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DIXON | CENTURYLINK INTERRUPTION

An end in sight for phone outage Problem tracked down to underground cable; company hopes to have it fixed before Thursday

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

DIXON – A broken cable under the 800 block of Dement Avenue is the cause. Its location – underneath a street with no manhole access – is the complication.

Now that the problem has been iden-

tified, the CenturyLink outage, which enters Day 8 on Tuesday, should be fixed by midweek or so, a company spokesman said this afternoon.

That is, unless the street needs to be torn up, said Nick Breidel, a regional marketing development manager for the Monroe, Louisiana-based telecommunications company.

Monday afternoon, crews were digging

from the side of the road to try to get to the cable, said Mayor Li Arellano Jr., who drove past the work site near Precision Automotive.

CenturyLink “has been very responsive,” Arellano said, adding that company officials told him that, if all goes well, it should be a 2-day fix.

Jeff Stauter, CEO of Kreider Services, said his agency was told repairs should

be made by Thursday.

It took some time to find the break, which is in a major phone line, said Breidel, who still was researching how many customers were affected.

The Dixon School District, Countryside Manor Apartments and Borg Warner were among others that have gone without service since Jan. 16.

Some internet users also were affected.

DIXON PARK DISTRICT

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Budget faces a hard landing Early draft shows $81,000 deficit, and district’s director says there’s no cushion to soften the blow

BY RACHEL RODGERS rrodgers@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5529 @rj_rodgers

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Sarah Giroux, a former Sterling High School student and freelance cinematographer, says that “everyone’s perspective of the world is different,” but as for hers? “I was meant to show mine through the lens of a camera.”

Life, camera, action i Sarah Giroux looks at the world with eyes wide open from behind her camera, channeling her insatiable hunger for learning and sharing into her work as a globe-trotting cinematographer

Whose story are you following?

Do you know a Sauk Valley native who’s gone on to do something interesting? Do they work for a unique company? Are they studying something innovative in higher education? Are they starving artists who deserve to be fed?

Let us know. Post a tip on our Facebook page, send us an email at news@saukvalley.com or give News Editor Kathleen Schultz a call at 815-625-3600, ext. 5535.

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

STERLING – Sarah Giroux sees the world through a camera lens, and it’s not often she sees the same thing twice.

The 2009 Sterling High School graduate always had an insatiable appetite for information and culture. The digital media arts course at Sterling High School, taught through the Whiteside Area Career Center, merely whetted that appetite.

Today, as a freelance cinematographer, Giroux gets her fill of everything the world has to offer – from films, TV, and music festivals to documenting the lives of refugees in Africa.

Among her innumerable unforgettable experiences? The first time she operated a camera in Denis Mennie’s studio at Sterling High.

“I felt alive,” the 26-year-old said. “It gave me a reason to wake up every day. I love learning, and I soak up information like a sponge. This was definitely one thing I had a hunger to learn more about.”

Mennie gave her the pamphlet for Tribeca Flashpoint College, the trade school where she took a 15-month program. She graduated with job offers waiting.

Her only stipulation: no permanent work, let alone banker’s hours.

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DIXON – Park Board members once again are faced with a deficit budget.

On Wednesday, Park District Executive Director Deb Carey will present a draft fiscal year 2018 budget to the board that’s about $81,000 in the red – roughly totaling $1.2 million in revenue and $1.3 million in expenses.

The district’s new budget cycle begins April 1, and the board will be tasked during the next few months with deciding whether to make cuts to fill the budget hole or to operate at a deficit.

The board chose the latter last year to chip away at a laundry list of capital projects, including resurfacing roads in Lowell and Page Parks for about $95,000, resurfacing the Emma Hubbs Tennis Courts for about $30,000, and repairing a portion of a seawall near Lincoln Statue Drive for $15,000.

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BIG CAT QUEST TOURNAMENT

Quest and guests coming back Catfish tournament will return to Rock Falls for second year

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

ROCK FALLS – The city will try to reel in visitors by hosting the Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest Tournament for a second year.

The event serves as a Midwest qualifier for the national championship, which again will be held in Richmond, Virginia. The tournament has a guaranteed purse of $10,000 in cash and prizes.

It will be held June 24 and 25, the same weekend as Summer Splash. Last year, the River Chase was packed into the same weekend, but that event is moving to July 8 and 9.

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DIXON

Trial date finally to be set in 6-year-old homicide case

BY ASHLEY CADY acady@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5521 @ashleycady_svm

DIXON – A Dixon woman who investigators say 6 years ago injured her 7-year-old stepson so severely that he eventually died likely will be tried in early fall, the county’s chief prosecutor said.

The trial date for Tiffany Fassler, 41, is expect-

ed to be set at a hearing Wednesday, Lee County State’s Attorney Matt Klahn said.

Fassler pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder, each of which carries 20 to 60 years in prison, and four counts of aggravated battery to a child, which carries 6 to 30 years.

According to investigators, she kicked her step-

son, Colton Fassler, 7, in the chest on Dec. 30, 2010, and he hit his head on a bathroom Tiffany vanity, sufferFassler ing serious, and eventually fatal, brain damage.

Because the boy was not killed outright, the case involves myriad compli-

cated medical issues and an “astronomical” amount of medical records that had to be reviewed by experts on both sides, and that has slowed the process, Klahn and his predecessor, Anna-Sacco Miller, have said.

Fassler, who remains free on $200,000 bond, was indicted on two counts of aggravated battery 7 months after the boy was

injured. He died about 4 months after that, on Nov. 10, 2011.

In August 2012, a Winnebago County coroner’s jury ruled his death a homicide. Prosecutors added a first-degree murder charge that Sept. 13, then took the matter to a grand jury, which issued a five-count indictment a week later.

In February 2013, the

indictment was amended, adding the second murder charge.

Defendants often are charged with multiple counts of the same crime, the legal elements of which vary enough to give the judge or jury options when considering a verdict.

Dixon attorney Paul Whitcombe was appointed to represent her.

DRUG ENFORCEMENT

Changes mulled as synthetic drug sentences cause confusion ​ W ASHINGTON (AP) – The men who sold it called it Mr. Miyagi, a mind-altering chemical compound mixed with vegetable material and resembling marijuana.

It was clear the drug was meant to be smoked for a potent high, notwithstanding the deceptive label that the product was potpourri not fit for human consumption.

But less clear was how to punish the people who pushed it.

As drug enforcement authorities sound alarms over the effects and

accessibility of synthetic drugs, the Mr. Miyagi case in Louisiana is but one example of how courts are struggling for consistency in dealing with substances that are developing faster than the laws to govern them.

The result is a sentencing process that’s often bogged down by complex science and can yield uneven results in courtrooms around the country.

“It’s been a challenge for the courts and for the regulatory agencies to manage and make appro-

priate, logical decisions relating to these new substances,” said Greg Dudley, a West Virginia University chemistry professor who has testified in synthetic drug cases. “If they’re interpreted differently in different courts, you end up with broad disparities in sentencing for similar offenses.”

Now the federal panel that sets sentencing policy is studying ways for courts to better handle cases involving drugs such as “bath salts,” which can provoke violent outbursts, and the

party drug Molly.

The issue matters, given the sustained popularity of synthetic drugs – manmade compounds that mimic more conventional street drugs and hallucinogens and are sold under catchy names in stores and on the internet.

Drug Enforcement Administration officials have repeatedly warned about the products’ harmful effects but say it’s hard to police them.

Those who make synthetic drugs can alter their chemical makeup

faster than regulators can ban them, and those who sell them can skirt the law through misleading labeling. Meanwhile, the DEA’s forensic testing laboratories are “overwhelmed with the amount of substances” they’re trying to identify and analyze, said spokesman Russ Baer.

Amid the concerns about consistency in punishment, the U.S. Sentencing Commission is doing a 2-year study on synthetic drugs that, among other things, will look at whether to update

the drug quantity table that federal judges rely on at sentencing.

Judges use the table to come up with the starting point for the sentence based on the amount of drugs involved, then factor in considerations like a defendant’s criminal history and level of responsibility. That’s easy for drugs like marijuana, cocaine and heroin that are listed on the table.

The problem is, “bath salts” and similar synthetic or designer drugs aren’t included.

Rep. Aaron Schock.

The (Springfield) State Journal-Register reports U.S. District Court Chief Judge James

Shadid assigned the case to Judge Colin Bruce. He presides over a courtroom in Urbana.

Schock is scheduled to go to trial July 11. The Republican from Peoria faces charges of fraud, filing a false tax return, theft

of government funds and falsification of Federal Election Commission filings.

at 406 E. Third St. sold the winning $1 million Lucky Day Lotto ticket for Monday’s midday drawing, but the winner had not yet come forward, the Illinois Lottery said in a news release.

The winning numbers:

3-4-7-10-36. The retailer will receive $10,000, or 1 percent of the prize amount, for selling the winning ticket.

Winners have 1 year from the original drawing date to claim their prize.

IN BRIEF Judge is assigned to Schock’s case SPRINGFIELD (AP) – A former federal prosecutor who became a judge in 2013 has been assigned to handle the corruption case against former U.S.

Aaron Schock

Million dollar lotto ticket sold at Leaf River gas station LEAF RIVER – Citgo Gas

LOTTERY NUMBERS Pick Three-Midday: 6-8-9 Fireball: 4 Pick Three-Evening: 1-3-1 Fireball: 0 Pick Four-Midday:

1-2-4-3 Fireball: 1 Pick Four-Evening: 3-8-7-5 Fireball: 9 Lucky Day Lotto Midday: 3-4-7-10-36

Lucky Day Lotto Evening: 10-20-27-30-38 Lotto: 11-13-17-20-21-34 Extra shot: 7 Estimated Lotto

jackpot: $9.25 million Estimated Mega Millions jackpot: $177 million Estimated Powerball jackpot: $170 million

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Clarification As reported in SVWeekend, Joan Padilla, executive director of Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, organized a Sauk Valley contingent that participated in Saturday’s Women’s March on Washington. The center, however, was not involved in the effort.

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POLICE Sterling Police

Jacob T. Reuscher, 20, of Shannon; 10:16 p.m. Sunday in the 3200 block of East Lynn Boulevard; driving under the influence, driving under the influence with a BAC over .08, and improper lane usage; given state citations and a notice to appear in court.

Mount Morris Police

Julia L. Allmaon, 27, of Lanark; Jan. 1; speeding; given citation.

Ryan M. Dietrich, 23, of Byron; Jan. 1; speeding; given citation.

Sean E. Flynn, 21, of Milledgeville; Jan. 1; driving under the influence of alcohol; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Jacob A. Cain, 20, of Polo; Jan. 10; traffic sign violation; given citation.

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Jerrold L. Stauffer, 62, of Polo; Jan. 1; operation of an uninsured motor vehicle; given citation.

Sarah A. Miller, 18, Mount Morris; Jan. 13; Ogle County warrant; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Brian R. Chapa, 28, of Mount Morris; Jan. 17; operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and speeding; given citations.

Stacee R. Engesetter, 57, of Mount Morris; Jan. 17; aggravated battery; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Johnathan M. Mattus, 28, of Oregon; Friday; traffic sign violation; given citation.

Derek F. Noon, 45, of Mount Morris; Saturday; Winnebago County warrant; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Christopher M. Rybicki, 18, of Mount Morris; Saturday; operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and a traffic sign violation; given citations.

Polo Police

Deborah J. Poole, 50, of Polo; 10:15 a.m. Sunday; speeding 44 mph in 30-mph zone; released on a promise to comply.

Whiteside County Sheriff

Kenneth C. French, 49, of Thomson; 8:12 p.m. Saturday at Lyndon and Spring Valley roads; driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; given notice to appear in court.

Michael J. Sodemann, 45, of Erie; 7:03 p.m. Saturday on Chase Road; domestic battery; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Lee County Sheriff

Marnita Y. Jackson, 37, of Mendota; 8:21 p.m. Sunday; driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured

motor vehicle; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Glory E. Johnson, 40, of Dixon; 2 p.m. Sunday; warrant – theft; taken to Lee County Jail.

Ryan L. Reaver, 35, of Dixon; 5:41 p.m. Sunday; aggravated domestic battery and domestic battery; posted bond.

State Police

Ivan Cardova, 42, of Cicero; 10:58 p.m. Friday on Interstate 88 near Fenton; driving while license suspended; released on individual bond.

Antonio N. Garcia, 63, of Rochelle; 10:31 a.m. Sunday on state Route 38 and Brush Grove Road; warrant; taken to Ogle County Jail.

BIRTHDAYS None were submitted for today.

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Ribbon cutting for college’s new gym and bookstore BELOW: Dixon YMCA Executive Director Andrew McFarlane talks about what went into bringing a Y to Sauk Valley Community College during Monday’s ribbon cutting. The Dixon and the Sterling/Rock Falls YMCAs worked together to help bring the facility to Sauk. The college’s west mall has undergone extensive renovations in recent months and now boasts a new YMCA, testing center, business offices, classroom spaces, an expanded bookstore, and more (read more about it at shawurl.com/2zj9). The bookstore boasts a modern look and more space. As for the Y, it opened Nov. 1 and membership has been growing steadily since then.

ABOVE: Andy Thornton, CEO of the Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA, gestures toward Sauk Valley College’s YMCA during a ribbon cutting for the college’s new gym and bookstore Monday.

LEFT: Representatives from the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce let out a cheer as they were introduced during the ribbon cutting.

Reps from the Sterling, Dixon and Rock Falls chambers of commerce attended the ribbon cutting at Sauk.

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Know-it-alls: Friday is deadline for Stupor Bowl STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5501

DIXON – Know-it-alls, smarty-pants and knowledge-nerds, take note: Friday is the deadline to sign up for the annual Stupor Bowl trivia con-

test, a major fundraiser for the Dixon Public Schools Foundation.

The contest is held yearly the day before Super Bowl Sunday, so this year, it’s Feb. 4 in the Reagan Middle School cafeteria, 620 Division St.

The cost to enter is $150 for nonprofits and families, and $300 for businesses.

Up to 30 teams will compete. Doors open at 8:30 and the questions, many with a local theme, begin at 9:15 a.m. The

four top-scoring teams advance to single-elimination playoffs, starting at 1:30 p.m., using buzzer systems, tossup questions, and four-part teamwork questions. The championship match starts at 3 p.m.

The $2,500-guaranteed 50-50 raffle will return for a second year.

Spectators are welcome; admission is free and concessions will be available. Go to dixonstuporbowl.com for complete rules and entry forms.

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Bivins also is a member of the Joint Tim Committee Bivins on Government Reform and the Legislative Information System board.

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ding starts at 6:30 p.m.

Quartermania is a cross between an auction, raffle, and bingo. Players buy paddles that allow them to bid quarters on auction items, up to four an item.

Find AFC FFA Alumni on Facebook for a list of Saturday’s items.

A $10 dinner of pulled pork, potato salad, home-

made desserts, and a nonalcoholic drink will be served, and Ralphie & Lulu’s will open a cash bar with wine, beer, and mixed drinks.

Call Katie Pratt, 815285-3158, or find AFC FFA Alumni Quartermania on Facebook for more information.

Contact emcee Tom Wadsworth at trw@ tomwadsworth.com or 815-285-3861 for more details.

IN BRIEF Bivins named to Senate committee DIXON – State Sen. Tim Bivins, R-Dixon, became a spokesman for the Senate’s Local Government Committee on Monday.

He also was named a member of the Criminal Law, Government Reform, Human Services, Insur-

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ASHTON – AFC FFA Alumni is holding a Quartermania on Saturday at the Ashton Lions Club, 404 Tracy Ave. Doors open at 5 and bid-

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OBITUARIES Donald G. Fisher MOUNT CARROLL – Donald G. Fisher, 86, of Mount Carroll, formerly of Chadwick, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, at Good Samaritan Society in Mount Carroll.

Don was born Feb. 11, 1930, in Rock Falls, the son of Herbert and Helen (Robinson) Fisher. He attended Rock Falls country schools. Don proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War, earning a Purple Heart Medal due to injuries he received on Sept.

19, 1951, at Heartbreak Ridge in Korea. On Nov. 6, 1950, he married Alta Beaston in Sterling. They celebrated 46 years of marriage and raised five children. Alta passed away June 29, 1997.

Don and Alta farmed for 34 years near Chadwick and Mount Carroll. He then owned and operated his own welding shop, Fisher’s Welding, for 12 years until retirement. Don was a member of Hickory Grove United Methodist Church in Wacker, Disabled American Veterans, Military Order of the Purple Heart, and American Legion. He loved spending time outdoors fishing, hunt-

ing, and boating. He also enjoyed meeting with the “Dirty Dozen” every Thursday, and especially loved spending time with his family.

Don will be dearly missed by his four sons, Edward Fisher of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, Rick Fisher of Great Falls, Montana, Roger (Betty Jean) Fisher of Dickeyville, Wisconsin, and Dave Fisher of Valdosta, Georgia; one daughter, Linda Sue (Dan) Davis of Lanark; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one brother, William “Wes” Fisher of Rock Falls.

Donald also was preceded in death by three brothers, John, LeRoy, and Robert; a sister, Lula Belle Folsom; and dear friend and companion, Virginia Novicki.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at LawJones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. The funeral will be 10 a.m.

Friday at Law-Jones Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Cemetery in Sterling.

Memorials may be made in Don’s memory to the Disabled American Veterans Organization.

Visit lawjonesfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK ▼ Today’s visitations: Larry J. Overbey of Oregon, 10-11 a.m. at FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Margaret L. Bonnell of Sublette, 4-8 p.m. with the rosary recited at 3:45 p.m., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Sublette. ▼ Today’s funerals: Dale R. Jasper of Franklin Grove, 10:30 a.m. at Church of the Brethren in Franklin Grove.

Larry J. Overbey of Oregon, 11 a.m. at FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon. ▼ Wednesday visitations: Margaret L. Bonnell of Sublette, 10-10:45 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Sublette.

Karlene Koch of Amboy, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Diane Workman of Morrison, 4-7 p.m. at BosmaRenkes Funeral Home in Morrison.

Ron A. McDivitt of Morrison, 5-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. ▼ Wednesday funeral: Margaret L. Bonnell of Sublette, 11 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Sublette. ▼ Thursday Visitations: Karlene Koch of Amboy, 9:30-10:15 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy.

Donald G. Fisher of Mount Carroll, 4-7 p.m. at Law Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. ▼ Thursday funerals: Karlene Koch of Amboy, 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy.

Diane Workman of Morrison, 10:30 a.m. at Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison.

Ron A. McDivitt of Morrison, 11 a.m. graveside service at Lyndon Cemetery.

Leslie Mielke of Sterling, 2 p.m. at Parkway Center in Sterling. ▼ Friday visitation: Larry D. Slick of Milledgeville, 4-8 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. ▼ Friday funeral: Donald G. Fisher of Mount Carroll, 10 a.m. at Law Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. ▼ Saturday visitations: Sandra Spinks of Oregon, 10-11 a.m. at FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Judy Nehrkorn of Rock Falls, 10:30 a.m.-noon at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. ▼ Saturday funerals: Larry D. Slick of Milledgeville, 10 a.m. at Milledgeville United Methodist Church.

Sandra Spinks of Oregon, 11 a.m. at FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Judy Nehrkorn of Rock Falls, noon at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

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Type 2 diabetes, obesity claims are increasing in kids Tribune News Service

It’s no secret that American children have gotten fatter in recent decades.

Now a new study joins earlier research showing the consequences: A sharp rise in insurance claims for youth with Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and other conditions more often associated with older adults.

Claims for Type 2 diabetes – formerly known as “adult-onset” diabetes – among people aged 22 and younger more than doubled between 2011 and 2015, according to an analysis of a large national database of claims paid by about 60 insurers.

At the same time, claims for prediabetes among children and youth rose 110 percent, while high blood pressure claims rose 67 percent. Sleep apnea, a condition where a patient temporarily stops breathing while sleeping, rose 161 percent.

The findings “not only

raise quality-of-life questions for children, but also the … kind of resources that will be necessary to address this emerging situation,” said Robin Gelburd, president of the nonprofit Fair Health, a national clearing house for claims data that offers free medical cost comparison tools to consumers and sells data to insurers and health systems.

To keep the Fair Health statistics in perspective, it’s important to note that Type 2 diabetes affects only a small number of children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that only .25 percent of all children suffer from the condition.

The Fair Health analysis found that during the 4 years that were analyzed, the number of claims tied to an obesity diagnosis among youth 22 and younger, jumping 94 percent in infants and toddlers to as much as 154 percent among 19- to 22-year-olds.

AMBOY – Karlene M. Koch, 79, of Amboy, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Karlene was born Aug. 11, 1937, in Leaf River, the daughter of Edward “Al” and Winona (Burright) Blake.

She attended Amboy schools, graduating with the Class of 1955. She furthered her education at Rock Valley College and Illinois Valley Community College, through her employment at HCC Inc. in Mendota, where she worked for 40 years before retiring in 2007.

Karlene married Charles Koch on July 6, 1957. He proceeded her in death on Nov. 29, 2004. Karlene loved to travel with her husband, play golf, spend time with her grandchildren, and her many good friends. Karlene was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Amboy.

She is survived by four daughters, Kristine (Greg) Welker of Delavan, Wisconsin, Joan (Terry) Brunt of Amboy, Angela Koch of Cowgill, Missouri, and

MORRISON – Diane Workman, 68, of Morrison, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, at Resthave Home in Morrison.

Diane was born Oct. 22, 1948, in Morrison, to Elmer and Tena (Tichler) Balk. Diane married James D. Workman on Jan. 26, 1968, in Morrison. Diane worked alongside her husband, Jim, at Workman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling in Morrison. She was a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison.

Survivors include her husband, Jim; two sons, Jeff (Michele) Workman of Morrison and Michael Workman of Scottsdale, Arizona; two grandchildren; one sister, LaVonne (Mark) Dykema of Morrison; one brother, Kevin

(Sheila) Balk of Mobile, Alabama; and her mother-in-law, Lorraine Workman of Morrison.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister in infancy, Donna Sue Balk.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday at BosmaRenkes Funeral Home in Morrison. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison, with the Rev. Gerald H. Norman, pastor, and Ken Renkes, co-officiating.

Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison.

A memorial to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation has been established.

Visit bosmarenkes.com to send condolences.

Leslie Mielke STERLING – Leslie Mielke, 104, of Sterling, was embraced by the arms of Jesus on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

Leslie was born Oct. 19, 1912. He married Theda Struckman on Sept. 1, 1951. She preceded him in death on Aug. 18, 2011.

Leslie graduated from Franklin Grove High School. He worked at ComEd for many years.

He served in the Army as a radio repairman and was awarded two Bronze Stars.

Leslie loved his wife, and took excellent care of her. He and his wife

loved to travel and they went to three world fairs. He always wore a smile and had a keen sense of humor. He will be missed much here on Earth and warmly welcomed into heaven.

He is survived by nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Parkway Center in Sterling. Cremation rites have been accorded.

McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls is handling arrangements.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

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Diane Workman

Laura (Mark) Hicks of Amboy; two sons, Tony Koch of Amboy and Dan (Laurie) Koch of Amboy; 11 grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; son-in-law, Jim Bender of Kearney, Missouri; one brother, Ed (Kathy) Blake of Amboy; and several nieces and nephews.

Karlene also was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Susie McCormick, two brothers in infancy, and two greatgrandchildren.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday at MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy, with a 7:30 p.m. rosary. Visitation also will be from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Thursday, and the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy, with the Rev. Timothy Draper officiating. Burial will be at St. Patrick Cemetery in Amboy.

A memorial has been established to Hospice of the Rock River Valley, and Teen Turf in Amboy.

Visit thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

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OREGON – Sandra J. Oltmanns Spinks, 77, longtime Oregon area resident, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, at Hope Health & Rehabilitation Center in Lomira, Wisconsin.

Sandra was born Nov. 12, 1939, in Dixon, the daughter of Raymond and Helen (Keckler) Buker. She married Elmer Oltmanns on June 24, 1961, in Oregon. He preceded her in death on Oct. 31, 1994. She then married Doyle Spinks. Sandra was a graduate of Oregon High School. She had been employed as a substitute teacher in Winnebago and Ogle county schools, and as an aide at Oregon Health Care, and Neighbors Nursing Home. She enjoyed travel, reading, especially history, and television, especially

“Jeopardy” and “Law & Order.”

She is survived by her husband, Doyle Spinks of Minnesota; sons, John (Bonnie) Oltmanns of Polo, James Oltmanns of Brownsville, Wisconsin, and David (Lois) Oltmanns of Reedsville, Wisconsin; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Barbara Pepper of Oregon.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, with a memorial at 11 a.m.

Saturday at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon, with Pastor David Rogula officiating.

Burial will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Mount Morris.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Visit farrellhollandgale.com to send condolences.

Robert Anderson SAVANNA – Robert Anderson, 81, of Savanna, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, at his home.

Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna handled arrangements.

Raymond F. Kloth SAVANNA – Raymond F. Kloth, 77, of Savanna, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, at his home.

Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna handled arrangements.

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City hopes to build Survey says: Expand Challand on tourney’s strong first-year showing Middle school in line for $10 million SCHOOL PROJECTS | STERLING & DIXON SCHOOL DISTRICTS

addition; upgrade was among top topics on school district survey

tendent Tad Everett will recommend the school board seek bonds up to $21.5 million for a 3-year facility plan, STERLING – Shovels which would include could go into the ground money for the addition.

The plan will be fundas soon as July 1 for a ed by $14 mil$10 million to lion in alter$12 million, nate revenue 42,000-plusbonds, which square-foot can be boraddition to rowed against Challand Midup to 80 perdle School. cent of the The addition, slated for “What this will do a n t i c i p a t e d revenue from the east side of the school, is bring back own- the countywide 1 percent will have four ership of school sale tax, and full-sized bas- pride and culture. up to $7.5 milketball/vollion in genleyball courts, That’s missing in eral obligation a new orches- our middle school bonds issued tra room, and right now.” during fiscal a chorus room year 2018. that will serve Because Tad Everett other purposthe board Sterling schools es. approved superintendent The need for $333,333 in expansion, in property tax abatement large part to allow for in December, part of its on-site sports, was the pledge to abate $1 milthird-most-often topic lion over 3 years, and brought up in the com- the district’s equalized munity survey the dis- assessed value is expecttrict conducted last year, ed to go up again for and the most frequently FY18, property taxes will cited issue pertaining to not go up, Everett said. the middle school.

In 3 years, a general On Wednesday, Ster- obligation bond issuling schools Superin- ance will come off the

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district’s rolls, one greater than the bonds the district plans to issue.

“We only were willing to do those things in our facility plan if it did not increase property taxes,” Everett said.

The other marquee element of the plan is to begin remodeling Roscoe Eades Stadium on March 1, so that it will be fully functional for fall sports. While sports will take place per usual this spring, viewing will be impacted, with spectators being displaced to the visitor seating across from the stadium. The district plans to bring in portable toilets.

At Challand, construction likely will be staged in the north parking lot, and continue during the 2017-18 school year and through the summer, so the 237-by-180 foot facility can open by fall 2018.

The Sterling Park District took over the middle school’s athletics in 2002.

“The park district has been a phenomenal partner, and I can’t thank them enough,” Everett said. “What this will do is bring back ownership of school pride and culture. That’s missing in our middle school right now.”

The need to travel for extracurriculars some-

To attend

The Sterling school board meets at 7 p.m.

Wednesday in the high school library, 1608 Fourth Ave. Go to sterlingpublicschools.org, or call 815-626-5050 for more information.

times kept students from participating, he said.

The 3-year facilities plan also will tackle roofs and downspouts ($3 million to $3.5 million) to address safety concerns – including potential mold and mildew – and parking lots, walkways and playground areas ($2 million to $3 million).

The $21.5 million factors in the highest price in each of those ranges, meaning that’s the most the district will seek in bonds.

“Instead of doing one large alternate revenue bond, we can restructure that second bond issuance, knowing more at that time what we’ll need,” Everett said. “It may be $7.5 million, or it may be $6.5 million.”

Renderings of the renovated stadium might be available at Wednesday night’s meeting, but Challand renderings shouldn’t be expected until later in the spring, he said.

Board expected to vote on facilities plan Vote would pave the way for bids on millions of dollars worth of projects STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5501

DIXON – The school board is expected to vote on a proposed facilities plan tonight so that bids can be let and bonds issued in time for work to commence in the spring.

A special meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the district office, 1335 Franklin Grove Road.

Community and staff will get the first chance to comment on the plan Superintendent Margo Empen shared with the board at its December meeting, then members will discuss it before putting it to a vote.

If it’s approved, bids will be solicited so the district knows exactly how much health-life safety bonds it must sell. That amount will

need approval at a future meeting.

The district can sell up to $21.9 million in bonds, “according to the HLS review,” Empen said.

Bringing the high school up to code alone is expected to cost about $22.9 million.

Health-life safety bonds must be paid back in 10 years, which will cost the owner of a $100,000 home about $213 a year,

starting with the next property tax bill.

The goal is to have funding and contracts in place so work can begin toward the end of the school year, and continue through the summer.

Go to dps170.org, or call 815-285-4205, a temporary number the district is using while its CenturyLink service is down, for an agenda or more information.

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“We wanted to keep everything together, but there was another chase scheduled for that weekend in the region,” Rock Falls Tourism Director Janell Loos said.

Outdoor sports vendors have been added to this year’s fishing tournament lineup, and there should be representatives for fishing, boating, hunting, biking and more, Loos said.

A strong base for the tourney was established in its inaugural year, she said. Although gauging economic impact for such events is tricky, hotel stays are a key indicator.

“Based on stays at our major hotels on that Saturday and Sunday, it was almost $15,000, but that is just a fraction of the overall impact,” Loos said.

Many visitors don’t stay in hotels, but they still buy gas and food, and spend money at local businesses, and the fireworks draw people who might not even be interested in the fishing competition, she said.

The city’s agreement with Bass Pro Shops calls for the city to contribute $10,000 for prizes, a small investment for spurring growth along the riverfront. The City Council unanimously approved the new pact for the event.

Ken Freeman, promoter of the Big Cat Quest circuit, agreed that Rock Falls had a good first year, drawing 105 competitors split among 47 teams.

“If you see 70 participants in the first year, you’ve had success, and Rock Falls had more than 100,” Freeman said.

He received a lot of positive feedback from participants, and many of them planned to come back this year, he said.

Building a tournament is a process, he added.

“Some guys sit and watch for a while before

Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest Teams of two or three anglers will compete in the Rock Falls Midwest qualifier tournament June 24-25. The tourney is open to professionals and amateurs.

Weigh-in for the fish begins at 3 p.m. both days at the Rock Falls riverfront venue. The fishing area extends from the Rockton dam to the Rock Island dam, just short of the state line at the Mississippi River.

Registration costs $200 for a team of two, and $250 for a team three; kids 12 and younger fish for free. A minimum of $10,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded.

Early-bird registration opens May 2. Entry forms are available at visitrockfalls.com and at the Rock Falls Tourism office, 603 W. 10th St. Call Rock Falls Tourism Director Janell Loos, 815-622-1106, for more information. they decide to jump in,” Freeman said. “One of our most popular destinations is a small town in Texas that started with 36 teams, and now they bring in 342.”

The presence of pros in the tourney shouldn’t scare off the amateurs.

“Local guys did well last year,” Freeman said. “In Rock Falls, a local guy, Joe Dyer, won it, so they shouldn’t make the mistake of getting intimidated by the pros.”

Dyer, of Rock Falls, reeled in nine catfish totaling 79.25 pounds over the 2-day stretch. The Sterling team of Ed and Frank Sanders finished second with 10 catfish that weighed in at 65.75 pounds.

Dyer received more than $4,000 in cash and prizes.

He also has won the Cabela’s King Kat Tournament held in Dixon.

Plum Creek work among budget’s few capital projects DEFICIT

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The approved budget was off balance by about $208,000 – $1,290,750 in revenue and $1,498,636 in expenses.

It also included $50,000 for expanding the Vaile Park splash pad, but the board held off on the project and has been pursuing a partnership with the city to pay for it.

The total deficit, which will be determined March 31 at the fiscal year’s end,

will be paid out of reserve funds that Carey said have steadily depleted over the years following the countywide Property Tax Limitation Law of 1996.

The district relies heavily on property tax, and its revenue basically has been frozen from the tax cap, she said.

“We had sufficient funds in the bank for a rainy day, but year after year, we have nibbled away at it,” she said. “There’s no more cushion in the bank.”

The draft budget includes very few capi-

tal projects, one being $15,000 for installing rip rap along part of the Plum Creek bank to offset erosion, she said.

The project would be a temporary fix for a problem that has built up for several years, but the board has voiced concern during the past few months that action needs to be taken soon to prevent a possible collapse of a portion of Page Drive, which runs adjacent to the creek.

District Maintenance Director Duane Long

Next meeting

The Dixon Park Board meets at 6 p.m.

Wednesday at the district office, 804 Palmyra St. Go to dixonparkdistrict.com or the park district office, or call 815-284-3306 for an agenda or more information. presented a plan to the board earlier this month that could stabilize the banks for $13,300 by adding about 360 tons of rock to the eroded areas. Work would begin in the spring

if approved.

The board also plans to vote on revising its Reagan at Lowell Park Committee ordinance to include an ex officio member appointed by the board.

The committee was founded in 2013 as the Ronald Reagan Lifeguard Statue committee by former Mayor Jim Burke, who died in February, with the goal of raising about $300,000 in donations to install a statue of young Reagan as a lifeguard in the park.

It was a branch of the

Dixon Tourism board for about 2 years, but after legal concerns were raised about the committee being tied to the city, the Park Board was asked to take on the project.

The Park Board formed a new committee in October 2015 that called for six members chosen by the board and the board president to act as an ex officio member.

The board will vote Wednesday to appoint a person to be the ex officio member in place of the board president.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

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Joe Heller, Heller Syndication

Moon heroes too good to be forgotten What we think More than 4 decades ago, a Sauk Valley community honored the first men to land on the moon. Last week, Gene Cernan, the last man to visit the moon, died. The region should also consider some sort of lasting tribute to Cernan and his crew.

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he last man to walk on the moon died last week.

Former Astronaut Gene Cernan, 82, died Jan. 16 at a Houston hospital after suffering from ongoing health problems.

More than 44 years ago, Cernan was commander of Apollo 17, NASA’s final flight to the moon.

After landing safely and, attired in space suits, completing the last of three excursions on the lunar surface, Cernan and fellow Astronaut Harrison Schmitt returned to the ladder of their lunar module. The date was Dec. 14, 1972.

Schmitt climbed up the ladder first, leaving Cernan with his feet still planted on the lunar surface, where he had traced his daughter’s initials in the dust.

Then Cernan climbed the ladder, uttering the words, “We leave as we came and, God willing, as we shall return, with peace and hope for all mankind.”

After a safe return trip to Earth, Cernan, a former fighter pilot who flew in space three times, eventually left NASA to pursue careers in energy, aerospace consulting, engineering, and as a network television analyst.

For the rest of his life, he advocated for America’s return to the moon.

Why should Cernan’s legacy be of interest to Illinoisans in general, and

Sauk Valleyans in particular?

Well, Cernan was an Illinois native. He was born in Chicago on March 14, 1934.

He grew up in the Chicago suburbs of Bellwood and Maywood, graduating from Proviso East High School in 1952 before pursuing an electrical engineering degree at Purdue University.

And, as far as the region is concerned, the residents of one community already made a conscious decision years ago to honor another trio of moon travelers.

In 1969, city leaders in Oregon decided to rename A Street, B Street and C Street after Apollo 11 astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins, respectively. Armstrong famously became the first man to walk on the moon that summer.

For more than 47 years, Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins streets have served as a local tribute to three brave men.

Might there be room, somewhere in the Sauk Valley, for a lasting tribute to Cernan, Schmitt (who later became a U.S. senator) and the late Ronald Evans – the last men, to this point, to have journeyed to the moon?

Stranger things have happened.

We’re satisfied, at this point, to plant the idea and see what develops.

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Congressman fails to answer citizen’s queries ANTOINETTE VELLA Dixon

On Jan. 11, Sauk Valley Media published a letter to the editor in which the writer states he was very unsatisfied with the responsiveness of U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger’s staff to his concerns. I sympathize with him because I, too, am unsatisfied with the congressman’s responses to our concerns.

Earlier in January, I emailed Congressman Kinzinger and asked him five questions. One of the questions was what he would repeal and what he would retain in the Affordable Care Act. What I received in response was a “boilerplate” email about how bad Obamacare was.

Never did he mention how Congress was going to address the costs to individuals with pre-existing conditions who are forced to obtain health care through high-risk pools; individuals who do not have access to health care because they have exceeded the lifetime caps and, therefore, might t Editorials

be forced to claim bankruptcy because of high medical costs; individuals who now have access to preventative care measures which they could not originally afford, etc.

Interestingly enough, these issues were addressed in a guest column by Dr. Risha Raven on Jan. 12. However, sadly, Congressman Kinzinger did not address any of these concerns.

Furthermore, Rep. Kinzinger did not respond to my other concerns. I asked him whether he had met people who lived in low-income elderly housing (because I wanted to know whether he had asked them about turning Medicare into a voucher program); whether he had voted to fold the Office of Congressional Ethics into the House Ethics Committee; what he thought of school vouchers and charter schools; and what did he think about Rick Perry becoming secretary of Energy even though he has no background in nuclear energy.

Rep. Kinzinger, we, your constituents, don’t want packaged answers to complex problems. Please provide us with some indications that you are thoughtfully considering our concerns.

STATEHOUSE INSIDER

Senate eyes a Hail Mary to end budget stalemate Much rides on ‘grand bargain’

by Cullerton and Radogno This coming week is going to be a tense one for a lot of people desperate for the state to finally end the budget stalemate.

The Senate has scheduled committee hearings on the various components of the “grand bargain,” that series of a dozen or so bills negotiated by Senate President John Cullerton and Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno that are supposed to help bring an end to the impasse.

Cullerton was quoted last week saying the Senate as a whole could begin voting on those bills as early as Wednesday.

There’s a lot riding on this. Radogno and Cullerton negotiated this stuff, probably holding their noses while they hashed out some things they didn’t like. They did it because somebody had

dougFINKE Doug Finke’s column is syndicated

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Contact him at doug. finke@sj-r. com.

to do something different than what’s been done (or more accurately, not done) the past 2 years while the state had no budget.

It may well be a Hail Mary pass with slim odds of succeeding. But as football fans know, sometimes that’s the only option left.

Tough nut to crack Some folks are really optimistic this could spark progress at ending the stalemate. Just don’t underestimate the difficulty of pulling this thing off.

Almost any one of the components is the kind of thing that can consume the Legislature for weeks, if not months, in a regular session.

Remember all of the

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tries it took to pass the first pension reform, and how many years lawmakers have been talking about gambling expansion?

There’s just an awful lot of moving parts in this thing that are all dependent on each other, and all have to pass for this to keep moving.

If it doesn’t get out of the Senate, it wouldn’t necessarily be the end of it for all time.

But it would be an enormous setback that could, indeed, set the stage for the state to be without a budget for 2 more years.

No pardon for you President Barack Obama left office last week and he did what every departing president does, he granted clemency to dozens of federal felons.

However, he did not, repeat, did not grant one to disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who merely tried to sell Obama’s old U.S. Senate seat among other transgressions.

Wonder how many points Obama added to his Illinois approval rat-

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

ing by telling Blago to forget it?

Corny legislation Oh, no. We’re not going to open that can of worms again, are we?

The answer is yes, we are.

State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Jacksonville, has introduced a bill designating corn as the official state grain.

Wait, what? Didn’t the Legislature already do this? And didn’t they do this to the chagrin of folks who thought the state should pass a budget before designating more state foods?

Not exactly. Two years ago, Illinois lawmakers did, in fact, approve a bill designating sweet corn as the official state vegetable.

Anyway, sweet corn is the official state vegetable, but now Davidsmeyer wants to reopen this festering controversy by designating corn as the official grain.

Just when the General Assembly must act in harmony, a bill surfaces that threatens to tear it apart.

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Mom and pop-ins rankle daughter-in-law Dear Abby, My mother-in-law has begun doing the “popin.” My husband passiveaggressively hinted that he wished he had known she was coming over. Her response was, “I’m your mother; I don’t need to let you know when I’m coming over.” I regard this as total disrespect.

She has done this plenty of times – including popping in when I was having a dinner with my parents and children, which made her mad because she and my father-in-law hadn’t been invited.

She did the pop-in again last week. My husband, four children and I were about to sit down to a family dinner when she rang the doorbell. I didn’t

but he says it would be disrespectful. I said it is disrespectful that she comes over without checking with us first.

What’s your take on this?

– No Pop-ins Please

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

Dear No Pop-ins, You have my sympathy.

Your mother-in-law is a handful. Your husband might be so cowed by his mother that he’s afraid to assert himself. You are under no obligation to entertain anyone who pops in, including her.

The next time she shows up unannounced, remind her to call first and suggest that she come back some other time.

have enough food for her and my father-inlaw, which made us all uncomfortable. She made a sarcastic comment, “Gee, I guess I shouldn’t have come over,” then she sat in the living room staring at us as we ate.

I have begged my husband to say something,

Dear Abby, My fiancee has a

15-year-old son, “Jason,” who spends countless hours in his room playing Xbox with his buddies.

He is loud and obviously has fun, by the sound of it. However, when he comes out for meals, he doesn’t communicate or answer questions like, “How was school?” or “What do you think of that?”

My fiancee and I don’t live together. We see each other three times a year for 2 to 3 weeks at a time. My fiancee says Jason acts the same way whether I’m here or not.

He isn’t close with his dad, either.

Is this a phase that he will grow out of, or does he need professional help? We get along, but

there is never much conversation. I ask questions to encourage interaction, but it hasn’t been successful.

– Frustrated in Montana Dear Frustrated, Whether Jason’s going through a phase depends on whether he has always had poor verbal skills and ignored questions he was asked. He might be reluctant to answer because he’s having problems socially or academically in school, or because the opinions you’re asking for concern things he has never given much thought to.

Boys that age are sometimes less verbal than when they are older,

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Grapevine; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open; 7 p.m., open, Big Book, back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

Free blood pressure checks, 1-3 p.m., Amboy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 15 W. Wasson Road, 815-857-2550.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., open, St. Patrick Community Center, 903 N. Caron Road, Rochelle.

Parkinson’s Support Group, 2-3 p.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Ave. E, 815-6222800.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., step, tradition, closed, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

Caregiver Support Group, 6 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

Pearl, a self-esteem support group of the YWCA Domestic Violence Program, 6 p.m., 815625-0333.

Safe Harbor – Community Recovery Group, 6:30 p.m., Town Square Centre, 101 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-9941953 or 908-361-7924.

AWANA, 6:20-8 p.m., 3 years through sixth grade, Northside Baptist Church, 598 River Lane, Dixon, 815-288-5212.

Whiteside County Democratic Party, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Carpenters Local Union No. 790, 1008 Seventh Ave., Rock

Falls, 815-625-4657, public welcome.

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

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

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

Rock River Grange, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 1409 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, 815-9731490.

Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m., closed, Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin Ave. Thursday, Jan. 26 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon.

Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Glucose and cholesterol screenings, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

Twin City Sunrise Rotary, 7 a.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling.

Blood pressure screenings, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815626-2230.

TOPS IL 1426, 8:30-9 a.m. weigh-in, meeting at 9 a.m., Coloma Homes, 401 W. 18th St., Rock Falls.

Office of U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., open, 9 a.m.4 p.m., 212 Third Ave., Sterling.

TOPS IL 825, 9-10 a.m. weigh-in, meeting at 10 a.m.,

Coventry Activity Center, 612 St. Mary’s Road, Sterling, 815626-0034.

Regional Transportation Committee Region 1 meeting, 10 a.m., Stephenson County Senior Resource Center, 206 E. Stephenson St., Freeport, 815433-5830.

Free Blood pressure checks, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Caregiver Support and Education Group, noon-1:30 p.m., St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling; bring sack lunch; 815-5357389.

Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, noon, Big Book, closed; 6 p.m., literature, open, lower level, Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 7 p.m., closed, step, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Volunteer Care Center of Lee County, 2-5 p.m., 101 W. Second St., Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-9555.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, 7 p.m., open, 12x12, back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 2:30 p.m., clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815-973-6150.

Narcotics Anonymous, 3 p.m., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815-625-0013.

Facing the Challenge Group, 3 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-7323252.

Facing the Challenge cancer support group, 4 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St.,

Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Al-Anon-Alateen, 4 p.m., Wesley Chapel Annex, 200 S. Hickory St., Shannon.

Mindfulness Meditation and group dialogue, 5:30-6:30 p.m., lower level, United Way of Whiteside County building, 502 First Ave., Sterling, 563-2106516.

Speak Boldly Toastmasters 2125, 6 p.m., Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St., 815626-7650.

TOPS, 6:30 p.m., Rock Falls United Methodist Church, 210 Fourth Ave., 815-625-0431.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., back door, 707 First Ave., Suite A, Rock Falls.

Sterling Optimist Club, 7 p.m., Candlelight Inn, 2907 N. Locust St. Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, and Al-AnonAlateen, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 709 Fourth Ave., Rochelle.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Big Book, Rolling Hills Progress Center, 201 state Route 64, Lanark.

Amateur Radio Club, 7:30 p.m., 1409 Eighth Ave., Rock Falls, 815-946-4340.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, Church of St. Anne, 401 N. Cherry St., Morrison.

Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-626-1574.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, United Steelworkers, 502 Woodburn Ave., Sterling.

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“Zoolander 2” drew nine nods

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SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Wednesday, Jan. 25 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon.

Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Dixon Kiwanis Club meeting, 7 a.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St. Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 9-11 a.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Church of the Brethren, 215 North Court St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., women’s group; noon; 3:30 p.m.; 7 p.m., Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Blood pressure checks, 10-11 a.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Ave. E, 815-5642145.

Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 815-625-0382.

Blood pressure checks, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave., Dixon.

Party Manners Class, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

People with Disabilities Support Group, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Civic Plaza I, Rock Falls, 815625-7860 (voice) or 815-6257863 (TDD).

Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, noon, Big Book, closed; 6 p.m., Big Book, tradition, closed, lower level, Loveland Community House,

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and “Shut-In”), Kristen Wiig (“Zoolander 2”), Johnny Depp (“Alice Through the Looking Glass”), Will Ferrell (“Zoolander 2”), Ben Affleck (“Batman v Superman”) and Julia Roberts (“Mother’s Day”).

Winners will be announced Feb. 25.

Next ‘Star Wars’ film gets a name Tribune News Service

It’s official. The next installment of the main “Star Wars” saga will be called “The Last Jedi.”

Lucasfilm unveiled the Episode VIII title Monday morning, but did not reveal who this last Jedi could be.

Could the title be a reference to Luke Skywalker, the most recent Jedi the “Star Wars” films followed? Or is it a hint that Rey, who discovered she can wield the Force in “The Force Awakens,” might be the last of her kind?

Written and directed by Rian Johnson, “The Last Jedi” will pick up close to where “The Force Awakens” ended: Rey opposite Luke after she tracked him down to learn more about the Force and the way of the Jedi.

Daisy Ridley will return as Rey in the next “Star Wars” installment, along with Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), John Boyega (Finn), Oscar Isaac (Poe Dameron), Adam Driver (Kylo Ren), Gwendoline Christie (Captain Phasma), Lupita Nyong’o (Maz Kanata), Dohmnall Gleeson (General Hux), Andy Serkis (Supreme Leader Snoke), and the late Carrie Fisher (General Leia).

The film is produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Ram Bergman and executive produced by J.J. Abrams, Jason McGatlin and Tom Karnowski.

“The Last Jedi” will hit theaters Dec. 15.

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HOME LONS

Trump suspends FHA mortgage rate cuts Tribune News Service

On Friday, the Trump administration suspended a pending rate cut to FHA mortgage insurance that the outgoing Obama administration announced just a week earlier.

The decision to indefinitely suspend the planned cut was one of the new administration’s first acts. As a result, a decision over insurance premiums for home loans backed by the federal government received outsized attention from both the media and politicians.

Confused? We’ll try to help sort it out.

What is the FHA? The Federal Housing Administration is a government agency that insures home loans and collects fees from borrowers to reimburse

lenders in the case of default.

It is part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the loans FHA insures are aimed at first-time homebuyers and those with poor to fair credit.

Borrowers can qualify for an FHA-backed mortgage with down payments as small as 3.5 percent, even with a credit score as low as 580, which could signal a past bankruptcy or debts sent to collection.

The average credit score of an FHA borrower in the third quarter of 2016 was 679, a credit worthiness considered to be fair.

There are limits on the price of a home loan the FHA will back.

What did the administration do?

The administration on

Friday stopped a rate cut that the Obama administration had announced just a week earlier.

The rate cut was supposed to take effect Jan. 27, and thus no one received a loan with the new, lower insurance rates.

What does this mean for me?

If you are shopping for a home and planned to use an FHA-backed loan, it means you will be paying the same premium rate for required mortgage insurance that you would have since January 2015.

For most borrowers getting an FHA-backed loan that means that after paying an upfront insurance fee, you will pay 0.85 percent of your loan amount for premiums each year. The Obama administration

had planned to drop that rate to 0.60 percent. In 2014, the rate was 1.35 percent, after several increases to shore up FHA finances after the housing crash.

How many people use FHA loans?

During the federal government’s 2016 fiscal year, the FHA insured 1.26 million purchase loans and refinances for single-family homes.

Nearly 880,000 of those were purchases, worth more than $171 billion.

In the second quarter of 2016, FHA-backed loans accounted for 16.6 percent of single-family home loans, according to HUD.

Why did the rates get lowered?

It was argued that FHA could easily withstand a cut to premiums, say-

ing the agency’s finances had vastly improved since it received its firstever bailout in 2013.

The $1.7 billion bailout from the U.S. Treasury was given to cover potential losses on the huge volume of lowdown-payment mortgages FHA insured from 2007 to 2009 after the collapse of the subprime industry.

The administration also noted that FHA’s Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund’s capital reserve ratio exceeded requirements for 2 consecutive years.

“With sufficient reserves on hand to meet future claims, it’s time for FHA to pass along some modest savings to working families,” former HUD Secretary Julian Castro said at the time.

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$221 million sent to Palestinian Authority

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WASHINGTON (AP) – Officials say the Obama administration in its waning hours defied Republican opposition and quietly released $221 million to the Palestinian Authority that GOP members of Congress had been blocking.

A State Department official and several congressional aides said the outgoing administration formally notified Congress it would spend the money Friday morning. The offi-

cial said former Secretary of State John Kerry had informed some lawmakers of the move shortly before he left the State Department for the last time Thursday. The aides said written notification dated Jan. 20 was sent to Congress just hours before Donald Trump took the oath of office.

In addition to the $221 million for the Palestinians, the Obama administration also told Congress on Friday it was going

ahead with the release of another $6 million in foreign affairs spending, including $4 million for climate change programs and $1.25 million for U.N. organizations, the congressional aides said. The aides and the State Department official weren’t authorized to speak publicly on the matter and demanded anonymity.

Congress had initially approved the Palestinian funding in budget years

2015 and 2016, but at least two GOP lawmakers – Ed Royce of California, the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Kay Granger of Texas, who sits on the House Appropriations Committee – had placed holds on it over moves the Palestinian Authority had taken to seek membership in international organizations. Congressional holds are generally respected by the executive branch but are not legally binding.

Why was the rate cut suspended?

Some Republicans had expressed concern that the rate cut could cost taxpayers if the loans started to go sour and the Federal Housing Administration was unable to cover the losses with less money coming in from premiums.

In a letter to those in the real estate industry shortly after Trump was sworn in, HUD said that more analysis and research was needed to assess any future changes in mortgage insurance premiums.

“FHA is committed to ensuring its mortgage insurance programs remains viable and effective in the long term for all parties involved, especially our taxpayers,” the letter said.

by ignoring complaints, giving inaccurate information, incorrectly processing payments and steering borrowers to higher-cost repayment plans.

Borrowers who feel that their situation fits those listed in the lawsuit can file a complaint with the CFPB, said Persis Yu, director of the National Consumer Law Center’s student loan borrower assistance program.

Complaints can be filed at consumerfinance.gov or by calling 855- 4112372.

People who feel they have been wronged by student loan servicer Navient Corp. have a few options for what to do next, a student loan expert said.

Navient, which used to be part of Sallie Mae and is the nation’s largest servicer of student loans, was sued last week by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The federal agency accuses it of cheating borrowers

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Tuesday, Jan. 24 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

Coffee, 8 a.m., Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., 815-734-6335.

Burn exercise class, 8:309 a.m., Polo Area Senior Services, 101 E. Mason St., 815946-3818.

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

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

Kings on corner cads, 9 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Morning Whittle, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Fit for Life, 9-10 a.m. Polo Senior Center, 101 E Mason St., 815-946-3818.

Boot Scootin’ Seniors, 9:15 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

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

Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

Community coffee and doughnuts, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St., 815-732-7994.

Triple Play Tuesday Program, 10:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Line dancing, 10:30 a.m., Polo Area Senior Services, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

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

Lunch and bingo, 11:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon. Registration: 815-732-3252.

Pinochle & Euchre, noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Organized bowling games, noon, Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Bingo, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

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

Bingo, 12:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Euchre 101, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Karaoke, 1-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Book Discussion Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave., 815-284-7261.

Bingo, 7 p.m., Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway, 815-625-0354.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Coffee, 8 a.m., Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., 815-734-6335.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Stretch & Move, 9 a.m., Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., 815-734-6335.

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

Kings on corner cards, 9 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St.,

Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Wii bowling, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Mexican Train dominoes, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

Canasta, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Yahtzee, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

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

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

500, noon, Polo Area Senior Services, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818.

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

Sewing after lunch, noon, Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-5893925.

Bingo with the Beukemas, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925..

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

Men’s cards, 12:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Bingo, 1 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion Hall, 712 Fourth Ave. Bridge, 1 p.m., Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., 815-734-6335.

Wii Bowling, 1 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

Second Wind Entertainers, 1:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3253.

Community cards, 2 p.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove,

510 N. State St., 815-456-3000.

Skeet shooting, 2 p.m. until no shooters, Coleta Sportsmen’s Club, the corner of Pilgrim and Blue Goose roads,

815-336-2191.

Mindfulness Meditation community sitting sessions, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Mind Body Spirit Connection, 1254 N. Galena

Ave., Dixon, 563-210-6516.

Kings Kids Club, 6 p.m., Liberty Baptist Church, 2002 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, 815-579-1209 or 815-625-4101.

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Abortion aid will cost groups Net neutrality Trump reimposes a ban on support for the international agencies Tribune News Service

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump swung U.S. global policy on family planning sharply to the right Monday, reimposing a ban on government support for international aid groups that provide or counsel women on abortion services.

The move to reimpose the so-called global gag rule, a longtime priority of abortion opponents, was one of the new president’s first executive orders.

It continues what has become something of a ritual in presidential politics over the past 3 decades. First imposed

by President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s, the restriction was lifted by President Bill Clinton in the 1990s.

It was reimposed again

by President George W. Bush after he took office in 2001 and then overturned by President Barack Obama shortly after his 2009 inauguration.

Trump drew swift praise from abortion opponents, who have made changing the policy a top priority and provided Trump critical support during the election, despite his past support

for abortion rights.

“By redirecting taxpayer dollars away from the international abortion industry, President Trump has reinstituted life-affirming protections for unborn children and their mothers,” said Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., who co-chairs the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus.

Reagan instituted the rule, also known as the “Mexico City policy,” in 1984, stating that the U.S. government would not contribute to groups that “perform or actively promote abortion as a method of family planning in other nations.”

But global health advocates have long criticized the restriction as imperiling women’s health, particularly in developing nations.

In practice, they say, the gag rule effectively prevents nongovernmental organizations working in the developing world from referring women to safe abortion providers or even conducting family planning education campaigns that discuss the procedure.

That, in turn, makes it more likely that women will seek unsafe abortions, which are a leading cause of death for women in many parts of

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President Donald Trump speaks at CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia, on Saturday. the world.

Advocates for women’s health condemned Trump’s move.

“At the risk of women’s health and lives, Trump’s global gag rule forces health care providers to face the difficult choice between receiving vital family planning funds and providing comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care,” said

A. Tianna Scozzaro, who directs the Sierra Club’s work on gender and equity issues.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Trump’s order returned the country to a “disgraceful era that dishonored the American values of free speech and inflicted untold suffering on millions of women around the world.”

INTERNET

No Español on White House website Tribune News Service

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump, who chided his opponents during the campaign for speaking Spanish, has made a tangible change to the White House website to eliminate bilingual access.

The site, which the

Trump administration took over on Friday, no longer includes an option for translation into Spanish or another that gives information about access for disabled users that had existed under President Barack Obama.

Spokesman Sean Spicer suggested the translation

option might return but made no specific commitment on timing when asked about it Monday.

He spoke generally about the high volume of work facing the technology team during the changeover.

“We are continuing to build out the website … ,”

Spicer said. “We’ve got the IT folks working overtime on that now.”

During a Republican primary debate, Trump lashed out at former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush when he spoke Spanish. “This is a country where we speak English,” Trump said.

WikiLeaks: Send us Trump’s tax returns Tribune News Service

In the span of a few years, WikiLeaks, the hacking organization responsible for some of the biggest leaks of classified information in recent history, enjoyed a surge in popularity among Republicans in the U.S. Now, that might be coming to a screeching halt.

With two tweets Sunday, the organization offered a stinging critique of President Donald Trump. Specifically, WikiLeaks blasted the Trump administration’s announcement that it would not release his tax returns, a decision that is legal but departs from past precedent.

“Trump Counselor Kellyanne Conway stated today that Trump will not release his tax returns.

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Trump’s decision, which was announced by one of his top aides, Kellyanne Conway, shut down a White House petition that had garnered 200,000 signatures since it was introduced Friday.

WikiLeaks’ statement, however, is perhaps most surprising given the unlikely and sometimes one-sided relationship that had developed between the organization and conservatives.

Republicans had warmed to the organization and its leader, Julian Assange,

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In 2010, Rep. Pete King, R-New York, called for WikiLeaks to be designated as a terrorist organization and said Assange had blood on his hands for leaking classified information. By 2016, key Trump surrogates expressed either ambivalence or support for Assange, with some apologizing for their

previous attacks on the organization, per CBS News.

Trump had previously said he could not release his tax returns because he was under audit by the IRS, although the government agency contradicted this claim, saying anyone can release their tax returns while being audited.

If he does not release his returns, Trump would be the first president since Nixon not to voluntarily reveal his tax records.

WASHINGTON – President Trump on Monday designated Ajit Pai, a Republican member of the Federal Communications Commission and an outspoken opponent of new net neutrality rules, to be the agency’s new chairman.

Pai, 44, would take over for Tom Wheeler, a Democrat who stepped down on Friday. Wheeler’s term had not expired but Trump gets to designate a new chairman as Republicans gain the FCC majority.

“I look forward to working with the new administration, my colleagues at the Commission, members of Congress, and the American public to bring the benefits of the digital age to all Americans,” Pai said.

A telecommunications lawyer who has served on the FCC since May 2012, Pai is a free market advocate who has been sharply critical of new regulations adopted by Democrats in recent years.

He takes the chairman’s office amid reports that Trump’s advisers want to scale back the FCC’s authority.

“We need to fire up the weed whacker and remove those rules that are holding back investment, innovation and job creation,” Pai said in a speech last

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month looking ahead to Republican control of the FCC. Pai, whose parents immigrated to the U.S. from India, was associate general counsel of Verizon Communications Inc. from 200103 before working as a staffer at the U.S. Senate, the Justice Department and the FCC. He sprinkles his speeches with pop culture references and is adept at social media.

During the net neutrality debate, he tweeted a photo of himself with the 332-page proposal and lamented that FCC rules didn’t allow him to make it public. Pai has pushed for FCC proposals to be released before commissioners vote on them.

Chief among Pai’s targets will be the net neutrality online traffic rules the FCC adopted on a partisan 3-2 vote in 2015.

The regulations are designed to ensure the free flow of online data by barring internet service providers from discriminating against legal content flowing through their networks. To do that, the FCC imposed utility-like oversight of broadband providers.

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Today’s deal is similar to yesterday’s, but with one critical difference: Dummy’s diamonds are stronger.

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West cashes his four club winners, then shifts to the heart jack.

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“Staying ahead of her while she was in school was … challenging.

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“I was going to combat the film world as a freelance cinematographer,” Giroux said. “I wasn’t going looking for fulltime jobs or internships.

I needed diversity, and I’ve been working nonstop ever since graduation.

“I’ve always wanted more, needed more.”

SHS instructor, talking about his time teaching Sarah Giroux

Roll tape Giroux, who lives in Chicago, has a job with Discovery Education next month. She shoots live feeds for CNN and even covers the NFL draft.

Her first gig out of Tribeca? You’re going to laugh.

The Onion, a satirical news publication/ website. She joined its rotation of directors of photography, the first of many such rotations she’d work in, some of which she’s still in today.

She loved working there, and even got to create many of its first video shorts, but ultimately, the job’s simplicity bored her.

“It was cinematography 101,” she said.

Her first blush with TV was working on Morgan Freeman’s Academy Award-winning series “Through the Wormhole.” She gives herself a little bit of “time off” each year to produce a short film, and said hers are regulars at film festivals. Ultimately, she dreams of producing a feature film, or a cultural documentary.

Losing a friend About a year after her first work trip to Africa – to Rwanda, specifically – Giroux came into an opportunity to return to the continent, to neighboring Uganda.

About 2 weeks before award-winning filmmaker David Steiner took students and a crew to Uganda, Giroux learned of the trip from a colleague who put her in

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Sarah Giroux, a former Sterling High School student and freelance cinematographer, looks over then camera equipment at the Digital Media Arts space with Denis Mennie. touch with him.

“It was an instant bond, a 24-hour decision, and within 72 hours, a plane ticket was purchased,” Giroux said.

He solidified her impression of him pretty quickly, too. Her passport needed a stamp from the embassy in Washington, D.C., and the day before departure, it still hadn’t come back.

No word. Just panic.

“Being the incredible man he is, David called a congressman, the postmaster and a travel agent,” Giroux said. “That was the kind of man David was. He made moves. He called all these people. I already knew this man had a profound impact on a lot of people.”

She knew him about a week and a half when he was killed Dec. 26 in a head-on involving the bus in which she and the crew were riding.

Steiner died on impact, and the crew’s bags were

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Go to linkedin.com/in/girosarfilms to see her LinkedIn profile, where her description wraps up by saying, “Everyone’s perspective of the world is different; I was meant to show mine through the lens of a camera.”

Read this story at saukvalley.com to watch video of her discussing how she came to love cinematography while she was a student at Sterling High School. immediately raided, many of their passports stolen.

“It’s a curse and a blessing that I remember everything,” Giroux said.

“I happened to be looking out the front window, and I saw the car coming toward us. I braced my life, and I think that’s what ultimately saved me from getting damage, maybe saving my life in general.”

The crew plans to finish the documentary, but must rethink exactly what it will be. They’d arranged interviews with refugees in Tel Aviv, Isra-

el, and Cairo, Egypt, but when Steiner was killed, the storyline inevitably changed.

“We want it to be known what happened, because now it’s part of our story,” she said.

“This documentary will get done. It’s important to the family that it get finished, and we’re respecting that.”

A month after the trag-

edy, Giroux is ready to go back.

“This is who I am,” Giroux said. “I have a hunger to learn and bring what I see back to the world. Someone has to do it, and I want to be that person. I’d go back to Africa in a heartbeat.

“All in all, it was truly incredible, profound, and one of the best trips of my life.”

Stay in touch The world is a wide, wild place, but there’s nothing quite like home.

Giroux visits Mennie about once a year, and he always strong-arms her to speak to his students.

“When students come back and talk to other students, it’s priceless,”

Mennie said.

Students like Giroux are unique.

“Staying ahead of her while she was in school was … challenging,” he said. “She was always asking, ‘What’s next?

What’s next?’

“She recognized what was a good shot. Her creative and technical skills were great, but she always had a good eye. That’s something nobody can teach.”

Giroux was a 4.0 gradepoint average student and studied as a foreign exchange student in Finland her junior year, and still managed to tackle all 10 of digital media arts’ dual-credit courses, earning her an associate degree in graphic design from Sauk Valley Community College.

She said her adventurous spirit comes from her estranged dad, Ed Giroux, who she recently found out traveled to Africa back in the 1980s.

But the passion, the wanderlust and hunger for knowledge? That’s mom, Robin Meiners.

“She’s a very passionate woman, who loves learning and loves culture,” Giroux said.

As for mom, she trusts that the way she raised her daughter will keep her safe.

“She’s lived in Chicago for the past 6 years, and that alone is scary for this mom to handle, so the jungles of Africa were just another challenge for her to experience,” she said.

She researches everywhere Giroux goes … and prays.

“Lots of prayer, research of the area and confidence in my amazing daughter have given me leave for whatever adventure lies ahead for Sarah. I am and always will be get biggest fan and cheerleader.”

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Tuesday, January 24, 2017 Numbers game Super Bowl LI will be the sixth matchup between the team that scored the most points in the NFL (Falcons) and the team that allowed the fewest (Patriots). The top offense has won once (49ers in Super Bowl XXIV).

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GIRLS BASKETBALL | AMBOY 42, PROPHETSTOWN 37

Amboy able to rally Clippers overcome early deficit, top Prophets

BY CODY CUTTER ccutter@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5552 @CodyCutter35

PROPHETSTOWN — The only thing to make up for a poor start is a strong finish, and the Amboy Clippers did that in a nonconference game against the Prophetstown Prophets on Monday.

After digging into a first-quarter hole, the Clippers finished on a high note in a 42-37 win in a game that pitted former Three Rivers rivals.

Amboy (19-3) dug itself into a 12-4 hole in the first quarter, having difficulty defending the 3-point attack of Prophetstown (7-15). The Prophets made four 3-pointers in the first quarter, which they led 18-6, and finished the first half with six 3-pointers.

Clippers coach Mike McCracken was tempted to set his usual zone defense aside and switch to man at least three times over the course of the first three quarters. Eventually, the Clippers defense settled into place and limited the Prophets to 10 second-quarter points, and nine second-half points.

“Prophetstown played a great game,” McCracken said. “I knew exactly what they would do, and in a normal game we probably would have gone man. They run our [play No.] 18, and they drive out of it so well, and we knew we wouldn’t contain it that way. They pop off 3s, and it’s the old flex; I’ve seen them run it to perfection.”

Courtney Pierceson provided the first five points for the Prophets, the first coming on a 3-pointer for a 3-2 lead. They held the lead all the way until Katelynn Pankhurst’s outside shot with 1:16 to go in the game, which put the Clippers up 39-37. That shot was initially ruled a 3-pointer, but during the next stoppage in play, was changed to a 2-pointer as it was ruled Pankhurst’s feet did touch the line.

Whatever the shot turned out to be, it put Amboy in front for good. Karlee Doege added a 3-point play off an inbound baseline pass for the five-point lead.

“That shot gave us more momentum,” Pankhurst said. “After that, we had a good outof-bounds play to Karlee, which got us another [basket], and from there it looked a little bit up and we looked a little stronger.”

Doege finished with 26 points, hitting six of eight tries from 2-point range, and 8 of 9 freethrow tosses. Pierceson and Lexi Rangel each led the Prophets with 12 points, neither of which made a 3-pointer in the second half after combining for five of six such shots in the first half.

RALLY continued on B44

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ne of the immediate wishes of incoming freshmen when arriving on a high school girls basketball program is becoming good enough to be promoted to the varsity roster.

Usually when such freshmen or sophomores land on the varsity level, there’s something about them that attracts their varsity coach. Otherwise, they’ll take their place on a junior varsity, sophomore, or freshman team.

That is not the case at Prophetstown, however.

No promotions were necessary this season, and no promotions have been possible in this year’s Prophets program.

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Amboy’s Karlee Doege lets go of a jumper Monday against Prophetstown.

She scored 26 points as the Clippers rallied to beat the Prophets.

Star of the game: Karlee Doege, Amboy, 26 points (8-for-9 FT’s), 6 rebounds Key performers: Lexi Rangel, Prophetstown, 12 points (incl. 3 3-pointers), 4 assists, 3 steals; Courtney Pierceson, Prophetstown, 12 points; Delaney Wilhelm, Amboy, 5 points, 8 rebounds, 6 steals Up next: Prophetstown at St. Bede, 6:30 Thursday; Forreston at Amboy, 7:30 Thursday

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Olivia-Hope Toppert is one of four underclassmen on the Prophets’ varsity roster this season.

GIRLS BASKETBALL | MORRISON 51, FULTON 28

Fillies able to corral Fulton Morrison allows just eight second-half points in win

BY ADAM FEINER afeiner@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5550 @AdamFeinerSVM

FULTON – Morrison and Fulton have seen each other plenty of times over the years.

In fact, Monday’s meeting between the two rivals was their third of the season, with both teams having beaten the other. The rubber match went to the Fillies 51-28 thanks to balanced scoring and impressive defense.

“This game, we took another Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com huge step forward,” Morrison Morrison’s Peyton Tegeler puts up a jumper Monday night. She head coach Tyler Whitebread scored 10 points in the Fillies’ 51-28 win. said. “The girls all came to play

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Star of the game: Jaeden Workman, Morrison, 13 points, 5-for6 FT’s, 3 rebounds Key Performers: Emma Sitzmore, Morrison, 8 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists; Kassidee Church, Morrison, 9 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals; Peyton Tegeler, Morrison, 10 points, 5 rebounds; Jordan Price, Fulton, 13 points, 4 steals Up Next: Erie at Morrison, 7:30 p.m., Thursday; Orion at Fulton, 7:30 p.m., Thursday tonight and that was great to see. Our defense was unbelievable. We had a game plan coming in because we know this team very well, and the girls executed it. That second half was the best defensive half of the year, for sure. They played terrific tonight.”

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Fulton struggled to get open looks against Morrison’s man defense in the early going.

It was a different story for the Fillies, who found easy shots in the middle of the Steamers’ 2-3 zone to start the game 12-0.

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California love Tiger Woods Golfer is set to play in this week’s Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego, Woods’ first PGA event in 17 months.

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Cubs to broadcast spring training games Every game during the Cubs’ 2017 Spring Training in Arizona will either be televised, broadcast on radio or streamed online.

This is the first time in team history that each game in the spring will be broadcast in some form or fashion.

WGN-TV will have the first of these games on Saturday, February 25th when the Cubs host the Athletics in a split-squad game.

The other contest against the Giants that day will be streamed on Cubs.com.

White Sox invite 19 to big league camp The South Siders announced players receiving non-roster invites to Spring Training, with eight free agents agreeing to minor league contracts and 11 others coming from within the organization.

The internal invites were extended to right-handed pitchers Spencer Adams, Zack Burdi and Michael Kopech, left-handers Aaron Bummer, Brian Clark, Jace Fry and Matt Purke, catcher Zack Collins, infielders Nicky Delmonico and Danny Hayes and outfielder Courtney Hawkins.

Andy Levitre Wife, Katie, was awarded a game ball by Falcons’ coach Dan Quinn after watching the game against Seattle while in labor.

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Cardinals earn road win Comets dropped by Boilers; Raiders rip Indians

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Erie went on the road and came away with a close win in the Three Rivers West, beating Orion 47-46 on Monday.

Orion led 12-9 after one quarter before the Cardinals scored 19 points in the second quarter to take a 28-20 lead into halftime.

Orion chipped away at the lead in the second half, but Erie took home the win.

Whitney Bramm led the Cardinals with 12 points, and Jenna Saad had 11. Skylar Steimle added eight points, including a free throw to win the game.

Kewanee 69, Newman 56: The Comets

could not stop the Boilermaker duo of Rachael

Monday’s stars Madeline Prestegaard, AFC girls hoops, 23 points Jaynee Prestegaard, AFC girls hoops, 20 points, 4 blocks Katlyn Bay, Dixon bowling, 618 series Moraski and Blair Bullock in a TRAC East road loss, as both Kewanee players came away wtih 24 points.

Kelsey Simpson led the Comets with 18 points, hitting four 3-pointers.

Madison Craft added 11 points. Mady Ferris and Mary Jensen each scored eight.

Hall 52, Bureau Valley 34: Christen Hurley

scored 13 points, and Saige Barnett added 10 for the Storm in a loss to

the Red Devils in Spring Valley.

Hunter Galassi led Hall with 19 points, and Rena Barroso added 10.

AFC 61, Dakota 36:

Madeline Prestegaard scored 23 points, grabbed four rebounds and collected three steals as the Raiders cruised to a road win against the Indians.

Also for AFC, Jaynee Prestegaard had 20 points, four blocked shots, three steals and three boards, Emily Shrimplin had 10 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, Laci Meurer had six assists and five steals, and Bryce Gittleson added six assists and five steals.

Girls bowling

Dixon 2,949, Kewanee 2,432: Katlyn Bay rolled

games of 180, 258 and 178 for a 616 series as the Duchesses handled the Boilermakers at Plum Hollow Lanes.

Mackenzie Kavanaugh (549) and Virginia Gray (538) also had big days to help Dixon to a senior night win.

MacKenzie Peed had a 451 series for Kewanee.

Boys basketball

Galva 77, Bureau Valley 59: Kale Barnett

scored 12 points for the Storm in a road loss to the Wildcats.

Nathan Paup-Caudill and Andrew Petros added 11 points apiece for Bureau Valley.

Trey Kazubowski led Galva with 24 points, Mason Kaiser had 16, Cooper Hoxworth had 15, and Nick Anderson added 14.

New points system to debut this season Starting this year, races will be broken into multiple segments with bonus points awarded for leading those segments.

Under the current points system, the winner of the race gets 40 points, plus three bonus points. The points count down in intervals of one point, with the second-place finisher getting 39 points, third place 38, etc., down to 40th place, which is worth one point. Any driver who leads a lap gets one bonus point and the driver who leads the most laps gets one bonus point.

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Contact us at 815-625-3600 Sports Editor Ty Reynolds, ext. 5554 treynolds@saukvalley.com Assistant Sports Editor Eric Ingles, ext. 5555 eingles@saukvalley.com Sports Reporters Cody Cutter, ext. 5552 ccutter@saukvalley.com Adam Feiner, ext. 5550 afeiner@saukvalley.com Brian Weidman, ext. 5551 bweidman@saukvalley.com

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• Dixon at Ottawa • Oregon at Forreston 7:15 p.m.

• Rock Falls at Rockford Christian 7:30 p.m.

• Riverdale at Erie • Prophetstown at Hall • Morrison at Sherrard • AFC at Amboy • Polo at Milledgeville • Pearl City at West Carroll • Stockton at Eastland Girls basketball 5 p.m.

• Faith at Fulton Unity 7 p.m.

• Ottawa at Sterling 7:15 p.m.

• Rockford Christian at Dixon • Stillman Valley at Rock Falls • Oregon at North Boone Girls bowling • Rockford Lutheran at Oregon 4 p.m.

• Rock Island at Sterling Wrestling 5:30 p.m.

• Dixon, Mendota at Genoa-Kingston • Rock Falls, Alleman at Riverdale • Princeton, Lena-Winslow at Newman • Fulton, Amboy at Polo • West Carroll, Stillman Valley at Morrison

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Villanova and Kansas remain the top two teams in The Associated Press college basketball poll while Gonzaga sits in third.

The Wildcats (19-1) received 35 first-place votes. This is the seventh week on top this season for Villanova. Last week, Kansas (18-1) had 32 firstplace votes, compared with 28 for Villanova.

Undefeated Gonzaga (190) got the other two firstplace votes and moved up a spot to third, the Zags’ highest ranking this season.

Local events

6 p.m.

• Byron at Oregon

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ABOVE: Fulton’s Jordan Price goes up for a layup Monday against Morrison. The Fillies beat the Steamers 51-28.

BELOW: Fulton’s Abby Willging lets go of a jumper Monday night.

Fillies fill it up in road victory against Steamers CORRAL

done all season.”

The Steamers’ first CONTINUED FROM B1 point of the fourth t came with 4:35 remainFulton’s first bucket ing on a free throw by came with 3:11 to go in Jordan Price. Only five the first, which seemed players scored in the to spark the home loss for Fulton, with team. The Steamers Price leading the pack scored on four of their with 13. next five possessions, “We took a few steps but still trailed 16-11 back,” Fulton head after a quarter. coach Mike Menchaca Fulton’s defense was said. “It didn’t matter much better in the sec- how bad our offense ond, which forced Mor- looked, it was the rison into seven turn- defense. We talk about overs in the quarter. it all year. You can win The Steamers had seven a lot of games being steals in the first half, the better defensive but couldn’t nab their team. We were neither first lead of the con- tonight.” test. Kassidee Church’s It was an ironic perfor3 with two seconds mance for the Steamremaining in the half ers, who honored Price gave the Fillies a bit of a before the game for lift with a 28-20 advan- scoring her 1,000th tage heading into the point last week. locker room.

Fulton shot just 27 Morrison r e a l l y percent (12-for-45) stepped it up on the from the field, and only defensive end of the got to the free throw floor in the second half. line five times in the The Fillies started the entire game. third quarter with an “I give them [Mor8-2 run to give them a rison] a lot of credit,” comfortable lead. They Menchaca said. “They stretched it out to 41-25 shut down [Jordan] at the end of the third.

Price’s drives for the Morrison held the most part and forced Steamers to fewer her to pull up a little points in the fourth bit sooner than she quarter than in the would’ve liked. They third. Fulton’s offen- did a great job on Faith sive woes continued, Kennedy on the perimas it seemed like some- eter closing out. They one put a lid over the made someone else Steamers’ hoop. beat them, and we “We really stepped up didn’t have that person on defense,” Morrison tonight.” senior Jaeden Workman The Steamers will said. “Allowing only close out the regular eight points in a half is season with two TRAC something we haven’t West games. That gives

Today Men’s basketball 5:30 p.m.

• Auburn at South Carolina, SEC 6 p.m.

• Rutgers at Maryland, BTN • S. Illinois at Wichita St., CBSSN • Purdue at Michigan St., ESPN • Kansas at West Virginia, ESPN2 • Louisville at Pittsburgh, ESPNU 7 p.m.

• Villanova at Marquette, FS1 7:30 p.m.

• Arkansas at Vanderbilt, SEC 8 p.m.

• Penn St. at Wisconsin, BTN • Tulane at Houston, CBSSN • Kentucky at Tennessee, ESPN • Kansas St. at Iowa St., ESPNU Fulton a chance to get back to the .500 mark in conference and build some momentum for the postseason.

“We have to have a couple really good practices,” Menchaca said. “We have to come back together as a family. Our goal is still to win a regional. It’s on our home court. That goal is still intact, and that should motivate us.”

On the other hand, Morrison was about as balanced offensively as a basketball team could be. Workman led with 13 points, Peyton Tegeler added 10 and grabbed five rebounds, Church pitched in nine, and Emma Sitzmore scored eight points and came down with 11 rebounds.

“It says that we’re

always making the extra pass and being humble,” Workman said.

“We always work on making the extra pass in practice. Instead of trying a contested layup, we can make a wide open shot.”

It all added up to a statement win for a Fillies squad that’s rolling after their fourth straight win, and feeling good as regional play is on the horizon.

“We definitely played within ourselves,” Whitebread said. “The past six games we’ve played really well, and that’s how it’s been. We have a bunch of really good players. We may not have that one go-to player, but having multiple people that can score is a great feeling as a coach.”

10 p.m.

• Utah St. at New Mexico, ESPNU Golf 2 p.m.

• Web.com Tour, The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic, third round, GOLF NBA 6 p.m.

• Spurs at Raptors, NBA NHL 6 p.m.

• Blues at Penguins, NBCSN 7:30 p.m.

• Lightning at Blackhawks, CSN Skiing 9:30 p.m.

• FIS Alpine World Cup, Men’s Slalom, NBCSN Tennis 8 p.m. & 2 a.m.

• Australian Open, quarterfinals, ESPN2

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

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Prophets hot from long range early RALLY

CONTINUED FROM B1 t “That’s probably the best we’ve shot from 3-point land,” Prophetstown coach Kara Bumsted said. “It’s nice to see that their hard work is paying off, and it really helped us there in the first quarter.”

“We knew from the beginning that they had 3-point shooters,” Doege said. “We really didn’t cover that well.

We told ourselves that we needed to get out, and they weren’t really jamming it inside at all.

We just got out to shooters when we needed to, and that really helped us.”

Prophetstown finished the second half making just four of 18 field goal tries, and were 1-for-8 in the second half.

“We just couldn’t convert anything in the fourth,” Bumsted said.

“We just couldn’t get anything to fall. They did up their defense a little bit, their zone was a little more extended and a little more intense.”

However, Prophetstown did come away with more steals (nine) than the Clippers (eight).

“Our defense is what got us here,” Rangel said. “We eventually started getting hot with our 3-balls. We’ve been working a lot on defense in practice, and that’s what’s helped us; but unfortunately we couldn’t finish.”

CUTTER

Boys basketball GALVA 77, BUREAU VALLEY 59 BUREAU VALLEY Kale Barnett 3 6-8 12, Nathan Paup-Caudill 5 0-0 11, Tyler Gustafson 0 0-0 0, Spencer Marquez 1 0-0 3, Nathan Brown 3 0-0 6, Corbin Endress 1 0-0 3, Jay Edlefson 3 0-0 6, Robeert Rouse 0 0-0 0, Sawyer Gray 2 0-1 5, Andrew Petros 4 3-4 11, Daniel Schoff 1 0-0 2, Matthew Paup-Caudill 0 0-0 0, Jackson Hanson 0 0-0 0. Totals: 23 9-13 59.

GALVA Hoxworth 7 1-2 15, Kaiser 6 3-3 16, Jeffries 1 0-0 3, Kazubowski 10 2-3 24, Stone 0 0-0 0, Anderson 7 0-0 14, Peterson 1 0-0 2, Spivey 0 3-4 3, Meyer 0 0-0 0, Larson 0 0-0 0, Taylor 0 0-0 0, Russell 0 0-0 0.

Totals: 32 9-12 77.

Bureau Valley 15 10 11 21 — 59 Galva 16 16 26 19 — 77 3s – Bureau Valley 4 (N.Paup-Caudill, Marquez, Endress, Gray), Galva 4 (Kazubowski 2, Kaiser, Jeffries).

Girls basketball Monday’s results at Prophetstown

AMBOY 42, PROPHETSTOWN 37

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AMBOY (19-3) Kathleen Pankhurst 2-4 0-0 4, Delaney Wilhelm 2-9 2-3 6, Karlee Doege 8-16 8-9 26, Emma Lindenmeyer 3-4 0-0 6, Nataly Jones 0-0 0-0 0, Noelle Jones 0-1 0-0 0, Kallie Appleman 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 15-35 10-13 42.

PROPHETSTOWN (7-15) Hannah McKinney 1-4 2-2 4, Lexi Rangel 4-16 1-2 12, Dena Johnson 3-4 0-0 7, Courtney Pierceson 5-11 0-0 12, OliviaHope Toppert 1-3 0-0 2, Michelle Cooney 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 14-38 3-4 37.

Amboy 6 15 6 15 — 42 Prophetstown 18 10 7 2 — 37 3s — Amboy 2-11 (Doege 2-8, Wilhelm 0-2, Pankhurst 0-1), Prophetstown 6-21 (Rangel 3-13, Pierceson 2-6, Johnson 1-2). Rebounds — Amboy 22 (Wilhelm 8), Prophetstown 16 (Toppert 5). Assists — Amboy 10 (Wilhelm 6), Prophetstown 12 (Rangel 4). Steals — Amboy 8 (Pankhurst 3, Lindenmeyer 3), Prophetstown 9 (Rangel 3). Turnovers — Amboy 12, Prophetstown 12. Fouls — Amboy 4, Prophetstown 15. at Stan Borgman Court, Fulton

MORRISON 51, FULTON 28

Underclassmen come in with confidence CONTINUED FROM B1 t Unlike other programs in the Sauk Valley – save Faith Christian, a unique situation in its own right – Prophetstown doesn’t have a lower-level program.

There were not enough numbers for secondyear Prophets coach Kara Bumsted to sufficiently organize a lowerlevel high school team.

That pushed the only four underclassmen in the program – Olivia Burgess-Miniel, Heide Gallagher, Olivia-Hope Toppert, and Jessica Woodworth – onto the varsity squad. No promotion necessary.

The eight upperclassmen in the program do a lot to earn ample minutes of playing time, and the opportunity for the underclassmen to see game action isn’t always there. However, the experience gained playing against more seasoned players in practice situations can give them an edge over other underclassmen.

“All four of them, their confidence has improved greatly from the start of the season,” Bumsted said. “They are definitely being asked for more, jumping straight to the varsity level. They’re missing that fresh-soph section; but I believe, from what I’ve seen in practices, and when I’ve put them in games, they’ve done well doing what we ask them to do.”

Toppert has improved enough to have earned a starting spot for the 7-15 Prophets. She and junior starter Dena Johnson are the tallest girls on the roster at 5 feet, 9 inches. They hope to utilize a sufficient inside presence to either complement, or take over for when necessary, the Prophets’ 3-point attack – provided mostly by junior Courtney Pierceson and senior Lexi Rangel.

“At the beginning, they were kind of timid,” Rangel said. “They’re freshmen [and sopho-

MONDAY’S SCOREBOARD Monday’s result at Galva

ABOVE: Amboy’s Dena Johnson puts up a shot Monday against Prophetstown.

BELOW: Prophets town’s Lexi Rangel goes up for a layup Monday against Amboy.

mores] being automatically put on a team with juniors and seniors, but it’s worked really well.

They push us really hard at practice. They know that everyone needs to get better, and they’re really good at keeping us on track and playing real well with us.”

Bumsted saw a chance that Toppert, a sophomore, would make the varsity roster before the season started.

“They’ve meshed pretty well with my varsity, and are working just as hard as they are,” Bumsted said. “It’s just a unique situation in the fact that we don’t have those games for them to develop a little bit more, but they’re kind of on a fast track and I think will benefit us next year, especially with them practicing with varsity all of the time.”

Each of the four underclassmen saw playing time during Prophetstown’s 63-45 home win against Bureau Valley this past Thursday. Toppert scored two points and pulled down five rebounds in Monday’s 42-37 loss to Amboy, but no other underclassmen saw the floor.

Opponents have benefitted also from Prophetstown’s situation. Since the underclassmen games largely have similar schedules to their varsity counterparts, the “Prophetstown game” has meant a day off from playing in a game.

However, varsity coaches will choose to bring up a certain number of players to dress on the varsity team – and maybe get them some playing time when necessary.

Amboy coach Mike McCracken brought up six girls from his underclassman team on Monday, but none of them saw the floor as the Clippers trailed most of the way before coming back in the fourth quarter.

The absence of a lower-level team has pushed Prophetstown varsity game times ahead to 6:30, 1 hour earlier than usual. Varsity players have become

used to their pregame itinerary 2 months into the season, and McCracken believes it felt different for his varsity team to play a game only a half-hour after leaving the bus.

Whether it factored into being in holes of 12-4 and 18-6 in the first quarter wasn’t quite clear, as the Clippers have been struggling to get off to good starts in recent games.

“We were worried about coming right off the bus and playing,” McCracken said. “[Prophetstown is] used to playing without that fresh-soph game. It was more like a tournament game; you play the first one as soon as you get there. You got to be ready.”

Prophetstown’s underclassmen enrollment situation isn’t a downward trend, or at least just yet.

It is simply a donut hole, as enrollment in the middle school grades is larger than the nearly 40 freshman (16 of which are girls).

Don Robinson hasn’t quite retired, and the girls basketball numbers at Prophetstown hasn’t dried up completely.

Since stepping down from the varsity coaching position 2 seasons ago after 700-plus wins and back-to-back state final appearances, Robinson has been busy cultivating talent at the middle school level.

Robinson’s seventhgrade program opened their season last week with games against Bureau Valley North and River Bend, as did the eighth-grade program coached by former Erie varsity coach Karen Sommers-Buck.

Twelve girls are on both teams, and Bumsted is hopeful that their interest in basketball will carry over to the high school level.

“They’re two very solid people to be down at the middle school level for me,” Bumsted said.

“They are very knowledgeable. They try to run some of the same stuff that we do, and that helps a lot.”

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

MORRISON (11-8, 6-4 TRAC West) Emma Melton 2-5 2-2 6, Makayla Troutman 0-0 0-0 0, Emma Sitzmore 3-4 2-4 8, Jaeden Workman 4-11 5-6 13, Kassidee Church 4-8 0-0 9, Shayna Vanderleest 1-1 0-0 2, Lauren Vos 1-6 1-2 3, Mackenzie Petkus 0-3 0-0 0, Madison Steines 0-0 0-0 0, Peyton Tegeler 4-10 1-2 10.

Totals: 19-48 11-16 51.

FULTON (11-15, 4-6 TRAC West) Whitney Wynkoop 2-7 0-0 4, Ella Aldridge 0-1 0-0 0, Rylee Leitzen 0-1 0-0 0, Jordan Price 6-16 1-3 13, Abby Willgins 1-2 0-0 3, Faith Kennedy 2-12 1-2 6, Brooke Huizenga 0-3 0-0 0, Emily Schipper 0-1 0-0 0, Rachael Huizenga 0-0 0-0 0, Baylee Gooch 0-0 0-0 0, Chloe Lindeman 1-2 0-0 2. Totals: 12-45 2-5 28.

Morrison 16 12 13 10 – 51 Fulton 11 9 5 3 – 28 3s – Morrison 2-10 (Tegeler 1-1, Church 1-2, Vois 0-1, Workman 0-6), Fulton 2-14 (Willgins 1-2, Kennedy 1-10, B. Huizenga 0-2). Rebounds – Morrison 29 (Sitzmore 11), Fulton 16 (Kennedy 4). Assists – Morrison 9 (Sitzmore 5), Fulton 4 (Wynkoop, Price, Willgins, Schipper). Steals – Morrison 5 (Church 2), Fulton 11 (Price 4).

Blocks – Morrison 4 (Melton 2), Fulton 4 (Wynkoop, Price, Willgins, Schipper).

Turnovers – Morrison 15, Fulton 13.

Fouls – Morrison 10 (Vanderleest out), Fulton 12. Technical – Administrative. at Orion

ERIE 47, ORION 46 ERIE Calisa Steel 0 0-0 0, Riley Redell 0 2-3 2, Whitney Bramm 5 2-2 12, Montana Lawson 0 0-0 0, Kope Bruner 0 0-0 0, Jenna Saad 4 0-0 11, Taylor Steimle 3 0-0 6, Hannah Schanze 1 0-0 2, Madison Newton 3 0-0 6, Skylar Steimle 3 2-5 8. Totals 19 6-10 47.

ORION Moore 3 2-4 10, Smolenski 4 2-4 11, Stropes 1 0-1 2, Mohr 0 0-0 0, Schultz 2 1-2 5, Taets 5 0-0 10, McCunn 3 0-0 6, Parsons 1 0-0 2. Totals 19 5-11 46.

Erie 9 19 11 8 — 47 Orion 12 8 15 11 — 46 3s - Erie 3 (Saad 3), Orion 3 (Moore 2, Smolenski) at Kewanee

KEWANEE 69, NEWMAN 56 NEWMAN Delaney Hinrichs 0 0-0 0, Mady Ferris 4 0-1 8, Teagan McKenna 0 0-0 0, Hannah Wilson 1 0-0 2, Lauren Wilson 1 0-0 2, Kelsey Simpson 7 0-0 18, Mary Jensen 3 2-4 8, Madison Craft 5 0-0 11, Payton Murray 1 0-0 3, Chloe Klein 2 0-0 4. Totals 24 2-4 56.

KEWANEE Moraski 7 7-12 24, Bullock 5 12-15 24, Uitermarkt 0 2-2 2, Smith 5 2-2 12, Damron 2 0-1 4, Jackson 1 0-0 3, Contreras 0 0-0 0, Diaz 0 0-0 0, Hinojosa 0 0-0 0.

Totals 20 23-32 69.

Newman 9 11 15 21 — 56 Kewanee 21 18 14 16 — 69 3s - Newman 6 (Simpson 4, Craft, Murray), Kewanee 6 (Moraski 3, Bullock 2, Jackson) at Spring Valley

HALL 52, BUREAU VALLEY 34 BUREAU VALLEY Nicole Wirth 0 0-0 0, Courtney Hoagland 0 0-0 0, Saige Barnett 2 4-6 10, Ellen Johnson 0 0-0 0, Heather Williams 1 0-0 3, Addison Moreland 1 0-0 2, Christen Hurley 6 0-1 13, Hannah Williams 0 0-0 0, Marissa Mungia 3 0-2 6, Maddy Mares 0 0-0 0, Ringle 0 0-0 0. Totals: 13 4-9 34.

HALL Bogatitus 1 0-0 2, Parker 0 0-2 0, Englehaupt 0 0-0 0, Orlandi 1 0-0 2, Soldati 4 0-0 8, Kobold 1 0-0 2, Hoscheid 1 3-4 5, Barroso 4 0-0 10, Galassi 8 3-3 19, Hart 1 0-0 2, Riordan 1 0-0 2, Whightsil 0 0-0 0.

Totals: 22 6-9 62.

Bureau Valley 7 11 5 11 — 34 Hall 17 15 14 6 — 52 3s – Bureau Valley 4 (Barnett 2, Heather Williams, Hurley), Hall 2 (Barroso 2). at Dakota

AFC 61, DAKOTA 36 AFC (21-2) Laci Meurer 2 1-2 5, Emily Shrimplin 5 0-0 10, Grace Friday 0 0-0 0, Bryce Gittleson 1 1-4 3, Jade Fair 0 0-0 0, Addison Wetzel 0 0-0 0, Madeline Prestegaard 10 3-4 23, Sammy Smith 0 0-0 0, Jaynee Prestegaard 9 2-2 20. Totals: 28 7-12 61.

DAKOTA Porter 2 3-3 7, Heilemeier 0 0-0 0, Packer 4 0-0 10, Rankin 2 0-0 4, Guenzler 0 0-1 0, Meier 3 1-1 7, Sutherland 1 0-0 2, Goeke 1 0-2 2, Knox 2 0-0 4, Cassell 0 0-0 0, Lentz 0 0-0 0. Totals: 15 4-7 36.

AFC 23 15 10 13 — 61 Dakota 8 4 11 13 — 36 3s – AFC 0, Dakota 2 (Packer 2).

Girls bowling Monday’s result at Plum Hollow Lanes, Dixon

DIXON 2,949, KEWANEE 2,432 KEWANEE MacKenzie Peed 122-159-170 – 451; Rebecka Dennison 129-157-158 – 444; Madi Duytshauer 155-159-118 – 432; Sarah Wyman 137-138-143 – 418; Gabby Cummings 93-140-114 – 347; Marisa Murillo 119-104-117 – 340. Totals: 755857-820 – 2,432.

DIXON Katlyn Bay 180-258-178 – 616; Mackenzie Kavanaugh 158-200-191 – 549; Virginia Gray 191-145-202 – 538; Jadyn Erb 157130-157 – 444; Gabby Olsen 188-136-113 – 437; Catalina Zigler 124-118 – 242; Ashley Knopp 123. Totals: 997-993-959 – 2,949.

NFL playoffs Wild-card round Saturday, Jan. 7 Houston 27, Oakland 14 Seattle 26, Detroit 6 Sunday, Jan. 8 Pittsburgh 30, Miami 12 Green Bay 38, N.Y. Giants 13 Divisional round Saturday, Jan. 14 Atlanta 36, Seattle 20 New England 34, Houston 16 Sunday, Jan. 15 Green Bay 34, Dallas 31 Pittsburgh 18, Kansas City 16 Conference Championships Sunday’s results Atlanta 44, Green Bay 21 New England 36, Pittsburgh 17 (CBS) Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 29 At Orlando, Fla. AFC vs. NFC, 7 p.m. (ESPN) Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 5 At Houston Atlanta vs. New England, 5:30 p.m. (FOX)

Men’s basketball Big Ten

Conference Overall

W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Maryland 5-1 .833 17-2 .895 Wisconsin 5-1 .833 16-3 .842 Northwestern 5-2 .714 16-4 .800 Purdue 5-2 .714 16-4 .800 Indiana 4-3 .571 14-6 .700 Michigan St. 4-3 .571 12-8 .600 Minnesota 3-4 .429 15-5 .750 Michigan 3-4 .429 13-7 .650 Iowa 3-4 .429 11-9 .550 Penn St. 3-4 .429 11-9 .550 Nebraska 3-4 .429 9-10 .474 Illinois 2-5 .286 12-8 .600 Ohio St. 2-5 .286 12-8 .600 Rutgers 1-6 .143 12-8 .600 Today’s games Rutgers at Maryland, 6 p.m. (BTN) Purdue at Michigan St., 6 p.m. (ESPN2) Penn St. at Wisconsin, 8 p.m. (BTN) Wednesday’s games Minnesota at Ohio St., 6 p.m. (BTN) Iowa at Illinois, 8 p.m. (BTN) Thursday’s games Nebraska at Northwestern, 7 p.m. (BTN) Indiana at Michigan, 8 p.m. (ESPN2)

MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE

Conference All Games

W-L PCT W-L PCT Akron 6-0 1.000 16-3 .842 Ohio 4-2 .667 12-5 .706 E. Michigan 4-2 .667 12-7 .632 N. Illinois 4-2 .667 12-7 .632 Ball St. 3-3 .500 12-7 .632 Toledo 3-3 .500 10-9 .526 Buffalo 3-3 .500 9-10 .474 Cent. Michigan 2-4 .333 12-7 .632 Kent St. 2-4 .333 10-9 .526 Bowling Green 2-4 .333 8-11 .421 W. Michigan 2-4 .333 6-12 .333 Miami (Ohio) 1-5 .167 8-11 .421 Today’s games Buffalo at Miami (Ohio), 6 p.m.

Bowling Green at Cent. Michigan, 6 p.m.

Akron at W. Michigan, 6 p.m.

Toledo at Ohio, 6 p.m.

Kent St. at N. Illinois, 7 p.m.

Ball St. at E. Michigan, 8 p.m.

MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE

Conference All Games

W-L PCT W-L PCT Illinois St. 8-0 1.000 16-4 .800 Wichita St. 7-1 .875 17-4 .810 Missouri St. 5-3 .625 14-7 .667 Loyola of Chicago 4-4 .500 14-7 .667 S. Illinois 4-4 .500 11-10 .524 Drake 4-4 .500 6-14 .300 N. Iowa 3-5 .375 8-11 .421 Bradley 3-5 .375 8-13 .381 Evansville 1-7 .125 10-11 .476 Indiana St. 1-7 .125 7-13 .350 Today’s games S. Illinois at Wichita St., 6 p.m.

Drake at Missouri St., 7:05 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Bradley at Loyola of Chicago, 7 p.m.

Evansville at N. Iowa, 7 p.m.

Indiana St. at Illinois St., 7 p.m.

State schedule Today’s games S. Illinois at Wichita St. 6 p.m. (CBSSN) Kent St. at N. Illinois, 7 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Belmont at E. Illinois, 7 p.m.

Bradley at Loyola, 7 p.m.

Indiana St. at Illinois St., 7 p.m.

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

W. Illinois at S. Dakota, 7 p.m.

Thursday’s game Cal St.-Bakersfield at Chicago St., 7:05 p.m.

Associated Press Top 25

Record Pts Prv 1. Villanova (35) 19-1 1591 1 2. Kansas (28) 18-1 1572 2 3. Gonzaga (2) 19-0 1471 4 4. Kentucky 17-2 1414 5 5. Baylor 18-1 1379 6 6. Florida State 18-2 1215 10 7. Arizona 18-2 1190 14 8. UCLA 19-2 1177 3 9. North Carolina 18-3 1171 9 10. Oregon 18-2 1035 11 11. Butler 17-3 914 13 12. Virginia 15-3 803 16 13. Louisville 16-4 796 12 14. Notre Dame 17-3 767 15 15. Wisconsin 16-3 746 17 16. Creighton 18-2 731 7 17. Duke 15-4 628 18 18. West Virginia 15-4 569 7 19. Cincinnati 17-2 478 20 20. Purdue 16-4 412 21 21. Saint Mary’s 17-2 290 23 22. Maryland 17-2 261 25 23. South Carolina 15-4 171 24 24. Xavier 14-5 146 22 25. Florida 14-5 47 19 Others receiving votes: Kansas St. 41, SMU 33, Northwestern 28, UNC Wilmington 14, Iowa St. 12, Virginia Tech 7, Dayton 6, Southern Cal 6, Akron 1, Illinois St. 1, Middle Tennessee 1, Utah 1.

Top 25 schedule Monday’s results No. 3 Gonzaga 83, Portland 64 N.C. State 84, No. 17 Duke 82 Today’s games No. 1 Villanova at Marquette, 7 p.m.

No. 2 Kansas at No. 18 W. Virginia, 6 p.m.

No. 4 Kentucky at Tennessee, 8 p.m.

No. 12 Virginia at No. 14 Notre Dame, 7 p.m.

No. 13 Louisville at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

No. 15 Wisconsin vs. Penn State, 8 p.m.

No. 20 Purdue at Michigan State, 6 p.m.

No. 22 Maryland vs. Rutgers, 6 p.m.

No. 23 S. Carolina vs. Auburn, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s games No. 5 Baylor vs. Texas Tech, 7 p.m.

No. 6 Florida State at Georgia Tech, 6 p.m.

No. 8 UCLA at Southern Cal, 10 p.m.

No. 11 Butler at Seton Hall, 7:30 p.m.

No. 16 Creighton at Georgetown, 6 p.m.

No. 25 Florida at LSU, 8 p.m.

Thursday’s games No. 3 Gonzaga vs. San Diego, 8 p.m.

No. 7 Arizona vs. Washington St., 8:30 p.m.

No. 9 N. Carolina vs. Virginia Tech, 7 p.m.

No. 10 Oregon at Utah, 9:30 p.m.

No. 19 Cincinnati vs. No. 24 Xavier, 6 p.m.

No. 21 St. Mary’s vs. San Francisco, 10 p.m.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB Toronto 28 16 .636 — Boston 26 17 .605 1½ New York 20 26 .435 9 Philadelphia 15 27 .357 12 Brooklyn 9 35 .205 19 Southeast Division

W L Pct GB Atlanta 26 19 .578 — Washington 24 20 .545 1½ Charlotte 23 22 .511 3 Orlando 18 28 .391 8½ Miami 15 30 .333 11 Central Division

W L Pct GB Cleveland 30 13 .698 — Indiana 22 22 .500 8½ Chicago 22 23 .489 9 Milwaukee 21 23 .477 9½ Detroit 21 25 .457 10½

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Southwest Division

W L Pct GB San Antonio 35 9 .795 — Houston 34 14 .708 3 Memphis 26 20 .565 10 New Orleans 18 27 .400 17½ Dallas 15 29 .341 20 Northwest Division

W L Pct GB Utah 29 17 .630 — Oklahoma City 26 19 .578 2½ Denver 18 25 .419 9½ Portland 19 27 .413 10 Minnesota 16 28 .364 12 Pacific Division

W L Pct GB Golden State 38 7 .844 — L.A. Clippers 30 16 .652 8½ Sacramento 17 27 .386 20½ Phoenix 15 29 .341 22½ L.A. Lakers 16 32 .333 23½ Monday’s results Washington 109, Charlotte 99 L.A. Clippers 115, Atlanta 105 Miami 105, Golden State 102 Sacramento 109, Detroit 104 San Antonio 112, Brooklyn 86 Milwaukee 127, Houston 114 New Orleans 124, Cleveland 122 New York 109, Indiana 103 Oklahoma City 97, Utah 95 Today’s games Boston at Washington, 6 p.m.

Chicago at Orlando, 6 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

San Antonio at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Utah at Denver, 8 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Sacramento at Cleveland, 6 p.m.

Houston at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Miami at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Atlanta at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Golden State at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Oklahoma City at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Memphis, 7 p.m.

New York at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

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

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 48 28 13 7 63 144 121 Ottawa 45 25 15 5 55 122 120 Toronto 45 22 14 9 53 140 131 Boston 50 23 21 6 52 123 129 Florida 49 20 19 10 50 114 136 Detroit 47 20 19 8 48 120 136 Buffalo 46 19 18 9 47 110 128 Tampa Bay 48 21 22 5 47 130 142 Metropolitan Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 47 32 9 6 70 155 101 Columbus 46 32 10 4 68 155 106 Pittsburgh 46 30 11 5 65 169 134 N.Y. Rangers 48 31 16 1 63 167 127 Philadelphia 48 23 19 6 52 136 154 Carolina 47 21 19 7 49 126 137 New Jersey 48 20 19 9 49 110 136 N.Y. Islanders 45 19 17 9 47 129 133

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 46 30 11 5 65 152 106 49 30 14 5 65 137 122 47 23 17 7 53 130 122 47 23 19 5 51 134 147 50 22 24 4 48 142 154 48 19 20 9 47 129 151 45 13 30 2 28 91 153 Pacific Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 50 27 14 9 63 133 125 San Jose 48 30 16 2 62 130 109 Edmonton 49 26 15 8 60 144 131 Calgary 50 24 23 3 51 130 142 Vancouver 48 22 20 6 50 116 135 Los Angeles 47 22 21 4 48 117 120 Arizona 47 15 26 6 36 105 152 Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Monday’s results Washington 6, Carolina 1 N.Y. Rangers 3, Los Angeles 2 Toronto 4, Calgary 0 Anaheim 3, Winnipeg 2 Arizona 3, Florida 2, OT San Jose 5, Colorado 2 Today’s games St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

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

Los Angeles at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Boston, 6 p.m.

Calgary at Montreal, 6:30 p.m.

Washington at Ottawa, 6:30 p.m.

Buffalo at Nashville, 7 p.m.

San Jose at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Minnesota Chicago Nashville St. Louis Winnipeg Dallas Colorado

Wednesday’s games Toronto at Detroit, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.

Vancouver at Colorado, 8:30 p.m.

Edmonton at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Tennis Tuesday’s results Australian Open At Melbourne Park Melbourne, Australia Purse: $37.4 million (Grand Slam) Surface: Hard-Outdoor Singles Women Quarterfinals Venus Williams (13), United States, def.

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (24), Russia, 6-4, 7-6 (3).

CoCo Vandeweghe, United States, def.

Garbine Muguruza (7), Spain, 6-4, 6-0.

Transactions BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to terms with INFs Cody Asche and Everth Cabrera, LHPs David Holmberg and Cory Luebke, C Roberto Pena and Geovany Soto and RHPs Blake Smith and Anthony Swarzak on minor league contracts.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Promoted Jack Mosimann to director, major league operations; Jesse Smith to director, baseball analytics; and Tim Stanton to coordinator, amateur scouting. Named Ian Shaw coordinator, professional & international scouting; James Roche coordinator, player development; and Joel Firman quantitative analyst.

TAMPA BAY RAYS — Traded 2B Logan Forsythe to the Los Angeles Dodgers for RHP Jose De Leon. Agreed to terms with RHP Shawn Tolleson.

National League CINCINNATI REDS — Named Orlando Merced hitting coach, Chad Cordero bullpen coach and Alex Puskarich strength conditioning coach for Billings (Pioneer).

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES — Signed a letter of intent to purchase majority ownership of Iowa (NBADL).

SAN ANTONIO SPURS — Signed F Joel Anthony to a 10-day contract.

FOOTBALL National Football League CLEVELAND BROWNS — Agreed to terms with LB Jamie Collins Sr. on a four-year contract.

OAKLAND RAIDERS — Named John Pagano assistant head coach-defense.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Agreed to terms with wide receivers coach Mike Groh.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Promoted Matt Cavanaugh to offensive coordinator, Greg Manusky to defensive coordinator, Chad Englehart to strength and conditioning coach. Named Kevin O’Connell quarterbacks coach, Jim Tomsula defensive line coach and Kavan Latham assistant strength and conditioning coach. Resigned LS Nick Sundberg.

HOCKEY National Hockey League DETROIT RED WINGS — Placed C Dylan Larkin on seven-day injured reserve.

Assigned LW Drew Miller to Grand Rapids (AHL).

OTTAWA SENATORS — Signed F Zack Smith to a four-year contract extension through the 2020-21 season.

COLLEGE CALIFORNIA — Named Tim DeRuyters defensive coordinator, Marques Tuiasosopo passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach, and Gerald Alexander defensive backs coach.

PURDUE — Named Derrick Jackson assistant football coach.

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New masters of the MVC

Third-ranked defense fuels resurgence at Illinois State

BY LUKE MEREDITH AP sports writer

The secret to how Illinois State became one of the nation’s biggest surprises is hardly a secret at all.

“We play fast. We play hard,” senior guard Paris Lee said.

The Redbirds are also quietly playing as well as anyone in the country – especially on defense.

Illinois State (16-4, 8-0 MVC) has won nine straight, a stretch that includes a win over Valley powerhouse Wichita State, and is 8-0 in the league for the first time since 1983.

The Redbirds are rolling behind a ferocious defensive attack that ranks third nationally in opposing field-goal percentage at 36.9 and is averaging close to eight steals a game. Illinois State, which has also posted an average scoring margin of plus-14 in league games, hosts Indiana State on Wednesday.

“We are guarding at a high level.

Defensively, we haven’t had a bad game in about 12 games. And when you do that, you’re going to have a chance every night,” fifthyear coach Dan Muller said.

Like many mid-major programs that seem to come out of nowhere, Muller and the Redbirds needed time to get where they are.

Muller, a former Illinois State player who helped lead the program to its last NCAA Tournament appearance in 1998, returned to his alma mater in 2012 after a 12-year stint as an assistant at Vanderbilt.

Muller got the Redbirds going right away, winning 18 games in each of his first two seasons.

Illinois State made the NIT in 2014-15 after losing the Valley title game, and in 2015-16 Illinois State went 12-6 in the Valley, its best league mark in 8 years.

Muller has built the program behind a hard-nosed style that players say has helped them become more disciplined. According to Lee, Muller is as hard on the seniors as he is the freshmen, which has fostered an atmosphere of camaraderie and accountability.

“Coach believes in us. He lets us play,” said senior forward Deontae Hawkins.

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Guard Paris Lee (1) and the Illinois State Redbirds are alone in first in the Missouri Valley, a game up on Wichita State.

The Redbirds were picked second in the MVC preseason poll.

But injuries left them with a thin rotation in November and December, and they blew three leads on the road in the final few minutes during non-conference play. But senior guard Tony Wills, who Muller said is one of the best perimeter defenders in the Valley, and 7-foot-1 center Daouda Ndiaye got healthy ahead of league play – and the Redbirds took off.

In league play, Illinois State has allowed only one opponent to score more than 62 points.

“We haven’t changed much. We play some zone, we play some man,” Muller said. “We’ve guarded things the same way we guard-

ed them back in November. We’re just doing it a lot better.”

Hawkins (15 points, 6.8 rebounds per game), MiKyle McIntosh (13.9 points, 6.6 rebounds) and Lee (12.7 points, 5.3 assists) lead a veteran core that can put up points in bunches, winning six of its eight Valley games by at least 10 points. But the Redbirds say one of the best starts in school history is because of their commitment to team defense.

“You don’t want to be that guy that gets beat on defense because then you have to defer to your teammates like ‘Man. My bad bro,’” Lee said. “We’re always there for each other, and I think that’s a big deal.”

n NFL draft night 2012, if thenBears general manager Phil Emery promised first-round pick Shea McClellin that one day they would be in the Super Bowl together, he technically did not lie.

That surreal day for Chicagoans comes Feb. 5 in Houston at Super Bowl LI, but under very different circumstances than either Emery or McClellin envisioned when the Bears selected the Boise State pass rusher with such high hopes.

McClellin, a bad fit with the Bears after being picked 19th, quietly reset his career with the Patriots as a regular at inside linebacker and made two tackles in Sunday’s 36-17 AFC championship victory over the Steelers.

McClellin’s Patriots advanced to play the NFC champion Falcons, who threw Emery an NFL lifeline a year ago and hired him as a national scout.

The McClellin-Emery connection represents one of several local ones in this year’s Super Bowl, and easily the most compelling.

Forever bonded by the 2012 draft, McClellin and Emery left Halas Hall feeling much different about their respective experiences with the Bears.

Emery, fired with coach Marc Trestman after the 2014 season, has turned down interview requests, and one former colleague said the scorned former GM felt treated unfairly in

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He can be reached at dhaugh@ tribune.com

Chicago, especially by the media. Another described Emery as bitter.

Emery indeed received heavy criticism during his 3 years succeeding Jerry Angelo, particularly for the Trestman blunder, but any objective look at Bears rosters says he deserved it.

Privately, members of the Bears front office and coaching staff have expressed opinions about the lack of talent they inherited in January 2015 that made clear how far the Bears had fallen on Emery’s watch.

McClellin, on the other hand, not surprisingly reflected on his disappointing tenure with the Bears as a character builder. One of the most likable guys ever to put on a Bears uniform, McClellin took personal responsibility for struggling with the Bears, admitting what many of us always suspected: His biggest problem was from the shoulders up. The thoughtful player simply thought too much, almost selfaware to a fault.

A Super Bowl victory against the Falcons would confirm that, sometimes, nice guys do finish first.

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Answer on B 9 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS – MORRISON Plaintiff, v.

BAFTIR AKITI, ZIZA AKITI, CURTIS R. STUHLMAN, CRYSTAL L. STUHLMAN, CITY OF MORRISON, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 16 CH 72 ST NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE (IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES.) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered by the Court in Community State Bank of Rock Falls - Morrison v. Baftir Akiti, Ziza Akiti, Curtis R. Stuhlman, Crystal L. Stuhlman, City of Morrison, Unknown Owners, and Non-Record Claimants, Case No. 16 CH 72 ST, Whiteside County, Illinois, on October 17, 2016, the property hereinafter described will be sold to the highest bidder.

(A) The name, address, and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate are Barbara Frederick, Financial Service Officer, Community State Bank of Rock Falls - Morrison, 2200 E. Main St., Morrison, Illinois 61270, (815) 772-4011.

(B) Both the legal description of the real estate and the common address are as follows: Part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 21 North, Range 5 East of the 4th P.M., City of Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois, described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the South line of the right-of-way of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company with the East line of Clinton Street in the City of Morrison in said County and running thence Southerly along the East line of Clinton Street 160 feet to the North line of Wall Street in said City of Morrison; thence Easterly along the North line of said Wall Street 100 feet; thence Northerly parallel with said Clinton Street to the South line of said right-of-way; thence Westerly to the place of beginning.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 104 South Clinton Street, Morrison, IL 61270 (C) The improvement on the real estate is a residence.

(D) The real estate may not be inspected prior to the sale.

(E) The time and place of the sale are as follows: In lobby of the Whiteside County Courts Facility, 200 E. Knox, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 a.m. on March 2, 2017.

(F) The terms of the sale are ten percent (10%) down at the time of the sale, payable in certified funds, and the full balance within seven (7) days.

(G) The case title, case number, and the Court in which the foreclosure was filed are specified above.

(H) No other information is required to be disclosed.

COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS - MORRISON, Plaintiff

By EHRMANN GEHLBACH BADGER LEE & CONSIDINE, LLC

By Douglas E. Lee Douglas E. Lee Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 215 E. First St., Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) lee@egblc.com January 24, 31, February 7, 2017

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Benjamin N. Woodyatt; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00022 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/21/2016, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 3/2/17 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 11-22-357-010 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 105 6th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1519833.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS PHH Mortgage Corporation a/k/a PHH Mortgage Services PLAINTIFF Vs. Andrew G. Mitchell; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00007 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/21/2016, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 3/2/17 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-08-04-316-010 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1110 Walnut Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1601633.

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PennyMac Loan Services, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Julie K. Habben; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00073 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/21/2016, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 3/2/17 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 11-22-130-012 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1313 12th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1606783.

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Part of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 17, Township 22 North, Range 7 East of the 4th P.M., Whiteside County, Illinois, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a steel rod at the Northeast corner of said Section 17; thence South 0° 17'33” West along the East line of said Section 17 a distance of 338.47 feet to a steel rod; thence North 90°0'0” West 1320.73 feet to a steel rod on the West line of said East Half of the Northeast Quarter; thence North 0°16'48” East along the said West line, 338.47 feet to the Northwest corner of said East Half of the Northeast Quarter; thence South 89°59'59” East along the North line of said Section 17, a distance of 1320.81 feet to the point of beginning.

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Wayne Ebersole, Tammy Ebersole, BMO Harris National Association and Dean Wade, Defendants.

CASE NO. 16 CH 64 ST NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

(A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Tuesdai Harris, Select Employees Credit Union, 2412 Freeport Road, Sterling, IL 61081, Telephone: 815626-8181.

(B) The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 27685 Pilgrim Road, Sterling, IL 61081.

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(D) A description of the improvements on the real estate is: The real estate is improved with a residence.

(E) The real estate may be inspected prior to sale at the following times: The real estate is not available for inspection.

(F) The time and place of the sale is: 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2017, in the 3rd floor lobby, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270.

(G) The terms of the sale are: Certified check, bank money order, or cashier's check (H) Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate and special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi Whiteside County Sheriff Attorney John E. Miller MILLER & LANCASTER, P.C. Attorneys for the Plaintiff P. O. Box 535 Sterling, IL 61081 Telephone: (815) 625-0600 Jan. 10, 17, 24, 2017

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS - MORRISONPlaintiff, v.

BAFTIR AKITI, ZIZA AKITI, CURTIS R. STUHLMAN, CRYSTAL L. STUHLMAN, CITY OF MORRISON, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 16 CH 72 ST NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE (IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES.) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered by the Court in Community State Bank of Rock Falls - Morrison v. Baftir Akiti, Ziza Akiti, Curtis R. Stuhlman, Crystal L. Stuhlman, City of Morrison, Unknown Owners, and Non-Record Claimants, Case No. 16 CH 72 ST, Whiteside County, Illinois, on October 17, 2016, the property hereinafter described will be sold to the highest bidder.

(A) The name, address, and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate are Barbara Frederick, Financial Service Officer, Community State Bank of Rock Falls - Morrison, 2200 E. Main St., Morrison, Illinois 61270, (815) 772-4011.

(B) Both the legal description of the real estate and the common address are as follows: Part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 21 North, Range 5 East of the 4th P.M., City of Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois, described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the South line of the right-of-way of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company with the East line of Clinton Street in the City of Morrison in said County and running thence Southerly along the East line of Clinton Street 160 feet to the North line of Wall Street in said City of Morrison; thence Easterly along the North line of said Wall Street 100 feet; thence Northerly parallel with said Clinton Street to the South line of said right-of-way; thence Westerly to the place of beginning.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 104 South Clinton Street, Morrison, IL 61270 (C) The improvement on the real estate is a residence.

(D) The real estate may not be inspected prior to the sale.

(E) The time and place of the sale are as follows: In lobby of the Whiteside County Courts Facility, 200 E. Knox, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 a.m. on March 2, 2017.

(F) The terms of the sale are ten percent (10%) down at the time of the sale, payable in certified funds, and the full balance within seven (7) days.

(G) The case title, case number, and the Court in which the foreclosure was filed are specified above.

(H) No other information is required to be disclosed.

COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS - MORRISON, Plaintiff LLC

By EHRMANN GEHLBACH BADGER LEE & CONSIDINE,

By Douglas E. Lee

Douglas E. Lee Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 215 E. First St., Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) lee@egblc.com January 24, 31, February 7, 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS

PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Vs. PLAINTIFF Julie K. Habben; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00073 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/21/2016, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 3/2/17 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 4 IN BLOCK 2 IN MARTIN'S FOURTH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 11-22-130-012 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1313 12th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-06783.

I712470 Jan. 17, 24, 31, 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS PHH Mortgage Corporation a/k/a PHH Mortgage Services PLAINTIFF Vs. Andrew G. Mitchell; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00007 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/21/2016, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 3/2/17 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE SOUTHERLY 50 FEET OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 16 IN HINE'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN (NOW CITY) OF DIXON, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF LEE COUNTY IN BOOK K OF DEEDS ON PAGE 156, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 07-08-04-316-010 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1110 Walnut Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-01633.

I712450 Jan. 17, 24, 31, 2017

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

SELECT EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs.

Wayne Ebersole, Tammy Ebersole, BMO Harris National Association and Dean Wade, Defendants.

CASE NO. 16 CH 64 ST NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

(A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Tuesdai Harris, Select Employees Credit Union, 2412 Freeport Road, Sterling, IL 61081, Telephone: 815-626-8181.

(B) The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 27685 Pilgrim Road, Sterling, IL 61081.

(C) The legal description of the real estate is: Part of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 17, Township 22 North, Range 7 East of the 4th P.M., Whiteside County, Illinois, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a steel rod at the Northeast corner of said Section 17; thence South 0°17'33” West along the East line of said Section 17 a distance of 338.47 feet to a steel rod; thence North 90°0'0” West 1320.73 feet to a steel rod on the West line of said East Half of the Northeast Quarter; thence North 0°16'48” East along the said West line, 338.47 feet to the Northwest corner of said East Half of the Northeast Quarter; thence South 89° 59'59” East along the North line of said Section 17, a distance of 1320.81 feet to the point of beginning.

PIN#: 05-17-226-001 (D) A description of the improvements on the real estate is: The real estate is improved with a residence.

(E) The real estate may be inspected prior to sale at the following times: The real estate is not available for inspection.

(F) The time and place of the sale is: 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2017, in the 3rd floor lobby, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270.

(G) The terms of the sale are: Certified check, bank money order, or cashier's check (H) Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate and special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi Whiteside County Sheriff Attorney John E. Miller MILLER & LANCASTER, P.C. Attorneys for the Plaintiff P. O. Box 535 Sterling, IL 61081 Telephone: (815) 625-0600 Jan. 10, 17, 24, 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Benjamin N. Woodyatt; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00022 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/21/2016, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 3/2/17 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF BLOCK 47 WEST OF BROADWAY, IN THE CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 23, 1856 IN PLAT 1, PAGE 24, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 165 FEET SOUTHERLY FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK, AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK, 52 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK, 135 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK, 52 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK, 135 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PIN 11-22-357-010 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 105 6th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-19833.

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Please mail or email your resume to: Laurie Krause, Human Resource Director, Eye Surgeons Associates, 777 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722.

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Sterling Township has office rooms for rent. 108 Fourth Avenue in Sterling.

Available immediately.

For more information please call 815-716-8665 and ask for Leisa.

ANGELS NEEDED This job is in Lee, Ogle or Whiteside County, Illinois ONLY.

We are currently looking for experienced, patient, compassionate and reliable individuals who have a genuine interest working with senior citizens and others in need of assistance.

What does a Visiting Angel do? Visiting Angel provides non-medical assistance: companionship; light housekeeping; light cooking; personalcareandothermiscellaneous tasks and chores.

Experience Required. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) a must. Must speak English and be able to work in the U.S. Must drive, have own car and have car insurance. Competitive pay based on experience and certifications.

-Part-Time RN Positions

FOR RENT

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HEALTH / MEDICAL

Avonlea Cottage of Dixon C.N.A. Part time 11pm-7am Apply in person 503 Countryside Lane in Dixon or call 815-288-6044

NEW TODAY Parkway Center of Sterling is looking for a part time 11-7 Nurse.

Apply in person at 1801 Ave. G., Sterling.

No phone calls please

EMPLOYMENT HEALTH / MEDICAL

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1st & 2nd Shift, Full Time CNA 2nd shift RN Competitive Pay and Benefits Please Apply in person at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, OR online at: heritagesquare dixon.com

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NEW TODAY Caregiver needed immediately. Lost Nation area, Dixon.

Need PT 3rd shift & Call weekends.

702-379-2614.

CDL DRIVER NEEDED

Rock River Cartage

is a family owned flatbed carrier. $55,000-$60,000 a year. We offer 401K, Health Ins., and home every night. Must have 2 years experience.

800-892-9587

EMPLOYMENT

505

Forreston Fire Protection Districts Ambulance has positions open for EMTs and Paramedics competitive wages and flexible hours.

For details call 815-990-2950 or email forreston ambulance911@ gmail.com Help Wanted Wait staff & dishwasher position available No Phone Calls!

Apply within Sloppy Gene's 111 E 3rd St. Sterling IL. LOCAL DRIVERS WANTED! Be your own boss.

Flexible hours.

Unlimited earning potential. Must be 21 with valid U.S. driver's license, insurance & reliable vehicle.

Call 855-401-1161 Phone technical support and office help, will train.

Must have a basic understanding of and mechanics electronics.

Please send replies to Box #:1358 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 TO OUR

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Attention Job Seekers

• Full-Time Positions • Full Benefits Package • 1st & 2nd Shifts Apply online at etnyre.com

SM-ST12335-0128

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We have multiple entry level jobs available. Seeking motivated individuals with a good work ethic.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY SAUK VALLEY

Air Cond./Heating

Furniture Refinished

FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands!

Call Today (815)284-2052

Furniture Restoration Strip, Refinish, Repair Re-glue, Touch-ups.

Custom Woodworking & Finishing Shop Anselmo's Inc. 1235 W. LeFevre Rd., Sterling 815-625-3519

Remodeling

www.allsafe center.com High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!

Genl. Contracting

•Residential & Commercial •24 Hour Service!

•Specializing in Custom Duct Design & Fabrication •Free Estimates Affordable, Reliable & 25 years Experience!!

Owner Tod Reynolds 815-535-1459

License-Bonded Insured NO JOB TOO SMALL All your home Improvement needs Remodeling of baths, basements & kitchens Custom showers Siding-Decks etc.

815-440-3519

Gutters

Alterations SHOE REPAIR ZIPPER REPAIR & ALTERATIONS Grummert's Hardware Sterling, Rock Falls, & also Shaw's Marketplace 214 Washington Prophetstown

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

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Serving the Sauk Valley Areas for over 15 years •On the Job Manufactured • Expert Installation •Competitive prices •Best Quality Materials, Guaranteed •5” and 6” Seamless Gutters for Residential, Industrial & Commercial Needs •Leaf Free Gutter Protection Systems •Licensed •Bonded •Insured FREE Estimates 815-213-0704

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Free Estimates Insured-Bonded 815-564-7428

Painting BALAYTI PAINTING

Interior & Exterior Light Carpentry Pressure Washing 35 Years Experience Insured - References Cell #815-440-2202

DAN'S HOME REPAIR Professional Painting Interior & Exterior Snow Removal Licensed bonded and Insured.

Proudly serving your community for 15 years

815-677-7970

Dumpster Rental

Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

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Farm Services Do you want lower cost per bushel and higher yield per acre?

Maximize your profits and increase your yields with a world-class crop management system!

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Fireplaces Fireplaces Gas Wood Stoves Inserts Log Sets Doors Service Repair Install Visit our Showrooms Anselmo's 1235 W. LeFevre Rd., Sterling 815-625-3519

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Roofing

• Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Sandlbasting • Window Cleaning * Fully Insured * Hot Water We do everything including house washing, gutters, pool areas, brick/ stone walls, decks & patios and commercial businesses.

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Done right the first time!

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•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

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Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

Roofing/Siding

Whitson CPAs, LLC

•Family Owned Accounting Firm •Downtown Dixon We pride ourselves in offering Quality Services at Competitive Rates.

•Currently Offering free initial consultations regarding tax preparation services.

Please call 815-677-9216 to set up your appointment today!

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Cole's Complete Tree Service Tree Trimming Stump Removal Licensed and Insured *Free Estimates* 25HR Emergency Service Will meet or beat any written tree estimates.

Call 815-718-2997 Now accepting credit/debit cards Donnie Cole colestree service@outlook.com

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Snowmobile Repair

The Softener Man 815-544-0918

Repair on all makes & models Service Call Special $19.95!

Over 30 years of experience

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Frank's Performance

Snowmobile & ATV Service Repair & Accessories Your Local Amsoil Dealer!

Be Ready Before The Snow Flies!!

10576 Buell Rd. Rock Falls 815-622-9370

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Service Call Special $29.95 + parts and labor.

Service all makes and models 35 years + experience 779-770-5623

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We Buy Cars!

LOCATIONS! DEALER FINANCING AVAILABLE

1397 N. Galena Ave., Dixon 815-288-5626 708 First Avenue, Rock Falls 815-622-6655

YOUR 1ST AND 2ND CHANCE DEALER!

www.SaukValleyMotors.com SM-ST14483-0128

Hours Mon - Fri 10-6 • Sat 9-3

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

2015 Chevrolet Cruze LS Auto 4dr Sedan w/1SB – $13,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600

2010 Dodge Grand Caravan – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317

2014 Lincoln MKX Base 4dr SUV – $24,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392

2015 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Auto 4dr Hatchback w/1SF – $14,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600

2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317

2014 Nissan Rogue SL AWD 4dr Crossover – $22,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392

2015 Chrysler 200 Limited 4dr Sedan – $14,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 2015 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan – $12,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 2015 Hyundai Veloster Base 3dr Coupe – $14,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Sport PZEV 4dr Sedan 6A – $14,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited LS Fleet 4dr Sedan – $13,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 2014 Chrysler 200 Limited 4dr Sedan – $13,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan – $14,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 2014 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T PZEV 2dr Hatchback 6A – $12,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 2011 Chevrolet Cruze – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2011 Hyundai Elantra – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2011 Hyundai Sonata – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2010 Chrysler Town & Country Touring – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317

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2009 Chevrolet Aveo – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2009 Chevrolet Malibu – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2013 Chevrolet Suburban LT – $34,500 Vaessen Bros.

(866) 909-3894 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT – $24,900 Vaessen Bros.

(866) 909-3894 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ – $31,500 Vaessen Bros.

(866) 909-3894 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT – $29,500 Vaessen Bros.

(866) 909-3894 2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT – $26,850 Vaessen Bros.

(866) 909-3894 2016 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ – $31,900 Vaessen Bros.

(866) 909-3894

2014 Lincoln MKX Base 4dr SUV – $24,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Mini Van – $8,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2013 Cadillac CTS 3.6L Premium AWD 4dr Sedan – $27,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.0T AWD 4dr Sedan – $19,800 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2013 Chevrolet Traverse LT 4dr SUV w/1LT – $23,700 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2013 Ford Edge SEL 4dr SUV – $19,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392

2016 Buick LaCrosse Leather 4dr Sedan – $22,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ Auto 4dr Sedan w/1SJ – $15,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392

TOP PAY & EXCELLENT BENEFITS! TTI Inc continues to grow -Family Owned, Driver satisfaction is a priority!

EXPERIENCED DRIVERS *Flatbed *Step Deck *Van*LTL Reefer.

Full benefits w/ Minimal health ins.

Premiums, FREE after 5years! + Industry leading Driver Bonus Program! Must have Class A CDL, & 2 yrs OTR Exp. Call Ruth or Mike at TTI Inc 1-800-2225732 Apply online ttitrucking.com Wanted-Cab Driver. Must be 25 years old and have clean driving record. Must know Dixon area. Apply at 120 Commercial Alley, Dixon, IL.

CHILD CARE

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Little Ducklings licensed in home daycare has openings. Sterling location. Extended hours & school transportation.

Lic# 544366-02.

Call 815-213-7315 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))

AUCTIONS

615

State of Illinois Surplus Property Online Auction Equipment, watches, boats, vehicles, knives, jewelry and much more iBid.illinois.gov

I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

APPLIANCES

2016 Chevrolet Impala LT – $23,900 Vaessen Bros.

(866) 909-3894

2016 Chevrolet Equinox LT – $21,900 Vaessen Bros.

(866) 909-3894

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705

2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited LTZ – $17,500 Vaessen Bros.

(866) 909-3894

2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD Z71 – $34,730 Vaessen Bros.

(866) 909-3894

EMPLOYMENT

AREA GARAGE SALES 624

710

WOOD / FUEL

746

FIREWOOD Split, Delivered & Stacked Hardwoods 815-626-6875

FURNITURE

755

Mattress sets: $99, Full Twin $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Bunk Bed $298. Call 309451-7477

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

762

3 wheel rollator with basket. $50.

Call 815-732-6530

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 2 beautiful, healthy 10 wk old kittens, vet checked, M & Indoor only, F, 815-595-4260 ABC Border Collie puppies, beautifully marked. 6 wks. wormed.

Shots, Males & Females 815-631-7391 (no text) AKC charcoal/blk Labs, pups have been Vet. checked claws reDew moved, wormed & st shots.

Born 1 $600.

12/25/16.

Parents on site.

Call Robin 309507-2286.

Purebred Great Pyrenees puppies, no papers, $350, price is negotiable for a great home.

815-677-9471 lm Very special young cats that need warm loving home.

815-441-2416 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!

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.

WANT TO BUY 795 NEW TODAY Brookstone wireless weather projection clock 815-440-1488 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins 24/7 779-245-2950

NEW TODAY Skid loader in any condition.

Call or text 563-212-7699

Electric Stove. $75 obo. 815-535-6454

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

(3) pairs 38x 32 men's jeans $24 815-973-5630 (7) Men's dress shirts XL. $21 815973-5630 Antiques, stand up vintage dolls and accessories.

815-499-4789

Roper side by side refrigerator, indoor ice and water disp.

Good cond. $250 obo. 815-535-6454

Sauk Valley Auction Calendar

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Complete sale bills are published in Sauk Valley Classifieds.

January 28 - 9:00 a.m.

Antique & Collectibles Sale at at Auction City Sales 2505 W. 4th Street, Dixon 815-288-5814

February 1 - 10:00 a.m.

Farmland, Lee & Whiteside County Auction held at Deer Valley Golf Course Banquet Center, Deer Valley, IL Miller trust, Rediger Auction Service 815-699-7999

Sale held every Tuesday @ 3pm at Auction City Sales 2505 W. 4th Street, Dixon IL unless otherwise noted in the paper

SM-ST12635-0131

To place your auction in the newspaper or the Auction Calendar contact: Jennifer Diehl - Inside Sales Executive Sauk Valley Media 815-284-2222 or 815-625-3600 ext.655

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Sauk Valley Media • B11

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

You can make substantial strides this year if you dig in and do your part. Don’t let emotional matters stop you.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2017 AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You can make a difference if you bypass negative people or those trying to bring you down.

Stay focused on bringing about positive change and making new beginnings.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -Anger is best contained. You may not like what others do, but it’s in your best interest to bide your time. Concentrate on personal growth and positive interaction.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Good intentions will not be enough if you don’t follow through with your plans. Money will slip through your fingers. Don’t take on a financial burden you cannot handle. Romance is featured.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -Don’t be tempted to alter your lifestyle just because someone else does. Do what makes the most sense and brings you the most joy. Physical changes are highlighted, and love and romance are encouraged.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Observation and experimentation can be great teachers. Live and learn without venturing too far from home. Problems while traveling or dealing with institutions can be expected.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don’t let anger or disappointment take charge. You need to control your temper and focus on taking action instead of wasting time in arguments.

Make an impression by choosing a positive route to victory.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Sign up for an event or network with people in your industry.

It’s important to keep up with the most recent trends. Your charm and knowledge will capture attention. Romance is highlighted.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Sudden and unexpected changes will take you by surprise. Be careful how you handle domestic and partnership situations that can influence your security.

Proceed with caution.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Explore your creative ideas and do whatever it takes to test your strategy and theories.

A physical change will help you distance yourself from someone who has a negative influence on your life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Don’t take risks that can hurt you emotionally, physically or financially.

Express your thoughts and gain approval in order to make a transition easier for you and everyone else involved.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don’t be fooled by what others do or say. Follow your heart and your plans. Refuse to let unexpected changes lead you astray. An unusual offer will lead to good fortune. ©2017 UFS

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.

TODAY’S CLUE: W equals J

“U’AT LPX ZYX NUXV JC YITLX IPULI: ‘NVTOT UZ XVT LTBX VPKTDTZZ IUOD U RYL KDYC?’ XVTC WSZX RPJT YDPLI.” -- DYSOY RYOJURVYTD Previous Solution: “For the last episode (of ‘Downton Abbey’), you’ll need some handkerchiefs. I needed handkerchiefs reading it.” -- Hugh Bonneville

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Only 34,000 Miles • 1 Owner • Factory Warranty!

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THE AREA’S BIGGEST SELECTION!

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AUTOMOBILES

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NEW REAL DEAL FOR ITEMS OVER $300

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runs for 30 days in Sauk Valley Classifieds, 4 Ogle County Papers, The Review and saukvalley.com all for only $42!

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Offer expires 12/31/17 No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Garage Sales, Wood/Fuel, Tickets/ Travel or Real Estate

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VANS

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BOATS/MOTORS

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SNOWMOBILES

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