TEL_02262015

Your source for community news and sports 7 days a week.

GET TO KNOW TRIPPIN MOLLY STATE TRIP A FRESH FEELING FOR ONE PROPHETSTOWN BASKETBALL, B1

LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT, A9-11 & A15

TELEGRAPH

Thursday, February 26, 2015

SERVING DIXON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1851

DIXON CRIME | ATTEMPTED MURDER CASE

Teacher pleads not guilty Defense’s request to review crime scene granted

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

DIXON – A Sterling teacher who was indicted on four counts of attempted first-degree murder pleaded not guilty Wednesday in the stabbing and beating of a Dixon man.

Mario Garnica Jr., 26, of Sterling, who teaches bilingual education at Jefferson Elementary School, also was indicted Friday on two counts of armed violence, four counts of aggravated domestic battery, and two counts of battery.

He is accused of stabbing his 29-year-old boyfriend in the

neck and beating him on the head, shoulders and arms with a metal pipe just before 10 p.m.

Jan. 19 in the boyfriend’s home.

Garnica, who is on paid leave, was arrested at the school Feb. 3. He was being held Wednesday in Lee County Jail on $300,000 bond.

A handful of people were in court Wednesday morning to hear him enter his plea, including members of his family and Benjamin Brainerd, the man who, investigators say, he tried to kill.

Garnica’s attorney, Jim Mertes, asked the court to allow him to review the scene at Brainerd’s Dixon apartment.

Brainerd also addressed Judge Jacquelyn Ackert.

“I have no objection, as long as it’s just in the room where the crime happened,” he said.

“I think it’s just a waste of time and a waste of money.”

He suggested Mertes need only review photographs taken at the scene.

Ackert granted Mertes’ request.

Garnica, in shackles, sat quietly as Brainerd walked past him and approached the bench.

The two didn’t appear to look at each other.

The next hearing was set for March 12, although the judge said it likely will be rescheduled.

Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

Ben Brainerd walks away from Judge Jacquelyn Ackert at a hearing Wednesday for Mario Garnica Jr., 26, who pleaded not guilty to attempted murder. Garnica is accused of beating his then-boyfriend Jan. 19 in Brainerd’s Dixon apartment.

DIXON | 2015 ELECTION

BRUSHING UP FOR PERCUSSION-PALOOZA IN ROCK FALLS

City Council hopefuls prep for conflicts County Board member, firefighter, Main Street rep among 11 running

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

DIXON – A few of the candidates for City Council could have potential conflicts of interest if elected, but all have made plans for how they would address that problem.

On April 7, voters will elect four to council seats and, for the first time since 1999, a new mayor.

Among the 11 council candidates is a city firefighter, the president of Dixon Main Street, a Lee County Board member, and a member of the city’s plan commission.

CONFLICTS CONTINUED ON A2

Arellano: Transition key to city’s success Mayoral hopeful touts business savvy, emphasizes development near I-88

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

DIXON – Drawing on his experience as a small business owner, Liandro Arellano Jr. laid out a few of his goals for a potential mayoral term.

Speaking to the Dixon Success Club Wednesday night at The Crystal Cork in downtown Dixon, he said the city should look at economic development, specifically near Interstate 88, as a way to increase revenue, rather than adding new taxes.

Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

Lexus Rivera, 16, a sophomore at Rock Falls High School, practices with the Rock Falls drumline Wednesday night at Tabor Gym at the high school for Percussion-Palooza, a solo and ensemble competition by middle school, high school, and post-secondary school percussionists. The event will begin at noon Sunday at Rock Falls High School, 102 12th Ave. Ready more about the second annual competition on A5.

‘‘

ARELLANO CONTINUED ON A2

The next 4 years are going to set a precedent, in terms of how the council interacts with the city manager, how the council interacts with city planning.

’’

Dixon mayoral hopeful Liandro Arellano during campaign event Wednesday at The Crystal Cork

$1.00

TODAY’S EDITION: 32 PAGES 2 SECTIONS VOL. 163 ISSUE 210

INDEX

ABBY ................... A6 BUSINESS ........... A7 COMICS ...............B8

CROSSWORD....B15 LIFESTYLE ........... A6 LOTTERY ............. A2

OBITUARIES ........ A4 OPINION .............. A6 POLICE ................ A2

Today’s weather High 12. Low -11.

More on A3.

Benefit

For AFC senior with cancer, A5.

TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE PAPER, CALL 815-284-2224 OR 800-798-4085

A2 • Telegraph

www.saukvalley.com

Thursday, February 26, 2015

LEE COUNTY COURT | COCAINE CHARGES

COMMUNITY WATCH

Sterling man pleads not guilty charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school, which carries up to 30 years in prison; unlawful delivery of a controlled substance; unlawful delivery of a look-alike substance; and two counts of unlawful possession of a con-

STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

DIXON – A Sterling man pleaded not guilty in Lee County Court on Wednesday morning to multiple cocaine charges.

Joshua W. Hall, 36, was arrested Thursday and

Joshua W. Hall

Candidates see conflicts an non-issues in June, and the budget appropriation would be set before he would take office.

If he, Dixon residents, or the other council members thought his participation with Main Street became a conflict, Venier said, he would step down from the group.

“I’ll always be pro-Main Street,” he said, adding that he believes in its mission and what it does for the city.

Josie Whaley, 66, a retired social service worker, also is a member of the city’s plan commission.

She would step down from that position if elected to the council, she said.

CONTINUED FROM A1

Jesse Arjes, 35, is the firefighter, which means he’s a city employee and a member of a union with which the city negotiates.

“I don’t foresee it as being a conflict of interest, because I will only be one person on the council,” he said. “There will still need to be two other people to make those decisions.”

He will rely on the city attorney to advise him about when he should abstain from voting, he said, adding that even local business owners could have perceived conflicts of interest.

Jesse Arjes

Mike Venier

Bob Gibler

Bob Gibler, 74, a retired employee of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, ran for mayor in 2011, but will be on the ballot in April for council seat. He’s a member of the Lee County Board, a position he said he will give up if elected.

It’s not something he wants to do, he said, but the Illinois Attorney General’s Office has previously ruled someone can’t hold both of those

Josie Whaley

elected positions. He reviewed his options and the ruling when he filed.

Mike Venier, 55, owns Venier Jewelers and is president of Dixon Main Street, which receives funding from the city.

Main Street recently increased its request to the city to $95,000, up from $73,000 last year.

Venier downplayed any potential conflict of interest because, he said, his term as president ends

Candidate for mayor keys on riverfront development ARELLANO

CONTINUED FROM A1

Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

Dixon mayoral candidate Liandro Arellano speaks Wednesday to the Dixon Success Club about his business plan and future expectations at The Crystal Cork in downtown Dixon.

Arellano, 34, owner of the Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches locations in Dixon and Rock Falls, is running for mayor against Commissioner Jeff Kuhn, 63, who was elected to the council in 2011.

Arellano said one of Dixon’s strengths is that storefronts and buildings haven’t stayed vacant for long periods of time, and that there’s been a grassroots movement of business development, adding that entrepreneurs and artists have been an asset to the city, he said.

On Wednesday, he also advocated for more riverfront development and

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 1707 East 4th St., St Sterling $ $ (815) 625-9600 $ $ $ “WE TREAT YOU LIKE FAMILY” $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

WE FIND CARS!

stressed the importance of the next phase in the city’s transition from the commission form of government to the managerial form. He likened the transition to opening a new business and said no matter who wins in April and sits on the council in May, the transition must be the main focus.

“We completely changed the way we do business in Dixon – how we’re operating,” he said. “It’s going to be completely different from the executive positions [the council] had before, operating specific departments within the city.

“The next 4 years are going to set a precedent in terms of how the council interacts with the city manager, how the council interacts with city planning.”

Your local printing and graphic design specialist! a division of sauk valley media

saukvall eyPRINTING Business Cards • Envelopes Letterhead • Carbonless Invoices Full-Color Printing

35

Includes Cons nsu sultati tion Exam, erv rvous us System em Scan Ner Regu gular Pri rice $360

Shelby A. Albertson, 22, of Lanark; 8:33 a.m. Tuesday at East Second Street and 17th Avenue; speeding; released with promise to comply.

Robert J. Bain, 68, of Sterling; 8:26 p.m. Tuesday at East Second Street and Second Avenue; disobeying stop sign; released with promise to comply.

Miguel Martin-Felipe, 33, of Sterling; 9:43 p.m.

Tuesday at Third Avenue and East Sixth Street; driving while license revoked, defective backup lights; given notice to appear in court.

Lee County Sheriff

Lauren A. Quest, 23, of Ashton; 12:15 a.m.

Wednesday; possession

State Police

Crystal I. Pabon, 29, of Rockford; 2:58 p.m. Tuesday on Interstate 39 North in Ogle County; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; given citation.

Jaime Alejandro Sevillano, 20, of Des Moines, Iowa; 2:22 a.m. Tuesday on Interstate 88 West in Ogle County; driving while license revoked, following too close; released with individual bond and notice to appear in court.

BIRTHDAYS Happy belated birthday to Madison Hughes, 11, on Tuesday.

Happy birthday to Jeff Fits, Zachary Hughes, 42, Ruth Pullen, 80, Rick Kennay, Shirley Dodd, and Ruth Eden, all today.

LOTTERY NUMBERS Pick Three-Midday: 9-7-6 Fireball: 3 Pick Three-Evening: 2-1-3 Fireball: 6 Pick Four-Midday: 8-0-0-1 Fireball: 0

Lucky Day Lotto Evening: 9-12-14-19-38 Estimated Lotto jackpot: $5.5 million Estimated Mega Millions jackpot: $127 million Estimated Powerball jackpot: $70 million

Pick Four-Evening: 9-0-7-9 Fireball: 7

POWERBALL

Lucky Day Lotto Midday: 7-13-20-21-27

17-19-21-32-39 Powerball: 8

BREATHE CLEANER AIR $20 OFF AIRwithDUCT CLEANING this ad With this ad. Minimum Charges Still Apply.

• Air Duct Cleaning & Sanitizing • Carpet & Furniture Cleaning • Fire & Water Restoration

815-288-1644

815-632-0154

(Located inside Back to Health Chiropractic)

NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS Jaime Hawkins

815-625-5400

2317 E. Lincolnway, Ste. D Sterling (corner of Freeport Rd. & Lincolnway)

DEBT rates as low as

APR*

Let us help you put your ducks in a row.

Apply today! * APR=Annual Percentage Rate and terms subject to change and based on creditworthiness. Automatic payment and e-Statements required. $30 application fee for loans under $3,500. Offer excludes all loans financed at Cornerstone CU. Offer ends 3/31/2015.

Payment example: $7,000 loan with 42-month term at 7.99%APR would be $191.61.

For information on newspaper subscriptions, classified advertisements, display advertisements or billing please dial: 815-284-2222 or 1-800-798-4085 Fax 815-625-9390 www.saukvalley.com

Ernest Appleyard .......................................................Production Coordinator Jennifer Baratta ...............................................................Advertising Director Ed Bushman ....................................................... Telegraph General Manager Sam R Fisher .................................................................................... Publisher Sheryl Gulbranson ............................................................Circulation Director Randy Jacobs ..........................................................................Press Foreman Larry Lough............................................................................Executive Editor Jeff Rogers ........................................................................... Managing Editor

Licensed Massage Therapist

Consolidation 7.99%

www.supremecleanersinc.com

Exp. 3/31/15

The B.F. Shaw Printing Co., 113-115 Peoria Ave., Dixon, IL 61021

Jaime Hawkins

$

Sterling Police

Joseph Patton, 27, of Chicago; Tuesday; warrant for speeding; given notice to appear in court.

Founded in 1851 (USPS 158-860)

And Introducing

New Patient Servi vices

POLICE

Ogle County Sheriff

TELEGRAPH

Contact Kris Sands Today!

815-632-6470

Live Your Life in Balance

HEALTH PASS

Corrections There are none today.

of marijuana less than 2.5 grams; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Jeremy L. Lewis, 26, of Amboy; 11:37 a.m.

Tuesday; warrant for failure to appear – driving while license revoked; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Dixon, Illinois

BACK TO HEALTH CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Tam mi Stringer

ERROR? Getting it right We care about accuracy, and we want to correct errors promptly.

Please call mistakes to our attention at 815-2842222 or 815-625-3600, ext. 5501 or 5502.

trolled substance. He is being held on $150,000 bond.

Dixon police say Hall sold cocaine to undercover officers and an informant three times since January.

In 2009, he pleaded guilty to aggravated battery in Lee County and was sentenced to 3 years in prison.

CONFLICTS

Were we in

Home delivery subscribers should know their carrier and keep his/her telephone number handy. Call your carrier if you are missed and he or she will bring a copy immediately. If you cannot reach your carrier call The Telegraph at (815) 284-2222 or 1-800-798-4085 from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 6:00 a.m. to noon Saturday. No service call accepted outside the above hours. Mail subscribers who fail to receive their paper regularly should notify The Telegraph office.

Advertisement and legal notices are accepted for publication with the understanding that the liability of The Telegraph for failure to publish the ad or notice or making an error in the content of the ad or notice is limited to the amount paid for the advertisement or notice.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Telegraph, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Periodicals postage paid at Dixon, Illinois 61021.

Service Centers: Sterling • 615 W. 3rd Street Freeport • 550 W. Meadows Drive South Beloit • 542 Clark Street

800-711-3277 www.cornerstonecu.org

YOUR MONEY. OUR PROMISE. Federally insured

by NCUA

Published daily, Monday through Friday, except for New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

By mail outside primary market area: Payable in advance - 13 weeks $72.75, 26 weeks $145.50, 52 weeks $ 291.00.

Mail subscriptions must be paid in advance.

Single copy $1.00/$2.00 Weekend.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES By carrier: Payable in advance - 13 weeks $59.50, 26 weeks $114.40, 52 weeks $224.20.

By motor route: Payable in advance - 13 weeks $62.75, 26 weeks $120.65, 52 weeks $236.45.

By mail in primary market area : Payable in advance - 13 weeks $72.75, 26 weeks $145.50, 52 weeks $291.00

This newspaper is a member of the Associated Press which is entitled to use for republication all news dispatches — local, state and national. All rights or republication of special writings are hereby reserved.

Member of National Newspaper Association; Inland Press Association; Illinois Press Association and Audit Bureau of Circulation.

Thursday, February 26, 2015

www.saukvalley.com

Telegraph • A3

STERLING | LINCOLN LEARNING CENTER

ROCK FALLS

Officials make case for sales tax increase City will use slag for road repairs

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

ROCK FALLS – Mayor Bill Wescott told residents that without the city’s planned half-cent sales tax increase, putting down new roads would be cost-prohibitive.

The mayor and City Administrator Robbin Blackert presented information about the tax increase at the first of three public meetings about the referendum that would go on the April ballot.

The other informational meetings will be at 6 p.m. March 4, and 10 a.m. March 16, both in council chambers. The meetings are televised on Channel 5. The mayor said informational sheets will also be inserted into customers’ utility bills.

“When the referendum passed in Rock Falls, Sterling and Dixon in 2004, it brought about $410,000 in new revenue earmarked for city infrastructure here in Rock Falls,” Wescott said. “That would become $820,000 with the additional halfcent.”

Wescott went over some basic city budget figures and issued a reminder about where road money comes from.

“Only 10 to 12 percent of property tax bills comes to the city, and not one penny of that can be used for roads and infrastructure,” Wescott said. “The roads money comes only from the Motor Fuel Tax money and the half-cent sales tax.

The city received about $227,000 from the Motor Fuel Tax fund in 2014, and a big chunk of that money will pay for the Second Street projects into the foreseeable future. A 20-year bond was taken out when West Second was rebuilt

in 1999, and $500,000 is going to the city’s Electric Department for an interdepartmental loan for work done on East Second Street.

“We’re making bond payments until fiscal year 2019, and paying $50,000 a year to the Electric Department until fiscal year 2021,” Wescott said.

Perceived benefits of using the sales tax option for generating additional revenue were cited.

It is considered a passthrough tax because it is shared by visitors. It is also an alternative to property tax increases.

Blackert presented information about the cost of road repairs. She said because of high costs, the city will be using more slag instead of chip and oil overlay.

“Slag is $11 per foot, which means it costs $3,600 to do one city block, and there is no dust with that process,” Blackert said. “Blacktop overlay is $85 per foot, and costs $30,000 for a city block.”

A total street rebuild is in the neighborhood of $178,000 for a city block.

“People ask, ‘Why not blacktop and rebuilds?’”

Blackert said. “Do you want to spend $3,600 or $178,000 per block?”

Blackert also pointed out that Illinois is paying more into the Motor Fuel Tax fund than it gets back.

“Every dollar that goes to the federal government, we get 91 cents back,” Blackert said. “Until funding is increased, and Illinois is no longer a donor state, we will have very limited revenues from the Motor Fuel Tax.” As for road project priorities, Wescott said that should be determined in the next few months.

“We have a list of roads we are considering, but we have to wait until the budget is finalized to determine how much can be done,” he said.

I’M BACK!

Decision made to start fresh Old C&E Glass building will be demolished

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

STERLING – The Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society has decided that some things just can’t be preserved.

In June 2013, the organization bought the former C&E Glass building at 611 E. Third St., next to the Lincoln-Manahan Home. The building was to be the site of the Lincoln Learning Center, a home base for the Junior Historian Program, historical society events, and traveling exhibits.

The organization, after consulting with architects and engineers, has decided to raze the structure and build something new to its specifications.

Historical society leadership said the move made sense on several levels, but financial considerations were paramount.

“We had our architect, Matt Berge, put together costs of making this building work for us, and for putting up something new,” said Ed Ebersohl, historical society vice president and Lincoln Learning Center committee member.

The results made the decision much easier, he said.

“The new building could be put up for $100,000 less. There were just too many problems with the old building.”

Bill Abate said the circa 1950 cement block structure would have required a total rebuild.

B & D HOME SERVICES

SVM file photo

The Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will raze the old C&E Glass building at 611 E. Third St., next to the Lincoln-Manahan Home, and build something new to the specifications for its Lincoln Learning Center.

How to help To volunteer or make a donation, call the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society at 815-622-6215.

“When you repurpose a building, you have to go back and meet all of the city codes,” Abate said. “The building is also over 4,000 square feet, and we didn’t need all that space.”

A smaller building will free up more space for outdoor events and parking. It should also be much more energyefficient, and it can be built to look more like the Manahan Home.

The original impetus for the Lincoln Learning Center was youth education. A group of retired teachers started the Junior Historian Program after the Manahan Home was opened in 2011.

“Every year since, student groups have been brought here to experience 1850s life, to re-enact Lincoln’s stay here on July 18,

Residential • Commercial

FREE KITCHEN DESIGNS BY

Plumbing • Heating & Cooling • Electrical

MILLEDGEVILLE DO-IT-BEST HOME CENTER

201 W. 14th, Rock Falls

815-626-0897 Lic # 058-157413

Ask about our FREE Upgrade Special

Free Estimates • Free Measuring • Free Delivery

Fabulous Fabric Frenzy

SALE

Bring the Beauty of StarMark into Your Home.

Railroad and Cochran Streets Milledgeville, IL (800) 788-7677 toll free

MARCH 3, 4, 5 ONLY!

20%OFF *1/2 YARD OR LARGER

PILLER CHIROPRACTIC 1700 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon • 815-288-2229

GOING ON VACATION? Keep in touch with the news of the Sauk Valley

We are an authorized PFAFF DEALER

Liberty Court Assisted Living & Memory Care 124 Liberty Court Dixon, IL 61021

SEWING MACHINE CLEANING & REPAIR SERVICE *all makes and models

Co

815.285.2000

www.meridiansenior.com

Sauk Valley Weather

Precipitation

Solar Table

Yesterday .................................................2.5”

Sunset tonight .........................................5:45 p.m.

Sunrise tomorrow ....................................6:37 a.m.

Sat.

Sun.

a He

Quiilt & Gift Shop

Mon. - Fri. 10am-5pm • Sat. 10-3 / 1910 E. 4th St., Sterling, IL

815-625-7484

Stay Connected Wherever You Are!

5-Day Forecast

Fri.

Mon.

Breaking News Severe Weather School Closings Sports News & more!

12/-11°

Partly sunny, cold

12/-9°

Sunny and cold

the estimated cost is $300,000. Abate said things should start heating up with the weather.

“We’ll probably take the old building down this spring, and we’re thinking the demolition is a good time to launch our fundraising efforts,” Abate said.

Volunteers are being recruited to help bring down costs. Students from the Whiteside Area Career Center are working on fundraising materials, and some could even help with construction.

“We’re working on a time and materials basis, and the general contractor is hoping he can find as many volunteers as possible to keep the costs down,” Ebersohl said.

Jocelyn Lilly, Kitchen Design: 815-266-1354

Make an appointment today!

Today

1856,” Abate said. “The Manahan Home is too small for groups of 30 to 40 kids, so we bought this foreclosed property to expand on their efforts.”

It is hoped that the new building will boost tourism by also providing a secure and environmentally friendly site for museum-quality exhibits.

“We want to attract people who would also go to the Manahan Home,” Ebersohl said.

“I think we could look at the example of Fulton putting together the windmill and the cultural center.”

The time frame for the project depends on how quickly the money can be raised. The organization has brought in about $75,000, but

18/15°

Partly sunny, cold

28/8°

Cold with snow

28/20°

Cold with snow

s txtAlerts

Sign up for FREE on saukvalley.com Brought to you by

A4 • Telegraph

www.saukvalley.com

Thursday, February 26, 2015

OBITUARIES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

Miriam A. Schultz ROCK FALLS – Miriam A. Schultz, 85, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, at Alden Debes Nursing Home in Rockford.

Miriam was born July 16, 1929, in Chicago, the daughter of Leslie and Ruby (Brewer) Brown. She married Raymond C. Schultz on April 23, 1966, in Sterling. He preceded her in death Jan. 12, 2006. She owned and operated Jean Ann’s Hobbies and Gifts in Rock Falls, where she taught many classes. Miriam was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls, Sterling Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Marine Corps League Auxiliary, and the Rock Falls American Legion Auxiliary. She was a past president of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary and the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary. She enjoyed cake decorating, candy making, crafting, reading, and doing puzzle books.

Survivors include two

daughters, Sharon (Stephen) Finch of Mead, Colorado, and Debra Cameron of Rockford; four sons, Leslie Linton of Pekin, Randel Linton of Grand Ledge, Michigan, and Robert (Barb) Linton and Raymond (Katherine) Schultz Jr., both of Sterling; one brother, Lyman Goff of Ohio; 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild.

She also was preceded in death by her parents and two grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrew Catholic Church, with Monsignor Thomas Dzielak officiating. Burial will be at Coloma Township Cemetery in Rock Falls.

A memorial has been established.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Chad A. Bock DIXON – Chad A. Bock, 33, of Dixon, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.

He was a pressman helper at Dixon Direct.

Chad was born Aug. 19, 1981, in Dixon, the son of Gary A. and Denetra (Meadows) Bock. He was a member of The Worship Center in Dixon.

He is survived by one son, Kristipher, his mother, and one brother, Randy (Angela) Cover, all of Dixon; several aunts and uncles; and one nephew.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday and the funeral at 4 p.m. Sunday at The Worship Center, with the Rev. Michael Cole, pastor, officiating.

Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Visit prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Michele T. Gould

Falls, celebration of life, 4-6 p.m. at Sterling Township Center for Youth in Sterling.

Saturday visitation: Avis M. Garland of Shabbona, formerly of Amboy, 9-10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy.

Saturday funerals: Robert G. Kreger of Dixon, 10 a.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Miriam A. Schultz of Rock Falls, 10 a.m. Mass at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

Avis M. Garland of Shabbona, formerly of Amboy, 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy.

Kelsey J. Santos of Dixon, 1 p.m. memorial service at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Sunday visitation: Chad A. Bock of Dixon, 2-4 p.m. at The Worship Center in Dixon.

Sunday funeral: Chad A. Bock of Dixon, 4 p.m. at The Worship Center in Dixon.

Today’s visitation: Dorothy K. Baker, formerly of Prophetstown, 9-11 a.m. at Prophetstown United Methodist Church.

Today’s funeral: Dorothy K. Baker, formerly of Prophetstown, 11 a.m. at Prophetstown United Methodist Church.

Friday visitations: Nancy J. Munson of Grand Detour, 9-11 a.m. at Dixon Church of the Brethren.

Maxine L. Howard of Sterling, 10-11:30 a.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church in Sterling.

Robert G. Kreger of Dixon, 3-8 p.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Miriam A. Schultz of Rock Falls, 5-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Friday funerals; Nancy J. Munson of Grand Detour, 11 a.m. at Dixon Church of the Brethren.

Maxine L. Howard of Sterling, 11:30 a.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church in Sterling.

Cyrus J. Sickler Sr. of Rock

Robert G. Kreger DIXON – Robert George Kreger, 78, of Dixon, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon. He was a machinist for 30 years at Sundstrand Corp. in Rockford before his retirement.

Robert was born July 5, 1936, in Amboy, the son of LeRoy Jacob and Lucille Agnes (Kalebaugh) Kreger. He married Karen Marlene Brickey on Oct. 6, 1956, in Dixon. She preceded him in death Dec. 25, 2012. He enjoyed raising and showing horses, watching horse races, caring for his yard, and attending his grandchildren’s and greatgrandchildren’s sporting events.

He is survived by two sons, Michael (Deborah) Kreger of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and Mark (Joyce) Kreger of Dixon; one daughter, Diane (Robert) Yeoward of Rock

Falls; one brother, LeRoy (Joyce) Kreger of Dixon; five grandchildren, Jessica and Jennifer Yeoward, Tiffany (Brian) Willstead, Jarrett (Lora) Ludwig, and Amanda Kreger; and seven great-grandchildren, Brody, Ayden, and Kyler Willstead, Abby Johnson, Zaiden Petersen, Kelsie Ludwig, and Baylin Ludwig.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon. The funeral will be at 10 a.m.

Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Bunyan Cocar, pastor of First Baptist Church in Dixon, officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon.

Memorials have been established to Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon and Visiting Angels.

Visit prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

LEAWOOD, Kan. – Michele Theresa Gould, 54, of Leawood, formerly of Sterling, passed away Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.

Michele was born Jan. 6, 1961, in Sterling, to William and Fern (Hisler) Saunders. She graduated from Illinois State University and received a degree in special education, with a focus in behavior disorders. During her first year teaching in the Quad Cities, she met Kevin Gould, who was working on his emergency medicine residency in Chicago at the time. On completion of Kevin’s training, they were married July 4, 1987, in Kevin’s hometown of Davenport, Iowa. Michele and Kevin moved to Kansas City, Kansas, where together they raised four children and were happily married for 27 years. She was a talented gardener, loved planning birthday parties for her kids, and was a world-class bargain

hunter. Michele was a devout Catholic, and was an active parishioner at Nativity Parish School and Church in Leawood. Michele was thoughtful and always smiling. She cared for others, and throughout her illness, she always had an “I’m fine” positive attitude.

The family would like to thank Dr. Qamar Khan, Stephanie LaFaver, and the rest of the Kansas University Medical Center breast cancer team for the wonderful care given to Michele.

She is survived by her parents; sister, Sheri; husband, Kevin; and children, Molly, Katie, Joseph, and Maggie.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Lori.

Funeral Mass was Feb. 12 at Church of the Nativity. Burial was private. McGilley State Line Chapel in Kansas City, Missouri, handled arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 1111 Main St., Suite 450, Kansas City, MO 64105; and to Church of the Nativity.

Ray Calloway STERLING – Ray Calloway, 70, of Sterling, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls is handling arrangements.

Obituary information All obituaries, including death notices, are due by 2 p.m. Sunday through Friday if sent via email, obituaries@saukvalley. com or fax, 815-625-9390.

Obituary corrections and clarifications will appear in the Corrections

box on Page A2 the next publication day after we are notified of an error.

Receipt of all obituaries must be confirmed by phone.

For more information, call 800-798-4085 ext.

5530 or 5502.

IN BRIEF

ILLINOIS

Mother, daughter still hospitalized

Mayors: Closure of nuclear plants would hurt

MADISON – A mother and daughter still were hospitalized Wednesday after being injured in a head-on crash Monday just south of Monroe, Wisconsin.

Stacey M. Bontz, 36, of Rock Falls, was upgraded to serious condition, and her mother, Barbara S. Stutzke, 61, of Sterling, was in critical condition at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, a representative said.

Bontz’s husband is Eric Bontz, a teacher and boys varsity track coach at Rock Falls High School.

According to the Green County Sheriff’s Department, the two were southbound on state Highway 69 just before 4 p.m.

Monday when a car driven

by Donna M. Green, 56, of Monroe, crossed the center line and hit their vehicle.

Green died at the scene, the department said in a release.

Sheriff Mark A. Rohloff told the Monroe Times that, based on a preliminary investigation, drugs and alcohol didn’t seem to be a factor in the crash, but results of a toxicology report won’t be available for a few weeks.

– SVM staff report

CLINTON (AP) – Mayors of six Illinois communities, including Tom Stone of Oregon in Ogle County, are warning of potential economic consequences if three nuclear power plants close in their areas.

Exelon Corp. has said it might have to shutter at least three of its six nuclear plants in Illinois if they can’t be made profitable long-term. The Herald & Review reported the

six mayors sent letters to Gov. Bruce Rauner and top state legislators saying the plants are essential to their communities.

The mayors are from Clinton, Morris, Oregon, East Moline, Braceville and Marseilles. Any debate in Springfield about the nuclear facilities should also focus on surrounding communities, they said.

The nuclear plants that Exelon says could close are in Clinton, Rock Island

and Ogle counties. Closure of the plants could cost $1.8 billion a year in lost economic activity and 7,800 jobs, according to a report from state agencies.

Exelon says the plants are having a hard time competing with other energy sources like wind that get tax breaks.

Nuclear power providers have struggled with aging plants that are expensive to operate, as well as low electricity prices.

School board approves iPads for Challand students

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

STERLING – The Sterling School Board voted Wednesday to give Apple iPad Air tablets to all students at Challand Middle School.

Earlier this week, the plan was to give the iPads to seventh and eighthgraders at the school next fall. However, with the help of a local business, an additional $24,500 was donated to

the school since Monday, school officials said.

Principal Matt Birdsley declined to say which business made the donation.

The school will purchase 800 iPads. The 760 sixth, seventh- and eighth-graders at the school will have a digital tablet to use at school

and at home. The 40 other tablets will be rotated in as needed.

Laptop computers – the Apple Macbook Air model – already are in use at Sterling High School.

The cost to lease the tablets will be about $463,000 over 4 years.

About $180,000 has been raised through donations

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS SALE MARCH 14 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

STOP IN & SAVE !

Rosenow Card of Thanks

dailyGAZETTE

4%,%'2!0( To subscribe call

815-284-2222

Solutions for Tomorrow claims Exelon doesn’t need help as a profitable company. But Brett Nauman, an Exelon spokesman, said looking at the entire company’s financial health doesn’t mean much for the nuclear plants in question.

“And if we can’t find a long-term path to profitability, the company is going to consider shutting down any of these plants,” Nauman said.

STERLING SCHOOLS

MARCH 12 & 13 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Your Local Source

A report from several state agencies released last month said penalizing competitors that emit carbon dioxide could help Exelon’s nuclear facilities stay open. The coal industry has said that plan could force plants to close.

Environmentalists prefer a boost for renewable energy.

A group that’s organized against Exelon called Better Energy

In appreciation for James E. Rosenow.

Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much, whatever your part.

Jane Rosenow Joel & Cathy Rosenow Jerad Rosenow

and pledges, and the Sterling Schools Foundation is providing $2 for every dollar raised, said Birdsley, who is in his first year as the school’s top administrator and his seventh year in the district.

A group of parents raised the money by soliciting area businesses, individuals and other

parents, and by donating themselves. Some of the donations were given outright; others are being split over the duration of the lease.

Many of the donors wished to remain anonymous, or wished to have the amount they are giving remain a secret, or both, Birdsley said.

SERVICE FEES

During the month of February, Lenhart Plumbing is offering “Free Service Fees”.

Present this coupon to our technician and all work we perform during the month of February will be FREE of travel and evaluation fees.

Call now and schedule YOUR appointment.

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.. Or you Don’t Pay!

Come in for a FREE GIFT with every building designed with our DreamMaker 3D Software!

Stop in or contact us for a FREE consultation!

Oregon, IL 1010 Pines Road (State Hwy 2) 815-732-9101 • 104.002640

BEST PRICES OF THE SEASON!

FEATURING: 800-373-5550 • ClearyBuilding.com

We answer our phones live 24 hours a day Sterling or Rock Falls: 815-625-3252 Dixon: 815-288-7915

Offer expires February 27, 2015 - Not valid with any other offers.

Valid on work performed between 8am-4:30pm • Mon.-Fri.

Thursday, February 26, 2015

www.saukvalley.com

Telegraph • A5

ROCK FALLS | 2ND ANNUAL PERCUSSION-PALOOZA

New competition doesn’t skip beat Second celebration of sticks, skins and cymbals is Sunday

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

Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

The Rock Falls High School drumline practices Wednesday night at Tabor Gym at the high school. The second Percussion-Palooza event will begin at noon Sunday at the high school.

ROCK FALLS – Percussion-Palooza, a solo and ensemble competition by middle school, high school, and post-secondary school percussionists, will take place Sunday at Rock Falls High School, 102 12th Ave. The program will begin at noon.

This is the second year for the event.

The top three preliminary performances in each category at each level will earn awards. Individual champions will be announced, and

will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Premier Showcase in Tabor Gym. The formal percussion ensemble performances will take place at 4 p.m.

Guest percussionists and clinicians are Kevin Donka, the 2013 Drum Corps Associates solo snare drum champion, and Jo Burke, a washboardist, songwriter, singer, and entertainer who goes by the name “Washboard Jo.” Donka also will judge performances.

Other performances include the Marion (Iowa) High School Winter Drumline, the Geneseo High School Winter Drumline, the Crystal Lake Strikers All-Star Ensemble, and the Knights Drum & Bugle Corps Alumni Drumline.

Visit www.rhythm-quest.org for more information. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children, and free for children 5 and younger.

ASHTON

Benefit set for teen with brain cancer STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

ASHTON – A wrestling benefit will be held Saturday for an Ashton teen with brain cancer.

Midwest Wrestling Alliance is putting on “Headlocks for Heng,” a sevenmatch event featuring professional wrestlers, at the Mills and Petrie Memorial Gymnasium, 704 N. First St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and bell time is 7 p.m.

At least 20 percent of ticket sales, plus proceeds from a 50/50 raffle, silent auctions and concessions, will

be donated to AFC High School senior Matt Heng.

Matt, 18, plays basketball for the Matt school, and Heng is a member of FFA and National Honor Society, among many other activities. He is the son of Dan and Teresa Heng, and has an older sister, Katie.

Front-row tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door; 40 are available. All general admission tickets are $10, or $5 for 11 and

younger, senior citizens, veterans, and active service members who have a military ID. Advance tickets are available at tickethookups.com/ashton28 or at Ralphie and LuLu’s Inc., 812 Main St., and AFC High School, 611 Western Ave., both in Ashton.

Tickets also are available at AFC Middle School, 318 E. South St., and AFC Elementary School, 217 S. Elm St., both in Franklin Grove.

Find MWAMidwest on Facebook to learn more about MWA and the wrestlers scheduled to grapple.

Save Your Smile Keep your family smiling and healthy with regular cleanings and check ups.

Seeing a Dentist

Dr. Wendy Wells and her staff promotes health-centered dentistry that does more than promote healthy teeth and gums.

They can also prov de cosmetic solutions. Worn, discolored, or missing teeth can be corrected to give you the smile you always wanted.

Dr. Wells maintains a high standard of diagnosing and treatment of periodontal disease. There is a growing risk of this often painless disease as it also is directly linked to many other serious health problems such as cardiovascular disease , diabetes, low birth weight babies just to name a few. Before having any surgery done, especially those involving the heart, joint replacement, or any transplant, it is imperative the patient be seen by their dentist and hygienist to have their gingival tissues, bone levels , and teeth checked thoroughly. There is a high correlation between post-operative infection and infection from the oral cavity.

CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR SMILE CONSULTATION TODAY.

Wells Family

Tegeler!s Amish Furniture

13459 Crosby Rd., Morrison, IL 61270 2 Miles South of Morrison on Route 78

815-772-3533

www.tegeleramishfurniture.com

Hours: Mon. 9-7; Tues.-Fri. 9-5; Sat. 9-4; Sun. Closed Financing Available

Handcrafted in the Heartland of America!

LOVE

Your New Kitchen

Dentistry 815-625-2532

Dr. Wendy Wells, D.M.D.

1840 First Ave., Sterling, IL. 61081 • Mon-Thurs, 8-5

www.wellsfamilydentistry.net

St. Mary School

Preschool - Kindergarten

Open House March 12, 2015

8:00-11:00 AM and noon-2:00 PM Now offering:

Pre-3 Tues. & Thurs. mornings Pre-4 Mon., Wed. & Fri. mornings Pre-3 and Pre-4 focus on preschool level curriculum and social skills.

Pre-K 5 afternoons.

Pre-K—Our five half day program helps introduce and familiarize children with the routine of attending school each day. Our goal is to enhance the preparation for kindergarten. The Pre-K program is an ideal classroom experience for the younger 5 year old who needs additional time for maturing and growth to prepare for the daily demands of kindergarten.

All day Kindergarten A comprehensive curriculum.

Religion Science Math Social Studies Reading Penmanship Phonics Computer Physical Education Music It is our goal to ensure that children are provided optimal learning experiences.

Uniforms are worn in Kindergarten.

Hot lunch program.

An after care program is available on regular school days.

Early Learning holds the key to continuing achievement.

Certified professionals committed to Catholic education.

Call to schedule a visit. 815-284-6986 St. Mary School 704 South Peoria Avenue Dixon, Illinois 61021

Contact Jocelyn Lily, Kitchen Designer, For A Free Estimate.

815.266.1354

MILLEDGEVILLE DO-IT-BEST HOME CENTER Free Estimates, Free Measuring, Free Delivery.

Bring the Beauty of StarMark into Your Home.

Railroad and Cochran Sts. Milledgeville, IL 800.788.7677 toll free

A6 • Telegraph

www.saukvalley.com

COMMUNITY EVENTS Thursday, Feb. 26

Biscuits and gravy, 7 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

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, 815288-9236.

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

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

Line dancing, 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.

Community coffee, 10-11 a.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815-456-3000.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

‘57 Girls, 11:30 a.m., Galena Steak House, 1101 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236. 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.

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

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

“Hand and Foot” card game, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

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

Bingo, 1 p.m. Sterling Women of the Moose, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

Euchre, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Crocheting, knitting and crafts, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Euchre/500 games, 1-2 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Exercise group, 4 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-5893925.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Mexican Train dominoes, 6 p.m., Tampico Area Community Building, 106 W. Market St., Tampico, 815-535-3665.

Bingo, 7 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-6258290.

Friday, Feb. 27 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, 815288-9236.

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.

Bingo, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

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

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m.,

COMEDY NIGHT Saturday, Feb. 28 8:00 pm 1/4 Chicken Dinner plus ticket: $11.00

(ballroom 6:30-7:30 only) Tickets only: $5 at the door

Arnie’s Happy Spot Rt. 40 S., Deer Grove

Only 10 Minutes South Of Rock Falls

815-438-5282

Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236. 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.

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.

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

Mexican Train dominoes, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside 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, 815-288-2117.

Movie, “Girls Girls Girls,” 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St. Dixon.

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

Steak or shrimp dinner, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815284-2003.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Super hero dance, 6-9 p.m., Teen Turf, Boehle Youth Center, 235 W. Main St., Amboy, 815-857-4800.

Bingo, 7 p.m. Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave.

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Facebook a disconnect for friend Dear Abby, Help! Facebook is killing my social life. I am wondering if anyone else is having this experience.

I am a woman whose job requires me to be on the computer 8 hours a day. The last thing I want after work is to go online. Before Facebook took over my social circle, this wasn’t a problem. But now all my friends and family are on the site and pressuring me to do likewise.

Gradually, Facebook contact seems to be replacing real, physical get-togethers. Things that used to be done in person or over the phone are now all done on Facebook, and we rarely get together anymore. If I don’t check Facebook, I am out of the loop.

If I suggest getting together, everyone is “busy” – busy on Facebook, I guess. They aren’t mad at me or avoiding me, they just want contact on their terms. Am I the only one having this problem?

– Old-School in Champaign

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

Dear Old-School, I’m sure you’re not the only one. The Internet is supposed to be a tool to facilitate communication, not a substitute for real, flesh-andblood relationships. If you can’t work out a compromise with your friends and family – say, one in-person visit a month – you may have to cultivate some new relationships with other “old-school” people who also prefer face-toface contact.

Dear Abby, My father recently passed away. It was unexpected. He was my sunshine and my heart. I am devastated.

Because of this, I am no longer sure I want to have a traditional wed-

ding. It would be too sad to not share the day with Dad, as I had dreamed.

My fiance and I have discussed eloping, and it seems like the right idea.

The trouble with eloping, however, is that we’d want our parents and siblings there as witnesses, and we’d like a party for friends and extended family after the nuptials. People are telling me that’s not eloping, and they have been looking forward to attending our wedding.

In the midst of my grief, I’m not sure how to respond to their comments. What should I do?

– Fatherless Bride in Mississippi Dear Fatherless Bride, If you would prefer your nuptials to be a small, intimate affair, that’s what they should be. Have a reception later. Whether others were looking forward to attending your wedding is beside the point.

If you are challenged for not wanting a big wedding, all you need to say is that your plans changed when your father died. No one

Home Movies/Film/Audio/Slides To Digital-DVD-CD

WE ARE YOUR LOCAL EXPERTS!

In Northland Mall/Sterling Il Relive It In Digital 815-716-8903 seymour-memreez.com

ANTENNA • SATELLITE • SURVEILLANCE • INTERNET

Seymour-Memreez

815-625-4492

should be able to argue with that, because your feelings are understandable.

Dear Abby, I have a neighbor who is always asking to borrow things. The items come back only if I go and collect them – from food items like spices, to gasoline, cash and more.

The situation is almost comical, like Simpson vs. Flanders. How can I make my stuff less available without outright saying no?

– Flanders of “Springfield,” Maine Dear Flanders, And what is wrong with just saying no?

When someone’s generosity is abused, that’s the most logical thing to do. And without being nasty, you should tell your neighbor the reason why.

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

TVS • Appliances • Mattresses

Up To 12 Months Interest Free Financing Available 3610 E. LINCOLNWAY STERLING, IL

815-626-2996

LOCATED IN PLUM HOLLOW BOWLING FAMILY CENTER

ANNOUNCES IT’S GRAND OPENING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH • 6PM TO 11 PM

ENJOY AN UPSCALE SOCIAL EXPERIENCE, WITHOUT LEAVING HOME • Craft Beer Taproom – 13 Draft Craft Beers • Many Bottles & Cans • Emphasis on Small & Illinois Brewers • Complimentary Appetizer with Initial Craft Beer order • Craft Beer Tastings • Craft Beer Education Sessions • VIP Rewards Club

Premium Spirits

Wine – by the Bottle or the Glass

Extensive Menu:

Burgers, Salads, Wraps, Pizza, Cheese Trays, Hot Dogs, Nachos, Chicken Breast, Chicken Tenders, and too many Appetizers to list

OPEN DAILY (815) 271-4101

“If you play; Play in Comfort” Meet Cademon Brewing Company, Master Brewer as part of Grand Opening

PRIZES, SNACKS AND SPECIALS

ALL NIGHT LONG!

Bring in this ad for a free gift. Must be 21 years or older

Check out our Website: www.abishideaway.com

Thursday, February 26, 2015

www.saukvalley.com

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Friday, Feb. 27 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Polo High School, 100 S. Union Ave. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 9:3011:30 a.m., Oliver’s Corner Market, 748 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon.

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure check, 11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-5893925.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, open; 6 p.m., open; 10:30 p.m., open, candlelight, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

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

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, noon-1:30 p.m., County Market, 1380 N. Galena Ave., Dixon Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 3:30 p.m. closed; 7 p.m., closed; 10 p.m., open, candlelight, Bazaar Americana,

609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, closed, it’s your meeting; 8 p.m., open, Grapevine, back door, 1503 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.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Reformers Unanimous Addiction Abstinence Program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave., Amboy, 815-857-2682.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, First Congregational Church, 218 E. Third St., Prophetstown.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Church of God, 816 S. Clay St., Mount Carroll.

Saturday, Feb. 28 Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9

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

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, 9:30 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, Walmart, 1901 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old School; 8 p.m., open, fun night, bring a friend, back door, 1503 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.

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., closed, First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Calvin Road, Rochelle.

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

Sauk Valley Media • A7

MONEY & MARKETS The following stock quotations, as of 5 p.m., are provided as a community service by Chad Weigle of Edward Jones, Dixon and Raymond James and Associates, Sterling.

Abbott..................................47.40 Alcoa....................................15.00 AltriaCorp............................55.65 Autonation..........................61.96 American Express...............82.24 Arris-Group.........................29.00 Apple.................................128.79 ADM....................................48.12 AT&T...................................34.19 Bank of America..................16.50 Boeing................................153.10 BorgWarner.........................61.80 BP.........................................41.89 Casey’s.................................89.03 Caterpillar...........................85.17 CenturyLink........................37.32 Chevron.............................108.64 Cisco....................................29.50 Citigroup..............................52.09 CNW....................................45.26 CocaCola.............................42.05

ConAgra...............................34.74 Dean....................................16.31 Deere & Co..........................91.59 Disney................................105.58 Donaldson...........................37.22 DuPont................................77.89 Exxon...................................89.57 Ford.....................................16.52 Exelon..................................34.50 GE........................................25.92 FifthThird............................19.40 HawaiianElectric................33.41 Hewlett Packard..................34.68 HomeDepot......................116.25 Intel Corp............................33.92 IBM....................................162.72 IntlPaper..............................56.81 JCPenney...............................8.98 JohnsonControls.................51.35 Johnson&Johnson............101.22 JPMorgan Chase.................61.16 Kraft.....................................63.99 Kroger..................................72.32 Leggett&Platt.......................45.21 Manpower...........................80.60 McDonald’s.........................98.90 Merck&Co...........................58.48 Microsoft.............................43.94

3M......................................168.86 Monsanto..........................124.24 Newell..................................39.55 AGL......................................49.65 Nike.....................................96.82 Parker-Han........................123.45 Pfizer....................................34.70 Pepsico................................99.50 Procter&Gamble.................85.48 RaymondJames...................57.31 Republic..............................40.94 Sears Hldg...........................37.80 SensientTech.......................63.49 Sprint.....................................4.97 Staples..................................16.64 TheTravelers.....................106.97 UnitedContinental.............68.73 UnitedTech.......................123.35 USBancorp..........................44.84 USSteel................................24.92 Verizon.................................49.19 Walgreen..............................79.96 WalMartStores....................83.60 WalMartMexico..................24.87 WasteMgt.............................54.52 Wendy’s...............................11.38

Commodities The following quotations are provided as a community service by Sterling Futures: Corn: March 3.753⁄4; May 3.831⁄2; July 3.913⁄4 Soybeans: March 10.08; May 10.101⁄2; July 10.151⁄4 Soybean oil: March 31.71; May 31.91

Soybean meal: March Lean hogs: April 69.32; 350.50; May 339.80 June 83.97; Oct. 72.20 Wheat: March 4.98; May Sugar: March 13.79 4.97 Cotton: March 65.52 Oats: March 2.751⁄2; July T-Bonds: March 1467⁄8 2.701⁄4 Silver: March 16.50 Live cattle: Feb. 158.35; Gold: April 1204.00 April 146.85; June 140.07 Copper: March 2.6610 Feeder cattle: March Crude: April 50.97 197.00; April 195.85 Dollar Index: Dec. 94.25

Shipping and Copy Center High-Volume Copy Jobs Black & White & Color Copies Legal & Ledger Size Color & Specialty Paper

Other Business Services:

• FedEx and UPS Shipping - from Ground to Overnight Air Services • Boxes and Packaging Supplies • Gift Wrapping • Faxing • Laminating • Document Shredding

All-Safe Storage Center www.allsafecenter.com

690 Timber Creek Rd., (off of Lowell Park Rd.) Dixon • 815-285-2212 Business Office Open M-F 8:30 to 6 and Sat 8:30 to noon

Where re

Neighbors become me Friends

& friendsbecome Family MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY Opening Spring 2015!

CE” A L P IN “AGE

Call now for Memory Care pre-leasing special thru March 15 th

Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care

2705 Ave. E • Sterling, IL

815-622-2800

www.goodneighbor.com

Independent Living • Assisted Living • Memory Care

TVS • Appliances • Mattresses FOR SALES, SERVICE & DELIVERY!

12 MONTHS SAME AS CASH

APPLIANCES WASHERS DRYERS RANGES REFRIGERATORS DISHWASHERS

3610 E. LINCOLNWAY • STERLING, IL • 815-626-2996

Today’s

Look for another puzzle piece in today’s paper.

PUZZLE ZLE MANIA

Collect all 10 throughout this week!

Opinion A8 • Sauk Valley Media

www.saukvalley.com

Thursday, February 26, 2015

SPRINGFIELD SCOOP

THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE

Don’t preserve bureaucracy at students’ expense Administrators should focus on providing the best value

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

EDITORIAL

They’ll spell it out for you N

ot too many traditions of early 1900s country schoolhouses remain in the 21st century.

Students in all grades don’t sit together in one large room, for example.

Today’s students don’t have to use outdoor toilets, thankfully.

And kids don’t walk 3 miles to school and back again (uphill both ways, of course!).

But we still have spelling bees.

That staple of learning came to the forefront as regional spelling bees for three Sauk Valley counties were conducted.

Last week, a Polo fourth-grader, Rebekah

What we think

the word that knocked them out of the bee.

And one word that two will always remember is their winning word.

Technology unavailable in country schools – smart phones, laptops, iPads – makes it a cinch to look up words these days. But it’s hard to beat the word power that you can store right in your head, if you’re willing to work at it.

We congratulate all spelling bee contestants.

A strong vocabulary and spelling skills will serve them well in life.

And good luck to Rebekah and Meagan as they prepare for the national contest.

We congratulate winners of area spelling bees and tip our hat to all contestants for improving their word power.

Zeigler, won the LeeOgle Regional Spelling Bee in Dixon.

And Tuesday evening, Meagan Moore, an eighth-grader at St. Mary’s School in Sterling, won the Whiteside County Regional Spelling Bee in Morrison.

Zeigler correctly spelled borzoi to win the Lee-Ogle title and move on to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May. Moore’s Whiteside

championship came after she correctly spelled impasse. She also qualified for the National Spelling Bee. The Lee-Ogle bee had 26 contestants; they qualified by competing in their local schools.

Whiteside’s bee had 22 contestants.

Those 48 students learned a lot of new words as they studied for the regional bees.

One word that 46 surely won’t forget soon is

THE READER’S VOICE

Council acted foolishly to curb video gambling JORDAN BOWMAN Rock Falls

As an informed citizen and voter, I understand the difficulties facing local government these days. I understand that a lot of times, local governments are just as strapped for cash as we, the citizens, are.

What I cannot understand is the reluctance and hesitation with video gambling in this area. The numbers have proved that there is good, clean money to be made off of it. Every time we, the citizens, ask about why a certain thing or project cannot be done, we are quite often told the answer is a lack of funds.

Well, guess what?

Money is knock, knock, knocking on the city and county doors. Worried about gambling addictions? Slap a sticker with a 1-800 number on every machine. If the argument is going to be made that we need to limit these machines because of fear of gambling addictions,

EDITORIAL BOARD Jennifer Baratta Jim Dunn Sam R Fisher Sheryl Gulbranson Larry Lough Jeff Rogers

then the same argument could be made that we should just eliminate liquor licenses altogether and not have to worry about this at all.

Barber shops and hairdressers shouldn’t have these machines? Well, gas stations probably shouldn’t sell cigarettes, but they do. Where do we draw the line? Who decides where we draw it?

Sterling’s council chose to act foolishly and deny an established business from setting up shop and bringing the city much-needed revenue (Suzy’s). Cities in Illinois are potentially facing some pretty sizable cuts in state aid.

To deny the expansion of video gambling is not only foolish, it is irresponsible.

Time running out to sign up for program TRACI BRUCKNER Lions, Nebraska

Time is running out for farmers and ranchers who want to participate in the Conservation Stewardship Program

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

‘‘

Greater student affordability can be achieved through university fiscal responsibility.

’’

Scott Reeder

this year. Friday is the deadline for the 2015 round. Producers should visit their local Natural Resources Conservation Service office before that date to initiate the application process.

The CSP rewards farmers, ranchers and foresters for maintaining existing conservation practices and for adopting additional practices on cropland, grassland, non-industrial private forestland and tribal lands. The program pays producers for fostering clean water, better soil management, improved habitat, and other natural resource benefits.

As part of the CSP application process, applicants work with NRCS field personnel to complete a resource inventory of their land to determine the conservation performance for existing and new conservation activities. The applicant’s conservation performance will be used to determine eligibility, ranking and payments.

Contracts are awarded to those offering the highest level of environmental benefits, with NRCS working down

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

SPRINGFIELD – Last week, Gov. Bruce Rauner proposed a budget that trimmed funding for state universities.

The reaction of university bigwigs?

Jack up tuition and protect the bureaucracy at all costs. And I mean, at all costs.

Look no further than the comments Illinois State University President Larry Dietz made to WEEK-TV news: “Budget cuts at that level would have an impact on many areas of University operations, and there are many issues on the table for discussion. Some areas that could be affected include tuition – as set by our Board of Trustees – scholarships, faculty and staff compensation, hiring decisions, and maintenance projects.

“Throughout the process, I want to assure you that protecting the jobs of our outstanding faculty and staff is our highest priority. We will do everything we can to prevent measures such as layoffs and forced furlough days.”

So he’s already thinking

What do you think?

Let us know. Write your own letter to the editor and send it to: letters@saukvalley. com through the list of eligible applicants until acreage allocated to the particular state runs out.

In addition, producers who received a CSP contract in 2011 have the opportunity to renew their contract for another 5-year period. Renewal applications must be received by March 31 to ensure a seamless transition into their next contract without a lapse in payments. Renewal contracts do not compete with new applicants.

Potential applicants can contact the Center for Rural Affairs Farm Bill helpline by calling 402-687-2100 or emailing Traci Bruckner at tracib@ cfra.org for assistance from center staff with knowledge about program rules.

Note to readers: Traci Bruckner is the senior associate for agriculture and conservation policy at the Center for Rural Affairs.

about jacking up tuition and cutting scholarships?

And his top priority is to make sure nobody loses a job?

He’d much rather see teenagers pay more to go to college than tell professors, many of them turning six-digit salaries, to take a furlough day?

Sorry, folks, our state universities ought to be more than jobs programs for Ph.D.’s.

Our university systems have become bloated.

WE HAVE MORE university administrators than you can shake a slide rule at.

The cost of college is rising out of reach of working families.

Much of that is because university administrators have little incentive to contain costs, even when facing reduced funding from Springfield.

Part of it is the mindset of academia.

Often the best-paid professors are rewarded with less time in the classroom.

Last year, former state Sen. Steve Rauschenberger shared this with me:

“In this country, when there is strong disagreement with the actions of the government, the people protest. There is a long, proud American tradition of ‘talking with our feet.’”

Donna Lieberman, New York Civil Liberties Union, 2003

Editorials represent the opinions of the Sauk Valley Media Editorial Board.

Quotes brought to you courtesy of

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

Contact him at sreeder@ illinoispolicy. org.

“By the time I was Senate Appropriations chairman, the [University of Illinois] administration was admitting that full professors were carrying a class schedule of under 12 hours. And that 12 includes things that are officially counted as classroom time but aren’t – like committee work. ... So that increases the cost to the university when you reduce the amount of teaching time by Larry your highDietz est-paid ISU president employees.”

Columnist Of course, Scott Reeder professors writes that administrators have other such as d u t i e s , Dietz should including trim bloated research bureaucracy at universities and office first before hours. But they hike still, young student tuition people are and costs. graduating with decades’ worth of student loan debt to pay the university’s ever-escalating tuition.

Ways exist to contain costs without burdening our children with more debt or taxpayers with higher bills.

One of the biggest costs to universities is pensions.

In fact, nine of the 10 highest pensions paid within Illinois state government go to retired University of Illinois professors. Topping the list is a professor who worked at the university’s Chicago campus. He collects an annual pension of $452,843.

That pension alone would cover the tuitions of 37 students for one year.

GREATER STUDENT affordability can be achieved through university fiscal responsibility.

Already 13 percent of Illinois university employees are opting for a 401(k)type retirement plans rather than a traditional pension. This option affords employees greater economic freedom to move from job to job without losing benefits.

More employees need to be encouraged to consider this option.

And the first reaction of university administrators, when facing reduced state funding, shouldn’t be to preserve the bureaucracy.

It must be to provide the best value to students and taxpayers.

Note to readers – Scott Reeder’s column is underwritten by the Illinois Policy Institute.

Share your opinions Mail: The Reader’s Voice Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081 Email: letters@saukvalley.com Fax: 815-625-9390 Website: Visit www.saukvalley.com Policy: Letters are to be no more than 300 words and must include the writer’s name, town and daytime telephone number, which we call to verify authorship. Individuals may write up to 12 letters a year.

Opinions expressed in letters and columns are those of the writers.

Things to do and places to go in Northwest Illinois Thursday, February 26, 2015

www.saukvalley.com

Sauk Valley Media • A9

ENTERTAINMENT | LOCAL MUSIC

Trippin Molly has ‘found the magic’ Dixon alternative rock band credits community support for rapid rise

BY LUCAS PAULEY lpauley@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5576 @LucasJayPauley

T

rippin Molly. It’s not an easy name to forget.

Even if you wanted to, the band has made it difficult since the start of 2014.

The alternative rock band hailing from Dixon has amassed a following that has grown considerably over the past year.

Early on, the band saw members come and go, but it was the formation of the new lineup and the group’s performance at the annual hog roast and music festival in July at Who Else Land near Nelson that kicked things into gear.

“We opened up for Black Stone Cherry, and people came up to us telling us they thought we could have been the headliner,” 30-year-old vocalist and drummer Markus Baker said.

“People were asking us for shirts and we didn’t even have merch yet.”

Baker splits his time between the drum set and lead vocals with Jeremy Miller, 37. Travis Ashlin, 41, plays lead guitar. Jason Stephens, 41, lays down the bass, and William “Scott” Kimball, 29, provides the rhythm guitar.

“Sometimes you gotta find the right people, and it takes time,” Ashlin said.

“We finally found the magic.”

Watch online at Plan!t Sauk Valley Click on this story at planitsaukvalley.com to see a video of the band performing.

After that show, the band continued to quickly build a following.

Trippin Molly played to packed audiences at bars all around the area, and events such as at the Fall Festival in September at Bombdigity in Dixon.

While the music scene in the Sauk Valley has seen a resurgence of late, playing regularly in the area requires a band to supply some cover tunes.

“It’s a necessary evil, but it’s also what helped us get together,” Miller said. “Also, you’ve got to get people in the building.”

“I’m sure it has allowed people to listen to us that would have never heard us before,” Kimball said.

But the band really wants to be known for its original music, which Baker says is “authentic rock with attitude.”

“We want to write music with meaning and purpose,” Miller said.

“We want people to love what we love to do.”

It’s that bond with an audience, and community, that seems to have struck a chord with music fans in the area.

TRIPPIN CONTINUED ON A11

Photos by Lucas Pauley/lpauley@saukvalley.com

Jeremy Miller (left) and Travis Ashlin of Trippin Molly perform at the band’s practice space in Eldena.

To see them live The band will perform at 10:30 p.m. Saturday at Hard Rock Cafe, 63 W. Ontario St. in Chicago.

Tickets are $10 at ticketweb.com or at the door.

There also will be bus trips, leaving from Dixon and Sterling; the $35 includes admission. Call 815-973-7671 for more information.

The band will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

March 14 at Long Shot Bar and Grill, 3312 W. Rock Falls Road in Rock Falls.

Go to trippinmolly.com for more information.

SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY SMILE Cosmetic & General Dentistry For The Whole Family

William “Scott” Kimball (left) and Jason Stephens of Trippin Molly play at the band’s practice space in Eldena.

Today’s

Look for another puzzle piece in today’s paper.

PUZZLE ZLE MANIA

Collect all 10 throughout this week!

We provide quality care for all ages and dental concerns.

• Preventive dentistry & cleaning • Whitening, bonding & veneers • Nitrous Oxide Available • Implant Restorations • Emergency care available

James O. Hey, D.D.S

Meghan Crisham, D.D.S

724 North Brinton Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-4731 www.ExceptionalDentistry.us

Things to do and places to go in Northwest Illinois www.saukvalley.com

Sauk Valley Media • A10

Thursday, February 26, 2015

WHAT’S GOING ON

ART EXHIBITS At The Next Picture Show DIXON – A wine tasting event is set for 6 to 8 p.m. today at the gallery, 113 W. First St. The event will feature 20 different wines from all over the world, paired with cheeses.

There will be a drawing for a door prize of fine wine.

The event costs $50 per person. Call 815-285-4924 for tickets or more information.

There will be a youth talent showcase at 2 p.m. March 8 at the gallery. The event will highlight nine young people who will showcase their instrumental, vocal, and theater talents.

Admission is a donation. Proceeds will go toward a Fine Arts Scholarship sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Dixon. The event is open to the public.

Art at the Loveland DIXON – The art collection at Loveland Community House and Museum, 513 W. Second St., as well as the museum’s many other exhibits are available for viewing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday and by appointment. Guided group tours can be scheduled by contacting Steve Wilson at swilson@ lovelandcommunityhouse.org or 815-284-2741.

Visit lovelandcommunityhouse. org for a virtual tour of the muse-

LC

Lee

Cou

nty

um, and for more information.

Admission is free, and the event is open to the public.

At Ashford University Cortona Art Gallery CLINTON, Iowa – Ashford University’s Cortona Art Gallery will feature “Of One’s Own,” a collection of paintings by Davenport, Iowa, artist Leslie Bell through Tuesday.

A reception will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the gallery on the second floor of St. Clare Hall, 400 N. Bluff Boulevard.

According to Bell, the show asks what the world might be like “if governed by a tradition of female-chosen values.”

The gallery is free to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Go to ashford.edu or call 563242-4023 for more information.

At River Arts Center CLINTON, Iowa – An exhibit featuring impressionistic landscapes and large florals in oil on canvas by Stuart Roddy of Coleta is open through March 8 at the River Arts Center, 229 Fifth Ave. South.

Roddy is an instructor at Sterling High School and Sauk Valley Community College.

The center is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

Through April 10 Entries sought for art show WASHINGTON, D.C. – The office of U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-East Moline, will accept artwork from high school students in the 17th Congressional District

CO A

Co

il o unc

nA

ging

,

.

Inc

CO A

for the annual Congressional Art Competition.

The competition is a nationwide arts contest by the U. S. House of Representatives. One winning piece of artwork from each district will be displayed for the next year in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, District of Colombia.

The winner also will receive two airline tickets to Washington.

Runners-up will have their work displayed in Bustos’ Illinois and Washington offices.

To compete, students in the district, which includes Carroll and Whiteside counties, should submit original artwork in digital form at bustos.house.gov/helping-you/ art-competition and to her office at artwork.bustos@mail.house. gov by April 10. Only one submission per student is allowed.

All entries will be posted online for the public to vote for their favorite.

The website has all the details.

March 26 and 27 Entries sought for art show DIXON – The Phidian Art Club is accepting entries for the 68th Annual Art Show.

Entries will be accepted from 2 to 6 p.m. March 26 and 27 at the Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St. The free reception will be at 6 p.m. March 31 at the Loveland Community House. The judge’s critique and presentation of awards will begin at 7 p.m.

Artwork must be original paintings or drawings not previously entered in the show. It must be ready for hanging by wire, no

50/50

wider than 48 inches, no heavier than 25 pounds, and suitable for family viewing.

The artist must live within 35 miles of Dixon and be 17 or older. The entry fee is $15 for one piece and $25 for two pieces. Each artist is limited to two entries.

No three-dimensional work, crafts, photography, computergenerated art or sculpture will be accepted.

Awards are given in a variety of categories, including American and regional scenes, nature, creativity, realistic style, multicultural, best floral, best landscape and Reflections of the Past honors.

More than $3,500 in prizes will be awarded, donated by local businesses and individuals.

This year, four awards will be presented to “Emerging Artists” who have never won a Phidian Art Show Award.

All of the other awards will be open to all artists, including “Emerging Artists.”

For more information, guidelines and entry forms, call Ellen Allen at 815-652-2002 or Judy Dixon at 815-288-2501.

BANDS AND BARS Get listed!

Are you in a band that would like to be listed in Plan!t Sauk

¢ ¢ 6560 WING WINGTUESDAY TUESDAY

LC 50/50 Raffl ffle Tickets ing

$1 per ticket or 6 for $5

Valley’s free entertainment calendar? Are you a bar that offers live entertainment? Send an email with the band’s name, booking number and website or Facebook page, and gig or event schedule, or the bar’s event schedule, to Lucas Pauley at lpauley@saukvalley.com.

At Books on First DIXON – Kendra Beth Swanson will play from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the store, 202 W. First St. At Cragel’s PROPHETSTOWN – Kizmaz will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

March 14 at the bar, 345 Washington St. At The Cooler ROCK FALLS – Karaoke with the The Funnies will begin at 8:30 p.m. today at the bar, 311 W. Second St. The Cal Stage Band will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, and E11eventh Hour will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Saturday.

At Old Town Pub & Grub TAMPICO – Jim Seeley, the “One Man Band,” will be playing from 6 to 10 p.m. March 5 at the bar, 124 S. Main St. There will be a DJ from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. March 6, and Reflex Blues Band will play from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

March 7.

The establishment will be celebrating the grand opening of its bar that weekend.

At Rosbrook Studio DIXON – A show featuring local band Acoustic Circus, and Between Planes of Rockford, will begin at 8 p.m. Saturday at the venue, 107 S. Peoria Ave.

At Val’s Place DIXON – Acoustic open mic is open to the public at 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the bar, 316 W. First St. Musicians also are welcome to join the band Notorious Folk, featuring Steve Catron, at 8 p.m. every Tuesday.

At Whiskey Barrel Saloon ROCK FALLS – Super Hot DJ and Karaoke will provide entertainment at 8:30 p.m. today at the bar, 305 W. Second St. Drop Dead Dolly will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Friday, and Kampfire Kowboys will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Saturday.

March 7 Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers STERLING – Country gentleman Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers will play from 7 to 10 p.m. at Sterling Moose, 2601 E. Lincolnway.

COMEDY Saturday Comedian at local eatery DEER GROVE – Tom Garland, who has been on HBO and performed in Las Vegas and Chicago, will perform at 8 p.m. at Arnie’s Happy Spot, 1667 Hoover Road.

Tickets are $5 for the show only, or $11 with a chicken dinner included.

Tickets will be available at the door, which will open at 6:30 p.m. The food special runs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

65 THURSDAY 60¢ ¢BONELESS BONELESS THURSDAY

4304 EAST LINCOLNWAY AVE STERLING \\ 815.564.9284

©2014 Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. BWW2014-1309

available at the Senior Center or from any employee or board member Drawing to be held April 11, 2015 at the Spring Prom Need not be present to win!

For more information contact the Lee County Council on Aging office 815-288-9236.

Proceeds benefit senior citizens programs in the Lee County area.

When our Mother, Ila Hulstrom-Holly, needed more assistance with daily needs, my brother Mike Hulstrom and I explored the different options offered in our area. Happily satisfied with all that Heritage Woods of Sterling had to offer, the decision was clear. The transition of moving Mother into her new home was made easier by the care and compassion of the staff. The security, 24 hour CNA care, daily activities, entertainers from the community and the delicious dining are just a few of the many services that help Mother remain active and independent.

- Patty Young

Make Herita tage Woods Your Home!

Dixon 955 N. Galena Ave., 815-285-0000 Sterling 2536 E Lincolnway, 815-622-9544

To arrange a visit contact Denise Garcia, Marketing Director 815-625-7045 • marketing@hw-sterling-slf.com 2205 Oak Grove Ave., Sterling (3 Blocks N. of W. LeFevre) Managed by BMA Management, Ltd. www.bma-mgmt.com

Thursday, February 26, 2015

www.saukvalley.com

Sauk Valley Media • A11

Band working on album

BIGGEST BADDEST BAGS TOURNAMENT

EVER!!!!

TRIPPIN

CONTINUED FROM A9

The band has played at benefits, and given a portion of its proceeds to local causes, such as Shining Star, a children’s advocacy center in Dixon.

“We’re already booking into next year,” Ashlin said. “We feel blessed to have the community behind us.”

As the band gears up for what could be its biggest show yet, Saturday at Hard Rock Cafe in Chicago, it’s that same mindset that keeps it going.

A portion of every ticket sold will go to the Freeport chapter of A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois to support motorcycle safety and education.

So, how did the band land a show at the famous Chicago venue?

“We kept knocking at the door until they noticed us,” Baker said.

“We’re out there aggressively; we want the world to notice us,” Miller said.

“We also couldn’t do it without the support locally.”

The band has run into problems with its name, which some have thought had drug-use implications, but “there’s no way we could do drugs and perform the way we do,” Ashlin said.

“We’re a no-drug

JOIN US MARCH 7TH FOR OUR 6TH ANNUAL “TOP DOG” TOURNAMENT to benefit Granny Rose Animal Shelter... The Best Event of Winter in Sauk Valley! A GREAT DAY of fun, food and friends - all for a great cause!

“BAGS” Tournament Fundraiser

Lucas Pauley/lpauley@saukvalley.com

Markus Baker of Trippin Molly lays down a beat during a practice in Eldena. band,” Baker said. started to record, eyeing Each member credits an album release in late his experiences with local spring. bars and bar owners as After that? Onward and playing a huge role in the upward, members say. band’s rapid growth.

“We want to make a “Val’s Place in Dixon living and have a sustainis a very special place to able life playing music, us,” Baker said. “They’ve and support our famibeen nothing but the lies,” Ashlin said. best to us here.”

“We’re putting in the “The local support has work in now, so we don’t shown us that we can do have to work ever again, whatever we want to do,” because we’ll be doing Kimball said. what we love,” Miller The band recently said.

WHAT’S GOING ON Pharmacy, 124 E. Main St., Morrison; and Tegeler Music, 101 S. Second St., Clinton.

Go to www.clintonsymphony. org for further information.

CONCERTS Saturday Students to perform with orchestra MORRISON – Two student musicians from the area, chosen from the Symphony’s annual Young Artist Auditions, will perform accompanied by a 50-member orchestra at 7:30 p.m. in the Morrison High School Auditorium, 643 Genesee Ave. Colleen Elfline, a Morrison High School junior, will perform on alto saxophone, and Alice Lind, a Clinton High School senior, will sing two selections.

In addition, the orchestra will perform an overture by Brahms and a symphony by Dvorak.

In honor of the student soloists, all students will be admitted free. Adult tickets are $15. They are available at the door, or in advance at clintonsymphony.org or at Grummert’s Hardware, 424 Locust St., Sterling; Fitzgerald’s

March 6 First Fridays in Oregon OREGON – The First Fridays Open Stage music show will return at 7 p.m. to the Oregon VFW Post 8739, 1310 W. Washington St. Each musician or band performs for 15 minutes. Instruments are acoustic, and a professional sound system is provided. The music will include country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, folk, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of the different styles. Admission is by donation. All musicians and spectators are welcome. Call 815973-0942 for more information.

Upcoming: April 3 March 20 Blues and Bluegrass FRANKLIN GROVE – If it’s the third Friday of the month, it’s Blues and Bluegrass night at the H.I. Lincoln Building, 136 N. Elm St. Open stage acoustic gospel, folk, country, blues and bluegrass will be performed, beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is

Customer Focused

Tacos .99

¢

4 W. 3RD STREET•STERLING, IL

815-622-5000

WWW.MEDICINESHOPPE.COM

ea.

5 for 5 Daily! $ .99

(Call Rudy for start times)

At The

April 11 Orchestra to close out season CLINTON, Iowa – Clinton Symphony Orchestra will finish its 61st concert season with “Triple Play,” three pieces numbered three by their composers, at 7:30 p.m. in the Vernon Cook Theater at Clinton High School, 817 Eighth Ave. South.

Together, they trace the development history of the symphony form. First is the “Third Orchestral Suite,” by Bach, then the “Symphony No. 3,” by Haydn, and finally the third symphony of Beethoven, known as the “Erocia.”

Tickets are $15 for adults, and $5 for students. They are available at the door, or in advance at clintonsymphony.org or at Grummert’s Hardware, 424 Locust St., Sterling; Fitzgerald’s Pharmacy, 124 E. Main St., Morrison; and Tegeler Music, 101 S. Second St., Clinton; and at the door.

Go to www.clintonsymphony. org for more information.

• Restaurant • Banquet Room • Lounge

312 16th Ave., Sterling • 815-626-1737 (Across from Lincoln Park)

IS YOUR HEALTH CHALLENGED?

WOULD YOU LIKE TO RESTORE YOUR WELLNESS?

Our mission is to help people by creating a greater awareness of what true health means. Guiding others toward optimal health is my passion in life. We utilize any tool available to unlock your body’s natural healing potential. These tools include Chiropractic care, Acupuncture, Oxygen Therapy, Chinese herbology, Nutritional supplementation, and Lifestyle changes. Your life can truly be turned around with the proper health care approach.

PRIZES! Every Player receives a FREE T-Shirt and a FREE Koozie

ELKS LODGE

1279 Franklin Grove Rd., Dixon

Registration Starts At 10:00 a.m.

Tournament Begins At 11:00 a.m.

Plus

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER TOURNAMENT Registration Starts at 11:00 a.m.

Play Begins at 12:00 p.m.

free, but donations are accepted to help with the upkeep of the historic building.

Go to franklingroveil.org for more information.

Upcoming: April 17

Mart Plus TACO TUESDAYS

3 Skill Levels 3 Start Times

FANTASTIC

WE HAD OVER 70 PLAYERS LAST YEAR! Call Rudy for any futher info.

50/50 RAFFLE TICKETS

Raffle Drawing will be at 6pm - March a c 7th t

Need not be present to win

LAST YEAR’S WINNER!

2,800

$

1/$5 - 3/$10 - 7/$20 Tickets On Sale Now at:

• Shamrock Pub in Dixon • Oliver’s Corner Market in Dixon • Granny Rose Animal Shelter • Knie Appliance and TV in Sterling

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS Signed Memorabilia, Cubs Tickets, Bulls Tickets, Blackhawks Tickets, White Sox Tickets, and a Private Suite for exciting horse racing at the Arlington Race Track, etc.

Silent Auction 11am-5:30pm

Music By: “Lasting Impressions” HH Everyone Welcome HH For more information Call Rudy 815-440-4096 or robert.rutherford13@comcast.net

Granny Rose Animal Shelter

115 N. Galena Ave., Dixon IL. • 815-677-9498

613 River Lane, Dixon, IL • 815-288-PETS(7387) Just west of the Dixon city limits on IL Rt. 2

A12 • Telegraph

www.saukvalley.com

DIXON PUBLIC S SCHOOLS

Thursday, February 26, 2015

DIXON HIGH SCHOOL #170 Ninth through Twelfth Grade Dr. Mike Grundy, Principal 300 Lincoln Statue Drive, Dixon 815-284-7723 • www.dixonschools.org

Greetings, As always there is much happening in the Dixon Public Schools, although as I write this, things are a little slow today and that is due to the major snow storm that hit the Sauk Valley Area resulting in school being closed for the third time this school year. As many of you are already aware, last December Mrs. Margo Empen was named to be the next school superintendent. I have asked her to use this space to introduce herself and to explain the changes to the state testing process.

Respectfully -Michael Juenger.

The Dixon boys’ basketball team won all three in-season tournaments they competed in.

At Thanksgiving, the Dukes won the Orion tournament, winning the 4 games by an average of 31 points. At Christmas, Dixon won the bracketed 24-team Plano Christmas Classic. And, over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, the Dukes won the Sterling tournament.

The Dukes are currently battling for a chance to win the Big Northern West Conference.

I’m honored and extremely excited to be able to serve this district in this capacity.

I began my career in Dixon as a classroom teacher, became principal of Jefferson School, and eventually became Assistant Superintendent in 2006. I believe that each of these positions has provided me with a great foundation for the responsibilities of this position. I am committed to meeting the needs of all students, and providing opportunities for high achievement. We currently have quality programs and staff to help achieve these goals. We have great things started, and my focus is on continuing areas where we are successful and working collaboratively to develop areas yet untapped. By developing plans that are timely and well thought out, plus supported by superior staff, families, and community, Dixon Public Schools will continue to be a great place to learn and work.

It never ceases to amaze me how fast each school year passes. January and February always seem to pass a little slower due to snowy days with little sunshine. That is not the case this year as we prepare for the new Illinois assessment that schools will begin in March.

In previous years students in grades 3-8 would be taking ISAT (Illinois Standards Achievement Test), and students in grade 11 would be taking PSAE (Prairie State Achievement Exam). ISAT and PSAE assessed students’ knowledge of Illinois Learning Standards in the areas of English/Language Arts, Math, and Science (grades 4, 7, & 11 only).

Illinois is now taking PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers). It is based on the New Illinois Learning Standards and will assess students in math and English/Language Arts. All students in grades 3-8 as well as students enrolled in Algebra 2 and English 11 at DHS are required to take PARCC. PARCC is different from previous State assessments in two major ways. First, students in grades 3-5, 8, Algebra 2, and English 11 will take their assessments online.

Previous State assessments have been paper/pencil only. Grade 6 & 7 will take a paper/pencil test this year to ensure adequate computer time for students as we continue to build up our technology infrastructure.

Second, assessments are distributed between two different testing windows. The first testing window is from March 9-April 3, 2015 and focuses on Performance Based tasks. Performance Based testing allows students to showcase their skills through questions that allow them to apply their knowledge to questions. Students will be able to demonstrate real world knowledge and skills needed for success in college and careers. Students will not test every day during the testing window.

Building principals will share testing schedules with parents at the beginning of March. The second testing window is from April 27-May 22, 2015 and focuses on End-of Year questions. The End-of-Year assessment requires students to show their learning via multiple choice questions.

Local Insurance Services For Over 50 Years!

53 YEARS SERVING THE SAUK VALLEY AREA

Auto • Home • Life • Business Health • Bonds • Workers’ Comp

1245 N GALENA AVE, DIXON, IL

815-284-2052

24 HOUR - 7 DAYS A WEEK

SERVICE AVAILABLE ON ALL MAKES OF FURNACES

Insurance Agency

355 W Everett St., Dixon • 815.284.7737

Find a Doc @ Orthopedic Surgery Tyler Gunderson, MD Tommy Hernandez, MD

Stephen Gabriel, MD

Dixon Public Schools’ technology department has been instrumental in preparing administrators and staff for this new testing environment. The technology department has also been working on our hardware to ensure a variety of testing areas with uninterrupted internet access. As with any new endeavor, we anticipate some bumps and snags, but we are working diligently to ensure these are few and far between.

In January, we trained building principals on how to access grade level practice tests. They in turn, trained their teachers so students can take practice tests beforehand. By practicing beforehand we hope to ensure familiarity with this new testing environment and comfortableness in using technology in testing.We’ve been utilizing computers for the last five years on local assessments, so most students are already use to testing online.

Educationally yours,

Margo Empen,

Assistant Superintendent

ksbhospital.com/doctors

Thursday, February 26, 2015

-DIXON HIGH SCHOOLDixon High School student Matt Sanders auditioned and qualified to be able to attend the ILMEA All State Conference for choir. The conference includes the top 4% of the statewide tryouts in choir, band, orchestra, composition and various other categories.

Students spent three days preparing selections for the premier concert held in the state. This was held in Peoria. Performers from all over Illinois were there for the competition. They spent 3 long days practicing and at the end of the preparations and training performed a concert at the Peoria Civic Center.

Matt qualified to be one of the “Best of the Best.”

www.saukvalley.com recieving this honor will prepare a speech to deliver at the end of the year with a chance of earning “Student of the Year”.

November 2014 Gabe Sohn Kelsey Hoton

Telegraph • A13 pictured, reacts to plunging his hand into snow insulated by blubber.

December 2014 Clint Scheilein Calista Crone

E.P.I.C – EARLY PREPARATION FOR INFORMED CHOICES

Jaqueling Fazekas, a junior at Dixon High School, has been working on a project for her Girl Scout Gold Award in which she would like to help the transition of students from Middle School to High School. Her project is called – E.P.I.C. Early Preparation for Informed Choices is a program for educating middle schoolers, mainly eighth grade, on the ins and outs of high school, from terminology to planning strategy to classes. Primarily focused on how to choose classes wisely and think beyond high school, her hope is that E.P.I.C. will be fully implemented next school year and have the months before registration to work with the eighth graders.

To earn the Gold Award, Girl Scouts in high school have to create, oversee, and implement a project that has measurable impact on the community and is sustainable beyond their involvement. As she has always worked a lot with planning for the future, she is looking forward to starting a project of this nature.

Through performance, Mrs. Beck's English 10 Honor students garnered a deeper understanding of Eugene O'Neill's Pulitzer Prize winning play Long Day's Journey Into Night. The Dixon acting troupe of Mary Hildebrand, Sophia Hubbell, and Dakota Hurd surprised the class with a special appearance by principal Dr. Michael Grady. Dr. Grady, in the Shakespearean tradition, graced the stage as Mary Tyrone.

At the high school, Mr. Padilla has agreed to be her advisor for the project, which she hopes to establish as a club at the high school and partner with B.L.I.N.D. The majority of the activity will take place in the fall and through the winter up to freshman registration. The purpose of establishing E.P.I.C. is to reach next year’s incoming freshman.

Jaqueline has spent several school days, getting this program started, and meeting with Reagan Middle School students during their homeroom classes. The response among staff and students has been overwhelmingly positive and insightful. We would like to thank Jaqueline for her efforts. We will continue to work with her to see this project through and help to sustain this program for years to come.

2015 RMS SPELLING BEE CHAMPION

Grace Johson, a 6th Grade Student at Reagan Middle School is the winner of the 2015 Reagan Middle School Spelling Bee. Grace will move onto the regional competition which will be held at Dixon High School on February 19th.

MADISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MADISON SCHOOL MATH-A-THON TO BENEFIT ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL A HUGE SUCCESS!

Fourth and fifth grade students at Madison School recently participated in St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s MathA-Thon program. Through their hard work and the generosity of many sponsors, they were able to raise $3,566 to help kids battling cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases.

Since Math-A-Thon began with fourth graders at Jefferson School nearly a decade ago, students have raised over $28,000 for this worthy cause. Through the Math-A-Thon program, students not only build and practice essential math skills, but they also learn that even as kids they can make a positive difference in the lives of others. Pictured are top fundraisers Jorja Reynolds, Sara Hintz, Isabel Merjil, Jack Dempsey, Morgan Leslie, and Grant Jacobs.

Proud Sponsor of Our Community Schools!

Quality Customer Service Since 1962

Family Owned & Operated for Over 50 Years!

Fourth and Fifth Grade Joey Sagel, Principal 618 Division Street, Dixon, IL • 815-284-1126 www.sllim mnhanks.com

1409 West 4 Street Sterling, IL 61081 • 815 • 625 • 1851 720 North Galena Dixon, IL 61021 • 815 • 288 • 3211 th

REAGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

The he Fiirrs rst st Nat Na ati tio ion ona nal al Ban ank nk

Sixth through Eigth Grade Andrew Bullock, Principal 620 Division Street, Dixon, IL • 815-284-7725

ROTARY EARLY ACT CLUB SUPPORTS GRANNY ROSE!

On Friday, December 12th, Early Act sponsored a fundraiser for the Granny Rose Animal Shelter. Students watched a movie in their classroom and were able to bring in a pillow, stuffed animal, blanket, and pop for $1 each.

Popcorn was also on sale through the school for $1 per bag. Madison School was able to raise $1,227. 90! Early Act is so thankful for all of the support and glad we were able to donate this money to the Granny Rose Animal Shelter.

Pictured are: Maddy Munson, Jack Johnson, Emma Jones, Leah Kuehl, Jacob Nag, and Lillian Deter.

The 7th grade students at Reagan Middle School once again participated in their annual “gift bag” Christmas project. At this time of year, we believe that it is better to give than to receive. Students were asked to donate treats to fill bags that they had made in class to look like reindeer. These goodie bags were then delivered by the students to local nursing homes. By doing this, students were able to reflect on how important it feels to have people remember you, and how important it is to take care of others. The experience was a great blessing to both the residents of the nursing homes and the students who participated.

Reagan Middle School seventh grade read the classic work written by Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, in December. They incorporated this work of literature into their yearly field trip. Two hundred Seventh Grade students, chaperones, teachers, and administrators took buses to Drury Lane Theater in Oak Brook to watch the play entirely funded by the Dixon PTO. Viewing this traditional holiday story on the stage was a new experience for many students. Chandeliers, professional actors, costumes, and stage effects all contributed to the culmination of a perfect work of literature.

REAGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 2014-2015 STUDENT OF THE MONTH

The Student of the Month Award is awarded to two 8th grade students who are nominated by their team of teachers each month. These students are recognized at the monthly Board of Education Meeting as well as the quarterly RMS Awards Assemblies. Each student

www.fnbamboy.com

Where you come first.

Main Office Drive-Up 220 E. Main St.,Amboy 301 E. Joe Dr.,Amboy 815-857-3625 Dixon North Dixon South 1314 N. Galena Ave. 728 S. Crawford Ave. 800-216-0008

JONE ES RAL FUNER E HOME DIXON 204 S.Ottawa Avee.

288-2241

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SPELLING BEE PARTICIPANTS!

Participating were: Cheyenne Ashford, Coty Carlson, Mason Shuck, Brayden Stowell, Emma Jones, Isabel Merjil, Rhaelynn Chism, Maddy VanOoster, Trinity Harshman, Gage Burdick, Thomas Stauter, Alexander Georgiev, Jack Dempsey, Mason Randick, and Lukas Schrader.

Pictured are spelling bee champion Jack Dempsey and alternate Coty Carlson.

MRS. LAUER’S 4TH GRADE STUDENTS TRANSPORTED TO ANTARCTICA!

In the month of January, Mrs. Lauer’s 4th grade students had the opportunity to be transported to Antarctica!

Students learned about the insulating power of blubber, the size of the great blue whale, the obstacles faced by the first explorers, the wildlife and temperatures, and culminated by participating in a live webcast through Time for Kids with penguin researcher, Jean Pennycook.

What an amazing month of learning!

Skylar Weed,

www..thejonesfh.com j

Proudly Supporting our Local Schools!

A14 • Telegraph

www.saukvalley.com

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Second and Third Grade Daniel Rick, Principal 800 Fourth Avneue, Dixon, IL • 815-284-7724

THIRD GRADE STUDENTS STUDY BLACK HISTORY

Ms. Houck and Mrs. Kingry have been teaching an African American history unit in their classrooms. The unit began in January with the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday. In guided reading the students read two levels of books about Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and his contribution to the Civil Rights movement. Within these stories the students learned not only about the Civil Rights Movement, but the history of slavery, the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln and his Emancipation Proclamation, President John F. Kennedy and his brother Bobby Kennedy. We culminated this study with a video of the famous ballad, Abraham, Martin, and John by Dion. They then moved into a connection with the famous African Boxer Joe Louis as they read a story from the third grade anthology, When Jo Louis Won the Title. The students were taught a making meaning lesson using the book, A Nation of Hope; The Story of the Boxing Legend Joe Louis. This story brought in the aspects of World War II and the African American boxer Joe Louis fighting German Max Schmeling in a bout that had more at stake than just the world heavyweight title; for much of America their fight came to represent the country’s war with Germany.

Students designed trading cards as the culminating activity PASTA PIZZA CHICKEN SALADS LUNCH BUFFET MON-FRI MON - SAT DINNER BUFFET

SUNDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET RIBS CATERING BANQUET ROOM VIDEO GAMING & MORE!

Mama Cimino’s

DINE-IN CARRY-OUT DELIVERY

for this story depicting Joe Louis Heavyweight champion and three characteristics about him. From there the students are beginning another making meaning using the book Henry’s Freedom Box; A True Story from the Underground Railroad. Students have been asked to write about what they know about the Underground Railroad, and then viewed a video entitled Underground Railroad NASA which featured former African American astronaut Frederick D. Gregory. In this, video students learned about how slaves using the Underground Railroad used survival skills in mathematics, geography, astronomy, map making, and other sciences as they traveled their way to freedom. Next, students were asked to write a question they still have about slavery and the Underground Railroad. As they progress through this book, primary sources from the Library of Congress will be used to teach about slavery. The students will be constructing a comprehension booklet for Henry’s Freedom Box. Along with reading these stories, the students are experiencing author interviews on these books. These interviews are not only inspirational, but give the students their backgrounds and how they became authors.

As a culminating activity for the entire unit, students are researching a famous African American. These famous African Americans cover a broad range of professionals such as authors, musicians, athletes, politicians, and historical figures.

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – MUSIC

In the second quarter, Jefferson School students put their musical talents to good use: 2nd graders prepared and presented a musical, on stage with costumes, for a standing room only gym. “Twinkle and Shine” featured 2nd graders singing and speaking from memory, some as hip-hop elf rappers and some as shiny star ballerinas.

Each class of 3rd graders prepared and presented an inclass mini-musical program entitled “December Around the World”. Parents were invited, and many came to visit us in the Music Room for the performances. Our music studies continue to help students read new songs, learn music symbols and what they mean, playing a variety of instruments and discovering how our singing voice can sing high and low, match pitch and sing with beauty and expression. Now in January, we have resumed another 6-week unit on guitar, and will learn more about music, and get ready for March “Music In Our Schools Month” and our spring-time musicals.

104 S. Peoria, Dixon • 815-288-4448 Open Sun 9-1, MamaCiminosDixon.com Mon-Thurs 11-11, Fri & Sat 11-2

see. Everyone loved seeing what could be made from one hundred Q-tips, pennies, cotton balls, jar lids, and all kinds of other things! It was a great project for students to have fun with their family members at home too! Students then released 100 balloons in culmination of the days events.

WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kindergerten through First Grade Jeff Gould, Principal

703 E. Morgan Street, Dixon, IL • 815-284-7727

Early Childhood students in Mrs. Scholl’s AM and PM classes have just completed a Polar Study. It started in their sensory table. They had “snow” (dried potato flakes) which they plowed and played in with their polar bears, seals, penguins, and walruses. Another center offered “ice fishing” complete with magnetic fishing poles and polar fish. Dramatic play had plenty of hats, scarves, and mittens to put on while ice fishing! A favorite art activity was finger painting polar bears with paint made of shaving cream, batting, and tissue paper.

To finish up our polar study, Ms. Karri, the “Science Fairy”, came to our classroom and used her magical wand to turn our preschoolers into snow scientists. The first investigation done was finding out how polar bears and penguins get their food through the ice and snow. Using their “claws” (fingers), the students tried to scratch the fish out of the ice. When that didn’t work, they used droppers filled with hot water to melt the ice (heat affecting matter). Finally, they used the “claws” on their play hammers to break the ice (force affecting matter). It was a very wet experiment! The second investigation involved making glaciers out of soap. The students first weighed the soap (measuring matter). Next, they predicted which soap floated or sank (buoyancy of matter). Then they placed the soap in the microwave (heat affecting matter) to create their glaciers. Finally, they placed the glaciers into the sensory table and added water. Good, clean, bubbly fun was had by all!

BUT WATCH OUT! Global warming has started and our next ECE study in Mrs. Scholl’s class takes us to a much warmer climate. Volcanoes may explode and dinosaur bones may be found. You never know what might happen in Early Childhood!

BE A HERO! STOP BULLYING.

Deb Walters from the YWCA in Sterling has been visiting Washington School 1st grade classrooms to discuss bullying.

Ms. Walter’s lessons focus on “recognizing, reporting, and refusing” which is the process that is taught to the students to respond when they see or have been affected by bullying.

• Recognize - Is this a problem that is happening all the time?

Is this hurtful either physically or emotionally?

• Report – Tell an adult that can help you solve this problem.

• Refuse – The adult reporter can give the students the powerful words they need to stop the bully cycle. A plan is usually put into place to help the student being bullied and to address the actions of the bully.

Dixon Family YMCA 110 N. Galena Avenue | Dixon, IL 61021

Getting healthy is Y. Finding motivation is Y. Feeling Strong is Y. T ying something new is Y. Having fun is Y.

Thursday, February 26, 2015

This is Y.

JONE ES RAL FUNER E HOME

100TH DAY OF SCHOOL!

DIXON 204 S.Ottawa Avee.

288-2241 www..thejonesfh.com j

Proudly Supporting our Local Schools!

Wednesday, February 4, 2015 was the 100th day of the 2014-2015 school year! Second grade students had a day of fun and learning focused on this exciting day. Students worked on place value activities in math and fun reading and writing assignments while at school. This time of year is an excellent time for students to work on a fun family project at home. Second graders were given the assignment to create a One Hundred Day Sculpture with the help of their parents. Students and parents teamed up to create some awesome works of art. They were displayed in the hallway for the whole school to

Chevrolet | Cadillac | Buick

| GMC

| Chrysler

“Only Dealership in Northern Illinois

with Ten Franchises - One Location” 928-1100 N. Galena Avenue, Dixon | 815-288-4455 | www.KenNelsonAuto.com

Dodge

|

RAM

| Jeep | Toyota | Nissan

WELCOME TO BABINVILLE

Ms. Babin’s class recently had a construction study in her preschool classroom. Her students were very eager to learn about the jobs and responsibilities of all the workers involved in making buildings. The children worked together, with the help of their teachers, to create their very own city. The children came up with ideas to name their city and voted.

Before we began our project, we looked at pictures of buildings in photographs and on the Smart Board. Then, we discussed different types of buildings and structures.

Each child chose a building, created a blueprint, painted their structure, and then added the details based off their blueprints. We also had children pave roads and create signs to add to our city. The children were able to experience the time, effort, and work it takes to create a city.

Babinville is a friendly community built by the hardest working 3, 4, and 5 year olds. The beautiful city has many homes and attractions you will not want to miss. The homes provide a variety of sizes to fit the needs of each family. The neighborhood is conveniently located next to Preschool Lake. Babinville also offers the essential buildings and attractions every city needs including, a school, gas station, bank, McDonalds, Bombdigity’s, grocery store, movie theatre, Popcorn store, Build-A-Bear workshops, museums, castles, zoo, bow and box shops, towers and hotels.

Harry Ringler, meat manager at Dixon Food Center, approached his daughter Mandy Dallas, Washington first grade teacher, about an idea that employee Jim Grobe had shared. Mr. Grobe thought filling the front window with hearts from one of the town’s schools would be a nice touch.

Mrs. Dallas introduced the idea to the Kindergarten and 1st Grade teachers at Washington School. Washington teachers asked students to write about something, or someone, that they love on these hearts. Then, students decorated the hearts that are now displayed. Washington School students hope you can stop by Dixon Food Center in order to see all of their love they have to share!

Harry Ringler, meat manager at Dixon Food Center is in the picture with some of the hearts from students at Washington School.

Thursday, February 26, 2015

www.saukvalley.com

Sauk Valley Media • A15

WHAT’S GOING ON FARM TOY SHOW March 7 Toy show in Polo POLO – The 30th annual Polo Farm Toy Show, sponsored by the Polo Lions Club, will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Polo High School, 100 Union Ave. Approximately 100 dealers will be attending the event with a wide variety of items. A 50/50 drawing will be held.

The Polo Boosters will serve lunch in the school cafeteria.

Admission is $2 for adults and children under 12 are admitted free. The school is handicapped accessible.

For dealer information, call Dave and Irene Short at 815-946-3730.

FUN FOR A CAUSE Saturday Wrestling for teen’s cancer fight ASHTON – A wrestling benefit will be held this weekend for an Ashton teen with brain cancer.

Midwest Wrestling Alliance is putting on “Headlocks for Heng,” a seven-match event featuring professional wrestlers, at the Mills and Petrie Memorial Gymnasium, 704 N. First St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., bell time is 7 p.m.

A least 20 percent of ticket sales, plus proceeds from a 50/50 raffle, silent auctions and concessions, will be donated to AFC High School senior Matt Heng.

Front row tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

General admission tickets are $10, or $5 for children younger than 12, senior citizens, veterans, and active service members who have a military ID. General admission prices are the same whether purchased in advance or at the door.

Advance tickets can be purchased at tickethookups.com/ashton28 or in Ashton at Ralphie and LuLu’s Inc., 812 Main St., and AFC High School, 611 Western Ave. In Franklin Grove, tickets can be purchased at AFC Middle School, 318 E. South St., and AFC Elementary School, 217 S. Elm St. March 5 Event helps Eliminate Project STERLING – The Sterling Kiwanis Club is planning a dinner and a movie night to raise funds for the Eliminate Project, a program to end tetanus in mothers and newborns.

The evening will begin with a social hour from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. at The Depot, 214 Locust St. Dessert auction and silent auction items will be on display, with bids being taken throughout the night. Dinner will be a twomeat buffet from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. at Martin’s Steaks and Spirits, 14 E. Third St. The film “American Graffiti” will be shown from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sterling Theater, 402 Locust St. Winners of the dessert auction and silent auction can pick up their items after the movie at the theater.

Tickets cost $30 per person, which includes dinner and the movie. A limit of 100 will be sold.

Every $1.80 raised protects one woman and her future children from tetanus.

To purchase tickets, or for more information, call Elroy Wylde at 815-625-6800, ext. 1113.

March 7 Bi-County fundraiser at Self Help STERLING – The Bi-County

Cooperative Foundation Spring Expo will run from 7 a.m. to noon at Self Help Enterprises, 2300 W. LeFevre Road, in conjunction with a pancake breakfast.

The event will feature products from local crafters, artisans, and home businesses.

All proceeds benefit the foundation’s programs to assist children with disabilities and their families.

Benefit set for Granny Rose DIXON – Tickets are on sale for a 50/50 raffle to benefit Granny Rose Animal Shelter.

Tickets cost $5 for one, $10 for three, or $20 for seven. In Dixon, tickets can be bought at Granny Rose, 613 River Lane; Oliver’s Corner Market, 748 N. Brinton Ave.; and Shamrock Pub, 1401 Chicago Ave. In Sterling, Knie Appliance, 3614 E. Lincolnway, is selling tickets.

They also are available by calling Rudy Rutherford at 815-440-4096.

The drawing will be at 6 p.m. during the sixth annual Top Dog fundraiser for Granny Rose, at Dixon Elks Lodge, 1279 Franklin Grove Road. You need not be present to win.

There is no cover charge. A bags tournament of two-person teams will start at 10 a.m., with three skill levels. Prizes will be awarded for each division. Registration costs $80 for Division A, or the pro division; $60 for Division B; and $40 for Division C, or the beginner. Free shirts and can koozies will be provided to all bags participants.

Sign-up will begin at 11 a.m. for a Texas hold-’em poker tournament to start at noon. There is a $50 buy-in per person, which includes $10,000 worth of chips.

There are two optional $25 re-buys available in the first hour of play, meaning players can put in more money to get additional chips.

A silent auction and raffles will take place throughout the day.

Among the items are signed sports memorabilia, such as a Chicago Blackhawks jersey signed by player Jonathan Toews; tickets to the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Bulls, and Chicago White Sox; dinner certificates; and a cruise on Lake Michigan.

Raffle prices will be determined.

Food and drinks will be available from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Lasting Impressions DJ service will provide music.

Auction donations still are needed. Call Rutherford to donate or for more information.

March 14 Toys, crafts in Forreston FORRESTON – The Forreston FFA Alumni will hold its 27th Annual Toy Show and Craft Fair on from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Forreston Junior and Senior High School, 601 E. Main St. The toy show will be in the Forreston High School gym. The craft fair will be in the Forreston Junior High School gym and cafeteria.

The toy show features toy tractors, farm equipment, memorabilia, and collectibles. Proceeds will support the Forreston High School agriculture and FFA programs.

The event features more than 100 tables of vendors from throughout the Midwest. The Forreston FFA Alumni will also have Oliver 1750 toy tractors for sale.

The craft fair will have a large number of vendors offering crafts, food, candles, and other items.

Forreston FFA Alumni will have a raffle for $200 and $100 gift certifi-

cates at Eickman’s Processing in Seward. Lunch will also be available from the alumni group.

For more information, visit forrestonffaalumni.org, or email FFA adviser Robert Nelson at rnelson@fvdistrict221.org.

Call Rick Garnhart for the toy show at 815-238-3044, or Cathy Kohlbauer for the craft fair at 815-275-6710.

March 7 Chamber bingo event returns ROCK FALLS – Rock Falls Chamber’s annual event, “Basket and Bags Bingo!”, will return this year to the Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave. The event is open to the public with bingo games featuring prizes from local businesses. Each prize pack is a Longaberger or ThirtyOne brand basket or bag packed with items from local businesses.

Card sales begin at 11 a.m., and games begin at 1 p.m. For $10, attendees will get 10 regular games. Additional jackpot and special games are available.

Baskets are valued between $50 to $250, according to a news release.

Tickets and all cards can be purchased the day of the event.

Attendees must be at least 18.

Go to rockfallschamber.com for more information.

HISTORY LOVERS March 8 Amish focus of program STERLING – “The History of the Amish in Whiteside County,” the Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society’s next featured program, will be at 2 p.m. at CGH Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. LeFevre.

The guest speaker will be Ernest Blosser of Tampico, one of the oldest members of the local Amish community. Blosser will trace the story of the Amish religion and how most of the Amish in Whiteside County trace their history back to families from Bureau and Henry counties who started settling in the early 1940s in Whiteside County.

The program is free to the public.

Call 815-622-6215 for more information.

KARAOKE Friday and Saturday Party with the James Gang Karaoke with the James Gang from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Friday at First Street Pub, 222 W. First St., Dixon; and 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday at Slurp and Burp, 4319 S. Loran Road, Pearl City. Email jamesgang1996@ gmail.com for more information.

MODEL TRAINS March 7 and 8 Open house in Freeport FREEPORT – Fever River Railroad, a model railroad club owned by the Stephenson Society of Model Trainmen, will celebrate 50 years as it features an operational HO-scale model railroad at its open houses.

The railroad will be active from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at 1055 W. Beach St. The club house is the large tan building behind the Canadian National Yard office on Fever River Place.

Admission is $4 for adults, $1 for children, or $8 per family.

Visit feverriver.org or call 815626-1975 for more information.

WWW.PETEHARKNESS.COM

2015 RAM 1500 ST CREW CAB 4X4 STK # Z257

MSRP ......................... $40,960 PETE’S DISCOUNT ...................$3,096 MIDWEST 2015 CHRYSLER CAPITAL COMBO REBATE........$1,000 CHRYSLER CHICAGO AUTO SHOW REBATE.........................$500

PETE’S PRICE

$

36,364

$

393

**

PER MONTH *

0% FOR 84 MONTHS

+

2015 CHRYSLER 200 LIMITED

STK # Y128

MSRP ......................... $24,580

PETE’S DISCOUNT ...................$652 MIDWEST 2015 BONUS REBATE .$500 MIDWEST 2015 RETAIL BONUS REBATE .......................$1,000 MIDWEST BC RETAIL CONSUMER REBATE................$1,500 MIDWEST CHRYSLER CAPITAL 2015 BONUS REBATE ..............$500 CHRYSLER CHICAGO AUTO SHOW REBATE.........................$500

PETE’S PRICE

$

19,928

$

**

244

PER MONTH

1

2015 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE

STK # Z245

MSRP ......................... $22,190 PETE’S DISCOUNT ...................$320 MIDWEST 2015 RETAIL BONUS REBATE .......................$1,000 MIDWET CHRYSLER CAPITAL 2015 BONUS REBATE ..............$500 MINIVAN OWNER LOYALTY RETAIL REBATE ........................$1,000 CHRYSLER CHICAGO AUTO SHOW REBATE.........................$500

PETE’S PRICE

$

18,920

**

$

230

PER MONTH

1

2015 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT

STK # Z168

MSRP ......................... $22,275

PETE’S DISCOUNT ...................$549 MIDWEST BC RETAIL CONSUMER REBATE................$2,000 MIDWEST CHRYSLER CAPITAL 2015 BONUS REBATE ..............$500 PRESIDENTS DAY 2015 RETAIL BONUS REBATE ...........$500 CHRYSLER CHICAGO AUTO SHOW REBATE.........................$500

18,226 221

PETE’S PRICE

$

***

PER MONTH

$

1

2015 DODGE DART SE STK # Y186

MSRP .................... $18,265 PETE’S DISCOUNT ............$277 MIDWEST BC RETAIL CONSUMER REBATE.........$1,000

PETE’S PRICE

$

16,988 204 **

$

PER MONTH

Better Value… Better Quality… Better Service

Jim Eggleston

General Manager Pete Harkness Chrysler

Business Manager Pete Harkness Chrysler

Sales Professional Pete Harkness Chrysler

Sales Professional Pete Harkness Chrysler

Sales Professional Pete Harkness Chrysler

Sales Professional Pete Harkness Chrysler

Paul Pack

Michael Crawford

Mike Batten

Pete Novak

James Marrie

Robert Blair

Dennis Braun

Don Warner

Maison Crawford

Terry Newell

General Manager Pete Harkness of Oregon

Sales Manager Pete Harkness of Oregon

Harley Conkling

Business Manager Pete Harkness of Oregon

Tylor Bonnell

Sales Professional Pete Harkness of Oregon

Joe Neal

Sales Professional Pete Harkness of Oregon

Sales Professional Pete Harkness of Oregon

Sales Professional Pete Harkness of Oregon

Sales Professional Pete Harkness of Oregon

2502 Locust St., Sterling 815-625-2290 601 Gale St., Oregon 815-732-6161 +With approved credit. **Plus tax, title, license and doc fee. *0% interest for 84 months with approved credit. Tax, title, license. and doc fee not included. $2,000 down or trade-in value. 1) 3.9% interest for 84 months with approved credit. $3,000 down or trade-in value. Tax, title, license. and doc fee not included. Photos for illustration only.

Dealer not liable for errors.

1

A16 • Sauk Valley Media

www.saukvalley.com

Thursday, February 26, 2015

FALLING STARS: CHICAGO REELING FROM LOSS OF KANE, ROSE. STORIES, B2.

TELEGRAPH SPORTS

Section B

e-mail: sports@saukvalley.com Raging Rajon

‘Like’ us!

Sauk Valley Sports

The Mavericks sat former Celtics guard Rajon Rondo for Wednesday’s game with Hawks after he got into a heated exchange with coach Rick Carlisle in win Tuesday.

4

Thursday, February 26, 2015 Numbers game Northwestern men’s basketball team beat Indiana 72-65 Wednesday for its fourth straight Big Ten victory. It is the first time the Wildcats have won four straight conference games since 1967.

Sports for the Sauk Valley fan!

GIRLS BASKETBALL PREVIEW | 2015 1A STATE TOURNAMENT

Eight girls out for long haul Large senior group has stuck together

BY DAN WOESSNER dwoessner@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5555 @DanWoessner

Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

Of the 15 names on the Prophetstown girls basketball roster, eight of them are seniors and six are juniors. The lone underclassman exception is Courtney Pierceson, a freshman, who opened eyes at the fresh/soph level before being moved up to varsity midseason.

Exception to rule Freshman Pierceson plays into senior-laden rotation

BY PATRICK MASON pmason@saukvalley.com

Coming Friday

800-798-4085, ext. 5550 @pm222

It’s late February and Courtney Pierceson is still playing high school basketball.

After the Prophetstown girls basketball team hoisted the secondplace trophy at last year’s Class 2A state tournament with a roster full of juniors, the outlook was bright for a successful 2014-15 season with a roster full of experienced seniors.

The Prophets found their way

• SVM continues the press on previewing the state basketball tournament. Check out a breakdown of Prophetstown’s semifinal opponent and capsules for all four 1A teams. back to the state tournament with 30-3 record, due in large part to the talented seniors and a 15-person roster that is dominated by 14 upperclassmen with eight seniors and six juniors.

Pierceson, a freshman, is the aber-

ration. The 5-foot, 6-inch guard found a way to crack the varsity roster by dominating the fresh/soph level with a skill-set that meshed with the way the varsity team played, and earned a mid-season promotion.

“It’s a nice reward for her,” fresh/ soph coach and varsity assistant Troy Ottens said. “She has really developed over the course of the season. Her ball handling is great, and she plays strong man-to-man defense.”

EXCEPTION CONTINUED ON B4

Since third grade, the eight girls of the Class of 2015 on the Prophetstown basketball team have done pretty much everything together.

“I think this works because we are all friends,” senior guard Corrie Reiley said. “That’s why everyone has stuck with it. Instead of just two or three of us making it all the way to senior year.

“We play basketball together, but we also do everything else together. We eat lunch together. We go to movies together. We hang out together.”

The one thing the eight have not done together yet is win a state championship. They’ll get a second chance at the state tournament that starts Friday at Redbird Arena in Normal.

EIGHT CONTINUED ON B4

P PRO

P S HET PROPHETS ROPHE TS

• SR CLAR EKIN REILEY E•KSR RCORRIE RAM

EN SI H KAS

ER • SR

Collect them all!

• The Prophetstown Prophets are headed back to state. Check out Sauk Valley Media’s ballcards commemorating this feat on B5.

BOYS BASKETBALL | 2A FULTON REGIONAL | PRINCETON 62, NEWMAN 44

Comets come to sudden stop Hot-shooting Tigers stun Newman in regional semifinal

BY BRIAN WEIDMAN bweidman@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5551 @BrianWeidman

FULTON – Heavy hearts and a red-hot opponent were not a good combination for the Newman basketball team Wednesday.

The Comets, who had grown accustomed to long postseason runs of late, saw their season come to an end with a 62-44 loss to Princeton in a Class 2A Fulton Regional game.

It was a surprisingly onesided affair, as the teams had split games during the regular season, with each winning six-point games on their home

SPORTS inside

Star of the game: Noah McCarty, Newman, 18 points, 16 rebounds Key performers: Brenton Schmidt, Princeton, 16 points; Garrett Duffin, Princeton, 14 points Up next: Championship game, Princeton vs. Bureau Valley, 7 p.m. Friday court. It was all Tigers in the rubber match, however.

“We kept them off the offensive glass, that was the big difference,” Princeton senior guard Garrett Duffin said. “The first time we played them, we gave up

16 offensive rebounds. The second time, we gave up 19. Tonight, they had two at halftime.

“We had to rebound better, and I thought we did that.”

Newman played without senior point guard Dillan Heffelfinger, who was absent to be with his family. His sister, Ashley, lost her 2-month-old daughter, Kambri, earlier in the day.

“It was always in the back of our minds,” senior forward Nolan McGinn said. “We were just worried about our friend, if he was OK. We still had to come Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com out and play, but we just didn’t Newman’s Noah McCarty (left) and Princeton’s Jake Reinhardt play our game.” scramble to gain control of a loose ball during Wednesday’s semifinal of the 2A Fulton Regional. The Comets lost 62-44.

STOP CONTINUED ON B6 BOYS BASKETBALL

MEN’S HOOPS

Marcos roll to regional win in Erie, B6.

Iowa hands Illini key loss, B3.

Suggestion box Comment or story tip?

Contact Sports Editor Dan Woessner at dwoessner@saukvalley.com or 800-798-4085, ext. 5555

TOP OF 2

Better save up David Ortiz Red Sox slugger said, “Well, I might run out of money.” when told of proposed $500 fine for stepping out of batter’s box.

SVM staff, wire services PREP BASKETBALL

Locals to play in Rising Stars game AFC’s Bret Gittleson and Allison Prestegaard, and Eastland’s Lexis Macomber have been selected to play in the Rising Stars All-Star Classic basketball games.

The games, pitting large school players against small school players, will be played Saturday, April 11 at Rock Valley College in Rockford at 5 p.m. (girls) and 7 p.m. (boys).

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Two Warriors named all-conference Sterling’s Gabby Sandoval and Rashel Robinson earned first-team all-conference honors in the Northern Illinois Big 12 West for the 2014-15 season.

Ottawa’s Jill Wignes was the league’s MVP. A complete list of the team can be found on B6.

Wright earns Big Northern honor Oregon’s Emy Wright was named first-team all-conference for the Big Northern West, despite missing much of the season to a knee injury.

A complete list of the team can be found on B6.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Wisconsin plane has engine problem The No. 5 Badgers returned to Madison on Wednesday after getting stuck in Pittsburgh following a 59-53 loss on Tuesday night at Maryland.

The plane flying the team home had to make an emergency landing because of an engine malfunction.

The team posted on Twitter that everyone was safe.

NFL

Josh McCown visits Browns Veteran free-agent quarterback Josh McCown spent a second day with the Browns, who could keep him around on a more permanent basis.

The Browns have made finding a starting a quarterback a priority this offseason, as Brian Hoyer will likely hit free agency and Johnny Manziel checked into a rehab facility last month.

McCown has also visited with Buffalo, Chicago and New York Jets.

Packers, Lions release players The Packers released linebacker A.J. Hawk following 9 years with the only club he has played with in the NFL. Hawk, a respected locker room presence, leaves Green Bay with 1,118 tackles, tops in the franchise since 1975.

In other NFL news, The Lions released running back Reggie Bush, halfway through the 4-year deal he signed as a free agent before the 2013 season.

This past season, Bush had 76 carries for 297 yards, while slowed by injuries.

GOLF

Nicklaus gets in ice cream game The Schwan Food Company in Minnesota is teaming up with Jack Nicklaus, an 18-time major champion, to create Jack Nicklaus premium ice cream.

It will be sold by the pint and will be available in grocery stores in select markets.

Adam Wainwright Cardinals pitcher met with doctors for abdominal pain that occurs when he runs or lunges. He thinks the pain is nothing serious.

Your guide to what’s going on in sports

B2 • Sauk Valley Media

sportShorts

Not just hungry

www.saukvalley.com

Thursday, February 26, 2015

NBA | BULLS | DERRICK ROSE

Uncertain future Surgery, decisions loom for Bulls, Rose

8 p.m.

On the tube TV listings

Today Men’s basketball 6 p.m.

AP

Bulls guard Derrick Rose drives on Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during a game in December at the United Center in Chicago. Rose re-injured the medial meniscus in his right knee after reporting soreness during practice on Tuesday.

“It is possible that even if he had his meniscus [completely] removed he could return fully to professional basketball,” said Dr. Pietro Tonino, chief of sports medicine at Loyola University Medical Center. “But the loss of it would be felt later on. Thirty years later, [he] may have some arthritis.”

The decision about how to fix Rose’s knee will be the doctor’s call at the time of surgery, Tonino said, as an MRI cannot fully assess the damage to the cartilage.

Repairing a torn meniscus is an option only about 20 percent of the time, according to Ho. If Rose’s meniscus is torn in the same place it was last time, a repair would be more difficult than if it occurred somewhere else, he said.

“More often than not, if it’s in the same meniscus in the same place, we typically would remove that torn meniscus,” Ho said.

A third meniscus injury would bump Rose into a higher risk category for re-injury, Ho said. But even then, that injury would not likely prevent Rose from returning to the game, he added.

Meniscus injuries by the numbers 129 Meniscus tears in NBA athletes over a 21-season study.

59.7 Percentage of those injuries that involved the lateral meniscus.

40.3 Percentage of those injuries that involved the medial meniscus.

40 About the average days missed.

19.4 Percentage of injured players who did not return to play that season.

30 and younger Lateral meniscus tears were more common in players age 30 and younger. Medial meniscus tears were more common for older players.

25 Players with a body mass index greater than 25 had a significantly increased risk of injury, particularly for lateral meniscus tears.

steve ROSENBLOOM Tribune News Service sports columnist.

He can be reached at srosenbloom@ tribune.com.

the news worse for the other tenants of the building on the West Side. An MRI confirmed that Derrick Rose suffered a medial meniscus tear in his right knee and will undergo surgery.

Brutal all the way around.

Suddenly, Tuesday became one of the worst sports nights on Madison Street since Alex Martinez’s shot caromed off Nick Leddy.

Now the Hawks and Bulls have big trouble.

Maybe full-blown disasters. Maybe on to next season.

The Hawks were desperately trying to hold on to third place in the Central Division and salvage an eight-game

• Minnesota at Michigan St., BTN • Nebraska at Ohio St., ESPN • Vanderbilt at Tennessee, ESPN2 • High Point at UNC-Asheville, ESPNU 7 p.m.

• SIU-Edwardsville at Austin Peay, CSN+ • UTEP at Louisiana Tech, FS1 8 p.m.

• Rutgers at Purdue, ESPNU • Arizona at Colorado, ESPN • SMU at Memphis, ESPN2 9:30 p.m.

• Arizona St. at Utah, FS1 10 p.m.

• San Diego at Gonzaga, ESPNU

Men’s hockey 8 p.m.

• Michigan St. at Minnesota, BTN

Golf 1 p.m.

• PGA, Honda Classic, first round, at Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., TGC

NBA 7 p.m.

• Warriors at Cavaliers, TNT 9:30 p.m.

• Thunder at Suns, TNT

Chicago looks ahead without Kane, Rose

B

Today • Region IV tournament, Sauk Valley vs. Truman

NBA/NHL | INJURIES

ang went Patrick Kane.

Snap went Derrick Rose.

Crash went the title hopes of the United Center.

Both teams. Within hours. Beep, beep.

Drive home safely, Chicago.

Maybe it won’t turn out to be that bad, but that’s what it felt like Tuesday night, and that’s what it still feels like.

Kane crashed into the right boards after getting crosschecked by Florida’s Alex Petrovic in the first period Tuesday night in the United Center. The Blackhawks winger, challenging for the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL’s scoring leader, didn’t move for a while. When he was able to get to his skates, he cradled his left arm, favoring his shoulder and wrist.

I’m not a doctor, but I can play one on the web, and my diagnosis is the Blackhawks’ Stanley Cup hopes just suffered a severe upper-body injury.

Less than 2 hours later, the Bulls made

Local events

Men’s baskebtall

BY WES VENTEICHER AND K.C. JOHNSON Chicago Tribune

Just 15 months after Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose tore the meniscus in his right knee, sidelining him for most of a season, the point guard and his team face another decision between two likely surgeries after a new tear was diagnosed this week.

Removing the torn cartilage would allow Rose to return in as little as 4 weeks but carries longer-term risks, while repairing the tear would keep him off the court for the rest of the season, Chicago orthopedic surgeons said.

The surgeons said the decision would depend partly on the size and type of the tear, which the Bulls have not made public.

When Rose first tore his meniscus, in November 2013, he underwent surgery to repair the injury 2 days later and did not play again until the start of the current season. Team physician Brian Cole is slated to perform surgery again this time around.

“The likelihood is he’s going to make a full recovery,” said University of Chicago orthopedic surgeon Dr. Sherwin Ho. “The issue is reinjuring down the road.”

Repairing a torn meniscus requires at least 6 months of recovery time, but after the meniscus heals, the cartilage protects the knee joint better than if a piece of it had been removed, said Ho, a team physician for the U.S. Olympic volleyball team and a former team physician for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Recovering from surgery to remove a piece of the meniscus takes less time – usually 4 to 6 weeks – but could affect Rose’s performance after he returns.

“The worse the cartilage damage, the deeper it is, and the more meniscus you take out, the more symptoms you’ll have when you go back to play,” Ho said. “The more pain, the more swelling, the more time you’ll have to sit out.”

Removing part of the meniscus also can expose and damage the joint surface, leading to arthritis in the future, surgeons said.

On the calendar

homestand against the Panthers. They were coming off two dreadful losses, including a national pantsing. They had what should’ve been an easy opponent.

But then Kane went down and his teammates choked a two-goal lead in the third period.

The Hawks won in a shootout, but it still felt like bad meeting worse.

Kane will be sidelined at least 10 to 12 weeks. That would put Kane’s return sometime during the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, if the Hawks get that far.

Because however long he’s out, Kane’s absence presents myriad miseries for the Hawks. They have been mired in mediocrity since the start of 2015, and now they’ve lost the player who best exemplifies their puck-possession game.

A note about the Hawks’ puck-possession game even with Kane: It has not been good recently.

The Hawks have been especially bad on breakouts and zone

entries, allowing more shots, spending more time scrambling in their defensive zone, and generally failing to intimidate opponents with their speed and skill for 60 minutes the way the championship Hawks did.

Kane’s injury also comes at a time when the Hawks’ alreadyshaky defensive corps was desperately in need of a trade before Monday’s deadline.

The price for everything – anything – just skyrocketed. Hawks general manager Stan Bowman will have more salary-cap space to work with when the Hawks place Kane on long-term injured reserve, but he’ll still be held hostage because everyone knows how stuck he is.

Bowman can’t replace Kane. Not in a deal. Not any way. The Hawks recalled Teuvo Teravainen from Rockford and plop him among the top six forwards and hope that will be enough to hold on to a playoff spot in a viciously tight Western Conference.

NHL 6:30 p.m.

• Blackhawks at Panthers, CSN 7 p.m.

• Blues at Jets, FSN 7:30 p.m.

• Wild at Predators, NBCSP

Soccer Noon

• UEFA Europa, round of 32, second leg, Liverpool at Besiktas, FS1 2 p.m.

• UEFA Europa, round of 32, second leg, Young Boys at Everton, FS1

Let us hear it • Game results, story tips, athlete of the week nominations, team and individual stats can be faxed to 815-625-9390, called in to 800-798-4085, ext. 5552 or emailed to sports@saukvalley.com.

Contact us at 800-798-4085 Sports Editor Dan Woessner, ext. 5555 dwoessner@saukvalley.com Sports Reporters Patrick Mason, ext. 5550 pmason@saukvalley.com Ty Reynolds, ext. 5554 treynolds@saukvalley.com Brian Weidman, ext. 5551 bweidman@saukvalley.com

Thursday, February 26, 2015

www.saukvalley.com

MEN’S BASKEBTALL | IOWA 68, ILLINOIS 60

WEDNESDAY’S SCOREBOARD Men’s basketball

NBA

Big Ten

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Conference Overall W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Wisconsin 13-2 .867 25-3 .893 Maryland 11-4 .733 23-5 .821 Michigan St. 10-4 .714 19-8 .704 Purdue 10-4 .714 18-9 .667 Iowa 9-6 .600 18-10 .643 Ohio St. 8-6 .571 19-8 .704 Indiana 9-7 .563 19-10 .655 Illinois 7-8 .467 17-11 .607 Michigan 7-8 .467 14-13 .519 Nebraska 5-9 .357 13-13 .500 Minnesota 5-10 .333 16-12 .571 Northwestern 5-10 .333 14-14 .500 Penn St. 3-12 .200 15-13 .536 Rutgers 2-13 .133 10-18 .357 Tuesday’s result Maryland 59, Wisconsin 53 Wednesday’s results Northwestern 72, Indiana 65 Iowa 68, Illinois 60 Today’s games Minnesota at Michigan St., 6 p.m. (BTN) Nebraska at Ohio St., 6 p.m. (ESPN/2) Rutgers at Purdue, 8 p.m. (ESPNU) Saturday’s games Iowa at Penn St., 5 p.m. (ESPNU) Northwestern at Illinois, 6 p.m. (BTN) Michigan at Maryland, TBA (ESPN/2) Wednesday’s box scores

IOWA 68, ILLINOIS 60 ILLINOIS (17-11) Starks 7-15 0-0 19, Black 1-2 0-0 2, Hill 1-10 0-0 2, Nunn 3-11 0-0 7, Egwu 1-4 4-4 6, LaTulip 0-0 2-2 2, Morgan 0-0 0-0 0, Rice 5-13 9-10 20, Colbert 1-2 0-0 2.

Totals 19-57 15-16 60.

IOWA (18-10) Jok 2-7 1-1 6, Gesell 1-5 2-4 4, Uthoff 3-10 0-3 6, White 8-13 10-12 29, Woodbury 0-3 1-3 1, Olaseni 4-7 0-1 8, Oglesby 2-2 0-0 6, Clemmons 1-1 4-4 6, Ukah 0-0 0-0 0, Uhl 0-0 2-2 2. Totals 21-48 20-30 68.

Halftime–Iowa 33-32. 3-Point Goals– Illinois 7-21 (Starks 5-9, Rice 1-3, Nunn 1-6, Egwu 0-1, Hill 0-2), Iowa 6-14 (White 3-4, Oglesby 2-2, Jok 1-4, Uthoff 0-4).

Fouled Out–Egwu. Rebounds–Illinois 37 (Rice 9), Iowa 36 (Uthoff 10). Assists– Illinois 8 (Nunn 3), Iowa 14 (Clemmons 4). Total Fouls–Illinois 25, Iowa 14.

A–14,831.

NORTHWESTERN 72, INDIANA 65 INDIANA (19-10) Mosquera-Perea 1-4 2-4 4, Williams 9-16 2-5 21, Blackmon Jr. 1-10 3-4 6, Ferrell 4-9 0-1 11, Johnson 4-12 0-0 11, Burton 0-0 0-0 0, Zeisloft 4-9 0-0 12, Robinson 0-3 0-0 0, Holt 0-0 0-2 0, Hoetzel 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 23-63 7-16 65.

NORTHWESTERN (14-14) Lumpkin 3-4 0-0 7, Olah 5-12 7-8 17, Demps 8-12 5-6 23, Lindsey 1-2 0-0 3, McIntosh 2-7 0-0 4, Sobolewski 0-1 1-2 1, Taphorn 1-3 0-0 3, Law 5-8 1-1 14, Skelly 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 25-49 14-17 72.

Halftime–Tied 40-40. 3-Point Goals–Indiana 12-31 (Zeisloft 4-8, Ferrell 3-6, Johnson 3-10, Williams 1-1, Blackmon Jr. 1-6), Northwestern 8-20 (Law 3-3, Demps 2-6, Lumpkin 1-1, Taphorn 1-2, Lindsey 1-2, Sobolewski 0-1, Olah 0-2, McIntosh 0-3).

Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Indiana 34 (Williams 14), Northwestern 39 (Olah 11). Assists–Indiana 17 (Ferrell 5), Northwestern 20 (McIntosh 9). Total Fouls– Indiana 17, Northwestern 14. A–7,014.

Associated Press Top 25 Record Pts Prv 1. Kentucky (65) 27-0 1,625 1 2. Virginia 25-1 1,526 2 3. Gonzaga 28-1 1,471 3 4. Duke 24-3 1,448 4 5. Wisconsin 25-2 1,390 5 6. Villanova 25-2 1,306 6 7. Arizona 24-3 1,228 7 8. Kansas 22-5 1,111 8 9. Notre Dame 24-4 1,109 10 10. N. Iowa 26-2 1,032 11 11. Wichita St. 25-3 930 13 12. Iowa St. 20-6 887 14 13. Utah 21-5 876 9 14. Maryland 22-5 695 16 15. North Carolina 19-8 655 15 16. Oklahoma 19-8 622 17 17. Louisville 21-6 613 12 18. Arkansas 22-5 564 18 19. Baylor 20-7 473 20 20. West Virginia 21-6 453 23 21. SMU 22-5 357 21 22. VCU 21-6 182 25 23. Butler 19-8 165 19 24. San Diego St. 22-6 117 — 25. Providence 19-8 72 — Others receiving votes: Georgetown 58, Michigan St. 56, Murray St. 42, Oklahoma St. 25, Ohio St. 12, Valparaiso 10, Texas A&M 8, Rhode Island 3, Stephen F. Austin 2, Oregon 1, Texas 1.

Top 25 schedule Wednesday’s results No. 1 Kentucky 74, Mississippi St. 56 No. 2 Virginia 70, Wake Forest 34 No. 4 Duke 91, Virginia Tech 86 No. 10 N. Iowa 68, Evansville 57 No. 11 Wichita State 63, Indiana State 53 No. 19 Baylor 79, No. 12 Iowa St. 70 Richmond 67, No. 22 VCU 63 No. 23 Butler 73, Marquette 52 Today’s games No. 3 Gonzaga vs. San Diego, 10 p.m.

No. 7 Arizona at Colorado, 8 p.m.

No. 13 Utah vs. Arizona State, 9:30 p.m.

No. 21 SMU at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Saturday’s games No. 1 Kentucky vs. No. 18 Arkansas, 3 p.m.

No. 2 Virginia vs. Virginia Tech, 3 p.m.

No. 3 Gonzaga vs. BYU, 9 p.m.

No. 4 Duke vs. Syracuse, 6 p.m.

No. 6 Villanova at Xavier, 1 p.m.

No. 7 Arizona at No. 13 Utah, 8 p.m.

No. 8 Kansas vs. Texas, 4 p.m.

No. 10 Northern Iowa at No. 11 Wichita State, 1 p.m.

No. 12 Iowa State at Kansas State, 3 p.m.

No. 14 Maryland vs. Michigan, 11 a.m.

No. 15 North Carolina at Miami, 1 p.m.

No. 16 Oklahoma vs. TCU, 1 p.m.

No. 17 Louisville at Florida State, 11 a.m.

No. 19 Baylor vs. No. 20 West Virginia, 3 p.m.

No. 22 VCU vs. Dayton, 1 p.m.

No. 23 Butler at DePaul, 1 p.m.

No. 24 San Diego State vs. Boise State, 7 p.m.

Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 37 20 .649 Brooklyn 23 32 .418 Boston 22 33 .400 Philadelphia 12 45 .211 New York 10 46 .179 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 45 12 .789 Washington 33 25 .569 Miami 25 31 .446 Charlotte 23 32 .418 Orlando 19 40 .322 Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 36 22 .621 Chicago 36 22 .621 Milwaukee 32 25 .561 Detroit 23 34 .404 Indiana 23 34 .404

Wednesday’s results Calgary 3, New Jersey 1 Pittsburgh 4, Washington 3 Ottawa 3, Anaheim 0

GB — 13 14 25 26½ GB — 12½ 19½ 21 27 GB — — 3½ 12½ 12½

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct Memphis 41 15 .732 Houston 39 18 .684 Dallas 39 21 .650 San Antonio 34 23 .596 New Orleans 30 27 .526 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 37 19 .661 Oklahoma City 32 25 .561 Utah 21 35 .375 Denver 20 37 .351 Minnesota 13 43 .232 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 44 10 .815 L.A. Clippers 37 21 .638 Phoenix 30 28 .517 Sacramento 20 35 .364 L.A. Lakers 15 41 .268

Sauk Valley Media • B3

GB — 2½ 4 7½ 11½ GB — 5½ 16 17½ 24 GB — 9 16 24½ 30

Wednesday’s results Miami 93, Orlando 90, OT Atlanta 104, Dallas 87 Boston 115, New York 94 New Orleans 102, Brooklyn 96 Charlotte 98, Chicago 86 Milwaukee 104, Philadelphia 88 Minnesota 97, Washington 77 Houston 110, L.A. Clippers 105 Phoenix 110, Denver 96 L.A. Lakers 100, Utah 97 Sacramento 102, Memphis 90 Portland 111, San Antonio 95 Today’s games Golden State at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Phoenix, 9:30 p.m.

Friday’s games Washington at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Cleveland at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Orlando at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m.

Golden State at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

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

Charlotte at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Miami at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Brooklyn at Houston, 7 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Memphis, 7 p.m.

Utah at Denver, 8 p.m.

San Antonio at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

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

Oklahoma City at Portland, 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s box score

HORNETS 98, BULLS 86 CHARLOTTE (98) Kidd-Gilchrist 7-12 4-6 18, Zeller 2-5 0-0 4, Jefferson 7-17 2-4 16, M. Williams 7-15 2-2 17, Henderson 3-9 5-5 11, Ma.Williams 2-2 0-0 5, Roberts 5-8 0-0 12, Maxiell 2-5 3-4 7, Stephenson 4-11 0-0 8. Totals 39-84 16-21 98.

CHICAGO (86) Dunleavy 0-3 0-0 0, Gasol 11-20 3-4 25, Noah 1-4 2-2 4, Brooks 4-12 3-8 12, Butler 5-11 4-5 14, Gibson 2-6 3-4 7, Snell 4-8 0-0 10, Hinrich 4-9 0-0 8, Mirotic 3-4 0-0 6. Totals 34-77 15-23 86.

Charlotte 20 24 23 31 – 98 Chicago 20 24 21 21 – 86 3-Point Goals–Charlotte 4-14 (Roberts 2-5, Ma.Williams 1-1, M. Williams 1-4, Stephenson 0-2, Henderson 0-2), Chicago 3-17 (Snell 2-4, Brooks 1-5, Mirotic 0-1, Dunleavy 0-1, Butler 0-3, Hinrich 0-3). Fouled Out–None.

Rebounds–Charlotte 53 (KiddGilchrist 12), Chicago 48 (Gasol 13).

Assists–Charlotte 16 (M. Williams 5), Chicago 24 (Noah 8). Total Fouls– Charlotte 18, Chicago 17. A–21,509 (20,917).

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Montreal 39 16 5 83 162 Tampa Bay 37 19 6 80 203 Detroit 33 15 11 77 173 Boston 29 22 9 67 158 Florida 26 21 13 65 145 Ottawa 25 23 10 60 166 Toronto 24 31 5 53 167 Buffalo 18 38 5 41 114 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF N.Y. Islanders 40 20 2 82 200 N.Y. Rangers 37 16 6 80 186 Pittsburgh 35 17 9 79 176 Washington 33 19 10 76 184 Philadelphia 26 24 11 63 162 New Jersey 25 27 9 59 137 Columbus 26 29 4 56 155 Carolina 22 30 7 51 134

GA 133 167 154 158 169 161 183 204 GA 173 145 152 156 178 161 184 159

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA Nashville 41 13 7 89 186 143 St. Louis 38 18 4 80 188 151 Chicago 36 20 5 77 180 146 Winnipeg 31 20 11 73 173 168 Minnesota 31 22 7 69 169 158 Dallas 27 25 9 63 191 202 Colorado 26 24 11 63 161 175 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 38 17 7 83 182 174 Vancouver 35 22 3 73 171 156 Los Angeles 29 18 12 70 162 152 Calgary 33 24 4 70 174 158 San Jose 30 23 8 68 171 174 Arizona 20 34 7 47 134 206 Edmonton 18 34 10 46 142 206 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

24 HOURS - 7 DAYS A WEEK

SERVICE AVAILABLE ON ALL MAKES OF FURNACES & AIR CONDITIONERS

$39.95 FURNACE SERVICE SPECIAL

Today’s games Vancouver at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

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

Montreal at Columbus, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

Chicago at Florida, 6:30 p.m.

St. Louis at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Nashville, 7:30 p.m.

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

Detroit at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.

Friday’s games Boston at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

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

Washington at Carolina, 6 p.m.

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

Colorado at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Agreed to terms with SS Everth Cabrera on a oneyear contract. Designated OF Alex Hassan for assignment.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Agreed to terms with C Erik Kratz, INFs Cheslor Cuthbert and Ryan Jackson, OFs Lane Adams and Jorge Bonifacio, RHPs Aaron Brooks and Michael Mariot and LHPs Brandon Finnegan, Brian Flynn and John Lamb on one-year contracts.

National League LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Chad Gaudin on a minor league contract.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association DALLAS MAVERICKS — Suspended G Rajon Rondo one game for conduct detrimental to the team.

FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS — Signed PK Matt Bryant to a contract extension.

BALTIMORE RAVENS — Terminated the contract of WR/KR Jacoby Jones.

CHICAGO BEARS — Signed CB Demontre Hurst to a two-year contract extension.

DETROIT LIONS — Released RB Reggie Bush.

GREEN BAY PACKERS — Released LB A.J. Hawk.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Named Fitz Ollison senior director of football communications.

NEW YORK GIANTS — Released RB Peyton Hillis.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Signed WR Nick Williams.

HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL — Fined Buffalo G Michal Neuvirth $2,000 for diving/embellishment.

CAROLINA HURRICANES — Traded F Jiri Tlusty to Winnipeg for a conditional 2015 sixth-round draft pick and a 2016 thirdround draft pick.

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Recalled F Teuvo Teravainen from Rockford (AHL).

Assigned D Trevor van Riemsdyk to Rockford. Placed F Patrick Kane on injured reserve.

MINNESOTA WILD — Named Matthew Hulsizer vice chairman of the board of directors. Announced Philip Falcone is vacating his minority ownership stake.

MONTREAL CANADIENS — Reassigned D Dalton Thrower from Brampton (ECHL) to Hamilton (AHL).

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS — Traded F Daniel Winnick to Pittsburgh for F Zach Sill, a 2015 fourth-round draft pick and a 2016 second-round pick.

WINNIPEG JETS — Placed F Blake Wheeler on injured reserve.

Golf LPGA statistics Through Feb. 22 Scoring 1, P.K. Kongkraphan, 63.29. 2, Lydia Ko, 69.75. 3, Sun Young Yoo, 69.88.

4, Stacy Lewis, 70.38. 5, Inbee Park, 70.50. 6, Amy Yang, 70.58. 7, Azahara Munoz, 70.63. 8, Ariya Jutanugarn, 70.67. 9 (tie), Brittany Lincicome and Sandra Gal, 70.88.

Driving Distance 1, Yani Tseng, 280.0. 2, Ariya Jutanugarn, 275.2. 3, Catriona Matthew, 273.4. 4, Lexi Thompson, 267.9. 5, Joanna Klatten, 267.8. 6, Brittany Lincicome, 267.7.

7, Jessica Korda, 266.9. 8, Charley Hull, 266.0. 9, Gerina Piller, 265.9. 10, Minjee Lee, 264.1.

Greens in Regulation Pct. 1, Lydia Ko, 83.30%. 2 (tie), Caroline Hedwall, Gwladys Nocera and Mirim Lee, 80.60%. 5, Mi Hyang Lee, 79.90%.

6, Jessica Korda, 78.70%. 7, Amy Yang, 78.20%. 8, Inbee Park, 77.80%. 9, Moriya Jutanugarn, 77.20%. 10, Ariya Jutanugarn, 76.40%.

Putting Average 1, Laura Davies, 1.643. 2, Stacy Lewis, 1.692. 3, Anna Nordqvist, 1.708. 4, Danielle Kang, 1.736. 5, Amelia Lewis, 1.757.

6 (tie), Sandra Gal and Sun Young Yoo, 1.757. 8, Mariajo Uribe, 1.758. 9, Jaye Marie Green, 1.773. 10, Line Vedel, 1.774.

Birdie Average 1, Amy Yang, 4.42. 2, Anna Nordqvist, 4.38. 3, Danielle Kang, 4.33. 4 (tie), Stacy Lewis and Ha Na Jang, 4.25. 6 (tie), Kelly Shon and Jenny Shin, 4.17. 8, Sun Young Yoo, 4.13. 9, 4 tied with 4.00.

Eagle Average 1 (tie), Ariya Jutanugarn and Lydia Ko, 0.25. 3 (tie), Kendall Dye, Jaye Marie Green, Inbee Park, Minjee Lee, Amy Yang and Suzann Pettersen, 0.17. 9, 26 tied with 0.13.

Sand Save Percentage 1 (tie), Rebecca Lee-Bentham, Sophie Gustafson, Nicole Castrale, Juli Inkster and Hee Young Park, 100.00%. 6, Beatriz Recari, 88.89%. 7, Charley Hull, 87.50%.

8, Lydia Ko, 80.00%. 9 (tie), M.J. Hur and Belen Mozo, 77.78%.

Rounds Under Par 1, Lydia Ko, 1.000. 2 (tie), Sandra Gal, Inbee Park and Sun Young Yoo, .875.

5 (tie), Amy Yang and Ariya Jutanugarn, .833. 7 (tie), Stacy Lewis, Anna Nordqvist, Yueer Cindy Feng and Azahara Munoz, .750.

White goes off Iowa star scores 29 points in win over Illini

BY JASON BRUMMOND Associated Press

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Aaron White scored a career-high 29 points to lead Iowa to a 68-60 win over Illinois on Wednesday night.

White scored 14 straight points during a key stretch in the second half to give the Hawkeyes (18-10, 9-6 Big Ten) the lead.

Iowa has won three straight games.

Rayvonte Rice scored 20 points to lead Illinois (17-11, 7-8), which made only one field goal in the final 5 minutes. Ahmad Starks matched a career high with 19 points on five 3-pointers for Illinois.

White hit a careerbest three 3-pointers and made 10 of 12 free throws. The senior scored 20 points in the second half – including all of Iowa’s points during a 5½-minute stretch.

Wednesday’s result had significant postseason implications for two teams fighting in the middle of the standings in the rugged Big Ten. Iowa rebounded from tough losses against Minnesota and at Northwestern with three straight wins. The Hawkeyes are 1½ games out, with three remaining, from a double-bye in the new Big Ten tournament format.

Illinois is falling in

AP

Iowa guard Josh Oglesby brings the ball up against Illinois guard Malcolm Hill during Wednesday’s game in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes won 68-60.

Moving on up • Aaron White surpassed B.J. Armstrong for fourth on Iowa’s all-time scoring list with an alley-oop dunk late in the first half. the other direction.

The Illini dropped their third game in a row and missed an opportunity for a quality road win to improve their NCAA

tournament chances.

Illinois scored 14 points off turnovers in the first half and none in the second.

Jarrod Uthoff added six points and 10 rebounds for the Hawkeyes.

The Hawkeyes ended the first half on a 7-2 run to lead 33-32 at halftime.

Iowa struggled offensively most of the first half, making only one field goal during a 9-minute span that put Illinois ahead.

MEN’S BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Wildcats keep on rolling Northwestern beats Indiana for third straight time No. 2 Virginia 70, Wake points and 11 rebounds, Forest 34: Anthony Gill a n d F r e d V a n V l e e t Tre Demps scored 23 By the Associated Press

points and sparked a decisive second-half run, as Northwestern claimed a 72-65 Big Ten victory over Indiana on Wednesday night in Evanston.

Alex Olah had 17 points and 11 rebounds while Vic Law added 14 points, as the Wildcats (14-14, 5-10 Big Ten) extended a winning streak to four and beat the Hoosiers for the third straight time over two seasons.

Troy Williams collected 21 points and 14 rebounds for Indiana (19-10, 9-7)

scored 11 points in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and Virginia routed Wake Forest for its seventh straight win.

Darion Atkins added 10 points to help the shorthanded Cavaliers (26-1, 14-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) score their most points since they beat Miami 89-80 in double overtime on Jan. 3.

added 15, as the Shockers won in Terre Haute, Indiana.

No. 19 Baylor 79, No. 12 Iowa State 70: Taurean

Prince scored 20 points and Baylor upset Iowa State in Ames, Iowa.

Jameel McKay had a career-high 21 points for the Cyclones (20-7, 10-5).

Richmond 67, No. 22 No. 4 Duke 91, Virginia VCU 63, 2OT: Terry Tech. 86, OT: Jahlil Oka- Allen had a key block

for scored a career-best 30 points, including four in overtime in Blacksburg, Virginia, and Duke No. 1 Kentucky 74, Mis- beat Virginia Tech for sissippi State 56: Trey the Blue Devils’ eighth Lyles scored a career- straight victory.

No. 10 Northern Iowa high 18 points, and Aaron Harrison added 16 78, Evansville 57: Deon for Kentucky (28-0, 15-0 Mitchell scored 17 points Southeastern Confer- in Cedar Falls, Iowa, setence) in Starkville, Mis- ting up a showdown with Wichita State for the sissippi.

Kentucky’s 28 straight Missouri Valley title. wins are the most in a No. 11 Wichita State single season in program 63, Indiana State 53: Darius Carter had 20 history.

and two free throws in the closing seconds of the second overtime to help Richmond to a home win.

ShawnDre’ Jones scored 22 points and Allen had 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Spiders (16-12, 9-6 Atlantic 10).

No. 23 Butler 73, Marquette 52: Kellen Dun-

ham scored 22 points and Kameron Woods added 14 to lead Butler to a win in Indianapolis.

PAYING TOO MUCH H FOR DIRECTV? TV? CALL AND ASK TO TAK KE THE DISH CHALLENGEE Switch to DISH and if we can’t save you more than $250, we’ll give you $250 0.

Guaranteed.

Must mention “Challenge” at time of sale. If first year savings are d determined termined to be less than $250, customer will receive $250 prepaid card after new service activation. Savings based d on n annualized annuali comparison of customer’s last monthly DirecTV bill and first DISH bill for comparable services and equipment as determined by DISH. Requires online validation of customer’s last monthly DirecTV bill within 60 days of activation. Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery of prepaid card. Requires qualifying credit, American programming, and 24-month commitment with AutoPay and Paperless Billing. Not available in Puerto Rico or USVI. Offer expires 04/08/15

1245 N GALENA AVE, DIXON, IL

815-284-2052

SatellitePro

Sales, Service & Installation

815-285-3474

Dixon 955 N. Galena Ave.

Sterling 2536 E Lincolnway

B4 • Sauk Valley Media

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Reiley mentoring freshman guard EXCEPTION

CONTINUED FROM B1

The roster was just about set in stone by the start of the season, but Pierceson played her way into it. She was the fresh/soph team’s leading scorer, as well as having the most steals on the team.

Her play was a big part in the team’s 19-5 record.

She was consistent, too, failing to reach double figures in scoring only twice, and averaged 14.5 points per game by season’s end. She finished with 349 points, more than a third of which came from her 42 3-pointers.

One highlight is when Pierceson scored 26 points of the team’s 30 in the title game of the fresh/soph Polo tournament.

“She doesn’t like losing,” Ottens said.

Pierceson also proved to be a defensive wizard, totaling 90 steals over the 24 games.

As the shy, soft-spoken freshman’s play caught the eye of varsity coach Don Robinson, her style of play intrigued the longtime coach even more.

By winter break, Robinson had the freshman dress for the varsity games.

“She has all of the assets that we want,” Robinson said. “She’s a good dribbler, and more importantly, she can play a close man-toman defense. She does a good job of letting the game come to her. She’s not forcing anything, and she keeps the ball moving.”

For Pierceson, it made for long nights on game days as she would play her customary full fresh/soph game, while playing varsity minutes shortly after. Her main

Pierceson file

Year: Freshman Sports: Volleyball, basketball, softball Fresh/soph stats (24 games): 349 points, 42 3-pointers, 90 steals Varsity stats (11 games): 10 points, 13 rebounds role on the fresh/soph team was as a scorer, but with a talented varsity roster, Pierceson’s role evolved into more of a facilitator and defender.

“At first I was so nervous,” Pierceson said. “I would get nervous and be all worried, and after a couple minutes I get used to it.”

The biggest thing she had to get used to was the speed of the game.

Just about every player moved quicker, but she still found a way to contribute, scoring 10 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in limited minutes off the bench in 11 games.

But because of her lockdown defense, she has been one of the first players off the bench for Robinson throughout the postseason run. Her ability to handle the ball and contain opposing guards allows for Robinson to feel comfortable giving rest to starting guards Corrie Reiley and Shelby Adams.

Reiley, a 4-year varsity player, has helped Pierceson through the transition.

“I was really nervous, and I was afraid to make mistakes,” Reiley said of her freshman season at the varsity level. “So I try to help and tell her not to be afraid and that making mistakes is OK. You don’t ever want to play scared, and she’s been doing a good job of that. I want her to cherish moments like this.”

Now playing • Go behind the scenes of Wednesday’s photoshoot for the 2015 Prophetstown Prophets state ballcards in the latest SVM video at saukvalley. com/preps. Be sure to check back throughout the week for more state basketball videos.

Mr You s. ca Illi n b CONTTESSTAN CONTESTANTS no e th is/ e n WANTED! ANTED W Am ex eri t Mrss!. Illinois Illiino /America ca!

PPageant agea (Married) ENTER NOW! Win a Trip to Nationals, Magnificent Wardrobe & Fabulous Prizes! $1500 CASH TO WINNER!

Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

Prophetstown’s Clare Kramer was thrust onto the varsity squad as a freshman, and soon found herself guarding very good players like former Aquin star Sophie Brunner. Those early experiences helped mold Kramer into the player she is now as a senior. She is one of eight seniors on the varsity roster.

Experience will pay off in semifinal EIGHT

CONTINUED FROM B1

The Prophets – who have been ranked No. 1 in 1A the entire season – play Moweaqua Central A&M, which finished fourth a year ago in 1A and was ranked No. 2 at the beginning of the postseason, in a 1A semifinal at noon on Friday.

“I didn’t really think we’d ever be going to state once much less twice,” Kramer said.

“When we were freshmen and sophomores, we dreamed about it, but didn’t think it would actually happen.

I remember a coach in fifth grade telling us if we stuck together, that we could make it all the way.

He was right.”

Prophetstown (30-3) placed second a year ago in Class 2A. The Prophetstown enrollment dropped by 23 students from the 2013-14 school

year, and the Prophets dropped to 1A. “I’m not sure anyone expected us to make it last year,” senior Shelby Adams said. “We had a couple really tough games against Oregon and Byron in the sectional, and then won the supersectional game.

“I think this year’s run has been kind of the same. We had two really close sectional games, and then pulled away a little in the supersectional.”

Reiley and Kramer made the jump to the varsity level as freshmen.

The first two seasons the two were thrust into pressure situations in the postseason, including sectional games in both seasons against eventual state champion Aquin. Leading Aquin was Sophie Brunner, who has since gone on to play at Arizona State.

“I had to guard Sophie as a freshman,” Kramer

said. “I was so intimidated. But ever since, I have thought about her whenever I take the court. I try to be the kind of player she was.”

“Corrie and Clare were thrown into the fire in those sectional games,” Prophetstown coach Don Robinson said. “I don’t doubt those games did a lot to motivate them in the offseasons, and when working to get better.

They learned a lot from those games.”

And their senior brethren in Adams, Kassi Henrekin, Mikayla Bolton, Heather Strike, Addison Morse and Calya Crane have carved niches into the team. Whether it is as longrange shooting threat, or dependable defender, or post presence off the bench or constant cheerer, they all contribute.

“We have players that can do different things,” Reiley said. “If Clare and I aren’t scoring, we worry about defense, because

we know that it might be Heather’s night to hit shots from the outside.”

The best thing about last year’s second-place finish is that nothing will be new to the team and its coaches when they reach Redbird Arena.

“I remember last year being worried about missing everything,” Robinson said. “I had a meeting at 6:30, and we had two girls shooting in the 3-point contest, and I wanted to be there, too.

Luckily, my AD covered me in the meeting.”

“I remember being confused,” Kramer said. “You have the media timeouts, and that’s different. It’s a big arena and a lot of people.”

“It’s so bright there,” Reiley added.

All those things will be waiting again, along with a one-loss Central A&M team, when the Prophets try to add a state title to their list of accomplishments.

STATE FINALS: April 25, 2015 CALL FOR YOUR APPLICATION:

Nicole Cook

Mrs. Illinoiis//Ameriica 2014

630-325-4305

Classic Pageants, Inc. 2615 W. 35th Street, Oak Brook IL 60523 pageants@mrsillinoisamerica.com

CALL NOW 1-800-254-7349

• NOT • SHORTER WASH CYCLES

WINTER METAL ROOFING

60-60-60 Sale!

60% OFF Installation!

60 Months No Interest! $60 Gift Card with Estimate!

Our Metal a Roof Lasts

Lifetime! www.1866GETAPRO.com

• CLEAN CLOTHES THE OLD FASHIONED WAY

INDUSTRY LEADING

5 YEAR ALL PARTS & LABOR WARRANTY! *SEE STORE FOR DETAILS

3610 E. LINCOLNWAY • STERLING, IL • 815-626-2996

2015 PROPHETSTOWN PROPHETS FULFILLING CHAMPIONSHIP PROPHECY REDBIRD ARENA, ON THE CAMPUS OF ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERISTY, NORMAL • FEB. 27-28, 2015 30-3 (13-1 TRAC West Champions) • Polo Regional champs • Pecatonica Sectional champs • Illinois Valley Community College Supersectional champs

Thursday, February 26, 2015

PROPHETS

KASSI HENREKIN • SR

PROPHETS

HEATHER STRIKE • SR

PROPHETS

TORI MINIEL• JR

PROPHETS

OLIVIA DEWITTE • JR

PROPHETS

CLARE KRAMER • SR

Portraits by Philip Marruffo. Order reprints at saukvalley.com

‘Kass’ 10 Position: Guard Height: 5-2 Other activies: Track, volleyball, NHS, FCA, Leo Club, Student Council College major: Elementary education or advertising Personal hoops highlight: Scoring 17 points in the regional championship against AFC

‘Heath’ 14 Position: Guard Height: 5-5 Other activities : Cross country, track, Leo Club, NHS, FCA, Studen t Council Favorite food: Arthur’s cheesecake Personal hoops highlight: Shooting 2 freethrows with 3 seconds left last year against Oregon to send game to OT

23 ‘Tor’ Position: Guard Height: 5-5 Favortie food: Strawberries College major: Nursing Personal hoops highlight: Comin g back and playing after my ACL injury Shout out: To my friends and family for cheering us on, and to coaches for pushing us

33 ‘D’ Position: Guard Height: 5-6 Other activities : Cross country, track College major: Child life specialis t Favorite food: Pickles Favorite Prophe t: Troy Ottens (’92) Personal hoops highlight: Breaking my nose last year and playing with my mask

‘Stealth- 44 bomber’ Position: Forwar d Height: 5-9 Other sports: Softball, volleyb all, Leo Club, newspaper College major: Biology Personal hoops highlight: Making the game-winning shot last year against Byron in sectional title game

PROPHETS

MEGAN WETZELL • JR

PROPHETS

ADDISON MORSE • SR

PROPHETS

CAYLEE MORGAN • JR

PROPHETS

‘Megs’ 12 Position: Guard Height: 5-2 Other activities : Cheerleading Favorite food: Spaghetti College major: Anesthesiology Personal hoops highlight: Beating Oregon at Polo tournamen t sophomore year Shout out: To my family for always supporting me

PROPHETS

‘May’ 20 Position: Guard Height: 5-4 Other activities : Softball, NHS Favorite food: Fried chicken College major: Nursing Personal hoops highlight: Making reverse layu p in first Annawan game Shout out: To Mike and Lenny for years of basketball & my parents

PROPHETS

24 ‘Cay’ Position: Forwar d Height: 5-8 Favorite food: French fries College major: Psychology Favorite Prophe t: Mikayla Bolton for the win Personal hoops highlight: Beating Oregon at the Polo tournament my sophomore year since they were 9-1

PROPHETS

‘Court’ 34 Position: Guard Height: 5-6 Other activities : Softball, volleyb all College major: Nursing Favorite Prophe t: Emily McLain Personal hoops highlight: Scoring 26 points in championship game of Polo tournament Favorite food: Pizza

ADDISON GLASSBURN • JR

CORRIE REILEY • SR

CALYA CRANE • SR

SHELBY ADAMS • SR

PROPHETS

‘Bulldog’ 13 Position: Guard Height: 5-4 Other activities : Cross country, track Favorite food: Spaghetti Favorite Prophe t: Cassie Reiley Personal hoops highlight: Getting fourth at 2A state 3-point contest Shout out: To Grandpa Stan and parents

‘Calzone’ 22 Position: Guard Height: 5-4 Other activities : Cross country Favorite food: Pizza Favorite Prophe t: Kaeli Kovarik College major: Biology Personal hoops highlight: Making state 2 years in a row Shout out: To my parents for all of their support

‘Shelbs’ 30 Position: Guard Height: 5-6 Other activities : Volleyball, Leo Club, NHS, newspaper Favorite food: Angelo’s bread College major: Accounting or elementary education Shout out: To our ‘B’ team of Jordan, Phillip, Kallen, Young and Pyse

‘Mikay-kay’ 42 Position: Forwar d Height: 5-9 Future food: Strawberry pret zel salad College major: English at Monmouth College Favorite Prophe t: Annie Bauer Shout out: To my friends and family who have always been supportive and to the ‘B’ team

MIKAYLA BOLTON • SR

COURTNEY PIERCESON • FR

PROPHETS

Sauk Valley Media • B5

50 ‘G’ Position: Guard Height: 5-5 Other activities : Softball, volleyb all Favorite food: Popcorn College major: Accounting Personal hoops highlight: Going to state this year Shout out: To my family, friends and Kassi Henrekin and Clare Kramer

PROPHETS

ASHLEY COONEY • JR

‘Coon’ 52 Position: Center Height: 5-7 Other activities : Golf, track, FFA Favorite food: Peaches College major: Animal science, and hopefully veterinarian science Shout out: To my parents & sisters Danielle, Catherine and Michelle; and my friends

B6 • Sauk Valley Media

LOCAL SPORTS

Thursday, February 26, 2015

BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

WEDNESDAY’S SCOREBOARD Men’s basketball Region IV Tournament

at Sauk Valley Community College Today’s games • Highland (13-17) vs. Malcolm X (17-13), 4 p.m.

• Kennedy-King (15-13) vs. Daley (1-26), 6 p.m.

• Sauk Valley (17-13) vs. Truman (4-26), 8 p.m.

Saturday’s games • Kankakee (22-8) vs. Highland/Malcolm X, 6 p.m.

• Kennedy-King/Daley vs. Sauk/Truman, 8 p.m.

Monday’s game • Championship, 8 p.m.

Women’s basketball Region IV Tournament

at Sauk Valley Community College Wednesday’s result • Highland (12-16) vs. Daley (7-16), 6:30 p.m.

Saturday’s games • Sauk Valley (25-5) vs. Highland/Daley, 2 p.m.

• Kennedy-King (21-4) vs. Malcolm X (10-15), 4 p.m.

Monday’s game • Championship, 6 p.m.

Boys basketball NIB-12 West

Chris Johnson/Shaw Media

Polo’s Brooks Grobe guards Prophetstown’s Grant Ames during Wednesday’s 1A Erie Regional semifinal.

Polo won 76-33 to advance to the regional championship game, on Friday against Forreston.

Raiders advance to final

By SVM Sports Staff

Wednesday’s stars Bret Gittleson, AFC, 17 points Brighton Haverland, Eastland, 17 points Wyatt Patterson, Polo, 17 points Austin Webb, Polo, 16 points a semifinal game of the 1A Erie Regional.

Polo (22-9) was led by a gamehigh 17 points from Wyatt Patterson, with Austin Webb adding 16 points and Tristin Woodin adding 12 in the win.

Kody Wetzell had a team-high seven points for Prophetstown (8-23), while Brett Emery and Jack Heflin finished with six points apiece in the loss.

The Marcos will advance to the regional final to face Forreston at

7 p.m. Friday.

Forreston 74, Eastland 51: The Cougars’ season ended in a semifinal game of the 1A Erie Regional.

Brighton Haverland led Eastland with 17 points, and Eric Schaney finished with 11 in the loss.

The Cardinals’ Wyatt Kerchner scored a game-high 32 points, with Robert DeVries adding 17 in the win. Forreston will face Polo for the regional title on Friday.

Byron 57, Oregon 36: The Hawks lost in the semifinal round of the 2A Winnebago Regional.

Oregon ends its season with a 10-19 record.

Byron will face Winnebago in the championship on Friday. The winner will play the winner of Bureau Valley and Princeton in the Farmington Sectional.

Comets falter after fast start STOP

?

n

w , w

y

l

81

e n

Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

Newman’s Drew Rosengren (right) guards Princeton’s Jake Reinhardt during the third quarter of Wednesday’s 2A Fulton Regional semifinal game at Borgman Court. Princeton upset the second-seeded Comets 62-44.

Schmidt (16 points), Duffin (14) and Jake Reinhardt (14) doing the bulk of the damage.

“Us playing here Monday really helped,” Princeton coach Jesse Brandt said. “We shot the ball well Monday and scored 91 points [against West Carroll], which is unheard of.

I think that momentum carried over into tonight.”

For Newman, Noah McCarty was a terror inside with 18 points and 16 rebounds, but

e n

c

g

y o t

n t

d

6

s n , l

y A

y!

8

168 1 88 Brandywine Lane, Dixon 8 (815) 288-0998 ericbird2004@yahoo.com e

the Comets didn’t provide much help. Bolin hit three 3s and scored 11 points, while reserve Anthony Garcia hit three late baskets and added six points.

“Obviously we wanted to limit Noah as much as possible,” Brandt said.

“He’s awfully darn good.

We wanted to make their other guys shoot it from outside, and they were hesitant to shoot it. They made a couple early – I was a little bit worried,

BUCK$!

d

A

e

Three Rivers East Conf.

All Kewanee 11-1 21-8 Bureau Valley 9-3 26-3 Newman 8-4 17-12 St. Bede 6-6 15-12 Princeton 5-7 16-10 Hall 3-9 13-17 Amboy 0-12 0-28 Monday’s results 2A Fulton Regional • Princeton 91, West Carroll 57 2A St. Bede Regional • Hall 53, El Paso-Gridley 50 1A Hinckley-Big Rock Regional • Somonauk 53, Amboy 28 Tuesday’s results 2A Fulton Regional • Bureau Valley 76, Fulton 62 2A Riverdale Regional • Kewanee 60, Riverdale 41 Wednesday’s results 2A Fulton Regional • Princeton 62, Newman 44 2A St. Bede Regional • Hall 53, St. Bede 47

Conf.

All Rockridge 15-0 25-1 Fulton 7-6 18-13 Riverdale 6-6 14-10 Morrison 6-7 16-13 Erie 6-9 11-20 Orion 6-8 14-17 Sherrard 5-7 11-14 Prophetstown 4-11 8-23 Monday’s results 2A Fulton Regional • Fulton 60, Morrison 53 2A Riverdale Regional • Orion 54, Sherrard 43 Tuesday’s results 2A Fulton Regional • Bureau Valley 76, Fulton 62 2A Riverdale Regional • Rockridge 47, Orion 24 • Kewanee 60, Riverdale 41 1A Erie Regional • Prophetstown 42, Erie 34 Wednesday’s result 1A Erie Regional • Polo 76, Prophetstown 33 Friday’s games 2A Fulton Regional • Championship, Bureau Valley vs. Princeton 7 2A Riverdale Regional • Championship, Kewanee vs. Rockridge, 7 1A Erie Regional • Championship, Forreston vs. Polo, 7

$UPER $AVER

“[Princeton] played really well, credit to them,” McGinn said.

“Their coach coached them really well, and once they got the lead, they were really patient on offense, which is what we should have done when we had the lead early in the game.”

Newman (17-12) got off to a good start, hitting five of its first six shots in building a 12-4 lead in the first 4 minutes.

That included a pair of 3s by senior guard Trevor Bolin, but when the outside shooting dried up, so did the Comets’ attack.

“We were settling for jump shots the whole first half,” Newman coach Ray Sharp said, “and it put us way down.

We had an advantage inside, but we wouldn’t see three sides of the court and kept taking open looks from 15 feet.

“We could get those looks any time, but we needed to work it inside.”

Princeton (16-12) closed the first quarter on a 13-2 run and didn’t look back. The Tigers ended up connecting on a tidy 56.4 percent (22for-39) of their field goal attempts, with Brenton

u

Conf.

All Dixon 12-1 26-1 Rockford Lutheran 11-1 21-1 Winnebago 12-3 20-8 Byron 6-6 20-8 Mendota 6-7 17-10 Oregon 3-11 10-19 Rock Falls 2-11 5-20 Stillman Valley 0-11 2-19 Monday’s result 2A Winnebago Regional • North Boone 55, Stillman Valley 47 Tuesday’s result • Dixon 65, Rochelle 45 • Lutheran at Rockford Christian, NA • Mendota 62, Rock Falls 48 Wednesday’s results 2A Winnebago Regional • Winnebago 76, North Boone 23 • Byron 57, Oregon 36 Friday’s games • Lutheran at Dixon, 7 2A Winnebago Regional • Championship, WInnebago vs. Byron, 7

Three Rivers West

CONTINUED FROM B1

o

All 17-9 14-11 13-11 9-16 2-20

BNC West

AFC beats Somonauk in regional semifinal; Marcos move on The AFC boys basketball team advanced to the Class 1A Hinckley-Big Rock Regional final with a 63-53 win over Somonauk in a semifinal Wednesday.

Bret Gittleson led the Raiders (21-9) with 17 points, while Jacob Hilliker added 15 and David Zinke finished with 10. Kaywan Palmer had nine points, with Kevin Kurz adding seven in the win.

Somonauk was led by Mitchell LaVoy’s game-high 20 points.

LaVoy hit made six 3-pointers.

The Raiders will face Indian Creek, a 57-43 winner over Hinckley-Big Rock, for the regional final at 7 p.m. Friday.

Polo 76, Prophetstown 33: The Marcos jumped out to a 20-8 lead at the end of the first quarter and cruised to a commanding win in

Conf.

Ottawa 9-3 Geneseo 7-4 LaSalle-Peru 5-6 Sterling 3-8 Rochelle 1-5 Tuesday’s results • Ottawa 73, Streator 64 • Dixon 65, Rochelle 45 Friday’s games • Ottawa at LaSalle-Peru, 7 • Sterling at Kaneland, 7 • Rochelle at Geneseo, 7:30

5

5

but in the end, it turned out all right for us.”

Princeton will take on Bureau Valley for a regional title on Friday night. The Tigers lost twice to the Storm in the regular season, by a combined 35 points, so they know they will have to step up their games.

“We know they’re going to be ready,” Duffin said.

“Jason [Marquis] is a great coach, and they’ve got a really good team, but we’ll be ready for them.”

5NEXTOFF VISIT

$ 00

No minimum purchase. Exp. 3/31/2015 Must present coupon at time of purchase.

5

NUIC East Conf.

All Aquin 11-2 23-6 Forreston 11-2 19-5 AFC 9-4 21-9 Polo 8-5 22-9 Pecatonica 6-5 11-12 South Beloit 6-7 10-15 Dakota 4-9 7-18 Milledgeville 4-9 9-18 Durand 2-10 5-19 Orangeville 1-9 2-21 Monday’s results 1A Durand Regional • Dakota 48, Durand 38 1A Erie Regional • Eastland 53, Milledgeville 47 Tuesday’s results 1A Alden-Hebron Regional • South Beloit 57, Keith 29 • Pecatonica 73, Hiawatha 62 1A Durand Regional • Pearl City 69, Orangeville 54 1A Erie Regional • Polo 86, Annawan 41 Wednesday’s results 1A Alden-Hebron Regional • South Beloit 44, Pecatonica 41 1A Durand Regional • Aquin 59, Dakota 39 1A Erie Regional • Forreston 74, Eastland 51 • Polo 76, Prophetstown 33 1A Hinckley-Big Rock Regional • AFC 63, Somonauk 53 Postseason pairings

CLASS 3A

Sterling Regional Monday, March 2 • No. 4 Rock Falls vs. No. 5 Alleman, 7

5

Tuesday, March 3 • No. 1 Dixon vs. Rock Falls/Alleman, 6 • No. 2 Sterling vs. No. 3 Geneseo, 7:30 Friday, March 6 • Championship, 7 * Winner advances to Brady University Sectional championship vs. Canton Regional winner, 7 p.m. March 10

CLASS 2A Fulton Regional Monday’s results • No. 5 Fulton 60, No. 4 Morrison 53 • No. 3 Princeton 91, No. 6 West Carroll 57 Tuesday’s result • No. 1 Bureau Valley 76, Fulton 62 Wednesday’s result • Princeton 62, No. 2 Newman 44 Friday, Feb. 27 • Championship, Bureau Valley vs. Princeton, 7

Winner advances to Farmington Sectional vs. Winnebago Regional winner, 7 p.m.

March 3 Winnebago Regional Monday’s result • No. 4 North Boone 55, No. 5 Stillman Valley 47 Wednesday’s results • No. 1 Winnebago 76, North Boone 23 • No. 2 Byron 57, No. 3 Oregon 36 Friday’s game • Championship, Winnebago vs. Byron, 7 Winner advances to Farmington Sectional vs. Fulton Regional winner, 7 p.m., March 3

CLASS 1A Erie Regional Monday’s result • No. 4 Eastland 53, No. 5 Milledgeville 47 Tuesday’s results • No. 2 Polo 86, No. 7 Annawan 41 • No. 6 Prophetstown 42, No. 3 Erie 34 Wednesday’s results • No. 1 Forreston 74, Eastland 51 • Polo 76, Prophetstown 33 Friday’s game • Championship, Forreston vs. Polo, 7 Winner advances to Eastland Sectional vs.

River Ridge Regional winner, 7, March 4 Hinckley-Big Rock Regional Monday’s results • No. 4 Indian Creek 67, No. 5 Paw Paw 48 • No. 3 Somonauk 53, No. 6 Amboy 28 Wednesday’s results • Indian Creek 57, No. 1 Hinckley-Big Rock 43 • No. 2 AFC 63, Somonauk 53 Friday’s game • Championship, AFC vs. Indian Creek, 7 Winner advances to Somonauk Sectional vs. Ottawa Marquette Regional winner, 7 p.m., March 4 Wednesday’s results Class 2A Fulton Regional semifinal

PRINCETON 62, NEWMAN 44 PRINCETON (16-12) Brenton Schmidt 4-7 5-5 16, Garrett Duffin 6-10 1-5 14, Jake Reinhardt 6-11 2-3 14, Jett Wedekind 3-3 0-0 8, Tyler Clark 1-1 0-0 2, Dalton Jildera 2-3 2-6 6, Levi Bates 0-3 1-2 1, Skye Behrends 0-0 0-0 0, Lenny Mead 0-0 0-0 0, Michael Camp 0-1 0-0 0, Tanner Kuhne 0-0 1-2 1, Kai Tomaszewski 0-0 0-0 0, Eric Bibula 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 22-39 12-23 62.

NEWMAN (17-12) Eli Leffelman 0-6 0-0 0, Trevor Bolin 3-8 2-2 11, Shayne Allen 1-6 1-2 3, Noah McCarty 8-18 2-6 18, Nolan McGinn 2-9 0-0 4, Drew Rosengren 0-0 0-0 0, Ethan Nash 1-4 0-0 2, Anthony Garcia 3-3 0-0 6, Chris Jones 0-0 0-0 0, Kyle Decker 0-0 0-0 0, Clay Jungerman 0-2 0-0 0, Rhett Scroggins 0-0 0-0 0, Victor Francque 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals: 18-56 5-10 44.

Princeton 17 17 11 17 — 62 Newman 14 6 6 18 — 44 3s – Princeton 6 (Schmidt 3, Wedekind 2, Duffin), Newman 3 (Bolin 3). Rebounds – Princeton 19 (Reinhardt 6), Newman 36 (McCarty 16). Turnovers – Princeton 9, Newman 14. Steals – Princeton 8 (Duffin 3), Newman 3. Blocked shots – Princeton 3 (Jildera 3), Newman 1. Team fouls – Princeton 14, Newman 17 (Allen 5) Class 1A Hinckley-Big Rock Regional semifinal

AFC 63, SOMONAUK 53 SOMONAUK Schmitt 1 5-8 7, Westbrook 4 0-0 8, Badner 0 0-0 0, LaVoy 7 0-0 20, Homes 5 3-3 14, Bonn 2 0-2 4. Totals: 19 8-13 53.

AFC (21-9) Bret Gittleson 7 2-3 17, Kaywan Palmer 4 1-1 9, David Zinke 3 3-4 10, Jacob Hilliker 3 9-10 15, Jamey Talley 2 0-0 4, Bobby Larke 0 1-2 1, Kevin Kurz 2 3-6 7. Totals: 21 19-26 63.

Somonauk 14 10 12 17 – 53 AFC 8 15 16 24 – 63 3s – Somonauk 7 (LaVoy 6, Homes), AFC 2 (Gittleson, Zinke).

1A Erie Regional semifinal

POLO 76, PROPHETSTOWN 33 PROPHETSTOWN (8-23) Heflin 3-5 0-1 6, Wetzell 3-8 0-0 7, Ames 2-12 0-0 4, Green 1-7 0-0 2, Hufman 1-5 0-0 2, Behrens 0-0 0-0 0, Bauer 1-1 0-0 2, Emery 2-5 0-0 6, McRae 1-3 0-0 2, Garrison 1-7 0-0 2. Totals 15-47 0-1 33.

POLO (22-9) B.Cavanaugh 3-6 1-2 7, Grobe 1-3 0-0 3, Woodin 4-8 1-2 12, Simmons 2-5 3-4 7, Patterson 8-14 1-2 17, Webb 6-7 0-0 17, Glawe 1-2 0-0 3, Bartnick 1-2 2-3 5, Handel 0-2 0-0 0, Beers 1-2 0-0 2, Shipman 0-2 0-0 0, K.Prerost 2-3 0-0 4, N.Prerost 0-1 0-0 0, Bardell 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 29-55 8-13 76.

Prophetstown 8 11 2 12 – 33 Polo 20 21 23 12 – 76 3s – Prophetstown 3-26 (Wetzell 1-4, Ames 0-6, Green 0-2, Hufman 0-2, Emery 2-4, Casson 0-4, Garrison 0-4), Polo 11-23 (Grobe 1-2, Woodin 3-7, Webb 5-6, Glawe 1-2, Bartnick 1-1, Handel 0-2, Shipman 0-2, N.Prerost 0-1). Turnovers – Prophetstown 20. Polo 15. Assists – Prophetstown 5 (Ames 3), Polo 18 (Simmons 5).

Steals – Prophetstown 6 (Wetzell 4), Polo 13 (B.Cavanaugh 7).

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

Conf.

13-2 11-3 11-3 9-4 4-10 3-10 3-11 1-11

All 25-5 26-6 25-4 21-8 11-17 13-15 11-18 8-20

Today’s game 3A Hampshire Sectional • Championship, Lutheran vs. Rosary, 7

Three Rivers West Prophetstown Sherrard Erie Rockridge Fulton Morrison Orion Riverdale

Conf.

13-1 11-1 8-5 5-6 4-6 5-9 4-8 0-10

All 30-3 22-5 18-12 15-10 13-15 13-14 9-15 0-23

Monday’s result 1A Illinois Valley C.C. Supersectional • Prophetstown 50, Annawan 37

CLASS 1A

State tournament at Redbird Arena, Normal Friday’s games • Prophetstown vs. Moweaqua Central A&M, noon • Hardin-Calhoun vs. Iroquois West, 2 Saturday’s games • Third place, noon • Championship, 2 Northern Illinois Big 12 West All-Conference First team Jill Wignes (Ottawa, sr.); Jessica Wignes (Ottawa, sr.); Jordan Hayne (Ottawa, sr.); Gabby Sandoval (Sterling, sr.); Rashel Robinson (Sterling, jr.); Riley Brovelli (LaSallePeru, so.); Emily VandeWiele (Geneseo, sr.)

Honorable mention Ryan Phelps (Ottawa, sr.); Jay Borum (Sterling, jr.); Abbie Senica (LaSalle-Peru, jr.); Hannah Wolfe (LaSalle-Peru, sr.); Anna Wise (Geneseo, sr.); Abby Kerns (Rochelle, so.); Jacie Wyatt (Rochelle, fr.)

MVP: Jill Wignes (Ottawa, sr.)

Big Northern West All-Conference First team * Ellie Lehne (Byron); * Sydney Shelburne (Stillman Valley); Baillie McGirk (Rockford Lutheran); Ally Bromenschenkel (Mendota); Emy Wright (Oregon); Abby Woollacott (Lutheran); Kailyn Strawbridge (Lutheran); Amy Devitt (Mendota); Nicole Silvers (Byron); Lexi DeVries (Byron) Honorable mention Abby Bromenschenkel (Mendota); Abby Timm (Stillman Valley); Shannell Boettcher (Stillman Valley); Jessica Hellyer (Stillman Valley); Dallas Clevenger (Rock Falls); Gracie Caltagerone (Winnebago) * unanimous

Thursday, February 26, 2015

www.saukvalley.com

NBA | HORNETS 98, BULLS 86

Sauk Valley Media • B7

MLB | CUBS SPRING TRAINING

Playoff time for Cubs?

Ricketts optimistic after productive offseason By the Associated Press

AP

Hornets forward Cody Zeller (40) blocks Bulls guard Aaron Brooks (0) Wednesday in Chicago.

The Hornets won 98-86.

After shock Rose-less Bulls lose to Hornets

BY ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO – Joakim Noah’s emotions after he heard Derrick Rose will have yet another knee surgery could be summed up in two words.

“Angry. Sad,” Noah said.

The news that Rose is out again hit the Chicago Bulls hard. And they didn’t get much relief from the Hornets.

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had 18 points and 12 rebounds, Mo Williams scored 17, and Charlotte beat Chicago 98-86 Wednesday night at the United Center.

Al Jefferson added 16 points to help the Hornets snap a five-game losing streak. But all

that was overshadowed by the news that Rose needs another operation.

“For them, I would think that, mentally, there’s no question it will take a few games to get used to playing without him,” Charlotte coach Steve Clifford said.

The Bulls revealed Tuesday night that their star point guard has a torn meniscus in his right knee, a big blow to the franchise and its fan base.

That fueled more doubts about whether the 2011 NBA MVP will ever be the same, let alone lead Chicago to its first championship since the Michael Jordan-Scottie Pippen era.

MESA, Ariz. – Tom Ricketts says he thinks the Chicago Cubs are set to take big steps this year toward ending their century-plus of failure.

“Obviously, we all believe this year’s team has what it takes to win the division and go to the playoffs,” the Cubs owner said Wednesday at spring training. “Now it’s about getting on the field and getting it started.”

Chicago hasn’t won the World Series since 1908 and hasn’t reached the playoffs since 2008.

Ricketts called midseason trades such as the one that sent pitchers Jeff Samardzia and Jason Hammel to Oakland for top prospect Addison Russell “really the end of the beginning for us.”

“We’re looking forward to winning,” he said. “We feel this is the year we start to show results.”

Ricketts said the reconstructed bleachers at Wrigley Field should be ready to open by May 11, 5 weeks after the season opener. A federal judge last week denied a request from rooftop clubs overlooking the ballpark to temporarily halt installation of signs they say will block their view and violate a contract they have with the

Did you know?

• The Cubs’ last playoff win was on Oct. 11, 2003 in Game 4 of National League Championship Series. They defeated the Florida Marlins 8-3.

AP

Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts speaks to the media prior to a spring training practice on Wednesday in Mesa, Ariz. team.

He said the team’s inability to sell bleacher tickets in April is “not a big financial hit for us, to be honest,” adding: “April in the bleachers is kind of tough sometimes.”

Chicago is looking to a new beginning under manager Joe Maddon, who was hired from Tampa Bay. Ricketts denied the Cubs had tampered with Maddon, who used a provision in his contract to terminate

FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 1

his deal with the Rays.

“From everything I know, we did nothing wrong,” Ricketts said.

Ricketts spoke to Cubs players Wednesday.

“I want to make sure they are professional off the field,” he said. “I want them to treat our fans like gold. We have the best fans in baseball. And if they want to do anything in the community, let us help them. A lot of guys want to do charity things but don’t have the time or the help.”

The Ricketts family bought the Cubs, Wrigley Field and related properties from the Tribune Co. in 2009 for $845 million, and hired Theo Epstein from the Boston Red Sox in October 2011 to become Chicago’s president of baseball operations. The Cubs have not had a winning season since 2009, and home attendance has been about 2.65 million in each of the last two seasons, Chicago’s lowest totals since 1998.

Ricketts praised Cubs fans for enduring tough seasons.

“Walking around the ballpark is encouraging.

Fans are almost exclusively supportive,” he said. “They want to see everything done the right way. They want to get to the World Series. We’re not going to do that by making short-term decisions. Frankly, the fans have helped me get through the bad years, as opposed to the other way around.”

Seasonal Custom Applicators: Apply fertilizers and Ag chemicals to farm fields. CDL required.

Alliant Energy Center Madison, Wisc.

Seasonal CDL Drivers: Deliver seed, fertilizer and chemicals to local farms. Assist in the Warehouse. CDL required.

Ability to lift 51-70 lbs. Operate a single, tandem or multi-axle truck for delivery and pick-up of agronomy and/or energy productss.

IN this $18,000 boat packag

All positions require a High School Diploma.

Kids 14 & under are free!

Visit our website for details:

www.madshexpo.com

CONSERV FS To view specific job locations and apply, go to www.growmark.com/ourcareers or contact your local FS cooperative. AA/EOE

©2014 G56315D

B8 • Sauk Valley Media Dilbert by Scott Adams

www.saukvalley.com

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Zits® by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman

Arlo & Janis by Jimmy Johnson Garfield by Jim Davis

Stone Soup by Jan Eliot Get Fuzzy by Darby Conley

Blondie by Dean Young & John Marshall

Wizard of Id by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart

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

Pickles by Brian Crane Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce

Born Loser by Art and Chip Sansom

Baby Blues by Jerry Scott & Rick Kirkman

Soup To Nutz by Rick Stromoski

Family Circus by Bil Keane

The Argyle Sweater by Scott Hilburn

Alley Oop by Dave Graue and Jack Bender

Bridge Frank & Ernest by Bob Thaves

To finesse or not to finesse

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

Oscar Robertson, a former top basketball player nicknamed The Big O, said, “Some players are more physical than others, some play with more finesse. Some are just really great all-around players. So you have to change your game.”

At the bridge table, you might have to change your game, in particular when the bidding helps you to place the missing key-cards. That is not relevant in this deal, but how should South plan the play in three no-trump after West leads the spade queen?

South starts with seven top tricks: two spades, three hearts, one diamond and one club. He needs to take two more diamond tricks to get up to nine – how?

This is not a finessing deal.

If one of declarer’s diamond honors is captured (or covered) by the king, he will need the suit to split 3-3, which is unlikely (a priori 35.53 percent). Instead, South should

lead twice toward the hand with the two honors. He should win the first trick with dummy’s spade king and call for a low diamond. East will presumably play low, so South will win with his queen.

He goes back to the board by leading his low heart to dummy’s jack. Then he plays a second low diamond toward his hand.

Suppose East wins with his king and returns his second spade. Declarer wins with his ace, cashes his diamond jack, overtakes his heart queen with dummy’s king, cashes the diamond ace and claims.

Lastly, note that it could cost to duck the first trick.

If West is a genius, he will shift to the club queen. Then South would lose one spade, one diamond and three clubs. © 2015 UFS

place ads online www.saukvalley.com

CLASSIFIED SAUK VALLEY Thursday, February 26, 2015

Dixon 815.284.SOLD(7653)

Sterling 815.626.SOLD (7653)

• we reach over 48,000 readers every day • LOST

VOLUNTEERS

110

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

VOLUNTEERS

126

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!

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

Your involvement can impact a child’s future.

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

126

Become a Hospice Volunteer.

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

They fill a unique role by providing a listening ear and providing comfort and support to patients and families with giving of their time, energy and compassion. Hospice of the Rock River Valley is seeking volunteers to work with patients and families.

Training will be provided and begins March 3. To make a difference in someone?s life, call Nina, Volunteer Coordinator at 815-288-3673.

ADOPTION NOTICES

128

♥♥ADOPTION:♥♥ At-Home Mom, Financially Secure Family, LOVE, Laughter, Art, Music ♥Awaits 1st Baby♥ ♥Melanie♥ ♥Expenses Paid♥ 1-866-757-5199

SELL

those unwanted items with the help of a Sauk Valley Classified Ad

625-3600 284-2222

REAL ESTATE 202 SERVICES PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference , limitation or discrimination based on race, color,religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777.

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-279275.

FOR SALE

BY OWNER STERLING

ROCK FALLS FREE HOUSE Rock Falls Duplex for sale. 505 W. 5th St. Live in one side- rent out the other. $49,000/ obo. Motivated seller! Call Nate 815-440-0007

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 ROCK FALLS EFFICIENCIES! -InclusiveClean & Quiet

Monthly Discount

815-626-8790*

STERLING

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306

AVAILABLE NOW! 3 bedrooms, family room, energy efficient windows, Sterling Northeast Side, Jefferson 3 blocks, Challand 6. $109,000. Call Jerry Ratajczak @815-590-2077 Xtreme Realty, Rock Falls, IL

MOBILE HOMES 230

MOBILE HOMES

230

Mobile Homes for Sale Put Your Tax Refund Towards Your Future!

Attractive 1 & 2 BR. apts. with some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

No pets, no parties.

Refs. req.

815-336-2305.

HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad?

Call our Classified Department today.

We'll be glad to help you.

626-SOLD or 284-SOLD

AMBOY 1BR- $475 + dep.

Appliances furn.

815-712-2435.

★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★

Fantastic ranch condo! 2BR, 2BA, 2 car gar. Fireplace shower. ceramic Impressive upgrades & storage.

H/A. Like new. By Newman. $157,900 815- 631-6483.

WELCOME HOME TO

Dixon Manor 2BR 1ba. avail. Clean, quiet, security building. 1st flr apt. on-site laundry.

Walk to downtown!

Call for info or showingsErick 815-739-5806 Studio- living room, 1 bedroom, bathroom, laundry room, kitchen. $550. All utilities inc. 815-440-4030

2 BR 1 BA apt. for rent: 952 Harmon Rd. Harmon, IL. $475/mo. Country setting. Walk-in closets. Car port parking available.

815-562-7368

1BR, w/ applcs. $400/mo. svla.org.

815-718-5488

ROCK FALLS 1 BR $375 Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043

815-284-6782

2BR, 1 car garage.

All applcs. $615 / mo. 815-540-3190

estate section and Real Estate Weekly on Thursdays.

DIXON

NORTHLAND PARK APARTMENTS

2BR, $500/mo + $500 dep. 2BR, $650/mo + $650 dep. Utilities not included. Call 815441-6878 for info.

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

1st Month FREE!

RIVER RIDGE APARTMENTS

Call Me 2-Rent (815)632-7368

Garages Available

Water, sewer, garbage incl.

Coin W/D, No pets/ No parties.

Call Diana: 630-327-7046

$

495

PER MONTH

1st Month’s Rent

FREE *with 1 year lease

3 Months

FREE

Garage Rental*

*Only Valid while garages last. New applicants only.

Next to

ALDI in Sterling

1-815-414-2288

Sterling Rentals Newer 2 Bedroom $599.00 & Up Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave. 606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite

Looking for the perfect home?

Read Sauk Valley

STERLING

STERLING

2 Bedroom Great Location

HARMON

INCLUDES: • Appliances •Large Closets • Carpet & Window Treatments * Garages Available * ** On Site Laundry Favilities **

(815)626-1431

(Located Behind Northland Mall) 1& 2 BR for $500

Room for Rent. All utilities incl. + wifi Starting at $75/wk. + dep. Call or text 815-716-6150.

Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

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

HOMES FOR RENT

310

FOR RENT HOUSES & APTS. svla.org

DIXON 2-3BR brick home, great loc. Applcs.

Attached garage. $650/mo. +dep.

815-973-7506 2BR 1BA, garage no pets/smoking $550 mo. + dep.

815-284-9065

3BR, 1BA, C/A, Washer, dryer, 1 Car garage. Northside. $700/mo.

First, last + dep.

815-440-1954

EMERSON 1BR w/ sun porch, 2 Car gar.$600/mo.

No smoking/ pets 815-772-7396

MORRISON 5 bedroom Home in Morrison $900 / month. Kophamer & Blean Realty 815-772-2728.

ROCK FALLS 1 BR, $450 mo. + dep. 815-718-4424 or 815-718-4726 2 large BR, 1 BA, 1 car attached garage, large enclosed yard, no pets $600 mo. + $600 deposit 815-440-7985 3BR, 2-1/2 BA, full attached bsmt, garage, S. of Rock Falls, $850/mo. + dep., utilities incl., 815-499-4140 3BR, laundry room Lg. living / dining room. $595/mo.+ $500 dep. You pay utilities. Call 309242-0259

STERLING 2BR., 1BA garage $550 NO PETS. mo. + dep. 815440-7985.

Nice 2BR $675 svla.org 815-7185488 Nice 3BR, 1BA $600+ dep.

Call for appt.

815-626-7770

5 LI LINES LIN INE NES ES FOR 30 DAYS - $38 FOR ITEMSS O OVER $300 Includes: Telegraph, Gazette, The Review, 4 Ogle County Papers and Saukvalley.com r 0 r 0 a ! a kV y s

e1 m y m&

a

Senior (55 & older) Independent Living OPEN HOUSE Rock Falls Living Center 2202 12th Ave. Rock Falls Friday 2/27/15 10a.m.-1p.m. or

By Appointment 815-626-5043 1st MONTH'S RENT FREE E.O.H

2 bedroom apartment, with one stall garage, $500/mo.

Call Kophamer & Blean Realty (815) 772-2728

DIXON RIVER APARTMENTS 2 BR, 1 BA Starting at $505

Hauck Homes 815-284-2000 Advertise your mobile homes for sale here!!

Newer 2 BR, apartment Fieldstone area: W/D hookup, appls. incl. Fireplace, garage w/opener. $625 mo., $500 dep.

960 sq. ft.

815-626-1431 or 815-631-5855

PROPHETSTOWN

DIXON

Need Help With 209 Financing?

We May Be Able To Help

ROCK FALLS

MILLEDGEVILLE

ASHTON

Dixon, Mt. Morris, Lyndon, Freeport, Davis Junction

DIXON

Item must be priced over $300. 1 Item per ad. Private Party ads only. No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Rummage Sales, Wood/Fuel, SAUK VALLEY Tickets/Travel or Real Estate. Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

CLASSIFIEDS

Offer Expires March 7, 2015

Earn Ca$h! $26 Deal

Advertise 1 item for under $300

5

Lines

- 14

Day ys

-

14

Day ys

IN SAUK VALLEY CLASSIFIED ONLINE Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Item must be priced under $300. 1 Item per ad.

Private Party ads only. No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Rummage Sales, Wood/Fuel, Tickets/Travel or Real Estate.

SAUK VALLEY Offer Expires 3/7/15 LASSIFIEDS

C

dailyGAZETTE

TELEGRAPH

dailyGAZETTE

Advertise your items with these special deals!

$15 Deal

Advertise 1 item for under $300

4

Lines

-

7

Day ys

TELEGRAPH

-

7

Day ys

IN SAUK VALLEY CLASSIFIED ONLINE Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Item must be priced under $300. 1 Item per ad.

Private Party ads only. No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Rummage Sales, Wood/Fuel, Tickets/Travel or Real Estate.

VALLEY Offer Expires 3/7/15 SAUK LASSIFIEDS

C

dailyGAZETTE

TELEGRAPH

$7.50 Deal

Advertise 1 item for under $300

4

Lines

-

3

Day ys

-

3

Day ys

IN SAUK VALLEY CLASSIFIED ONLINE Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Item must be priced under $300. 1 Item per ad.

Private Party ads only. No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Rummage Sales, Wood/Fuel, Tickets/Travel or Real Estate.

SAUK VALLEY Offer Expires 3/7/15 LASSIFIEDS

C

dailyGAZETTE

TELEGRAPH

• To place any line ad in the next day’s classifieds, please call before 3:30pm Monday - Friday • To place any line ad in the SVWeekend’s classifieds, please call before Noon on Friday.

• To place any line ad in Monday’s classifieds, please call before 3:30pm on Friday.

SAUK VALLEY Sterling Office 815/626-SOLD (7653)

CLASSIFIEDS dailyGAZETTE

TELEGRAPH

Dixon Office 815/284-SOLD (7653)

SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Thursday, February 26, 2015 • PAGE B10

saukvalley.com, you

815-625-3600 or 815-284-2222

Or Visit: saukvalley.com

SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Thursday, February 26, 2015 • PAGE B11

EY

C NOTICES Jordan Township and Road District 2014 Annual Financial Report CORPORATE Town Fund Beg. Bal. Jan. 1, 2014 $ 88,095.95 Income $ 80,884.88 Expenditures $ 68,715.63 Ending Bal. Dec. 31, 2014 $ 100,265.20 Gen. Assist. Fund Beg. Bal. Jan. 1, 2014 $ 13,258.45 Income $ 1,059.17 Expenditures $ 735.00 Ending Bal. Dec. 31, 2014 $ 13,582.62 Corp. Ins./Tort Fund Beg. Bal. Jan. 1, 2013 $ 9,083.42 $ 3,874.17 Income Expenditures $ 3,362.00 Ending Bal. Dec. 31, 2014 $ 9,595.59 ROAD DISTRICT Road & Bridge Fund Beg. Bal. Jan. 1, 2014 $ 26,322.77 Income $ 79,417.61 Expenditures $ 71,734.54 Ending Bal. Dec. 31, 2014 $ 34,005.84 Spec. Rd & Bridge Fund Beg. Bal. Jan. 1, 2014 $ 34,509.26 Income $ 5,600.89 Expenditures $ 0.00 Ending Bal. Dec. 31, 2014 $ 40,110.15 Permanent Road Fund Beg. Bal. Jan. 1, 2014 $ 26,849.51 $ 30,279.22 Income Expenditures $ 23,073.34 Ending Bal. Dec. 31, 2014 $ 34,055.39 Bldg. & Equip. Fund Beg. Bal. Jan. 1, 2014 $ 12,094.52 $ 18,813.49 Income Expenditures $ 13,877.75 Ending Bal. Dec. 31, 2014 $ 17,030.26 Rd & Bridge Tort Fund Beg. Bal. Jan. 1, 2014 $ 5,328.13 $ 5,064.68 Income Expenditures $ 4,279.00 Ending Bal. Dec. 31, 2014 $ 6,113.81 Town Fund: Payments to vendors totaling more than $2500: TOIRMA $3,362.00, US Treasury $16,334.28, Randy Englebarts $5,920.00 Officials & employees earning over $25,000.00: Kerry Carbaugh $31,320.00 Officials and employees earning under $25,000: Cherl Miller, Cindy Book, Leonard Long, David Hinrichs, Dale Pfundstein, Randy Clodfelter, Allen R. Shank Susan Williams Road & Bridge Fund: Payments to vendors over $2500.00: Whiteside County Treasurer $28,932.27, Chucks Excavating $4,250.00, TOIRMA $4,279.00, Meiner's Repair $9,875.00, Specialized Construction $2,642.77, Gold Star FS, $17,420.43, US Bank $10,989.44, Heavy Equipment Services $5,790.26, Bonnell Industries Inc, $3,138.38, Hopkins Township $3,144.00 Officials & employees earning under $25,000.00: Cliff Pfundstien, Dean Book, Lonnie Duden, Steve Wetzell

By Cherl Miller Jordan Township Interim Supervisor 2/08/2015

February 26,2015

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

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 9, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., being one of the return days in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois, I will appeaqr in said Court, petitioning for a change of name from Theresa Griffin to Theresa Griffin-Henson, pursuant to the Statute in such case made and provided.

Dated this 10th day of February, 2015 Theresa Griffin, Petitioner Theron W. Burrall 502 East 2nd Street Sterling, IL 61081 815-535-0711 Feb. 19, 26, March 5, 2015 PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing on the Petitions to Opt Out of the School Breakfast Program in accordance with The Childhood Hunger Relief Act filed on February 9, 2015 by Dan Arickx, Rock Falls Elementary School District 13; Whiteside County, Illinois is scheduled to convene at 10:00 A.M. on March 5, 2015 in the conference room at the office of the Regional Superintendent, 1001 West 23rd Street, Sterling, Illinois. The Regional Superintendent shall at that time hear testimony on the Petitions from the School District and interested community members.

By: Robert Sondgeroth Regional Superintendent of Schools Whiteside County, Illinois Feb. 26. 2015 PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing on the Petitions to Opt Out of the School Breakfast Program in accordance with The Childhood Hunger Relief Act filed on February 14, 2015

by David Chavira, East Coloma-Nelson School District 20; Whiteside and Lee Counties, Illinois is scheduled to convene at 10:15 A.M. on March 5, 2015 in the conference room at the office of the Regional Superintendent, 1001 West 23rd Street, Sterling, Illinois. The Regional Superintendent shall at that time hear testimony on the Petitions from the School District and interested community members.

815-284-8655

849 N. Galena, Dixon, IL

RELAX WE USE

866-863-4167 WWW.THEAUTOSTORES.COM

06 Chevy Impala SS

14 Chevy Captiva

2 To Choose!

Automatic, 5.3L, 8 Cylinder, Automatic, 4 Cylinder, Full Power, Leather, CD, Sunroof, Local Trade Leather, Sunroof, Factory Warranty

13 Chevy Cruze LT

13 Ford Explorer

2 To Choose!

Automatic, Air Conditioning, CD, Full Power, Low Miles

Automatic, 6 Cylinder, Leather, CD, Full Power, Factory Warranty, Local Trade

57 Chevrolet 2 Door...........................$19,995* 98 Chevrolet Blazer 2 To Choose! .........$2,595* 03 Chevrolet S10 ................................. $7,495* 03 GMC Envoy ..................................... $7,995* 04 Dodge Dakota................................. $7,295* 04 Jeep Grand Cherokee......................$8,995* 04 Pontiac Grand Am 2 To Choose! .......$4,495* 04 Pontiac Grand Am ...........................$2,495* 05 Chevrolet Silverado.................. Call For Price 05 Chevrolet Trailblazer................ Call For Price 05 Chrysler Pacifica....................... Call For Price 07 Acura TSX ................................ Call For Price 07 Chrysler PT Cruiser..........................$6,495* 08 Chevrolet Malibu .......................... $11,495* 08 Dodge Grand Caravan ................... $11,495* 08 Jeep Grand Cherokee.................... $11,995* 08 Toyota Camry ............................... $11,995* 09 Chevrolet HHR ................................$9,495* 10 Chevrolet Tahoe ............................$24,595* 10 GMC Acadia ..................................$20,295* 11 Ford Escape.............................. Call For Price 11 Ford Taurus SEL .............................$16,995* 11 GMC Terrain..................................$20,995* 11 Nissan Altima ...............................$14,995* 11 Nissan Altima ...............................$14,495* 12 Chevrolet Impala LTZ.....................$15,995* 12 Dodge Grand Caravan ................... $17,995* 12 Ford Fusion ................................... $17,995* 12 Jeep Wrangler 4x4 .......................$30,995* 12 Nissan Altima .......................... Call For Price 12 Nissan Quest.................................$15,995* 13 Chevrolet Cruze ............................$12,995* 13 Ford Focus ....................................$15,495* 13 Ford Focus ....................................$14,495* 13 Nissan Altima ...............................$16,495* 13 Nissan Maxima .............................$18,995* 13 Toyota Camry................................$16,495* 14 Chevrolet Cruze ............................$15,995* 14 Chrysler Town & Country ...............$26,995* 14 Ford Edge ....................................... S O L D !

14 Ford Edge ..................................... $31,995* 14 Ford Escape................................... $21,995* 14 Ford Escape..................................... S O L D !

14 Nissan Murano .............................$23,995*

Go BOLD

Get SOLD

• Births

• Graduates • Reunions

• And More

625-3600 or

284-2222

*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee.

CARS815.com

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF THERESA GRIFFIN NO. 2015 MR 20 ST NOTICE

C Print All E Your L Special Events E Here!

B R A T I CALL O N TODAY S

®

Bold type

draws readers to your ad.

2

YOUR 1ST AND 2ND CHANCE DEALER!

LOCATIONS! DEALER FINANCING AVAILABLE

1397 N. Galena Ave., Dixon 815-288-5626

Hours Mon - Fri 10-6 • Sat 9-3 *Plus tax, title, license & doc fee.

04 Hyundai Sonata 00 Nissan Altima 03 Buick Century 00 Dodge Grand Caravan 00 Buick LeSabre 02 Saturn SC2 98 Cadillac Deville 98 Chrysler Town & Country 03 Ford Escort 00 Chevy S10 X-Cab 03 Chevy Silverado 02 Kia Sportage

$2,495* $2,995* $2,995* $3,995* $4,495* $4,995* $4,995* $4,995* $4,995* $4,995* $4,995* $5,995*

708 First Avenue, Rock Falls 815-622-6655

05 Pontiac Bonneville $5,995* 03 Chevy Blazer $5,995* 05 Mercury Sable $5,995* 02 Chevy Monte Carlo $6,495* 04 Pontiac Grand Am $6,495* 03 Chevy Trailblazer $6,995* 02 Cadillac Deville $6,995* 06 Mazda 5 $6,995* 06 Chrysler Town & Country $7,995* 03 Chevy Silverado 4x4 $7,995* 06 Dodge Grand Caravan $7,995* Handicapped - Accessible

T x me Sale!

Only Tax, Title & License Down

VISIT US AT WWW.SAUKVALLEYMOTORS.COM WWW SAUKVALLE

e Buy Cars Too!

It’s easy to find what you want...

Saukvalley.cam has

Get your ad noticed!

GO BOLD CLASSIFIEDS SAUK VALLEY dailyGAZETTE

TELEGRAPH

CALL 815-625-3600 815-284-2222

By: Robert Sondgeroth Regional Superintendent of Schools Whiteside County, Illinois Feb. 26, 2015

Call

815-625-3600 to announce weddings or engagements in Celebrations!

www.saukvalley.com

To place your AD TODAY!

SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Thursday, February 26, 2015 • PAGE B12

SERVICE DIRECTORY SAUK VALLEY

Air Cond./Heating

Handyman

Remodeling

Tree Service

FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands!

Call Today (815)284-2052

HANDYMAN/ GENERAL Contracting, siding, drywall, concrete work, decks, flooring (tile, linoleum, carpet, wood), bathroom and kitchen, complete remodels, additions all types of home repairs. Free Estimates and Insured-Bonded 815-564-7428

Lauts Masonry & Home Remodeling Kitchens, Bathrooms, Custom Cabinetry, Interior Painting, Staining & Finishing, Ceramic Tile & Laminate Flooring, Fireplace Fronts & Cultured Stone Over 30 years Experience 815-718-4885

✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤

RON WIGHT HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING •Residential Specialists •30 Years Experience •FREE estimates •Special $45 Check-Up on Furnace or A/C •No Diagnostic fee Call Today!

815-734-6282 815-440-9585

Alterations SHOE REPAIR ZIPPER REPAIR & ALTERATIONS Grummerts Hardware Sterling or Rock Falls

815-989-8320

Basement Waterproofing Prater Paint & Waterproofing We Dry Up Basements & Crawl Spaces, Remediate Mold & Install E-Z Breathe™ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165

Roofing PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986 (815)625-2607 (815)631-4122 www.mullerslane farm. com

Haul/Clean Service J & M SERVICES 815-631-1957 Spring Clean-Up Hauling, Mowing, & MUCH MORE! No Job Too Big or Too Small!

JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

Home Improvement

www.praterpaintand waterproofing.com

Bicycles GREEN RIVER CYCLERY

We Take Your Fun Seriously!

Bicycle Repairs Tune-Ups Overhauls 205 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 (815)622-8180

www.greenrivercyclery.com Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 10-6 Wed. 10-4 & Sat. 8-12

Cleaning Service

Advanced Cleaners

Maid/Janitorial Carpet/Upholstery We are currently running a special on our maid service!

10% off your first 4 cleanings Gift certificates for the holiday season are now available!

We have a limited supply so call today!

815-632-3822 www.advanced cleaners.biz

Dumpster Rental

✶Since 1981✶ ◆Home Improvement ◆New Construction

Winter is the perfect time to build your garage, addition or remodel bath or kitchen!!

A Family's Handyman ★Roofing ★Siding ★ Decks ★Great Rates ★Fast Service Interior Discounts Free Estimates 815-994-0075

“Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

815-626-1333

IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured

Lawn Care

Specializing in: •Seamless Gutters •Siding •Roofing •Doors/Windows General Contracting & Construction 815-213-0704 Free Estimates •Licensed •Bonded •Insured

Robert & Sons Lawn Care Specializing in: •lawn care •landscaping •HANDYMAN •SNOW Removal Leroy Petersen 815-622-8565 free estimates! find us on facebook robertandsons lawncare

Snowplowing

Painting

❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋

BALAYTI PAINTING

Interior & Exterior Light Carpentry Pressure Washing 35 Years Experience Insured - References Cell #815-440-2202

Plumbing

MATT'S SNOWPLOWING Sterling Rock Falls Residential & Commercial Most Driveways $20 LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEED 815-590-1677 ❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋

Cole's Complete Tree Service Tree Trimming Stump Removal Licensed and Insured *Free Estimates* 25HR Emergency Service Call 815-718-2997 Donnie Cole colestree service@outlook.com

MEISTER TREE CARE Specializing in all of your tree care needs.

Certified for line clearance.

Storm clean up & specialty work.

Free Estimates No job too big or too small!

Licensed, Bonded Insured Safety and your satisfaction is my #1 goal!

815-994-1750

Lewis Plumbing 815-288-0028 Serving All of the Sauk Valley Area Lic.#058-173956

Remodeling

www.allsafe center.com High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!

•Climate Controlled Storage •Low-Cost Moving Truck Rental •Confidential Document Shredding •We Ship FedEx & UPS! •Expert Packaging Services •Value Boxes & Packaging Supplies •EBAY and EMOTORS Internet Auction Sales Over 15,000 Sales •Office Hours: Mon-Fri. ☛ 8:306, Sat. ☛ 8:30noon 690 Timber Creek Rd. Dixon, (815)285-2212

The Softener Man Repair on all makes & models Service Call Special $19.95 Over 30 years experience 815-323-1622

Windows

Glass & Repair •New Construction and Replacement Windows •Blow in Insulation •Drywall •Remodeling •Commercial & Residential •Steel Doors •All Glass & Screen Repair Licensed Insured 815-625-6142

facebook.com/ WhitsonCPAsLLC

STERLING

RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

311

307 W. 3 in Dixon, office space for Massage Therapist. 900 sq. ft. water & garbage furnished. $500/ mo. + $500 dep.

815-284-7609 rd

600-2,000 sq. feet, Office or Retail N Galena Ave., Dixon Available Now. 815-652-7470 Office/Retail, 1100 sq.ft., 221 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. $500 mo., $500/dep. Water & garbage furnished.

Call 815-284-7609.

Secured 3 acre w/ high bays and office, 3818 River Rd., Sterling.

815-626-8790

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

315

TAMPICO 2BR No pets 10 miles S. of Tampico. 815-590-6147.

LOANS

402

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

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

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

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

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

312-832-0500

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 501 “Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured •Roofing •Siding • Windows •Doors •Additions• Garages •Drywall• Decks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556

Advertise Your Rentals in Sauk Valley Classifieds

We have advertising solutuions

The way to to The best best way start day. start your your day.

To needs!

Subscribe Call

dailyGAZETTE

Tax Services Whitson CPAs, LLC in Dixon, IL is currently accepting new clients.

Call 815-677-9216 to set up an appointment.

Initial consultations concerning tax return preparation are free. For more information check out our Facebook page at http://

black & white.

Water Softeners

Storage

Genl. Contracting

Handyman

Roofing/Siding

Randy L. Moore

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

Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001

- Kitchens - Baths - Windows - Doors - Residential Electrical - & More Rich Osmer 815-440-1609

Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured •Roofing •Siding • Windows •Doors •Additions• Garages •Drywall• Decks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556

BRAD'S TREE SERVICE A division of Timber Industries, LLC. Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Mulch & Firewood •Free Estimates •Fully Insured 815-857-3674

Sometimes it really is as simple as

A1

Call

625-3600 or 284-2222

815-625-3600

4%,%'2!0( 815-284-2222

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

EDUCATION

503

Bright Beginnings Christian Daycare & Preschool is hiring for full time Teachers. Must have 60 credit hours with 6 in ECE. Bring resume and cover letter to: 1033 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon Or email: brightbeginnings@ live.com

HEALTH / MEDICAL

504

Full Time Home Care/Hospice RN Flexible working hours, pay per visit, limited weekend work, one week day on call.

Occupational Therapist needed for per diem work.

Apply at: Gaffey Home Nursing, 3408 East 23rd St., Sterling, M-F, 8am to 4:30pm.

Parkway Center is seeking a part time Nurses.

Applications can picked up at 1801 Ave. G Sterling

Need to place an ad?

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

HEALTH / MEDICAL

504

Looking for Nurses and CNAs for Neighbors Rehabilitation Center! All shifts available!

Experienced preferred but new graduates will be considered. Must be an RN or LPN with current active license in IL. CNAs must be graduates of an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant Program in IL. Full time and Part time also available.

Feel free to apply at the facility or inquire at 815-234-2511 or please send resume to: administrator@ neighborsrehab. com.

EMPLOYMENT

505

Agricultural Construction Company seeking Service Techs and Millwright Crew Members Positions will be seasonal with the potential for full time employment.

Must be able to lift 80 lbs, use hand tools, and work Saturdays. Welding experience is a plus but not a requirement. All applicants are subject to background check.

Please email resumes to: Mbrady@apgrain systems.com Or apply within at 100 Roosevelt St., Hooppole, IL 61258 All American Bar & Grill Now Hiring all Positions. Servers, cooks and dish washers. Come in and apply at: 2105 1st Ave. Rock Falls IL. 61071 Amboy C.U.S.D. #272 is seeking applicants for the following position: HEAD CUSTODIAN To apply go to www.leeogle.org and complete the application.

NEW TODAY Automotive Experienced Mechanic wanted must have own tools. Full time benefits, pay equal to experience.

Please apply in person at: Credit Auto Sales, 601 IL Route 2 Dixon CDL CLASS A Drivers needed for part time work, April-Oct. Most all work would be on Mon, some work could be SunWeds. Also need Drivers with passports for 6 trips in to Canada. Good pay plus hotels paid.

Call Phil 815-973-4054 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 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.

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.

Local Furniture store looking for 1 reliable person to strip/refinish furniture. Will train, must have valid drivers license. Apply in person at Yesterdays Furniture. 316 S. Lincoln Ave, Dixon.

SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Thursday, February 26, 2015 • PAGE B13

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

505

NEW TODAY DIRECTOR OF CRISIS SERVICES: Make a difference every day, helping to transform people's lives. This position leads a staff of 21 serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Position includes grant writing, policy development, and work with community and funders.

Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in human service field, significant suexperipervisory ence in a human services setting.

Benefits include excellent retirement plan, paid leave, and insurance. Diverse applicants welcome.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply at YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Avenue, Sterling

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.

Email: gtully@ morrisontech.edu Greg Tully, Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Ave., Morrison, IL 61270 Local Grain Elevator taking applications for FT position for Outside Operations.

815-359-2002 or 815-734-3711

Resthave Home is looking to fill positions for a parttime Cook and fulltime and part-time Dietary Aides.

Applicants interested please send resumes to: 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL 61270 attention Human Resources or stop in to fill out an application.

RN's Wanted in Dixon, Sterling & Oregon areas.

Contact Peak Medical Home Care 815-677-9223 Seeking someone in the Dixon/Sterling area to work on modifying company Word Press Web sites.

Please send inquiries to: opportunity@ poloil.com ServiceMaster has immediate openings in Dixon, Sterling & Amboy area.

Multiple day and night part time positions. 15-20/hrs. per week. Apply in person at 205 6th Ave., Sterling.

The Village of Walnut Police Department is currently accepting applications for a Part-Time Police Officer.

All applicants must possess a State of Illinois Certification for Police Officer at the time of employment.

The hired applicant must be willing to work nights and weekends.

Please come into the Walnut Village Office and obtain an application, 114 Jackson St. There will be an interview scheduled with qualified applicants at a later date. The Village of Walnut is an EOE employer.

Village of Walnut

AUCTIONS

Now hiring full time production assistant for wean to finish hog operation. Duties will include day to day pig care, sorting, placing and giving vaccinations knowledge of these duties are highly desired but would not exclude highly motivated eager to learn candidates.

Offering competitive pay and performance based bonus all interested parties e-mail oinkinc-

Vintage Mechanical Works is looking for full time a body/ mechanic/ painter.

To apply go to 806 Prosperity Dr. Sterling. 61081 815-626-1690

615

2 DAY AUCTION March 1st March 2nd.

794 LEE STREET DES PLAINES, IL COLLECTABLES: Lladro's, Swarovski, RS Prussia, Barbie's, Dolls, Paperweights, Stoneware, MORE! FURNITURE,TOYS, PAINTINGS,MORE! 847-296-0773 paceantiquesandauction.com

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

READERS:

Sauk Valley Media does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law. Likewise, we do not knowingly accept advertising which is fraudulent or has malicious intent.

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

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

512

NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is 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))

TO OUR

NOW HIRING at Messie's Bar & Grill for all positions.

Please apply in person at 117 N. River Rd., Oregon, IL 61061

pork@yahoo.com

CHILD CARE

505

APPLIANCES

710

CLOVER HILLS

RENT TO OWN TV’S APPLIANCES

815.625.8529 Fisher Paykel gas dryer from Prescotts. $100.00 815-441-7051 Frigidaire Electric Range. 2 oven, 4 surface burner's . $100.815-2884397 Magic Chef 22 cubic ft. Side by side Refrigerator. $100 815-288-4397 Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

FURNITURE

755

All Mattress Sets New in plastic.

Twin $99, Full $129, qu. $159, King $259. W/ Warr. Can deliver.

815-703-3688 High quality tan leather sofa by Century. Comfortable, exc. condition. $1,400. Call 815-973-0890 Mattress sets: $99, Full Twin $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

Solid oak Amish hand crafted country hutch, exc. cond., $2000 815499-4140

HEALTH & FITNESS

761

Wesco exercise Bike. Like new. $85. 815-288-4397

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 10 mo. old kitten neutered, vaccinated, free to good 815-499home, 9923 3 adult cats, to good homes only 2 are brothers would like to keep together. 815-718-2986 6 mo. old Bobtail female kitten. Free to good home.

815-441-4854 Bassett Hound pups, vet checked & dewormed, $350, Call Chris 815-973-7293 Sweet & lovable cats and kittens free to good homes only. Call 815-590-7625.

Wanted: Tea Cup Chihuahua, size adult, short hair, reasonably priced or free 815-5649022 after 2:00.

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

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

SNOWBLOWERS 782

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

AUTOMOBILES

24” cut, 6HP, 2 stage self propelled. Tire chains, pull start. Good cond. $325 815973-3223

See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text

NEW REAL DEAL

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

785

Bowflex w/ leg attachment, good cond. $250/obo 779-245-1145

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.

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 1:24 scale, Nascar Diecast: Action, Team Caliber, Motorsports Authentics, Lionel,RCCA Elite, Numerous Drivers. Info: 815994-2101 2006 14' flat bed trailer. Big tool box & hand winch.$650 815-994-3339 ACT Junior study guide book. Like new! $20 815-4414543 Canoe rental business/ inventory for sale. For info call

815-732-4516 Competitor weight bench with bars & dumbbells, weights $40 815-494-4591

Corn fed beef.

Buy ¼ or ½. Dave Stuart, 815-7724759.

NEW TODAY Electric Motorized Wheelchair, custom made for large person, joystick, $1000. Serious Inquiries Only. 815632-7051 Like new orange plastic sled.

47”L x 17”W $8.

815-441-4543 Med. SJB Charcoal tweed wool coat w/ hood. Like new. $30 815-441-4543 Porcelain Barber Greene Aurora sign, 22” x 6” $100 815-275-3131 Shop Smith work station with several attachments $100 815-713-0516

New Full-Time Positions 1st and 2nd Shifts

• Assemblers • Welders • Machine Operators • Material Handlers • Maintenance Technician • Robot Weld Operators E. D. ETNYRE & CO.

1333 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, Illinois Apply in person between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS Stitchers-DMC Floss 3 skeins for .50 or .25 ea. Bring your list, 100's of colors. CLS Thrift Shop, Rock Falls Twin, full, queen, king beds. Elec. & gas dryers, recliner, gas stove, washer, dbl. recline love seat, refrig., sofa, dresser. 815718-4385 Wood bunk bed for 18” doll, homemade bedding $30 815-973-5630 Wooden cradle fits 18”doll,new homemade bedding $25 815-973-5630

FARM EQUIPMENT

855

Case 1835B Diesel skid loader- good tires, good bucket. $5,500. 815-5351688

AUTOMOBILES

905

2000 Nissan Quest, exc. maint., PS/PW/PL A/C, remote start, very clean, some rust, $1700/obo 815622-9392 2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4DR, Loaded, $2750 obo 815-590-2681

What are th he ad dvantages of working for Rochelle Foods? ?

•Health h care e benefits including medical, dental, vision care, and presccription n drug plan •Exce ellent benefififitts packkage incllud ding ed ducattionall assiisttance, vaca ation and holiday pay, 401(k) •C Compe etitive starting salary from $22.20 up to $25.3 31/h hr, dep pending upon qualificcations and shift assignment

Interestted candid dates may submitt a cover letter an nd resu ume’ to Human Re esources Manager, Ro ochellle Food ds, LLC, 100 01 S. Main St. Rochellle, IL 61068 8 or fa ax to (815 5) 562-713 36 or e-mail sllelliottt@ho ormell.com.. You u may y also o apply at Jo ob Service in Rockfo ord or Sterlin ng.

Equa al Opport rtunity Emplo oyer

FOR ITEMS OVER $300

A 5 Line REAL DEAL

ad runs for 30 days in Sauk Valley Classifieds, 4 Ogle County Papers, The Review and saukvalley.com all for only $38!

Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Offer expires 12/31/14 No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Garage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/ Travel or Real Estate

2003 Jaguar, red 4cyl., 4dr. Sunroof.

Fully loaded. All new tires, new tune up. Good shape.

Asking $3,000 obo.

779-245-1821 2009 Chevy Aveo, 5LS 4 Dr. hatchback, OnStar inc. $4,950 815-625-8052 Credit Problems?

Bad Credit? No Credit? We might be able to help! If you're looking to buy a vehicle we have many financing options available through qualified lenders. Call Brett Simpson today at 815-2855313. Ken Nelson Auto Plaza.

TRUCKS

910

'87 Mazda B2200 project truck. Decent body & int., cap, stick. $360.

815-285-1231.

4X4S

912

1992 Chevy half ton 4x4 15,000mi.

On a new short block. New tires, exhaust, western pro series snow plow auto tilt blade. Serviced at Vaessen Brothers since new. $5,000 815-790-6985 2000 Ford F350, 7.3 diesel. Quad cab, long bed. Off road kit. Many new parts. $13,000/ obo. 815-440-3428

MOTORCYCLES

935

1997 Honda Helix scooter, 250cc, 39,627 miles, runs excellent, w/shield, $2000 815-2514254

TRAILERS/RVS

945

2011 Equip. Trailer 28', 22' tilt bed, 6' stationary, deckover. PJT8, dual axle, single tire, bridge frame, 2 tool boxes, removable sides, wire and wireless remote. $6800/obo 815-625-6995

AUTOS WANTED

960

$$$$$$$$$$$$$ 815-499-3543

CASH 4-CARS

We are licensed & insured to buy vehicles. Running or non running, scrap, Ect. 7 days a week.

All Calls Answered!

(815)499-3543 $$$$$$$$$$$$$ We Buy Used cars & trucks.

Call Dixon ATV 815-288-2146

FIND YOUR DREAM HOME!

Read Sauk Valley Classifieds real estate section and Real Estate Weekly on Thursdays.

creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our classified department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626SOLD or 284SOLD.

S.U.V.S

909

2004 Lincoln Navigator, AWD, HWY mi., exc. cond. Fully loaded. $7,000.

815-529-1743

Early Childhood Teachers Needed 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.

Call 815-288-5905 815 for further information

Sales Position 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.

Apply in person to: Knie Appliance & TV Inc. 3614 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL. EOE

FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST An opportunity exists in our organization for a full-time Receptionist. Responsibilities will include receiving visitors and callers, determining the appropriate contact person and arranging contact, and performing miscellaneous clerical duties for the HR Department.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and 2-4 years of related experience.

Excellent communication skills, operation of multi-line switchboard, attention to detail and ability to multitask. Experience with Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS and OUTLOOK.

C H I L D R E N ’ S

LEARNING CENTERS

EXPERIENCED MAINTENANCE OPPORTUNITY Dixon Direct has an immediate opening for the following full-time position. This position requires 3-5 years of experience or 2 years with certification. Experience with printing equipment is a plus.

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN Must have strong knowledge of electronic circuitry: troubleshooting; industrial controls; variable frequency drives; electrical codes; the ability to work from schematics and circuit diagrams; knowledge of PLCs, and be able to operate electronic testing equipment.

Must be able to work any shift plus overtime. We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefits package.

Send resumes to:

ETNYRE offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

For consideration, apply in person or on our website (etnyre.com).

Providing career opportunities since 1898

E. D. Etnyre & Co. ATTN: HR Admin, Sr. 1333 S. Daysville Rd. Oregon, IL 61061

Providing Career Opportunities Since 1898 Check us out on Facebook and www.etnyre.com M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

IN NDUSTRIA AL MAIN NTENANCE E MECH HANIC Rochelle e Foods, LLC C, a wh hollly own ned subsidia ary of Horm mel Foods Corp poration, has imme edia ate ope enings forr 2nd and 3rdd shiftt Indusstria al Mainttenance e Me echan nics in n th he Rochelle, IL plan nt. Thiss possition requirres the abilitty to ma ainta ain n, troubleshoot and repa air equ uipme ent in an industria al manufa acturin ng environment.

905

PART TIME TELLER Midland States Bank is seeking a part time Teller for our Dixon Main branch. Must be available 25-28 hours per week and be willing to work Saturdays. The ability to float between branches as needed, previous customer service and cash handling experience is required.

All interested applicants please visit the Careers page of our website at www.midlandsb.com and fill out an online application.

1226 W. Seventh Street Dixon, Illinois 61021 815-284-2211

Equal Opportunity Employer

$$EARN CASH$$ Towns

AMBOY POLO DIXON AMBOY AMBOY

Streets

N. Jones, N. East, Joe, W. Wasson, W. Bacon S. Congress, S. Maple, W. Colden, W. Oregon W. 1st - W. 6th, S. Hennepin, S. Highland Washington, Davis, Bluff, Main, Clark Locust, Jefferson, S. Jones, Main, Bluff

Route 3218 3233 3030 3206 3207

Customers

Call for open routes in Sterling and Morrison Milledgeville Review Routes Available

87 43 66 74 27

Sauk Valley Media Telegraph 3200 E. Lincolnway 113 S. Peoria Sterling, IL 61081 Dixon, IL 61021 815-625-3600 ext. 5301

Love a good challenge? Thrive on change?

Sales Professional Sauk Valley Media is seeking a full-time outside sales professional who can prospect, negotiate and has the ability to open new accounts as well as maintain, grow and serve existing accounts. As Sauk Valley’s premier provider of print and digital news and information, we rely on ground-breaking and innovative thinking to connect our audiences and advertisers. Our rapidly expanding portfolio of publications and websites has created new opportunities for professionals who share our passion for serving our customers.

The successful candidate will possess the ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining focus and productivity to meet deadlines. This person will have experience creating and presenting client proposals as well as experience developing and maintaining client relationships. Our Multi-Media Account Executive must have the ability to strategically and creatively think in a fast-ppaced environment. Microsoft Office proficiency and a Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience required. Must have a valid drivers license, dependable transportation and proof of insurance.

Qualified candidates should send cover letter and resume to: Contact Jennifer Baratta Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 jbaratta@saukvalley.com Sauk Valley Media is an equal opportunity employer and a drugfree workplace.

Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Thursday, February 26, 2015 • PAGE B14

BREAKING NEWS ANYWHERE YOU GO

txtALERTS SIGN UP FOR FREE ON WWW.SAUKVALLEY.COM

SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Thursday, February 26, 2015 • PAGE B15

LOCAL TRADES! UNDER

CELEBRITY CIPHER

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

Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

$15,000*

TODAY’S CLUE: V equals M “RWO VHZSRO DTS PRBIR AOOCHZM

Quality Pre-Owned ALL Backed By

CHFO DTS’UO MTR HR XTYZ, DTS FZTY YWBR DTS’IO XTHZM, DTS’IO XOBX HZ RWO YBROI.” -- UHZEOZR

09 BUICK LACROSSE

X ’ T Z TA I H T Previous Solution: “Marriage is like the Army; everyone complains, but you’d be surprised at the large number of people who re-enlist.” -- James Garner (c) 2015 by NEA, Inc., dist. by Universal Uclick 2-26

CXL 1 Owner,

ONLY 16,000 MILES!

05 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT

Loaded, DVD, Leather, Like New

$

14,999*

04 CADILLAC DEVILLE

S u do k u !

Answer on B13

One Convenient Location Advertise in the Sauk Valley Service Directory to promote your business services, including: home improvement, snow removal, seasonal, general contracting, and more!

Local Trade, Like New, Heated & Cooled Seats

$

9,999*

Astrograph Give yourself a boost Thursday, February 26, 2015 Your sharp intuition will help you to make all the right moves this year. You will have the ability and timing necessary to improve your financial status.

An interesting proposal will be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You need a change of scenery to refresh and revitalize you. Get together with an old friend or visit local areas of interest. Resist the temptation to sit at home.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Give yourself a boost and put new events on your social calendar. Attending a variety of functions will help you meet new people. A casual conversation will lead to a professional opportunity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you are frustrated or uninspired with your current career, ask for advice. Don’t let anxiety or self-doubt prevent you from taking an important step forward. You have a lot to offer.

05 HONDA PILOT

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A purchase or a personal improvement will help build confidence and give you the additional pride required to reach

your goals. Treat yourself to a cultural or sporting event.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- There will be discord amongst your peers. Don’t do or say anything that could be used to discredit you, your superiors or your co-workers. Do your job and keep your opinions to yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -You can satisfy your yearning for change by becoming involved in a fundraising event. You will feel satisfied working toward a good cause with people who share your concerns.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) -- Take a closer look at your professional future. Some changes will need to be made in order to adjust or improve your current financial status. Look into long-term investments.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Don’t underestimate the benefits of networking with a variety of people. It will help you open the door to an important discussion that could allow you to gain some vital information.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Family members will be hard

to deal with. You can never be too careful when it comes to money. Gambling or going out on a limb for someone will lead to trouble.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- A partnership will go through growing pains.

Keep your expectations realistic.

Diplomacy is necessary, along with give-and-take, if you are going to make your relationship work.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Share your ideas. Peers or clients will be impressed if you use your positive attributes to prove that you are able to successfully tackle any task.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Plan an entertaining event.

Spirited mental or physical challenges will help everyone loosen up and have fun. People who play together stay together.

Include the one you love.

©2015 UFS

4x4, Leather, Navigation, 3rd Row Seat

$

11,999*

08 HONDA RIDGELINE 4X4

Reasonable Rates!

Section of the Daily Gazette, Telegraph and on saukvalley.com.

Also in The Review located on newstands throughout the Sauk Valley.

Diamond White, Leather

$

11,999*

12 CHEVY MALIBU LS

Low Miles

ONLY $

14,999*

12 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

Black

14,999*

ONLY $

08 CHEVY IMPALA SS

(815) 626-SOLD (7653) (815) 284-SOLD (7653)

CLASSIFIEDS SAUK VALLEY dailyGAZETTE

TELEGRAPH

NEED TO PLACE AN AD? Call us today!

$

Only 36,000 Miles

13,999*

dailyGAZETTE 815-625-3600

Quality Vehicles

WWW.MAJESKIMOTORSINC.COM

815-625-9600

Mon.-Thur. 9-7 • Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 8:30am-4pm *Plus tax, title, license & doc fee.

Photos for illustration only.

4%,%'2!0( 815-284-2222

PUZZLE ENTHUSIASTS: Get more puzzles in “Random House Crossword MegaOmnious” Vols. 1 & 2

SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Thursday, February 26, 2015 • PAGE B16

www.sterlingchevy.com www.sterlingchevy.com

WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM

STERLING CHEVROLET YOU’VE O FOUND O THE RIGHT CAR AT THE RIGHT PLACE

AS SEE ON N TV!

SA S NEE O N T !V

NEW 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

NEW 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA

YOU CHOOSE

2014 CHEVROLET

MSRP $28,955 STK#1990

IMPALA LT

2014 CHEVROLET

MSRP $34,210 STK#1902

CAPTIVA LS

Closeou t!

Closeou t!

Stk#R864

14,988 or 215/mo

$

21,988*

SALE $ PRICE

Stk#R799

*

* $

NEW 2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE MSRP $27,575 STK#2093

$7,000*Off!

NEW 2014 CHEVROLET CAMARO LT

2009 CHEVROLET TAHOE LTZ

Captain Chairs, Leather Seats, Sunroof, 22” Chrome Wheels, Local 1-Owner, 4x4, STK#2426A

MSRP $39,930 STK#1943

Closeou t!

$7,000*Off!

$6,000 Off! *

2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LTZ

Ver Nicey!

26,488*or $386/mo*

$

• 2-Year/24,000-Mile Standard Maintenance Plan • 12-Month/12,000-Mile Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty • 5-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty • 172-Point Vehicle Inspection and Reconditioning Process • 3-Day/150-Mile Satisfaction Guarantee

Automatic, Low Miles, Leather Seats, Sunroof, Power Windows and Locks, 4wd, STK#R924

SLT Model, Leather Seats, V8, Automatic, Power Windows and Locks, Nice SUV, STK#R784C

Very Lo Miles w

*

2006 AUDI A4 2.0T

Sunroof, Leather, Cruise Control, Turbo, Automatic STK#R772B

10,488*or $210/mo**

$

2009 CHEVROLET COBALT

Automatic, 4cyl, FWD, Remote Start, 1-Owner,

4WD!

9,988* or $199/mo**

$

2010 CHEVROLET AVEO LT

Low Miles, Automatic, FWD, Nice Car, STK#R913

STK#R916

AWD !

Great MPG

Very Lo Miles w

8,988* or $176/mo**

$

2001 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SSEi

2009 PONTIAC VIBE GT

3.8L Supercharged, Automatic, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Leather Seats, STK#R891A

FWD, 4cyl, Alloy Wheels, XM Radio, Cruise Control, STK#2379A

8,950* or $125/mo**

$

1993 TOYOTA CAMRY LE

FWD, Automatic, Good Miles, Air Conditioning, Clean Carfax, STK#R870B

Grea Deal!t

WOW !

6,375

$

*

or $139/mo**

3,450* or $99/mo**

$

STERLING CHEVROLET 1824 N. Locust Street (815)625.2700 (815)625.2700

WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM

135/mo

**

Value !

WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM

9,988*or $199/mo**

$

WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM

10,988 or 155/mo

or

2005 GMC YUKON XL

2006 CHRYSLER 300

Automatic, A/C, Cruise Control, Power Seat, Alloy Wheels STK#R896A

LOW MILES!

6,988

10,988*or $155/mo*

$

WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM

17,988*or $257/mo*

2011 CHEVROLET HHR

$

SALE!

$

FWD, Automatic, Cruise Control, Keyless Entry, Fog LIghts, Power Seat STK# R879A

*

2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

GLS Model, Great Gas Mileage, Automatic, Well Taken Care Of! STK# 1906A

1 Owne r

22,375 or$326/mo*

$

24,988*or $363/mo*

$

FWD, V6, Leather Seats, Navigation, Rearview Camera, Loaded, STK#R894

*

$

WOW !

ONLY AT YOUR AUTHORIZED STERLING CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP!!!

1 Owne r

*

2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

LTZ, 4WD, Fully Loaded, 1-Owner, Nice Truck, Heated Leather Seats, STK#1981A

2012 BUICK LACROSSE PREMIUM

2012 JEEP COMPASS LIMITED

$

35,988*or $529/mo*

$

“The Sterling Chevrolet Certified Pre-Owned Advantage” dvantage

Automatic, V6, Heated Leather Seats, Bose Stereo System, Alloy Wheels, STK#R925

$

Low Miles!

Closeou t!

WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM

WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM

WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM

WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM

WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM

WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM

WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM

WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM

WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM

WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM

WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM

WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM

WWW STERLINGCHEVY.COM WWW.S

WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM

WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM

*Prices and Payments do not include tax, title, license & doc fees. All sale prices after all available rebates.** All Finance APR are with approved credit.

Not everyone will qualify.tax, *Payments on $and 1000 cash or trade equityfees. downPictures 72 months @ 2.9% with approved credit. *Prices do not include title, based license documentary are for illustration **Paymentspurposes based on $1000 cash or trade equity down months @time 6.9% only, with approved See dealer Dealer not liable only. †0% available for a54limited GMACcredit. financing forfor 48details. months with for errors in this ad. All new car pricing after all GM and Non-GM Loyalty offers. All pricing ends 03/2/2015. Pictures for illustration only.

approved credit, Not everyone will qualify. All pricing ends 09/14/09. ©LH 2009

WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM

WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM

WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM

WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM

WWW.STERLINGCHEVY.COM