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Framing the big picture

Rock Falls Middle School students react as Hammy, the Rockford IceHogs mascot, makes an appearance during an assembly Tuesday afternoon. Seventh-grader Aidan Buckingham (top-left, standing), 12, couldn’t contain his happiness. “I’m so excited,” he said after the assembly.

“I’ve always wanted to go to a Rockford IceHogs game. I’ve heard they’re really good.”

Reaching their

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christopher HEIMERMAN Heimerman is the Enterprise and Projects Editor at SVM. He can be reached at cheimerman@ saukvalley. com or 815-625-3600, ext. 5523.

Staff and students have been working together toward fostering better relationships, and their latest project should prove to be a real ice-breaker

Climate change is real at this school

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

ROCK FALLS – In 2 weeks, Rock Falls Middle School’s 320some students and 25 staffers are going on a field trip – to a Rockford IceHogs game.

Seventh-grader Aidan Buckingham, for one, is ready.

Online extra As the IceHogs’ comically grumpy, Read this story lovably frumpy mascot, Hammy, at saukvalley. waddled into the gym Tuesday aftercom to watch noon, Aidan stood on the bleachers Rock Falls Middle and pumped his fist with approval.

School Principal “I was shocked, I was like, ‘Uhhhh …

Kyle Ackman awesome!’” the 12-year-old said. announce that the It didn’t take long for the realization school is taking a to settle in: He’s going to his first Icefield trip Feb. 15 Hogs game. to the Rockford Sixth-grader Juan Hernandez? He’s IceHogs’ game. going to his first hockey game, period.

After more than half the students got their pictures taken with Hammy, Juan still was basking in the glow as he packed up at his locker.

“I just can’t believe we’re going to an IceHogs game,” Hernandez said.

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Council poised to vote on an ambitious, 5-year plan that would provide the framework for a $30 million wish list

Staff committed to giving students a voice – and listening to it

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

DIXON – The City Council plans to vote on a 5-year framework that outlines about $30 million in capital projects Monday.

City Manager Cole O’Donnell presented the council on Dec. 12 with a draft of the city’s first capital improvement plan, about 200 pages of priority projects and ways to fund them for fiscal years 2018 through 2022.

Half of the expenses, $14 million to $15 million, are geared toward a long list of infrastructure improvements – including about $2.3 million for repairing and resurfacing Depot Avenue from Fifth to Seventh streets, and $1.2 million for replacing the water main on South Galena Avenue from River to Fourth streets.

“This is an ambitious undertaking, but honestly, only a small percentage of what needs to be completed,” he said.

The plan serves as a playbook for prioritizing projects and also works as a financial tool for the city to create long-range estimates of revenues and expenses, which can help spot funding troubles down the road.

Expenses in the water and wastewater departments are both expected to outpace revenues, with the water fund projected to be about $600,000 in the red by the end of next fiscal year and about $3 million in the hole at the end of 5 years.

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redit Kyle Ackman, principal at Rock Falls Middle School, with a gutsy, grinder goal.

Credit his staff, and his students, with a gorgeous assist.

Don’t care for hockey? It’s OK. We’re not talking about hockey.

Sure, at Tuesday’s assembly, the student body found out they’re going to the Rockford IceHogs school day game Feb. 15, but that reward is simply emblematic of work the school’s climate team has been doing for nearly 2 years.

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Rock Falls Middle School eighth-grader Max Parker fist-bumps Hammy.

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St. Mary seventh-grader Owen McBride pours a colored liquid into a bottle during a density demonstration Tuesday morning at the school. The colorful experiment was part of the formula for learning at the Dixon school that mixed equal parts education and fun for National Catholic Schools Week. To see what else Dixon Catholic school students were doing, check out the photo package on Page A3.

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Boys charged in mailbox explosions

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

MORRISON – Two 15-year-old boys are accused of blowing up four mailboxes in Morrison.

The boys, arrested after being interviewed at the Sheriff’s Department on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning, were released to their parents. They are charged in juvenile court with five counts each of criminal damage to property, of well over $500, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Lt. John Booker said.

In Illinois, criminal damage to property valued at more than $500 is a felony that can carry 1 to

3 years in prison for adults. The penalties usually are less severe for juveniles.

The vandalism took place on Dec. 28, Jan. 7 and twice on Jan. 12. A Crime Stoppers tip lead to the arrest of the Morrison boys, Booker said.

Christina Wetzell and her family fell victim to the first incident, when an explosion in the mailbox attached to their house in the 600 block of West Lincolnway damaged the siding, a shutter, a railing and an awning outside their home and caused plaster to fall off the walls inside.

Morrison Police Department assisted in the investigation.

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Trump taps Gorsuch for Supreme Court WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump nominated Neil Gorsuch, a fast-rising conservative judge with a writer’s flair, to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, a selection expected to spark a fierce fight with Democrats over a jurist who could shape America’s legal landscape for decades to come.

At 49, Gorsuch is the youngest Supreme Court nominee in a quarter century. He’s distinguished himself on the Denverbased 10th Circuit Court of Appeals with his clear, colloquial writing, advocacy for court review of government regulations, defense of religious freedom and skepticism toward law enforcement.

“Judge Gorsuch has outstanding legal skills, a brilliant mind, tremendous discipline and has earned bipartisan support,” Trump said, announcing the nomination in his first televised address from the White House.

Gorsuch’s nomination was cheered by conservatives wary of Trump’s own fluid ideology. If confirmed by the Senate, he will fill the seat left vacant by the death last year of Antonin Scalia, long the right’s most powerful

POLICE Sterling Police Cheyanne N. Bellows, 34 of Sterling; 8:26 a.m.

Monday at East Fifth Street and Sixth Avenue; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; given state citation.

Katrina M. Pankey, 45, of Sterling; 7:36 p.m. Monday at East Fourth Street and Ninth Avenue; speeding; given state citation

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President Donald Trump (right) shakes hands with Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil M. Gorsuch on Tuesday in the East Room of the White House. voice on the high court.

Some Democrats, still smarting over Trump’s unexpected victory in the presidential election, have vowed to mount a vigorous challenge to nearly any nominee to what they view as the court’s “stolen seat.”

President Barack Obama nominated U.S. Circuit Court Judge Merrick Garland for the vacancy after Scalia’s death, but Senate Republicans refused to consider the pick, saying the seat should be filled only after the November election.

Trump’s choice of Gorsuch marks perhaps the most significant decision of his young presidency, one with ramifications that could last long after he leaves office. After an uneven start to his presidency, including the chaotic rollout of a controversial refugee ban, Trump’s selection of Gorsuch appeared to proceed with little drama.

For some Republicans, the prospect of filling one or more Supreme Court seats over the next 4 years has helped ease their concerns about Trump’s

experience and temperament. Three justices are in their late 70s and early 80s, and a retirement would offer Trump the opportunity to cement conservative dominance of the court for many years.

If confirmed, Gorsuch will restore the court to the conservative tilt it held with Scalia on the bench.

But he is not expected to call into question highprofile rulings on abortion, gay marriage and other issues in which the court has been divided 5-4 in recent years.

IN BRIEF State police will step up patrols for Super Bowl STERLING – Illinois State Police statewide and in District 1 are stepping up patrols this weekend in light of Super Bowl Sunday.

Special attention will be paid to speeding, distracted driving, seat belt compliance and driving under the influence. Celebratory

Correction • The open house for the Lee County Volunteer Corps is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Dixon Public Safety Building, 220 S. Hennepin Ave. The day was incorrect on Page A8 of the Jan. 28 SV Weekend.

•Marion McGinn of Sterling survives her daughter, Karen S. McGinn Coffey. Her name was omitted in Coffey’s obituary, which ran in Tuesday’s editions.

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weekends, like the Super Bowl, pose an increased risk for these violations, the ISP said in a news release.

During Super Bowl weekend last year, Illinois State Police troopers issued 200 alcohol-related arrests.

That was nearly double the 105 alcohol-related arrests recorded during Super Bowl weekend in 2015.

Authorities recommend motorists designate a sober driver or use a cab or rideshare service.

Volunteer Corps will host open house Thursday DIXON – Lee County Volunteer Corps is holding an open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Dixon Public Safety Building, 220 S. Hennepin Ave., for those interested in learning more about the Corps.

Its volunteers partner with Lee County Emer-

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Call the health department at 815-284-3371, go to lcvcillinois.org or find Lee County Volunteer Corps on Facebook for more information.

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Monday in the 100 block of West 10th Street; expired registration; given notice to appear in court.

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Pamela K. Jenkins, 63, of Polo; 1:58 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 300 block of East Washington Street; operating a motor vehicle with an expired registration; given citation.

Thomas D. Leigh, 28, of Oregon; 4:17 p.m. Jan. 25; Ogle County warrant; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Joshua R. Pierson, 20, of Greer, South Carolina; 10:36 a.m. Thursday in the 600 block of North Fourth Street; operating an uninsured motor vehicle, speeding 59 mph in a 30-mph zone; given citation.

Nicholas C. Gjonola, 33, of Polo; 8:35 p.m. Friday; Ogle County warrant; taken to Ogle County Jail.

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Thomas Gittleson, 54, of Rockford; Monday; Ogle County warrant – failure to appear; posted bond.

Beth Neitzke, 48, of Boscobel; Monday; Ogle County warrant – failure to appear; taken to Ogle County Jail.

James Nicolosi, 30, of Rockford; Monday; Ogle County warrant – failure to appear; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Jordan A. Shank, 18, of Rockford; 7:32 p.m. Monday in the 1000 block of North state Route 2; unlawful possession of cannabis and cannabis wax (145 grams); held in lieu of bond at Ogle County Jail.

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Zachary D. Berogan, 26, of Harmon; 8:31 p.m. Monday; driving while license suspended; posted bond.

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DIXON | CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

Ex-S.T.R.E.A.M. learning at St. Mary

Kindergartener Michael Boothe eyes layers of colored liquid during a density demonstration.

Photos by Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

Eighth-grader Caitlin Foust, left, and seventh-grader Mallory Coley enjoy a free hour of playing with Legos on Tuesday at St. Mary Elementary & Junior High School in Dixon. In celebration of Nation Catholic Schools Week, the students took part in fun learning exercises, moving from station to station as part of the school’s S.T.R.E.A.M. program (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Math), a hands-on approach to learning that was recently incorporated into the school’s curriculum. The week-long celebration of Catholic education, first held in 1974, starts the last Sunday in January and continues through the week. The theme for this year’s events is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” According to the National Catholic Education Association’s website, schools typically observe the week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. The events are designed to encourage schools to focus on the value Catholic education provides to students and its contributions to the church, communities and nation. Go School volunteer Wayne Hoy demonstrates the propto shawurl.com/2zxl for more information on National Catholic Schools week. erties of hydraulics to a group of St. Mary students.

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Students were clearly amused and amazed by McFarlane’s final magic act of the day. He ended the show with some magical handiwork, the classic Vanishing Thumb Trick. No doubt the kids gave McFarlane two thumbs up.

Andrew McFarlane hands a die to a young man to roll during a magic show at St. Anne School in Dixon.

McFarlane wowed the students with several slight-of-hand tricks.

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Second-grade teacher Sarah Rowland shows the card she picked, matching the magician Andrew McFarlane’s clairvoyant prediction on a Post-It Note, during a magic show Tuesday at St. Anne School in Dixon. The students were treated to a magic show as part of National Catholic Schools Week.

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OBITUARIES David E. Proud MOUNT MORRIS – David Eugene Proud, 94, died on Jan. 28, 2017.

Born on Sept.

18, 1922, in Chicago, he was the third son of Richard and Gladys Proud. Physically active, intellectually curious, articulate, witty, and civic-minded, Dave Proud touched the lives of many people in his family, church, and community.

He graduated in 1940 from Morton High School in Cicero, and enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1943, serving as a B-24 radio operator and bombardier in the 15th Air Corps in Italy.

His plane was shot down and he was interned as a Prisoner of War until 1945. After the war, Dave earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees at Western Michigan University through the GI Bill.

In 1947, Dave married Ann Lung in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and the couple moved to Grand Rapids in 1950. Dave taught history at East Grand Rapids High School and later worked as a textbook editor at Fideler Co. In 1961, the family moved to Lisle, in suburban Chicago. Dave was an editor at Scott, Foresman and Co., director of educational services at Britannica Films, and director of continuing education for the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. He retired in 1986 and moved in 1992 to Mount Morris.

Dave threw himself into volunteer and leadership roles in church, Boy Scouts, Lions clubs, and senior centers. In his years in Lisle he served on the Heritage Society, Youth Association, park district, school board, Community Chest, Friends of the Lisle Library, Lisle Planning Commission, and he was chairman of the Lisle Sesquicentennial Committee in 1982. Dave was known as someone who could

be counted on to get things done. He once was described as adding “more to the community than 30 or 40 other people.”

In 1986, Dave was honored as Lisle Park District Senior Citizen of the Year and as VIP Man of the Year by the Lisle Heritage Society. He continued his volunteer activities into his late 80s.

A lifelong avid reader, he loved books, history, softball, music, and travel. He sang with the Chicago Welsh Choir at age 17, and toured with the North American Welsh Choir at age 79.

At age 60, he acquired a flying license, in defiance of his wartime experience being shot out of the sky. He also hunted and fished, and was never happier than when he drove a tractor, helping his brother-inlaw, F.N. Lung, during harvest time.

He is survived by his wife; son, Danny (Robin) Proud of Madison, Wisconsin; daughters, Kathryn Reynolds of Mount Morris, Cynthia (John) McDonald of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Margaret “Peggy” (Tim Edwards) Proud-Edwards of Aurora; seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

David Proud was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Proud and Gladys (Erler) Proud; and his siblings, Richard, Philip, and Eleanor (Vastrick).

Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, and the memorial service at noon Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon, with the Rev. Karen Gerhard-Conner officiating, and the Rev. Eric Heinekamp assisting with the service. Burial will be private at Silver Creek Cemetery in Mount Morris.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Mount Morris Library are suggested by the family.

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

Anna was born March 17, 1921, in Port Byron, the daughter of August and Mary (Hicks) VanHoe. She married Russell E. Olson on Nov. 21, 1942, at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Prophetstown. He preceded her in death on Oct. 5, 2005. Anna was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Tampico.

Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Karen (John) Klinger of Belvidere; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren.

Timothy ROCK FALLS – Timothy P. Ratliff, 55, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, in Rock Falls, after losing a hard-fought battle with addiction.

Tim was born Nov. 18, 1961, in Milledgeville, the son of Thomas and Avis (Morgan) Ratliff.

He married Kristine Kloster on Jan. 15, 2000, at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Tim was employed at East Coloma School for 17 years, as the head of maintenance and former athletic director.

Survivors include his wife, Kris of Rock Falls; his mother, Avis Ratliff of Indiana; one daughter, Allison Ingles of Rock Falls; three sons, Lance (Alyshia) Malott of Milledgeville, Trenton Ratliff of Sterling, and Chris Ratliff of Austin, Texas; four sisters, Roberta (Bob) McK-

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Ann Kelly MORRISON – Ann Kelly, 85, of Morrison, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

Ann was born June 20, 1931, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Harry and Grace (Dinzy) Chambers. She was educated in the Dubuque grade schools and was a 1949 graduate of Dubuque High School.

Ann then graduated from Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, with an associate degree in criminology.

She married Richard L. “Dick” Kelly on June 1, 1950, in Dubuque. He died April 17, 2003. Ann first was employed as a bartender at the Shot Tower in Clinton, Iowa.

She then was employed by the Dixon Correctional Facility in Dixon, and later at Kansas State Prison in Lansing, Kansas, as a prison guard.

After working in the Kansas State Prison, Ann was employed by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department as a deputy sheriff until her retirement.

Ann and her husband, Dick, owned and operated Shamrock Stables in Clinton, where they were influential in the development of hunter jumper equestrian activities. They then owned and operated Kelly Burner and Boiler in Clinton. Ann was a member of the Clinton County Horseman Association in Clinton, and Saddle and Sirloin Club in Kansas City, Missouri. Ann volunteered at White Pines to break horses for its therapy program. Ann was a member of Whiteside County Retirees.

Ann was a free-spirited individual from childhood; her father loved to tell the story of Ann flying down the street on the back of a motor scooter wearing a beanie

with a whirligig spinner on her head. Ann’s home always was open to the children in the communities where they lived.

The Kelly living room was a safe place to come talk, receive support, and know that you were loved. She had a positive impact on many children in their communities.

Ann loved to paint, creating portraits of family and scenery, and ceramic pieces. She loved animals and always had a cat, as well as dogs and horses throughout her life. Over the last 15 years, her granddaughter, Nicole Pruis, has provided loving care for Ann. Survivors include one daughter, Lisa (Brian) Davis of Midland, Texas; two sons, Brian Kelly of Morrison and Brett (Amy) Kelly of Maitland, Missouri; a daughter-inlaw, Peggy Kelly of Paola, Kansas; 10 grandchildren, Amber (Duston) Norem, Nicole (Cory) Pruis, Jon (Erin) Kelly, Brandon (Melinda) Kelly, Matt Kelly, Sean (Rachel) Davis, Katie (Steven) Quick, Ryan Davis, Erin Davis, and A.J. (Anyssa) Davis; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Jane (Tom) Barthell of International Falls, Minnesota.

She also was preceded in death by two sons, Jon and Bruce Kelly; and one brother, Robert Chambers.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison. The funeral will be at 10 a.m.

Friday at the funeral home, with Pastor Rita Wolf officiating. Interment will be at Elvira Cemetery in Elvira, Iowa.

A memorial has been established by the family.

Visit bosmarenkes.com to send condolences.

Ronald E. Fee ROCK FALLS – Ronald E. Fee, 70, of Rock Falls, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at his home.

Ronald was born March 17, 1946, in Sterling, the son of Earl and Jessie (Hague) Fee. He married Leticia Obera on June 9, 1984, in Rock Falls. She died Oct. 6, 2001. Ron was employed for 46 years as a motor repairman with Hills Electric in Rock Falls, retiring in 2011. He served in the Army.

Survivors include one sister, Connie (Jim) Anderson of Rock Falls;

She also was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Loren and Ronald Olson, one sister, and two brothers.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, and the Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Tampico, with the Rev. Richard Russo, celebrant. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Tampico.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Mary Church or Frances the Diabetic Foundation.

Visit garlandfuneral- ROCK FALLS – Franhome.com to send con- ces Maynard, 90, of Rock dolences.

Falls, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, at her home.

She was born Nov. 25, P. Ratliff 1926, in Iroquois County, enna of Indiana, Joy the daughter of Ernest (Tom) McGraw of Kan- William and Leatha E. sas, Susie (Don) Smith (Johnson) Johnson. She of Wisconsin, and Kay married Russell J. MayPoston of Hot Springs, nard on Aug. 19, 1951, in Arkansas; two grand- Lyndon. He died Nov. 22, children, Marvel Malott 2008. She worked as an and Finn Ingles; and income tax preparer. She many nieces and neph- was a member of Rock ews.

Falls United Methodist He was preceded in Church. death by his father, and Survivors include a three brothers, Chris s t e p d a u g h t e r , J o a n n Ratliff, Jim Ratliff, and Powers of Arizona; a Tom Ratliff. sister, Barbara June V i s i t a t i o n w i l l b e Matuszewich of Lynfrom 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Zackary W. Timm Home in Rock Falls. Visitation also will be from MOUNT CARROLL – noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Zackary William Timm, and the funeral at 1 p.m.

23, of Mount Carroll, died Saturday at the funeral Sunday Jan. 29, 2017, from home, with Pastor Dalinjuries suffered in a car mus Meeks officiating. accident near Lanark.

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one brother, Tom Fee of Halsey, Oregon; one niece; one nephew; and three great-nieces.

Graveside service with military honors will be at 1 p.m.

Feb. 10 at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling, with Pastor Dalmus Meeks officiating.

A memorial has been established to help children.

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

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Maynard don; her brothers, Ernest (Darlene) Johnson Jr. of Moline, Calvin Johnson of Bradenton, Florida, and Dale (Jamie) Johnson of Albany.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Kenneth Johnson.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, and the funeral at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.

More obituaries appear on Page A5.

▼ Today’s visitations: Frances M. Kinney of Sterling, noon to 12:45 p.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

Lois H. Miller of Oregon, 4:30-7 p.m. at FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon. ▼ Today’s funeral: Frances M. Kinney of Sterling, 1 p.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls. ▼ Thursday visitations: Helen M. Yoeckel of Morrison, 9-11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

Frances Maynard of Rock Falls, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

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

Leonard Norman of Rock Falls, 4-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Ann Kelly of Morrison, 4-7 p.m. at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison. ▼ Thursday funerals: Lois H. Miller of Oregon, 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Oregon.

Frances Maynard of Rock Falls, 10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Helen M. Yoeckel of Morrison, 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls. ▼ Friday visitations: William W. Storms of Sterling, 9-10 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Dianna Pettorini of Normal, 4-7 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Walton.

Timothy P. Ratliff of Rock Falls, 5-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. ▼ Friday funerals: William W. Storms of Sterling, 10 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Ann Kelly of Morrison, 10 a.m. at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison.

Leonard Norman of Rock Falls, 10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

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

She was born April 16, 1928, in Sterling, the daughter of John and Elsie (Lauff) Kraus. She married Ravenell Kinney on Sept. 11, 1948, in Sterling. He died July 13, 2011. Frances was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church and a faithful volunteer in the adoration chapel. She enjoyed cross-stitching and working on the computer.

Survivors include two daughters, Christine Gibler of Sterling and Deborah Blair (Ed Pearsall) of Colorado; three sons, Richard (Nancy) Kinney of Geneseo, Steve (Jane) Kinney of Sterling, and James (Mary) Kinney of

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

Obituary corrections and clarifications will appear in the Corrections box on Page A2.

Receipt of all obituaries must be confirmed by phone. For more information, call 815-625-3600 or 815-284-2222, ext. 5530 or 5502.

Thank You

Thank you to the family members, friends and neighbors for your kindness, sympathy, food, flowers, memorial donations, cards, and visits during this difficult time. Special thanks to Jones Funeral Home, Dixon Elks and Serenity Hospice Home. We would like to extend an extra big Thank You to Janelle Clark for everything you did for John and myself and the rest of our family.

Sincerely,

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 visitations: Anna R. Olson of Princeton, 9-10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Tampico.

Sharon V. Huttunen of Oregon, 10-11 a.m. at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Joan D. Loy of Sterling, 10-11 a.m. at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls.

David E. Proud of Mount Morris, 11 a.m.-noon at First Presbyterian Church in Oregon.

Timothy P. Ratliff of Rock Falls, noon-1p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls ▼ Saturday funerals: Anna R. Olson of Princeton, 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Tampico.

Dianna Pettorini of Normal, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Walton.

Joan D. Loy of Sterling, 11 a.m. at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls.

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.

David E. Proud of Mount Morris, noon at First Presbyterian Church in Oregon.

Timothy P. Ratliff of Rock Falls, 1 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. ▼ Monday visitation: Steve K. Sucher of Sterling, 10-11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling. ▼ Monday funeral: Steve K. Sucher of Sterling, 11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling. ▼ Feb. 10 funeral: Ronald E. Fee of Rock Falls, 1 p.m. graveside service at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling.

Pam Bonnell and the Family of John O. Bonnell

Rock Falls; her sister, Mildred Kelly of Sterling; her brother, Donald Kraus of Florida; 18 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren, and seven great-greatgrandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, John and Edward Kraus; and her sister, Louise Boehle.

Visitation will be from noon to 12:45 p.m., with the rosary recited at 12:45 p.m., today, and the Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. today at St Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls, with the Rev. Richard Russo officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling.

McDonald Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.

Thank You The family of Ellen V. Gridley extends a heartfelt thanks to our extended family, friends, church family, and community for the outpouring of love we received upon the loss of Ellen Gridley. We extend a special thank you to the women of the First United Methodist Church for the lovely luncheon.

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OBITUARIES Joan D. Loy STERLING – Joan D. Loy, 63, of Sterling, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, at her home, with several of her sisters around her.

Joan was born Sept. 25, 1953, in Sterling, the 11th child in a list belonging to her loving parents, Gorden and Maxine (Brockman) Loy. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends at Christmas and on birthdays, and her favorite times to celebrate her love for those around her.

She constantly was putting the needs of others before herself. She loved caring for her cats, even the strays. Though she was employed in several positions, she retired after working for 24 years at Jack Mabley Center in Dixon as a tech.

She is survived by several siblings, including a brother, Wayne (Cathy Pettinger) Loy of Satsuma, Florida; seven sisters, Jesse Fisher of Sterling, Sue Grebler of Springfield, Pat Bright of Morrison, Tina Johnson

of Springfield, Rosa Lee (Matt) Webb of Sterling, and Mary (Bob) Dixon and Sandra Dixon, all of Rock Falls.

She also leaves behind a large group of very special nieces and nephews, wonderful friends, and many neighbors.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Dorothy Scott; and four brothers, Donald, Gordy, Richard, and Alex Loy. Cremation rites have been accorded. A gathering of family and friends will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, and the memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls, with Pastor Jason Borton, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her memory.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls.

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ILLINOIS Son charged with murder of mother in congressional aide’s death OAK LAWN (AP) – Murder charges have been filed against the son of a slain woman who worked as an aide to Illinois Congressman Dan Lipinski.

Oak Lawn police say Steven Chmela waived extradition from Wisconsin, where he had been held on a murder warrant since Jan. 12. The 27-year-old Chmela is charged in the death of Marianne Viverito.

Police say Chmela was brought back to Oak Lawn on Monday and on Tuesday ordered held without bond. Chmela was initially taken into custody in Milwaukee County on Jan. 10.

The body of the 55-year-old Viverito was found in the basement of her Oak Lawn home last month after police received a request for a well-being check from an out-of-state police agency. She suffered multiple stab wounds.

Viverito was the daughter of former state senator and current Stickney Township supervisor Lou Viverito.

Trial delayed again for widow of officer who faked his own murder WAUKEGAN (AP) – A northern Illinois judge has again delayed the felony trial for the widow of a suburban Chicago police officer who killed himself and made it look like he was gunned down in the line of duty.

Lake County Judge James Booras on Monday pushed back Melodie Gliniewicz’s trial to May 30. The delay is needed because the judge ordered prosecutors to identify the bank transactions authorities used to charge Gliniewicz with theft. The (Arlington Heights) Daily Herald reports the delay is to give prosecutors time to provide the specifics.

The 52-year-old widow’s defense attorney wants to know which transactions were in question.

Gliniewicz was indicted after her husband, Fox Lake Police Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz, committed suicide last year. She has pleaded not guilty to charges she stole from the village’s youth policing program.

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Lois H. Miller OREGON – Lois H. Miller, 83, longtime Oregon resident, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, at her home.

She was born Aug. 30, 1933, in Galena, the daughter of Oscar and Viola (Bussan) Korte.

Lois was a graduate of Galena High School and had been employed in food service at The Coffee Cup, Maxson’s Manor, Pinecrest Manor, and Mount Morris schools. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards and dominoes, puzzles, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Oregon.

She is survived by her children, Thomas and Shirley McPhillips and Tracy and Tim Harvey, all of Mount Morris, Jodi and Kurt McPhillipsPearson of McHenry, and Jan and Adam Walters of Geneva; grandchildren, Chad and Bethany Harvey, Jared and Kelsey Harvey, Ashley and Brad Staner, Bridget McPhillips and Brian Rasner, and Maggie and Mark Dietrich; great-grandchildren.

Steve K. Sucher STERLING – Steve K. Sucher, 73, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, at his home.

Steve was born April 3, 1943, in Rock Falls, the son of Harold and Marion (Ferris) Sucher.

He married Peggy Beggerow on March 14, 1964, in Sterling. Steve was a meat cutter for Kroger in Sterling for 10 years, then was the meat manager at Kroger in Dixon for 10 years, and then went to the former Rheelings as the meat manager. He enjoyed reading cookbooks and trying new recipes, making homemade sausage, living in the country, gardening, fishing, boating, river cruising, and being around his family.

Steve was an avid Chicago Bears fan, a great handyman around the house, and was a very proud father and grandfather.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy of Sterling; one daughter, Michelle (Kurt) Schultz of Iowa City, Iowa; two sons, Andy (Angie) Sucher of Milledgeville and Eric Sucher of Clarksville, Tennessee; 12 grandchildren, Jacob Schultz

Hannah, Hayden, and Remmington Harvey, Peyton, Beau, and Cora Harvey, Brynn Staner, Logan and Landon Rasner, and Nolan Dietrich; sisters, Carolyn Conness, Rosalie Rader, Ruth Hasken, Marian Levins, Elizabeth “Pete” Korte, and Judy Winter; and brothers, Jim Korte and Chuck Korte.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Shelly McPhillips; and husbands, James T. McPhillips and Leland D. Miller.

Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., with the rosary recited at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Christian Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Oregon, with the Rev. Joseph Naill as celebrant. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Oregon.

Memorials may be made in Lois’s name to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Serenity Hospice or Village of Progress.

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The city increased water and sewer rates last year to give more of a buffer to department funds, but the list of needed infrastructure improvements has grown.

The water department has about $7.6 million of improvements in the plan, and the wastewater department has about $3.9 million.

Capital projects are funded through a variety of sources, including the city’s capital fund, infrastructure fund, recovery fund, motor fuel tax dollars, and grants.

The plan can be revised when needed, and projects are likely to be amended, moved or taken out, such as the $1.1 million project to construct a new maintenance building at Oakwood Cemetery.

O’Donnell said the current building is in dire need of repairs – part of the roof leaks and has rotted over time – and has inadequate space for equipment, but the coun-

of Iowa City, Erin (John) Sucher of Sterling, Paige (Garrett) Sucher of New Jersey, Savannah (Bobby) Thomas, Erica (Alex) Rodriguez, and Eric (Cynthia) Sucher Jr., all of Clarksville, Danielle (Brad) Bream of Oxford, Iowa, Samantha (Derek) Anderson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Alex (Jordan) Sucher of Woosung, AJ Sucher of Milledgeville, Austin (Michelle) Sucher of Chariton, Iowa, and Allison Sucher of Milledgeville; and several great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Delores Noble; and one granddaughter, Ashley Sucher.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, and the funeral at 11 a.m. Monday at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling, with the Rev. Rick Koch of the Church of the Brethren in Milledgeville, officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

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William W. Storms Sr.

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The City Council next meets at 5:30 p.m.

Monday at City Hall, 121 W. Second St. Go to discoverdixon. org or call City Hall at 815-288-1485 for an agenda or more information. cil is likely to want a less costly solution.

“Nothing is set in stone,” O’Donnell said. “Changes can and will be made.”

STERLING – William W. Storms Sr., 88, of Sterling, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, at his home.

He was born Dec. 20, 1928, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Charles and Irene (Payne) Storms.

He was a veteran of the Korean War. He married Pearl Frain on July 2, 1960, in Rock Falls. She died Dec. 4, 2015. Bill was employed at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. as a box maker for 28 years, retiring in 1995.

Surviving is his son, William W. Storms Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Charles Storms; one sister, Dorothy Klies; and his half brother, George Elsesser.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, and the funeral at 10 a.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home, 505 First Ave. in Sterling, with the Rev. Les Funderberg officiating. Entombment will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park Mausoleum in Sterling.

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SPRINGFIELD SPOTLIGHT

Check it out; fewer write checks anymore Millennials, others just don’t use ’em SPRINGFIELD – “Just mail me a check,” I told a young man who I was doing business with.

The 20-something paused and finally said, “I don’t have any checks.

And I don’t have any envelopes or stamps.”

I was flummoxed.

This was no ordinary person. He’s an accomplished entrepreneur and a college graduate.

And he ran a small business.

But he didn’t have a checkbook?

How on earth can someone operate a household, let alone a business, without a checkbook?

But many millennials

simply pay with plastic. A debit or credit card more often than not will suffice.

And they have apps like PayPal on their phones that allow them to pay in other ways without a pen.

My young friend ultimately dropped by his bank to have a half dozen checks printed. But before he filled one out, he watched a YouTube video showing him how.

When he shared that with me, I felt old. Really old.

FOR ME, GETTING A checking account was a rite of passage. I grew up on a farm and when I was 11 years old, I opened an account so I had a mode of paying for the feed and supplies for the calves I was raising.

And writing checks was about responsibility.

I can remember my

scottREEDER Scott Reeder is a veteran Springfield statehouse journalist who has covered government for almost 30 years.

mother standing over me at the kitchen table as I worked to balance my checkbook. It was hard work – at least for an absent-minded 11-yearold who kept forgetting to enter transactions into his checkbook register.

Mom knew all about this; she spent many hours every week balancing the books for our family’s business.

The Wall Street Journal reported Americans wrote 17.3 billion checks in 2015, according to a sur-

vey released by the Federal Reserve last month.

That compares with the 41.9 billion checks written in 2000.

If the trend continues, someday the written check will go the way of the telegram.

Folks will scratch their heads and say, “We used to move money that way?”

Still, there is something to be said for holding a check in your hands. I still remember my first paycheck as a journalist. I was a summer intern at the Galesburg Register-Mail when an editor walked by my desk, handed me a check and said, “Congratulations.”

I assure you, $3.35 an hour never felt so good.

CHECKS ALSO COULD give you a glimpse into other people’s lives. I remember a business

near my hometown that would Scotch-tape copies of customers’ bad checks behind the counter for all the world to see.

And when I was a reporter at the Quad-City Times, there was a clerk who would hold each person’s pay envelope up to the light to read the check within before distributing the checks to workers. (Most every reporter knew what everyone else was earning because of that chatty clerk.)

When folks tell me they don’t want to make the switch to electronic banking out of security concerns, I always think of that clerk holding checks up to the light.

Checks aren’t always secure, either.

Still, checking has become a part of the American lexicon.

Just think about it: Bad

check, rubber check, the check is in the mail.

We are raising a generation that will have no idea what these phrases mean.

FUTURE STUDENTS will ponder these words in Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech: “America has given the Negro people a bad check, a check which has come back marked ‘insufficient funds.’”

Will those future young scholars marvel at the great man’s eloquence, or simply ask: “What’s a check?”

Note to readers: Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse journalist. He works as a freelance reporter in the Springfield area and produces the podcast SuspectConvictions. He can be reached at ScottReeder1965@gmail.com.

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America less safe because of travel ban SUE KLOCK Rock Falls

Donald Trump has issued an executive order barring refugees from seven primarily Muslim countries from entering the United States. His stated purpose is to keep America safe from terrorists.

It is worth noting that of all the terrorist attacks we’ve experienced against this country, not a single perpetrator, including those on 9/11, was from any one of these seven countries.

This order will not keep us safe; in fact, just the opposite. It will further fuel the ISIS propaganda machine against us and infuriate our European allies, who will now have to bear the brunt of the refugee crisis.

Add this to a long list in which Mr. Trump’s words and actions have made us less safe, from his odd relationship with Russia to his meaningless fight with Mexico and plenty in between.

To turn our backs on desperate people fleeing for their lives from wartorn countries is simply cruel. To ban people from our country based solely on their religion is shameful and un-American. The Trump administration’s assertion that this order is not a ban on Muslims is just another of their “alternative facts.”

We cannot sit idly by and allow Donald Trump to trash our American and religious values. Our country has a history of welcoming the immigrant and refugee.

Every religion I know of puts love of neighbor as a top priority and makes clear that the definition of “neighbor” goes far beyond only those we know. As a Christian, I must follow the words of Jesus as found in the gospel of Matthew: “I was a stranger and you welcomed me. The righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you a stranger and wel-

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come you?’ The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you did it to me.’”

Stark reality: The dreams of 2008 failed ALLEN DIR Sterling

I think I can explain the post-election behavior of the Democratic base.

I think it goes back to 2008 when, if you were a true-believing Democrat, you had no reason not to believe a prosperous, enlightened Obama age was just over the horizon.

An age whose accomplishments were going to be tangible and obvious – so obvious that even stupid Republicans like myself couldn’t help but see them.

Now fast-forward to Nov. 9, 2016, and there is no more looking beyond the horizon for these people. The great Obama age isn’t coming. They have to look around at reality and see the world for what it is after 8 years of hope.

It’s worse. Way worse.

There is no way truebelieving Democrats would have thought a Trump presidency could ever even be possible as they scanned the horizon in 2008.

It leaves them angry – as angry as anyone would be after waiting in line to enjoy a great amusement park ride, only to find the wait itself was the ride.

They’re bewildered – as bewildered as anyone would be who climbed aboard an unsinkable S.S. Obama in ’08 only to find themselves treading water in the frigid Trump Sea 8 years later as the S.S. Obama slips beneath the waves.

All of this leaves these people exactly where they are today. They’ll do anything, take part in any scheme, follow anyone as long as that person tells them what they want to hear: “We can escape reality.”

Whether it’s a recount, coercing electors, or mounting a permanent protest campaign against Trump, they will do anything to avoid admitting the very thing that is staring them in the face: the dreams of 2008 failed.

Their ideology failed.

‘Elites’ give to charity, help to fight injustice

We are fortunate to have honest, principled journalists and commentators like Ann McFeatters to hold a light to the workings of what, more and RICHARD GEIGER more, is turning into a Amboy train wreck of an adminisMs. Jenkins’ letter laud- tration that is putting the ing her “deplorables” safety and security of the [“Message from a ‘deplor- nation at grave risk. able’ to the elites,” The Reader’s Voice, Jan. 28] aptly illustrates Secretary Clinton’s original observation about the makeup of many of Donald Trump’s supporters – filled with hate and willing RICHARD ROWLAND Polo to accept and glorify the vile, misogynistic rantings There’s been much writof an obviously disturbed ten and submitted recently individual. to the Sauk Valley Media The “elites” she refer- opinion page on the subject: ences have done more Should the Bible be taken throughout their careers literally? Mr. Welty indito help people through cates it shouldn’t be, while charitable giving and using Mrs. Lenhart contends that their celebrity to highlight it should. injustice and inequity I watched a movie recentthroughout the world. ly titled, “The Man Who Would that Donald Knew Infinity,” a true story Trump had done a tenth of friendship that changed of what the “elites” have mathematics. The era is done to make the world a pre- and post-World War better place.

I, and it takes place in EngHis “charitable founda- land. The setting is Trinity tion,” instead, gave illegal College. political contributions to R a m a n u j a n i s a n candidates, and bought a Indian whose talents “yuge” painting of Donald include being a mathTrump. ematical genius. He is

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attempting to get someone to take his works seriously and employ him. England occupies India during this period and, unfortunately, Indians weren’t held in high esteem by some of the English, which added to Ramanujan’s difficulties.

Ramanujan manages to get to England and Trinity College, with the help of a few individuals who recognize his genius, where he is mentored by an aloof, cold and friendless Mr. Hardy. Mr. Hardy, as one would expect, eventually is won over by Ramanujan’s mathematical genius and tireless effort to persuade others of the correctness of his mathematical formulas.

Ramanujan is extremely religious, fervently believing in God. Mr. Hardy, on the other hand, is a devout atheist. During one of their conversations regarding their conflicting beliefs, Mr. Hardy attempts to understand how one so brilliant as Ramanujan could have faith in something that cannot be proved.

Ramanujan replies, “My equations come from God! If I didn’t feel the hand of God is connected to them, they would be meaningless!”

Perhaps Ramanujan has said all that needs saying.

Ask for input from ‘con’ side of jail tax hike CHARLIE CONNER Dixon

During the school tax hike referendum time frame, Sauk Valley Media ran a couple of articles asking for public input on the “con” side of the proposal. Seemed they had plenty of “pro” side input from board members and staff.

I am asking for the same consideration to be given to the Lee County Jail tax hike initiative.

I know I have a couple of questions that I would like to submit to this type of forum, and I imagine there are other citizens who would take advantage of the opportunity.

Thank you.

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Board upholds Exelon’s nuclear plant assessment

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OREGON – The Ogle County Board of Review upheld the $546 million assessment set in the fall for Exelon’s Byron Generating Station, the amount set last fall by Ogle County Supervisor of Assessments Jim Harrison.

The assessment affects the amount of real estate taxes paid in 2017.

In their appeal, Exelon Generation officials set the value of the Byron plant at $295 million.

Exelon is willing to pay its share of real estate taxes, although operating nuclear power stations has become more difficult, Byron Station Communications Manager Paul Dempsey said.

“We want to let people know that we remain committed to paying our fair share of taxes,” he said. “It continues to be a tough environment for nuclear plants as we’ve seen closures. We’ll continue to operate safely and efficiently and provide carbon-free power for northern Illinois and beyond.”

Exelon has made more than $20 million in philanthropic contributions and its employees volunteer their time to local projects, Dempsey noted.

At the hearing Thursday, Exelon attorney Roger Lewis said he was “shocked” by the $68 million increase over last year’s $482.4 million assessment, adding that

the value of the plant has gone down because of economic conditions.

Last year, Exelon said the value of the plant should be $238 million.

Terry Moritz, another Exelon attorney, said Harrison’s assessment should have remained the same because challenges to several prior years’ assessments, dating back to 2012, are pending before the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board. That board heard the 2012 appeal in May, but has not issued a decision. Hearing dates have not been set for the 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 appeals.

Byron School District attorney John Whitt criticized Exelon for not increasing its estimates of the plant’s value for the past 5 years, given that the licenses to operate the plant’s two reactors were extended last year for 20 more years.

“They’ve incorporated another 20 years into the life of the plant but the value hasn’t changed.

It doesn’t make sense,” Whitt said.

He also said Exelon has invested a large amount of money into upgrades at Byron Station, including the $251 million Prairie Gateway, a new power transmission line extending 60 miles from the plant to the Wayne substation in DuPage County that’s expected to be completed this year.

Other upgrades have improved efficiency to allow the plant to pro-

Submitted

The Ogle County Board of Review on Thursday upheld the $546 million assessment set in the fall for Exelon’s Byron Generating Station. Exelon had appealed the assessment, saying the value of Byron Station is $295 million. duce more electricity.

“Despite all these changes, there’s been no change in value? It just defies all logic,” Whitt said.

Moritz reiterated that economic conditions are not favorable.

“Nuclear plants are closing all over the country long before their licensing periods are up,” he said. “This is a tough market for this industry. It’s been tough since

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2012, and it hasn’t gotten a whole lot better.”

Harrison said he used elements from appraisals submitted by both sides in reaching his assessment, and considered the license extensions and the new transmission line.

Exelon paid more than $33.7 million in real estate taxes in 2016 to 11 taxing bodies, which, in addition to the Byron School District, are Ogle County,

Rockvale Township, Oregon School District, Oregon Park District, Byron Fire District, Rock Valley College, Byron Public Library District, Byron Museum District, Byron Forest Preserve District, and Kishwaukee Community College.

The Byron School District received the largest share of that money – $18.6 million.

Exelon sets the current fair market value of Byron

Station at $1.85 billion, while Harrison puts it at $3.4 billion. Usually the assessed value of real estate is a third of its fair market value.

A 1998 agreement between ComEd, then owner of Byron Station, and the 11 taxing bodies, though, dictates that only 48.15 percent of the fair market value will be used in determining the assessed value of the nuclear plant.

WASHINGTON

Conover wall repairs will resume Durbin will oppose Trump’s

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@shawmedia.com Shaw Media

OREGON – A relatively simple solution has the Conover Square repair project back on track.

Repositioning the lift to make the repairs to the south wall of the building will satisfy safety regulations and save the $15,773 for a work agreement with ComEd to have the power turned off each day, Hands On Oregon member Rick Ryland said.

Work will resume Monday.

An anonymous $25,000 donation allowed the nonprofit to hire Tip Top Roofing of DeKalb to repair the upper portion

To help

To make a tax-deductible donation, make checks payable to Blackhawk Hills Regional Council with “Hands On Oregon” on the memo line, and mail them to Hands on Oregon, PO Box 244, Oregon IL 61061. of the bowed-out south wall.

The crew began the project Jan. 19, but the halted the next day when Ryland learned from ComEd representatives that they were too close to electric lines and must stop work while that was remedied.

Workers on the lift were too close to overhead wires, which violated Occupational Safety & Health Administration regulations.

By placing the lift paral-

lel to the building instead of perpendicular and hugging the building as they progress, the crew will be far enough away from the wires to meet the regulations, Ryland said.

“Com Ed will now move the wires and insulate them [for the scaffolding],” he said.

Hands on Oregon was formed in 2015 to enrich the lives of Oregon citizens through volunteerism. Conover is its first project.

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Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois said Tuesday he will oppose President Donald Trump’s nomination of Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama, for U.S. attorney general.

During a meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee, of which he is a member, Durbin gave several reasons for

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“This was an attempt by a foreign power, with values inconsistent with the United States, to change the outcome of our election specifically to benefit the current president and to defeat Hillary Clinton.”

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his opposition to Sessions appointment to the country’s top law enforcement post.

Durbin noted Sessions told him he did not have time to read the unclassified intelligence memo on Russian involvement in the presidential election.

“What happened in this presidential election on Election Day

DIXON – The annual Sauk Valley Bridal Fair, the area’s largest, runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Super Bowl Sunday at Sauk Valley Community College. So, done in plenty of time for the kickoff.

Bridal Fair 2017 is

designed to help couples plan their perfect wedding in one stop, and there will be dozens of vendors offering cakes, tuxedos and everything in between.

More than 30 door prizes from those vendors, including $75, $150 and $300 certificates that can be used at the vendor of

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Wife surprised soul mate is seeking sex with men Dear Abby, My husband and I have been married 35 years.

Our sex life was never very active, but we have been each other’s soul mates and best friends. We had a rough few years early on, but managed to come back together, and our relationship is great.

Recently, while I was setting up new email addresses, I saw some messages he had sent in response to requests from married men looking for sex with other men. I just can’t reconcile this with the man I know; however, I’m sure it’s true. I’m not sure if I should tell him I know, or if I should try to forget it. After all, I could be the reason he’s looking for sexual satisfaction elsewhere. More than any-

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thing, I’m surprised he’s not looking for a woman.

I’m sure confused. What should I do?

–Soul Mates in Texas Dear Soul Mates, I seriously doubt that this is your fault. Your husband doesn’t look for women to satisfy his sex drive because his orientation might be homosexual

(or bisexual) rather than heterosexual.

You say you are soul mates and best friends.

Soul mates and best friends communicate honestly with each other.

I do think you should level with him about what you discovered. Is his having sex outside of your marriage all right with you? If you have had sexual relations with him over the last few years, make an appointment with your doctor to be checked for STDs. Dear Abby, I’m a 30-year-old woman who has been with my boyfriend for a year and a half. He’s a great guy who treats me wonderfully. I know he sees marriage in our future, and that’s

where my problem lies.

I’ve heard the saying that one should only marry someone (or even be with them) if one can’t imagine life without that person.

Well, if I picture my life without him, I see myself being perfectly fine. Yes, I’d miss him, but I still think I could be happy without him. I don’t imagine ever feeling devastated like other people feel when they break up with someone. Is this a sign that something is missing from the relationship?

– Still All Right in New Jersey Dear Still All Right, I don’t think so. The only thing that’s “missing” is the fact that you are not so emotionally dependent on your boyfriend that you

couldn’t function if something were to happen to him. And in my opinion, that’s actually healthy, because relationships and marriages don’t last forever, even when we wish them to.

Dear Abby, Why is it that when adults are trying to get to know my children, the first thing they want to know is who they have a crush on? Not only is that an extremely personal question, it’s also the least significant part of their lives and not something I want them to dwell on.

Ask instead what their favorite subject is, if they read a book recently they enjoyed, what kinds of activities they participate in or clubs they belong to.

Please stop telling them that “surely some cute little kid” must have caught their eye.

– Wise One in Virginia Dear Wise One, I agree. Young children could “like” someone, but might find it embarrassing to talk about. Another question, in addition to the ones you have suggested, might be, “Who are your friends, and what do you like doing with them?”

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

Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Wednesday, Feb. 1 Coffee, 8 a.m., Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., 815734-6335.

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

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 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, 815-732-3252.

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, 815-5893925.

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., 815734-6335.

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, 815-3362191.

Mindfulness Meditation community sitting sessions, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Mind Body Spirit Connection, 1254 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, 563-210-6516.

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

Knit Wits Knitting Circle, 6:30-8 p.m., Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave., 815-284-7261.

Thursday, Feb 2 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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

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

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

Boot Scootin’ Seniors, 9:15 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Bags, 10 a.m., Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., 815-734-6335.

Community coffee, 1011 a.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., 815-

456-3000.

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

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

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

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.

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

Mexican Train and euchre, noon, Polo Area Senior Services, 101 E. Mason St., 815-9463818.

Hand and Foot cards, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Hand and Foot card game, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Crocheting, knitting and crafts, 1 p.m., Post House Com-

munity Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Euchre/500 games, 1-2 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Euchre, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6228220.

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

Trap shooting, 2 p.m. until no shooters, Coleta Sportsmen’s Club, the corner of Pilgrim and Blue Goose roads, 815-3362191.

Exercise group, 4 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925 Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Mexican Train dominoes, 6 p.m., Tampico Area Community Building, 106 W. Market St., 815-535-3665.

Bingo, 7 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-625-8290.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES 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: 815284-3371.

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, 815-6262230.

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. weighin, meeting at 10 a.m., Coventry Activity Center, 612 St. Mary’s Road, Sterling, 815-626-0034.

Computer classes, 9 and 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Red cross blood drive, 9 a.m.

- 8 p.m., CGH Medical center, 100 E. LeFevre Rd., Sterling. 800733-2767.

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

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 required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815-973-6150.

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, 563-210-6516.

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.

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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., 815-626-1574.

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.

Friday, Feb. 3 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815284-3371.

Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m.-

2 p.m., Milledgeville High School, 609 State Rt. 40, Milledgeville.

Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Blood pressure screenings, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815-6262230.

Whiteside County Genealogists meeting, 9 a.m., Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce meeting room, 211 Locust St., Sterling, Marilyn, 815-625-1370, ext. 20.

Chartwell Nursing Solutions,free blood pressure clinic, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Oliver’s Corner Market, 748 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon.

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure checks, 11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, noon, open; 6 p.m., 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; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed; Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, this is your meeting; 7 p.m., open, Grapevine, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., women’s, closed, back door, Reformed Church parsonage, 703 14th Ave., Fulton.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Reformers Unanimous, an addiction abstinence program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave., Amboy, 815857-2682.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed (6), Church of God, 816 S. Clay St., Mount Carroll.

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Try these prime recipes for your pressure cooker

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BY DANIEL NEMAN Tribune News Service

was always a little scared of pressure cookers.

Not just because, in the early days, they would occasionally explode. And not because I don’t understand the science behind how they work. I do understand the science. I just didn’t trust it.

But I’d heard the stories, not only about how a pressure cooker can trim up to twothirds of your cooking time but also how it makes meat more tender and infuses the food with flavors that otherwise escape the pot.

So I brought out the pressure cooker that I had received as a gift years ago but had never used. The first night I tried it I made coq au vin, the slow-braised French classic. By using the pressure cooker, I managed to cut perhaps an hour out of my cooking time.

Unfortunately, it also cut out all of the dish’s complexity. The meal was flat and uninspired.

But I pressed on. And I was glad I did.

I’ll start with the best dish first: lamb curry with lentils.

This recipe caught my eye because, for all the many uses for pressure cookers, two stand out as the best: Indian

food (reportedly, you would be hard pressed to find a household in India that does not have a pressure cooker) and beans.

Lamb curry with lentils seemed like an obvious choice because it combined the two in one dish – make that one spectacular dish.

Unlike the coq au vin, this one is marvelously complex, a bright miasma of flavors swirling across your tongue.

Despite its many spices (cumin, cloves, cardamom, curry powder, ginger), its aromatics (onions, garlic) and its combination of liquids (coconut milk, beef stock, lemon juice), it is perfectly balanced.

Nothing stands out, but nothing goes untasted.

It does contain 18 ingredients, which admittedly seems daunting. But they are easy to assemble; the only hard part is chopping an onion. And even with the prep work – opening cans, measuring spices, squeezing a lemon – you can make a delicious lamb stew in less than 1 hour – make that a spectacular lamb stew.

Very nearly as good are what are called Chinese red-cooked chicken thighs.

I don’t know whether this is an actual Chinese dish, but it certainly tastes like one. And

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TOP: Chinese red-cooked chicken thighs features flavors that are a little sweet (from sugar, sherry and the juice of an orange), salty (soy sauce) and spicy (red pepper flakes, cloves).

Fennel seeds add an appealing hint of licorice. ABOVE: To be honest, 8-minute chili does take somewhat longer than 8 minutes to make. But all that additional time is in prep work: browning the beef, chopping the onion and mild pepper, and measuring out the spices. my, is it wonderful.

Using a principle common in Chinese cooking, it features flavors that are a little sweet (from sugar, sherry and the juice of an orange), salty (soy sauce) and spicy (red pepper flakes, cloves). Fennel seeds add an appealing hint of licorice.

It’s quick to make, and eating it is bliss. The best part comes even before you start to cook with pressure. First, you simmer sherry, soy sauce, orange juice, orange peel, cinnamon, ginger, fennel seeds and more. It might be the

best your kitchen will ever smell. Served over rice, the completed dish tastes just as good as it smells. Maybe better.

Pasta e fagioli is one of my favorite New Jersey meals (technically it is Italian, but really – New Jersey). You just can’t beat a bowl of simmered beans, pasta, tomatoes and a little spice.

Easy pasta e fagioli, made in a pressure cooker, considerably quickens the cooking time while sacrificing little of the flavor. It starts with canned beans

(not quite as good as made from dried beans, but much faster), and adds onion, a bell pepper – an intriguing choice – and a few spices.

Whole wheat pasta adds a depth and another layer of flavor that only improves the meal.

The best part is that, unlike the other recipes that require more steps, you just throw everything together in a pot and cook it. Once the pot gets to full pressure, it takes just 5 minutes.

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Finally, I made 8-minute chili which, to be honest, takes somewhat longer than 8 minutes to make. But all that additional time is in prep work: browning the beef, chopping the onion and mild pepper, measuring out the spices. Once you get the pot to full pressure, it does indeed require just 8 minutes to cook.

That’s amazing for chili, which usually depends on the many flavors slowly blending together to create a hearty bowl.

This version is thickened with either masa harina or all-purpose flour. Use the masa harina, if you have it.

That extra kick of corn flour brings the whole dish together – and it’s all done in just 8 minutes.

Or, you know, a little longer.

Lamb curry with lentils Yield: 6 servings 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, fat removed, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 cup chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons minced ginger root 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom ¼ teaspoon black pepper ½ cup diced tomatoes ¼ cup dried red lentils 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk ½ cup beef stock 1 tablespoon lemon juice

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LEFT: Lamb curry with lentils does contain 18 ingredients – which admittedly seems daunting – but they are easy to assemble. RIGHT: Fennel seeds add an appealing hint of licorice. Easy pasta e fagioli, made in a pressure cooker, considerably quickens the cooking time while sacrificing little of the flavor. ¼ cup chopped cilantro Set the pot over high electric stove, move pot Chinese heat and bring it to high or parsley to another element set on red-cooked pressure (15 pounds per 4 cups hot cooked basmedium-low). Cook for chicken thighs square inch). Immediately mati rice 6 minutes. Remove from reduce the heat as low as the heat and allow the pot Yield: 4 servings 1. In a pressure cooker, possible while maintaining to depressurize itself; this heat oil over medium-high ¼ cup sherry this pressure (if using an might take 15 minutes or heat. Add lamb in batches ¼ cup soy sauce electric stove, move the more.

Discard the cinand cook until browned.

Rind of 1 orange, cut pot to a different element namon sticks and orange Transfer to a bowl. Set into strips on medium-low heat). rind.

Serve over rice. aside.

Juice of 1 orange Cook for 5 minutes. Or if Per serving: 341 calo2. Reduce heat to 3 tablespoons granuusing an electric pressure ries; 14 g fat; 4 g satumedium. Add onion, lated sugar cooker, set the cooker rated fat; 224 mg cholesgarlic, ginger, curry pow1 (2-inch) piece ginger, to high pressure (9 to 11 terol; 41 g protein; 10 g der, salt, cumin, cloves, peeled and cut into pounds per square inch) carbohydrate; 5 g sugar; 1 cardamom and pepper; ¼-inch slices and cook at high pressure g fiber; 1,025 mg sodium; saute 2 minutes or until 2 (3-inch) cinnamon for 8 minutes.

46 mg calcium fragrant. Add tomatoes; sticks 2. Run cold water over a cook for 1 minute. Stir in 1 teaspoon fennel – Adapted from “Miss Vickie’s stove-top cooker to quicklentils, coconut milk, beef seeds, crushed Big Book of Pressure Cooker ly release the pressure or Recipes,” by Vickie Smith stock, lemon juice and ½ teaspoon red pepper turn an electric cooker off. lamb with any accumuflakes Stir the soup before servlated juices. ¼ teaspoon ground ing.

Easy pasta e fagioli 3. Lock lid into place cloves Per serving: 151 caloand bring cooker up to Yield: 6 servings 8 skinless chicken thighs ries; 1 g fat; no saturated full pressure over high ½ cup water 1 (28-ounce) can whole fat; no cholesterol; 7 g heat. Reduce heat to tomatoes, cut into 1. Combine the sherry, protein; 31 g carbohymedium-low (if using an chunks, with their juice soy sauce, orange rind, drate; 6 g sugar; 8 g fiber; electric stove, move pot 1 (15-ounce) can small orange juice, sugar, gin364 mg sodium; 95 mg to a different element set red beans, drained and ger, cinnamon sticks, calcium to medium low), just to rinsed fennel seeds, red pepmaintain even pressure, – Adapted from “The Great 1 medium green bell per flakes and cloves in Big Pressure Cooker Book,” and cook 15 minutes. pepper, stemmed, cored the pressure cooker and

by Bruce Weinstein and Remove from heat and and chopped bring to a boil over high Mark Scarbrough turn off electric cooker 1 small yellow onion, heat. Reduce the heat and or run stove-top cooker chopped simmer, uncovered, for under cold water to 8-minute chili 1 cup whole wheat ziti about 10 minutes. Add the quickly release pressure. ½ teaspoon dried Yield: 6 servings chicken thighs and water, Stir in cilantro. Serve over rosemary stirring to mix.

1 pound lean ground rice. ½ teaspoon dried thyme beef 2. Lock the lid in place. ¼ teaspoon nutmeg Bring to full pressure (15 Per serving: 446 calo1 onion, chopped ¼ teaspoon red pepper pounds per square inch) ries; 20 g fat; 12 g satu2 (14-ounce) cans kidflakes over high heat; immedirated fat; 65 mg cholesney beans, drained and ¼ teaspoon salt ately reduce the heat to terol; 25 g protein; 40 g rinsed carbohydrate; 3 g sugar; the lowest possible setting 1. Mix everything in a 1 (28-ounce) can 4 g fiber; 693 mg sodium; 6-quart pressure cooker. to stabilize and maintain crushed tomatoes Lock the lid onto the pot.

50 mg calcium 3 ounces tomato paste that pressure (if using an

1 mild Mexican chile, such as Anaheim, poblano or pasilla, seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 2½ cups water, divided 2 tablespoons masa harina or all-purpose flour 1. Heat the pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Add the meat and cook until it is browned and well crumbled (don’t worry if some sticks to the bottom). Add the onions and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, chile, chili powder, garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes and 2 cups of the water, mixing well. Lock the lid in place.

2. Bring to full pressure (15 pounds per square inch) over high heat.

Immediately reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting to stabilize and maintain that pressure (if using an electric stove, move the pot to a different element set on medium-low). Cook for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the pot to depressurize by itself; this may take 15 minutes or longer.

3. To thicken, make a slurry from the masa harina mixed with the remaining ½ cup water. Stir the slurry into the chili, simmering gently over medium heat, as it thickens to the desired consistency.

Per serving: 268 calories; 5 g fat; 2 g saturated fat; 44 mg cholesterol; 25 g protein; 34 g carbohydrate; 9 g sugar; 12 g fiber; 435 mg sodium; 114 mg calcium – Adapted from “Miss Vickie’s Big Book of Pressure Cooker Recipes,” by Vickie Smith

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Sixth-grader Chase Thayer gets his photo taken with Rockford IceHogs mascot Hammy.

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Rock Falls Middle School Principal Kyle Ackman talks with Rockford IceHogs mascot Hammy after a school assembly, where Ackman announced to students that they will attend an IceHogs game Feb. 15.

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Believe it, young man.

Thank your teachers, and your principal. For the past couple of years, a team made up of teachers, administrators, and students has worked toward giving students more of a voice, and fostering better relationships through activities.

It registered big-time Tuesday afternoon that administration is listening to students’ suggestions.

“This is good that they actually know what we want, and how they respond to it,” Juan said. “I like how they really listen to us.”

“It makes you feel more free,” sixth-grader Austen Payne, 12, chimed in.

The IceHogs’ school day game is an annual tradition, but the Chicago Blackhawks’ top affiliate changed it up this year.

Traditionally, they packed the BMO Harris Bank Center with just Rockford Public Schools students. This year, they opened it up by offering $5 tickets to any school willing to make the trek.

“When we saw this opportunity, we thought, ‘What better way for the kids to experience this, in an environment outside the school, than to do this together?’” counselor and climate team member Sue Kavanaugh said. “A lot of these kids would never have the opportunity to do something like this.”

She called her sister-inlaw, Julie Kavanaugh, once a senior executive for both the Hogs and Hawks, and she pointed her to Mike Peck, Rockford’s longtime broadcaster, current director of business operations, and all-around philanthropist.

Sure, we’ll hook you up, Peck said, and we’ll do you one better: We’ll send you Hammy.

“This game is always neat for us, and we know a lot of kids might not otherwise get to come to a game,” Peck said. “Either they can’t get here, or can’t afford for the whole family to go.”

Hammy makes lots of appearances in and around Rockford, but rarely – if ever – as far away as Rock Falls.

“This is a field trip for all of us,” said Juliana Ferrandino, IceHogs ticket sales coordinator and a member of Hammy’s stable of handlers. She was on duty Tuesday, and was tickled to see the kids’ reaction.

“It was so cute. It was great to see how excited they were.”

The school day game always has an educational component, and the school staff, kids and parents can expect some Hockey 101 sprinkled throughout the game presentation on the Jumbotron – from IceHogs player-run spelling bees to fun facts about the physics of the game.

This year’s theme, though, is anti-bullying.

Two IceHogs, Kyle Baun

The goal? To not necessarily erase the line between staff and students, but to blur it. To invite both parties to hang out on the others’ side more often, to regularly share ideas. This year alone, the school has hosted a staff-versus-students volleyball match, as well as extra dances. Dodgeball and quiz bowl are being thrown around as ideas for an extra event this spring.

Students are encouraged to stuff suggestion boxes with things they want.

“I think at first, they kind of disbelieve it,” said counselor Sue Kavanaugh, a member of the climate team.

“Some of the things they’ve asked for haven’t happened, and some things take a little bit more time to make them happen. They seem to appreciate that we listen to them, we value what they have to say, and don’t just discount them.”

Cellphones at lunch?

OK, we’ll try it, on a trial basis.

“There’s a few bumps in the road. There always are,” Kavanaugh said. “But most of the kids have been great, and very respectful.”

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Mike Peck

and Pierre-Cedric Labrie, have worked with Rockford author Flora Cousins to promote her “Don’t Be a Bully, Be a Buddy” campaign. During the first intermission, all the kiddos in attendance will take a buddy pledge.

Labrie is actually one of the team’s enforcers – guys who often dust knuckles with opposing players. Twisted as it might seem to many, fighting in hockey most often comes from a good place: a player sticking up for a teammate victimized by dirty play.

“Hockey is a little different from real life, obviously,” Peck said. “The takeaway is you stand up to the bully for your buddy.”

“The fun part is when they start smashing each other – it’s a very physical game,” sixth-grader Tristan Moreno, 11, said after the assembly.

He’s been to a Quad City Mallards game. He’s even been on the Jumbotron.

He knows what this will mean for his fellow students.

“The best part is you get to do something you’ve probably never done before.”

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The climate team is made up of Ackman, Kavanaugh, teachers, and two students from each grade level.

Want to know how much input means to students? When they were barred from the meeting at which the IceHogs surprise was discussed – imagine asking a pre-teen to keep a secret that size under his hat – they were not happy.

Let’s assume they understand now.

“As much as we trust them, that would have curtailed the surprise,” Ackman said. “But it was actually nice to know they were upset, because they love the meetings, and love having their voices heard.”

As curriculum changes, as learning standards are reracked, so often what gets lost is the fun, he said. The human connection.

When he was principal at Dillon Elementary School, they had fun days and fun fairs.

Then, suddenly, those things were gone.

“I’ve been in education long enough to know the pendulum is constantly swinging,” Ackman said. “But we focus so much on the academic stuff, that we forget about focusing on ways to build relationships.”

All the headway made by the climate team is why Ackman was pacing as he spoke at Tuesday’s assembly. He was visibly nervous, and Kavanaugh said he’s a guy who doesn’t let his nerves show.

“Today, he was very nervous,” Kavanaugh said. “He wanted to make sure we were pulling it off, and that the reaction would be there, and for the kids and staff to be as excited about it as he is. You saw the reaction. I think they all are.

“He’s very kid-centered – totally kid-centered – and he wants to have our kids experience as much as they can.”

Ackman told the students he’d heard about the posters, the letters that had been going

around the school about the IceHogs game. He acknowledged the IceHogs logo that mysteriously appeared on the monitor in the lunchroom.

But to uproot a school, pack 350 people into seven buses and miss an entire day of classes? For a hockey game?

“I think the only thing that comes to mind, is if somehow, someway, you as students could get that mascot, Hammy himself, to show up to an assembly, maybe I would agree that we could go to an IceHogs game,” Ackman said during the special assembly.

Enter Hammy. Cue the roar.

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Caterpillar said it will move its headquarters to the Chicago area from Peoria later this year.

“Caterpillar’s board of directors has been discussing the benefits of a more accessible, strategic location for some time,” Jim Umpleby, chief executive of the mining and construction equipment-maker, said in a news release.

Since 2012, about two-thirds of Caterpillar’s sales have come from outside the United States.

“Locating our headquarters closer to a global transportation hub, such as Chicago, means we can meet with our global customers, dealers and employees more easily and frequently,” he said.

“A limited number” of senior executives will move into leased

“Locating our headquarters closer to a global transportation hub, such as Chicago, means we can meet with our global customers, dealers and employees more easily and frequently.”

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CEO of Caterpillar office space beginning this year, and, eventually, Caterpillar expects about 300 workers to be based in the Chicago area, including some positions moved from Peoria.

Caterpillar spokeswoman Rachel Potts said the company hasn’t yet decided whether the new headquarters will be in the city of Chicago or in the suburbs. She also said that Caterpillar hasn’t yet had any discussions with government leaders about incentives.

“We’ll see where the

site selection takes us,” she said when asked about incentives.

Caterpillar’s pending move marks the second time in recent years that a large Illinois company relocated its headquarters from central Illinois to Chicago. Agribusiness giant Archer Daniels Midland moved its global headquarters from Decatur to Chicago in August 2014.

Like Caterpillar, ADM said it chose Chicago because it offered direct flights to various markets around the globe, which allowed

the company to stay “in close contact with U.S. farmers, customers and operations.”

ADM sought state tax incentives for its move but was unable to attain them.

Caterpillar also said Tuesday that it was scrapping plans to build a new headquarters in Peoria, citing in a news release “continuing challenging market conditions and the need to prioritize resources to focus on growth.”

Potts said leasing space will require a “fraction” of the investment that building a new headquarters would cost, estimating “pennies on the dollar.”

As of December 2015, Caterpillar had 105,700 full-time workers, of whom 58,000 worked outside of the United States, according to the company’s 2015 annual shareholder report.

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College endowments have worst year since 2009 BOSTON (AP) – Hundreds of U.S. colleges lost money on their investments last year, continuing a downward slide that threatens to put a pinch on budgets, according to a new study.

Among 800 schools included in the study, the average endowment shrank by almost 2 percent, the worst performance since the economic recession in 2009.

The annual study is done by the National Association of College and University Business Officers and the Commonfund Institute, a Connecticut investment firm.

In contrast to college endowments, the Standard & Poor’s 500 index, a broad measurement of the stock market, ended 2016 with a gain of 9.5 percent.

Many colleges invested heavily in stocks outside the U.S., which performed poorly, pulling down their overall returns. Investments in energy and natural resources also led to losses.

It was the second year in a row that colleges saw their returns decrease, following 2 previous years of strong gains and a series of swings before that.

“We live in an age of tremendous volatility,” Bill Jarvis, executive director of the Commonfund Institute, said in a telephone conference with reporters on Monday.

Some of the nation’s wealthiest universities were hit hardest last year. Harvard University’s $34 billion endowment remained the largest but fell by 5 percent, the study found. The value of Columbia University’s endowment fell by 6.2 percent, to $9 billion. The University of Chicago’s fell 7 percent, to $7 billion.

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BOYS BASKETBALL | NEWMAN 72, PROPHETSTOWN 44

GENOA-KINGSTON 52, ROCK FALLS 49

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BOYS BASKETBALL AMBOY 71, OREGON 62

Clippers rally at FT line

Galauner comes up big in clutch to lift GK at Tabor

Fouls hurt Hawks down stretch in loss to Amboy

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ROCK FALLS – There’s a reason why Julie Galauner is the all-time leading scorer in Genoa-Kingston girls basketball history.

The 5-foot-8 senior guard makes plays at crunch time, and displayed that in a 52-49 victory against Rock Falls on Tuesday night in Tabor Gymnasium. She finished with a game-high 21 points, the last four of which turned the tide in a nip-and-tuck game.

With the score knotted at 48, Galauner drove from the right wing and put up a runner from 10 feet that caught nothing but net to put her team up two points with 38 seconds to play.

Rock Falls got to within a point on a free throw by Molly Buck with 27 seconds to go, then Genoa-Kingston got the ball in Galauner’s hands once again. She was fouled with 10.2 seconds on the clock.

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Star of the game: Julie Galauner, G-K, 21 points Key performers: Abbee Sigel, Rock Falls, 16 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals; Molly Buck, Rock Falls, 16 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals; Taylor Gilbert, Genoa-Kingston, 11 points, 6 rebounds Up next: Winnebago at Rock Falls, 7:15 Friday

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Prophetstown’s Owen Behrens (32) fouls Newman’s Kyle Schmitt on a rebound Tuesday night in Sterling. The Comets beat the Prophets 72-44.

Comets find groove Newman heats up, pulls away from Prophets

BY TY REYNOLDS treynolds@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5554 @STyReynolds

STERLING – The shots weren’t falling early on Tuesday night for either the Newman Comets or the Prophetstown Prophets.

So both teams buckled down on defense, and waited to find the groove on the other end of the court.

It was the Comets who hit their stride first, and after missing their first five shots, they heated up and ran away with a 72-44 Three Rivers East win at home.

“We know we’re not always going to shoot well, and we

“I thought that was the big key for us tonight.”

After Eli Leffelman’s coastto-coast layup off a steal, the floodgates finally opened for Newman (22-2, 8-1). The Comets shot 59 percent (26-for-44) from the 4:30 mark of the first quarter through the end of the third, scoring 63 points to back up their tenacious half-court defense.

That defense flustered Prophetstown (7-17, 2-7) into 23 turnovers for the game, 12 of which came on Newman steals – from try and play defense well to 10 different players. let our offense get going,” Newman coach Ray Sharp said.

GROOVE continued on B34 Star of the game: Cade Gorzny, Newman, 19 points, 7-for-7 FGs, 4 3-pointers, 2 steals Key performers: Nathan Pierceson, Prophetstown, 17 points, 6 rebounds; Brady Osborne, Newman, 6 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 1 block Up next: Bureau Valley at Prophetstown, 7:30 p.m.

Friday; Newman at Kewanee, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7

GIRLS BASKETBALL | NEWMAN 64, OREGON 41

Newman knocks down FTs Clutch foul shooting lifts Comets past Oregon

AMBOY – Free throws are a big part of the Amboy boys basketball practice routine.

For about 20 minutes after each drill, the Clippers practice making their tosses.

“We shoot free throws, and we run if we don’t make them,” Amboy senior Jordan Hochstatter said. “We’ve learned to concentrate and focus on free throws throughout your head. Concentrate, focus, and make them.”

The emphasis paid off for the Clippers in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s nonconference home game with Oregon. Down by seven heading into final 8 minutes, the Clippers took advantage of several Hawks mistakes, drew many fouls, and made all 22 of their free throws in a 71-62 win.

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Star of the game: Jordan Hochstatter, Amboy, 35 points, 15-for-17 FTs, 9 rebounds Key performers: Justin Hart, Amboy, 16 points, 7-for-7 FTs, 6 assists; Trey Woolsey, Oregon, 18 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Cody Ebens, Oregon, 11 points, 8 rebounds Up next: Forreston at Amboy, 6:30 Saturday; Mendota at Oregon, 7:15 Saturday

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Rock Falls’ Molly Buck fires a 3-pointer from the corner Tuesday night against Genoa-Kingston at Tabor Gym. The Rockets lost 52-49.

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OREGON – Don’t be fooled by the 64-41 final score. Tuesday night’s nonconference matchup between Newman and Oregon was a lot closer than that.

The Comets outscored the Hawks 25-8 in the final quarter thanks to solid free-throw shooting down the stretch.

“We’ve been really pushing them to start consistently in the first and second half,” Oregon head coach Kristy Eckardt said.

“To be in that game until the end of the third quarter is what we want this time of year, for sure.

We just have to work on closing out games and not panicking.”

“Oregon is a good team,” Newman head coach Brandon Kreczmer said. “Coach [Eckardt] does a nice job. We had similar results with some teams they’ve played.

Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media I knew it was going to be a fight, Newman’s Kelsey Simpson (left) battles for the ball with Oregon’s every game is this time of year.”

Olivia Lambrigtsen during their nonconference game Tuesday at KNOCKS DOWN continued on B34 the Blackhawk Center. The Comets beat the Hawks 64-41.

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Amboy’s Alexis Gutierrez (55) shoots over Oregon’s Kole Mowry during their nonconference game Tuesday in Amboy. The Clippers beat the Hawks 71-62.

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Wednesday, February 1, 2017

BOYS ROUNDUP

Missiles nip Marcos again

Raiders 2nd, Clippers get vote in girls 1A poll

Sterling swims past Rocks, Comets at Duis Center

AFC is back to the No. 2 spot in the Associated Press 1A girls basketball polls. The Raiders spent the last 2 weeks at No. 3, but jumped up a spot after blowout wins over NUIC East foes Polo and Dakota last week.

Amboy received one vote after three wins in the final full week of January. The Clippers defeated Prophetstown, Forreston and Polo.

The two rivals are the top seeds in their respective regionals, and could meet for a fourth time this season February 16 at Senena High School with a sectional championship on the line.

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Bears’ WR coach leaves team The Bears’ revolving door of position coaches continued to turn, with wide receivers coach Curtis Johnson leaving after his 1-year contract expired to take the same job with the New Orleans Saints.

Johnson was hired by John Fox last season to replace Mike Groh, who left the Bears after three seasons to become the Rams passing-game coordinator and wide receivers coach.

By SVM Sports Staff

Milledgeville beat Polo 64-62 in an NUIC East game in Polo on Tuesday, scoring 23 points in the third quarter and 19 more in the fourth to bounce back after trailing 34-22 at halftime.

Kyle Ottens led the Missiles with 24 points, and Cade Schave added 17.

Braiden Soltow scored 22 points for Polo, with Justin Young adding 15. ​ S herrard 43, Erie 35: Justice Cole scored 14 points for the Cardinals in a road loss to the Tigers.

A.J. Hatlestad poured in 27 points to lead Sherrard.

Rockridge 46, Fulton 17: Gentry Whiteman tossed in 23 points as the visiting Rockets handled the Steamers.

Fulton (17-9, 5-3 Three Rivers West) got nine points from Cody Sanderson.

Riverdale 36, Morrison 32: The Mustangs lost a tight Three Rivers West contest in Port Byron.

Princeton 64, Bureau Valley 51:

The Tigers put up 22 points in the fourth quarter to pull away for a Three Rivers East win in Manlius.

Wike, Morse and Arie Interone took first with a time of 1:38.74.

Wade won the backstroke with a Kyle Ottens, Milledgeville time of 1:03.34, finishing just over basketball, 24 points a second ahead of Wike. Wike Braiden Soltow, Polo basketwon the 200 freestyle in 1:58.50. ball, 22 points Morse won the 100 freestyle Turner Morse, Sterling with Interone taking second, swimming, 2 relay wins, and the 50 freestyle with Nathan 2 individual wins Conklin second. Chris Leal won Zach Wade & Jack Wike, the 500 freestyle in 5:44.74.

Sterling swimming, 2 relay wins, Sterling’s Brayden Wolf won the 1 individual win each diving competition with 182.15 points.

Kale Barnett led the Storm with Newman’s top finish came from 13 points, while Andrew Petros Aiden Bollman, who took fourth scored 12 and Nate Paup-Caudill in the 200 individual medley. added 10.

Men’s basketball Colton Youngren led the Tigers Malcolm X 84, Sauk Valley 67: with 20 points, and Colby RobThe Skyhawks trailed by just bins added 19. three points (36-33) at halftime Swimming before falling further behind in a Sterling 160, Rock Island 117, home loss to the Hawks.

Newman 37: The Golden WarKarson Arrenholz paced SVCC riors picked up eight event wins (13-10) with 17 points. Garto top the Rocks and the Comets rett Duffin was next with 15, at the Duis Center.

D’Angelo Millon had 12 points, Sterling’s 400 freestyle relay team and Malcolm Mabry added eight of Turner Morse, Robby Chris- rebounds, four steals and three tensen, Jack Wike and Zach Wade blocked shots.

Dee’Quan Flemming led took first with a time of 3:38.74.

In the 200 freestyle relay, Wade, Malcolm X with 25 points.

LeBron, with Wade’s support, blasts Barkley Current TNT analyst and former star Charles Barkley criticized Clevland star LeBron James last week for his comments about the Cavaliers needing to add another playmaker.

James has mostly avoided taking on Barkley, but in a Monday night interview with ESPN, he finally let loose.

“He’s a hater,” James said of Barkley. “What makes what he says credible? Because he’s on TV? I’m not the one who threw somebody through a window. I never spit on a kid.

I never had unpaid debt in Las Vegas. I never said, ‘I’m not a role model.’ I never showed up to AllStar weekend on Sunday because I was in Vegas all weekend partying.”

He added: “All I’ve done for my entire career is represent the NBA the right way. Fourteen years, never got in trouble. Respected the game. Print that.”

LeBron’s close friend and former teammate Dwyane Wade backed James up and said “it’s about time [LeBron] said something.”

Wade said that he liked that LeBron called out Barkley, and that “that guy on TV” should shut up.

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The Nationals have signed veteran relievers Joe Nathan and Matt Albers to minor league contracts with invitations to big league spring training.

Nathan may get a chance to compete for the Nats’ still-vacant closer position – if he can make the team.

Albers endured a tough 2016 season with the White Sox, posting a career-high 6.31 ERA and a 1.68 WHIP over 58 appearances. The 34-year-old righty is hoping to return to the form he showed from 2012-15, when he recorded a 2.32 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP for five teams.

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ABOVE: Oregon’s Trey Woolsey shoots a layup against Amboy’s Brady Hulin (4) during Tuesday night’s nonconference game in Amboy. The Clippers beat the Hawks 71-62.

BELOW: Amboy’s Kenny Hartman tries to knock the ball away from Oregon’s Dalton Hermes on Tuesday.

Clippers come back to win physical game

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t Amboy (9-14) scored 32 points in the final frame after putting up 39 in the first three quarters. Hochstatter made 15 of 17 free throws (including 11 in the fourth), and finished with 35 points. Justin Hart made all seven of his fourth-quarter foul shots and finished with 16 points.

“Coach always teaches us that it’s the little things that can kill us,” Hart said. “Free throws are given shots, so we’re expected to make them – and we did tonight.”

Oregon (3-20) owned a 46-39 lead after three quarters. Dalton Hermes ended the third quarter with a steal and coast-to-coast layup for the seven-point advantage, not too long after the Clippers cut the lead to four.

The physical game made many fouls add up in the fourth quarter. Behind a pair of 3s, Hochstatter helped cut the deficit to 55-50 with 4:33 to go. With just under 2 minutes remaining, the Clippers

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inched closer, to a 61-59 deficit, as they made their first 12 free throws.

Hochstatter added two more foul shots and a driving layup, and Hart added a pair of tosses to put the Clippers up 65-61 with 39.5 seconds left.

Amboy amped up the pressure, and the Hawks were trying to not foul out. Oregon committed 29 fouls; six Hawks had at least four fouls, and three eventually fouled out.

“We wanted to try and put more pressure on them,” Amboy coach Josh Glawe said.

“I wanted to switch up different presses to see if that would work, because they were hitting everything early on. It shows a lot that these guys fought back, and concentrated and actually hit their free throws.”

Trey Woolsey scored 10 of his team-leading 18 points in the fourth quarter, and Cody Ebens scored 11 points and pulled down eight rebounds.

“We started to play a little tentative,” Oregon coach Quinn Virgil said.

“We fouled a ton, which didn’t help, and they

were in the double bonus quite a bit, and most of the fourth quarter.

“Our youth and inexperience came through as they were pressing us.”

Amboy owned an early 13-7 lead in the first quarter, but the Hawks went on a 6-0 run to close that quarter, and led 33-25 at halftime.

“When we gave up the lead, I felt like we weren’t playing well as a team,” Hart said. “We were starting to play as individuals. We just came together in the fourth quarter and just finished it out.”

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AFC clinches NUIC title Duchesses fall to Lutheran; Doege paces Amboy win

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Newman’s Eli Leffelman shoots a layup Tuesday night against Prophetstown. Leffelman scored eight points.

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t “Last practice, all we worked on was defense,” Newman’s Cade Gorzny said. “We put a couple of new ones in, and we were able to work them into the game. Our defense helped out our offense a lot tonight, and we knew that even though we started off slow, we were getting after on defense enough to let us find our rhythm on offense.”

While Newman started to find it touch, the Prophets just couldn’t seem to get anything to fall. They shot 1-for-13 in the first quarter, and didn’t score their first field goal until Nathan Pierceson’s drive to the basket with 1:10 left.

“We came out flat to start, and we knew we had to kick up the defense to stay in it,” Pierceson said.

“That seems to be the way it’s gone for us a lot this year; we can’t get the offense going, so we have to play better defense. If we’re not going to score 70 points every game, then we have to keep the other team under that, too.”

Pierceson then added a three-point play to start the second quarter, then followed Owen Behrens’ 3-pointer with two more buckets to get within 22-16 with 5:52 to play before halftime.

But the Comets took control with a 13-3 run, with five buckets inside the arc and a Gorzny 3 for a 35-19 lead with 1:53 left in the second quarter.

“Coach Sharp always tells us the best way to have a good offense is to play great defense,” Newman’s Brady Osborne said, “and we did a good job of that tonight. We

have a lot of chemistry, and when we can start getting on a roll, we really play well together and that chemistry really shows.”

Kyle Schmitt’s 3-pointer early in the third quarter gave Newman a 45-25 lead, and then a 7-0 minirun midway through the period turned a 50-31 lead into a 57-31 margin with 3:22 left. Leffelman and Osborne hit jumpers, and another Gorzny 3 capped the spurt.

Gorzny’s final 3 and Drake Farster’s threepoint play after going coast-to-coast off a steal made it a 67-36 game 28 seconds into the fourth quarter, and both teams emptied the benches the rest of the way.

“We knew they would shoot lights out in the second half after they didn’t hit a lot of 3s in the first quarter,” Pierceson said of Newman, “and we just couldn’t keep up with a really good team at their house.”

Gorzny scored 19 points, making all seven of his shots, including four 3-pointers. Schmitt, Leffelman and Travis Williams scored eight points each, with Schmitt grabbing four rebounds and Leffelman dishing three assists. Osborne chipped in six points, five rebounds, five assists, two steals and a blocked shot, and John Wilson had seven points, four rebounds and three assists, as 12 different Comets scored and 14 different Newman players grabbed rebounds.

Pierceson paced the Prophets with 17 points and six rebounds, with Kody Wetzel adding six points and six boards.

Behrens hit two 3s for 6 points, and Jackson Ames chipped in five points, two assists and two steals.

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Prophetstown’s Nathan Pierceson reaches up for a rebound over teammate Kody Wetzell Tuesday night. Both grabbed six rebounds in the game as the Prophets pulled down 31 as a team.

Tuesday’s stars The AFC Raiders clinched the NUIC East Jaynee Prestegaard, title for the third year in AFC basketball, 24 a row with a 62-37 win points, 12 rebounds Tuesday at Orangeville.

Madeline PresteJaynee Prestegaard led gaard, AFC basketthe way with 24 points ball, 19 points, and 12 rebounds. Mad6 rebounds eline Prestegaard had 19 Makenzie Fink, Eastpoints and six rebounds, land basketball, 20 and Bryce Gittleson had points, 9 rebounds six steals and four assists.

Lydia Coatney, EastThe Raiders jumped out land basketball, 22 to a 20-10 lead after one points quarter and led 32-14 at halftime.

Sycamore with 21 Rockford Lutheran 45, points, and Kate Majerus Dixon 40: The Duchesses added 20 – including six suffered a home loss to 3-pointers.

Rockford Lutheran, scorCheyenne Harrington ing just seven points in paced Sterling with 12 the fourth quarter after points. ending the third with a Amboy 42, Aquin 32: 33-31 lead.

The Clippers went on the Isabelle Shiaras led road and came away with Dixon with 16 points. Kira an NUIC East win.

Goral added nine.

Karlee Doege led the ​Sycamore 57, Sterling way with 13 points. Emma 37: The Spartans led Lindenmeyer had 10 25-13 after the first quar- points and 10 rebounds. ter and didn’t look back Delaney Wilhelm had in posting a win over eight points, four assists, the Golden Warriors at seven rebounds and five Musgrove Fieldhouse. steals.

Kylie Feuerbach paced East Dubuque 73, East-

land 55: The Cougars fell

in an NUIC West road game despite a 20-point, nine-rebound night from Makenzie Fink.

Lydia Coatney added 22 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals, while Erin Henze had three points, six rebounds and seven assists.

Pecatonica 64, Milledgeville 31: The Missiles

fell behind early in an NUIC East loss on the road and never recovered, trailing 16-6 after one quarter and 32-16 at halftime.

Sidney Aude led the scoring for Milledgeville with eight points.

Durand 48, Polo 29: The Marcos were shut out in the first quarter and never recovered in a loss on the road.

Lani Bergstrom led the way with seven points.

Justine Gorzny, Lexi Cox and Kenzie Dusing all scored six.

Bowling Oregon 3,279, Geneseo 2,695: Ali Scheidecker’s

663 series led the Hawks to a home win over Geneseo.

She had games of 235, 210 and 218. Abi Scheidecker had a 204 game and a 564 series.

DeKalb 2,937, Sterling 2,790: The Golden

Warriors fell at home to DeKalb despite a 534 series from Kyleigh Glazier. She also had a high game of 215.

Hannah Stout and Zoey Paone each rolled a 467 series.

Women’s basketball Sauk Valley 76, Malcolm X 68: The Skyhawks

scored 29 points in the third and 19 points in the fourth quarter to overcome a 30-28 halftime deficit and beat Malcolm X at home.

Dabriona Williams scored 31 points for Sauk, with 16 of those coming in the second half. KenPaw Paw 38, Faith nedy Kuykendall scored Christian 26: Faith Chris- 20 points, and Jaida Cartian fell in a road game. son added 14.

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ABOVE: Newman’s Mary Jensen drives on Oregon’s Jessica Hunt Tuesday in Oregon. Jensen scored 10 points in the Comets’ 64-41 win over the Hawks.

BELOW: Oregon’s Meredith Gelander and Newman’s Mady Ferris fight for a loose ball Tuesday night.

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t The Comets (12-13) had to deal with foul trouble almost from the jump. Mady Ferris picked up two quick fouls just 2:35 into the game.

The Hawks took advantage, as they pushed ahead 7-6 on a nice assist from Jessica Hunt to Lani Morris for two inside. The Comets recaptured the lead at 10-9 on a jumper by Lauren Wilson, and closed the quarter on an 8-0 run to lead 14-9 after the first.

More foul trouble followed Newman into the second. Kelsey Simpson picked up her second foul with 4:27 left until halftime. That prohibited the Comets from tacking onto their lead, yet Oregon couldn’t take advantage. Madison Craft kept Newman in front at halftime 25-20 thanks to 13 points in the first half.

Oregon (12-15) retook the lead thanks to a 6-0 stretch to begin the third. Morris banked in a jumper despite contact to give the Hawks a 26-25 lead with 6 minutes left in the quarter.

But the Comets responded to grab the lead once again. An 8-1 Newman run gave the visitors some breathing room with a 33-27 advantage. The two squads traded baskets from there, as the Comets led 39-33 after three.

Newman stretched its lead to double digits in the first 3 minutes of the fourth quarter with a 12-3 run.

With the game slipping away, Oregon made the Comets earn the win from the free-throw line. The Hawks had 18 fouls in the second half, but Newman was up to the task. The Comets sank 15 of 19 free

throws in the fourth to preserve the victory.

“We’ve seen glimpses of a good quarter or half of basketball,” Kreczmer said. “The girls just settled in, and it helped that we were in the bonus and making our free throws.”

Craft led the Comets with 23 points. Ferris and Mary Jensen added 10 apiece, while Simpson stuffed the stat sheet with six points, five rebounds, six assists, four steals and three blocks.

“My main motivation is to help the team,” Craft said. “If we need people to step up, I just try my best to help in any way I can.”

Newman will take on West Carroll at home Thursday. It will be Senior Night for four Comets as they hope to pull their regular season record to .500 and enter postseason play on a high note.

“We have a few little things to work on with Senior Night on Thursday,” Kreczmer said. “We have to clean a couple things up and have a few good practices. We have to have all

Girls basketball: Newman 64, Oregon 41 Star of the game: Madison Craft, Newman, 23 points, 10-for-12 FTs, 6 rebounds, 3 assists Key Performers: Mary Jensen, Newman, 10 points, 4 rebounds; Mady Ferris, Newman, 10 points; Kelsey Simpson, Newman, 6 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, 3 blocks; Emily Perkins, Oregon, 10 points, 2 3-pointers, 3 rebounds Up Next: West Carroll at Newman, 6 p.m., Thursday; Stillman Valley at Oregon, 7:15 p.m., Friday 10 girls play up to their capabilities, and we could have a shot at regionals.”

Oregon will close out its regular season with a home matchup against Stillman Valley on Friday night at the Blackhawk Center.

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COLLEGE HOOPS | BIG TEN ROUNDUP

No Jok, no problem Bohannon leads Hawkeyes past Knights By the Associated Press

Jordan Bohannon scored 17 points and Iowa took command early to post its first road win of the season with an 83-63 victory at Rutgers on Tuesday night.

The win was the second straight for the Hawkeyes (13-10, 5-5 Big Ten) with conference-leading scorer Peter Jok sidelined with a back injury.

This one was a laugher for Iowa, which had lost its first five games away from Carver-Hawkeye Arena. It opened a double-digit lead in the opening 5 minutes and never looked back, leading by as many as 28 points.

Cordell Pemsl added 15 points for the Hawkeyes, who shot 50 percent from the field and a season-high 61 percent from 3-point range (11 of 18). Bohannon hit five of his seven long-range attempts.

Deshawn Freeman scored 17 points and Mike Williams added 16 for Rutgers (12-11, 1-9), which has lost three in a row and 10 of 11. Corey

Sanders was limited to eight points.

The 20-point margin of victory was the biggest for Iowa in a conference game this season, and it gave coach Fran McCaffery a chance to rest most of his starters in the second half.

Iowa, which had won a neutral site game earlier this season, jumped to a 17-4 lead in the opening 5:20. Tyler Cook led the early run with seven points, and Bohannon had five.

Wisconsin 57, Illinois 43: With just over

10 minutes left in the game, Illinois started to pull off the improbable, but No. 10 Wisconsin made sure the impossible didn’t happen in Champaign.

The Badgers’ lead fell to six points after reaching as much as 16, but the experienced players led the way and told their teammates to weather the storm, because it was going to end.

“We knew the water would eventually find its level, and it did,” Ethan Happ said.

Happ scored 14 points for Wisconsin (19-3, 8-1 Big Ten), which started the game with a 16-2 run and never trailed.

Maryland 77, Ohio State 71: Justin Jackson had 22

points and 12 rebounds as No. 17 Maryland held off Ohio State down the stretch in Columbus.

The Buckeyes pulled within one point four times in the second half, but the Terps always had an answer. A jumper by Melo Trimble with 32 seconds left put Maryland up 75-71, and Jared Nickens hit two free throws with 14 seconds left to seal it.

Trimble had 13 points, and Anthony Cowan added 11 as Maryland (20-2, 8-1 Big Ten) won its seventh straight. The Terps haven’t lost since Jan. 1 and have won all six of their games on the road this season.

Jae’Sean Tate scored 20 points and Marc Loving added 18 for the Buckeyes (13-10, 3-7 Big Ten), who have lost three of their last four in what has turned into a disappointing season.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

TUESDAY’S SCOREBOARD Boys basketball AP polls Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Bolingbrook(10) 18-0 117 1 2. Edwardsville (2) 18-1 104 3 3. Curie 20-2 100 4 4. Simeon 19-2 81 2 5. Fremd 20-0 70 6 6. Whitney Young 16-5 43 5 7. East Moline United 20-3 38 7 8. Wheaton Warrenville S. 21-1 36 10 9. Evanston Township 18-3 23 9 10. Joliet West 18-3 12 8 Others receiving votes: Geneva 10. East St. Louis 7. Harvey Thornton 5. Marist 4.

Rockford Boylan 4. Belleville Althoff 3.

Willowbrook 3.

Class 3A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Morgan Park (13) 15-3 130 1 2. Springfield Lanphier 17-2 108 2 3. Bloomington 17-3 102 3 4. North Lawndale 19-4 90 5 5. Fenwick 16-4 80 4 6. Benton 21-1 55 6 7. Breese Central 20-3 46 7 8. Centralia 15-5 35 8 9. Bogan 15-6 34 10 10. Farragut 8-6 12 9 Others receiving votes: Effingham 6.

Burlington Central 5. Cahokia 5. Washington 4. Springfield Southeast 2. Peoria Manual 1.

Class 2A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Chicago Uplift (11) 19-4 137 1 2. Quincy Notre Dame (3) 18-1 124 2 3. Orr 13-3 116 3 4. Teutopolis 20-3 89 4 5. Alton Marquette 21-2 64 5 6. Tremont 18-2 58 6 7. Hoopeston 19-1 47 T7 8. Pinckneyville 21-2 40 T7 9. Mt. Carmel 19-3 27 10 10. Eldorado 21-2 26 9 Others receiving votes: Rockridge 15.

DePaul College Prep 11. Pittsfield 6. Chicago University 5. Illini Bluffs 3. Waterloo Gibault 2.

Class 1A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Quest Academy (12) 23-1 129 1 2. Effingham St. Anthony (1) 22-1 115 2 3. Colfax Ridgeview 21-1 100 3 4. Okawville 20-3 83 5 5. East Dubuque 22-1 82 4 6. Newark 17-3 62 6 7. Annawan 20-2 52 7 8. Chicago Hope 20-4 42 9 9. DePue 21-2 22 8 10. Mendon Unity 16-5 11 10 Others receiving votes: Harvest Christian Academy 9. Patoka 3. Nokomis 3. Crab Orchard 1.

Tuesday’s results at Sterling

NEWMAN 72, PROPHETSTOWN 44

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ABOVE: Rock Falls’ Abbee Sigel gets fouled by Genoa-Kingston’s Julie Galauner on Tuesday night. The Cogs won 52-49.

BELOW: The Rockets’ Kenzie Olson grabs a rebound in front of Genoa-Kingston’s Hannah Schwichtenberg.

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t Galauner and teammate Hannah Schwichtenberg had each missed the front end of 1-and1s with the Cogs clinging to a 48-47 lead with less than 2 minutes to play. This time, Galauner drained two freebies to up the margin to 52-49.

“It’s just confidence in myself and confidence in my teammates to trust me,” said Galauner, who became her school’s scoring leader in a game Dec. 13 against Pecatonica.

The Rockets quickly brought the ball upcourt, and head coach Eric Wolf called timeout with 6.2 seconds remaining. He called a play in which Mackenzie Olson would be inbounding the ball, then called another timeout after seeing the G-K defensive alignment.

The new play was to have Abbee Sigel inbound the ball to Olson, who would then pass it back to Sigel for a game-tying 3-point attempt. It didn’t work out.

“Give them credit, they took that away,” Wolf said of the initial plan to set up Sigel for a 3. “Our second option was in the corner, and they took that away. The third option was Buck to the top. From there, she just made a mistake and threw the ball away.”

Buck’s pass from the top of the key made its way to the Rock Falls bench with 3.1 seconds on the clock.

From there, the Cogs (176, 5-3 Big Northern) got the ball to Galauner in

PROPHETSTOWN (7-15, 2-7) Jordan Pierceson 0-4 0-0 0, Logan Henrekin 0-5 4-4 4, Jackson Ames 1-3 2-2 5, Nathan Pierceson 8-15 1-2 17, Owen Behrens 2-7 0-0 6, Kody Wetzell 1-5 4-4 6, Ross Cady 1-3 0-0 2, Kade Kovarik 0-2 0-0 0, Sam Jones 0-1 0-0 0, Payton Gerlach 1-2 0-2 2, Aaron Hanrahan 1-1 0-0 2, Dylan Hollenbach 0-1 0-0 0. Totals: 15-49 11-14 44.

NEWMAN (22-2, 8-1 TRAC East) Kyle Schmitt 3-5 0-0 8, Eli Leffelman 4-6 0-0 8, Brady Osborne 2-5 2-2 6, John Wilson 3-8 0-0 7, Ethan Hafner 1-7 1-2 4, Cade Gorzny 7-7 1-2 19, Travis Williams 4-8 0-0 8, Devon House 2-3 0-0 4, Gehrig Koerner 0-1 0-0 0, Luke Olson 0-0 1-2 1, Drake Farster 1-3 1-1 3, Drew Ackman 0-3 1-2 1, Jake Terveer 0-0 0-0 0, Kalen Smith 0-1 0-0 0, Brycen Bartel 1-3 1-2 3. Totals: 28-60 8-13 72.

Prophetstown 6 17 13 8 — 44 Newman 15 25 24 8 — 72 3s – Prophetstown 3-19 (Behrens 2-6, Ames 1-1, J.Pierceson 0-4, Henrekin 0-3, Wetzell 0-3, Cady 0-1, Hollenbach 0-1), Newman 8-28 (Gorzny 4-4, Schmitt 2-4, Wilson 1-5, Hafner 1-5, Osborne 0-3, Leffelman 0-1, Williams 0-1, House 0-1, Farster 0-1, Ackman 0-1, Smith 0-1, Bartel 0-1). Rebounds – Prophetstown 31 (N.Pierceson 6, Wetzell 6), Newman 36 (Osborne 5). Assists – Prophetstown 7 (Ames 2, Kovarik 2), Newman 16 (Osborne 5, Leffelman 3, Wilson 3). Steals – Prophetstown 6 (Ames 2), Newman 12 (Osborne 2, Gorzny 2). Blocks – Prophetstown 1 (Behrens), Newman 1 (Osborne). Turnovers – Prophetstown 23, Newman 12.

Fouls – Prophetstown 13, Newman 13. at Polo

MILLEDGEVILLE 64, POLO 62 MILLEDGEVILLE Chris Toms-Smith 0 0-0 0, Grant Schurman 0 0-0 0, Jack Munz 0 0-0 0, Dylan Alexander 1 0-1 2, Kyle Aude 0 0-0 0, Carson Boyer 0 0-0 0, Chase Hutchison 2 0-2 4, Drake Dublo 0 0-0 0, Cade Schave 7 0-0 17, Buddy Bibler 1 0-0 2, Kyle Ottens 9 5-7 24, Blayne Kappes 2 0-0 5, Nate Rahn 1 0-0 2, Curt Strauss 4 0-0 8. Totals: 27 5-10 64.

POLO Lucas Hammond 0 0-0 0, Mason Wright 0 0-0 0, Brady Webb 3 2-3 9, Trevin Woodin 2 1-3 7, Braiden Soltow 10 1-1 22, Miles Bushman 0 0-0 0, Dakota Meyer 1 0-0 3, Ben Peterson 0 0-0 0, Jake Simpson 0 0-0 0, Reid Taylor 3 0-4 6, Draven Wells 0 0-0 0, Lane Hopkins 0 0-0 0, Justin Young 6 3-4 15. Totals: 25 7-15 62.

Milledgeville 6 16 23 19 — 64 Polo 21 13 18 10 — 62 3s - Milledgeville 5 (Schave 3, Ottens, Kappes), Polo 6 (Webb 2, Woodin 2, Soltow, Meyer) at Manlius

PRINCETON 64, BUREAU VALLEY 51

the corner. She dribbled out of a double team and passed the ball as the final buzzer sounded.

“Rock Falls is a very good team, and we knew coming in it was not going to be easy at all,” Genoa-Kingston coach Kyle Henkel said. “We kind of got it together at the end, took care of the ball, and after missing a few free throws with a couple of minutes left in the fourth, we hit some big ones.”

Galauner was followed in the scoring column

by Taylor Gilbert with 11 points, and Jesi Nay with nine. Gilbert also grabbed six boards.

The Cogs hit five of their first seven shots from the floor in building a 13-5 lead early, and were up by as many as nine points (36-27) on a basket by Galauner with just under 4 minutes to play in the third quarter.

Rock Falls (16-10, 5-3)

responded with a quick 6-0 run, capped by two baskets from Buck, to quickly get back into it. The Rockets finally caught the Cogs at 48-48 with 52 seconds remaining when Sigel made the second of two free throws.

Buck missed a chance to tie the game again by missing the first of two free throws with 27 seconds to play.

“Little things cost you in close games, and that’s what we’ve been talking about all year – turning the ball over, missing free throws, giving up offensive rebounds – those are the things that you do in the postseason, you’re going to go home early,” Wolf said. “Hopefully we can get that corrected.”

Buck and Sigel each scored 16 points and collected three steals to lead Rock Falls. Sigel and Olson each grabbed six rebounds.

PRINCETON Reinhardt 6 1-1 14, Loftus 1 0-0 2, Parry 1 0-0 2, Robbins 6 3-4 19, Haring 0 0-0 0, Jenssen 0 1-2 1, Allen 0 1-2 1, Youngren 9 2-3 20, Hjertstedt 2 1-3 5. Totals: 24 9-15 64.

BUREAU VALLEY Kale Barnett 6 1-4 13, Nate Paup-Caudill 4 0-0 10, Tyler Gustafson 1 0-0 3, Spencer Marquez 1 0-0 2, Nathan Brown 0 0-0 0, Corbin Endress 3 0-0 7, Jay Edlefson 2 0-0 4, Andrew Petros 4 2-4 12. Totals: 21 3-8 51.

Princeton 16 12 14 22 — 64 Bureau Valley 10 10 17 14 — 51 3s - Princeton 5 (Robbins 4, Reinhardt), Bureau Valley 6 (N. Paup-Caudill 2, Petros 2, Gustafson, Endress) at Sherrard

SHERRARD 43, ERIE 35 ERIE Dillin Tegeler 0 0-0 0, Kale Orman 3 0-0 7, Carson Kirkpatrick 0 0-0 0, Josh Hammer 2 0-0 4, Kyle Stover 2 0-0 4, Kyle Schipper 0 0-0 0, Justice Cole 5 3-6 14, Justice Youngberg 0 0-0 0, Eric Miller 2 4-6 8.

Totals: 14 7-12 35.

SHERRARD Green 0 0-0 0, Mullen 2 2-2 6, Secor 1 3-4 5, Wolford 1 0-0 3, Bradley 0 0-0 0, Corken 0 0-0 0, Hatlestad 7 10-12 27, Bizarri 0 0-0 0, Barber 1 0-0 2. Totals: 12 15-18 43.

Erie 7 12 7 9 — 35 Sherrard 10 12 7 14 — 43 3s – Erie 2 (Orman, Cole), Sherrard 4 (Hatlestad 3, Wolford). at Fulton

ROCKRIDGE 46, FULTON 17 ROCKRIDGE (15-5, 9-0 TRAC West) Frakes 2 0-0 6, Whiteman 10 2-4 23, Wolf 0 0-0 0, Fetterer 2 0-0 6, Vargas 2 0-1 4, Kendall 0 0-2 0, Griffin 0 0-0 0, Trost 1 2-2 5, Holbert 0 0-0 0, Bush 1 0-0 2, Williams 0 0-0 0. Totals: 18 4-9 46.

FULTON (17-9, 5-3) Cole McClary 0 0-2 0, Cody Sanderson 3 1-2 9, Austin Schroeder 0 0-0 0, Nate Wierema 0 0-1 0, Tyler Bruggenwirth 3 0-1 6, Kyle Schipper 0 2-2 2, Brody Mason 0 0-0 0, Keegan Kloepping 0 0-0 0, Hunter Collachia 0 0-0 0, Dylan Smith 0 0-0 0, Morrison Dersham 0 0-0 0. Totals: 6 3-8 17.

Rockridge 14 22 4 6 — 46 Fulton 7 5 5 0 — 17 3s – Rockridge 6 (Frakes 2, Fetterer 2, Trost, Whiteman), Fulton 2 (Sanderson 2).

at Amboy

AMBOY 71, OREGON 62 OREGON (3-20) Jared Pottorff 2-7 2-2 7, Cody Ebens 4-17 1-2 11, Dalton Hermes 3-9 3-5 9, Andrew Newman 0-6 3-4 3, Trey Woolsey 7-12 3-5 18, Kole Mowry 4-11 0-2 8, Brendon Riesselman 2-3 2-2 6, Austin Wilson 0-1 0-0 0.

Totals: 22-64 14-22 62.

AMBOY (9-14) Jordan Hochstatter 8-18 15-17 35, Justin Hart 4-14 7-7 16, Brady Hulin 2-7 2-2 6, Cain Powers 0-2 2-2 2, Alexis Gutierrez 2-4 3-6 7, Max Lucas 2-6 0-0 5, Kenny Hartman 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 18-50 29-34 71.

Oregon 13 20 13 16 — 62 Amboy 13 12 14 32 — 71 3s — Oregon 4-23 (Ebens 2-11, Pottorff 1-5, Woolsey 1-3, Newman 0-2, Wilson 0-1, Hermes 0-1), Amboy 6-17 (Hochstatter 4-6, Hart 1-3, Lucas 1-5, Hulin 0-3). Rebounds — Oregon 39 (Ebens 8, Newman 8), Amboy 30 (Hochstatter 9).

Assists — Oregon 12 (Pottorff 3, Newman 3, Woolsey 3), Amboy 16 (Hart 6). Steals — Oregon 8 (Hermes 3), Amboy 7 (Powers 2, Gutierrez 2). Blocks — Oregon 1 (Newman), Amboy 0. Turnovers — Oregon 17, Amboy 12. Fouls — Oregon 29 (Hermes, Newman, Mowry out), Amboy 20 (Gutierrez out). Technical — Gutierrez.

Girls basketball AP polls Class 4A

School W-L Pts Prv 1. Montini (8) 23-1 98 1 2. Rock Island (1) 25-1 90 2 3. Edwardsville (1) 22-0 82 3 4. Homewood-Flossmoor 16-2 69 4 5. Rockford Boylan 23-1 59 5 6. Marist 22-4 42 6 7. Oswego East 22-3 36 7 8. Benet 21-3 32 8 9. Bradley-Bourbonnais 22-2 19 10 10. Hersey 21-3 14 9 Others receiving votes: Springfield 6.

Geneva 3.

Class 3A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Chicago Marshall (10) 13-0 109 1 2. Morton (1) 24-2 98 2 3. Highland 22-3 86 3 4. Bethalto Civic Memorial 21-3 68 5 5. Mattoon 24-1 67 4 6. Normal University 23-3 56 8 7. Rochester 18-3 52 7 8. Richwoods 21-4 32 6 9. North Lawndale 17-3 26 9 10. Litchfield 23-3 4 NR Others receiving votes: Galesburg 3.

Effingham 3. Rockford Lutheran 1.

Class 2A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Byron (12) 25-2 129 1 2. Eureka (1) 23-2 112 2 3. Camp Point Central 23-2 97 4 4. Teutopolis 23-5 88 5 5. Sherrard 23-3 83 3 6. Kewanee 22-3 58 6 7. Hall 22-6 47 8 8. Sesser-Valier 22-1 45 7 9. Buffalo Tri-City 21-0 25 10 10. Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond

20-4 12 9 Others receiving votes: Oakwood 10.

St. Edward 6. Watseka 2. Gilman Iroquois West 1.

Class 1A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Lebanon (9) 23-1 117 1 2. Ashton-Franklin Center 22-2 100 3 3. Winchester (3) 25-2 97 2 4. Mount Olive 24-2 86 4 5. Danville Schlarman 17-5 63 6 6. Galena 21-1 48 8 7. Calhoun 17-5 39 7 8. Annawan 17-8 28 10 (tie) Colfax Ridgeview 20-4 28 5 10. Okawville 18-6 23 9 Others receiving: Princeville 7. Heyworth 7. Harvest Christian Academy 6. Centralia Christ Our Rock 5. Effingham St. Anthony 5. Amboy 1.

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 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-Ohio, 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 Tuesday’s results at Tabor Gym, Rock Falls

GENOA-KINGSTON 52, ROCK FALLS 49 GENOA-KINGSTON (17-6, 5-3 BNC) Julie Galauner 8-21 2-4 21, Jesi Nay 3-3 1-2 9, Amanda Anderson 1-1 2-2 4, Taylor Gilbert 4-6 0-0 11, Hannah Schwichtenberg 2-2 0-1 4, Gabby Janes 1-1 1-2 3.

Totals: 19-34 6-11 52.

ROCK FALLS (16-10, 5-3) Molly Buck 7-14 1-2 16, Taylor Hoefler 2-5 1-2 7, Abbee Sigel 5-19 5-7 16, Olivia Babcock 2-4 0-0 5, Kenzie Olson 0-5 0-0 0, Bailey Bickett 2-4 1-1 5, Miranda Hewitt 0-0 0-0 0, Jordan Clevenger 0-1 0-0 0, Elise Moeller 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 18-52 8-12 49.

Genoa-Kingston 18 11 13 10 — 52 Rock Falls 13 12 10 14 — 49

3s – Genoa-Kingston 8 (Galauner 3, Gilbert 3, Nay 2), Rock Falls 5 (Hoefler 2, Buck, Sigel, Babcock). Rebounds – GenoaKingston 17 (Gilbert 6), Rock Falls 23 (Sigel 6, Olson 6). Turnovers – Genoa-Kingston 13, Rock Falls 11. Steals – GenoaKingston 3, Rock Falls10 (Sigel 3, Buck 3). Blocked shots – Genoa-Kingston 3 (Galauner 2), Rock Falls 1. Fouls – GenoaKingston 11, Rock Falls 14. at Musgrove Fieldhouse, Sterling

SYCAMORE 57, STERLING 37 SYCAMORE Feuerbach 8 4-6 21, Michels 0 0-0 0, J.Mathey 1 1-1 3, T.Mathey 0 3-3 3, Majerus 7 0-0 20, Schwartz 0 2-2 2, Wright 2 0-1 4, Anderson 0 0-0 0, VanUlerach 0 1-2 1, Duarte 1 0-0 2, Foster 0 0-0 0, Vinz 0 1-2 1. Totals: 19 12-17 57.

STERLING Josi Borum 3 1-4 7, Genea Garza 0 0-0 0, Cheyenne Harrington 4 1-2 12, Grace Gould 3 0-0 7, Akira Tanton 0 0-0 0, Mya Pearson 2 0-0 4, Miranda Williams 0 0-2 0, Gabbi Schilling 1 1-2 3, Tobi Garcia 1 0-0 2, Emilie Powers 1 0-0 2, Gretchen Gould 0 0-0 0, Kaylee Martin 0 0-2 0. Totals: 15 3-12 37.

Sycamore 25 9 19 4 — 57 Sterling 13 11 7 6 — 37 3s – Sycamore 7 (Majerus 6, Feuerbach), Sterling 4 (Harrington 3, Grace Gould). at Blackhawk Center, Oregon

NEWMAN 64, OREGON 41 NEWMAN (12-13, 8-4 TRAC East) Delaney Hinrichs 0-5 2-2 2, Mady Ferris 4-8 2-2 10, Teagan McKenna 0-0 0-2 0, Hannah Wilson 1-3 1-2 3, Lauren Wilson 1-1 2-2 4, Kelsey Simpson 1-4 4-4 6, Mary Jensen 3-5 4-5 10, Madison Craft 6-12 10-12 23, Payton Murray 0-1 0-0 0, Chloe Klein 3-4 0-0 6. Totals: 19-43 25-31 64.

OREGON (12-15, 3-6 BNC) Emily Perkins 3-8 2-2 10, Morgan Miraglia 0-0 0-0 0, Hannah Wolber 0-3 3-4 3, Addie Kitzmiller 3-10 0-0 8, Sarah Palmer 0-2 0-0 0, Meredith Gelander 1-8 4-6 6, Allyse Ketter 0-1 0-0 0, Jessica Hunt 1-8 3-8 5, Olivia Lambrigsten 1-2 0-0 3, Lani Morris 3-7 0-1 6. Totals: 14-49 12-20 41.

Newman 14 11 14 25 — 64 Oregon 9 11 13 8 — 41 3s – Newman 1-10 (Craft 1-5, Ferris 0-1, Jensen 0-1, Murray 0-1, Simpson 0-2), Oregon 5-15 (Perkins 2-6, Kitzmiller 2-7, Lambrigsten 1-1, Wolber 0-1).

Rebounds – Newman 29 (Craft 6), Oregon 24 (Gelander 8). Assists – Newman 11 (Simpson 6), Oregon 9 (Gelander, Hunt 3). Steals – Newman 14 (Simpson 4), Oregon 6 (Kitzmiller 3). Blocks – Newman 3 (Simpson), Oregon 3 (Gelander, Ketter, Lambrigsten). Turnovers – Newman 12, Oregon 17. Fouls – Newman 19, Oregon 25 (Perkins, Hunt out). at Pecatonica

PECATONICA 64, MILLEDGEVILLE 31 MILLEDGEVILLE Alexandra Schmidt 2 2-3 6, Sidney Aude 3 2-3 8, Jocelyn Folkers 3 0-0 6, Rebecca Waite 2 0-0 4, Mady Frederick 2 2-4 7, Sabreena Hartman 0 0-0 0. Totals: 12 6-10 31.

PECATONICA Southard 0 5-8 5, Schulze 3 0-0 8, Rehberg 2 0-0 6, Mund 4 2-3 11, Speer 0 1-2 1, Greene 2 0-0 4, Ponder 13 2-2 29.

Totals: 24 10-15 64.

Milledgeville 8 8 8 7 — 31 Pecatonica 16 16 12 20 — 64 3s - Milledgeville 1 (Frederick), Pecatonica 6 (Schulze 2, Rehberg 2, Mund, Ponder) at Dixon

LUTHERAN 45, DIXON 40 LUTHERAN Malcolmson 1 0-0 2, Williams 0 0-0 0, Cottage 1 0-1 2, Strawbridge 4 4-4 15, Turecek 3 0-1 9, Lopez 3 0-0 7, Storr 5 0-0 10, Kruckenberg 0 0-0 0. Totals: 16 4-6 45.

DIXON Kira Goral 3 3-3 9, Emily Lynch 0 0-0 0, Gretchen Bushman 0 0-0 0, Britney Pitzer 1 1-2 4, Bre Scheidegger 3 0-0 7, Ellie Provo 1 2-2 4, Isabelle Shiaras 4 8-9 16.

Totals: 12 14-16 40.

Lutheran 10 14 7 14 — 45 Dixon 9 14 10 7 — 40 3s - Lutheran 6 (Turecek 3, Strawbridge 3), Dixon 2 (Pitzer, Scheidegger) at Freeport

AMBOY 42, AQUIN 32 AMBOY Katelynn Pankhurst 3 0-0 7, Delaney Wilhelm 4 0-1 8, Karlee Doege 6 0-1 13, Emme Lindenmeyer 5 0-2 10, Nataly Jones 0 0-0 0, Kallie Appleman 0 2-2 2, Logan Winters 0 0-0 0, Mackinzie Hamlink 0 0-0 0, Kelsey Stewart 0 0-0 0, Dani Hochstatter 1 0-0 2. Totals: 19 2-6 42.

AQUIN K. Bald 1 0-0 3, James 1 1-2 3, Fellers 0 0-0 0, Lamm 0 0-0 0, Furlong 4 0-0 12, M. Bald 2 0-0 5, Koester 0 0-0 0, Smith 0 0-0 0, Koch 1 0-0 3, Baer 3 0-0 6. Totals: 12 1-2 32.

Amboy 8 9 13 12 — 42 Aquin 9 5 10 8 — 32 3s - Amboy 2 (Doege, Pankhurst), Aquin 7 (Furlong 4, K. Bald, M. Bald, Koch) at Orangeville

AFC 62, ORANGEVILLE 37 AFC Laci Meurer 2 0-0 4, Grace Friday 2 0-0 4, Bryce Gittleson 2 0-0 4, Lexi Meurer 0 0-0 0, Jade Fair 2 0-2 5, Addison Wetzel 0 1-2 1, Madeline Prestegaard 7 5-10 19, Sammy Smith 0 1-2 1, Jaynee Prestegaard 11 2-4 24. Totals: 26 9-30 62.

ORANGEVILLE Reimer 2 0-0 5, Baker 4 0-0 8, Ballon 3 0-0 6, Roberson 1 0-0 2, Watson 3 2-2 8, Behring 1 2-6 4, Frautsling 1 0-0 2, Velcick 1 0-0 2. Totals: 16 4-8 37.

AFC 20 12 14 16 — 62 Orangeville 10 4 13 10 — 37 3s - AFC 1 (Fair), Orangeville 1 (Reimer) at Durand

DURAND 48, POLO 29 POLO Rilley Peterson 1 1-2 4, Kenzie Dusing 2 0-0 6, Cassie Bushman 0 0-0 0, Lizzy Stamm 0 0-0 0, Lexi Cox 3 0-0 6, Hanna Blumhoff 0 0-0 0, Lani Bergstrom 3 1-2 7, Justine Gorzny 2 2-3 6, Brianna Pellini 0 0-0 0. Totals: 11 4-7 29.

DURAND Steder 2 1-4 5, Marquardt 0 1-3 1, Brauer 1 0-1 2, Damon 3 6-8 12, Ruiz 0 0-2 0, Clankie 2 1-2 5, Reese 2 0-0 5, Asche 9 0-0 18. Totals: 19 9-20 48.

Polo 0 6 16 13 — 29 Durand 19 10 12 7 — 48 3s - Polo 3 (Dusing 2, Peterson), Durand 1 (Reese)

Girls bowling Tuesday’s results at Plum Hollow, Dixon

OREGON 3,279, GENESEO 2,695 GENESEO Camarie Mueller 156-116-114 — 386; Mackenzie Bowton 118-140-197 — 455; Rachel Clementz 171-165-155 — 491; Emma Kass 172-126-106 — 404; Katelynn Bowton 129-146-161 — 436; Emily Pobanz 180-173-170 — 523. Totals 926-866-903 — 2,695.

OREGON Maddy Bradford 145-167-149 — 461; Victoria Barnhart 135-182-230 — 547; Caitlyn Kaltenbrun 157-161-190 — 508; Alex Duncan 169-164-203 — 536; Abi Scheidecker 169-204-191-564; Ali Scheidecker 235210-218 — 663. Totals 1,030-1,0881,181 — 3,279. at Blackhawk Lanes, Sterling

DeKALB 2,937, STERLING 2,790 DeKALB Tassi Kossaris 107-95-149 — 351; Makala Rae 131-168-147 — 446; Reagon Harold 170-197-201 - 568; Kaylee McFarland 186-162-193 — 541; Taylor Dunaway 202-189-171 — 562; Ashlee Robarge 134 — 134; Taylor Mershon 175-160 — 335.

Totals 930-986-1,021 — 2,937.

STERLING Zoey Paone 133-173-161—467; Allisyn Reiger 161-153-148 — 462; Hannah Stout 115-181-171 — 467; Jamie Riley 137-135155 — 427; Jasmynne Brinkmeier 156-139138 — 433; Kyleigh Glazier 174-145-215 — 534. Totals 876-926-988 — 2,790.

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TUESDAY’S SCOREBOARD SVCC basketball Tuesday’s results at Sauk Valley C.C., Dixon MEN

MALCOLM X 84, SAUK VALLEY 67 MALCOLM X Flemming 9 6-10 25, Anderson 2 1-2 5, Allen 7 3-4 17, Green 0 0-0 0, Payne 4 5-7 13, Dickerson 1 1-2 3, McBean 3 3-6 9, Grace 6 0-0 12. Totals: 32 19-31 84.

SAUK VALLEY (13-10) Devin Johnson 1 0-0 2, D’Angelo Millon 6 0-0 12, Karson Arrenholz 2 12-14 17, Riley Mehrens 0 0-0 0, Laron Carr 3 1-2 9, Sean Chislom 1 7-10 9, Garrett Duffin 5 2-2 15, Lamont Patton 0 0-0 0, Malcolm Mabry 0 3-4 3. Totals: 18 25-32 67.

Halftime – Malcolm X 36, SVCC 33. 3s – Malcolm X 1 (Flemming), SVCC 6 (Duffin 3, Carr 2, Arrenholz).

WOMEN

SAUK VALLEY 76, MALCOLM 68 MALCOLM X Rance 1 0-0 2, Walker 5 7-9 18, J. Williams 2 0-0 4, Chear 11 6-9 28, R. Williams 0 1-2 1, Luckett 5 0-0 10, Pallo 0 0-0 0, Lane 2 1-1 5. Totals 26 15-21 68.

SAUK VALLEY Jaida Carson 5 4-7 14, Alexi McCloud 0 0-0 0, Carol Hammelman 0 0-0 0, Courtney Rogers 1 0-0 3, Bailey Schrader 1 0-0 2, Tori Edleman 1 0-0 2, Dabriona Williams 12 5-7 31, Kennedy Kuykendall 8 0-0 20, Tressa Schuler 2 0-0 4. Totals 30 9-14 76.

Malcolm X 20 10 16 18 — 68 Sauk Valley 11 17 29 19 — 76 3s - Malcolm X 1 (Walker), Sauk Valley 7 (Kuykendall 4, Williams 2, Rogers)

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 8-1 .888 19-2 .905 Wisconsin 8-1 .888 19-3 .864 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 5-5 .500 13-10 .565 Penn St. 4-5 .444 12-10 .545 Nebraska 4-5 .444 10-11 .476 Minnesota 3-6 .333 15-7 .682 Ohio St. 3-7 .300 13-10 .565 Illinois 3-7 .300 13-10 .565 Rutgers 1-9 .100 12-11 .522 Tuesday’s results Iowa 83, Rutgers 63 Maryland 77, Ohio State 71 Wisconsin 57 Illinois 43 Today’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) Tuesday’s box scores at Champaign

No. 10 WISCONSIN 57, ILLINOIS 43 WISCONSIN (19-3) Hayes 4-11 2-4 11, Brown 2-7 0-0 5, Happ 7-11 0-3 14, Showalter 3-6 0-0 8, Koenig 4-13 0-0 9, Thomas IV 1-2 0-0 2, Moesch 0-1 0-0 0, Hill 0-1 0-0 0, Trice 1-3 0-0 2, Iverson 2-4 0-2 6. Totals: 24-59 2-9 57.

ILLINOIS (13-10) Black 2-8 3-3 7, Morgan 4-8 2-2 10, Abrams 1-2 1-2 4, Hill 4-14 0-0 10, Lucas 0-4 0-0 0, Nichols 2-6 0-2 4, Finke 0-5 0-0 0, Coleman-Lands 2-9 0-0 6, Jordan 0-0 0-0 0, Tate 1-2 0-0 2. Totals: 16-58 6-9 43.

Halftime-Wisconsin 33-20. 3s-Wisconsin 7-23 (Iverson 2-2, Showalter 2-4, Hayes 1-4, Brown 1-5, Koenig 1-6, Hill 0-1, Trice 0-1), Illinois 5-21 (Coleman-Lands 2-7, Hill 2-8, Abrams 1-2, Black 0-1, Finke 0-1, Nichols 0-2). Fouled Out-None.

Rebounds-Wisconsin 45 (Happ 13), Illinois 36 (Morgan, Lucas, Finke, ColemanLands 4). Assists-Wisconsin 10 (Koenig 3), Illinois 7 (Morgan, Hill, Tate 2). Total Fouls-Wisconsin 12, Illinois 15. at Piscataway, N.J.

IOWA 83, RUTGERS 63 IOWA (13-10) Cook 4-8 2-3 10, Baer 1-6 0-0 3, Wagner 4-5 1-4 9, Moss 3-7 3-4 11, Bohannon 6-9 0-0 17, Pemsl 6-10 3-5 15, Uhl 2-4 0-0 5, Kriener 0-1 0-0 0, Rose 0-0 0-0 0, Dailey 0-1 2-2 2, Ellingson 2-4 0-0 6, C.Williams 2-5 1-1 5. Totals 30-60 12-19 83.

RUTGERS (12-11) Omoruyi 1-2 0-0 2, Freeman 8-14 1-5 17, Gettys 2-6 0-0 4, Johnson 0-4 0-0 0, Sanders 3-9 2-2 8, Sa 2-2 2-3 6, Thiam 2-6 0-0 6, Diallo 0-2 0-0 0, Doorson 1-2 0-0 2, M.Williams 5-15 4-4 16, Dadika 1-2 0-0 2, Batie 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 25-64 9-14 63.

Halftime-Iowa 48-30. 3s-Iowa 11-18 (Bohannon 5-7, Moss 2-3, Ellingson 2-3, Uhl 1-1, Baer 1-4), Rutgers 4-15 (M.Williams 2-4, Thiam 2-6, Johnson 0-1, Sanders 0-4). Fouled Out-None.

Rebounds-Iowa 28 (Pemsl 7), Rutgers 40 (Freeman 13). Assists-Iowa 24 (Baer, Ellingson 5), Rutgers 16 (Omoruyi, M.Williams 4). Total Fouls-Iowa 19, Rutgers 16.

State schedule Tuesday’s results Akron 76, N. Illinois 73 Missouri St. 82, Loyola 81, OT Georgetown 76, DePaul 73 Today’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 Top 25 schedule Tuesday’s results No. 7 West Virginia 85, Iowa State 72 No. 8 Kentucky 90, Georgia 81, OT No. 10 Wisconsin 57, Illinois 43 No. 12 N. Carolina 80, Pittsburgh 78 No. 22 Creighton 76, No. 16 Butler 67 No. 17 Maryland 77, Ohio State 71 Today’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.

Thursday’s games No. 1 Gonzaga at BYU, 10 p.m.

No. 5 Arizona at Oregon State, 8 p.m.

No. 13 Oregon vs. Arizona State, 10 p.m.

No. 18 Saint Mary’s at Pacific, 10 p.m.

No. 24 Florida vs. Missouri, 6 p.m.

Saturday’s games No. 1 Gonzaga vs. Santa Clara, 10 p.m.

No. 2 Baylor vs. Kansas State, 2 p.m.

No. 3 Kansas vs. Iowa State, 1 p.m.

No. 4 Villanova vs. St. John’s, 7 p.m.

No. 5 Arizona at No. 13 Oregon, 3 p.m.

No. 6 Louisville at Boston College, 2 p.m.

No. 7 West Virginia vs. Oklahoma St., 4 p.m.

No. 8 Kentucky at No. 24 Florida, 7:15 p.m.

No. 9 Virginia at Syracuse, 11 a.m.

No. 11 UCLA at Washington, 9:30 p.m.

No. 12 North Carolina vs. No. 20 Notre Dame, 5 p.m.

No. 14 Cincinnati vs. UConn, 3 p.m.

No. 17 Maryland vs. No. 23 Purdue, 11 a.m.

No. 18 Saint Mary’s at San Diego, 6 p.m.

No. 19 South Carolina vs. Georgia, 1 p.m.

No. 21 Duke vs. Pittsburgh, noon No. 22 Creighton vs. Xavier, 2 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 NR 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.

USA Today Top 25

Record Pts Pvs 1. Gonzaga (24) 22-0 785 3 2. Kansas (7) 19-2 749 1 3. Baylor 20-1 720 5 4. Villanova (1) 20-2 719 2 5. Arizona 20-2 672 9 6. Kentucky 17-4 583 4 7. Louisville 18-4 525 14 8. UCLA 19-3 518 7 9. Wisconsin 18-3 509 15 10. North Carolina 19-4 499 6 11. Virginia 16-4 470 13 12. West Virginia 17-4 457 18 13. Oregon 19-3 451 10 14. Cincinnati 19-2 360 19 15. Butler 18-4 328 11 16. Florida State 18-4 321 8 17. Maryland 19-2 253 23 18. Notre Dame 17-5 228 12 19. Saint Mary’s 19-2 214 21 20. South Carolina 17-4 191 24 21. Duke 16-5 165 17 22. Creighton 19-3 159 16 23. Florida 16-5 137 25 24. Purdue 17-5 106 20 25. Xavier 15-6 97 22 Others receiving votes: Northwestern 73, SMU 33, Southern Cal 24, Miami 19, Middle Tennessee 9, UNC-Wilmington 8, New Mexico State 7, Indiana 3, Nevada 3, Wichita State 3, Akron 1, Kansas State 1.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB Boston 30 18 .625 — Toronto 30 19 .612 ½ New York 21 29 .420 10 Philadelphia 18 29 .383 11½ Brooklyn 9 39 .188 21 Southeast Division

W L Pct GB Washington 28 20 .583 — Atlanta 28 20 .583 — Charlotte 23 26 .469 5½ Miami 19 30 .388 9½ Orlando 19 31 .380 10 Central Division

W L Pct GB Cleveland 32 15 .681 — Indiana 25 22 .532 7 Chicago 24 25 .490 9 Milwaukee 21 26 .447 11 Detroit 21 27 .438 11½

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Southwest Division

W L Pct GB San Antonio 37 11 .771 — Houston 36 16 .692 3 Memphis 29 21 .580 9 New Orleans 19 30 .388 18½ Dallas 18 30 .375 19 Northwest Division

W L Pct GB Utah 30 19 .612 — Oklahoma City 28 21 .571 2 Denver 21 25 .457 7½ Portland 22 28 .440 8½ Minnesota 19 29 .396 10½ Pacific Division

W L Pct GB Golden State 41 7 .854 — L.A. Clippers 30 18 .625 11 Sacramento 19 30 .388 22½ L.A. Lakers 16 34 .320 26 Phoenix 15 33 .313 26 Tuesday’s results Toronto 108, New Orleans 106, OT Washington 117, New York 101 Houston 105, Sacramento 83 San Antonio 108, Oklahoma City 94 Portland 115, Charlotte 98 Denver at L.A. Lakers, late Today’s games Indiana at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at Cleveland, 6 p.m.

Atlanta at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

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

New York at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Toronto at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Memphis at Denver, 8 p.m.

Milwaukee at Utah, 8 p.m.

Chicago at Oklahoma City, 8:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 51 30 14 7 67 155 127 Ottawa 48 26 16 6 58 132 129 Boston 53 26 21 6 58 135 138 Toronto 48 23 16 9 55 148 139 Florida 51 22 19 10 54 122 142 Tampa Bay 51 22 23 6 50 139 150 Buffalo 49 20 20 9 49 120 141 Detroit 50 20 21 9 49 126 148 Metropolitan Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 50 33 11 6 72 162 109 Columbus 49 33 12 4 70 166 118 Pittsburgh 49 31 13 5 67 176 143 N.Y. Rangers 50 31 18 1 63 171 135 Philadelphia 51 25 20 6 56 141 160 N.Y. Islanders 48 22 17 9 53 139 138 Carolina 49 22 20 7 51 131 141 New Jersey 51 21 21 9 51 117 147

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 49 33 11 5 71 165 111 51 30 16 5 65 142 132 50 24 18 8 56 140 134 50 24 21 5 53 141 157 51 21 20 10 52 141 160 53 24 25 4 52 155 164 47 13 32 2 28 94 161 Pacific Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 50 31 17 2 64 135 116 Anaheim 52 28 15 9 65 138 130 Edmonton 52 28 16 8 64 154 137 Los Angeles 50 25 21 4 54 126 123 Calgary 52 25 24 3 53 134 149 Vancouver 50 23 21 6 52 119 140 Arizona 49 16 27 6 38 110 155

Minnesota Chicago Nashville St. Louis Dallas Winnipeg Colorado

Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Tuesday’s results Columbus 6, N.Y. Rangers 4 Carolina 5, Philadelphia 1 Pittsburgh 4, Nashville 2 N.Y. Islanders 3, Washington 2 Montreal 5, Buffalo 2 Florida 6, Ottawa 5 New Jersey 4, Detroit 3 Boston 4, Tampa Bay 3 Winnipeg 5, St. Louis 3 Dallas 6, Toronto 3 Los Angeles 3, Arizona 2 Minnesota 5, Edmonton 2 Anaheim 5, Colorado 1 Chicago at San Jose, late Today’s games Boston at Washington, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Calgary, 9 p.m.

Colorado at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m.

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NFL | SUPER BOWL LI | HIGHTOWER VS. UPSHAW

Brother against brother Former Alabama teammates ready for Super Bowl duel

BY KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer

HOUSTON – Football ties run deep in the South.

And the bonds of guys that have played for the Alabama Crimson Tide may be about as strong as they come.

They’ll be on opposite sidelines in Sunday’s Super Bowl, but there will be a ton of shared respect between Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower and Falcons linebacker Courtney Upshaw when they take the field in Houston.

It was 9 years ago that the two small-town products – Hightower from Lewisburg, Tennessee and its population of just over 11,000, Upshaw from Eufaula, Alabama and its population of about 13,000 – arrived as freshmen together in Tuscaloosa. It was the start of what each says is now an unbreakable friendship.

“That’s my ace,” Hightower said of Upshaw. “One of the few guys we actually got real close to coming in together. Coming from Alabama there was only like three guys from Tennessee that actually went like out of state or whatever. So me and Upshaw got jelled pretty close.”

Upshaw said stepping onto the football field with Hightower was like looking in a mirror.

“He’s one of the first guys that once I got there I gravitated to,” he said. “We became best friends.”

Rooming together as sophomores in 2009, Upshaw was on the sideline when Hightower suffered a season-ending knee injury in Alabama’s fourth game of the season against Arkansas. Upshaw was inserted as part of a shuffling of players to replace him, and would eventually help the Crimson Tide win the national championship against Texas.

Upshaw also had an up-close view of how Hightower rehabbed and bounced back from that injury.

He was side by side with him 2 years later when Alabama shut out LSU 21-0 in the 2012 BCS national championship game.

It was at Alabama that Hightower said he first discovered other players that were born with that “dog in them” to succeed. He says Upshaw was and remains the embodiment of that type of player. Like-

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Atlanta Falcons’ Courtney Upshaw (on the ground) will try to win a Super Bowl for the second time on Sunday. Standing in his way will be former Alabama teammate Dont’a Hightower and the Patriots. wise, Upshaw says he has come to appreciate that, and several of Hightower’s other go-to phrases.

“Most definitely. He said that a lot,” Upshaw said. “But one of the things he said that I’m always gonna remember is ‘bring that warrior mentality’ that he brought along, especially our last year there.

Dont’a is the best example I can give about being a warrior on the field. I remember our sophomore year, him hurt and coming back and being able to be the player he was before he left .... He was a great leader for us and I’m sure he’s a great leader for the Patriots.”

It was Hightower’s performance his senior year that led the Patriots to select him 25th overall in the 2012 draft. The Baltimore Ravens took Upshaw in the second round, 35th overall.

But it was Upshaw that tasted ultimate success first in the NFL, winning a Super Bowl ring his rookie year with the Ravens. He now has a chance to replicate that feat in his first season with the Falcons.

Upshaw said he and Hightower are doing exactly what they talked about achieving while at Alabama.

“We talked just basically about trying to put in that work, trying to be first-rounders, winning championships there. And just leaving a legacy at our position and trying to

be one of the best at the University of Alabama,” he said. “I think we did that. We definitely won championships. He was a first-rounder, I was a second-rounder. But like I said, I’m probably his biggest fan.

To see him do the things he do, the way he do it is no surprise to me.

I only wish the best and can say good things about Dont’a. That’s my brother.”

Hightower will also be chasing his second ring after winning his first with the Patriots in the 2015 title game. He said being able to play for Bill Belichick’s former assistant Nick Saban and now Belichick himself has been surreal.

But asked this week who he thought was a better coach, Hightower deflected about as well as any good politician.

“That’s your call, bro,” he said.

“I’ve been winning on both sides.”

What Hightower does know is this: Whatever happens Sunday, he’s looking forward to competing against somebody he has an equal amount of respect for in Upshaw.

“There’s going to be some (trash) talking after the game whether it’s win or lose,” he said. “But definitely it feels good to see a guy (do well). I mean we literally grew up together as far as the football aspect of it goes. It’ll be fun, it’ll be good. Hopefully I’m on the right side of it.”

SUPER BOWL LI | SPOTLIGHT ON JAKE MATTHEWS

Picking up where his dad left off Falcons’ Matthews carries dad’s Super Bowl XXXIV heartache XXXIV heartache into action as added motivation Sunday, Jake MatHOUSTON – Atlanta thews said he did not Falcons left tackle Jake expect to do so.

Matthews has watched Those memories were Super Bowl XXXIV not exactly fleeting, enough times to fool either. himself that the ending “I was 7 years old, a might just turn out differweek from turning 8, and ently once in a while. actually, I remember it To this point, the being kinda boring (in replays continue to play the days leading up to tricks on a son who, the Super Bowl),” Matjust 2 weeks shy of his thews said. “I was so 8th birthday, watched young, I remember my his Hall of Fame father older siblings being able Bruce, in his only chance to go to the events and at the Vince Lombardi hang out while me and Trophy, come up one my younger brother Mike yard short as the Tenneswere stuck in the hotel see Titans fell to the St. room the whole time, Louis Rams inside the Tribune News Service so we were going out of Georgia Dome.

Atlanta Falcons tackle Jake Matthews (70) will try to our mind. I definitely Seventeen years later, Jake Matthews is on the win a Super Bowl on Sunday, something his father, remember there was a big ice storm in Atlanta precipice of doing some- Bruce Matthews, fell inches short of in 2000. that week. The game thing Dad never did.

Bruce Matthews played memory out of this Super Patriots in Super Bowl LI was exciting. I think we were sitting right in front on Sunday at NRG Sta19 seasons and went to a Bowl.” of Steve McNair’s famThe Matthewses repdium. To get there, Jake record 14 Pro Bowls with resent just the third and the Falcons beat Clay ily. It was cool. The only the Houston Oilers and Jr. and the Packers for the specific memory I have Tennessee Titans, but his family to have had three from the game is when generations of NFL play- NFC championship. only Super Bowl ended they shot confetti on the ers, according to the Pro “I take a ton of pride in in that 23-16 loss to the Football Hall of Fame, (his family’s NFL legacy), last play. I still to this Rams when linebacker Mike Jones tackled Titans with a record seven Mat- my whole life,” Jake Mat- day think he would’ve thews men having played thews said. “Playing on a made it. Every time we wide receiver Kevin watch that game, my dad in the NFL. peewee team and hearDyson just inches short says this a lot, it’s such The Matthews family, ing a coach, ‘Hey, that’s of the goal line on the a letdown because he beginning with Jake’s Matthews’ kid, you’ve final play. could’ve been a Super grandfather, Clay Sr., has gotta expect a little bit “It’s like every time Bowl winner.” played a combined 59 more from him,’ and I we watch (Super Bowl It took Bruce Matthews seasons, earning 24 Pro love it. I love the respect XXXIV) you’re think17 seasons before he Bowl nods. Clay Matthat comes with it, and ing, ‘Oh, they’re going made his only trip to the thews Jr. won Super Bowl at the same time, it’s a to score this time. We’re Super Bowl.

XLV with the Packers to lot to live up to. We’ve going to win it. We’re Jake has reached the culminate the 2010 seaalways tried to do things going to come back,’ Super Bowl in his third son – and that’s the only the right way, work hard ” Jake Matthews said. season after the Falcons Lombardi with the famin all that we do and just “It’s just such a letdown made him the sixth overily’s name on it. follow my dad’s lead on to know they came up all pick following three Jake hopes to change that.” so short. But you know that when the Falcons Asked if he would carry standout seasons at what? It’s my turn Texas A&M. play the New England Bruce’s Super Bowl now. Let’s make a good

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Ernst Otto Fischer, a German who won a Nobel Prize in 1973 for pioneering work in organometallic chemistry, said, “As machines become more and more efficient and perfect, so it will become clear that imperfection is the greatness of man.” For the rest of this week, you will read about deals played by two machines, the Robots (computer programs) on Bridge Base Online (bridgebase.com) against human opponents.

First, what was the perfect defense found by East-West against five hearts doubled?

The bidding was interesting.

East had a really powerful hand if partner had some fit.

After its one-spade opening and South’s two-heart

overcall, West dredged up a raise because of the four trumps. (Nonvulnerable, it might have bid a pre-emptive three spades, which probably would have silenced North.)

Now North nudged her part-

ner with some heart support, a singleton and a potential source of tricks. Then East might have rebid four diamonds to show the second suit and express some slam interest. When East bid four spades, though, South took an each-way bet. If four spades was failing, maybe five hearts would make; if four spades was laydown, probably five hearts would be a cheap save. Somehow, Robot West found a lowdiamond lead. East won with the ace and shifted to its singleton club. Declarer won on the board and led the heart jack, feigning a finesse, but East did not fall for it.

The Robot won with its ace and shifted to the spade two!

West won with the jack and gave partner a club ruff for down two and the best result possible. © 2017 UFS

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16-078766 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, MORRISON, ILLINOIS

16-079530 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, MORRISON, ILLINOIS

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WESLEY D. PETTY; DEBBARH N. PETTY; DEFENDANTS 16 CH 27 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on January 18, 2017; Kelly C. Wilhelmi, Sheriff, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL 61270, will on March 2, 2017 at 10:00 AM, at Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, 3rd Floor Lobby, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Whiteside County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 405 12th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 Permanent Index No.: 11-22-331-011 Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this 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 Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I713911 Feb. 1, 8, 15, 2017

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UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF LEANNE GALLENTINE, DECEASED; KATHERINE WIEBENGA; SUZANNE JOHNSON; JANE FAUST; CITY OF ROCK FALLS, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS 16 CH 61 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on January 18, 2017; Kelly C. Wilhelmi, Sheriff, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL 61270, will on March 2, 2017 at 10:00 AM, at Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, 3rd Floor Lobby, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Whiteside County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 508 3rd Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Permanent Index No.: 11-28-435-013 Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $56,317.21.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this 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 Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I713912 Feb. 1, 8, 15, 2017

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, DIXON, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARTIN K. QUEST, Deceased.

Case No.: 2017 P 8

CLAIMS NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Martin K. Quest, of Sublette, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on January 26, 2017 to Adam Quest, 1737 Lee Center Rd., Amboy, Illinois 61342.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, Lee County Courts Building, Dixon, Illinois 61021 or with the representative or both on or before September 1, 2017. If a claim notice is mailed or delivered personally to a creditor of the decedent, the creditor's claim may be filed on or before the date stated in that Notice, if later than the date shown above. Any claim not filed within the time allowed is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or Delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

February 1, 8 & 15 2017.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: ANEISHA MARIE COBURN Petitioner and concerning No. 2015-D-161 John Matthew Coburn Respondent.

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION TO: John Matthew Coburn The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, respondent in the above-captioned suit that the above-captioned suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois, by petitioner against you praying for dissolution of marriage and for other relief; that law, and that is said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you file appearance in said suit in the office of the clerk of the above-named court, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, any further proceedings, within 30 days of the first publication of this notice, may be continued in your absence, and judgment will be rendered accordingly.

Dated in Morrison, Illinois, this 13 day of January, 2017.

SUE R. COSTELLO (SEAL) Circuit Clerk Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. Ludens Potter Melton Mahaffey, Volunteer Lawyers 600 W. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 360.

Morrison, Illinois 61270 Telephone: 815-772-2161 Fax: 815-772-7440 January 18, 25 & February 1 2017.

16-079530 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, MORRISON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR SPRINGLEAF MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2013-2, MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2013-2 PLAINTIFF, -vsUNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF LEANNE GALLENTINE, DECEASED; KATHERINE WIEBENGA; SUZANNE JOHNSON; JANE FAUST; CITY OF ROCK FALLS, AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION; UNKNOWN MUNICIPAL OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS 16 CH 61 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on January 18, 2017; Kelly C. Wilhelmi, Sheriff, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL 61270, will on March 2, 2017 at 10:00 AM, at Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, 3rd Floor Lobby, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Whiteside County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: LOT 5 IN BLOCK 24 IN A.L. MERRILL'S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 508 3rd Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Permanent Index No.: 11-28-435-013 Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $56,317.21.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this 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 Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED

BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I713912 Feb. 1, 8, 15, 2017

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

ESTATE OF: MARIE D. RADAKE, Deceased.

No. 16 P 122 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the death of MARIE D. RADAKE. Letters of Office were issued on the 29th day of September, 2016 to FRANCES R. WILLIAMSON, as Independent Executor, and whose attorneys are MERTES & MERTES, P.C., 4015 East Lincolnway, Suite D, Sterling, IL 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox, Morrison, IL 61270, or with the Personal Representative, or both, within six (6) months from the date of publication of this notice or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of this notice, whichever is later, to Claimants and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within ten (l0) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 24 day of October, 2016 FRANCES R. WILLIAMSON Personal Representative Magen J. Mertes MERTES & MERTES, P.C. Attorneys for Petitioner 4015 East Lincolnway, Suite D Sterling, IL 61081 Telephone: (815) 626-1500 Telefacsimile: (815) 626-1516 Jan. 18, 25, Feb. 1, 2017 16-078766 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, MORRISON, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLAINTIFF, -vsWESLEY D. PETTY; DEBBARH N. PETTY; DEFENDANTS 16 CH 27 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on January 18, 2017; Kelly C. Wilhelmi, Sheriff, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL 61270, will on March 2, 2017 at 10:00 AM, at Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, 3rd Floor Lobby, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Whiteside County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: LOT 9, EXCEPT THE SOUTH 10 FEET, AND LOT 10, EXCEPT THE NORTH 25 FEET, IN BLOCK 53, EAST OF BROADWAY, IN THE CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 23, 1856 IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 35.

Commonly known as 405 12th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 Permanent Index No.: 11-22-331-011 Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $65,728.34.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this 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 Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED

BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I713911 Feb. 1, 8, 15, 2017

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2017

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on January 26, 2017 A.D. a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons ownconducting ing, and transacting the business known as 800 Corp Toll Free Numbers in Trust located at 212 East Boyd Street, Dixon, IL 61021.

Dated this 26 day of January A.D. 2017. th

Cathy Myers County Clerk

by Lori Miller, Deputy February 1, 8, 15, 2017 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE, COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: JOHN OELRICHS, Petitioner and SUSAN W. KAMAU Respondent.

Case No: 16 D 196ST NOTICE BY PUBLICATION You, Susan W. Kamau, ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that this case has been commenced in this Court and is pending against you asking for a dissolution of marriage and other relief.

UNLESS YOU FILE Response YOUR or otherwise file your Appearance in this case in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit of the 14th Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois at 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270 on or before February 13, 2017, A BY JUDGMENT DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THIS COMPLAINT. Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, 2017

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS AND RIGHT TO FILE PETITION AND NOTICE OF INTENT ISSUE ISSUANCE BONDS AND RIGHT TO FILE PETITION AND HEARING ON TO PROPOSED HEARING ON PROPOSED ISSUANCE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a resolution, adopted on January 25, 2017, Sterling Community Unit School District Notice5, is herebyand given that pursuant to“District”), a resolution, on January 25, 2017, Sterling bonds Community Unit School District Number Whiteside Lee Counties, Illinois (the intends adopted to issue alternate bonds, being general obligation Number 5, Whiteside Counties, Illinois (the source, “District”), to principal issue alternate bonds, being general obligation bonds payable fromand the Lee hereinafter identified revenue in anintends aggregate amount not to exceed (the “Bonds”) payable from the hereinafter identified revenue source,byinlawan aggregate principal amount not to exceed (the “Bonds”) and bearing interest per annum at not to exceed the maximum rate authorized at the time the Bonds are $13,950,000, $13,950,000, andof bearing interest perincluding annumcertain at not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by law for the purpose financing project costs, capital projects within the District, including, but not limited to, at the time the Bonds are sold, the purpose of financing costs, including certain capital the District, sold, (a) repairfor and renovation of the Sterling Highproject School Stadium, (b) roof repair of Sterling Schoolprojects buildings,within (c) site work at all Ster-including, but not limited to, (a) Schools repair and renovation the Sterling High School Stadium, (b) roof repair Sterlingand School buildings, (c) site work at all Sterling including parking lotofrepaving, and sidewalk, curb, gutter and drainage repair; and (d)ofconstruct equip an addilingtoSchools including lot repaving, and sidewalk, gutter drainage repair; (d) construct and equip an addithe existing Challand parking Middle School building. The Bonds shall becurb, payable from (i)and revenues obtained from and the County tion the existing Middle Schoolunder building.

Bonds be payable from (i) revenues tion toFacility School OccupationChalland Tax Law (55 ILCS 5-1006.7) SectionThe 5-1006.7 of theshall Counties Code and (ii) ad valorem taxes obtained from the County School Facility Occupation Taxcredit Lawhave (55 been ILCSirrevocably 5-1006.7) underunlimited Section 5-1006.7 of theThe Counties for which its full faith and pledged, as to rate or amount. resolutionCode au- and (ii) ad valorem taxes of the District thorizing the issuance bondsits is attached appears below thisirrevocably notice. for of which full faithhereto and and credit have been pledged, unlimited as to rate or amount. The resolution auof the District Notice is hereby further givenofthat if a petition signed by 1,065 and or more of registered voters the District is submitted to the thorizing the issuance bonds is attached hereto appears below this of notice. of the Board further of Education of the District “Secretary”) within days of the resolution and thisofnotice Secretary Notice is hereby given that if a (the petition signed by 30 1,065 orpublication more of ofregistered voters the District is submitted to the asking that theofquestion of theofissuance of the of Bonds "Proposition") be submittedwithin to referendum, then Proposition of shall Secretary the Board Education the (the District (the “Secretary”) 30 days ofthe publication the resolution and this notice submitted the question electors of the at the general primary election be held on the 20th of March, to 2018.

If no peti- then the Proposition shall be asking thattothe of District the issuance of the Bonds (theto"Proposition") beday submitted referendum, Bonds shall be authorized to be issued.

A formon of petition is availtion filed with the within said 30-day period, submitted toSecretary the electors of the District atthe the general primary election to be held the 20th day of March, 2018. If no petibe is the Secretary at Secretary the principal within office of said the District at 410 East LeFevre, Sterling, Illinois. able shall be authorized to be issued. A form of petition is availtionfrom is filed with the 30-day period, the Bonds able from the Secretary at the principal office of the District at 410 East LeFevre, Sterling, Illinois. /s/ Marc Geil Secretary, Board of Education, /s/ Marc Geil Sterling Community Secretary, Unit School District Number 5, Board of Education, Whiteside and Lee Counties, SterlingIllinois Community Unit School District Number 5, Whiteside and Lee Counties, Illinois RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2017 of Sterling Community Unit Schoolthe District Numberof 5, General Whiteside and Lee Counties, Illinois, in an RESOLUTION authorizing issuance Obligation Bonds (Alternate aggregate amount not to exceed for the purpose of financing costs of certain capital projects within Revenueprincipal Source), Series 2017 of $13,950,000 Sterling Community Unit School the District Number 5, Whiteside and Lee Counties, Illinois, in an the District, and paying for costs related thereto. aggregate principal amount not to exceed $13,950,000 for the purpose of financing the costs of certain capital projects within the District, and paying for costs related thereto.

WHEREAS, Sterling Community Unit School District Number 5, Whiteside and Lee Counties, Illinois, (the "District"), is an Illinois School District, duly created, organized and existing under the School Code of the State of Illinois (the "School Code"), and havDistrict 5, Whiteside and Lee Counties, Illinois, (the "District"), is an Illinois WHEREAS, Sterling Unitby School andCommunity purposes provided said School Code;Number and ing the powers, objects School District, duly created, organized and existing under the School Code of the State of Illinois (the "School Code"), and havobjects and of purposes byhas said School that Code; and ing the powers, the Districtprovided (the "Board") determined it is necessary to (i) finance the costs of cerWHEREAS, the Board of Education tain capital improvements within the District, including, but not limited to, (a) repair and renovation of the Sterling High School of the(c)District has determined thatlotitrepaving, is necessary to (i) finance the costs of cerWHEREAS, Board of Education School buildings, site work(the at all"Board") Sterling Schools including parking and sideStadium, (b) roofthe repair of Sterling tain curb, capital improvements within District,and including, but nottolimited to, Challand (a) repair andSchool renovation walk, gutter and drainage repair; andthe (d) construct equip an addition the existing Middle building of the Sterling High School School buildings, work allterm Sterling Schools including lot repaving, and sideStadium, (b) repair of(ii)Sterling issuance of(c)thesite Bonds (as at such is hereinafter defined), all for parking the (collectively, the roof "Projects") and pay certain costs of walk, ofcurb, gutter and repair; and (d) construct and equip an addition to the existing Challand Middle School building benefit the inhabitants of thedrainage District; and (collectively, the "Projects") and (ii) pay certain costs of issuance of the Bonds (as such term is hereinafter defined), all for the benefit of the theestimated inhabitants ofthe theProjects, District; and legal, financial, bond discount, printing and publication costs, capitalWHEREAS, cost of including ized interest, and other expenses (collectively, the "Costs"), is not less than $13,950,000, and there are insufficient funds on WHEREAS, estimated costcosts; of the and lawfullythe available to pay such andProjects, including legal, financial, bond discount, printing and publication costs, capitalhand ized interest, and other expenses (collectively, the "Costs"), is not less than $13,950,000, and there are insufficient funds on and up lawfully available to paybonds such(the costs; andneed to be issued at this time pursuant to the Local Government hand WHEREAS, to $13,950,000 of alternate "Bonds") Debt Reform Act of the State of Illinois, 30 ILCS 350/1 to 350/18 (the "Act"); and WHEREAS, up to $13,950,000 of alternate bonds (the "Bonds") need to be issued at this time pursuant to the Local Government WHEREAS, it is necessary forState the best District that the Projects be completed, and in order to raise funds reDebt Reform Act of the of interests Illinois, of30theILCS 350/1 to 350/18 (the "Act"); and quired for such purpose it will be necessary for the District to borrow an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed anditinis evidence thereoffor to issue alternate bonds, being general obligation bonds payable from revenues obtained $13,950,000 WHEREAS, necessary the best interests of the District that the Projects be completed, and in order to raise funds refrom the County School Facility Occupation Law (55 ILCS under Section 5-1006.7 the Counties principal Code (the amount of not to exceed quired for such purpose it will beTax necessary for5-1006.7) the District to borrow anofaggregate Taxes" or "Pledged Revenues");thereof and "Sales and in evidence to issue alternate bonds, being general obligation bonds payable from revenues obtained $13,950,000 from the County School Facility Occupation Tax Law (55 ILCS 5-1006.7) under Section 5-1006.7 of the Counties Code (the WHEREAS, if the above-mentioned revenue source is insufficient to pay the alternate bonds, ad valorem property taxes upon all "Sales Taxes" or "Pledged Revenues"); and taxable property in the District without limitation as to rate or amount (the "Pledged Taxes") are authorized to be extended to pay the principal of and interest on the alternate bonds; WHEREAS, if the above-mentioned revenue source is insufficient to pay the alternate bonds, ad valorem property taxes upon all taxable property in the District without limitation as to rate or amount (the "Pledged Taxes") are authorized to be extended to pay with the provisions of Section 15 of the Act, the District is authorized to issue alterWHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance the principal of and interest on the alternate bonds; nate bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $13,950,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the financing of to pay the Costs; andin accordance with the provisions of Section 15 of the Act, the District is authorized to issue alterthe Projects and pursuant WHEREAS, to and nate bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $13,950,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the financing of NOWProjects THEREFORE, and Itthe Is Hereby toItpay Costs;Resolved and by the Board of Education of Sterling Community Unit School District NumandBe the ber 5, Whiteside and Lee Counties, Illinois, as follows: 1. Incorporation of Preambles. The Board hereby finds that all of the recitals contained in the preambles to this Resolution are NOW THEREFORE, Be It and It Is Hereby Resolved by the Board of Education of Sterling Community Unit School District Numfull, true and correct and does incorporate them into this Resolution by this reference. ber 5, Whiteside and Lee Counties, Illinois, as follows: Incorporation of Preambles.

The Board finds that of theand recitals contained preambles to this Resolution are To Issue Bonds; Municipal Advisor andhereby Bond Counsel. necessary in the best interests in of the the District 2.1.Determination It is all correctand and does incorporate them intothethis Resolution by the thisCosts, reference. full, true and alternate bonds of the Disto complete the Projects that for the purpose of completing Projects and paying trict are hereby authorized to be issued and sold in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $13,950,000, known as "GenerTo Issue Bonds; Municipal Advisor and Bond Counsel. necessary the(ii)best interests of the District Determination It is from Bonds payable (i) Sales and Taxesinand Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2017" of the District, said al2.Obligation paying the to complete Projects and Ehlers that for the purpose ofmunicipal completing the Projects & Associates, Inc., as advisor with respect toand the issuance of theCosts, Bonds alternate bonds of the DisPledged Taxes. the The District engages issued sold in an the aggregate principal amount not toofexceed $13,950,000, known as "GenertrictIceare hereby from proceeds the Bonds for Miller LLP asauthorized bond counsel.toInbe addition, theand District reserves right to reimburse itself and Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2017" of the District, said Bonds payable from (i) Sales Taxes and (ii) al Obligation as applicable. capital costs advanced, under U.S. Treas.

Reg. 1.150-2, Pledged Taxes. The District engages Ehlers & Associates, Inc., as municipal advisor with respect to the issuance of the Bonds Ice MillerThis LLP as bondtogether counsel. addition, District the right to within reimburse and in the the statutory form,reserves shall be published once ten (10)itself days from after proceeds of the Bonds for Resolution, with aInnotice 3. Publication. as applicable. capital hereof costsbyadvanced, U.S. Treas.

Reg.qualifying 1.150-2, the Board inunder The Daily Gazette (or other newspaper), the same being a newspaper of general circupassage lation in the District, and if no petition, signed by 1,065 or more electors (said number being the greater of (i) seven and one-half a notice the statutory form, shall be registered published once within ten (10) days after Resolution, together with 3. Publication. registered voters in the District or (ii) the lesser ofin200 registered voters or 15% of the voters), (7½%) of the This percent hereof by of the inofThe Daily be Gazette (ortoother qualifying newspaper), thethe same being a newspaper of general circupassage is filed with Secretary of the asking that the question theBoard issuance the Bonds submitted the electors of the District, (said the greater of (i) seven and one-half in the and if no petition, signed by 1,065 or more lationwithin 30 District, days of publication of this Resolution and said notice asking that electors the question of thenumber issuancebeing of the Bonds (the Board of the to registered the District the lesser 200 registered or 15% of the registered voters), percent (7½%) electors of the Districtvoters at the general be submitted referendum,voters then theinProposition shallor be(ii) submitted to theof "Proposition") th filed with the Secretary of the filed with the within said 30-day period,isthe askingelection that the question of20 theday issuance the IfBonds be is submitted toSecretary the electors of the District, to be held on the of March,of 2018. no petition primary at issuance of the Bonds (the within 30 daystoof Resolution notice asking that the question of the Boardshall Bonds be authorized bepublication issued. A formofofthis petition is availableand fromsaid the Secretary at the principal office of the District Illinois. to referendum, then the Proposition shall be submitted to the electors of the District at the general 410 East LeFevre, Sterling, be submitted "Proposition") primary election to be held on the 20th day of March, 2018. If no petition is filed with the Secretary within said 30-day period, the law is filed during petition period herein4. Additional If no petition of applicable Bonds shallResolutions. be authorized to be meeting issued.theA requirements form of petition is available from the the Secretary at the principal office of the District at above referred to, then the Board may adopt additional resolutions or proceedings supplementing or amending this Resolution LeFevre, Sterling, Illinois.

410 East providing for the issuance and sale of the Bonds and prescribing all the details of the Bonds, so long as the maximum amount of the as set Resolutions. forth in this Resolution not exceeded and there is no material change in the purposes herein. the petition period hereinlaw described is filed during If no ispetition meeting the requirements of applicable 4. Bonds Additional additional resolutions or proceedings in all instances become effective in accordance with applicable law. This Reso-or amending this Resolution Such above referred to, then the Boardshall may adopt additional resolutions or proceedings supplementing together additional resolutions proceedings, shallprescribing constitute complete authority issuance of the lution, forwith thesuch issuance and sale oforthe Bonds and all the detailsforofthethe Bonds, soBonds long as the maximum amount of providing under applicable the Bonds aslaw. set forth in this Resolution is not exceeded and there is no material change in the purposes described herein.

Such additional resolutions or proceedings shall in all instances become effective in accordance with applicable law. This Reso5. Additional Proceedings.

If noadditional petition meeting the requirement of applicable shall law isconstitute filed during the petition period hereinlution, together with such resolutions or proceedings, complete authority for the issuance of the Bonds above to, thenlaw. the preparation and distribution of a preliminary official statement relating to the Bonds is hereby apapplicable underreferred proved, and the President of the Board is hereby authorized to deem the preliminary official statement nearly final.

5. Additional Proceedings. If no petition meeting the requirement of applicable law is filed during the petition period hereinIf any clause or and provision of this Resolution shall be held invalid or unenforceable, the inva- to the Bonds is hereby ap6. Severability. above referred to,section, then paragraph, the preparation distribution of a preliminary official statement relating or unenforceability of such section, or provision shall not affect any of preliminary the other provisions of this Resolu- nearly final. lidity and the President of theparagraph, Board isclause hereby authorized to deem the official statement proved, tion.

If any resolutions section, paragraph, clause or in provision ofthe this Resolution be held Severability.

All ordinances, or orders, or parts thereof, conflict with provisions of thisshall Resolution are toinvalid the ex- or unenforceable, the inva7.6.Repealer. or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the other provisions of this Resolulidity tent of such conflict hereby repealed. tion. Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided Effective by law.

7. Repealer. All ordinances, resolutions or orders, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are to the exof such conflict herebyshall repealed. tent This Resolution be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provid8. Effective Date.

Effective ed by law. Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.

PASSED this 25th day of January, 2017.

This shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provid8. Effective Date.

APPROVED by me this 25th dayResolution of January, 2017. ed by law. /s/ James Brotheridge PASSED this 25th day of January, 2017.

President, Board of Education, APPROVED by me this 25th day of January, 2017.

Sterling Community Unit School District Number 5, Whiteside and Lee Counties, Illinois /s/ James Brotheridge ATTEST: President, Board of Education, /s/ Marc Geil Sterling Community Unit School District Number 5, Secretary, Board of Education, Whiteside and Lee Counties, Illinois Sterling Community Unit School District Number 5, ATTEST: Whiteside and Lee Counties, Illinois /s/ Marc Geil Secretary, Board of Education, INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS AND RIGHT TO FILE PETITION AND HEARING NOTICE NOTICE OFUnit Number 5, Sterling Community School District Whiteside and Lee Counties, Illinois Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a resolution adopted on January 25, 2017, the Board of Education of Sterling Community Unit School District Number 5, Whiteside and Lee Counties, Illinois (the “District”), intends and determines to issue bonds in the it is purpose of creating or increasing a Working Fund for such District, aggregate amount of up to $7,500,000 for the TO OF INTENT ISSUE BONDS AND RIGHT TOCash FILE PETITION AND and HEARING NOTICE NOTICE the intention of such Board of Education to avail itself of the provisions of Article 20 of the School Code of the State of Illinois, of creating or increasing and supplementary thereto, and to issue such bonds for the purpose and all laws amendatory thereof Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a resolution adopted on January 25, 2017, the Board of Education of Sterling Community in accordance proFund. Number This Working Cash Fund isand to beLee maintained, administered such intends with andthe determines to issue bonds in the SchoolCash District 5, Whiteside Counties, Illinois and (theoperated “District”), UnitWorking all for such District, and it is be used for the purpose of enabling District to a have in its treasury visions of Article 20 of the and shall for the purpose of creating or the increasing Working CashatFund aggregate amount of School up to Code $7,500,000 forof corporate WorkingCode of the State of Illinois, demands thereon for ordinary necessary times sufficient money to meet 20 of theThe School Board of Education to availand itself of theexpenditures provisions Article purposes. the intention of such andand necessary disbursements for salaries andpurpose other is to amendatory be used to provide monies with which to meet ordinary Cash of creating or increasing and supplementary thereto, to issue such bonds for the and Fund all laws thereof school purposes in anticipation of the collection of taxes lawfully levied for educational, operations, building and maintenance or and operated in accordance with the proCash Fund.

This Working Cash Fund is to be maintained, administered such Working transportation purposes (and further transfers to authorized funds) and such Working Cash Fund is to be reimbursed to the exvisions of so Article 20 when of the School Code and shall be used for the purpose of enabling the District to have in its treasury at all taxes have been collected. tent of funds advanced such times sufficient money to meet demands thereon for ordinary and necessary expenditures for corporate purposes. The Working ordinary necessary disbursements for salaries and other to begiven used monies withorwhich meet voters Cash of theand District, being equal to 10% or thatto if aprovide petition signed by 1,421 more of to registered Notice isFund herebyisfurther operations, anticipation of the collection ofSecretary taxes lawfully levied for educational, school purposes of the Board of Education of the District (the "Secre-building and maintenance or more of the registered in voters of the District, is submitted to the and such Fund isbeto be reimbursed to the expurposes (andof further transfers to the authorized transportation "Proposition") asking that question offunds) the issuance of the Working Bonds (theCash tary") within 30 days of publication this notice taxes have been collected. tent of funds so advanced suchshall then the when Proposition be submitted to the electors of the District at the general primary election to submitted to referendum, be held on the 20th day of March, 2018. If no petition is filed with the Secretary within said 30-day period, the Bonds shall be of410 theEast District, being equal to 10% or that ifisaavailable petitionfrom signed by 1,421 of registered Notice istohereby further given at or themore principal office of the voters District at be issued.

A form of petition the Secretary authorized more ofSterling, the registered voters of the District, is submitted to the Secretary of the Board of Education of the District (the "SecreLeFevre, Illinois. theGeil question of the issuance of the Bonds (the "Proposition") be tary") within 30 days of publication of this notice asking that /s/ Marc of the District at the general primary election to the of electors submitted to referendum, then the Proposition shall be submitted Secretary,to Board Education, with the Secretary within be held on the 20th day of March, 2018. If no petition is filed Sterling Community Unit School Districtsaid 30-day period, the Bonds shall be at the principal Secretary authorized to be issued. A form of petition is available from Numberthe 5 Whiteside and Lee Counties, Illinois office of the District at 410 East LeFevre, Sterling, Illinois. /s/ Marc Geil BINA Notice willEducation, hold a Lee Counties,Board Illinois of The Board of Education of Sterling Community Unit School District Number 5, Whiteside and Secretary, Library, 1608-4th Avenue, public hearing on February 22, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the Sterling High School Sterling Community UnitinSchool District (1) inLee Counties, Illinois to sell bonds of the Districtand Sterling, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal Number 5 Whiteside an amount not to exceed $7,500,000 for the purpose of creating or increasing the District's Working Cash Fund; and (2) in an various projects within the District, including, but not amount not to exceed $13,825,000 for the purpose of financing the costs of BINA Notice buildings, (c) siteLee work Counties, Illinois will hold a High SchoolUnit Stadium, (b) roof repair ofNumber Sterling School to, (a) repair and renovation the Sterling limited School District 5, Whiteside and The Board of Education of of Sterling Community gutter will and drainage (d) construct equip Library, 1608-4th Avenue, in all Sterling Schools parking lot repaving, andp.m. sidewalk, at onincluding February 22, 2017 at 7:00 be heldrepair; in theand Sterling Highand School public hearing Thecurb, hearing building. addition to the existing Middle School an Illinois.

TheChalland purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal to sell bonds of the District (1) in Sterling, an amount not to exceed $7,500,000 for the purpose of creating or increasing the District's Working Cash Fund; and (2) in an Board Education the costs of various projects within the District, including, but not By: Marc Geil Secretary, amount not to exceed $13,825,000 Title: for the purpose of of financing Feb. 1, 2017 School buildings, (c) site work limited to, (a) repair and renovation of the Sterling High School Stadium, (b) roof repair of Sterling at all Sterling Schools including parking lot repaving, and sidewalk, curb, gutter and drainage repair; and (d) construct and equip an addition to the existing Challand Middle School building.

By: Marc Geil

Title: Secretary, Board of Education

Feb. 1, 2017

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Hubley tractor w/loader (nice condition), Structo trucks, Vespa tin miniature scooter.

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Hazelhurst Annual Spring Consignment Auction Saturday April 1, 2017 Call by March 13, 2017 with your list for the sale bill Info - Lyle Hopkins (IL#440.000185) Polo, IL 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Email—slpaspolo@gmail.com Fax—815-946-3745 Lenny Bryson (IL#440.000158) Polo, IL 815-946-4120 Location - Mrs. Sherwood Shank Family Farm

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ABSOLUTE LAND AUCTION 80+/- ACRES ?

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200 Veterans Dr. Millstadt, IL 1000's of Antiques & Collectibles Furniture, Glassware, Lighting, MORE! Asselmeier May Auctions (618) 210-7574 www.aman tiqueauctions.com

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