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STATE BUDGET PROPOSAL | LOCAL MAYORS’ REACTION

Cuts would be ‘devastating’ Cuts could cost Dixon $745,000 a year and Rock Falls $458,000 a year

BY MATT MENCARINI mmencarini@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5529 @MattMencarini

DIXON – Gov. Bruce Rauner’s first budget proposal reduces the share local governments

receive from the state’s income tax, a reduction area mayors say could be devastating.

Dixon Mayor Jim Burke said the cut would reduce the city’s budget by about $745,000. He’s working on calling a meeting of may-

ors in Lee, Whiteside, Ogle and Stephenson counties for next week to discuss the cuts with the area’s state representatives.

The meeting could take place in Dixon, he said, adding that state Sen. Tim Bivins, R-Dixon,

and state Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, will likely be invited.

The budget proposal calls for a reduction of the local share of income tax revenues from 8 percent to 4 percent.

For Rock Falls, the cut comes

to about $458,000 a year, Mayor Bill Wescott said.

“Any budget, especially the general fund budget, taking that hit will be devastating,” he said.

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DIXON | LEE/OGLE COUNTY REGIONAL SPELLING BEE

Cashing in wagers for boat docks?

Youth served

They could be funded by gambling revenue, placed near Heritage Crossing

BY MATT MENCARINI mmencarini@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5529 @MattMencarini

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Rebekah Zeigler of Centennial Elementary School in Polo smiles after winning the Lee/Ogle Regional Spelling Bee on Thursday in the auditorium of Dixon High School. Zeigler won the honor despite being a fourth-grader, one of the youngest of the 26 competitors.

Polo fourth-grader Rebekah Zeigler wins, earns trip to D.C.

BY JERMAINE PIGEE jpigee@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5525 @JPigee84

DIXON – Back and forth went Rebekah Zeigler and Lydia Cermak, the final spellers left Thursday in the Lee/Ogle Regional Spelling Bee after 24 others had been eliminated.

Finally, Cermak, a sixth-grader at Oregon Elementary School, was tripped up by the word tuckahoe.

Zeigler, a fourth-grader at Centennial Elementary School in Polo, responded quickly by correctly spelling lederhosen. After 28 rounds, victory, and a trip to the national bee, was within Ziegler’s reach.

All that stood in the way was spelling one final word correctly. The word she was given? Borzoi, a large Russian wolfhound.

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Take An American Journey in Dixon

DIXON – The Canterbury Concert Series features “An American Journey” at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 221 W. Third St. Kithara Trio will play works by American composers on the flute, cello and harp. Admission is free.

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Zeigler confidently stepped to the microphone in the packed auditorium of Dixon High School, and correctly spelled the word.

“I feel really good about winning,” Zeigler said with a wide smile. “My mom and dad helped me a lot.”

Zeigler had served notice last year as a third-grader, the youngest grade eligible in the bee, by finishing 10th.

Students in the third through eighth grades can compete.

By winning this year, Zeigler, the 9-year-old daughter of Mark and Alissa Zeigler, receives an all-expensespaid trip for two to National Harbor, Maryland, just south of Washington, D.C., to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee that begins May 24 and concludes May 29.

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Go snowshoeing in the park

OREGON – The forecast is for slightly warmer weather Saturday, so enjoy the great outdoors by going snowshoeing with the Oregon Park District at White Pines State Park. If you can walk, you can snowshoe, so no experience is necessary to participate. Trekkers should be at Nash Recreation Center, 304 S. Fifth St., by 10:30 a.m. The hike ends around 1:30 p.m. Cost is $6 for park district residents and $7 for nonresidents. Advance registration is required.

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Lydia Cermak, a sixth-grader at Oregon Elementary School, finished as the runner-up Thursday.

Blues, Bluegrass in the Grove

FRANKLIN GROVE – It’s the third Friday of the month, so it’s time for 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, beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are accepted to help with the upkeep of the historic building.

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DIXON – The city could be getting closer to boat docks along the riverfront.

Last week, Mayor Jim Burke said he has had discussions with several council members about using some of the city’s revenue from video gambling to pay for them.

The boat docks have been disOnline extra cussed for sevGo to saukvalley. eral years and been a priority com to see a video of the Riverfront of where the boat C o m m i s s i o n . launches would be They are seen as along the Rock River a way to make in Dixon. the Rock River a bigger part of the city’s downtown.

In 2014, the city’s revenue from video gambling was $165,164.74. Revenues from the machines have consistently increased since video gambling became legal in 2012.

Riverfront Commission Chairman Larry Reed said in a memorandum to the City Council that the estimated cost of the boat docks was $195,000.

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The bottom line is we’re looking for a funding source, which is a key issue.

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Larry Reed, Riverfront Commission chairman

Sounds of the civil rights movement

MORRISON – A “Music of the Civil Rights Movement” program will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday at United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway. Folk singer Chris Vallillo will perform songs and talk about the importance of music to the civil rights movement of the 1960s. There also will be a question-and-answer session. Donations will be accepted.

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Christian artist in Sterling

STERLING – Chris Himmel of Jacksonville will play a variety of Christian music at 7 p.m. Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 205 E. 10th St. A freewill offering will be taken to help Himmel continue his solo music ministry, which he started in 2014.

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POLICE Sterling Police Harrison M. Robert, 46, of Rock Falls; 2:09 a.m.

Wednesday at First Avenue and Wallace Street; disobeying red traffic control signal; released with promise to comply.

Alastair R. Muir, 68, of Morrison; 12:05 p.m. Wednesday at First Avenue and East Third Street; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; released with promise to comply.

Ralph L. Brown Jr., 22, of Rock Island; 4:20 p.m. Wednesday at East Third Street and 15th Avenue; cellphone use; released with promise to comply.

Eric W. Larson, 53, of Sterling; 8:39 p.m. Wednesday at Avenue L and West Sixth Street; operating uninsured vehicle; released with promise to comply.

Carrie A. Cowley, 23, of Rock Falls; 10:31 p.m. Wednesday at 2308 E. Lincolnway; operating uninsured vehicle; released with promise to comply.

Nicholas T. Fullington, 19, of Sterling; 11:16 p.m.

Wednesday at Fifth Avenue and East Seventh Street; operating uninsured vehicle; released with promise to comply.

Rock Falls Police Jeffrey Hicks, 50, of Rock Falls; 11:28 p.m. Wednesday; aggravated domestic battery, two counts of aggravated battery, resisting a peace officer; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Hannah Tucker, 29, of Rock Falls; 1:22 p.m.

Wednesday; Ogle County warrant; bonded out.

Dwight Taylor, 29, of Rock Falls; 5 p.m. Wednesday;

threatening a public official, resisting arrest; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Morrison Police Matthew Zopel, 38, of Dunlap; Feb. 6; speeding; given citation.

Jessica J. Beswick, 25, of Morrison; Feb. 6; driving while license revoked, operating uninsured vehicle; given citation.

Juan Gaeta, age unavailable, of Mount Prospect; Tuesday; 24-hour parking ordinance violation; given citation.

Morrison Police John J. Gillen, 28, of Morrison; 10:30 p.m. Monday; criminal damage to property; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Alicia B. Huber, 26, of Morrison; 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; Whiteside County warrant – residential burglary; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Amboy Police Kurt A. Andreas, 54, of Amboy; 9:45 p.m. Sunday on West Wasson Road; domestic battery; taken to Lee County Jail.

Ogle County Sheriff Cody Walters, 25, of Rockford; Wednesday in the 7000 block of North Stillman Road; driving while license suspended, operating uninsured vehicle; given citation, taken to Ogle County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

David Hudson, 43, of Davis Junction; Wednesday; violation of order of protection; held at Ogle County Jail.

State Police Dennis S. Johnson, 50, of Mount Morris; 3:29 p.m.

Wednesday at North Galena Avenue and East Bradshaw Street in Dixon; no seat belt, warrant; held at Lee County Jail.

Michael C. Cover, 21, of Dixon; 3:07 p.m. Wednesday at Fourth Avenue and Prospect Street in Dixon; no valid driver’s license, no insurance, no seat belt; issued individual bond and given notice to appear in court.

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Whiteside County bee The Whiteside County Spelling Bee will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison.

She also won a $100 U.S. savings bond, a Webster’s Third New International Dictionary, and an online subscription to Encyclopedia Britannica.

Statistics suggest Zeigler’s win should come as no surprise. Thirteen of the past 16 winners in the Lee/Ogle contest were girls. Nationally, since the competition started in 1983, 53 percent of bee contestants have been female.

Also, of the past champions, 78 percent had participated in the Lee/Ogle bee in previous years.

Finally, eight of the past nine champions have come from Ogle County.

For finishing in second place, Cermak will receive a Kindle Paperwhite and a MerriamWebster’s Collegiate Dictionary.

Maddy Jacobs, an eighth-grader from St. Anne School in Dixon, finished third. She bowed out when she misspelled angstrom.

She received a $40 gift certificate from Books on First in Dixon.

Zeigler said she constantly visited spellingbee.com, the Scripps National site, for help with pronouncing the words.

When she grows up, Zeigler said, she wants to be a nurse, but she also wants to be an author in her spare time.

Younger students like Zeigler might not be

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ABOVE: Scott Prerost of Aplington Middle School in Polo walks back to his chair after missing his word Thursday during the Lee/Ogle Regional Spelling Bee. Prerost was among the final four competitors.

BELOW: Maddy Jacobs, an eighth-grader from St. Anne School in Dixon, took third place in the bee. able to compete in the bee next year, when students from Whiteside County join those in Lee and Ogle in the competition. Details of the combined bee next year still are being worked out, said Paul McMahon, the regional superintendent of the Lee Ogle Regional Office of Education.

But the number of competitors might preclude third- and fourth-graders from participating.

“If we bring the younger kids on, there may be 70 contestants on the stage,” McMahon said.

He did say that Zeigler’s win, and strong finish as a third-grader, might force the continued inclusion of younger students.

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STERLING | PLAN COMMISSION

Memory care unit clears zoning hurdles Architect says Grand Victorian – at Good Neighbor Care – should open May 1

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

STERLING – The Plan Commission approved a petition to amend a special use permit for a senior living center’s expansion project.

The council, at its Jan. 5 meeting, had sent the petition from CLP Sterling IL back to the commission. The new construction is for a memory care unit at Good Neighbor Care, 2705 Ave. E. The commissioners agreed to expand the existing R-3 special use designation. If the recommendation is approved by the council, the prop-

erty line setbacks will be adjusted to accommodate the addition behind the existing two-story building.

The builders had previously been given special use designation for the north property line. City code requires a 40-foot setback for the facility’s zoning classification. It can be modified by requesting a Planned United Development modification, which was approved.

The expansion could not happen at that location without the modifications, because the lot is too small for the project to stay within the city code’s current setback parameters.

What’s next The petition will go before the Sterling City Council when it next meets at 6:30 p.m. March 2, 2015, at City Hall, 212 Third Ave., on the first floor in the Council Chambers.

Go to sterling-il.gov or call City Hall at 815-6326621 for an agenda or more information.

Architect Joe Zody represented his clients at the public hearing. “The last time I was here, we took care of the north-line encroachment problem, but we later discovered a 1.8foot encroachment on the rear line as well,�

Zody said. “I request that we move the rear setback from 30 to 20 feet.�

Zody also requested a setback for the south line

to keep it in sync with the north side.

Some extra space was requested behind of the building to accommodate a fenced outdoor area to be used by the assisted living and memory care residents.

City Planning Consultant Dustin Wolff told Zody that the staff was fine with the requests. “We have no concerns with this, and the surrounding properties have

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We have no concerns with this, and the surrounding properties have no problem with it.

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Dustin Wolff, city planning consultant, on requests made by architect Joe Zody

no problem with it,� Wolff said. “No comments have been received from the public.�

The commissioners voted 4-0 to recommend the petition be passed at the March 2 council meeting. Commissioners Steve Munson, Rene Morris, and Karen Chevalier were absent.

The 30-bed wing, Grand Victorian, will be for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. It

will have security fencing and alarms that go off when residents leave the building.

When the project was first announced in summer 2013, the owners had hoped to finish the unit last spring, but the process was delayed when the company changed builders. “We’re looking to open May 1 for our first Grand Victorian residents,�

Zody said.

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The commission, according to the memorandum, has raised $10,288 specifically for the boat docks and has a $32,039 balance in its general fund.

The memorandum lists the costs of the boat docks, the project’s needs, when they can be installed, and the city’s responsibilities, among other information.

Reed said he wanted the memorandum to be detailed so there weren’t any surprises and the council knew all relevant information.

“The bottom line is we’re looking for a funding source, which is a key issue,� he said.

The proposed boat docks would be on the south side of the Rock River, near Heritage Crossing. Starting in the water near the east side of the Peoria Avenue bridge and continuing to the east, the docks could fit nine boats parked, and as many to 13, Reed said, if tour boats were loading or unloading passengers.

The docks will be permitted as temporary, Reed said, so they can be removed, moved,

reduced or expanded.

Kayak and canoe portage locations also have been considered, but their cost – about $75,000 according to Reed – means that they’ll likely have to wait. The boat dock plans include launch slots for kayaks and canoes.

Burke mentioned the possibility of portage locations being included in the River Street streetscape planning, which will likely take place this year. The council recently set up a task force and named members for that purpose.

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Shown is the proposed spot for the boat dock near Heritage Crossing along the Dixon riverfront. Starting in the water near the east side of the Peoria Avenue bridge and continuing east, the docks could fit nine boats parked, and up to 13, according to Riverfront Commission Chairman Larry Reed.

IN BRIEF Dixon’s Venier out of ‘Idol’ running DIXON – Gina Venier, a 24-year-old Dixon native, saw her run on “American Idol� come to a close on

Thursday night’s episode.

The Dixon High School graduate made it to Hollywood, but was not chosen to be one of the top 24 contestants.

Venier said she was

“thankful for the opportunity that ‘American Idol’ gave me this season, and more thankful to those who followed along in support of the journey.�

Venier added that she

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OBITUARIES Toney E. Searing ROCK FALLS – Toney E. Searing, 91, of Rock Falls, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

He was born June 26, 1923, near Huron, South Dakota, the son of Emil and Rebecca (Kleinsasser) Searing.

Toney was a World War II Army veteran. After serving in the military, Toney farmed for a few years in South Dakota, and then, more than 61 years ago, moved his family to the SterlingRock Falls area. There, he worked as a carpenter, and began Sauk Valley Home Improvement Co. with two partners.

He retired in 1988, having sold his business to his sons. Toney married Charlotte Waldron on April 9, 1944, in Huron.

She died Sept. 23, 2003.

He married Lois Mills Bragg on June 10, 2005.

She died Nov. 28, 2009.

He was a member of Rock Falls American Legion Post 902, Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign

Wars Post, and Sterling Family Moose. Toney enjoyed dancing, listening to karaoke, traveling, spending time with his family, and especially, camping with his grandchildren.

Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Trader and Connie (Tony) Drane, both of Rock Falls; two sons, Bill (Debbie) Searing of Sterling, and Mark (Deb) Searing of Rock Falls; 11 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; and special friend, Helen Phillips.

He also was preceded in death by a son-inlaw, Karl Trader, and two brothers, John and Ernie Searing.

A gathering of friends and family will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday and a memorial service at 10 a.m. Saturday at McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1002 12th Ave., Rock Falls, with the Rev. Dalmus Meeks officiating. Military honors will be accorded after the service.

LeRoy W. ‘Lee’ Josephsen DIXON – LeRoy W. “Lee” Josephsen, 93, of Dixon, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at his home after an extended illness.

Lee was born Aug. 11, 1921, in Harmon, the son of Charles and Margaret (Snapoonis) Josephsen. He married Fern E. Hillison on July 4, 1946. Although they later divorced, they remained friends throughout the years. He took great pride in being a truck driver and having driven more than a million miles. He retired from Prince Castle after 33 years of service. Lee would proudly say he never received a ticket or was involved in an accident. He was an active member of Dixon Moose Lodge 727 and Dixon Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. 779.

He thoroughly enjoyed playing euchre, fishing, carpentry work, and gardening. Lee will be remembered for his kind heart, the same jokes he always thought were so funny, and for the sweet man he was.

Those left behind to cherish his memory include his two daughters, Carol (Dean) Jones

of Celebration, Florida, and Sandi (Ron) Reinhold of Dixon; two granddaughters, Michelle (Dan) Newman and Andrea (Jason) Cook, both of Dixon; and five great-grandchildren, Tyler, Nate, Allison and Brady Newman, and Carlie Cook.

He also will be remembered by three sisters, Elaine Handel, Margaret Rutherford, and Thora Schauff; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Marvin, and Fred Josephsen; and a son-in-law, Richard Fick.

Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Vincent O. Marrandino, director of pastoral care at KSB Hospital in Dixon, officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon.

A memorial has been established.

Visit prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Alice J. Bushaw ROCK FALLS – Alice J. Bushaw, 61, of Rock Falls, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Alice was born Jan. 14, 1954, in Sterling, the daughter of Donald P. and Irene D. (Newark) Bushaw.

She married Armando Moya. He preceded her in death in 1991. Alice worked as a bartender and waitress at Bennigan’s Restaurant and Canal House, both in Rock Falls. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. Alice loved her dog, Blackjack, socializing with people, and spending time with her family.

She was a loyal Chicago Bears fan.

Survivors include her daughter, Ixchelle (Daniel) Rivera Jr. of Rock Falls; two sisters, April

Hemminger of Rock Falls and Donna Cox of Sterling; four brothers, Ronnie Bushaw of Rock Falls, Mike (Deena) Bushaw of Dandridge, Tennessee, Jack Bushaw of Sterling, and Danny Bushaw of Dixon; two grandchildren, Davontay and Lexus; and many nieces and nephews.

She also was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Donnie.

Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Cremation rites will be accorded.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Cancer Foundation.

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s visitations: Harold R. Schmall of Franklin Grove, 4-6 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon.

Bernard C. “Bernie” Kessel of Amboy, 4-8 p.m., with the rosary recited at 7:30 p.m., at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Virginia Long of Dixon, 6-8 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon.

Today’s funeral: Doris E. Silvius of Polo, 10 a.m. at Church of the Brethren in Polo.

Saturday visitations: Mary C. Estrada of Sterling, 8:30-10:15 a.m., with prayers at 10:15 a.m., at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling.

Toney E. Searing of Rock Falls, 8:30-10 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls.

Mary Jo A. Burkhalter of Sterling, 9:30-10:45 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling.

Bernard C. “Bernie” Kessel of Amboy, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy.

Harold R. Schmall of Franklin Grove, 10-11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Dixon.

Saturday funerals: Virginia Long of Dixon, 9:15 a.m. prayer service at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon, followed by 10 a.m.

Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon.

Toney E. Searing of Rock Falls, 10 a.m. memorial ser-

vice at McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls.

Bernard C. “Bernie” Kessel of Amboy, 10:30 a.m.

Mass at at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy.

Thomas L, Keller of Bullhead City, Arizona, 11 a.m. memorial service at Faith Baptist Church in Sterling.

Mary Jo A. Burkhalter of Sterling, 11 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling.

Mary C. Estrada of Sterling, 11 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling.

Harold R. Schmall of Franklin Grove, 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Dixon.

Sunday visitations: LeRoy W. “Lee” Josephsen of Dixon, 1-4 p.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Isabelle J. Benson of Morrison, 4-7 p.m. at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison.

Sunday funeral: Elmer L. Koster of Sterling, noon at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling, followed by celebration of life and lunch at Woodlawn Arts Academy in Sterling.

Monday funerals: Isabelle J. Benson of Morrison, 10:30 a.m. at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison.

LeRoy W. “Lee” Josephsen of Dixon, 10:30 a.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Virginia Long DIXON – Virginia Palen Long, 95, of Dixon, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, in Dixon after a short illness. She had been a resident of Dixon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center since 2013.

Virginia was born Nov. 22, 1919, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, to Leo and Besse (Koch) Palen. She attended St. Raphael Grade School and St. Joseph Academy, both in Dubuque, Iowa. Her family moved during her senior year of high school. She completed her high school education in 1937 at Immaculate Conception High School in Davenport, Iowa. In fall 1938, she moved to Dixon, and remained in Dixon for 77 years. Virginia worked for 23 years at the Lee County Department of Public Aid, beginning as a clerical and finishing as the office supervisor.

She was active at St. Patrick Church in Dixon serving as president of the Catholic Women’s Club for 2 years, secretary of the Catholic Women’s Club for 7 years, and leading the communion service for residents of

Dixon Rehabilitation and Health Care for 9 years. Virginia also had the distinction of having been St. Patrick’s first female lector, serving for 37 years, from 1972 to 2009. Having never ridden in a commercial airplane until she was 59 years old, Virginia eventually travelled to 38 states, 23 countries, and four continents.

Virginia is survived by her son, Mark (Babe) Long of Palatine; three grandchildren, Samantha Long of Cleveland, Sarah Long of Champaign, and Mark Long of Palatine; and one brother, Bill (Renie) Palen of Dixon.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Besse Palen; and one brother, the Rev. Robert L. Palen.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon. A prayer service will be at 9:15 a.m.

Saturday at the funeral home, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon, with the Rev. Bernard Sehr officiating. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 1111 Davis St., Dubuque.

Elmer L. Koster STERLING – Elmer L. Koster, 94, of Sterling, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015.

Elmer was born Dec. 13, 1920, in Sterling, the son of Rudolph and Marie (Morgenstern) Koster.

He married Alvera S. Gantzert on May 22, 1943, in Tallahassee, Florida. She preceded in him death July 11, 2008. Elmer served as an Army sergeant in the European theatre during World War II. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sterling, and a lifelong farmer in the Sterling area.

Survivors include three daughters, Susan Waggoner of Durham, North Carolina, Linda Koster of St. Petersburg, Florida,

and Sally (Bill) Clemens of Roscoe; two sons, Norman (Ann) Koster of Dixon, and David Koster of Sterling; 13 grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; his three brothers, Carl, Walter, and Ronald Koster; and a grandson.

The funeral will be at noon Sunday at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling, with the Rev. Brandon Nelson, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, officiating. A celebration of Elmer’s life and lunch will follow the service at Woodlawn Arts Academy in Sterling.

A memorial has been established.

Visit schillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Thomas L. Keller BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz.

– Thomas L. Keller, 82, of Bullhead City, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2015.

Thomas was born Feb. 14, 1933, the son of Dr. Willard E. and Florence “Maude” (Mudon) Keller. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Sterling.

Survivors include two daughters, Susan Townsend and Cheryl Keller, and one son, Mark Keller, all of Tacoma, Washington; and two brothers, James Keller of Polo, and Timothy (Caroline) Keller of Sterling.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Sara Keller; one brother, Richard Keller, and one sister-inlaw, Emily Keller.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Faith Baptist Church, with Bryan Bice, pastor, officiating. Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling is handling arrangements.

A memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society.

Visit schillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Isabelle J. Benson MORRISON – Isabelle J. Benson, 90, of Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at the nursing home. She was employed by the Clinton Herald Newspaper in Clinton, Iowa.

She was born Sept. 11, 1924, in Fulton, the daughter of Elmer and Elizabeth (Ottens) Van Dellen. She married Herbert “Perk” Benson on Aug. 24, 1955, in Fulton. He preceded her in death March 8, 2013. She was a member of Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison.

Survivors include one daughter, Mary Kay (LeRoy) Wright of Morrison; two sons, Eric (Mary) Benson and Steve (Lori)

Benson, both of Morrison; and five grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Keith Benson; one granddaughter; one sister, Marjorie Pell; and one brother, Floyd Van Dellen.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, with Bob Burton, pastor, officiating.

Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison.

Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison is handling arrangements.

Memorials have been established to Bethesda Lutheran Church.

Visit bosmarenkes.com to send condolences.

Ronald Medenblik FULTON – Ronald Medenblik, 69, of Fulton, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, at his home.

Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Fulton is handling arrangements.

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SUBLETTE – Donald Marschang, 71, of Sublette, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at Mendota Community OREGON – Jacob Matthew Burke, 25, of Oregon, died Hospital.

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at Loyola University MediMihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy is handling cal Center in Maywood.

Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon is arrangements. handling arrangements.

Gladys I. Minier

BLOOMINGDALE – Gladys I. Minier, 91, formerly of Walnut and Sterling, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, at THOMSON – Edward Howard Woodruff, 56, of West Suburban Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Thomson, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, at his Bloomingdale. home.

Garland Funeral Home in Walnut is handling Law-Jones Funeral Homes handled arrangements. arrangements.

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STERLING HIGH SCHOOL

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Speech team advances to state Two-day competition with 15 events begins this morning in Peoria

BY JERMAINE PIGEE jpigee@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5525 @JPigee84

STERLING – Clarissa Worcester says speech team and sports are different animals.

“It’s not like a sport, where you run in this amount of time or you put a ball into a hoop,” said Worcester, a senior at Sterling High School.

“You have to make people like you, and you have to make people think you deserve a spot because everything is judged.”

Twelve SHS students qualified for the Illinois High School State Speech Competition, which will take place this morning and Saturday in downstate Peoria.

“I’m thrilled for these students,” their coach, Jill Price, said. “They have worked together as a family, and they have worked over and over to make their pieces better.”

To reach state, the team had to advance through the regional and sectional rounds.

There are 15 different events available in the state competition.

“There are anywhere from acting events to speaking events, where the students write their own speeches,” Price said. “The students can win individually, and their points will contribute to the overall team’s total. So, how you compete individually gives points to your team.”

Worcester will participate in two events: dramatic interpretation and humorous interpretation.

“I’m still in a state of shock, because this means convincing a lot of people that you deserve to be there,” Worcester

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Sterling High School students Evan Lobdell and Abby Langner run through their “Marriage Is Murder” skit Thursday as they prepare for state speech competition, which will take place this morning and Saturday in Peoria.

Members of the state-bound team are: ABOVE: (back row, left to right) Abby Gunderson, Sara Lidetoft, Maya Rexter, Abby Nitz, (front) Jonathan Abele, Elliot Sheets, and Kolten Conklen. RIGHT: (front row) Langner, and Lobdell, and individual performers (back row, left to right) Abbey Zacharski, James Schauff, and Clarissa Worcester. said. “This is what you work for all season. It’s a culmination of everything.”

Senior Elliot Sheets will join six teammates in

the “performance in the round” competition, in which they will present on a circular stage surrounded by the audience.

“If you don’t feel great

about going to state, I don’t know what is going on in your mind,” Sheets said. “I’m grateful and I’m honored that I was able to make it.”

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

MORRISON – With new space comes new jobs. That’s the case at Resthave Nursing and Retirement Home, anyway.

With the completion of its new skilled nursing wing, and as construction on an assisted living wing wraps up, the nursing home is expected to bring on about 20 new employees.

Tami Tegeler, executive director of the nonprofit agency, said the hiring will be in nursing and other departments.

“Basically we’ll be hiring part-time, if not full-time, across every department,” she said.

Anyone interested in applying can swing by and ask for an application, or head to resthavehome.com/contact.html to download one.

The 2-year, $8 mil-

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Basically we’ll be hiring part-time, if not full-time, across every department.

Tami Tegeler, executive director of Resthave Nursing and Retirement Home

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lion expansion of the property at 408 Maple Ave. is nearly complete.

Last week, residents were able to move into the new skilled nursing wing, which has 70 private rooms with baths, a garden, a therapy room, and five rooms for skilled-care patients who need physical rehabilitation.

The first of three phases in the project was a 20-room assisted living wing, completed in November 2013.

The final phase will be more assisted living suites and a new chapel, which is expected to be finished by the end of the year.

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WASHINGTON SCOOP

Flames illuminate alarming Keystone fact Oil trains derail; pipelines don’t A huge column of fire shot skyward – then fanned out in all directions at once, becoming a massive fireball that seemed to hover over tiny Mount Carbon, which is just downriver from Boomer, West Virginia, which is officially a “census-designated place” of 813 people.

Suddenly, Monday afternoon’s winter sky glowed a nightmarish fire-bright orange – and well into the night it remained a massive warning flare, visible to folks miles away. Officials ordered hundreds to evacuate their homes.

But massive as it was, the fiery warning flare couldn’t quite be seen by the one not-quite-asnearby resident who most needed to see it and heed it. He was just 350 miles east of that wintery-inferno, working at his desk in his home-office that has lots of windows but no corners.

unacceptable proportions.

In the end, I’m persuaded by the experts who say rail shipments pose a far greater danger to the environment than transporting the oil through a state-of-the-art pipeline.

In 2012, an estimated 40 times more oil was transported by rail than in 2008.

And frankly, I’m persuaded most by recent orange-sky warning flare events: July 2013: A railroad tank car exploded in Quebec, killing 47 people.

December 2013: A derailment in North Dakota spilled 475,000 gallons of oil.

February 2014: A derailment near Pittsburgh spilled 4,000 gallons of oil – it was the 10th derailment in North America in a year, according to Bloomberg News.

This week’s fearsome fireball over Mount Carbon, just downriver from Boomer, should both warn and enlighten us all to an oil transport truth that’s hard to refute … and harder to ignore.

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It would be a while before he’d get word that a CSX freight train pulling 109 fully loaded oil tank cars (the newest safer-designed type) had derailed and exploded in a snowstorm at about 1:20 p.m. Monday, not so far away in rural West Virginia. Tank cars tumbled down the Kanawha River’s sloping bank – a potential environmental disaster – and at least one was in the water.

NO ONE DIED, officials reported. Only one person was injured. Houses were ablaze. Days later, experts were not sure how much of the train’s cargo of North Dakota crude had spilled into that

EDITORIAL

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

proud, wide waterway.

President Obama has a paper on his desk that is very much about potential oil-carrying train wrecks, even though it never mentions that. It is the Keystone Pipeline XL bill, delivered to his desk by the new Republicancontrolled Senate and House.

Keystone Pipeline XL

would construct a pipeline extension that would carry an especially dirty form of crude oil from its tar-sand origins in Canada to U.S. refineries on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.

Without the Keystone XL, the State Department said, TransCanada Corp. will likely ship oil by rail to Oklahoma to funnel it

into an existing pipeline to the Gulf, or via train all the way to the Gulf, or maybe to the Atlantic or Pacific coasts.

President Obama has vowed to veto the Keystone Pipeline. But I think vetoing it would be a mistake. Oil transported by rail is just one derailment away from being an environmental disaster of

THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE

Jim Morin, MorinToons Syndicate

Florissa will enhance lives; bank on that What we think The creation of Florissa, a new pediatric development center in downtown Dixon, is exciting news. The one-stop shop for children with developmental disabilities will be a boon to the community.

F

lorissa, the newest addition to downtown Dixon, will be in the former home of U.S. Bank. We find the location quite appropriate.

A bank is a one-stop shop for numerous financial services.

Florissa will be a onestop shop for numerous human services for children and teens who have behavioral, developmental, social or emotional needs.

A bank enhances the wealth of a community.

Florissa will enhance the lives of young people with development disabilities.

A bank provides community leadership and fosters collaborative projects.

Florissa will be a community leader in providing direct-care programs through the collaboration of Kreider Services, KSB Hospital, Sinnissippi Centers, and The Autism Project of Illinois.

The genius of Florissa – the name is based on “flourish” – is that it will streamline evaluation, diagnosis, and therapy for children and teens with developmental disabilities through the cooperation of the four partners.

Parents won’t waste

time traveling from office to office, city to city, for services from specialists and therapists. It will all be there at Florissa.

The centralized service facility got a financial boost through a 3-year, nearly $900,000 federal grant.

The ease of evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment will benefit young people with developmental disabilities because they will be much more likely to actually receive the services necessary to improve their lives.

We found a comment about Florissa by a Dixon mother, whose two sons have received services, to be particularly telling.

Donna Louise Jasper said: “I think that with something like this, and getting exposure, that it will help. I think it will help employers realize that all people have value.”

All people do have value.

Services provided in a former bank building will soon be enhancing that value, one young life at a time.

Our congratulations to everyone who had anything to do with creating this valuable service to the community.

THE READER’S VOICE

Convention of states will be speaker’s topic CHRIS ARNDT Sterling

As we turn to read or listen to the media daily, there is one thing we hear – the federal government is out of control.

Our voices are trampled by bureaucrats from both parties.

We keep hearing about the can being kicked down the road so many times. If we look for the can, it is the $18 trillion deficit that has bankrupted the U.S. Each man, woman and child is responsible for it.

Many feel that we have no say in this corruption of power. But we do.

The Founding Fathers did not trust a large, outof-control, centralized government drunk with power. So, within the Constitution they gave the states the power to rein in

the federal government.

Article V of the Constitution gives the states the right to call a convention of states, to return the country to its original vision of a limited federal government. By using an Article V convention, states could demand a balanced budget, place term limits on Congress, and a return to true separation of powers of the three branches of government.

The Convention of States Project urges state legislators to call a convention of states.

We have choices as citizens of this country.

Fight to save our freedom before it is too late, or sit by and watch the increasing power of a government out of control bring ruin to this once-great country.

The Illinois state director for the Convention of States Project, Vickie Deppe, will be speaking at the Sterling Library starting at 6:30 p.m. Tues-

day. All are welcome to attended this event. It hear about this national was a brilliant way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. movement.

Impressed by fundraiser for Ashton’s 150th

Thanks for coat funds; vouchers still available

VIRGINIA RAY Fulton

Dear Ashton supporters: Congratulations to all those who planned and carried out the delightful fundraiser dedicated to celebrating Ashton’s 150th birthday. Your devotion and hard work were very much appreciated.

The citizens of Ashton are obviously proud of their fine town and are willing to go the extra mile to share their pride and spirit with others.

More is being planned for the public celebration in June.

I thank those who accepted the responsibility for the Feb. 14 fundraiser and the many charming people who

DEB KINNICUTT and CHRIS WILEN residents of Sterling

A huge thank you to many individuals and businesses for your monetary donations for Sterling Kiwanis Foundation’s “Coats for Kids.”

We have been able to get new coats this winter for 500-plus kids in our Sterling-Rock Falls community. Donations can still be made throughout the year by sending them to Sterling Kiwanis Foundation Coats for Kids, P.O. Box 44, Sterling, IL 61081.

We also still have vouchers that can be used through Feb. 28. If any child is in need of a coat, contact Deb Kinnicutt at 815-622-2839.

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Discovery Center Museum’s Bubble Festival is March 21 in Rockford. Geoffrey Akins-Hannah will perform his bubble magic in six shows.

Egg-stravaganza takes place at both the Discovery Center Museum and the Burpee Museum in Rockford. Shown is a youngster relishing his basket of eggs. This year’s event is April 4.

Take a journey of Discovery In the mood for eggs and a slice of pi? You’ll find them – and more – at Rockford museum

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

ROCKFORD – Family Fun Days are planned through May at Discovery Center Museum, and the event offers activities to keep everyone busy.

Whether March comes in like a lion or a lamb.

National Pig Day focuses on a different animal.

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

March 1, museum visitors will make piggy banks, wear pig tails, and meet the piggies. It’s an opportunity to learn all about these barnyard favorites.

Several other events are scheduled for March.

Pi Day is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 14. To celebrate this mathematical number, participants will play with puzzles,

What: Discovery Center Museum Where: 711 N. Main St., Rockford When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday Cost: $8 admission. Some Family Fun Days cost extra.

Information: discoverycentermuseum.org or 815-963-6769 shapes, and circles, and tackle games.

That day is followed by the Bubble Festival on March 21. The festival costs $4, which is in addition to the museum admission. The $4 cost is good through March 14; after that, it will be $5 at the door. Call 815-9636769 to get tickets. Geoffrey Akins-Hannah will perform, and after the show, visitors will go to the Bubble-Palooza Playground to work on bub-

ble art. The shows are at 9 and 10:30 a.m., noon, and 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.

Nano Day will be from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

March 28 and will feature nano science. Participants will meet scientists, find out more about the future of the science, and jump into hands-on projects.

As March leaves and April begins, Spring Into Science will provide live science demonstrations from 1 to 4 p.m. March 30

through April 3.

Spring just wouldn’t be the same without the Eggstravaganza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 4. Both the Discovery Center Museum and Burpee Museum join together for egg hunting and art projects. The Burpee Museum is at

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

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

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

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

Sunday, Feb. 22 Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 a.m., closed; 7 p.m., open, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., closed; 11 a.m., open; 1 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-2453487. Downstairs, west door.

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

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SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Saturday, Feb. 21 Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

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

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

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

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

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

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-2453487. Downstairs, west door.

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Items include one of her flight suits, a flag she took into space on a mission, and a helmet she wore during training.

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ADVICE

Surprise found in husband’s medical records Dear Abby, I recently started working at the hospital where my husband receives his primary care. One afternoon, out of curiosity, I accessed his medical records. In his file it was noted that he is high risk for STDs. In fact, he was treated for two different ones some years back.

I have been tested for STDs during all my annual physicals, and the results were always negative. I think it’s because we often go for weeks without any sexual contact.

What should I do with this information? How do I talk to him about it without letting him know that I’m aware of his medical history?

– Concerned in Massachusetts

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

Dear Concerned, Unless you claim to be clairvoyant, I don’t see how you can discuss this without admitting you accessed his medical records, which is against the law. Be prepared for him to be irate, because the best defense is a strong offense. You are lucky your husband hasn’t given you an STD. By all means talk with

him about this, if only to find out whether you have sex so infrequently because he’s having relations with other people.

Now that you know what has been going on, you have some serious thinking to do about staying in this marriage.

she wasn’t there, so she didn’t know if it really happened. What kind of a woman wouldn’t support me?

He is over there often, and I live right next door.

I am furious with her. Do I have a right to be?

– Alice in New Mexico

Dear Abby, I had an abusive boyfriend who, I realized later, had abused his wife and children. After we broke up, my close friend and neighbor asked me if I’d mind if she went out with him. I initially said no, but after thinking about it, I thought how could she? She knew how he had treated me, pushing, shoving and isolating me from my friends.

I had words with her about it, and she said

Dear Alice, Your friend must be desperate for male companionship, or incredibly naive in failing to recognize that what happened to you (and the man’s former wife) won’t also happen to her. Please don’t waste your time being angry. You are lucky to be rid of your abuser and should be grateful you realized he was one before he caused you physical harm.

Dear Abby, A woman I know has a husband who is deployed.

I would like to send her a card offering support and love, to tell her how thankful I am for both of their sacrifices in the service of our country.

Can you assist with wording and other ideas on how I can be supportive?

She lives far away, so this will all be long distance. I don’t want to come across wrong or say something that could offend.

I ran across an article the other day on what NOT to say to military wives, and I’m afraid I might have committed a faux pas and don’t want to do it again.

– Civilian in Iowa Dear Civilian, If you think you “might”

have committed a breach of etiquette, pick up the phone, call the woman and offer an apology.

Explain that you read an article about what not to say to military wives, and hope you didn’t offend her. Offer to stay in touch – if that’s what she would like – so you can let her know she and her husband are in your thoughts, and let her suggest other ways you might be helpful even though you are geographically distant.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

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HEALTH

Diet guidelines bring good news to breakfast lovers WASHINGTON (AP) – An extra cup or two of coffee may be OK after all. More eggs, too. But you definitely need to drink less sugary soda.

And, as always, don’t forget your vegetables.

Recommendations Thursday from a government advisory committee call for an environmentally friendly diet lower in red and processed meats. But the panel would reverse previous guidance on limiting dietary cholesterol.

And it says a few cups of coffee could actually be good for you.

The Agriculture and Health and Human Services Departments will take those recommendations into account in writing final 2015 dietary guidelines by the end of the year. The guidelines affect nutritional patterns throughout the country – from federally subsidized school lunches to food package

labels to your doctor’s advice.

Here are some of the recommendations:

Eggs are OK The report says dietary cholesterol now is “not considered a nutrient of concern for overconsumption.” This follows increasing medical research showing the amount of cholesterol in your bloodstream is more complicated than once thought.

The committee says available evidence “shows no appreciable relationship” between heart disease and how much dietary cholesterol you eat, but it still recommends eating less saturated fat.

Watch the sugar Added sugars should be around 200 calories a day – about the amount in one 16-ounce sugary drink, says the advisory committee, which is

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In newly released recommendations, a government advisory committee is recommending eating more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds – but it also has some good news for coffee and egg lovers. made up of doctors and nutritionists.

The recommendation is part of a larger push in recent years to help consumers isolate added sugars from naturally occurring ones like those in fruit and milk.

Added sugars generally add empty calories to the diet.

Softer on salt Sodium adds up quickly. A turkey sandwich and a cup of soup can average about 2,200 mil-

ligrams.

That’s just under the committee’s recommendation of 2,300 milligrams a day for all people, even those most at risk for heart disease.

The 2010 dietary guidelines had recommended those at risk for heart disease limit sodium to 1,500 milligrams. The new report said lowering to that amount can still be helpful for some.

But the new advice follows a 2013 report by the Institute of Medicine that said there is no good evidence that eating less than 2,300 milligrams a day of sodium offers benefits.

evidence that it’s even associated with reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

The advice comes with some caveats – don’t add calories with cream, milk and added sugars.

The report also advises against large-size energy drinks, and it recommends pregnant women limit caffeine to 2 cups of coffee a day.

Eat more plants

The report looks at caffeine for the first time, and says coffee is OK – even good for you.

The panel says there is strong evidence that 3 to 5 cups a day can be part of a healthy diet, and there’s consistent

The panel recommends eating more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. A plant-based diet is “more health promoting and is associated with less environmental impact” than the current U.S. diet, which is high in meat.

The report stops short of telling people not to eat meat, saying “no food groups need to be eliminated completely to improve sustainability outcomes.”

games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Card games, noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Hand & Foot cards, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-7323252.

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

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

Friendly Mexican Train dominoes, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside

County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

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

Tacos, 4-8 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-625-8290.

Exercise group, 4 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Loaves and Fishes, 5-6 p.m., Holloway Center, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 612 Highland Ave., Dixon, 815-284-7719. A free, hot meal for the needy.

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

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Bridge, 8:45 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m., Sterling Public Library, 815-6251370.

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

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

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m.

previous business day.

Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Potluck lunch, 11:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Card games, noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

Movie, “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” 12;15 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

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

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Lee County

Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Fish dinner, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-284-2003.

Bingo, 7 p.m. Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave. Saturday, Feb. 21 Farmers Market, 8 a.m.noon, Twin City Market, indoors, 106 Avenue A, Sterling, 815626-8610.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Sunday, Feb. 22 Quarter Madness, 1 p.m., Post House Ballroom, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

“Music of the Civil Rights Movement,” performance and discussion, 2 p.m., United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison.

Monday, Feb. 23 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside

County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

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

Mexican Train dominoes, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Quilting, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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ROCKFORD

Man pleads not guilty in quadruple homicide ROCKFORD (AP) – A 22-year-old Rockford man pleaded not guilty Wednesday in the shooting deaths of four people, including two young children.

According to a Rockford Register Star report, Calvin L. Carter is charged in the Dec. 20 slayings of 24-year-old Martia Flint; her boyfriend, 24-yearold Demontae Rhodes; and Flint’s two sons, 6-year-old Tyrone Smith III and 4-year-old Tobias K. Smith. They were found dead in a Rockford apartment.

Authorities say Carter, 22, previously had a relationship with Flint.

Attorneys representing Carter asked in a court filing that news media not be Calvin L. allowed to Carter take photos and video at hearings and during the trial.

“In my experience, it creates more problems than it solves, and I don’t think it gives a fair assessment of what actually goes on in the courtrooms,” said Nick Zimmerman, a public defender representing Carter.

The court filing said the case “is prone to sensa-

tionalism.” A judge will hear those objections at a hearing Feb. 26.

A not guilty plea was previously entered on behalf of Carter by a Winnebago County judge. He turned himself in to authorities on a retail theft charge in St. Clair County in December, according to authorities.

Carter’s attorneys twice asked for new judges for his case, and both requests were granted.

Judge substitutions are allowed twice in firstdegree murder trials in Illinois, and it’s a common tactic in Winnebago County.

Man gets 25 years County: More than in campus shooting 6.5K gay marriages

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Omari Tinsley was sentenced Wednesday in the Jan. 27, 2014, shooting at Rebound High School in Carbondale. He was convicted of aggravated battery with a firearm. He also was initially charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated discharge of a firearm.

Tinsley shot a fellow student’s father in the stomach following an altercation with the man’s son in the school parking lot. The Southern Illinoisan reported Jerome Merriweather suffered injuries in the shooting that will require long-term care.

The Carbondale Police Department handled the investigation.

CHICAGO (AP) – The Cook County clerk’s office is reporting more than 6,500 same-sex couples married in Illinois’ most populous county over the first year it issued licenses.

Cook County Clerk David Orr released a report with that and other statistics on the 1-year anniversary since his office began issuing licenses to gay couples.

By comparison, around 32,000 marriage licenses are issued by the county to opposite-sex couples each year.

In a Wednesday statement, Orr called the legalization of gay marriage historic and says the ‘basic right” was “denied to so many for too long.”

On Feb. 21, 2014, a federal judge cleared the way for Orr to issue licenses 3 months before gay marriage took effect throughout Illinois.

Day care operator cited in July death QUINCY (AP) – The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services cited a Quincy day care provider in connection to the July death of a 2-yearold child.

The Quincy Herald-Whig reported the child died a day after being found in a day care swimming pool.

The day care was operated by Patti Tipton, who was cited for neglect.

Tipton no longer provides day care in her home and voluntarily surrendered her license.

The state review of Tipton was not a criminal investigation, and the citation will stay on her record for 50 years.

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Earth Werks contractor Omar Alaniz checks the elevation Jan. 28 while contractors work on grading the streambank back on the Nippersink Creek at Glacial Park in Ringwood. The work is part of a 5-year ecological restoration project targeting 3.5 miles of the creek and 507 acres of prairies and wetlands.

Nippersink Creek 5-year project to address flooding Official: All heavy lifting will be done during first stage

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RINGWOOD – Just around a bend of Nippersink Creek from a large orange excavator, the stream’s banks cut straight down to its bed.

The roots of the prairie grasses were the only thing that kept the dirt from tumbling into the creek.

But eventually the roots will give out, too, and if left to its own devices, the erosion process will begin again.

The crews just upstream – contractors from ENCAP Inc. hired by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – are hoping to stop that process and return the Nippersink’s banks to a more gentle slope.

The work is part of a 5-year ecological restoration project targeting 3.5 miles of the creek and 507 acres of prairies and wetlands from the center of McHenry County Conservation District’s Glacial Park almost to North Solon Road, continuing where other restoration efforts have left off to the

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edge of the park’s boundary.

All the heavy lifting will be done during this first stage, which is set to wrap up by April 1, said Jonathan Koepke, a vice president and general manager at ENCAP Inc. The DeKalb-based firm, which specializes in ecological restoration work, is taking advantage of the cold weather to truck out large amounts of dirt to where a natural hill created when the glaciers melted used to exist, he said.

Most of the to-do list focuses on rebuilding the creek’s banks, installing artificial rapids designed to aerate the water and raise the water line, and mowing down large sections of invasive species like buckthorn that have pushed out native species and kept new oak and hickory trees from growing, said Gabe Powers, the conservation district’s natural resources projects coordinator.

“It’s a game of light,” Powers said while walking through a field scattered with the stumps of buckthorn, a shrub brought over from Europe and planted densely to build hedges designed to keep cattle in their fields.

An invasive species,

buckthorn doesn’t have the natural predators that would keep its growth in check, he said. Its dominance has been so complete that oak trees estimated to be 150 to 200 years old have lost their lower branches as the buckthorn blocked out the sun.

The next 4 years of the project will be focused on making sure the buckthorn and other invasive species don’t return as they have after previous clearing efforts, said Ed Collins, the district’s director of land preservation and natural resources.

The field of ecological restoration is only about 35 years old, and since its inception, conservation districts and other entities focused on restoring habitats have had to learn what works and what doesn’t, he said.

That process has been slow because it takes a couple years of plant growth to see what sticks, Powers said, adding that the conservation district is pretty confident this time it will work.

A previous restoration project at the North Branch Conservation Area done about 10 years ago using similar methods has been very successful, he said.

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According to the budget proposal, the cuts save the state more than $600 million in the upcoming fiscal year and represent 10 percent of total state revenue sharing, and just 2.2 percent of the total of $26.7 billion in revenues taken in by local governments.

But local mayors are concerned about what the cuts, meant to address the state’s financial woes, might do to their budgets. Many municipalities are working on their own budgets now, “They’re going to push this down on the cities,” Burke said.

“And we’re under the [property] tax cap.

This comes right out of our general fund to help pay for jobs. It’s going to have quite an impact, really.”

The tax cap – or Property Tax Extension Limitation Law – limits how much a municipality can raise its tax rate each year, by the lesser of either 5 percent or the change in the Consumer Price Index.

For the past several years, the CPI has been lower than 5 percent.

Between 2010 and 2012, the highest CPI was 3.2 percent.

Governmental bodies in Lee County have a tax cap.

Sterling Mayor Skip Lee didn’t know the specific amount the city would lose if this part of Rauner’s plan is approved, but said it’s likely similar to Dixon’s.

“It would be devastating,” he said. “I’m not sure where we would cut.”

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And we’re under the [property] tax cap. This comes right out of our general fund to help pay for jobs. It’s going to have quite an impact, really.

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Sterling had to make some cuts to address budget shortfalls, Lee said, and even with those cuts, the city is facing about a $300,000 deficit in its next budget.

That deficit could swell to nearly $1 million if the cuts to local governments are approved.

Dixon’s situation, comparatively, is better.

The city is solvent and has about $1.5 million available after necessary expenditures. Department heads submitted requests totalling about $2.3 million.

The city will have its second budget meeting Monday to continue work on cutting about $671,000 from the requests. Included in those requests are new hires for the police, fire and street departments.

Wescott said Rock Falls, fortunately, has some reserves, but will continue with its budget without taking into account Rauner’s cut.

Rauner’s budget references $15 billion of cash reserves held by local governments.

Wescott said this figure could be misleading if

it is referring to capital reserves that municipalities are required to set aside for projects or bonds. That money can’t be used for anything else, he said.

Rauner’s first budget was presented Wednesday. It included no new taxes, but cuts to local government, Medicaid, pensions and other programs, while also increasing funding to K-12 education and cutting secondary education spending.

“This is our last, best chance to get our house in order,” Rauner said during his address.

In the past decade, according to Rauner’s budget proposal, state revenue sharing with local government has increased by 42 percent.

In a statement, Illinois Municipal League Executive Director Brad Cole said the budget address was a starting point.

“It’s clear that the state has serious financial problems and the governor is proposing serious, albeit painful, solutions to those problems,” he said. “The Illinois Municipal League has already been in discussions with the governor’s senior staff and we look forward to working with them, and the leaders and members of the General Assembly, in a comprehensive approach to developing next year’s state budget.”

The state’s fiscal year begins July 1.

While Lee said the cuts could hurt Sterling, he said the proposal was the “opening salvo” in negotiations, which always begin with each side of the political aisle taking its toughest stance.

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

707 1st Ave., Sterling, 815-625-0442 Reverend Peg Williams, Rector 9:00a.m. Sunday Holy Eucharist Wednesdays spoken Holy Eucharist Noon, Bible study and soup supper at 5:30.

Every Third Friday at 5:30 Younger adults gathering. Pastoral care, confession and reconciliation by appt. gracechurchstg.org

ST. ANNE’S CATHOLIC

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

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL

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

Visitors Welcome.

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

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

Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm.

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

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)

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

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

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

3 years thru 6th grade

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH

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

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

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

Service every third Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

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

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

Ladies Bible Study Wednesday 9:00 a.m.

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

Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday Night 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

ST. FLANNEN CATHOLIC

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

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

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

MENDOTA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

ST. MARY CATHOLIC

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

Bible Study Saturday 1:00 p.m.

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

SAINT PATRICK CATHOLIC

TURNING POINT COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

Weekdays as Scheduled

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

Wed. Christian Education 6:30 p.m.

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH White Pines Campus

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

Please check our website and Facebook page for additional services

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

Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.

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

DIXON CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

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

BETHEL EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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

Mid Week Prayer Service 6 p.m. Wed.

MENDOTA CHURCH OF THE NAZERENE

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

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

FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GRAND DETOUR

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ROCK RIVER BAPTIST 614 Orchard St., Dixon

815-677-7566

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

Sunday worship service 10:30 a.m.

Handicapped accessible - everyone welcome.

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

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

FAITH UNITED METHODIST

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

LOST LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN

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

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

Church School, Adult Forum and Study Groups Follow Service

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

Please join us.

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

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

Christian Education: 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Open Hearts - Open Minds - Open Doors.

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

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

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

SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH

REYNOLDS UNITED METHODIST

NEW LIFE LUTHERAN

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

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

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

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

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

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

Junior Church for ages 12 and under during morning worship.

CHURCH OF ST. MARY CATHOLIC

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

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

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

WoW Worship Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bible Study Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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

Wanting What You Can’t Quite Have Human nature is such that most of us aren’t seduced by what is completely beyond our reach, but by the thing that is just out of reach. Employees who pilfer from their companies are often just trying to live a slightly more lavish lifestyle than they can afford. We see the same thing in matters of romance. Most of us know that the beauty queen or the captain of the football team is “out of our league” and we don’t even try for them, but we are drawn to the attractive boy or girl who sits next to us in class and who kindly helps us with our homework, even if we know she’s not interested in us. Wanting what we can’t quite have isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It’s good to aim high in life, but desiring things we can’t have is also a source of considerable pain and frustration. Keeping up with the Jones’s and pining after someone who isn’t interested in you is unsatisfying in the short run and in the long run it can lead to a sense of deep disappointment and even resentment. We start to have a sense that life is unfair and we envy those who appear to have the things we want, and moreover appear to have achieved those things so effortlessly.

Strive to be content with what you have, and thank God every day for the blessings he has bestowed on you.– Christopher Simon

But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 1 Timothy 6:6-8

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IN THE WORKFORCE

Half-million of Wal-Mart’s U.S. workers to get raises Changes come as company has faced increased pressure to pay more BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is hoping its decision to boost workers’ paychecks will help it boost its bottom line.

The nation’s largest private employer announced Thursday that it’s giving a raise to about a half-million U.S. workers as part of a $1 billion investment that includes changes that Wal-Mart says are aimed at giving workers more opportunities for advancement and more consistent schedules.

The changes come as the company has faced increased pressure to pay its hourly employ-

ees more. But Wal-Mart, which has been criticized for its messy stores and poor customer service, says it’s also focusing on recruiting and retaining better workers so that it can improve its business.

The company has struggled with disappointing sales for most of the past 2 years, even though it posted better-than-expected results during the most recent holiday season.

Wal-Mart hopes that taking better care of its workers will lead to better-run stores, more satisfied customers and an increase in sales and profits. “What’s driving us is we

want to create a great store experience for customers and do that by investing in our own people,� Doug McMillon, Wal-Mart’s CEO, told The Associated Press during an interview 2 days ahead of the wage announcement at the company’s headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. “A better store experience results in happier customers, resulting in stronger sales.�

Wal-Mart’s changes indicate that it is moving beyond relying on its hallmark everyday low prices to make it stand out in an increasingly crowded and competi-

tive retail landscape and moving toward investing in its workers. The company had previously cut back on staffing in stores 2 years ago in an effort to be more efficient.

But the moves have backfired. Morale among workers was hurt at stores, employees weren’t able to quickly restock items on shelves and shoppers came to expect unkempt stores. Wal-Mart’s U.S. business, which accounts for 60 percent of its annual net sales of $482 billion, had declines or little growth for eight straight quarters before the latest holiday period.

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Friday, February 20, 2015 Numbers game That’s how many points the Sauk Valley men’s basketball team won by Thursday over Carl Sandburg in Galesburg. It was also the number free throws the team made in 17 attempts. Sauk won 63-60.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL | SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 1A PECATONICA | PROPHETSTOWN 34, GALENA 30

1A ROANOKE-BENSON

Pressing to sink Clippers, see Prophets Annawan defeats Amboy, gets rematch

BY PATRICK MASON pmason@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5550 @pm222

ROANOKE – Annawan girls basketball coach Jason Burkiewicz had Dec. 10, 2014 on his mind. Even more than 2 months removed, Burkiewicz was still bothered by his team’s road loss to Prophetstown.

The Braves will get another crack at the Prophets on Monday when the two meet in the Class 1A IVC Supersectional, after Annawan dispatched Amboy 50-26 Thursday night to capture the Class 1A Roanoke-Benson Sectional title.

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Prophetstown raises the 1A Pecatonica Sectional championship plaque Thursday after beating Galena 34-30.

The Prophets, the No. 1 ranked team in 1A, have won two sectional championships in a row.

Faith in action

Prophetstown doesn’t let struggles stop it at sectional Star of the game: Clare Kramer, P’town, 12 points, 8 rebounds, surpassed 1,000 points for her career Key performers: Corrie Reiley, P’town, 8 points, 3 steals, 2 assists; Heather Strike, P’town, 5 points, 4 steals, 3 assists; Shelby Adams, P’town, 4 points, 5 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 assists; Katie Furlong, Galena, 9 points, 13 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block Up next: 1A IVCC Supersectional, Prophetstown vs. Annawan, at Oglesby, 7 p.m. Monday

BY TY REYNOLDS treynolds@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5554 @STyReynolds

PECATONICA – Before Thursday night’s sectional championship game, Prophetstown coach Don Robinson shared the story about a Vietnam War POW and the mantra he used to get through 6 years of torture.

That mantra proved to be what carried the Prophets to their second straight sectional crown.

With the message of “Keep the faith, baby” fresh in their minds, the Prophets shook off their worst shooting performance of the season

to pull out a 34-30 victory over the Galena Pirates in the 1A Pecatonica Sectional final.

“I just kept telling the girls to stay positive,” Robinson said. “Bad things will happen, and it’s how you respond to it that makes the difference. The girls stayed calm under pressure, and just kept thinking the next shot would go in.”

It looked for all the world like missed layups and free throws, and a frigid night from 3-point range, would end Prophetstown’s season prematurely.

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Amboy’s Delaney Wilhelm (left) and Hallie Nauman (bottom) try to get a loose ball away from Annawan’s Taylor Miller during Thursday’s 1A Roanoke-Benson Sectional championship game. The Clippers lost to the defending 1A champs 50-26.

GIRLS BOWLING PREVIEW | 2015 STATE TOURNAMENT

Friendly with confines Strong practice score has Hawk liking Cherry Bowl

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Ali Scheidecker and coach Alan Nordman made a visit to Cherry Bowl Lanes in Rockford on Tuesday for a practice round before the state bowling tournament starts today.

The Oregon sophomore claims an affinity for the home of the state tournament, even though history says it hasn’t Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com been kind to her.

Oregon’s Ali Scheidecker will be the lone local competitor at the “The funny thing is, she hasn’t state bowling tournament, which starts today at Cherry Bowl traditionally bowled real well Lanes. She also qualified for the state golf tournament last fall. there,” Nordman said. “I think

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Ali Scheidecker file School: Oregon Year: Sophomore Parents: Roger and Terri Sports: Bowling, golf, cheerleading FYI: Scheidecker has qualified for the state tournament this school year in both golf and bowling. she had a 520 up there earlier this season, and like 480 during a meet last year.”

Maybe Scheidecker’s current state of mind about Cherry

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Three locals win first-round bouts, B3.

Garnett shipped home, B6.

Bowl comes from her experience Tuesday. All she did was roll a 690 series.

“The lanes and the oil pattern fit to the kind of ball that I throw,” Scheidecker said. “I just feel real comfortable up there.

The worry now is that I might go in a little too confident for the state meet. I’d like to have that score back for Friday.”

Perhaps the most surprising thing is that Nordman set up the practice to test Scheidecker’s ability to make adjustments on the fly.

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Hanging it up Mark Mulder 37-year-old pitcher officially retires after trying to make a comeback from an Achillie’s tendon tear. He hadn’t pitched since 2008.

Double trouble Warren Sapp A police report says that former NFL star paid $600 for a sex act, and then assaulted two women when they asked for more.

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NASCAR | DAYTONA 500

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Judges rules in favor of Cubs A federal judge Thursday ruled the Chicago Cubs can move ahead with installation of outfield advertising signs and video boards that could block views into Wrigley Field from nearby rooftop businesses, rejecting the businesses’ request to halt construction.

The decision by U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall averts a disastrous setback in the Cubs’ already-delayed $375 million upgrade of the historic ballpark. It also means rooftop operators now face the uncomfortable scenario of selling tickets without guaranteed views.

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Goosen, Singh lead after one round Retief Goosen and Vijay Singh, among the top five players in the world a decade ago, were part of a five-way tie for the lead in the Northern Trust Open in what amounted to “throwback Thursday” at Riviera.

The 51-year-old Singh, who plays the occasional Champions Tour event, picked up four birdies on the back nine for a 5-under 66, his lowest opening round on the PGA Tour since the 2012 McGladrey Classic.

The three-time major champion and former world No. 1 has not won since 2008.

Goosen, a two-time U.S. Open champion who turned 47 this month, was slowed by a pair of sloppy bogeys early on the back nine until he made a pair of late birdies to join Singh at 66. Goosen hasn’t won since 2009.

NBA

Kersey’s death linked to blood clot The state medical examiner says former Portland Trail Blazers player Jerome Kersey died from a blood clot that traveled from his left calf to his left lung.

The announcement comes a day after Kersey died at 52. He had minor knee surgery Friday.

COLLEGE SPORTS

Big Ten wants to ban freshmen from play The Big Ten is taking steps to ban true freshmen from competing in men’s basketball and football, according to a report by the Diamondback’s Ellie Silverman and Aaron Kasinitz, who obtained a league document revealing the plan.

The conference has found that men’s basketball and football players make up less than 20 percent of the NCAA’s student-athletes, yet account for more than 80 percent of its academic violations. To that end, the Big Ten’s goal is to correct an “imbalance” that has neglected academics in those two sports.

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• Sterling at LaSalle-Peru 7:15 p.m.

• Rock Falls at Lutheran • Byron at Dixon • Stillman Valley at Oregon 7:30 p.m.

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Martin Truex Jr. had a terrible season in 2014 on and off the track. He’s hoping that a new season will bring better results, and early returns indicate he might be on the right track.

Off and running Truex hopeful Unlimited effort sign of brighter days the Chase, though, in the aftermath of the Richmond scandal.

Birthdate: June 29, 1980 Maybe Daytona can serve as a DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Martin kickoff to a solid season instead Hometown: Mayetta, New Truex Jr. stayed clear of the wrecks of a sneak preview of more misJersey that littered the Sprint Unlimited ery ahead on the track. He twice race over the weekend.

Height/Weight: 5-11/180 had back-to-back top-10 finishHe was busy enjoying the clear pounds es, but was unable to otherwise view ahead.

Last tweet (@MartinTruex_Jr) string together much success.

“I was just glad that it was in my sent on Wednesday: “Need to “We had lost a little bit of handle mirror for once,” he said. put a little paint on the hot rod. on the cars and got a little bit Truex wants to put all of 2014 Feels good, ready for duel.” behind,” Garone said. “You get in his rearview mirror following a caught up thinking maybe it’s our disappointing debut for Furniture Furniture Row owner Barney communication, maybe it’s this, Row Racing. Truex had the worst Visser told Truex he could sit out numbers of his 9-year career, and the rest of the season and still keep maybe it’s that. I think we were wrong at the start of that, putting led all of one measly lap. his ride for 2015. Truex, though more emphasis on communicaJust one. greatly appreciative, declined the That stat is a bit of a shocker offer. Truex found the track thera- tion, and how we were going about racing. In the meantime, our cars for a driver with two career wins peutic and kept him focused on and one Chase for the Sprint Cup something other than her disease. were getting a little bit behind.”

The team mixed it up in the championship berth. His car He never missed a race in a grueloffseason: Furniture Row problew an engine in the Daytona ing season, where he finished a moted Cole Pearn from lead race 500, he finished 43rd, and his career-worst 24th in the points engineer to crew chief, replacing No. 78 Chevrolet never really got standings.

Todd Berrier. going last season.

“It’s been miserable for a Fast forward to last Saturday “A lot of struggles that we had while,” Truex said. “Last year was night at Daytona International really stem from the beginning,” a tough year for us, on and off Speedway. Truex led a race-high FRR general manager Joe Garone the racetrack.” said. “It took half the rest of the Both sides expected more after 29 laps – yes, 28 more than all of last season – before giving it up season to get it turned around.” a fantastic 2013 for each side over the final laps to winner Matt His performance would turn made it seem like the new pairKenseth. into the least of Truex’s troubles. ing would be an instant hit.

He was frustrated with his lost His longtime girlfriend, Sherry FRR, a one-car operation chance at walking out a winner.

Pollex, was diagnosed with canbased in Denver, far removed cer last summer, and she would But running in front brought from NASCAR’s North Carolina have various organs removed, with it a feeling of hope. hub, made the Chase with Kurt including her ovaries, fallopian “It’s been a long time really, a Busch. Truex, whose only Cup tubes, and part of her stomach. couple years, since I had a car win had been at Dover in 2007, She faces monthly chemotherawon at Sonoma and made the that I could make moves like that py treatments for at least 1 year.

Chase. Truex was booted from with,” Truex said.

BY DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer

• Newman at Rockridge • Princeton at Bureau Valley • Orion at Fulton • Durand at AFC • Dakota at Polo • Orangeville at Milledgeville • East Dubuque at Eastland • Galena at West Carroll

Girls basketball 7 p.m.

• 3A Streator Regional championship, Sterling vs.

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Wrestling 9 a.m.

• State tournament, at State Farm Center, Champaign

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Today Auto racing 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

• NASCAR Sprint Cup, practice for Daytona 500, FS1 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.

• NASCAR XFINITY, practice for Alert Today Florida 300, at Daytona Beach, FS1 3:30 p.m.

• NASCAR Trucks, pole qualifying for NextEra Energy Resources 250, at Daytona Beach, Fla., FS1 6:30 p.m.

• NASCAR Trucks, NextEra Energy Resources 250, at Daytona Beach, Fla., FS1

Men’s basketball 6 p.m.

MLB | SPRING TRAINING

OK with great expectations Rizzo pumped that Cubs expected to compete in 2015

BY MARK GONZALES Chicago Tribune

MESA, Ariz. – Slugger Anthony Rizzo noticed a change in the mood of the Chicago Cubs’ organization well before the hiring of manager Joe Maddon, and before Rizzo predicted the Cubs would win the National League Central.

“I think when we made some trades last year, the whole sense of the organization kind of flipped and turned,” Rizzo said Thursday on the eve of the first workout for pitchers and catchers.

“It’s our job now as players to keep changing the culture here, to keep a winning attitude. I never won before, but David Ross has, Jon Lester has, Jason Motte has.

“They have the winning ways, they’re older and been through the good times and bad times, as well. We’re really going to rely on our older guys to show us the way. But at the same time, us

not. And just [have] tunnel vision and play baseball. That’s what we’re here to do. We’re here to win games.”

Rizzo said he’s heard from some of his teammates since predicting last January that the Cubs would win the division.

“Yeah, they were all wondering if I was going to say what if we finish in fourth place,” Rizzo quipped.

“So everyone is very excited. It’s good. We’re Tribune News Service coming in here, and The Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo is glad that the organi- we’re preparing to win. zation has higher expectations for the team. He’s The biggest thing is to gone as far as saying that the team will win the NL get everyone pulling together for each other Central this season. and to become one unit, one team. young guys are going to or do anything like “We all got to pull for really have our ups and that. I’m just trying to each other from the first downs, and we got to work hard and set a man to the 25th man. stay on an even keel.” good example and give Whoever it is in that Rizzo has taken on a my past experiences spot, everyone is going greater role by setting because 3 years ago, I to be able to be a hero an example for top pros- was in [Bryant’s] shoes every single day on our pects like Kris Bryant. with everything that’s team. When someone “I’m not trying to be going on with the stuff is in that position to anyone else,” Rizzo said. that’s going to be writ“I’m not trying to fill ten about him, whether exceed, we all got to be pulling for him.” anyone else’s shoes, he makes the team or

• Cleveland St. at Wis.-Green Bay, ESPN2 • Hartford at Albany, ESPNU 8 p.m.

• Iona at Marist, ESPNU

Women’s basketball 4 p.m.

• Iona at Marist, ESPNU

Men’s hockey 5:40 p.m.

• Minnesota at Penn St., BTN 8 p.m.

• Michigan St. at Wisconsin, BTN Golf 4 p.m.

• PGA, Northern Trust Open, second round, at Pacific Palisades, Calif., TGC 10:30 p.m.

• LPGA, Women’s Australian Open, third round, TGC

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• Bulls at Pistons, CSN+ 7 p.m.

• Cavaliers at Wizards, ESPN 9:30 p.m.

• Spurs at Warriors, ESPN

NHL 7 p.m.

• Bruins at Blues, FSN 7:30 p.m.

• Avalanche at Blackhawks, CSN

Friday, February 20, 2015

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FIRST ROUND RESULTS At State Farm Center, Champaign CLASS 1A First round 106 pounds • Joey Rivera (Coal City) tech. fall Augustus Linke (Morrison) 3:34, 20-5 • Avery Dean (Knoxville) pin Drew Sobol (East Alton-Wood River) 0:56 • James Henseler (Roxana) def. Trace Thomas (Deer Creek-Mackinaw) 6-0 • Josh Fiegel (Harvard) pin Cole Hilliard (Peotone) 1:27 • Colin Davidson (Litchfield) tech. fall Douglas Nisty-Nagle (Monticello) 4:26, 17-1 • Joey Bianchini (IC Catholic) def. Collin Barker (Dakota) 4-2 • Tyler Fleetwood (Fulton) major dec.

Jake Krotz (Plano) 9-0 • R.J. Marrero (PORTA) pin Sam Dietz (Murphysboro) 1:13 113 pounds • Alec Henze (Dakota) pin Chase Emerson (Peotone) 1:46 • Alex Matlock (LeRoy) def. Joel Cook (Pittsfield) 7-4 • Ren Dazey (Oakwood) sudden victory Oliver Davis (Benton) 5-3 • Jared Van Vleet (Stillman Valley) def Mason Sauseda (Bishop McNamara) 10-6 • Chase Bittle (Belleville Althoff) pin Ryan Hopkins (Havana) 0:47 • Brady Wilsie (Byron) pin Caleb Boudreau (Manteno) 1:37 • Zac Schrank (Rockford Lutheran) pin Ivan Garcia (Plano) 3:41 • Anthony Rink (Herscher) major dec. Noah Mayes (Auburn) 14-1 120 pounds • Cody Minnick (Coal City) tech. fall Blake Kittleson (Stillman Valley) 3:24, 19-3 • Logan Knisley (Monticello) def. Shane Skinner (St. Joseph-Ogden) 7-4 • Cooper Secker (Freeburg) def. Trevor Bulington (LeRoy) 7-2 • Hunter Spengler (Sherrard) pin Sam Meyers (Manteno) 1:09 • Trey Hild (PORTA) pin Ryan Chambers (Murphysboro) 3:43 • Dillon Swift (Dakota) major dec. Hunter Voigt (Bishop McNamara) 10-2 • Stone Engle (Mercer County) tech. fall Drew Sonnefeldt (Lisle) 4:57, 18-2 • Chaston Womack (Vandalia) def. Joe Worms (Illini Bluffs) 7-0 126 pounds • Will Lucie (Warsaw) pin T.J. Jezik (Coal City) 1:36 • Nolan Baker (Byron) pin Jevon Hey (Belleville Althoff) 1:41 • Brandon Briggs (North Boone) def. Ryne Lipsey (Vandalia) 8-1 • Chuck Jacobson (Monmouth-Roseville) def. Carlton Brown (Ag Science) 10-5 • Dalton Brito (Roxana) major dec. Reiss Bielski (Harvard) 10-0 • Jake Worms (Illini Bluffs) def. Liam McLaughlin (Peotone) 6-0 • Dalton Jensen (LeRoy) major dec. Sherod HIll (Uplift) 13-0 • Printice Walls (Dakota) major dec. Arieh Hart (Murphysboro) 8-0 132 pounds • Tanner Coleman (Peoria Heights) tech. fall Austin Wetsel (Princeton) 4:10, 15-0 • Jarod Folles (Roxana) major dec. Omar Otero (DePaul College Prep) 16-3 • Maxx Fritz (Mt. Olive) pin Collin Weis (Wilmington) 3:04 • Andrew Wenger (Dakota) def. Devin Makemson (Bismarck-Henning) 6-3 • Jarid Braunagel (Belleville Althoff) pin Kyle Jones (Peotone) 0:56 • Drew Mook (Herscher) def. Mike Dierikx (Orion) 3-0 • Rahveon Valentine (Lena-Winslow) def.

Tyler Walsh (LeRoy) 3-0 • Corey Jurzak (Coal City) pin David Luper (Carterville) 5:31 138 pounds • Austin Headrick (Wilmington) def. Luke Morales (Herscher) 5-1 • Sage Friese (Seneca) def. Daniel Braunagel (Belleville Althoff) 9-7 • Josh Larson (Byron) def. Garrett Brachbill (Shelbyville) 4-1 • Drew Hoselton (Prairie Central) def. Cameron White (Bowen) 8-4 • Nate Olsen (Dakota) def. Kaehl VanDalsen (Monticello) 8-4 • Gage Haga (St. Joseph-Ogden) def.

Chandler Gartner (Peotone) 7-2) • Amer Shalabi (Ag Science) tech. fall Jake Savage (Beardstown) 4:30, 18-3 • Peyton Smith (Benton) def. Grady Todd (Erie-Prophetstown) 7-2 145 pounds • J.J. Wolfe (Dakota) pin Jake Berman (Wilmington) 0:46 • Will Kleinert (Clifton Central) major dec.

Dylan Chambers (Murphysboro) 9-0 • Blaine Yocum (Cumberland) def. Tyler Bergstrahl (Prairie Central) 5-3 • Zach Lorek (Bishop McNamara) def.

Dominic Marchetti (Oregon) 6-2 • Riley Beard (IVC) pin Anthony Carter (Sparta) 1:35 • Sam Durfey (Stillman Valley) def. Jonathan Farthing (Plano) 4-0 • Jared Cole (Erie-Prophetstown) tech. fall Taylor Shaw (Harper) 2:56, 15-0 • Jared Finley (Shelbyville) def. Jeremy Bowen (Camp Point Central) 10-8 152 pounds • Griffin Meeker (St. Joseph-Ogden) tech. fall Nick Goberville (Peotone) 3:24, 18-3 • Kenny Abitua (Stillman Valley) major dec.

Zac Blasiolli (East Alton-Wood River) 10-1 • Curtis VanWinkle (Mercer County) def.

Brock Barnhill (Auburn) 3-1 • Paul Garcia (Prairie Central) def. Jonavan Huggins (Hope Academy) 7-3 • Greg Krulas (Dakota) pin Jamie Smith (Monticello) 1:38 • Jake Weigland (Knoxville) def. Nick Pretto (Wilmington) 5-3 • Zach Tomac (Plano) major dec. Austin Shelton (Oakwood) 18-4 • Wyatt Fox (Shelbyville) def. Kyle Kalkbrenner (Lena-Winslow) 5-3 160 pounds • Adam Hudson (Shelbyville) major dec.

Aaron Carter (Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley) 13-1 • Georgie Sosa (Bowen) def. Sam Ryner (Sherrard) 6-4 • Ean Eichert (Walther Christian) def. Brandon Elsbury (Byron) 9-3 • Logan Winter (Clinton) def. Jesse Kessler (Auburn) 3-0 • Jared Packer (Dakota) major dec. Adam Ferrell (Westmont) 11-0 • Gabe McKinley (El Paso-Gridley) tech. fall Zach Braunagel (Belleville Althoff) 5:47, 16-0 • Nick Kaufman (Prairie Central) major dec.

Brock Barnes (Murphysboro) 16-4 • Nick Hawkins (Wilmington) major dec.

Austin Keller (Morrison) 15-6 170 pounds • Carver James (Dakota) pin Chase Ward (Illini Bluffs) 5:09 • Jacob Burton (Monticello) def. Stephen Silva (Manteno) 4-3 • Joe Mann (Wilmington) def. Evan Patterson (Auburn) 11-8 • Duncan Terry (Norman U-High) def. Drew Pranka (Princeton) 2-0

ROUNDUP

• Patrick Stanton (Murphysboro) major dec. Jack Pawlowicz (Lisle) 14-1 • Naulon Simms (Tremont) def. Ethan Cain (Polo) 9-8 • Sam Schuler (Prairie Central) def. Jacob Elsbury (Byron) 1-0 • Kyle Betourne (Bishop McNamara) pin Logan McGuire (Lawrenceville) 1:17 182 pounds • Colton Reed (Tolono Unity) tech. fall Joe Freemorlu (Mooseheart) 3:40, 16-1 • Jacob Franklin (Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley) pin Maurice Paino (Bowen) 5:27 • Austin Renshaw (Herscher) pin Timothy Bell (C. Military Academy) 4:43 • Danny Falconer (Byron) major dec. Marcus Rice (Monticello) 11-0 • Riley Kauzianic (Coal City) major dec.

Jarod Noel (Bismarck-Henning) 10-2 • Lucas Duckett (Shelbyville) ultimate tiebreaker Matthew Weeks (Mercer County) 5-4 • Payton Loete (Orion) def. Jake Stewart (Vandalia) 2-1 • Hunter Sant Armour (El Paso-Gridley) pin Rickey Alboyd Jr. (Uplift) 4:59 195 pounds • Austin Shoup (Erie-Prophetstown) pin Caleb Cole (Shelbyville) 5:45 • Jordan Ladd (IVC) def. Tom Ruffino (Peotone) 10-6 • Logan Millizer (Monmouth-Roseville) def.

Austin Ricketts (Plano) 5-1 • Ian Alberstett (Durand) def. Matt Baker (Monticello) 10-9 • Mitch Geister (Herscher) def. Ryan Berman (Wilmington) 9-8 • Zach Martin (Harvard) major dec. Dehen Mulrooney (Murphysboro) 12-0 • Bobby Bradley (Vandalia) def. Dallas Appleman (Amboy) 9-4 • Wesley Kibler (St. Joseph-Ogden) pin Parker Czaja (Coal City) 3:04 220 pounds • Ross Sealby (Byron) pin Drew Crawford (Manteno) 5:24 • Noah Rink (Herscher) pin Will Monroe (Sparta) 5:17 • Andrew Wise (Mt. Carmel) def. Cody Miller (Bismarck-Henning) 3-1 • Brandyn Peacock (Bowen) pin Francisco Arellano (Rock Falls) 1:03 • Cole Werner (Litchfield) pin Dustin Brandon (Eureka) 3:50 • Jake Frost (Coal City) pin Chase Nelson (Mercer County) 1:21 • Kyal Davis (Wilmington) def. Noah Bridgewater (Orion) 4-3 • Tristun Reeves (El Paso-Gridley) def.

Zach Shoulders (East Richland) 7-3 285 pounds • Tommy Brown (Plano) ultimate tiebreaker Matthew Crandall (Oregon) 2-1 • T.J. Peters (Olympia) def. Derek Mann (Carterville) 4-2 • Packard Otto (Normal U-High) pin Rodney Baker (Belleville Althoff) 2:17 • John Barnes (St. Bede) pin James Britten (Leo) 3:01 • Rocky Cantu (Monmouth-Roseville) pin Dylan Turner (Shelbyville) 3:08 • Eli Burdick (Durand) def. Anthony Griffiths (Westmont) 3-2 • Quinton Ball (Mercer County) def. Kyle Hull (Wilmington) 7-0 • Gevin Ashikyan (Oakwood) def. Kendrick Woolsey (Vandalia) 4-0 CLASS 2A Weights with local wrestlers 113 pounds • Jabari Moody (Rich Central) pin Kyle Szlenk (Hampshire) 1:13 • Trentin Rhea (Canton) pin Antwone Johnson (Cahokia) 0:24 • Tom Buell (Lincoln-Way West) def. Riley Staab (Champaign Central) 5-2 • Michael Tortorice (Mundelein Carmel) pin Josh Contreras (Riverside-Brookfield) 3:12 • Christopher Tucker (East St. Louis) major dec. Mason Rhodenbaugh (Dixon) 13-4 • Francis Edelen (Oak Forest) pin Jacob Gross (Antioch) 0:10 • Brandon Ramos (St. Laurence) major dec. Holden Heller (Montini) 13-4 • Dack Punke (Washington) tech. fall Josiah Fitzgerrells (Mt. Vernon) 2:36, 15-0 126 pounds • Dan Swan (Oak Forest) pin Tyler Dunn (East St. Louis) 5:58 • Savion Haywood (Bloomington) def.

Anthony Randazzo (Woodstock Marian) 4-2 • Lenny Petersen (Crystal Lake Central) def. Isaac Anderson (Sterling) 7-3 • Merik Fulton (Trian) pin Ryan Glynn (Lemont) 2:43 • Ethan Reel (Washington) def. Glavin Sutton (Richmond-Burton) 5-2 • Carlos Champagne (Marian) def. Will Meador (Carbondale) 6-1 • Antonio Ochoa (Riverside-Brookfield) major dec. Zach Talzac (Mt. Zion) 9-0 • James Pawelski (Montini) major dec.

Armier Khamis (Lincoln-Way West) 11-2 195 pounds • Andrew Marsden (Crystal Lake Central) pin John McKinney (Triad) 1:03 • Kyle Eighner (Sandwich) def. Sylvane Smart (Evergreen Park) 5-1 • Richard Smith (Hillcrest) def. Remington Smith (Limestone) 6-5 • Cody Sawyer (Grayslake North) major dec. Issac Flores (Carbondale) 13-2 • Paul Turner (Ottawa) def. Geri Mallett (Oak Forest) 4-2 • Cody Barnes (Woodstock North) pin Zach Stout (Jacksonville) 0:44 • David Wisehart (Mahomet-Seymour) def.

George Bessette (Antioch) 5-3 • Eric Schultz (Tinley Park) pin Connor Sperling (Dixon) 3:17 220 pounds • Romeo McKnight (Crystal Lake Central) pin Dayton Wooten (Lindblom) 1:08 • Matt Sarhage (Triad) pin Ryan Troutman (Dixon) 3:12 • Lane Akre (Geneseo) major dec. Jacob Musick (Mascoutah) 15-3 • Al’lon Carter (Riverside-Brookfield) def.

Richard Nourouzov (Grayslake Central) 5-1 • Tristan Penrod (Mt. Vernon) def. Justin Doty (East Peoria) 5-1 • Nick Graziano (Oak Forest) def. Vinny Scaletta (Ridgewood) 4-3 • Eric Wagner (Johnsburg) pin Chuma Ifezue (Rich South) 1:33 • Jake Godinez (Washington) major dec.

Rylee Perrine (Riverton) 18-8 285 pounds • Michael Johnson (Montini) pin Brad Howe (Washington) 3:50 • Solomon Smith (De La Salle) pin Jordan Geese (Mahomet-Seymour) 2:27 • Alex Geiber (Springfield) def. Rob James (Oak Forest) 2-1 • Joe Blitstein (Vernon Hills) pin Jake Rodgers (Belvidere North) 4:14 • Antonio James (East St. Louis) def. Frank Tomaskovic (St. Laurance) 10-8 • Cole Cunningham (St. Francis) ultimate tiebreaker Dom Tudor (Peoria Notre Dame) 6-5 • James Valentino (St. Viator) def. Cariel Beasley (Sterling) 3-2 • Nick Czar (Highland) pin Darrell Mason (Dunbar) 3:29

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Erie-Prophetstown’s Grady Todd wrestles Benton’s Peyton Smith during Thursday’s Class 1A state tournament at State Farm Center in Champaign. Todd lost the 138-pound first-round bout 7-2.

Quarter pounders

Three locals win first-round bouts at state tournament

By SVM Sports Staff

Three local wrestlers won first-round bouts Thursday at the state wrestling meet at State Farm Center in Champaign. Eleven other locals will have to wait until today’s quarterfinals to find out if they will be allowed to advance in wrestlebacks.

The first area wrestler to advance was Fulton’s Tyler Fleetwood (36-3), who earned a 9-0 major decision win over Plano’s Jake Krotz in the Class 1A 106-pound bracket.

Fleetwood will wrestle PORTA’s R.J. Marrero in the quarterfinal round.

Erie-Prophetstown’s Jared Cole (38-5) entered the day needing one victory to reach 100 for his high school career. The Panthers junior did just that with a technical fall victory over Chicago Harper’s Taylor Shaw in 2 minutes, 56 seconds in the 1A 145-pound bracket. Cole advances to wrestle Shelbyville’s Jared Finley in the quarterfinals.

Cole’s teammate, Austin Shoup, entered the day with an unblemished 39-0 record at 195 pounds. He notched win No. 40 with a pin of Shelbyville’s Caleb Cole in 5:45. Shoup advances to wrestle Illinois Valley Central’s Jordan Ladd in the quarterfinal round.

There were eight other local wrestlers in Class 1A that lost first-round bouts.

Morrison’s Augustus Linke (32-16) fell by technical fall to Coal City’s Joey Rivera in 3:34. Fellow Mustang Austin Keller (36-10) lost a 15-6 major decision to Wilmington’s Nick Hawkins at 160 pounds.

Two Oregon Hawks dropped matches. Dominic Marchetti (33-10) lost 6-2 to Bishop McNamara’s Zach Lorek at 145 pounds. Junior Matthew

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ABOVE: Fulton’s Tyler Fleetwood (left) goes for a takedown during Thursday’s 1A state tournament. Fleetwood was one of three local wrestlers to win firstround bouts with 9-0 major decision over Plano’s Jake Krotz.

BELOW: Morrison’s Austin Keller (right) fends off a shot by Wilmington’s Nick Hawkins during Thursday’s 160-pound bout. Keller lost 15-6.

Locals in quarterfinals Tyler Fleetwood, Fulton, 106 pounds Jared Cole, Erie-Prophetstown, 145 pounds Austin Shoup, ErieProphetstown, 195 pounds

Crandall (32-9) lost a 2-1 ultimate tiebreaker decision to Plano’s Tommy Brown at 285 pounds.

Erie-Prophetstown’s Grady Todd (33-12) lost 7-2 to Benton’s Peyton Smith at 138 pounds.

Polo’s Ethan Cain (27-5)

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had a heartbreaking 9-8 loss to Tremont’s Naulon Smith at 170 points, while Amboy’s Dallas Appleman (34-8) lost 9-4 at 195 pounds.

The lone Rock Falls Rocket to compete was 220-pounder Francisco Arellano(31-14), who was pinned in 1:03 by Bowen’s Brandyn Peacock.

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two Sterling Golden Warriors competed and lost in the first round of the 2A tournament.

Sterling’s Cariel Beasley (32-9) placed second at the Sterling Sectional, but lost a tough 3-2 decision to St. Viator’s James Valentino at 285 pounds.

Fellow Golden Warrior Isaac Anderson (277) lost a 7-3 decision to Crystal Lake Central’s Lenny Petersen.

Two of the three Dukes suffered pins in the first round.

Connor Sperling (2212) was pinned by Tinley Park’s Eric Schultz in 3:17 at 195 pounds, while Ryan Troutman (25-12) was pinned by Triad’s Matt Sarhage in 3:12 at 220 pounds.

Dixon’s Mason Rhodenbaugh (24-11) lost a 13-4 major decision to East St. Louis’ Christopher Tucker.

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Rules are not without exception

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

A.C. Benson, an English author who was the 28th Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge, and whose father was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1882 to 1896, said, “Very often a change of self is needed more than a change of scene.”

In yesterday’s deal, declarer needed to finesse in clubs three times through his righthand opponent. But since he had no other dummy entry left, that required, on the first round, leading the lowest club in the dummy that could win the trick.

That is a reliable rule, but when a double finesse (two finesses in the same suit) is involved, a different approach might be needed. In this deal, West starts the defense

against four spades with the club king and another club.

After South ruffs at trick two, how should he continue?

South’s jump to game is reasonable, given the big trump fit.

Declarer has five potential losers: two hearts, two diamonds and one club. He has only eight top tricks: seven spades and one heart. So, to make his contract, South needs to find East with at least one heart honor and the diamond ace. But that might require leading three times from the dummy: to take two heart finesses and to lead toward the diamond king. With only two trump entries, care is required.

Declarer should cash his spade king, lead a spade to dummy’s queen and play a low heart to his jack, not run the 10 or nine.

West wins and leads the club queen. South ruffs, crosses to dummy’s spade ace, and runs the heart 10.

When that wins, declarer can play a diamond toward his king to get home. © 2015 UFS

Friday, February 20, 2015

LOCAL SPORTS

THURSDAY’S SCOREBOARD Men’s basketball SAUK VALLEY 63, CARL SANDBURG 60 SAUK VALLEY (17-13, 5-7 Arrowhead) Chris Stovall 2 0-0 4, A.J. Sharp 0 0-0 0, Jansen Hight 3 0-3 6, Marvie Keith Jr. 0 2-2 2, Carter Ames 2 0-0 6, Tramel Rideout 2 0-3 4, James Thrice 8 0-3 20, Jacoby Posley 4 0-2 10, Malik Minor 3 1-2 9, AJ Dollmeyer 1 0-2 2. Totals: 23 3-17 63.

SANDBURG Lay 1 0-0 3, Entwistle 1 0-0 3, Gooden 9 4-5 27, Witt 0 0-0 0, Millican 0 2-2 2, Hunter 1 0-0 3, Alexander 1 0-0 2, Smith 4 0-0 8, VanPark 4 0-1 8. Totals: 23 6-8 60.

Halftime – Sauk 27-22. 3s – Sauk 10 (Thrice 4, Ames 2, Posley 2, Minor 2), Sandburg 8 (Gooden 5, Entwistle, Lay, Hunter).

Women’s basketball Thursday’s results at Galesburg

SAUK VALLEY 62, CARL SANDBURG 56 SAUK VALLEY (25-5) Kara Nehrkorn 0 1-2 1, Jaimie Hurd 1 1-2 3, Mary Alice Oswalt 2 0-0 5, Morgan Shank 3 2-2 10, Sarah Matson 0 1-2 1, Aubree Johnson 0 0-0 0, Jordan Giddings 10 0-0 24, Kiarra Harris 7 0-0 14, Kayleen Terrock 0 0-0 0, Autumn Smith 2 0-0 4.

Totals: 25 5-8 62.

CARL SANDBURG Hartter 2 0-0 5, Weaver 6 2-2 16, Mueller 0 0-0 0, Wherley 5 0-0 13, Combs 0 2-2 2, Bundy 1 1-4 3, Linder 0 0-0 0, Bornsheuer 0 0-0 0, Stock 1 0-0 2, Isenhour 5 5-5 15.

Totals: 20 10-13 56.

Halftime – Sauk 39-29. 3s – Sauk 7 (Giddings 4, Shank 2, Oswalt), Sandburg 6 (Wherley 3, Weaver 2, Hartter).

Boys basketball NIB-12 West Conf.

9-1 6-4 3-7 4-6 1-5

Ottawa Geneseo Sterling LaSalle-Peru Rochelle

Girls basketball Conf.

All Ottawa 10-3 20-7 Sterling 7-6 15-16 LaSalle-Peru 4-7 12-16 Geneseo 5-8 8-21 Rochelle 0-11 1-24 Wednesday’s results 3A Streator Regional • Mendota 53, LaSalle-Peru 30 • Sterling 58, Rock Falls 54 Today’s game 3A Streator Regional • Championship, Sterling vs. Mendota, 7

BNC West Conf.

All Rockford Lutheran 13-2 23-5 Byron 11-3 26-6 Mendota 11-3 24-3 Stillman Valley 9-4 21-8 Dixon 4-10 11-17 Rock Falls 3-10 13-15 Oregon 3-11 11-18 Winnebago 1-11 8-20 Wednesday’s results 3A Streator Regional • Mendota 53, LaSalle-Peru 30 • Sterling 58, Rock Falls 54 3A Rochelle Regional • Lutheran 48, Belvidere 39 • Freeport 35, Dixon 33 Today’s games 3A Streator Regional • Championship, Mendota vs. Sterling, 7 3A Rochelle Regional • Championship, Lutheran vs. Freeport, 7

Three Rivers East Conf.

All Amboy 12-0 28-2 Kewanee 9-2 20-7 Hall 5-5 13-12 Bureau Valley 5-6 15-13 Newman 5-7 9-19 St. Bede 3-9 7-22 Princeton 1-10 5-20 Thursday’s result 1A Roanoke-Benson Sectional • Championship, Annawan 50, Amboy 26

Three Rivers West All 16-7 13-11 9-15 12-11 2-19

Today’s games • Sterling at LaSalle-Peru, 7 • Ottawa at Geneseo, 7:30 Saturday’s game • DeKalb at Ottawa, 6

Conf.

All 13-1 29-3 11-1 22-5 8-5 18-12 5-6 15-10 4-6 13-15 5-9 13-14 4-8 9-15 0-10 0-23 Today’s game 1A Pecatonica Sectional • Championship, Prophetsown 34, Galena 30 Prophetstown Sherrard Erie Rockridge Fulton Morrison Orion Riverdale

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

Conf.

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

NUIC East All 24-1 20-1 18-8 19-7 16-9 5-18 9-18 2-17

Today’s games • Byron at Dixon, 7:15 • Mendota at Winnebago, 7:15 • Rock Falls at Lutheran, 7:15 • Stillman Valley at Oregon, 7:15

Conf.

10-1 8-3 8-4 6-5 5-6 3-9 0-12

All 19-8 24-3 17-10 15-10 14-9 11-17 0-27

Three Rivers West Conf.

14-0 6-6 6-6 6-7 6-9 6-7 5-7 4-11

All 23-1 16-12 14-9 16-12 11-19 13-15 11-13 7-22

Today’s game • Newman at Rockridge, 7:30

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

Conf.

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

Conf.

12-1 12-1 11-2 8-5 7-6 5-7 4-9 2-10 2-9 1-10

All 23-4 23-6 21-6 15-13 9-17 9-15 8-17 4-23 4-23 1-13

CLASS 3A

Today’s game • Newman at Rockridge, 7:30

Rockridge Fulton Riverdale Morrison Erie Orion Sherrard Prophetstown

AFC Aquin Dakota Durand Milledgeville Forreston Polo Pecatonica Orangeville South Beloit

Postseason pairings

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

BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

NIB-12 West

Thursday’s results at Galesburg

All 21-6 16-5 19-9 10-10 19-9 8-14 6-15 5-17 8-17 2-19

Wednesday’s result • Forreston 62, Pecatonica 41 Today’s games • Dakota at Polo, 7:30 • Durand at AFC, 7:30 • Orangeville at Milledgeville, 7:30 • Pecatonica at Aquin, 7:30 • South Beloit at Forreston, 7:30 Saturday’s game • Dakota at Forreston, 7 Postseason pairings

CLASS 2A Fulton Regional Monday, Feb. 23 • No. 4 Morrison vs. No. 5 Fulton, 6 • No. 3 Princeton vs. No. 6 West Carroll, 7:30 Tuesday, Feb. 24 • No. 1 Bureau Valley vs. Morrison/Fulton, 7 Wednesday, Feb. 25 • No. 2 Newman vs. Princeton/West Carroll, 7 Friday, Feb. 27 • Championship, 7 Winner advances to Farmington Sectional vs. Winnebago Regional winner, 7 p.m.

March 3

CLASS 1A Erie Regional Monday, Feb. 23 • No. 4 Eastland vs. No. 5 Milledgeville, 7 Tuesday, Feb. 24 • No. 2 Polo vs. No. 7 Annawan, 6 • No. 3 Erie vs. No. 6 Prophetstown, 7:30 Wednesday, Feb. 25 • No. 1 Forreston vs. Eastland/Milledgeville, 6 • Polo/Annawan vs. Erie/Prophetstown, 7:30 Friday, Feb. 27 • Championship, 7 p.m.

Winner advances to Eastland Sectional vs.

River Ridge Regional winner, 7, March 4 Hinckley-Big Rock Regional Monday, Feb. 23 • No. 4 Indian Creek vs. No. 5 Paw Paw, 6 • No. 3 Somonauk vs. No. 6 Amboy, 7:30 Wednesday, Feb. 25 • No. 1 Hinckley-Big Rock vs. Indian Creek/Paw Paw, 6 • No. 2 AFC vs. Somonauk/Amboy, 7:30 Friday, Feb. 27 • Championship, 7 Winner advances to Somonauk Sectional vs. Ottawa Marquette Regional winner, 7, March 4 Thursday’s box score ACSI tournament at Kankakee

FAITH CHRISTIAN 59, VICTORY CHRISTIAN 46 VICTORY Guardin 5 1-1 12, Brechnes 3 2-2 10, Linbin 2 0-1 4, Lake 2 0-0 5, Sloan 3 0-1 6, Harold 3 3-5 9. Totals: 18 6-10 46.

FAITH (15-11) Logan Johnson 4 1-4 9, Zach Lessman 3 2-5 10, Andrew Robertson 2 1-2 5, Hayden Sweet 10 1-3 22, Ben Bierdeman 5 1-3 11, Ben Babler 1 0-0 2, Mike DiGrazia 0 0-0 0, Eddie Babler 0 0-0 0, Devin Johnson 0 0-0 0, Christian Hage 0 0-0 0.

Totals: 25 6-17 59.

Victory 12 9 10 15 — 46 Faith 12 13 13 21 — 59 3s – Victory 4 (Brechnes 2, Guardin, Lake), Faith 3 (Lessman 2, Sweet).

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Rochelle Regional Tuesday’s result • No. 4 Belvidere 56, No. 5 Rochelle 23 Wednesday’s results • No. 1 Rockford Lutheran 48, Belvidere 39 • No. 2 Freeport 35, No. 3 Dixon 33 Friday’s game • Championship, Lutheran vs. Freeport, 7 Winner advances to Hampshire Sectional vs. Sycamore Regional winner, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 24 Streator Regional Monday’s result • No. 4 LaSalle-Peru 53, No. 5 Streator 30 Wednesday’s results • No. 1 Mendota 53, LaSalle-Peru 30 • No. 2 Sterling 58, No. 3 Rock Falls 54 Today’s game • Championship, Mendota vs. Sterling, 7 Winner advances to LaSalle-Peru Sectional vs. Morton Regional winner, 7 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 23

CLASS 2A Hall Sectional Monday’s result • Kankakee McNamara 64, Stillman Valley 36 Tuesday’s result • Putnam County 43, Bureau Valley 31 Today’s game • Championship, McNamara 50, Putnam County 34 Winner advances to Monmouth Supersectional vs. Mercer County Sectional winner, 7 p.m., Feb. 23

CLASS 1A Pecatonica Sectional Monday’s result • Prophetstown 42, Aquin 39 Tuesday’s result • Galena 63, Durand 37 Today’s game • Championship, Prophetsown 34, Galena 30 Winner advances to Illinois Valley Community College Supersectional vs. RoanokeBenson Sectional winner, 7 p.m., Feb. 23 Roanoke-Benson Sectional Monday’s result • Annawan 69, Roanoke-Benson 52 Tuesday’s result • Amboy 50, Newark 41 Today’s game • Championship, Annawan 50, Amboy 26 Winner advances to Illinois Valley Community College Supersectional vs. Pecatonica Sectional winner, 7 p.m., Feb. 23 Thursday’s box scores Class 1A Pecatonica Sectional Championship

PROPHETSTOWN 34, GALENA 30 GALENA (22-6) Katie Furlong 3-12 2-2 9, Hayley Einsweiler 2-5 0-1 4, Gabriela Salgado 1-7 6-8 8, Olivia Middendorf 1-3 0-0 2, Brittany Sinagra 0-3 4-8 4, Linzy Montgomery 0-1 0-0 0, Lacey Montgomery 1-1 1-2 3. Totals: 8-32 13-21 30.

PROPHETSTOWN (29-3) Kassi Henrekin 1-8 1-2 4, Corrie Reiley 2-9 4-6 8, Heather Strike 2-9 1-2 5, Shelby Adams 1-2 2-6 4, Clare Kramer 4-11 4-7 12, Mikayla Bolton 0-1 1-2 1, Addison Morse 0-0 0-0 0, Courtney Pierceson 0-1 0-0 0. Totals: 10-41 13-25 34.

Galena 4 6 7 13 — 30 Prophetstown 8 5 8 13 — 34 3s – Galena 1-6 (Furlong 1-4, Einsweiler 0-1, Li.Montgomery 0-1), Prophetstown 1-13 (Henrekin 1-4, Reiley 0-4, Strike 0-4, Pierceson 0-1). Rebounds – Galena 38 (Furlong 13, Sinagra 6), Prophetstown 26 (Kramer 8, Adams 5). Assists – Galena 4 (Einsweiler 2), Prophetstown 7 (Strike 3, Reiley 2, Adams 2). Steals – Galena 5 (Furlong 2), Prophetstown 14 (Strike 4, Adams 4, Reiley 3). Blocks – Galena 2 (Furlong, Sinagra). Turnovers – Galena 21, Prophetstown 8. Fouls – Galena 15 (Middendorf out), Prophetstown 15.

Class 1A Roanoke-Benson Sectional at Roanoke

ANNAWAN 50, AMBOY 26 ANNAWAN (24-8) Kayla DeMay 1-4 2-4 4, Taylor Shaw 2-4 0-0 6, Kaley Jackson 0-0 0-0 0, Rachael Peterson 1-3 4-4 7, Kaila Dunfee 0-1 0-0 0, Taylor Miller 1-2 1-2 3, Morgan VanHyfte 1-8 7-11 9, Jayde VanHyfte 10-12 1-3 21.

Totals: 16-34 15-24 50.

AMBOY (28-2) Jennifer Boyle 0-1 0-0 0, Delaney Wilhelm 6-11 1-2 13, Sydney Wilhelm 0-5 0-0 0, Kennedy Dinges 0-4 1-2 1, Hallie Nauman 2-4 2-4 6, Karlee Doege 0-4 2-2 2, Kaitlyn Liebing 0-5 2-3 2, Elizabeth Ortgiesen 1-3 0-0 2. Totals: 9-37 8-13 26.

Annawan 15 13 14 8 — 50 Amboy 10 5 7 4 — 26 3s – Annawan 3 (Shaw 2, Paterson), Amboy 0. Rebounds – Annawan 20 (Miller 8, J. VanHyfte 5), Amboy 24 (D. Wilhelm 8, Nauman 7). Assists – Annawan 9 (M. VanHyfte 5), Amboy 3 (D. Wilhelm, Dinges, Ortgiesen). Steals – Annawan 6 (J. VanHyfte 3), Amboy 9 (D. Wilhelm 3, S. Wilhelm 3, Nauman 3). Turnovers – Annawan 19, Amboy 23. Fouls – Annawan 17 (M.VanHyfte out), Amboy 20 (Liebing out).

Skyhawks sweep Sandburg Faith Christian wins opener at ACSI state tournament

By SVM Sports Staff

Boys basketball

The Sauk Valley women’s basketball team picked up a 62-56 road win Thursday over Carl Sandburg in Galesburg.

Jordan Giddings scored 24 points, including sinking four 3-pointers.

Kiarra Harris had 10 points, and Morgan Shank scored 10 for Sauk (25-5).

Men’s basketball

Faith Christian 59, Victory Christian 46: The Falcons won

performance from the free-throw line to pick up an Arrowhead Conference win in Galesburg.

James Thrice III made four 3-pointers and scored a team-high 20 points for Sauk (17-13, 5-7).

Jacoby Posley had 10 points, and the Skyhawks had to play the second half without freshman center AJ Dollmeyer because of an ankle injury.

Vince Gooden had 27 points for Sauk Valley 63, Carl Sandburg 60: The Skyhawks overcame a 3-for-17 Sandburg.

their first-round game at the ACSI tournament in Kankakee behind 22 points from Hayden Sweet.

Ben Bierdeman added a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds. Zach Lessman scored 10 points for Faith (15-11).

The Falcons will play Faith Christian from Wausau, Wisconsin, in the second round today at 9 a.m.

Wilhelm fights through press PRESSING

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“Being able to handle the atmosphere, as well as the pressure of facing a 28-win team, was the key to everything,” Burkiewicz said. “I thought we played liked a JV team last time we saw [Prophetstown], and how we played tonight against Amboy was where we needed to be.”

Annawan opened the game in a tight press defense and used a trap in the half-court as it jumped all over Amboy (28-2) from the opening tip and didn’t let up.

Amboy guards Delaney Wilhelm and Kennedy Dinges had to be crafty to move the ball up the court, but were instantly met by waiting defenders at the half-court line. Annawan doubled the player with the ball, and the Clippers had trouble getting into a rhythm as they committed 14 turnovers in the first half, while shooting 6-for15 from the floor.

“Their trap was really good,” said Wilhelm, who led the Clippers in almost every stat category. “It was tough to get out of, and it put a lot of pressure on whoever had the ball.”

Annawan (24-8) was relentless and kept the pressure up throughout

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Amboy’s Kennedy Dinges (left) drives past Annawan’s Rachael Peterson during Thursday’s 50-26 loss in the 1A Roanoke-Benson Sectional championship game. the game. The Braves held a 28-15 lead at the end of the first half, and the lead ballooned to 20 at 42-22 by the end of the third quarter.

The trap was how Burkiewicz envisioned it should work in his head when he began teaching his players how to run it.

After a shaky few weeks leading up to the postseason, Thursday was the pinnacle of its success.

The Braves have the right players. The shortest player in the starting lineup is 5-foot-9, and is complimented by 6-1 freshman Jayde VanHyfte.

“We have the length and the quickness to be able to run it,” Burkiewicz

said. “Over the past couple weeks it wasn’t where we wanted it to be, but tonight it was the most successful we’ve been.”

The stout defense helped Annawan’s offense find a rhythm, as it was able to push the pace after turnovers. The Braves assisted on nine of their 16 baskets, and VanHyfte benefited the most from the fastpaced offense.

The center scored a game-high 21 points and shot 10-for-12 from the floor. She made her first seven shots, and had half of the Braves’ 28 points at halftime.

Wilhelm acted as Amboy’s counter to the Braves’ VanHyfte. The

Clippers guard found the most success in working through the trap, and scored a team-high 13 points. Wilhelm also grabbed a team-high eight rebounds and added three steals.

“She’s got springs,” Amboy coach Mike McCracken said of Wilhelm. “She can really jump. She reads situations so well. She’s in passing lanes all the time, and can beat her defender into the post, and she’ll out-rebound you.”

Sophomore Hallie Nauman came off the bench for Amboy and played a strong game. Senior Kaitlyn Liebing finished with two points on two free throws, and fouled out with 4:53 left in the game.

Nauman filled Liebing’s spot when the senior was on the bench due to foul trouble, and scored six points, grabbed seven rebounds and added three steals.

“When I come in for someone, I just try to play as hard as I can,” Nauman said. “I want to push and work hard for my teammates. We couldn’t get it done tonight, but I thought we never gave up.

“We’ve been working on the press so much in practice, but it’s hard when you can’t duplicate what [Annawan] does.”

Kramer passes 1,000 points in victory FAITH

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In essence, the fundamentals that the Prophets have relied upon to win games all year long – and during Robinson’s 38-year tenure – were letting them down in a most crucial spot.

So it was only fitting that it was those very fundamentals turned out to be the reason the Prophets pulled out the win.

After Galena took a 28-27 lead on two Gabriela Salgado free throws with 2:09 to play, Prophetstown (29-3) finally found the bottom of the net. After the Prophets ran through a couple of offensive sets, senior Clare Kramer somehow found herself wide open under the basket. Classmate Heather Strike rifled a pass that Kramer caught in rhythm and banked in off the glass to retake the lead with 1:43 remaining.

“I had to look around my defender to make sure her defender wasn’t hiding behind mine,” said Strike, who had five points, four steals, three rebounds and three assists. “I saw her so wide open, and I just knew I had to get her a good pass.”

“The only thing going through my head was, ‘You better make this, Clare,’” said Kramer, who surpassed 1,000 points in her career. “We’d missed so many tonight – I’d missed so many – that it was such a relief when it went in.”

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Prophetstown’s Corrie Reiley goes for a steal against Galena’s Hayley Einsweiler during the Class 1A Pecatonica Sectional final Thursday night.

That’s when things started to go south for Galena (22-6). After missing three chances to score, the Pirates turned the ball over and were forced to foul Corrie Reiley (8 points, 3 steals, 2 assists), who calmly hit both ends of a oneand-one – the first time Prophetstown had made two free throws in the same trip to the line all night – for a 31-28 lead with 38.1 seconds to play.

The Prophets then forced another turnover, and Kramer (12 points, 8 rebounds) hit both free throws after being fouled on the fast break. Another Galena possession resulted in a third straight turnover, and Shelby Adams (4 points, 5 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 assists) buried the second of two free throws for a 34-28 lead with 8 seconds left.

“Our shots weren’t falling, so we knew we had to pick up the defense,”

Adams said. “We chased down every loose ball, we pressured them every single time down the court, and tried to get the ball back every time we missed a shot.

“We just trusted that eventually, the layups and free throws would start to go in, and luckily they did at the end.”

That’s the Prophets’ experience talking. After making a run to a runner-up finish in Class 2A last year, there was zero panic on their part down the stretch. Prophetstown finished 10-for41 (24 percent) from the floor – including 1-for-13 (8 percent) from 3-point range – and 13-for-25 (52 percent) from the foul line, but never once wavered in their belief in the system, or each other.

“Even when we got down by one, I didn’t think for a second that we were going to lose,” Reiley said. “We have

confidence in this team – we’ve been doing this since fifth grade – and we weren’t going to let this one go so easily. We didn’t get upset when the shots were rolling out, we just kept shooting and trusted in how we play.”

Both teams showed nerves early on, but Adams’ bucket in a pretty drive-and-dish play from Strike put the Prophets up 3-2, a lead they wouldn’t relinquish until the final minutes. Reiley’s floater midway through the second quarter gave Prophetstown its biggest lead at 12-6, then Henrekin hit the team’s lone 3 early in the third quarter for a 17-12 advantage.

But Galena rallied from a 20-14 deficit late in the third to tie the game at 21, then again at 26 – both times on free throws – before grabbing its lone lead of the second half to set up the final stretch.

“We just knew we could do it, and I think that kept us going,” Strike said. “We knew we had the opportunity to close out the game the way we wanted, and we took it.”

“There was a little more pressure on us when they took the lead,” Adams added, “but we just fought that much harder to come back and get the lead again.”

Katie Furlong led Galena with nine points, 13 rebounds and two steals, and Salgado added eight points and four boards.

The Pirates shot just 8-for-32 (25 percent) and had 21 turnovers compared to Prophetstown’s eight.

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NBA | TRADE DEADLINE

Point guards on move Busy trade-deadline day includes Garnett returning home

BY BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer

Point guards moving quickly made this trade deadline a transition game.

Goran Dragic, Michael CarterWilliams, Reggie Jackson, and Brandon Knight all were dealt Thursday in the final hours that trades were allowed, as a number of teams handed their keys to different drivers.

Kevin Garnett also has a new address – his original NBA one.

The Timberwolves brought him back to Minnesota by sending Thaddeus Young to Brooklyn.

There were 12 trades involving 39 players. So many were on the move in deals agreed to shortly before the 3 p.m. EST deadline that most of the transactions took hours for the NBA to approve.

Dragic and Jackson were two players to watch on deadline day, because neither was expected to remain with his team after this season. Both their teams opted to move them rather than risk losing them for nothing.

Phoenix sent Dragic to Miami, getting two first-round picks and a package of players for the Slovenian, a third-team All-NBA selection last season. The Suns filled his spot by acquiring Knight from Milwaukee in a three-team deal with Philadelphia, which sent Carter-Williams to the Bucks.

“I did feel it was time to find a better fit,” Dragic wrote on Twitter, adding “NOW it’s #heatnation time and I’m excited to bring the Dragon’s fire to Miami!!”

Zoran Dragic, Goran’s brother, also went from Phoenix to Miami.

“We are incredibly pleased to take another step in getting the Miami Heat back to real championship prominence with

AP

In this 2006 photo, Kevin Garnett pumps his fist to his chest as a member of the Timberwolves. The Nets traded Garnett back to his original team on Thursday. the acquisition of Goran Dragic,” Heat President Pat Riley said.

“Goran is an All-NBA player, including the Most Improved Player last season, and we felt that once he became available, we would do all that we could to acquire him.”

Jackson, who began the season replacing an injured Russell Westbrook, now will step in for the sidelined Brandon Jennings.

The Oklahoma City Thunder sent Jackson to Detroit in a three-way trade that included Utah.

Even backup point guards seemed in demand, with players such as Isaiah Thomas (Boston), Ramon Sessions (Washington), Andre Miller (Sacramento), DJ Augustin (Oklahoma City), Norris Cole (New Orleans), and Pablo Prigioni (Houston) getting new homes.

MEN’S BASKETBALL | IOWA 81, RUTGERS 47

Sudden stop to losing skid Hawkeyes get back on track in big way with rout of Rutgers

BY CODY GOODWIN Associated Press

IOWA CITY – Iowa coach Fran McCaffery felt good about his team’s chances when Adam Woodbury, his 7-foot-1 center who has long been criticized, dunked twice in the first 5 minutes of action on Thursday.

The junior’s inept ability to dunk has been a point of frustration for Iowa fans since he first set foot on campus. But for one night, Woodbury and Company gave those fans no reason to be upset after the Hawkeyes clobbered Rutgers, 81-47.

Jarrod Uthoff led all scorers with 14 points on 5-of-9 shooting. Aaron White added another 13 with eight boards.

Rutgers had just two players score in double figures – Myles Mack had 11, and D.J. Foreman scored 10.

“This is a confidence booster,” Uthoff said. “Rutgers isn’t bad. For us to beat them like that says something. We kind of got them sideways, and it snowballed from there.”

The win snaps a two-game losing streak for Iowa (16-10, 7-6 Big Ten), and is just the third win for the Hawkeyes in their last eight games. McCaffery and his team have a favorable schedule down the stretch. Just two of their final five opponents have a winning conference record.

The Scarlet Knights (10-17, 2-12) never really competed in what became their 10th straight loss, a streak that started immediately after they upset No. 4 Wisconsin, 67-62, at home in Piscataway.

Iowa led 42-24 at half, thanks largely to a 19-4 run in the first 10 minutes. The lead only got bigger as the game wore on.

“With a team like [Rutgers], you kind of have to set

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Iowa guard Josh Oglesby drives past Rutgers guard Mike Williams during Thursday’s Big Ten game in Iowa City. Iowa won 81-47. the tempo early,” Woodbury said. “We tried to maintain that throughout the game. I thought we did a good job of that. We came out strong in both halves.”

The Hawkeyes shot 51 percent from the field, and even made 8-of-17 from deep. McCaffery’s bench players poured in 32 points, and four players scored in double figures.

Rutgers did not help itself, shooting 33 percent from the field on top of 19 turnovers. Only Mack and Foreman made more than two buckets all night.

Scheidecker no stranger to state tournaments CONFINES

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“We wanted to see if she’d make adjustments,” Nordman said. “We’d change things every couple of throws. Have her move a board or two over or something, and she picked up on all the adjustments.”

Nordman thinks that it’ll take about a 200 average to advance through the first day of play at the state tournament. Scheidecker had a six-game total of 1,259 last week at the Guilford Sectional at Don Carter Lanes in Rockford.

If she can repeat that success, she’ll likely

compete in the second day of competition.

“Since the state changed to the regionalsectional system, it has made the state tournament so much more competitive,” Nordman said. “This is a one-class sport, so if you make that top 90 bowlers, it says a lot.”

Scheidecker has plenty of time to think about her future after the state bowling tournament.

She is leaning toward studying radiology, and she might use her athletic talents to help pay for that education. If not in bowling, then in golf, where she also qualified for the state meet last fall.

“They are really

different games,” Scheidecker said. “In bowling, the oil patterns change and the lanes dry up, but you can make quick adjustments. In golf, sometimes you just have less control because of the elements.”

Scheidecker, who has been bowling and golfing almost since she’s been able to walk, is the lone local to qualify for the state tournament.

She had hoped to be joined by the rest of her teammates, including twin sister, Abi, but the Hawks fell short of advancing at the sectional.

“I thought we had a chance, if everyone bowled really well,” Scheidecker said. “But

we have a lot of the team coming back. Last year, we didn’t make it out of the regional, and this year, we made the sectional. Hopefully, we take the next step next year.”

Even so, she’ll hardly be alone, as her parents, grandparents, several of her teammates, and her boyfriend and his parents, all plan to be attendance to cheer her on.

“It’ll be different to be bowling alone,” Scheidecker said. “The big thing for me is to not worry about what everyone else is doing. I tend to be watching everyone else too much. If I focus on my game, I think I’ll do fine.”

THURSDAY’S SCOREBOARD Auto racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Duel 2 Results Thursday At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Fla. Lap length: 2.5 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (25) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 60 laps, 128 rating, 0 points, $55,725.

2. (1) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 60, 113.8, 0, $40,725.

3. (10) Joey Logano, Ford, 60, 94.6, 0, $35,725 4. (15) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 60, 83.9, 0, $30,725.

5. (20) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 60, 67.8, 0, $28,725.

6. (14) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 60, 73, 0, $26,325.

7. (3) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 60, 99.2, 0, $25,225.

8. (5) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 60, 86, 0, $24,225.

9. (23) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 60, 70.2, 0, $24,200.

10. (22) Cole Whitt, Ford, 60, 65.9, 0, $24,175.

11. (12) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 60, 84.9, 0, $24,150.

12. (19) Michael McDowell, Ford, 60, 68.2, 0, $24,125.

13. (11) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, 60, 46.9, 0, $24,100.

14. (17) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 60, 51.8, 0, $24,075.

15. (18) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 60, 49.8, 0, $24,050.

16. (4) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 60, 53.8, 0, $24,025.

17. (2) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 60, 108.7, 0, $24,000.

18. (21) Justin Marks, Toyota, 60, 39.6, 0, $23,950.

19. (9) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 60, 74.5, 0, $23,925.

20. (8) Aric Almirola, Ford, 60, 47.9, 0, $23,900.

21. (24) Ron Hornaday Jr., Chevrolet, 60, 27.3, 0, $23,850.

22. (7) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 60, 61.8, 0, $23,825.

23. (13) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, accident, 27, 72.7, 0, $23,775.

24. (6) Johnny Sauter, Toyota, accident, 27, 33.4, 0, $23,750.

25. (16) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, engine, 17, 40, 0, $23,725.

Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 144.462 mph.

Time of Race: 1 hour, 2 minutes, 18 seconds.

Margin of Victory: 0.165 seconds.

Caution Flags: 3 for 13 laps.

Lead Changes: 9 among 5 drivers.

Lap Leaders: M.Kenseth 1-17; T.Bayne 18; J.Gordon 19-21; J.McMurray 22; J.Gordon 23-24; M.Kenseth 25-34; D.Earnhardt Jr. 35-37; M.Kenseth 38-42; D.Earnhardt Jr. 43-60.

Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): M.Kenseth, 3 times for 32 laps; D.Earnhardt Jr., 2 times for 21 laps; J.Gordon, 2 times for 5 laps; J.McMurray, 1 time for 1 lap; T.Bayne, 1 time for 1 lap.

Duel 2 Results 1. (1) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 64 laps, 138.8 rating, 0 points, $56,726.

2. (2) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 64, 124.9, 0, $41,713.

3. (3) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 64, 109.5, 0, $36,713.

4. (6) Greg Biffle, Ford, 64, 92, 0, $31,713.

5. (5) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 64, 103.8, 0, $29,713.

6. (9) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 64, 86.3, 0, $27,313.

7. (20) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 64, 48.8, 0, $26,213.

8. (23) Mike Wallace, Toyota, 64, 61.7, 0, $25,213.

9. (17) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 64, 68.9, 0, $25,188.

10. (15) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 64, 64.4, 0, $25,163.

11. (13) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 64, 45.3, 0, $25,138.

12. (14) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 64, 62.5, 0, $25,113.

13. (18) David Gilliland, Ford, 64, 60.1, 0, $25,088.

14. (21) David Ragan, Ford, 64, 60.4, 0, $25,063.

15. (4) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 64, 81.6, 0, $25,038.

16. (8) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 64, 59.2, 0, $25,013.

17. (16) Brian Scott, Chevrolet, 64, 62.3, 0, $24,988.

18. (24) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 64, 77.3, 0, $24,938.

19. (10) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, 64, 41.6, 0, $24,913.

20. (11) Bobby Labonte, Ford, accident, 60, 40.9, 0, $24,888.

21. (7) Sam Hornish Jr., Ford, accident, 36, 72.3, 0, $24,838.

22. (19) Jeb Burton, Toyota, accident, 36, 36.2, 0, $24,813.

23. (12) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, accident, 36, 48.2, 0, $24,763.

24. (22) Josh Wise, Ford, electrical, 1, 24.1, 0, $24,738.

Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 144.724 mph.

Time of Race: 1 hour, 6 minutes, 20 seconds.

Margin of Victory: 0.125 seconds.

Caution Flags: 3 for 12 laps.

Lead Changes: 7 among 5 drivers.

Lap Leaders: Ky.Busch 1-21; C.Edwards 22; J.Johnson 23; A.Dillon 24; J.Johnson 25-39; M.Truex Jr. 40; J.Johnson 41-64.

Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): J.Johnson, 3 times for 40 laps; Ky.Busch, 1 time for 21 laps; C.Edwards, 1 time for 1 lap; M.Truex Jr., 1 time for 1 lap; A.Dillon, 1 time for 1 lap.

Men’s basketball Big Ten Conference Overall W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Wisconsin 12-1 .923 24-2 .923 Maryland 10-4 .714 22-5 .815 Purdue 10-4 .714 18-9 .667 Michigan St. 9-4 .692 18-8 .692 Ohio St. 8-5 .615 19-7 .731 Indiana 8-6 .571 18-9 .667 Illinois 7-6 .538 17-9 .654 Iowa 7-6 .538 16-10 .615 Michigan 6-8 .429 13-13 .500 Minnesota 5-9 .357 16-11 .593 Nebraska 5-8 .385 13-12 .520 Penn St. 3-11 .214 15-12 .555 Rutgers 2-12 .143 10-17 .370 Northwestern 3-10 .231 12-14 .462 Tuesday’s result Michigan St. 80, Michigan 67 Wednesday’s results Wisconsin 55, Penn St. 47 Northwestern 72, Minnesota 66 Thursday’s results No. 16 Maryland 69, Nebraska 65 Purdue 67, Indiana 63 Iowa 81, Rutgers 47 Saturday’s games Minnesota at Wisconsin, 11 a.m. (ESPN) Penn St. at Northwestern, 2 p.m. (ESPNU) Sunday’s games Ohio St. at Michigan, noon (CBS) Iowa at Nebraska, 2 p.m. (BTN) Indiana at Rutgers, 4:15 p.m. (BTN) Michigan St. at Illinois, 6:30 p.m. (BTN) Thursday’s box score

IOWA 81, RUTGERS 47 RUTGERS (10-17) Daniels 1-3 0-0 2, Mack 4-6 0-0 11, Etou 1-4 0-0 2, Jack 1-7 0-0 2, Lewis 1-4 4-6 6, Kone 1-1 0-0 2, Okoro 2-7 0-0 5, Williams 1-5 0-0 3, Dadika 0-2 0-0 0, Zurich 0-0 0-2 0, Foreman 4-9 2-3 10, Hyde 0-1 0-2 0, Batie 0-3 0-0 0, Doorson 2-3 0-0 4. Totals 18-55 6-13 47.

IOWA (16-10) Jok 4-9 0-0 11, Gesell 2-4 0-1 4, Uthoff 5-9 2-2 14, White 4-7 5-6 13, Woodbury 3-4 1-2 7, Olaseni 4-8 4-6 12, Rose 0-0 0-0 0, Oglesby 1-3 0-0 3, Clemmons 1-4 0-0 2, Dickerson 2-3 1-3 6, Denning 0-1 0-0 0, Ukah 0-0 0-0 0, Uhl 4-7 0-2 9. Totals 30-59 13-22 81.

Halftime–Iowa 42-24. 3-Point Goals– Rutgers 5-22 (Mack 3-5, Williams 1-3, Okoro 1-4, Daniels 0-1, Hyde 0-1, Dadika 0-1, Etou 0-2, Jack 0-2, Batie 0-3), Iowa 8-17 (Jok 3-5, Uthoff 2-4, Dickerson 1-1, Uhl 1-2, Oglesby 1-3, Denning 0-1, Clemmons 0-1). Fouled Out–None.

Rebounds–Rutgers 33 (Foreman 8), Iowa 39 (White 8). Assists–Rutgers 10 (Doorson, Etou 2), Iowa 19 (Clemmons 7). Total Fouls–Rutgers 18, Iowa 11. A–12,594.

Top 25 schedule Thursday’s results No. 3 Gonzaga at Pacific, late No. 7 Arizona 87, Southern Cal 57 No. 9 Utah at Oregon State, late No. 16 Maryland 69, Nebraska 65 No. 21 SMU 67, Temple 58 Saturday’s games No. 1 Kentucky vs. Auburn, 6 p.m.

No. 3 Gonzaga at Saint Mary’s, 9 p.m.

No. 4 Duke vs. Clemson, 3 p.m.

No. 5 Wisconsin vs. Minnesota, 11 a.m.

No. 6 Villanova at Marquette, 1:30 p.m.

No. 7 Arizona vs. UCLA, 8 p.m.

No. 8 Kansas vs. TCU, 3 p.m.

No. 10 Notre Dame at Boston Coll., 3 p.m.

No. 11 Northern Iowa vs. Bradley, 3 p.m.

No. 12 Louisville vs. Miami, 1 p.m.

No. 14 Iowa State at Texas, 1 p.m.

No. 15 N. Carolina vs. Ga. Tech, 11 a.m.

No. 17 Oklahoma at Texas Tech, 11 a.m.

No. 18 Arkansas at Mississippi St., 3 p.m.

No. 19 Butler at Xavier, 1 p.m.

No. 20 Baylor vs. Kansas State, noon No. 22 Okla. St. vs. No. 23 W. Va., 1 p.m.

No. 25 VCU vs. UMass, 11 a.m.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct 36 17 .679 21 31 .404 20 31 .392 12 41 .226 10 43 .189 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 43 11 .796 Washington 33 21 .611 Charlotte 22 30 .423 Miami 22 30 .423 Orlando 17 39 .304 Central Division W L Pct Chicago 34 20 .630 Cleveland 33 22 .600 Milwaukee 30 23 .566 Detroit 21 33 .389 Indiana 21 33 .389

Toronto Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia New York

GB — 14½ 15 24 26 GB — 10 20 20 27 GB — 1½ 3½ 13 13

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct Memphis 39 14 .736 Houston 36 17 .679 Dallas 36 20 .643 San Antonio 34 19 .642 New Orleans 27 26 .509 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 36 17 .679 Oklahoma City 29 25 .537 Denver 20 33 .377 Utah 19 34 .358 Minnesota 11 42 .208 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 42 9 .824 L.A. Clippers 35 19 .648 Phoenix 29 25 .537 Sacramento 18 34 .346 L.A. Lakers 13 40 .245

GB — 3 4½ 5 12 GB — 7½ 16 17 25 GB — 8½ 14½ 24½ 30

Thursday’s results Oklahoma City 104, Dallas 89 San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, late Today’s Games Indiana at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

New Orleans at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Toronto at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m.

Chicago at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

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

Phoenix at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Cleveland at Washington, 7 p.m.

Houston at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Denver at Milwaukee, 7:30 p.m.

Portland at Utah, 8 p.m.

Boston at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

San Antonio at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

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

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Montreal 37 16 5 79 154 Tampa Bay 36 18 6 78 195 Detroit 32 14 10 74 163 Boston 28 20 9 65 150 Florida 26 19 12 64 141 Ottawa 23 23 10 56 159 Toronto 23 30 5 51 162 Buffalo 17 37 4 38 108 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF N.Y. Islanders 39 19 1 79 193 N.Y. Rangers 34 16 6 74 178 Washington 32 17 10 74 176 Pittsburgh 32 17 9 73 163 Philadelphia 24 23 11 59 155 Columbus 26 27 3 55 149 New Jersey 22 26 9 53 126 Carolina 20 29 7 47 127

GA 130 160 143 149 157 160 178 197 GA 165 141 147 146 170 173 155 154

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA 39 13 6 84 177 137 37 16 4 78 179 141 35 18 5 75 174 134 30 20 10 70 166 162 29 21 7 65 158 154 27 23 8 62 181 185 24 23 11 59 150 165 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 35 16 7 77 170 164 Vancouver 33 21 3 69 163 151 Calgary 32 22 4 68 168 150 San Jose 30 22 8 68 170 172 Los Angeles 27 18 12 66 159 151 Arizona 20 31 7 47 131 194 Edmonton 17 32 10 44 139 199 Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Nashville St. Louis Chicago Winnipeg Minnesota Dallas Colorado

Thursday’s results Vancouver 5, N.Y. Rangers 4, SO Buffalo 3, Philadelphia 2, SO Florida 3, Montreal 2, SO N.Y. Islanders 5, Nashville 2 Columbus 2, Pittsburgh 1 Washington 5, Winnipeg 1 San Jose 5, Dallas 2 Today’s games Vancouver at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Toronto at Carolina, 6 p.m.

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

Boston at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Colorado at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

Anaheim at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Minnesota at Edmonton, 8 p.m.

Transactions BASKETBALL National Basketball Association BOSTON CELTICS — Traded F Tayshaun Prince to Detroit for F Jonas Jerebko and G Gigi Datome. Acquired G Isaiah Thomas from Phoenix for G Marcus Thornton and a 2016 first-round draft pick to Phoenix.

DENVER NUGGETS — Traded G Arron Afflalo and F Alonzo Gee to Portland for F Thomas Robinson, F Victor Claver and G Will Barton and a protected 2016 first-round draft pick. Traded C JaVale McGee, a protected 2015 first-round pick and the draft rights for F Chukwudiebere Maduabum to Philadelphia for the draft rights to G Cenk Akyol and cash considerations.

MIAMI HEAT — Acquired G Goran Dragic and G Zoran Dragic from Phoenix for C Justin Hamilton, F Danny Granger and first-round draft picks in 2017 and 2021. Traded G Norris Cole, F Shawne Williams and C Justin Hamilton to New Orleans for G-F John Salmons.

MILWAUKEE BUCKS — Traded G Brandon Knight and G Kendall Marshall and Los Angeles Lakers’ protected 2015 first-round draft pick to Phoenix for G Tyler Ennis and F Miles Plumlee and acquired G Michael Carter-Williams from Philadelphia for draft picks.

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES — Traded F Thaddeus Young to Brooklyn for F-C Kevin Garnett.

NEW ORLEANS PELICANS — Traded a protected 2016 second-round pick to Oklahoma City for G Ish Smith, a 2015 protected secondround pick, the rights to F Latavious Williams and cash considerations. Waived G Ish Smith.

NEW JERSEY NETS — Traded C Kevin Garnett to Minnesota for F Thaddeus Young.

NEW YORK KNICKS — Traded G Pablo Prigioni to Houston for G Alexey Shved and second-round draft picks in 2017 and 2019.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Traded G Reggie Jackson to Detroit for G DJ Augustin, F Kyle Singler and a 2019 second-round draft pick and Detroit sent a 2017 second-round pick to Utah. Traded C Kendrick Perkins, F Grant Jerrett, the draft rights to Tibor Pleiss and a protected 2017 first-round pick to Utah for C Enes Kanter and F Steve Novak.

SACRAMENTO KINGS — Traded G Ramon Sessions to Washington for G Andre Miller.

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A NEW TOUR SEASON WILL BE HERE SOON and the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home is always in need of dedicated volunteers to greet our guests from around the world! Contact us at 815-2885176 or visit reaganhome.org for information!

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Steven C. Stoudt; Kristie L Stoudt; City of Rock Falls Defendants.

14 CH 18 413 2nd Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 17, 2014, the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office will on March 5, 2015, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street(Third Floor Lobby), Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 413 2nd Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Parcel Number(s): 11-28-440-008 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successfully bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250.

Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 14-036316.

Ellen C. Craswell MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6308804 Feb. 6, 13, 20, 2015

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

COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS, Plaintiff, v.

ROBERT V. CHARLESTON, JULIE L. CHARLESTON, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 14 CH 140 ST NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of the following Mortgages regarding the following described premises: Lot 8 in Block 5, in David L. and John W. Martin's Addition to Rock Falls, Whiteside County, Illinois COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 516 14 Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071 which said Mortgage was made by: th

Community state Bank of Rock Falls to Robert V. Charleston and Julie L. Charleston, as Mortgagees, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois, as Document No. 2012-05996; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court: Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County Courts Facility, Eastern Division 101 E. Third St. Sterling, IL 61081 on or before January 26, 2015, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. DATED: DECEMBER 26, 2014.

Susan E. Ottens Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County, Illinois Douglas E. Lee Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 215 E. First St., Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, Illinois 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) lee@egblc.com NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

February 13, 20, 27, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A PLAINTIFF VS RICK KETCHUM; EUGENE KETCHUM; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DORIS KETCHUM A/K/A DORIS B KETCHUM A/K/A DORIS BEATRICE KETCHUM, IF ANY; UNKNOW OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR DORIS KETCHUM A/K/A DORIS B. KETCHUM A/K/A DORIS BEATRICE KETCHUM; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 94 115 WEST SUNSET DRIVE AMBOY, IL 61310 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, EUGENE KETCHUM; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DORIS KETCHUM A/K/A DORIS B KETCHUM A/K/A DORIS BEATRICE KETCHUM, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT FIVE (5) OF DEHLIN'S SUBDIVISION BEING A RE-SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT ONE (1) OF THE SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST HALF (E 1/2) OF LOT TWO (2) IN CHURCH'S ADDITION IN THE CITY OF AMBOY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF LEE COUNTY IN BOOK "I" OF PLATS ON PAGE 29, ALL SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 115 WEST SUNSET DRIVE, AMBOY, IL 61310 and which said Mortgage was made by, DORIS KETCHUM A/K/A DORIS B KETCHUM A/K/A DORIS BEATRICE KETCHUM (DECEASED); Mortgagor (s), to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of LEE County, Illinois, as Document No. 2007000261; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Denise McCaffrey Circuit Clerk 309 S. GALENA AVE STE 320 Dixon, Illinois 61021 on or before March 9, 2015, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1409123

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON ILLINOIS

Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Steven C. Stoudt; Kristie L Stoudt; City of Rock Falls Defendants.

14 CH 18 413 2nd Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 17, 2014, the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office will on March 5, 2015, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street(Third Floor Lobby), Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot 12 in Block 17 in Merrill's Second Addition to the City of Rock Falls, in Whiteside County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 413 2nd Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Parcel Number(s): 11-28-440-008 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successfully bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 14-036316.

Ellen C. Craswell MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6308804 Feb. 6, 13, 20, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS In Re the Estate of RONALD S. RIDENHOUR, Deceased, No. 2015-P-3 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Ronald S. Ridenhour. Letters of Independent Administration were issued on February 3, 2015 to Jill A. Ridenhour, whose attorneys of record are shown below.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Lee County, Lee County Courts Building, 309 S. Galena Avenue, Suite 320, Dixon, Illinois, 61021, or with the representative, or both, on or before August 3, 2015, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 183 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.

JILL A. RIDENHOUR Independent Executor Thomas J. Potter Ludens Potter & Melton Attorneys for Executors 600 W. Lincolnway P.O. Box 360 Morrison, Illinois 61270-0360 Telephone: (815)772-2161 Fax: (815) 772-7440 E-mail: tipotter@lincolnwaylaw.com Feb. 6, 13, 20, 2015 CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF PATRICIA A. HUBBARD Deceased.

No. 15 P 14 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of PATRICIA A. HUBBARD. Letters of Office were issued to JOHN R. HUBBARD, JR., 807 E. Fairview, Peoria, Illinois, 61615, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

NOTICE OF BID LAWN MAINTENANCE PROGRAM City of Rock Falls 2015-2016 Notice is hereby given that the City of Rock Falls is seeking bids for Lawn Maintenance. The Scope of Services to be performed under the Contract Documents in general consists of mowing and other general lawn maintenance of various locations throughout the City of Rock Falls. Locations will be identified by the Building Inspector or his designee in accordance with specifications on file and which may be picked up in the City Building Department at the City of Rock Falls City Hall, located at 603 W 10th Street, Rock Falls Illinois 61071. Completed bids are due in the office of the City of Rock Falls City Clerk no later than 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2015, where said bids will be opened and publicly recorded. The City of Rock Falls reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept any bid which, in its judgment, will be in the best interest of the public. No bid shall be withdrawn after opening of bids without the consent of the City, for a period of sixty (60) days. Only bids responsive to the provisions of the specifications will be considered.

Please direct any questions regarding this program to Mark Searing, Building Inspector at (815)622-1108.

By Order of City of Rock Falls, Illinois (Awarding Authority) Eric Arduini, City Clerk February 20 & March 7 2015 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF: JENNIFER LYN MCEVOY NO. 15 MR 21 5T CHANGE OF NAME TO: JD DELGADO

NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Notice is given you, the public, that on June 8, 2015, a hearing will be held on a Petition for Change of Name asking the Court to change my present name of Jennifer Lyn McEvoy to the name of JD Delgado. The hearing will take place at Whiteside County Court House 101 E 3rd St. in Sterling Illinois.

Date 2/18/2015 Plaintiff Jennifer Lyn McEvoy February 20, 27 & March 6 2015 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on February 10 A.D. 2015 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as J.H. Auto Transport located at 622 Cherry St. Compton, IL 61318. Dated this 10th day of February A.D. 2015.

Cathy Myers Gerianne Knack Deputy County Clerk February13, 20, 27, 2015

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Canteen Cafeteria Part time employee needed. Must be available nights weekends. and Drug screen and background check req. See Nancy at Wal-Mart Distribution Center, Sterling, Tues-Sat., 8Noon for interview.

EEOC CDL DRIVER NEEDED Rock River Cartage is a family owned flatbed carrier. $55,000+ a yr. We offer 401K, Health Ins., and home every night. Must have 2 years experience.

Please call 1-800892-9587 ext: 101 Property custodian 20hrs/ week, St. Paul's Church 421 S. Peoria Dixon 815-288-2757

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Concrete labor work: Now hiring for spring! Must be 21 & over with a valid driver's license. MUST be a serious caller! Contact Jerry Williams Concrete, Inc. of Ashton. 815-4532372. If not available to take your call please leave your name & phone number.

Dental Assistant wanted for busy dental office.

Successful candidate will have good organizational skills, strong people skills and work well with others.

Past experience in dental/medical environment is helpful. Computer skills helpful but not required. Pay and benefits commensurate with experience.

Please send replies to Box #:1265 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 Focus Services Come see us at our new location in Sterling at 2214 E 4th St Suite B. We are hiring for Am and Pm classes. Ask us about our shift differentials.

Please come fill out an application or go online to: focus. iapplicants.com You can call and speak with Heather Hiatt at (815)622-4900.

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NOW HIRING at Messie's Bar & Grill for all positions.

Please apply in person at 117 N. River Rd., Oregon, IL 61061 Seeking someone in the Dixon/Sterling area to work on modifying company Word Press Web sites.

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Vintage Mechanical Works is looking for full time a body/ mechanic/ painter.

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or email to: plumhollowfc @bowldixon.com Wanted F.T. Dietary Aide Days

Instructor Morrison Institute of Technology, a small two year ABET accredited engineering technology school in Morrison, Illinois seeks an instructor to teach Surveying and Civil CAD. The applicant should have 5 years surveying experience, field to finish, be proficient in AutoDesk Civil 3D, familiarity with MicroStation, construction methods, Total Station and GPS. Academic 9 Mo. begins 8/15.

Competitive salary & Benefits. EO/AA Employer & Educator.

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Sales Position Early Childhood Teachers Needed

Knie Appliance & TV Inc./ Ashley Furniture HomeStore has an immediate full time opening for someone with a passion for selling. Previous sales experience is preferred but not mandatory and we are willing to train. Must be neat, organized and have basic computer skills. Benefits package included.

Must have a Minimum of Associates Degree in ECE, meet DCFS Guidelines, and Pass a background check.

Experience Preferred.

Please send resumes to opensesamedirector@comcast.net or pick up an application at 1101 Middle Road, Dixon, IL. 61021.

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OPEN INTERVIEWS: Tuesday, February 24th from 10:00am - 5:00pm at Casa Willis, 910 Woodburn Ave., Sterling, IL 61081 Frances House Inc., is looking for dedicated people to provide quality care for our special people.

Our organization is part of the largest privately owned residential service provider to adults with developmental disabilities in Illinois and we want you to join our team.

We are interviewing for the following positions (CNA is not required, but is a plus) • DSP • Great opportunities • All Shifts for career seekers in • Nurse the human services • Cooks field • Many part-time positions have potential for full time  On-going training We offer:  Paid Training and support  Competitive pay  Small Client to  Benefits packages Staff Ratios  Free Meals

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Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care, a proud member of the Petersen Health Care family, a trusted leader in Long-Term Care since 1974, is seeking

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Wastewater Operator/Assistant The Village of Mt. Morris will receive applications for the position of a Water/Sewer Assistant until March 6, 2015.

This is a full time position. Applicants are required to possess the following minimum IEPA certifications: *A Class C Water and a Class 4 or higher Wastewater certification. *A valid CDL license would be helpful but not required.

The Village of Mt. Morris is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package.

Applications my be picked up at the Village Clerk's Office, 105 W. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. 815-7346425

CHILD CARE

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

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

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AREA GARAGE SALES 624 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

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CLOVER HILLS LEASE TO OWN APPLIANCES TV’S MATTRESSES

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755

All Mattress Sets New in plastic.

Twin $99, Full $129, qu. $159, King $259. W/ Warr. Can deliver.

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PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 3 cats, 2 F & 1 M, Free to good home, contact Miranda 815-9732757.

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Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

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TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

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

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CELEBRITY CIPHER

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MOTORCYCLES

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TRAILERS/RVS

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PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Your warmth and compassion will be an asset to a benevolent or charitable cause. Assisting elderly people or ailing family members will intensify your sympathetic nature and understanding.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- An opportunity to make money or raise your earning potential is within reach. Keep track of your expenditures and leave enough leeway in your budget for an unexpected home repair or medical bill.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Be a participant. Once you get involved in community affairs, you will be surprised at the number of interesting people you meet and how full your social calendar will become.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you have been exaggerating or spreading rumors, you will

be accused of meddling. Keep busy doing something that is beneficial to you and those around you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Get involved in things that you enjoy doing. You will meet someone who will prompt you to think differently or will spark your imagination. A chance to travel will lead to a rewarding experience.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Mixing financial and emotional issues can be costly. If your generosity is eating into your savings account, curb your spending. It makes more sense to offer suggestions or hands-on help.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A partnership will be on shaky ground if you don’t make an effort to share your thoughts.

Schedule time to discuss your plans for the future or to re-establish responsibilities.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Impress your superiors by putting in more effort at work.

Prove how seriously you take your position by presenting your ideas for a more efficient workplace. Success will follow

assertiveness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Cultural differences and philosophies will intrigue you.

There is plenty of knowledge available on the Internet. Don’t limit yourself to the same old routines and ideas; broaden your horizons.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Don’t get upset about things you cannot change.

Traffic woes or unanticipated weather changes are unpleasant, but emotional outbursts will not help you get along with others or mend a negative situation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone you consider a casual acquaintance may have a more romantic motive in mind.

Be honest about your feelings.

If handled properly, you will end up with a lifelong friendship.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Financial gains lie ahead.

An opportunity to change your profession should be considered.

A minor health ailment should be checked out before it escalates into something serious. ©2015 UFS

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