth Emergency Shelter, for kids going into the foster system, in Nachusa. • In-home support services for seniors, specifically, Intouch Home Care programs that serve Ogle, Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson, Jo Daviess, DeKalb, Kendall, La Salle, Fulton, Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, Peoria, Marshall, Stark, Tazewell, and Woodford counties, and Chicago south and southern Cook County. • Residential alcohol and drug treatment, specifically, Behavioral Health Housing Opportunities, Social Detox, Women’s Residence and Men’s Residence North, all in Chicago; and Elgin Residential Rehab and Men’s Residence West, in Elgin. • Connections in Chicago; Employment Skills School and Homeward Bound Supportive Housing, both in East St. Louis; and River Bend Re-entry in Alton, all of which provide re-entry services for former prisoners and their families. • Legacy Corps in Rockford and Streamwood, which provide respite services for veterans and their families. • Intouch Adult Day Care in Moline, which provides day care for seniors and adults with disabilities.

About LSSI Founded in 1867, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is a statewide, nonprofit social service agency of the three Illinois synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Go to LSSI.org or find it on Facebook for more information. were eliminated.�

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic lawmakers have been unable to agree on a budget for the year beginning July 1. Many private service-providers have been fronting the money for months to continue

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PROPHETSTOWN-LYNDON-TAMPICO SCHOOLS

Student’s Confederate flag apparel causes stir Sophomore has received multiple in-school suspensions, plans to address board Monday

BY CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMAN cheimerman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5523 @CHeimerman_SVM

PROPHETSTOWN – A 15-year-old Prophetstown High School sophomore plans to attend Monday’s school board meeting after he said he was given multiple inschool suspensions for wearing clothes bearing the Confederate flag.

Chris Kulla said the in-school suspension he served Friday was at least his 10th this school year, his first at the high school. He said he also has served a half-day outof-school suspension for being insubordinate.

He said he’ll be joined by at least 10 more students, including his four brothers, and many of their parents at Monday’s meeting. They all plan to wear clothes bearing the Confederate flag, he said.

He said his oldest brother, Lucas, 18, a senior, has worn the apparel to the school, as well, but has never been suspended.

His other brothers are in second, eighth and 11th grade.

Kulla first contacted Sauk Valley Media by email Friday.

Principal Josh Johnson declined to comment Friday, citing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, although Kulla said he encouraged administrators to talk about the issue.

The district’s superintendent, David Rogers, also declined comment.

The district’s dress code states: St u d e n t s s h a l l n o t wear clothing or practice grooming which is unsafe, unsanitary, distracting or offensive to others, or destructive to property. … Items may be confiscated and may not be returned. … Students should demonstrate good judgment in what they wear. Language or emblems on clothing that promote or advertise intoxicants, alcohol, tobacco, chew, sexually transmitted diseases, violence, racism, hatred, discrimination, satanic practices, corpses, gang affiliation, or contain profanity or sexual innuendo are not permissible.

Kulla and three of his brothers were born in the South. He was born in Florida, and about 2 years later, the family moved to Alabama, where they lived for about 3 years before moving to Illinois when he was 6. He said a distant relative fought in the Confederate Army, and he said a big part of his Southern pride stems from his close relationship with his grandfather, Bobby Hulsey.

“We’re a very Southern family,” Kulla said, adding that the Confederate flag’s ban at government buildings “pisses me off.

Just because some people think it’s racist doesn’t make it racist. That’s one person’s opinion. And it’s all how you look at it.”

“We just believe in a country way of life,” his mother, Melanie, said.

“He and his brothers like trucks and mud. For him, the Confederate flag is not about race, or things other people make it about.”

The Kullas moved to Tampico in May, when she bought a house and began work as a nurse at Sterling Pavillion.

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This photo, provided by Prophetstown High School student Chris Kulla, shows some of the Confederate flag apparel he has worn to school. Kulla has received several in-school suspensions for violating the school dress code.

Chris Kulla said he’s had issues with Johnson “since Day 1,” when he claims the principal noticed the Confederate flag on his belt buckle and told him to remove it, saying the symbol was racist and discriminatory.

Kulla also said Johnson told him to untuck his shirt.

But Kulla admits fault in receiving the out-ofschool suspension from Johnson later in the year.

“I could see how that would be on me, because I was kind of yelling at him,” he said. “We’re a

stubborn family. We don’t really listen too well.”

But he said on some occasions, he’s also agreed to cover up his clothing, but still received a suspension.

“My problem with what’s going on at the school, is that the dress code isn’t applied consistently across the student body,” Melanie Kulla said. “And my concern is that Chris is losing out on class time and instruction time.”

Chris Kulla said he’s gotten no flak from other students for his choice of

apparel, and that, about a month ago, he got more than 100 students to sign a petition to allow apparel bearing the flag to be worn in the school.

He said the next day, the petition had vanished from his locker.

Kulla’s end game is twofold, he said.

“I want to see Mr. Johnson realize I’m not being disrespectful or racist,” he said. “I’m trying to do it without getting in trouble. My end result is I want to be able to wear the Confederate flag every day.”

HEROIN IN THE SAUK VALLEY

New Safe Passage program aims to helped jailed drug users

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5535 @KathleenSchul10

DIXON – In keeping with their mission to try to curb the area’s opioid drug epidemic by providing addicts help, the Dixon Police and Lee County Sheriff’s departments are creating a program to help jail inmates learn about and recover from their addiction.

The initiative will offer reading material and eventually counseling for Lee County Jail inmates who want to overcome their addiction.

The goal is to get them started while in the jail, and send them off to treatment once they’re released, Sheriff John

Simonton said Friday.

I t ’s the newest component of the Safe Passage Initiative, an opi- Sheriff John oid addic- Simonton tion recovery program the departments launched Sept. 1 in response to the burgeoning number of heroin addicts and heroin-related deaths in the area.

In the 4 months since, 32 people have been placed in one of the 10 treatment centers throughout the region that have partnered with the local departments.

“We feel it’s just another step in that program to try to prevent some of

Online extra Click on this story on saukvalley.com to see a list of various services available in the Sauk Valley to help combat the heroin epidemic. those overdoses,” Simonton said.

The jail is starting with reading material: Three copies of the AA Big Book and three copies of the NA books will be available to those who want to research addiction. In addition, other recovering addicts periodically will copy associated materials for the inmates.

Counseling ser vices will follow as soon as the jail can set up a room that’s private and secure.

He’s also working with Sinnissippi Centers to

get counselors on board, Simonton said.

A dedicated space for such services would be created at the new jail.

Sa f e Pa s s a g e p o l i cies also are expanding through the region.

Come March 1, the four

major Whiteside County law enforcement agencies – the county, and Sterlling Rock, Falls and Morrison – will join the p a r t n e r s h i p. Bu re a u County is in the process of joining the partnership, and Ogle County is interested, Simonton said.

Multiple other law enforcement agencies, including some from suburban Chicago,

have expressed interest or called either him or Dixon Police Chief Danny Langloss to ask questions, Simonton said.

All law enforcement agencies involved will work together and with other agencies, such as hospitals and health departments, to create strategies for tackling the heroin epidemic in their jurisdictions.

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OBITUARIES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

Lois J. Schwitters STERLING – Lois J. Schwitters, 93, of Sterl i n g , d i e d Tu e s d a y, Jan. 19, 2016, at Sterling Pavilion nursing home.

Lois was born Sept. 19, 1922, in Hale, Missouri, the daughter of James and Eliza (Woodard) Osgood. She married William Henry Schwitters on June 15, 1946, in Sterling. He preceded her in death on Aug. 17, 1997.

She was a member of Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling since 1946, where she was very involved. Lois had worked at Sears Roebuck & Co., Montgomery Ward, and Franz Manufacturing, then enjoyed working as a volunteer at Christ Lutheran’s thrift shop.

She enjoyed gardening and fishing, and was a wonderful cookie baker.

Sur vivors include two daughters, Cheryl ( John C.) Whitaker of Sterling, and Carolyn (Terry) Schrader of Las Cruses, New Mexico; one son, Jim (Suzie) Schwitters of El Paso, Texas; seven grandchildren, Laurie Groff of Perry, Missouri, Timothy ( Winnie) Whitaker of Austin, Texas, Toni (Eric) Peterson of Alamogordo, Texas, Teri (Ann) Schrader

of Las Cruses, James (Dana) Schwitters and Va l e r i e S c h w i t t e r s , both of El Paso, and Kathy ( Jeremy) Bartlett of Austin; 10 greatgrandchildren, Krysta Groff, John Donald Groff, Co l e W h i t a k e r, Indie Whitaker, Julia n a Ba r t l e t t , Ma d ison Schwitters, Vera Schwitters, Ky l i e Schwitters, Connor Schrader, and Hanna (Colton) Trego; one great-great-grandchild, Rhiannon Trego; and many nieces and nephews.

She also was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and two sisters.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday and the funeral at 11 a.m. Monday at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling, with the Rev. Daniel Behmlander officiating.

Burial will be at Hopkins Township Cemetery in rural Sterling.

Mc D o n a l d Fu n e ra l Home in Sterling is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church and Hospice of the Rock River Valley.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Elmer L. ‘Skip’ Schipper MORRISON – Elmer L. “Skip” Schipper, 72, of Morrison, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, at Regency Care in Sterling. He was employed by the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. in Sterling.

Elmer was born Sept. 26, 1943, in Morrison, the son of Elmer M. and Florence (Reynolds) Schipper. Elmer married Judy M. Kuehl on July 11, 1970, in Morrison. She preceded him in death on March 10, 2012. He married Faye L. Thayer on Sept. 27, 2013, in Sterling.

Survivors include his wife, Faye; two sons, Larry (Mary) Schipper of Morrison and Alan (Paula) Schipper of Sterling; one stepdaughter, Nicole Thayer of Sterling; five sisters, Janis Eichenberger and Sharon Messer, both of Charles City, Iowa, Patsy (Andy) de

Anda and Michelle (Fred) Cobo, both of Texas, and Alice ( Jim) Robinson of Oklahoma; and three brothers, Allen C. Schipper of Texas, William M. (Margaret Ann) Schipper of Oklahoma, and Harry Rimrod of Charles City, Iowa.

He also was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Carol Gable.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Ryan Sutton, pastor of Morrison United Methodist Church, officiating.

Interment will be at Round Grove Cemetery in rural Morrison.

A memorial has been established by the family.

Visit bosmarenkes.com to send condolences.

Today’s visitations: Mary H. Wyatt of Sterling, 8:30-9:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Joanna L. Owens of Walnut, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Today’s funerals: Mary H. Wyatt of Sterling, 9:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Randall R. Ruble, formerly of Coleta, memorial gathering of family and friends, 10 a.m. at Coleta United Methodist Church.

Edwin C. Bettner of Oregon,

11 a.m. at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Zoe A. Gunzenheiser of Sterling, 11 a.m. at Ann Street Bible Church in Peoria.

Joanna L. Owens of Walnut, 1 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Clair Bopes of Rock Falls, gathering of family and friends, 1-3 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Sunday visitations: Lisa L. Lilly of Rock Falls, 2-5 p.m. at Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling.

Darlene A. Kuehl of Morri-

Master Sgt. Bradley S. Miles of Pace, Fla.

1971-2016 PACE, Fla. – Miles of Pace; and one Master Sgt. Brad- very special daughter, ley S. Miles, 44, of Pace, Shyanne Miles of Pace. formerly of Dixon, He also leaves d i e d Tu e s d a y, behind his mother Jan. 19, 2016, in and father, Sharon an automobile and Terry Miles, accident. and his brother, He was born Feb. Todd Miles, all 20, 1971, in Dixon. of Jacks Creek, Master Sgt. BradTennessee. ley S. Miles served Visitation will be in the Army since 1992. from 2 to 4 p.m. today He was awarded numer- and the funeral at 4 p.m. ous medals, including today at Trahan Family the Bronze Star, awards, Funeral Home in Milton, badges, and ribbons. Florida.

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Ricardo Olalde PERRIS, Calif. – Ricardo Olalde, 59, of Perris, formerly of Sterling, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Perris, due to a sudden heart problem.

He was born Oct. 17, 1956, in Sterling, the son of Juanita and Jose Olalde.

Survivors include his mother; his sons, Paul and Adam Olalde; seven brothers, John, Jose,

Brijido, David, Alfred, Ramon, and Manuel; and six sisters, Dolores, Teresa, Irene, MariaEllen, Margie, and Michelle.

He was proceeded in death by his father; his son, Patrick Gabriel Olalde; sister, Marta Olalde; and brother, Balentin Olalde.

Miller-Jones Mor tuary in Perris handled arrangements.

Dave Duncan STERLING – Dave Dun- Schilling Funeral Home can, 92, of Sterling, died & Cremation in Sterling is Friday, Jan. 15, 2016. handling arrangements.

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son, 3-7 p.m. at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison.

Monday visitations: Lois J. Schwitters of Sterling, 10-11 a.m. at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Elmer L. “Skip” Schipper of Morrison, 4-7 p.m. at BosmaRenkes Funeral Home in Morrison.

Monday funerals: Darlene A. Kuehl of Morrison, 10:30 a.m. at Morrison United Methodist Church.

Elmer L. “Skip” Schipper of Morrison, 10:30 a.m. at

Myrna M. Williams MOUNT MORRIS – Myrna M. Williams, 80, of Mount Morris, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home in Mount Morris.

She was born Oct. 1, 1935, in Havana, the daughter of John and Telva (Dobson) Lipp e r t . My r n a w a s a graduate of Oregon High School, and she received an associate degree from Sauk Valley Community College. Myrna was a purchasing manager for Kable, Quebecor Printing Co. in Mount Morris. She married Walter Wissing in August 1955, in Oregon. She then married Sheldon Williams on July 12, 1986, in Mount Morris. Myrna enjoyed her family, traveling, music, church activities, dancing, and entertaining family and friends in her home.

She was a member of Mount Morris Church of the Brethren, Mount Morris Senior Center, PEO, and Performing Arts Guild.

Myrna is survived by her husband, Sheldon Williams of Mount Morris; son, Stuart (Lela) Wissing of Mount Mor-

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Local law enforcement agencies have officers train on a simulator at Sauk Valley Community College that puts them in virtual scenarios in which quick decisions must be made whether to shoot or use a Taser on civilians.

The simulator initially was brought to Sauk for use by students in criminal justice classes.

The Rock Falls Police Department this week allowed Sauk Valley Media reporter Angel Sierra to

use the simulator.

While much of the national focus has been on people killed by officers, FBI data shows the rate of officers being assaulted nationwide was 9 per 100 in 2014. That was down slightly from 9.3 in 2013 and 10.2 in 2012.

About 30 percent of assaults occurred on disturbance calls, such as family fights and bar scenes. Those assigned to one-officer vehicle patrols were involved in more than 60 percent of assaults.

In 2012, 48 officers were “feloniously” (not accidentally) killed in the U.S.

The number dropped to 27 in 2013, then nearly doubled to 51 in 2014.

In 2013 locally, a conservation officer shot and killed an Ohio man on Interstate 88 west of Rock Falls after he had used his vehicle to pin an Illinois State Police officer. There have been no other incidents of fatal police shootings.

As the simulator and real-life exper iences show, decisions for a police officer on when to use force can be tricky.

Training Day Rock Falls Police Sgt.

Dave Pilgrim, 37, a 14-year veteran of the force, and Sgt. Doug Wolber, a 44-year-old with a decade of law enforcement experience, offered me an intensive hands-on training at Sauk Valley Community College. First, I needed to know the proper way to hold a gun.

“Point of the barrel downrange,” Pilgrim said, “and if you swing it back, make sure it’s pointed down.

Treat it as if it were real.”

Police in the Sauk Valley use the simulator to train for real-life encounters. It projects more than

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Myrna was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, and one sister.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday and the funeral at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Morris Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Virginia Haney officiating. Burial will be at Silver Creek Cemetery in Mount Morris. Finch Funeral Home in Mount Mo r r i s i s h a n d l i n g arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Pinecrest Community Terrace and Good Samaritan Fund.

Donna F. Boehm STERLING – Donna F. Boehm, 85, formerly of Rock Falls, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at Sterling Pavilion nursing home. She was employed for 8 years as a telephone operator.

Donna was born April 6, 1930, in Tampico, the daughter of Edward A. and Martha M. ( Jacobs) Schultz. She married Ellis W. Boehm on July 22, 1955, in Rock Falls. He preceded her in death on May 13, 2011.

Survivors include two sisters, Ruth Finley and Maxine Mount, both of Rock Falls.

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Lisa L. Lilly of Rock Falls, 11 a.m. at Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling.

Lois J. Schwitters of Sterling, 11 a.m. at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Tuesday visitations: Myrna M. Williams of Mount Morris, 10-11 a.m. at Mount Morris Church of the Brethren.

Tuesday funerals: Myrna M. Williams of Mount Morris, 11 a.m. at Mount Morris Church of the Brethren.

500 scenarios to drill the proper use of force. The computer recognizes shots fired and shots hit, recalls hit placement, and can configure on-screen characters to shoot back or stab, or both, or worse.

My weapons experience is limited to a .22-caliber rifle at Scout camp in the 1990s and expert marksmanship skills on the “Call of Duty” video game.

I slipped the laser-fitted Glock .40-caliber pistol somewhat awkwardly into my holster, and waited for instructions.

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She also was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, and three sisters.

Private graveside service will be at Coloma Township Cemetery in Rock Falls.

McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to Happy Tails Animal Shelter and Hospice of the Rock River Valley.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

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The gun is an exact replica of the duty weapon, but modified to send a laser, expelling gas from a CO2 canister to mimic recoil. It held 16 rounds of ammunition.

Although it weighed less than 2 pounds, it felt heavy. A police-issue Taser, also modified, sat on my left hip.

Chalk it up to rookie nervousness, but I had the hardest time drawing either weapon. The holster snaps didn’t unsnap.

The gun stuck on its way out. A plastic clip that locks the Taser in place wouldn’t budge. In one scenario, I pulled the trigger but the Taser didn’t fire – the safety was on.

Sgt. Pilgrim said not to worry; even some seasoned officers have trouble.

An officer’s primary responsibility is to protect life and property. At his or her disposal are tools to diffuse and resolve situations, by following guidelines generally known as the use-of-force pyramid or continuum – a series of actions that escalate in severity.

Nonthreatening commands are given first, such as asking for identification, followed by shortened commands (“stop,” “don’t move”), and an increasing voice level when seeking compliance.

If that fails, then grabbing and holding, known as the soft technique, and punching and kicking, known as the hard technique, are appropriate.

Less lethal methods, such as using a baton, pepper spray, and high-voltage devices, are the next step.

Lethal force is a last resort, used if a person is a serious threat to the officer or another person.

An officer determines when that threat ends.

Single-patrol officers might find themselves alone in a confrontation with an unpredictable suspect. In my simulation, I soon found that suspect had just killed two people.

Scenarios After completing target practice at a simulated gun range (Sgt. Wolber said I was a natural), Sgt. Pilgrim explained the first scenario.

A suspicious person wearing blue jeans and a white T-shirt had been seen wandering a neighborhood.

It was an inconspicuous call, but trained officers know complacency can get you killed. The simulation picks up immediately after you leave the squad car, and the suspect appears on screen.

“Police officer,” I said squeamishly. My stance was wide, and my palms started to sweat. I placed my hands on the tops of both holsters like I had seen cowboys on TV do many times before.

“Ask him if he has any ID,” Pilgrim suggested.

“Sir, do you have any ID? What’s going on today?” I asked.

My fingers tapped on the weapons. The man was talking, but I wasn’t listening. Was he going to shoot me?

The man appeared jittery, restless and upset.

His voice showed his frustration.

He pulled a knife and lunged, and I was dead.

“At what point did you begin to feel uncomfortable?” Pilgrim asked.

“Probably at the part where he kept talking over me. He wasn’t listening,” I said. “That’s when I kept going for my Taser.”

“Yeah, that’ll happen,” he said.

What happened to me is that I was stabbed to death, and I shot and killed a man holding a stapler.

Officers generally don’t like to second-guess

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Responding to a domestic disturbance in the simulation, SVM reporter Angel Sierra tries to speak with a troubled man holding a baby while going through a training scenario with members of the Rock Falls Police Department. themselves, or other officers, because that life- or career-altering decision is made in an instant, Wolber said. You weren’t there to understand what the officer was thinking, or see what they saw, he said.

That’s not an excuse for some of the more egregious police behavior sometimes seen across the country, but very few cops are like that, Wolber added.

“Have you ever had a bad waitress? After you left the restaurant, did you hate all waitresses?”

Wolber asked. “Well, no; you can’t do that to a police officer, either.”

A use-of-force incident can end an officer’s career, or the officer’s ability to go out in public, Pilgrim said.

“We’re human. Officers make mistakes in judgment,” he said. “That’s the last thing we want to happen, to be involved in a shooting with somebody who doesn’t have a deadly weapon.

“But I also don’t want to be the officer that has a big funeral because he waited an extra second to see what was going, and now he’s dead.”

Pilgrim recalled driving down a road around 3 a.m. several years ago and spotting a person carrying what appeared to be

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a full-size assault rifle. He jumped out of his squad car, drew his weapon, and demanded the rifle be put down on the ground. “‘It’s just a toy’,” Pilgrim recalled the kid saying, as the bore of the gun swung his way.

“I had to decide,” Pilgrim said. “I didn’t shoot

the kid, but if he had an AR-15 and just murdered his family and was running away, I was dead.

“I had no chance. I had no cover, and was standing in the middle of road.

Nobody even knew where I was because I didn’t have time to tell my dispatch.”

While he might have been justified in firing a shot, Pilgrim said he wouldn’t have been able to live with himself.

“I couldn’t talk. I was so shook up. I would have been the cop that shot the kid with the toy gun,” Pilgrim said.

The point of split-second decisions was drilled into me after a simulator scenario involving an afterhours call to a closed warehouse. A man who identified himself as an employee was standing with his right hand obstructed from view by a box.

After identifying myself as a police officer, the man

was upset, and refused to comply with commands to show me an ID. After three requests, the man revealed his hand, and pulled the trigger on a stapler, pointing it and shooting staples at me.

Pilgrim ran the same simulation, but this time the man pulled a gun. Pilgrim shot the man three times. The man dropped to the floor, and Pilgrim fired two more times.

He said that because the gun still was perceived as a threat, all five shots were justified.

“But how much time did I have to decide whether that was a stapler or a gun?” he asked. “You have to react.”

After I left the college and returned to the office, I caught myself reaching for my imaginary Taser and gun, which speaks to a type of post-traumatic stress that officers live every day.

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More power to the Illinois Future Caucus I

llinois, saddled with massive debt and deficits, unfunded pension obligations, and a budget-less state government, needs all the help it can get.

That’s why we welcome last week’s news about the establishment of the Illinois Future Caucus.

State Rep. Tom Demmer, a Dixon Republican, and state Rep. Will Guzzardi, a Chicago Democrat, are co-chairmen of the group, which is associated with the national Millennial Action Project.

They and their new caucus hope to bring to

government new ways of thinking based on their experiences as millennials – those in their 20s and 30s.

Increased political cooperation is one goal they hope to achieve.

Guzzardi said they hope “to transcend the partisanship that has caused such hardship in this state, and to build solutions for the problems that are coming down the road for Illinois.”

Demmer said today’s issues and decisions will impact millennials for the rest of their lives, so it’s important that their per-

What we think

racial injustice, social injustice, poverty, pollution, environmental Younger public officials want to bring a fresh approach to the problems Illinois faces. degradation, and “the Establishment.”

Good luck to state Reps. Tom Demmer and They joined movements.

They joined the Peace Will Guzzardi and the Illinois Future Caucus.

Corps.

And then, the years spective helps to shape the frustrated by the world passed, they grew older, future in which they’ll live. in which they find themand they gradually The Illinois Future Cau- selves. became the new Estabcus intends to focus on Not so long ago, a gener- lishment – some seduced such issues as technology, ation of young people set by power, others by privieducation, and criminal out to change the world. lege, still more by money justice reforms and regu“If you’re not part of the and creature comforts. lations. solution, you’re part of And the imperfect world the problem,” they said. they set out to change?

MILLENNIALS ARE “Don’t trust anyone over It still needs help – a lot not the first generation 30,” they said. of it. of young people to feel They protested war, Transcending political

partisanship is easier said than done, particularly in Illinois where partisanship is so ingrained. But that doesn’t mean the attempt should not be made.

And if the Illinois Future Caucus can encourage more like-minded young men and women to run for public office, their chances of success will improve.

Good luck to Reps.

Demmer and Guzzardi in their quest to impart idealistic sanity to the crazy, frustrating problems all around us.

More power to them.

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The submission deadline is noon March 8.

Vote Klahn for state’s attorney TODD MACKLIN Dixon

As a former member of the Illinois State Police District 15 with more than 30 years of law enforcement service, I have had extensive experience working with prosecutors.

One such prosecutor is Lee County Assistant State’s Attorney Matt Klahn.

Matt recently announced he is running to become Lee County’s next state’s attorney, and I write to share with the Lee County community why I believe Matt is superbly qualified for the job.

The primary responsibility of a law enforcement officer is to serve and protect the community in which we live. It is important to know when an officer makes an arrest that there is a prosecutor who will work tirelessly to follow the law and assure that justice is served to both the victim and the perpetrator.

Matt is an attorney who has demonstrated that he understands how to stand up for victims’ rights while applying the law in such a way that the punishment is equal to the crime.

I know Matt Klahn, and I have seen him in action.

He has the skill and experience to be an excellent state’s attorney.

I ask the voters of Lee County to elect Matt Klahn on March 15.

Jim Morin, MorinToons Syndicate

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If you have any knowledge of small cemeteries tucked back in fields or wooded areas that have been forgotten, please notify me at 815-994-2030.

I will be giving a program on such cemeteries at 7 p.m. Feb. 8 in the KSB second floor conference room for the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society.

Please come and share whatever information that you might have.

Note to readers: Carol Chandler is a board member of the historical and genealogical society.

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sign waiting for traffic so I could make my turn.

I know I’m not the best driver, but while I was just sitting there, another driver turned and sideswiped my vehicle, taking out my rear driver’s side door.

Reason? Sun was in his eyes. He couldn’t see my big, bright red SUV. I’ve had the same problem but no accident.

On my way to pick my wife up from work Jan. 15, heading west on LeFevre, I was going straight, and a vehicle to my left was turning left.

We pulled into the intersecBRAD POPEJOY tion about the same time.

Sterling Three vehicles northbound A couple of years ago, on Avenue G turned east I was sitting at a stop onto West LeFevre before

Intersection turn lanes are very hazardous

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either of us could get out of intersection.

Why? The first vehicle turned over the center line, forcing us both to slow and swerve to the right. The second vehicle followed, and third vehicle didn’t stop for the stop sign.

Why on earth do we have a stop sign at that corner of Avenue G? Why do we have a center line at that intersection?

This area isn’t a once-ina-while occurrence. I go through this intersection at least twice a day. Between my home and where my wife works, I’ve been almost hit so many times. I’m safer driving in Rockford.

Just this morning, Jan.

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The board considered the benefits, looked closely at the scientific evidence, and heard testimony from many potential patients suffering from these ailments. Including these serious conditions to the program would provide access to a medicine that is safe, and in many cases, more effective than prescription drugs offered today.

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Although the jail was built to hold 66 inmates, its current capacity is only 42 because of new standards that mandate one inmate per 50 square feet. Here, Lee County Jail Superintendent Jack Skrogstad stands inside what once was a four-person cell.

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Video cameras, which do double duty as conduits for inmate visits and video court sessions, are in an area the size of a phone booth.

By law, inmates must get one hot meal a day, but there is no cooking done in the makeshift kitchen. The hot meal is brought in from McDonald’s, and a few frozen sandwiches, cereal, and packaged snacks are kept in the kitchen where laundry is also done.

Traffic can be heavy in the cramped booking area, where everything from fingerprinting to breathalyzer tests are done. A storage area is squeezed into a small hallway, where staff must grab uniforms, a blanket, sheets, a towel, and the inmate “indigent pack” with personal hygiene items.

In the same slim hallway is a library that consists of a couple of shelves with tattered books that can be checked out.

Many modifications have been made to the jail, built in 1970, in an effort to adapt to changes and bridge the functionality gaps created by its structural shortcomings.

“Former Sheriff [Tim] Bivins strengthened security by changing the way visits were done,” Skrogstad said. “Cameras were put in so people can visit with inmates without having to bring the public to the cells.”

When entering the jail on West Third Street, double doors are separated by a tiny vestibule, and it is a short trip to the six cell blocks. The modifications only go so far in dealing with the many security logistics problems, and the jailer points out one of the biggest design issues inherent in a nearly 46-year-old jail.

“I have one small holding cell that used to be called the drunk tank, but this is where I have to put incoming inmates who are violent, mentally ill, or under the influence – basically anybody I can’t put with my general population,” Skrogstad said.

There is no bathroom in the holding tank, so staff must walk the problem inmates to areas that are not at the same security level. There are no safety fortifications, such as rubber walls, for the inmates who enter the tank on suicide watch.

Juveniles must be taken elsewhere, usually to Peoria at a cost of $65 a day.

Male and female inmates are supposed to be segregated in a manner where they can’t see or hear each other, but the female cell is too close to a transport walkway and a thin wall was put in near the elevator.

In addition to the holding tank, there is one cell that has become a multipurpose segregation area, but it doesn’t function well for any of its uses.

“We put females in there when we have overflow of

Online extra Go to saukvalley.com to watch a video tour of the Lee County Jail. men, and it’s the closest thing we have to a real space to accommodate disabilities, or separate inmates for discipline or mental health problems,” Skrogstad said.

When the jail was built, segregation was but an afterthought, and the Americans with Disabilities Act was 20 years away.

“Back in 1970, segregation of prisoners wasn’t a big issue, and we were only averaging 25 prisoners daily back then,” Sheriff John Simonton said.

The jail was built to hold 66 inmates, but new standards mandate one inmate per 50 square feet.

Cells that once held four inmates can now hold only two, so the jail can hold only 42.

Showers are right next to hallways, with only the bars to shield inmates from passersby.

“Some people might disagree, but we believe that the inmates should be able to retain a degree of human dignity while they are here,” Skrogstad said.

Some human dignity issues can also become litigation problems. The nurses station is located in an area that is not conducive to adhering to the patient privacy mandates in the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The room got even closer to the entrance when black mold forced nurse Sandy Lewis from another nursing area. Lewis said people are always going through the area because it’s the only path to their destination.

“We have HIPPA issues here with staff having to go through here to get to the weapons room, to transport inmates, and just do their regular checks,” Lewis said.

Lewis said she, too, has done the best she could with what she has.

“Most of our equipment is secondhand – the chairs were pulled out of someone’s garbage,” Lewis said.

Lewis is scheduled on a part-time basis, but is on call 24/7. She said health education is a big part of her job.

“We treat chronic illness such as diabetes, and there is some serious surgery after care, and a lot of heroin and other substance withdrawal,” Lewis said. “We have a lot of educational materials, and many of the inmates are much healthier when they leave here.”

After space constraints that complicate security, the most obvious challenge is the deterioration of the building, especially the antiquated plumbing system.

A small door is opened to one of the main plumbing areas, and buckets are lined up to catch both water and sewage. Toilets are on both sides of the area, and the pipes inter-

sect. Mold and mildew in ceilings and walls are a health hazard to staff and inmates, another stressor in the cramped environment. Fixes, some in the cells, are made piecemeal, but the situation only worsens.

“The parts are obsolete, so they don’t last very long when we try to retrofit the system,” Skrogstad said. “The plumbing isn’t even up to code, and there’s no floor drain.”

The mold situation is more threatening due to a lack of ventilation in a building with no air conditioning, also making it difficult to do something as simple as paint a bench or table. The humidity builds up on the floors, presenting another safety hazard.

If windows are opened for ventilation, they are near the parking lot, and there are times when visitors yell up at the inmates.

Inmates can also see out into an area where SWAT teams are assembled.

An old boiler system heats the building, complicating the ventilation situation. Staff said water from the hot water tank often leaks out the doorway.

“There’s no ventilation in the blocks – we just suck in the outside air with exhaust fans, but we can’t always use those because it allows carbon monoxide to seep in from the chimney,” Skrogstad said.

Sewer pipes under the jail floors have left water stains on the ceilings of the administrative offices below.

“There are times when we get flooded by the leakage,” Simonton said.

“It’s definitely a health issue for inmates and the staff – it’s gotten really bad down here, especially in the interview room.”

Simonton said it will take until March to pinpoint the price of a new jail, but it ranges from $12 million to $15 million.

While the old jail was built to work for about a 30-year period, the new jails have about a 50-year life span.

“We have talked to consultants, but these are all preliminary figures until March,” the sheriff said.

He would like to see a facility that can hold between 85 and 100 inmates, to tap into potential revenue in the future.

He also puts a premium on providing secured parking for judges and other court workers who are forced to walk along the street to the new courthouse.

“Federal prisoners could be brought in, and that would bring us an estimated $250,000 to $300,000 a year,” Simonton said.

Simonton said he would prefer to keep administrative offices in the jail, but he said finances will dictate because the offices could tack on another $1.5 million to the building costs.

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ROCK FALLS – The high school with the thirdlargest enrollment in the Sauk Valley also has one of the best Freshmen on Track rates in the area.

Among schools with at least 500 students enrolled, Rock Falls High School was tops after the 2014-15 school year, with 91.7 percent of its freshmen on track to graduate in 4 years. And that mark was even better after the current year’s first semester – just nine freshmen had failed classes, meaning 94.7 percent of the class was on track to receive diplomas on time.

Such success doesn’t happen overnight. In a manner of speaking, it began in counselor Jamie Leech’s freshman year.

When she arrived in the school district in 2011, the district was undertaking an all-school initiative to make the middle-tohigh school transition as smooth as possible. It was around that time the state revamped its learning standards as well, bringing them into line with Common Core Standards.

“It was an ideal time to make some changes,” Su p e r i n t e n d e n t Ro n McCord said.

The district formed three intervention groups: The Eighth-Grade Transition Team, the Ninth-Grade Success Team, and 10thGrade Success Team, the last of which Leech helms.

After 24.1 percent of freshmen failed at least one class in the 2010-11 school year, that number was nearly halved the following year, to 12.8, not coin-

cidentally the first year the teams were in place.

The groups bring eighthgraders to the high school each April. The freshmento-be get doughnuts, juice, a tour, and some tough love from a panel of sophomores, juniors and seniors who have been there, done that.

Some of them made mistakes. And if they’re on the panel, they’ve recovered, and would rather not see incoming students experience similar struggles.

“I think they appreciate those kids more than the kid who was always doing the right thing,” Teske said. “They relate to it better, I think.

“It’s OK to not be perfect.

Look. They made a mistake, and they’re all right.”

“That’s definitely one of the highlights of the day,” her fellow counselor, Jason Sands, said. He leads the Ninth-Grade Success Team and has been with the district since 2000.

“When old people like me get up and talk, they’re only absorbing so much.

But when their peers talk, they tend to listen.”

One student who listened loud and clear was then-eighth-grader Bailey Bickett, who’s since been a three-sport athlete and participated in several groups and clubs in order to avoid any sort of freshman fall-off.

“I listened to the panel pretty well, and other students when I got here,” said Bickett, a junior who ranks 14th of 154 students in her class with a 3.587 grade-point average. “It wasn’t my best year, but I had A’s and B’s.”

She served on the panel last April.

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Rock Falls High School junior Bailey Bickett explains how a panel of high school students – on which she participated in April and plans to again this year – helps ease freshmen’s tension as they arrive at the high school. freshman year matters,” Bickett said. “Don’t slack off. Give it your all, because your GPA accumulates from freshman through senior year. If you think you’re just going to blow by freshman year and then pick it up the next years, that’s not going to work.”

And if you’re in a pickle your freshman year, staff will notice and, more important, help out. When students don’t turn in work,

the Help Eliminate Academic Tardiness (HEAT) program kicks in. Students must stay after school to complete the work. When it’s done, they can leave.

“It’s an academic detention, not a disciplinary one,” McCord said.

And if they don’t show up, then old-school detention kicks in.

“It’s what we like to call a mandatory opportunity,” Sands said.

But even if they com-

plete the work in a subsequent study hall, their parents are still alerted that their work wasn’t turned in on time.

Engaging the parents is crucial, McCord said. In the light of student management software clueing parents into their kids’ progress, “it’s had a devastating effect on our parentteacher nights,” he said.

Mindy Teske, a math teacher who has students in the district since 2000,

used to helm the NinthGrade Success Team, and now serves on the 10thGrade Team.

“Before, I would’ve never known if my kids didn’t turn in work, and I work in the building,” Teske said. “Overall, I just think it’s greatly improved retention and teaching. I love it. I think it’s the best thing we’ve done.”

She said thanks to HEAT, everyone’s time is being saved. And students are retaining what they’re learning. “Academically, there’s less re-teaching that needs to be done, and there’s less backtrack,” Teske said. “It keeps the kids more accountable, and their retention is better.”

Shedding of light in the past several years has been pivotal, Sands said.

When each team gathers and talks about students and intervention strategies, everyone wins.

“We as counselors probably benefit from the team meetings more than anyone else,” he said.

“We’re able to do behindthe-scenes things we never would have been able to do before. Because we just didn’t know. From a counseling standpoint, it’s been huge.”

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Each Sauk Valley school district has systems and programs in place to ease the transition between junior high and high school. They all involve both students and staff serving as mentors during what’s been determined to be a paramount juncture for educators.

“What happens is that it’s that domino effect, where it takes awhile for you to get caught up, if you ever do” said Adam Larsen, assistant superintendent of the Oregon School District.

“And if a student realizes, ‘Hey, I’m not going to graduate in 4 years,’ there’s a good chance they’re going to say, ‘I’m out of here.’

“Pretty scary, isn’t it?”

Helping them rise above

In the Oregon district, 86.3 percent of freshmen were on track after the 201415 school year, compared to 83.4 percent statewide.

The 13.7 percent who weren’t on track can’t say they weren’t afforded ample opportunities to right the ship.

The district committed hard to Response to Intervention in 2009, and its Hawks Take Flight program for incoming freshmen has been recognized on the state level, Larsen said.

The 15 most at-risk students are identified before setting foot on campus and, should they join the program, are assigned teacher and student mentors.

Using PowerSchool software – a “priceless” investment of about $6,000 by the district, according to Larsen – administration is able to not only monitor student data, but use it to make at-risk students “bubble to the top.” That’s when intervention takes place in myriad ways: mentorship, positive reinforcement and … knitting.

Administration regularly creates groups, tailored to interests of students who might otherwise feel excluded and, thus, tune out.

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and one year it was knitting,” Larsen said. “If there isn’t a group that we need, we make it. And if there isn’t a metric to help us improve our students’ education, we build it.”

It’s an evolving process

Incoming Dixon High School freshmen have been eased across the bridge and encouraged to join groups and athletics each of the 25 years that Principal Michael Grady has been at the helm.

But this year, rather than bringing eighth-graders to the high school, counselors will bring high-schoolers to the eighth-graders’ turf. On Wednesday morning, sophomores, juniors and seniors will be on the Reagan Middle School campus, telling them about classes they took, their future plans, and the groups that have enhanced their high school experiences.

There’s also an eighth-grade parent night at the high school, and a freshmen-only shortened day is held, during which kids are shown to their classes after an initial meeting in the auditorium where, again, the clubs and athletics groups are represented.

“If a kid feels connected to the high school, they’ll be successful,” Grady said. “If there’s no connection, that’s when we’ll have problems.”

And what better way to connect than to ask students what they need. As staff monitors grades and pinpoints issues, meetings are held with students on individual and group bases.

“We ask them, ‘What can we do to improve your educational experience?’”

Grady said. “If we’re telling kids what we think, and they don’t think the same way we do, it’s a waste of time. We treat them like young adults. When they’re out on their own in college or a career, they’ll need to be able to self-analyze. That’s key.”

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Both Eastland and Ashton-Franklin Center posted perfect scores in the 2014-15 year, meaning none of their freshmen failed a class. Both River Bend and Erie districts had a only one student miss the mark.

Such success stems from a paradigm shift, said Bradley Cox, superintendent of the Erie School District. He said nurturing used to be a concept that came to an abrupt halt after junior high.

Not anymore.

“It’s the thing that sets the tone for our whole high school: We take care of kids in every aspect – socially, emotionally, and making sure that the young men and women who walk across our stage are some of the best people you’ll meet,” he said.

What makes it possible is the Freshman Academy that Principal Tim McConnell implemented about a decade ago. It fosters trust between students and staff.

“Kids don’t care how much you know until they know you care,” Cox said.

Onward and upward

Students at Sterling High School who are enjoying statistics classes can thank the school’s alumni, and the administration that thought to ask them what they didn’t get in high school.

Similar to Erie, Sterling has Freshman Academy. But keeping up with students during their college years drummed up a need for statistics courses about 5 years ago. Anatomy classes and others have arrived via the belief that an investment in a student is an investment in a relationship that doesn’t end when they move onward and upward.

But success in high school and beyond begins with panels of students eager to help, and willing to answer a simple question: “If you could talk to your freshman self, what would you tell yourself?” said Tad Everett, superintendent of the Sterling School District.

Anatomy of a successful transition program

The River Bend School District posted a perfect score of 100 percent of Freshman on Track after the 2013-14 school year, and saw just one freshman fail a class last year, lowering its mark to 98.9 percent. The transition team is led by science teacher Jen Pepper.

Here are the prongs of its program: • Weekly freshman team meetings: Principal Chris Tennyson, Assistant Principal Josh Knuth and freshman teachers meet at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday to discuss students and plan intervention, if necessary.

• Zero list: Any student not completing work goes on the list, and reports for Response to Intervention to complete the unfinished work.

• Freshman test-retake policy: Any student who gets a C-minus or lower on any test can meet with the teacher, retake the test, and earn the better score of the two.

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3. Look only at the East hand. After opening one diamond, what should he rebid when West responds (a) one heart; (b) one spade; (c) one no-trump; (d) two clubs; (e) two no-trump, balanced, no four-card major, gameinvitational; (f) three spades, a splinter bid showing good diamond support, at least game-going values and a singleton or void in spades.

The answers are: (a) one spade; (b) two spades (although three spades isn’t wrong); (c) pass (although two clubs could work out well); (d) three clubs; (e) pass; (f) three no-trump (warning partner of good spades).

4. Look only at the South hand. North opens one club, South responds one heart, and North rebids (a) one spade; (b) two diamonds; (c) two no-trump. What should South do now?

The answers are: (a) three hearts (but forcing to game is feasible); (b) three hearts; (c) three hearts (as long as partner realizes it is forcing; otherwise, perhaps four clubs, Gerber).

5. Look only at the West hand.

South opens one no-trump (15-17), and North raises to three no-trump. What should West lead?

I vote for the heart eight (or the spade two, but partner rates to be long in hearts and have entries).

6. Look only at the North hand. South opens two hearts, a sane weak two-bid.

What should North do?

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Hewlett Packard ............ 9.79 HomeDepot .............. 122.76 IBM ............................ 122.54 Intel Corp. ................... 29.92 IntlPaper ...................... 36.44 JCPenney ....................... 6.76 JohnsonControls ......... 35.59 Johnson&Johnson....... 96.75 JPMorgan Chase ......... 56.92 Kraft-Heinz.................. 74.39 Kroger .......................... 37.14 Leggett&Platt .............. 39.38 Manpower ................... 73.92 McDonald’s ............... 118.41 Merck&Co.................... 51.36 Microsoft ..................... 52.29 3M .............................. 139.51 Monsanto .................... 91.87 Newell .......................... 36.97 Nike .............................. 60.89 Parker-Han .................. 89.83 Pfizer ............................ 30.73 Pepsico ........................ 95.82 Procter&Gamble ......... 77.38 RaymondJames ........... 45.45 Republic ...................... 42.92 Sears Hldg ................... 18.03 SensientTech ............... 58.75 Sprint ............................. 2.86 Staples ........................... 8.91 TheTravelers.............. 103.13 UnitedContinental ..... 46.72 UnitedTech .................. 86.34 USBancorp .................. 39.36 USSteel .......................... 7.23 Verizon......................... 47.05 Walgreen...................... 80.84 WalMartMexico........... 23.97 WalMartStores............. 62.68 WasteMgt..................... 52.98 Wendy’s.......................... 9.93

Commodities The following quotations are provided as a community service by Sterling Futures: Corn: March 3.70 1 ⁄ 4 ; May 3.733⁄4; July 3.791⁄4 Soybeans: March 8.761⁄2; May 8.771⁄4; Nov. 8.833⁄4 Soybean oil: March 30.50; Dec. 30.99 Soybean meal: March 268.50; Dec. 277.10 Wheat: March 4.751⁄2; July 4.851⁄4 Oats: March 2.05 1 ⁄ 2 ; July 2.161⁄4

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BOYS BASKETBALL | DIXON 47, BYRON 43

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Dixon’s Kyle LeBlanc comes up with a steal from Byron’s Payton Janssen (on floor), as Dixon’s Isaiah Roby (15) looks on Friday during their Big Northern West contest at Lancaster Gym. The Dukes came from behind to beat the Tigers 47-43.

Three W’s equal win Dukes rally late, find way to edge past Tigers

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DIXON – Dixon’s boys basketball game against Byron boiled down to a battle of wills, wits and want-to’s in the last few minutes of play.

The Dukes came up aces on all three accounts, and pulled out a 47-43 victory against the Tigers on Friday night in a jampacked Lancaster Gymnasium. The win kept Dixon (16-2, 6-0) perfect in the Big Northern West race, and snapped a five-game winning streak by the Tigers (10-9, 1-4).

“We knew going in they were a good team, and they had been playing really well lately,” Dixon senior forward Isaiah Roby said. “They got up 10, and I wouldn’t say it was panic mode for us, but we really had to wake up and play that last 12 minutes.”

Star of the game: Isaiah Roby, Dixon, 17 points, 12 rebounds, 4 blocked shots Key performers: Dillon Van Lankvelt, Byron, 12 points, 6 rebounds; Kyle LeBlanc, Dixon, 11 points, 4 rebounds Up next: Stillman Valley at Dixon & Winnebago at Byron, both 7:15 Tuesday A game that was filled with runs by both teams and oodles of excitement came to a screeching halt with 4 minutes to play, with Dixon clinging to a 44-43 lead and possession of the ball. When the Dukes crossed mid-court, they found the Tigers sitting back in a zone defense, and were content to let them stay there.

Two-and-a-half minutes ticked off the clock before Byron came out and defended, after which Dixon coach Jason Mead called

a timeout. Both coaches were content with what transpired during that dead period in the action.

“I’m a pretty conservative guy by nature,” Mead said, “so if we’re winning and you’re not going to guard us, then I don’t have a problem with eating some clock.”

Byron’s top player, senior guard Dillon Van Lankvelt, had four fouls at the time, making the decision to sit back and bleed some time off the clock even more advantageous for the Tigers, according to head coach Tom Schmidt.

“With a one-possession ballgame, against a team like Dixon, we’re happy going into the last minute-and-a-half in that position, where it comes down to can we make one stop, and then get one bucket on the other end,” Schmidt said.

THREE W’S CONTINUED ON B4

MILLEDGEVILLE – Glenn Gymnasium has been a rock ’em, sock ’em place for the AFC Raiders in recent years, and Friday’s NUIC East tilt against the Milledgeville Missiles was no different.

Escaping with a 42-35 win, the Raiders scored nearly half of their points off free throws (20-for-26).

The physicality of the Missiles (9-11, 5-5 NUIC East) kept them in the game against a Raiders squad Jaynee Prestegaard which has just one loss in 19 AFC freshman g a m e s ( 1 0 - 0 NUIC East). No Raider lead reached more than 10 points, while the Missiles narrowed the gap to four points on a few occasions in the second half.

However, Milledgeville turned the ball over 20 times and committed 19 fouls.

GRIND CONTINUED ON B5

AFC 42, Milledgeville 35 Star of the game: Jaynee Prestegaard, AFC, 16 points, 11 rebounds Key performers: Madeline Prestegaard, AFC, 11 points; Sidney Aude, Milledgeville, 12 points, 6 rebounds; Cassidy Koning, AFC, 4 steals; Emily Shrimplin, AFC, 4 steals Up next: AFC at Hinckley-Big Rock, 7 p.m.

Tuesday; Forreston at Milledgeville, 7:30 Jan. 30

BOYS BASKETBALL | MORRISON 48, RIVERDALE 47

Noah bails out Mustangs Hogue’s late 3 lifts Morrison past Riverdale

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MORRISON – A 3-pointer by Noah Hogue with 57 seconds left put Morrison in front, and the Mustangs held on to beat Riverdale 48-47 in a Three Rivers game on Friday.

Riverdale led 45-40 midway through the quarter before baskets from Ben Brackemyer and Ryan VanZuiden cut the lead to one. Then, with just under a minute left, the Mustangs found Hogue on the right wing, and he knocked down the shot to put Morrison in front for good.

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Star of the game: Noah Hogue, Morrison, 19 points, 4 steals, go-ahead 3-pointer Key performers: Joey Brackemyer, Morrison, 6 points, 6 rebounds, 1 block; Chris Kosminky, Riverdale, 18 points, 6 3s Up next: Morrison at Mercer County, 6:30 p.m. Saturday week, a bounce play, and sometimes they work and sometimes they don’t,” Morrison coach Dave Peugh said. “He popped wide open and we got the 3.”

VanZuiden added a free throw moments later before Riverdale’s Blake Declerq hit

a free throw, then rebounded a missed free throw in the closing seconds. Morrison’s defense prevented the Rams from getting a shot off before the buzzer.

Morrison found itself facing several deficits along the way, trailing 40-33 late in the third after the Rams opened the second half with a 13-2 run, but Hogue said the Mustangs were confident they would be able to come back.

“That’s how every game this year has been for us,” he said.

“We haven’t had very many Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com blowouts in our favor, so we’re Morrison’s Noah Hogue (34) goes up for a layup against used to that.”

Riverdale’s Jake Bussert during their Three Rivers game Friday in Morrison. Hogue scored 19 points in the Mustangs’ 48-47 win.

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• Northwestern at Indiana, ESPNU • Syracuse at Virginia, ESPN • Oklahoma at Baylor, ESPN2 • Georgetown at UConn, CBS • Providence at Villanova, Fox • S. Carolina at Tennessee, SEC • Jacksonville at Morehead St., CSN+ 11:30 a.m.

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• W. Virginia at Texas Tech, ESPNEWS 1 p.m.

• Michigan at Nebraska, ESPN2 • Texas at Kansas, ESPN • LSU at Alabama, ESPNU • Duke at N.C. State, CBS • Drake at Loyola, CSN • Seton Hall at Xavier, FSN • Marshall at Old Dominion, CSN+ • Mississippi at Mississippi St., SEC • Navy vs. Army, at New York, CBS Sports 1:30 p.m.

• St. Bonaventure at VCU, NBCSN 3 p.m.

• UCLA at Oregon, CBS • Vanderbilt at Kentucky, ESPN • Louisville at Georgia Tech, ESPN2 • Iowa St. at TCU, ESPNU • Missouri at Texas A&M, SEC • N. Iowa at Illinois St., CSN/FSN • St. Joseph’s at La Salle, CSN+ • S. Florida at Houston, CBS Sports 5 p.m.

• Oklahoma St. at Kansas St., ESPNU • Arkansas at Georgia, SEC • Utah St. at San Diego St., CBS Sports • UNC Wilmington at Drexel, CSN+

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Saturday, January 23, 2016

NBA | CELTICS 110, BULLS 101

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6:30 p.m.

• Butler at Creighton, FS1 7 p.m.

• SMU at Temple, ESPNU • Marquette at St. John’s, CBS Sports • Auburn at Florida, SEC • Grand Canyon at UMKC, CSN+ 7:30 p.m.

• Illinois at Minnesota, BTN 7:40 p.m.

• Arizona at Cal, ESPN 9 p.m.

• UNLV at Nevada, ESPNU

Women’s basketball 10:30 a.m.

• Navy vs. Army, at New York, CBS Sports 11 a.m.

• Minnesota at Wisconsin, BTN • Oklahoma at Texas, FSN 12:30 p.m.

• Baylor at Iowa St., FS1 1 p.m.

• Michigan St. at Maryland, BTN

Women’s gymnastics 5 p.m.

• Michigan at Illinois, BTN

Men’s hockey 7 p.m.

• Minnesota at Wisconsin, CSN

College wrestling 3 p.m.

• Penn St. at Illinois, BTN

Golf 2 p.m.

• PGA, Career Builder Challenge, third round, at La Quinta, Calif., TGC 6 p.m.

• Champions, Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai, final round, at Hawaii, TGC

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• Pacers at Kings, FSN

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• Premier League, Southampton at Machester United, NBCSN • Premier League, Tottenham at Crystal Palace, USA 11:30 a.m.

• Premier League, Manchester City at West Ham, NBC • Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund at Borussia Monchengladbach, FS2 4:30 p.m.

• Women, international friendly, U.S. vs. Ireland, at San Diego, FS1

Tennis 8 p.m. & 2 a.m. (Sunday)

• Australian Open, round of 16, at Melbourne, ESPN2

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Chicago Bulls center Pau Gasol (16) and Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) scramble for a loose ball during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday. dle, falling all the way to 97-96 on a pair of free throws by Butler with 4:58 remaining. The Celtics settled down after a timeout, scoring eight straight points to get it back to 105-96.

“It’s about being on the same page when we’re out there. All the hustle plays – it’s effort. We’re not getting the extra effort to be a championship team right now.”

Tip-ins Bulls: Drop to 6-16 when their opponent scores 100 or more points.

Stumping for Thomas: Sullinger chuckled at the notion that Thomas had simply a “good chance” at earning a reserve slot on the Eastern Conference’s AllStar team.

“Good? I’d be shocked if he wasn’t in the All-Star Game,”

Men’s basketball 11 a.m.

• Tulane at Cincinnati, ESPNU Noon

• Purdue at Iowa, BTN • Valparaiso at N. Kentucky, CSN • Holy Cross at American, CSN+

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Sullinger said. “The guy averages 20 and 7. He’s 5-foot-2. Why not put somebody like that in the AllStar Game?”

Snow day: The NBA announced that the Celtics matchup with the 76ers, scheduled for Saturday night, has been postponed until Sunday due to potential severe weather in the northeast. Celtics coach Brad Stevens said their original play to fly out Friday night was scrapped and the situation is being monitored by team officials.

• E. Carolina at Memphis, CBS Sports 2 p.m.

• UCF at Tulsa, CSN 3 p.m.

• Evansville at Indiana St., ESPNU • Dayton at Fordham, CBS Sports 5:30 p.m.

• N. Carolina at Virginia Tech, ESPNU 7:30 p.m.

• Utah at Washington, ESPNU

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• Maryland at Michigan St., ESPN

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• Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen at Hoffenheim, FS1 • Bundesliga, Stuttgart at Koln, FS2

BY KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer

BOSTON – Celtics coach Brad Stevens has been patiently waiting for a return of the defensive brand of basketball that was the calling card for his team early in the season.

After some notable struggles recently, it made a reemergence at the perfect time.

Isaiah Thomas scored 22 points and the Boston Celtics got some key stops late to hold off a furious rally in the fourth quarter and beat the Chicago Bulls 110-101 on Friday night.

Avery Bradley added 21 points, and Jared Sullinger finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds as the Celtics ended a two-game losing skid.

“We were guarding, that was pretty clear,” Stevens said. “Usually when you guard, you’re locked and you’re engaged, good things can happen offensively.”

The victory also gives Boston a 2-1 win in the season series with the Bulls.

The Celtics were up by 15 points at the half before seeing their lead drop all the way to a point in the fourth quarter.

Jimmy Butler led Chicago with 28 points and 14 rebounds. Derrick Rose added 27 points, and Pau Gasol finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds.

The Bulls have lost six of their last eight.

After a pedestrian first half, Rose took over by scoring 16 points in the third quarter to get the Bulls within eight entering the final period.

Rose rested at the start of the fourth, but the Celtics reserves weren’t able to maintain their small cushion and went cold offensively as the Bulls continued to attack the paint.

With Rose back on the court Boston’s lead continued to dwin-

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NHL | PANTHERS 4, BLACKHAWKS 0

Blackhawks shut out by Panthers Luongo saves 27, Ekblad scores, in Panthers win

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer

SUNRISE, Fla. – Aaron Ekblad came back, and the Florida Panthers made an emphatic return to their winning ways. Against the reigning Stanley Cup champions, no less.

Roberto Luongo stopped 27 shots for his fourth shutout of the season, Ekblad scored in his first game back after recovering from a concussion and the Panthers easily handled the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 on Friday night to snap a four-game slide.

“You talk about playing the Stanley Cup champs and we haven’t played our best games lately,” Panthers coach Gerard Gallant said.

“I thought tonight we came out and played a sound game, good defensively, really skated, really moved the puck. We have to play our best game and that brought the best out of us tonight, playing that team.”

Florida had lost its last eight meetings with Chicago, last beating the Blackhawks on March 8, 2011. Chicago outscored Florida 25-11 in those games.

“We didn’t start well, let a couple goals go in and we were down 4-0 before you know it,” said Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville, whose team was playing its

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Star of the game: Roberto Luongo, Florida, 27 saves Up next: Blues at Blackhawks, 6 p.m.

Sunday TV/Radio: FSN/ 720 AM third road game in four nights. “There was no push and there was not a lot of energy tonight. It was one of those games where they started well and they were the better team.”

Reilly Smith, Quinton Howden and former Chicago defenseman Brian Campbell also scored for Florida, which took a 3-0 lead after one period and started a big weekend in a big way. The Panthers play rival Tampa Bay – the reigning Eastern Conference champions – at home on Saturday.

“Put this one behind us and obviously play a very good team tomorrow,” Ekblad said.

Scott Darling stopped 28 shots for Chicago, which lost on consecutive nights in the state of Florida yet remains comfortably atop the Western Conference standings. The Blackhawks lost in Tampa on Thursday, after winning 12 straight to match the Panthers for the longest winning streak in the league this season.

“We ran into two pretty hungry teams this week, teams that play

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• AFC Championship, Patriots at Broncos, CBS 5:30 p.m.

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Florida Panthers defenseman Erik Gudbranson (44) battles Chicago Blackhawks’ Jiri Sekac (34) for control of the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday. with a lot of speed,” Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews said. “For the second night in a row we didn’t match that speed and that pace, so I think we’re pretty deserving of that result.”

And while Florida’s winning streak is over, Ekblad’s isn’t. The Panthers have now won 13 straight games with him in the lineup.

Florida was winless in its previous four games while the second-year All-Star defenseman recovered from a concussion.

By the time Ekblad got into the scoring column, the Panthers had this one well in hand.

Florida struck for three in the first period, its most since getting four in the first 20 minutes against Philadelphia to open the season. Smith and Campbell got the first two, and Howden sneaked the third past Darling with 2.1 seconds left in the period.

His was unassisted, and so was Ekblad’s at 2:51 of the second – a blast from the right circle after a Chicago turnover.

• NFC Championship, Cardinals at Panthers, Fox

NHL 11:30 a.m.

• Penguins at Capitals, NBC 6 p.m.

• Blues at Blackhawks, FSN

Soccer 7:25 a.m.

• Premier League, Swansea at Everton, NBCSN 8:30 a.m.

• Bundesliga, Bayer Wolfsburg at Eintracht Frankfurt, FS1 9:55 a.m.

• Premier League, Chelsea at Arsenal, NBCSN 10:30 a.m.

• Bundesliga, Werder Bremen at Schalke, FS1

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Plenty of coyotes to be had On the calendar Local events

Saturday Men’s basketball 5 p.m.

• Kankakee at Sauk Valley

Boys basketball 6 p.m.

• Morris at Sterling 6:15 p.m.

• Rock Falls at Rockford Lutheran 6:30 p.m.

• Princeton at Erie • Morrison at Mercer County 7:15 p.m.

• Oregon at Stillman Valley • Milledgeville at Forreston 7:30 p.m.

• Bureau Valley at Eastland • West Carroll at Lena-Winslow • Polo at Aquin

Girls basketball 2:30 p.m.

• Morris at Sterling 6:30 p.m.

• Prophetstown at Amboy • Eastland at Newman 7:30 p.m.

• Princeton at Bureau Valley

Boys swimming 8:30 a.m.

• Sterling, Newman at United Township Invitational 10 a.m.

• Morrison at Ottawa Invite

Wrestling 9 a.m.

• NIB-12 Tournament, at DeKalb • Morrison, West Carroll at Clinton Invitational TBA

• Erie-Prophetstown, Fulton, Oregon, AFC at Orion tournament

Monday Girls basketball 6:30 p.m.

• Paw Paw at Faith Christian 7:30 p.m.

• Morrison at Dixon • Newman at Orion • Bureau Valley at St. Bede • Amboy at Fulton • Erie at Sherrard • Rockridge at Prophetstown • Polo at West Carroll

Girls bowling 4 p.m.

• Dixon at Kewanee

On this date January 23 2015 • Klay Thompson sets an NBA record for the most points in a quarter, a 37-point third period that powers the Warriors to a 126-101 win over the Kings.

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pparently there were quite a few of you out there with a coyote problem, judging by the emails I received after last week’s banter.

Man, my Gmail account lit up with requests for help and questions about the legalities, from people concerned with their pet’s safety to some who had grown too old to trap or hunt the pests, and on and on.

I was glad to lead you all in the right direction with phone numbers and information to hopefully help you take care of your individual issues.

Now on to more pressing matters. Every January, I take a trip south to Pekin, to chase blue cats at Powerton Lake. Powerton is a man-made cooling lake that has been stocked with not only blue cats, but striped bass, channel catfish, smallmouth bass and flathead catfish.

The bite at the lake is usually very good in January, and gives a guy something to do if everything else is not an option. Now, it’s a walk to get out to the

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Bears assistant leaves for 49ers

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The NFL’s coaching carousel continues to bring about change for the Chicago Bears. For the second time this week, an assistant coach reportedly has left for a greater role with another team.

Derius Swinton, the Bears’ assistant special teams coordinator in 2015, will join the San Francisco 49ers as the special teams coordinator for new coach Chip Kelly, the Sacramento Bee reported Friday.

Swinton was on John Fox’s staff in Denver from 2013-14 under special teams coordinator Jeff Rodgers, who also followed Fox to the Bears.

Fishing guide from Prophetstown.

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Even in the dead of winter, there are still plenty of fish to be caught out of the Rock River. good fishing, so I recommend a mountain bike and a wagon, but once there, the sky is the limit.

Catfish up to and over 70 pounds are caught annually, and fish in the 20- to 50-pound range are not uncommon. Now don’t get me wrong here, you’re not going to show up down there and catch these fish every day, but you’re definitely not going to catch them from your couch either, if you know what I’m saying.

The 90-minute drive is definitely worth the crack at a monster fish, or even at some good bass action, and bait is readily available in the form of shad or carp to cut. Again, it isn’t just a stroll in the park getting back there, but it makes for a fun day, and a little exercise never hurt anybody, right?

Closer to home, however, the ice fishing season is in full swing, and I’m seeing some terrific photos on the internet.

It seems the crappie and the bluegill bite has

been exceptional, and the perch ain’t been bad, either.

You have no idea how hard it is to see mess after mess of these great eating fish being taken out of the cold winter water. I mean, because I’m not the one that’s getting to eat any of them. But somebody is, and they are eating well.

I’m just going to keep hitting the cold Rock River waters and doing what I do. It’s just beautiful out there right now, and the fishing is absolutely phenomenal. I think I’m even going try to get on some of them brute Rock River crappies next week, weather permitting, that is.

Until next week, you all enjoy the warming trend and do something outside. Go Catfish!

Bears name new QBs coach The Chicago Bears hired Dave Ragone as their new quarterbacks coach Friday, they announced.

Ragone reunites with Bears offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains. They were together with the Tennessee Titans earlier this decade and filled those same positions with that organization in 2013. The Bears promoted Loggains from quarterbacks coach on Jan. 11, filling the vacancy created by Adam Gase’s departure to become Miami Dolphins head coach.

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Djokovic, Serena Williams advance No. 1-ranked Novak Djokovic needed only 25 minutes to win the first set against No. 28-seeded Andreas Seppi, but had a tougher time in the next two, saving two set points in the tiebreaker before winning 6-1, 7-5, 7-6 (6).

The five-time Australian Open champion was playing at the same time as Serena Williams, a sixtime Australian Open winner, so he shuffled over to Margaret Court Arena.

Williams raced to a 6-1, 6-1 win in 45 minutes over 18-year-old Daria Kasatkina to set up a fourth-round match with Margarita Gasparyan, who she beat early at Wimbledon last year.

Maria Sharapova could be waiting in the quarterfinals, as she beat Lauren Davis 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-0 for her 600th career win.

Cubs’ slugger seeking improvement in field

BY MARK GONZALES Chicago Tribune

After hitting well enough to earn a significant role in the Cubs’ lineup last summer, Kyle Schwarber is playing catch-up this winter.

Polishing his defensive skills in left field and behind the plate are priorities for Schwarber, who currently is working out in Tampa, Fla., to address those issues as well as cure his struggles against left-handed pitchers.

“There’s no blueprint,” Schwarber said of his role in 2016.

“Whatever it is, I’ll accept the role.”

The Cubs plan to start Schwarber in left field, where he played respectably until Games 3 and 4 of the National League Championship Series.

But his long-term focus is on catching, with David Ross likely retiring after this season and Miguel Montero’s contract expiring in 2017.

Team officials marveled this weekend at the Cubs Convention over the progress of catcher Willson Contreras, who is scheduled to start this season at Triple-A Iowa.

But enough improvement behind the plate and in the batter’s box could give the Cubs maximum value, primarily because Schwarber is a lefthanded power hitter.

The Cubs hope

Schwarber, who batted .143 with 27 strikeouts in 56 at-bats against left-handers, eventually can make the same improvements that Anthony Rizzo did in becoming one of the best left-handed hitters against lefty pitching after batting only .189 in 2013 (.294 in 2015).

“He’s going to hit lefties eventually,” general manager Jed Hoyer said. “We have to be willing to give him the at-bats to do that.”

An opposing AP scout who watched After a big rookie season at the plate, Kyle Schwarber during the second half concurred Schwarber will be looking to improve defensively, be it in left field or at catcher, in 2016. with Hoyer’s assessment, adding that he merely needs to show better judgment in identifying breaking pitches.

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Four Faith Christian boys basketball players scored in double figures in a 78-42 win over visiting Quad City Christian on Friday.

The Falcons (9-6) never scored fewer than 13 points in any quarter.

Hayden Sweet led Faith by scoring a game-high 15 points, while Devin Johnson added 13.

Also for the Falcons, Andrew Robertson scored 11, and Ben Bierdeman had 10 in the win.

St. Bede 58, Amboy 37: The Clippers trailed 16-6 after the first quarter and couldn’t recover in a Three Rivers home loss.

Cole Olson scored 19 points to lead Amboy (3-15, 1-7), and Jordan Hochstatter added nine points. Owen Drew finished with three points, while three other players scored two points in the loss.

Sherrard 63, Bureau Valley 48: The Storm lost a Three Riv-

ers game on the road.

Hunter Sebby and Drew Fordham each scored 10 points for Bureau Valley (4-16, 1-6), with Jay Edelfson adding six in the loss.

Sherrard (6-11, 2-5) earned its second conference win.

Kewanee 67, Fulton 37: The Steamers had trouble scoring in the first half, and trailed 38-12 by halftime in a Three Rivers home loss.

Jack Lemke led Fulton (9-13, 2-5) with 12 points. Also for the Steamers, Devon Ballard finished with six points, and Kyle Alstead added five in the loss.

Kewanee (11-8, 5-2) was led

by Donovan Oliver’s 20 points.

Hall 48, Erie 41: The Cardinals dropped a Three Rivers game in Spring Valley.

Erie falls to 11-9 overall and 3-4 in the TRAC, while Hall improves to 13-7, 5-2.

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Dukes take advantage of stall tactics to beat Byron THREE W’S

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When play resumed, the Dukes worked the ball around until they got a layup opportunity from sophomore guard Nyrel Sullivan with 42 seconds to play. Sullivan missed the bunny, but Dixon came up with the rebound. Seven seconds later, the Dukes’ Beau Bailey converted a layup to give his team a 46-43 lead.

After a pair of timeouts, Byron worked the ball around looking for a game-tying opportunity.

That came with 8 seconds to go, from sophomore forward Pauly Rico. His shot from the top of the key barely eluded the outstretched fingers of Roby, but clanged hard off the back iron.

The rebound was corralled by Kyle LeBlanc, who was immediately fouled, giving him a 1-and-1 free-throw chance.

With 5.7 seconds remaining, and after being iced by a Byron timeout, LeBlanc caught nothing but net on his first attempt to give the Dukes a four-point cushion.

“That was not the first time I did that,” LeBlanc said. “My freshman year, maybe my sophomore year, there was a game similar to this, and I knocked it down.”

LeBlanc missed the second free throw, but Sullivan knifed into the lane to tip the rebound into the air, where it was grabbed by Roby near the baseline. He then dribbled out the remaining time.

Roby stuffed the stat sheet with 17 points, 12 rebounds and four blocked shots, LeBlanc finished with 11 points and four boards, and Sullivan chipped in eight points.

Dixon raced out to a 7-0 lead in the game’s first 2 minutes, but found itself down by 10 points (36-26) with 3:20 to go in the third quarter after Byron began dialing up long distance.

The Tigers hit three consecutive 3s, including two from senior forward Payton Janssen, to seize a 10-point lead.

At that point, Byron was 6-for-13 from 3-point range, while Dixon was 2-for-13. It took an 8-0 Dixon run the rest of the third quarter to put the Dukes in a position to win at

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Dixon’s Isaiah Roby shoots a 3-pointer Friday against Byron during their Big Northern West game at Lancaster Gym. Roby had 17 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks as the Dukes rallied in the second half for a 47-43 win. the end.

“I was excited about the way our guys played,” Schmidt said. “They executed our game plan very well, especially defensively. Dixon has got so many different offensive

weapons, and they’ve got the size and athleticism, and guys that can shoot it, that you’re never going to be able to take away everything completely. I felt our awareness on that end on where some of their bet-

ter players and shooters were was very good throughout the night.”

Van Lankvelt led the way for the Tigers with 12 points and six rebounds, while Drew Franklin added eight points.

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Fast start sends Dixon to win Rockets lose at home; Marcos fall on road; Cougars come up short

By SVM Sports Staff

The Dixon girls basketball team grabbed an early lead and never gave it back in a 33-20 road win over Mendota in a Big Northern Conference West game.

The Duchesses (12-9, 4-4) held the Trojans to 2 first-quarter points, and took a 17-10 lead into halftime. Dixon’s Bre Scheidegger led all scorers with 17 points, 12 of which came on 4 3-pointers. Also for the Duchesses, Britney Pitzer finished with seven points and Tyler Smith added four.

Mendota (2-15, 0-9) was led by Sam Massini and Odette Garza with six points apiece.

Friday’s stars Bubby Doubler, Eastland, 27 points, 5 3-pointers Bre Scheidegger, Dixon, 17 points, 4 3-pointers Paige Peterson, Polo, 12 points, 3 3-pointers made five 3s and scored a game-high 27 points, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Cougars from dropping an NUIC West game in Pearl City.

Doubler was the lone Eastland player in double figures, as Destiny Swalve added eight points and Drew Preston finished with six.

Stockton 58, West CarStillman Valley 75, Rock roll 23: The Thunder Falls 46: The Rockets

couldn’t overcome four Cardinals in double figures at Tabor Gym. Macy Weaver had 21 points, 18 rebounds 6 blocks, 4 assists and 4 steals for Stillman Valley (14-7, 6-3 Big Northern West). Cheyenne Ballard added 15 points, Maris Daleo scored 11 and Grace Timm scored 10.

Abbee Sigel led Rock Falls (11-11, 3-6) with seven points.

scored three points in the second quarter before being held scoreless in the third of an NUIC West loss.

Shelby Skiles led West Carroll with seven points, while Bailey Durward and Hayley Guilinger each added five.

River Ridge-Scales Mound 49, Fulton 47: The

Steamers were close but couldn’t pull out a win in a road nonconference Forreston 62, Polo 26: game.

Fulton dropped to 6-11.

The Marcos shot just 7 of 20 from the foul line, and Faith Christian 46, Quad trailed 19-4 after the first City Christian 27: Sarah quarter in an NUIC East Smith had 22 points, eight steals and three assists to loss in Forreston.

Polo (2-16, 1-8) was led by lead the Falcons to a win Paige Peterson’s 12 points. in Grand Detour.

Peterson also made three Also for Faith Christian 3-pointers. Also for the (14-0, 6-0 NICC), Shauni Marcos, Lani Bergstrom Warner had eight points, while Kinely Fassler scored four points.

Pearl City 60, East- added seven rebounds land 50: Bubby Doubler and three steals.

AFC keeps composure at end in Milledgeville GRIND

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“It was a grinder,” AFC coach Chris Jahn said.

“We knew it was going to be a physical game. These road games, when we have the upper hand, are going to be tough. I told the girls that it’s going to be a grinder, and let’s expect this to be close to the end.

“It’s a tough place to play here. It’s been that way for this school for 20 years.”

Madeline Prestegaard was the primary target for the Missiles. With 23 seconds to go in the first quarter, the 6-foot, 2-inch sophomore center picked up her third foul and was quiet for the following two quarters.

Meanwhile, her freshman sister, Jaynee, gave the Missiles fits inside in the first half with 13 points, and guards Cassidy Koning and Emily Shrimplin combined for seven of the Raiders’ 10 first-half steals.

“We just pushed through everything,” Shrimplin said. “We worked well as a team, and we can grind really well together.”

Madeline Prestegaard picked up her fourth foul with 7 minutes to go in the fourth quarter, but stayed in the game to provide five of the Raiders’ nine free throws in the final frame. In all, the Prestegaard sisters made 15 of 19 free throw attempts, accounting for more than half of their combined point total. Jaynee led with 16 points, and Madeline added 11.

Seven of Jaynee Prestegaard’s team-leading 11 rebounds came on the

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offensive glass, with the Raiders pulling down 15 in all. However, the total came as a result of subpar shooting, as they made just 11 of 50 shots from the field.

“The girls held their composure real nice,” Jahn said. “These types of games for us are helping us prepare for the postseason.”

Sidney Aude led Milledgeville with 12 points and six rebounds, while Jade Graff and Rebecca Waite also had six rebounds for the Missiles. Seven of Aude’s points came in the fourth quarter, when the Missiles narrowed a 10-point deficit after three quarters to six by the time Madeline Prestegaard picked up her fourth foul.

The Raiders responded with a mid-court stall, passing the ball in a diamond shape between the halfcourt line and the top of the 3-point arc.

The clock-milking tactic worked for 4 minutes, and the Raiders attempted just one shot during that time.

“Our girls’ effort was there,” Milledgeville coach Kirk Engelkens said. “We’re still giving up O-boards and the big girls are putting them back, and we just needed to focus on boxing out.

Then we hit a wall with five turnovers in the third quarter, which killed us.”

One half not enough Oregon can’t keep momentum in loss to Winnebago

BY ANDY COLBERT Shaw Media

OREGON – The Oregon girls basketball team was playing so well in the first half against Winnebago.

The only problem was that Winnebago, with a bunch of youngsters, eventually eclipsed Oregon’s level of play and went on to a 61-47 win Friday at the Blackhawk Center.

Playing what coach Kristy Eckardt called their best half of the season, the Hawks took a 31-24 lead to the locker room against a team that gave Rockford Lutheran, ranked No. 5 in 3A, all it could handle in a recent BNC West contest.

“We weren’t playing our game plan in the first half,” Winnebago coach Judy Krause said.

“We lacked composure, had bad passing, and were getting beat to rebounds.”

Even without a player taller than 5-foot-8, the Hawks outrebounded their opponent 20-10 in the first half. Additionally, they only had six turnovers compared to 11 for ‘Bago.

“Offensively, it was the best we’ve played all year,” Eckardt said.

“Usually, we’re in the teens in scoring. To have 31 points is outstanding.”

Five different players scored in the first quarter for Oregon, and that balance continued into the second period. After a pair of baskets by freshman Avery Williams gave ‘Bago a 14-13 lead, Alli Henson went coast-tocoast for Oregon to take back the lead, one they wouldn’t relinquish until 2 minutes were left in the third quarter.

“We came out on fire,” Eckardt said.

“We did everything we worked on in practice.

It was fun out there.”

Sophomore Bailey Montavon then scored off an offensive rebound, and Abby Newman followed up with a two straight scores near the basket.

Another offensive board led to a 3-pointer by Emily Perkins. Bella Holey added a long-range bucket, and everything seemed to be going the Hawks’ way.

The ball-hawking Anni Wilson scored off a steal, was fouled and converted the free throw for Oregon’s largest lead at 30-22.

“Unfortunately, that’s been the story of the year for us – we’re pretty good for one half,” Eckardt said.

“We’re just one or two tiny steps away from a whole game.”

Winnebago sophomore Tiana Bielskis hit a 3-pointer at the start of the second half, and then added a string of three straight scores midway through the third quarter to pull her team even with the Hawks.

Williams, who played most of the sophomore game, and Bielskis ended up combining for 32 points, all from the perimeter.

“That’s pretty good for couple of young kids,” Krause said.

Another problem for Oregon was foul trouble in the third quarter. Still, the Hawks only trailed 43-39 entering the fourth.

But it was more underclassmen doing damage to Oregon in that final period.

Sophomore Kiah Garrison had three baskets, from about 10 feet out. Freshman Alyssa Thompson then

Photos by Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media

ABOVE: Oregon’s Abby Newman reaches for the ball as Winnebago’s Alyssa Thompson defends Friday at the Blackhawk Center. Oregon lost, 61-47.

BELOW: Oregon’s Bailey Montavon drives to the basket Friday night against Winnebago. banked in a 3-pointer from the top of the key after Oregon had gotten within single digits of the lead, demoralizing any chances the Hawks had of getting back in the game.

“They were hitting their shots, and we were slow getting out to their shooters,” Eckardt said. “We were 1 to 2 steps away the whole game.”

Newman, Perkins and Wilson all had nine points for Oregon (6-17, 2-8), which will need all the scoring it can get next week when it faces BNC West powers Byron and Lutheran next week.

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FRIDAY’S SCOREBOARD Boys basketball AP Polls Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Curie (7) 14-3 100 3 2. Kenwood (4) 13-1 97 2 3. Simeon 14-2 92 1 4. Harvey Thornton 13-1 80 4 5. Evanston Township 14-2 66 5 6. Glenbard West 15-0 54 7 7. Edwardsville 13-3 38 8 8. Rock Island 12-3 23 6 9. Chicago Heights Marian 14-4 20 9 10. Riverside-Brookfield 13-2 19 10 Others receiving votes: Whitney Young 6. Lisle (Benet Academy) 4. Belleville East 2. Homewood-Flossmoor 2. Champaign Centennial 1. East Moline United 1.

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ABOVE: Morrison’s Nick Klimson (right) goes up for a rebound against Riverdale during their game Friday in Morrison. The Mustangs won, 48-47.

BELOW: Morrison’s Ben Brackemeyer dunks against Riverdale.

Mustangs use defense to seal win BAILS OUT

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Hogue’s 19-point night included 12 in the first half. He had 12 points off of turnovers and long rebounds.

“He’s kind of the secret assassin,” Peugh said.

“Everybody looks at Joey Brackemyer because of his physical stature and his gamesmanship. Noah is the quiet guy and he just quietly does his job, and I think he’s starting to get known around the area a little bit.”

Of the 10 steals Morrison had in the game, Hogue came away with four of them.

Hogue said he was trying to “get my hands up, just get in their face. I could tell they were getting uncomfortable with it too, so it was working out.”

Both teams put runs together, as Morrison jumped out to an early 10-3 lead before Riverdale hit 3-pointers on three straight possessions and took a 14-10

Class 3A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Morgan Park (9) 13-1 162 1 2. Belleville Althoff (8) 14-2 160 2 3. Springfield Lanphier 13-2 115 4 4. Fenwick 15-2 101 6 5. Bogan 15-4 100 5 6. Peoria Manual 14-3 79 3 7. Galesburg 20-1 71 7 8. Washington 18-1 34 9 9. Rockford Boylan 18-2 32 NR 10. Westchester St. Joseph 12-4 29 8 Others receiving votes: Centralia 20.

LaSalle-Peru 10. Bloomington 7. Dixon 7. Normal University 5. North Lawndale 1.

Springfield Southeast 1. Metamora 1.

Class 2A

School W-L Pts Prv 1. Winnebago (9) 15-1 142 1 2. Breese Central (1) 16-2 117 2 3. Orr (2) 12-2 112 3 4. Warrensburg-Latham (1) 14-0 108 4 5. Seton Academy (2) 14-4 94 6 6. Lawrenceville 16-1 69 7 7. Rockridge 13-4 51 8 8. Teutopolis 15-4 49 5 9. Pleasant Plains 14-2 22 9 10. Hales Franciscan 9-6 16 T10 Others receiving votes: Newman 14. Quincy Notre Dame 12. Nashville 9.

Bloomington Central Catholic 4. Athens 2. Bismarck-Henning 2. Illiana Christian 1.

Kewanee 1.

Class 1A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Colfax Ridgeview (7) 16-2 123 2 2. Okawville (1) 15-3 115 3 3. Brimfield 18-1 103 1 4. Leo (5) 14-3 92 5 5. Woodlawn 14-1 84 4 6. Liberty (1) 18-1 65 6 7. Flanagan 15-3 56 7 8. Metro-East Lutheran 17-3 46 8 9. Newark 18-2 42 NR 10. Payson Seymour 15-2 13 10 Others receiving votes: Quest Academy 12. Waterloo Gibault 8. Altamont 4.

Arcola 4. Kewanee Wethersfield 2. St. Francis de Sales 1.

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lead.

Morrison tied it early in the second, as a long rebound led to a Joey Brackemyer layup to tie it at 19-19 with 6:08 left in the second. Moments later, Brackemyer blocked a layup to preserve the tie, and Hogue hit a basket in the lane on the other end.

Riverdale shot 5 of 8 from 3-point range in the first quarter and hit 10 3-pointers in the game,

with Chris Kosminsky hitting six of them.

“We went from one zone to another,” Peugh said. “We knew that they were a good team, their record is a little deceiving, they’ve lost a lot of close ballgames. Anybody in this league this year can be beat on any night. I know Newman is winning the conference, but everybody else right now is very beatable.”

All 14-0 11-5 12-5 8-9 4-12

Friday’s results • Geneseo 80, Rochelle 57 • LaSalle-Peru 57, Ottawa 53 Saturday’s games • Geneseo at Sycamore, 6 • Morris at Sterling, 6 • Ottawa at Yorkville, 6

BNC West Dixon Winnebago Rockford Lutheran Oregon Rock Falls Byron Mendota Stillman Valley

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All 16-2 15-1 9-8 14-6 4-13 10-9 8-12 8-10

Thursday’s result • Stillman Valley 61, Pecatonica 54

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Newman St. Bede Princeton Orion Kewanee Hall Morrison Rockridge Erie Fulton Sherrard Riverdale Bureau Valley Prophetstown Amboy

All 18-2 14-4 12-6 13-6 11-8 13-7 9-9 13-4 11-9 9-13 6-11 8-12 4-16 7-12 3-15

Friday’s results • Sherrard 63, Bureau Valley 48 • Hall 48, Erie 41 • Kewanee 67, Fulton 37 • Morrison 48, Riverdale 47 • St. Bede 58, Amboy 37 Saturday’s games • Princeton at Erie, 6:30 • Bureau Valley at Eastland, 7:30 • Hall at Putnam County, 7:30 • Morrison at Mercer County, TBA Abingdon Great Western Shootout • Orion vs. Macomb, 1:30 • Rockridge vs. Knoxville, 7:30

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

Conf.

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

All 10-4 13-8 10-7 6-12 12-8 7-10 4-14 2-13 4-12 0-11

Thursday’s results • Stillman Valley 61, Pecatonica 54 • AFC 67, Polo 61 • Orangeville 41, Durand 25 • South Beloit 49, Dakota 38 • Aquin 52, Forreston 32 Saturday’s games • South Beloit at Durand, 2:30 • Milledgeville at Forreston, 7:30 • Polo at Aquin, 7:30 • Pecatonica vs. Orangeville, 7:30 Friday’s box scores at Lancaster Gym, Dixon

ST. BEDE (14-4, 7-1 Three Rivers) Pyszka 5 0-0 10, Mishabisly 2 0-0 5, Bartley 0 2-2 2, Door 4 0-0 8, Sapp 2 0-1 4, Hopps 4 2-5 10, Shopp 2 3-4 7, Funnision 3 6-6 12. Totals: 22 13-18 58.

AMBOY (3-15, 1-7) Jordan Hochstatter 3 3-4 9, Brady Hulin 1 0-0 2, Cole Olson 7 5-8 19, Max Lucas 0 0-1 0, Alexis Gutierrez 0 2-2 2, Alex Saccomando 0 2-4 2, Owen Drew 1 1-2 3.

Totals: 12 13-21 37.

St. Bede 16 20 15 7 — 58 Amboy 6 10 12 9 — 37 3s – St. Bede 1 (Mishabisly), Amboy 0. at Sherrard

MORRISON 48, RIVERDALE 47 RIVERDALE (8-12, 1-5 Three Rivers) Brett Murphy 1-4 0-0 3, Andrew Goodwin 1-5 2-2 5, Chris Kosminsky 6-11 0-0 18, Jake Bussert 1-5 5-8 7, Blake Declerq 2-4 3-6 7, Tyler Bussert 1-1 0-0 3, Scott Murphy 1-2 0-0 3, Connor Hughes 0-0 2-2 2; Totals: 13-32 12-18 47 MORRISON (9-9, 5-3) Joey Brackemyer 3-6 0-0 6, Noah Hogue 9-15 0-1 19, Kyle Treadway 2-4 0-0 4,

Three Rivers Kewanee Sherrard Hall Erie Amboy Bureau Valley Morrison St. Bede Rockridge Prophetstown Princeton Newman Fulton Riverdale Orion

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KEWANEE 67, FULTON 37 KEWANEE (11-8, 5-2 Three Rivers) Arzola 2 5-5 9, Contreras 5 0-0 11, Brown 1 0-0 3, Vickrey 1 0-0 2, Nolan 1 1-2 4, Johnson 2 0-0 4, Damas 5 2-2 14, Oliver 8 2-4 20. Totals: 25 10-13 67.

FULTON (9-13, 2-5) Erik North 1 0-0 2, Jack Lemke 5 2-4 12, Kyle Alstead 2 1-2 5, Tyler Bruggenwirth 1 1-4 3, Devon Ballard 2 0-0 6, Morrison Dersham 1 0-0 3, Nate Wierema 2 0-0 4, Ethan Fish 1 0-0 2. Totals: 15 4-10 37.

Kewanee 15 23 13 16 — 67 Fulton 9 3 13 12 — 37 3s – Kewanee 7 (Oliver 2, Damas 2, Nolan, Brown, Contreras), Fulton 3 (Ballard 2, Dersham). at Grand Detour

FAITH CHRISTIAN 78, QUAD CITY CHRISTIAN 42 QUAD CITY Blank 5 1-1 11, Johnson 4 4-4 14, Schwartz 1 0-0 3, Wiborg 0 1-1 1, Womack 3 3-4 9, Zheng 2 0-0 4. Totals: 14 9-13 42.

FAITH CHRISITAN (9-6) Ben Babler 1 1-1 3, Hayden Sweet 5 4-4 15, Andrew Robertson 2 6-7 11, Trevor Hauk 2 2-4 6, Ben Bierdeman 5 0-1 10, Aaron Robertson 1 0-0 3, Christian Hage 0 1-2 1, Lewis Throw 3 1-2 7, Younger Sun 2 3-7 7, Devin Johnson 4 4-4 13. Totals: 25 22-32 78.

Quad City 7 13 9 13 — 42 Faith Christian 19 13 28 18 — 78 3s – Quad City Christian 3 (Johnson 2, Schwartz), Faith Christian 4 (An. Robertson, Aa. Robertson, Sweet, Johnson).

Girls basketball Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Montini (11) 21-0 110 1 2. Fremd 18-3 90 4 3. Edwardsville 17-1 79 5 4. Benet 17-3 76 2 5. Whitney Young 12-5 65 3 6. Rock Island 20-3 42 6 7. Hersey 18-3 36 7 8. River Forest Trinity 15-4 27 9 8. New Trier 19-4 27 8 10. Huntley 19-3 25 NR Others receiving votes: HomewoodFlossmoor 7. Stevenson 6. Batavia 4.

Geneva 3. Quincy Notre Dame 3. Proviso East 2. Plainfield East 2. Oswego East 1.

Class 3A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Morgan Park (9) 17-2 123 1 2. Morton (3) 20-1 118 2 3. Galesburg 22-1 92 4 4. Chicago Marshall (1) 20-2 81 5 5. Rockford Lutheran 16-1 77 3 6. Rochester 15-3 56 8 7. Highland 17-4 43 9 8. Charleston 20-1 35 6 9. Burlington Central 15-2 26 7 10. Rich East 19-4 18 NR Others receiving votes: Champaign St. Thomas More 10. Triad 8. Springfield 7.

North Lawndale 6. Antioch 5. Washington 5. Salem 5.

Class 2A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Breese Central (12) 17-3 129 1 2. Hillsboro (1) 20-2 108 2 3. Piasa Southwestern 18-3 107 4 4. Teutopolis 17-6 83 3 5. Knoxville 20-4 65 6 6. Bloom. Cent. Catholic 17-5 54 10 7. Havana 22-3 43 5 8. Athens 16-6 39 8 9. Sherrard 17-5 38 7 10. Peoria Christian 13-7 11 NR Others receiving votes: Gilman Iroquois West 9. Tuscola 8. Byron 7. Kewanee 6.

Lawrenceville 2. Monticello 2. Camp Point Central 2. Flora 1. Tremont 1.

Friday’s result • River Ridge-Scales Mound 49, Fulton 47 Saturday’s games • Fulton at Hall, 1:30 • Princeton at Bureau Valley, 6:30 • Prophetstown at Amboy, 6:30 • Riverdale at St. Bede, 6:30

AFC Durand Pecatonica Forreston Aquin Milledgeville Dakota Orangeville Polo South Beloit

Conf.

10-0 7-2 7-3 5-3 5-4 5-5 4-6 2-6 1-8 0-9

All 18-1 10-5 9-6 12-6 13-10 9-11 10-14 2-12 2-16 0-10

Friday’s results • AFC 42, Milledgeville 35 • Forreston 60, Polo 35 • Orangeville 52, South Beloit 30 • Pecatonica 43, Dakota 35 Saturday’s game • Galena at Forreston, 2:30 Friday’s box scores at “Pug” Glenn Gymnasium, Milledgeville

AFC 42, MILLEDGEVILLE 35 AFC (18-1, 10-0 NUIC East) Emily Shrimplin 1-8 0-0 2, Lexi Meurer 1-11 2-2 4, Cassidy Koning 1-6 3-5 5, Madeline Prestegaard 2-8 7-10 11, Jaynee Prestegaard 4-10 8-9 16, Laci Meurer 0-1 0-0 0, Bryce Gittleson 2-6 0-0 4. Totals: 11-50 20-26 42.

MILLEDGEVILLE (9-11, 5-5) Sidney Aude 5-9 0-0 12, Jocelyn Folkers 0-1 0-0 0, Jade Graff 3-9 0-0 6, Jenna Bibler 2-8 3-4 7, Madyson Frederick 3-8 1-2 7, Holly Smith 0-0 0-0 0, Rebecca Waite 1-2 1-4 3, Alexandra Schmitt 0-0 0-0 0, Sabreena Hartman 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 14-37 5-10 35.

AFC 15 8 10 9 — 42 Milledgeville 9 10 4 12 — 35 3s – AFC 0-11 (Meurer 0-7, Shrimplin 0-3, M. Prestegaard 0-1), Milledgeville 2-6 (Aude 2-5, Frederick 0-1). Rebounds – AFC 30 (J. Prestegaard 11), Milledgeville 39 (Aude 6, Folkers 6, Waite 6). Assists – AFC 7 (Koning 3), Milledgeville 10 (5 tied with 2). Steals – AFC 11 (Shrimplin 4, Koning 4), Milledgeville 5 (Aude 2). Blocks – AFC 1 (J. Prestegaard), Milledgeville 0. Turnovers – AFC 5, Milledgeville 20.

Fouls – AFC 7, Milledgeville 19 (Graff 5, Frederick 5). at Mendota

DIXON 33, MENDOTA 20 DIXON (12-9, 4-4 BNC West) Katie Provo 0 0-1 0, Courtney Rogers 0 0-0 0, Ashley Schmall 0 0-0 0, Gretchen Bushman 0 0-0 0, Britney Pitzer 2 2-2 7, Bre Scheidegger 5 3-6 17, Tyler Smith 1 2-2 4, Ellie Provo 1 0-0 2, Isabelle Shiaras 1 1-2 3. Totals: 10 8-13 33.

MENDOTA (2-15, 0-9) Delao 0 0-0 0, Barrera 1 2-4 4, Massini 3 0-3 6, Garza 3 0-1 6, Phalen 0 0-0 0, Wohrley 0 0-0 0, Barrera 2 0-1 4. Totals: 9 2-9 20.

Dixon 12 5 8 8 — 33 Mendota 2 8 4 6 — 20 3s – Dixon 5 (Scheidegger 4, Pitzer). at Tabor Gym, Rock Falls

STILLMAN VALLEY 75, ROCK FALLS 46 STILLMAN VALLEY (14-7, 6-3 BNC West) Mady Sasse 0 0-0 0, Bree Crown 0 1-4 1, Lexi Morrison 3 1-2 8 Brett Terviel 0 0-0 0, Taylor Hillard 2 3-4 9, Grace Timm 5 0-0 10, Maris Daleo 3 5-5 11, Macy Weaver 6 9-13 21, Cheyenne Ballard 5 0-0 15; TOTALS 24 19-28 75.

ROCK FALLS (11-11, 3-6) Bailey Bickett 1 0-0 2, Madason Shaw 1 1-2 3, Abbee Sigel 3 0-0 7, Olivia Babcock 2 0-0 4, Emily Sauer 1 0-0 2, Sydnie Nailor 1 0-0 3, Sydney Young 0 0-0 0, Bailey Wetzell 3 0-0 6, Molly Buck 2 0-0 6, Jordan Clevenger 1 2-2 4, Liz Lego 0 2-4 2, Alex Romo 1 1-2 3, Taylor Hoefler 1 0-0 3; TOTALS 17 6-10 46. at Forreston

FORRESTON 62, POLO 26 POLO (2-16, 1-8 NUIC East) Rilley Peterson 1 0-1 2, Kenzie Dusing 0 2-2 2, Lani Bergstrom 2 0-1 4, Justine Gorzny 1 1-4 3, Tess Kurschner 0 2-4 2, Paige Peterson 4 1-4 12, Pellini 0 1-4 1.

Totals: 8 7-20 26.

FORRESTON (12-6, 5-3) Erdman 2 0-0 4, Hengeman 0 0-2 0, Kloepping 3 2-2 8, Reining 3 3-4 10, Wolf 3 0-0 6, Person 4 3-4 11, Nelson 4 2-2 11, Bondele 1 0-0 3, Groenwald 0 4-4 4, Hageman 1 0-0 2, Ingram 0 3-8 3. Totals: 21 17-26 62.

Polo 4 8 4 10 — 26 Forreston 19 14 10 19 — 62 3s – Polo 3 (Peterson), Forreston 3 (Reining, Nelson, Bondele). at Pearl City

Class 1A

School W-L Pts Prv 1. Moweaqua Cent. A&M (14) 17-0 149 1 2. Annawan (1) 20-3 126 2 3. Danville Schlarman 16-1 112 4 4. Cissna Park 21-1 104 3 5. Calhoun 17-2 94 6 6. Brimfield 20-3 63 5 7. Lebanon 19-1 44 7 8. Harvest Christian Acad. 15-6 39 9 9. Catlin Salt Fork 20-2 21 8 10. Liberty 21-2 20 NR Others receiving votes: Mount Olive 14. Ashton-Franklin Center 14. Indian Creek 10. Hardin County 6. New Athens 5.

Galena 2. Erie 1. Winchester 1.

Conf.

4-1 4-2 2-4 1-8 0-7

All 10-12 10-10 8-13 2-19 3-15

Thursday’s results • DeKalb 58, Rochelle 49 • Sycamore 57, LaSalle-Peru 37 • Yorkville 49, Sterling 36 • Plainfield Central 46, Ottawa 29 Friday’s result • Kaneland 48, Geneseo 20 Saturday’s games • Rochelle at Rockford East, 2 • Geneseo at Sycamore, 3 • DeKalb at LaSalle-Peru, 3:30 • Ottawa at Yorkville, 4:30 • Morris at Sterling, 7

Friday’s results • Dixon 33, Mendota 20 • Lutheran 51, Byron 46 • Stillman Valley 75, Rock Falls 46 • Winnebago 61, Oregon 47

EASTLAND RaeAnna Stover 1 2-2 4, Bubby Doubler 8 6-6 27, Drew Preston 2 1-2 6, Destiny Swalve 4 0-3 8, Makenzie Fink 2 1-4 5.

Totals: 17 10-17 50.

PEARL CITY Tori Clark 1 7-12 9, Tia Clark 3 4-4 12, Kylie Fransen 1 14-16 16, Tyra Clark 5 7-8 17, Heimerdinger 2 0-0 4, Jessica Koning 1 0-0 2. Totals: 13 32-40 60.

Eastland 20 7 9 14 — 50 Pearl City 13 10 17 20 — 60 3s – Pearl City 2 (Ti. Clark 2), Eastland 6 (Doubler 5, Preston).

STOCKTON 58, WEST CARROLL 23 STOCKTON C. Haas 2 0-0 6, Wright 6 0-0 13, Kuehl 4 0-0 8, Reusch 1 0-0 2, Bowser 4 0-0 8, Stewart 1 0-0 2, Volling 2 1-2 5, Larson 1 0-0 2, Randecker 1 0-0 2, Offepheisen 5 0-0 10. Totals: 27 1-2 58.

WEST CARROLL Bailey Durward 2 1-2 5, Shelby Skiles 2 1-2 7, Hayley Guilinger 1 2-2 5, Hayley Ballard 1 0-0 2, Josi Anderson 1 0-0 2, McKenna Sullivan 1 0-0 2. Totals: 8 4-6 23.

Stockton 25 10 10 13 — 58 West Carroll 10 3 0 10 — 23 3s – Stockton 3 (C. Haas 2, Wright), West Carroll 3 (Skiles 2, Guilinger). at Grand Detour

FAITH CHRISTIAN 46, QUAD CITY CHRISTIAN 27

BNC West Conf.

10-0 8-2 6-3 4-4 4-5 3-6 2-8 0-9

PEARL CITY 60, EASTLAND 50

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NIB-12 West

Rockford Lutheran Byron Stillman Valley Dixon Winnebago Rock Falls Oregon Mendota

All 17-7 18-5 13-4 17-4 15-6 12-10 11-9 13-10 8-14 6-15 9-11 6-15 6-11 2-14 2-18

NUIC East

BUREAU VALLEY (4-16, 1-6 Three Rivers) Yulian Osorio 0 0-0 0, Nate Paup 2 1-3 5, Spencer Marquez 1 0-0 3, Barnett 1 3-5 5, Corbin Endress 1 3-4 5, Trey Dale 1 2-2 4, Hunter Sebby 4 2-2 10, Jay Edlefson 2 1-2 6, Drew Fordham 4 0-0 10, Matt Paup 0 0-0 0. Totals 16 12-18 48.

SHERRARD (6-11, 2-5) Lampo 5 2-3 14, Earl 7 5-7 19, Hattlestad 3 0-0 8, McMeekan 6 1-5 13, Kissner 1 0-0 2, Corken 2 0-0 4, Secor 0 0-0 0, Elgas 0 0-0 0, Green 0 0-0 0, Hafeld 0 0-0 0, Bradley 0 0-0 0. Totals 24 8-15 63.

Bureau Valley 12 14 9 13 — 48 Sherrard 13 21 16 13 — 63 3s – Bureau Valley 0, Sherrard 7 (Lampo 2, Earl 3, Hattlestad 2).

Sterling LaSalle-Peru Geneseo Rochelle Ottawa

Conf.

11-0 9-1 7-2 7-3 7-3 6-4 7-5 4-4 4-6 3-6 3-8 3-8 2-7 1-7 1-9

Thursday’s results • Morrison 46, Bureau Valley 34 • Erie 72, Prophetstown 38 • Hall 39, Riverdale 29 • Kewanee 54, Orion 43 • Princeton 39, Newman 29 • Sherrard 47, Rockridge 27 • St. Bede 56, Fulton 28

SHERRARD 63, BUREAU VALLEY 48

DIXON 47, BYRON 43 BYRON (10-9, 1-4 Big Northern West) Brenden Reeverts 0-0 0-0 0, Dillon Van Lankvelt 5-13 2-3 12, Trent Snodgrass 2-3 0-0 5, Pauly Rico 2-8 0-0 6, Drew Franklin 3-9 0-0 8, Payton Janssen 2-6 0-0 6, Verne Johnson 2-4 0-0 4, Hunter Jancek 1-1 0-0 2. Totals: 17-44 2-3 43.

DIXON (16-2, 6-0) Riley Mehrens 2-6 0-0 5, Nyrel Sullivan 3-7 1-2 8, Isaiah Roby 6-10 3-5 17, Nate Gascoigne 2-3 0-0 4, Kyle LeBlanc 4-10 3-6 11, David Whitcombe 0-0 0-0 0, Kaylon Westmorland 0-1 0-0 0, Beau Bailey 1-4 0-0 2. Totals: 18-41 7-13 47.

Byron 15 10 11 7 — 43 Dixon 13 9 12 13 — 47 3s – Byron 7 (Rico 2, Franklin 2, Janssen 2, Snodgrass), Dixon 4 (Roby 2, Sullivan, Mehrens). Rebounds – Byron 19 (Van Lankvelt 6), Dixon 27 (Roby 15). Turnovers – Byron 9, Dixon 12. Steals – Byron 5, Dixon 6. Blocked shots – Byron 1, Dixon 4 (Roby 4). Fouls – Byron 13, Dixon 7. at Morrison

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ST. BEDE 58, AMBOY 37

AP Polls

Friday’s result • Dixon 47, Byron 43

Conf.

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

Ryan VanZuiden 1-4, 1-2 3, Britt Ottens 1-6, 0-0 2, Nick Klimson 2-5, 0-0 5, Ben Brackemyer 3-6 0-0 6, Bryce Smith 1-3 0-0 3, Mason Muur 0-0 0-0 0; Totals: 22-49 1-3 48 Riverdale 17 10 13 7 — 47 Morrison 14 17 7 10 — 48 3s—Riverdale 10-20 (Kosminsky 6, TBussert, BMurphy, Goodwin, SMurphy) Morrison 3-7 (Smith, Klimson, Hogue).

Rebounds — Morrison 22 (J Brackemyer 6) Riverdale 31 (JBussert 10). Steals — Morrison 10 (Hogue 4) Riverdale 5 (TBussert 2, Goodwin 2)

All 22-1 21-3 14-7 12-9 10-8 11-11 6-17 2-15

QC CHRISTIAN Holtman 6 0-3 13, Slaight 1 2-4 4, Lewis 0 0-2 0, Keegan 2 0-0 4, Van Acker 3 0-0 6, Devore 0 0-0 0. Totals: 12 2-9 27.

FAITH CHRISTIAN (14-0, 6-0 NICC) Sarah Smith 10 0-0 22, Amanda LaPage 1 0-0 2, Hannah Hudson 1 0-0 2, Shauni Warner 4 0-0 8, Gabby Rydzynski 3 0-1 6, Sam Merriman 1 0-0 2, Sarah DiGrazia 0 0-2 0, Kinely Fassler 1 0-0 2, Kali Worrell 1 0-0 2. Totals: 22 0-3 46.

QC Christian 4 9 0 14 — 27 Faith Christian 17 11 10 8 — 46 3s – QC Christian 1 (Holtman), Faith Christian 2 Smith 2).

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FRIDAY’S SCOREBOARD NFL

Friday’s results Charlotte 120, Orlando 116, OT Utah 108, Brooklyn 86 Boston 110, Chicago 101 L.A. Clippers 116, New York 88 Houston 102, Milwaukee 98 Toronto 101, Miami 81 Oklahoma City 109, Dallas 106 Indiana at Golden State, late San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, late

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, New England at Denver, 2:05 p.m.

(CBS) NFC, Arizona at Carolina, 5:40 p.m. (Fox) Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 31 At Honolulu Team Rice vs. Team Irvin, 6 p.m. (ESPN)

Big Ten Overall W-L Pct. 16-3 .842 15-3 .833 17-2 .895 17-3 .850 14-5 .737 12-8 .600 12-8 .600 16-4 .800 15-5 .750 11-9 .550 11-9 .550 9-10 .474 6-12 .333 6-14 .300

Thursday’s results Iowa 90, Rutgers 76 Wisconsin 66, Penn St. 60 Pudue 75, Ohio St. 64 Saturday’s games Northwestern at Indiana, 11 a.m. (ESPNU) Michigan at Nebraska, 1 p.m. (ESPN2) Maryland at Michigan St., 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) Illinois at Minnesota, 7:30 p.m. (BTN) Sunday’s game Purdue at Iowa, noon (BTN) State schedule Thursday’s results Murray St. 68, E. Illinois 58 Austin Peay 90, SIU-Edwardsville 86, OT Grand Canyon 90, Chicago St. 65 Friday’s results N. Illinois 58, Toldeo 49 N. Kentucky 82, Ill.-Chicago 69 OT Saturday’s games Drake at Loyola, 1 p.m.

Bradley at Wichita St., 2 p.m.

N. Dakota St. at W. Illinois, 2 p.m.

Utah Valley at Chicago St., 2 p.m.

N. Iowa at Illinois St., 3 p.m.

E. Illinois at Austin Peay, 7 p.m.

SIU-Edwardsville at Murray St., 7 p.m.

Sunday’s games Ill.-Chicago at Wright St., 1 p.m.

S. Illinois at Missouri St., 3 p.m.

Friday’s box score at DeKalb

N. ILLINOIS 58, TOLEDO 49 TOLEDO (12-7) Garber 2-4 1-3 5, Boothe 7-15 0-0 15, Williams 1-12 2-3 4, Mosley 3-11 3-3 9, Sanford 1-7 0-0 3, Rogers 3-4 0-0 8, Lauf 1-2 0-0 2, Navigato 1-6 0-2 3. Totals 19-61 6-11 49.

N. ILLINOIS (16-3) Key 1-5 0-0 2, Maric 2-7 0-1 4, Baker 6-16 3-4 21, Armstead 3-9 6-7 12, Orris 1-6 0-0 2, Wilson 1-3 0-0 2, Porter 0-5 0-0 0, Iroegbu 0-1 3-4 3, Zelis 0-0 0-0 0, Bradley 5-90-0 12. Totals 19-61 12-16 58.

Halftime–N. Illinois 29-27. 3-Point Goals–Toledo 5-30 (Rogers 2-3, Boothe 1-4, Navigato 1-6, Sanford 1-7, Lauf 0-1, Mosley 0-2, Williams 0-7), N. Illinois 8-24 (Baker 6-11, Bradley 2-5, Orris 0-1, Porter 0-1, Wilson 0-1, Maric 0-2, Armstead 0-3).

Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Toledo 42 (Boothe 10), N. Illinois 46 (Baker 9).

Assists–Toledo 6 (Boothe, Williams 2), N. Illinois 7 (Key, Orris 2). Total Fouls–Toledo 19, N. Illinois 17. A–3,166.

Top 25 schedule Thursday’s results No. 9 Iowa 90, Rutgers 76 Oregon 89, No. 21 Southern Cal 81 No. 22 Purdue 75, Ohio State 64 No. 23 Kentucky 80, Arkansas 66 No. 12 Arizona at Stanford, late Saturday’s games No. 1 Oklahoma at No. 13 Baylor, 11 a.m.

No. 3 Kansas vs. Texas, 1 p.m.

No. 4 Villanova vs. No. 16 Providence, 11 a.m.

No. 5 Xavier vs. Seton Hall, 1 p.m.

No. 6 West Virginia at Texas Tech, noon No. 7 Maryland at No. 11 Mich. St., 5:30 p.m.

No. 8 SMU at Temple, 7 p.m.

No. 10 Texas A&M vs. Missouri, 3 p.m.

No. 12 Arizona at California, 7:30 p.m.

No. 13 Virginia vs. Syracuse, 11 a.m.

No. 15 Miami vs. Wake Forest, 11 a.m.

No. 17 Louisville at Georgia Tech, 3 p.m.

No. 18 Butler at Creighton, 6:30 p.m.

No. 19 Iowa State at TCU, 3 p.m.

No. 20 Duke at N.C. State, 1 p.m.

No. 23 Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt, 3 p.m.

No. 24 South Carolina at Tennessee, 11 a.m.

No. 25 Indiana vs. Northwestern, 11 a.m.

Sunday’s games No. 2 N.Carolina at Va. Tech, 5:30 p.m.

No. 9 Iowa vs. No. 22 Purdue, noon No. 21 Southern Cal at Oregon State, 2 p.m.

EASTERN CONFERENCE GB — 5½ 7 17½ 22½ GB — 3 4½ 5 5½ GB — 6½ 7½ 8 13

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 37 6 .860 Memphis 25 19 .568 Dallas 25 20 .556 Houston 23 22 .511 New Orleans 15 27 .357 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 33 12 .733 Utah 19 24 .442 Portland 19 26 .422 Denver 16 27 .372 Minnesota 13 31 .295 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 39 4 .907 L.A. Clippers 28 15 .651 Sacramento 19 23 .452 Phoenix 13 31 .295 L.A. Lakers 9 35 .205

Saturday’s games Utah at Washington, ppd.

Milwaukee at New Orleans, 6 p.m.

Boston at Philadelphia, ppd.

New York at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Memphis at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m.

Atlanta at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Detroit at Denver, 8:30 p.m.

Indiana at Sacramento, 9:30 p.m.

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

Tennis

Sunday’s games Dallas at Houston, 2:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Brooklyn, 2:30 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Boston at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

CHICAGO (101) Snell 1-1 0-0 2, Gibson 3-6 3-4 9, Gasol 7-13 4-4 18, Rose 10-21 4-4 27, Butler 10-20 8-8 28, Mirotic 1-7 3-4 5, McDermott 0-1 0-0 0, Moore 0-2 0-0 0, Portis 4-12 0-2 8, Brooks 2-6 0-0 4. Totals 38-89 22-26 101.

BOSTON (110) Crowder 3-10 0-0 7, Olynyk 5-11 1-1 12, Sullinger 8-19 2-2 18, Thomas 7-15 5-8 22, Bradley 8-14 3-4 21, Jerebko 2-2 0-0 5, Smart 3-12 2-2 8, Turner 4-7 2-2 10, Zeller 3-6 1-2 7. Totals 43-96 16-21 110.

Chicago 23 26 33 19 —101 Boston 34 30 26 20 —110 3-Point Goals–Chicago 3-13 (Rose 3-4, McDermott 0-1, Mirotic 0-2, Brooks 0-3, Butler 0-3), Boston 8-23 (Thomas 3-7, Bradley 2-4, Jerebko 1-1, Olynyk 1-1, Crowder 1-2, Sullinger 0-1, Turner 0-2, Smart 0-5). Fouled Out–None.

Rebounds–Chicago 58 (Butler 14), Boston 55 (Sullinger 12). Assists–Chicago 11 (Gasol, Rose, Butler 3), Boston 26 (Turner, Thomas, Sullinger 5). Total Fouls–Chicago 19, Boston 22. Technicals–Boston defensive three second. A–18,624 (18,624).

NBA All-Star Voting Final results Game: Feb. 14 at Air Canada Centre, Toronto x-denotes starter Eastern Conference Frontcourt — 1, x-LeBron James, Cleveland, 1,089,206. 2, x-Paul George, Indiana, 711,595. 3, x-Carmelo Anthony, New York, 567,348. 4, Pau Gasol, Chicago, 566,988.

5, Andre Drummond, Detroit, 515,296. 6, Kristaps Porzingis, New York, 473,579. 7, Chris Bosh, Miami, 351,420. 8, Kevin Love, Cleveland, 332,685. 9, Hassan Whiteside, Miami, 301,362. 10, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee, 84,617. 11, Jonas Valanciunas, Toronto, 73,079. 12, Joakim Noah, Chicago, 48,509. 13, DeMarre Carroll, Toronto, 46,044. 14, Marcin Gortat, Washington, 43,496. 15, Paul Millsap, Atlanta, 41,654.

Guards — 1, x-Dwyane Wade, Miami, 941,466. 2, x-Kyle Lowry, Tor, 646,441.

3, Kyrie Irving, Cleveland, 580,651. 4, Jimmy Butler, Chicago, 564,637. 5, DeMar DeRozan, Toronto, 444,868. 6, John Wall, Washington, 368,686. 7, Derrick Rose, Chicago, 302,389. 8, Jeremy Lin, Charlotte, 195,920. 9, Isaiah Thomas, Boston, 153,642. 10, Reggie Jackson, Detroit, 76,688.

Western Conference Frontcourt — 1, x-Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers, 1,891,614. 2, x-Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City, 980,787. 3, x-Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio, 782,339. 4, Zaza Pachulia, Dallas, 768,112. 5, Draymond Green, Golden State, 726,616. 6, Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers, 651,860. 7, Enes Kanter, Oklahoma City, 534,499. 8, Tim Duncan, San Antonio, 431,087. 9, Anthony Davis, New Orleans, 400,688. 10, DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento, 364,270. 11, DeAndre Jordan, L.A. Clippers, 269,427. 12, LaMarcus Aldridge, San Antonio, 268,003. 13, Dwight Howard, Houston, 219,761. 14, Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas, 173,317. 15, Harrison Barnes, Golden State, 155,289.

Guards — 1, x-Stephen Curry, Golden State, 1,604,325. 2, x-Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City, 772,009. 3, Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers, 624,334. 4, Klay Thompson, Golden State, 555,513. 5, James Harden, Houston, 430,777. 6, Manu Ginobili, San Antonio, 226,289. 7, Rajon Rondo, Sacramento, 200,518. 8, Tony Parker, San Antonio, 195,472. 9, Andre Iguodala, Golden State, 181,142. 10, Damian Lillard, Portland, 158,360.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Florida 27 15 5 59 125 Tampa Bay 26 17 4 56 127 Detroit 24 15 8 56 115 Boston 24 17 5 53 139 Montreal 23 20 4 50 129 Ottawa 22 20 6 50 134 Toronto 17 20 8 42 111 Buffalo 19 25 4 42 108 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF Washington 35 8 3 73 155 N.Y. Rangers 26 16 5 57 136 N.Y. Islanders 25 15 6 56 128 New Jersey 24 19 5 53 111 Pittsburgh 22 17 7 51 114 Carolina 21 20 8 50 113 Philadelphia 20 17 8 48 103 Columbus 17 27 4 38 121

GA 105 112 118 121 122 152 125 128 GA 100 123 114 115 116 133 121 156

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NBA Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 28 15 .651 Boston 23 21 .523 New York 22 23 .489 Brooklyn 11 33 .250 Philadelphia 6 38 .136 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 26 18 .591 Miami 23 21 .523 Washington 20 21 .488 Orlando 20 22 .476 Charlotte 20 23 .465 Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 30 11 .732 Chicago 24 18 .571 Indiana 23 19 .548 Detroit 23 20 .535 Milwaukee 19 26 .422

Chicago 0 0 0 —0 Florida 3 1 0 —4 First Period–1, Florida, Smith 14 (Jokinen), 10:19. 2, Florida, Campbell 3 (Barkov, Huberdeau), 17:18. 3, Florida, Howden 5, 19:57.

Second Period–4, Florida, Ekblad 10, 2:51.

Third Period–None.

Shots on Goal–Chicago 8-7-12–27. Florida 13-10-9–32.

Goalies–Chicago, Darling. Florida, Luongo. A–19,343 (19,250). T–2:21.

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Conference W-L Pct. Indiana 6-0 1.000 Iowa 6-0 1.000 Maryland 6-1 .857 Purdue 5-2 .714 Michigan 4-2 .667 Nebraska 4-3 .571 Ohio St. 4-3 .571 Michigan St. 3-4 .429 Northwestern 3-4 .429 Wisconsin 3-4 .429 Penn St. 2-5 .286 Illinois 1-5 .167 Minnesota 0-6 .000 Rutgers 0-7 .000

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Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 32 15 4 68 145 117 Dallas 30 13 5 65 159 129 St. Louis 28 15 8 64 129 126 Minnesota 23 16 8 54 117 109 Colorado 25 21 3 53 135 132 Nashville 21 18 8 50 121 128 Winnipeg 21 23 3 45 120 135 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 29 14 3 61 121 104 San Jose 24 18 3 51 130 122 Vancouver 20 17 11 51 117 132 Arizona 22 19 5 49 124 138 Anaheim 20 18 7 47 91 106 Calgary 21 21 3 45 122 137 Edmonton 19 25 5 43 121 145 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Friday’s results Colorado 2, St. Louis 1, SO Detroit 3, Buffalo 0 N.Y. Rangers 4, Carolina 1 N.Y. Islanders 5, Ottawa 2 Florida 4, Chicago 0 Anaheim at Washington, ppd., inclement weather Saturday’s games Vancouver at Pittsburgh, 11:30 a.m.

Minnesota at San Jose, 3 p.m.

Columbus at Boston, 6 p.m.

Montreal at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Anaheim at Detroit, 6 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Florida, 6 p.m.

New Jersey at Winnipeg, 6 p.m.

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

Colorado at Dallas, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles at Arizona, 8 p.m.

Nashville at Edmonton, 9 p.m.

Sunday’s games Pittsburgh at Washington, 11:30 a.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, 2 p.m.

Calgary at Carolina, 5 p.m.

St. Louis at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Los Angeles at San Jose, 9 p.m.

Friday’s results Australian Open Seeds Fared At Melbourne Park Melbourne, Australia Third Round Men • Novak Djokovic (1), Serbia, def. Andreas Seppi (28), Italy, 6-1, 7-5, 7-6 (6).

• Roger Federer (3), Switzerland, def.

Grigor Dimitrov (27), Bulgaria, 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4.

• Tomas Berdych (6), Czech Republic, def.

Nick Kyrgios (29), Australia, 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 6-4.

• Kei Nishikori (7), Japan, def. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez (26), Spain, 7-5, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4.

• Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (9), France, def.

Pierre-Hugues Herbert, France, 6-4, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (4).

• Marin Cilic (12), Croatia, lost to Roberto Bautista Agut (24), Spain, 6-4, 7-6 (5), 7-5.

• Gilles Simon (14), France, def. Federico Delbonis, Argentina, 6-3, 6-2, 6-1.

• David Goffin (15), Belgium, def. Dominic Thiem (19), Austria, 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (2), 7-5.

• Dominic Thiem (19), Austria, lost to David Goffin (15), Belgium, 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (2), 7-5.

• Roberto Bautista Agut (24), Spain, def.

Marin Cilic (12), Croatia, 6-4, 7-6 (5), 7-5.

• Guillermo Garcia-Lopez (26), Spain, lost to Kei Nishikori (7), Japan, 7-5, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4.

• Grigor Dimitrov (27), Bulgaria, lost to Roger Federer (3), Switzerland, 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4.

• Andreas Seppi (28), Italy, lost to Novak Djokovic (1), Serbia, 6-1, 7-5, 7-6 (6).

• Nick Kyrgios (29), Australia, lost to Tomas Berdych (6), Czech Republic, 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 6-4.

Women • Serena Williams (1), United States, def.

Daria Kasatkina, Russia, 6-1, 6-1.

• Agnieszka Radwanska (4), Poland, def.

Monica Puig, Puerto Rico, 6-4, 6-0.

• Maria Sharapova (5), Russia, def. Lauren Davis, United States, 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-0.

• Carla Suarez Navarro (10), Spain, def.

Elizaveta Kulichkova, Russia, 6-4, 2-0, retired.

• Belinda Bencic (12), Switzerland, def.

Kateryna Bondarenko, Ukraine, 4-6, 6-2, 6-4.

• Roberta Vinci (13), Italy, lost to AnnaLena Friedsam, Germany, 0-6, 6-4, 6-4.

• Kristina Mladenovic (28), France, lost to Daria Gavrilova, Australia, 6-4, 4-6, 11-9.

Transactions BASEBALL National League NEW YORK METS — Agreed to terms with LHP Antonio Bastardo on a two-year contract. Designated RHP Carlos Torres for assignment.

SAN DIEGO PADRES — Agreed to terms with INF Alexei Ramirez on a one-year contract. Designated OF Rymer Liriano for assignment.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association CLEVELAND CAVALIERS — Fired coach David Blatt. Named Tyronn Lue interim coach.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS — Announced coach Steve Kerr has returned from his leave of absence.

HOUSTON ROCKETS — Acquired F Josh Smith, the rights to F-C Sergei Lishouk and cash considerations from the Los Angeles Clippers for the rights to F Maarty Leunen.

FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Fined New England WR Danny Amendola $23,152 for a blindside block during a punt in a Jan. 16 game against Kansas City.

CHICAGO BEARS — Named Dave Ragone quarterbacks coach.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Signed coach Gus Bradley a one-year contract extension. Promoted Todd Wash to defensive coordinator, Tony Sorrentino to assistant receivers coach and Aaron Whitecotton to assistant defensive line coach.

Named Daniel Bullocks assistant defensive backs coach.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Named Greg Manusky as outside linebackers coach.

COLLEGE WISCONSIN — Signed football coach Paul Chryst to a contract extension through Jan. 31, 2021.

Golf PGA Tour Friday’s result CareerBuilder Challenge La Quinta, Calif.

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The Panthers’ Josh Norman (24, above) and the Cardinals’ Patrick Peterson (21, below) are two of the best cornerbacks in the NFL, and are looking forward to Sunday’s NFC Championship game.

These guys have corners covered NFC title game features two of NFL’s best cornerbacks

BY BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer

TEMPE, Ariz. – Cornerbacks might have the toughest job in the NFL. They are expected to shadow a receiver, who knows where he’s going while the defender doesn’t, and the rules are stacked against them.

Few truly excel at the job. This season, Arizona’s Patrick Peterson and Carolina’s Josh Norman might have been the best, and they will be plying their trade in the biggest game of their careers in Sunday’s NFC championship game.

Both made the AP’s All-Pro team, and they are “very similar,” Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said.

“They’re different styles of defenses,” he said, “but they’re long, they’re fast, they’re athletic, and they’re tough.”

Norman has the edge in statistics, but Peterson’s are misleading. He’s shut down some of the best receivers in the league in one-on-one coverage, and quarterbacks simply stopped throwing in his direction.

Peterson has allowed two touchdowns this season – one on broken coverage at Chicago, and the other, famously, on Aaron Rodgers’ Hail Mary to Jeff Janis at the end of regulation in Saturday’s overtime victory over Green Bay. Peterson and Carolina’s Cam Newton go back to their SEC days, when Peterson played at LSU and Newton at Auburn.

“You ask yourself what can’t he do,” Newton said. “He’s fast, he’s physical, and when the ball is in the air, he’s not thinking to bat it down, he’s thinking that’s his ball, and you just have to have respect for a guy like that.”

Arizona quarterback Carson Palmer was equally complimentary of Norman.

“He’s got that build that I think everybody’s looking for,” Palmer said, “really long, gets a good extension with his arms, plays with

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Cardinals at Panthers When: 5:40 Sunday Where: Charlotte TV: Fox Line: Panthers by 3 his hands really, really well. He’s got top-end speed. He doesn’t go for a deflection; he goes for the football and gets a deflection out of it, or an interception. He comes up in the run game and makes plays.”

Norman had 55 tackles, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and four interceptions. All four came in the first four games of the season, and he returned two of them for touchdowns.

“Josh Norman is a premier cornerback,” the Cardinals’ Larry Fitzgerald said. “There’s a reason he’s going to be the highest-paid free agent come this offseason. Whatever team he goes to, I hope it’s in the AFC, so we don’t have to deal with him. ...

You watch him on tape, there’s nothing that you say, oh he struggles with this or he’s deficient at this. There’s nothing that shows you that.”

Just what their exact roles will be Sunday is a bit of a mystery. Both usually cover the other team’s best receiver, but Peterson likely won’t go against Carolina tight end Greg Olsen, and Norman usually doesn’t cover the slot – which is where Arizona often puts Larry Fitzgerald.

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For the 17th time in their storied careers, quarterbacks Peyton Manning (left) and Tom Brady will square off in what might be their final duel Sunday in Denver – with a Super Bowl berth on the line.

One final clash of the titans Brady, Manning to face off again, likely for final time

BY ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer

“You can’t play anything great honor and privilege less than your best and to have competed against DENVER – The final expect to win, because him that many times chapter of the greatest he’s going to play well and over the course of the When: 2:05 Sunday he’s going to have that past 16, 17 years he and quarterback rivalry in Where: Denver team playing well.

I have been in the league NFL history plays out in TV: CBS Manning never likes to together.” all likelihood Sunday with make it about himself, but Denver’s DeMarcus the 17th meeting between Line: Patriots by 3 he, too, realizes there’s Ware declared, “The Tom Brady and Peyton clash of the Titans is here Manning.

At stake: a shot at history less room for error when Brady is waiting along the again.”

New England and and sweet revenge. opposite sideline.

The New York tabloids Denver play again next With a seventh trip to “I’ve always kind of called it the clash of the season, but Manning is the Super Bowl, Brady, given the boring answer, “Taintans,” a reference to expected to have received still on top of his con‘Hey, it’s the Colts verBrady’s “Deflategate” and his gold watch – and siderable game at age sus the Patriots and now Al Jazeera’s report that maybe another silver tro- 38, would get a crack at it’s the Broncos versus Manning obtained HGH phy – by then. a fifth Super Bowl ring, the Patriots,’” Manning shipments through his In that case, Sunday’s something no starting QB said. “All I can say about wife from an Indianapolis showdown in the AFC has ever accomplished.

Tom Brady is he plays the anti-aging clinic. championship between He’d also put himself position the way it’s supBoth had each other’s the Patriots and Broncos one win away from the posed to be played. He’s back during their off-thewould mark both the crest satisfaction of seeing extremely talented. He’s field tribulations. and the culmination of a Roger Goodell hand a very hard worker, very “Tom has always been in clash that defines the two him another Lombardi competitive guy, and he support of me,” Manning quarterback greats who Trophy. This, less than just plays the position the said, “and I always try to transformed the game and a year after the commisright way. When you do be the same for him.” transcended the sport. sioner suspended him in that, there’s a reason you While Brady seemingly “This is Jesse James and the scandal over deflated play for a long time and has many more chances Wyatt Earp standing out footballs, a ban that was play well for a long time. for glory, Manning’s in the street at high noon overturned in federal “There have been a lot career is clearly at its for the last showdown,” court last summer. of different players that sunset.

Joe Theismann said.

With a fourth trip to the have played in 16 of those But on Sunday, he gets to “You’ve got arguably the Super Bowl, Manning, 2 games, but as the quarface Brady one more time, two greatest players that months shy of 40 and a terback, it’s always been a the stakes never higher. ever played the position. shadow of his five-time Peyton revolutionized the MVP self, would have a game, and Tom, through CROSSWORD SOLUTIONS chance to become the his championships, has first starting quarterback proven he’s the best that’s to deliver a Lombardi ever played the game.”

Trophy to the headquar1 Their respectful rivalry ters of two franchises.

– they’re neither best bud- He’d also have a shot at dies nor mortal enemies recouping every penny – began on a cloudy afterof the $4 million pay cut noon in Foxboro Stadium he took last winter, and on Sept. 30, 2001, and grew get the chance to ride off into something on par with as a champion into that Arnold Palmer vs. Jack orange sunset – like his Nicklaus or Wilt Chamber- boss, John Elway, did lain vs. Bill Russell. nearly two decades ago.

“Our sports society is Brady has won 11 of the built around stars, and 16 previous meetings, but stars draw people to the they’re 2-2 in the playoffs, game, those are the playincluding Denver’s 26-16 ers they want to watch. win in the conference You want to watch Ali and championship 2 years Frazier, Bird and Magic, ago. That game was also Brady and Manning,” said in the Mile High City, Tony Dungy, the coach of where Brady has walked the Colts for Manning’s off the victor in just two of only Super Bowl win. “We his eight visits. are seeing two just top-tier Although the two are guys, and everyone will never on the field togeth2 root for one and against er, save for the pregame the other and pick sides warmups and postgame and argue who is the best. handshakes, each is It draws people, and it acutely aware of the especially draws the casu- other’s presence. They al people to the game.” know they must minimize This generation of foot- mistakes and magnify ball fans may never see precious possessions. anything like it again.

“He’s an incredible play“Every football fan should er and any time you facwatch this game because tor that caliber of player very seldom in life do you ... you’ve got to be at our get to see two competitors best,” said Brady, who as great as they are with led the league with three this much at stake,” Theis- dozen touchdown passes mann said. “It’s what’s at this season despite missstake that makes this one ing many of his top targets for parts of the schedule. more interesting.”

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2BR, upper downtown apt. W/D, frig.

Stove, gas, ½ water inc. No pets. $450/mo.+dep.

815-973-1989 Effic. apt. all utilities inc. $360/mo. +dep.815-973-4821 ★Must See!★ 2BR very clean, quiet.

No smoking or pets. $500 + dep.

815-690-2711 XL 2BR $650/mo.

Free water, garbage & heat.

Pets welcome.

815-761-6419

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2 bedroom apartment in Polo. Water, sewer, garbage included, off road parking. $450/mo. plus electric, 6 month lease. 815378-2151.

2BR, util. incl. newer carpet & paint, $550/mo.

Call Keith 815-5627443 or 815-3750007

PROPHETSTOWN 3BR Luxury apartment- 202 Market St. $1,200/month.

Kophamer and Blean Realty 815-772-2728

ROCK FALLS 1 & 2 BR Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 2BR Duplex, no pets. $500/mo plus dep. Call 815-6259638 for details.

2BR, $500mo. No pets. Edon Apts.

815-441-3999 Lg. 1BR. + appl.

No pets. $435 + dep. 815-718-1784.

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Garages Available Next to

ALDI in Sterling

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Sterling Rentals Newer 2 Bedroom $599.00 & Up Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave.

606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite

(815)626-1431 Room for Rent. All utilities incl. + wifi Starting at $75/wk. + dep. Call or text 815-716-6150.

2 BR for $500

Water, sewer, garbage incl.

Coin W/D, No pets/ No parties.

Call Diana: 630-327-7046

2BR, nice & clean.

W/applcs. W/D, AC $550/mo. + $550 dep.

Water & garbage incl. Quiet loc. Avail. now.

815-739-4896.

Duplex newly remodeled; 2Br, 2 Bth in Sterling. No smoking, no pets.

Call Cindy 815-973-6355 Studio apt. $300/ mo. + dep. Call 773-319-0059.

Steel Frame Commercial Building

Studio’s, 1 & 2 BR Apts.

CALL FOR AVAILABILITY

(815) 632-7368 (Located Behind Northland Mall)

1 & 2BR, $400-$420 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty

1BR, w/ applcs. $395 + dep. No Pets. No Smoking.

815-622-8829

1 BR Apts.

No pets.

No Exceptions!

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Nice 1BR, stove, refrig. No pets. $395 + dep. 815631-6678.

• 13,600 sq. ft. on 3+ ACRES • Newer 3 phase electrical • Located at 601 N. Union in Polo

(815)946-2777

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DIXON 1999 Mobile Home 1300 sq ft. 3 BR, 2Bth, 2 sheds, extended 4 car drive, Motivated Seller! $16,000 (negotiable) call Missy 815-973-1886

ROCKFALLS 1978 Windsor Mobile home, 14 x 70 in park. 2BR, 2BA, C/A, W/D, D/W, 3 season porch.

Stove Refrig. 2 car port. XLG Shed.

FAIR COND. $5000 815-631-8286

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SECTION 001113 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS DATE: PROJECT:

Mechanical Renovation Work at Eastland Elementary School for Eastland CUSD #308

LOCATION:

Eastland Elementary School 601 S. Chestnut Shannon, Illinois 61078

OWNER:

Eastland CUSD #308 500 School Drive.

Lanark, Illinois 61046

ARCHITECT:

Richard L. Johnson Associates, Inc. 4703 Charles Street Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 398-1231 (815) 398-1280 FAX

SCOPE: Bids shall be submitted for a single contract for all Mechanical Renovation Work at Eastland Elementary School.

DATE DUE: Sealed bids will be received by Eastland CUSD #308 hereafter known as the “Owner” for the “Mechanical Renovation Work at Eastland Elementary School” until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at the Eastland CUSD #308 District Office and will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time.

PRE-BID MEETING: A Pre-bid Meeting will be scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at Eastland Elementary School, 601 S. Chestnut, Shannon, Illinois.

ACCESS TO BIDDING DOCUMENTS: Bidding Documents are on file for reference at the Office of the Architect, Rockford, Illinois Bidding Documents may be secured from the office of the Architect.

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DEPOSIT REQUIRED: Bidders may secure up to two (2) sets of bidding documents by submitting $50.00 non-refundable deposit per set, plus a non-refundable check for $10.00 per set if documents are mailed.

BID FORM: Bids shall be submitted in duplicate on forms included in the specifications by the Architect.

PERFORMANCE BOND: A performance and payment bond for the full amount of the Contract will be required of the successful bidder. All costs associated with the bond shall be included in the bid amount.

BID SECURITY: Bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Security of at least 5% of the total amount of the base bid and all additive alternate bids.

This may be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, bank draft, or bid bond, payable to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract with the Owner and will furnish the proper performance and payment bond within the time limited by the Owner. If the successful bidder so files the contract and performance and payment bond, upon the execution of the contract by the Owner, the Bid Security will be returned to all bidders. If he/she fails to file such contract and performance and payment bond the amount of the Bid Security will be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages.

WAGE RULES: The general prevailing rate of wages in the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute the contract will adhere to all Federal Laws and Laws of the State, and to all local ordinances and regulations applicable to the work hereunder, and having force of law.

RIGHTS RESERVED BY OWNER: The Owner reserves the right to waive any irregularities and/or reject any or all bids when, in the opinion of the Owner, such action will serve the best interests of the Owner.

WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS: No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the opening of bids without written consent of the Owner.

By order of the Board of Education for Eastland CUSD #308 January 23, 2016

ROCK FALLS EFFICIENCIES! -InclusiveClean & Quiet 815-626-8790*

January 20, 2016

Plans and Specifications are available for download at www.rljarch.com under “Contractors”.

LOTS / LAND 225 FOR SALE 94.65 acres of farmland for sale Sections 7, 8 & 18.

Union Grove Township, Whiteside County, IL. 815-772-3971

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Wanted 2 nd Shift Nurse Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Wanted F.T.- Days C.N.A. Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Wanted Part Time C.N.A. 3rd Shift Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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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.

Drivers: Wausau Supply Company, Rochelle, IL Seeks Material Handlers Must have ability to acquire a Class-A CDL & lift up to 80lbs.

Competitive Pay and Benefit Package, Med/Dental/ 401k/ESOP Apply: humanresources @wausauh supply.com Stop by: 747 Wiscold Dr, Rochelle, IL 61068 Or call: 800-236-1528, x12320 Library Director needed. 30 hours per week. Cover letter, resume & references mail to Milledgeville Public Library Attn: Deb Bailey 18 W 5th St. Milledgeville IL. 61051 or call 815-631-8051

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Established media company is seeking a responsible, self motivated, energetic person with computer, Internet and social media experience, as well as organizational skills necessary.

Full-time position includes: customer web-site service, coordinator, and other office duties.

Knowledge of outdoor hunting, beneficial.

Please contact Arlene at: 815-493-8998 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR for Bureau County Historical Society to administer the Society's museum and community outreach programs.

Full job description available at www.bureau countyhistorical society.com. Email resume and cover letter to rlgus@comcast .net by 2/19.

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NEW TODAY First Presbyterian Church of Dixon is seeking an Organist/Pianist to accompany Sunday morning worship and other special services.

Inquiries to First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. 3rd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, firstpres pastor@grics.net, or 815-284-7741.

NEW TODAY Local electrical contractor looking for experienced Electrician, full time. Residential & commercial work.

Send replies to Box #:1316, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 P.T. Kitchen Help & P.T. Experienced Waitress Apply in person at Joe's Pizza, 119 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon.

No phone calls please.

PT Driver needed 2 days per week to help with errands and Dr. appts.

Must have current license and insurance. $7-$10/hr.

815-213-1632.

Production Positions

• Full-Time Positions • Full Benefits Package • 1st Shift Apply online at etnyre.com

E. D. ETNYRE & CO. 1333 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, Illinois M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

Lee County Maintenance 102 S. Galena Ave 2nd floor, DIXON 815-835-3000 Now Hiring: •Shipping/ Receiving •Clerical •Electrical Assembly •Industrial Painter •General Labor ------------Apply online at: hughes resources.com Bi-County Special Education Cooperative has immediate openings for Teacher Aides.

29 ½ hours weekly, minimum starting wage $9.50/hr., no health benefits.

Must be 20 years of age. Openings in Sterling and Morrison. If interested contact: Laurie Heston, Director, by e-mail: lheston@bi-county .org or fill out an application at the main office, 2317 E. Lincolnway, Suite, A, Sterling, IL, or call 815-622-0858 CDL Semi Driver for farm hauling.

Home every night.

Call 815-288-5000 for more information.

Wanted Ebay Technician 815-625-5498

Applications are being accepted for a full-time, permanent, maintenance position for Lee County.Applicants must have general knowledge of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and grounds maintenance. ploma/GED and a valid driver’s license is req quired.

A H.S. Dip Must pass criminal background check and physical.

Salary range $21,000 -23,000 d.o.e. With full benefits. ww.leecountyyil.com ww Applications are available online at w ww or at BEST Inc., Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd St. 3rd floor, Dixon, IL. All applications must be received by 4:30 on February 5.

EOE

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

Vice President Retail Operations Stillman Bank is a 133-year old independent community bank serving north central Illinois from six office locations in Ogle and Winnebago counties. We are looking for a Vice President of Retail Operations to join our team in Stillman Valley. This position will have bank-wide oversight and management responsibilities for the operational processes and risks associated with our retail products and teller services.

The successful individual will be degreed with a strong background in deposit and teller operations, customer service, regulatory compliance and supervision. The position requires strong leadership, analytical, computer and communication skills. If you are interested in exploring this outstanding opportunity to join our highly-respected community banking organization, we would like to talk to you.

For confidential consideration, please respond with your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and compensation requirements to: Stillman Bank – Human Resources PO Box 150, Stillman Valley, IL 61084 Email: jobs@stillmanbank.com Fax: 815-645-2025 Stillman Bank is an equal opportunity employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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

Salary DOE.

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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

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Apply online. Visit: manpowerjobs.com Sterling Office 815.622.2814 Dixon Office 815.288.7800

I N F O R M AT I O N S Y S T E M S C O O R D I NAT O R Woodhaven Association is seeking a highly motivated and independent individual to join our growing Information Systems Department as a second Full-Time Information Systems Coordinator. This position will maintain and develop our growing network, which currently includes more than 200 different devices including servers, switches, access points, PC’s, information displays, security cameras, and various peripherals in 13 different buildings. Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Information Systems or similar field is preferred, but not required. Knowledge and experience in computer networking is a must. Weekend and on-call work necessary.

For more information or to apply, please go to our website at woodhavenassociation.com, a cover letter and resume can be attached to our online application or send a resume to the attention HR Manager, PO Box 110, Sublette, IL 61367.

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625-3600 • 284-2222 ACCOUNTANT The E.D. Etnyre & Co. Finance Dept. is currently seeking an Accountant to perform accounting functions.

PRIMARY DUTIES: • Cost and financial accounting • Fixed asset recordkeeping • Hourly payroll • Audit work and budget preparation MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required. Cost accounting experience is preferred.

Interested candidates may apply at www.etnyre.com

Providing career opportunities since 1898

E. D. Etnyre & Co. 1333 S. Daysville Rd. Oregon, IL 61061

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

Check us out on Facebook and www.etnyre.com M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

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Current Positions www.cghmc.com

Patient Advocate & Experience Specialist 40 hrs/wk; Days; Salaried; Bachelor’s in Nursing; minimum 3 yrs. experience in healthcare setting required RN – CCU 24 hrs/wk; 7am-7:30pm or 7pm – 7:30am w/weekends RN – Medical Floor 36 hrs/wk; 7pm – 7:30am w/weekends RN – Obstetrics (Hospital) 24 hrs/wk; Night shift; OB experience required RN-Cath Lab 40 hrs/wk, M-F rotating 7am – 3:30pm or 8am – 4:30pm, w/on-call and weekends Physical Therapist-Home Nursing 20 hrs/wk; flexibility required; IL License required; 2 yrs. experience in health care setting required Ultrasound Tech PRN; Various shifts; ARRT or ARDMS required; IEMA license preferred

Nuclear Medicine Tech PRN (as needed); cover high volumes, etc.

CT Tech PRN; Various shifts; ARRT and IEMA required; 2 yrs. Experience in (CT) Scan required HRIS Analyst-Human Resources 40 hrs/wk; Days; Salaried; Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or five years Applications/ Analysis experience and Associate degree in Computer Science required Pharmacy Tech 40 hrs/wk; Rotating shifts; Illinois Licensure required; Certification preferred; required within one yr. of hire Sterile Processing Tech 40 hrs/wk; 8am – 6:30pm, w/call, CNA required HUC/CNA-Medical Floor 40 hrs/wk; varying hours, w/weekends CNA-Medical Floor 24 hrs/wk; 7pm – 7:30am, w/weekends

B12 SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Saturday, January 23, 2016 • PAGE B12

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

STERLING Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

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FOR RENT/SALE HOUSES & APTS. svla.org

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

2BR 507 Van Buren. $575/mo + dep. Refs. req.

773-552-8498 3BR, 904 S. Ottowa $300/mo. + $200 option 815-990-2446 Rent like a Champion! ™ 3BR, 1 ba., huge yard. $698/mo.

815-878-6356 Tired of Renting?

Cute 3BR all redone, 1206 W. 6th St. $625/mo.

815-878-7399

PROPHETSTOWN 2BR house for rent 815-625-1900

ROCK FALLS 2BR, 1BA, 11th Ave. full basement 1½ car garage. Applcs.

Inc. $600+ dep.

No pets, ref. Req. 815-441-5624

NEW TODAY 3BR 1BA New Remodel, 1600 sq. ft.

1 car garage, full bsmt, new high EFF HVAC, NEW stove, DW, kitchen, bath.

No pets. $750/mo. + 1 mo. sec. dep. No Sect.

8. 811 ½ Leroy, RF 815-379-2528 Pretty Ranch, all remodeled.

Why Rent? ™ 3BR $625/mo.

708 W 19th St. 815-878-7399

STERLING RENT OR OWN 2 family, side by side dwelling. You live in 1 unit, while other unit makes your mortgage payments of $450/mo. At 4% interest. Monthly income $600 per unit. Each unit has 3BR, living & dining room, kitchen, bath, basement & attic. Rent $600/mo. + dep.

Call for appt.

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1200 sq.ft., 10 E. Miller Rd., Sterling Call 815-625-9638 3818 River Rd. Strlg., 4.5k sq. ft. w/ office, shop, 14' OHD. $1,950/ mo.815-626-8790 Commercial/ Professional Office space avail. 1100 sq. ft, North side Dixon.

Flexible lease terms. Call 815-631-7610.

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Quickie electric wheelchair, $500.

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PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

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Bearded Dragon.

Tank & food included. $60. Call 815-719-9716 Female cat, spayed, all shots, declawed. Free to good, quiet home only. Call 815-4999923.

FREE kittens.

Tiger, short haired, & long haired. Call 815-719-9716 Green Parrot.

12 yrs old. Cage included. Call 815-719-9716 for more details.

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SNOWBLOWERS 782

WANT TO BUY 795

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

Skid loader in any condition 563-212-7699

755

New furniture & beds wholesale also used: Twin, full, queen, king beds. Elec. & gas stoves, dryer, washer, table & chairs, recliners, sofa, dresser, BR set, twin/full elec. hospital beds, refrig. 815-718-4385.

Office/Retail all newly remodeled, 1100 sq.ft., 221 S. Peoria Ave. Dixon. $500 mo. $500/dep. Water & garbage furnished.

Call 815-284-7609.

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TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

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.

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Retired Mechanic, selling tools-Mac & Snap-On, $25,000 invested—Asking $10,000/obo. Serious Inquiries only.

Call Mike for details. 309-716-7382

WANT TO BUY 795 Mastiff English AKC large pups from huge parents.

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

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NEW TODAY Now Open!

Taking consignments for Thurs., Feb. 18th Sale @ 4:30 pm Harvey Auction 815-213-0193 (Galt)

AREA GARAGE SALES 624

Have Old Motorcycle Rusting Away?

630-235-7617 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061 KNEE SCOOTER & WALKER 815440-5200

Astrograph Take care of yourself

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 18” ceramic tiles; burl & wood grain design; 100 sq. ft. $65 815-677-0895 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 Canoe rental business/ inventory for

sale. For info, call 815-732-4516 Carhart coat, XXL, $25. Call 815-9739600.

Coach crossbody purse, very large. $100.

815-9739600.

Dell computer with tower, Windows 7, 23” screen $125.

815-973-9600 DVD's – adult & kids; $ 1.00-3.00 please call 815-973-3574 HARDWOOD LUMBER, Walnut, Cherry, Oak. Furniture lumber, fireplace mantles & gun stock material.

815-631-4340 Lg. Entertainment Center, nice, solid oak fits 36” tv w/ attach. stereo cab.

CD comp. & other drawers $100/obo 815-626-2434

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Amy Lamb, an app development consultant at Northwestern Mutual, waves to her co-workers on a webcam Dec. 23 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Lamb has a severe poinsettia allergy and works from her home during the holidays. This year, she has started using a robot that she controls from home to attend meetings at the office, and even lunch with her friends.

MILWAUKEE – Shortly before New Year’s Day, a ten-person team combed through the 18-story building on Northwestern Mutual’s downtown campus, seeking an elusive culprit: the poinsettia plant.

At home, Amy Lamb, who works in the insurer’s software development and support area, was waiting to hear the results of their search to determine when she could return to the office. For 6 years, Lamb has been forced by

a severe poinsettia allergy to stay away from her workplace during the holiday season.

“I’m lucky this year,” Lamb said. “[My gym] promised me they would keep the gym poinsettiafree, so I can go to the gym, my house and Starbucks.”

Lamb’s holiday season has also been enhanced by the BeamPro, a 62-inch tall robot on wheels that she can control from her home computer. Once she’s logged on, Lamb gets in front of a web camera that makes her face visible on the robot’s screen. She’s then able

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Dear Dave, My wife and I recently followed your plan and became debt-free, and we’re committed to never going back there again.

I work for the state but I’ve been feeling God’s calling to the ministry. We’ll get an income tax refund of about $4,500 this year, and we’ve both agreed to put that money toward my first semester of seminary training.

Does this, along with saving money as we go, sound like a good way to pay for this?

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Pharmacist Don Walter packages a prescription Tuesday for a customer at the new Synders Pharmacy in Oregon.

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Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday Online: snyder-pharmacy.com 206 N. Third St., northeast of the pharmacy, last year and tore it down to make room for the expansion, more parking and a loading dock.

He bought the former Bemis Ford building and parking area across the street in the fall to enhance the hardware business.

The Bemis property might be used for the Ace store’s rental equipment, as well as pallet goods, such as mulch, said Felker, who also owns a pharmacy and grocery store in Byron, and pharmacies in Polo, Dixon, Winnebago, and Poplar Grove.

Oregon has been without a hardware store since Basler’s Ace Hardware on Pines Road, at the south edge of town, closed in October 2014.

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Sponsors help Girl Scouts crank out cookies Digital platform helps girls earn badges, as well as learn entrepreneurial and Web skills

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CHICAGO – Last year, Katelyn Karner sat down with her mother in their suburban Chicago home and created a virtual Girl Scout cookie booth through a digital platform on her mother’s laptop.

This year, Katelyn, 13, is taking the reins and using an expanded version called Digital Cookie 2.0 to do the same by herself, tracking her sales and learning about how to manage a small business.

“Some people like to do it face to face, but if there’s somebody that can’t make it out, they can contact you and still get them from you,” Katelyn said. “It was exciting knowing you could sell to more people no matter what their distance was.”

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OREGON – It was business as usual Tuesday at Oregon’s new Snyders Pharmacy – almost.

While pharmacist Don Walter and pharmacist technician Kristy Watts were filling prescriptions and answering questions for the line of customers inside the store and at the drivethrough window, work was going on in all areas of the building.

On the second day of business in the store’s new addition, some shelves were filled with merchandise while others were waiting to be set up.

Crews were busy in the older portion of the building, where the pharmacy used to be, getting it ready to be a new Ace Hardware store.

Owner Tom Felker said the pharmacy moved into the new addition to his building at 201 N. Fourth St. over the weekend, which means the older portion now can be transformed into an Ace store.

He’s aiming for the hardware store to open next month, Felker said.

A new liquor department is also being added.

The store has remained open throughout the construction, which started last year. The 75-by-130-foot addition was built on the north side.

Felker bought a house at

to move – robotically– around the office.

Using BeamPro, Lamb can attend meetings remotely. She can turn the robot toward whomever is speaking. She’s used BeamPro to join her friends for lunch in the cafeteria, and she even participated in a holiday skit.

“The cool thing this year is I actually got to see the poinsettia tree without having a reaction and got to hear the Christmas band,” she said.

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Katelyn Karner, 13, works on building her Girl Scout cookie sales website with her mom, Debbie Karner, on Jan. 6 at their home in South Elgin. to Digital Cookie 2.0, which includes games and videos that will help Scouts earn their cookie badges, as well as learn entrepreneurial and Web skills.

Dell recently committed $2.5 million through 2018 to provide hundreds of thousands of girls access to the Digital Cookie program, according to a Dell spokes-

person. Many of Dell’s leading female executives were Girl Scouts, and Dell has also partnered with Girl Scouts through their youth learning program and “Be the Video Game Developer” program.

“By supporting Girl Scouts’ Digital Cookie program, we’re helping girls expand their existing cookie businesses and preparing them to be future female business leaders,” Trisa Thompson, vice president of corporate responsibility for Dell, said in an email. “We need strong, smart, tech-savvy women in laboratories, startups, elected offices and boardrooms, and this is a great start for girls to learn exactly what they’re capable of.”

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Dear Bradley, I love the move to get out of debt, and the fact that you and your wife are determined never to go back there. If you truly feel that you’re being called by God to be a pastor or some other form of ministerial work – and you’re both in agreement on how to make it happen – I think that’s great, too. Just remember your promise to stay away from debt in making it happen.

But I did hear one problem you need to fix. You should stop having so much income tax withheld from your paychecks.

That $4,500 you mentioned is the result of one or both of you overpaying your taxes. For the future, make sure to adjust your withholdings so that you have the cash you earn in your pocket rather than parking it with the IRS interest-free every year.

Best of luck in your new career, Bradley!

– Dave

Avoid life insurance gimmicks Dear Dave, What kinds of insurance should I avoid?

– Rhonda Dear Rhonda, Well, in the life insurance world, you should buy only term life insurance. Avoid any kind of insurance that has a savings program built into it – things like whole life, universal life and variable life. Another thing to avoid is return of premium.

This is where an insurance company charges you extra, but gives all your premium money back if you don’t use the policy.

It sounds good, but if you’d just invest the extra you pay for that stuff, you’d get all your premiums back, and more, even if you don’t use the insurance.

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TAMPICO LIONS EARN RECOGNITION Tampico Lions Club members received the Appreciation Award on Jan. 11 from Lions Southwest District 1D for Sight & Sound support.

With the certificate are Richard Delp (left), zone chairman, and Ronald Church, Tampico club president. Photos submitted by Terry Gaskill.

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Screenings to begin hearing also will be screened.

Call the numbers below to set up an appointment.

The preschool schedule is: Chadwick-Milledgeville: 3-6 p.m. March 3 and 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

March 4, First Lutheran Church, 19 W. Third St., Chadwick, 815-2257141 Eastland: 3-6 p.m. and 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

March 3-4 and March 10-11, Lanark United Methodist Church, 405 E. Locust St., 815-8642300 Er ie: n o o n - 6 p. m .

March 17 and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. March 18, Erie Elementary School annex building, 616 Sixth Ave., 309-659-2239, ext. 2512 Mo n t m o re n c y- E a s t Coloma, including Jump Start: 8:15-11 a.m. April 7-8 and 1-5 p.m. April 7, Riverdale Preschool Center, 3505 Prophet Road, Rock Falls, 815-625-5280 Morrison: 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-6:30 p.m. Feb. 24, 8 a.m.-noon March 12, and 8:30-11:30 a.m. and

STERLING – School d i s t r i c t s i n t h e Bi County Special Education Cooperative will have preschool screeni n g s f ro m Fe b r u a r y through April.

Their purpose is to provide parents a measure of their child’s development in areas important to learning.

For children with special needs, the cooperative has a preschool program for children between 3 and 5.

Parents who have a child between the ages of 2 years, 7 months, and 5 years, 3 months, as of Februar y, may have them screened.

They should accompany their children to the screening, where they will be asked questions about the child’s development.

Baby books, immunization records, and a health history will be helpful.

Each child will do activities, which include stacking blocks, drawing, and jumping.

The child’s speech, language, vision, and

Francisco De Le Cruz

Robert Dehaven

Ethan Frank

1-6:30 p.m. March 23, Northside Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee St., 815-772-2153 Pro p h e t s t ow n - Ly n don: 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

March 11, First Congregational Church, 218 E. Third St., Prophetstown, 815-537-2345 Rock Falls: 1-7 p.m.

April 12 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 13, Riverdale Preschool Center, 3505 Prophet Road, 815-6255280 River Bend: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 24 and April 13, Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 N. Ninth St., 815-589-2309 Sterling: 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Feb. 3, March 2, and April 6, Jefferson Elementary School, 806 E. LeFevre Road, Julie at 815-622-2093 Tampico: 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3 p.m.

Ma rc h 1 8 , Ta m p i c o Elementary School, 304 E. Kimball St., 815-4382255.

For information about Bi-County Special Education Cooperative, call 815-622-0858.

Brooklyn Gallentine

Lions District 1D also recognized club members with 10 to 14 years of service.

With Delp (from left) are Duane Thompson, treasurer, with 12 years; Terry Gaskill, secretary, 13 years; David Manon, 10 years; and James Hanrahan Jr., 11 years.

Not pictured is Dennis Morath, 13 years.

Jacob Lantz

SCHOLARSHIPS City, utilities

scholarship. Winners will be announced in April.

Call IMUA at 217-7894632 for more information.

Falls High schools or Newman Central Catholic ROCK FALLS – The High School in Sterling. city of Rock Falls with They also must live within Illinois Municipal Utilities the Sterling-Rock Falls Association are offering a public school boundarscholarship competition ies. Full-time college program for high school freshmen, sophomores, Sterling-Rock Falls seniors.

Community Trust or juniors, who graduated Eligible applicants must from these high schools, be seniors whose parents STERLING – Applicamay apply or reapply for or legal guardians are res- tions are being accepted annual scholarships from idential customers of the by the trustees of the $400 to $2,500. Scholarcity of Rock Falls Munici- Sterling-Rock Falls Com- ships are available based pal Utility. Those applymunity Trust. on varying criteria for ing need to submit an Future and past graduselection. application and an essay ates from Sterling and Application forms can of 500 words or less Rock Falls may apply be picked up at the high addressing their choice of for a wide range of colschool guidance offices or one of three utility-related lege scholarships to be at Midland States Bank, questions. The deadline is awarded in mid-April.

302 First Ave. March 11.

The application deadline The trustees are Peter DilVisit the news section is April 1. The board also lon, president; John McCorat rockfalls61071.com for will meet in July. If schol- mick, vice president; John applications and guidearship money still is avail- Miller, secretary; and Ronald lines. able, applications will be Hoffman, Suzy Perino, Darla A committee of municiconsidered if submitted Schryver, and Mary Ellen pal utility officials will

by July 1.

Wilkinson. select four finalists, each Candidates must be For more information, conof whom will receive eligible to graduate this tact a guidance office, or call a certificate and $500 year from Sterling or Rock the bank at 815-622-1329.

DHS scholars receive honors DIXON – Dixon High School students have been named to the November Hall of Fame.

They are Dalton Adcock, math; Alyssa Bonnette, h e a l t h ; Ho p e Ca n t u , science; Aleck Fassler,

industrial education; Sesily Gaffey, physical education; Katie Kettley, family resources; Anna Mason and Elizabeth Spencer, English; Taryn Munroe, business; Steve Piller, driver’s education; Alejandro

PRETTY WINGS One of thousands of butterflies relaxes in a tropical setting at The Butterfly House in Chesterfield, Missouri. Visitors are welcome to walk among them. Photo submitted by Bill Doering of Rock Falls.

Aburto Rodriguez, social studies; Barry Vaughan, art; Kailey Woolard, foreign language; and Renata Young, music.

Adcock and Kettley are the November Elks Teens of the Month.

Jacob Matthew

Ivan Mendoza

Abby Noble

Alice Schick

Center recognizes students STERLING – Whiteside Area Career Center has announced its November Students of the Month.

They are: Francisco De La Cruz, auto service, Rock Falls High School, the son of Monica Arrezola Rober t Dehaven, auto service, Forreston High School, the son of Linette and Curt Dehaven Ethan Frank, health occupations, Bureau

Valley High School in Manlius, the son of Brian Frank Brooklyn Gallentine, allied health, Morrison High School, the daughter of Shane Gallentine and Chr isty Gallentine Jacob Lantz, welding and manufacturing technology, Milledgeville High School, the son of Greg Lantz Ja c o b Ma t t h e w s, computer technology, Rock Falls High School,

the son of Paula Matthews Ivan Mendoza, commercial foods, Sterling High School, the son of Fabian Mendoza and Jolene Rodriguez Abby Noble, early childhood education, Rock Falls High School, the daughter of Troy and Jama Ebenezer Allie Schick, digital media arts, Polo Community High School, the daughter of Melissa Pierson

Still time to register for class DIXON – Sauk Valley Community College, 173 state Route 2, has several community classes available.

Courses at the college are: Crocheting 101: This class is for those looking to improve their skill level; students, age 10 to adult, will take home a small afghan. Offered: 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays Jan. 25 to April 11 for $75.

Usui Reiki Level One: Using the power of

intention students will be taught how to harness the energy of the sun and the energy of the earth to heal themselves and the planet.

Offered: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 30 for $135.

Classes at Sauk Valley Martial Arts, 609 W. Third St., Sterling: Martial Arts: Kicking Kids Karate (ages 5-7) offered: 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Feb. 2 to March 24; Modern Arnis Kids (ages 8-12)

offered: 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Feb. 2 to March 24; The Modern Arnis Adult Filipino Karage (ages 13 to adult) offered from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays Feb. 3 to Marach 23.

View detailed class descriptions and prices at svcc.edu/bcc and click on the community class schedule.

Register for all classes by calling Sauk’s community education office at 815-835-6212.

Freshman introduction scheduled MANLIUS – An orientation meeting for incoming Bureau Valley High School freshmen will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the school auditorium, 9154 County Road 2125 N. Students and par-

ents from Bureau Valley North in Walnut, Bureau Valley South in Buda, and Bradford Junior High School are welcome.

A tentative curriculum guide for next year will be available. Scheduling procedures, gradu-

ation requirements, and the eight-block schedule will be explained.

Aimee Stoller, guidance counselor; Eric Lawson, principal; and teachers will answer questions.

For more information, call the school at 815445-4004.

From-scratch food course for kids set STERLING – The fourth of five Slow Foods Workshops for students in first to 12th grade will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 8 at Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road.

Students will be instructed on how to create their own fast food dishes from scratch.

They will prepare and eat a dinner during the workshop.

The cost is $25. Registration is due by Feb. 3.

To sign up, visit apm. activecommunities.com/ woodlawnarts or call the academy at 815-626-4278, or stop at the office.

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WINTER’S GRIP

A blaze of fall color defied an early snow in November at Jennifer Diehl’s home in Dixon. Photo submitted by Diehl.

HOLIDAY MAGIC

GOOD NIGHT, FIRST DAY OF 2016

Wreaths added holiday flair to a metal fence Dec. 18 in Columbus, Indiana.

Photos submitted

by Dave Fox of Tampico.

As the sun set on New Year’s Day above the Rock River in Dixon, the sky became picture-perfect. Photo submitted by Monica Hendricks of Dixon.

WARM-WEATHER CRITTERS

It was a Blue Christmas Dec. 18 on the lawn of the Johnson County Courthouse in Franklin, Indiana.

A curious chipmunk stops among plants last year at Lowell Park in Dixon. Photos submitted by Ann Stover of Dixon.

Blending in with the fall colors, this garter snake slithers along at Lowell Park in Dixon.

Wanted: Photos from you A scrapbook is a book with blank pages, and that’s what our Scrapbook page is without your pictures. We want to fill the page with images that capture lives in the Sauk Valley. They can be submitted by email to photos@saukvalley.com or can be taken to the Sterling and Dixon offices.

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Year’s recycling dates announced OREGON – The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department’s first monthly electronics recycling event of the year will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at the Ogle County Annex Building, 909 Pines Road.

The location is 1 block west of state Route 2, at the attached garage on the south side of the building.

A short survey will be taken.

Items accepted include all TVs, computer monitors, keyboards, electronic mice, central processing units, modems, routers, uninterrupted power

supply systems, servers, laptop computers, tablets, printers, copiers, fax machines, scanners, computer cables, speakers, video game consoles and controls, calculators, cellphones, landline phone systems, answering machines, VCR–DVD players, radios, digital clocks, stereo equipment, cable boxes, cameras, video recorders, rechargeable batteries, lithium ion batteries, holiday lights strands, cords and wire, compact fluorescent light bulbs, and printer cartridges.

Microwave ovens will

be accepted for $5 each, with checks payable to OCSWMD. Items not accepted include alkaline batteries, coffee makers, heaters, fans, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, refrigerators or other appliances, toaster ovens, grills, fryers, bread makers, light fixtures, power tools, vacuum cleaners, hair dryers or curlers, or similar items. Go to oglecounty. org for a complete list of accepted items.

Packaging should be removed from all electronics.

Additional collections

will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the last Friday of each month. The dates are Feb. 26, March 18, April 29, May 27, June 24, July 29, Aug. 26, Sept.

30, Oct. 28, Nov. 18, and Dec. 30. Saturday morning collection days will be from 8 a.m. to noon April 16 and Oct. 15.

This event is for residential electronics generated in Ogle County.

For electronics from businesses and those outside of the county or for more information, call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020 or visit the website.

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE

Eagle Scout Kyle Aude of Chadwick created a gaga ball pit for his Eagle Scout project. He is a member of Boy Scout Troop 55. Photo submitted by Colleen K. Bonnell.

Chadwick Scout earns Eagle rank C H A DW I C K – Ky l e Aude, a member of Boy Scout Troop 55, became an Eagle Scout Dec. 27 during an Eagle Court of Honor at Milledgeville United Methodist Church.

His project was the creation of a gaga ball pit at Chadwick ElementaryJunior High School.

Au d e p l a n n e d a n d developed this construction ser vice project,

which was completed Aug. 16, 2014.

According to Wikipedia, the game is a form of dodgeball, which involves, running, striking, and dodging. Players are eliminated by being hit with the ball, making the winner the last one standing.

He is the son of Tracey and Brian Aude of Chadwick.

IN BRIEF Children’s pastime appeals to adults MORRISON – An adult coloring book night will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 2 at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St. Coloring pages, gel pens, and colored pencils will be provided, but participants can bring their own book and colors. Hot drinks and cookies will be served.

The program is part of the “Calming the Mind” series

by Odell Public Library Friends. For more information, call the library at 815772-7323.

Franklin Grove club sets gathering date FRANKLIN GROVE – The General Federation of Women’s Clubs Franklin Grove Woman’s Club will have its next meeting, “A

Night at the Inn,” at 7 p.m.

Feb. 1 at the Lincoln Way Inn Bed & Breakfast, 409 N. State St. For more information, call Pat Thomas at 815-4410801.

Interested parties welcome to attend DIXON – Post House Community Center’s Community Services Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Feb. 8 at the center, 100 W. Second St. The group meets once a month, and is open to anyone wanting to help raise money through events for Lee County Council on Aging.

The meeting will last about 90 minutes; pizza will be served.

For more information, call the center at 815-2889236.

QUARTERMANIA Participants bid quarters contributes to activities on items from local craft- and programs supporting ers and vendors. the development of leadership, personal growth, and Proceeds for FFA career success in AFC FFA members through agriculASHTON – Ashton-Frank- ture education. lin Center FFA Alumni will have a Quarter Mania Jan. Benefits Dixon 30 at the Ashton Lions firefighters Club, 2128 state Route 38.

The doors will open at 5 DIXON – A quartermania p.m., with bidding at 6:30. auction to raise money for Among the items are Dixon Rural Fire Departa Pioneer Radio-Flyer ment will be Feb. 12 at the wagon, a TV, gift baskets, Dixon Elks Lodge, 1279 and an FFA jacket with cus- Franklin Grove Road. tom embroidery. Visit AFC The doors open at 5 FFA Alumni on Facebook p.m., with the auction for an updated list of auc- from 7 to 9. tion items and vendors.

Bidding paddles cost $5 Some vendors will sell cash each, $8 for two, or $10 for and carry items. three. Vendors also will Paddles cost $4 or three have cash and carry items. for $10 A 50-50 raffle, with proA $10 dinner of pulled ceeds donated to the pork sandwiches, cheesy fire department, also is potatoes, baked beans, and planned. homemade desserts will Tickets are $1 each, $5 be served. Ralphie & Lulu’s for six, or $10 for 15. Food will open a cash bar with will be available for purwine, beer, mixed drinks, chase. pop, and water.

For more information, Vendor tables are avail- visit dixonquartermaable. For information, call nia.weebly.com or conMark Delhotel, FFA Alumni tact Ashley Anderson at president, at 815-440-8043. luv2008@comcast.net or The AFC FAA Alumni 815-973-5346.

The six members of the snowshoe team from Kreider Services in Dixon won a gold medal Jan. 9 during the Special Olympics Winter Games state qualifier competition at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton. Competing that day were (kneeling, from left) Aleshia Cox and Michael Scully; and (standing) Jennifer Grygiel, Megan Zimmerman, Adam Carrington, with Tracie Barna (advanced to state in skiing), and Timothy Hart. This is the first time in 7 years that all team members earned gold. The athletes earned a total of 10 gold medals and one silver. The team will compete at the state winter games, Feb. 2-4 at Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena. Go to kreiderservices.org for information on how to donate time or money to help Kreider, which serves more than 625 people with developmental and intellectual disabilities annually. Photo submitted by Becky Reilly.

Nominations sought to honor veterans OTTAWA – Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, is accepting nominees for this year’s Congressional Veteran Commendation.

The commendation is used to formally recognize outstanding veterans throughout the 16th Congressional District, which includes Carroll and Ogle counties and part of Whiteside.

Veterans can be nominated for a number of reasons, including an outstanding service record, veteran leadership and advocacy after their service, and for providing community leadership after their service.

To be considered, veterans must: live in the district have served as active duty military personnel

have received an honorable discharge from a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces not have received a commendation previously A nomination form and a copy of the veteran’s DD Form 214 must be submitted for each nominee.

Visit kinzinger.house. gov/uploadedfiles/cvc_ nomi nation_form.pdf

to download forms, or call the Ottawa office at 815-431-9271 to request a form.

Nominations must be submitted by April 9 to Kinzinger, Attn: Congressional Veteran Commendation, 628 Columbus St., Suite 507, Ottawa, IL 61350.

Kinzinger will recognize and announce the recipients after the deadline.

Photograph, oil painting come out on top DIXON – Artists from across northern Illinois recently were recognized during the Regional Survey of Art 12 at The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St. Kent Broadbent of Annawan won Best in Show for his oil work, “A Thing About Corn.” First place went to Sam Tucibat of Baileyville for his digital photograph, “Big Tree.” Kate Askegaard of Dixon earned second place for her mixed media piece, “A Break Through,” and Becky Hundreiser of Dixon placed third with her oil painting, “Main Street Reflections.”

Honorable mention

went to Chuck Cook of Dixon for his oil and acrylic painting, “Winter’s Bone,” and Annie Hermes of Dixon for her acrylic painting, “Megaphone It In.” Heather Shore of Rock Falls judged the competition. She is the chairwoman of the art depar tment at Rock Falls High School, where she started teaching in 2000.

The exhibition continues through Feb. 29.

Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

For more information about the show and gallery, call 815-285-4924.

“A Thing About Corn” was Best in Show in Regional Survey of Art 12 at The Next Picture Show in Dixon.

The oil painting is by Kent Broadbent of Annawan.

Heather Shore, judge, said that it was a fun and visually enjoyable work. Photo submitted by Bonnie Kime.

Native pollinators topic at Audubon meeting F R E E P O RT – T h e Northwest Illinois Audubon Society has scheduled a number of events in February.

They are: “Pollinators of Northern Illinois,” 7 p.m.

Feb. 2, St. John United Church of Christ, 1010 Park Blvd: Barbara Williams will discuss the

importance of native pollinators and how to improve their declining populations.

“Wildlife Wednesday,” 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Feb. 3, Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St.: This bear-themed program is for children 2 to 7, with a story time and activity.

“Conservation Conversation,” 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 25, Amigo’s Restaurant, 305 N. Galena Ave.: The meeting includes a discussing on current environmental and conservation issues. Participants are responsible for their own meals.

Bald eagle and waterfowl watching field trip,

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 27, Lock and Dam 13: Those attending should meet by 9 a.m. at the Staples parking lot 1722-1724 S. West Ave. It its recommended they bring binoculars, cameras, and money for lunch.

Go to nwilaudubon.org for more information.

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COLLEGE HONORS

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Ayden Scott Meiers Ja n a e Ve s e l k o a n d Anthony Meiers of Morrison are the parents of a son born at 7:47 a.m. Jan. 12, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Ayden Scott Meiers weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces at birth and was 21 inches in length.

He is welcomed by Alyssa Meiers, 14.

Maternal grandparents are Sally Beswick of Clinton, Iowa, and Joseph Veselko of Morrison.

Paternal grandparents are Roger Meiers and Susan Meiers, both of Morrison.

Maternal great-grandmother is Jane Darby of Morrison.

Charlotte Anne Ogg

2015, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

Alissa Madelynne Appenheimer weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces at birth and was 20 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Wayne and Jan Wichman of Freeport.

Paternal grandparents are Tim and Sharon Appenheimer of Dixon.

Maternal great-grandparents are Phyllis and Don Mullarkey and Velda WichEllianna Michelle man, all of Freeport.

Gonzalez Paternal great-grandparShauntae Geesey and ents are Rose Appenheimer Shay Gonzalez of Rock Falls and William Reigle, both of are the parents of a daugh- Dixon. ter born at 8:05 a.m. Jan. 8, 2016, at CGH Medical CenJensen Joseph ter in Sterling.

Patrick McFadden Ellianna Michelle Gonzalez weighed 7 pounds, Brittany and Chad McFad11 ounces at birth and was den of Sterling are the par20.5 inches in length. ents of a son born at 10:01 She is welcomed by Isaac p.m. Jan. 4, 2016, at CGH Gonzalez, 6, and Durant Medical Center in Sterling.

Gonzalez, 2.

Jensen Joseph Patrick Maternal grandparents McFadden weighed 7 are Anna Hepker and Jeff pounds, 11 ounces at birth Hepker, both of Rock Falls. and was 21 inches in length.

Paternal grandparents He is welcomed by Landare Michelle Baker and Ray on Anderson, 8, Hayden Gonzalez, both of Nelson.

Anderson, 6, and Alexis McFadden, 1.

Maternal grandparents Anna Grace Horst are Paula and Joe KostMichelle Ketchum and man of Rock Falls and Mike J.D. Horst of Sterling are the McCallister of Lyndon. parents of a daughter born Paternal grandparents are at 7:55 p.m. Jan. 6, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Terry McFadden of Sterling and Jim McFadden of Rock Sterling.

Anna Grace Horst weighed Falls.

Maternal great-grand8 pounds at birth and was mother is Alma Cheshier of 21 inches in length.

Lyndon.

Maternal grandparents are Lora Ketchum and Paternal great-grandparSteven Ketchum, both of ents are Peggy and James McFadden of Rock Falls and Dixon.

Paternal grandparents are Harry and Pat Peterson of Jennifer Trimble-Wayman Sterling.

He is welcomed by Rachel Kay, 7.

Maternal grandparents are Linda Reece and Al Reece, both of Dixon.

Paternal grandparents are Nena Royster of Dixon and the late Mick Royster.

Maternal great-grandmother is Mary Ellen Hamburg of Harmon.

Paternal great-grandmother is Lois Fryman of Dixon.

Kia McCrudden and Jacob Ogg of Sterling are the parents of a daughter born at 5:47 a.m. Jan. 11, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Charlotte Anne Ogg weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces at birth and was 21 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are John and Angel Barker of Sterling and Stan McCrudden and Kris Bentley of Thomson.

Paternal grandparents are Steve and Cheryl Ogg of Sterling.

Maternal great-grandparents are Marilyn McCrudden of Thomson and Phil and Regina Heldt of Fulton.

Paternal great-grandparents are Luther and Margaret Ogg of Normal and Dean and Carol Hustuft of and Dale Horst, both of SulMankato, Minnesota. livan, Indiana.

Paternal great-grandLucas Lee Lance mother is Ruth Ann Trimble Susan K. and Cory L. of Carlisle, Indiana.

Lance of Dixon are the parents of a son born at 6:20 Alissa Madelynne a.m. Jan. 10, 2016, at CGH Appenheimer Medical Center in Sterling.

Lucas Lee Lance weighed Stacey and Ben Appen8 pounds, 12 ounces at heimer of Iowa City, Iowa, birth and was 20 inches in are the parents of a daughter born at 3:29 p.m. Oct. 23, length.

Giovanni Christopher Sabino Lemus

pounds at birth and was 19 inches in length.

Grand View University

Mason Peña Garza

DES MOINES, Iowa. – Justin Wiley of Paw Paw has been named to the fall dean’s list at Grand View University.

Janette and Chris Garza of Sterling are the parents of a son born at 3:54 p.m. Jan. 12, 2016, at CGH Medical Sterling in Sterling.

Mason Peña Garza weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces at birth and was 20 inches in length.

His siblings are Hailyn Garza, 8, Elizabeth Garza, 1, and the late Jade Garza.

Maternal grandparents are Owen and Rena Harrell of Sterling.

Paternal grandparents are Deb and Randy Conkling of Rock Falls and Fred and Marie Garza of Sterling.

Maternal great-grandfather is Truman Harrell of Rock Falls.

Paternal great-grandmother is Shirley Garza of Rock Falls.

Kinley Sue Ulve Loni and Kyle Ulve of Sterling are the parents of a daughter born at 8:17 a.m.

Dec. 30, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Kinley Sue Ulve weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce at birth and was 20 inches in length.

She is welcomed by Kane Ulve, 14, Jaiden Witmer, 13, Khloie Ulve, 11, and Nathan Croft, 8.

Maternal grandparents are Edward and Kathy Croft Jr. of Sterling.

Paternal grandparents are Llynn Roberts of Walnut and Kenneth Ulve of Nelson.

Information sought

Angela Barnhart of Dixon and Cristian Lemus of Sterling are the parents of a son born at 7:10 p.m. Jan. 17, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Giovanni Christopher Sabino Lemus weighed 7

The birth announcement for Johntel Markell Lee Richardson cannot be printed without additional information. The editorial department has been unable to reach the submitters. If those who submitted them could call 815-625-3600, ext.

5501, it would be appreciated.

House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

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

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

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

Bingo, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling. Call ahead: 815622-9230.

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

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

Rummy, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815589-3925.

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

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

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

Sauk Valley Chess Club, 6:308:30 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling; 815-622-8838.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Today Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Twin City Market, indoors, 106 Avenue A, Sterling, 815-626-8610.

Winter farmers market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., lower level, Loveland Community House, 513 Second St., Dixon, 815-244-4451.

Sunday Euchre tournament, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

Monday 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.

Mexican Train dominoes, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

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

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

Euchre lessons and games, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

Register: 815-622-9230 or 828461-7979.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Post

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Today Red Cross blood drive, 7-11 a.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 815-6250382.

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

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

American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., National Guard Armory, 412 W. Everett St., Dixon. Appointments: 800-7332767.

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

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

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

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

Narcotics Anonymous Hope Without Dope, noon, back of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 1901 First Ave., Sterling, 815-5353748.

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

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

Sunday Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., closed; noon, open; 1 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., closed, Bazaar

Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, 10 a.m., open, Big Book; 7 p.m., veterans, open, back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Spanish, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 236 Kelly Drive, Rochelle.

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed (4), Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St. Monday Women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815284-3371.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., open, Methodist church, 402 First Ave., Forreston.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, noon, step, closed; 6 p.m., open, lower level, Loveland Community House, 513 W.

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Second St., Dixon.

Dixon Rotary Club, noon, lower level, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 221 W. Third St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Big Book; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., open, beginners, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Sunshine meeting, back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

Crochet-Knitting Club, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, 1 p.m., 409 Avenue F, Sterling, 815-625-1622.

American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Ashton-Franklin Center High School, 611 Western Ave., Ashton. Appointments: 800733-2767.

TOPS, 4 p.m. weigh-in, 4:30 p.m. meeting; 5:30 p.m. weigh-in, 6 p.m. meeting, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle.

TOPS Chapter IL 634 meeting, 4:30 p.m., 205 S. Walnut St., Franklin Grove.

TOPS, 5 p.m. weigh-in, 5:30 p.m. meeting, Polo Church of the Brethren, 401 S. Congress Ave., Polo, 815-946-3638.

Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., 201 W. Market St., Morrison, 815590-8929.

Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., New Hope Baptist Church, 902 W. 12th St., Rock Falls, 815-631-3896.

Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., Revive Community Church, 8 E. Front St., Mount Morris, 815-9940428.

Rock Falls Rotary, 6 p.m., Beelendorf’s Deli, 204 W. 10th St., Rock Falls.

Rock Falls Boy Scout Troop 306, 6:30-8 p.m., fellowship hall, Harvest Time Bible Church, 1802 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls.

Rock Falls Optimist Club, 6:30 p.m., Candlelight Inn, 2200 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Byron Fire Protection District Trustees, 7 p.m., district headquarters, 123 N. Franklin St. Rock River Interfaith Peace Action Group, 7 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, 2200 16th Ave., Sterling, 815-625-4657, public welcome.

Mount Carroll Monday Night Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., Church of God, 816 Clay St., Mount Carroll.

815-284-3444.

Lee, Whiteside Chapter of the American Diabetes Association, 7 p.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 960 US Route 52 N, Amboy.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, step study, Elim Reformed Church, 140 S. Church Road, Kings.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, step study, Church of St. Anne, 401 N. Cherry St., Morrison.

Tampico Lions Club, 7 p.m., Good Times, 106 N. Main St., Tampico, 815-438-2789.

Sauk Valley Al-Anon GroupAlateen, 7 p.m., back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 207 W. Third St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed (3), First Presbyterian Church, 502 Third St., Savanna.

Central College PELLA, Iowa – Those named to the fall dean’s list at Central College are: Fulton: Trevor Huizenga, Mariah Snyder.

Huizenga also spent his winter break helping the Abiding Church Disaster Response Team with flood recovery in Missouri, and gathered clothes for the “Warm a Body, Warm a Heart” Program.

Chadwick: Matthew Keppen Sterling: Trevor Senor of Sterling Erie: Katelyn Temple

Youngstown State University YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Lori Van Beek of Paw Paw was named to the fall dean’s list at Youngstown University.

Iowa State University AMES, Iowa – Ethan Sprung of LaMoille recently graduated with Bachelor of Science degrees in agricultural and life sciences education and biology from Iowa State University.

Sterling: Haley SmithVanDan Thomson: Chad Medenblik Those named to the honors dean’s list are: Albany: Jeanne Moreland Erie: Donald Hayes, Brandon Howell, Michael James, Tyler Naftzger, Karli Redell, Joshua Wheeler Fenton: Brenna Rickels Prophetstown: Shelby Adams, Lindsey Inskeep Rock Falls: Shawn Beebe

Wartburg College WAVERLY, Iowa – Bradley Dunlap of Lanark graduated Dec. 13 from Wartburg College. with a physical education degree.

Clarke University DUBUQUE, Iowa. – Those named to the fall dean’s list at Clarke University are: Amboy: Lauren A. Akre Morrison: Danielle E. Stralow Mount Morris: Mark A. Schmidt, Brittany R. Huston

Western Illinois University

MACOMB – Those named to the dean’s list at Western Illinois University are: Albany: Kyle A. Huebner, Autumn E. Hutton Erie: Joshua E. Bowling, Andrew B. Paxton Fulton: Velaye J. WeinAshford ert, Morgan M. Wierema Morrison: Ceara Smith University Prophetstown: StephCLINTON, Iowa – anie N. Emery Those graduating in Rock Falls: Briena N. December from Ashford Sanders University are: Sterling: Nicholas D. Rock Falls: Alivia HatAbele, Duncan C. Ginten grich, Emma J. Kermott, Fulton: Hillary M. Joel R. Wetzell, Alayna Huebner and Brayton W. M. Wolfe Rasche Lanark: Brady A. Tampico: Zachery Hazelbower, Cody J. Nielsen Polizzi Erie: Mariah N. Pratt, Savanna: Kylie L. Erich F. Tempelmann Beaston, Benjamin A. Rogers Purdue Amboy: Amanda R.M. Pankhurst, Natalyn N. University Rood WEST LAFAYETTE, Ashton: Ashley L. Ind. – Hayley E. Osborn Case, Alexis L. Lowe of Sterling was named Dixon: Annie E. Etchito the fall dean’s and son, Jenna R. Griffith, semester honors lists at Logan T. Griffith, Rachel Purdue University.

Hill, Colby Kemmerer, Donna R. Smith Lee: Nathan C. HillBradley eson University Byron: Payton M. PEORIA – Jolee A. Abbott, Katlyn M. Field, Parks of Milledgeville Jared R. Laxner, Rebechas been named to the ca S. McKinney, Jordan fall dean’s list at Bradley C. Regez University.

Davis Junction: Monserrat Zepeda Mount Morris: Kelsey Black Hawk A. Pudlas College Rochelle: Katherine MOLINE – Those V. Friday, Thomas A. named to the high hon- Sprowl ors fall dean’s list at Black Hawk College are: Oklahoma State Albany: Alissa University DeShane, Justin Jacobs, Trisha Naftzger STILLWATER, Okla.– Erie: Brett Anderson, Grace A. Thompson of Jennifer Ashdown, Amboy and Lyndsey M. Andrea Dail, Lexi FlomTegeler of Morrison have ing, Bradley Green, been named to the fall Jacob Howard, Russell president’s list at OklaJohnson, Arrianne Lenhoma State University. nox, Paige McConnell, Devan Terry UW-MADISON Fenton: Courtney Cobert, Rachel Cobert, MADISON, Wis. – Courtney Kruthoff Those who received fall Fulton: Catherine honors at the University Johnson, Hannah Weld- of Wisconsin – Madison ing are: Lyndon: Mary West Dixon: Ben Keesey, Manlius: Andrea dean’s honor list; Anna Schaefer, dean’s list Erickson Oregon: Skylar Morrison: Charles Dhaese, dean’s honor list Dennehey Sterling: Sydney Mount Morris: Cody McCaslin, Abbey ZachaMerrill rski, dean’s list Polo: Mally Haak

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Information may be submitted in writing by hand, mail, fax or email at the Dixon or Sterling offices.

Information on events

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Given the volume of such information, that could be 2 weeks or more after the event.

For information, call 815625-3600, ext. 5575.

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Tomboy’s unhappiness may be start of change Dear Abby: I just had a big fight with my best friend. Her name is “Alex.”

There was a lot of cursing.

The argument was about her wanting to be transgender. I didn’t agree with it, and she got mad at me. Alex is a tomboy.

Today she cut her hair short – too short for my taste – and she keeps complaining about how she hates being a girl. She hates her period and is afraid of having breasts. It has started to annoy me.

A lot.

Alex and I have been friends since kindergarten, and I’m scared our friendship may end.

I don’t know if all this sounds childish, but please help. I don’t want

tics because she feels trapped in the wrong body.

Dear Abby Being transgender is is written

by Abigail much more complicated Van Buren, than cutting one’s hair and also known being a tomboy. What’s as Jeanne going on with your friend Phillips. The column is proisn’t a frivolous decision. vided through Alex is going to need Universal understanding and emoUclick. tional support during this process, and if you can’t to lose my best friend. stand beside her, you will – Vegas Girl lose your best friend.

dearABBY

Dear Vegas Girl: If you really want to keep Alex as your best friend, go online and start researching what it means to be transgender.

She may hate her female characteris-

Dear Abby: I was raised in the Christian faith by my pastor parents. As I reached my early teens, I realized that those beliefs didn’t really fit, and I gradually stopped attending church. I stayed away all through college. My time

away only solidified that, in terms of belief, Christianity wasn’t for me.

After I graduated this year, I realized I missed the community and ritual of the faith and the church.

There are a number of churches in my area, but I feel guilty attending one when I don’t believe in the same things as the other members. My family always taught me to be considerate of the beliefs of the people around me, and it seems dishonest to go to a service and listen to prayers my heart doesn’t embrace.

I’d still like to attend church. Have you any suggestions for what might be a good course of action? Should I go to

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church or stay home? home and was shocked at – Unorthodox in Ohio how much it cost to have a small plant delivered. Is it a Dear Unorthodox: You “no-no” to buy a beautiful don’t have to stay home. plant and deliver it to the Instead, explore a denomi- funeral home yourself? nation that has no dogma – Budget-Minded or creed. One in particular, Unitarian Universalism, Dear Budget-Minded: If has been mentioned it’s a “no-no,” I never heard before in this column. about it. If having the plant Unitarian Universalists delivered would stretch believe in the dignity and your budget, by all means worth of every human take it over before the being, and encourage and viewing. It’s the thought support others in followthat counts, and your ing their personal spiritual wish to commemorate paths. Visit uua.org If you the death of your friend’s would like more informamother is thoughtful and tion. beautiful.

Dear Abby: The mother of a friend recently passed away. I wanted to send a nice plant to the funeral

Contact Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

IN BRIEF Group gets ready Blood supply low for yearly meal after holiday time

Dixon Elks Lodge Auxiliary members collected more than 300 birthday bag items and donated them in December to the Dixon Food Pantry. Photo submitted.

One genre’s popularity has grown DIXON – A selection of 80 Christian fiction books has been added to Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave. According to a news release, popularity of the genre has led to the purchase of some new and some older titles to fill in gaps in a series and to expand the selection of popular authors. The library now has about 1,500 titles.

The book group selection for January is “The View from Castle Rock: Stories,” by Alice Munro.

New books for January are: Fiction: “Tom Clancy’s Commander in Chief,”

by Mark Greaney; “Precious Gifts,” by Danielle Steel; “An Evil Mind,”

by Chris Carter; “House of the Rising Sun,” by James Burke; “The Baker’s Tale,” by Thomas Hauser; “Whistleblower,” by Tess Gerritsen; “Murder in the Merchant’s Hall,” by Kathy Emerson; “The Blizzard,”

by Vladimir Sorokin; “Secret Sisters,” by Jayne Krentz; “Tipping Point,”

by David Poyer; “The Relic Master,” by Christopher Buckley; “Ashley Bell,” by Dean Koontz; “The Art of Crash Landing,” by Melissa DeCarlo; “As Night Falls,” by Jenny Milchman; “Little Black Lies,”

by Sharon Bolton; “The Bone Labyrinth,” by James Rollins; “The Marauders,”

by Tom Cooper; “Slade House,” by David Mitch-

ell; “Descent,” by Tim Johnston; “The Forgotten Soldier,” by Brad Taylor; “Anything for You,” by Kristan Higgins; “Somewhere Only We Know,” by Barbara Freethy; and “The Guest Room,” by Chris Bohjalian Mysteries: “Out Comes the Evil,” by Stella Cameron; “Dead to the Last Drop,” by Cleo Coyle; “Splinter the Silence,” by Val McDermid; “Yarned and Dangerous,” by Sadie Hartwell; “Bryant & May and the Burning Man,” by Christopher Fowler; “Cinnamon Toasted,” by Gail Oust; “After She’s Gone,”

by Lisa Jackson; “Plain Dead,” by Emma Miller; and “Kill ‘Em with Cayenne,” by Gail Oust Christian Fiction: “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” by Lori Wilde; “Hiding Places,” by Erin Healy; “The Betrayal,” by Diane Noble; “The Wonder of You,” by Susan Warren; “Deadly Echoes,” by Nancy Mehl; “Empire’s End,” by Jerry Jenkins; “The Case of the Sin City Sister,” by Lynne Hinton; “Thin Ice,” by Irene Hannon; “Beyond the Silence,” by Peterson and Woodhouse; and “Mermaid Moon,” by Colleen Coble Science Fiction, Fantasy: “Doom of the Dragon,”

by Weis and Hickman, and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” by Alan Foster Westerns: “Anything Goes,” by Richard Wheeler; “Custer’s Cavalier,”

by Thom Nicholson; and “Murphy’s Law,” by Ethan Wolfe Large Print: “The Witnesses,” by Linda Byler; “The Clasp,” by Sloane Crosley; “Redemption Bay,” by RaeAnne Thayne; “Playing with Fire,” by Tess Gerritsen; “The Mistletoe Promise,” by Richard Evans; “The Precipice,” by Paul Doiron; “Last Ragged Breath,” by Julia Keller; “Best Boy,” by Eli Gottlieb; “Girl Waits With Gun,” by Amy Stewart; “The Summer Queen,” by Elizabeth Chadwick; “Buffalo Trail,” by Jeff Guinn; “The Drowning,” by Camilla Lackberg; “A Texas Hill Country Christmas,” by William Johnstone; “The Devil’s Posse,” by Charles West; “Frontier: Thunder at Dawn,” by S.K. Salzer; “Cross Justice,” by James Patterson; “Vendetta,” by James Neff; and “Precious Gifts,” by Danielle Steel Nonfiction: “50 More Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food,” by Susan Albers; “Maple Syrup Cookbook,” by Ken Haedrich; “The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game,” by Steven Rinella; “The Everyday Baker,”

by Abigail Dodge; “The Eli’s Cheesecake Cookbook,” by Schulman et al.; “Becoming Nicole,” by Amy Nutt; “But Enough About Me,” by Burt Reynolds; “Tough As They Come,” by Staff Sgt. Travis Mills; “Southern Liv-

ing 2015 Annual Recipes;” “Thing Explainer,” by Randall Munroe; “Accidental Saints,” by Nadia Bolz-Weber; “How Would You Like to Pay?,” by Bill Maurer; “Martha Stewart Weddings;” “Beatles Gear,” by Andy Babiuk; “A Brief History of Creation,”

by Mesler and Cleaves; “The Stone Reader: Modern Philosophy in 133 Arguments,” by Catapano and Critchley; “DK – Arizona: The Grand Canyon-Berlin-Sydney-South Africa; “Presence,” by Amy Cuddy; “Saving Capitalism,” by Robert Reich; “Your Brain at Work,” by David Rock; “The Other Side of Innovation,” by Govindarajan and Trimble; “Martha Stewart’s Appetizers; “Baking with the Brass Sisters,” by Marilyn and Sheila Brass; “Heretic,” by Ayaan Ali; “One Man Against the World,”

by Tim Weiner; “The Woman’s Wakeup,” by Lois Johnson; “The School of Greatness,” by Lewis Howes; “Measure for Measure – Anthology of Poetic Meters; “Poems of the American South; “Stories from the Kitchen,” by various authors; “Extreme Transformation,” by Chris and Heidi Powell; “Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band,” by Barbara Pyle; and “Sarabeth’s Good Morning Cookbook,” by Sarabeth Levine For more information, call the library at 815-2847261.

Authors can enter writing contest DIXON – The Phidian Art Club seeks area writers to enter its 28th annual Literary Competition for poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.

The competition is open to any writer age 17 or older by March 1, who lives within a 35-mile radius of Dixon.

T h e c a t e g o r i e s a re poetry, any form, 30-line limit; fiction, 3,500-word limit; and nonfiction 3,000-word limit. Only one entry per category, per participant, will be

accepted. The cost is $8 per entry. Checks should be made payable to Phidian Art Club.

All entries must be original and unpublished. They should be typed, doublespaced, on one side of 8.5-by-11 inch paper. Each must have a cover sheet that lists the title, the category, and the author’s name, address, phone number, and email.

Manuscript pages should only have the title and page number on the top of each page.

Fiction and nonfiction entries must show the word count on the upper right corner of page one.

Writers must submit a self-addressed, stamped envelope to have the manuscript returned. It is recommended they keep a copy. The club is not responsible for lost or damaged pages.

In each category, cash prizes will be awarded – $50 for first place, $35 for second, and $25 for third.

Entries must be postmarked by March 1. Mail

or hand-deliver them to the Phidian Art Club in care of Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, IL 61021.

Winners will be notified in mid-April. The judges’ decisions are final. The Literary Program will be at 2 p.m. April 24 at Dixon Public Library. All first- through third-place winners will read their entries. The public is welcome.

For more information, call Peg Miller at 815-4400003.

TAMPICO – Tampico United Methodist Men will serve chili and ham sandwiches during its annual supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the church basement, 202 N. Lincoln St. Relish, dessert, and a beverage will be included.

A donation will be accepted at the door for the all-you-can-eat meal, with an additional donation requested for sandwiches.

The south entrance is accessible to wheelchairs.

For more information, call 815-438-3665.

Blood and platelet donations are needed

by American Red Cross Blood Services due to a shortfall in November and December.

During the 2-month period, about 1,700 fewer blood drives took place and about 50,000 fewer donations were collected than in September and October, according to a news release.

Donors with types O, B negative, and A negative blood are encouraged to donate double red cells where available. With double reds, two units of red cells are collected, while most of the plasma and platelets are returned donor.

Benefit dinner to toTothemake an appointinclude dessert ment in the area, use the STERLING – A chili sup- Red Cross blood donor app, visit redcrossblood. per fundraiser will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Rock org or call 800-7332767.

River Gardens, 3601 16th Ave. The menu includes a Program to cover bowl of chili, dessert, and wartime letters a soft drink for $3.

TAMPICO – The TamAll proceeds will go pico Area Historical Socito the center’s resident ety’s monthly meeting will activity fund.

Reservations are due by be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the society museum, 117 Tuesday.

Main St. To sign up, arrange Connie Schmitt Essig deliveries, or for more will present a program on information, call Lisa letters written in 1945 by Cato-Crider, activity Evadne Kelly to her son, director, at 815-626Dale, while he served 0233. overseas with the Navy.

The letters detail day-toMental health day life in Tampico and meeting set local events.

The public is welcome.

DIXON – The NAMI For more information, Sauk Area Board of visit tampicohistorical Directors will meet at society.con or contact 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, folJoan Johnson, society lowed by the support group meeting at 6:30, at president, at garyjoan@ thewisp.net or 815-622Sinnissippi Centers, 325 8705. state Route 2.

The group provides education, as well as Volga Germans support, to families with topic of program a diagnosis of mental PRINCETON – Bureau illness in a relative or County Genealogy Socifriend.

NAMI Sauk Area serves ety will meet at 7 p.m. residents of Carroll, Lee, Thursday at the society library, 629 S. Main St. Ogle, and Whiteside Michael Walter, a counties, as well as surnative of Billings, Monrounding areas. tana, will present the For more information, program, “Origin, Migracontact Mary Brokaw at tion, Sojourn, Exodus, namisaukarea@gmail.

Demise, and Future of com or 815-284-6417. the Volga Germans, preto present.”

Trainees needed 1766 The talk will cover the for hospice work routes and experiences of about 30,000 GerSTOCKTON – A hosmans who traveled from pice training class for 1767 to 1769 to Russia volunteers will be from at Catherine the Great’s 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. invitation. It will follow Mondays from Feb. 22 their history to current to March 21 at Hospice of Northwest Illinois Inc., times.

The public is welcome.

105 S. Main St. The library is open from Trained volunteers are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monqualified to work with day, Tuesday, Thursday, direct client care and the and Friday, and Feb. 6. hospice’s bereavement program, perform clerical For more information, call duties, and can help with the 815-879-3133. fundraising activities.

The center covers Car- Cookie orders roll, Jo Daviess, and Ste- due on Friday phenson counties.

FREEPORT – Girl To sign up, call the Scouts of Northern Illioffice at 815-947-3260. nois will continue to take Participants who want orders until Friday for this program information, year’s cookie program. but are unable to attend Email cookies4you@ the scheduled training, girlscoutsni.org to concan call to make other tact a scout to order. arrangements.

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4-Her’s awarded, recognized during banquet OREGON – Ogle County’s top 4-H members and clubs were honored for outstanding achievement Nov. 15 at Byron Middle School.

Those recognized were: Co-op Watch Awards: Natalie Carlson and Ryan Reeverts of Byron, honored for their records of long-term leadership and service at the club level and beyond.

Foundation Award: Abigail Mongan of Oregon, in recognition of leadership skills, a willingness to help with 4-H activities, and a positive example to younger members.

“I Dare You” Leadership Award: Callie Ackland and Katelyn Ackland, both of Rochelle; Kallista McIntyre of Stillman Valley; and Johnathan Prose of Oregon. Selection was based on previous leadership, citizenship, and project work.

4-H Fair Animal Exhibit Traveling Trophy: Carefree 4-H Club of Oregon, first place; Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club of Forreston, second place. Clubs are recognized for maintaining the most impressive stall exhibits at the 4-H fair.

Outstanding Illinois 4-H Award Records: Megan Ackland of Rochelle and Natalie Carlson, both for food, nutrition, and health.

They attended the Nov. 27-Dec. 1 National 4-H Congress in Atlanta.

Outstanding Club Presidents, Vice President: Ryan Reeverts, Megan Hagemann, Mount Morris Outstanding Club Secretaries, Club Treasurers: Alex Cassens, Will Carlson, Byron; Kallista McIntyre, Nathan Keys, Rochelle Outstanding Club Reporters, Historians: Lauren Carlson, Byron; Natalie Carlson, Anna Hagemann, Monroe Center Outstanding Club Recreation, Bits ’N Reins Traveling Horse Trophy: Isaac Charbonneau, Leaf River, Sara Blume; Renee Gehrke, Aubree Jaspers, Byron Outstanding Club Junior Leader Electricity Achievement Award: Kallista McIntyre, Jared Glendenning, Oregon Illinois Holstein-Friesian Association Award: Brenna Noon, Oregon Educational Club Programming Efforts: Agriculture: By-Y-Badgers 4-H Club, Byron Home and Family: Hub Hickory Nuts 4-H Club, Rochelle Mechanics and Technology: Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club, OregonMount Morris Personal Development: Ogle County Clovers 4-H Club, Rochelle Honor Clubs: Bits ’N Reins 4-H Club of Ogle County; Blackhawk Crossing; By-Y-Badgers; Carefree; Circle M 4-H Club, Mount Morris; Grand Detour Greens 4-H Club; Hub Hickory Nuts; Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club, Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club; Mighty Clovers 4-H Club, Monroe Center; Ogle County Clovers 4-H Club, Rochelle; Ogle Jolly 4-H Club, Stillman Valley; Pine Creek Valley 4-H Club Polo; Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club, Forreston Fall Club Promotion Award: Blackhawk Crossing Window Display Promotion Award: first- through third-place: Hub Hickory Nuts, Summerhill Huskies, Ogle County Clovers Ogle County 4-H Clubof-the-Year: Carefree Club State Award Winner, Personal Development: Ogle County Clovers Alumni Award: Barb Sweeney, Monroe Center Top Leader Team Award: Polo Pioneers 4-H Club: Lisa Fike, Pearl City, Barb Miller, Polo 4-H Hall of Fame Recipient: Cliff Craven, Leaf River Project Achievement Bits ’N Reins: Liberty Hayes, Megan Seebach, Rochelle Blackhawk Crossing: Katelyn Bowers, Samantha Bowers, Kyle Brechon,

Marah Drake, AJ Hinrichs, Jazmyne Swope, Oregon; Kaedi Callaway, Alex Grygiel, Xander Schier, Mount Morris; Lane Halverson, Chana; Waylon Harris, Polo By-Y-Badgers: Alexandria Cassens, Carson Conderman, Carter Conderman, Lauren Carlson, Bruce Gehrke, Renee Gehrke, Aubree Jaspers, Natalie Ketter, Byron; David Kennedy, Lillian Kennedy, Davis Junction; Shelby Mastny, Oregon Carefree: Jennica Ciesiel, Alexis Ebert, Austin Ebert, Levi Eden, Jackson Glendenning, Jared Glendenning, Sabrina Leather, Faith Marquardt, Elizabeth Mois, Brenna Noon, Gracie Prose, Olivia Thomas, Oregon; Brady Davis, Robert Hough, Mount Morris Circle M: Edwin Estrada, Kyle Miller, Oregon; Emmett Peterson, Mount Morris Grand Detour Greens: Isaac Akins, Isaiah Akins, Polo; Trent Heller, Dixon Hub Hickory Nuts: Grace Luxton, Kyra Rimstidt, Abby Yagow, Rochelle Busy Beavers: Ethan Bocker, Isaac Charbonneau, Aidan Yordy, Taylor Yordy, Leaf River; Ben Harland, Kaitlyn Harland, Madison Harland, Byron Soaring Eagles: Matthew Homman, Laci Meyer, Kaeden Motsko, Holly Plock, Alex Williams, Lacie Williams, Leaf River; Grant Johnson, Natalie Johnson, Forreston; Abby Ruter, Izzy Ruter, Micah Wehler, Abigail Wehler, Mount Morris; Dylon Timmer, Baileyville Mighty Clovers: Jackson Craig, Anna Hagemann, Monroe Center; Maggie Eden, Byron County Clovers: Kyler Dale, Lindenwood; Alex Groves, Magaly Marin, Ariel Zuercher, Rochelle; Dani Ward, Creston Ogle Jolly: Grace Costello, Blakelynn Swanson, Stillman Valley; Hannah Seaworth, Lindenwood Summerhill Huskies: Casey DeVries, Forreston Service Achievement Bits ’N Reins: Logan Arvigo, Mount Morris; Amanda Headon, Rochelle Blackhawk Crossing: Jaden Scott, Oregon By-Y-Badgers: Will Carlson, Collin Conderman, Byron; Matthew Hickey, Davis Junction Carefree: Adam Glendenning, Oregon, Bode Martin, Grace Mongan, Abbie Ring, Oregon; Rebecca Hough, Mount Morris Greens: Abby Akins, Polo; Julia Heller, Dixon; Summer Linboom, Polo Hub Hickory Nuts: Hannah Luxton, Heather Swope, Rochelle Busy Beavers: Danielle Hagemann, Megan Hagemann, Garret Moser, Mount Morris Soaring Eagles: Olivia Dillavou, Alek Stranberg, Olivia Stranberg, Mount Morris; Hannah Noble, Jacob Noble, Forreston; Annie Timmer, Baileyville; Ashley Williams, Leaf River Mighty Clovers: Tommy Allen, Abraham Eden, Byron; Aubrey Craig, Autumn Hagemann, Monroe Center; Dalissa Moser, Clinton, Wisconsin; Justin Simpson, Davis Junction County Clovers: Katelyn Ackland, Rochelle; Brayden Dale, Lindenwood; Gracie Mingus, Kayla Mingus, Byron; Austin Zuercher, Rochelle Ogle Jolly: Garrett Hackbarth, Jacob Hackbarth, Lindenwood; Zeke Horn, Rochelle Leadership Achievement Bits ’N Reins: Teddy Beauchem, Chana, Samantha Malk, Stillman Valley By-Y-Badgers: Natalie Carlson, Ryan Reeverts, Byron; Kyle Hemmersbach, Leaf River Carefree: Jacob Ebens, Chelsea Eden, Michaela Eden, Katrina Lowry, Casey Martin, Abigail Mongan, Johnathan Prose, Anna Ring, Oregon Circle M: David Ide, Dixon; Karli Miller, Oregon Grand Detour Greens: Connor Ross, Franklin Grove; Tony Singley,

Sara Blume (center) of Byron was awarded the Bits ‘N Reins Traveling Trophy during the annual Achievement Day on Nov. 15. Cass Headon (left) and Amie McDermontt of Rochelle, both 4-H leaders, presented the trophy. The award recognizes one county 4-Her for an outstanding horse project year. The winner demonstrates commitment to the 4-H mission in the horse project by detailing how she improved or achieved something related to “Head, Heart, Hands, and Health.” Photos submitted by Sarah Rowland.

Tom Snodgrass (center) with the Pomona Grange handed out the first-place trophy for Best Pen Exhibit Award to a Carefree 4-H Club member. Stan Eden (left), an Ogle County Farm Bureau Board member, presented the second-place trophy to the Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club. The trophy is given to clubs based on stall exhibits at the 4-H fair.

Eden also awarded the Co-op Watch Award to Ryan Reeverts and Natalie Carlson of Byron. The award honors 4-H’ers for outstanding leadership involvement at the club level, as well as at the county level and beyond.

Stephanie Sofolo, Polo Hub Hickory Nuts: Nathan Keys, Rochelle Soaring Eagles: Linnea Davids, Emily Homman, Autumn Kielsmeier, Lane Meyer, Leaf River; Ryan Dillavou, Becca Steingraber, Ginny Steingraber, Kelly Stranberg, Heather Stranberg, Mount Morris; Aaron Elliott, Sarah Elliott, Egan; Maddie Kirchner, Forreston; Elizabeth McKinstrySherburne, Byron Mighty Clovers: Matthew Drendel, Michael Drendel, Lindenwood County Clovers: Callie Ackland, Carley Ackland, Megan Ackland, Rochelle; Josh Mallette, Franklin Grove; Jordan Mingus, Byron Ogle Jolly: Zane Ankney, Kallista McIntyre, Kiirstin McIntyre, Stillman Valley Cloverbud Recognition (4-H’ers, 5-7 years old): Bits ’N Reins: Cassidy Vincent, Rochelle Blackhawk: Justin Collins, Aiden Currier, Dylan McDowell, Oregon; Zakkary West, Mount Morris By-Y-Badgers: Anne

Kennedy, Elizabeth Kennedy, Davis Junction; James Mastny, Penny Mastny, Oregon; Conner Reeverts, Lillian Shepeck, Byron Carefree: Boone Alderks, Chana; Miranda Ciesiel, Isaac Ebert, Anna Marquardt, Allissa Martin, Oregon; Mason Zabran, Mount Morris Circle M: Katlyn Miller, Oregon: Marley Linboom, Polo Hub Hickory Nuts: Van Gerber, Deegan Schabacker, Jaxon Schabacker, Chana; Levi Luxton, Rose Luxton, Veronica Vaughn, Logan Yagow, Rochelle Busy Beavers: Emilee Bocker, Lily Sasscer, Hannah Sheely, Leaf River, Jakob Moser, Mount Morris Soaring Eagles: Lydia Sherburne, Byron Mighty Clovers: Jessie Hagemann, Audrey Payne, Monroe Center County Clovers: Caleb Esterday, Katheryn Groves, Annaliese Koziol, Joaquin Marin, Rochelle Ogle Jolly: Kate Costello, Stillman Valley.

Denise Schoenbachler, a member of the Ogle County 4-H Foundation, awarded Abigail Mongan of Oregon the 4-H Foundation Award. Recognition is given to an outstanding 4-Her who has shown leadership, a willingness to help with activities, and has been a positive example to younger members.

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Customers use Visa Checkout to buy Girl Scout Cookies, and Dell funded the creation of a mobile app for the platform.

Visa Checkout allows the girls to carry out easy and secure cookie purchases, said Lara Balazs, senior vice president of North America marketing for Visa. Cookie buyers will also be able to store their shipping and payment information for future purchases.

According to a spokeswoman, Visa has contributed a seven-figure commitment.

Girl Scouts rolled out the original Digital Cookie 1.0 with its first sales in January 2015, allowing girls to sell and ship cookies online through their own cookie website, accessible to people who had the link or got an emailed invitation.

Digital Cookie 2.0 lets Scouts take quizzes, watch videos, play games and further personalize their pages during setup, and access improved cookie sales data, with

charts showing sales by cookie type and delivery method, as well as weekby-week trends. It also includes the mobile app.

“The online Girl Scout cookie experience is beneficial to girls in learning how to do online marketing and representing themselves online and business ethics,” said Ann-Marie Soderstrom, communications manager for Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois.

Last year, Girl Scouts sold 194 million boxes of cookies. Stewart Goodbody, director of communications at Girl Scouts of

the USA, said 2.5 million boxes were sold through the digital platform, resulting in about $10 million in revenue.

Girl Scouts is actively looking for funding from other corporations, Goodbody said.

“My understanding is the sponsorships help with the technology development, so if it means that it creates more opportunities for the girls, I think it’s great,” said Debbie Karner, Katelyn’s mother.

Proceeds of the cookie sales go toward Scout activities like camps and

outings. This year, customers won’t have to pay a service fee unless their order is shipped.

Girls under 13 are required to have parental supervision when making their websites, but once they turn 13, they have more autonomy over creating their virtual cookie booth.

Even though Katelyn still made more sales the traditional way, Karner said Digital Cookie was a great learning opportunity.

“It’s just something different to try,” Karner said. “In general, I think

it’s a great opportunity, and there’s so many more features to the program this year for girls to learn and have fun with in addition to another sales method.”

Katelyn said the online platform made tracking her progress easier and selling cookies more streamlined.

“It kind of automatically puts things in there for you,” she said. “For outside sales, you have to manually put them in there and obviously, as fun as they are, you’re standing out in the cold for a while.”

Astrograph Don’t hold back Sunday, January 24, 2016 AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) -- Don’t get into a dispute that will waste your time and leave you feeling anxious. Do your best to nurture the relationships that count by offering love and affection.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- If you please others, you will make a lasting impression. A financial gain or gift is heading your way.

Don’t be afraid to take an unusual approach to get what you want.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are disciplined, inventive and highly emotional. Try not to let a misunderstanding ruin your day or dampen your ability to be creative.

Less talk and more romance will pay off.

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Amy Lamb, an app development consultant at Northwestern Mutual, attends a meeting virtually on Dec. 29 in Milwaukee. Lamb has a severe poinsettia allergy, so she works at home during the holidays and uses a robot to attend meetings.

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The BeamPro, made

by Palo Alto, Californiabased Suitable Technologies Inc., sells for about $16,000. It is part of the rapidly growing “telepresence” robot market.

Annual shipments of such robots, currently at 4,200 units, could reach 31,600 by 2020, estimates Tractica, a market research firm.

Tractica says key markets for the robots are health care, education, and enterprise, where executives, for example, use them to be in multiple places at once, or to tour factories in other parts of the world. In one well-known instance, fugitive whistleblower Edward Snowden attended the TED 2014 conference in the U.S. via telepresence robot from Russia.

When Northwestern Mutual purchased 14 robots in late 2014, the perception around the company was not universally positive, said Karl Gouverneur, chief technology officer. But now, given the company’s seven buildings in the Milwaukee area, the robots have come to be viewed as important tools in helping to build a more interactive and collaborative workplace, he said.

“For a company like Northwestern Mutual, which historically has not been a place where

innovation comes to mind, you’re seeing a lot more these days – and we are pushing very, very hard,” Gouverneur said.

There have been minor issues with the robots; one of them fell down a step once, and sometimes employees – most often impatient executives, Gouverneur says – leave a robot in the meeting room, rather than returning it to its docking station. Elevators present multiple challenges; the robots lose Wi-Fi connectivity inside them and can’t press the buttons for floors.

“It’s two wheels and a TV screen,” said Gouverneur, adding that the Wi-Fi issue should be improved by an upgrade that’s underway.

The technology behind the robots is mature and reliable, said Bilge Mutlu, associate professor of computer science at the University of WisconsinMadison. So obstacles to more widespread use are the rate of adoption and infrastructure challenges, like Wi-Fi coverage, he said.

While telepresence robots aren’t the giant leap in communication that an invention like telephones were, they represent an incremental step forward, said Mutlu, whose Wisconsin Human-Computer Interaction Lab is one of the largest in the U.S. that studies this area.

“Our research shows that embodiment adds

to collaboration,” Mutlu said. “It improves trust over more impoverished versions of communication, such as just audio or video.”

Lamb says she has found that to be true.

Sure, some people find it awkward initially, when they see her face on the screen of a robot moving toward them at a pace that she describes as slightly slower than a walk.

“They’ll give a little uncomfortable smile and I’ll just wave and say ‘hi,’” she said.

Lamb’s experience is that her office building must be clear of poinsettias for 2 weeks before she can safely return to work. Last year, after one of three unsuccessful attempts to return, co-workers found the offending poinsettia plant four floors away from her desk, she said.

The ten-person team of Lamb’s co-workers that scoured the building found a large number of poinsettias on the lower level and six more on the upper floors.

They left notes on each plant asking the owner to remove it from the building. Meanwhile, Lamb’s been relying on her electronic friends to keep her connected at the office.

“I want my clients and co-workers to be confident I’m still here,” Lamb said. “I want them to know I can wheel to their desk in robot form anytime they need me.”

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I also don’t recommend gimmick insurances, like double indemnity for accidental death.

Think about it. You’re not double-dead if you die by accident; you’re just dead. Your family needs the same amount of money whether you die by accident or heart

attack. If you have a family, I suggest 10 to 12 times your annual income in a good, level term policy.

Also, stay away from cancer insurance policies. Your regular health insurance policy should include cancer coverage.

If it doesn’t, you’ve got a crummy policy and you need to get a better one right away.

So, for the coverage you do need, we’re looking at

level term life insurance, good health insurance, long-term disability and homeowners and/ or renters insurance.

Throw in auto coverage and, once you hit age 60, long-term care insurance and you’re pretty much set!

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TAURUS (April 20May 20) -- You can accomplish whatever you set out to do as long as you are energetic and focused. An emotional matter can be resolved if you compromise and work as a team player.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- An older relative or friend will offer an interesting alternative.

Follow his or her advice to help resolve a problem you are facing with

someone you love. Change will be beneficial.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Do something that will tire you out. A physical challenge or passionate encounter will help you bypass an emotional display that has the potential to force an unwanted change.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don’t wait for someone to choose you. If you want to get involved in something or spend time with someone, step up and make it happen.

Love is highlighted.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) -- Participate in community events or humanitarian organizations in order to feel good and meet people who will enhance your life and help you get past a personal problem.

conference or trade show, or share ideas with someone you respect.

A physical approach to unfinished projects will help you get the job done.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Look over contracts or investments, but don’t jump into something recklessly. It will be necessary to avoid expecting too much from others or giving more than you should offer.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Weigh both sides of any issue you face, and don’t feel obliged to make a decision until you feel comfortable doing so. Express your concerns and true feelings.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Do whatever it takes to ease stress. Book an appointment at your favorite spa or go to an event that will take your mind off emotional matters. Take care of yourself first.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24Nov. 22) -- Travel, take part in a

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CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD WINNER

Wiersema Waste Service of Chadwick is the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce December Customer Service Award winner. Lisa and Mark Wiersema owners, gathered with their employee, John Adams (holding the plaque), and chamber ambassadors. Photo submitted by the chamber.

JEAN DAY DONATIONS

SAFE PASSAGE

In November and December J.C. Penney Co. associates in Sterling wore jeans on various weekends for a small cost and donated non-perishable items to United Way of Whiteside County. Russ Seifken Jr., United Way executive director, accepted the items and $157 from Anne Simpson, store leader. Photo submitted

by Bonnie Segura.

Bill Palen (fourth from left), a member of the Ogle-Lee Crime Stoppers Board, presented $5,000 on Dec. 23 to the Safe Passage Program. With Palen are (from left) Dean Coss, Crime Stoppers board member; Dixon Police Chief Danny Langloss; Lee County Sheriff John Simonton; and Brian Brown, Crime Stoppers board member. Safe Passage has placed 32 people into treatment for addiction. According to Palen, the money will be used to help those addicted with after-care and programs after completing the formal treatment process. The program will expand to include Whiteside County agencies, effective March 1. Photo submitted by Andrew Oros.

IN BRIEF Area businessman partakes in summit STERLING – John Gvozdjak, president and chief operating officer of FRANTZ Manufacturing Co., was invited to serve as a panelist for the third annual Economic Summit hosted by U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-17th District.

This year’s summit focused on developing solutions to address the skills’ gap in the manufacturing industry, and the challenge of retaining young talent in the region.

FRANTZ Manufacturing Co.’s Bearing Division and ISO/TS-16949:2009 certified Sterling Steel Ball Division have provided specialty conveyor solutions for the material han-

MORRISON ROTARY GUEST SPEAKER dling industry and steel ball solutions for the automotive industry for more than 100 years.

mation, contact the Lee County Farm Bureau at leecountyfb.org or 815857-3531.

Registration for bus trip underway

New associate joins local firm

AMBOY –The Lee County Farm Bureau Member Relations Committee will have a day trip Feb. 17 to Monroe, Wisconsin.

While in Monroe, participants will tour Alp & Dell Cheese, the courthouse, Minhas Craft Brewery, and visit the Swiss Colony Outlet stores.

The cost is $60 for farm bureau members and $65 for nonmembers; and includes transportation, tour fees, and lunch.

Registration is due by Feb. 1. For more infor-

MORRISON – Nelson, Kilgus, Richey & Buckwalter-Schurman has hired Sydney R. Morgan.

Morgan, who will be an associate in the Morrison office, graduated in May from Northern Illinois University College of Law. She was sworn in as an Illinois attorney in November.

Her practice will focus on a wide variety of civil claims from the representation of clients in family related disputes to wills and estate work.

State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Port Byron, attended the Dec. 30 meeting of the Morrison Rotary Club. During the meeting, he updated the members on the current budget negotiations in Springfield. Photo submitted by Paul Ferrero.

MOOSEHEART DONATIONS

Larry Cooper (red jacket) of Thrivent Financial in Sterling recently made a $250 donation to the Sterling Loyal Order of Moose Women, which in turn donated it to the personal accounts of the girls at the Illinois House at Mooseheart. With Cooper are (from left) Rick and Diane Johnson, Dawn Kerber, Steve Kerber, Marilyn Ordean, and DuWayne Beck, Moose administrator. Photos submitted by Kerber.

Five of the 10 girls who reside at the house accepted a $250 donation from Hawkins-Cassens Insurance Agency of Sterling.

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The Amana Valley connects the seven colonies that were meant to be an ox-cart’s drive apart when they were founded in the 19th century.

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The Midwest: Amana Colonies, Iowa Spread out in a loop across the fertile central Iowa countryside, the seven villages that make up the Amana Colonies were laid out in the middle of the 19th century and meant to be an ox-cart’s drive apart.

Today, the Colonies are a National Historic Landmark, allowing visitors a window to the religious and secular lives of early German settlers.

Driving a rental car rather than an ox-cart, I was able to see a lot over a weekend visit. In the main colony of Amana, I sampled homemade fudge

The East Coast: St. Michaels, Maryland It was the best wake-up call I’ve ever gotten. The sun rose – not timidly – but blazing its way over the coastal marshes lining Chesapeake Bay in this town straight out of a Currier & Ives print. From my bedroom at The Inn at Perry Cabin, I woke to this pyrotechnic display. Who needs an alarm clock?

Stepping onto my deck, I took a deep whiff of the salty air, and wondered if people who get daily doses of this clean, fresh oxygen take it for granted. Maryland’s Eastern Shore is a cornucopia of the good things life has to offer – tangy sea breezes, clear air, as many bicycles and sailboats as there are automobiles, and enough crabs, oysters and clams to make up a bountiful fisherman’s platter.

The Inn at Perry Cabin is a charming base for exploring St. Michaels, a town with only one fast food outlet (Subway), no malls and no traffic light within 11 miles. It does have a first-rate Maritime Museum where you can visit the Hooper Lighthouse (shown above), tong for oysters in the harbor or sign on as an apprentice in a boat building class.

You can also spend a day browsing Main Street antique shops and taking a walking tour of the historic district before tucking into a mammoth platter of crabs at St. Michaels Crab and Steak House, where as they like to say, “the only thing we overlook is the water.”

FYI: Tourtalbot.org.

at The Chocolate Haus and dandelion wine at the Grape Vine Winery, and then watched basket weaving demonstrations at the Broom and Basket Shop.

In West Amana, I traipsed around an art gallery that had formerly been the village church. In South Amana, while shopping at Fern Hill Gifts and Quilts, I discovered that it had been the town’s general store when Jesse James and his gang robbed it in 1877. In Middle Amana, I discovered something else: if you

Lovely land of liberty Hit the road to some special spots in U.S.

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With the dawn of a new year of travel, I decided to reflect on some past destinations that I especially loved. These five places span the nation, and while they may not be the first spots on a traveler’s itinerary, each is a true gem.

want to try the breads and pastries at Hahn’s Hearth Oven Bakery, you better be there by 9 a.m. or risk disappointment.

Best place to stay: The Guest House Motel in Amana.

Best place to eat: The Colony Inn in Amana where bountiful breakfasts will fuel you for the day. Best times to visit: If you’re into German festivals with lots of oom-pah-pah, go in May for the MaiFest or October for Oktoberfest.

FYI: Amanacolonies.com.

The Mountain West: Big Sky, Montana Think “A River Runs Through” where rainbow trout practically leap onto fly fishermen’s reels; pack trips through aspen-studded meadows are a daily occurrence, and more than a few High Country guides resemble a long-haired Brad Pitt.

For city-dwellers starved for the great outdoors, this is paradise. For snow bunnies, Big Sky (shown above) has a ski resort whose major peak, Lone Mountain, is 11,166 feet in altitude, and whose 5,800 skiable acres on three mountains and 400 inches of annual snowfall make it a winter mecca.

Still, it’s a destination for all seasons due to its proximity to Yellowstone, the nation’s oldest national park.

Less than an hour’s drive away, the 2.2 million-acre park is a sanctuary for bears (both black and grizzly), wolves, bison, moose and elk. Like most visitors, I headed directly to Old Faithful, the most famous of Yellowstone’s geysers, which erupts every hour-anda-half, spewing out thousands of gallons of boiling water.

I staked out my spot and was rewarded for my patience, not only with the geyser’s angry antics, but with the appearance of a nonchalant moose, ambling along, apparently unmoved by the spectacle going on behind him.

As impressive as Old Faithful is, the park has other not-to-be missed spots such as Black Sand Basin and Emerald Pool where minerals and algae color the mud and water, giving them the look of an Impressionist painting.

Best place to stay: the 112-year-old Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone, a National Historic Landmark.

FYI: Bigskyresort.com.

The South: Austin, Texas Some cities just seem to have it all – history, beauty and vibrancy. Austin, the capital of the Lone Star State, is one of those. Its location in the scenic Texas Hill Country, surrounded by a chain of seven highland lakes, makes it heaven for those who love hiking, boating and fishing.

If you’re a history buff like me, you will want to tour the pink granite Capitol Building (the largest state capitol in the country, with murals depicting the fall of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto, which garnered Texas its independence from Mexico); the Greek Revival-style Governor’s Mansion, and the Lyndon B. Johnson Library and Museum on the campus of the University of Texas.

The former president’s widow, known during her tenure as first lady for her beautification projects, has her own memorial, the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, showcasing more than 650 native plants. Mother Nature’s abundant handiwork is also on display at the Botanical Garden in Zilker Park and Umlauf Sculpture Garden.

As for vibrancy, anyone who has been watching “Austin City Limits” for the past 4 decades can attest to the fact that this city is a music lover’s dream. Sixth Street (shown in picture) hasn’t become one of the nation’s most famous tourist destinations for nothing.

The West Coast: Marina del Rey, California

Best place to stay: The Driskell Hotel.

Built in 1886 by cattle baron Jesse Driskell, it retains its Old West feel. If its columned lobby, marble floors and stained glass dome were good enough for J.R. Ewing, they’re good enough for the rest of us.

Best places to hear music: The Broken Spoke (“the last of the authentic Texas dance halls and damn proud of it!”); Antone’s, Austin’s best blues club; any of the clubs along Sixth Street.

FYI: Austintexas.org.

I love California’s stunning beach communities, from the glam appeal of Santa Monica and Laguna Beach in the south to the picture postcard charm of Carmel farther north. More off-the-grid than the others, and just a 15-minute taxi ride from Los Angeles International, Marina del Rey may not be as immediately recognizable. But after a weekend (or longer), you may emulate country crooner George Strait and leave your heart here.

As the name implies, it’s all about the marina: the largest man-made marina in the world, with slips for 5,000 boats.

A favorite vantage point is Fisherman’s Village, a replica of a New England

seaport where shops and restaurants abound and where cobblestoned paths lead to the marina.

Of course, the best way to experience the marina is to get on the water, whether by kayak, canoe, water taxi, sailboat or private launch. One of my favorite experiences was a Saturday night starlight dinner/dance cruise aboard the Hornblower luxury yacht (shown above), where I marveled at the waterside buildings draped in a dazzling display of twinkling lights.

Best place to stay: Marina del Rey Hotel is a welcoming oasis with an enviable marina location and a topnotch restaurant, Salt.

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HOME OF HOME RECEIVES DONATIONS

Heather Whitney, Newman Central Catholic High School Student Council adviser, and council members in Sterling, recently organized Dress Down Day. Students paid money to wear regular clothing to school. Joan Padilla, Hope of Home in Dixon executive director, accepted the check from council members, Eli Leffelman (from left), Brady Rude, Anthony Garcia, Morgan Ely, and Catherine Payan.

Photos submitted by Padilla.

Employees of Sterling Federal Bank recently donated $1,138.67 to Hope of Home in Dixon.

Dean Ahlers, bank president, presented the check to Padilla. The money was raised through the Employee Contribution Campaign.

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Options for farmers offered AMBOY – The Farm Service Agency has released the following information on crop programs.

Commodity loans: The Farm Bill provides for nonrecourse marketing assistance loans and loan deficiency payments for 16 commodities.

Under the price support program, producers may store harvested crops and pledge them to the Commodity Credit Corporation as collateral for marketing assistance loans. Grain can be farm-stored or warehouse-stored.

According to the news release, prices for corn and soybeans have fallen to $3.15 and $8.38 per bushel levels, but still are above the established loan rates offered by the FSA. FSA reminds farmers, if their grain is going to sit in storage for a period of time and the producer still has control or title of the crop, they may want to consider pledging that grain as collateral with CCC and save themselves interest with their primary loan institution.

Commodity loans can be repaid anytime during the 9-month term and before the loan matures using the lower of two methods: 1) principal plus interest or 2) using the Posted County Price which changes on a daily basis. However, FSA is changing the way it calculates marketing loan repayment rates and loan deficiency payments, which will be based on 5-day or 30-day moving averages.

The current interest rate for January is 1.625 percent. Lee County FSA’s 2015 commodity loan rates are $1.96 for corn and $5.08 for soybeans. The 2015-crop commodity loan programs are not subject to sequester reductions.

Bushels used for collateral and stored on the farm can be certified by the farmer or measured by the FSA office.

Commodity loan eligibility also requires compliance with conservation and wetland

County Farm Service Agency offices Whiteside County, 16255 Liberty St., Morrison, IL 61270, 815-772-2124, ext. 2 Lee County, 319 S. Mason Ave., Amboy, IL 61310, 815-857-3621, ext. 2 Ogle County, 213 W. Pines Road, Oregon, IL 61061, 815732-6127, ext. 2 Bureau County, 312 E. Backbone Road, Suite 1, Princeton, IL 61356, 815875-8732, ext. 2 Carroll County, 807 S. Clay St., Suite A, Mount Carroll, IL 61053, 815-2448732, ext. 2 protection requirements, beneficial interest requirements, acreage reporting, and ensuring that the commodity meets CCC minimum grade and quality standards.

The Conservation Reserve Program is a land conservation program administered by the FSA. Enrollment began Dec. 1 and will end Feb. 26.

In exchange for a yearly rental payment, farmers enrolled in the program agree to remove environmentally-sensitive land from agricultural production and plant species that will improve environmental health and quality. Contracts for land enrolled in CRP are 10-15 years in length.

The long-term goal of the program is to reestablish valuable land cover to help improve water quality, prevent soil erosion, and reduce loss of wildlife habitat.

The long-term goal of the program is to reestablish native plant species on marginal agricultural lands for the primary purpose of preventing soil erosion and improving water quality and related benefits of reducing loss of wildlife habitat.

FSA will rank offers for the 49th CRP general enrollment period, according to the Environmental Benefits

Index. FSA collects data (primarily based on location, soils information, and selected conservation practice) and determines the environmental indices for the land offered.

FSA also ranks each eligible offer in comparison to all other offers and selects from that ranking. After the enrollment period ends, the Secretary of Agriculture will decide where to make the EBI cutoff.

The Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs were authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and offer a safety net to farmers and crop-share landowners when there is a substantial drop in prices or revenues for covered commodities.

Farmers are encouraged to contact any county FSA office to schedule an appointment to enroll.

If a farm is not enrolled during the 2016 program year, farmers on that farm will not be eligible for financial assistance from the ARC or PLC programs should crop prices or farm revenues fall below the historical price or revenue benchmarks established by the program.

The marketing year for the 2016 program year used to compile the possible payment rate for covered commodities (corn, soybeans, and wheat) will be Sept. 1, 2016 through Aug. 31, 2017 and rates for corn, soybeans, and wheat will be published around Sept. 29, 2017.

Enrollment for the 2016 program year ends Aug. 1.

By calling ahead and or making an appointment, the county office can have any contracts on file ready.

The goal is to have this enrollment completed before spring work begins. If landowners have not changed from the previous year, cash rent operators will not need to get new signatures from the landowners.

For more information, visit fsa.usda.gov or call any county FSA office.

IN BRIEF Man of the Year winner named The Junior Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge in Thomson had a Christmas party Dec. 5. Members are (front row, from left) Remington Anderson, Brennon Anderson, Aden Randolph, and Dallas Bunn; (middle row) Wyatt Wollam, Emma Swiderski, Brennon Cavanagh, Madison McClelland, Ethan Brown, and Shayla Roberts; and (back row) Sophia Guenzler, Jacob McLuckie, Geneva Zach, and Allison Zimmerman. Stan Bousson reviewed the photos the group took during the year and gave tips on how to improve their work. Solutions From Science of Thomson and True Value Home and Building Center, Manny’s Pizza, Engel’s Jewelry, Milo and Beaver’s Service Center, J C Carey Motors, Tim VolzState Farm Insurance, The Answer Fitness Club, and Jeannine Mills of homes. com, all of Savanna, were recognized for making donations to the club throughout the year. Photo submitted by Pam Steinhaus.

FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION

Members of Prophetstown Adult Chapter 516 met on Jan. 12 at the Tampico Community Building. The group collected items, and made a monetary donation to the Tampico Food Pantry. With the items are Donna Marshal (from left), Mary Church, Janet Morris, Anna Mae Johnson, Alice Manon, Connie Murphy, and Esther Kuelper, members; Kathy Raser, president; and Betty Dennis, recorder, treasurer. Not pictured is Terry Gaskill, event planner. The group meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the community building, 106 Market St. Photo submitted

by Gaskill.

Members sought for 4-H committee

material. Stations were installed Dec. 7 and were operational Jan. 1.

The program is available MOUNT CARROLL STERLING – After reviewto all hospital employees. ing hundreds of entries, 11 – The next meeting of “We are lucky to have men made the cut as final- the Carroll County 4-H this technology,” said Horse Committee will ists in Wahl’s annual Man be at 7 p.m. Thursday in Dean Rhodes, training of the Year Contest. the meeting room at the center coordinator. “We Steve Carpinelli of WashCarroll County Extenington, D.C., was the winare the only hospital in sion office, 807D S. Clay ner. He will the area to provide this St. Anyone interested in take home service, and one of the working with youth on a $1,500 first in the state to adopt horse and pony projects grand this new method. We’re is welcome. The agenda prize; proud to provide this items include upcoming in addiinnovative technology to learning opportunities, drill our staff, so we can better tion, he Steve team, and horse shows. will reign serve the patients of our Carpinelli For more information, supreme community.” contact Leanne Rahn at throughout the year, and “This new technique well will be featured in a national lrahn@illinois.edu or call give direct feedback to advertisement. Online votes 815-244-9444. employees, so they can helped Carpinelli rise to the correct their technique top of the facial hair food New program and improve instantly,” chain. said Kathy Schafer, senior underway at KSB The Wahl Man of the director of cardiovascular Year Contest kicked off DIXON – KSB Hospital and surgical services. in June 2015, when Wahl has implemented the “This is huge for patient announced the 2015 Most American Heart Associacare. Staff can train and Facial Hair Friendly Cities tion’s Resuscitation Qual- practice as often as they in America. The journey ity Improvement Program want, keeping their skills involved a 30-foot mobile to help staff maintain skill sharp at all times.” barbershop and a team of competency and achieve According to a news master barbers traveling better patient outcomes release, RQI is the latfrom city to city to give guys through regular, lowest evolution of dynamic free trims and grooming dose, high-frequency, CPR training bringing the advice. Whiskered delehigh-quality, CPR training. learning technology and gates were chosen at each This program includes simulation stations directly of the 10 most facial haircognitive components to the provider. The friendly cities, and one was that are delivered online subscription-based trainchosen from online entries. and psychomotor skill ing program provides the These 11 finalists each assessments that can same cognitive and skills won $500 and a lithium ion be performed at mobile modules as a traditional stainless steel trimmer. simulation systems. KSB CPR training program, Wahl Clipper is based in has purchased two staSterling. Go to WahlGroom- tions equipped with adult but delivers it quarterly ing.com for more informaand infant manikins and a rather than every 2 years to ensure resuscitation tion about the tour or the computer that connects the staff to the training skills. contest.

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Saturday, January 23, 2016

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 690 FREE THROW CHALLENGE

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Kate Knipple watches her shot head for the hoop Jan. 17 during the Knights of Columbus’ Free Throw Challenge. Dixon Council 690 hosted 22 participants, and will send eight to the District round next month. Kate took first place in her age group.

FREE THR

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Evan Bushman, 9, lets loose with a shot during his turn at the line during the basket shooting challenge. Evan earned first place and will compete in District round next month. Winners of the District will go on to compete in the Regionals for a chance to compete at the state tournament in Champaign.

ABOVE: First-, second- and third-place winners took home a medal, and all participants received a certificate. BELOW: Charlotte McCoy receives her firstplace medal from Knights of Columbus representative Tom Burkhardt.

Jordan Cooksey fires a shot to the rim. The contest was open to kids ages 9-14. Younger age groups could opt to use a smaller ball and shoot from 12 feet instead of the usual 15 feet.

Ellenor Zimmerman puts a shot up during the competition.