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Many feel pain of LSSI cuts Elderly services, community-based counseling take big hit case management services for 2,393 elderly clients, and 320 received adult protective services. LSSI also cut its community-based counseling in the area. The five workers cut there provided youth counseling services in Sterling, and broadbased adult counseling in Dixon.

LSSI also cut 114 from its staff in the Rockford office, which includes some clients in Ogle County. Those services were focused on in-home care for seniors, and affect 419 clients.

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

STERLING – The state’s largest social services provider on Jan. 22 announced it was laying off 750 workers and cutting services to 4,700 clients.

The agency’s presence will be missed in the Sauk Valley, most significantly in services for the elderly.

In Sterling, a staff of 13 provided

The absence of a budget since the state’s new fiscal year began July 1 means that many social services agencies haven’t received funding for many programs in 7 months.

While the state is mandated by the courts to make payments for some specific services, the elderly and community care services were not protected during the budget impasse.

“Ninety percent of the programs we closed were due to nonpayment from the state,” said Barb Hailey, a

spokeswoman for LSSI. “There was no court order or consent decree in the absence of a budget.”

Hailey said the state owes LSSI $6.5 million since July, and the agency’s debt is increasing by hundreds of thousands of dollars each month, causing the agency to secure a line of credit. Many social services agencies have been forced to borrow money to cover what is owed them.

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Opinion inside What further price must innocent bystanders like recipients of LSSI services and the agency’s employees pay in this political war in Springfield?

The Sauk Valley Media Editorial Board weighs in. Page A8

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Program will groom the region’s next leaders

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Pom poms across the pond Sauk Valley cheerleaders reflect on performing in New Year’s parade in London

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ometimes, you’ve got to go to London to find out just how small the world is – and to gossip.

About 1,000 American high schoolers got to cheer and dance in the New Year’s Parade in London a month ago, and at least eight of them hail from the Sauk Valley.

Shortly after check-in at the hotel, Dixon’s cheeriest ran into their neighbors for the week: Morrison’s bubbliest. Duchesses Kylie Gieson and Savanna Steder were floored to find out 17-year-olds Demery Haan, a senior, and Madi Blean, a junior, were Fillies.

“That was crazy, and they roomed right next to us, too,” said Steder, a sophomore.

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“We traveled halfway across the world to meet up with people we could see in like half an hour,” said Gieson, a junior.

Then it was time to dish, girl.

“We know a lot of the same people, so we’d just like go to their room and talk,” Steder said.

“That was really cool,” Haan said. “We became friends like right off the bat. It’s just so weird that we met in London.”

Tryouts were held in July through the National Cheerleaders Association.

Sydney Beveroth, an 18-year-old Morrison senior, made the cut for the dance team, and her mom, Sondra, went along to chaperone. The Dixon teens got to fly solo ... er, duo ... and were assigned a chaperone.

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Community Contemporary theater troupe uses music, dance and skits to educate Prophetstown High students on a host of teen problems.

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STERLING – Jerry Binder can’t hold down all these leadership roles forever, folks. And that’s why a program is coming to Sauk Valley Community College this fall that will help discover and develop future community leaders.

“I’m going to be 60, and when you get to be my age, you ask, ‘Who’s next?’” said Binder, who handed the reins of Sauk Valley Area Chamber board president to Brian Hawkins on Thursday night. “Who are the people who are going to step up and pick up the organizations, help out the clubs, and be the volunteers?”

The Sauk Valley Community Leadership Program is a collaboration between the Dixon, Rock Falls and Sauk Valley area chambers of commerce, as well as the college.

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Correction Amanda Bellows’ birthday was Thursday, Jan. 28. Due to a submission error, a birthday notice in Thursday’s newspaper listed an incorrect age for Bellows. She is 23 years old.

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POLICE Sterling Police

Jaime T. Briseno, 17, of Sterling; 7:56 a.m.

Thursday at Fifth Avenue and East LeFevre Road; obstructed front windshield; released with promise to comply.

Flavel Zarzuela, 24, of New York; 11:57 a.m.

Thursday at Second Avenue and East LeFevre Road; no valid license; given notice to appear in court.

Daniel R. Silva, 29, of Sterling; 10:47 a.m.

Thursday on 25th Street; Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia; posted $175 cash bond.

Rock Falls Police

Christopher R. Swon, 27, of Rock Falls; 10:29 a.m. Thursday in the 300 block of East Eighth Street; state Department of Corrections warrant, Whiteside County warrant; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Mary E. Decamp, 72, of Rock Falls; 2:32 p.m.

Thursday at First and Dixon avenues; disobeying a traffic control device; given notice to appear in court.

Lee County Sheriff

Zachary T. Shoemaker, 26, of Dixon; 10:14 p.m.

Thursday; warrant for contempt – failure to appear; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

David M. Burgess, 22, of Dixon; 3:43 p.m. Thursday; petition to revoke probation – manufacturing or delivering marijuana, 10-30 grams; held at Lee County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Joe Van DeJesus, 46, of Peoria; 11:56 a.m. Thursday; court order for delivery of a controlled substance; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Ogle County Sheriff

Joel Swank, 38, of Rockford; Thursday; no valid driver’s license; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

David Watson, 57, of Dixon; Thursday; warrant for motion to increase or alter conditions of bail; given notice to appear in court.

Nate A. Melvin, 38, of Rochelle; 6:52 p.m. Thursday westbound on state Route 38 from Mulford Road; driving under the influence, improper lane usage, open alcohol, no seat belt in use, littering; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday to Vinde Wells, Cory Clark, 21, Jennifer Towers, Cruz Colon, Bev Winn, Harry Berogan, and the Rev. Calvin Reynonds, all on Saturday.

Happy birthday to Cindy Dahl, Mike McCombs, Angelina Smessaert, Ivan Spratt, Larry Paxton, and Melissa Vlakancic, all on Sunday.

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“It’s kind of the first time since I’ve been on the chamber board that we’ve all said, ‘We’re doing this together,’” Binder said. “I think it’s going to be a fun project.”

The program’s board – comprised of two members of each of the aforementioned groups – finalized the program overview Wednesday night.

The 10-month program will feature eight all-day sessions, an overnight retreat to Camp Benson, and a Leadership Day in Springfield. Its mission is to identify emerging leaders, broaden their knowledge of the local communities, and motivate them to become business and community leaders.

The deadline to apply is May 1, and the website svleadership.org will launch Feb. 15. Applicants might be subject to a 15-minute interview to determine whether their commitment to such a program is satisfactory.

But in the meantime, you can call any of the chambers or the college for more information.

Tuition is $600, which first-year Sauk President David Hellmich compared to $3,200 and $1,000-plus enrollment fees for similar programs neighboring the Sauk Valley.

“We intentionally made it as cost-effective as possible,” Helmich said.

Two graduates each year will join the board, stretching that investment even further.

“That’s how it constantly enriches itself,” Hellmich said. “The program will continually evolve, in part based upon those who have gone through the program, and what they think works and doesn’t work.”

Binder said a sustained local leadership development program is unprecedented.

The concept is similar to the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities class through Whiteside Area Career Center, whose assistant director is – you guessed it – Binder. He’s also the human resources director for Sterling Public Schools, a former Rotary president,

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Jerry Binder speaks during his final shift as president of the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce during the annual meeting and dinner on Thursday night at Deer Valley Banquet and Golf Course near Deer Grove.

For more information The Sauk Valley Leadership Program’s website, svleadership.com is slated to launch Feb. 15. In the meantime, if you have any questions about the new program, you may call Sauk Valley Community College, 815-288-5511, the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, 815-6252400, the Dixon Chamber of Commerce, 815284-3361, or the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, 815-625-4500, for more information. and he serves on the CEO, chamber and Salvation Army boards. Oh, and he’s on the leadership program’s board, too.

But whereas CEO focuses on the development of a business, the leadership program will build toward a volunteer project. Small groups of three to five participants will choose an organization and, along with a member of said organization, develop a project or program that is beneficial to it.

CEO instructor Le Hartman will also facilitate the leadership program.

Hellmich said when her name was brought to the board, everyone nodded emphatically.

“The board needs to be organized; the board needs to take leadership,” he said. “But the facilitator really makes it happen, with boots on the ground with the class. To have a

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facilitator who brings all three communities together is very important.”

Hellmich more or less borrowed the program from his time in Faribault, Minnesota, a city of about 24,000. He said Faribault leadership is essentially a cross-section of the local program’s grads.

“It was almost a rite of passage,” Hellmich said.

He said what will drive the program is the “excellent” leadership he’s met at each chamber. The 10 class sessions will be scattered around the three cities to avoid “turf” issues.

The program is just one of several Hellmich has rolled out in his first year.

Binder said it was about time – for the area, that is.

“This is something that’s

been lacking,” he said.

“We needed a project that all three of us could get behind. Part of it is just timing. Dr. Hellmich had a great idea, and we were looking for something like this.”

Binder had to learn to lead effectively at some point, and he knows there are a lot of future frontrunners eager to get their shot.

“One of the toughest things with getting involved in the program, community and assets is the know-how,” he said.

“You want to be involved, but you’re not sure how to do that. I envision this program being that booster, that will give someone the confidence.”

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KSB implements eICU for intensive care patients Remote monitoring helps keep critical-care patients safe

BY JERMAINE PIGEE jpigee@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5525 @JPigee84

DIXON – Beginning Monday, an extra set of eyes will be checking up on some of KSB Hospital’s most critical patients, and they’ll be doing it from Peoria.

With the help of OSF Saint Francis Healthcare, KSB will begin imple-

menting its electronic intensive care unit. The telemedicine program uses video cameras, microphones, alarms, and other hi-tech tools to monitor patients in need of the most intensive care.

Doctors will monitor patients remotely from OSF, where they’ll be checking patients’ vital signs and monitoring data that they’ll analyze.

“When they see something that needs attention, they will be able to order medication or a lab test or X-ray,” said Sandy Dennis, senior director of nurs-

ing operations at KSB The eICU service will be available from 7 p .m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Friday and around the clock on weekends and holidays. This will allow patients to have their needs met as quickly as possible, any time of day.

Three of KSB’s six ICU beds will have cameras and televisions dedicated to the eICU. The three beds will be among the 139 in total that OSF’s eICU service covers at different hospitals.

As part of the multidisciplinary critical care team at OSF that will serve KSB,

patients will be co-managed by intensivists, or physicians trained as specialists in critical care.

KSB staff will be able to see and talk to OSF doctors via a monitor.

“Hopefully, this improves outcomes for our patients and keeps more patients in our community,” said Linda Clemen, chief nursing officer and vice president of clinic operations.

“We want to keep more patients at KSB instead of sending them to a higher level of care center. This is really an extra set of eyes.”

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Hake was on drug-related probation

Mount Morris man charged in car burglary

Freeport man accused of murdering wife in Lanark was arrested in Tenn. in 2014

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

M O U N T C A R RO L L – The Freeport man accused of shooting and killing his wife Dec. 5 in Lanark was about halfway through a 2-year drug-related probation term in Stephenson County, stemming from a 2014 drug case in Tennessee.

Carroll County State’s Attorney Scott Brinkmeier this week furnished records regarding Morgan D. Hake’s criminal past in Tennessee’s Coffee County, which is about an hour drive southeast of Nashville.

Hake, 49, pleaded guilty Oct. 29, 2014, to a “criminal attempt” to possess a controlled substance (Psilocyn) with intent to sell/deliver, and to possession of a controlled substance (marijuana) with intent to sell/deliver, both felonies in Tennessee.

He was fined $2,000, and given 2 years supervised probation, which

appears to be below the recommended minimums in Tennessee.

Court records show Hake was charged June 12, 2014, and planned to distribute Psilocyn, a Schedule 1 hallucinogenic drug with compounds typically found in psychedelic mushrooms. Drugs in this toptier class include heroin and cocaine, among others.

Hake also pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute more than 14.175 grams of marijuana, which exists in a lowered Schedule 6 drug category in Tennessee; it is a Schedule 1 drug in the eyes of the federal government.

The supervised probation case was transferred to Stephenson County in November 2014, about a month after Hake was sentenced, presumably because he was living there at the time of his arrest. Brinkmeier said he does not know where Hake was living at the time.

There is no indication

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Morgan D. Hake, accused of killing his wife in Lanark, enters a Carroll County courtroom Wednesday morning. that the circumstances of his arrest in Tennessee were violent.

Hake is in Carroll County Jail on $5 million bond, and Wednesday had a bail reduction hearing continued to 9 a.m. Feb. 25. If convicted, he faces 20 to

60 years in prison, up to life, on six counts of first-degree murder, and felony possession of a weapon, punishable by 2 to 5 years in prison.

Prosecutors say in court records he intended to kill Suzanne M. Hake, 46, while armed with a fire-

arm when he shot her in the head and chest in Lanark. Hake called police and turned himself in, and was arrested without incident in Freeport less than an hour after the shooting.

He has pleaded not guilty.

OREGON – A 20-year-old Mount Morris man charged with burglarizing a car Tuesday at the Nash Recreation Center could face 3 to 7 years in pr ison, Oregon Police said Friday in a news release.

Donavon M. Burnley is Donavon M. charged with Burnley burglary to a motor vehicle. He posted 10 percent of his $5,000 bond Wednesday, and was released from Ogle County Jail. His next court appearance is 9 a.m. Feb. 10 in Ogle County court.

Police responded at 6:39 a.m. Tuesday to a car burglary at the center, 304 S. Fifth St., and also to a car burglary at 310 Lover’s Lane in Oregon the same day, according to the release.

Police agencies, with help from the Oregon Park District, used video surveillance that led to Burnley’s arrest at his Mount Morris home.

Further charges may be pending, the release said.

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Special services for our retiring Pastor, Dalmus Meeks, will be held Sunday, January 31st, 2016 at Harvest Time Bible Church 1802 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls, 815-626-1234 Morning service times will be 8:30 am & 10:30 am (no Sunday School or Evening Service) That afternoon, HTBC will hold an Open House in our Family Life Center from 2-4 pm - open to the public!

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Saturday, January 30, 2016

OBITUARIES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

Toni Ross ILLINOIS CITY – Toni JoAnn Heller Ross, 51, of Illinois City, went to her heavenly home Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, as Jesus won the ultimate battle over her cancer.

During her teen years, Pastor Toni was involved in The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, in which she was a grand officer. Because of her late father’s commitment to education, she graduated with honors from high school a semester early. She attended Sauk Valley Community College, receiving her associate degree after teaching herself collegelevel chemistry. After her marriage to Howard, she worked as a sales associate, then for the East Moline School District, arranging for substitute teachers.

She began her pastoral ministry in 1998, first with Hampton and East Moline Grace United Methodist churches, then in 2008, with the Illinois City and Pine Bluff United Methodist churches. Both Toni and Howard graduated in 2012 from Theological Course of Study School, and they helped many others through their own Course of Study journey. She served many times in the Quad Cities Emmaus and Chrysalis communities, both as a layperson and as clergy, most recently serving as the Chrysalis Community spiritual director.

She especially enjoyed serving on Chrysalis weekends because she loved welcoming new kids into the family, both to Christ’s family and her own.

In her “down time,” Toni enjoyed quiet nights at home, reading, listening to contempo-

rary Christian music, watching movies, and doing puzzles, but what she treasured the most was times with family and friends, especially her kids and grandkids.

Survivors include her husband of 31 years, Howard; children, Nathan Anthony Ross of Ames, Iowa, and Nicole Marie ( James Aaron) Ross Bishop of East Moline; grandchildren, Aaron and Alaina; mother and stepfather, JoAnn and Doug Seelye of Morrison; brothers, Kevin (Kelli Rodriguez) Heller of Sterling, and Rory (Pam) Heller of Mahomet; stepbrothers, Scott (Sherri) Seelye of Eureka, California, Steve (Shawn) Seelye of Highland, Michigan, and Mark (Donna) Seelye of Waterloo, Wisconsin; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews; and the many young men and women who referred to her as “Mom.” She was preceded in death by her father, Tony Heller.

Visitation and fellowship will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., with a time of sharing at 6:30 p.m., Monday at Camp Milan, 1328 127th Ave., Milan.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites people to bring a picture of them with Toni, since she was so many things to so many people. Pictures and memories will be made into a scrapbook for the family. After visitation, her body will be cremated. A memorial service will be at a later date. Van Hoe Funeral Home in East Moline is handling arrangements.

Go to vanhoe.com to leave online condolences for the family.

Today’s visitations: Eleanor M. Campbell, formerly of Lake Summerset, 10-11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Durand.

Today’s funerals: Daniel P. O’Brien of Dixon, 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon.

Eleanor M. Campbell,

formerly of Lake Summerset, 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Durand.

Sunday visitations: Terry J. Pilgrim of Milledgeville, 3-5 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Milledgeville.

Monday visitations: Toni Ross of Illinois City, 2-4

and 5-7 p.m., with a time of sharing at 6:30 p.m., at Camp Milan in Milan.

Monday funerals: Terry J. Pilgrim of Milledgeville, 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Milledgeville.

Feb. 6 funerals: Richard L. “Dick” Den-

ning of Rock Falls, gathering of family and friends, 2 p.m. at the Denning home in Rock Falls.

Feb. 13 funerals: Maxine Polhill of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, 11 a.m. memorial service at Milledgeville United Methodist Church.

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Terry J. Pilgrim MILLEDGEVILLE – Terry Joe Pilgrim, 63, of Milledgeville, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at Genesis Medical Center West in Davenport, Iowa.

Terry was born Nov. 27, 1952, in Sterling, the son of Robert and Ardetta (Howard) Pilgrim. Since 2001, he was employed

by Bushman’s in Milledgeville as a mechanic.

Terry enjoyed all outdoor activities, such as camping, hunting, fishing, softball, and riding his motorcycle. He loved spending time with his family and will be dearly missed.

Survivors include two daughters, Sheila (Mark) Dublo of Milledgeville and Morgan Pilgrim of Rock Falls; one son, Robert (Anne) Pilgrim of Chadwick; one sister, Twyla ( Warren) Neu-

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bauer of Oregon; special friend, Lynda Reshel of Milledgeville; six grandchildren, Drake Dublo, Olivia Pilgrim, Alexis Dublo, Natalie Pilgrim, Elaina Pilgrim, and Allie Pilgrim, and one expected grandson.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Milledgeville. The funeral will be at 10 a.m.

Monday at the church, with the Rev. Jamie Gallagher officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling. McDonald Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

FULTON – Jenouise G. Van Dellen, 92, of The Alverno Health Care Facility in Clinton, Iowa, formerly of Fulton, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at the facility.

Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Fulton handled arrangements.

Alda M. Turner DIXON – Alda M. Turner, 92, of Dixon, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at her home.

Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

Vernon A. Brickley DIXON – Vernon A. Brickley, 80, of Dixon, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at his home.

Jones Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

Obituary information All obituaries, including death notices, are due by 2 p.m. Sunday through Friday if sent via email, obituaries@saukvalley. com or fax, 815-6259390.

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Sterling seniors Amanda Conklen and Marissa Guernsey also made the trip after receiving their nominations in dance, while classmate Maddie Grell received her nomination in cheer. Conklen’s mother, Stacy, accompanied. For Conklen, it was a dream realized, and just in the nick of time.

“It made it even cooler knowing that it was our last chance we’d get to do it,” Conklen said.

Ashton-Franklin Center students Olivia Minter and Faith Widolff also made the cut, but were

unable to afford the trip, their coach, Kristi Henry, said.

The girls admitted that the tryouts were nervewracking. They knew it was crucial to get the judges’ attention.

And when they did?

“When they called our name, it was like, ‘Are you serious?’” Steder said.

“Yeah, it was like, ‘Really? Me?’” Gieson said.

Whereas nerves were an issue there, they were too numb to work in London.

“It was freezing, so we weren’t really thinking about the cold,” Steder said.

“We just wanted to keep moving,” Gieson said.

Even in open air, body heat could have played a factor, too, with thousands lining the street.

“It was amazing seeing all of those people, seeing the whole entire city, and we were all dancing through it,” Guernsey said. “Everyone there thought we were famous and wanted to take pictures with us. That was a cool experience.”

Aside from the parade, there were many sights to be seen: Her Majesty’s residence, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Tower Bridge – it’s a long list. They even got to walk down the aisle at Westminster Abbey – the same one Princess Kate and

Prince William walked down for their wedding.

And the girls were bound and determined to photograph themselves doing lifts in front of as many landmarks as possible.

They weren’t wild about the food, though.

“It was very … different,” Haan said. “I didn’t really like it that much.

They had much smaller portion sizes, and they had American food, but it wasn’t like American food. They tried, but it didn’t work.”

“We pretty much only had bread,” Gieson said.

“Every meal, I only ate bread,” Steder said, adding that even a garlic flat-

bread didn’t please her tastebuds. “I took it back and said I’d eat it later. It sat there the rest of the week.”

Sterling cheer coach Megan Davis, an eighthgrade physical science teacher at Challand Middle School, said her students’ perfectionism made the experience possible.

“Their skill is high and all of that, of course, but they’re always trying to improve their skill,” Davis said. “Nothing is ever the best. They know they can add another skill and make it a little bit harder, and that’s what sets them apart.”

And going as a three-

IN BRIEF Ex-Senate President Philip Rock dies at 78 SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Philip J. Rock, the stoic and resolute face of the Illinois Senate for more than

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Senate president from 1979 to 1993, Rock was acclaimed as a brilliant statesman and a fairminded gavel-wielder in an age when partisanship carried less vit-

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some made it even more special.

“It was a lot better to be able to share it with someone,” Grell said.

“It’s a lot better to be able to admire London with other people.”

Even if your coach isn’t there. But that’s what smartphones are for.

“I lived vicariously through their pictures,” Davis said.

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We will hold you in our hearts until we can hold you in heaven.

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Recently we suffered the loss of our mother, Mary Beth, father, Patrick, sisters Maggie and Katie Jo and brother, Donovan. While the pain has been unimaginable, the support and generosity from our community has been inspirational.

“Thank you,” are the two small words that are not enough to express our sincere gratitude. Everything from your donations to your children’s drawings have lifted our spirits and comforted our souls.

As we venture forward, we will desperately miss our family’s embrace, but take comfort in the arms of the community that has supported us during this difficult time.

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The Sauk Valley’s only protected LSSI funding is in the area of foster care, which saves the agency’s Choices house program in Nachusa.

Choices is a unique residential substance abuse treatment program designed specifically for youths ages 12 to 18. The 3-bed youth emergency shelter, however, did not fare as well.

“Nothing changes in Nachusa except ... the emergency shelter that is licensed by DCFS will be closed,” Hailey said.

The senior services cuts will affect clients in Whiteside, Lee, Ogle, and Carroll counties. The services are generally designed to allow seniors to live independently as long as possible.

“The care coordinators assess needs and meet with people on a regular basis,” Hailey said. “They make referrals to home care, emergency care, and make modifications to the home that enable clients to stay there.”

The adult protective services deal with elder abuse prevention and crisis intervention.

Hailey said the services will end in 30 days, and clients are to be contacted within 15 days. Case files for contract work must be turned over to the state’s community care unit, through the Illinois Department on Aging.

“We authorize care coordination for the state, so we’ll assess clients’ needs to identify what type of services they should receive,” Hailey said.

The Department on Aging said the process will take some time, and while no files have been transferred yet, the state will work feverishly to make sure there are no

gaps in services by the end of February.

“The services will be transferred Patrick to other Phelan community care units, and the department is meeting internally and with LSSI to begin the process,” said Veronica Vera, spokeswoman for the Illinois Department on Aging.

Many Sauk Valley agencies collaborate with LSSI, but the most likely to be directly affected is Sinnissippi Centers in Dixon. The agencies already have some shared clients in substance abuse counseling, and some of the communitybased counseling is likely to be referred to Sinnissippi.

“Some of our services are similar, so we’ll probably see some influx of their clients,” Sinnissippi Centers President and CEO Patrick Phelan said.

While other agencies want to help, the harsh financial implications must be weighed when considering picking up state contract work.

“The state owes us $1.5 million, which is onesixth of our $9 million operating budget, so we have to determine if it’s something we can do within the constraints of our budget,” Phelan said.

As difficult as the past year has been in social services, administrators are preparing for the situation to worsen.

“We all have to make the same tough decisions LSSI is making,” Phelan said. “Fiscal year 2017 will be even tougher, and I know we’ll have some difficult questions to answer.”

Phelan said LSSI’s cuts, which took away 43 percent of the agency’s work-

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Staff cuts: 750 statewide, 43 percent of workforce Clients losing services: 4,700 statewide Local cuts: 2,713 clients in elderly services – 2,393 in case management, 320 in protective services; 112 community-based counseling clients, youth and general counseling. force, are an omen of things to come.

“This is such an awful thing for our community,” Phelan said. “It’s a sad and curious thing to contemplate the impact politics is having on the most vulnerable in our population.”

Tri-County Opportunities Council said it uses LSSI primarily as a referral service for children.

Tri-County once offered an ambitious home care program for the elderly called Homemakers, but it fell victim to a funding shortfall 3 years ago.

“It was a huge program with more than 500 clients and over 100 staff, but the state owed us up to $1.5 million at times, and it killed our cash flow,” Tri-County President and CEO Terri Lawrence said.

The Homemakers program served clients in Whiteside, Lee, Ogle, and Carroll counties.

Lawrence said LSSI filled much of the vacuum left

by Homemakers.

“It was all transitioned before we stopped services, but it wasn’t an easy decision for our board,” Lawrence said.

The budget stalemate forced Tri-County to suspend its Low-Income Home Energy Assistance and Percentage of Income Payment Plan programs July 1, but both were reinstated when federal housing funding administered through the state came through.

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E x e c u t i v e D i re c t o r Michele Miller said the agency is clawing its way back, but its future is in serious jeopardy.

“We brought two people back in September and October, and are now working with a staff of five,” Miller said. “We got some reimbursement from our independent living program, which is our biggest.”

But the state’s general revenue funding is still missing, and the agency is forced to subsist on reserves.

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It’s a huge loss for the area, especially for people getting home services.

These people are totally reliant on them for food and medication – they can die without these services.

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Michelle Miller, executive director of Tri-County Opportunities Council

“Now we have to consider funding options for when the reserves run out,” Miller said. “If we close before there is a budget, we won’t get future contracts or retroactive reimbursement.”

NICIL also collaborated with LSSI and shared referrals. Miller said the loss of LSSI’s services locally will definitely be felt.

“It’s a huge loss for the area, especially for people getting home servic-

es,” Miller said. “These people are totally reliant on them for food and medication – they can die without these services.”

Miller said even if private companies could fill the gap, state subcontracting rules would restrict their use. She said the out-of-pocket costs could also be difficult for clients to absorb. Many people who had been living independently could be forced to move to assisted living or nursing facilities.

Miller said it’s frustrating to watch the crisis worsen amid the dysfunction.

“There’s no doubt in my mind that most people are in agreement that the social services system is broken,” she said. “We in the field don’t have all the answers, but we do know we can’t fix it on the backs of the people we serve.”

The NICIL office is now open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

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EDITORIAL | STATE BUDGET STALEMATE

What price victory? Casualties mount P

olitics has often been compared to war.

In that vein, the ongoing Illinois budgetary battle could be compared to trench warfare.

Neither Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner nor the Democratic-controlled Legislature, led by House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton, are strong enough to overpower the other side.

For 7 months now, the warring parties have stuck to their trenches, lobbed verbal grenades at each other, and stayed frozen to their positions – Rauner calling for enactment of his socalled turnaround agenda

before he’ll talk about raising taxes to balance the budget, with Madigan and Cullerton calling for higher revenue and an approved budget first, before Rauner’s reforms are addressed.

In war, innocent bystanders often find themselves into the line of fire. While they are not combatants, they still suffer.

The same holds true for Illinoisans caught in the middle of the state budget impasse, whether they be students, senior citizens, the poor, those with disabilities, or others.

The collateral damage rose dramatically last week when Lutheran Social Services of Illinois,

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services, mental health counseling, a youth emergency shelter, and Recipients of LSSI services and the agency’s employees are the latest collateral in-home support services for seniors, have become damage in Illinois’ 7-month budget innocent victims of the impasse. What further price must innocent latest round of budgetary collateral damage. bystanders pay in this political war?

In warfare, military leaders may be removed for incompetence or derelicsuffering from the lack The collateral damage tion of duty. of state financial suptoll?

In political wars, elecport, announced a drastic Statewide, 4,700 people move. will lose services provided tions serve that purpose – except that this is Illinois, LSSI is closing more

by LSSI. than 30 programs across In addition, 750 employ- where politicians gerrymander themselves into the state and laying off ees will lose their jobs. districts that protect them 43 percent of its staff, all Locally, the faith-based from voter retribution. because the state, lackagency is closing proWill the “troops” in this ing a budget since July 1, grams in Sterling, Dixon, has failed to reimburse Nachusa, and Ogle Coun- political war – our state lawmakers – do anything it for the services it pro- ty. Those who worked to stop the collateral vides to children, stufor and benefited from dents, families and the school-based counseling damage?

Give their district offices elderly. services, adult protective

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THE READER’S VOICE

Let lives of quality replace consumption

Illinois Budget Stalemate

FRED TURK Rock Falls

“Money is the most important thing in the world. It represents health, strength, honor, generosity and beauty, as conspicuously and undeniably as the want of it represents illness, weakness, disgrace, meanness and ugliness.” – George Bernard Shaw Shaw states in the same paragraph that a nation must focus on simply ending poverty. Such an effort would also enliven our democracy, which has been seriously eroded.

A relatively few, extremely wealthy people exert tremendous power to have the government function for their benefit.

These policies have not only made life difficult for many of our population, but have demoralized large numbers.

Our election process has turned into a circus that often focuses on ridiculous debates, nasty TV ads, intrusive phone calls, and often untrue mailers.

Much of our media news is also biased.

Many of us are anxious, but not fearful. We have empowered ourselves.

The power structure is sowing the seeds of its own destruction.

But more important, the common folks are forming many, often small, networks. Young folks are getting involved, as well as many ethnic groups.

Women are playing increasingly vital roles.

Issues such as global warming, universal health care, equal opportunity, quality of food, immigration, constant war, gun violence, and cost of higher education are of great concern.

A quality life is replacing a consumptive one.

Encourages naysayers to rethink unions DAVE FOX Tampico

In light of the state’s budget woes, I, for one, am getting sick of everyone – politicians, small business

EDITORIAL BOARD Jim Dunn Sam R Fisher Sheryl Gulbranson Jennifer Heintzelman Jeff Rogers Kathleen Schultz Tom Shaw

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

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owners, and sometimes editorialists in this paper – bashing unions and giving bad or sparse examples of why unions are the Big Bad Wolf and a detriment to the state’s budget crisis.

When I went to work for the state in 1984, I was skeptical, not thrilled with being required to pay union dues. By the time I retired in 2009, though, I was a firm believer and even worked in various titles with the AFSCME locals at both Dixon and

would there be any discernment? You certainly couldn’t have union and non-union pay scales for the same positions, lest the discrimination watchdogs begin to cry.

I would encourage nonbelievers to simply think back to the days in America before unions were in place, and the majority of jobs were full of 6- or 7-day work weeks, sweatshop conditions, poor wages, cronyism, favoritism, unfair discipline, discrimination, Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service and the like.

Eliminating unions in the Thomson correctional every cent of their pay in state would only encourmost cases, especially in age such conditions to be centers.

Contrary to popular Illinois. brought back to the workbelief, unions don’t con- Illinois doesn’t require place in Illinois. tribute to cronyism; they union membership. If an employee chooses to actually fight against it.

Unions don’t contribute opt out of the union, that to substandard workers; employee is required to matter of fact, they pro- pay “fair share dues” to mote training and high- help cover expenses and er education to ensure costs in contract negoBRAD POPEJOY Sr. top-quality, well-trained, tiations and enforcement.

Sterling knowledgeable, and pro- That’s only fair since the non-union person gets the Years ago, my wife and I fessional staff.

They don’t drain the same pay and benefits as bought a house. The loan employer’s budget; matter the actual union member. started out local, then it of fact, union workers earn It’s only right. How else was sold to a company

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

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“Most people in this country trust the press. They might not like some of the things we do, or the way we do them, but they trust the press. And most people in this country value a free press.”

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out of state. We bought a new vehicle 2 months ago.

Where do my payments go? Out of state.

Our area city officers get mad when we spend our money out of our area.

Isn’t it funny that our own financial institutions are letting our money go, not just out of town, but also out of state?

Makes me wonder why we buy here just for our money to go somewhere else when we could be growing our economy.

Looks like our local banks don’t really care about our community.

What’s the difference?

Our economy.

And what is it with our utility company, Illinois American Water? Every time there’s a rate hike for anything, it gets paid for, but we don’t see that increase taken off once it’s paid for. We still get the same increased rate.

I own my house, but who pays for the needed repairs?

I own my vehicle, but who pays for repairs to it?

We have local stores – when they have to do repairs, they don’t come to a city council meeting and ask for our money. Business is business, people.

We all can agree they have to do improvements, but it’s their business, not ours. We’ve been asked for more money many times. Isn’t it time we say, Enough is enough?

Point being, we have lots of companies here in Sterling, but one of them asks for more money, and we give it to them. Then when their project is done, we’re still paying for it, even though they don’t owe any more for it.

Enough increases. Let them do as any other business does; cut here and cut there.

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ver the holidays, my great-niece Camille and I sat down at her laptop to do some daily fantasy sports betting, so I could learn what it was all about.

She pulled up Fan Duel, one of the biggie betting sites, and quickly began to pick her football team for the NFL games the following day. She bet $2, but could have bet $5,000 or more.

A college student, Camille is obsessed with Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady and follows the NFL closely. My niece was not able to pick all the best football players, because each fantasy player has the same budget to spend on picks, with a top quarterback costing more than a mediocre one.

So if Camille picks Tom Brady, who is muy expensive, she has to settle for lesser picks at other positions to stay within budget. She checked with her father, who was out on the porch overseeing the beef tenderloin on the grill. The two have fun collaborating on their fantasy games, which is nice to see.

The following day, Camille and Dad watched the football games pertinent to her bet. Her point totals went up and down in real time as her players performed well or not. It matters not which NFL teams win their games; this is all about the point total for her fantasy team.

Camille reported to me later that Russell Wilson, a quarterback somewhere, did not do so well as she expected, so she lost, as she apparently does most/all the time.

Fan Duel deducts the loss from her credit card.

I saw one report that 51 million people around the globe have bet on fantasy sports, mostly young men in America (Camille is one of the 5 percent female) – and nearly all of them are regularly fleeced.

THE DRAMATIC growth of the daily sports betting industry has sparked fear and outrage from gambling opponents, who call it the crack cocaine of Internet gambling.

As Camille showed, it is incredibly easy to play the game from the comfort of one’s laptop or iPhone. The companies offer almost infinite daily

jimNOWLAN Jim Nowlan of Toulon served two terms in the Illinois House and worked under three governors.

He co-wrote “Fixing Illinois.”

opportunities to play.

Fan Duel reports that it alone has taken in $91 million from Illinois players this past year and generated $7 million in “rake,” or commissions (gamblers used to call this the “vigorish”).

The really critical figure is this: 91 percent of the money wagered is won by 1.3 percent of the players.

In other words, the Camilles of the world almost always lose to the sharks in the game, who put in scores, even hundreds of wagers on any single game. The sharks use superior knowledge,

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I propose there be warning labels across the screen at all times: ‘You are almost certain to lose to the professionals playing this game.

Save your money or stay away.’

Or something like that.

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Jim Nowlan

probability skills and computer programs to cover all the best outcomes.

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan recently entered the fray, declaring that this sports betting is indeed gambling and illegal under Illinois law. No matter that Illinois authorizes seven forms of legal gambling, including a state-owned lottery that takes in, on average, $500 in wagers annually from every family in Illinois.

Illinois state Rep. Mike Zalewski, R-Riverside, has introduced legislation to regulate sports betting, which includes a “whopping” $1,000 fine for any violators of his proposed regulations.

My bet is (excuse the terrible pun; I’m better than that) his legislation will go nowhere in this spring legislative session,

as lawmakers will be preoccupied with trying to figure out how to create last year’s budget and raise taxes to pay for it.

The fundamental underlying philosophical conundrum is that of government’s responsibilities over whether to prohibit or regulate a fun activity that clearly harms some citizens.

I had, for example, a friend addicted to gambling who committed suicide over his inability to support both his family and his habit. If the casino boats nearby him didn’t exist, he would probably be with us today.

Yet, I feel the hand of government should rest very lightly on my shoulder. And most government efforts to prohibit what people want to do fail, e.g., Prohibition and the War on Drugs.

So I propose that governments regulate sports betting as tightly as possible, though it’s hard to regulate “the cloud,” and friends like University of Illinois professor and gambling expert John Kindt say it can’t be done.

Much as I prefer state and local government to the feds, it will probably take the latter to have any impact in regulating a nationwide activity.

I propose there be warning labels across the screen at all times: “You are almost certain to lose to the professionals playing this game. Save your money and stay away.”

Or something like that.

I THINK DAILY sports betting will fade away because of its own flawed business model. Fan Duel and the professional gamblers need new suckers every day to provide the revenue for their profits and winnings.

If the suckers almost always lose, they will ultimately back away, or so I would hope.

Casino boat operators are smarter. They return about 90 cents in winnings for every dollar wagered, so bettors frequently win something, and keep coming back, mostly losing in the long run.

Note to readers: Jim Nowlan of Toulon served two terms in the Illinois House and worked under three governors. He cowrote “Fixing Illinois: Politics and Policy in the Prairie State.” Contact Nowlan at jnowlan3@ gmail.com.

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All patients deserve the opportunity to live without pain and suffering, and medical cannabis can help.

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ILLINOIS

President to address divided Legislature Feb. 10 Obama formerly was state senator CHICAGO (AP) – President Barack Obama will return to the Illinois Capitol next month, where the former state senator plans to speak to a deeply divided Legislature about working together to “build a better politics.”

Obama will be in Springfield on Feb. 10,

according to an advisory Friday from a White House official. His visit will mark the ninth anniversary of when the thenU.S. senator announced he was entering the 2008 presidential race during an event outside the city’s historic Old State Capitol.

The president will discuss “what we can do, together, to build a better politics – one that reflects our better selves,”

according to the advisory.

The Democrat spoke in his State of the Union speech earlier this month about the need to “fix our politics,” saying growing rancor was one of the few regrets of his presidency and that lawmakers must work to find areas of agreement.

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton said his former colleague’s words “struck a chord.”

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“Clearly, that’s what we need here,” Cullerton said in an emailed statement. His office said the Chicago Democrat sent a letter to Obama, a former colleague, on Jan. 19 – one week after Obama’s address – suggesting it was a good time to pay a visit.

It was unclear Friday whether that invitation prompted Obama’s trip, which comes as Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner

and Democrats who control the Legislature are in a months-long stalemate over a state budget and pro-business legislation the governor is pushing.

Nearly 8 months after the start of the fiscal year, Illinois still has no budget in place, leading to big cuts to higher education, social services and other areas.

Rauner said Friday he welcomes Obama’s visit.

“Despite our political

differences, the president and I share a passion for improving education, especially for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, a belief in the benefits of term limits and redistricting reform for restoring good government, and a strong desire to see more economic opportunity for all Illinoisans,” Rauner said.

Obama served in the state Senate from 1997 to 2004.

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In this Sept. 15, 2015, photo, marijuana plants are seen nearly ready for harvest at the Ataraxia medical marijuana cultivation center in Albion. Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration has again rejected expanding the list of diseases that can be treated with marijuana in Illinois. The Department of Public Health announced the decision Friday, spurning eight recommendations from an expert advisory board.

Health Dept. again rejects new marijuana conditions Chronic pain, PTSD among those spurned CHICAGO (AP) – For the second time in 5 months, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner signaled his distaste for broadening the state’s new medical marijuana program, declining to add chronic pain and seven other health conditions to the list of diseases that can be treated with the drug.

The Department of Public Health announced the decision Friday, spurning recom-

mendations of an expert advisory board largely appointed by the governor’s predecessor, Democrat Pat Quinn.

The expert panel reviewed medical evidence and listened to patient testimony before recommending the eight conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder, which affects many military veterans.

Other conditions recommended but rejected Friday were autism, irritable bowel syndrome, osteoarthritis and four pain syndromes.

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Supporters hoped that after nearly 3 months of regulated sales, Rauner would have looked more kindly at the program. Industry groups and patient advocates had used a social media campaign to urge people to telephone the governor’s office in support of the eight conditions, and some delivered thousands of signatures to Springfield this week and held a rally.

POLO – Police say a Polo man used a BB gun to rob a gas station Thursday night, then soon returned the money because he knew the cashier had already called police.

Polo Police arrested Damian J. Wilson, 21, without incident at his home. He is charged with aggravated robbery, punishable by 2 to 5 years in prison. Bond was set at

$50,000 Friday.

Police Chief Dennis Christen said F r i d a y Damian J. morning Wilson that Wilson robbed the Shell gas station, 202 Divison St., using a BB gun replica of a black semiautomatic .45-caliber handgun. The gun did not have the orange markings typically used to identify toy weapons, and there was no orange tip.

“You have to treat them as if they were real,” Christen said.

Police in a news release said Wilson paid for a drink with a $20 bill, and when the register opened, told the cashier, whom he knew, to give him all the money inside. He pulled out the gun, police said, and set it on the counter.

Ac c o rd i n g t o t h e release, the cashier gave him an undisclosed amount of money, but Wilson returned “a short time later” to give the money back, saying he knew the cashier had called police.

Wilson fled north on Division Avenue in a black car. Police responded to the call at 9:43 p.m.

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DIXON – Dixon police arrested one man and a juvenile Friday in connection with a reported robbery attempt near the Loveland Community House on West Second Street.

Savon D. Monroe, 20, of Dixon, was charged with attempted aggravated robbery and battery.

The 15-year-old boy, of Dixon, was charged with attempted aggravated robbery.

A resident in the 800 block o f We s t Third Street called 911 about 9:43 Savon D. p.m. ThursMonroe day to report that there was a man on his porch saying a group of people, one with a gun, had tried to rob him.

The man reporting the incident described the assailants, and police found Monroe and the boy, who matched the description, walking in

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Life at Zika epicenter a struggle for families Virus causes birth defects RECIFE, Brazil (AP) – Around the fifth month of her pregnancy, Daniele Ferreira dos Santos fell ill with a high fever and angry red splotches on her skin.

She soon recovered.

But weeks later, when she went to the hospital for a prenatal exam, the news was horrific: The baby she was carrying likely had a severe brain injury. When Juan Pedro Campos dos Santos came into the world in December, the circumference of his head was just 26 cen-

timeters, about 20 percent smaller than normal.

Santos was never diagnosed with Zika, but she blames the virus for her son’s defect and for the terrible toll it has taken on her life. Living in Recife in the northeastern state of Pernambuco, she is at the epicenter of the Zika outbreak, and Pedro’s is among 3,400 suspected cases of microcephaly that may be connected to the virus, though no link has yet been proved.

Originally from Africa, Zika spread to Asia and was first registered in Brazil in the middle of last year, spreading like wildfire through the northeast thanks in part to the

region’s widespread poverty, equatorial heat and chronic infestations of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which also spreads dengue fever and chikungunya.

“It’s the proverbial perfect storm,” said Dr. Albert Ko, a professor of epidemiology with the Yale School of Public Health, adding the region was likely at least one of the initial points of entry for the disease – which researchers theorize may have been introduced to Brazil by tourists visiting the country during the 2014 World Cup or an international canoeing event the same year.

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Daniele Ferreira dos Santos holds her son, Juan Pedro, as he undergoes visual exams Thursday at the Altino Ventura foundation in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil. Pedro’s is among 3,400 suspected cases of microcephaly that may be connected to the Zika virus, though no link has yet been proved. of many introductions, but this is the one that

took off,” said Ko. “In Brazil, infestation rates [of

the mosquito] are highest in the northeast because of climactic reasons and socio-economic reasons, so it makes sense that ... it really took off there.”

Mosquitoes have long been an inescapable part of the lives of the Santos family and their neighbors in a slum in Recife’s Apipucos neighborhood, where raw sewage flows in ditches, rain water from the frequent downpours in this equatorial city accumulates in fetid puddles, and the shores of a nearby pond are dotted with trash. Each soda bottle, yogurt container and margarine tub provides an ideal breeding ground for Aedes.

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All weddings have a theme. It might be refined and elegant, or as simple and casual as a barnyard hoedown. It might be dictated by a color, a particular era in time or even a couple’s hobbies or passions.

According to www.weddingideasmag.com, the top five thematic trends are: Quintessentially English, in which guests might enjoy tea in vintage porcelain teacups, a splash of Hendricks and cucumber, Victorian lace detailing, wild-flower garland table runners, William Morris prints, and elaborate topiary.

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Some couples have sent invitations hand-drawn by their flower girls, wildflower centerpieces picked by the mothers-in-law, anecdotal messages from family and friends on napkins and anything abstract to allow the couple’s personalities to shine.

With a do-it-yourself Bohemian-style wedding, it’s more of a dinner party for family and friends than a fussy, formal event. Gone are the individual tables with name placards – they’ve been replaced with long, rustic tables where everyone sits together and eats family style, passing the bowls for everyone to enjoy.

Highlight the event with twinkling lights like the ones you find on your Christmas tree, and you’re all set for a memorable event that people will be talking about for days to come.

Go green. The royal wedding has inspired couples to bring the outdoors inside. Herbs are in — for instance, rosemary and mint strung together with ivy, magnolia leaves and ferns, and placed as table runners.

Why not frame the cocktail menu and soften the lights on the chandeliers. Topiary and decorative smaller trees can bring a distinct “green” presence to the room and breathe life into small spaces.

The key: Use a lot of foliage — bringing the outdoors inside.

Industrial chic, in which the theme of the day is texture, maturity and modern. Couples can transform an industrial space into a sleek and chic venue by using personalized touches mixed with casual details for a big city wedding look without much fuss.

Candlelight is the key to softening the harder industrial look. Try mixing it all with roses and peonies for the elegant meets casual experience. Drape material in particular places that seem cold, and the room will be much toastier. Any room can be transformed into a spot that fits the couple’s personality, even if it’s in a highly industrial venue.

Other themes to consider: Many couples are opting for a 1920s or a 1950s vibe, birds and butterflies in a country garden, florals and/or lace, or a rustic or seaside theme. Consider a Christmas theme around the holidays, a do-it-yourself festival, a Hollywood extravaganza, a military event, something quirky and/or sparkly or an out-of-the-country – or out-ofthis world – wedding.

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AP NEWSBREAK

U.S. declares 22 Clinton emails ‘top secret’ Administration makes first-time confirmation WASHINGTON (AP) – The Obama administration confirmed for the first time Friday that Hillary Clinton’s home server contained closely guarded government secrets, censoring 22 emails that contained material requiring one of the highest levels of classification.

The revelation comes 3 days before Clinton competes in the Iowa presidential caucuses.

State Department officials also said the agency’s Diplomatic Security and

Intelligence and Research bureaus are investigating whether any of the information was classified at the time of transmission, going to the heart of Clinton’s defense of her email practices.

The department published its latest batch of emails from her time as secretary of state Friday evening.

But The Associated Press learned ahead of the release that seven email chains would be withheld in full for containing “top secret” information.

The 37 pages include messages a key intelligence official recently said concerned “special access programs” – high-

ly restricted, classified material that could point to confidential sources or clandestine programs like drone strikes.

“The documents are being upgraded at the request of the intelligence community because they contain a category of top secret information,” State Department spokesman John Kirby told the AP, calling the withholding of documents in full “not unusual.” That means they won’t be published online with others being released, even with blacked-out boxes.

Department officials wouldn’t describe the substance of the emails, or say whether Clinton sent any herself.

Clinton, the Democratic presidential frontrunner, insists she never sent or received information on her personal email account that was classified at the time. No emails released so far were marked classified, but reviewers previously designated more than 1,000 messages at lower classification levels. Friday’s are the first at top secret level.

Even if Clinton didn’t write or forward the messages, she still would have been required to report any classification slippages she recognized in emails she received.

But without classification markings, that may have

been difficult, especially if the information was publicly available.

“We firmly oppose the complete blocking of the release of these emails,” Clinton campaign spokesman Brain Fallon said. “Since first providing her emails to the State Department more than one year ago, Hillary Clinton has urged that they be made available to the public. We feel no differently today.”

Fallon accused the “loudest and leakiest participants” in a process of bureaucratic infighting for withholding the exchanges. “This appears to be overclassification run amok,” Fallon said.

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Your wedding will be one of the most memorable times of your life, and no one can capture it better than a professional photographer. So how do you find the right one?

As you begin the interview process, here are 10 questions to help you determine if you’ve found the best photographer for your wedding.

1. Does the photographer have a gallery of wedding images you can review?

Reviewing sample work allows you to see the photographer’s strengths and weaknesses – don’t fool yourself, every photographer has them.

You’ll also be able to get an idea of their style. Are they formal with an eye for the perfect picture or do they love to capture the hidden moments when no one is looking? Look for images that you can see yourself in. Think of three words that describe you and share those with your photographer.

BY SV WEDDINGS STAFF | Special to SV WEDDINGS Every photographer has a style and reviewing their gallery can help you determine if theirs is right for you.

2. What is the photographer’s working style?

Some photographers are orderly and operate like wedding planners. Others prefer to sit back and let the events of the wedding unfold.

It’s important that you find someone who can understand and meet your expectations.

3. Is the photographer available for an engagement session?

An engagement session does more than provide you with priceless images together before you get married. It’s also your first opportunity to work with your photographer and develop a relationship that will allow you to be completely at ease on your big day.

4. Will the photographer create a detailed shot list?

This list will ensure no important photo is missed during the commotion and excitement of the big day. You should be able to create that list together, add to the list leading up to the day and have a copy of that list the day of.

5. What kind of lighting will be used?

Whether you have an indoor or outdoor wedding, you’ll want to make sure your photographer has professional grade lighting equipment to deliver the images your wedding deserves.

6. Does the photographer have backup equipment?

You’ve prepared contingency plans for every other aspect of your wedding; your photographer should as well. A true professional photographer won’t miss your perfect shot because of a technology issue. He or she will always bring one or two backup cameras, lenses, flashes, additional lighting equipment, extra memory cards and batteries.

7. Does the photographer have liability insurance?

Accidents happen at weddings and if one of your guests trips over your photographer’s light stand, it’s good to know you both are protected. Your reception venue might even ask the photographer to submit a certificate of liability ahead of time.

8. Will there be one photographer or two?

A second shooter increases the probability that no shot will be missed, especially if you are having a large wedding.

If there will be two photographers, ask to meet them both to get a feel for their personalities and how well they might blend in on your big day.

9. What will happen to the images after your wedding?

Will your images be backed up to a hard drive or the cloud once processed?

How long will your photographer keep the images afterward? Will they be kept for a couple of years or dumped immediately?

If you have any concerns about losing your photos, knowing what the photographer plans to do with your images after your wedding is important.

10. When will you get your photos?

No, you won’t get your pictures the day after; no photographer can deliver that quickly. It’s a good idea, though, to get a general idea of the time line ahead of time. You might even be able to agree on getting a couple of images ready for social media use very quickly.

But obtaining your photos will likely take several weeks. To help with the wait, some photographers will send you a sneak peak with a few images. Just ask ahead of time!

You won’t be able to see everything that happens during your wedding day. The right photographer will capture moments you never knew existed.

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Cruz, Clinton pressured in final Iowa stretch run RINGSTED, Iowa (AP) – Lagging Republicans jostled for second place in their crowded field, while Hillary Clinton faced more email troubles Friday as the presidential contenders barreled toward a final weekend of campaigning before Iowa’s crucial caucuses.

Most of the candidates were scattered across Iowa in a last-chance try to gin up enthusiasm, sharpen attacks and set expectations – all part of efforts to emerge from Monday’s voting with momentum and a slice of the spotlight.

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie tried to poke holes in that claim, telling Cruz to just “tell the truth” on flip-flopping on immigration. Rubio, meanwhile, said Cruz “has a lot to answer for” on the issue.

Not to be left out, Trump called Cruz an “anchor baby,” a new twist on his persistent claims that Cruz, who was born in Canada to a U.S. citizen, may not be eligible to hold the presidency.

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He’s the Irish’s guy Notre Dame & football coach Brian Kelly agree to a 6-year contract extension Friday. Kelly’s new deal will run through 2021, making him the longesttenured Irish football coach since Knute Rockne.

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Numbers game That’s the percentage increase in reported concussions during the NFL regular season. The 182 concussions reverses a downward trend the last 3 years; helmet-to-helmet hits were also up.

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BOYS BASKETBALL | DIXON 67, ROCK FALLS 48

Dukes dash past Rockets’ defense at Tabor Rock Falls can’t slow down Roby, Dixon

BY ERIC INGLES eingles@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5555 @Eric_Ingles

ROCK FALLS – No matter what defense Rock Falls threw at the Dixon Dukes on Friday, Dixon came up with an answer in a 67-48 win.

Early in the first quarter, the Rockets went to a zone, which the Dukes shot over, hitting three 3-pointers in a row.

Facing a man-to-man, Nebraska recruit Isaiah Roby got open. With Roby double-teamed, the Dukes had open looks for Riley Mehrens and Kyle LeBlanc. When Rock Falls switched, Dixon recognized the change.

“That’s mostly on Isaiah and Riley,” LeBlanc said.

Star of the game: Isaiah Roby, Dixon, 22 points, 5 3-pointers, 8 rebounds Key performers: Kyle LeBlanc, Dixon, 17 points, 7 rebounds, Noah Junis, Rock Falls, 14 points, 4 rebounds Up next: Dixon at Winnebago, 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday; Alleman at Rock Falls, 7:15 p.m.

Wednesday “They really pay attention and know what’s going on most of the time.”

Dixon (18-2, 8-0 BNC) was able to knock down shots against the fluctuating Rocket defense, hitting 24 of 43 from the field.

Roby hit five 3-pointers,

and Mehrens knocked down four more.

“If Isaiah shot a 3, usually they were giving him a little bit of space,” Dixon coach Jason Mead said.

“He was shooting coming off of screens, he shot one off of a ball screen in the third quarter. He just wanted to shoot it. Any other 3 that we made, it was because they were in a zone. They ran one defense where they just put two guys on Isaiah and said, ‘Your four guys aren’t better than our three,’ and we either passed it for a layup or shot a 3.”

Rock Falls coach Brad Bickett said the Rockets Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com were just hoping to give Dixon’s Isaiah Roby tips an offensive rebound during Friday’s Big Northern West Dixon some different looks. game against Rock Falls at Tabor Gym. Roby had 22 points and eight rebounds in the Dukes’ 67-48 win over the Rockets.

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Long-distance connection Van Zuiden’s 3s propel Mustangs past Prophets

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

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Sterling resident Liz Davis has become one of the best female sled hockey players in the country, and has dedicated her athletic talents to the sport she fell in love with almost immediately.

MORRISON – On a night when it was raining 3s, Ryan Van Zuiden drained the two biggest.

The senior guard opened the fourth quarter by hitting a pair from long distance, propelling Morrison to a 66-58 victory over Three Rivers Conference foe Prophetstown on Friday night.

The Mustangs (10-11, 6-4) were clinging to a 45-44 lead after three back-and-forth quarters when Van Zuiden hit a pair of shots from the top of the key to open the fourth period.

Not only did the shots give Morrison a 51-44 lead with 6 minutes, 15 seconds to go, but they drew Prophetstown out of the zone defense it had stuck with up to that point.

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Sled Warrior Sterling’s Davis happy, successful playing hockey an adaptive sports hockey league designed for those with physical disabilities. Some, like Mark Davies, Hometown: Sterling Age: 26 happened to wander in and couldn’t College: Ashford University, Clinton, pull himself away from the action.

Iowa he double blades car“This is incredible,” said Davies, an Occupation: Halo Branded Solutions, rying the sled that Liz Oak Park resident and father of two Sterling Davis was piloting who leaned against the glass.

FYI: Davis was offered a roster spot Water pooled around a nearby Zamdug into the ice as she on the development team for the boni, moments after smoothing the women’s national sled hockey team. changed directions. scarred ice during an intermission.

One of Davies’ sons had a game at the She had a breakaway opportunity began to battle for possession against and a teammate saw Davis had beaten the wall – all while using just her arms. rink later on, and Davies arrived early and decided to watch. her defender, and fired the puck across It was a Sunday in December, and “When my son finishes changing, ice hoping to catch Davis in rhythm.

Davis was near the end of a long shift. I hope he can take something away The puck clanked off a blade, and Twelve people watched from above in from this,” Davies said. “I’m inspired she had to dig it out as her defender wooden bleachers at the downtown right now. It’s incredible what they’re crashed into her. She was able to Chicago McFetridge Sports Complex. able to do.” squeeze off a shot that went wide They had come to support friends right, then chased down the puck and and family who were playing in SLED WARRIOR CONTINUED ON B4

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Morrison’s Ben Brackemyer (20) blocks the shot of Prophetstown’s Logan Henrekin during Friday’s Three Rivers game in Morrison.

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Saturday

Tennis

Auto racing

2 a.m. (Saturday)

• Australian Open, men’s final, at Melbourne, ESPN

1 & 3 p.m.

• IMSA, Rolex 24 at Daytona, FS1 & FS2

Sunday

Men’s basketball

Auto racing

11 a.m.

6 & 11 a.m.

• Michigan vs. Penn St., at New York, BTN • W. Virginia at Florida, ESPN • Vanderbilt at Texas, ESPN2 • Georgia Tech at Syracuse, ESPNU • Houston at E. Carolina, ESPNEWS • Clemson at Florida St., FSN • Butler at Marquette, FS1 • UAB at Marshall, CBS Sports • Fordham at UMass, NBCSN

• IMSA, Rolex 24 at Daytona, FS1

Men’s basketball 11 a.m.

• Villanova at St. John’s, Fox • Lehigh at Boston U., CBS Sports • George Washington at George Mason, NBCSN Noon

• Maryland at Ohio St., CBS 1 p.m.

• Temple at S. Florida, CBS Sports

Noon

2 p.m.

• Virginia at Louisville, CBS AP

1 p.m.

• Xavier at DePaul, CBS Sports • Iowa St. at Texas A&M, ESPN • Tennessee at TCU, ESPN2 • Mississippi at Kansas St., ESPNU • La Salle at Dayton, NBCSN • Charlotte at FAU, CSN 1:15 p.m.

• Minnesota at Indiana, BTN 3 p.m.

• Boston College at N. Carolina, ESPN2 • Texas Tech at Arkansas, ESPNU • Indiana St. at Loyola, CSN/FSN • Murray St. at Tenn.-Martin, CBS Sports 3:30 p.m.

• Nebraska at Purdue, BTN 4 p.m.

• Oklahoma at LSU, ESPN 5 p.m.

• Georgia at Baylor, ESPN2 • Tulane at Tulsa, ESPNU • E. Illinois at SIU-Edwardsville, FSN • Alabama at S. Carolina, SEC • St. Joseph’s at Rhode Island, CBS Sports 6 p.m.

• Kentucky at Kansas, ESPN 7 p.m.

• Oklahoma St. at Auburn, ESPN2 • Memhpis at SMU, ESPNU • Providence at Georgetown, FS1 • Seton Hall at Creighton, FSN • San Diego St. at UNLV, CBS Sports 7:30 p.m.

• Mississippi St. at Missouri, SEC 9 p.m.

• Pepperdine at BYU, ESPN2 • UC Santa Barbara at UC Irvine, ESPNU

Women’s basketball 1 p.m.

• Oklahoma at Iowa St., FSN

White Sox manager Robin Ventura comes out of the dugout for the national anthem before a game against the Mariners last season at U.S. Cellular Field. Ventura is in the final year of his contract.

No pressure for Ventura White Sox manager heads into final year of contract to be tough. It is. It’s a great diviSox under Ventura sion. It’s going to be fun the whole year round, and if we’re healthy, 2012: 85-77, 2nd in AL Central CHICAGO – White Sox manwe’re going to have a shot.”

2013: 63-99, last in Al Central ager Robin Ventura is entering Hahn left open the possibility of 2014: 73-89, 4th in AL Central the final year of his contract. making another move before the 2015: 76-86, 4th in AL Central He is looking for his first playoff start of the season. Hahn declined FYI: Finished 3rd in voting for appearance since he took over, comment when asked about freethe AL Manager of the Year in and general manager Rick Hahn agent outfielder Dexter Fowler.

2012. ... Hit .274 with 171 HRs thinks his team should contend “A year ago at this time, there & 741 RBIs in 10 years as Sox in the tough AL Central. was a fair amount of optimism player, & won 5 Gold Gloves.

For the 48-year-old Ventura, it’s not only in the front office, but just business as usual. among the fan base as well as The former major league to a 76-86 record. The White Sox throughout the baseball commuinfielder brushed aside any talk also committed 101 errors during nity in terms of evaluating what of added pressure on the openwe were able to accomplish last a shaky year in the field that put ing day of the team’s annual fan offseason,” Hahn said. “Frankly, more pressure on their pitching convention. After managing the as we sit here today we feel like staff.

White Sox to an 85-77 record in we are a stronger team now than Much of the blame went to his first year in 2012, Ventura has Ventura, a .267 hitter during a we were at that time.” been in the dugout for three con- 16-year big league career that The main questions headsecutive losing seasons. included six Gold Gloves at third. ing into spring training are the “As Rick has mentioned before, back end of the rotation and the “Robin’s had a lot of pressures it’s regardless of what people throughout his life. I don’t think opening at shortstop created by think of the outside pressures, this is the most by any stretch of Alexei Ramirez’s departure as a you want to win just because free agent. Tyler Saladino is the the imagination,” center fielder you want your team to get off to favorite to take over at shortstop, Adam Eaton said. “I don’t think a good start, you want to make a he’s too worried about it. As I’ve but he played just 68 games last good run at it,” Ventura said Friseason in his first stretch in the said a million times, Robin, he day. “I have 1 year on a contract, has a huge influence on how we majors. The White Sox also are that’s not a secret, but regardless play, but at the end of the day it’s hoping for a rebound season of that, I would want to win just from Avisail Garcia in right. up to us.” as many games early on whether For Ventura, it’s a new group Coming off the disappointing it was 10 years. It doesn’t matter.” season, Hahn and the White Sox of players who will influence any A year ago, the White Sox were a decided to try again this year changes he makes in the wake of sleeper pick for a deep playoff run rather than retool. They traded last year. when they gathered at a down“You bring in Frazier, you bring for third baseman Todd Frazier town Chicago hotel for the winter and second baseman Brett Lawin Lawrie, Alex Avila, you have festival. They were coming off an rie. They also think they upgraded Dioner, you’re changing things offseason trade for Jeff Samardzi- their offense at catcher by signing as you go along because you Alex Avila and Dioner Navarro, have different players, you have ja and big free-agent deals that and letting Tyler Flowers go different elements that you’re added outfielder Melky Cabrera despite solid defensive metrics. dealing with,” he said. “So there and closer David Robertson.

“Playoffs. I think that’s the first becomes a little bit of a game Chicago finished near the bottom of the majors in hits, batting and foremost. We’ve got to make in spring training of trying to understand those guys and put average, on-base percentage and the playoffs and fight to win that division,” Frazier said. “It’s going them in the best spots possible.” slugging percentage on its way JAY COHEN, AP Sports Writer

6 p.m.

Extreme sports 1 & 8 p.m.

• Winter X Games, at Aspen, Colo., ABC & ESPN

Golf 2 p.m.

• PGA, Farmers Insurance Open, third round, CBS • LPGA, Pure Silk Bahamas Classic, third round, TGC

NBA 7:30 p.m.

• Spurs at Cavaliers, ABC

NHL 6 p.m.

• All-Star Skills Competition, at Nashville, Tenn., NBCSN

Soccer 6:30 a.m.

• FA Cup, Tottenham at Colchester United, FS1 9 a.m.

• FA Cup, Burnley at Arsenal, FS1 • FA Cup, Watford at Nottingham Forest, FS2 11:30 a.m.

• Bundesliga, Hamburg at Stuttgart, Fox • FA Cup, West Ham at Liverpool, FS2

3 p.m.

• Wichita St. at Evansville, ESPNU • UConn at UCF, CBS Sports • UTEP at Louisiana Tech, FSN 4 p.m.

• Cal at Colorado, FS1 4:15 p.m.

• Rutgers at Michigan St., BTN 5:30 p.m.

• Virginia Tech at Pitt, ESPNU 6:30 p.m.

• Wisconsin at Illinois, BTN 7:30 p.m.

• Oregon at Arizona St., ESPNU

Women’s basketball 11:30 a.m.

• Minnesota at Michigan, BTN Noon

• St. John’s at DePaul, FS2 • Wake Forest at Louisville, FSN • Kentucky at Florida, SEC 1 p.m.

• S. Florida at SMU, ESPNU 2 p.m.

• Alabama at Tennessee, SEC 4 p.m.

• Missouri at Mississippi, SEC • Delaware at Drexel, CSN 5 p.m.

• S. Carolina at Texas A&M, ESPN2

Extreme sports 11 a.m.

• Winter X Games, at Aspen, Colo., ESPN

Golf 2 p.m.

• PGA, Farmers Insurance Open, final round, CBS • LPGA, Pure Silk Bahamas Classic, final round, TGC

NBA

Men’s hockey • Michigan vs. Penn St., at New York, BTN

• Northwestern at Iowa, BTN • Richmond at St. Bonaventure, CSN

2:30 p.m.

NHL ALL-STAR GAME | 4 P.M. SUNDAY | NBCSN

• Bulls at Clippers, ABC

Scott happy to crash NHL’s party

BY TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer

NASHVILLE, Tenn.

– John Scott sat back in his chair and took a cellphone photo of all the reporters crowded around him once the questions finally ended.

It was a big moment for a big man, and it almost didn’t happen. So the journeyman enforcer who admits he’s an odd fit for an NHL All-Star game is soaking up every precious moment before heading back to Newfoundland, where he is toiling in the minors.

“It’s definitely strange,” Scott said Friday at one of the more unusual media days for the NHL’s showcase event. “You go in the locker room, everyone’s got the NHL logo on their helmet. They threw the NHL logo on mine. It’s definitely

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John Scott (left), seen here playing for the Coyotes in December, has been in the middle of a strange series of events after being voted as a team captain for Sunday’s All-Star Game in Nashville. always like, ‘You’re not in the NHL anymore.’

So it’s neat, though like I’m not used to this and all this scrum and stuff.

I’m going to enjoy it while I’m here, and go back to the real world.”

He is going to enjoy it with a blessing from NHL

Commissioner Gary Bettman, too. The two had a talk Thursday night.

“And he’s more than welcome to be here,” Bettman told the Associated Press. “We’re happy he’s here. The fans spoke, and we’re happy to reflect their will.”

Scott said he was glad to hear that from Bettman, because there was a time he really wasn’t sure the league felt that way.

He wrote in The Players Tribune this week that someone from the league called him to suggest he back out of the game, an idea he rejected – much to the delight of his fellow All-Stars.

The last 2 weeks have been a whirlwind for Scott. He was traded Jan. 15 to Montreal, which promptly ordered him to its AHL affiliate in Canada’s version of the Far East. The league also had to decide what to do with him, since no one had really expected a 6-foot-8 bruiser with just five goals over 285 games in eight seasons to make an All-Star roster – let alone be voted captain of the Pacific Division by fans online.

5 p.m.

• Celtics at Magic, NBA 8 p.m.

• Timberwolves at Trail Blazers, NBA

NFL 6 p.m.

• Pro Bowl, at Honolulu, ESPN NHL 5 p.m.

• All-Star Game, at Nashville, Tenn., NBCSN

AHL 6 p.m.

• All-Star Skills Competition, at Syracuse, New York, CSN

Soccer 7:30 a.m.

• FA Cup, Everton at Carlisle United, FS2 8:30 a.m.

• Bundesliga, Koln at Wolfsburg, FS1 10 a.m.

• FA Cup, Chelsea at MK Dons, FS2 3 p.m.

• Men’s international friendly, U.S. vs. Iceland, at Carson, Calif., ESPN2

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ell, I’d been wondering when I’d get word of the Wolf Pack being in town, and as if on cue, a flyer appeared.

That’s right, the Wolf Pack Coyote hunt is back and slated for Sunday, March 1. The event is in its fourth year, and as I have said before, it is a really, really cool and necessary event, in my opinion.

The event’s purpose is twofold. One is to have fun and pit your hunting skills against other hunters. The second is to help keep the rampant coyote population under control.

The event begins at daylight on the 1st, and weigh-in starts at 4:30 at Kickback Saloon in Tampico. I’ve mentioned before that while I don’t hunt in this event, it is neat to go to the weigh-in and see the animals and learn how

Local events

Saturday Women’s basketball 1 p.m.

• Sauk at Marshalltown

Boys basketball 10 a.m.

• Eric Ottens Shootout, Prophetstown vs. West Carroll, at Fulton 2:30 p.m.

• Eric Ottens Shootout, Erie vs. Evergreen Park, at Fulton 7 p.m.

• Forreston at Amboy 7:30 p.m.

• Eric Ottens Shootout, Easton Valley (Iowa) at Fulton TBA

• Faith Christian at NICC Tournament, at Galesburg

Girls basketball 2:30 p.m.

• Erie at St. Bede

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these guys are able to consistently find them.

The object of the event is find coyotes and harvest them. The winners, however, are based on the weight of each team’s two largest animals.

The weigh-ins have been pretty close the first 3 years, and a decision as simple as a left turn or a right turn on a country road can seal your fate. It really is a unique event and is well-attended every year. Heck, it’s only 25 bucks to enter, and you

can hunt anywhere you have permission.

You can register at Exner’s in Morrison and Rigler’s in Rock Falls.

You’re going to want to make sure you beat the deadline for registration, which is Saturday, February 28th at 5 p.m.

For more information, you may contact Gabe Olinger at 815-631-6834.

Now, I know these old boys and girls would love to have some snow for their hunt, but me, not so much. But if they get it, good for them.

It does, however, sound like some serious snow may be on our horizon for the upcoming week. However, before then, some unseasonably awesome weather is on tap, and I am going to take full advantage of it by hitting the Rock River with a bunch of good old catfishing buddies.

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catfishing, and it ain’t all the time in January you see 50 degrees.

The warm weather will have the fish feeding, so might as well get out and catch a few.

Now, the aforementioned snow, which is forecast to dump anywhere from 6 inches all the way up to 19 inches, would be welcome, considering there is no snow pack, and a low river in the spring could spell for some serious low water this summer.

I’m pulling for it to be rain, or for at least the brunt of it to miss us to the north, but it’s gonna do what it’s gonna do, and we can’t stop it. So we’ll just roll with the punches.

Take my advice and enjoy the warm temps this weekend and do something outside.

Until next weekend, Go Catfish!

Illinois is narrowing the field of candidates for the athletic director vacancy, and top university administrators will meet with potential hires early next week in Indianapolis.

The Illini are expected to interview at least three or four candidates.

Michigan introduces Manuel as new AD As new athletic director Warde Manuel discussed his relationship with former teammate Jim Harbaugh, the Michigan football coach stood up and offered his incoming boss a hug and jersey.

Michigan introduced Manuel as its AD on Friday, bringing back a well-regarded alumnus who played football under coach Bo Schembechler.

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Green in ‘Batman vs. Superman’

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• Newman at Galva • Bureau Valley at ROWVA 7:30 p.m.

• Prophetstown at Sherrard • Forreston at Milledgeville • Aquin at Polo • Pearl City at Eastland • Lena-Winslow at West Carroll • Faith Christian at NICC Tournament, at Galesburg

Girls bowling 9 a.m.

• Sterling, Oregon at Dixon Invitational

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• NIB-12 Conference Meet at Sterling

Monday Boys basketball 7:30 p.m.

• Stockton at Polo

Girls basketball 7:30 p.m.

• Hall at Newman • Kewanee at Amboy • Morrison at Erie • Fulton at Princeton • St. Bede at Prophetstown 4:30 p.m.

• Kaneland at Sterling

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Murray moving on to Aussie final Brit beats Raonic in 5 sets, in final for 5th time

BY JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer

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Ahman Green used to be a nemesis of the Bears.

Now he’ll play a villian of sorts in the upcoming “Batman vs. Superman” movie. The former Green Packers running back will play “Thug No. 2” in the movie starring Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill, which comes out March 25.

MELBOURNE, Australia – Andy Murray arrived at the Australian Open fully prepared to become a father before becoming champion.

Murray left his pregnant wife in Britain ahead of the start of the tournament, promising to fly home at any time if needed.

However, the 28-yearold Murray has now given himself a chance of becoming a champion first, following his five-set win over Milos Raonic on Friday to reach the final for the fifth time.

His 4-6, 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-2 victory sets up a final against fivetime champion Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s title match.

Murray is 0-4 in finals at Melbourne Park, with Djokovic having won all five previous Australian Open finals.

“Five finals is a great achievement. You can’t take that away from me,” Murray said. “So I have to be proud of that achievement.

“Doesn’t matter what’s happened in the past. What matters is what happens Sunday.”

Three of Djokovic’s wins in Australia have come in finals against his old friend Murray, every odd-numbered year since 2011.

Murray has had a lot on his mind this time.

His wife, Kim, is expecting their first baby next month. His father-inlaw, Nigel Sears, was in Melbourne as coach for Ana Ivanovic, and had to be rushed to a hospital

MLB

Cubs invite 18 to spring training The Chicago Cubs have invited 18 non-roster players to spring training,which starts Feb. 19 in Arizona.

Among those invited is Albert Almora, who had an impressive finish to his second season at DoubleA Tennessee.

The following pitchers were also invited: Stephen Fife, Brandon Gomes, Jean Machi, Felix Pena, Jonathan Pettibone, Armando Rivero, Drew Rucinski, Duane Underwood, Luis Cruz and Jack Leathersich.

The infielders are Jesus Guzman, Munenori Kawasaki and Kristopher Negron.

The outfielders are Almora, John Andreoli and Juan Perez.

And the Cubs invited two catchers, Taylor Davis and Tim Federowicz.

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Andy Murray celebrates after winning a point against Milos Raonic during their semifinal match at the Australian Open on Friday in Melbourne. Murray won in five sets to advance to the finals. by ambulance during a match on Rod Laver Arena, which happened to coincide with Murray’s third-round match in an adjacent arena.

Sears spent a night in a nearby hospital, but was considered well enough to return home. While his father-in-law was being treated in hospital, Murray at times thought his departure from Australia may have been earlier than expected.

He stayed, and won his next two matches in straight sets, shaking out some of the emotions.

He had more to contend with against Raonic, who was playing in the semifinals of a Grand Slam tournament for only the second time, and aiming to be the first Canadian man to reach the final of a major.

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Oregon co-op bowler Derek Poole extended his season another day after finishing tied for 25th after Day 1 at the state bowling tournament at St. Clair Bowl in O’Fallon on Friday.

Poole rolled a 1,350 sixgame series, highlighted by a 703 series to close the day. Poole had a high game of 258, and rolled at least a 215 in five of six games.

The top 30 individuals not on advancing teams move on to Saturday’s finals.

Dixon’s Daniel Pottorff, the area’s other state qualifier, finished in 108th with an 1,170 six-game series. Pottorff had a high game of 245.

LaSalle-Peru’s Nate Stubler finished the day in first place with a 1,463 series. Lockport led the team standings, and will take a lead of more than 100 pins over secondplace Stevenson into Saturday’s finals.

Boys basketball Sterling 49, Geneseo 44:

Dimitric Young and Myles Williams each scored in double figures to lead the Golden Warriors past the Maple Leafs in a NIB-12 West game in Geneseo.

Young scored a gamehigh 12 points, and Williams added 10 for Sterling (14-5, 4-2).

Newman 67, Amboy 33:

After leading 16-13 at the end of the first quarter, the Comets broke open the game and cruised to a Three Rivers win over the Clippers in Amboy.

Travis Williams just missed a double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds to lead Newman

Friday’s stars Jamey Talley, AFC, 24 points, 6 3-pointers Vinny Bramm, Erie, 19 points, 5 3-pointers Sarah Smith, Faith, 17 points, 5 steals Carson Buck, Oregon, 15 points, 5 3-pointers Jay Borum, Sterling, 11 points, 15 rebounds

Jamey Talley made six 3s and finished with a gamehigh 24 points to lead AFC (15-8, 8-1), while David Zinke finished with 10 points, all coming from a 10-for-12 free-throw effort.

Aquin 60, Milledgeville 44: The Missiles couldn’t

keep up in an NUIC East road loss.

Kyle Ottens scored a game-high 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds (20-2, 8-0), while Noah for Milledgeville (10-10 McCarty added 10 points 4-4), while Cade Schave added 11 points in the loss. and six rebounds.

J o r d a n H o c h s t a t t e r Pearl City 52, Eastland led Amboy (3-17, 1-9) 50: The Cougars trailed with nine points and six 11-6 after the first quarter, rebounds, with Owen and couldn’t make up the Drew adding seven points deficit in an NUIC West loss at home. and four boards.

Brighton Haverland led Rockridge 51, Erie 33: The Cardinals fell behind Eastland with 14 points, 26-15 by halftime and and Conner DeGroot couldn’t catch back up in added nine. a Three Rivers road loss.

Girls basketball Vinny Bramm hit five Sterling 32, Geneseo 26: 3-pointers and finished Jay Borum had a doublewith a team-high 19 points double and led the Goldfor Erie (12-10, 4-5). en Warriors to a NIB-12 G e n t r y W h i t e m a n West road win. matched Bramm’s five 3s, Borum finished with 11 and he scored 29 points points and 15 rebounds, on 10-for-13 shooting for while Katelyn Everett Rockridge (16-4, 5-2). added seven points for Oregon 57, Mendota 44: Sterling (12-13, 6-2).

Carson Buck was deadly Faith Christian 53, from behind the 3-point Galesburg Christian 24: line, helping the Hawks to The Falcons cruised to a a BNC home win. win in the semifinals of Buck made five 3s for a the NICC tournament in game-high 15 points to Galesburg. lead Oregon (16-6, 6-3). Sarah Smith led all scorArne Wendler was also ers with 17 points and in double figures for the added five steals, while Hawks, scoring 12 points, Shauni Warner finished while Trevor Otten added with 13 points and eight nine points in the win. rebounds for Faith (17AFC 77, Forreston 41: 0). Also for the Falcons, The Raiders jumped out 4-foot, 10-inch guard to a 47-21 halftime lead, Sarah DiGrazia added and earned an easy NUIC four points and two blocks in the win.

East home win.

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“I thought that was the difference in the game,” Morrison coach Dave Peugh said. “We had gotten kind of stagnant against their zone, but after that, we were able to break it open a little bit.”

Van Zuiden connected on 7 of 12 field goal attempts, including all four of his 3-pointers, for a career-high 22 points.

“At the start of the game, I started off bad, and I got put on the bench,” Van Zuiden said. “That kind of cleared my mind a little bit. After I hit the first 3, I kind of knew it was going to be a good night for me.”

For the last 6-plus minutes, Morrison was able to methodically carve up the Prophets’ man-to-man defense.

The Mustangs were 6-for-8 from field in the final quarter, and steadily were able to pull away.

“We were able to run some of our man-to-man sets, we got a couple of baskets, and it kind of blossomed from there,” Peugh said.

It seemed as if neither team could miss in the first half, which ended with Morrison on top 41-38. At that point, Morrison was 18-for-27 from the field, while Prophetstown was 13-for26. Doing the bulk of the damage for the Prophets was senior guard Jonah Green, who scored 21 first-half points on 8-for-12 shooting.

Green scored just four points in the second half, however, as he was shadowed by Morrison defender Joey Brackemyer, a powerfully built 6-foot2 senior. Peugh went to some exotic defenses for a bit in the second half, as well as some man-to-man, with the focus on slowing down Green.

“He wanted [Green],” Peugh said. “[Brackemyer] goes, ‘Coach, let me have him. I have no fouls. Let me guard him.’ And he did a good job.”

The Prophets (8-13, 2-7) didn’t go quietly. Down 63-54 with 23 seconds to play, they responded with a free throw from Logan Henrekin, then a 3-pointer from the corner from Brad Hufman, to slice the deficit to 63-58 with 16.4 seconds to play.

Morrison hit three free throws in the final 15 seconds, however, to salt away the win.

Joining Van Zuiden in double figures for Morrison were Noah Hogue with 18 points, and Nick Klimson with 10.

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Prophetstown’s Jonah Green (14) pushes past Morrison’s Ryan Van Zuiden during their Three Rivers game Friday night in Morrison.

Morrison 66, Prophetstown 58 Star of the game: Jonah Green, Prophetstown, 25 points, 9 rebounds Key peformers: Ryan Van Zuiden, Morrison, 22 points; Nick Klimson, Morrison, 10 points, 13 rebounds Up next: Prophetstown vs. West Carroll, 10 a.m. Saturday at Ottens Shootout, Fulton; Morrison at Newman, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Klimson also collected 13 rebounds and four blocked shots.

Green, who scored 29 points in a win at Bureau Valley on Tuesday, continued his hot hand by tossing in 25 points, even with a quiet second half. He also grabbed a team-high nine rebounds.

“I just felt good this week,” Green said. “For a week and a half before that, I was kind of in a rut. After tonight, we know we’ve only got seven [guaranteed] games left, and we have to step it up. That’s been my mentality.”

Henrekin finished with 11 points, Kody Wetzell hit three 3-pointers and scored 10 points, and Jack Heflin added nine points and eight rebounds for Prophetstown.

Sled hockey just latest sport Davis has poured her heart into SLED WARRIOR

rods in her back to help support her body.

It was tough for her to walk as a child. She would Despite using halved swing her legs with the hockey sticks to move support of a walker, and along the ice, as well as used other objects to pass and shoot, Davis steady herself. The surdoesn’t think she’s doing geries took away her abilanything incredible. She ity to walk, but she never isn’t afraid to crash into let her physical limitalarger players or take off tions act as a deterrent. full-speed into a scrum Davis’ mother, Marsha along the boards. For the House, said her daughter 26-year-old Sterling resi- always looked for the next dent, sled hockey is fun, obstacle to climb no matand she happens to be ter the odds against her. one of the top females in “She’s our most athletic the country. child,” said House, who Davis was recently has three children. “She’s offered a roster spot on always been interested in the U.S. Women’s Nation- football and basketball. al team’s development She’s a go-getter. She’s squad. The team acts as just wired that way.” a feeder to the national When asked about her team, which Davis hopes own reaction to Davis to be a part of by the 2018 playing hockey, and then or 2022 Olympic games. her ascension to becom“It’s great,” Davis said. ing a pick for the national “It’s the first year they’ve team’s development had the funding for a league, House didn’t women’s development flinch. team, and it’s an honor to “With Liz, nothing be selected.” surprises me anymore,” Davis was born with cau- House said. “Not one dal regression syndrome, thing. She puts her heart a congenital disorder that into everything she does. affects development of the She doesn’t waste any spine. She went through opportunity.” numerous surgeries as a Davis tried just about child, and now has a fused every sport growing up in spine, as well as metal Sterling. Though she had CONTINUED FROM B1

season with the GLASA Falcons, a co-ed team.

GLASA – Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association – sponsors the team and helps offset the costs of adaptive sports, which can be expensive with the specialized equipment.

This was an opportunity Davis jumped at. Through a Facebook group for those with disabilities looking to stay active, she met Karen Tamley, the commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities in Chicago.

Tamley invited Davis to have lunch with her, and Submitted photo told her about the adapLiz Davis always struggled to find sports to compete tive sports hockey league in while growing up in Sterling. Now, the 26-year-old and encouraged Davis to has been picked as a member of the first-ever U.S. simply get in a sled and national development team in women’s sled hockey. try it.

“I had been doing 5Ks a hard time finding adap- park behind the Duis with GLASA, and I was told tive sports in the area, it Center. She spent most to try out hockey,” Davis didn’t stop her from tryof the summer perfecting said. “[Karen] Tamley is ing wheelchair basketball her balance, and learned super busy, but she invited or competing on the par- to drop in on the 4-foot me for lunch and said I’d allel bars in gymnastics. ramp by the end of the enjoy it. So I tried it out.

She participated in P.E. summer.

She was so nice in taking class through her fresh“It was 90 percent me time out of her busy day man year of high school, just falling over,” Davis to meet with me. She’s and even learned to said of the video. “But on the kind of person who is skateboard by sitting on that ramp, I could drop always looking out.” her legs the same way she in. I worked at it all sumDavis fell in love with does in her sled. mer because it was the the sport right away, and In high school, Davis only sport I could occupy has since dedicated hermade a video of herself myself with.” self to it. She soon met practicing at the skate Davis is in her second Dave Rotter, a doctor who

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specializes in making prosthetics, who also customizes adaptive sports equipment. He made a sled for Davis, designing the seat portion to snugly fit to her body. It also had enough room for her to sit on her curled legs.

The practices and games for her GLASA Falcons team require her to drive almost 2 hours each way.

She drives to Lake Bluff and Chicago weekly. The drives are something she wasn’t able to do before she saved enough money to purchase a customized Dodge Grand Caravan in 2013.

The vehicle accommodates her, complete with a lowered floor, a twisting chair, and hand controls to drive. It’s also large enough to transport her hockey gear.

“I describe it to people as a spaceship chair,” Davis said. “I tried out three or four different controls, and this one fit me. Before the van, I wasn’t able to do any of these things.”

“She was hindered in Sterling, as there are not that many activities for her that she wanted to do.” House said. “Getting the van opened up a whole new world for her.”

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

LaSalle-Peru Sterling Ottawa Geneseo Rochelle

All 16-0 14-5 12-6 7-12 4-14

Friday’s results • Ottawa 60, Rochelle 50 • Sterling 49, Geneseo 44 Saturday’s games • Washington at LaSalle-Peru, 4:30 • Rock Island at Ottawa, 6 • Geneseo at Alleman, 6:30

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

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

All 18-2 17-1 16-6 10-9 5-15 11-10 8-15 8-13

Friday’s results • Byron 70, Stillman Valley 53 • Dixon 67, Rock Falls 48 • Oregon 57, Mendota 44

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

ABOVE: Dixon’s Riley Mehrens (12) shoots a 3-pointer against Rock Falls in a Big Northern West game Friday at Tabor Gym. The Dukes won 67-48.

BELOW: Rock Falls’ Noah Junis pulls a rebound down Friday night against Dixon.

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“They’ve got a lot of options, and they score the basketball pretty good,” Bickett said. “We don’t always score with that ease, and when you go into a scoring drought like we did, it showed, and they were able to pull away. Our guys played hard.”

The Rockets (5-15, 3-6) ran into a scoring drought in the first after a Noah Junis layup, as Rock Falls turned the ball over its next two trips down the floor and missed its next six shots from the field, scoring just two points the rest of the quarter.

Another drought came in the second half, as the Rockets scored two points, both from Junis free throws, in a 12-possession stretch at the end of the third quarter and start of the fourth.

Rock Falls had some luck curling Dylan Leaf off screens or finding Logan Pillars cutting to the basket.

“They’re tough, they play really good defense,” Bickett said. “They defend and they’re pretty physical and they’re good athletically, which makes it hard for us to get to the basket. They’ve only lost a couple games, and there’s a reason why: they’re a

at Amboy

Three Rivers Conf.

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

All 20-2 14-6 13-8 14-8 13-8 16-4 10-11 13-10 12-10 8-11 9-14 9-13 8-13 4-18 3-17

Friday’s results • Rockridge 51, Erie 33 • Sherrard 72, Hall 47 • Newman 67, Amboy 33 • Kewanee 74, Princeton 50 • Morrison 66, Prophetstown 58 • Riverdale 55, Orion 50 Saturday’s games • Forreston at Amboy, 7 Erie Ottens Shootout • Prophetstown vs. West Carroll, 10 a.m.

• Erie vs. Evergreen Park, 2:30 • Fulton vs. Easton Valley, 7:30

NUIC East Conf.

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

AFC Aquin South Beloit Dakota Polo Milledgeville Forreston Pecatonica Orangeville Durand

All 15-8 12-5 9-10 8-12 13-9 10-10 5-15 5-13 2-14 0-14

Friday’s results • AFC 77, Forreston 41 • Aquin 60, Milledgeville 44 • Dakota 55, Orangeville 44 • Pecatonica 49, Durand 37 Saturday’s game • Forreston at Amboy, 7:30

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good basketball team.

We did the best we can, and just couldn’t score the basketball in the third quarter and didn’t get stops like we’d like to.”

Dixon forced Rock Falls into 16 turnovers for the game. “[We were] just pressuring the ball as much as we can without fouling,” LeBlanc said. “We got a couple fouls early on, but after that we were fine.”

Dixon scored on six consecutive possessions in the first period, racing out to a 17-7 lead. The Dukes made another run

in the third, scoring on six possessions in a row to turn what had been a 41-29 lead into a 53-33 margin. LeBlanc attributed those runs to defensive intensity.

“It was just stopping them on that end, and that really gives us a little boost going down to our end,” he said.

Roby finished with 22 points and eight rebounds. LeBlanc added 17 points, and Mehrens scored 12.

Junis led Rock Falls with 14 points, and Pillars added 10.

Saturday’s games • West Carroll vs. Prophetstown, 10 a.m.

• Prince of Peace (IA) vs. Galena, 11:30 a.m.

• St. Benedict vs. Somonauk, 1 p.m.

• Erie vs. Evergreen Park, 2:30 p.m.

• Timothy Christian vs. Clinton (IA), 4 p.m.

• Camanche (Iowa) vs. North Lawndale, 5:30 p.m.

• Fulton vs. Easton Valley (Iowa), 7:30 p.m.

Friday’s box scores at Tabor Gym, Rock Falls

DIXON 67, ROCK FALLS 48 DIXON (18-2, 8-0 BNC) Riley Mehrens 4-8 0-0 12, Isaiah Roby 8-10 1-3 22, Nyrel Sullivan 2-4 0-0 4, Nate Gascoigne 2-5 3-6 7, Kyle LeBlanc 7-8 3-6 17, Kandras Martin 1-1 0-0 2, Beau Bailey 0-3 0-0 0, Derian Duncan 0-0 0-0 0, David Whitcombe 0-2 0-0 0, Noah Wilcox 0-0 1-2 1, Patrick Johnson 0-0 0-0 0, David Martin 1-1 0-1 2, Kaylon Westmoreland 0-0 0-0 0, Javier Gomez 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 24-43 8-18 67.

ROCK FALLS (5-15, 3-6) Dylan Leaf 2-7 0-0 5, Isaiah Harris 2-6 1-3 5, Logan Pillars 5-8 0-0 10, Noah Junis 5-12 3-3 14, Cade Nailor 0-0 0-0 0, Michael Berentes 2-6 0-0 4, Jonathan Ross 2-4 0-0 4, Zach Wildman 0-0 0-0 0, Jose Hernandez 0-0 0-0 0, Austin Meiners 1-2 0-0 3, Connor Murphy 1-2 0-0 3.

Totals: 20-51 4-6 48.

Dixon 22 15 17 13 — 67 Rock Falls 9 16 10 13 — 48 3s – Rock Falls 4-11 (Junis, Leaf , Murphy, Mieners) Dixon 9-18 (Roby 5, Mehrens 4).

Rebounds – Dixon 27 (Roby 8, LeBlanc 7), Rock Falls 27 (Harris 4, Junis 4, Ross 4).

Steals – Rock Falls 2 (Harris, Ross), Dixon 8 (LeBlanc 3). at Morrison

MORRISON 66, PROPHETSTOWN 58

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Dixon’s Nyrel Sullivan shoots a 3-pointer during Friday’s game against Rock Falls at Tabor Gym. The Dukes made nine 3s as a team.

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PROPHETSTOWN (8-13, 2-7 Three Rivers) Logan Henrekin 4-8 2-3 11, Jonah Green 9-19 4-6 25, Jack Heflin 2-8 5-8 9, Kody Wetzell 3-8 1-2 10, Brad Hufman 1-4 0-0 3, Jack Bauer 0-1 0-0 0, Kyle Behrens 0-0 0-0 0, Jackson Ames 0-0 0-0 0, Brett Emery 0 0-0 0. Totals: 19-48 12-19 58.

MORRISON (10-11, 6-4) Bryce Smith 0-3 0-0 0, Ryan Van Zuiden 7-12 4-4 22, Kyle Treadway 0-0 0-0 0, Noah Hogue 9-18 0-0 18, Nick Klimson 4-8 1-3 10, Joey Brackemyer 1-2 1-3 3, Ben Brackemyer 3-6 1-2 7, Mason Muur 2-3 0-0 6. Totals: 26-52 7-12 66.

Prophetstown 24 14 6 14 — 58 Morrison 24 17 4 21 — 66 3s – Prophetstown 8 (Green 3, Wetzell 3, Hufman, Henrekin), Morrison 7 (Van Zuiden 4, Muur 4, Klimson). Rebounds – Prophetstown 26 (Green 9), Morrison 31 (Klimson 13). Turnovers – Prophetstown 5, Morrison 5. Steals – Prophetstown 4, Morrison 2. Blocked shots – Prophetstown 4 (Heflin 3), Morrison 6 (Klimson 4). Fouls – Prophetstown 13, Morrison 15 (Hogue 5).

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STERLING (14-5, 4-2 NIB-12) Juan-Antonio Gomez 1-3 1-1 3, Reid Blackburn 1-2 0-1 2, Dimitric Young 5-6 2-5 12, Ryan Blackburn 1-3 0-0 2, Sterling Thornton 2-7 4-7 8, Sean Gingrich 0-1 0-0 0, Garrett Winfield 0-1 0-0 0, Jacob Martinez 2-4 1-1 5, Myles Williams 3-5 3-4 10, Ethan Sanford 1-2 0-0 2, Zach Springman 0-0 0-0 0, Micah Kendrick 0-1 1-2 1, Tyler Willman 1-1 0-0 2, Jordan Asbury 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 18-37 12-21 49.

GENESEO (7-12, 2-6) Daniels 4-12 2-2 10, Radue 0-4 0-0 0, S. Welch 1-1 0-0 2, C. Welch 3-6 3-5 9, Bravata 3-8 0-0 7, Nordstrom 0-1 2-2 2, Pauley 5-10 0-0 11, Ganson 1-2 0-0 3. Totals 17-44 7-9 44.

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NEWMAN 67, AMBOY 33

Saturday’s games • Winnebago at Lutheran, 7:15 Galesburg Shootout • Byron vs. TBA

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

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STERLING 49, GENESEO 44

NEWMAN (20-2, 8-0 Three Rivers) Ethan Nash 1 0-0 2, Clay Jungerman 1 0-0 2, Kyle Schmitt 1 0-0 2, Eli Leffelman 3 0-0 6, Gehrig Koerner 1 0-0 2, Cade Gorzny 2 0-0 5, John Wilson 3 1-2 7, Kyle Decker 4 0-0 9, Travis Williams 4 4-6 12, Noah McCarty 5 0-0 10, Ethan Hafner 2 2-2 8, Zach Rice 1 0-0 2. Totals: 28 7-10 67.

AMBOY (3-17, 1-9) Jordan Hochstatter 3 2-4 9, Justin Hart 0 5-6 5, Brady Hulin 1 0-0 2, Max Lucas 2 1-2 6, Alexis Gutierrez 1 2-4 4, Owen Drew 3 1-4 7. Totals: 10 11-20 33.

Newman 16 16 21 14 — 67 Amboy 13 3 9 8 — 33 3s – Newman 4 (Hafner 2, Gorzny, Decker), Amboy 2 (Hochstatter, Lucas).

at Edgintgon

ROCKRIDGE 51, ERIE 33 ERIE (12-10, 4-5 TRAC) Bransen Rosenow 0 0-2 0, Cody Weimer 0 0-0 0, Kale Orman 0 0-0 0, Phillip Coers 0 0-0 0, Vinny Bramm 6 2-2 19, Jordan Chandler 2 0-0 5, Kyle Schipper 0 0-0 0, Josh Lohman 0 2-2 2, Justice Cole 2 0-0 5, Trey Anderson 0 0-0 0, Carson Kirkpatrick 0 0-0 0, Ian Wirt 0 0-0 0, Eric Miller 1 0-0 2.

Totals: 11 4-6 33.

ROCKRIDGE (16-4, 5-2) Hilligoss 0 0-0 0, Frakes 3 1-1 7, Whiteman 10 4-6 29, Bizam 0 0-0 0, Carroll 0 0-0 0, Woeber 0 0-0 0, Trost 0 0-2 0, Holbert 0 0-0 0, Ulfig 0 0-0 0, Martens 3 3-3 9, McManus 2 0-0 4, Anderson 1 0-0 2. Totals: 19 8-12 51.

Erie 5 10 11 7 — 33 Rockridge 10 16 11 14 — 51 3s – Erie 7 (Bramm 5, Chandler, Cole), Rockridge 5 (Whiteman 5).

at Oregon

OREGON 57, MENDOTA 44 MENDOTA (8-15, 1-7 BNC West) Phalen 4 4-8 13, LaShonse 5 2-3 14, Marquis 1 0-0 2, Nurnberg 0 0-2 0, Needs 1 1-2 3, Lindenmeyer 2 0-0 4, Kellen 0 0-1 0, Kennedy 1 0-0 2, McLochlan 1 0-0 2.

Totals: 17 7-17 44.

OREGON (16-6, 6-3) Mitchell Nehrkorn 2 0-0 4, Trevor Otten 4 1-2 9, Brayton Finch 1 0-0 2, Jarrett Reynolds 0 1-2 1, Jerrick Orsted 3 0-0 6, Arne Wendler 6 0-3 12, Andrew Newman 0 2-2 2, Carson Buck 5 0-0 15, Kole Mowry 2 0-3 4. Totals: 24 4-12 57.

Mendota 12 7 12 13 — 44 Oregon 16 15 15 11 — 57 3s – Mendota 3 (LaShonse 2, Phalen), Oregon 5 (Buck 5).

at Ashton

AFC 77, FORRESTON 41 FORRESTON (5-15, 3-5 NUIC East) Rugers 3 2-2 8, Schneiderman 3 4-5 12, Groshans 1 0-0 2, Edler 1 0-0 2, DeVries 1 0-0 2, Hennerman 1 0-0 2, Barkalow 1 2-2 4, Groshans 2 2-2 6, Kelsey 1 0-0 3.

Totals: 14 10-11 41.

AFC (15-8, 8-1) Tyon Davis 3 2-2 8, Kaywan Palmer 3 2-2 8, David Zinke 0 10-12 10, Jacob Hilliker 3 1-2 8, Adam Mairs 1 3-4 5, Garrett Sanford 2 1-2 5, Jamey Talley 8 2-2 24, Adam Hart 1 2-2 4, Stephen Brooke 1 1-2 3, Joe Uphoff 0 1-2 1, Ryan Rod 0 1-2 1. Totals: 22 26-34 77.

Forreston 10 11 13 7 — 41 AFC 23 24 19 11 — 77 3s – Forreston 3 (Schneiderman 2, Kelsey), AFC 7 (Talley 6, Hilliker). at Freeport

AQUIN 60, MILLEDGEVILLE 44 MILLEDGEVILLE (10-10, 4-4 NUIC East) Dylan Alexander 0 1-2 1, Troy Litwiller 3 0-3 7, Cade Schave 4 0-0 11, Jeremy Bibler 1 0-0 3, Kyle Ottens 9 1-2 20, Curt Strauss 1 0-0 2. Totals: 18 2-7 44.

AQUIN (12-5, 7-1) Budenz 1 0-0 2, Cummings 3 1-2 8, P. Gustafson 3 0-0 7, J. Gustafson 1 0-0 3, yeager 5 4-5 15, J. Diemer 1 0-0 2, Ewell 1 0-0 2, Stovall 2 7-8 11, Rinehart 5 0-0 10.

Totals: 22 12-15 60.

Milledgeville 9 10 8 17 — 44 Aquin 13 20 17 10 — 60 3s – Milledgeville 6 (Schave 3, Litwiller, Bibler, Ottens), Aquin 4 (Cummings, P. Gustafson, J. Gustafson, Yeager).

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6-2 6-2 2-7 2-9 0-9

LaSalle-Peru Sterling Geneseo Rochelle Ottawa

All 12-10 12-13 8-17 3-21 3-18

Friday’s results • Rochelle 45, Ottawa 37 • Sterling 32, Geneseo 26

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

Conf.

11-0 10-2 7-3 5-4 4-6 3-7 2-10 0-10

All 23-1 23-3 15-7 13-10 10-9 12-12 6-19 2-16

Thursday’s results • Dixon 51, Winnebago 39 • Stillman Valley 59, Mendota 33 • Lutheran 76, Oregon 38 • Byron 57, Rock Falls 33 Saturday’s games • Mendota at Hall, 1 • Stillman Valley at Winnebago, 4:30 Galesburg Shootout • Byron vs. Monmouth-Roseville, TBA

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

Conf.

13-0 10-1 10-3 9-3 8-4 8-5 7-6 7-4 5-7 3-8 3-9 3-10 3-10 2-10 1-10

All 19-7 19-5 19-6 15-5 18-5 14-11 12-10 16-10 9-15 6-17 7-13 6-17 9-14 3-19 3-18

Thursday’s results • Amboy 60, Riverdale 34 • Fulton 48, Morrison 40 • Bureau Valley 39, Hall 38 • Kewanee 37, Rockridge 31 • St. Bede 69, Newman 30 • Erie 58, Orion 36 Friday’s result • Riverdale 60, Monmouth United 30 Saturday’s games • Mendota at Hall, 1 • Princeton at Christian Life, 1:30 • Erie at St. Bede, 2:30 • Bureau Valley at ROWVA, 6:30 • Newman at Galva, 7:30 • Prophetstown at Sherrard, 7:30

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

Conf.

11-0 7-2 7-3 6-3 5-4 5-5 5-6 2-6 1-9 0-10

All 20-1 11-6 9-6 13-8 9-11 14-11 11-15 2-12 3-18 0-11

Thursday’s results • AFC 58, Polo 42 • Durand 53, Orangeville 29 • Forreston 52, Aquin 48 • Dakota 62, South Beloit 18 Saturday’s games • Forreston at Milledgeville, 7:30 • Aquin at Polo, 7:30 • Orangeville at Pecatonica, 7:30

Friday’s box scores at Geneseo

STERLING 32, GENESEO 26 STERLING (12-13, 6-2 NIB-12) Erin Stroup 1 0-0 3, Josi Borum 1 0-0 3, Jay Borum 4 0-8 11, Tobi Garcia 0 0-0 0, Mackenzie Barnhart 0 0-0 0, Katelyn Everett 2 3-4 7, Mya Pearson 1 2-4 4, Rashel Robinson 1 2-3 4. Totals: 10 7-19 32.

GENESEO (8-17, 2-7) Fisher 1-5 0-0 3, Rumler 0-3 0-4 0, Gradert 2-6 1-2 5, S. Himmelman 0-5 1-4 1, Francque 3-8 1-2 7, Thomas 4-11 0-0 10, VandeWiele 0-1 0-1 0, Lopez 0-0 0-0 0, Dietrich 0-0 0-0 0, Mielke 0-0 0-0 0, May 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 10-39 3-13 26.

Sterling 6 11 9 6 — 32 Geneseo 5 6 8 7 — 26 3s – Sterling 3 (Stroup, Josi Borum, Jay Borum), Geneseo 3 (Thomas 2, Fisher).

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at Lanark

PEARL CITY 52, EASTLAND 50 PEARL CITY Zielke 3 6-10 12, White 2 4-4 8, Brock Smargiassi 3 1-2 9, Fischer 1 1-2 3, Brinkmeier 4 0-0 10. Totals: 17 14-20 52.

EASTLAND Tyler Dambman 0 1-2 1, Conner DeGroot 3 2-2 9, Zach Randecker 2 0-0 6, Brighton Haverland 6 2-7 14, Blake Janssen 2 0-1 4, Kaden Henze 2 0-0 5, Ethan Christians 2 0-0 4, Reid Janssen 3 0-0 7. Totals: 20 5-12 50.

Pearl City 11 11 12 18 — 52 Eastland 6 12 15 17 — 50 3s – Pearl City 4 (Brinkmeier 2, Smargiassi 2), Eastland 5 (Randecker 2, DeGroot, Henze, R. Janssen).

FAITH CHRISTIAN 53, GALESBURG CHRISTIAN 24 GALESBURG CHRISTIAN Rosenberry 2 1-2 6, Sundell 6 0-0 13, Allison Ruhl 1 0-0 2, Amanda Ruhl 1 0-0 2, Yarde 0 1-2 1. Totals: 10 2-4 24.

FAITH CHRISTIAN (17-0) Sarah Smith 8 1-2 17, Amanda LaPage 2 0-0 4, Hannah Hudson 1 1-2 3, Shauni Warner 6 1-2 13, Gabbi Rydzynski 5 0-0 10, Sam Merriman 1 0-0 2, Sarah DiGrazia 2 0-0 4, Megan Babler 0 0-0 0, Kali Worrell 0 0-0 0. Totals: 25 3-6 53.

Galesburg 5 7 4 8 — 24 Faith Christian 17 14 15 7 — 53 3s – Faith Christian 0, Galesburg 2 (Rosenberry, Sundell).

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FRIDAY’S SCOREBOARD NFL Wild-card Playoffs Jan. 9 results Kansas City 30, Houston 0 Pittsburgh 18, Cincinnati 16 Jan. 17 results Seattle 10, Minnesota 9 Green Bay 35, Washington 18 Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 16 New England 27, Kansas City 20 Arizona 26, Green Bay 20, OT Sunday, Jan. 17 Carolina 31, Seattle 24 Denver 23, Pittsburgh 16 Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 24 AFC, Denver 20, New England 18 NFC, Carolina 49, Arizona 15 Pro Bowl Sunday’s game At Honolulu Team Rice vs. Team Irvin, 6 p.m. (ESPN) Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 7 At Santa Clara, Calif.

Denver vs. Carolina, 5:30 p.m. (CBS)

College basketball Big Ten Conference W-L Pct. Indiana 7-1 .875 Iowa 7-1 .875 Maryland 7-2 .778 Michigan 6-2 .750 Purdue 6-3 .667 Ohio St. 6-3 .667 Michigan St. 5-4 .556 Nebraska 4-4 .500 Wisconsin 4-4 .500 Northwestern 3-6 .333 Penn St. 2-6 .250 Illinois 2-6 .250 Minnesota 0-8 .000 Rutgers 0-8 .000

Overall W-L Pct. 17-4 .810 16-4 .800 18-3 .857 16-5 .762 18-4 .818 14-8 .636 18-4 .818 12-9 .571 12-9 .571 15-7 .682 11-10 .524 10-11 .476 6-14 .300 6-15 .286

Monday’s result Ohio St. 66, Penn St. 46 Tuesday’s result Wisconsin 82, Indiana 79 OT Wednesday’s results Michigan 68, Rutgers 57 Purdue 68, Minnesota 64 Thursday’s results Maryland 74, Iowa 68 Michigan St. 76, Northwestern 45 Ohio St. 68, Illinois 63, OT Saturday’s games Michigan at Penn St., 11 a.m. (BTN) Minnesota at Indiana, 1:15 p.m. (BTN) Nebraska at Purdue, 3:30 p.m. (BTN) Sunday’s games Maryland at Ohio St., noon (CBS) Northwestern at Iowa, 2 p.m. (BTN) Rutgers at Michigan St., 4:15 p.m. (BTN) Wisconsin at Illinois, 6:30 p.m. (BTN) State schedule Tuesday’s results Akron 76, N. Illinois 66 Illinois St. 76, Drake 64 Wednesday’s results Butler 67, DePaul 53 N. Iowa 68, Bradley 50 Wichita St. 80, Loyola 54 Thursday’s results E. Illinois 82, Tennessee-Martin 74 Evansville 85, S. Illinois 78, OT SE Missouri St. 58, SIU-Edwardsville 51 Youngstown St. 82, Ill.-Chicago 78 Friday’s result IUPUI 69, W. Illinois 67 Saturday’s games Xavier at DePaul, 1 p.m.

Bradley at Drake, 2 p.m.

Chicago St. at UMKC, 2:05 p.m.

N. Illinois at Miami (Ohio) 2:30 p.m.

Cleveland St. at Ill.-Chicago, 3 p.m.

Indiana St. at Loyola, 3 p.m.

Illinois St. at Missouri St., 3:05 p.m.

E. Illinois at SIU-Edwardsville, 5 p.m.

Sunday’s games W. Illinois at IPFW, 1 p.m.

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

Top 25 schedule Monday’s results No. 14 Iowa St. 85, No. 4 Kansas 72 No. 15 Miami 80, No. 24 Duke 69 Tuesday’s results No. 1 Oklahoma 91, Texas Tech 67 No. 7 Xavier 75, No. 10 Providence 68 No. 9 W. Virginia 70, Kansas State 55 No. 11 Virginia 72, Wake Forest 71 Wisconsin 82, No. 19 Indiana 79 OT Wednesday’s results Arkansas 74, No. 5 Texas A&M 71 No. 16 Louisville 91, Virginia Tech 83 No. 17 Baylor 69, Oklahoma State 65 No. 20 Kentucky 88, Missouri 54 No. 21 Purdue 68, Minnesota 64 No. 22 Wichita State 80, Loyola Chicago 54 Thursday’s results No. 8 Maryland 74, No. 3 Iowa 68 No. 12 Michigan St. 76, Northwestern 45 Syracuse 81, No. 25 Notre Dame 66 No. 18 Arizona vs. No. 23 Oregon, late Saturday’s games No. 1 Oklahoma at LSU, 4 p.m.

No. 2 N.Carolina vs. Boston College, 3 p.m.

No. 4 Kansas vs. No. 20 Kentucky, 6 p.m.

No. 5 Texas A&M vs. No. 14 Iowa St., 1 p.m.

No. 7 Xavier at DePaul, 1 p.m.

No. 9 West Virginia at Florida, 11 a.m.

No. 10 Providence at Georgetown, 7 p.m.

No. 11 Virginia at No. 16 Louisville, noon No. 13 SMU vs. Memphis, 7 p.m.

No. 15 Miami at N.C. State, 2 p.m.

No. 17 Baylor vs. Georgia, 5 p.m.

No. 18 Arizona vs. Oregon State, 8:30 p.m.

No. 19 Indiana vs. Minnesota, 1:15 p.m.

No. 21 Purdue vs. Nebraska, 3:30 p.m.

Sunday’s games No. 3 Iowa vs. Northwestern, 2 p.m.

No. 6 Villanova vs. St. John’s at Madison Square Garden, 11 a.m.

No. 8 Maryland at Ohio State, noon No. 12 Michigan St. vs. Rutgers, 4:15 p.m.

No. 22 Wichita State at Evansville, 3 p.m.

No. 23 Oregon at Arizona State, 7:30 p.m.

No. 25 Notre Dame vs. Wake Forest, noon

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Associated Press Top 25 Record Pts Prv 1. Oklahoma (36) 16-2 1,592 1 2. N.Carolina (29) 18-2 1,586 2 3. Iowa 16-3 1,473 9 4. Kansas 16-3 1,369 3 5. Texas A&M 17-2 1,332 10 6. Villanova 17-3 1,261 4 7. Xavier 17-2 1,186 5 8. Maryland 17-3 1,111 7 9. West Virginia 16-3 1,105 6 10. Providence 17-3 1,005 16 11. Virginia 15-4 903 13 12. Michigan St. 17-4 869 11 13. SMU 18-1 838 8 14. Iowa St. 15-4 792 19 15. Miami 15-3 753 15 16. Louisville 16-3 719 17 17. Baylor 15-4 594 13 18. Arizona 16-4 502 12 19. Indiana 17-3 466 25 20. Kentucky 15-4 403 23 21. Purdue 17-4 328 22 22. Wichita St. 14-5 151 — 23. Oregon 16-4 149 — 24. Duke 15-5 145 20 25. Notre Dame 14-5 136 — Others receiving votes: Dayton 77, South Carolina 74, Saint Mary’s (Cal) 42, Pittsburgh 38, Southern Cal 27, Butler 26, Clemson 18, VCU 17, Hawaii 9, Valparaiso 9, UConn 5, Utah 5, UAB 4, Chattanooga 2, Colorado 1, Grand Canyon 1, Michigan 1, Navy 1.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 31 15 .674 Boston 27 21 .563 New York 23 26 .469 Brooklyn 12 35 .255 Philadelphia 7 40 .149 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 27 21 .563 Miami 26 21 .553 Charlotte 22 24 .478 Washington 20 24 .455 Orlando 20 25 .444 Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 33 12 .733 Chicago 26 19 .578 Detroit 25 22 .532 Indiana 24 22 .522 Milwaukee 20 29 .408

GB — 5 9½ 19½ 24½ GB — ½ 4 5 5½ GB — 7 9 9½ 15

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 39 7 .848 Memphis 27 20 .574 Dallas 27 22 .551 Houston 25 24 .510 New Orleans 17 28 .378 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 36 13 .735 Utah 21 25 .457 Portland 21 26 .447 Denver 18 29 .383 Minnesota 14 34 .292 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 42 4 .913 L.A. Clippers 30 16 .652 Sacramento 20 26 .435 Phoenix 14 34 .292 L.A. Lakers 9 39 .188 Friday’s results Boston 113, Orlando 94 Cleveland 114, Detroit 106 New York 102, Phoenix 84 Miami 107, Milwaukee 103 Oklahoma City 116, Houston 108 Dallas 91, Brooklyn 79 Utah 103, Minnesota 90 Charlotte at Portland, late L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers, late Saturday’s games Golden State at Philadelphia, 4 p.m.

Detroit at Toronto, 5:30 p.m.

Brooklyn at New Orleans, 6 p.m.

Denver at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Sacramento at Memphis, 7 p.m.

Washington at Houston, 7 p.m.

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

Sunday’s games Chicago at L.A. Clippers, 2:30 p.m.

Atlanta at Miami, 5 p.m.

Boston at Orlando, 5 p.m.

Phoenix at Dallas, 6 p.m.

Golden State at New York, 6:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Portland, 8 p.m.

Charlotte at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m.

GB — 12½ 13½ 15½ 21½ GB — 13½ 14 17 21½ GB — 12 22 29 34

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Florida 49 29 15 5 63 135 Tampa Bay 49 27 18 4 58 130 Detroit 49 25 16 8 58 122 Boston 49 26 18 5 57 147 Montreal 50 24 22 4 52 136 Ottawa 50 23 21 6 52 139 Buffalo 50 20 26 4 44 114 Toronto 48 17 22 9 43 114 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF Washington 47 35 8 4 74 158 N.Y. Rangers 49 27 17 5 59 142 N.Y. Islanders 47 25 16 6 56 130 Pittsburgh 48 24 17 7 55 121 New Jersey 50 25 20 5 55 114 Carolina 51 23 20 8 54 123 Philadelphia 47 21 18 8 50 109 Columbus 51 19 27 5 43 133

WESTERN CONFERENCE

GA 108 117 124 131 134 155 136 134 GA 104 129 118 120 118 135 127 163

Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 53 33 16 4 70 147 122 50 31 14 5 67 162 133 52 28 16 8 64 129 128 49 23 17 9 55 121 115 51 26 22 3 55 139 139 49 23 18 8 54 127 130 49 22 24 3 47 126 140 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 48 30 15 3 63 126 109 San Jose 48 26 18 4 56 142 129 Arizona 49 24 20 5 53 131 146 Anaheim 47 22 18 7 51 101 111 Vancouver 50 20 19 11 51 122 139 Calgary 47 21 23 3 45 125 144 Edmonton 50 19 26 5 43 122 149 Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Friday’s results No games scheduled Saturday’s games No games scheduled Sunday’s game All-Star Game, at Nashville, Tenn., 4 p.m.

Monday’s games No games scheduled Chicago Dallas St. Louis Minnesota Colorado Nashville Winnipeg

Tuesday’s games Toronto at Boston, 6 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

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

Montreal at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

Florida at Washington, 6:30 p.m.

St. Louis at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Colorado, 8 p.m.

Columbus at Edmonton, 8 p.m.

Los Angeles at Arizona, 8 p.m.

San Jose at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Golf PGA – Farmers Insurance Open Friday San Diego Purse: $5 million s-Torrey Pines, South Course Yardage: 7,698; Par: 72 (36-36) n-Torrey Pines, North Course Yardage: 7,052; Par: 72 (36-36) Second Round Gary Woodland 68n-67s — 135 K.J. Choi 68s-67n — 135 Dustin Johnson 70s-66n — 136 Martin Laird 69s-68n — 137 Scott Brown 66s-71n — 137 Billy Horschel 67n-70s — 137 Freddie Jacobson 69s-69n — 138 Kevin Streelman 69s-69n — 138 Si Woo Kim 70n-68s — 138 Chad Campbell 72s-66n — 138 J.B. Holmes 70n-68s — 138 John Huh 69n-69s — 138 Rob Oppenheim 67n-71s — 138 Brian Harman 69s-70n — 139 Ben Crane 71s-68n — 139 Derek Fathauer 74s-65n — 139 Michael Kim 70n-69s — 139 Jim Herman 69n-71s — 140 Angel Cabrera 70n-70s — 140 Smylie Kaufman 69s-71n — 140 Jimmy Walker 69s-71n — 140 Brendan Steele 68n-72s — 140 Patton Kizzire 67n-73s — 140 Paul Dunne 69s-71n — 140 Bud Cauley 71s-69n — 140 Bronson Burgoon 72s-68n — 140 Michael Thompson 70n-71s — 141 Steve Marino 69n-72s — 141 J.J. Henry 70n-71s — 141 Chesson Hadley 68s-73n — 141 Adam Hadwin 71n-70s — 141 Jhonattan Vegas 72s-69n — 141 Charles Howell III 70n-71s — 141 Hudson Swafford 70s-71n — 141 Scott Stallings 68n-73s — 141 Ollie Schniederjans 69n-72s — 141 Andrew Loupe 66n-75s — 141 Erik Compton 71s-71n — 142 Tony Finau 71s-71n — 142 Shane Lowry 71n-71s — 142 James Hahn 73s-69n — 142 Martin Piller 70n-72s — 142 Hiroshi Iwata 69n-73s — 142 Shane Bertsch 75s-67n — 142 Aaron Baddeley 73s-69n — 142 Robert Garrigus 70s-72n — 142 Jason Kokrak 75s-67n — 142 Greg Owen 73s-69n — 142 Harris English 70n-72s — 142 Patrick Reed 69n-73s — 142 Hunter Mahan 72s-70n — 142 Scott Piercy 73s-69n — 142 Kyle Stanley 69s-73n — 142 Jason Gore 70s-72n — 142 Kelly Kraft 70n-72s — 142 Brandon Hagy 71n-71s — 142 Graham DeLaet 72n-71s — 143 Jonas Blixt 77s-66n — 143 Brandt Snedeker 73s-70n — 143 Danny Lee 71n-72s — 143 Colt Knost 70n-73s — 143 Harold Varner III 67n-76s — 143 Tyrone Van Aswegen 69n-74s — 143 Carlos Ortiz 69n-74s — 143 Matt Jones 71n-72s — 143 Robert Streb 71s-72n — 143 John Senden 73s-70n — 143 Charley Hoffman 75s-68n — 143 Kyle Reifers 69n-74s — 143 Henrik Norlander 70n-73s — 143 Ryan Ruffels 70n-73s — 143 Jamie Lovemark 72s-71n — 143

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Howard’s James Daniels (above, right) and Mississippi’s Stefan Moody (below, left) are just two of the players less than 6 feet tall who are putting up big numbers this season.

Playing small ball Diminutive guards taking over scoring race

BY LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer

Some of college basketball’s smallest players are putting up some of its biggest numbers.

One of the funkier quirks of a season full of them is that four of the country’s top five scorers entering Friday’s games were 6 feet tall or shorter. At 5-foot-11, Howard guard James Daniel led the way with 27.9 points per game, followed by 5-foot-9 Oakland star Kahlil Felder (25.3), 6-foot Davidson standout Jack Gibbs (24.8), and Stefan Moody, all of 5-10, of Ole Miss (24.3).

The only player in the top 10 of the scoring race who’s taller than 6-3 is Oklahoma star Buddy Hield, with 25.9 points per game.

“You’ve got to be a special player to be under 6 feet tall and excel at this level. You’ve got to have an explosiveness to your game,” Ole Miss coach Andy Kennedy said. “For us, we’re not overly concerned with if you’re 5-10, 6-0 or 6-1. It’s really your package and the skill set you bring.”

For Daniels and the Bison, scoring in bunches has become a necessity.

Howard lost star James Carlton before the season, and three different starters have gone through injury issues. That left the Bison to lean on Daniel – nicknamed “J-Byrd” by teammates – and he hasn’t disappointed.

Daniel is averaging a staggering 19.7 shots a game, but shooting a respectable 40 percent, including 34.7 percent on 3-pointers. Daniel has also excelled in getting to the free-throw line, where he shoots 86.1 percent.

Daniel said he’s encouraged to attack the basket more than ever, thanks to rule changes designed to free up movement in the paint, combined with the respect opponents have to give him on the 3-point line.

“It has made getting to the free-throw line easier,” Daniel said. “Getting to the free-hrow line early [in the shot clock is key]. The 3 is always there.”

If Daniel keeps it up, he could end up with the best scoring average since BYU’s Jimmer Fredette – another shorter guard at 6-3 – averaged 28.9 points in 2010-11.

Felder and Gonzaga’s Kyle Wiltjer were the only players from outside a major league on the 20-man watch list for the Oscar Robertson Trophy, given to the nation’s top player. Michigan State and the rest of the country learned in December that Felder can play with anyone.

Felder torched the Spartans – who were ranked No. 1 at the time – for 37 points and nine assists, helping Oakland take Michigan State to OT before losing 99-93.

“Felder looked like one of the best players I’ve ever seen here,” Spartans coach Tom Izzo said after that game

about Felder, who is also the nation’s leader with 8.9 assists per game.

What Gibbs has done as a junior is due largely to opportunity and improvement. He battled injuries and inexperience his freshman year, then broke through as a sophomore, scoring 16.2 points per game. This season, he’s blossomed.

Gibbs’ 3-point percentage has dipped this year, but he’s taking far more shots and 3-pointers than ever before.

He’s attempting more than 18 shots per game and eight 3-pointers per game, shooting 44.7 percent overall and 34.8 percent on 3s. He’s also first in the A-10 with 5.3 assists per game.

If that wasn’t enough, Gibbs is pulling down 4.4 boards per game despite standing just 6 feet tall.

“He’s a very good shooter as well as a scorer. He has terrific touch around the rim,” said Davidson coach Bob McKillop, who also coached Golden State Warriors star and fellow shorter guard Steph Curry. “He’s strong and powerful and can get to the foul line.”

Moody is the only player from a major conference on the list, as bigger schools typically shy away from smaller players.

But even Moody had to start out at lower-level Florida Atlantic before landing with Ole Miss, where he’s spearheaded a team that started just 2-5 in the SEC. Daniel, Felder, Gibbs and Moody could all use a little more help from their teammates. As of now, none of them will reach the NCAA Tournament unless they carry their teams to league tournament titles.

But they’ve all shown through their brilliant play this season that height can be hugely overrated when it comes to putting up stats.

“Always,” Daniel said when asked if he plays with a chip on his shoulder after being overlooked during recruiting because of his size. “Every game, you have to play like it’s everything.”

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Right thoughts begat right plays

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

Most of the time at the bridge table, if you think the right thought at the appropriate moment, you will make the best call or play.

Today’s deal is an example of that.

How did South plan the play in five clubs after West led the heart king?

South’s bidding left something to be desired. Ideally, North-South would have ended in three no-trump, which would have made with at least one overtrick.

Over two hearts, South should have cue-bid two spades to show a very strong hand.

Then, when North in desperation rebid three clubs, South could have cue-bid three spades to ask for a

spade stopper. North, if a trusting partner, would have bid three no-trump – mission accomplished.

South starts with 10 top tricks: one heart, two diamonds and seven clubs.

He must take a spade trick – but how?

Declarer wins with his heart ace, draws trumps, and pauses to consider the spade situation.

He knows from the bidding that the suit is either 5-1 or 6-0. If it is 6-0, playing low to dummy’s queen works fine.

If the split is 5-1, that is also successful if East’s singleton spade is at best the jack. But if East has the spade ace or king, South must duck the first spade trick.

Which is the right play, and why?

Remember the opening lead: If West had started with the spade ace-king and heart king-queen, he would have led the spade ace, not the heart king.

So South should lead a spade from his hand and play low from the dummy. © 2016 UFS

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NFL

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CAM NEWTON & VON MILLER

PEYTON MANNING

Top picks to meet again Manning a Panther?

Newton, Miller to square off in Super Bowl

BY ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer

DENVER – In 2011, the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos were picking through the rubble of seasons gone horribly wrong – and a draft board that was unusually loaded with talent at the top.

The Panthers picked Cam Newton with the first overall pick. The Broncos chose Von Miller with the second selection.

Five years later, they’ll meet in the first matchup of No. 1 vs. No. 2 in the Super Bowl.

“I’m a fan of his,” Newton said.

“I’m his biggest fan,” said Miller.

While studying film of the top outside linebacker in the league, Newton said he’s “trying to find any and every way to alleviate him being a pain” come kickoff.

Miller said he’s doing the same thing with the league’s best QB. Super Bowl 50 could very well hinge on which All-Pro prevails.

No matter who wins, it’ll be a tale of both triumph and redemption.

Newton suggested for the first time Wednesday that race may play a factor in why he’s become a lightning rod for public criticism, and Miller, who’s also black, said he can’t fathom why anybody would criticize Newton.

“I mean, for what, dancing after making big plays?” Miller asked. “I do the same thing.”

Indeed, they both play the game with childlike cheerfulness, dancing or dabbing to celebrate their success.

Each is a kid at heart, taking his role as loquacious locker room cut-up as seriously as he does his rank as team captain.

Carolina tried, but failed, to trade up in 1998

BY STEVE REED AP Sports Writer

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Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (left) was the No. 1 overall pick in 2011, while Von Miller was selected No. 2 overall by the Broncos. Five years later, the two will face each other in Super Bowl 50.

“I don’t think there’s ever been another quarterback that plays the game the way he does, and especially the way his personality is on the field,” Miller said. “I’m just a big fan of everything he has going for him. He’s a huge role model.”

They’re even similar in build – Miller is 6-3, Newton is 6-5, and both pack a lean 245 pounds.

Newton signed a 5-year, $103.8 million contract last offseason, and Miller is in line for a megadeal this offseason.

“If he played defense, he probably would have gotten $220 million,” Miller said of Newton. “Because he can probably rush the passer and drop back and play safety and all that other stuff, too.”

Their passion for the game helped both Miller and Newton – who won the AP Defensive and Offensive Rookie of the Year awards the same season – navigate a minefield of bumps, lumps and slumps on their spunky soar to superstardom.

Miller overcame a drug suspension to start the 2013 season, and an illconceived plan to add 25 pounds, which he now

believes led him to tear his right ACL at the end of that season.

Re-establishing himself as one of the league’s premiere pass-rushers, he’s had 25 sacks over the past two seasons.

Newton overcame a horrific-looking automobile accident in 2014 that left him with two fractures in his lower back and imperiled his status as the league’s dominant dual-threat quarterback.

They’ve met just once on the football field, in 2012, when Miller had six tackles, five for a loss, and one sack in Denver’s 36-14 win. Newton completed 21 of 36 passes for two TDs, but threw two interceptions and was sacked seven times.

Miller would later say he didn’t remember a thing about coach John Fox’s return to North Carolina that day because it was “such a big deal for me going against Cam.” Miller long ago accepted Newton getting to hug the commissioner first on draft night.

What he wants now is to beat Newton to the stage to shake Roger Goodell’s hand while accepting the Lombardi Trophy.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – If the Carolina Panthers had their way, maybe Peyton Manning would be playing for them – not against them – in the Super Bowl.

When Manning was coming out for the 1998 draft, the Panthers approached Indianapolis Colts general manager Bill Polian with a megadeal offer.

It included trading fourth-year quarterback Kerry Collins and multiple draft picks, including their first-round selection that year, for the right to take Manning with the No. 1 overall selection.

Carolina was hoping Polian, who had drafted Collins just 3 years before while working as the GM for the Panthers, would pull the trigger on the deal.

Problem was, Polian wouldn’t even consider the offer.

“Bill was dead set against it,” said Dom Capers, Carolina’s head coach at the time who was also given control of personnel decisions when Polian left the team after the 1997 season.

“He was set on keeping the pick. You never know on those kinds of things – but sometimes you have to try.”

Polian said he had his heart set on drafting Manning.

“There wasn’t anything they could give us that was going to replace Peyton Manning,” Polian said.

Capers, now the defensive coordinator with the Green Bay Packers, said he was “blown away” after meeting Manning at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis in February 1998.

Manning walked into the interview with a yellow notepad, sat down and started asking

AP

Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning was drafted first overall by the Colts in 1998, as Colts GM Bill Polian turned down an offer from the Panthers, who were looking to trade up to draft Manning.

Capers questions.

“He left the room and I sat there in amazement,” Capers said. “It was like he was interviewing me for an hour. He was incredibly professional, focused, and you just knew right then he was going to be a player.”

Apparently, so did Polian.

The Colts at the time already had running back Marshall Faulk, wide receiver Marvin Harrison and offensive tackle Tarik Glenn on the roster, and Polian felt all they needed was a quarterback.

He liked Manning over Collins, whom he selected with the fifth overall pick in 1995.

“We liked Kerry, but we didn’t feel like it was a fair return,” Polian said.

“We felt Peyton had so much potential. Honestly, there was nothing anybody could have offered us that would have made us decide to move the pick.”

Said Capers: “Bill knew what he had with the No. 1 pick in Peyton. We tried. We talked with Bill, but Bill just wasn’t going to do it. He thought Peyton was going to be something special – and he proved him right.”

Manning is expected to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer.

“I think I made the right call,” Polian said with a laugh.

The five-time league MVP will be playing in his fourth Super Bowl when the Denver Broncos meet the Panthers on Feb. 7 in Santa Clara, California.

“He’s going to go down if not the greatest, one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play this game,” Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis said.

Said Capers: “If you took one of the top five offensive coordinators and put him under center, that is what it would be like. He’s so cerebral.”

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Commercial/ Professional Office space avail. 1100 sq. ft, North side Dixon.

Flexible lease terms. Call 815-631-7610.

Office/Retail all newly remodeled, 1100 sq.ft., 221 S. Peoria Ave. Dixon. $500 mo. $500/dep. Water & garbage furnished.

Call 815-284-7609.

Sterlingcommercial property avail. at several locations. $350-$500/mo.

Call 815-4418652.

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LOANS

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710

Kenmore Elite Oasis HE, electric washer & dryer. $300. 815-718-2940

FURNITURE

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PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

WANT TO BUY 795

Border Collie Puppies, ABC reg., 6 wks., shots, & vet wormed checked, M $400 F $450 815-6317391 NO TEXTS.

WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

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

Free to good indoor home male cat, neutered, declawed, all shots.

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SNOWBLOWERS 782 5 hp MTD 24” elec. start, like new $450 815-288-6588 Airens 6HP 24” cut snowblower self propelled with chains, pull start, good cond.

Runs great. $300.

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TOOLS & MACHINERY

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LATHE CHUCKS new 6” self-centering, 8” four jaw independent, both D-1-4 spindle mount, $100 each.

5C collet chuck also D-1-4 $100.

Many more items.

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MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE (3) pre-hung interior doors, 30”. $60 all. Nice cond. 815625-9330.

18K over silver heart necklace, never worn $12 815-440-3785 5 dollars in old circulated silver coins $60 815-440-3785 ALLSTATE battery charger. AC volts, 10-120 Cycles 5060. AC Amps. 6V, 12V, 18V & 24 V settings. $25. Call 815-499-6505 Canoe rental business/ inventory for

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HEALTH / MEDICAL

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Avonlea Cottage of Dixon C.N.A Night Shift

HEALTH / MEDICAL

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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SIGN-ON BONUS!!!

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

Dixon

Healthcare & Rehab 800 Division St Dixon, IL 61021

Apply in person 503 Country Side Lane in Dixon or call 815-288-6044 Community Care is now accepting applications for in non-medical home care for seniors in your area!

Free Union Health Insurance.

Free Training! Benefits! $10/Hr. + millage.

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Wanted PartTime Nurse 3rd Shift Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

EMPLOYMENT

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A fast paced office looking for a secretary that will deal with debt collection, file management, and light typing. Please send resumes to: scottsmithee @thecityrebar.com 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

Moring Disposal is accepting applications for LICENSED CDL DRIVERS to run garbage collection routes out of our ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS location.

Applicants should have a valid class B with air brakes driver’s license with an excellent driving record. We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package, including (5) day work-week. Our benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision & life insurance, and 401-K with employer match. We also reward safety and performance excellence with regular bonus awards. Uniforms, work footwear and all personnel protective equipment are provided.

Apply in person only at 2110 McNeil Rd in Rock Falls, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. Applicants must provide a copy of their driver’s license at the time of their application.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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Will Pay. Call 815-499-6631

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

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ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT WHITESIDE CO. HOUSING AUTHORITY: Part time, 20 hrs. wk., no benefits, acts. payable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, budget preparation monthly reporting.

Excel spreadsheet and assist. the accountant. Minimum 3 years, accounting experience preferred.

Please provide resume no later than Friday February 2. wcha@wcopha.org EOE

Wanted Ebay Technician 815-625-5498

505

NEW TODAY Child Welfare Specialist Intact/ Permanency A FT Position available working with families. This position would be a mix of Intact Cases Permanency and Cases in cooperation with DCFS. Hours vary based on caseload needs. CWEL Licensure may be completed upon hiring, but is a requirement for the position. Master's in counseling/social work or related field preferred.

Must be able to complete CWEL process. Fax or email resume to: Amy.given@lssi.org (815)284-9926.

EOE

Employment Opportunity

Whiteside County Courthouse 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270 Phone- 815-772-5195 • Fax - 815-772-5252 rbrands@whiteside.org Applications are now being accepted for the position of Mapping Technician.

This is a Non Exempt position with an hourly Pay Grade 26 ($11.23-$19.66). It is a part-time position at 28 hours a week / 56 hours per two week pay period.

Applicants are subject to a background check.

Qualifications Preferred: •Minimum of high school graduate or equivalent required •Advanced math skills and education •Proficiency in computer skills, filing, typing and other general office duties •Must be able to work under time pressures and constraints •Must be able to relate well with the general public •To be able to read legal descriptions would be a plus •Will require intermittent strenuous physical activity Primary Duties and Responsibilities: •Filing •Computer entry •Maintaining hard copy maps •Respond to inquiries from the public both in person and via telephone •Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Assessments •Dedicated to accuracy and dependability Please direct applications to Robin Brands, Whiteside County Supervisor of Assessments at the above address.

Applications will be accepted through 4:30 p.m. on February 15, 2016.

EOE

We’re Hiring Orderfillers at our Distribution Center!

Sterling, IL Logistics is the heart of the Walmart operation. We keep millions of products moving to customers each day of the year, while using the latest environmentally-sustainable practices and paying extremely competitive wages Responsibilities: • Maintain freight integrity by inspecting freight for damage and misplacement • Monitor temperature and integrity of food • Maintain records, logs and forms • Fulfill store orders by pulling merchandise using electronic voice control equipment, stacking pallets, placing labels on freight and using power equipment • Organize warehouse by removing and stacking empty pallets As an Associate with Walmart, you will receive competitive wages starting at $16.10/hour plus additional incentives with flexible schedules.

To apply or for more information about career opportunities with Walmart, please visit us online at http://jobs.walmart.com/sterling-jobs and specify interest in DC #7024. Please apply for all open positions that interest you.

Or apply in person to: Walmart Distribution Center #7024 23769 Mathew Rd Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 632-4900 Walmart Stores, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice.

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FARM EQUIPMENT

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AUTOMOBILES

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1988 Delta stock trailer, tandem axle 16'6”x 6'6”. $1000 815-626-9337

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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.

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Hours are: 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday Call Brad At 815-359-7306

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East ColomaNelson C.E.S.D. 20 has the following openings for the 2016-2017 School Year Special Education Teacher See details on the Education Illinois Job Bank website.

School District Secretary Candidates should have a strong background in the following areas: communication, organizational skills, and technology. A foundation in accounting/ finance and understanding of school operations is a plus.

To apply for the secretary position please mail, email, or drop off an application, letter of interest, resume, and references to: Mr. David Chavira, 1602 Dixon Road, Rock Falls, IL 6107 before February 15, 2016. Job description can be found on the school district website

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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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.

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First Federal Savings Bank is seeking an energetic individual for a Full-time Customer Service Representative position.

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Immediate opening, full time Parts person, motorcycle knowledge, computer skills, great attitude, outstanding work ethic and Able to work weekends.

Apply in person Workman Harley Davidson. 1903 1st Ave. Rock Falls 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 Local farming operation looking for an immediate full time employee.

Duties include: planting, tillage, spraying and harvesting. Spraying license and CDL preferred. Competitive pay based on experience. Please send resume or contact information to PO Box 172, Sterling, IL 61081.

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE. Two positions open at the YWCA of the Sauk Valley: LEGAL ADVOCATEPart time at 28 hours a week. Primary job role consists of assisting domestic violence victims with obtaining orders of protection. Advocacy services provided with the court system, law enforcement, and on a crisis intervention basis in both Whiteside and Lee County.

SEXUAL ASSAULT ADVOCATE: Part time at 30 hours a week.

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Set-Up/Mechanic Position Manufacturing 1st Shift Coilcraft, an international manufacturer of electronic components has an opening for a Set-Up/Mechanic person at our Dixon facility. The Set-Up/Mechanic will be required to repair and maintain mechanical equipment and production machines and must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities will also include, but are not limited to, building maintenance and grounds upkeep. If interested, please send resume with salary and benefit history to: Attn: Human Resources 924 Jay Dee Avenue-P.O. 525 Dixon, IL 61021 Fax: (815) 2886760 E-Mail: pseloover@ coilcraft.com EOE/Minorities/ Females/ Veterans/ Disabled Find out more about us at: www.coilcraft.com

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he CT6 is the most sophisticated, luxurious and arguably important car in Cadillac’s 113-year history. Developed to beat the world’s most prestigious luxury sedans at their own game, the CT6 culminates decades of work and billions of dollars invested in re-establishing Cadillac as one of the world’s most advanced and desirable luxury brands.

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GM will make more on every Cadillac, from the big Escalade SUV to the ATS sport sedan.

“Cadillac must execute this car flawlessly,” Phillippi said. That requires far more than a sleek body and high technology. The CT6 has both of those, but that barely scratches the surface.

“The doors must close like a bank vault,” Phillippi said. “The look, feel and sound must all be exquisite.

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Showing signs of success City’s new business owners opting for authentic, hand-painted displays

BY ROBERT ALLEN Tribune News Service

DETROIT – As fresh businesses inhabit long-vacant buildings in Detroit, an art once teetering on obscurity is increasingly used to set them apart.

“It’s a craft that for many years ruled the roost,” said Doc Guthrie, 73. “It started to go away at the advent of the computer.”

Guthrie is a sign painter. His courses at a Los Angeles trade school impart the essence of original pieces using a hand and paintbrush, and they’re increasingly sought-after – including by a couple of University of Michigan graduates who’ve since returned to Detroit to ply their new craft.

Kelly Golden, 28, and Jordan Zielke, 29, went full-time with their Golden Sign Company in 2013.

They’ve since created elegant, handpainted works for many of the city’s new storefronts and beyond.

The duo paints everything by hand.

With no employees, their studio is in one of their apartment’s rooms. Most of their marketing is through pictures they take of their work and post on Tumblr and Instagram.

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Kelly Golden, 28, and Jordan Zielke, 29, both of New Baltimore, Michigan, pose for a portrait during their break as they work on mural Aug. 24 on the wall of the new Carhartt store in Detroit.

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Braking bad habits

School drives home valuable lessons for students

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Brake-Thru Driving School owner Chase Randall teaches courses for drivers who want to get out of the hot seat and back into the driver’s seat, as well as drivers who just want to brush up on some behindthe-wheel basics.

BY JERMAINE PIGEE jpigee@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5525 @JPigee84

ROCK FALLS – The next time you take your eyes off the road for “just” a few seconds to glance at a text message, think about this: At 55 mph, that’s enough time to cover the length of a football field – and it’s like doing it blindfolded.

“Anything can happen in that small amount of time,” said Chase Randall, owner of Brake-Thru Driving School in Rock Falls. If you’re lucky, those few seconds won’t send you to the hospital, but they might send you to Randall’s school, where distracted driving is one of the many topics covered in

a remedial driving course.

The school at 104 1/2 E. Third St. has been in business for just over a year, and Randall began offering the remedial course in August.

The course is designed to help drivers develop safe and mature driving habits – whether they want to or not.

Young drivers who receive two tickets in 24 months could be sent to the class by a judge, Randall said.

The drivers range in age from 15 to 23, and they’ve been given tickets for infractions such as speeding, driving under the influence, and texting while driving. The 4-hour class is offered only 2 days a week, so customers are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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Hold on to your home; sell the boat Dear Dave, My husband was laid off a month ago from a job making $80,000 a year.

We have no debt except our house payment. We owe about $82,000 on it, but it’s valued at approximately $300,000. We’ve also got an emergency fund of $30,000, and I work part-time making about $2,000 a month while he collects unemployment and looks for another job.

Do you think we should sell our home? We’ve also got a boat that’s worth about $18,000 we could sell.

– Sheila Dear Sheila, The first thing I want you to do is take a step back and breathe. Yes, you guys just hit a big bump in the road. But the good news is you’re in pretty good shape financially to handle things for a while.

At this point, I’d strongly recommend selling the boat over selling the house. Boats are a lot easier to replace than nice homes, and the process isn’t nearly as traumatic on the family.

You can also dip into your emergency fund a little bit, but for the next little while you need to make sure you’re living on a really tight, bare bones budget. I’d love to see you not have to touch the emergency fund, because he’s gone out and found at least a part-time position while he’s searching for something in his field. I know that’s tough to do once you’ve gotten used to making $80,000, but there are jobs out there that will help you guys get through this.

As long as he’s being diligent in seeking a new job, and you’re budgeting and watching what you spend together, I think for now you should keep the house. God bless you both!

– Dave

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CARROLL COUNTY

Owners aren’t too pooped for bar and grill yet Couple would like to relax, but until they sell, it’s business as usual

BY JERMAINE PIGEE jpigee@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5525 @JPigee84

SAVANNA – Poopy’s Pub ‘N Grub in Savanna is on the market, but that doesn’t mean the popular restaurant is closing for good.

Peggy Promenschenkel, co-owner of the restaurant, said Poopy’s has been closed since Jan. 4 for kitchen maintenance, but said the restaurant will open again Feb. 11.

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Poopy’s Pun ‘N Grub, 1030 Viaduct Road, Savanna Online: poopys.com, or find Poopy’s on Facebook Phone: 815-273-4516. ing our doors,” Promenschenkel said. “Poopy’s will be business as usual, until if or when it sells.”

Promenschenkel, who co-owns the business with her husband, Kevin, opened Poopy’s in 1996.

Inspired by his love for motor-

cycles, Kevin created the business with a biker theme.

“Unfortunately, listing it and closing for a few weeks back-to-back created lots of confusion,” Promenschenkel said. “We are both getting older, and a less crazy life does sound nice. But, until something happens, we are here and it will be business as usual.”

Poopy’s, 1030 Viaduct Road, bills itself as “the biggest biker destination in Illinois.” It’s located along the Great River Road, a popular biker route.

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Poopy’s, which bills itself as “the biggest biker destination in Illinois” has been closed for maintenance since Jan. 4, but is scheduled to reopen Feb. 11.

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FIRST IN WRESTLING

Wrestlers at Challand Middle School in Sterling placed first at the Jan. 9 West Carroll Thunder Invitational in Mount Carroll. Participants are (kneeling, from left) Ryan Heffelfinger, Nick Simester, Braydon Altherr, Gage Church, Draak Church, Brayden Porter, Tristan Cassidy, Julian Rodriguez, Walter Reter, Zach Garcia, Mauricio Garcia, and Fancy Cushing, athletes; and (standing) Jevon Criss, Blake Keane, Jaiden Witmer, Terry Cushing, Adan Ramirez, Donavyn Simmer, Cade Lyons, Nina Aldridge, athletes; Nevin Meiborg, helper; Kamerin McGlown, athlete; Eric Mullan, coach; Shawn Keane, helper; Aaron Mullan, coach; Athena Knowles, Chase Ullrich, athletes; Josh Knowles, helper; and Peyton Davis and Daymeion McGlown, athletes. Not pictured are Conner Knowles, Ben Knowles, Michael Hand, Drew Kested, Santiago Martinez, Victor Beltran, Logan Moreno, Xavier Farnham, Blake Delafuente, Miguel Ruiz, and Juan Martinez, athletes. Photo submitted by Stacey Detra.

CHALLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS The Sterling Optimist Club and Challand Middle School in Sterling announced the December Optimist of the Month. Eighth-grader Alejandra Reyes, the daughter of Eduardo and Camilla Reyes, received $50 from Sam Meier (left), club member, and Russ Siefken Jr., executive director of United Way of Whiteside County.

She designated another $50 to United Way. Photo submitted by Meier.

WOODLAWN ARTS ACADEMY Painting Party

Feb. 15 at Woodlawn.

Participants will be STERLING – The next taught auditioning tips, Social Artworking Paintline memorization teching Party will be from 6 to niques, makeup, charac9 p.m. Feb. 12 at Wood- terization, and costumlawn Arts Academy. ing. The day will end with The party is open to a 4:30 p.m. performance couples and singles 18 for friends and family. and older will be taught Students are asked color mixing and paintto bring water, a sack ing techniques, while lunch, and an afternoon receiving step-by-step instructions to create one snack.

The cost is $50. of two paintings, “Family” or “I Love You Because.”

Painting lessons The artists will take their painting home.

STERLING – A painting The cost is $40 per perworkshop those 15 and son. Adult beverages are older will be offered from allowed.

1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 20 and A Valentine pajama party for children 3 to 12 27 at the academy.

The course, taught by will take place during the Beverly Garcia, who has painting party. Games, a studio in Grand Detour, a movie, crafts, and a is for all skill levels. snack are planned. ActivThe cost is $50. ities are geared toward She also will give a free children 3 to 8, but older painting demonstration children can register as helpers. The cost is $20. from 9 a.m. to noon that day.

Registration for both events is due Friday.

Advance registration is required for the events; Presidents Day visit woodlawnartsacad Students 7 to 10 years emy.com or call 815626-4278, or stop at the can take part in a Rising academy, 3807 WoodStars Theatre workshop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. lawn Road.

SCHOLARSHIP–INTERNSHIP River Bend

January Students of the Month have been announced at the school. They are (from left) Whitnie Garriott, Lisbeth Valdivia, Will Boze, Karmen Weinrich, Riley Dittmar, and Gillian Shumaker. Photos submitted by Cindy Brown.

The first recipients of the monthly Respectful Warrior Award are (front row, from left) Autum Flagg and Ashley Aguilar; and (back row) Damien Vorhees, Jordan Chance, Mia Garcia, and Alejandra Reyes. The students are chosen by their teachers for demonstrating above and beyond the qualities of integrity, honesty, leadership, and respect.

Sauk-inspired artwork sought for competition DIXON – Student-artists and alumni of Sauk Valley Community College can submit entries for the Spr ing Sauk Administrative Art Contest at the college, 173 state Route 2.

Submissions should be Sauk-inspired, with an emphasis on the spirit of the college and its colors, red and black.

All entries must be professional and respectful in nature. Winning

entries will receive prizes and will be displayed at the college.

Still mediums accepted include drawing, painting, photography, and sculpture.

The deadline is March

21, with entries to be brought to Room 3L08.

Visit svcc.edu/artcon test for complete rules and prize details.

For more information, call Shelley Barkley at 815-835-6320.

The scholarships will be awarded at the high FULTON – River Bend school awards banquet School District students at 7 p.m. May 3. Anyone can apply for scholarships interested in making a from the River Bend Edu- tax-free donation to the cational Foundation. foundation to offset scholThe scholarships and arship costs, can contact their amounts are: Virginia Peterson at the Flikkema, $2,000: Appli- district office at 815-589cations will be accepted 2711. from any student who has, or will, graduate from FulFarm Bureau ton High School within the last 10 years. The money MORRISON – The was made available by the Whiteside County Farm late D.S. Flikkema. StuBureau Foundation will dents pursuing a degree in offer two summer internscience or engineering will ship positions to assist be given preference, but in the coordination of the any student who meets Agriculture in the Classthe criteria may apply. This room Program. is renewable for up to 4 AITC is an educational years. program designed to Deb Norman, $400: teach students of all ages From the Norman family, about agriculture’s role in the money is awarded society. Part of the internonce. It is open to any ship will be coordinating high school, senior girl the county’s nationalwho played basketball. award-winning Farm Zimmerman, $1,000: Camp Program.

Any high school senior The internship is open to planning to pursue a high school seniors gradudegree in the educational ating this spring semester field may apply. This is and current college stufrom the James Zimmerdents. Preference will be man family and is available given to applicants from once.

Whiteside County who Foundation, $1,000 have a farm background each: These are open to or are studying in an agriany high school senior. culture- or communicaThe money is from dona- tions-related field. tions to the foundation.

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Five, one-time scholarcom/52774147717968 ships will be distributed. to complete applications Forms can be downonline. Contact Matt Lillloaded from riverbend pop, Whiteside County schools.org or picked up Farm Bureau executive at the guidance office at director, at 815-772-2165 Fulton High School, 1207 or matt.wcfb@frontiernet.

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On a winter’s day Photos by Laura Brown of Dixon

The sun casts long shadows along state Route 2 near Castle Rock, between Dixon and Oregon.

Room for everyone. Gulls and a mallard duck look for a good spot near the shoreline of the Rock River in Page Park, near Dixon High School.

A goose checks out the lay of the land.

A gull’s just gotta have fun, even if it’s in the cold river.

Day is done as mallard ducks settle down on the water.

A mallard duck swims in the cold waters.

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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DIXON PARK DISTRICT

Precarious pond life reaches this temperature, it becomes very dense Sometimes winter is not and falls to the bottom, easy: arctic temperatures, bringing with it a high amount of oxygen. Warmwhippings winds, and er water at the bottom freezing rain.

It’s amazing that animals then rises, and the cycle continues until stratificaare able to survive those tion can occur. conditions when they Fall turnover takes place persist for weeks on end.

Apparently they have fan- when the air cools the top layer, while spring tastic insulation. turnover takes place when While hawks, deer, and spring winds and rain coyotes do not seem to melt ice cover and the mind the cold, other water temperature rises animals may be having a problem with a side effect to 39 F. Fish can be found at any depth in the water, of the cold – suffocation. as oxygen is plentiful from That’s right, a complete the surface all the way to lack of oxygen. And in winter, that occurs under- the bottom.

Depending on the air water. temperature, the fall Pond water always is turnover can last well moving, much like the into winter. As long as air around us moves on temperatures stay mild, a calm day. During the the water will continue summer, ponds have to cycle, however, once three layers of different ice begins to form, winwater temperatures and ter stratification will dissolved oxygen levels.

The top layer, the epilim- occur.

Under thin ice, sunlight nion, is the warmest. As is able to penetrate the a result, most fish live in water, permitting plants this layer. and algae to undergo The bottom layer, the hypolimnion, is separated photosynthesis, adding oxygen to the water. from the top by the thermocline, a layer of rapidly Dissolved oxygen levels cooling water. Fish some- once again will be in the times use the thermocline epilimnion. Fish are able to escape the upper warm to survive these condiwater, but are not usually tions quite well.

Problems arise during found on the bottom. In long periods of frigid the hypolimnion, water nearly is devoid of oxygen temperatures. The longer freezing temperatures due to decomposition of persist in an area, the settling plant material. thicker ice grows. As ice A mix-up or turnover moves further down in takes place during the the water column, less spring and autumn. Seasonal turnovers reflect the light filters through. changing temperatures of Darkness under the ice prevents plants from the atmosphere. The key adding oxygen to the temperature is 39 degree water, and as a result, a Fahrenheit. When water

BY RUTH EDWARDS NATURE CENTER STAFF

Matthew Alexander, a student at Meridian Community Unit School District 223 in Stillman Valley, receives an autograph from State Rep. Tom Demmer, R–Dixon.

Demmer recently was principal for a day at the district. Photo by Carah Johnson, submitted by Kevin Daley.

Politician visits school STILLMAN VALLEY – “Principal for a Day” went to State Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, on Jan. 22 in Meridian Community Unit School District 223.

The day was part of a program to help elected officials better understand educational needs for Illinois students.

“Providing a quality education for our children is a top priority for Illinois,” Demmer said.

“I’m pleased to have this opportunity to gain first-

hand knowledge that I’ll use when working on education issues at the Capitol. Today, I listened to teachers, students and administrators about what’s working well and what we can, and should, do better.”

Demmer was guided

by P.J. Caposey, district superintendent, as he toured schools in the district. He was able to spend time in classrooms to discuss his work with students.

Demmer also attended a special education cooperative meeting with 12 local districts on topics pertaining to educating students with special needs. In addition, he met with teachers and listened to their concerns about classroom sizes, special education, and testing.

For more information on the visit, contact Demmer at his district office, 1221 Currency Court, Suite B, Rochelle, or call 815-5613690.

SILVER AND BRONZE

fish kill may occur.

Besides the winter weather, three other factors influence the possibility of a fish kill. Water volume is the greatest factor. The deeper a pond has been dug, the greater chance a fish kill will not occur. Decomposition of organic materials also is important.

If a pond had thick plant coverage during the summer, cold-tolerant microorganisms will consume the dead material during winter, stripping the water of oxygen through cellular respiration.

The final factor affecting fish kills is the quantity of fish in the pond. Higher quantities of fish need more oxygen. In this case, fish poison themselves with released carbon dioxide.

To prevent fish kills, some pond owners apply herbicide at correct times to slow or prevent plant growth, while others install a bubbling aerator to agitate the water during winter and keep an area free of ice. Both have their setbacks, but also help an owner reach his or her goal of a healthy pond.

Winter is just as harsh for fish as it is for you or your neighbor. Ultimately, that is the purpose of winter, to ensure that those most adapted survive another year. But not all aspects of winter are bad. Just ask ice fishermen. To them, ice is a blessing. The longer ice persists, the more fishing they can get done, but thick ice cover can be a curse.

STERLING PARK DISTRICT

Fitness courses available

With the help of the Ladies of the Sterling Moose Family Center, the Bi-County Special Olympics team was able to compete in Special Olympics basketball skills Jan. 9 at Byron High School. The athletes are (front row, from left) Andruw Bender, Noah Halverson, and Sadie Hammer; and (back row) Andrew Bertolozzi, Madison Mulnix, and Dante Dillard. The team brought home two silver and three bronze medals and a ribbon. Photo submitted by Rhonda Veracini.

IN BRIEF February meal set in Monroe Center

program cost is $15.

For more information, visit extension.illinois.edu/bdo MONROE CENTER – The or call the extension office Monroe Township Firefight- at 815-732-2191. ers’ Association will have an all-you-can-eat buffet Lost cemeteries to breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. be part of meeting Feb. 7 at the fire station, 104 West St. DIXON – The Lee County The cost is $8 for adults, Historical and Genealogical $4 for children 6 to 12, Society will meet at 7 p.m. and free for children 5 and Feb. 8 in the second-floor younger. conference room at KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St. Healthier foods The program will be about abandoned cemon agenda menu eteries, and what can be OREGON – Meals for done to restore them. a Healthy Heart, a series Anyone with information on of two sessions about such cemeteries is asked preventing or managing to attend the program, or heart disease, will be from call Carol Chandler, 8155:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16 994-2030, at the Dixon and 23 at the University of Chamber of Commerce.

Illinois Ogle County ExtenThe public is welcome; sion office, 421 W. Pines refreshments will be Road. served. The building is Marilyn Csernus, extenaccessible to wheelchairs. sion nutrition and wellness For more information, call educator, will present the 815-284-1134 or stop at program. the society library, 113 S. Participants will be Hennepin Ave. taught how to shop for heart-healthy foods, how Contest fundraiser to select healthy oils and fats, and ways to include to assist with riding fish, soy foods, and nuts MORRISON – A trivia in meals. They will receive night to benefit White Oaks recipes, watch cooking Therapeutic Equestrian demonstrations, taste Center will be Feb. 6 at foods, and learn about Cross Creek Golf Course, proper diet and physical 15523 Henry Road. activity to better care for The doors open at 6 their health. p.m., with trivia at 7.

Advance registration is preferred by Feb. 11. The Tables for six or eight are

available. Those without a table will be assigned to one.

Cash prizes, a dessert auction, and a 50-50 drawing are planned.

The cost to play is $10, and an additional $11 for a buffet. Drinks will be available for purchase. No outside food or beverages are allowed.

Seating is limited. To sign up, make a reservation for the buffet, or for more information, call Kendra Kophamer at 815-7722669. Payment will be taken at the door.

STERLING – Are you looking for a fun, friendly environment to motivate and challenge you?

Check out the group fitness classes at the Sterling Park District.

We offer classes for all skill levels and fitness goals at Westwood Fitness & Sports Center, 1900 Westwood Drive, including aerobics, high intensity, low impact, boxing, and dance. We also offer yoga at the Duis Center, 211 E. 23rd St. Our classes can energize and tone you. A complete schedule and details of our in-person instructor classes can be found at sterlingparks. org in the Sterling Park District Activity Guide.

If scheduled class times don’t fit into your daily routine, we also offer Wellbeats virtual classes at Westwood. Wellbeats is a collection of ondemand, virtual aerobics classes available as a

margoDravis Margo Dravis is the Westwood fitness and sports manager for Sterling Park District.

supplement to our current schedule of in-person classes. Open studio time is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Fitness users simply access the kiosk and select the class of their choice.

Westwood also houses CrossFit Unicus. This helps athletes and individuals from many walks of life achieve their performance and health goals through constantly varied programming, which means there is a new workout posted every day. Visit crossfitu nicus.org for more infor-

mation, including pricing and class schedule.

If group fitness isn’t your thing or you need a little help getting motivated, consider booking some time with our personal trainer, Anthony Nielsen. He can help you how to reach your goals and teach you the proper techniques to prevent injuries while exercising.

For more information, call Westwood at 815622-6201.

Let’s go. Visit Westwood or the Duis Center for a 1-week’s trial membership at no cost and no obligation. Have a membership somewhere else?

No problem. Just show us your pass for a 1-month, trial membership, also at no cost or obligation. In order to receive either of these, you must sign up before March 1.

For the latest park district news and updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

FEATHERED FRIEND

Quarters’ currency for bowling benefit STERLING – A quartermania auction to benefit the Sterling Women’s Bowling League will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway.

Participants bid quarters on items from local crafters and vendors. Paddles are $5 each, and there is no admission fee. More than 15 vendors will take part in the event.

Cash-and-carry items also will be available.

The center’s food stand will be open, and a 50-50 drawing is planned. Drawling tickets are $1 each or $5 for six.

For more information, call Chris at 815-564-9369.

While perched on a branch, an eagle surveys its kingdom this month near Oregon. Photo submitted by Irv Bolthouse of Oregon.

Saturday, January 30, 2016

BIRTHS Leland James Matthew Cunniff August Zigler and Joshua Cunniff of Rock Falls are the parents of a son born at 8:24 p.m. Jan. 11, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Leland James Matthew Cunniff weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces at birth and was 21.5 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Billy and Angela Shaw of Rock Falls and Joshua and Barbara Zigler of Morrison.

Paternal grandparents are Matthew and Carrie Cunniff of Rock Falls.

Maternal great-grandparents are Norma Inman and Jack and Becky Williamson, all of Rock Falls.

Paternal great-grandparents are Ted Scheidecker and David and Connie Ramsay, all of Peoria, and Paul Cunniff and Dana Behn and Kevin and Becky Buss, all of Rock Falls.

Paternal great-greatgrandparents are Sonia Sullivan and Harry Murrie, both of Peoria, and Leonard and Marilyn Prew of Sterling.

Cade David Garza Jamie L. Willis and Benny Garza Jr. of Rock Falls are the parents of a son born at 3:33 a.m. Jan. 10, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Cade David Garza weighed 10 pounds, 4 ounces at birth and was 22.5 inches in length.

He is welcomed by Dominick, 20, Sabastian, 6, and Jasmine, 1.

Maternal grandparents are Joan Willis of Rock Falls and the late David Willis.

Paternal grandparents are Kim Garza and David Williamson, both of Sterling.

Jayden Owen Lee McCauley Kati Fetrow and Jesse McCauley of Annawan are the parents of a son born at 10:04 a.m. Jan. 13, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Ja y d e n O w e n L e e McCauley weighed 9 pounds at birth and was 21.5 inches in length.

He is welcomed by Lyla McCauley, 4.

Maternal grandparents are Gary and Sheri Fetrow of Tampico.

Paternal grandparents are Mitch and Sue McCauley of Mineral.

Maternal great-grandfather is Robert O. Adams of Tampico.

Paternal great-grandparents are Ed and Elinore McCauley of Annawan.

Information sought The birth announcement for Mary Ellen Katherine Bates cannot be printed without additional information.

The editorial department has been unable to reach the submitter. If those who submitted it could call 815-625-3600, ext. 5501, it would be appreciated.

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COLLEGE HONORS University of Dubuque

Morrison: Anna E. Hogue Oregon: Kimberly A. Janke DUBUQUE, Iowa – Those Rochelle: Robert J. named to the fall dean’s MacPartland, Anthony M. list at the University of Mauer Dubuque are: Chana: Trevor Lee, Luke SVCC Meadows DIXON – Students named Davis Junction: Marcus to the fall presdent’s list at Bower Sauk Valley Community Erie: John Heun College are: Forreston: Kyndra Albany: Lindsey Hall Nielsen, Tanner Bronkema, Amboy: Kennedy M. Keynon Janicke Dinges, Danielle D. Jaso, Fulton: Amanda Iburg, Siara O’Leary Hawk, Sheri- BillieJo N. Deininge, Kelsey K. Simpson dan Quick Ashton: Hope C. Friday, Milledgeville: Kayleigh Kristy L. McClain Leddy Buda: Lacey M. DeVenMount Morris: Sarah ney.

Scott Caledonia: Samantha Oregon: Stacia Burke Knox Polo: Abbie Boward Chadwick: Vincent R. Prophetstown: Ethan DeVito, Madeline K. Fink, Oleson Michelle M. Grevengoed Rochelle: Jacob Ricketts Dixon: Rian E. Anderson, Savanna: Tevan CampMichael W. Barth, Joan E. bell Bratt, Kathryn R. Cover, Katherine E. Dewey, JesIowa State sie M. Grett, Andrea M. Hey, Vanessa K. Kitsmiller, University Dominic R. Mangini, AMES, Iowa – Those Samantha M. Riggen, named to the fall dean’s list at Iowa State University Daniel P. Rivera, Amanda J. Smith, Brittani L. Sohn, are: Catherine A. Weinzierl, Byron: Anne E. Dinges, Whitney T. Wildman, Taylor N. Hess, Austin P. Christopher T. Wilson, Eric McCarey, Moira E. Smith, Ardis, Philip B. Arellano, Keaton J. Weber Tessa S. Barber, Samuel Davis Junction: ConBonilla, Brett A. Bryant, nor J. Engelkes, Justin A. Hohlen, Quentin C. Moen, Michael J. Cachel, Shayna R. Chinouth, Alyssa M. Todd M. Nelson Cruse, Kirsten N. Dearvil, Forreston: Kali P. Kennedy L. Dewey, Andria Janicke L. Duncan, Maria E. DurFulton: Morgan A. Snyham, Keith S. Ebersole, der, David B. Wiest Jordan A. Fredrickson, Leaf River: Noelina G. Dakota J. Geesey, Jeffery Rissman Morrison: Derek E. Nich- C. Gibson, Kiana F. Gibson, Victoria A. Haag, Eric ols D. Hembrough, Angela R. Mount Carroll: Chloe J. Hess, Holly J. Hilty, CasCarson sandra E. Hintz, Deedra M. Oregon: Cade W. Bertsch, David E. Bettner, Hodge, Alyssa L. Holden, Kellsi A. Howell, Nicolle M. Noah G. Leffelman Prophetstown: Jared L. Iniguez, Clay W. Jungerman, Gregory D. KesMcKenna sel, Joshua Koehler, Emily Sterling: Zachary J. D. Kruger, Emily A. Long, Alston, Joshua R. Waite Aaron Marken, Natasha E. Thomson: Haley N. Masters, Tanya L. McPhail, Appel Eleanor L. McWethy, Chelsea M. Mezo, Marcus M. Illinois Wesleyan Mitzel, Caleb J. Moton, Christian Owens, Erin M. University Pasley, Audra N. PersonBLOOMINGTON – Erin McCarey of Bryon, Gweny- ette, Jennifer J. Popovich, Michael L. Reed, Erika M. th Naftzger of Fulton, and Renkes, Erika L. Smith, Nathaniel Edison of SterLaura A. Spencer, Chris L. ling have been named to the fall dean’s list at Illinois Trainor, Tammy M. Trost, Elizabeth M. Verdick, WhitWesleyan University. ney O. Ward, Shianne N. Warner, Shawn J. Adams, SIU – Edwardsville Garrett Duffin, Emily B. EDWARDSVILLE – Those Eckles, Jorie E. Yanes named to the fall dean’s Forreston: Katy K. Conklist at Southern Illinois Uni- len, Brittney E. Akins versity are: Franklin Grove: Laura L. Byron: Hannah R. Witt LaFrentz, Jared V. Castillo Dixon: Kyle E. Dillon Fulton: Kimberly R. Hol-

land, Sierra M. Phillips Lanark: Gage K. Boeke Lyndon: Heidi West Malden: Cheyanne E. Taylor.

Machesney Park: Roxanne L. Ferry Milledgeville: Bailey E. Fisch, Fritz D. Bailey, Gabrielle Betzer, Katlynne J. Jakobs, Andrea K. Jones, Ryann M. Koett, Reid Phillips, Tanner A. Wilk Morrison: Brian R. Benson, Andrew J. Clark, Brooke N. Corbisier, Daniel J. Deter, Micah A. Gapinski, Lola J. VanPelt, Diane J. Williams, Kendra A. Zuidema, Thomas K. Hardesty Mount Carroll: Darby A. Rumler Mount Morris: Angie J. Warner, Alexis K. Denton, Raymond A. Herold Nachusa: Arabella P. Chamberlain Ohio: Josh C. Weber, Haley M. Monier Oregon: Jacob H. Ebens, Jordan M. Hilleman, Amanda Whalen, Jakob R. Johnson, Rebecca M. Wakenight Polo: Emma K. Duncan, Tosca A. Waasdorp, Sara H. Alderks, Jenna M. Handel, Christopher P. Rademacher, Alexandria A. Schick Princeton: Heidi L. James Prophetstown: Kylie F. Ackerman, Faith S. Morris, Jenna R. Rascoe, Sarah E. Stephens Rock Falls: Shawn K. Busch, Nicole L. Tupper, Jayden R. Bass, Susan L. Brown, Derek B. Dingman, Jeffrey J. Finn, Rolan R. Harrison, Susan R. Hendricks, Alex Johnson, Jason W. Knowles, Elizabeth L. Lego, Sarah E. McCallister, Jenea R. Montanez, Joshua M. Pitts, Bryan M. Plummer, Shawn A. Rosengren, Trista D. Shelley, Raven J. Valdivia, Cathy Vazque, Braeden T. Westfall, Julie M. Bogusiewicz, Carly L. Coffey, Dustin O. Kendrick, Jadon S. Mammosser, Carlos Rodriguez, Kaitlyn N. Rose, Jeremiah D. Wood Savanna: Alexis A. Kosier Sheffield: Christine L. Olson, Allisa M. Stoller, Rachel Brummel Sheridan: Morgan P. Musich Spring Valley: Amanda L. Gropp Sterling: Jessica A. Bovee, Deisy M. Diaz Gonzalez, Elizabeth A. Doll, Reghan R. Edwards, Kelsey F. Heslop, Mariyah A. Martinez, Manuel L.

Mooney, Loren T. Newberry, Karina Olivas, Jillian E. Peabody, Esther M. Salazar, Katherine A. Williams, Brandon M. King, Rocio C. Barron, Jacob Beets, Savannah M. Bellini, Hannah J. Brill, Lacy M. Cole, Emily K. Crossley, Richard E. Frey, Christopher N. Fry, Mackenzie E. Garza, Stephen A. Geiger, Jade E. Graff, Maddison L. Grell, Molly M. Jacobs, Candace S. Jordan, Corey R. Judd, Sean M. Landis, Jade A. Martinez, Mary C. McDonnell, Teagan A. McKenna, Julie A. Mendoza, Brandon L. Miller, Catherine M. Payan, Kaitlin N. Reese, Jenna L. Rhodes, Devon T. Rosga, Brady L. Rude, Alaina O. Sanchez, Logan E. Sedig, Christian J. Williamson, Kolton J. Wright, Timothy M. Wright, Brennah S. Zuidema, Paul W. Cessna, Brooke E. Eade, Krysta A. Groff Sublette: Ryan C. Leffelman, Miranda Leffelman, Renee M. Vaessen, Tanner R. Anderson Tampico: Claire Fettig, Rebecca L. Arnolts Thomson: Ryan A. Habben Walnut: John W. Brown, Danielle C. Grobe, Joshua B. Harr, Chase A. Pierce Wyanet: Katelyn M. DeBrock Dean’s List Amboy: Tabitha S. Brennan, Dillon E. Daniels, Madeline A. Ely, Calista E. Kern-Lyons, Laci D. Barlow, Lindsey C. Dewey, Garrett H. Gerdes, Courtney D. Vivian Ashton: Samual J. Brown, Rebecca A. Malawy Dixon: Abbey J. Blackbourn, Danielle L. Brehm, Shannon Daraska, Karli R. Fitzsimmons, Stacia N. Hamill, Derek B. Kennell, Alexander K. Knack, Jade A. Lange, Andrew J. Alexander, Ashley J. Bell, Mae E. Bellovics, Christina L. Carr, Sean A. Chislom, Tess A. Cleary, Marshall E. Elliott, Morgan L. Ely, Destinee S. Foss, Victor J. Francque, Lindsay K. Hoyle, Michela A. Latimer, Zachary R. Lawson, Roy L. Lohse, Karen R. Lonkert, Kailey C. Meusel, Christina M. Peterson, Alex Riley, Carly E. Schaab, Alexandria M. Settles, Scott L. Slain, Dennis W. Voorhies, Drake A. Wolf Forreston: Lincoln H. Thill Franklin Grove: Mackenzie L. Wolf Lanark: Gentry Lessman, Keaton E. Sroka Lyndon: Mark W. Des-

mit, Morgan L. Kruger.

Marseilles: Ryan J. Owens Morrison: Daniel J. Humphrey, Bailee A. Tucker, Lydia G. Bender, Jordan E. Schmidt, Hannah N. Still Mount Morris: Victoria L. Gonzalez, Kristin L. Helton, Allison R. Sgro Ohio: Brody M. Anderson Oregon: Kennedy E. Ghibellini, Elizabeth A. Gray, Kassandra J. Starr Polo: Emily K. Ditzle, Samantha M. Beightol, Brandon R. Bieze, Barbara J. Early, Christina Frey, Sabrina K. Heath, Daryl A. Johnson, Donald E. Sanders Prophetstown: Caleb I. McRae, Conner S. Reiley, Stephanie A. Sebok, Sierra L. Williams Rock Falls: Thomas J. Bieneman, Chelsi M. Blair, Austin A. Donoho, Elliott Frankfother, Blair N. Morthland, Tanner A. Seidel, Jessica R. Stickel, D’Angelo M. Abell, Sydney M. Arickx, Samantha A. Bright, Alyssa C. Canales, William E. Dennis, Melanie E. Farmer, Jeannie H. Fisher, Hillary M. Grennan, Lindsay J. Lopez, Peyton M. Milne, Sydnie P. Nailor, Elizabeth G. Romo, Kyle D. Schmitt, Mackenzie L. Schueler, Ariana M. Tarner, Ariel R. Wade, Jake Walls Sterling: Sarah Day, Travis J. Ganther, Michaila A. Garcia, Ian D. Langenfeld, Martha Martens, Matthew L. Spencer, Bailey M. Wallingford, Mikayla M. Watkins, Erin R. Allen, Danielle N. Christian, Kyle C. Decker, Juan M. Frias, Debra L. Hines, Jocelyn Johnston, Dylan Jones, Joshua J. Leif, Trevor A. Meyers, Ethan G. Miller, Kyle J. Morgan, Meghan R. O’Brien, Jesse N. Pate, Anthony M. Phillips, Damien J. Ross, Michelle L. Wiersema, Nichole E. Wetzell Tampico: Cheyenne Carpenter, Madison A. Newman Walnut: Frankie N. Alfano, David W. Dzurisin West Brooklyn: Tyler Echelbarger

Edgewood College DIXON – Katie Medema of Prophetstown and Alexis Plumb of Dixon earned semester honors at Edgewood College. Plumb also was named to the fall dean’s list.

Additional dean’s list on Page C7.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Today Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Twin City Market, indoors, 106 Avenue A, Sterling, 815-626-8610.

Sunday There are no activities for today.

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 (call ahead), 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, 815732-3252.

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 Ave., Oregon, 815732-3252.

Wii Bowling, 10 a.m.;

and cards, 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.

Situation Room, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th Ave., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

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

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

Hand and Foot cards, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

Friendly Mexican Train dominoes, 12:30 p.m.,

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

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

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 Bingo, Dixon Elks Lodge No. 779, 4:30 p.m. doors open, 5:30 p.m. kitchen opens and 6:30 p.m. bingo begins, 1279 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, 815-288-3557. No computers.

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, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling; 815622-8838.

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.

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

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

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

Narcotics Anonymous Hope Without Dope, noon, back of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 1901 First Ave., Sterling, 815-535-3748.

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

Suite D, Rock Falls.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, steps, traditions, 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, clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815-973-6150.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed (4), Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St. Monday Canceled for today: Childhood immunization clinic, women, infants and children clinic, and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon Blood pressure screenings, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815-626-2230.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., open, United Methodist Church, 402 First Ave., Forreston.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 8:30-10:30 a.m., YMCA, 2505 YMCA Way, Sterling.

Dixon Rotary Club, noon, lower level, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 221 W. Third St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, noon, step, closed;

6 p.m. open, lower level, Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Big Book; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., open, beginners, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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.

Care for the Caregiver, 1:30 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

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.

Dixon Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission, 5:30 p.m., Dixon Main Street office, 115 S. Hennepin

Ave., Dixon, 815-499-9426.

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. John Mattingly, 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.

Caregiver Support Group, 6 p.m., Grace Fellowship Church, 2128 state Route 38, Ashton.

Dixon VFW Men’s Auxiliary, 6 p.m., Dixon VFW Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road.

Rock Falls Boy Scout Troop 306, 6:30 -8 p.m., fellowship hall, Harvest Time Bible Church, 1802 Dixon Ave. Dixon VFW Post 540 Auxiliary, 6 p.m., 1560 Franklin Grove Road.

Amboy American Legion Post 453, 6:30 p.m., community room, Amboy Family Restaurant and Pizza, 211 E. Main St., 815-8495219.

VFW Post 5418 Men’s Auxiliary, 7 p.m., 217 First Ave., Rock Falls, 815-626-3513.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m.,

open, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 960 N. U.S. Route 52, Amboy.

Dixon Elks Lodge 779 Auxiliary, 7 p.m., 1279 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

Mount Carroll Monday Night Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., Church of God, 816 Clay St., Mount Carroll.

Petunia City Quilters, 7 p.m., Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-6266627.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, step study, Elim Reformed Church, 140 S. Church Road, Kings.

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

Rock Falls American Legion Post 902, 7 p.m., 712 Fourth Ave., 815-626-3862.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., step study, closed, Church of St. Anne, 401 N. Cherry St., Morrison.

Sauk Valley Al-Anon GroupAlateen, 7 p.m., back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, Eells Room, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 207 W. Third St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed (3), First Presbyterian Church, 502 Third St., Savanna.

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Fiancé’s military service makes waves Dear Abby: My fiancé is in the Marine Corps Reserves. He has been in for 5 years, and his contract is due to end next year. After that, he will either resign or re-enlist.

He’s obsessed with the idea of serving his country and deploying. He says he won’t feel like he did his job if he doesn’t deploy. While I respect that, for him to deploy, he must re-enlist, and his new contract will be for another 6 years. He could be sent overseas many times in 6 years.

I can’t imagine life without him. Every time I even watch a war movie, I cry.

I know it sounds selfish, because he is very brave, but how can I talk him into not re-enlisting or at

dearABBY Dear Abby is written

by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips. The column is provided through Universal Uclick.

do think you have some serious thinking to do about your own future.

Being a military spouse requires a special kind of strong, independent, and dedicated person – as you already have experienced.

While you may love him, if this isn’t a lifestyle to which you can adapt, then he may not be the husband for you.

least communicate that I don’t want him to do this Dear Abby: I just got again? asked to my first high – Wants him stateside school dance by “Josh,” a boy I really like. I don’t Dear Wants: Frankly, I know what to do, what am surprised you haven’t to wear, or what to say. I told your fiancé your feel- don’t even know how to ings about this already, dance, and I don’t want to because you should have. mess this up.

While I wouldn’t ask him Josh is very popular and to choose between you has done this before, but and his military service, I I haven’t. He’s my best

friend, and I’m scared of losing him because I’m not good enough. Should I go, or call it off and just stay home? Maybe I’m just not meant for all this dating stuff. What should I do?

– Inexperienced in Nevada

dance either, ask any female relative of the same age – or ask Josh.

Dear Abby: My mother’s father recently got out of prison and was deported to Mexico. He had been in jail for 20 years, almost my entire life (I’m 22). While he was in prison, I wrote Dear Inexperienced: If him several times, hoping you weren’t “good enough,” to connect with him, but I Josh wouldn’t have invited never got a response – not you to the dance. Because even an acknowledgement you haven’t danced before, in his letters to my mom. ask him to give you some When I’m asked if I have pointers before the big any grandparents, I usunight. If you do, I’m sure ally say, “I only have two he’ll be glad to help. grandmas.” My father’s As to what to wear, if any father was the only real of your girlfriends have grandfather I had, and I attended the dances, ask loved him dearly. He died them for suggestions. in 2003.

However, if none of them The problem is, my have been to a school mom wants me to call

her father “Grandpa” when I don’t even know the man. In my opinion, the title of “Grandpa” is earned and not automatically bestowed. Am I being unreasonable and what should I do?

– Estranged Granddaughter in California Dear Estranged: You are not being unreasonable; you are being rational. You are not only not obligated to call this man “Grandpa,” you are under no obligation to speak to him at all, and I wouldn’t blame you if you kept your distance.

Contact Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

FUNDRAISER FOR MISSION GROUP A soup supper and a dessert auction to benefit the disaster response mission team of Spring Valley Reformed Church of Fulton (shown in 2014 in New York City) will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at the church, 10960 Spring Valley Road. Multiple soup choices and fixings will be served for a donation. It will be followed by an auction of 20 desserts conducted by Marc Gravert. The team plans to work in June with Samaritan’s Purse, an international relief organization.

Photo submitted by Penny VanKampen.

Bell choirs’ event set Life, death in the USA PASTOR’S CORNER

Jan. 22 marked the 43rd anniversary of the Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, which declared abortion legal for the entire 9 months of pregnancy. It did concede that a state might have an interest in protecting life in the womb during the third trimester (final 3 months), unless the health of the mother was in danger.

Shortly thereafter, a decision titled Dole v.

Bolton, effectively eliminated that third-trimester protection. It defined the “health” of the mother in such a way that it included any level of distress or discomfort. The one to make the final decision about the distress or discomfort of the mother would be the doctor.

Thus the law allows ending the life of an unborn child at any time until it emerges from the womb.

However, we recently have seen that even emergence from the womb is

clients and personnel. He thomasDZIELAK stated that “Since 1977 (through 1914), there Monsignor have been eight murders, Thomas Dzielak is the 17 attempted murders, 42 pastor of St. bombings and 186 arsons Andrew Cathagainst abortion clinics olic Church in and providers.”

Rock Falls.

However, contention that pro-life supporters incite such violence by opposing abortion is simply false. No authentic pro-life person wants this no guarantee that a baby to happen or approves will be allowed to live. As of it. gruesome as it sounds, But, ask yourself: Who it is logical to hold that if really is the more violent? an abortion is botched, Consider this: The incias a fair number are, the dents mentioned by the intent to prevent the minister added up to a child’s birth by abortion still can be accomplished total of 253 events: seven per year over 37 years – by killing the baby after birth. This both has been terrible, yes. But in the done, and continues to be same amount of time, 1977 to 2014, there were done. a minimum of 37 million In a newspaper article abortions performed, or in December, a senior 146,245 violent killings of minister of a Christian innocent unborn children church outside our area for every act of violence attacked the pro-life movement, accusing it of against the abortion fostering violence against industry. May our chilabortion clinics and their dren forgive us.

ITALIANS IN AMERICA

The history of six Rock Falls families, including the Julio Zinnani family pictured, will be the topic of the 2 p.m. Feb. 14 Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society meeting at the Rock Falls Community Building, 601 W. 10th St. “The History of the Italian-American Community in Rock Falls” will tell where they came from and how they came to the Rock River area. Refreshments will be served. The public is welcome. Photo submitted by William Abate.

SPRINGFIELD – Handbell ringers will demonstrate their skills March 12 at the 28th annual Handbell Festival in the gymnasium at First United Methodist Church, 2941 S. Koke Mill Road.

The festival is presented by the Illinois Great Rivers Conference Chapter of the Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts.

The daylong event is open to handbell choirs and individual ringers throughout the Midwest.

The clinician will be Sondra Tucker, organistchoirmaster at Church of the Holy Apostles in Collierville, Tennessee.

She also is the handbell

editor for Alfred Music.

Tucker will teach two classes in the morning, one focusing on technique ringing and the other on repertoire reading. After lunch, there will be a mass ringing session. No music preparation or purchases are necessary. Equipment will not need to be moved, and Kidder Music Service will have a display from which to sell music.

Registration starts at 8 a.m., with classes from 9 until lunch, and then mass ringing until 3 p.m.

The cost is $30 per ringer for churches with a fellowship member,

and $35 per ringer for non-fellowship church members. The price includes a continental breakfast and lunch.

The deadline to register is Feb. 12. A late fee of $10 per ringer will be charged for registrations postmarked after the deadline. No refunds will be made after Feb. 12, but substitutions are acceptable.

Payment is due when signing up.

Registrations can be mailed to Marilyn Hirschman, P.O. Box 138, Farmer City, IL 618420138. For more information, email Hirschman at mjhir@aol.com or call 309-825-5397.

and a salad bar. Randy Brooks will provide entertainment.

The cost will be from ROCK FALLS – Pro$8 to $15. Diners who grams are planned for choose the T-bone steak Sunday to mark the or New York strip meals retirement of the Rev. are asked make reserDalmus Meeks, founder vations by Feb. 10; call of Harvest Time Bible Church, 1802 Dixon Ave. Terry Gaskill at 815-535Church services will be 3665.

For more information, at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. call 815-438-3233.

An open house will be from 2 to 4 p.m. in the church’s family Morning meal to center, with cake and benefit boosters refreshments. Videos of projects in which OHIO – Ohio Booster Meeks has been involved Club members will serve throughout his years with an all-you-can-eat panthe church also will be cake and sausage breakshown. fast from 8 a.m. to 12:30 The public is welcome. p.m. Feb. 7 at La Moille For more information, Lions Club, 308 E. Howcall 815-626-1234. ard St. The menu also includes eggs to order, ham, toast, Methodists get applesauce, milk, juice, ready for dinner and coffee. The cost is $6 per person.

TAMPICO – Tampico United Methodist Men will serve a Valentine’s supper Biscuits, gravy to at 6 p.m. Feb. 13 at Old start off mornings Town Pub and Grub Restaurant, 122 S. Main St. POLO – Breakfast will be The meal is open to the served from 7 to 9 a.m. public. Menu choices the second Wednesday of include a choice of seveach month, starting Feb. eral meats and potato, 10, at Polo Senior Center,

101 E. Mason St. The menu includes biscuits, sausage gravy, applesauce, and coffee.

The cost is $3.50 for one biscuit and $4.50 for two. Carry-out orders are $3.75 and $4.75 respectively, and can be requested at the center or by calling 815-9463818.

For more information, call the center.

IN BRIEF Farewell gathering to honor pastor

Driver review class scheduled DIXON – A Rules of the Road course will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Feb. 17 at Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St. The purpose of the course is to help participants pass the state driver’s license renewal examination. It is designed to prepare them for the general written and road examinations, and provides information on vision screening.

For more information, call the state driver services department at 312-814-3676.

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HONOR ROLLS Allison Simmer, April Sisson, Macayleigh Smith, Zari Stoeker, Cole Whitebread, Esperanza Xique, Ethan Young

Lillpop, Jasmine Lilly-Lee, Lawrence Miller, Matthew Moeller, Hailey Puckett, Alfred Sutton Jr., Carlos Christ Lutheran Villa School, Sterling Honors Seniors: Dangelo Abell, High Honors Rock Falls Rock Falls Francisco ArellanoFifth grade: Lauren Middle School High School Aguilera, Jonathan BuckJacobs High Honors First Semester ley, Tessa Bush, Mai Seventh grade: Laura Sixth grade: Holly BehHighest Honors Chavasilp, Marissa Jo Heuser, Addison Holck Seniors: Reid Akerman, Chavez, Shanae Cochran, Seventh grade: Malachi rens, Mariana Hernandez, Keagan Hicks, Genti Lec, Sydney Arickx, JohanCameron Davis, Keegan Greschke Gabriel Lewis, Evelyn Lira, na Cravatta, Melodie Doering, Rowland GilEighth grade: Sarah Jayden Muntean, Jaycee Dohogne, Morgan Hamlette, Stephanie Guerrero, Kirchhoff Roberts, Dugan Schauff, mond, Noah Junis, ElizaSandra Hamilton, Alexis Honors Hannah Schwenk, Cheybeth Lego, Isabelle MeisHerrera, Jamie Howard, Fifth grade: Madison anne Simmer, Annika ter, Bronson Mintun, Anna Carter Kelemen, Rachel Schmitt Stuart, Tucker Velazquez, Musselman, Abigail Noble, Lempke, Jennifer LuevaSixth grade: Ty BrockYixin Wei, Joshua WoodAmber Rasmussen, man, Elizabeth Capes, no, Troy Mallory, Jenea Tess Schaefer, MackSarah Finnicum, JT Light- ard Montanez, Bailey Obrien, ner, Anna Marks, Kadence Seventh grade: Jermiah enzie Schueler, Daisy Andrew Regaldo, Dacia Burtlow, Chase Chappell, Sosa, Kierstyn Summers, Schinderling, Miracle Sheaffer Mark Durham, Kainan Braeden Westfall, Alexis Seventh grade: CathSlater, Konner Smith, Echebarria, Kassandra Wilson, Olivia Workman erine Jones, Adam Ogg, Maliya Sotelo, Coy Tarbill, Estrella, Karli Fischbach, Juniors: Ciara Garza, Walter Reter, Kimzey Ashleigh Tompkins, Raven Kylie Fischbach, DamMolly Mammosser, Spreeman, Tristin Turner Valdivia, Clay Velazquez, Brooke Nelson Eighth grade: Diana Dil- arys Garcia Fernandez, David Villa, Kendal WilMadison Greer, Jonah Sophomores: Isaiah lon liams Helfrich, Nichole Lilly, Anderson, Karley Crady, Juniors: Shilah Austin, Alexavier McDoneld, Takia Alexis Hurley, Jacob Olivia Babcock, Addyson Unity Christian McGowan, Hannah Mon- Oltmans, Brianna Razo, Bales, Emily Blackert, Junior High, tanez, Brayden Mulnix, Hannah Rockwell, Faith Amara Campos, Eduardo Sandrock, Bradi Schrader, De La Cruz, Kiersten High School, Fulton Liberty Nichols, Kennedi Oltmans, Sydney Reyes, Madeline Short, Abbee Dunning, Alexis Ege, RolHighest Honors Brooklynn Reynolds, Syd- Sigel lie Elder, Kyle Fairchild, Eighth grade: Kyra ney Wallace, Courtney Freshmen: Alec AkerBrayden Hamblen, IsaWicklund Walls, Emma Watts man, Erica Alex, Philip iah Harris, Flora Houpt, Freshmen: Tyler Appel, Eighth grade: Ethan Arduini, Austin Baeza, Saire Johnson, Taylor Haley Bickelhaupt, Trevor Cravatta, Arleth Diaz, Molly Buck, Emily BuiKobbeman, Emily MarBickelhaupt, Caleb Hirl, Alexis Ellis, Emma Everly, kema, Katelyn Carlson, cum, Sarah Marks, Karlie Ellie Lenz, Zach Wilbur, Alexandra Gomez, Abigail Esmeralda Cosileon, Parrott, Katyn Parrott, Joey Woods Gordon, Adrian Ibarra, Javier De La Torre Jr., Tom Puckett, Cayden Sophomores: Dalton Bethany Kozak, Angel Madison Gould, Peyton Roberts, Joel Rozhon, Hlubek, Jack Lenz, Bam Moreno, Ruby Padilla, Kelemen, Matthew Laws, Breana Saldivar, Jayquan Torthienchai, Alexis Wau- Adison Schofield, KenPatyon Lenox, Morgan Weathers, Bailey Wetford nedy Shaw, Marly SipMandrell, Megan Marcum, zell, Ruby Willett, Sydney Juniors: Alex Hoppe, erly, Maria Uribe, Utah Tommi Myers, MackenYoung, Austin Zink Eric Medenblik Velazquez, Anna Wei zie Olson, Debra Ratliff, Sophomores: Sonea Seniors: Natalie Hirl, Honors Grace Stahr, Gage Swan- Cantu, Thomas ChrisSam Lenz, Maria Striley Sixth grade: Skye Allison, Jenna Valdivia, Taya tensen, Blake Claxton, High Honors son, Lilly Baeza, Brenden Velazquez, Gracie Young Kyla Cochran, ZachSeventh grade: Andrew Benters, Paige Blackert, High Honors ary Dale, Travis Delgado, Appel, Garrett Hlubek, John Cid, Reeana Collins, Seniors: Marcos AngeMakenzie Fauble, Jacob Jack Hoppe Josue DelaTorre, Yasmin les, Hunter Appenzeller, Frankfother, Skylar Hall, Eighth grade: Avery Flores, Jacob Harney, Vic- Jaeden Campos, Stacy Jasmine Insley, Savanna Dowson, Emily Hinrichs, toria Harris, Giovanni Her- Garcia, Kylon Gragert, Keefer, Jacob Lego, JanNathan Hopkins rera, Zoie Howard, Jordan Joseph Juarez, Cooper son Mammosser, Kristen Freshman: Bekah Smith Jones, Beckham Marquez Kilberg, Gavin Long, BriMewhirter, Ana Padilla, Sophomore: Elizabeth Mendez, Sydnee McCue, anna McNinch, Holley Caitlin Shaw, Madison Striley Logann Mennie, Connor McNinch, Taylor MenShetley, Shyanne Thayer, Juniors: Jessi Vander Mullan, Tyler Pessman, doza, Nolan Moeller, Syd- April Torres, Ashley TorEide, Katie Vander Eide Cameron Portner, Rosanie Nailor, Zachery Scott, res, Jerome Warren, Honors linda Reyes, Paige Ripley, Madason Shaw, Jesus Hannah Washam, Joshua Eighth grade: Avery Manuel Rivera, Dylan Villa, Caleb Walls, Excenia Watts, Alexandria Wheat, Dowson, Aidan Steinhau- Rose, Josylin Seaworth, Walters, Elijah Wilkinson, Logan Wickens, Ty Wille, er, Shawn Tegeler, Aaron Alexsandra Trevillyan, Mysty Wilkinson, Shawna Jack Williamson Vander Eide Alexis Virgili, Dawson Wyckstandt Freshmen: Sonia AhsFreshman: Liz Weber Woodyatt, Michael Zigler Juniors: Nicholette Alex, mann, Cameron AnderSophomores: Dayne Seventh grade: Erika Anna Austin, Bailey Bickson, Theodore Ardelean, Holesinger, Jared Readdy Austin, Raven Bauer, ett, Kaitlin Brown, BranKelani Bender, Cody Junior: Olivia Spoone Landon Bennett, Benjamin don Clark, Ashtyn Folgers, Canales, Elaine Conkling, Seniors: Aaron Abbott, Blackburn, Aixa Boards, Emmi Gladhill, Abigail Alexander Dixon, VanKayla Bussie Anna Flores, Colin Flynn, Gray, Jaiden Hemminger, essa Hernandez, Miranda First Semester Brady Fossett, Brigit Gat- Joshua Hewitt, Austin Hewitt, Gracie Janssen, Highest Honors ica, Nolan Gragert, Luis Jones, Brandon Kilday, Braydon Johnson, Bre Eighth grade: Kyra Guerrero, Rosa Ibarra, Miranda Long, Jacob Anna Johnson, Detrich Wicklund; Kashmir Johnson, Marco Matthews, Jacob Miller, Johnson, Vaden Johnson, Freshmen: Tyler Appel, Lopez, Myrahcle MatColten Peterson, Gracie Addisyn Drueger, Dylan Haley Bickelhaupt, Trevor thews, Nevaeh Menendez, Rabuck, Lexus Rivera, Bickelhaupt, Caleb Hirl, Amelia Mount, Abigail Keegan Robinson, Jacob Leaf, Andrew Leal, ChrisEllie Lenz, Zach Wilbur, Peyton, Angel Rios, MarSchwenk, Natalie Soltow, topher Leal, Jacquelynn Luevano, Ashli McGrath, Joey Woods tha Rivera, Lizbeth Rodri- Jsondra Veracini Andrew McNinch, AnthoSophomores: Dalguez, Yasmin Rosas, Zita Sophomores: Dylan ny Moreno, Logan Newton Hlubek, Jack Lenz, Rosas, Aisling Schafer, Barron, Jared Betts, man, Elizabeth Reinhardt, Elizabeth Striley, Bam Tor- Adam Smith, Brayden Falynn Fragd, Branden thienchai. Alexis Wauford Tarbill, Asri Tefiku, Zavier Gordon, Drew Gray, Katie Rio Salas, Austin Sandrock, Jay Schueler, HanJuniors: Alex Hoppe, Thurmond, Jennifer Villa, Kuhlemier, Madeline nah Schultz, Devon SumEric Medenblik Dylan Williamson LeFevre, Dacotah Lowmers, Mirrin Tompkins, Seniors: Natalie Hirl, Eighth grade: Skyrance, Jalen Morthland, Emily Walls, Glen Wicks, Sam Lenz, Maria Striley lar Abell, Cade Adams, Emily Musselman, JackJacob Wilkinson, Caitlin High Honors Ronald Bushnell, Dakota son Reinhardt, Ruben Wolber, Keyon Wolber Seventh grade: Andrew Capes, Nikki Collin, Erin Reyes, Daniel Ripley, Appel, Garrett Hlubek, Daub, Angel Doyle, AusShyanne Robinett, Hernan Jack Hoppe East tin Fellows, Maria Flores, Rodriguez, Shae Romero, Eighth grade: Emily Hin- Brandon Fossett, Brisni Nicholas Rozhon, Anneli Coloma – Nelson, richs, Nathan Hopkins Gatica, Nadya Gonzales, Ruhnke, Brennan SchoRock Falls Freshmen: Bekah Alvaro Hernandez, Lee field, Noah Tupper Smith. Liz Weber Highest Honors Hippen, Jalen Johnson, Freshmen: Xheneta Sophomore: Jared Fifth grade: Rhiannon Racheal Lage, Issac Lee, Bequri, Jose Boites-EspiReaddy Allison Preston McClearin, Adam noza, Dylan Bush, Eliana Juniors: Jessi Vander Sixth grade: Tyler Bonnell, Meenen, Mia Molina, Castillo, Taliyah ChatticEide, Katie Vander Eide Lydia Montes, Charles McGowan, Tyler Claxton, Taylor Brown, Kelsi Chavira, Nichols, Daniel Noble, Ben Folgers, Lydea King, Honors Jessica Clevenger, GerGannon Pashon, Richard Lyden King, Dillon Schueler, man De La Cruz, Sean Eighth grade: Avery Reyes, Maggie Rhodes, Lauren Tupper, Ellie Wasson Delgado, Chloe Frump, Dowson, Aidan SteinShannon Rinehart, Britney Titana Green, Payton Seventh grade: Andrew hauer, Shawn Tegeler, Rodriguez, Rosaura SalCannell, Braedon Howard, Johnson, Abbigail Jones, Aaron VanderEide, Josh gado, Brittney Shipman, Alyssa Krueger, Joshua Tyler Valdez Wiebenga.

The following honor rolls are for the second quarter unless otherwise noted.

Freshmen: Bekah Smith, Liz Weber Sophomores: Dayne Holesinger Senior: Aaron Abbott

WHITEWATER, Wis. – Those named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater are: Paw Paw: Melinda Oates Sterling: Elliot Sheets, Allison Johnson Rochelle: Darryl Williams Dixon: Ryne Rodriguez Milledgeville: Breyana Henson

Monmouth College MONMOUTH – Alexandra DeVries of Nelson graduated in December with a biopsychology degree from Monmouth College.

St. Andrew School, Rock Falls Highest Honors Eighth grade: Mattea Bianchi, Victoria Erickson, Clare Sanders Seventh grade: Evelin Macias, Isabella Trancoso Sixth grade: Melanie Armstrong, Mario Passini, Bridget Sanders High Honors Eighth grade: Macaire Brown Seventh grade: Cate Haenni, Kevin Montino, Skylar Savage, Andrew Velasquez Sixth grade: Matthew Marcum, Molly Zigler Honors Eighth grade: Aidan Brown, Jordan Johnson, Alejandra Padilla Seventh grade: Victoria Ellefsen, Anton Frank, Priscilla Jackley, Jacob Kolb Sixth grade: Paige Grennan

Eastland High School, Lanark High Honors Eighth grade: Shelby E. Beyers, Lydia L. Coatney, Erin F. Henze, Mededith M. Janssen, Ira W. Markley, Macy S. Misiewicz, Emma R. Norton, Kaitlyn E. Wilczynski, Theodore, F. Woessner, Alexander M. York Seventh grade: Paige E. Bardell, Madison A. Cropper, Emma P. Joens, Karlie A. Krogman, Torey B. Leverton Honors Eighth grade: Angelica L. Acosta, Lane A. Christians, Carson G. Clouse, Brock D. Coatney, Elijah L. Dertz, Jenna M. Green, Kaylee N. Hammer, Braeden J. Heeren, Emily R. Heller, Elizabeth M. Lagos, Claire M. Mitchell, Liam E. Mitchell, Braydin D. Preston, Stephen

A. Reifsteck, Danielle P. Rush, Daniel J. Sauer, Zachary A. Solomon, Bryson E. Sturtevant, Anna L. Wilhelm Seventh grade: Abby L. Byer, Keegan R. Coulthard, Shelby N. Homan, Matthew G. Ifert, Alyssa R. Miller, John C. Morgan, Mara C. Schmieder, Madalyn M. Steidinger, Bailey L. Thede, Rachel M. Wilczynski First Semester High Honors Seniors: Karalicia B. Kennedy, Cassidy R. Logemann, Samantha F. Sohl Juniors: Cole I. Schoeny, Alexis R. Smith, Karolin K. Thomas Sophomores: Brady L. Balk, Cecilia P. Guerrero, Freshman: Kaden R. Henze High Honors Seniors: Bailey G. DeMichele, Emily A. Giedd, Allen E. Krieger, Heather N. Larak, Lauren L. Swanson Juniors: Ashley M. Beyers, Payton A. Clouse, MaKenzie E. Fink, Jack R. Kromer, Merrick S. Misiewicz, Destiny M. Swalve Sophomores: MacKenzie M. Byer, Connor K. Erbsen, Brittney S. Hardy, Drake J. Heeren, Adrianna R. Hensgen, Justin R. Kalina, Katie M. Krogman, Leah D. Kuper, Anastasia M. Matias, Jordan E. Miller, Madison N. Weaver, Jared R. Wilczynski Freshmen: Chloe L. Anderson, Erica L. Dambman, Justus I. Dobish, Kira L. Finifrock, Elizabeth C. Kloepping, Jedediah A. Smith, Gabrielle M. Snyder, Andrew L. Stengel, Jake R. Thede, Sage M. Walrath, Haley M. Wilson Honors Seniors: Dakotah S. Curran, Mackenzie M. Doubler, Karissa K. Freidag, Paige M. Gallentine, Sydney E. Guentner, Abigail R. Hake, Blake B. Janssen, Christopher M. Kniss, Gentry E. Lessman, Steven A. Murphy, Drew R. Preston, Zachary C. Randecker, Johnna L. Signer, Rae Anna L. Stover Juniors: Gage K. Boeke, Danyel S. Cook, Patrick H. Dertz, Shelby A. Fryar, Keaton L. Gaul, Brighton A. Haverland, Hannah M. Kempel, Bobbie R. Polizzi, Keaton E. Sroka, Zoe R. Strohecker, Julianna M. Waugh Sophomores: Erykah G. Ames, Emily G. Denekas, Tanner L. Giedd, Nicholas J. Kane, Wil T. Lartz, Robert D. Markley, Taylor P. Metz, Ryan J. Mislich, Mackenzie D. Randecker Freshmen: Ralph J. Cianciarulo, Colin L. Colehour, Makayla M. Dotson, Nathan C. Erbsen, Tyler L. Etchberger, Kenneth L. Fogle, Jenna M. French, Justin D. Ifert, Reid N. Janssen, Lilly A. Kindberg, Joshua R. King, Ethan R. Klosa, Judd D. Lessman, McKayla R. Martz, Austin K. Miller, Alban Seferi, Travis J. Spong, Riley L. Stover, Cole W. Swalve, Tucker J. Welch, Hannah N. Witt Additional honor rolls on Page C9

MILITARY

COLLEGE HONORS UW – Whitewater

Eighth grade: Emalie Chavira, Reiley Dowd, Kierstyn Folgers, Bailee Fortney, Jaelynn Henson, Morgan Lewis, Emma Lutz, Maddie Sands, Breck Tschosik, Grant Wasson, Rob Williams High Honors Fifth grade: Andrew Hernandez, Julian Hernandez, Rylee Johnson, Thomas Lewis, Matthew Masini, Ryan McCord, Madelyn Tarner, Abby Whiles, Savanna WoodKendrick Sixth grade: Brooke Danreiter, Maya Sands, Jacob Schuneman Seventh grade: Kyla Border, Madison Fortney, Bryhanna Ganther, Madison Thatcher, Ivy Unger Eighth grade: Lennon Allison, Courtney Boken, Riley George, Titus Meeks, Maci Slusser, Kody Velazquez, Alexis Whiles Honors Fifth grade: Elizabeth Buikema, Trista Dobbins, Emily Garcia, Riley Rockwell, Katie Thatcher, Kaiyana Washington, Raniah Wiles Sixth grade: Jaicie Vasquez Seventh grade: Philip Masini, Laci Williams Eighth grade: Breyman Dile, Sierra Dorsey, Kali Jackley, Noah Schueler, Ryan Waldschmidt, Shania Witherow

Those named to the fall dean’s list are: Albany: Paige Rus Byron: Brittney Book and Rachel Book Morrison: Andrea Churchill, Hannah Rillie, Dustin Watts Mount Carroll: Keeley Brinkmeier, Aliesha Handel Mount Morris: Kelci Foss Oregon: Kristen Dillon Polo: John Hanlon

Central College PELLA, Iowa – Lucas Wiebenga of Fulton was named to the fall dean’s list at Central College.

Hofstra University HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. – Molly Jacobson of Dixon was named to the fall dean’s list at Hofstra University.

Parkland College CHAMPAIGN – Kayla Faley of Dixon was named to the fall dean’s list at Parkland College.

Edgewood College DIXON – Katie Medema of Prophetstown and Alexis Plumb of Dixon earned semester honors at Edgewood College. Plumb also was named to the fall dean’s list.

McKendree University LEBANON – Skylar Paulson of Lanark was named to the fall dean’s list at McKendree University. Alina Llanas of Oregon was named to the fall president’s list.

Lanark airman completes courses

the central command area of responsibility.

Operation Enduring Freedom is the official Air Force Airman Richard E. Strohecker graduated name given to anti-terByron graduate from basic military training rorism military operations at Joint Base San Antonio- to deploy overseas involving U.S. troops and Lackland in San Antonio.

Army Sgt. Thomas L. allied coalition partners.

He completed an 8-week Faudree, an infantry team Active duty and reserve program that included leader with 2nd Battalion, component members training in military discipline 70th Armor Regiment, from all branches of and studies, Air Force core 2nd Armored Brigade the U.S. Armed Forces values, physical fitness, and Combat Team, 1st Infan- have been deployed to basic warfare principles and try Division in Fort Riley, support the war against skills. Airmen who complete Kansas, will deploy with global terrorism outside basic training earn four the “Dagger” Brigade the borders of the United credits toward an Associate for 9 months to Kuwait States. Troops serve in in Applied Science degree in support of Operation South, Southwest and through the Community Enduring Freedom.

College of the Air Force.

The unit’s mission is to Central Asia, the AraStrohecker is the son support regional partners bian peninsula, the Horn of Africa, islands in the of Ronald and Ann Strowith bilateral and multiPacific, and Europe. hecker, and the husband of lateral military exercises He is a 2005 graduate Brandee Strohecker, all of and theater security cooperation activities in Lanark. of Byron High School.

He is a 2012 graduate of Eastland High School in Lanark.

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“We were cold-calling and hitting the streets, handing out business cards at the beginning,” Golden said, adding that now, “the phone’s been ringing.”

The owners of newly opened storefront businesses like the company’s original, authentic approach to sign-making. It’s a throwback, a nod to Detroit’s legacy of handmade signs. But it’s also akin to the farm-totable movement and the boom in locally-made craft beers.

“There is a technological backlash and a turn to the more do-it-yourself in craft, in arts,” Guthrie said, adding that in LA, even race-car drivers are turning from digital to hand-painted graphics.

The process for creating an artisanal sign usually begins with a rough pencil sketch. They consult with the client and come to an agreement on what it’ll look like. Then the image is either handdrawn or created through computer programs.

The pattern is made to scale on butcher paper.

A machine is used to perforate along the lines, and they take the pattern to the work site. A bag of chalk is run along the perforations, creating a dotted line on the wall, window or other sign location. Then the image is painted using oil-based paint and brushes made of hog hair or squirrel hair, depending on the surface.

It’s a process widely used during the mid-20th century. Faded, vintage signs are easy to spot in Detroit, although some brighter ones recently have been revealed as blight is knocked out.

Guthrie said the decline came as technology made it cheaper and easier for businesses to use vinyl or digital signs.

“And it all became homogeneous,” he said.

“Simple and boring.”

The sign-makers diminished. Guthrie, now in his 22nd year of teaching the craft, was lucky to have 25 students. These days, he has 70 students and a waiting list at Los Angeles Trade Technical College. They come from across the U.S. and as far as South Korea and Australia.

“They remind us of who we were at that age,” Guthrie said. “We’re just weird people who love art, who love lettering, who love signs.”

“Businesses are saying, ‘I don’t want that generic look – that stick-on look.

I want that real look,’” he said.

Carhartt creative director Brian Bennett tracked down Golden Sign after seeing its work on Instagram.

“They’re expensive, but they’re worth what you pay for them,” he said. “If you look at doing vinyl, it’s more than twice [the price] to hand-paint it.”

Their work included not just the Carhartt insignia, but a 55-foot-by-200foot mural painted last August on the north side of the Detroit Carhartt,

facing Interstate 94. The image of workers in Carhartt gear was inspired

by Diego Rivera’s Detroit Industry Murals, a highlight of any visit to the nearby Detroit Institute of Arts.

“It was a really great project for us,” Bennett said. “We wanted our billboard to be really hand-made.”

The project was a collaboration that also included Detroit-based illustrators James Noellert and Mike Burdick, he said.

Zielke said it took about 350 hours over 18 days as they worked to meet the deadline of the business’s opening day after slow-downs with permitting.

“The Carhartt one is by far the biggest, most massive thing we’ve ever done, and that’s just so cool to drive by it on the freeway,” Zielke said.

Bennett said the couple’s dedication is remarkable; they were humble and had an “extraordinary” work ethic.

“I just loved their chemistry,” he said. Nick Tobier, associate professor at University of Michigan’s School of Art and Design, previously had the two as students. He said their work is genuine, with reverence for tradition but not limited by it.

“They were, I would say, like the two people in the world I knew would always be artists,” he said. “They inhabited that from their inside out. ... There’s never been anybody like them before or since.”

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“I’m one of 21 schools in the state to have this class,” Randall said. “I’ve had kids from all over the state take this class. It all depends on the court system and whatever the judges mandate.”

During the course, Randall supplements his discussions with videos, which come with quizzes at the end of each lesson. Randall goes over the answers of the quiz with the students. He also takes time to talk about the dangers of alcohol and drug use.

“In the first part of the class, I review the rules of the road,” he said.

“Later on, we talk about stuff people probably haven’t thought about, such as their emotions and their behavior while driving. When people are emotional, they don’t

More information The remedial education course is filled on a firstcome, first-serve basis. To reserve a seat, students must purchase the class online or stop by Brake-Thru Driving School. Fees must be paid in full to reserve a seat.

Drivers mandated to take the class will need a photo ID, a letter from the state with a file number, and $100 paid before the start of the class. Brake-Thru accepts online payment, cash, check or money order.

For more information or to sign up for a class, go to brakethrudriving.com or call 815-716-8122. realize how that affects their driving, because driving probably is not one of their top priorities.”

“This class is really a refresher course on driving,” said Brent Brown, 20, who was sent to Randall’s class after being caught speeding. “So far, we have learned about the dangers of drinking and driving.”

Though the school’s classes are taken mostly by people who’ve detoured off the straight and narrow path, Brake-

Through also offers classes to drivers both young and old who want a refresher course on driving habits. The classes go over different traffic situations and give students rigorous safety instructions to prepare them for safe driving and vehicle operation.

Regardless of why a person goes to Randall’s school, the classes can offer more than just tips for the driver.

“This may be an opportunity for you to educate your family and friends.”

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Big refund is a big mistake Dear Dave, Do you recommend having people keep their W2 numbers as close to their tax return numbers as possible, even if they might have to pay at the end of the year or have more taken out?

Every year I get a big tax return. But after listening to you I began to think that if I did a better job of planning I would have more money throughout the year.

– Charlie

Dear Charlie, I like your thinking, and you’re absolutely right. That’s exactly what I recommend people do when it comes to their income taxes. Of course, you don’t want to have to pay out a big chunk of cash. But a little number crunching and planning ahead of time can help you avoid those kinds of situations.

You really don’t want a big refund, and here’s why. If you get a fat tax refund every year, all it means is you’ve loaned money to the government interest-free for the entire year. Then, at the end of the year they gave it back to you.

Some people seem to think Santa Claus has shown up when this happens, and that’s completely wrong.

You’ve had too much taken out of your check every payday during the previous year, and then you got it back.

Try to adjust your W2 so that you are hitting within $100 or so at the end of the year. Then you’ll have more of your own money in your own pocket throughout the entire year!

– Dave Follow Dave on Twitter (@DaveRamsey), or go to daveramsey.com.

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The eye-catching Bobcat Bonnie’s emblem is easy to see as you’re driving down Michigan Avenue near Trumbull in Detroit. The painted sign on the side of the building was designed by Golden Sign Company.

Astrograph Offer love and compassion Sunday, January 31, 2016 AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -Above all else, you must keep the peace. Trouble is brewing, and if you aren’t willing to compromise, you will get more than you bargained for. Minor accidents and mishaps are likely, so be careful.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- If you push for what you want, you will come out a victor. A passionate can-do attitude will separate you from the crowd and bring you the recognition you desire. Romance is encouraged.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Reflect on your experience to make sure you don’t make the same mistake twice. Offer love and compassion in order to get the same in return. Positive change can be accomplished.

TAURUS (April 20May 20) -- There will be plenty to do that excites you, but before you indulge in something, you should make sure your motives are honorable. Kindness and generosity will bring the best results.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Dealing with authority figures or institutions will result in difficul-

ties. Don’t push your luck or take on something you know you shouldn’t do. Honor your reputation.

CANCER (June 21July 22) -- You can accomplish so much if you get off the couch and start doing things that will make a difference to your surroundings and important relationships.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Problems will develop if you are argumentative or fall short of your expectations. Try to find the best solution, instead of thinking about where to put the blame.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) -- Take a short trip or spend time with someone who makes you happy. Activities that allow you to test your strength or intelligence will boost your confidence and promote friendships.

Initiate change and let someone you love know how you feel. Progressive action will bring positive results.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Don’t reveal personal information or be enticed by a bad influence. Unrealistic expectations and unfounded assumptions will be your downfall. Take time to gather accurate facts and figures before you make a move.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The help you offer others will bring high returns.

Someone who shares your integrity and tenacious attitude will propose a partnership. Celebrate your good fortune with someone you love.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- A opportunity to pick up extra work you can do from home will help you make positive changes by giving you needed extra income.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24Nov. 22) -- You’ll be on top of your game and ready for a challenge.

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PINE CREEK 4-H CLUB ACTIVITIES

Pine Creek 4-H Club of Polo members, Kayla Blum (front row, from left), Breanne Cox, Camryn Cox, Courtney Bushman; and (back row) Amber Henson, Lexi Cox, and Molly Blum, met in December at Culver’s in Dixon after a day of shopping.

The club won the Polo Senior Center Christmas tree decorating contest also in They pulled Christmas stars off the wish tree at First State Bank Shannon-Polo, December. Julie Meridian (far right), Cloverbud leader, stands with Ericka Cox and then raised enough money to buy Christmas gifts for 13 children. Photos (front row, from left), Brianna Kuhn, Zoie Wyatt, Breanne Cox, and Camryn Cox, submitted by Tanya Bushman. holding blue-ribbon certificate; and (back row) Colton Griffin, Lexi Cox, Amber Henson, and Ashley Griffin.

Amber Henson (front row, from left), Kayla Blum, and Sammi Bushman; and (back Courtney Bushman hangs a decoration on the tree while Henson and Blum wait row) Zack Henson, Colton Griffin, and Kyle Bloom gathered around the hand- to add more. The club meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 201 N. Division Ave., Polo. decorated tree.

HONOR ROLLS Reagan Middle School, Dixon Semester Highest Honors Eighth grade: Cheyanne Anderson, Madilyn Barnhart, Molly Biggs, Toni Brumbly, Kayla Callison, Emma Carlson, Jasmine Connolly, Cameron Crone, Brooklynn Dambman, Sophie Doane, Nicquelette Fazekas, Kara Flynn, Kade Fulton, Logan Griswold, Madeline Gusse, Christian Harshman, Isaac Hernandez, Eaden Hvarre, Aidan Johnson, Emma Johnson, Olivia Jones, Riley Kavanaugh, Gabrielle Kitzman, Noah Kuehl, Emily Larimore, Kortny Marsh, Erica Miller, Sarah Miller, Mikaila Oros, Austin Portner, Taylor Renkes, Madisyn Rubright, Rachael Rumph, Braden Schielein, Aidan Schmall, Christian Seagren, Jacob Shafer, Payton Simmons, Thomas Sitter, Alexis Sneek, Faith Snyder, Madison Stegbauer, Nicole Stocksdale, Jayden Valdez, Grace Wadsworth, Devan Welch, Trevor White, Alyssa Wolf, Tyler Yocum Seventh grade: Carolina Araujo, Bleon Azemi, Nina

Baratta, William Bates, Marlie Beauchem, Max Beckman, Graesen Blumhoff, Madisyn Bock, Olivia Brooks, Samantha Buelvas, Fernando Castro, Skyler Connolly, Ashley Crawford, Lauren Dallas, Raven Day, Mia DeLashmit, Eli Dever, Brock Drengenberg, Emily Drew, Logan Etheridge, Lauren Fagan, Ethan Fox, Emma Godbold, Elsie Gordon, Cadyn Grafton, Angelina Gray, Taylor Guelde, Abigail Guthrie, Taylor Harrison, Isabella Heintzelman, Noelle Herwig, Chloe Hofilena, Alexus Jensen, Grace Johnson, Jeremiah Joos, Malori Kelly, Addyson Kinn, Jericho Kirby, Isaiah Kuehl, Holden Longan, Dominic Lozano, Jade Miller, William Miller, Myla Miranda, Ari Ness, Erica Pasley, Grant Piller, Ryan Pitzer, Kaeden Rice, Olivia Rick, Griffey Rodriguez, Cade Schier, Connley Shank, Zara Shuey, Quinn Staples, Elizabeth Stauter, Paige Stees, Aidan Steingraber, Molly Stitzel, William Weidman, Madison Wetter, Evan Zera, Allison Zimmerman Sixth grade: Riley Abell, Lily Abu Shaqra, Faithin Amenda, Ana Berkey,

Emma Blackbourn, Landon Bollman, Peyton Book, Gage Burdick, Mallory Buskohl, Jared Carney, Giorgiano Centers, Rhaelynn Chism, Jenna Cibu, Hailie Craft, Madison Cumberland, Justin Dallas, Lillian Deter, Lieth Elbzour, Emily Farmer, Zechariah Fazekas, Aidan Flanagan, Ginger Flynn, Brennan Frey, Jacob Gaither, Natalie Gaulke, Carson Genz, Alexander Georgiev, Ainsley Govig, Isabella Gray, Heather Guelde, Jacob Gusse, Trinity Harshman, Lucas Healy, Kate Heppler, Michael Hudgin, Kamberlin Humphrey, Evelynn Hvarre, Grant Jacobs, Miriya Jones, Madelyn Lahman, Bradyn Langloss, Jace Lenarz, Laci Long, Alexis McConnell, Bridget McCrory, Holli Miller, Madalyn Munson, Addyson North, Elise O’Donnell, Emeri Pasley, Rylee Pfoutz, Brody Potter, Mason Randick, Esabella Reitz, Paige Riley, Anakin Rodriguez, Alivia Rubright, Lucas Scott, Jadyn Settles, Katie Shafer, Mariam Sohail, Hayden Steinmeyer, Abigail Tate, Kloie Toomsen, Samantha Tourtillott, Alex Ullrich, Brenden Walker, Mitchell White,

Tianna Wolber Bryson, Kelsey Woolard, Ellenor Zimmerman High Honors Eighth grade: Hakeem Banks, Melody Breckenfelder, Gabriel Burger, Bailey Burling, Madelyn Chesley, Gage Clark, Sarina Dodge, Abbigail Ely, Payton Fitzsimmons, Starla Flynn, Kara Gaither, Kaitlyn Hansen, Dylan Harshman, Kyle Hofilena, Rachel Karpinski, Kaitlynn Kyker, Clayton McThenia, Alyssa Morley, Isaiah Moss, Kaitlin O’Donnell, Jordyn Olalde, Shannon Osenberg, Jenna Pitman, Mateo Rodriguez, Kaylie Schaeffer, Tara Schielein, Taylor Spellman, Andrea Thomas, Jacob Wickert, Zakiya Wiltz Seventh grade: Jack Boss, Jaylen Carr, Connor Colby, Aubriana Comer, Joseph Dukes, Emma Evans, Boston Glessner, Abigail Goff, Sydney Heller, Emma Hernandez, Taylor Hills, Jahshawn Howard, Caylyn Kimmel, Paige Knipple, Thomas Koski, Christopher Krug, Jackson Lengquist, Tianna Lonkert, Kaitlynn Pfeiffer, Austin Pleskovitch, Andrew Pollom, Cameron Rogers,

IN BRIEF Salon chain to help homeless in area STERLING – The Hair Cuttery Salon, 3217 E. Lincolnway, will join other salons in the Share-a-Haircut Program.

For every haircut purchased Monday and Tuesday, one will be donated back to a homeless person in the community.

Salon hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Since 1999, the program has donated more than 1.26 million free haircut certificates valued at about $25.2 million.

The salons will partner with area shelters and community organizations to distribute the certificates.

Owners, tenants reminded to vote AMBOY – The Lee County Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual election of directors will be from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

David Rollinger, Emma Russell, Maddie Scheffler, Kiaya Shaffer, Skyler Smith, Ashlyn Spanger, Madison Stamm, Jaelinn Stinson, Derrick Thomas, Mya Thomason, Madelyn Verdick, Samuel Walker, Ashley Zentz Sixth grade: Skye Ankney, Breanna Boelter, Joshua Brown, Verthandi Carroll, Gizell Cox, Mariya Donovan, Brennan Erb, Carson Faley, Aaliyah Ganze, Daniel Garais, Karson Glessner, Victoria Grossman, Anna Hall, Meah Helfrich, Angelica Jarrett, Zane Jasper, Yesica Lara, Morgan Leslie, Alexander Mayers, Kyarra McGlown, Bobby Moorehead, Kaden Mulligan, Myles Nally, Arianna Nunez, Nicholas Parra, Lillian Queckboerner, Maria Robinson, Jake Saflarski, Trey Scheidegger, Lukas Schrader, Brady Schultheis, Breanna Schultheis, Brandon Sheimo, Marcus Shover, Dylan Shroyer, Caden Southard, Rebecca Starr, Hanna Strachan, Ethan Tate, Ethan VanHorn, Alexander VanSickle, Kaylee Ward, Madison Weaver, Makenzie Welch, Ashlynn Whaley, Vivian While, Damita White, Kaylie Yocum

Honors Eighth grade: Aaliyah Baker, Kelcy Brechon, Joel Brooks, Carson Heather, Kalidance Humphrey, Nathan Long, Dentrell McGlown, Mary Melvin, Taylor Munroe, Addison Perales, Edward Roberts, Chloe Shaw, Jacob Sibley, Logan Smith, Taylor Toomsen, Emily Tribley, Bailey Underhile Seventh grade: Griffin Barker, Kaelynn Bock, Elizabeth Burger, Hannah Dickson, Kameron Elder, Sydney Felgenhauer, Mathyas Gouldsberry, Wyatt Hankemeier, Kennedy Lance, Abigail Provo, Haley Rees, Kennedi Rogers, Madison Schaeffer, Faith Steder, Devrin Thomas, Gianna Verive, Paxton Witmer Sixth grade: Andres Bonilla, Haley Breeden, Anthony Burke, Coty Carlson, Rylie Fisher, Kaitlyn Frey, Hunter Gehrt, Jenessah Goldsboro, James Jarrett, Jayden Jimenez, Brandon Jongewaard, Willow Lee, Steven Masterman, Alexander Mayers, Scott McPhillips, Kyleigh Meiborg, Logan Moeller, Mason Shuck, Jessica VonderSmith, Aleksander Zydek

OFFICER SPOTLIGHT Feb. 24 at the LCSWCD office, 319 S. Mason Ave. Three directors will be elected to each serve a 2-year term on the board.

All people, firms, or corporations who hold legal title or who are in legal possession of any land lying within the boundaries of LCSWCD are eligible to vote, whether as lessee, renter, tenant, or otherwise.

Absentee balloting will be available Feb. 9 to those who are unable to attend the election; ballots must be returned by Feb. 22.

For more information or to request an absentee ballot, call the office at 815-8573621, ext. 3.

Club names new officers, plans meal MORRISON – The Fulton Saddle Club members gathered Jan. 10 for the first meeting of the year at Happy Joe’s, 109 W. Main St. This year’s officers are Larry Greenwood, president; Tom Patten, vice president; Dawn Bauer, secretary; Connie Vegter,

treasurer; Susie Patten, publicity; and Carol Brandon, Sue Linton, Betty Ellis, Kathy Merema, Julie Greenwood, and Scott Meirer, directors.

Plans are being finalized for the annual banquet, which will be Feb. 27 at Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E Lincolnway. Call Susie Patten at 815-772-7593 to make a reservation.

This year’s trail rides will start at 2 p.m. May 14 and 10 a.m. May 15 at Franklin Creek State Natural Area, 1872 Twist Road, Franklin Grove.

The next meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7 upstairs at Happy Joe’s. All are welcome to attend.

To check on trail status, call the park at 815-4562878 on ride day.

Milk campaign to help farm bureau AMBOY – The Lee County Farm Bureau Foundation now is part of the Prairie Farms Our Caps Your Cause Pro-

gram, and is looking for support.

Redeemable codes will be on all caps of Prairie Farms white or flavored milk in gallon or halfgallon sizes.

Go to prairiefarms.com/ our-caps-your-cause. aspx to enter the code, then Lee County Farm Bureau Foundation when prompted to select an organization. For every cap entered, the foundation will receive 5 cents to go toward agriculture education programs for Lee County youth.

Prairie Farms Dairy will send a check to the Lee County Farm Bureau Foundation when the count reaches 1,000.

Prairie Farms has provided dairy products for 75 years. Programs of the Lee County Farm Bureau Foundation include Ag in the Classroom, scholarships for local youth, and Books by the Bushel.

For more information on the foundation, visit lcfbfoundation.org or call 815-857-3531.

Reece Vaessen was named the Amboy FFA Chapter Officer Spotlight winner Jan. 10. Vaessen, a sophomore and junior adviser for the chapter, is the son of Jeff and Jennifer Vaessen. His favorite FFA events are the section dodgeball and quiz bowl competitions.

His FFA Supervised Agricultural Experience is working at Vaessen Brothers Chevrolet. When asked why one should join FFA he said, “It’s a great experience and a fun time.” He plans to pursue an undergraduate degree in history and practice law. Photo submitted

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Park perfect for pictures

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Alpenglow lights up Half Dome at sunset Dec. 29 as seen from Sentinal Bridge in Yosemite Naitonal Park. Amid the solitude of winter, when snow blankets Half Dome, skaters zip around the ice rink at Curry Village and a hush of beauty and calm beckons, it’s the perfect time for the artsy among us to descend on Yosemite.

Exploring Yosemite’s wintry, arty wild side, camera in hand

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lone coyote darts through a snowy meadow, disappearing into the mist enshrouding a grove of cedars. Icicles sparkle from the mossy trunks of massive pine trees. Snow drifts and waterfalls tumble down the faces of majestic granite monoliths.

No matter how many times you have been to the jewel of the National Park System that is Yosemite, you haven’t really seen it until you’ve glimpsed it over freshly fallen snow.

Amid the solitude of winter, when snow blankets Half Dome, skaters zip around the ice rink at Curry Village and a hush of beauty and calm beckons, it’s the perfect time for the artsy among us to descend on Yosemite. It’s now, when the madding – and maddening – throngs of summer are a distant memory, that the majesty of the place, from the roar of Yosemite Falls to the elegant white peaks of Glacier Point, sparkles more brightly than ever before.

That’s true even when those dainty ivory snowflakes suddenly turn into a bone-chilling rain, as you’re tromping through Yosemite Village behind one of the guides from the Ansel Adams Gallery, which offers free camera walks several mornings a week. Shooting in snow can be magical, the radiant light revealing the glamour of the natural world and making it easy to see why Adams looked through his camera lens and saw art, where others only spied rivers, rocks and trees. These camera walks are the perfect start for an art lover’s whirl through Yosemite in winter.

Wielding your iPhone in a torrential downpour is another matter entirely (let’s just say a bag of rice comes in handy), but getting to see the valley floor through the eyes of the photographers who walk in Adams’ footsteps is priceless. The gallery’s photographers all know the history of the park as well as the science of photog-

The Cathedral Rocks are a dark contrast to the snowy meadow in Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park in California.

Yosemite Camera Walks The Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite National Park offers free camera walks led by staff photographers several mornings a week. Go to anseladams.com/camerawalk for more information. raphy. So the camera walk is a chance to look beyond the surface of things.

“When you first get here, it can be overwhelming,” says Evan Russel, curator of the gallery. “It’s hard to focus the shot, because everywhere you look, there is a photograph waiting to be taken. That’s Yosemite.”

Certainly my guide, Christine Loberg, moves fast, stashing her camera inside her parka and nimbly scampering over sheets of ice like a deer as we students scurry in her wake. She’s been capturing Yosemite on film for 30 years, but she still jumps with joy when she discovers a particularly fluorescent patch of lichen creeping up the side of the tree.

“The trees are like ballerinas today,” she says.

“They’re dancing in the fog.”

Like Adams, she sees the sublime in the natural, the wonder in the way the mountains seem to vanish in the fog, the whimsy of pine cones winding through the icy waters near the site of John Muir’s cabin. She advises iPhone shooters to concentrate on contrasts, the play of light and texture in an image.

So entrancing is the craft

that you might not notice the frost nipping at your fingers and the slush trickling into your hiking boots.

Sometimes getting the perfect shot demands a sacrifice. It’s a small price to pay for a morning of feeling like you have a private audience with nature.

“No temple made with hands can compare with Yosemite,” Muir once wrote. “Every rock in its wall seems to glow with life.”

For the record, the gallery’s shutterbugs are a hardy lot, eagerly leading tours in rain and wind and snow, willing to hold their ground in the face of a snarling winter storm.

Come bundled up – and be prepared to take your time to find the perfect tableau.

“If you want to get that amazing storm shot, you have to be out in the storm waiting for it. That’s how Ansel got those shots,” Russel says. “You have to be there in the moment. If you are inside somewhere waiting, you will miss it.”

Of course, sometimes it can be quite reviving to dash inside to bask in the glow of a blazing fire. If the weather outside takes a turn for the frightful, it might be the perfect time

to continue your arty visit to Yosemite with a tour of the world-famous Ahwahnee Hotel, perhaps one of the most beautiful mountain lodges ever.

“This is the real deal, the original,” says rooms division manager Bryan Hammill. “They don’t make them like this anymore.”

Built in 1927 as a retreat luxurious enough for the robber barons of the day, the stately Ahwahnee manages an impossible balance of opulence and simplicity. Gilbert Stanley Underwood’s design glories in the intricacy and richness of its appointments, from the Native American-inspired stencils on its walls and its gorgeous kilim rugs to its grand dining room, but it also fits perfectly within its landscape nestled at the foot of the imposing Glacier Point. It’s a photo op all by itself.

As if the views weren’t spectacular enough, the hotel is also bejeweled with exquisite details: Steinway pianos and stunning stained glass windows in the Great Lounge, the fanciful images of the Mural Room, the brightness and warmth of the Solarium and the charm of tea ser-

ABOVE: A bobcat is seen walking through the snow near the Ahwahnee Hotel.

TOP: Icicles hang off tree limbs in the rushing waters of Tenaya Creek, leading up to Mirror Lake. vice in the afternoons. The palpable sense of grandeur in the famed dining room, an august temple to food that makes everyone feel straight out of “Downton Abbey,” is as decadent as the eggs Benedict.

There’s an air of graciousness here that makes you feel as if you have stepped back in time to the days when the hotel opened to much fanfare. Celebs and titans were, of course, invited to mark the launch, but alas, so many of the creme de la creme tried to make off with the hotel’s antiques that the managers decided to cut their losses and scale back on

some of the extravagances for the public opening.

Hammill can regale you with many a story about Lucille Ball and Judy Garland kicking up a ruckus, or Queen Elizabeth II having a bidet installed – or how the front of the hotel is actually the original back.

The architect had planned for carriages instead of cars, so the whole thing had to be flipped around.

You could happily listen all day – until you look out the window and remember the vast snowy terrain still beckoning for exploration. There’s still time to frame one last shot of Half Dome in the waning light.

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WORKSHOPS, GRANTS Gardening series to kick off next month URBANA – University of Illinois Extension’s Four Seasons Gardening Program will offer a winter webinar series on environmental stewardship, home gardening, and backyard food production.

Gardeners will be instructed on how to care for landscape trees, build terrariums, and live with poisonous and irritating plants.

The following webinars will be presented live by horticulture experts: “How to Kill Your Tree: A Guide of What NOT to Do,” by Chris Enroth, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 23; or 6:30 Feb. 25.

“Unique Terrariums for Indoor Spaces,” by Candice Miller, 1:30 p.m.

March 8; or 6:30 p.m.

March 10 “Naughty, Nasty, and Simply Annoying Plants,”

by Rhonda Ferree, 1:30 p.m. March 22; or 6:30 p.m. March 24 All sessions are free and open to the public. Go to illinois.edu/4sessions.com to register.

Recorded webinars can be viewed at illinois.edu/ fourseasonsrecordings after the programs. For more information, contact Miki White at miki7047@illinois. edu or 309-342-5108.

Home repair grants, loans available Qualifying homeowners in Lee, Carroll, and Whiteside counties may be eligible to apply for home repair grants and low interest home improvement loans through a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development program.

A rural development repair loan is similar to a home improvement loan.

The money must be used to improve or modernize homes, make them safer and more sanitary, or remove health and safety hazards. Eligible repairs include roofing, siding, windows, foundation repairs, kitchen cabinets, septic system, furnace, and air conditioning. The maximum loan amount is $20,000.

Loans can be made for a term of 20 years at 1 percent interest. The applicant needs to own and occupy the home, have acceptable credit, be able to repay the loan, and meet low income guidelines.

To qualify, a family of four can earn up to $32,500 in Lee County and $28,700

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in Carroll and Whiteside counties.

A limited number of home repair grants also are available to applicants who meet low income guidelines, are 62 years of age or older, and demonstrate an inability to make loan payments. The lifetime limit on repair grant funds is $7,500, and they only can be used to address health, safety or accessibility issues for the home.

Grants do not have to be repaid, and frequently are made in conjunction with small loans.

Go to rd.usda.gov/il or contact the Oregon office at 815-732-6127, ext. 4. for more information. Eligibility rules apply.

Webinars planned in area counties URBANA – The University of Illinois Extension will present a web conference on soil and water management at several extension offices Feb. 25.

The program is open to all producers, farm managers, or agronomists.

Certified crop advisers can receive 4.5 hours of credit.

Web conferences and Power Point presentations will be offered at: Whiteside, Lee, and Carroll counties: Main office, 12923 Lawrence Road, Sterling, 815-6323611. Branch offices, Carroll County, 807D S. Clay St., Mount Carroll, 815244-9444, and Lee County, 280 W. Wasson Road, Amboy, 815-857-3525 Ogle County, 421 W. Pines Road, Suite 10, Oregon, 815-732-2191 Bureau County, Becker Professional Suites, 850 Thompson St., Princeton, 815-875-2878.

Topics include harnessing plant-microbe interactions to improve soil health; using drones for water management; getting water to where roots need It; the three fates of nitrates – great, hate, and tolerate; using remote sensing for soil and water management; and extreme precipitation, extreme erosion.

The cost is $45 per person and includes materials and lunch. To register, call any extension office listed.

Registration deadline is Feb. 18.

For more information, contact Duane Friend at friend@illinois.edu or 217243-7424.

Livestock manager training workshops to be offered SPRINGFIELD – The Bureau of Environmental Programs at the Illinois Department of Agriculture will present certified livestock manager training workshops.

Locally, the program will be presented Feb. 24 at Stephenson County Farm Bureau Building, 210 W. Spring St., Freeport; and Feb. 25 at DeKalb County Farm Bureau Building, 1350 W. Prairie Drive, Sycamore. Registration will open at 8:30 a.m., with the training at 9 a.m.

Information on manure management training needed to meet the requirements of the state’s Livestock Management Facilities Act will be provided.

The LMF Act requires: Facilities with 300 or more animal units to have at least one employee certified in proper manure handling procedures.

For 300 to 999 animal units, the employee must attend a workshop or pass the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Certified Livestock Manager exam.

Employees of facilities with more than 1,000 or more units must do both to achieve certification.

To register, go to live stocktraining.com/register

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or call the University of Illinois Extension at 217244-9687.

The cost is $30. If more than one employee from the same farm signs up, each registration after the first will cost $20.

The instructional manual for the national Livestock and Poultry Environmental Stewardship curriculum will be used.

It can be purchased at the time of registration for $67.50, including shipping and handling.

The manual also can be purchased on compact disc for $32.50.

The curriculum is available for free online at the extension’s livestock training website listed.

CDs and manuals purchased before 2003 are outdated and will need to be replaced.

A free, online, five-quiz option also is available.

Passing them is the equivalent of having attended a workshop, but does not include the CLM exam or the manual.

Go to extension.illinois. edu/lfmm/clmt to register for the online program option.

For more information on the online program, call Morgan Hayes at 217244-8179.

The Bureau Valley High School FFA Chapter members from Manlius attended the Dec. 3 Section Parliamentary Procedure Career Development Event at Orion High School. Brad Sierens (from left) of Manlius; Emma Deppen of Walnut; Tom Brummel and Chase Gripp, both of Sheffield; and Lexie Jacobs and Maggie Kelly, both of Walnut, placed third overall with the written test on the proper way to conduct a meeting.

They also demonstrated the steps during a mock meeting. Individual results included Sierens, first-place chairman; Kelly, third-place chairwoman, and Gripp, eighth-place floor person. The chapter also had its annual pancake breakfast on Dec. 12 in the ag shop. The group sold boxes of breakfast sausage, donated by Ron Teske, and processed by the Sheffield locker, and poinsettias, which were grown by the ag science class. Marge and Albert Jacobs also donated a scroll saw for the students to use in class. Photo submitted by Willard Mott.

The Whiteside Cattlemen’s Association food stand at the Whiteside County Fair in Morrison was manned

by Prophetstown-Lyndon-Fulton FFA Chapter members. Mikeila Sanders (left), president, and Ashley Cooney, treasurer, accepted a donation in December from Scott Wetzell, association vice president, for the help.

FFA members donate time at fair P r o p h e t s t o w n - Ly n d o n - Fu l t o n C h a p t e r sent five members to help the Whiteside C o u n t y C a t t l e m e n’s Association on Aug. 19 at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds in Morrison, The group ran the cattlemen’s food stand. At the start of the morning, they set up items in the new building, prepared for the day, and worked at specific stations.

Jobs varied from making sandwiches and taking orders.

Throughout the day, they also took turns cleaning and wiping down tables and countertops.

One FFA member said it was great to be able to help out another organization and be able to make their event successful.

At the FFA December meeting, the association made a donation to the chapter and a request for help during the upcoming fair sea- Ross Cady spent the Aug. 19 taking orders from son, and at their annual the Cattlemen’s Association food stand at the Whibanquet later this year. teside County Fair in Morrison.

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Project helped keep 100 kids warm, secure PAM VANDERVINNE Morrison

dren warm and secure.

These help to carry on the work and legacy of Thelma Sipe who started this tradition, and since her death, others are filling this gap.

The need seems to grow each year, and we are so fortunate to have so many giving angels from our community and staff.

Thanks to all who participate in this mission.

Note to readers: Pam VanderVinne is a registered nurse and case management coordinator for the Whiteside County Health Department.

Once again, the entire community stepped up to the plate to make Christmas brighter for more than 100 children who we try to assist during the holiday season.

Walmart Distribution Center, 3M Corp., CGH Dietar y Department, and many community members provided gifts for us to help these families in need.

Throughout the year a n d e s p e c i a l l y d u ring the holidays, we received hundreds of pairs of mittens, gloves, and hats (many handEILEEN SEDIG made) from community Sterling members.

O t h e r s b r o u g h t u s The Sterling Tau Pi beautiful, handmade Chapter of Beta Sigma blankets to keep chil- Phi had its biannual

Support for fundraiser appreciated

Thank Goodness policy Sauk Valley Media accepts letters to the editor (300 words or less) from nonprofit and volunteer groups who want to thank the community for its support.

Letters may be emailed to letters@saukvalley.com or sent to Sauk Valley Media, 3200 E. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081. fundraising auction Oct. 20 at the Candlelight Inn in Rock Falls.

Sheila Brune was the auctioneer for the event. With 77 guests in attendance, $3,800 was raised.

Pro c e e d s f ro m t h e auction will be donated to the new Hospice House, Kiwanis Coats for Kids, and the Lincoln Learning Center.

We would like to thank our guests for their attendance and support of our club.

A special thank you is extended to the following who donated items to help make the auction a success.

Thank you to Air Play

Bakery and Espresso, Aurelio’s Bakery, Cook’s Corner, Precinct/North End, all in Sterling; Crystal Cork in Dixon; Rock Falls Candlelight Inn; The Soap Shoppe in Oregon; Hugo Olivas, Tastefully Simple consultant; Pam Martinez, Advocare consultant; Rachel Krone, Norwex consultant; Shannon Kutz, Nerium Skin Care consultant; and Betty Clementz, Chris Fiorini, Dean Schmidt, Mark Greve, and Mary Anderson.

Note to readers: Eileen Sedig is vice president of the Sterling Tau Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi.

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Saturday, January 30, 2016

MWAH!

MESSAGES WHICH ARE HOPEFUL!

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

MWAH! (Messages Which Are Hopeful) is a contemporary theater troupe that uses music, dance, and skits to educate students on a host of teen problems, including drug abuse, suicide, discrimination, and violence. The true stories are expressed in a way that is relatable to junior high and high school students. On Jan. 25, the group performed at Prophetstown High School.

ABOVE: MWAH! troupe members Jillian Gomez (left) and Sophie Michael sing a duet of John Lennon’s “Imagine.”

RIGHT: Troupe members sing a song of tolerance to address bullying.

MIDDLE RIGHT: Smiles fill the faces of Prophetstown High School students as they react to a musical number during the performance.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Much of the original music performed is based on real-life occurrences experienced by members of the troupe, or through interactions with other teens.

BELOW: Six Prophetstown High students were recognized as “heroes” for their leadership and having overcome personal challenges: seniors Megan Wetzell, Eden Buyno, Logan Marshang, and Chris Schempf, and juniors Dontae Johnson and Brittney Bender. Following the program, students could sign up for one-on-one counseling to discuss issues bothering them.