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

DIXON – Amanda Jensen is getting to know a part of herself all over again.

The 21-year-old, born with spina bifida, is one of six Dixon High School students who get memberships at the Dixon Family YMCA through the Lee County Special Education Association. It’s part of a second-year class that focuses on helping disabled 18- to 22-year-olds transition from

Class helps students build more than muscles; it helps build confidence, too

studenthood to adulthood.

As Jensen pumped with her arms on the StepOne handicapped-accessible machine Monday afternoon, her legs fired like pistons, further unlocking long-forgotten muscles.

Tears welled up in her eyes – bittersweet tears.

“It’s a mix of both – happy and sad,” she said.

“I hadn’t had this feeling for so long. The last time I noticed the strength in my legs – I mean really noticed the strength – was a good 5 or 6 years ago.”

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As the banks of Plum Creek along Page Park continue to erode, trees that lost their footing have fallen into the water. The Park District is weighing options to keep erosion along the creek at bay, but so far members are having a hard time finding a solution. One plan would call for about 400 tons of rip rap to be laid along the creek, removing fallen trees and planting new ones, and adding soil to provide a stronger barrier.

Bank failure There’s no quick, or cheap, fix to problems that plague Plum Creek ​BY RACHEL RODGERS rrodgers@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5529 @rj_rodgers

DIXON – The Park District is weighing options to keep erosion along Plum Creek at bay, but so far members are having a hard time finding a solution that would tip the scales in their favor.

Efforts to find an in-house solution, get help from ComEd, or get a hand from the city have either run into roadblocks or are waiting for feedback – but the district says if it waits too long, it will have to deal with another roadblock: one that would keep traffic from using Page Drive.

Plum Creek stretches about 5.6 miles from Timber Creek Road to the Rock River near Page Park, and Park Board members have said for months that they’re concerned the extent of the erosion could cause part of Page Drive to collapse if left unchecked.

“If we only lose even a little of that road, we’re going to be in big trouble,” Vice President Ron Pritchard said.

The favorable fix would be to lay out stretches of rip rap and gabion baskets – large rocks and metal cages filled with rocks – along sections that run along Page Drive, but that could cost about $200,000.

Amanda Jensen works out on a machine at the Dixon Family YMCA on Monday. The 21-yearold, born with spina bifida, is one of six Dixon High School students who get memberships at the Dixon Y through the Lee County Special Education Association. It’s part of a second-year class that focuses on helping disabled 18- to 22-year-olds transition from studenthood to adulthood. She says the machines have helped her notice strength again in her legs.

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County wants to bring uniformity to building codes Public meetings planned to discuss options, gather feedback

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

​MORRISON – Whiteside County is inviting residents, builders and developers to attend one of three public hearings on its proposed uniform building code.

In July 2015, the county board appointed an ad

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hoc committee to evaluate options to adopt and enforce uniform codes in the unincorporated areas of the county, to govern commercial and residential buildings and fire safety protocol.

The county also must come up with a plan for building inspections and code enforcement, work that it will be doing as part of an intergovernmental agreement with Sterling and Rock Falls.

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To attend Whiteside County is holding a series of public hearings to gather comments on its proposal to adopt a uniform set of building codes in its unincorporated areas.

The meetings, all at 7 p.m., will be held Wednesday at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St. in Morrison; Feb.

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8 at the Fulton Community Room, 912 Fourth St. in Fulton; and Feb. 15 at Sterling City Hall, 212 Third Ave. Codes being considered include the 2015 ICC codes, National Electrical codes and the Illinois Plumbing Code. Go to codes.iccsafe.org/I-Codes. html to learn more.

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BUREAU COUNTY

Parolee shot in the leg during robbery Popp taken to Peoria hospital after being found by deputies at The Junction in DePue

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

DePUE – A longtime burglar, on parole for a Whiteside County burglary, was shot in the leg by a bar owner while attempting to rob his tavern, the Bureau County sheriff said.

Charles W. Casford, 33, owns and lives at The Junction, 901 W. state Route 29 in DePue. According to a release

from the sheriff: Around 5:45 a.m., Casford heard a loud noise coming from the bar, which is attached to his home. He grabbed a gun and found Jackie L. Popp, 42, of Ohio, at the register, and shot him as he advanced toward him.

Deputies found Popp on the floor, wounded in his upper right leg. He was taken to St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley and later to St.

Francis Hospital in Peoria, the release said.

His condition was Jackie L. unavailable Popp this afternoon.

Popp will face burglary charges once he is released, State’s Attorney Geno Caffarini, said.

Casford was defending himself and his property, and will not be

charged, Caffarini said.

According to the Illinois Department of Corrections, Popp was paroled in March after serving 4 years of a 12-year sentence for the 2010 Whiteside County burglary. At least half of a burglary sentence must be served, minus any “good time” an offender earns.

Popp has an extensive history of felony thievery in three other counties:

In 2005, he was sentenced to 10 years in Dupage County, 8 years in Kane County, and 7 years in Kendall County on four counts of burglary, the latter two committed in Kendall County.

In 2001, he was sentenced to 5 years for theft in Dupage County, and 8 years for armed robbery in Kane County.

In 1999, he was sentenced to 5 years in Kane County for burglary.

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POLICE Sterling Police Nathan W. Denny, 25, of Sterling; 10:30 p.m. Sunday in the 1300 block of West Ninth Street; violation of sex offender registration; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Rock Falls Police Joseph R. McCarten, 28, of Chicago; 9:57 p.m.

Sunday in the 700 block of First Avenue; speeding; given notice to appear in court.

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Joseph L. Harts, 21, of Sterling; 10:32 a.m. Sunday at First Avenue and Second Street; unlawful display of plates; given notice to appear in court.

Michael R. Beyer, 20, of Amboy; 2:12 p.m. Sunday in the 400 block of U.S. Route 30; expired registration; given notice to appear in court.

Brianna C. A. Nunn, 21, of Sterling; 3:11 p.m. Sunday at Dixon Avenue and Wiker Driver; speeding; given notice to appear in court.

Dennis R. Burtlow, 36, of Rock Falls; 9:14 am Saturday at Fourth Avenue and Fifth Street; driving while license suspended, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, and failure to signal when required; given notice to appear in court.

Aleasha K. Penn, 19, of Dixon; 12:32 p.m. Friday in the 600 block of Dixon Avenue; speeding; given notice to appear in court.

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U.S. Route 30; driving while license suspended, and two Whiteside County warrants – failure to appear; posted bond.

Tina M. Bradley, 45, of Rock Falls; 4:41 p.m. Friday in the 1000 block of Seventh Avenue; Whiteside County warrant – failure to appear; posted bond.

Joseph A. Larkin, 47, of Rock Falls; 1:01 p.m. Friday in the 1100 block of U.S. Route 30; Whiteside County warrant – failure to appear; posted bond.

Brooke N. Yonk, 21, of Rock Falls; 11:46 a.m. Friday in the 300 block of West Third Street; disorderly conduct – filing a false police report; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

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Brooks A. Donovan, 35, of Nachusa; 9:35 p.m. Friday in the 300 block of South Galena Avenue; driving under the influence of drugs, operating an uninsured vehicle and possession of drug paraphernalia; posted bond.

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Polo; 1:13 a.m. Saturday in the 400 block of West First Street; driving under the influence of alcohol; posted bond.

Patrick Brown, 20, of Dixon; 2:22 a.m. Sunday; Illinois Department of Corrections and Whiteside County warrants; taken to Lee County Jail.

Tiffany R. Smits, 22, of Dixon; 12:26 a.m. Sunday; carry/possess a knife with intent to assault; taken to Lee County Jail.

Cordell W. Kiersy, 21; 10:21 Friday; Whiteside County warrant; posted bond.

Tyler J. Stuckemeyer, 24, of Amboy; 9:12 p.m.

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Brandon Johnson, 35, of Oregon; Sunday in the 1000 block of W. state Route 64; driving under the influence of alcohol, leaving the scene of a property damage accident and improper lane usage; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Nickolas Davis, 33, of Dakota; 2:49 p.m. Sunday in the 7000 block of North Freeport Road; driving while license suspended; held in lieu of bond in Ogle County Jail.

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Matthew D. May, 47, of Amboy; 4:21 a.m. Sunday; possession of a weapon by a felon, possession of a firearm without a firearm owner’s identification card, possession of firearm ammunition without a firearm owner’s identification card, aggravated assault and battery; taken to Lee County Jail.

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

STERLING – The 88-year-old woman whose body was found Sunday in the 1800 block of Locust Street apparently died of hypothermia after injuries she suffered in a fall into a steep drainage ditch made it impossible for her to climb to safety, police said.

Frances M. Kinney lived in and frequently walked around the neighborhood, and was on an errand when she fell, her family told police. She had no mental health issues, Detective Sgt. Alex Chavira said.

Her body was found shortly after 8 a.m. in the ditch on the south side of Blue Freedom Farm Market, 1829 Locust St., which is closed for the season.

A stream runs through the ditch, which has steep sides and is at least 6 feet deep.

Her autopsy was conducted Monday afternoon.

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

LANARK – The driver killed in a rollover Sunday morning in rural Lanark is a 23-yearold Mount Carroll man, the Carroll County sheriff said in a Zackary news release W. Timm M o n d a y afternoon.

Zackary W. Timm was eastbound on Townline Road, west of Dame Road, about 8:30 a.m.

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OBITUARIES Leonard R. Norman ROCK FALLS – Leonard R. Norman, 97, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at his home.

Leonard was born Feb. 7, 1919, in New Bedford, the son of John and Pearl (Wescott) Norman. He married Lorraine Mae Anderson on March 11, 1950, in Morrison. She died Nov. 13, 2004. Leonard was employed as a mechanic for 58 years with Midwest Operating Engineers Union Local 150, retiring in 1983. He served his country in the Army. Leonard was a member of Harvest Time Bible Church, Sterling Moose Lodge, American Legion and a lifetime member of the VFW. Survivors include one daughter, Debi (Thomas) Blackburn of Rock Falls; one son, Arlyn (Shelly) Norman of Palmetto, Florida; one sister, Ann Baldwin of Rock Falls; one brother, Glen (LaVonne) Norman of Tampico; four

grandchildren, Kristian (Tess) Montanez, Jennifer Campbell, Michelle Montanez, and Bryan (Dayna) Norman; eight great-grandchildren, Brenly McCulloch, Idalis Montanez, Nyela McCulloch, Corey Campbell, Max Montanez, Leo Norman, Boston Lewis, and Sienna Norman.

He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, George Norman, Chester Norman, Clifford Norman, and Gilbert Norman.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m.

Friday at the funeral home, with Pastor Dalmus Meeks officiating.

Burial with military honors will follow at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

A memorial has been established.

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Helen M. Yoeckel MORRISON – Helen M. Yoeckel, 89, of Morrison, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, at Pleasant View Nursing Home.

She was born Aug. 5, 1927, in Morrison, the daughter of Frank and Stella (Marchang) Bartz.

She married Adam Yoeckel on July 24, 1948, in Savanna. She worked alongside her husband on the family farm.

Helen was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

She enjoyed gardening and collecting bells.

Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Marcella (Philip) Hamstra of Morrison and Rosemary (Donald) Becker of Gotha, Florida; her son, Peter (Marsha) Yoeckel of Sterling; one sister, Grace (Rich-

ard) Beswick of Morrison; eight grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Irene Beswick; and one brother, Francis Bartz.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, and the Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.

Thursday at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls, with the Rev. Richard Russo officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

Memorials may be made in her memory to St. Andrew Catholic Church.

McDonald Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Betty Jean Lofthouse DIXON – Betty Jean Lofthouse, 89, of Dixon, peacefully journeyed into heaven on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at home, surrounded by her family.

Betty was born Aug. 26, 1927, at home , the daughter of George and Christina Wyman, in Cicero. Before living in Dixon, she and her husband spent their retirement years in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Throughout her life, Betty took pleasure in the beauty of nature.

She spent time watching deer, squirrels, and birds as they entered her yard to feed. She lovingly tended to her many flower beds, and enjoyed peaceful moments sitting by the water. In earlier years, Betty and her husband loved to journey on camping trips with family and friends, and spent many evenings square dancing together. The great joys of her life were her husband, children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren. She delighted in the time she spent with them, and never missed the opportunity to send a special note to celebrate a birthday, cheer an achievement, or just let you know she was thinking about you. She touched each of their lives in a

very special way and will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her loving family; her husband, Layton Lofthouse; her children, Linda (Steve) Voelker, John (Toni) Dullum, Robin (Jim List) Jewell, Anita Lofthouse, Jeanette (Manuel) Maldonado, and Ken (Tracie) Lofthouse; 25 grandchildren; and 44 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Leighton Lofthouse and Russell Dullum; and her daughter, Wanda Para.

Betty took great delight in worshipping and singing with her church family at Dixon Church of the Brethren, and a celebration of her life will be there at 11 a.m.

Saturday, with Bishop Michael F. Cole, pastor of the Worship Center in Dixon, officiating.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Serenity Hospice & Home, Dixon Church of the Brethren, or the Granny Rose Animal Shelter.

Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

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Dianna L. Pettorini NORMAL – Dianna L. Pettorini, 70, of Normal, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, at her home.

She was born March 12, 1946, in Dixon, the daughter of Edward and Ruth “Sally” (Oester) Ackert. She had been a hair dresser and beautician, and had also worked in the accounting department for Snyder Corp. in Bloomington. Dianna married Roger Pettorini on July 13, 1968, at St. Mary Church in Walton.

Survivors include her husband; two children, Michael (Kate) Pettorini of Normal and Jennifer (David) Craft of Junction City, Kansas; five grandchildren, Jamison O’Neil, Grace, Katelyn, Luke, and Erin Craft; three stepgrandchildren, Marek, Jarod, and Dylan Maki; two sisters, Becky Gray of Bloomington and Susan (Edward) Leffelman of Amboy; four brothers, Carl (Dorine) Ackert of Dixon, Ron (Tami) Ackert of Amboy, John (Jackie) Ackert of Dixon, and James (Maureen) Ackert

of Walton; five sistersin-law, Carol Rhodes of Bluefield, West Virginia, Judith Cassens of Sterling, Elaine (Mike) Williams of Cantonment, Florida, and Bonnie Ackert and Lana Ackert, both of Dixon.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, David and Dennis Ackert.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Walton, with the rosary recited at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Walton, with the Rev. Richard Kramer officiating. Cremation will follow. Burial will be at a later date at Holy Cross Cemetery in Harmon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Illinois Cancer Care Foundation in Bloomington.

Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy is handling arrangements.

Visit thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

Phillip L. LeBlanc CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Phillip L. LeBlanc, 63, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, at Mercy Hospice Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, after an extended illness.

He was born Dec. 17, 1953, in Dixon, the son of Sylvester and Lilly (Calloway) LeBlanc Sr. He worked at Miller Container in Rock Island.

He is survived by his partner, Robin Denise Bradley of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; five children, Shanell McElrath of Michigan, Tanisha Angel of Rock Island, Canvas Shell of Arkansas, and Ebony Harrison and Adrian Watson, both of Davenport, Iowa; eight sisters, Nancy Blair of Hammond, Indiana, Gloria Whitmore of Tyler,

Texas, Nellie McBride and Lilly Pierson, both of Rock Island, Joyce Le Blanc of Henderson, Nevada, and Rhonda Miller, Lisa Miller, and Patricia LeBlanc, all of Dixon; his grandchildren; an aunt, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mary Harts; and two brothers, Sylvester LeBlanc and Thomas LeBlanc.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2601 15th St., Moline.

Cedar Memorial Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids handled arrangements.

Karen S. McGinn Coffey WALTHAM, Massachusetts – Karen Sue McGinn Coffey, 61, formerly of Sterling, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, after a short illness.

She was married to Tom Coffey of Waltham, Massachusetts, where they had their home.

They also had a cabin by a lake in Maine, where they spent many happy hours boating, fishing, and swimming.

Karen will be greatly missed by her husband,

family, and friends.

She is survived by her brothers, Larry and Pat, both of Sterling; sisters, Dr. Cindy L. McGinn of Waltham, and Mrs. Sharon Frey of Evansville, Indiana.

She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur J. McGinn; and her brother, Dennis McGinn of Rock Falls.

Brasco & Sons Memorial Chapel in Waltham handled arrangements.

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Rita M. Yowell of Sterling, gathering of family and friends, 10-11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling.

Caroline Gardner of Rock Falls, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. ▼ Today’s funerals: Rita M. Yowell of Sterling, 11 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling.

Caroline Gardner of Rock Falls, 11:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. ▼ Thursday visitations: Helen M. Yoeckel of Morrison, 9-11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

Janice E. Patton of Morrison, 4-7 p.m. at BosmaRenkes Funeral Home in Morrison.

Leonard Norman of Rock Falls, 4-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. ▼ Thursday funeral: Helen M. Yoeckel of Morrison, 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

Janice E. Patten MORRISON – Janice E. Patten, 76, of Morrison, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, at Alverno Health Care Facility in Clinton, Iowa.

Janice was born June 10, 1940, in Morrison, to Renzie J. and Iva (Tichler) Buikema. She married Tommy R. Patten on Sept. 9, 1961, in Morrison. She was employed

by General Electric Co., in Morrison until retiring in 1998. Janice was a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison.

Survivors include her husband, Tommy; two daughters, Julie (Mark) Allen of Overland Park, Kansas, and Lori Patten of Morrison; one son, Lynn (Sue) Patten of Morrison; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley (Doug) Borop of Machesney Park

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She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Esther Hamstra; and two brothersin-law, Donald VanZuiden and Gerald Hamstra.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison.

A graveside service for family and friends will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, with Pastor Jim Stralow officiating.

A luncheon will follow at Emmanuel Reformed Church.

A memorial has been established by the family.

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Anna R. Olson PRINCETON – Anna R. Olson, 95, formerly of Tampico, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, at Liberty Village in Princeton.

Garland Funeral Home in Tampico is handling arrangements.

Frances Kinney STERLING – Frances Kinney, 88, of Sterling, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017.

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▼ Friday visitation: Dianna Pettorini of Normal, 4-7 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Walton. ▼ Friday funerals: Leonard Norman of Rock Falls, 10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Phillip L. LeBlanc of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 11 a.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Moline.

Janice E. Patten of Morrison, 11 a.m. graveside service at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. ▼ Saturday visitation: Sharon V. Huttunen of Oregon, 10-11 a.m. at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon. ▼ Saturday funerals: Dianna Pettorini of Normal, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Walton.

Sharon V. Huttunen of Oregon, 11 a.m. memorial service at Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Betty Jean Lofthouse of Dixon, 11 a.m. at Dixon Church of the Brethern.

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The cash-strapped district looked for alternative options with a smaller price tag that could stabilize the bank in the short term, and Maintenance Director Duane Long said they could do an in-house project for about $13,300.

The district laid about 120 tons of rip rap along 100 feet of the bank about a year ago, and the project would include extending the rip rap 150 feet downstream to build the bank back up and doing the same to 150 feet of the creek banks across from the Al Morrison playground.

They would need about 400 tons of rip rap, and the project also includes removing fallen trees from the creek, planting new trees and adding soil to provide a stronger barrier, Long said.

Next meeting The Dixon Park Board next meets at 6 p.m.

Feb. 8 at the district office, 804 Palmyra St. Go to dixonparkdistrict. com or the park district office, or call 815-2843306 for an agenda or more information.

Local landscape architect Dean Scheaffer told the board last week that it would “need a better plan than just rip rap” for a long-term approach to offsetting the erosion.

District Executive Director Deb Carey contacted city staff to see whether they could help alleviate the water runoff that Plum Creek receives – by bolstering the retention pond on North Galena Avenue near Plum Hollow, for example – but talks resulted in “zero help” for the project.

She also reached out to ComEd, which owns part of Plum Creek, and the

matter has been referred to the company’s real estate department.

Another possibility would be to develop wetland areas that could soak up water runoff, but the district would need to make sure the areas would not conflict with the city’s sewer easements, Carey said.

“We need to take a multifaceted approach to this for it to be successful and affordable,” she said.

In May 2015, the district prohibited parking along Plum Creek because of safety concerns with the bank erosion.

Several feet of the bank holding up the road have been lost to erosion.

“We’re going to lose the road here in another year or 2,” Long said.

The district would not be able to install the rip rap until after mid-March when ComEd completes work on power lines in that area, he said.

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NATION | IMMIGRATION BAN

Trump: You’re fired President ousts acting Attorney General Yates WASHINGTON (AP) – Defiant in the face of an international backlash, President Donald Trump pressed into his second week in office defending his sweeping immigration ban – and then fired a Cabinet head who refused to enforce it.

Acting Attorney General Sally Yates earlier Monday ordered Justice Department lawyers to stop defending the executive order, which temporarily suspends the U.S. refugee program and bars all immigration for citizens of seven majority-Muslim countries for 90 days. By Monday night, she was out.

“The acting Attorney General, Sally Yates, has betrayed the Department of Justice by refusing to enforce a legal order designed to protect the citizens of the United

States,” the White House press secretary’s office said in a statement.

Trump named Dana Boente, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, to serve in Yates’ place until Sen. Jeff Sessions, his permanent pick for the position, is confirmed by the Senate.

The Yates decision came as Trump pressed into his second week in office defending his sweeping immigration ban.

The president publicly shifted his focus, signing an executive action aimed at cutting regulations for small businesses and teasing his plans to unveil his Supreme Court pick Tuesday night.

But the immigration ban remained at the forefront of his first fort-

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Depending on what comes from the hearings, the committee likely will make its recommendation to the full board in April (board Chairman Jim Duffy will be absent from the March meeting.)

Whiteside, like many other counties and municipalities, plans to adopt a series of codes established in 2015 by the International Code Council.

The process is more complicated for the county, because Sterling and Rock Falls already

use the International Code, and so are only updating to the 2015 version. The county, however, doesn’t have its own building code; it defers to state statute for guidance.

Dixon and Rockford also have adopted the ICC codes.

Having standardized building, electrical, and plumbing codes throughout the region will make it easier for developers and contractors to plan and deal with paperwork and permitting, which also will be standardized.

In late 2015, Lee, Ogle, Whiteside and Winnebago counties began collab-

orating on a Northwest Illinois Regional Building Code, which also is based on the 2015 ICC codes.

Although the collaboration fell off the rails about a year ago, when the leader of the Rockford-based effort left, local entities kept on track, recognizing the benefits of uniformity.

Adopting a unified code will reduce code violations and lower building costs thanks to new material allowances and fewer building practice restrictions, and that will attract and encourage builders and designers, organizers said.

night in the White House – and officials were pondering more actions moving forward.

According to a draft document obtained by The Associated Press, Trump is considering an executive order that would target some immigrants for deportation if they become dependent on government assistance.

The draft order calls for the identification and removal “as expeditiously as possible” of any foreigner who takes certain kinds of public welfare benefits. Such immigrants have been barred from the U.S. for the better part of a century and they can already be deported. The proposed order appears to signal a Trump administration effort to crack down on such welfare cases.

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A ribbon cutting was held on Monday, January 23rd at Sauk Valley Community College for the remodel of the Follett Bookstore and for the opening of the new Sterling/Rock Falls and Dixon YMCA Wellness Center.

Both the Follett Bookstore and the new YMCA Wellness Center are located in Sauk Valley Community College located at 173 IL Rte. 2, Dixon. Christine Hoyle is the SVCC YMCA Branch Manager. The phone number to reach them is 815-288-5511 or 815-835-8466.

Attending the ribbon cutting were the SVCC Board of Trustees: Lisa Wiersema, Dennis Fulrath, Scott Stoller and Brian Duncan; SVCC President Dr. David Hellmich, staff members Dr. Jon Mandrell and Dr. Steve Nunez; SVCC YMCA Branch Manager, Christine Hoyle, Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA CEO, Andy Thornton and Dixon Family YMCA CEO, Andy McFarlane. Also in attendance were the Mayor of Dixon, Li Arellano, Mayor of Rock Falls, Bill Wescott and Mayor of Sterling Skip Lee; board members from the Dixon Chamber of Commerce, Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, the Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA and Dixon Family YMCA. This ad courtesy of Sauk Valley Media, publishers of the Telegraph , daily Gazette and SV Weekend.

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More waiting on the Senate’s ‘grand bargain’ Delay could be beneficial, Radogno says

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

EDITORIAL | ROCK FALLS

Biomass project intriguing Y

ou can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear, so the saying goes.

You also can’t make anything of value from human waste.

Or can you?

That question began revolving in our minds as we read last week’s SVM story regarding a presentation made to the Rock Falls City Council’s Committee of the Whole

by Green Vision International of Dixon.

A company representative described a biomass recycling project that Green Vision proposes to launch commercially in Rock Falls.

Using technology developed through the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center at the University of Illinois,

What we think Rock Falls could reap unexpected benefits from, of all things, its wastewater treatment plant if a biomass recycling plant becomes a reality. We encourage open minds and further cooperative study.

Green Vision would use human waste and animal manure to produce biocrude oil and algae.

Various strains of algae are used in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, and there is a commercial demand for it.

Rock Falls’ wastewater treatment facility would be used as part of the process. Fortunately, the city has room for expansion at the site.

Potential benefits to Rock Falls include:

1) Savings on waste costs. The city wouldn’t have to spend $50,000 to $60,000 a year to get rid of its sludge.

2) Jobs. The biomass recycling plant is expected to create 108 of them.

3) Attracting secondary businesses. Companies that use algae might locate near the Green Vision plant.

4) Electricity. The biomass recycling process would generate excess electricity that the city could buy.

The cost of the plant is estimated at $10 million to $13 million; the city hasn’t been asked to invest in it and likely won’t be.

However, the city would be asked to allow the company to use some of its land; the plant needs about 5 acres.

We are intrigued by the proposed biomass recycling project.

We encourage open minds and further cooperative study of Green Vision’s proposal.

You still might not be able to make a silk purse from a sow’s ear, but maybe the city, through a public-private partnership, could reap unexpected benefits from its wastewater treatment plant.

THE READER’S VOICE

Honor Obama pledge not to deport youths ROGER V. ASPLUND Dixon

A large group of respected business leaders, mainly from Illinois, recently expressed their concerns about immigration reform in a letter addressed to President Trump. Of particular concern is the estimated 700,000 young people granted protection from deportation by the Obama administration.

These are children who came as minors with their parents prior to 2007. Many are now in their 20s. They are gainfully employed, pay taxes, and have contributed to the economic recovery we have experienced over the past 8 years.

The “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” program allows the children of undocumented immigrants to receive work permits and an exemption from deportation. President Trump, while campaigning for

office, repeatedly vowed to rescind that action.

Instead, the business leaders are encouraging the new president “to rally support for bipartisan federal legislation that would temporarily bar deportations of such young people.” (Robert Reed, Chicago Tribune Business Section, Jan. 22) The Illinois Business Immigration Coalition is encouraging a “common-sense” approach to immigration reform.

John Rowe, chairman emeritus of Exelon Corp., and co-chair of the coalition, is quoted as saying: “The intent of the letter is to remind the new administration that treating our immigrants decently is not just a moral issue but an economic issue.” I would suggest that it is not just an economic issue but a moral issue, as well.

A promise was made to these young people.

I believe that promise should be honored. Let them live among us, work with us, and contribute to the common good without fear of being deported.

Schools and jails: Let’s find a better way PAT BREEDING Dixon

Some years back, I worked on a school in California. It had K-8th on one side, and 9th through 12th on the other side. It had a beautiful performing arts center, an aquatic complex and every sport field imaginable, including a worldclass track and two gyms.

This was a result of two money-strapped districts going together for the good of the kids.

Yes, there was busing, just like here.

Older kids were able to “mentor” the younger kids so when they came across to high school, it was familiar to them.

After all, they had used all the facilities and knew the ins and outs, and had a higher level of maturity when they arrived. They also met kids from other areas whom they would have never met.

Yes, it resulted in a net decrease in administration, but it worked.

Amboy, Ashton-Franklin Center, Dixon and on and on need new schools. But raising taxes is only one way of getting what we need, and that is getting old quick.

What elected officials and school board members are going to step up and do the right thing?

Second, Ogle County needs a new jail, so does Lee County, maybe even Whiteside County.

Why not buy some land, halfway between the two, and build a “state of the art” jail and share the costs? Shared labor, and maybe even shared patrol?

Both county sheriffs would have to work together, as would the school boards.

Is that even possible?

As rural towns’ infrastructure, schools and jails fail and require replacement, more and more money has to be found.

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to change the way we think.

It’s time for community members to come up a better way.

Maybe the answer is just down the road in another county.

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We’re going to have to wait another 2 weeks to find out whether that door-die “grand bargain” in the Illinois Senate is going to do or die.

Yes, Senate President John Cullerton and Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno continue to talk optimistically that progress is being made and that votes will be coming in early February when the Senate next is in session.

Radogno, in particular, said the delay in taking votes on the components of the package has actually proved beneficial because it’s allowed people to suggest ways to make the proposal better.

If that, in fact, is the case, OK. But remember that the original idea was to slam this through the Senate the week of Jan. 9 before new lawmakers were sworn in. There was a great deal of push-back

by Republican senators to the idea of doing that.

There was no vote that week, but Radogno said at a news conference that she hoped it could be done by the end of January.

The delay, though, also gave opponents time to gin up their opposition to various parts of the package. And make no mistake about it, there was opposition by someone or some entity to just about every aspect of the deal.

Something went too far, something didn’t go far enough. You name it.

Last week, there were committee hearings on the components of the deal and more details were revealed. Consequently, more opposition surfaced.

Now, senators will be spending a week in their districts hearing from constituents. Some number of those constituents will be people who have heard feckless political candidates say for years they can have all the services they want without

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higher taxes by simply cutting waste and fraud that is never identified.

They aren’t likely to be calling their senators to say how happy they are with this deal.

Tossing a wrench At the same time, Attorney General Lisa Madigan threw a wrench into things when she went to court seeking to dissolve the order that’s kept state workers getting their paychecks even though Illinois doesn’t have a budget.

The order made sure that workers got paid even though an appropriation for their salaries hasn’t been in effect. Madigan’s action cited a state Supreme Court ruling in another case that said workers cannot be paid unless there is an appropriation.

The reaction was predictable. Republicans were outraged by what Madigan did. Gov. Bruce Rauner said the move could create a crisis. That was sort of interesting, coming just a couple of days before AFSCME is going to start voting on whether to authorize a strike because of the administration’s contract demands.

The other interesting part of the Republican responses is the nearuniversal reference to the “grand bargain” negotiations going on in the Senate. There suddenly seemed to be a whole lot more love for that process among the GOP than was evident before.

If all of that good feeling for the bargain is genuine, it could bode well for the future of the package. If it’s just being said to make political hay out of the latest legal development, then maybe not so much.

THE READER’S VOICE

Scripture is the inspired word of God MARLENE GAUL Polo

In response to Mr. Welty, starting in Genesis and all throughout Scripture – Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Matthew, John, Peter and Revelation – the Bible says, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction and for instruction in righteousness.”

Revelation says not to add or to take away from Scripture.

t Editorials represent the opinions of the Sauk Valley Media Editorial Board. t Opinions expressed in letters and columns are those of the writers.

There is much proof of its truth already discovered by archeologists.

Much has happened like Christ’s birth, life and death on a cross, and rising on the third day.

The Lord proves to us as we persevere, even when we don’t understand why. Just obey as best we know how. Jesus promised to take us to be with him when we die, if we believe in him.

God sent the Lord Jesus to die on a cross, to save all mankind, for in sin we were lost.

Our debt is so great, we could never repay.

Believe him and you, too, his grace will receive on that day.

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Sister angry after brother abandons wife Dear Abby, When my children were small, my husband left me. He married the other woman the day after our divorce was final. It was the worst thing that has ever happened to me, and I suffered greatly in the years that followed.

Recently, my brother did the same thing to his wife of many years. I find myself feeling very angry and hurt that he would do this. He said it was wrong when it happened to me, but now he expects me to support his decision to abandon his wife. He also expects me to befriend his new wife.

I can’t help but identify with his ex. My heart goes out to her, and I’m furious with my brother

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and his new wife. Am I wrong for feeling this way? Must my loyalty to my family override my principles?

– Loyal to a Point in Mississippi Dear Loyal, That you would identify strongly with your

former sister-in-law isn’t wrong; it is normal under the circumstances. Not knowing how close your relationship is with your brother, I can’t decide for you whether blood is thicker than water. But I can certainly understand your distaste at the idea of befriending the woman he cheated with.

Whichever you decide to do, continue to be kind to your ex-sisterin-law. She needs all the emotional support she can get now that your brother is cozily ensconced in his new love nest.

Dear Abby, I have been carpooling with another mom for about a year. I pick her

kids up from the bus stop and take them home. We help each other out, but I do most of the carpooling because of “Kathy’s” work schedule.

Because my daughter “Chris” turned 16, she will be driving to school once the weather improves. I told Kathy we have to discuss the carpool situation.

By law, Chris will be allowed to have only one non-family member in the car. She cannot take Kathy’s daughter to and from school because Chris will be taking her best friend.

I feel terrible about it.

I am a rule follower and don’t want to put my daughter in an illegal situation. I believe I have

given Kathy plenty of time to figure another way home for her daughter. I’m not sure why I feel so bad and am losing sleep over this. Am I wrong?

– Carpooling in Ohio Dear Carpooling, You have been a good friend to Kathy, but her daughter is her responsibility, not yours. You are making Kathy’s problem your problem, and that is wrong. Now turn over, go back to sleep and let her solve it.

City Hall, 232 W. Second St. Woodworkers, 1-3 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Rock Falls blood donation Center, 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. 800-733-2767.

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

Adam Kinzinger traveling office hours, 2-3 p.m., Paw Paw Village Hall, 362 Chicago Road.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointment: 815625-0382.

Women’s Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m., Choices Domestic Violence Program office, 203 W. Market St., Mount Carroll.

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

Pearl, a self-esteem support group of the YWCA Domestic Violence Program, 6 p.m., 815-625-0333.

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

Living Well With Diabetes Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

AWANA, 6:20-8 p.m., ages 3 years through sixth grader, Northside Baptist Church, 598 River Lane, Dixon, 815-2885212.

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

Carroll County Fair Board, 7 p.m., Milledgeville Bank basement, 451 N. Main Ave., 815244-9444.

Touched By Suicide ... Survivors Gather, 7 p.m., Classroom 2, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, 815-535-3402.

Dixon Sports Boosters Club Board meeting, 7 p.m., Dixon High School, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive.

American Legion Post 12, 7 p.m., 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-284-2003.

Wednesday worship at the barn, 7 p.m., Chaplin Creek Village, 1715 Whitney Road, Franklin Grove.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin Ave. Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District Board meeting, 8 p.m., United States Department of Agriculture Building, 16255 Liberty St., Morrison.

Thursday, Feb. 2 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.

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.

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.

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

Red cross blood drive, 9 a.m.

-8 p.m., CGH Medical center, 100 E. LeFevre Rd., Sterling.

800-733-2767.

Free blood pressure check, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. 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.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 2:30 p.m., closed, clearance

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SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Wednesday, Feb. 1 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. Blood pressure screenings, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815626-2230.

Dixon Correctional retiree breakfast, 8 a.m., Rivers Edge Inn, 2303 W. First St., Dixon.

Chartwell Nursing Solutions, 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.

Representative from Rock River Center in Oregon, 9:3011 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Blood pressure check, 10-11 a.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Avenue E, 815564-2145.

Senior Information Services, 10 a.m.-noon, Community United Church of Christ, 346 Chicago Ave., Savanna, 800541-5479.

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

Chartwell Nursing Solutions, free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.-noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave. Lee County Networking Council, 11:30 a.m., That Place on Palmyra, 628 Palmyra Road, Dixon, Jennifer, 815-288-9236.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Lee County Veterans Assistance Commission, 6:30 p.m., Dixon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road.

Covered Bridge Quilters Guild, 6:30 p.m., Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St., Princeton, 815-224-2563.

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

Rock River Lodge AF & AM, 7 p.m., 113 1/2 W. Third St., Sterling.

Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m.,

closed; Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 709 Fourth Ave., Rochelle.

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

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

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

Lee County Sheriff’s Deputy Reserves, 7:30 p.m., Law Enforcement Center, 306 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

AMVETS Post 167 Auxiliary, 7:30 p.m., Sterling American Legion, 601 First Ave. Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-6261574.

Self Help Parents Association, 7:30 p.m., Self Help Enterprises, 2300 W. LeFevre Road, Sterling.

Sterling-Rock River Masonic Lodge 612, 7:30 p.m., 113 1/2 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

Bee announces alternative event The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is getting competition this year from TBS’ Samantha Bee. She will hold “Not the White House Correspondents’ Dinner” on April 29 against the actual event, TBS announced Monday.

The host of “Full Frontal With Samantha Bee” will stage the event at the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C. A wacky release described Bee as a “noted purveyor of FAKE NEWS™” and said she will welcome “journalists and non-irritating celebrities from around the world.”

All proceeds from Bee’s event are going to the Committee to Protect Journalists (cpj.org).

But TBS shared no details about how Bee’s event might air on the channel.

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How would you bid the North-South hands with South the dealer and EastWest passing throughout?

I firmly believe that North should respond two notrump to show a balanced hand with 8 or more points.

Then, over three spades, North’s four-club control-bid promises spade support, the club ace and a good hand.

Blackwood does the rest.

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6. Look at the East hand.

North opens one no-trump, and South raises to three notrump.

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Probably the heart seven.

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Over the years, spina bifida, a birth defect in which the membranes and backbone around the spinal cord don’t close completely, has stolen the strength and sensitivity in Jensen’s feet and lower legs. As an infant, she had to have surgery that basically severed her spinal cord.

She had a walker at age 5, then went to crutches before needing to transition to a wheelchair.

“The paralysis got worse and worse through the years,” she said.

Her 30 surgeries – six of them specifically on her spinal cord – have done little to help.

“Nothing has really done any good,” she said. “I’ve made it through a lot, and my teachers know. I’ve talked a lot about it.”

Kevin Hendley, in his first year teaching the class, and the class’ second-year aide, Nancy Kane, immediately noticed a change in Jensen when she started using the StepOne, which arrived in mid-November. The Sterling-Rock Falls Y also recently got one of the machines, manufactured by SCIFIT. Kane, who’s worked with the Lee County Special Education Association for 19 years, makes the rounds each Monday to make sure none of the students are experiencing issues.

“She told me, ‘I can feel it,’” Kane said, remembering the first time Jensen used the StepOne. “She was so excited about it.”

“Once she strapped in, she just lit up,” Hendley said.

Jensen and her classmates also use three handicappedaccessible circuit-training strength machines – for chest press, shoulder press and lat pulldown. The rest of the circuit’s machines are accessible for some, too, with wide enough

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Kevin Hendley, who teaches the class that focuses on helping disabled 18- to 22-year-olds transition from studenthood to adulthood, works right along with the students and says he’s dropped 64 pounds since July 1 – “mostly from working out with the students.” gaps between them so a person can slide from a wheelchair onto each machine’s seat.

Hendley, 41, worked in Paw Paw for 5 years through the association before hearing about the transition class opportunity, which he jumped on. He’s figuring out some things as he goes, and leans heavily on Kane’s experience.

“She’s had the benefit of seeing things that worked, and things that did not work, and thinking of how to tweak them,” Hendley said.

Students also learn to set up a budget, grocery shop, cook, find jobs, fill out applications – all that sort of stuff – in a mock apartment.

Health and fitness is not to be overlooked in preparation for life after school. Hendley said.

“It’s not just strength and cardio, either,” he said. “We’ve talked a lot about flexibility, and

Online extra

Read this story at saukvalley.com to watch video of Amanda Jensen working out on the StepOne machine at the Dixon Family YMCA. how important it is as you age, being able to reach up and get something from the top shelf. If you don’t have shoulder flexibility, you’re not going to be able to do those things as you get older.”

He can speak from experience.

He’s dropped 64 pounds since July 1 – “mostly from working out with the students.”

“It’s made a huge difference,” he said. “Instead of laying around on the couch, knowing there’s things to do, but you don’t have the energy to do them. You’re almost antsy, ready to go, waking up earlier in the morning feeling good.”

Students with disabilities are

guaranteed a public education until age 22, so Jensen admits she’s feeling some anxiety in her last year.

“It’s kind of scary,” she said.

“I’m nervous looking into my future. Luckily, I’m not fully unaware of what I’m doing. I’ve got a plan.”

She wants to go into special education, and plans to start her journey toward a degree at Sauk Valley Community College.

That big StepOne machine was kind of intimidating at first blush, too.

“Not knowing what it would be like to use my legs – I don’t get to use my legs as much – was kind of nerve-wracking,” she said.

“But feeling that strength start to come back is just incredible.

“It may seem intimidating, but it really isn’t, especially with how far you’ll come, and how you’ll see your results in the end.”

So, college? Bring it on.

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State facing $700 million in interest on overdue bills SPRINGFIELD (AP) – The state comptroller estimates that Illinois will have to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in interest for overdue bills.

Illinois’ stack of unpaid bills is expected to hit $15 billion by July, due to the 18-month budget impasse between Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Democrat-controlled Legislature.

The comptroller’s office, led by Democrat Susana Mendoza, estimated the state will need to pay $700 million in interest, based on what it’s spending in the current budget year.

Rauner’s budget office has declined to provide a specific estimate, saying it “cannot speculate” on future expenses.

“From a taxpayer standpoint and from any kind of reasonably good government standpoint, you would not plan to incur penalties for failing to pay known bills every year,” said Laurence Msall, president of the government research group Civic Federation.

“Illinois has become addicted to a bad habit.”

Rauner spokeswoman Catherine Kelly said Mendonza, who served 10 years in the Illinois House, was being misleading and should join in “a constructive conversation about how to fix our broken system and truly balance the budget.”

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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.

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

Wii Bowling and 313 card game, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Monthly Birthday Party, 11:45 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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, 815622-9230.

Monthly Birthday Party, noon, Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

Pinochle, 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, 815-589-3925.

500, noon, Polo Area Senior Services, 101 E. Mason St., 815946-3818.

Bingo with the Beukemas, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815589-3925.

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

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. Reservations: 815-288-9236.

Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Pinochle and Euchre, noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

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

Euchre, Scrabble, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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.

Adult Readers’ Group, 6 p.m., library conference room, Sterling Public Library, 815-625-1370.

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

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.

Bridge, 1 p.m., Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., 815-734-6335.

Bingo, 1 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion Hall, 712 Fourth Ave. Wii Bowling, 1 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St.., Oregon, 815-732-3253.

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, 5:306:30 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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Lundstroms is a well established florist & greenhouse. But we are so much more. We have many gifts and home decor items in the shop. We deliver flowers, plants, & gifts to homes, businesses, and funerals. We design flowers for every day, special events, weddings, & funerals.

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Tuesday, January 31, 2017 Numbers game The lone unbeaten team in the country, Gonzaga, is back to No. 1 in the AP basketball poll following losses by Villanova and Kansas. It is the second time in school history the Zags have been atop the poll.

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BOYS BASKETBALL | MILLEDGEVILLE 61, WEST CARROLL 50

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Sights set on their 1st Shots fall for Milledgeville in NUIC win selection Wildcats closer to

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MILLEDGEVILLE – The Milledgeville Missiles and West Carroll Thunder had many similarities during their NUIC crossover game at Glenn Gymnasium on Monday.

Both teams attempted exactly 28 two-point tries and 17 three-point tries, and swiped nearly as many steals as one another. Both teams made big runs in alternating quarters.

The big difference in Milledgeville’s 61-50 win was an early run in the first quarter, as well as making more of their shots. The Missiles (155) made nearly half of their field goal tries (22-for-45), and went on a 13-point run after the Thunder (9-11) took an early 5-2 advantage.

West Carroll’s runs came in the second and fourth quarters, but they weren’t enough to get past the streaking Missiles – who have won nine straight games heading into tonight’s game against arch rival Polo.

Of the Thunder’s 12 turnovers, 11 came as the result of Missiles steals.

“We’ve won nine in a row now, and it’s been all defense,” Milledgeville coach Brad Grenoble said. “Defense leads to run-outs. Every time they made a run, our defense would settle down and make the plays they needed to make.

The kids believe in it, and they help each other. That’s the whole key.”

Buddy Bibler led the defensive charge as the top man in a 1-3-1 zone defense. He poked away three first-quarter steals, and two of them led to buckets during the Missiles’ scoring spurt. Chase Hutchinson and Kyle Ottens had back-toback 3-pointers to extend the Missiles’ lead to 15-5.

The Thunder came back to

BY JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer

EVANSTON – Bryant McIntosh is close enough he can see it when he closes his eyes. They all can, up and down the coaching staff and throughout the roster.

With every 3-pointer, every shutdown performance, they move one step closer to the sweetest of uncharted territory for Northwestern.

At long last, the NCAA Tournament.

The Wildcats have been playing men’s basketball for more than a century and never made it to the sport’s marquee event.

But McIntosh and company look ready to take down that drought, brimming with confidence heading into the final stretch of their increasingly successful season.

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ABOVE; Milledgeville’s Cade Schave lays the ball up Monday night. He scored 25 points, hitting 10 of 15 field goal attempts.

BELOW: West Carroll’s Kody Plattenberger lets go of a 3-pointer Monday night. get to within 21-19 late in the second quarter, but that was the closest they would come after another big Missiles’ run to start the third quarter.

“Our difficulty all year has been between the ears,” West Carroll coach Stephen Rudnicki said, “whether we want to compete as a group and be a group of guys that are fun to play with, or not. That’s really been an issue for us. We show it in spurts, but sometimes we respond to adversity, and sometimes we don’t.

“Tonight we just didn’t respond to adversity enough.”

Cade Schave had a huge third quarter, scoring 13 of his team-leading 25 points during that frame – hitting a trio of triples in the process. Milledgeville bumped the lead to as many as 20 points before the next Thunder charge.

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Star of the game: Cade Schave, Milledgeville, 25 points (10for-15 FGs) Key performers: Kyle Ottens, Milledgeville, 19 points, 5 assists; Kody Plattenberger, West Carroll, 13 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals; Buddy Bibler, Milledgeville, 7 assists, 5 steals; Dawson Wurster, West Carroll, 10 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds Up next: Milledgeville at Polo, 7:30 today; Stockton at West Carroll, 7:30 Thursday

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Charlie Hall and the Northwestern Wildcats are on a roll lately, back into the Top 25 for the first time since 2010, and getting closer to earning a bid to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history.

NBA | SPOTLIGHT ON DENZEL VALENTINE

Valentine’s trying season Bulls rookie tries to stay upbeat amid ups and downs

BY K.C. JOHNSON Chicago Tribune

This isn’t how Denzel Valentine envisioned his rookie season going.

After 4 years of high-level play at a high-level program in Michigan State, the Bulls’ firstround pick pictured a smooth transition to the NBA, one in which his contributions were Tribune News Service varied and important.

Chicago Bulls guard Denzel Valentine (45) has not had as smooth Instead, each time Valentine has showed progress, somea transition to the NBA as he would have liked.

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thing out of his control has slowed it. An ankle sprain here, a stomach flu bug there, a coaching decision everywhere.

And yet, Valentine is staying upbeat, trying to rise above it all.

“It gets tough sometimes, especially the third or fourth game of a [Did not Play by coach’s decision] stretch,” Valentine said. “But after the game, I just think to myself that there are worse things

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going on in the world. I still have a dream job.”

None of this is to say Valentine is a victim. If he had played more consistently or hadn’t suffered separate sprained ankles at critical times, he may be in the rotation.

Instead, unheralded secondround pick Paul Zipser is. And Valentine sits.

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Off to DC Elena Delle Donne Chicago Sky traded the 2015 WNBA MVP to Washington on Monday for Stefanie Dolson, Kahleah Copper and a draft pick.

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Stewart to sign with Winona State Amboy running back and linebacker Cole Stewart will sign a National Letter of Intent to continue his career at Winona State.

The Division II school in Winona, Minnesota finished 8-3 in 2016 to tie for second place in the Northern Sun Conference South Division.

Stewart rushed for 267 yards for the Clippers in 2016.

Sweenie to play at St. Ambrose Fulton’s Tyler Sweenie will continue his football career at St. Ambrose.

The NAIA school in Davenport, Iowa finished 4-6 in 2016.

Sweenie passed for 1,338 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior in 2016.

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Cubs selling seats from Wrigley The Cubs are selling 2015 and 2016 seats removed from the ballpark during the ongoing renovations. Seats will be available as two-seat sets and will be authenticated with Major League Baseball’s seal of authenticity.

These seats were removed from several sections including the terrace reserved, terrace box and field box, and feature two ballpark risermounted seats attached to L-shaped metal brackets.

The seats removed in the 2015 offseason cost $799, and a smaller quantity of seat sets removed in the 2016 offseason cost $899.

Shipping is $132.99 per seat set.

Sox system lands six prospects in top 100 Six White Sox minor leaguers made the list of MLB’s top 100 prospects, the most of any team except the Braves and Yankees, who each had seven. New infielder and former No. 1 overall prospect Yoan Moncada slipped to No. 2, overtaken in the top spot by Red Sox outfield prospect Andrew Benintendi.

Other Sox in the rankings were No. 12 Lucas Giolito, No. 16 Michael Kopech, No. 46 Reynaldo Lopez, No. 71 Carson Fulmer and No. 81 Zack Collins. All are pitchers except Moncada and Collins, a catcher taken No. 10 overall in the 2016 draft.

Only Fulmer was part of the organization at this time last year.

Cards lose 2 picks, $2M for hacking The St. Louis Cardinals were stripped of their top two picks in this year’s amateur draft Monday and ordered to give them to Houston along with $2 million as compensation for hacking the Astros’ email system and scouting database, the final and unprecedented step in an unusual case of cybercrime involving two Major League Baseball teams.

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred also banned former St. Louis executive Christopher Correa for life as he ruled the Cardinals must give the 56th and 75th draft choices in June to Houston.

Correa, the Cardinals’ director of baseball development until July 2015, pleaded guilty in federal court last year to five counts of unauthorized access of a protected computer.

He was sentenced to 46 months in prison.

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Comets pick up road win Price scores 20 in Fulton win; Faith cruises past Impact

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Kelsey Simpson hit three 3-pointers and scored 19 points to lead the Newman girls basketball team to a 54-43 victory against Bureau Valley on Monday in Manlius.

Also for the Comets, Mary Jensen had 10 points, and Mady Ferris added eight.

Christen Hurley led the Storm with 13 points, and Saige Barnett added 11.

Princeton 42, Prophetstown 38: Lexi Rangel

tossed in 20 points for the Prophets in a road loss to the Tigresses.

Also for Prophetstown, Courtney Pierceson had

Monday’s stars Jordan Price, Fulton basketball, 20 points Kelsey Simpson, Newman basketball, 19 points Lexi Rangel, Prophetstown basketball, 20 points Trevor Hauk, Faith Christian basketball, 20 points nine points, and Dena Johnson added nine rebounds and six points.

Anna Murray had 18 points, 11 rebounds and four assists for Princeton.

Morrison 42, Orion 32: The Fillies got off

to a quick start with 17 points in the first quarter and held off Orion on the road.

Kassidee Church led Morrison with 15 points.

Jaeden Workman and

Peyton Tegeler each scored nine. Emma Sitzmore had 11 rebounds.

Fulton 52, Erie 50: Jordan Price scored 14 of her game-high 20 points in the second half as the Steamers held off the Cardinals in Erie.

Faith Kennedy had 15 points for Fulton, and Brooke Huizenga added eight.

Whitney Bramm paced Erie with 14 points, and Taylor Steimle added 11.

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Trevor Hauk racked up 20 points and nine rebounds as the Falcons won in Grand Detour.

Hayden Sweet finished with 17 points, Ben Bierdeman had 10 points and six boards, and Andrew Robertson added seven points for Faith Christian (15-4).

Girls Bowling Sterling 2,536, Kaneland 2,431: Jasmynne

Brinkmeier led the Golden Warriors with a 484 series in a win over Kaneland. Brinkmeier had games of 167, 160 and 157. Jamie Riley had a 182 game.

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“We feel we are really good, but we can be even better, which I think is scary,” McIntosh said. “Yeah, I mean that’s the fun part, going in each and every day and understanding what everyone thinks of this program and kind of allowing that to be a little bit of a fire in our bellies. ... We have to be different, like this, this is over. This isn’t the same Northwestern.”

Sure looks that way.

McIntosh scored 21 points as Northwestern beat Indiana 68-55 on Sunday for its sixth straight win. It’s the longest Big Ten win streak for the Wildcats since the 1932-33 team matched a school record with seven in a row, and their 7-2 start in conference play is their best since the 1937-38 season.

When the Top 25 was released on Monday, Northwestern came in at No. 25 for its first appearance in the poll since the 2009-10 sea-

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• Faith at Paw Paw 6:45 p.m.

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Milledgeville’s Kyle Ottens takes a jumper over West Carroll’s Kaleb Plattenberger Monday night. taking on the Marcos.

Polo defeated Milledgeville 65-63 in the fifth-place game at the Forreston tournament in December, but the Missiles won another close game, 66-63, at home just 1 week ago.

“We got a huge game against

a solid Polo team,” Schave said.

“We got to contain their big guy [sophomore center Justin Young] and close out on their shooters. They got some really good 3-point shooters.”

“Everyone should be ready for a rivalry game,” Ottens added.

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CONTINUED FROM B1 t “In the first half, we had trouble containing their guards,” Schave said. “They came out jumping. In the second half, we made adjustments and played a lot better.

“We started to handle the pressure better, and break their press better. Getting it to the middle, and getting it back to our guards, let them work and break them.

We did that well.”

The Thunder knocked the deficit down to ten after Kody Plattenberger came away with a steal and dished to Dawson Wurster with 3:31 to go in the game.

Jacob Dunk’s pair of free-throws inched the gap to eight points, but the Thunder couldn’t get any closer.

Plattenberger led the Thunder with 13 points, and came away from the game with similar feelings to that of his coach’s.

“We just need to play more as a team, and we didn’t do as much tonight,” Plattenberger said.

“That’s how they made more runs than us, and longer runs, and bigger runs. We just need to come together and play as one.

It’s all about effort and energy.”

Ottens finished with 19 points and three steals. Both teams combined for 23 turnovers, and 20 of them came via the swipe.

The Missiles hope to continue their defensive clamping with not much turnaround time before

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son. Coach Chris Collins and the Wildcats (18-4) also began the work week all alone in third in the conference, just a half-game back of co-leaders Maryland and Wisconsin.

“They’re a good team,” Indiana coach Tom Crean said. “I mean, Chris is a great coach. I’ve said that every year I’ve been here; he’s a great coach with a great staff.”

Collins, a native of suburban Chicago, left his plum assistant job at Duke to replace Bill Carmody after he was fired in March 2013.

The Wildcats improved their record in each of his first 3 years on the sideline, going from 14-19 for the 2013-14 team to 20-12 last season.

Scottie Lindsey leads this year’s team with 15.4 points per game, and McIntosh averages 12.8 points and a Big Ten-best 5.7 assists. Athletic forward Vic Law is healthy again after missing last season following left shoulder surgery,

but the biggest key for Northwestern has been its stout defense.

“I just think we’re a tough-minded team,” Collins said. “In my first year, we couldn’t score at all so we had to play great defense. Then I thought the last 2 years, our youth, we got beat up a little bit, we had to figure out, playing a lot of young guys. I think this year, having veteran guys that kind of understand our principles, we are a function of each other on both ends of the floor.

We are not a one-man band.”

The Wildcats held the Hoosiers to 32 percent shooting and turned 13 Indiana turnovers into 17 points. They lead the Big Ten in field-goal defense at 38.3 percent and allow 63.7 points per game, second only to Wisconsin in the conference.

“We’re so locked in our prep and that stuff carries over to the game,” fifth-year senior Sanjay Lumpkin said. “Obviously when we’re scoring and

everything, it’s great, but we know that we’re not always going to be shooting the ball well, and defense is what’s going to win you the game. Your defense can be consistent, it can always be there game in, game out.”

Next up is a trip to No. 23 Purdue on Wednesday night. The Wildcats also play consecutive games against the 10thranked Badgers and No. 17 Terrapins in midFebruary that could help decide the Big Ten title.

Collins is naturally nervous about the attention that goes along with success – “I worry about it every second,” he said Sunday with a chuckle, “because as a coach you’re always worrying about what could derail what you got going good.” – but McIntosh sounded a reassuring note in the wake of the victory against the Hoosiers.

“We’re really hungry ... We know really well it can go as fast as it came,” he said.

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here have been 50 of these already, making this Super Bowl LI in the Roman numerals the NFL uses to make sure no one forgets just how important the game really is.

And important it is, at least as a national holiday of sorts to the 100 million Americans who will tune in. People who have no clue who Malcolm Mitchell is and are only vaguely aware of Matt Ryan will party in homes and bars across the country.

But there are things that even the casual fan should know. So here’s a primer on what will happen Super Bowl week in Houston: • Bill Belichick will refuse to go to media day, saying he’s already told the media everything he knows.

• Robert Kraft will read a speech on arrival about “Deflategate” that he wrote on a cocktail napkin on the airplane.

• Commissioner Roger Goodell will use his state of the NFL address to lay out the league’s position on Las Vegas. Goodell will surprise some when he offers an over/under of $1 billion when asked how much Vegas taxpayers should lay out for the Raiders.

• President Trump will give a pregame interview marveling about the large crowd on hand to

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• A sportswriter will write about the lack of trash talking, just to be able to use Hollywood Henderson’s line about Terry Bradshaw not being able to spell Cat if he was spotted the C and T. • The Patriots will announce the signing of a flag football wide receiver Belichick noticed at a local park while on his way to get coffee. The player will end up catching two touchdown passes and being named MVP. • Luke Bryan will draw out the last note of the national anthem, sparking fist bumps from those who bet the over at 2:09.

• The Patriots will lose the coin flip, then accuse the Falcons of cheating.

• Fans in Las Vegas sports books will tear up five-team parlays that have the Patriots winning the coin flip.

• Bradshaw will open the broadcast by reminding everyone that he, like Tom Brady, has

won four Super Bowls.

He’ll then go on to say he doesn’t think Belichick is a very good coach.

• Houston civic leaders will declare that hosting the Super Bowl brings the spotlight of the country to a great Texas city.

• A poll of people watching on TV will find out 97 percent of them have no idea where the game is being played.

• Lady Gaga will say something nasty about President Trump. He’ll respond by saying Janet Jackson’s halftime show the last time the Super Bowl was in Houston was much better.

• Janet Jackson will have a wardrobe malfunction. No one will notice.

• The Chargers announce at halftime that instead of moving north to Los Angeles, they will move south to Tijuana. Mexico immediately announces plans for a border wall of its own.

• A company no one has heard of will spend $5 million on a Super

Bowl commercial. No one will notice.

• Someone on the broadcast will say “Houston, we have a problem” when the game gets out of hand.

• People partying at home will think Matty Ice is a new craft beer.

• The Falcons will score only 14 points, half of them coming on a pick 6. Immediately, bloggers will say it’s because offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan had his mind on the 49ers offense instead of the Falcons.

• The confetti will still be falling on the winning players when Shanahan is named the new head coach of the 49ers.

• The Super Bowl will go to overtime for the first time when Brady scores on a 93-yard broken field run to tie the game as time expires.

• Falcons owner Arthur Blank will vow to dance all night despite his team’s loss.

• Goodell gives the Super Bowl trophy to Kraft, who pulls out a second cocktail napkin from his pocket to respond.

• Tom Brady will announce his retirement after winning a record fifth Super Bowl ring.

He says he’s eager to begin his new job as a presidential counselor in charge of media relations.

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No ill will toward “Matty Ice” Falcons’ Ryan remains a fan favorite in New England

BY JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer

BOSTON – The enemies list is long in New England, and it grows with each tweet that dares to doubt Tom Brady’s supremacy or call coach Bill Belichick a cheater.

But there’s one opponent who has escaped the fury of the Foxborough fans, and even has a considerable amount of goodwill in the heart of New England. In fact, it’s hard to find any kind of animosity toward Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, who built his reputation – personally and professionally – at Boston College.

“It’s hard to think of anything bad to say about Matt,” said former BC sports information director Chris Cameron, who was in the athletic department when Ryan led the Eagles to a No. 2 ranking in The Associated Press poll in the middle of the 2007 season.

“I think there are many people at Boston College who are die-hard Patriots fans who are somewhat torn. But I can’t think of anyone who will wish any ill will on Matt Ryan.”

Peyton Manning is persona non grata in New England because he had the nerve to win a couple of Super Bowls. His original team, the Indianapolis Colts, earned the Patriots’ ire for questioning whether the team’s footballs were properly inflated in a 2015 playoff game.

The Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets were also sucked into the 2-year “Deflategate” scandal, drawing the wrath of the local fans. And don’t get the Foxborough Bros started on commissioner Roger Goodell, or on ESPN. But Ryan is the rare New England opponent who doesn’t inspire hatred in the area, even as he prepares to face the Patriots in the Super Bowl on Sunday.

At Boston College, a guard shack displays a poster of “Matty Ice,” the nickname Ryan picked up from his Eagles teammates for his ability to remain cool under pres-

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MILLEDGEVILLE 61, WEST CARROLL 50 WEST CARROLL (9-11) Kody Plattenberger 5-11 2-3 13, Kaleb Plattenberger 2-4 0-0 5, Dawson Wurster 4-13 2-2 10, Luke Jones 3-4 1-1 7, Jacob Dunk 2-6 2-2 7, Caleb Stines 1-4 0-0 3, Jordan Anderson 1-2 0-0 3, Justin Appel 1-1 0-0 2. Totals: 17-45 7-8 50.

MILLEDGEVILLE (15-5) Dylan Alexander 2-3 0-1 4, Cade Schave 10-15 2-3 25, Buddy Bibler 1-4 0-0 2, Kyle Ottens 6-16 5-6 19, Curt Strauss 1-4 1-2 3, Nathan Rahn 1-2 0-0 3, Chase Hutchinson 1-1 2-3 5. Totals: 22-45 10-15 61.

West Carroll 9 12 5 24 — 50 Milledgeville 15 10 20 16 — 61 3s — WC 4-17 (Ko. Plattenberger 1-5, Ka. Plattenberger 1-2, Stines 1-2, Anderson 1-2, Dunk 1-3, Wurster 0-2), Milledgeville 7-17 (Schave 3-6, Ottens 2-6, Rahn 1-2, Hutchinson 1-1, Bibler 0-2). Rebounds — WC 20 (Ko. Plattenberger 5), Milledgeville 22 (Rahn 4). Assists — WC 14 (Wurster 5), Milledgeville 19 (Bibler 7). Steals — WC 9 (Ko. Plattenberger 4), Milledgeville 11 (Bibler 5). Blocks — WC 0, Milledgeville 2 (Rahn, Strauss). Turnovers — WC 12, Milledgeville 11. Fouls — WC 16, Milledgeville 10. at Grand Detour

FAITH CHRISTIAN 54, ILLINOIS IMPACT 34 ILLINOIS IMPACT Griffin 1 0-0 2, Tanner Mixon 2 0-0 4, Marcus Williams 3 0-0 8, Michael Williams 3 0-0 6, Tyler Mixon 4 0-0 8, T.Williams 3 0-2 6. Totals: 16 0-3 34.

FAITH CHRISTIAN (15-4) Andrew Robertson 2 3-4 7, Hayden Sweet 7 0-0 17, Trevor Hauk 10 0-0 20, Ben Bierdeman 4 2-2 10, Titus Meeks 0 0-0 0, Aaron Robertson 0 0-0 0, Michael Harrison 0 0-0 0, Christian Hage 0 0-0 0, Collin Fassler 0 0-0 0. Totals: 23 5-6 54.

Illinois Impact 13 13 6 2 — 34 Faith Christian 21 11 14 8 — 54 3s – Illinois Impact 2 (Marcus Williams 2), Faith Christian 3 (Sweet 3).

Girls basketball Postseason pairings Class 2A Fulton Regional Monday, Feb. 6 Game 1: No. 6 Prophetstown vs. No. 7 Bureau Valley, 6 Game 2: No. 5 Fulton vs. No. 11 West Carroll, 7:30 Wednesday, Feb. 8 Game 3: No. 2 Winnebago vs. Winner Game 1, 6 Game 4: No. 3 Morrison vs. Winner Game 2, 7:30 Thursday, Feb. 9 Game 5: Championship, 7 Winner advances to Princeton Sectional, vs. winner of Momence Regional, Monday, Feb. 13 Class 2A Byron Regional Monday, Feb. 6 Game 1: No. 9 Rockford Christian vs. No. 10 South Beloit, 7 Tuesday, Feb. 7 Game 2: No. 1 Byron vs. Winner Game 1, 6 Game 3: No. 4 Oregon vs. No. 8 North Boone, 7:30 Thursday, Feb. 9 Game 4: Championship, 7 Winner advances to Princeton Sectional, vs. winner of Putnam County Regional, Monday, Feb. 13 Class 1A Erie Regional Monday, Feb. 6 Game 1: No. 6 Milledgeville vs. No. 7 Erie, 6 Game 2: No. 5 Newman vs. No. 11 Polo, 7:30 Tuesday, Feb. 7 Game 3: No. 2 East Dubuque vs. Winner Game 1, 6 Game 4: No. 3 Eastland vs. Winner Game 2, 7:30 Thursday, Feb. 9 Game 5: Championship, 7 Winner advances to Pearl City Sectional, vs. winner of Pecatonica Regional, Monday, Feb. 13 Class 1A Indian Creek Regional Monday, Feb. 6 Game 1: No. 8 Indian Creek vs. No. 9 Earlville, 6 Game 2: No. 5 Serena vs. No. 10 Paw Paw, 7:30 Tuesday, Feb. 7 Game 3: No. 1 AFC vs. Winner Game 1, 6 Game 4: No. 4 Wethersfield vs. Winner Game 2, 7:30 Thursday, Feb. 9 Game 5: Championship, 7 Winner advances to Serena Sectional, vs. winner of Aurora Christian Regional, Tuesday, Feb. 14

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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is beloved by fans in the northeast due to his time spent quarterbacking the Boston College Eagles. He wlll lead Atlanta against New England in the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Did you know?

• Matt Ryan holds singleseason Boston College records for touchdown passes (31) and yards passing (4,507), both achieved in 2007. sure. In the athletic building, a case is filled with life-sized action shots of Ryan and some of the trophies he won: Johnny Unitas Award, Manning Award, Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year.

Around campus in the run-up to the Super Bowl, they’re telling stories about the humble but talented quarterback who was also a conscientious student and friend.

“He remembers people’s names.

He’s polite to them. There’s really no ego there that I’ve detected, but there’s confidence,” Cameron said. “He’s just a really nice, caring guy. He’s just got that ‘It’ factor.”

A Philadelphia native who was under-recruited coming out of high school as an option quarterback who also played baseball

and basketball, Ryan led Boston College to that No. 2 ranking and finished in the top 10 in Heisman Trophy voting. BC finished 11-3 and No. 10 in the nation, beating Michigan State in the Champs Sports Bowl.

But when the Falcons took Ryan third overall in the 2008 NFL draft, Cameron found himself spending hours online responding to comments on an Atlanta newspaper website from fans who were disappointed with the pick.

“I’m not too sure that Atlanta knew too much about Matt,” Cameron said. “I must have responded to 100 of them. I just took it so personally. I must have typed ‘Just wait. Just wait. Just wait’ 100 times.”

Despite growing up in Kentucky – a Bengals fan “I guess,” he said – Cameron became a Patriots fan after living in the Boston area for more than a decade, but also maintained an allegiance to former BC Eagles in the NFL. (BC linebacker Luke Kuechly played in the Super Bowl last year for the Carolina Panthers.)

Ex-Spartan Valentine still trying to find niche with Bulls CONTINUED FROM B1 t “I can’t get mad,” Valentine said. “It’d be easy to be negative. But I’m going to be positive and

Boys basketball

keep working.”

Perhaps best summarizing Valentine’s misfortune is when he came down with the stomach flu and missed the Jan. 12 game at Madison Square Garden against

the Knicks two nights after he scored 19 points at the Wizards.

Valentine has logged mop-up minutes since.

“They felt they needed to make some adjustments and after that,

the rotation kind of stuck,” Valentine said.

“I can just control what I can control. It’s kind of bad luck that I get the 24-hour flu the day after I have a great game. It’s been a weird season.”

Class 1A Annawan Regional Monday, Feb. 6 Game 1: No. 7 Ottawa Marquette vs. No. 11 DePue, 7 Wednesday, Feb. 8 Game 2: No. 2 Amboy vs. Winner Game 1, 6 Game 3: No. 3 Annawan vs. No. 6 LaMoille, 7:30 Thursday, Feb. 9 Game 4: Championship, 7 Winner advances to Serena Sectional, vs. winner of St. Francis de Sales Regional, Monday, Feb. 13 Monday’s box scores at Princeton

PRINCETON 42, PROPHETSTOWN 38 PROPHETSTOWN Jayden Grunder 0 0-0 0, Hannah McKinney 0 0-0 0, Michelle Cooney 0 0-0 0, Lexi Rangel 7 2-2 20, Dena Johnson 1 4-4 6, Courtney Pierceson 3 2-4 9, Olivia-Hope Toppert 1 1-2 3. Totals: 12 9-12 38.

PRINCETON Fisher 1 0-0 2, Mall 2 2-2 6, VanDenBussche 0 0-0 0, Murray 8 1-1 18, Dumyahn 0 0-0 0, Jansen 0 0-0 0, Forristall 0 0-0 0, Grieff 4 0-0 8, Oeder 4 0-4 8. Totals: 19 3-7 42.

Prophetstown 9 13 8 8 — 38 Princeton 15 11 10 6 — 42 3s – Prophetstown 5 (Rangel 4, Pierceson), Princeton 1 (Murray). at Orion

MORRISON 42, ORION 32 MORRISON Emma Melton 0 2-4 2, Makayla Troutman 0 0-0 0, Emma Sitzmore 1 1-2 3, Jaeden Workman 3 0-0 9, Kassidee Church 6 3-3 15, Shayna Vanderleest 0 0-0 0, Lauren Vos 2 0-0 4, Mackenzie Petkus 0 0-0 0, Madison Steines 0 0-0 0, Peyton Tegeler 4 0-0 9. Totals 16 6-9 42.

ORION Moore 2 2-2 7, Smolenski 4 0-0 8, Stropes 0 0-0 0, Terronez 0 0-0 0, Mohr 1 0-0 2, Lodge 0 0-0 0, Schultz 3 1-2 7, DeVoss 0 0-0 0, Taets 2 1-2 5, McCunn 1 0-0 3, Parsons 0 0-0 0. Totals 13 4-6 32.

Morrison 17 11 11 3 — 42 Orion 10 10 9 3 — 32 3s - Morrison 4 (Workman 3, Tegeler), Orion 2 (Moore, McCunn). at Manlius

NEWMAN 54, BUREAU VALLEY 43 NEWMAN Delaney Hinrichs 0 0-0 0, Mady Ferris 3 2-5 8, Teagan McKenna 0 1-2 1, Hannah Wilson 1 0-0 2, Lauren Wilson 0 0-0 0, Kelsey Simpson 8 0-2 19, Mary Jensen 4 2-2 10, Madison Craft 1 4-4 7, Payton Murray 1 0-0 3, Chloe Klein 2 0-0 4. Totals: 20 9-15 54.

BUREAU VALLEY Nicole Wirth 1 0-0 2, Courtney Hoagland 0 0-0 0, Saige Barnett 3 4-5 11, Heather Williams 2 2-2 6, Ringle 0 0-0 0, Addison Moreland 2 2-2 7, Christen Hurley 5 3-3 13, Marissa Mungia 0 0-0 0, Ellen Johnson 1 2-2 4. Totals: 14 13-14 43.

Newman 10 16 17 11 — 54 Bureau Valley 6 11 8 18 — 43 3s – Newman 5 (Simpson 3, Craft, Murray), Bureau Valley 2 (Barnett, Moreland). at Erie

FULTON 52, ERIE 50 FULTON Whitney Wynkoop 1 3-4 5, Jordan Price 8 4-5 20, Faith Kennedy 5 2-2 15, Brooke

Huizenga 3 0-0 8, Rachael Huizenga 1 0-0 2, Abby Willging 1 0-0 2, Rylee Leitzen 0-0 0, Baylee Gooch 0 0-0 0, Emily Schipper 0 0-0 0. Totals: 19 9-11 52.

ERIE Calisa Steel 0 0-0 0, Riley Redell 1 0-2 3, Whitney Bramm 5 4-7 14, Montana Lawson 1 0-0 2, Jenna Saad 3 0-0 7, Taylor Steimle 4 3-3 11, Hannah Schanze 0 0-0 0, Madison Newton 0 4-6 4, Skylar Steimle 4 0-0 9. Totals: 18 11-18 50.

Fulton 14 10 17 11 — 52 Erie 10 13 11 16 — 50 3s – Fulton 5 (Kennedy 3, B.Huizenga 2), Erie 3 (Redell, Saad, S.Steimle).

Girls bowling Monday’s box score at DeKalb

STERLING 2,536, KANELAND 2,431 KANELAND Shelby Harper 146-119-176 — 441; Grace Lindgren 170-129-148 — 447; Faith Thomas 169-155-128 — 452; Emily Boyd 153-135-124 — 412; Kayla Corirossi 103-132-138 — 373; Natalie Barnhart 115-93-98 — 306. Totals 856-763-812 — 2,431.

STERLING Allisyn Reiger 144-124-125 — 393; Rhiannon Filippi 132-154-124 — 410; Hannah Stout 141-155-119 — 415; Jamie Riley 182-119-113 — 414; Jasmynne Brinkmeier 167-160-157 — 484; Zoey Paone 157-118-145 — 420. Totals 923-830783 — 2,536.

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, Jan. 22 Atlanta 44, Green Bay 21 New England 36, Pittsburgh 17 Pro Bowl Sunday’s result At Orlando, Fla. AFC 20, NFC 13 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 7-1 .875 19-2 .905 Wisconsin 7-1 .875 18-3 .857 Northwestern 7-2 .778 18-4 .818 Purdue 6-3 .667 17-5 .773 Michigan St. 5-4 .556 13-9 .591 Indiana 4-5 .444 14-8 .636 Michigan 4-5 .444 14-8 .636 Iowa 4-5 .444 12-10 .545 Penn St. 4-5 .444 12-10 .545 Nebraska 4-5 .444 10-11 .476 Minnesota 3-6 .333 15-7 .682 Illinois 3-6 .333 13-9 .591 Ohio St. 3-6 .333 13-9 .591 Rutgers 1-8 .111 12-10 .545 Today’s games Iowa at Rutgers, 6 p.m. (BTN) Maryland at Ohio St., 6 p.m. (ESPN) Wisconsin at Illinois, 8 p.m. (BTN) Wednesday’s games Penn St. at Indiana, 5:30 p.m. (BTN) Northwestern at Purdue, 7:30 p.m. (BTN) Thursday’s game Michigan St. at Nebraska, 6 p.m. (ESPN) State schedule Monday’s result Belmont 92, SIU-Edwardsville 69 Today’s games Akron at N. Illinois, 7 p.m.

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

Georgetown at DePaul, 8 p.m. (FS1) Wednesday’s games Bradley at S. Illinois, 7 p.m.

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

N. Iowa at Illinois St., 8 p.m.

Thursday’s games E. Illinois at Tennessee St., 7 p.m. (CBSSN) Ill.-Chicago at Green Bay, 7 p.m.

Associated Press Top 25

Record Pts Prv 1. Gonzaga (46) 22-0 1594 3 2. Baylor (6) 20-1 1504 5 3. Kansas (9) 19-2 1503 2 4. Villanova (4) 20-2 1479 1 5. Arizona 20-2 1387 7 6. Louisville 18-4 1237 13 7. West Virginia 17-4 1101 18 8. Kentucky 17-4 1083 4 9. Virginia 16-4 1061 12 10. Wisconsin 18-3 1058 15 11. UCLA 19-3 993 8 12. North Carolina 19-4 965 9 13. Oregon 19-3 863 10 14. Cincinnati 19-2 756 19 15. Florida State 18-4 727 6 16. Butler 18-4 717 11 17. Maryland 19-2 518 22 18. Saint Mary’s 19-2 409 21 19. South Carolina 17-4 384 23 20. Notre Dame 17-5 363 14 21. Duke 16-5 339 17 22. Creighton 19-3 307 16 23. Purdue 17-5 264 20 24. Florida 16-5 213 25 25. Northwestern 18-4 106 Others receiving votes: SMU 69, Xavier 67, Southern Cal 29, Wichita State 8, Akron 5, Middle Tennessee 5, VCU 3, Illinois State 2, New Mexico State 2, Virginia Tech 2, Iowa State 1, Utah 1.

Top 25 schedule Monday’s result No. 21 Duke 84, No. 20 Notre Dame 74 Today’s games No. 7 West Virginia at Iowa State, 8 p.m.

No. 8 Kentucky vs. Georgia, 8 p.m.

No. 10 Wisconsin at Illinois, 8 p.m.

No. 12 N. Carolina vs. Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

No. 16 Butler vs. No. 22 Creighton, 6 p.m.

No. 17 Maryland at Ohio State, 6 p.m.

Wednesday’s games No. 2 Baylor at No. 3 Kansas, 8 p.m.

No. 4 Villanova at Providence, 6 p.m.

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

No. 11 UCLA at Washington State, 8 p.m.

No. 14 Cincinnati at Tulsa, 8 p.m.

No. 15 Florida State at Miami, 7 p.m.

No. 19 South Carolina at LSU, 8 p.m.

No. 23 Purdue vs. No. 25 Northwestern, 7:30 p.m.

NBA Monday’s results Philadelphia 122, Sacramento 119 Miami 104, Brooklyn 96 Boston 113, Detroit 109 Minnesota 111, Orlando 105, OT Dallas 104, Cleveland 97 Memphis at Phoenix, late Today’s games New Orleans at Toronto, 7 p.m.

New York at Washington, 7 p.m.

Sacramento at Houston, 8 p.m.

Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Portland, 10 p.m.

Denver at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

NHL Today’s games Columbus at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at Carolina, 6 p.m.

Nashville at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

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

Boston at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Buffalo at Montreal, 6:30 p.m.

Ottawa at Florida, 6:30 p.m.

New Jersey at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Winnipeg at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Edmonton, 8 p.m.

Los Angeles at Arizona, 8 p.m.

Colorado at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Chicago at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.

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625-3600 or14TH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY 284-2222 MORRISON, ILLINOIS

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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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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STERLING 2BR, All utilities paid Located on 4th St. Section 8 & pets ok. $475/mo.

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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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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 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 FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS

PennyMac Loan Services, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs.

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

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.)

SECTION 001113 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

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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:

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

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Stadium Renovation Project at Sterling High School for Sterling CUSD #5 Sterling High School 1608 4th Ave. Sterling, Illinois 61081 Sterling CUSD #5 410 East LeFevre Road Sterling, Illinois 61081 Richard L. Johnson Associates, Inc. 4703 Charles Street Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 398-1231 (815) 398-1280 FAX

SCOPE: Bids shall be submitted for a single contract for all Stadium Renovation Work.

DATE DUE: Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2017 at the office of the Sterling CUSD #5 School District and will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time.

PRE-BID MEETING: All prospective Contractors are urged to attend a pre-bid meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at the Central Service Building, 1707 4th Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

MANDITORY PRE-BID SITE VISIT: Contractors are required to make a mandatory survey of the existing conditions prior to bidding.

ACCESS TO BIDDING DOCUMENTS Bidding Documents are on file for reference at the following locations: Office of the Architect

Rockford, Illinois

Bidding Documents may be secured from the office of the Architect.

Plans and Specifications are available for download at www.rljarch.com under “Contractors”.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED: Bidders may secure up to two (2) sets of bidding documents by submitting a non-refundable check for $50.00 per set, or $60.00 per set if documents are to be mailed.

BID FORM: Bids shall be submitted in duplicate on forms issued by the Architect.

PERFORMANCE BOND: A performance and payment bond for the full amount of the Contract will be required of the successful bidder. All costs associated with the bond shall be included in the bid amount.

BID SECURITY: Bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Security of at least 5% of the total amount of the base bid and all additive alternate bids. This may be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, bank draft, or bid bond, payable to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract with the Owner and will furnish the proper performance and payment bond within the time limited by the Owner. If the successful bidder so files the contract and performance and payment bond, upon the execution of the contract by the Owner, the Bid Security will be returned to all bidders. If he/she fails to file such contract and performance and payment bond the amount of the Bid Security will be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages.

WAGE RULES: The general prevailing rate of wages in the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute the contract will adhere to all Federal Laws and Laws of the State, and to all local ordinances and regulations applicable to the work hereunder, and having force of law.

RIGHTS RESERVED BY OWNER: The Owner reserves the right to waive any irregularities and/or reject any or all bids when, in the opinion of the Owner, such action will serve the best interests of the Owner.

WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS: No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the opening of bids without written consent of the Owner.

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.

I712444 Jan. 17, 24, 31, 2017

By order of the Board of Education for Sterling CUSD #5.

January 31, 2017

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

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Astrograph Living life your way and doing things for the benefit of humanity will bring you the most satisfaction.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2017 AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You can create a safe zone if you distance yourself from users and abusers. Focus on taking care of your needs and the needs of those you love.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Stay focused on your end goal. Do your best to get ahead by working hard and being responsible. You can bring about change if you are willing to go the distance.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Emotional energy will surface, giving you the drive you need to make things happen.

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Do what’s best for yourself.

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Don’t get swept into someone else’s plans when you have good ideas that should be implemented. ©2017 UFS

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

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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).

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$

2014 FORD TAURUS

2016 FORD EDGES

SEL • 4x4 • Touch Screen Factory Warranty Remaining!

5 Taurus In Stock Low Miles – 1 Owner

19,999*

$

3 TO CHOOSE FROM

YOUR CHOICE!

$27,999*

SAVE $10,000 OFF NOW!

2014 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID

2014 OR 2015 TOYOTA COROLLA

40 MPG! Only 24,000 1-Owner Miles Like New!

Nicely Equipped, Low Miles Factory Warranty Remaining!

SAVE THOUSANDS!

WAS $25,999 WE SELL

NOW $23,999*

YOU SAVE $2,000

2012 TOYOTA CAMRY SE SPORT

FOR LESS

YOUR CHOICE!

$15,999

14,999* or $219/mo*

$

2016 TOYOTA CAMRY SE

Only 9,000 Miles!

Like New • 1 Owner

TOYOTA MOTOR CORP.

Low, Low Miles! • Extra Clean Navigation • Sunroof

LIMITED EDITION! #5411 19,999* or $219/mo*

$

NOW WAS $20,999 $ 18,999 or $249/mo* YOU SAVE $2,000

TOYOTA MOTOR CORP. BEAT NEW CAR DEPRECIATION!

2015 TOYOTA CAMRY SE

Only 19,000 Miles 1 Owner • Like New

2016 TOYOTA SIENNA PREMIUM LIMITED

#5831

TOYOTA MOTOR CORP.

NOW WAS $19,999 $ 16,999* or $299/mo*

Loaded • Loaded • Loaded!

Only 3,300 Miles!!! • Toyota Company Car • Like New Inside & Out!

YOU SAVE $3,000 SAVE THOUSANDS OFF NEW!

Mon.-Thur. 9-7 • Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 8:30am -4pm *Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Payments based on 3.99% APR financing for 75 months with approved credit with vehicles up to $10,000 - $1,000 down, vehicles $10,000 - $20,000 - $2,000 down, vehicles $20,000+ - $3,000 down. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors.

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