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Group helps immigrants apply Volunteers to take them to appointments

BY DAVID GIULIANI dgiuliani@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 525

STERLING – A local group is helping immigrants who are in the country illegally to get their driver’s licenses.

This week, Theresa Hooper of Trabajando Juntos (Working Together) sent an email

to members of the group, asking them for help with taking immigrants to their appointments at motor vehicle offices.

“Many people from our area [Sterling/Rock Falls] are applying for the driver’s licenses for undocumented people,” Hooper wrote.

“However, some who already

have appointments made do not have anyone to take them to their appointments.”

Three such appointments are set up for next week, she said.

A state law to allow immigrants in the country illegally to get driver’s licenses took effect July 1.

Illinois, New Mexico and Washington are the only three states to allow such driver’s licenses. Proponents say “temporary visitor driver’s licenses” help to ensure that immigrants are trained and insured drivers, while opponents argue that giving such licenses makes states a magnet for those who break the law.

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By the Numbers Appointments booked for immigrant driver’s licenses at select motor vehicle facilities:

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STERLING

Victim of house fire identified Neighbor: Duplex was abandoned for about a year

BY CHRISTI WARREN cwarren@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 521

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High of 20, low 10, but more snow possible Sunday

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Michael O’Brien clears a sidewalk in downtown Dixon on Wednesday after another one of Mother Nature’s gracious offerings.

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STERLING – The body found inside a fire-ravaged duplex at 204 W. Seventh St. early Tuesday has been identified as that of John Ennells, 58, of Sterling.

No foul play is suspected in his death, officials said, and the fire appears to have started accidentally.

Firefighters took about 40 minutes to control the fire after they responded to a call just after 3:30 a.m.

Tuesday.

No new information was a v a i l a b l e Wednesday about the fire’s cause, Deputy Fire Chief Mike Dettman said.

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According to one neighbor, the duplex had been abandoned for about a year.

Ennells’ body was found in a second-floor bedroom of the vacant three-story home.

Another neighbor, Edward Bailey, lives in a house across the street. He said that last winter, Ennells had a generator running in the building, but this year he didn’t. Bailey said he didn’t know how Ennells kept warm.

“I think he was unemployed,” Bailey said. “He was always riding a bike.”

Bailey said that on a number of occasions, Ennells had fixed his car, and that the two had beers on the porch of the duplex.

“This was probably an accident,” Bailey said.

This was the fifth structure fire that local firefighters responded to within a week.

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TAX SEASON

It’s once again time to submit Affordable Care Act means big changes next year

BY DEBBIE BEHRENDS 3HAW -EDIA .EWS 3ERVICE

The busy season for tax preparers has arrived.

W-2s and 1099s have been sent out, the IRS is accepting returns and Americans are preparing to file their tax returns for 2013.

The IRS expects to receive 6.1 million individual 2013 tax returns from Illinois.

Local preparers say there aren’t any big changes this year, but advise taxpayers to be prepared for additional questions about health insurance when filing next season. “Nothing really jumps out at me as being very different this year,� said Pat Anderson, a Genoa certified public accountant.

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Jim Sexton signs his electronic signature for his tax returns being prepared by manager Dale Fluegel on Tuesday at Liberty Tax Services in DeKalb. doesn’t ask anything “It’s a complicated law about health care this being enforced by the year, and no penalties are IRS,� Fluegel said. assessed for those not covTaxpayers have a grace ered by health insurance. period to sign up for Dale Fluegel of Liberty health care, as mandated Tax Service in DeKalb said, by the ACA, until March for those who had a bad 31. After that date, they year medically, the deduc- will be charged a pro-rated tion for medical expenses penalty for every month has increased from 7.5 they do not have coverage. percent to 10 percent.

A flat fee of $95 per As for big changes, Flue- adult and $47.50 per gel said next year will be a child, with a maximum different story because of of $285 per household, the Affordable Care Act. may be charged. The

second way of figuring the penalty is 1 percent of adjusted gross income, and the fine will be whichever is greater, Fluegel explained.

The following year, the penalties increase to $325 per adult, $162.50 per child with a household maximum of $975, or 2 percent of the filer’s adjusted gross income.

Penalties increase yet again the following year to $695 per adult, $347.50 per child with a household maximum of $2,085 or 2.5 percent of the filer’s adjusted gross income.

Those who qualify for and accept government subsidies for health insurance have to be careful not to underestimate their incomes, Fluegel said. “Subsidies are available,� Fluegel said, “but if you get it wrong, you will pay for it at tax time.

If you pay upfront and qualify for a subsidy, you will get a refund.�

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Tighter sex offender rules considered Smiddy introduces measure on Whiteside County officials’ request SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation that would fill in gaps in the state’s sex offender laws, including one proposal that would bar convicted sex offenders from attending county fairs.

The twin pieces of legislation were introduced after lawmakers said

they encountered holes in the current statutes. “Attending the county fair is geared more toward families,� said state Rep. Mike Smiddy, a Democrat from Port Byron who sponsored one of the bills. “A lot of children are there. They have a lot of children’s events, like tractor pulls and stuff,

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I just don’t believe that a registered sex offender should be allowed to go to those areas where children are present.�

Smiddy said he introduced the measure at the request of officials in Whiteside County. Sex offenders would still be allowed to attend the state fair if

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The second bill would require convicted sex offenders who lose their jobs to update their registration with state police. The current law only requires sex offenders to notify authorities if they change jobs.

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City steps up canal annexation efforts New ad hoc committee to meet Feb. 13

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 570

ROCK FALLS – A committee has been formed to better coordinate the city’s recreational development efforts and expedite the possible annexation of 2.2 miles of the canal into the city.

The Hennepin CanalTrails Committee will meet for the first time Feb. 13. One of its most important jobs will be to explore all angles of annexing the part of the canal that extends through the city, from the Arduini boat ramp to the state Route 40 bridge outside the city.

The purpose of the new committee is to bring together separate bodies that had been working on closely related recreational projects, primarily the canal and a developing trail and bike path system. “Over the years, we had established various ad hoc committees for everything from the canal

and bike path to signage and lighting,� Mayor Bill Wescott said. “They all worked hard, but we think we’ll be better served bringing all those areas under one umbrella.�

The committee is expected to dive right into the canal annexation work at its first meeting, Wescott said.

Members will get survey results and other information ready for presentation at the City Council’s Committee of the Whole meeting at 6 p.m.

Feb. 17 in council chambers.

The survey was sent via residents’ utility bills. In addition to asking questions, the survey solicited public comments.

The annexation of the canal was a priority of former Mayor David Blanton. Although the land runs through the city, it is not city property; it belongs to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

More than a decade of

Survey results Hennepin Canal annexation survey results will be discussed at the next Rock Falls Committee of the Whole meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 17 in the council chambers. draconian state budget cuts have made these types of annexations appealing to both the municipalities involved and IDNR. From 2002 to 2013, the agency has seen its general funding drop from $107 million to $45 million. Personnel has been halved, leaving a maintenance backlog of nearly $1 billion.

Dave Hahne, superintendent of Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park, and his staff are responsible for maintenance of the Rock Falls canal area from their home base in Sheffield. “We have nine people in our office, and seven work in maintenance,�

Hahne said. “People retire and they aren’t

replaced. It’s a big area to cover.�

His office covers 96 miles of the main canal area, an additional 5 miles in Milan, and three other satellite areas. The annexation by Rock Falls would allow the city to take on some of the simpler maintenance chores.

Hahne sees annexation as potentially being mutually beneficial to the city and IDNR. “This would allow us to work together to achieve our goal, which is for the state and city to get a much better product out there,�

Hahne said.

Both IDNR and the Rock River Development Authority have a representative on the new committee, whose chairman will be Jim Schuneman.

Before the land could be brought into the city, the entities would have to draw up a lease agreement that Wescott says has not yet been prepared. The document would, among other things, spell out the divi-

sion of maintenance responsibilities.

With a lease agreement in hand, the city could proceed with annexation.

That would include engineering work for drawings, a public hearing, and notification to neighbors within 250 feet of the property. “The city would draw up the annexation agreement in ordinance fashion, and it would be voted on by the council after a second reading,� Wescott said.

In addition to the added manpower for maintenance, other advantages cited by the city include bringing the area into the jurisdiction of Rock Falls police, giving the city authority to determine use policy and make upgrades, and providing grant opportunities for feeder canal projects.

The area is now under the policing jurisdiction of the Whiteside County sheriff. Rock Falls Police are often asked to respond anyway until the sheriff’s department can get there, Wescott said.

The area could be included in the city’s regular police patrols.

The obvious disadvantage is cost, and the city’s inability, up to this point, to put a price tag on taking control of the area has been a stumbling block. “The costs are the biggest concern,� Wescott said. “There are no new taxes or revenue from this to put in.�

Researching the cost is a work in progress, although numbers in the $100,000 to $200,000 a year range have been tossed around. The cost to the city would also be documented in the lease agreement.

Wescott is optimistic that costs could be held in check, largely because of commitments from several local volunteer groups. “We plan to have a majority of the work done by volunteers,� he said. “It’s also possible that there won’t be any lease cost, but that’s something we haven’t discussed with IDNR yet. There are still a lot of questions to be answered.�

KIDS HIT THE SLOPES IN STERLING

ABOVE: Jalee Panice, 8, of Rock Falls, sleds down a hill Wednesday in Sinnissippi Park in Sterling. The fresh snow made for perfect sledding conditions.

Photos byMichael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

LEFT: Andie Panice, 9, of Rock Falls, sleds down a hill at Sinnissippi Park during a snow day at Christ Lutheran School.

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OBITUARIES Silvio S. Segneri ROCK FALLS – Silvio Sylvester Segneri passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Feb. 3, 2014, at his home, after a short illness. Silvio was the last generation of his Segneris.

He was born Dec. 3, 1924, to Louis Anthony and Angeline (Ferri) Segneri. Silvio was married to Helen M. Parker for 64 years. She preceded him in death in 2009. Silvio served in World War II in the Tank Corps. He was a lifetime member of the local Amvets, and was local commander several times. He was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

He worked his whole life in the Sterling-Rock Falls area as a salesman. As a child, he sold vegetables doorto-door. As an adult, he worked for Crescent Cookie and Macaroni, and later, Sterling Produce Co. He had such a work ethic that he always held two jobs. He tended bar at Miami Lounge, Red Carpet, and Rocket Lanes Bowling Alley. He also worked many years at Persico’s Liquor Store for his good friend, Jim Persico.

After his retirement, he started his own business, Silvio’s Scrap, where he recycled metals from dumpsters. He had his regular daily routes while he worked, even at 89 years old.

The world was a better place because Silvio was in it. He had a positive influence on all he met – such a great

guy. He will be greatly missed.

He is survived by two sons, Lawrence Segneri of Sterling and Robert (Robin) Segneri of Rockford; one daughter, Ann (Gary) Schmidt of Sterling; three granddaughters, Gina (Brett) Froeliger, Josie (Aaron) Thompson, and Bailey (Stephen) Raham; one grandson, Christopher Segneri; 10 great-grandchildren, Hayden, Wil and Jude Froeliger, Olive and Esmeralda Thompson, Michael and Kevin Segneri, and Justin, Isaac and Nathaniel Woolwine; one sister-in-law, Mary Rose Zoph; and many number 1 nieces and nephews.

Silvio was preceded in death by his parents; and all of his brothers and sisters, Genevieve Concotelli and Guido and Mario (twins), all born in Ferentino, Italy, and Helen Martha Reilly, Anthony Joseph, Nancy Angeline Cooney, and Alfred Joseph, all born in Sterling.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls, with Monsignor Thomas Dzielak officiating.

Military honors will be accorded immediately following the Mass at the church.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Visit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

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Ruby C. Chapin BOULDER, Colo. – Ruby Cora Chapin, 100, of Boulder, formerly of Tampico, died peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014.

Ruby was born Dec. 18, 1913, in Erie, the daughter of Howard and Effie (Williams) Eddy. She graduated from Erie High School in 1931, and attended Normal Business School.

She married Harry Chapin in 1936, and they lived in Tampico before retiring in 1985 to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Ruby moved to Colorado in 2002.

Ruby was an active member of Tampico United Methodist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother and volunteer. She also played an active role in the Chapin’s Tampico Creamery and Hatchery, the family business.

In spite of having limited mobility, hearing, and sight, Ruby maintained a positive attitude and great sense of humor. She also valued her indepen-

dence. She lived on her own at Golden West, a senior residence in Boulder, where she attended her 100th birthday celebration, went to meals unassisted, and made occasional trips to family gatherings.

She is survived by three children, Sally (Tom) Grahn of Nederland, Colo., Sam (Debby) Chapin of Aurora, Colo., and Bill (Amy) Chapin of Grayslake. Ruby also was a proud grandmother to Robert Grahn, Emily Chapin Lewis, and Bradford and Andrew Chapin; and great-grandmother to Xander and Kolby Lewis.

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Roy Eddy; sister, Ruth (Vernon) Avery; and her grandson, Andrew Chapin.

The family will hold a private celebration of Ruby’s life. Crist Mortuary in Boulder is handling arrangements.

Gannon Wayne Vails ROCK FALLS – Gannon Wayne Vails, infant son of Tyler and Jennifer Klenz Vails, passed away Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Gannon is survived by his parents, Tyler and Jennifer Vails of Rock Falls; big sisters, Gabriella, 4, and Lillyana, 10 months, both at home; his grandparents, Mark (Theresa) Klenz of Rock City and Terry (Jill) Vails of Baileyville; great-grandparents, Grace Klenz of Freeport, Robert (Rose) Mielke

of Pecatonica, Keith (Sharon) Sodergren of Baileyville, and George (Carol) Vails of Puxico, Mo.; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his greatgrandfather, Kenneth Klenz.

Cremation rites will be accorded and services will be private.

Arrangements were entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls.

Visit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

DIXON – Donald “The Candyman�

Schultz, 80, of Dixon, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, at KSB Hospital in Dixon. He worked at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. in Sterling for more than 29 years before retiring in 1995.

Donald was born Aug. 11, 1933, in Magnolia, the son of Raymond and Mary Martha (Johnson) Schultz. He served in the Navy and Air Force during the Korean War. He married Mary Ellen Schoonmaker on March 22, 1992, in Sterling. He was a member of Oneighty Church in Sterling.

Survivors include his wife of Dixon; three daughters, Elizabeth “Tish� Schultz-Hughes of Texas, Brenda “Corky�

(Jerry) Paap of Dixon,

and Mary Kathleen Linn of Paris; one son, Ralph McGee of Washington; one sister, Mildred Parker of California; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Marrianne Schultz, in infancy; one brother, Rodney Schultz; and three sisters, Evelyn Turner, Audrey Redell, and Marge Aber.

A memorial service will be at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Visit www.prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Jack Eli Goodwin HUNTSVILLE, Texas – Jack Eli Goodwin fought the good fight, finished his race, laid down his crown, and met Jesus face-to-face Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014.

Jack was born Nov. 18, 1955, in Kewanee, to Henry and Caryl Goodwin. Jack went to school in Dixon. He worked for Raynor Garage Door for 13 years before relocating to Huntsville. There, he worked for Drakes Towing and The Lexington.

Jack was a true family man who served God with all his heart. He was passionate about missions to the Philippines, and went on numerous trips. He was a witness to all, and an example of what it means to live a faithful Christian life.

Jack is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Cindy; two sons, Jack Jr. (Tricia) Goodwin, of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Jason (Tricia) Goodwin of Rochelle; one daughter, Jamie (Steve) Kochsmeier of Broken Arrow; daughter-inlaw, Desiree Goodwin, and mother-in-law, Patricia Lemmer, both of Huntsville; eight grandchildren; one sister, P.J. Herchenbach, and one brother, Tom

(Kris) Goodwin, both of Dixon; four sistersin-law, Pamela (Tom) Churin, Deb Lemmer, and Lori (James) Hankin, all of Huntsville, and Sandy (Kevin) Brown of Germantown Hill; three brothers-in-law, Bill (Mary) Lemmer of Tampico, Marty (Brenda) Lemmer of Benton, and Steve (LeeAnn) Lemmer of Plymouth; and numerous other relatives.

Jack was preceded in death by one son, Jeffrey Goodwin; and his parents.

The funeral was Tuesday at First Assembly of God in Huntsville.

Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Huntsville handled arrangements.

Pallbearers were Jason Goodwin, John Martin, Randy Reynolds, Tom Goodwin, Lynn Brayshaw, Francis McGinty, Ricky Morris, Charles Thompson, and David Heart. Honorary pallbearers were Jack Goodwin Jr. and Steve Kochsmeier.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cindy Goodwin, 157B Arizona Lane, Huntsville, TX 77320.

Visit www.shmfh.com to send condolences.

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Bull of ‘Prairie’ dies at 89

Bonuses for public retirees cost millions

Illinois native appeared in ‘Perry Mason’ LOS ANGELES (AP) — Richard Bull, who played shopkeeper and putupon spouse Nels Oleson on TV’s “Little House on the Prairie,� has died. He was 89.

Bull died Monday at the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s hospital, fund spokeswoman Jaime Larkin said. The actor, a resident of what was once known as the Motion Picture and TV home, died of natural causes after being hospitalized with pneumonia, Larkin said Tuesday. “Everyone loved him so much,� said Bull’s “Little House� co-star Alison Arngrim, who played his daughter, Nellie, and remained close to him. “People are posting (condolences) in six different languages on my Facebook page.�

Bull “was as Nels Oleson as you’d possibly want someone to be. He was calm, rational, sensible,�

Arngrim said.

The Illinois-born character actor appeared in a wide range of TV shows, from “Perry Mason� in the 1950s to “Mannix� in the 1960s to Kelsey Gram-

AP

This June 2011 photo, provided by Alison Arngrim shows actor Richard Bull and the actress Arngrim at a restaurant in Chicago. Bull played Nels Oleson and Arngrim played his daughter, Nellie Oleson, on the TV show “Little House on the Prairie.� A Motion Picture & Television Fund spokeswoman Jaime Larkin says Bull died Monday at the fund’s hospital in Los Angeles. mer’s “Boss� in 2011. Bull played opposite his wife of 65 years, actress Barbara Collentine, in several projects.

Among the movies he appeared in were “High Plains Drifter� and “Executive Action,� both in 1973.

Dean Butler, who played Almanzo James Wilder on the 1974-83 NBC series inspired by Laura Ingalls Wilder’s novels about her 19th-century prairie family’s life, recalled his friend. “Richard was a very

generous, soft-spoken actor with a wonderful appetite for work,� Butler said. “He always made it (acting) look so easy.�

Melissa Gilbert, who starred in the series with Michael Landon (who died in 1991), tweeted: “This man will be missed. Goodbye Richard working with you was such a joy but nearly as joyful as being your friend.�

Bull and Collentine, also 89, moved to the Motion Picture & Television Fund home from Chicago in

September 2012, Larkin said.

Another “Little House� cast member became a resident there, said Butler: Katherine “Scottie�

MacGregor, who played Oleson’s memorable wife, Harriet.

After Bull’s death, Collentine and MacGregor had dinner together Monday night and agreed “they had both lost a wonderful husband,�

Butler said.

Funeral plans for Bull were not immediately announced.

A R L I N G T O N HEIGHTS (AP) – A statewide pension system for local government and school district retirees is paying out bonuses that cost taxpayers more than $41 million last year, according to a newspaper’s review of pension data.

The Arlington Heights Daily Herald added up the costs after examining Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund data that it obtained through an open records request.

Known as the “13th payment,� the bonuses paid each July are on top of monthly pension checks and have escaped scrutiny during the Legislature’s

efforts to overhaul Illinois’ heavily indebted pension systems.

The average bonus for 2013 was around $340, but payments went as high as $7,600, the newspaper said. “Retiring from a career in the public sector shouldn’t mean you get to win a little lottery jackpot every year,� said Madeleine Doubek, chief operating officer of the voter-advocacy group Reboot Illinois. “More than a few people are going to think any type of taxpayer-funded bonus for someone no longer working that is above and beyond their monthly pension is ridiculous.�

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Dixon, Sterling Report: Agency should seek help offices not on list Think tank: Department of Commerce should oversee projects funded by EB-5 IMMIGRATION

IMMIGRANTS

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services should get help from the Department of Commerce to oversee projects funded by the federal EB-5 investment-for-green-cards immigration program, a Washington think tank says in a report released Wednesday.

The Brookings Institution’s study agreed with a December report by the Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector General that found that the visa program for foreign investors goes far beyond the immigration agency’s

mission, and it should better tap the business expertise of other government entities.

The program has faced some criticism because it’s been used to fund several failed projects, including the idled Northern Beef Packers plant in South Dakota and a planned hotel and conference center in Chicago.

Audrey Singer, who co-authored the Brookings Institution report, said transferring the functions of the EB-5 program that have to do with vetting business plans and determining whether an economic

development project created enough jobs to the Commerce Department or another agency could make the program more efficient. “The shared responsibility would improve the program,� said Singer, a senior fellow with the think tank’s metropolitan policy program.

The EB-5 visa program was created in 1990 to attract foreign investment and create jobs. An investor’s primary goal is usually to obtain visas for themselves and their families, but each investment of either $500,000 or $1 million, depending on a project’s location,

must create at least 10 full-time jobs.

David North, a fellow with the Center for Immigration Studies, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit that examines immigration policies, said EB-5 is a more difficult and more troubled program than the report indicates. North, a longtime critic of EB-5, raised ethical questions about whether the United States should essentially sell visas for a $500,000 each. “I really would rather have it scrapped, but if it’s going to continue, it should be revised drastically,� he said.

ILLINOIS

State’s oldest lobbyist not slowing Veteran turns 90, still works 7 days a week SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Since spending a bittercold winter at a German prison camp during World War II, Dick Lockhart said his feet have ached more when lying in bed on cold nights than when moving around.

This might explain why the 90-year-old lobbyist can still be found wandering the halls of the Illinois Capitol on behalf of clients more than 55 years after getting into the influence game.

The state Senate recognized Lockhart on the chamber floor Wednesday for the decades he has devoted to representing his clients, many of which advocate for better mental health care and services. And a party was scheduled for later Wednesday to honor Lockhart, who said he works 7 days a week and is at the Capitol just about every day that the Legislature is in session.

Lockhart said he doesn’t plan to slow down, which isn’t surprising to those who know him. “He is simply somebody that you knew was formidable if he opposed you and a good ally if he was with you,� said Jim Fletcher, a lobbyist who has known Lockhart since the late 1960s.

Lockhart was in high

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Veteran Illinois lobbyist Dick Lockhart (right), 90, jokes Jan. 30 with friend and fellow lobbyist Bill Luking while talking about being the oldest practicing lobbyist in Illinois, and possibly the nation.

Lockhart has lobbied in Springfield for 55 years and still works 7 days a week. school when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. He went to Purdue University for a semester before he joined the Army. In the middle of December 1944, Lockhart’s regiment surrendered to the Germans during the Battle of the Bulge, and he was a prisoner of war for 4 months in a German camp.

He said he didn’t have winterized footwear, which led to the aching he still feels today when his feet aren’t moving. “I tell people they have a very effective weight reduction plan,�

Lockhart said. But he notes that he weighs the same today as he did his senior year of high school.

Lockhart said many things have changed since he first began lobbying in 1958, including increasing amounts of legislation every year and constant fundrais-

ing or campaigning for lawmakers.

But he said the importance of integrity and honesty hasn’t changed.

That’s one lesson his

firm’s vice president Gael Mennecke said she learned right away from Lockhart. At any one time, Lockhart’s firm, Social Engineering Associates, has about 15 clients for whom he lobbies in Springfield, many of which Mennecke described as “dogood� groups. “He burned into my mind when I was lobbying to always tell the truth. That has served me well not only in lobbying, but in all walks of life,� said Mennecke, who has worked with Lockhart since 1974.

Lockhart said his greatest accomplishment was lobbying for mental health insurance parity in Illinois, which he did by garnering the support of some Republicans and making it a nonpartisan issue.

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To get the special license, a person must set up an appointment at one of 36 designated motor vehicle offices. Dixon and Sterling’s offices are not on the list.

The nearest offices giving immigrant licenses are Silvis (outside Moline), Princeton, Rockford and DeKalb.

In an interview, Hooper said she favored the new law. “This is so important that they are working toward their licenses,� she said. “They need a license to drive a car legally. We are a group that works on issues related to Latinos.�

So far, 50,000 appointments have already been logged in with the secretary of state’s office, which runs the motor vehicles division, said the agency’s spokesman, Henry Haupt. An appointment set up now will take place in about 90 days, he said.

The appointment is a first step in the process.

After that, the secretary of state will proceed to verify a person’s information, Haupt said. “If we didn’t have appointments, there would be thousands waiting in line,� he said. “The appointment process has worked. We understand that there is high demand. We simply urge that people please be patient.�

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ROCK FALLS – Financial donations are being sought to help a Lyndon family whose home was destroyed last week in a fire.

Jeff and Sherry Walters and their son, Justin Keefer, 28, were not at home when a gas leak caused their furnace to explode at their mobile home.

They lost their pets and possessions in the fire.

Deze Rae Gladhill, niece of the Walterses, is taking monetary donations at the Shell station at 1111 W.

Rock Falls Road (U.S. Route 30) in Rock Falls. She can be reached at 815-718-0355.

Lex Pope also is accepting donations for the family. Justin Keefer wears size 34-32 pants, medium shirts and size 9 or 9.5 shoes. His parents have received clothes, but could use household items. Pope can be reached at 815-973-0271.

A benefit for the Walters family will be held March 8 at Bears Showtown USA and other bars in Lyndon.

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SPRINGFIELD SCOOP

Pols just itching to get hands on more tax dollars ‘Progressive’ tax is all about more revenue, not ‘fairness’

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Dixon High School was packed with well-wishers Feb. 6, 1984, when President Ronald Reagan returned with his wife, Nancy, to celebrate his 73rd birthday. Among those on hand were Neil Reagan, Gov. Jim Thompson, U.S. Sen. Charles Percy, U.S. Rep. Lynn Martin, and Dixon Mayor James Dixon.

Reagan visit a great show Note to readers – Today marks the 30th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan’s trip to Dixon to celebrate his 73rd birthday. As the Reagan Boyhood Home board and staff will celebrate the occasion with an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. today, we revisit the big event by reprinting a Telegraph editorial from Feb. 7, 1984.

What we thought: 30 years ago

dent and Nancy Reagan came to celebrate a birthday and have a good time. The people of Dixon gave them what emotion, excitement.

It was a historic occathey wanted and more.

Seeing thousands of sion.

And, as the eyes of the cheering Dixonians, as President Reagan world focused on Dixon he later called them, commented favorably for a day, residents could braving frigid temabout the renovation be proud – proud of its peratures to give him a of his boyhood home president, proud of its hero’s welcome certainly at 816 S. Hennepin and community spirit, proud brought goose bumps addressed thousands of its heritage. to the president. He was of cheering supporters The scores of volunhome among friends. from his limousine durteers who made the There is little doubt the ing the parade. And the ! GREAT SHOW president’s birthday chilling winds of Monpresident was in rare homecoming possible form among friends at hen President day kept thousands of well-wishers home, but Lancaster gym, where he should be commended, Ronald Reafor the more than 10,000 addressed supporters at as should the White gan landed House staff and security his birthday party.

Monday morning at Wal- who elected to brave officers who made the The constant smiles green Field, he no doubt the frigid climate for the president’s stay a safe homecoming parade, shown by the president felt the biting cold as he one. were indicative of his stepped out of the presi- home dedication and Together, they put birthday party, a welfeelings during the day. dential helicopter. together a great show, come sight was in store.

Anyone close to the But it was a chill of It was a party unlike any president during the visit one the president and another kind he felt as community will long Dixon had seen before or could see the genuine he drove into Dixon – probably will see again. expressions of joy. Presi- remember. a chill brought on by

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LEFT: Unidentified volunteers work on the restored fireplace at the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home several days before Reagan visited it Feb. 6. 1984.

ABOVE: Unidentified children get a close-up look at a large cake made in honor of Reagan.

THE READER’S VOICE

Tragic death could have been avoided DENISE ZINKE Rock Falls

This is in regard to “Man froze to death.� My condolences to the family for their loss. This article made me sick to read and have faith in people.

It’s hard to believe someone went looking for that man, attempting to get help on the side of the road that night, and wasn’t able to spot him.

I believe an injustice may have occurred. How is it two different calls were

made to 911, and the man was basically in the same vicinity by mile marker 51.5, and neither the maintenance worker nor the officer were able to spot him?

First call came in at 8:24 p.m.; officer and maintenance worker respond at 8:27 p.m.; officer’s response was, he could be in the area in about 20 minutes.

The maintenance worker, however, was able to respond immediately.

Why did the maintenance worker not find him, and why did he stop at the car and not go directly to the mile marker where he was

What do you think?

Do you agree with this letter?

Do you disagree with this letter?

Let us know. Write your own letter to the editor and send it to: letters@saukvalley. com told the man was at?

Second call comes in at 8:40 p.m.; again, a man spotted around mile marker 51.5. Did the dispatcher communicate this to the officer and maintenance worker?

What happened here?

There should be a video to back up the search of

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Jennifer Baratta Jim Dunn Sheryl Gulbranson Larry Lough Trevis Mayfield Jeff Rogers

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

that night. Did anyone get out and look for him?

Although I think it’s great that two people driving by called 911, why didn’t anyone just stop to see what was wrong or wait for an officer to respond to the scene?

It’s truly sad people are afraid to stop and help a person in need. It seems to be a not-me/not-myproblem way of life.

I also found it disturbing they tried to use the alcohol factor to outweigh the not-beingfound factor.

If he’d been found regardless of the alcohol level, he very well could have lived.

scottREEDER Scott Reeder is a reporter in residence for the Illinois Policy Institute.

Contact him at sreeder@ illinoispolicy. org.

SPRINGFIELD – Hang on to your pocketbooks.

The politicians are getting restless. give tax breaks to lowerThey want more of your income people and has money. been employing it quite Never mind that the Illi- aggressively for many nois Legislature jacked up years. your taxes by 67 percent So, this progressive back in 2011. income tax isn’t about givBecause of this tempo- ing relief to poor folks – it’s rary tax hike, many of us about making middleare now paying a full 5 class and upper-income percent of our income to people pay more.

Springfield. But at least the In January, the state bulk of this tax increase income tax rate is slated to is set to expire in January drop to 3.75 percent from 2015. its current temporary level Now they are looking at of 5 percent. another tax grab.

But guess what? Under And this time, they are a proposal by state doing it under the guise of Rep. Naomi Jakobsson, “fairness.�

D-Champaign, Government every Illinois Illinois worker unions family earning and their politi$18,000 or more already has cal allies are would pay a top a means pushing hard for rate of 4 percent to give tax a graduated, or or more. breaks “progressive,�

I’ve never to lowerincome tax. considered a What this household makincome would mean is ing $18,000 people and that instead of per year to be has been everyone paying rich. But under employing the same perJacobsson’s it quite centage of his plan, those famincome to the aggressively ilies would pay state, the pera higher rate for many centage would next year than years. stair-step up as they otherwise a person earns Scott Reeder would. more money.

Of course, the But supporters earned income of this idea face a tax would apply big obstacle: the for some of Illinois Constitution. those folks, but still, that’s The constitution man- a pretty low level to start dates that the state levy the imposing a higher rate. same percentage rate from Also, her plan calls for all taxpayers. every family earning more So, there is a push now to than $58,000 to pay a top have the Legislature put a rate of 6 percent, which is measure on the November a higher top rate than the ballot to create a progres- current temporary top rate. sive income tax.

And the rates keep ratchYou’ll hear some malar- eting up from there to a key about this being about full 9 percent. “fairness.�

In fairness, that is just one Don’t believe it. of the proposals involving a It’s about money, plain progressive income tax. We and simple. really don’t know where The state is looking for the Legislature would set ways to collect more, but the rates – and whether the the politicians can’t just voters will give them percome out and say that, so mission by amending the they are using code words state constitution. like “equitable� or “fair.�

But if other states are The fact of the matter is, any guide, a progressive the state already has a pro- income tax means a greatgressive income tax. er burden for middle-class Don’t believe me? families. Our neighbor to Well, just consider these the west, Iowa, kicks in numbers: its highest rate for famiA household earning lies making $67,230. Ken$15,000 in Illinois pays on tucky kicks in its top rate average 1.9 percent of its for those families making income to the state. $75,000. We aren’t talkA family earning ing about Rockefellers or $30,000 pays 2.9 percent.

Vanderbilts here.

A taxpayer earning A progressive tax isn’t $75,000 pays 3.8 percent. about tax relief for the What’s happening here poor. We already do is something called the that through the earned “earned income tax cred- income tax credit.

It’s about collecting more it.�

We could get into a long money from more people, discourse on whether it is folks like you and me.

Note to readers – Scott good public policy or not. I Reeder’s column is underhave my reservations.

R e g a r d l e s s , I l l i n o i s written by the Illinois Polialready has a means to cy Institute.

“Investigative journalism is not about following methodology. It is about following instincts. In either case, the result should be the same.�

Maria Angelica Correa, Venezuelan investigative journalist, 2006

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CVS, the nation’s second-largest drugstore chain, is kicking the habit of selling tobacco products as it continues to shift its focus toward being more of a health care provider.

The company said Wednesday that it will phase out cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco by Oct. 1 in its 7,600 stores nationwide, in a move that will help grow its business that works with doctors, hospitals and others to improve customers’ health.

The move is the latest evidence of a big push in the drugstore industry that has been taking place over several years.

Major drugstore chains have been adding instore clinics and expanding their health care offerings. Their pharmacists deliver flu shots and other immunizations, and their clinics now

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Marlboro cigarettes are on display in a CVS store in Pittsburgh. The nation’s second-largest drugstore chain says it will phase out cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco by Oct. 1, as it continues to focus more on health care. manage chronic illnesses like high blood pressure and diabetes and treat relatively minor problems like sinus infections.

Among other things, they’re preparing for increased health care demand. That’s in part due to an aging U.S. population that will need more care in future years. It’s also the result of the millions of people expected to gain health insurance under the health care overhaul.

As CVS has been work-

ing to team up with hospital groups and doctor practices to help deliver and monitor patient care, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Troyen A. Brennan said the presence of tobacco in its stores has made for some awkward conversations. “One of the first questions they ask us is, ‘Well, if you’re going to be part of the health care system, how can you continue to sell tobacco products?’� he said. “There’s really no good

answer to that at all.�

CVS Caremark Corp., which has 7,600 stores nationwide, said it will lose about $2 billion in annual revenue by phasing out tobacco, but the move will not affect its 2014 earnings forecast. CVS notches about $1.5 billion annually in tobacco sales, but it expects a bigger hit because smokers often buy other products when they visit their stores. The company brought in more than $123 billion in total revenue in 2012.

The company declined to say what will take tobacco’s prominent shelf place behind cash registers at the front of its stores. CVS will test some items and may expand smoking cessation products that are sometimes sold near cigarettes.

Its drugstores do not sell electronic cigarettes, devices that heat a liquid nicotine solution and create a water vapor that users inhale. CVS also plans to expand its smoking cessation efforts.

That includes training pharmacists to counsel people on how to quit.

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Study: 10 states eye Internet gambling bills New Jersey, Nevada and Deleware only states that allow it ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – At least 10 U.S. states – including Illinois – are considering bills to legalize or expand Internet gambling this year, according to a group that tracks gambling-related legislation worldwide.

But the Gambling Compliance survey also finds slim chances for a national law to regulate

Internet poker, predicting a major effort by online gambling opponents to block it in Congress.

So far, three states allow Internet gambling: New Jersey, Nevada and Delaware. The report says proposals for new or expanded Internet betting could be considered in Illinois, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

“In 2013, 10 states considered legislation that would legalize online casino-style gambling, which was a historic high,� said Chris Krafcik, the group’s research director. “This year is shaping up to be at least as busy.�

In California, one of the largest potential markets, Indian tribes are trying to agree on how to legalize Internet poker. Tribal leaders from two coalitions met last month and said

they made progress but still need more time to work out an accord. The report said a bill is likely to be acted upon before an Aug. 31 deadline.

A bill in Mississippi that would have legalized Internet gambling died Tuesday when the state legislature failed to act on it.

Gambling Compliance also says Nevada may consider expanding online gambling, which is currently limited to poker.

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The weather is terrible, so stay inside and read I t’s been cold and snowing everywhere in recent weeks.

Well, not everywhere, but even in places like Knoxville and Atlanta.

This winter has seemed colder and snowier and longer than others in the past, which means most people probably aren’t looking to do things outside.

And since we’re all stuck inside for the next few weeks, I thought I’d share a list – in no particular order – of some books I recommend reading while seeking a respite from the weather.

1) The Perfect Storm: A true story of men against the sea, by Sebastian Junger – 225 pages.

Junger is a genius storyteller. This book was made into a movie that starred George Clooney,

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but like most movies based on books, the book is far better.

In 1991, a fishing boat, the Andrea Gail, got caught in the Perfect Storm off the coast of Massachusetts. Junger starts the book by writing about the lives and families of the six crew members of the ship, then tries to reconstruct what might have happened on the boat during

the storm. He “tries� to reconstruct it because all six men died.

It’s beautifully written and full of details. And the weather in this book will make you think it’s summer outside.

2) In The Woods, by Tana French – 429 pages.

This is the only fiction book on my list. I mostly read nonfiction, but my brother recommended this to me, and I’m glad he did.

French tells the story of two homicide detectives in Ireland who are working to solve the murder of a 12-year-old girl. The hidden past of one of the detectives becomes too much to handle, given the circumstances of the murder.

French created some really interesting characters.

3) Meat Market: Inside the smash-mouth world of college football recruiting, by Bruce Feldman – 304 pages.

This is the perfect time to pick up this book.

National Signing Day, when many high school football recruits can officially sign letters of intent for their scholarships, was Wednesday.

Feldman is now a college football writer with CBS Sports. He takes you behind the curtain of this crazy recruiting world with inside access at the University of Mississippi while thenhead coach Ed Orgeron was recruiting the 2007 class.

The last line of the book tells it all.

4) The Right Stuff, by Tom Wolfe – 344 pages.

ART EXHIBITS At The Next Picture Show DIXON – The Regional 10 is on display until Saturday at TNPS, 113 W. First St. In honor of its 10th anniversary, TNPS will be having a ‘Cake Pour’ at the gallery at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday.

Project GenNex and the Next Picture Show will be sponsoring the “Desire to Inspire� Youth Art Show, opening from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at TNPS. Awards will be awarded at 7 p.m. Music by Dalton Attig and Ali Settles, and hors d’oeuvres also will be part of the event.

At Sauk Valley Bank DIXON – Dan LeTourneau is showing his work until the end of February. LeTourneau hails from Chicago and attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He works mostly in oils and pastels, and enjoys doing “pleine aire� painting of the Sauk Valley. He has taught oil painting at Sauk Valley Community College and has won numerous awards in local shows.

Art at the Loveland DIXON – The art collection at the Loveland Community House and Museum, 513 W. Second St., and its many other exhibits are available for viewing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment.

Guided group tours can be scheduled by contacting Steve Wilson at swilson@lovelandcommunityhouse.org or 815284-2741.

Go to lovelandcommunityhouse.org for a virtual tour of the museum, and for more information.

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McDougall takes you along from the initial moment of curiosty about the best way to run, all the way to him being alone in Mexicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Copper Canyon in the midst of a race against some of the best longdistance runners in the world.

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WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GOING ON calendar? Are you a bar that offers live entertainment? Send an email with the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, booking number and website or Facebook page, and gig or event schedule, or the barâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event schedule, to Lucas Pauley at lpauley@saukvalley.com.

At Books on First DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nate Gordon will play from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Books on First, 202 W. First St. Go to www.booksonfirst.com or call 815-285-2665 for more information.

Upcoming: Feb. 15, Lowell Harp; Feb. 22, Dirt Simple; March 1, Tracy Fleck; March 8, Todd Lorenc; March 15, Ron Holm; March 22, Robbie LeBlanc; and March 29, Anna Marie Petry.

At Champs STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Cal Stage Band will play Saturday at the bar, 216 Locust St. For more information, call 815626-6003.

Upcoming: Feb. 14, Scarletta; Feb. 15, Chris Cavanaugh; Feb. 21, DJ 815; Feb. 22, Jake McVey; Feb. 28, Corey Cox; and March 1, Snap Shot.

At Cragelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PROPHETSTOWN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yesterdaze Gone will play March 15 at the bar, 345 Washington St. At The Cooler ROCK FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Hitmen will play Friday and Rout 39 will play Saturday at the bar, 311 W. Second St. Upcoming: Feb. 14, Old Dogs New Chick; and Feb. 15, Audio Drive.

At Long Shot Bar & Grill ROCK FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DJ 815 will be on hand Friday and Dinner At The Kids Table will play Saturday at the bar, 3312 W. Rock Falls Road. DJ 815 will provide entertainment every Friday in January.

Upcoming: Feb. 14, Cheese Pizza; Feb. 15, Yesterdaze Gone; and Feb. 22, Panic Stations and Small Town Hymnal.

This book is about American test pilots in the 1950s, and specifically the seven who became the Mercury Seven â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the first American astronauts.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also about Chuck Yeager, the man who broke the sound barrier for the first time.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about â&#x20AC;&#x153;the right stuffâ&#x20AC;? and what exactly that is. This book also was made into a movie, which is great, but I recommend you read the book first.

And if test pilots and astronauts donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have you sold, then Wolfeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s writing is reason enough to pick this up.

5) Born To Run: A hidden tribe, superathletes, and the greatest race the world has never seen, by Christopher McDougall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 304 pages.

CONCERTS Friday First Fridays in Oregon OREGON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; First Fridays Open Stage Music Show returns to the Oregon VFW. Each musician or band performs for 15 minutes. Instruments are all acoustic, and a professional sound system is provided. The music is varied and includes country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, folk, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of all of the above. Admission is a donation. All musicians and spectators are welcome. Call 815-9730942 for more information.

Upcoming: March 7 Feb. 21 Blues and Bluegrass FRANKLIN GROVE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the third Friday of the month, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blues and Bluegrass night at the H.I. Lincoln Building, 136 N. Elm St. Open stage acoustic gospel, folk, country, blues and bluegrass will be performed, starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free; donations are accepted to help with the upkeep of the historic building.

Go to www.franklingroveil.org for more information.

Feb. 25 WIU Orchestra comes to town DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A night of classical music comes to the area as Sauk Valley Community Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music department hosts the

Western Illinois University Symphony Orchestra.

The free performance will be at 7p.m. Feb. 25 at the Historic Dixon Theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave. The WIU Orchestra will perform a variety of pieces from its concert repertoire including works from Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Capuzzi and Ravel. The night will end with a small reception.

Email Mark Bressler at mark. bressler@svcc.edu for more information.

DOWNTOWN EVENTS Saturday Second Saturdays in Dixon DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Second Saturdays Art Happenings, featuring art, music and other cultural events, returns to various venues, mostly from 6 to 8 p.m. downtown, between First and Second streets and Peoria and Galena avenues.

Go to www.Second-Saturdays. com or find the event on Facebook for a complete schedule and more details.

Upcoming: March 8

Feb. 28 Fourth Fridays in Sterling STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fourth Fridays: Where People and Art Collide brings art and music to a variety of downtown venues. Most events are from 6 to 8 p.m., although many places have musicians performing into the night.

Walking maps with a complete list of venues and events, and more information, are available at www.fourthfridayspac.com or at any participating venue, or call Sterling Main Street at 815-6268610, email fourthFridaysPAC@ gmail.com or find it on Facebook.

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POLO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The 29th annual Polo Farm Toy Show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 1 at Polo High School, 100 Union Ave. Adults can attend for $2 each, while children younger than 12 can attend for free. About 100 dealer tables will

be displayed.

The Polo Lions Club will sponsor the show.

A 50/50 drawing will take place, and the Polo Boosters will serve food at the cafeteria. The show will be accessible to wheelchairs.

Call Dave and Irene Short at 815-946-3730 for dealer information.

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GenNex to sponsor art exhibit at gallery Artwork will be on display throughout the month at The Next Picture Show

BY MATT MENCARINI mmencarini@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 529

DIXON – This Friday, the opening of an art show could be a preview of what’s to come from a local youth group.

Project GenNex, the Dixon youth group, is sponsoring an art show called “Desire to Inspire” at The Next Picture

About the opening The opening of the GenNex-sponsored “Desire to Inspire” art show will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St. in Dixon.

Awards will be given at 7 p.m.

Show. The opening is Friday, and the art will be on display at the gallery throughout the month, said Steve Wilson, the group’s organizer and building manager at Loveland Community House & Museum.

Bonnie Kime, of The Next Picture Show, expects at least 30 pieces art and will make room if

more are submitted, she said.

The art will be from area junior high and high school students who go to Reagan Middle School,

Dalton Attig, of Sauk Valley Community College, and Ali Settles, of Dixon High School, will be playing music throughout the opening, and food will be provided.

Dixon High School, St. Anne Catholic School or St. Mary’s, among others.

An art show is the type of event GenNex could potentially host if it had

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a youth center, Wilson said, but partnering with a gallery like The Next Picture will help with exposure.

Hosting the artwork, Kime said, goes along with one of the gallery’s nonprofit missions – art education.

From listening to a piece of classical music to looking at a painting, anything can stir the creative side of a child, she said.

“It’s an outlet for them.

It’s a creative outlet, and you have to channel And you have to channel it after that [opportunity].

I think that’s the most important thing,” Kime said. “And you can’t channel if there’s no opportunity.”

A representative from The Next Picture Show will judge the artwork, Wilson said, and give awards for Best In Show and the top piece from junior high and high school.

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Teddy Geiger coming to SVCC Many may also recognize his million selling hit, “For You I Will.” He recently released his second album, “The Last Fear,” worldwide.

Outside his work as an artist, Geiger is also an in-demand songwriter, most recently for Tiesto’s “Love & Run.” He also co-wrote/ co-produced “Little Black Dress” on One Direction’s 2013 album, which debuted at No. 1 in 27 countries.

Geiger also starred

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DIXON – The public is welcome to attend a free concert by singer Teddy Geiger at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Mathis Theatre at Sauk Valley Community College, 173 state Route 2. The opening act will be Anna Rose.

Geiger made his debut in 2006 with his highly acclaimed album, “Underage Thinking,” reaching No. 8 on the Billboard charts.

alongside Rainn Wilson, Christina Applegate and Emma Stone in the 2008 film, “The Rocker.”

His opening act, Anna Rose, has a performance aid to be “a mix of Jim Morrison’s sexy bravado with Brigitte Bardot’s seductive stare onstage.” She has released multiple albums.

For more information, call Ana Salgado, SVCC student activities coordinator, at 815-8356432.

Local bands to hit Dixon stage

WHAT’S GOING ON FAMILY FUN Sunday Ice cream fun in Rockford ROCKFORD – Chocolate and ice cream highlights the fun as Discovery Center hosts its annual Valentine’s treat, Chocolate Sundae Sunday, scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Discovery Center in Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. Families will be able to create and eat their own chocolate, strawberry or caramel sundae concoctions with all the fixings.

Children can go artsy-craftsy at the Valentine-creation station.

The Auburn Jazz Ensemble will play at the event.

Admission for general public is $2.50 per person; Members are $1.50. Admission to the Museum is separate, but not necessary to only attend Chocolate Sundae Sunday.

Chocolate Sundae Sunday is sponsored by Dean Foods. In addition, this program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

KARAOKE Tuesday At Charlie’s Bar and Grill MOUNT CARROLL – Karaoke is offered at 7 p.m. every week at Charlie’s Bar and Grill, 123 W. Market St.

the James Gang from 8 p.m. to midnight at Rock Falls American Legion, 601 First Ave. Email jamesgang1996@gmail. com for more information.

Upcoming: 8 p.m. to midnight Feb. 14 at Dixon VFW, 1560 Franklin Grove Road; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Feb. 15 at Ralphie and Lu Lu’s, 812 Main St., Ashton; 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Feb. 22 at Bailey’s Edge, 8785 N. Baileyville Road, Forreston.

OPEN MIC Musicians welcome in Mount Carroll MOUNT CARROLL – Open mic is on tap at 4 p.m. every Sunday at Charlie’s Bar and Grill, 123 W. Market St.

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Local bands Love Party, Dare I Dream, and The Defeated Royals (above) will provide entertainment for music lovers Feb. 14 at Rosbrook Studio in Dixon.

3 p.m. at the Post House Ballroom, 100 W. Second St. Participants can barter, sell, or give away bridal or party items such as dresses (wedding, bridesmaid, flower girl), ring bearer tux, shoes, jewelry, vases, pew bows, card boxes, candles, candle holders, votive holders, cake toppers, swags, lights and more.

For more information or to reserve a table for $5 call Cathy Reglin at 815-288-0892.

This event is open to the public with no entrance fee.

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DIXON – Local bands Love Party, Dare I Dream, and The Defeated Royals will provide entertainment for music lovers Feb. 14 at Rosbrook Studio, 107 S. Peoria.

Love Party kicks off the show at 8 p.m., followed

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Movies to watch for in early 2014 T

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But even after a quick study of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ahead, there doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appear to be a letdown.

Here are a few films that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be making an effort to see in the next few months: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Monuments Menâ&#x20AC;?

Release date: Friday George Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray and John Goodman star in this World War II movie about art experts saddled with the job of finding valuable stolen artwork before the Nazis destroy it. I mean, I figured I could just say Clooney, Damon, Murray and Goodman, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d already be packing up the tents to camp out at the theaters. That cast is outstanding. If the movie is as good at the cast, it will be a future classic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The LEGO Movieâ&#x20AC;?

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kid at heart. Not every movie needs to be Oscar material to be enjoyable. This movie looks like a unique take on something that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be taken too seriously: Legos. Construction line Legos, to be exact.

The previews have been funny, and the greatest animated and computer-animated films are the ones the whole family can enjoy. Morgan Freeman, Liam Neeson, Elizabeth Banks and Will Ferrell sounds like a cast perfect for building a well-rounded family film. Get it? Build, because Legos are used to build things? ...

Ahem, moving on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Grand Budapest Hotelâ&#x20AC;?

Release date: March 7 Wes Anderson, one of the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most unique filmmakers, follows up his successful 2012 release â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moonrise Kingdomâ&#x20AC;? with a sure-to-be quirky flick about a concierge who forms a friendship with a young employee at their workplace, a hotel. The movie is set in alternate-history

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early 20th century in a European country that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exist in real life. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a painting, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important, and, yeah, quirky. But history doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lie; Anderson usually delivers. The cast includes veteran Anderson film actors, such as Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman and Edward Norton. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m making reservations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Veronica Marsâ&#x20AC;?

Release date: March 14 A movie to finally give some closure, I hope, to the severely underrated TV show that was canceled after only three seasons in 2007.

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Kristen Bell (Mars) is a great actress. Rob Thomas, the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creator, wrote the screenplay for the film after the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cancellation. Now, with the help of a Kickstarter campaign that raised more than $2 million for production, the spunky private investigator is back. Mars now lives in New York, 9 years after the events of Season 3, but must return to her hometown when her old boyfriend is accused of murder. Again. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m coming with her. Road trip, anyone? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Muppets Most Wantedâ&#x20AC;?

Release date: March 31 The Muppets are at it again. Those crazy creatures are one of my favorite things in life. My sister and I still watch the TV special â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Muppet Family Christmasâ&#x20AC;? from 1987 almost every year. My dad still has it. On VHS. So, yeah, we go back.

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Release date: April 25 I remember seeing a somewhat-ambiguous preview for this last year and still being excited.

Let me be the first to admit, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not a huge Johnny Depp fan. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get me wrong, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Edward Scissorhandsâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eating Gilbert Grape?â&#x20AC;? are great. But â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pirates of the Caribbeanâ&#x20AC;? and the like are just kind of blah. Argh, I know. But a movie about an artificial intelligence researcher whose mind is uploaded into a computer after an assassination attempt by a group of anti-technology extremists? Well that

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Release date: May 23 Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lost count of how many X-Men movies there have been. When that happens, franchises can start to feel stale.

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Lawrence is one of the hottest names in Hollywood right now, and this is an interesting change of pace for the young, talented actress.

The ensemble, including regulars like Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Ellen Page and Halle Berry, are fighting for the survival of the species in two time periods.

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Dear Abby, I am writing about the letter from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Holding My Tongueâ&#x20AC;? (Nov. 8), the woman who was upset because many children were playing with electronic devices during her grandchildrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school concerts and recitals. While I agree that most children should pay attention to the event at hand, as the mother of two children on the autism spectrum, I have a different perspective.

There are apps and games designed to keep these children occupied and help them deal with the stress and anxiety of being in a large group of people. I should not have to leave my sons at home because they are on the

Dear Laura, Your point is wellstated, and was one made by a number of parents of children with special needs. Readers had interesting comments on this topic, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sharing a few:

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Sometimes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard Sometimes it is not obvito find a sitter or afford ous WHY someone is doing one. When children get something; so as long as it dragged to programs they isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disrupting the event, have no interest in, they please try to be tolerant. lose patience and become â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Laura in Pennsylvania fidgety. If given some-

thing to occupy their attention, as long as it has headphones, then I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see a problem. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather have that than kids shouting, screaming and crying because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re unhappy being there. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Understanding in Louisiana Dear Abby, In this digital age, we have lost touch with basic common decency and respect for others. I not only notice this in children, but adults as well. I have seen people check their emails while they are in church, or couples sitting together at a restaurant, both fixated on their electronic devices and not speaking a word to each other.

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Sterling sophomore Jaden Urrutia won a regional championship last year, but then nerves derailed him at the sectional. He’s learned from that experience and hopes to make a deeper run at 113 pounds this winter.

Added seasoning

MILLEDGEVILLE – Opportunity knocked at winning time for Eastland during Wednesday’s NUIC crossover game at Milledgeville.

When the Cougars didn’t answer the call, the Missiles were presented with a chance.

Milledgeville took advantage, in the form of two Kameron game-winning DawTyne f r e e t h r o w s Milledgeville f r o m s e n i o r senior guard Kameron DawTyne with 3.9 seconds remaining in overtime to steal a 54-52 victory.

“That’s the stuff I love,” DawTyne said. “I want to be in the center with the game on the line, with my teammates believing in me and us believing in each other.

You could never ask for anything better.”

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Postseason experience, hard work have Sterling soph confident Urrutia file School: Sterling Year: Sophomore Weight class: 113 Record: 18-4, with 5 pins and 4 tech. falls Ranking: 11th (by Illinois Matmen) FYI: Won 32 bouts as a freshman at 106 pounds. … Won 2A regional title with pin in overtime.

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When it comes to students of wrestling, Sterling’s Jaden Urrutia might be valedictorian.

The 113-pound sophomore takes his wrestling seriously, whether it’s tangling with a bigger teammate in practice or studying film of matches. It’s one of the reasons why last year’s Class 2A Rock Island Regional champ has designs on a higher postseason finish this year.

“Last year, as a freshman, I think I let the pressure and doubt get into my head at sectionals, and didn’t wrestle the way I wanted to,” said Urrutia, who won the regional crown with an

overtime pin. “This year, I’m 100 percent sure I can keep up with everyone I’ll face. Nothing is going to get into the back of my mind, no doubts at all, and I’m going to be aggressive and wrestle my way … and hopefully, that will get me down to state.”

The beauty of Urrutia’s style is that he really doesn’t have just one. He’s as comfortable on the bottom as he is riding an opponent out, and he also feels he has an advantage on his feet.

But the thing that separates Urrutia from many of his opponents is the ability to adjust throughout the course of a single bout, to find any advantage he can and exploit it.

Star of the game: Kameron DawTyne, Milledgeville, 9 points, 8 rebounds, gamewinning free throws Key performer: Blake Janssen, Eastland, 17 points, 17 rebounds Up next: AFC at Milledgeville, Eastland at Lena-Winslow, both 7:30 today

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GIRLS BOWLING | SYCAMORE REGIONAL PREVIEW

Heating up early and late Quaco started season burning foot, finished torching lanes

BY BRIAN WEIDMAN bweidman@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 551

Emily Quaco’s bowling season got off to a hot start – just not quite the kind she hoped for.

In early December, the Dixon High School junior was summoned to the bedroom of her older sister, Rachel, to braid her hair. A few steps into the room, however, came a horrible surprise.

Emily, walking barefoot, stepped onto a scalding hot hair straightener with her left foot. It left a severe burn, and after a few days, started to

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Quaco file School: Dixon Class: Junior FYI: Carries 186 average for the Duchesses. ... Finished second in the NIB-12 tournament on Monday. ... Also plays softball at Dixon blister.

She went to the hospital, and was given some cream to apply to the foot to ease the pain and swelling. The blistering continued for a month.

Through it all, she kept bowling.

The cream, some extra padding on the injury, and removing the shoelaces from her left bowling shoe to ease pressure were the only concessions she made while bowling.

“It affected me somewhat, because I couldn’t really balance,” Quaco said. “I just had to deal with it.”

Quaco has done that admirably well throughout the season. She carries a 186 average, though she suspects that had she been totally healthy, it would have been about 10 pins higher.

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Dixon bowler Emily Quaco has a 186 average despite battling an injured foot for most of the season. She lead the Duchesses into the Sycamore Regional on Saturday.

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The Blackhawks have legitimate chances of repeating as Stanley Cup champions. That is the main reason that Tribune columnist Steve Rosenbloom doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think the NHL should allow players to risk their health by playing in the Olympics.

NHL at Games still stupid T

he NHL has done this before, but somehow this seems worse.

The NHL has shut down business at one of the best times for exposure before, but somehow going to the Olympics in Sochi this year seems worse.

The NHL has sent players to the Games since 1998 in Nagano, Japan, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve railed against this nonsense since then. These games come after the Super Bowl and before March Madness, which should be prime time for the NHL. But no. The NHL is closing down. Again.

Closing down for the longest time since it began sending the pros to the Olympics.

Closing down so its best players can deal with a different brand of hockey at ridiculous hours for its main audience.

The NHL always seems like the fifth sport in a four-sport world. It should crave having a spotlight window.

But no. The NHL is sending that spotlight halfway around the world. Sounds like they should start the concussion testing in the league offices.

ada for the bronze. The U.S. finished tied for fifth, and some Americans ended their stay by -#4 .EWS trashing their rooms.

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TRIBUNE COM And I think the Blackhawks have made it so.

For me, anyway.

Since Canada beat Ideally, the NHL wants the U.S. in overtime to another U.S.-Canada win the gold in 2010, gold-medal game. That and Jonathan Toews was the matchup in was named the most 2010 in Vancouver and outstanding forward, 2002 in Salt Lake City, the Blackhawks have both won by Canada. won two Stanley Cups.

But history says it Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the difference wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen under right there. these conditions.

Before the 2010 When the North Amer- Games, the Hawks had ican countries get off given us championship the continent and suffer hopes. Since then, those jet lag and have to play have become champion bigger Olympic ice, onship expectations. history says the U.S. and Everything the Hawks Canada bomb out. do is viewed through In 2006 in Italy, Canthe prism of winning ada finished seventh the Cup. Not so long while the U.S. finished ago, that was a joke. eighth. Sweden beat Then it became legitiFinland for the gold. mate to measure the The Czech Republic Hawks against the Red beat Russia for the Wings. And then Patrick bronze.

Kane shot a puck into In 1998 in Nagano, immortality. the Czechs defeated the The Hawks are the Russians for the gold, reigning champions while Finland beat Can- again, but this time they

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have the talent to repeat.

However, repeating in sportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toughest postseason becomes tougher still while enduring a compressed regularseason schedule that exacts a greater physical toll demanded by the foolishness of going to the Games.

Injuries are going to happen, sure. But theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re more likely in a jammed schedule, which also means more games missed because of injuries, which might have an effect on playoff seeding. And then to risk more injury by sending the best players halfway around the world to play for somebody else is stupid, even for the NHL. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like Olympic hockey on the bigger ice, anyway, and I certainly donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like things that hurt Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chances of winning a title. Yeah, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s provincial. Tough noogies.

I also donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like my favorite sport shutting down, especially at a time when it could grab more attention.

Olympic hockey is not the best hockey in the world. NHL hockey is.

The NHL ought to figure that out.

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KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Shaun White jammed his wrist on one jump and watched the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best snowboarders join him in tumbling down the supersized, super-scary Olympic slopestyle course.

Quickly, his choice became clear: Time to step away from the danger, and give himself a better chance in the event he knows he can win.

The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous snowboarder pulled out of the new Olympic event Wednesday, saying that after much deliberation, he has decided to bypass a chance at winning two gold medals at these games and instead concentrate on the halfpipe, where heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a chance to win his third straight title next week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the practice runs I have taken, even after course modifications and watching fellow athletes get hurt, the potential risk of injury is

a bit too much for me to gamble my other Olympics goals on,â&#x20AC;? White said in a statement.

Whiteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision was a stunner that dealt yet another blow to the stillto-start Sochi Games.

They have been wracked by security threats and political dust-ups, along with the loss of at least one other headliner, injured American skier Lindsey Vonn.

White isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leaving, but his departure from an event that was essentially introduced at the Olympics this year to take advantage of his star power certainly canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make the folks at the IOC or NBC too happy.

IOC spokesman Mark Adams downplayed the idea that the course is too dangerous. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an issue,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of the athletes have said theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very happy, they like the venue.â&#x20AC;?

AP Slopestyle qualifying starts today, the day Shaun White injured his wrist on Tuesday while before the opening cer- practicing for the slopestyle event at the Sochi Olympics. He withdrew from the event Wednesday. emony.

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BASEBALL American League "!,4)-/2% /2)/,%3 Â&#x2C6; .AMED $AVE Machemer special assignment scout, Jeff Stevens and Dan Durst amateur scouts, Ray Naimoli senior manager of corporate partnership sales, Cathy Jerome senior MANAGER OF PARTNERSHIP MARKETING AND "ILL Marriott manager of coporate partnership sales.

CLEVELAND INDIANS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Agreed to terms WITH " /& "RYAN ,A(AIR ON A MINOR LEAGUE contract.

4%8!3 2!.'%23 Â&#x2C6; !NNOUNCED 2(0 #HAZ 2OE REJECTED OUTRIGHT ASSIGNMENT AND elected free agency.

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Named Mike Vrabel linebackers coach, Paul Dunn offensive line coach, George 'ODSEY QUARTERBACKS COACH 3EAN (AYES assistant strength and conditioning coach, 3TAN (IXON WIDE RECEIVERS COACH 4IM +ELLY offensive quality control coach, Will Lawing defensive quality control coach, Charles London running backs coach, Anthony Midget assistant secondary coach, John Perry tight ends coach, Anthony Pleasant assistant strength and conditioning coach, *IM "ERNHARDT DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL RESEARCH

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COLLEGE &,/2)$! 34!4% Â&#x2C6; .AMED #HARLES +ELLY defensive coordinator.

IOWA STATE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Named Mark Mangino tight ends coach and offensive coordinator, Tommy Mangino wide receivers coach and "RANDON "LANEY OFFENSIVE LINE COACH 0ROmoted wide receivers coach Todd Sturdy to quarterbacks coach.

WISCONSIN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Announced the resignation of running backs coach and recruiting COORDINATOR 4HOMAS (AMMOCK

Orange Bowl impact felt 14 months later

BY STEVE NITZ Shaw Media

DeKALB â&#x20AC;&#x201C; When Northern Illinoisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; earned its Orange Bowl berth in December of 2012, it was impossible not to think about the recruiting impact.

Most members of the Class of 2013 had already committed. But looking ahead to 2014, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where NIU had a chance to make a name for itself.

When NIU head coach Rod Carey announced his first recruiting class in January of 2013, he admitted it as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told you guys a year ago, I think that the Orange Bowl would really have an effect a year from now. I think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing that,â&#x20AC;? Carey said at Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Signing Day press conference at the Yordon Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not that that was the only reason, by no means, that those guys are here. But I think that door opens for you by having that.â&#x20AC;?

About 14 months after fans celebrated MidAmerican Conference title game win over Kent State in Detroit, learned the team was going to Miami and bashed ESPNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kirk Herbstreit, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Orange Bowl helped take recruiting to a new level.

On paper â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I emphasize, on paper â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this looks like the best class of football recruits in recent memory.

Cornerback Deion Hallmon had loads of BCS offers. He had the chance to play in front of the Golden Dome at Notre Dame, go to a tradition-rich program like Nebraska or join defending national-champion Florida State. Instead, the three-star prospect is heading to DeKalb.

National recruiting analyst Tom Lemming told

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Wide receiver David Senior out of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., had offers from the likes of Nebraska, Washington and Wisconsin. However, he committed to NIU in July and stuck with the Huskies.

In terms of non-BCS programs, star-ratings and recruiting rankings can definitely be overrated, and Carey said he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put any stock in them.

Remember, NIU was the only school that recruited Jordan Lynch to play quarterback. Jimmie Ward, who should be selected in this springâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NFL Draft, had

only three FBS offers, according to Rivals. Former cornerback Rashaan Melvin went from a walk-on to the NFL. At the same time, signing a highly-rated class like this shows the lengths the program has come. Rivals has the Huskies second in the MAC behind Western Michigan, 247sports has NIU fourth behind the Broncos, Toledo and Buffalo. Carey said that although Illinois will always be NIUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main recruiting ground, being on the national stage has helped the school recruit nationally as well.

On the surface, this is a very good class by MAC standards, though weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see what it looks like 4 years from now.

At the moment, Huskie fans shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t complain.

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this spring. Sundays are for informal softball CONTINUED FROM B1 workouts at the high school.

Still, she has been parHer unquestioned ticularly effective of late. favorite sport, howAt the Northern Illinois ever, is bowling. Her late Big 12 Tournament on grandfather, Vincent Monday at Plum Hollow Quaco, was an accomLanes, she posted a sea- plished bowler and son-best 1,264 six-game taught his granddaughtotal, good for second ter the basics about 5 place. It also helped the years ago.

Duchesses finish second â&#x20AC;&#x153;My grandpa got me as a team. into it, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like a conQuaco hopes to carry nection that we still that over into the posthave,â&#x20AC;? Quaco said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He season, which begins taught me that hitting on Saturday at the Syca- your mark is the most more Regional. important thing you â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we can advance can do, and you need to as a team,â&#x20AC;? she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but throw the ball consisif we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, hopefully I tently every single ball.â&#x20AC;? can still go.â&#x20AC;?

Quaco bowls at least 6 Quaco also plays softdays a week, and someball for the Duchesses, times seven, if the mood and figures to be in a strikes her after softball varsity pitching rotapractice. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that sort of tion that includes Becca dedication that brings a Jones and Erin Smith smile to the face of Dixon

girls bowling coach Larry LaCoursiere, though he admits the two havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always been on the same page. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Early on in her career, she was a little bit headstrong,â&#x20AC;? LaCoursiere said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was tough to coach, because she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to move.

She liked where she threw the ball, and if you moved her off that spot, it was very difficult for her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finally gotten to where she can move across the lanes, and adjust to the lanes. She does a really good job of keeping her head in the game, making adjustments and making strong finishes. Sure, she has some bad games and some bad hits, but so far this year she has done a good job of not letting that affect her.â&#x20AC;?

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Sterling; Magan Tintori, Sterling; Allyson Scheidecker, Oregon Advancement: Top four teams, plus top 10 individuals not on those teams, advance to the Freeport Sectional on Feb. 15.

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never stay still, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always moving and trying to find some way to turn the tables on his opponent.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such a big benBoth Urrutia and Bishop efit,â&#x20AC;? Sterling coach Charcredit assistant coaches lie Bishop said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the reason why he always Kevin Heller and Jeff seems to be at his best in Gale for helping out with whatever Urrutia wants to the biggest matches.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t adjust, if you work on next.

But the biggest improvewrestle every match the same, your opponents will ments havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come from the new additions to his figure that out and learn repertoire. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been the how to defend it,â&#x20AC;? said constant work since last Urrutia, who is 18-4 and ranked 11th in Class 2A by yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sectional performance on what Urrutia Illinois Matmen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When felt he needed to fix, from you can feel the other guy footwork to attitude to out, figure out what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sheer strength. trying to do before you â&#x20AC;&#x153;You see a lot of focus start in on him, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to give you a better chance of from Jaden, and you see it every day,â&#x20AC;? Bishop said. winning.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;He always finds tougher Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just on the mat guys to go against in pracwhere Urrutia studies tice, guys he knows will his opponents. Bishop give him a good match, said you can always find the sophomore watching maybe even beat him, but who will make him videos of his matches, better. He never takes trying to learn how his opponents have attacked things lightly, never just him in the past so he can goes for an easy win, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wrestling with a lot of improve his weaknesses confidence. in the future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even when heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s down Urrutia is also always looking for new things to and out, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll keep fighting and finding ways to add to his arsenal. score points and trying to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll watch wrestling come back and win.â&#x20AC;? videos all the time,â&#x20AC;?

Urrutia says a lot of Bishop said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hey Coach, I like this that fire and determimove, can we work on it?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; nation comes from his Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learned a lot of what teammates. He calls the Golden Warriors â&#x20AC;&#x153;a I call East Coast style, which are rolls and twists united family,â&#x20AC;? and says that working out as a and turns, more funky team every Monday and styles weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not used to seeing around here. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll Wednesday throughout CONTINUED FROM B1

the summer means so much when it comes to working harder and pushing further. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re together as much as we are â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we work out, hang out, eat lunch together â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but love every single one of these guys,â&#x20AC;? Urrutia said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That makes it so much more fun, sharing it with them. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re happier when you win, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always there for you when you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d still like winning my matches without these guys, but I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enjoy it as much as I do now.â&#x20AC;?

At the beginning of every season, Bishop and his coaches have the wrestlers write down their goals for what they want to accomplish by the end of the season. Last year, as a freshman, Urrutia wrote â&#x20AC;&#x153;14 varsity wins, get to the sectional.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really know what I was doing,â&#x20AC;? Urrutia said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and when the season was over and I looked back at that, I had 32 wins and a regional title. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So this year, I just took it one step further. My one main goal is to get to state, and that means I have to keep looking ahead. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to get ahead of myself, just focus on the next match whether I win or lose. If I do that, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be competitive every time Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m out there.â&#x20AC;?

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Dixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kylian Lally (left) is one of the local wrestlers to watch at Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Class 2A Geneseo Regional. The Dukesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; senior will compete at 145 pounds.

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Hawks blank Ducks Chicago draws within point of Anaheim

BY GREG BEACHAM !0 3PORTS 7RITER

ANAHEIM, Calif. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Corey Crawford made 29 saves in his first shutout of the season, and the Chicago Blackhawks pulled within one point of Anaheim for the overall NHL lead with a 2-0 victory over the Ducks on Wednesday.

Marian Hossa scored in the second period, and captain Jonathan Toews added a late goal for the defending Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks, who improved to 3-0-2 on their six-game trip before the Olympic break.

Jonas Hiller stopped 23 AP shots for the Ducks, who Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw battles for posi- have lost four of five. Anation during Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game against the Ducks heim also has lost four of in Anaheim. Chicago won 2-0. its last seven home games.

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Eastland (16-3) overcame an early 19-10 deficit and looked to have the game in hand when reserve forward Valdet Seferi dropped in a pair of free throws with 1:53 remaining to seize a 46-41 lead.

Milledgeville (15-3), however, closed the game with a 6-1 run, capped by a pair of free throws from DawTyne with 30.8 seconds to knot the score at 47-47.

The Cougars then held the ball for the final shot.

It was taken by senior guard Dalton Shaner with 4 seconds left in regulation time. The ball hit the side of the rim and hung there tantalizingly for an instant before it fell off. Blake Janssen, Eastlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 6-foot-5 sophomore center, was there for the tip, but that also missed to force overtime.

In the extra period, the lead changed hands four times, then it was tied with 1:11 to go after Milledgevileâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Zach Herin hit the second of two free throws to make it 52-52.

Eastland initially seemed content to wait for the final shot, but instead came out firing.

Senior guard Devin Hartman missed a long jumper with 47 seconds to go, but Janssen grabbed the rebound.

With 30 seconds remaining, Seferi missed a jumper, but Skylar Paulson came up with the board, giving the Cougars one last opportunity.

Finally, with 7 seconds to go, Paulson put up a long jumper. It missed, DawTyne grabbed the rebound, and he was fouled by Paulson with 3.9 seconds to go. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When it was overtime and we really needed a stop,â&#x20AC;? Milledgeville coach Brian Rahn said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and we gave them a second, and then a third shot, I thought, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Well, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think this is going to happen for us.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a testament to our kids.

They just kept fighting.â&#x20AC;?

DawTyne, who had been 3-for-4 at the line up to that point, swished two in a row to put the Missiles ahead 54-52.

On Eastlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final play, Hartman inbounded the ball to Seferi. He took a dribble, then tried to pass to a teammate near midcourt. The pass was deflected by Milledgevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jordan Harris. It went high in the air, and time expired before it hit the ground.

Harris led a balanced attack with 13 points, DawTyne had nine, and Blake Kappes, Herin and Caleb Skoog added eight each. Luke Ebersole added six points on a pair of 3-pointers, the second of which drew the Missiles to within 46-45 with 1:10 left in regulation.

For Eastland, Janssen was a force in the middle with 17 points and 17 rebounds, and Paulson added 11 points and nine boards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a big, physical team with multiple scorers,â&#x20AC;? DawTyne said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coach had it on the board downstairs that we had to fight back. We just kept coming back.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d take blows, but we kept coming back.â&#x20AC;?

Shaner, the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top offensive threat, endured a 2-for-17 shooting night and finished with just seven points. He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start either half, after being 15 minutes late for the team bus. He fouled out with 3:26 left in overtime.

An off-night by Shaner, shaky execution at crunch time, and a 14-for-27 performance at the free-throw line resulted in just the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third defeat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a lot of selfish young men,â&#x20AC;? Eastland coach Tony Dunlap said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Until they play like a team, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be done quick.â&#x20AC;?

The Cougars and Missiles could see each other again, as they are both entered in the Forreston Regional. Seeds and pairings will be determined next Wednesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To get a quality headto-head win this time of the year, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very important for us,â&#x20AC;? Rahn said.

Before the game, a moment of silence was held for Milledgeville resident Tim Litwiller, who was killed in a snowmobiling accident last weekend in Wisconsin. His son, Troy Litwiller, plays for the Missilesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fresh-soph team.

The Litwiller family was on DawTyneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind when he attempted what turned out to be the game-winning shots. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would mean so much for me to make these free throws for [Troy], and in his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name,â&#x20AC;? DawTyne said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was thinking of both of them, and then I made the shots.â&#x20AC;?

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SAUK VALLEY POWER POLL | BOYS SVM SPORTS STAFF VOTES ON THE BEST

1

Newman Comets

2

48 points 3 first-place votes

Eastland Cougars 47 points 2 first-place votes

#OMETS back on top OF 42!# .ORTH FOR NOW Prev: 1

6

Bureau Valley Storm

3

Polo Marcos

5

31 points

Morrison Mustangs

9

13 points

10

12 points Mustangs GAVE Newman test on Tuesday.

Prev: 9

7ARRIORS LOST FIRST GAME AFTER LONG BREAK TO "YRON Prev:

Fulton Steamers 29 points Steamers EARNED big win over "6 4UESDAY Prev: 7

-ISSILES FLYING HIGH AFTER WIN OVER Eastland.

Prev: 6

Sterling Golden Warriors

-ARCOS licking wounds AFTER BLOWOUT LOSS TO !QUIN Prev:

3TORM SUFFERED FIRST 42!# .ORTH loss to Fulton.

Prev: 4

Milledgeville Missiles

$UKES have put emphasis on DEFENSE Prev:

8

26 points

4

36 points

#OUGARS know tough regional awaits them.

Prev: 2

7

28 points

Dixon Dukes

Rock Falls Rockets 3 points 2OCKETS still struggling IN TOUGH ".# West.

Prev: 10

SAUK VALLEY POWER POLL | GIRLS SVM SPORTS STAFF VOTES ON THE BEST

1

Prophetstown Prophets

Eastland Cougars

2

50 points 5 first-place votes Prophets A LOCK TO WIN 42!# North Prev: 1

Dixon Duchesses

6

Erie Cardinals

$IXON have beat LP TWICE IN SPAN OF a week.

Prev: 6

Northern Illinois Big 12 West Conf.

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

Ottawa Dixon Sterling Streator Geneseo LaSalle-Peru

All 17-1 16-4 6-9 6-12 7-10 7-10

Northern Illinois Big 12 West Conf.

6-0

Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results s $IXON /REGON s "YRON 3TERLING s )6# 3TREATOR

Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games s /TTAWA AT $IXON s 'ENESEO AT ,A3ALLE 0ERU

s 3TERLING AT 3TREATOR

Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games s $IXON AT 3TERLING

s 'ENESEO AT /TTAWA

s 3TREATOR AT ,A3ALLE 0ERU

Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games s /TTAWA AT 3YCAMORE

s +ANELAND AT ,A3ALLE 0ERU

s 3TILLMAN 6ALLEY AT $IXON

Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game s ,A3ALLE 0ERU AT 2OCK )SLAND

2OCKFORD ,UTHERAN Winnebago "YRON -ENDOTA 3TILLMAN 6ALLEY 2OCK &ALLS Oregon

Conf.

6-1

0-6

All

16-4

4-16

"YRON -ENDOTA 2OCKFORD ,UTHERAN /REGON 3TILLMAN 6ALLEY 2OCK &ALLS 7INNEBAGO

Conf.

Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game s !URORA #HRISTIAN AT 7INNEBAGO

Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games s -ENDOTA AT "YRON

s 2OCK &ALLS AT 3TILLMAN 6ALLEY

s 7INNEBAGO AT ,UTHERAN

Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games s "YRON AT 3TILLMAN 6ALLEY

s -ENDOTA AT /REGON

s 7INNEBAGO AT 2OCK &ALLS

Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games s 2OCK &ALLS AT /REGON

s ,AKE &OREST AT ,UTHERAN

s 3TILLMAN 6ALLEY AT $IXON

Conf.

9-1

6-4

All 21-2

10-14

0ROPHETSTOWN !MBOY 2IVERDALE %RIE .EWMAN -ORRISON "UREAU 6ALLEY &ULTON

Conf.

Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results s %RIE !MBOY s &ULTON "UREAU 6ALLEY s .EWMAN -ORRISON s 0ROPHETSTOWN 2IVERDALE

Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games s !&# AT !MBOY

s (ALL AT %RIE

s -ORRISON AT 7ETHERSFIELD

s 0RINCETON AT "UREAU 6ALLEY

Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games s &ULTON AT .EWMAN

s -ORRISON AT "UREAU 6ALLEY

s 0ROPHETSTOWN AT !MBOY

s 2IVERDALE AT %RIE

Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game s "UREAU 6ALLEY AT &ULTON

Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game s 2IVERDALE AT 0ROPHETSTOWN

Conf. !QUIN

Dakota 11-1 $URAND

!SHTON &RANKLIN #ENTER

&ORRESTON

3OUTH "ELOIT

0ECATONICA

/RANGEVILLE

-ILLEDGEVILLE

Polo 1-9

Conf.

6-1

0-7

All

12-7

0-22

Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results s -ILLEDGEVILLE %ASTLAND /4 s !&# AT &ORRESTON PPD Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games s !&# AT -ILLEDGEVILLE

s $AKOTA AT 0ECATONICA

s 0OLO AT &ORRESTON

s 3OUTH "ELOIT AT /RANGEVILLE

Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games s &ORRESTON AT !&#

s -ILLEDGEVILLE AT !QUIN

s /RANGEVILLE AT $AKOTA

NUIC West %ASTLAND %AST $UBUQUE 7ARREN ,ENA 7INSLOW 2IVER 2IDGE Scales Mound Stockton Galena 0EARL #ITY 7EST #ARROLL

Conf.

2-4 4-6 2-4

All

7-10 12-11 6-9

Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results s -ILLEDGEVILLE %ASTLAND /4 Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games s %AST $UBUQUE AT 'ALENA

s %ASTLAND AT ,ENA 7INSLOW

s 2IVER 2IDGE AT 0EARL #ITY

s 3CALES -OUND AT 7ARREN

s 3TOCKTON AT 7EST #ARROLL

Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games s 3CALES -OUND AT 'ALENA

Quincy Notre Dame Shootout s %ASTLAND VS #ARTHAGE

2AIDERS will play Erie TO START ! regional.

Prev:

&ILLIES have date with Newman in regional.

Prev: 9

Newman Comets 6 points #OMETS BEAT "6 BUT lost to start week right.

Prev: 10

Points per game 0ARKER .EUHALFEN "6 JR :ACH "ARBER &ULTON JR "RET 'ITTLESON !&# JR 4ROY -AIRS !&# SR !* $OLLMEYER 0OLO SR ! * 3HARP .EWMAN SR 4OMMY *OHNSTON "6 JR .OAH -C#ARTY .EWMAN SO "RIAN #AVANAUGH 0OLO SR Matt Dail, Fulton sr. $AMON 1UEST !MBOY SR *ORDAN (ARRIS - VILLE JR *OHN 0AYAN .EWMAN SR #AL *ARRETT $IXON JR #ALEB 3KOOG - VILLE SR :ACH 2EHMERT 3TERLING SR )SAAC 3CHULER &AITH FR *ESSIE -C+INLEY /REGON SR :ACH ,ESSMAN &AITH JR (UNTER (AMSTRA -ORRISON JR !USTIN $ONOHO 2& SR ,ARON #ARR $IXON JR 3TERLING 4HORNTON 3TERLING SO )SAIAH 2OBY $IXON SO Trevor Otten, Oregon so. +AMERON $AW4YNE - VILLE SR "LAKE +APPES - VILLE JR Zach Quaco, Polo sr.

"ILLY (EEG /REGON SR *OE "ROUILETTE 3TERLING JR +YLE (UEBNER &ULTON JR "ILL 'REUL -ORRISON SR +YLE ,E"LANC $IXON SO

14.1

10.2

9.9

Rebounds per game 4ROY -AIRS !&# SR )SAAC 3CHULER &AITH FR !* $OLLMEYER 0OLO SR .OAH -C#ARTY .EWMAN SO #ALEB 3KOOG - VILLE SR #AL *ARRETT $IXON JR 4OMMY *OHNSTON "6 JR -ATT $AIL &ULTON SR )SAIAH 2OBY $IXON SO +EVIN +URZ !&# JR Jake Willging, Fulton sr. *ORDAN %RNST !MBOY SR *ESSIE -C+INLEY /REGON SR *OE "ROUILETTE 3TERLING JR +AMERON $AW4YNE - VILLE SR :ACH 2EHMERT 3TERLING SR (UNTER (AMSTRA -ORRISON JR -ASON 3ITZMORE -ORRISON JR .ATE 4ERVEER .EWMAN SR "RET 'ITTLESON !&# JR :ACH ,ESSMAN &AITH JR "ILLY (EEG /REGON SR 7YATT 0ATTERSON 0OLO SO .OLAN -C'INN .EWMAN JR $AVID -ILLER "6 SR "LAKE "ALENSIEFEN "6 JR $AVID :INKE !&# SO Max Simmons, Polo jr. !USTIN $ONOHO 2& SR "LAKE +APPES - VILLE JR 0ARKER .EUHALFEN "6 JR

6.6

4.1

Assists per game ! * 3HARP .EWMAN SR Seth Sanderson, Fulton jr. *OEY "RACKEMYER -ORRISON SO +AMERON $AW4YNE - VILLE SR -ICAH 4RANCOSO .EWMAN SR "RAD #AVANAUGH 0OLO SO "RET 'ITTLESON !&# JR *ESSIE -C+INLEY /REGON SR ,ARON #ARR $IXON JR $AMON 1UEST !MBOY SR "RIAN #AVANAUGH 0OLO SR *ORDAN (ARRIS - VILLE JR *UAN 'OMEZ 3TERLING FR #AL *ARRETT $IXON JR -ASON 3ITZMORE -ORRISON JR !USTIN $ONOHO 2& SR )SAIAH 2OBY $IXON SO 0ARKER .EUHALFEN "6 JR $AVID :INKE !&# SO -ATT 'ENDUSA !&# SR "LAKE +APPES - VILLE JR #ALEB 3KOOG - VILLE SR *OSH -EAD "6 JR 4RISTON (OUZENGA -ORRISON JR Zach Quaco, Polo sr. :ACH "ARBER &ULTON JR *ACOB (ILLIKER !&# SO 4OMMY *OHNSTON "6 JR *AMES -C&ADDEN 2& SO :ACH 2EHMERT 3TERLING SR Sterling Thornton, Sterling so.

Nate Terveer, Newman sr.

4.1

2.4

2.1 2.0

Steals per game :ACH ,ESSMAN &AITH JR "RIAN #AVANAUGH 0OLO SR *ORDAN (ARRIS - VILLE JR +AMERON $AW4YNE - VILLE SR !USTIN $ONOHO 2& SR #ALEB 3KOOG - VILLE SR *ESSIE -C+INLEY /REGON SR )SAIAH 2OBY $IXON SO ! * 3HARP .EWMAN SR Nate Terveer, Newman sr.

Micah Trancoso, Newman sr. ,ARON #ARR $IXON JR -ATT $AIL &ULTON SR :ACH 1UACO 0OLO SR :ACH "ARBER &ULTON JR "RAD #AVANAUGH 0OLO SO "RET 'ITTLESON !&# JR #AL *ARRETT $IXON JR #ORY -C#ALLISTER 2& SR Trevor Otten, Oregon so. .OAH -C#ARTY .EWMAN SO :ACH 2EHMERT 3TERLING SR

1.9 1.9

1.6

Blocks per game )SAIAH 2OBY $IXON SO 4ROY -AIRS !&# SR !* $OLLMEYER 0OLO SR #ALEB 3KOOG - VILLE SR *ORDAN %RNST !MBOY SR +EVIN +URZ !&# JR "RET 'ITTLESON !&# JR #AL *ARRETT $IXON JR .OAH -C#ARTY .EWMAN SO Scott Ferry, Morrison jr.

1.0

Steals per game #ORRIE 2EILEY 0ROPHETSTOWN JR %MY 7RIGHT /REGON JR 3AM ,AMBRIGTSEN /REGON SR 2ACHAEL "EIERMANN &ULTON SR !VERI ,EITZEN &ULTON SO -ARY !LICE /SWALT .EWMAN SR %MMA -ELTON -ORRISON FR "ROOKE "AILEY $IXON SR $ELANEY 7ILHELM !MBOY FR *ULIE (URD .EWMAN JR +RISTA "EACH !&# JR +ENNEDY $INGES !MBOY JR ,AUREN -EURER !&# JR (OPE &RIDAY !&# JR -ICAELA -C#OY !MBOY SR #OURTNEY #OBERT %RIE SR Lakin Goodman, Morrison jr. #ASSIDY +ONING !&# SO 3YDNEY 7ILHELM !MBOY JR (ELENA /SK !RNADOTTIR "6 SR +AITLYN "AUER 3TERLING SR

2.1

Blocks per game !LLISON 0RESTEGAARD !&# JR "ETSY ,EONARD &ULTON SO +IARRA (ARRIS 3TERLING SR #ARLIE "ICKETT "6 JR +ATIE #OVER &AITH JR Zoe Zigler, Faith jr.

1.0

GIRLS BASKETBALL | SVM LEADERBOARD All

NUIC East

NUIC East !QUIN Dakota -ILLEDGEVILLE 0ECATONICA 0OLO $URAND &ORRESTON !SHTON &RANKLIN #ENTER 3OUTH "ELOIT Orangeville

All

Three Rivers North

Three Rivers North Newman "UREAU 6ALLEY &ULTON Morrison 0ROPHETSTOWN 2IVERDALE %RIE !MBOY

All 14-2

Big Northern West

Big Northern West

10

9 points

29 points

BOYS BASKETBALL | SVM LEADERBOARD

Girls basketball Ottawa 'ENESEO 3TERLING $IXON ,A3ALLE 0ERU 3TREATOR

Morrison Fillies

Amboy Clippers #LIPPERS MADE living winning tight games.

Prev:

(AWKS are coming OFF DOUBLE /4 LOSS TO "YRON Prev: 4

9

12 points

#ARDINALS IMPROVing over the last 2 weeks.

Prev: 7

AT A GLANCE Boys basketball

AFC Raiders

5

33 points

Warriors LOST TO rival Geneseo on Monday.

Prev:

8

23 points

Oregon Hawks

4

40 points

#OUGARS ranked No. 2 IN ! IN LATEST !0 0OLL Prev: 2

7

26 points

3

44 points

Sterling Golden Warriors

All

22-6

1-22

Points per game Sam Lambrigtsen, Oregon sr.

"ROOKE "AILEY $IXON SR 3ARAH 3MITH &AITH SO ,EXIS -ACOMBER %ASTLAND JR +IARRA (ARRIS 3TERLING SR Emy Wright, Oregon jr. ,AKIN 'OODMAN -ORRISON JR #ORRIE 2EILEY 0ROPHETSTOWN JR +EE,EY -EYER 0OLO JR +AITLYN "AUER 3TERLING SR (ANNAH (AKE %ASTLAND SR #LARE +RAMER 0ROPHETSTOWN JR !BBY -AIKE 7EST #ARROLL JR 2ACHEL #OBERT %RIE SO !LISYN %SSEX !&# JR Gabby Sandoval, Sterling jr. #HELSEA %ADS -ORRISON SR -ARY !LICE /SWALT .EWMAN SR (EATHER 3TRIKE 0ROPHETSTOWN JR Taylor Grenoble, Milledgeville sr. +ARLIE 3TAFFORD 0ROPHETSTOWN SR #OURTNEY 3WALVE -ILLEDGEVILLE SR +AITLYN ,IEBING !MBOY JR !LLISON 0RESTEGAARD !&# JR !VERI ,EITZEN &ULTON SO *ULIE (URD .EWMAN JR $ARCY +EPNER "6 SO

22.2

14.1

9.9

9.4

Assists per game #OURTNEY #OBERT %RIE SR #ORRIE 2EILEY 0ROPHETSTOWN JR +IARRA (ARRIS 3TERLING SR !UBREE 3CHMITT .EWMAN JR ,AUREN -EURER !&# JR !VERI ,EITZEN &ULTON SO #OURTNEY 7ALKER %ASTLAND SR 2ACHAEL "EIERMANN &ULTON SR %MMA -ELTON -ORRISON FR Gabby Sandoval, Sterling jr. )ZY 4ODD %ASTLAND SR +ENNEDY $INGES !MBOY JR #AROLYNN (AMMELMAN 3TERLING JR %MY 7RIGHT /REGON JR "ROOKE "AILEY $IXON SR Taylor Grenoble, Milledgeville sr.

(ELENA /SK !RNADOTTIR "6 SR #LARE +RAMER 0ROPHETSTOWN JR Megan Janssen, Eastland sr.

Sam Lambrigtsen, Oregon sr.

2ACHEL #OBERT %RIE SO (EATHER 3TRIKE 0ROPHETSTOWN JR $ARCY +EPNER "6 SO -AGGIE "USHMAN $IXON JR $ANICA &ORTUNE 2OCK &ALLS SR (ANNAH 'ROBE 0OLO JR (ELENA /SK !RNADOTTIR "6 SR !LEX 3TERENBERG 0OLO JR

2.6

2.4

2.1 2.1

WRESTLING | HONOR ROLL

Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results s $AKOTA !&# s $URAND -ILLEDGEVILLE s /RANGEVILLE AT !QUIN .! s &ORRESTON 0ECATONICA s 3OUTH "ELOIT 0OLO

106 *OE %ADS -ORRISON ,OGAN 6OSS % 0 !NDREW 6AN+AMPEN 7# 4YRONE ,ONG 3TERLING

Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s result s !QUIN 2IVER 2IDGE 3CALES -OUND Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games s (ARVARD AT 3OUTH "ELOIT

s !&# AT !MBOY

113 (UNTER 7EBB .EWMAN *ADEN 5RRUTIA 3TERLING 0AAWAN $ANDONA 7# #ODY 6ANDERLAAN -ORRISON

Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games s 0OLO AT $AKOTA

s !&# AT $URAND

s !QUIN AT 0ECATONICA

s &ORRESTON AT 3OUTH "ELOIT

s -ILLEDGEVILLE AT /RANGEVILLE

120 0HOENIX 0ARKS -ORRISON *OSH "OWLING % 0 *ACOB #ASEY 7EST #ARROLL )SAAC &IGUEROA 3TERLING

126 *EFF #ASEY 7EST #ARROLL *ESSE $ITZLER 0OLO

Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game s 7ARREN AT 0OLO

Rebounds per game 2ACHEL #OBERT %RIE SO !LLISON 0RESTEGAARD !&# JR ,EXIS -ACOMBER %ASTLAND JR +AITLYN ,IEBING !MBOY JR .ICOLE "ORNSHEUER "6 SR !SHLEY 'REUL -ORRISON JR #OURTNEY 3WALVE -ILLEDGEVILLE SR +ATIE #OVER &AITH JR #ARLY (ARTLE $IXON JR $ARCY +EPNER "6 SO "ETSY ,EONARD &ULTON SO +ARLIE 3TAFFORD 0ROPHETSTOWN SR +IARRA (ARRIS 3TERLING SR (ANNAH (AKE %ASTLAND SR +EE,EY -EYER 0OLO JR %MILY 3AUER 2OCK &ALLS FR #ARLIE "ICKETT "6 JR +RISTA "EACH !&# JR !BBY -AIKE 7EST #ARROLL JR "AILEY 3CHRADER 2OCK &ALLS JR #LARE +RAMER 0ROPHETSTOWN JR #OURTNEY #OBET %RIE SR 3TACIA (AMILL &AITH JR !MANDA ,A0AGE &AITH SO +AYLEIGH ,EDDY -ILLEDGEVILLE SR )RINI 0ETROS "6 JR !UBREE 3CHMITT .EWMAN JR 3AM ,AMBRIGTSEN /REGON SR

:ACH $UPUY 3TERLING

%THAN &ISCHBACH -ORRISON 132 #ALEB -ORRIS !MBOY 'RADY 4ODD % 0 $YLAN +ELLER -ORRISON 138

*OSH 7HEELER % 0

4RENT "RINKMEIER $IXON

%LIAS %DMONDSON .EWMAN (UNTER &ERGUSON -ORRISON #OREY 'RADY /REGON

0AYTON (ILLIKER !&#

145 *AKE 3NOW .EWMAN

*ARED #OLE % 0

+YLIAN ,ALLY $IXON

#HRIS *ONES !MBOY

Dominic Marchetti, Oregon 22-11 .666

152 $YLAN "INION % 0 *ASON "ONTZ !MBOY !USTIN +ELLER -ORRISON "RANDON !HLGRIM .EWMAN .ICK 4ERRONEZ 3TERLING *AKE #HAPMAN !&#

160 "RADY 2UDE .EWMAN

%THAN #AIN 0OLO

'ARRETT 2UDE /REGON

3ETH -ONTGOMERY % 0

$EVIN 3AUNDERS 7EST #ARROLL 170 "RYCE )VEY .EWMAN 2YAN ,EFFELMAN !MBOY .ICK 7ILLIAMS % 0 4OM +OHL -ORRISON

182 !USTIN 3HOUP -ORRISON

,UCAS .EWBURGH 2OCK &ALLS .OAH %ADS % 0

*AKE $IEHL /REGON

*EFF +IMPEL 0OLO

195 &RANCISCO !RELLANO 2OCK &ALLS "RYANT ,ILLY 3TERLING

4YLER "LUME /REGON

*ACOB #AIN 0OLO

220 4RAVIS "URKE /REGON *UAN $OMINGUEZ 0OLO Tyler Todd, Morrison 'ARRETT ,IEBING !MBOY

24-16

.600

285 "RANDON !NDERSON 7# #ARIEL "EASLEY 3TERLING

NUIC West Conf.

Eastland 10-0 2IVER 2IDGE 3CALES -OUND 0EARL #ITY

,ENA 7INSLOW

%AST $UBUQUE

'ALENA

3TOCKTON

7ARREN

7EST #ARROLL

Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results s %AST $UBUQUE 'ALENA s %ASTLAND ,ENA 7INSLOW s 3TOCKTON 7ARREN s 0EARL #ITY 7EST #ARROLL Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s result s !QUIN 22 3- Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game s 0EARL #ITY AT %AST $UBUQUE

All 22-4

SWIMMING | HONOR ROLL 50-yard freestyle (state cut â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 21.9) +EATON $IR 3TERLING

3AM 7IKE 3TERLING

,UCAS #AMPBELL 3TERLING

2OBBIE (ICKS .EWMAN

+ASEY (ODGE -ORRISON

100 free (48.01) +EATON $IR 3TERLING ,UCAS #AMPBELL 3TERLING !IDAN "OLLMAN .EWMAN 2OBBIE (ICKS .EWMAN

200 free (1:45.12) +EATON $IR 3TERLING

7ARREN -ELTON .EWMAN

+YLE 7ORKMAN -ORRISON

500 free (4:47.32) +EATON $IR 3TERLING

.ICK -ATTOX 3TERLING

+YLE 7ORKMAN -ORRISON

100 backstroke (54.04) 7ARREN -ELTON .EWMAN

3AM 7IKE 3TERLING

+ASEY (ODGE -ORRISON

100 breaststroke (1:00.61) "LAKE 2UIZ 3TERLING

,ANE -ARTELLS 3TERLING

4ODD .ELSON .EWMAN

3AM .ORMAN -ORRISON

100 butterfly (52.78) +EATON $IR 3TERLING

7ARREN -ELTON .EWMAN

"RANDON 0ILLARS 3TERLING

"RIAN 3LATER -ORRISON

200 individual medley (1:58.41) "LAKE 2UIZ 3TERLING

"RANDON 0ILLARS 3TERLING

3AM 7IKE 3TERLING

"RIAN 3LATER -ORRISON

1-meter diving #ADE #OURSEY 3TERLING

200 free relay (1:27.98) 3TERLING

.EWMAN

-ORRISON

400 free relay (3:14.62) 3TERLING

.EWMAN

-ORRISON

200 medley relay (1:38.27) 3TERLING

-ORRISON

.EWMAN

" s 3AUK 6ALLEY -EDIA Dilbert by Scott Adams

www.saukvalley.com

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Zits® by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman

Arlo & Janis by Jimmy Johnson Garfield by Jim Davis

Freshly Squeezed by Ed Stein Get Fuzzy by Darby Conley

Blondie by Dean Young & John Marshall

Wizard of Id by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart

Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis Rose is Rose by Pat Brady and Don Wimmer

Pickles by Brian Crane Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce

Born Loser by Art and Chip Sansom

Baby Blues by Jerry Scott & Rick Kirkman

Soup To Nutz by Rick Stromoski

Family Circus by Bil Keane

The Argyle Sweater by Scott Hilburn

Alley Oop by Dave Graue and Jack Bender

Bridge Frank & Ernest by Bob Thaves

Intriguing chances for both sides

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

When you look at all 52 cards of some bridge deals, it is not clear how either the bidding or the play will go.

This layout arose during a social game with strong players.

What was the outcome in six clubs after West led the heart king?

The auction was involved.

North’s negative double showed his four-card spade suit.

Then, when South indicated extra values by jumping to three no-trump, North bid his long diamond suit. South control-bid (cuebid) four hearts to suggest a slam.

West’s double was futile.

And, finally, South chose six clubs.

Both six clubs and six

diamonds can be made, but each requires double-dummy play. (Declarer must know where all of the cards lie.)

The expert in six clubs adopted a sensible line. After

winning with his heart ace, South ran his diamond queen to East’s king.

East, thinking his partner would have led a singleton if he had one, returned a heart.

But declarer ruffed in the dummy, cashed the club king, crossed to the spade king, and drew trumps, squeezing East in spades and diamonds (not that it mattered, because South could have established dummy’s diamond suit).

East should have returned a diamond. If South had had a singleton queen, he was unlikely to have rebid three no-trump.

Also, even if he had, the diamond lead probably would not have cost.

West would have needed a trump trick to defeat the contract, which was not likely to evaporate. © 2014 UFS

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CLASSIFIED SAUK VALLEY Thursday, February 6, 2014

Dixon

LOST

110

IS YOUR PET MISSING? Read our found section in todays paper. Just in case it is not there, call one of your area animal shelters listed below: Lee County Animal Control (815)284-3833 Granny Rose Animal Shelter (815)288-7387 Whiteside County Animal Control (815)625-3507 Happy Tails Humane Society (815)626-2994 A public service of Sauk Valley Media

FOUND

115

Found cat, gray & tan male. Buell Rd., South of Rock Falls. Very friendly.

Call 815-440-7079

VOLUNTEERS

126

As we approach our 30th anniversary year the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home hopes to move forward with a very special commemorative project. We are in need of skilled volunteers who would like to help plan and build a selection of bird houses. If you are handy with a blueprint and tools, we would love to hear from you.

Please call Brandi or Heather at the Reagan Home for details.

815-2885176

VOLUNTEERS

126

Become a Hospice Volunteer There's no time like the present to add life to each day of a hospice patient.

Volunteers provide companionship and support to the terminally ill and their loved ones.

They fill a unique role in providing comfort and support to patients and families with giving of their time, energy and compassion. Hospice of the Rock River Valley has a need for volunteers to work with patients and families. Training will be provided and begins March 4. To make a difference in someone's life, call Nina at 815-288-3673.

CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers to advocate for children in the court system involved in abuse and neglect cases.

Your involvement can impact a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future.

Contact Vanessa White, Director of Advocate Services (815) 288-1901 www.casalee carroll.com

REAL ESTATE 200 Tamarac, Florida.

Age 55 & up community. Large 1400 sq. ft. 2BR condo.

Pool, Club House.

Furnished. $84,900 630-772-5051

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ROCK FALLS $70K to invest?

Want a 12% return on your commercial/ residential rental investment?

3yr lease. Located on highest traffic count St. Whiteside County. 815564-0191

Great Location Lots of new. 1400 W. 2nd St. 3BR, 1 ba.

Ranch w/ garage. 1 block from R.F.H.S. New in 2013: roof, furnace, water heater, plumbing & more.

Private, very close to river. Great family home! $79,900.

815-626-6356.

DIXON 2/3BR 2 bath, East side, pets neg. $750/mo. + dep. 815-440-2874 Why rent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; start building equity today!

Payments could be less than rent on 3BR, totally move-in ready Ranch home.

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, 1-3pm 506 Eels Ave. Dixon Call Diane Schnake Hartland Realty 815-440-4817

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

220

4 Unit Brick townhouse complex w/ attached garages.

Nice area near hospital in Sterling. $237,000 815-6524517

LOTS / LAND 225 FOR SALE Tennessee Log Home Bargain! 5 Acres, FREE boat slip, Only $74,900.

1,200SF ready-tofinish log home with boat slip on 160,000 acre lake.

Huge hardwood setting, near 150 acre nature preserve. Perc approved, new survey. Excellent financing. Only one, call now 877-8880267 x52

2 Cemetery Lots, $750 each, Call Fairmount Cemetery in Polo, 815946-2810

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DIXON

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ROCK RIVER ESTATES Homes for sale and rent call our VMĂ&#x201E;JL MVY KL[HPSZ

AMBOY

DIXON

DIXON

DIXON

1BR- $475 + dep.

Appliances furn.

815-712-2435.

3 BR. 2nd floor apt.

528 Morgan. $550/ mo. Pets OK! 708203-6677

Efficiency Upper, appl. W & D, water, sewer, garbage, incl. Off-road parking, no pets. $310 mo + dep. 815378-2151

Great North side location w/river view. Beautiful Lg. 2BR, garage, W/D. No pets.

Refs. $650/ mo. 815441-7503.

2BR w/appls, deck $470mo. + lease & dep. 815-716-0123 First months rent $99!

2BR very clean, all applcs.

No Pets. Ref. & dep. Req. 815849-5334

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS CitiMortgage, Inc. PLAINTIFF

2 bed 1 bath on the river $27,900 2 bed 1 bath $9,900

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 BR. apts. with some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

No pets, no parties.

Refs. req.

815-336-2305.

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626-SOLD or 284-SOLD

AMBOY 1 & 2BR Apts.

Or Duplex.

815-440-8116

Vs.

Martin Vaile a/k/a Martin E. Vaile a/k/a Martin Eugene Vaile; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00103 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/6/2012, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 3/20/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

ASHTON â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026; 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.â&#x2DC;&#x2026;

DIXON

DIXON RIVER APARTMENTS APARTMENTS

IN BOOK 'C' OF PLATS, ON PAGE 4, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 07-02-31-428-016 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 617 4th Avenue Dixon, IL 61021

MAINTENANCE FREE! AFFORDABLE LIVING!

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Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

815-284-2000 1 & 2 Bedrooms

Earn Cash! $

226

Call Today For An Appointment 815-284-6782

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

1BR appl. water, sewer, garbage, incl. Remodeled, offroad parking, no pets. $395 mo + dep. 815-378-2151

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

1BR upper apt., garage, stove, fridge, & water furn. near KSB, No pets or smoking.

Deposit required.

815-732-7662.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

2BR laundry, appl. garage. No pets.

815-499-3753.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

2BR Upper, northside, clean, quiet.

Appl., A/C, new flooring, on-site laundry, lg. storage room, garage. No pets. Security dep. $500/mo. 847-8361906

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1412-12562.

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MOBILE HOMES

DIXON

ROCK FALLS

STERLING

STERLING

ROCK FALLS

Condo Style, 2BR apt. w/private entrance and deck.

Appliances included plus W/D. Water, sewer, garbage provided.

Tenant pays elec. Off road parking. No pets.

Lease & dep. req. $650/mo. Call 815378-2151

Edon Apts. 2BR, $480 mo., $400 dep. Refs. req. No dogs.

815-5379190, 815-4413999.

Sterling Rentals

Park Setting, newer 2BR, L/R, garage, NS, 1 floor, near CGH, energy efficient, 1832 2nd Ave., $585/mo.

815-499-0199.

Room for Rent. All utilities incl. + wifi Starting at $75/wk. + dep. Call 815716-6150.

2 Lg. BR, 1 bath, attached garage.

Lg. yard. NO PETS. $600 mo. + dep.

Call 815-440-7985

Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

3 BR, 2 story farm house, 2 car garage. 1/2 mile from town, avail.

Please Call Brittany 815-380-3000

Modern clean, 2BR. Stove, refrig., D/W. No smoking or pets. $475. 815652-3365.

STERLING

RIVER RIDGE APARTMENTS

2 Bedroom Great Location Garages Available

HARMON 1st Month Free!

2BR, appl. incl. Pet friendly. $475/mo.

815-562-7368

POLO

$

495 1st Month’s Rent

$

PER MONTH

1.00

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*with 1 year lease

2 BR., appl., water, sewer & garbage incl. Coin laundry on site. $425 mo. + $400 dep. 815378-7820.

PROPHETSTOWN 2BR, 2ba. 109 E. 2nd St. 1 garage stall. $500/mo. Call Kophamer & Blean Realty 815-7722728

ROCK FALLS 1BR, $375/mo.

Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 1BR, all utilities incl. No pets. $500/ mo. + dep.

Call 815-718-0956.

Beautiful 2 floor, 2 BR apt, skylights, butcher block counter tops, central air & heat, No Pets. $595 OBO+ dep. Call or text 815-716-6150 nd

Completely remodeled 2 BR, located 1 ½ mi. outside RF, on 3 acre lot w/ use of a 35 acre lake. $700/ mo. plus utilities.

No pets. Call 815-626-2145 Lg. 1BR. + appl.

No pets. $425 + dep. 815-625-4701

Next to

ALDI in Sterling

1-815-414-2288

1 or 2BR apts. $420. Call 815562-7368 Rochelle Realty.

606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite

(815)626-1431 2 Bed Duplex for rent in Sterling, across from CGH, very nice/great location, basement w/ W/D hook up, $545/mo., avail. imm., Call 815622-2725 SNLRentals.com 2 BR., clean, QUIET, coin laundry.

641-777-7261 210 6th Ave. 2 BR, W/D hookups, Water, Sewer, Garbage inc. $450/ mo. 815-440-5452

NORTHLAND PARK APARTMENTS

2BR downstairs apt, stove & fridge furn., water & garbage fees incl., C/A, no pets, 1401 E. 4th St., $500/mo. + $500 dep. 815441-1912

Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Washer & Dryer Units Fitness Center Balconies / Patios Open House Daily

2BR Townhouse, 1831 N. 2nd Ave. 1½ BA, C/A, lots of storage. 1100 sq. ft. w/garage. $600 mo. + dep., util. refs. 815-652-4517

1st 3 Months 1/2 OFF!

2BR with attached garage.

Beautiful sun porch. 4407 W. Lincolnway, apt A. Big back yard.

Call 815-590-2191.

(Located Behind

★★1BR, W/D in unit, D/W. Woodlawn Rd. $500/mo.

815-535-7077.★★ 2 BR, corner of E. 2nd St. & 9th Ave., by upper dam, C/A, basement, W/D Hookups. $365/mo. + dep., Avail. Now! 563370-1969

HOMES FOR RENT

FOR RENT HOUSES & APTS. svla.org

CHADWICK

Efficiency, all utilities incl. $350/ mo. 815-973-6768 Nice LG 2br, stove & refrig. $575 + dep. 815-631-6678

2 BR., 1 bath. No garage NO PETS. $550 mo. + dep.

815-440-7985.

Free Housing, utilities, cable & internet and small living allowance in Exchange for part time mature Personal Assistant in Sterling.

This is a live-in position.

Interested candidates please contact Rick at: rick25119@gmail.com

3BR, 1.5 bath. 2 car garage. No pets. $525/mo.

815-499-1793

DIXON 2BR, garage. $550 815-285-4035 or 815-440-0693 4 bed, 2 bath house in Dixon, fenced yard, 2 cr garage, avail. immed.

815-677-1601 SNLrentals.com Clean small 2BR garage, no pets. $535 + Dep. Call 815-440-2145.

For Rent Condominium On the River Boat Dock Incl.

2 BR 2BA Upper 1400 sq. ft.

1 Car garage Snow removal Lawn care $925/mo. + util.

Lease-opt to buy 815-378-2151

2BR, stove & refrig. furnished, $450 lease and dep. req.

H & H rental Properties LLC. 815625-7995 Apts. No pets. Call 815-716-0367.

310

STERLING

MILLEDGEVILLE 4BR 1 ½ bath, $675/mo. + sec.

Dep. 815-238-2044

ROCK FALLS

or 510-508-3894.

Nice 3 bed Ranch, all renewed, 2003 16th Ave., Why Rent? $698/mo.

815-878-7399 Rent to own. 2BR 815-622-9665. Realtor Owned.

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

311

1200 sq. ft. 10 E. Miller Rd. Sterling.

815-625-9638 Secured 3 acre w/ high bays and office, 3818 River Rd., Sterling.

815-626-8790

Sauk Valley Classi eds

Huge XXL 1BR, pets, free heat, water, & garbage, $550/mo.

815761-6419.

Nice 2BR, 1 bath, 2 car garage, lg. yard in a nice neighborhood, handicap access., 815-590-2181

Newer 2 Bedroom $599.00 & Up Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave.

Need to place an ad?

Call Us! 625-3600 284-2222

2BR, 1 ba. Garage. $625/mo. Call 815973-6768.

PUBLIC NOTICES SAUK VALLEY

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Estate of Gerald Borgmann, Deceased No. 2014-P-4 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Gerald Borgmann. Letters of Administration were issued on January 16, 2014, to Thomas J. Potter, whose attorneys of record are shown below.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before July 16, 2014, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

Thomas J. Potter Ludens Potter & Melton 600 W. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 360 Morrison, Illinois 61270-0360 Telephone: (815) 772-2161 Fax: (815) 772-7440 E-mail: tpotter@lincolnwaylaw.com Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF David M. Palmer, Deceased.

No. 14 P 3 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of David M. Palmer. Letters of Office were issued on January 15, 2014 to Katherine Gordon and Candace Palmer, as independent co-administrators, whose attorney of record is John E. Miller, of MILLER, LANCASTER & WALKER, P.C., 15 East Third Street, P.O. Box 535, Sterling, Illinois, 61081. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's office, Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before the ___30th__ day of ____July___, 2014, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

CitiMortgage, Inc. PLAINTIFF

Vs.

Martin Vaile a/k/a Martin E. Vaile a/k/a Martin Eugene Vaile; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00103 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/6/2012, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 3/20/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: ALL OF TRACT NUMBER FIFTY-ONE (51) IN THE SURVEY AND RESUBDIVISION CALLED LOVELAND PLACE TRACTS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN BOOK 'C' OF PLATS, ON PAGE 4, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 07-02-31-428-016

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LOANS

402

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

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

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Searching: DIRECTOR OF NURSING Apply in person, resume required Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

MILLER, LANCASTER & WALKER, P.C. Attorneys for the Representative 15 E. Third Street, P. O. Box 535 Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 625-0600 Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 2014

505

Free Housing, utilities, cable & internet and small living allowance in Exchange for part time mature Personal Assistant in Sterling.

This is a live-in position.

Interested candidates please contact Rick at:

Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 617 4th Avenue Dixon, IL 61021

rick25119@gmail.com

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Help wantedCooks, Bartenders, Waitresses. Apply in person at Konz Restaurant & Lounge, 112 S. Main St., Walnut

or 510-508-3894.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

505

FACILITIES MANAGER The Northland Mall has an opportunity for a self-motivated individual to oversee the maintenance and daily operation of the mall. Experience in HVAC, Electrical, Construction, Plumbing and general repairs is required. Must have excellent organizational skills and a record of good customer service.

Would also oversee the budgeting, scheduling, inventory and hiring of the department.

Must be computer literate in Excel, Outlook and Word.

Send resume and salary history to: kbrouilette@ jherzog.com No phone calls please. EEOC MARKETING DIRECTOR Skilled Nursing Facility seeks FT experienced individual to coordinate resident admissions and community marketing.

Call Julie Logan at 815/625-8510 for more information or email Resume to: administrator@ transitionsnursingrehab.com Now HIRING CNAs-LPNs-RNs Mercy Nursing Services 815-564-0977 rmorris@crsco.com or www.mercy nursingservices.com

★ NEW TODAY ★ PT Help Needed Shop Helper/ Operator, basic machine shop skills a benefit, Please send replies to Box #:1204 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 Sales/Office Person needed for Dixon retail business 30-40hrs. Includes Saturdays.

Experience a plus.

Please send replies to Please send replies to Box #:1200, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 Sterling Commercial Roofing Now hiring Foreman for a shingle crew send your resumes to jean1176@ outlook.com TO OUR

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While we attempt to screen advertising with potential fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential problems.

We strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, particularly when dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

EMPLOYMENT

505

Tow Truck Driver wanted for nights and weekends, part time. Must have experience.

Please send replies to Box #:1203, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 W-S Industrial Services, Inc. is currently hiring laborers, operators, and CDL drivers. We provide a wide range of services to electrical power plants, refineries, ethanol plants, water treatment plants and industrial facilities.

Will train but prefer experience in industrial/environmental cleaning.

Ideal candidate is able to travel, must pass drug test, physical exam and background check.

WSI offers competitive pay, per diem and excellent benefits! Apply in person at: 1517 S. 19th St, Clinton IA 52732.

Visit WS-Hiring.com for more information.

CHILD CARE

512

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

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

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AREA GARAGE SALES 624 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antique furniture, fishing tackle, toys, post cards junk. 815-445-6151

APPLIANCES CLOVER

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710

CLOVER HILLS LEASE TO OWN APPLIANCES TV’S MATTRESSES

815.625.8529

APPLIANCES

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Amana Washer/ Dryer. Perfect condition. $300 815590-0722 Chest freezer, 6 years old. $100 815-284-1941

WOOD / FUEL

FURNITURE

★ NEW TODAY ★

Broyhill full size Sofa Sleeper, brand new, $225, sm. antique wicker rocker, $50, children's rocker, $25.

815-625-5811 Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet 309-4527477.

★ NEW TODAY ★ Thomasville bedroom set, includes queen bed, nightstand, chest of drawers, dresser, mirror. $300. 815625-3160.

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Bassett Hound pups born 12/10/2013. 3 Females, 2 Males.

815-994-0636 Female Chihuahua 6yrs old, spayed.

Mixed breed male dog 6mos. Old. Free to good homes only.

815-548-9511.

Free cats/kittens, all colors, M & F. 815-548-9511.

MASTIFF English AKC. Large pups from huge parents Champ lines. $950 Call 309-944-3917 WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

SNOWBLOWERS 782 Ariens 22” single stage snow thrower, 2 cycle. Elec. start. Exc. Cond.

Used only 2 or 3x. $400.

815-6262157 after 11am.

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by Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present.

Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

TODAY’S CLUE: W equals Z “ J P I M E ’ S LV Z P B M V I R G E C B V WG Y. J LV S J P LV Z P V B P X M S L M Y P R GESPBBKXSPI CT MOOVRGMEVY XVSOLP R M N V R X LV Y S . ” - - R P B F G M D P E I P R Previous Solution: “Many a book is like a key to unknown chambers within the castle of one’s own self.” -- Franz Kafka (c) 2014 by NEA, Inc., dist. by Universal Uclick 2-6

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) -Discuss your plans with someone you respect or trust and you will find a way to make your dreams come true. Concentrate on what’s important; taking on too much will deter progress.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -Review your personal situation and consider how you can make an important relationship better.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don’t make unrealistic gestures. Think twice before you retaliate. Make sure you have the correct facts.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Invest in your skills, talent and knowledge, and you will raise your profile. Instigate a move and make decisions that will allow you greater freedom to explore avenues of interest. ©2014 UFS

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