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No word yet on resignation Chairman: Board should hear from Sacco-Miller soon after treatment BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5535 @KathleenSchul10
DIXON – The Lee County Board has received no word yet on whether State’s Attorney Anna Sacco-Miller intends to resign or serve out her term, which ends Dec. 1. On Nov. 18, 3 days after being charged with driving under the
influence of alcohol, SaccoMiller announced in a news conference that she would not seek re-election, and that she was taking a 30-day leave of absence “to seek appropriate counseling and assistance.” She had not at the time decided whether to resign. She entered a treatment facility sometime in the first week of December, and her leave
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will not end until she is out of rehab, board Chairman Rick Ketchum said Monday. He has not spoken to SaccoMiller since she began treat-
ment, but expects to hear from her very soon after her treatment ends, by the first or second week of January, Ketchum said. Assistant State’s Attorney Matthew Klahn of Sterling, who is handling her duties in the interim, has filed to run for the office, as has Michael Downey of Nachusa and William Brozovich of Dixon. All are Republicans, as is Sacco-Miller. The primary is March 8 and the general election is Nov. 1. The winner will be sworn in Dec. 1, the day her term expires.
Sacco-Miller, 48, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, DUI with a blood-alcohol content greater than .08, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, all misdemeanors. Police say she fell asleep at the wheel and struck a parked car. She was arrested at 7:02 a.m. Nov. 15 in the 500 block of East Fellows Street. She had been out the night before with friends; her blood alcohol content was .10, she said at the news conference. RESIGNATION CONTINUED ON A5
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Officials: Cuts aren’t the answer Residents would feel the pain of reductions, department heads say BY JERMAINE PIGEE jpigee@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5525 @JPigee84
LEFT: Ed Schmitt takes apart a shelving unit Monday at the recently closed Sunbeam Bakery Outlet in Rock Falls. Schmitt and other volunteers from St. Andrew Catholic Grade School were moving the shelves to a new thrift store the school plans to open at 1100 First Ave. in Rock Falls, where Focus Services once operated. Ed’s wife, Wanda, one of the volunteers who’s helping with the project, said work is still being done on the store, and that a firm opening date hasn’t been nailed down, but that everyone’s eager to see it open – “the sooner the better.” Money from the store would go to help the church and the school, and maybe even build a parish hall. Wanda said they’ve been looking to open a thrift store for a little while, and things finally came together when the location on First Avenue became available. She said everyone’s been more than helpful already, and they’ve even been getting pointers from one of their thrift store peers, the CLS Thrift Store, which is located down the road at 607 First Ave. The store isn’t taking donations of merchandise until it gets closer to the opening date, but donations of clothing racks, stores fixtures and hangers are needed. People can call Wanda Schmitt at 815-438-2051 or St. Andrew Catholic Church at 815-625-4508 to drop off a donation. ABOVE: Ken Schaeffer rolls out a cart full of shelving.
STERLING – The city’s fire chief said that if Sterling tries to cut its way to a balanced budget, there will be “grave consequences,” and he wasn’t alone in his grim assessment. Other officials weighed in during a marathon meeting that lasted more than 3.5 hours Monday night. Their consensus? You can’t move forward by going backward, and backward would be trying to dig out of a deficit by slicing city services – services that could include fire protection and snow removal. CUTS CONTINUED ON A5
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Tax abatement is still coming But taxpayers will have to wait, thanks to state budget standoff BY CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMAN cheimerman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5523 @CHeimerman_SVM
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STERLING – Sterling schools Superintendent Tad Everett is sticking to the county’s campaign promise of $1 million in tax abatement. But the state budget impasse is forcing the district to delay taxpayers’ savings. Whiteside County voters approved a 1 percent sales tax Tad in November 2014. The bargainEverett ing chip? Sterling schools would use a portion of the proceeds – $1.56 million this school year, including $132,492 received Nov. 2 – to pay health life safety bonds. ABATEMENT CONTINUED ON A5
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Ex-guardsman pleads guilty in Islamic State plot Cousin pleaded guilty to similar charges last week CHICAGO (AP) – A former Illinois National Guard soldier pleaded guilty Monday to conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State group. Hasan Edmonds, 23, of Aurora, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and one count of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization. The pleas in Chicago federal court came 1 week after his cousin, Jonas Edmonds, 30, of Aurora, pleaded guilty to similar charges. “Hasan and Jonas Edmonds conspired to provide material support to ISIL,” John P. Carlin, assistant attorney general for national security, said in a news release, using one of the alternative names for the Islamic State group. “They admitted planning to wage violence on behalf of ISIL in the
Middle East and to conduct an attack on our soil.” Prosecutors say the cousins devised a plan for Hasan Edmonds to travel to the Middle East and join Islamic State fighters overseas. After dropping his cousin off at Midway International Airport last March, Jonas Edmonds went to Hasan Edmonds’ home and collected several National Guard uniforms that he planned to wear as a disguise during a planned attack at the Joliet armory, the plea agreement said. Agents with the Chicago FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force arrested Hasan Edmonds before he could board his flight and arrested Jonas Edmonds at his home a short time later. Charges alleged the armory attack was planned to kill as many as 150 people. Hasan Edmonds is to be sentenced March 18 and faces up to 30 years in prison. Jonas Edmonds is to be sentenced Jan. 27 and faces up to 23 years in prison. Both men are U.S. citizens.
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Woman sentenced with husband for grant fraud SPRINGFIELD (AP) – A Chicago woman has been sentenced to 3 years in federal prison for her role in stealing millions of dollars in state grant funds. U.S. District Judge Richard Mills imposed the sentence on Karin Dingle on Monday after sentencing her husband, Leon Dingle Jr., to 6 years in the case. The 76-year-old Karin Dingle was convicted last December on six counts of conspiracy,
mail fraud and money laundering. Prosecutors say she and her husband pocketed at least $2.9 million of more than $9.6 million in Illinois Department of Public Health grants from 2004 to 2010. The 78-year-old Leon Dingle was convicted of 17 counts in the scheme. Prosecutors say they used the money to pay for luxury cars, vacation home renovations and a $95,000 payment on their son’s mortgage.
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Alexander M. Cervantez, 19, of Janesville, Wisconsin; 3:30 a.m. Friday; driving under the influence; posted bond and given notice to appear in court. Dylan D. Degoyler, 19, of Sterling; 12:22 a.m. Friday; driving under the influence; given notice to appear in court. David White, 24, of Dixon; 7:34 p.m. Thursday; warrant for failure to appear – contempt; posted bond and given notice to appear in court. John L. Strader, 27, no permanent address; 3:31 p.m. Thursday; warrant for failure to appear – contempt (non-payment), Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear – driving while license revoked; posted bond and given notice to appear in court. Jerry L. Mayes, 65, of Kirksey, Kentucky; 3:09 p.m. Thursday; two warrants for unlawful use of weapons, warrant for aggravated assault; held at Lee County Jail and given notice to appear in court. Evelyn C. Caruth, 50, of Dixon; 12:56 p.m. Thursday; warrant for failure to appear – contempt (non-payment); posted bond and given notice to appear in court. Kourtney R. Spink, 29, of Franklin Grove; 12:43 p.m. Thursday; petition to revoke probation – possession of drug paraphernalia; posted bond and given notice to appear in court. Joshua M. Pribble, 40, of Dixon; 12:38 p.m. Thursday; petition to revoke probation; violation of order of protection; posted bond and given notice to appear in court. Linda K. Warrner, 54, of Oregon; 12:23 p.m. Thursday; petition to revoke probation – theft; posted bond and given notice to appear in court. Jennifer M. Lance, 41, of Dixon; 11:53 a.m. Thursday; petition to revoke probation – driving while license suspended; posted bond and given notice to appear in court. Dustin M, Yarbrough, 25, of Dixon; 11:38 a.m. Thursday; petition to revoke probation – driving while license revoked; posted bond and given notice to appear in court. James St. Jenz, 19, of Sugar Grove; 11:24 a.m. Thursday; two warrants for contempt – failure to appear, warrant for unlawful possession of marijuana, 10 to 30 grams; posted bond and given notice to appear in court. Andrew R. Clark, 19, of Dixon; 11:09 a.m. Thursday; petition to revoke probation – possession of marijuana; posted bond and given notice to appear in court. Joseph L. Jones, 41, of Dixon; 10:28 a.m. Thursday; warrant for contempt – failure to appear; posted bond and given notice to appear in court. Earl A. Jones, 32, of Sterling; 9:45 a.m. Thursday; drug court violation; serving sentence at Lee County Jail. Anthony X. Chacon, 18, of Dixon; 1:54 p.m.
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Daniel M. Diehl, 19, of Sterling; 11:14 p.m. Sunday in the 200 block of Locust Street; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; released with promise to comply.
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Christine M. Souvign, 39, of Dixon; 11 a.m. Monday in the 200 block of South Hennepin Avenue; retail theft less than $300; released with pending court date.
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Greta L. Bates, 55, of Lamoille; 9:25 p.m. Friday at Mason Avenue and Water Street; operating uninsured motor vehicle; given citation and released after posting bond.
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Sean M. McConnell, 22, of Nelson; 3:11 a.m. Sunday; three counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of marijuana under 2.5 grams; posted bond and given notice to appear in court. Michael J. Hunter, 34, of Rochelle; 4:50 a.m. Saturday; possession of drug paraphernalia; given notice to appear in court. Zachary R. Butz, 30, of Rochelle; 4:38 a.m. Saturday; driving under the influence; posted bond and given notice to appear in court. Dean M. Gascoigne, 27, of Sterling; 6:35 p.m. Friday; accident involving injury or death, failure to report accident to police authority, failure to report accident with injury, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; given notice to appear in court. Sara Jo N. Kahly, 22, of Dixon; 3:22 p.m. Friday; warrant for contempt – nonpayment of fine; posted bond and given notice to appear in court. Dalton J. Gray, 21, of Morrison; 10:08 a.m. Friday; warrant for contempt – nonpayment of fine; posted bond and given notice to appear in court. Byron E. Diehl, 23, of Sterling; 9:57 a.m. Friday; warrant for contempt – failure to appear; posted bond and given notice to appear in court. Dominique Stephenson, 28, of Des Moines, Iowa; 7:53 a.m. Friday; warrant for contempt – failure to appear; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.
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Wednesday; warrant for contempt – failure to appear; posted bond and given notice to appear in court. Josh D. Smith, 25, of Franklin Grove; 1:06 p.m. Wednesday; warrant for contempt – failure to appear; posted bond and given notice to appear in court. Susan E. Emmole, 46, of Dixon; 1:06 p.m. Wednesday; warrant for contempt – failure to appear; posted bond and given notice to appear in court. Jerry D. Purl, 70, of Milledgeville; 2:19 a.m. Wednesday; driving under the influence of alcohol; posted bond and given notice to appear in court. Lisa A. Stern, 5:06 p.m. Dec. 8; suspended registration, operating uninsured motor vehicle, driving while license suspended, speeding; posted bond and given notice to appear in court. Zachary G. Lehman, 21, of Dixon; 3:49 p.m. Dec. 8; warrant for violation of probation; held at Lee County Jail and given notice to appear in court. Donald J. Mack, 22, of West Chicago; 12:38 p.m. warrant for failure to appear – retail theft (subsequent offense); held at Lee County Jail and given notice to appear in court.
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Justin Trunko, 18, of Rockford; 1:30 a.m. Sunday in the 7000 block of north River Road; possession of marijuana less than 2.5 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia; taken to Ogle County Jail and released after posting bond. Brittany N. Grubbs, 21, of Sycamore; 8:05 p.m. Saturday at state Route 64 and Woodlawn Road; possession of hypodermic needles, DeKalb County warrant for possession of hypodermic needles; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu
of bond. Douglas Weems, 31, of Polo; 5:27 p.m. Saturday in the 14000 block of West Milledgeville Road; driving while license suspended, possession of drug paraphernalia; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Cory Schabacker, 39, of Byron; Saturday; warrant; posted bond and given notice to appear in court. Patrick R. Legel, 41, of Freeport; 1:18 p.m. Saturday in the 2000 block of North Freeport Road; driving while license suspended, Stephenson County warrant for failure to appear; taken to Ogle County Jail, posted bond, and given notice to appear in court. Raul Hernandez, 49, of Rochelle; 2:55 a.m. Saturday at state Route 251 and Flagg Road; driving while license suspended, speeding; given citation, taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Jade M. Port, 22, of Sterling; 12:30 a.m. Saturday at Kishwaukee Road and state Route 72; driving while license suspended, no insurance; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Carol Hendrix Jr., 21, of South Beloit; 11:07 p.m. Friday in the 11000 block of state Route 72 West; unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful possession of marijuana; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Edward A. Jacoby, 34, of Glen Ellyn; Friday; warrant for unlawful use of blackjack knife; given notice to appear in court. Caleb Coppernoll, 25, of Rockford; Friday; warrant for operating uninsured motor vehicle; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.
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Officer acquitted of putting gun in suspect’s mouth Judge: Case shouldn’t be grouped with other recent cases of alleged misconduct CHICAGO (AP) – A county judge on Monday acquitted a Chicago police commander accused of shoving his gun down a suspect’s throat, outlining what she said were flaws in the state’s case and stressing that it shouldn’t be conflated with other recent incidents of alleged police misconduct in the city and elsewhere. Meanwhile, a federal judge ruled in a separate civil case that an officer used excessive force by dragging a handcuffed man from his jail cell after he had been subdued with stun guns. Video of the 2012 incident was among several released in the recent weeks amid heavy criticism of the Chicago Police Department’s treatment of minorities, particularly blacks. In the criminal case, Cook County Judge Diane Cannon found Cmdr. Glenn Evans not guilty of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and official misconduct stemming from the 2013 arrest of Rickey Williams, whom Evans believed he had seen holding a gun. Both Evans and Williams are black.
Cannon said she didn’t find Williams’ story believable, accusing him of changing it repeatedly. And she dismissed evidence thought to be among the most damning – Williams’ DNA on Evans’ gun – suggesting it was collected so sloppily that it was of “fleeting relevance.” She opened and closed her remarks by cautioning that the case shouldn’t be grouped with other recent cases of alleged police misconduct. “My ruling does not pertain to misconduct,” the judge said. “This is just one case.” Evans showed little reaction upon hearing the verdict. He could have faced up to 5 years in prison. Williams’ lawyers issued a statement saying they will proceed with a lawsuit and are confident they’ll meet the burden of proof needed to show that Evans violated Williams’ rights. The trial unfolded against a backdrop of protests over the killing of a black teenager by a white police officer in October 2014 and the subsequent investigation. Critics have accused the department and the city
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Chicago Police Cmdr. Glenn Evans (left), who was accused of shoving his gun down a suspect’s throat and pressing a stun gun to the man’s groin in 2013, leaves the Criminal Courts Building in Chicago on Monday after being acquitted on battery and misconduct charges. of trying to cover up the because of his aggressive failure to control its officircumstances surround- tactics – condemned by cers. ing Laquan McDonald’s some, praised by others Evans was the subject death. The officer who – as the city has struggled of at least 45 excessiveshot him 16 times was to lower its violent crime force complaints over a charged with murder last rate. 20-year period, accordmonth only hours before Former Chicago Police ing to a study done for the department released Supt. Garry McCarthy, the People’s Law Office in police dashcam video of who was forced to resign Chicago. Critics pointed the shooting after being after the release of the to that total as evidence ordered to do so by a McDonald video, and of the department’s willjudge. residents of crime weary ingness to condone or Evans is one of the high- n e i g h b o r h o o d s s a i d at least ignore the brutal est ranking members of Evans helped clean up a behavior of its officers. the department to ever number of areas under Prosecutors alleged face criminal charges his command. Others, that Evans tackled Wiland his case has received though, said Evans sym- liams and stuck his gun widespread attention bolized the department’s in Williams’ mouth while
demanding to know where he had put the gun he thought he saw Williams holding. Williams testified that he hadn’t been carrying a gun and that Evans must have mistaken it for a cellphone he had been holding. He said Evans shoved his gun so far down his throat that he gagged and later spat blood. Investigators never recovered a gun, and the charges against Williams were later dropped. In dismissing the usefulness of the DNA found on Evans’ gun, Cannon pointed out that investigators swabbed the entire weapon instead of just the barrel. She also said Williams’ saliva wasn’t tested for gun residue and the inside of the barrel wasn’t tested for his DNA, suggesting the DNA could have gotten on the gun during a tussle with officers. After the trial, Evans’ lawyers reserved their harshest criticism for the city’s main police oversight agency, the Independent Police Review Authority, which is most often criticized for being too lenient toward officers accused of wrongdoing. “They were inept, they were at times corrupt [and] they didn’t want to see the things that made Glenn Evans ... innocent,’ said Laura Morask.
IN BRIEF Kirk’s staff to hold local office hours STERLING – Staff for U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Illinois, will hold office hours from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall, 212 Third Ave. Constituents can seek help with veterans affairs, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, student loans, immigration, and other issues. Call 312-886-3506 for more information. – SVM staff report
College of DuPage chairwoman resigns GLEN ELLYN (AP) – The leader of the College of DuPage Board of Trustees has resigned, citing only “personal reasons” for her abrupt departure. Chairwoman Katharine Hamilton said she was resigning, effective imme-
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say the state’s budget stalemate is having a big impact on the black population as youths miss out on financial aid for colleges and after-school programs. The group called at a Monday news conference for an end to the standoff between Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic leaders so those programs can continue. Black legislative leaders say they’ve prepared a report to be released later
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Delores M. ‘Dee’ Freas ROCK FALLS – Delores M. “Dee” Freas, 85, of Rock Falls, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, at Regency Care Center in Sterling. Dee was born May 31, 1930, in Rock Falls, the daughter of Orville and Nellie F. (Sanders) Bronson. She married Leonard E. Staelens on July 7, 1951, in Rock Falls. He preceded her in death on Feb. 14, 1988. Dee married Glenn M. Freas on April 5, 1991, in Rock Falls. He preceded her in death on Feb. 7, 2012. She was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls, Sterling Moose Family Center, Rock Falls American Legion, Rock Falls VFW, and Rock Falls Eagles Club. Survivors include one daughter, Laurie (Jim) Ordean of Rock Falls; one stepdaughter, Pam (Steve) Glick of Wisconsin; one stepson, Tom (Cheryl) Freas of Michigan City, Indiana; one son-in-law, Richard Wessels of Rock Falls; one sister-in-law, Angie Bronson of Florida; 10
grandchildren, Leslie, Jamie, Joel, Heather, Meagen, Jon, Devin, Katie, Matt, and Stephanie; nine great-grandchildren, Teagen, Delaney, Brooklynn, Haleigh, Blake, Connor, Carmindy, Jevin, and Ashleigh; and several nieces and nephews. She also was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Sue Wessels; one brother, William Bronson; one great-grandson, Carson Hinrichs; and one aunt, Doretta Durbin. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls, with Monsignor Thomas Dzielak officiating. Burial will be at Coloma Township Cemetery in Rock Falls. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.
G. James Bosma TEMPE, Ariz. – G. James Bosma, 86, of Tempe, formerly of Fulton, died Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, at Desert Banner Medical Center in Tempe. Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Fulton handled arrangements.
Ronald E. Miller DALTON CITY – Ronald Eugene Miller, 38, of Dalton City, formerly of Dixon, died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago. Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.
Lorraine E. Haas ELIZABETH – Lorraine E. Haas, 90, of Elizabeth, died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, at Elizabeth Nursing Home. Law-Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth handled arrangements.
Today’s visitations: Lester F. “Punk” Kunde, 10-11 a.m. at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling. Jeanne M. Engebretson of Port Byron, 4-7 p.m. at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home in Port Byron. Today’s funeral: Lester F. “Punk” Kunde, 11 a.m. at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling. Wednesday visitation: Delores M. “Dee” Freas of Rock Falls, 4-6 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. Wednesday funeral: Jeanne M. Engebretson of Port Byron, 10 a.m. at GibsonBode Funeral Home in Port Byron. Thursday visitations: Clara M. Brown of Polo, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Polo. James J. Wetzell of Sterling, 5-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. Thursday funerals: Clara M. Brown of Polo, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Polo.
Delores M. “Dee” Freas of Rock Falls, 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls. Faulena N. Shuman of Normal, 11 a.m. graveside service at Coloma Township Cemetery in Rock Falls. Friday funeral: James J. Wetzell of Sterling, 10 a.m. at Como Baptist Church in Sterling. Saturday visitation: Frances L. Broyles Murray of Mount Morris, 9-10:45 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Mount Morris. Saturday funeral: Frances L. Broyles Murray of Mount Morris, 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Mount Morris. Monday visitation: Roger W. Puterbaugh of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, formerly of Sterling, 10 a.m.noon at Good Shepherd Methodist Church in Oconomowoc. Monday funeral: Roger W. Puterbaugh of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, formerly of Sterling, noon at Good Shepherd Methodist Church in Oconomowoc.
Clara M. Brown POLO – Clara M. Brown, 96, of Polo, died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, at Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. She was a homemaker and a farmer’s wife. Clara was born July 2, 1919, in Hopkins Township, Whiteside County, the daughter of William and Anna (Hayen) Schwitters. She married Carl V. Wiemken on Nov. 27, 1936, in Hopkins Township. He preceded her in death in 1981. Clara married Nevin Brown in 1984. He preceded her in death in 2002. She was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Polo. Survivors include one daughter, Delores (Bob) Massey of Oregon; two sons, Marvin (Sandy) Wiemken of Winslow and Paul (Beverly) Wiemken
of Polo; 11 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Lois Schwitters. She also was preceded in death by one great-granddaughter, one sister, and four brothers. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday and the funeral at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mark Lutheran Church. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling. Memorials may be directed to St. Mark Lutheran Church, 201 N. Division Ave., Polo, IL 61064; or Serenity Hospice & Home, 1658 state Route 2, Oregon, IL 61061. Visit polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.
James J. Wetzell STERLING – James J. Wetzell, 74, of Sterling, died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, at his home. James was born Aug. 16, 1941, in Dixon, the son of Earl and Francis (Wirth) Wetzell. He was a 1959 graduate of Leaf River High School. James married Sandy Palmer on Nov. 11, 1961, in Adeline. She preceded him in death on March 12, 1991. He was a member of Como Baptist Church. James married Karen (Hansen) Knebel on Sept. 7, 1999, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. He worked as a carpenter all his life building homes, and working in general was his hobby. James was very dedicated to his Lord. Survivors include his wife, Karen of Sterling, two children, Shana (Doug) Kolb of Rock Falls and James (Amy Mannis) Wetzell of Mount Morris; three stepchildren, Ronnie (Terry) Lilly of Sterling, Pam (John Drew) Buhlman of Rock Falls, and Doug Knebel of
Glendale, Arizona; six grandchildren, Corey and Cassandra Kolb, and Shelby, Austin, Dominic, and Savanah; nine stepgrandchildren, Lisa (Danny) Cullen, Jenna and Jessie Lilly, Todd Knebel, Kevin Buhlman, Angela (Chris) Sizemore, Meaghan (Joshua) Coward, Malorie (Kris) Knebel, and Matt Knebel; and 15 stepgreat-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one sister, Joyce Trudson; and two stepgrandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave., Rock Falls. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Como Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dalmus Meeks officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Como Baptist Church, 25059 Como Road, Sterling, IL 61081.
Ronald I. ‘Doc’ Rank STERLING – Ronald I. “Doc” Rank, 92, formerly of Sterling, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling is handling arrangements.
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What did Jesus look like?
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Was he blond like Brad Pitt? Was he black like Kanye “Yeezus” West? Just what did Jesus Christ look like? No one knows. But news of a recent attempt to answer that question has resurfaced in these days leading up to the celebration of his birth. In case you missed it, British scientists and Israeli archeologists earlier this year used forensic anthropology, the kind typically used to solve crimes, to recreate what was described as the most accurate image of the most famous face in history. Their Jesus has dark short hair, a mustache and beard. It looks nothing like a Eurocentric Jesus. It looks nothing like “The Head of Christ,” one of the most recognizable images of Jesus painted by Christian artist Warner Sallman in 1940 and reproduced hundreds of millions of times on greeting cards and prayer cards alike. Sallman’s iconic Jesus is white, blond and blue-eyed as opposed to modern-day depictions showing Jesus with darker skin, darker hair, darker eyes – truer to the people of his day. “Given the profound effect he has had on human history, it’s understandable that there would be so much curiosity
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around the face of the man who has billions of followers worldwide,” Discovery News noted on Monday. “Artistic portrayals of Jesus have seemingly come to a consensus, though the image of Jesus has changed over the centuries.” It’s not just Jesus’ skin tone that has changed. Historically, Jesus has had a number of hairstyles, too – long and flowing in Byzantine icons, short and curly in this latest incarnation. Jesus has a beard. He is beardless. Jesus has blue eyes. He has brown eyes. Jesus smiles. He is sternfaced. In May, Italian police released a photo of what they said Jesus looked like as a young boy, an image created using the Shroud of Turin and computer forensics. British media reported that the police employed the same forensic techniques used to catch Mafia bosses. It’s not as if the Bible offers clues to what Jesus looked
like, with references to his physical appearance largely nonexistent, vague at best. “Jesus is the best-known figure of history, but in many ways he is also the least known,” writes D. Moody Smith, professor emeritus of New Testament at Duke University Divinity School. “Most ancient bioi [Greek plural of the word for ‘life’], like modern biographies, describe the subject’s appearance. Even Old Testament descriptions of King David, for example, allude to his physical attractiveness. “But the New Testament Gospels contain no reference to Jesus’ appearance, much less a description of him. We don’t know what he looked like.” Artists have depicted the baby Jesus since at least the fourth century. But among the earliest depictions of an older Jesus ever discovered is a fresco dating back to 235 A.D. found in a Syrian synagogue. The artwork, named the “Healing of the Paralytic,” shows Jesus with short, curly hair wearing a tunic and sandals. The portrait of Jesus as a bearded, long-haired man began to emerge in the early fourth century, a portrayal inspired by Greek and Roman gods that eventually became the most commonly depicted adult Jesus, according to Discovery. It was a bearded Jesus, for instance, depicted in frescoes discovered in 2010 in catacombs near St. Paul’s Basilica
in Rome, believed to be the earliest depiction of Jesus with his 12 apostles. The most recent portrait released earlier this year was created using forensic data from the skulls of first-century Jewish men from around Galilee in northern Israel. Richard Neave, a British anatomical artist retired from the University of Manchester, used clay models, computerized X-rays and drawings of men from the region and Jesus’ time to reimagine his face, coloration and hair, according to Mic. “Over the past 2 decades, he had reconstructed dozens of famous faces, including Philip II of Macedonia, the father of Alexander the Great, and King Midas of Phrygia,” wrote Popular Mechanics in January when it published these new findings. “If anyone could create an accurate portrait of Jesus, it would be Neave.” Even though the portrait was published earlier this year, it somehow found new life on the Internet in recent days, when “Jesus Christ” briefly became a trending topic Monday on Twitter and Facebook. Noted Popular Mechanics when it first unveiled this new image: “For those accustomed to traditional Sunday school portraits of Jesus, the sculpture of the dark and swarthy Middle Eastern man that emerges from Neave’s laboratory is a reminder of the roots of their faith.”
NORMAL (AP) – More than $500,000 in property tax revenue for one central Illinois county could be on the line. The (Bloomington) Pantagraph reported that the Mitsubishi Motors North America plant in Normal is asking McLean County for a reduction in the assessed value of the property. The car plant shut down production in November. The county’s Board of Review will consider the request today. The company seeks to reduce the assessment of the Normal plant’s site from $9.4 million to $3.1 million. If granted, the Pantagraph reports that plant’s property taxes would drop from the $798,000 paid this year to $264,000 based on the same tax rates. Supervisor of Assessments Bob Kahman says the request is related to the end of production and the plant’s planned closure in May.
Interim U.S. attorney for southern Illinois named EDWARDSVILLE (AP) – A longtime top assistant has been named acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois. Jim Porter, 63, of Millstadt, told The (Belleville) News-Democrat on Monday that he hopes to be appointed to the position permanently. Porter temporarily replaces U.S. Attorney Steve Wigginton, who left the job earlier this month for a job at a private law firm in St. Louis. Wigginton had held the job since 2010. Porter has worked for the southern district for nearly 30 years. The U.S. Department of Justice has more than 6 months under the law to name a permanent replacement.
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Bergdahl will face desertion charge Substation could be WASHINGTON (AP) – Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was held captive by the Taliban for 5 years and freed in exchange for five detainees in Guantanamo Bay, will face charges of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy in a general court-martial, the Army announced Monday. If convicted, Bergdahl could get life in prison on the misbehavior charge and up to 5 years for desertion. He also could be dishonorably discharged, reduced in rank and made to forfeit all pay.
Bergdahl, 29, of Hailey, Idaho, walked off his post in eastern Afghanistan’s Paktika province on June 30, 2009. He was released in the prisoner swap in late May 2014 that touched off a firestorm of criticism, with some in Congress accusing President Barack Obama of jeopardizing the safety of a nation for a deserter. A date for an arraignment hearing at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, will be announced later. The U.S. Army Forces Command charged Bergdahl on March 25 with
“desertion with intent to shirk important or hazardous duty” and “misbehavior before the Bowe enemy by Bergdahl endangering the safety of a command, unit or place.” Misbehavior before the enemy was used hundreds of times during World War II, but scholars say its use appears to have dwindled in conflicts since then. Legal databases and media
accounts turn up only a few misbehavior cases since 2001 when fighting began in Afghanistan. By contrast, statistics show the U.S. Army prosecuted about 1,900 desertion cases between 2001 and the end of 2014. Bergdahl’s attorney, Eugene Fidell, has argued his client is being charged twice for the same action, saying in a previous television interview that “it’s unfortunate that someone got creative in drafting the charge sheet and figured out two ways to charge the same thing.”
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The school board will vote Wednesday night on a 4.91 percent increase to the property tax levy. Rather than abating the $1 million in the first 4 years of the sales tax bump, Everett said it will be taken care of in 3 years – beginning next year. “There was no reason to believe we’d be in the ballpark we’re in right now,” Everett said. “Never in our wildest dreams did we think it would be December and we wouldn’t have a state budget. Never could we have fathomed that.” Although there never was a commitment to begin abatement in year 1, Everett said he empathizes with residents’ frustration. “I’m trying to keep my promise and, at the same time, be fiscally responsible to my organization,” Everett said. “This does both. There’s just way too many unknowns
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• The Sterling school board meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the high school library, 1608 Fourth Ave. Go to sterlingpublicschools.org, or call 815626-5050 for more information. • The Dixon school board truth-in-taxation hearing begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the high school auditorium, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive. Go to dixonschools.org or call 815-284-7722 for agendas or more information. • The Rock Falls High School board will meet at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday in Room 137 at the school, 101 12th Ave. Go to rfhs301.org or call 815-6253886 for more information. right now. If we made a decision with so many unknowns, and take the unknown path and it turns, we’d be in significant trouble. Until we know more answers, we’ll wait a year. We’ll abate the same amount of money – just in a 3-year period, rather than 4.” The levy increase would cost the owner of a $90,000 home about $19 a year more annually, and would yield about $209,000 more for the district. The board also will vote on entering a 3-year lease with Santander
Bank for two activity buses. The district’s four vehicles are used every day, and two of them are costing too much in repairs to stay in the regular rotation, Everett said. The agreement calls for annual payments of $31,320, with a 2.35 percent interest rate.
Elsewhere ... Meanwhile, over in Dixon, a 6.02 percent bump will be presented at a truth-in-taxation hearing – an information-only session that is required for an increase of 5 percent or more – at
6:30 p.m., the top of the school board meeting. The district’s business manager, Dave Blackburn, said that number likely is inflated, but the district must err on the safe side, with equalized assessed values to be determined. “The timing of everything is kind of backward, that we won’t know what the EAV is until April,” he said. The board also will go over numbers regarding potential financing of a new or renovated Dixon High School. The EAV has been kind to Rock Falls’ bottom line. Thanks to the Nelson Energy Center firing up in May, the 5 percent increase sought by the high school district likely will be a wash against the EAV jump from $149 million last year to $165 million this school year, it’s first increase since 2011. Superintendent Ron McCord said the district’s education fund could increase by $200,000.
If Sacco-Miller resigns, Board would appoint replacement RESIGNATION
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In Illinois, a driver is legally considered to be under the influence with a BAC of .08 or more. No one was injured, and it was her first arrest. The day after the accident, Sacco-Miller issued a public apology for her “lapse in judgment,” and the day after that, she met with county board
members in closed session and did the same. Both times she said she would take responsibility for her actions. “I do not intend to hire an attorney,” she said at the conference. “I will see the process through and face the consequences for my actions.” Her first court appearance was set for 9 a.m. Wednesday, but she has filed a motion seeking to reschedule.
Sacco-Miller took office Dec. 1, 2012. As an elected official, the county board cannot force her to resign. Should she choose to resign, the board would appoint someone to fill the rest of her term. Because she is a Republican, the Lee County Republican Party would make a recommendation. It would be up to Ketchum whether to accept the recommenda-
tion or choose another replacement.
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The City Council spent a large chunk of Monday night trying to figure out how to balance the fiscal year 2016-17 budget. To do so, the council has to come up with a way to tip the scales to the city’s favor to the tune of just under $1.5 million. The city has proposed a property tax increase and a new utilities tax to shore up the city’s bottom line – a proposal that was met with resistance and frustration by members of the public who spoke out at a meeting last week. This week, city officials weighed in. Department heads approached the council Monday to express concern over possible cuts to their departments. “If we drop anymore personnel, the potential is there for grave consequences,” Fire Chief Gary Cook said. City Manager Scott Shumard discussed some of the cuts that would have to be made if the proposed tax increases aren’t passed. Those cuts include the city intern program, which would save $40,185; the closure a fire substation, which would save $171,487 and eliminate three positions; eliminate two code officer positions in the building and zoning department, which could save more than $127,000. City officials have expedited work on the utilities tax ordinance, hoping to factor the revenues into the next budget planning process. City Clerk Marie Rombouts said the ordinance will be ready to present to the council at its Dec. 21 meeting. To balance the budget, the city must find an additional $701,286, even if the property tax levy increase is adopted.
Next meeting
The Sterling City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 21, at City Hall, 212 Third Ave., on the first floor in the Council Chambers. Go to sterling-il. gov or call City Hall at 815-632-6621 for an agenda or more information. Without it, the city would need cuts or additional revenue totaling $1.45 million. Shumard said that without the tax levy increase, the city is looking at staffing cuts that will directly affect the services residents have come to expect – including fire and police protection, snow removal and roadwork. The property tax increase, if adopted, would add an average of $121.66 a year to the tax bill of the owner of a $100,000 home. The utilities tax would be seen on two bills. The natural gas tax would add 5 percent to the delivery and therm charges on the bills. Electricity is a tiered process, but according to ComEd, the tax would add an estimated $3.95 a month to the bills of average residential users. The average is based on the use of 645 kilowatts a month. The estimated increase for small commercial users is $32 a month, based on usage of 7,000 kilowatts a month. Combined, the utilities tax would generate $750,000 a year in new city revenue. That still leaves $750,000 in cuts that need to be made, and those are cuts the city – or its residents – can’t afford, said Building and Zoning Administrator Amanda Schmidt. “By cutting programs, you are going backwards,” she told the council. “You are literally going backwards.” FREE KITCHEN DESIGNS BY
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SPRINGFIELD SPOTLIGHT | STATE BUDGET IMPASSE
They’re running ‘loops’ around speaker Governor’s folks ‘win the day’ after Madigan’s gaffe over taxes One of the concepts used so effectively by Gov. Bruce Rauner’s campaign last year was what are called “OODA Loops.” I’m going to oversimplify because of space, but the idea, developed by a military strategist and adopted by business leaders, is to essentially introduce rapid changes to a battle with the intent of disorienting an opponent and forcing overand under-reactions. And then do it again and again to exhaust and eventually defeat the other side. OODA Loops transcend traditional “rapid response.” They’re quick, forceful reactions specifically designed to force repeated mistakes by the other side. The Rauner campaign used those loops to literally run circles around Gov. Pat Quinn last year. THEY’VE ALSO USED the loops since the campaign ended. For instance, when Rep. John Bradley, D-Marion, attempted to hold legislative hearings on how the administration was hiding gubernatorial payrollers, they didn’t bow down as others had in the past. Instead, they attacked Bradley with snark-filled invective and caught him off guard, forcing multiple and escalating angry responses that made him look a bit pompous and, according to the Rauner folks, out of touch.
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And they did it again last week. For months now, Rauner and his top people have been saying that Democratic leaders ought to offer up a specific tax-increase plan. The Republicans have laid out what they want from the long governmental impasse (Rauner’s Turnaround Agenda, which includes major attacks on organized labor). So, the Rauner folks say, it’s time for the Democrats to do the same. What do they want? Staying silent or being vague about specific numbers has allowed the Democrats to stake out some high ground and avoid attacks on their rank-and-file members. Obviously, more revenue is needed. But it becomes far more real to the public when there’s a number attached. Hence, the effort to force the Democrats to be specific. Last week, House Speaker Michael Madigan took a question at a City Club of Chicago luncheon from Chris Robling, a staunch Rauner supporter. Robling’s written
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Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan speaks to the City Club of Chicago last week. Madigan said the state’s income tax should be restored to the 5 percent level it was at until January to help solve the budget crisis. question was about how high Madigan thought taxes needed to go. Madigan took the bait. Instead of his customary vagaries, Madigan said a “good place to begin” would be to return to the taxing levels from before the income tax hike partially expired in January. “Starting there, you can go in whatever direction you want to go,” he said. Madigan was not asked to fully clarify his remarks at the ensuing news conference, and for good reason. Why let a clarification get in the way of a great headline? So, Speaker “I want a 33 percent tax hike” Madigan’s gaffe was quickly trumped by media out-
lets throughout the state, eventually forcing Madigan to issue a clarification at 6 o’clock that night (those Madigan folks never do anything quickly) about the “misleading headlines and mischaracterization of the speaker’s comments.” THE SPEAKER WENT on to say in the release that he has “no plans” to advance a specific tax hike plan anytime soon. The response was issued so late, however, that it didn’t make it into most of the coverage, even though everything is now online and can be easily updated. It’s no secret that Madigan favors a tax increase.
He’s said all year that the budget can be balanced only with a mix of tax hikes and cuts. But it’s clear from the 6 o’clock walk-back that Madigan got too far ahead of himself. Robling’s question began the process. The Rauner folks began working their loops immediately after Madigan answered the question, pushing hard on the concept that Madigan had finally admitted to a tax hike starting point and eventually forcing Madigan into attacking the media and issuing that clarification. The clarification was then portrayed as confirmation of the speaker’s
true intent: He didn’t misspeak; he accidentally said too much. Mistakes make politicians look weak. Clarifying the mistake was a further mistake because it confirmed the weakness. And then the next day, the Illinois Republican Party launched attacks on some of Madigan’s members, asking rhetorically whether those members would “stand with taxpayers, or will they stand with #TaxHikeMike”? THE RAUNER FOLKS “won” the day, and “Speaker Madigan’s 33 percent tax hike plan” will help them win more, which is what this is about. Win more days, and you further exhaust the other side. More exhaustion leads to more mistakes. Enough mistakes, and the opponent is so disadvantaged that it eventually has no choice but to surrender. Surrender, of course, is not in Madigan’s vocabulary these days. But he needs to be much more aware of what’s being done to him.
THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE
EDITORIAL
Exploiting the potential offered by carp, catfish G ive a man a fish, and he’ll eat for a day; teach a man to fish, and he’ll eat for a lifetime. So goes the old saying, to which, after recent announcements in Rock Falls, we’d like to add a corollary: Exploit the potential of fish, and a city could reap a lifetime of benefits. Two economic opportunities having to do with fish recently swam onto the economic development radar in Rock Falls. 1) The owner of the Rock River Provision building on U.S. Route 30 has talked about transforming the building into a processing plant to turn Asian carp into fish taco meat. The project has the potential to create 15 new jobs initially, and 30 jobs after 3 years. 2) The Rock Falls Tourism Committee announced it had agreed to sign a deal to host a big catfish fishing tournament on the Rock River.
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What we think
Plans for a fish processing plant and a fishing tourney could bring many benefits to Rock Falls. The Bass Pro Shops Cat Quest Tournament will be held June 25-26, extending from the Rockton dam to the Rock Island dam. If Rock Falls becomes home to an Asian carp processor, that could improve the local jobs picture as well as create additional tax revenue. A major hurdle is for Schafer Fisheries to obtain enough money to renovate the old Rock River Provision building. The city is correct to do what it can to encourage and promote this economic development project. With Rock Falls
becoming the home of a catfish tournament, the city can expect an infusion of people and money such as Dixon has experienced since 2009 as a stop on Cabela’s King Kat fishing tournament. One estimate is that the one-day tourney brings about $70,000 into the Dixon economy. No doubt, Rock Falls hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and stores would appreciate that kind of shot in the arm. The Bass Pro Shops Cat Quest Tournament will fall on the same weekend that Rock Falls has its annual River Chase boat races and Summer Splash activities, so June 25-26 could be a festive time, indeed. The value of bringing jobs and people into a community can’t be overestimated. Catfish and Asian carp represent untapped potential for Rock Falls residents to exploit. We hope they succeed and reap the rewards.
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Chance to see Broadway show JOSIE ALMASSY Dixon
I believe that children, especially, need exposure to Broadway-quality entertainment. Although the bus fills up, sadly, not too many parents come to bring their children. Living in a small town, such as in the Sauk Valley area, it is quite a hassle to drive and park in Chicago to see a show. It is for this reason that I organize bus
trips from Dixon to Broadway shows in Chicago. I hope this time, with the production of “The Sound of Music,” loved and familiar to most everyone, you can see it with your kids at the Cadillac Theatre in downtown Chicago. This “spirited, romantic and beloved” show has been enjoyed by more than 44 million people worldwide. Maybe your children can get inspired to sing or learn an instrument. It is a small investment for a lifetime of joy. Seeing a musical can be a lasting birth-
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day or graduation present. We have lower balcony seats for the show, a coach bus, and plenty of time to enjoy Chicago – Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Chicago Cultural Center, and shopping before the show. Tickets are limited for the 2 p.m. matinee on June 15. Show tickets only are also available. Call Josie at 815-2847197, email jsw1205@ gmail.com or call Doris at 815-284-2517 for additional information. Hope you can come and bring your family.
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Retirement robs wife of alone time Dear Abby, I’m writing about the letter you printed from “Excited in Maryland” (Aug. 16), whose wife makes snide comments about his impending retirement. That milestone is the biggest, scariest life change people make – a time marker like no other. With many people, our identity is tied to our careers. In my case, I enjoyed a long, successful career as a social worker, counselor, teacher and mother. I wasn’t the primary breadwinner and was able to work less than full time. When I retired 7 years ago, my day was my own, with little accountability to my husband. I had quiet when I wanted it, music
dearABBY Abigail Van Buren’s (Jeanne Phillips) column appears during the week through Universal Press Syndicate.
of my own choosing, ate when and what I wanted – and complete privacy all day, every day. My husband, one of the nicest men I’ve ever known, retired 2 years ago, and I still haven’t come to terms with the fact that he’s home all the time. He doesn’t
COMMUNITY EVENTS Tuesday, Dec. 15 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. Bingo and doughnuts, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050. Morning Whittle, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Line dancing, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Kings on Corner cards, 9 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230. Wii Bowling and card games, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050. Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236. Community coffee and doughnuts, 10 a.m. Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St., 815-732-7994. Beading class, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230. 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. Card games, noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050. Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Euchre, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Scrabble, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Pinochle, 1 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Euchre 101, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925. Karaoke, 1-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Bingo, 7 p.m., Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway, 815-625-0354. Wednesday, Dec. 16 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. Crafting, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Kings on Cards, 9 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230. Mexican Train dominoes, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Sharing Life’s Memories, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St, Oregon, 815-732-3252. Wii Bowling and card games, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050. Canasta, 10 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. Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Card games, noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050. Sewing after Lunch, noon, Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925. Bingo with the Beukemas, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-5893925. Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 6815-622-9230. Bridge, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Bingo, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. 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, 815-732-3252. Community cards, 2 p.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St, 815-456-3000. Skeet shooting, 2 p.m. until no shooters, Coleta Sportsmen’s Club, the corner of Pilgrim and Blue Goose roads, 815-336-2191. Kings Kids Club, 6 p.m., Liberty Baptist Church, 2002 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, 815-579-1209 or 815625-4101.
ask me to do anything differently, but he’s here, which means my definition of privacy has changed. I realize how lucky I am to have him, our long marriage, our health, our kids and financial stability. I just need a predictable block of time I can depend on to have the house all to myself. That letter writer’s wife might be worried about the huge change that is coming. My husband has enough interests, hobbies and projects that he’s always busy, but we are different people. He can get lost in his project while I’m “on alert” for any interruption, real or imagined. A couple of my friends have decided to post-
pone retirement because they don’t want to be home all day with their husbands. They are both mental health therapists, but they can’t talk with their husbands about it. If they can’t, then who can? This seems to be the most major life challenge yet, but I can’t find anyone who’s willing to discuss it. Is there anyone out there to honestly help us negotiate this phase? – Liz in Iowa Dear Liz, Because of the complicated nature of their work, many therapists have therapists of their own. That is what I would have recommended, if either of the couples you mentioned
in your letter had asked, to improve their level of communication. As for the rest of us “regular” folks, a licensed family therapist would be qualified to help. I agree that retirement requires an adjustment on the part of both spouses. You should look for a counselor who is older and who can empathize with what you and your husband are experiencing. Dear Abby, My father-in-law picks his nose. I had a birthday dinner for my wife with 15 people around the restaurant table, when her father inserted his forefinger into his nostril and started digging. Sometimes he digs for up to 10 minutes. My wife
says, “Don’t look.” What would Abby do? – John in Fort Worth, Texas Dear John, Abby would use the first chance she got to speak to the man alone and tell him that picking his nose in public grosses people out. Then she’d suggest the next time he feels the urge, he should leave the table, head for a restroom and take care of it in private. 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.
SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Wednesday, Dec. 16 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371. WIC, nutritional, education and coupon pickup, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, 815284-3371. Dixon Kiwanis Club meeting, 7 a.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon. Mercy Nursing Services free Blood pressure clinic, 9-11 a.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling. Rules of the Road class, 9 a.m., Dixon Senior Center, 100 W. Second St., 815-2886563. Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Church of the Brethren, 215 North Court St., Dixon. Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., women’s group; noon; 3:30 p.m.; 7 p.m., Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling. Representative from Rock River Center in Oregon, 9:3011 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050. Blood pressure checks, 10-11 a.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Avenue E, 815-564-2145. Blood pressure checks, 10-11 a.m., Sullivan’s Grocery, 300 N. Madison St., Morrison 815-622-2800. Sharing Life’s Memories Program, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Blood pressure clinic, 10-11:30 a.m., Amboy Community Center, 280 W. Wasson Road, 815-284-3371. Whiteside County Health Department free Blood pressure clinic, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison St., Morrison, 815-7724213. Blood pressure checks, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230. Mercy Nursing Services free Blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m. -noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave. Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, noon, Big Book, closed; 6 p.m., Big Book, tradition, closed,, 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, Grapevine; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed; Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling. Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-2453487. Downstairs, west door. Lunch and Learn, noon, The Post House, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Big Book; 8 p.m., open, Big Book, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls. Mercy Nursing free Blood pressure clinic, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Countryside Manor, 625 Countryside Lane, Dixon. Free blood pressure check, 1-3 p.m., Amboy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 15 W. Wasson Road, 815-857-2550. Woodworkers, 1-3 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050. Blood pressure clinic, 1-2:30 p.m., McReynolds Towers, 1000 Washington Ave., Dixon, 815-284-3371. Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 800-733-2767. Free Blood pressure clinic, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Community Room, Odell Library, 307 S. Madison, Morrison. Women’s Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m., Choices Domestic Violence Program office, 114 W. Market St., Mount Carroll. YWCA sexual abuse survivors women’s group, 5:30-7 p.m., second floor, 115 W. First St., Dixon, bbraid@ywsauk.or or 815-625-0333. Walnut Board of Directors, 5:30 p.m., Walnut Public Library, 101 Heaton St., 815379-2159. Alcoholics Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., closed, step, tradition, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction. Special Needs Parent Support Group, 5:30-7:30 p.m., conference room, Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St. Pearl, a self-esteem support group of the YWCA Domestic Violence Program, 6 p.m., 815625-0333. Men’s Cancer Group, 6 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673. AWANA, 6:30-8 p.m., 3 years through sixth grade, Northside Baptist Church, 598 River Lane, Dixon, 815-288-5212. American Legion Post 12, 7 p.m., 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-284-2003.
Dixon Area Detachment Marine Corps League, 7 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 960 U.S. Route 52, Amboy. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Calvin Road, Rochelle. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin. Thursday, Dec. 17 Women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371. Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338. Twin City Sunrise Rotary, 7 a.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling. Free blood sugar screening, 8-9 a.m., Community Health Services Department, Mendota Community Hospital, 1401 E. 12th St. 815-539-7461, ext. 3291, weekdays. Tests can be fasting or 2 hours after eating. TOPS IL 1426, 8:30-9 a.m. weigh-in, meeting at 9 a.m., Coloma Homes, 401 W. 18th St., Rock Falls. Golden K Kiwanis, 9:30 a.m., YMCA, 2505 YMCA Way, Sterling. Free blood pressure check, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Prairie State Legal representative, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, noon, Big Book, closed; 6 p.m. literature, open, lower level, Loveland Community Building, 513 W. Second St., Dixon. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon. Parish Nurse Networking meeting, noon, CGH Professional Building, 15 W. Third St., Sterling, 815-625-0400, ext. 5425. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 5:30, open, beginners; 7 p.m., closed, step, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling. Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, 12 and 12; 8 p.m., closed, 12 and 12, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls. Chair exercises, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.
Healthy Lifestyles Club, 1 and 7 p.m., ground-floor conference room, Mendota Community Hospital, 1401 E. 12th St., 815-539-7461, ext. 5319. 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. Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-3487. Downstairs, west door. Fibromyalgia Support Group, 6 p.m., Suite 215, Positive Changes Acupuncture, 609 W. Third St., Sterling, 815-4995425. Sauk Valley Gluten-Free Support Group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1013 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, 815-973-0537. TOPS, 6:30 p.m., Rock Falls United Methodist Church, 210 Fourth Ave., 815-625-0431. River Cities Quilters Guild, 7 p.m., Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 N. Ninth St., 815499-5618. Dixon VFW, 7 p.m., Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon. Dixon Area Garden Club, 7 p.m., Plum Creek Garden, 626 Palmyra Road, Dixon. Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling. Marine Corps League, 7 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave, 815622-4629. Sauk Valley Landlord Association meeting, 7 p.m., Coventry Living Center, 612 W. St. Mary’s Road, Sterling. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, and Al-AnonAlateen, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 709 Fourth Ave., Rochelle. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Big Book, Rolling Hills Center, 201 state Route 64, Lanark. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, St. Anne Church, 401 N. Cherry St., Morrison. Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-441-5327. Sterling Rock River Masonic Lodge 612, 7:30 p.m., 113 1/2 W. Third St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, United Steelworkers, 502 Woodburn Ave., Sterling.
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Zits® by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman
Arlo & Janis by Jimmy Johnson Garfield by Jim Davis
Luann by Greg Evans Get Fuzzy by Darby Conley
Blondie by Dean Young & John Marshall
Wizard of Id by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart
Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis Rose is Rose by Pat Brady and Don Wimmer
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We all make too many mistakes
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David Bird, the prolific bridge-book writer from England, has got to the nitty-gritty of the game in “52 Bridge Mistakes to Avoid” (Master Point Press). The highlighted errors are split 13 on bidding, 25 on declarer play and 14 on defense. Each chapter contains a few deals and ends with a list of useful tips. This layout is in the chapter entitled “Not Thinking Straight,” which could refer to every mistake anyone makes. Look at the West and North cards. South is in four spades. West cashes his two top hearts, everyone following. What should he lead at trick three? North’s three-heart cue-bid showed spade support and
at least game-invitational values. At the table, West shifted to the club jack, hoping his partner had the king. However, South won with his king, drew trumps in four rounds,
and conceded a trick to the diamond ace. If East held the club king, South had accepted his partner’s game invitation with only 11 high-card points, which was extremely unlikely. Since East clearly had a Yarborough, West should have led a low heart at trick three. (Not the queen, which would have established dummy’s jack.) East would have ruffed, forcing South to overruff. But now, if South drew trumps, when he led a diamond, West would have won and cashed two hearts. Or, if South turned to diamonds after one round of trumps, West would have taken the trick and led the heart queen to establish a trump trick for himself. Counting high-card points on all deals will help you avoid numerous mistakes. © 2015 UFS
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ELECTION 2016 | REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE
Can Cruz take control?
Trump’s doctor: He’d be healthiest person ever elected
Texas senator challenging Trump’s lead in Iowa caucuses WASHINGTON (AP) – Donald Trump will be standing at center stage, but Ted Cruz will be in the spotlight at tonight’s Republican presidential debate. The Texas senator is challenging Trump’s lead in the kickoff Iowa caucuses, and he has the money, campaign infrastructure and conservative appeal to compete deep into the GOP primary season. Those assets now make him a target for his rivals, most notably Trump and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio. Trump and Cruz have been getting along for months, and that has protected the senator from the harsh criticism the businessman has flung against other opponents. But signs of a split have emerged in recent days, with Cruz appearing to question Trump’s judgment at a private fundraiser, according to audio obtained by The New York Times, and Trump calling Cruz “a little bit of a maniac.” “Looks like @tedcruz is getting ready to attack,” Trump wrote on Twitter last week. “I am leading by so much he must. I hope so, he will fall like all others. Will be easy!” Another intriguing dynamic in tonight’s prime-time debate in Las Vegas involves Cruz and Rubio. Both are first-term senators and Cuban Americans who see themselves as alternatives to Trump, who has baffled Republican leaders with his political durability. Cruz and Rubio have been sparring from afar for weeks, particularly over national security, which is now a top campaign issue following the attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, California. Rubio has tried to brand
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WASHINGTON – Donald Trump’s doctor boasts in what can only be described as Trumpian fashion that if elected, the candidate would be “the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency.” The letter from Trump’s physician, released Monday by Trump’s campaign, says the real estate mogul has had no significant medical problems and that a recent medical exam showed only positive results. “Actually his blood pressure, 110/65, and laboratory test results were astonishingly excellent,” Harold Bornstein of Lenox Hill Hospital in New York wrote. Trump, for his part, said he was “fortunate to have been blessed with great genes,” noting that both parents had “very long and productive lives.” “People have been impressed by my stamina, but to me it has been easy because I am truly doing something that I love,” he said. The doctor’s letter says Trump has lost at least 15 pounds in the past year, takes 81 milligrams of aspirin daily and a low dose of a statin. His prostate specific antigen (PSA) test score was “very low,” he added. “His physical strength and stamina are extraordinary,” he wrote. He said Trump hasn’t had cancer or any orthopedic surgery, only an appendectomy at age 10. He has no history of ever using alcohol or tobacco, he noted. “If elected, Mr. Trump, I can state unequivocally, will be the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency,” he wrote. Trump’s initial statement praised the report
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Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks Thursday in Washington. Donald Trump will be standing at center stage, but Cruz will be in the spotlight during tonight’s Republican presidential debate. Cruz is challenging Trump’s lead in Iowa, and has the money, campaign infrastructure and conservative appeal to compete deep into the GOP primary season. Cruz as an isolationist and has criticized his support for ending the bulk collection of Americans’ phone records, saying it weakens the government’s ability to identify potential terrorists. More broadly, Rubio’s campaign is eager to cast Cruz, who prides himself on being a conservative “truth-teller,” as a politically expedient flip-flopper who is willing to say whatever is necessary to win an election. Rubio’s campaign has raised questions about the consistency of Cruz’s positions on sending troops to the Middle East, as well as his ambiguousness on whether he would allow immigrants living in the U.S. illegally to stay in the country. Cruz’s campaign has dismissed Rubio’s criticism, with spokesman Rick Tyler saying, “Nobody believes
Senator Cruz is weak on national defense and security.” Tonighs’s debate will be the first for Republicans in more than a month, and also the first since the attacks in Paris and California. The four previous GOP debates had record viewership, giving the candidates an unparalleled platform to reach voters. With just 6 weeks until voting begins, the broad contours of the race remain consistent. Trump still sits atop the GOP field, displaying a talent for connecting with voters frustrated with Washington and on edge about the threat of terrorism. He continues to make controversial comments that might disqualify more traditional candidates, including his recent call for a ban on Muslims entering the U.S. More experienced politicians are still struggling
to break through in the crowded field. Some party leaders fear that unless the party’s establishment wing quickly rallies around one candidate, the nomination could go to Trump or Cruz – candidates they see as all but unelectable in a contest with Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton. Still, there have been some signs of movement in early voting states since Republicans last took the debate stage. Cruz’s rise in Iowa has been accompanied by a precipitous decline for Ben Carson, the retired neurosurgeon who has struggled with inexperience on national security matters. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is enjoying increasing support in New Hampshire, which helped him regain his spot on the main debate stage after being downgraded in November.
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up to 55 pounds, including any payload such as a camera. Drone owners who are 13 and older will have to register on an FAA website that becomes available starting Dec. 21. The FAA expects parents to register for younger children. Registration will cost $5 and must be renewed every 3 years, but the fee will be waived for the first 30 days, until Jan. 20. Owners will have to mark aircraft with an identification number. Recreational fliers can register as many aircraft as they want on one registration number. Most people who fly drones and model aircraft have little aviation experience, but they become pilots as soon as they start to fly, said Deputy FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker. “They have the responsibility to fly safely, and there are rules and regulations that apply to them,” he said. Those who got drones before Dec. 21 must register by Feb. 19. People who buy them later must register before their first outdoor flight. Owners will have to provide their name, home address and email, and their identity will be verified and payments made by credit card, the agency said.
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FAA to require most small drones to be registered, marked Spurred by numerous reports of drones flying near jets and airports, the federal government will require that the aircraft be registered to make it easier to identify owners and educate amateur aviators. The move, announced Monday by the Federal Aviation Administration, comes at a time when the agency is receiving more than 100 reports per month about drones flying near manned aircraft. The FAA prohibits drones and model airplanes from flying higher than 400 feet or within 5 miles of an airport. Drones have become increasingly popular with hobbyists. The FAA estimates that 1.6 million small unmanned aircraft will be sold this year, with half during the past 3 months of the year. The drones must be marked with the owner’s unique registration number. The FAA said that would let authorities track down owners if they violate the rules. But registration also gives the agency a vehicle to educate owners just as thousands get drones as presents for Christmas and other holidays. The requirement covers aircraft weighing from more than half pound
by the “highly respected Dr. Jacob Bornstein of Lenox Hill Hospital” – though it was Donald signed by Trump Harold Bornstein, who wrote in the letter that he’s been Trump’s personal physician since 1980 and that his father, Jacob Bornstein, was previously Trump’s doctor. (The New York Times ran an obit for Jacob Bornstein in 2010; Trump’s campaign later fixed the mistake.) White House press secretary Josh Earnest suggested it was “a lot of work, a lot of homework to do” to compare the health records of all the presidents. But he said he wasn’t raising doubt about Bornstein. “I would not call into question the medical credentials of somebody who decides they are ready to conduct a medical examination of Mr. Trump,” Earnest said. “That must have been a pretty interesting appointment.” Trump told Men’s Health in 2013 that although he used to play “all sports” and was “always the captain of my teams,” he now stays in shape with long walks or a game of golf. Some might not consider it exercise, he allowed, “but I’ll tell you: When I play a few rounds on the weekend, I’ll come in Monday morning and I’ll have lost 3 or 4 pounds. That’s very pleasurable exercise, and it keeps you away from the refrigerator because you’re out on the course.” If elected, Trump would be 70 on Inauguration Day, making him older than the nation’s oldest president, Ronald Reagan, who was 69 on Inauguration Day.
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A drone is shown in February 2014 in Brigham City, Utah. The Federal Aviation Administration announced Monday that owners of many small drones and model airplanes will have to register them, in response to increasing reports of drones flying near manned aircraft and airports.
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MONEY & MARKETS The following stock quotations, as of 5 p.m., are provided as a community service by Chad Weigle of Edward Jones, Dixon and Raymond James and Associates, Sterling. Abbott..................................44.83 Alcoa......................................9.01 AltriaCorp............................57.52 Autonation..........................61.10 American Express...............68.85 Arris-Group.........................30.52 Apple.................................112.48 ADM....................................34.18 AT&T...................................33.61 Bank of America..................16.80 Boeing................................143.04 BorgWarner.........................39.99 BP........................................30.22 Casey’s...............................128.72 Caterpillar...........................66.14 CenturyLink........................24.38 Chevron...............................89.36 Cisco....................................26.49 Citigroup..............................51.14 CocaCola.............................42.44
ConAgra...............................39.30 Dean....................................17.04 Deere & Co..........................78.93 Disney................................109.30 Donaldson...........................27.14 DuPont................................67.90 Exxon...................................76.06 Ford.....................................13.62 Exelon..................................25.48 GE........................................30.28 FifthThird............................19.85 HawaiianElectric................27.88 Hewlett Packard.................12.16 HomeDepot......................132.08 Intel Corp............................34.47 IBM....................................136.03 IntlPaper..............................37.56 JCPenney...............................7.02 JohnsonControls.................39.68 Johnson&Johnson............102.21 JPMorgan Chase.................64.30 Kraft-Heinz..........................70.98 Kroger..................................41.85 Leggett&Platt......................43.07 Manpower...........................82.35 McDonald’s.......................116.35 Merck&Co...........................52.24
Microsoft.............................55.14 3M......................................157.73 Monsanto............................93.83 Newell..................................42.15 AGL......................................63.00 Nike...................................127.89 Parker-Han..........................95.46 Pfizer....................................32.17 Pepsico................................97.94 Procter&Gamble.................78.34 RaymondJames...................56.30 Republic..............................43.06 Sears Hldg...........................21.02 SensientTech.......................62.16 Sprint.....................................3.51 Staples....................................9.40 TheTravelers.....................111.05 UnitedContinental.............57.33 UnitedTech.........................93.04 USBancorp..........................42.45 USSteel..................................7.84 Verizon.................................45.46 Walgreen..............................82.56 WalMartStores....................60.39 WalMartMexico..................24.70 WasteMgt............................51.82 Wendy’s...............................10.54
Commodities These quotations are provided as a community service by Sterling Futures: Corn: Dec. 3.813⁄4; March 3.79; May 3.841⁄4 Soybeans: Jan. 8.74 1⁄4; March 8.76; May 8.82 Soybean oil: Dec. 31.30; March 31.37 Soybean meal: Dec.
277.80; March 277.60 Feb. 60.12; April 64.42 Wheat: March 4.931⁄2; July Sugar: March 14.51 5.031⁄2 Cotton: March 63.38 Oats: Dec. 2.621⁄4; March T-Bonds: Dec. 15815⁄32 2.381⁄4 Silver: March 13.91 Live cattle: Dec. 119.52; Gold: Feb. 1075.00 Feb. 124.40; April 125.30 Copper: March 2.1075 Feeder cattle: Jan. Crude: Jan. 36.33 148.15; March 146.50 Dollar Index: March 97.70 Lean hogs: Dec. 55.55; Ethanol: March 1.482
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As rate hike nears, hints on future to be scrutinized WASHINGTON (AP) – It’s not about what it will do. It’s about what it will say. The worst-kept secret in the financial world is that the Federal Reserve is all but sure Wednesday to raise interest rates from record lows by a modest quarter point. On that, pretty much everyone agrees. The uncertainty hinges on what the Fed will say about how much and how fast it expects to raise rates again in coming months. A relatively aggressive pace would contribute to higher borrowing rates and risks slowing the economy. It could also roil financial markets. It isn’t the message investors want to hear. They’d prefer for the Fed
to signal that it foresees a slow and gradual series of rate hikes, one that would allow it to periodically assess whether the economy was sturdy enough to withstand higher rates. The Fed has kept its benchmark short-term rate near zero since setting it in 2008 to help save the financial system in the depths of the financial crisis. Now, with the job market all but fully healthy, the central bank is ready to begin lifting rates toward normal levels. Its policymakers have signaled in recent months that they foresee an incremental pace. But investors want further assurance Wednesday. One factor that could keep the pace of hikes gradual is the absence of
inflation pressures. In fact, inflation remains stubbornly below the Fed’s 2 percent target level. This has resulted from global economic weakness, falling energy prices and a strong dollar, which makes imports cheaper in the United States. Investors will scrutinize the Fed’s statement and Chair Janet Yellen’s news conference afterward for clues to what might cause an acceleration of increases over the next year. “I am worried that the stronger dollar and falling oil prices have masked some underlying inflation pressures which could surface quickly as we move closer to full employment,” said David Jones, chief economist at DMJ Advisors.
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Numbers game The Spurs beat the Jazz by 37 points on Monday. San Antonio now holds the largest point differential in the NBA at plus342. The 24-1 Warriors (327) are second.
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n a 62-degree afternoon in the middle of December on Chicago’s lakefront, the elements never felt more uncomfortable or familiar Sunday at Soldier Field. The Bears competed. They put themselves in position to win. Then they squandered a late opportunity to send everybody home happy, teasing loyal fans before crushing their hopes. “I feel like we’ve had so many of these,’’ quarterback Jay Cutler said after the Bears’ 24-21 loss to the Redskins. “It’s Groundhog Day. I mean, we’re right there.’’ Believe that at your own risk. If you subscribe to Bill Parcells’ NFL axiom that teams are what their records say they are, the Bears are in exactly the same place they were after 13 games last year: 5-8 and anxious for the offseason. Is team matriarch Virginia McCaskey pissed off yet? Cutler called the two situations “a lot different’’ – and they are because of the coaching staff – but coach John Fox hardly inspired civic confidence when asked how the Bears pull themselves out of this rut. “You know, I don’t know if you do,’’ Fox said. “All I know is you have to work harder and get better. It’s not lack of effort. It’s not lack of want-to.’’
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ABOVE: Dixon’s Tyler Smith looks to drive the baseline during Monday’s 46-27 win against Mendota in a Big Northern Conference West game at Lancaster Gymnasium. Smith scored a team-high 12 points, all of which came on 3-pointers. BELOW: Dixon’s Bre Scheidegger lets go of a 3-pointer Monday evening against Mendota. She made three 3s in the win.
Dixon trio pours in 3s Duchesses hit from behind arc, beat Mendota in BNC West play BY CODY CUTTER ccutter@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5552 @CodyCutter35
DIXON – Tyler Smith, Bre Scheidegger and Courtney Rogers dig the long ball. Their 3-point shooting stung the Mendota Trojans early and often as the Duchesses led wire-to-wire in a 46-27 BNC West win at Lancaster Gymnasium. With both Dixon and Mendota using similar 2-3 zone defenses against each other, the 3-point shot was going to be key in setting an early tone. In a game where 40 shots were attempted from behind the arc, Dixon (5-4, 1-1 BNC West) quickly built up a 9-0 lead with 3-point baskets by Smith, Scheidegger, and Smith once more. Rogers and Scheidegger added additional
Stars of the game: Tyler Smith, Bre Scheidegger, Courtney Rogers, Dixon, combined 9-for-22 from 3-point range Key performers: Ellie Provo, Dixon, 7 points, 8 rebounds; Isabelle Shiaras, Dixon, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals; Odette Garza, Mendota, 10 points, 8 rebounds Up next: Dixon at LaMoille-Ohio (in Ohio), 7 p.m. today 3s to end the first quarter with a 15-5 lead. The Duchesses finished the first half making 7 of 18 3-point tries, working all over the court, especially into the paint, before finding prime real estate to knock down big shots. TRIO CONTINUED ON B4
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) said his team is in every game, but knows it’s frustrating when they can’t secure a win.
CINCINNATI – Pete Rose’s application for reinstatement to baseball was rejected Monday by Commissioner Rob Manfred, who concluded the career hits leader continued to gamble even while trying to end his lifetime ban and would be a risk to the sport’s integrity if allowed back in the game. Rose agreed to the ban in August 1989 after an investigation for Major League Baseball by lawyer John Dowd found Rose placed numerous bets on the Cincinnati Reds to win from 1985-87 while playing for and managing the team. In one of his first major actions, Manfred said in a four-page decision
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Did you know? • Rose was the 1963 NL Rookie of the Year, 1973 MVP and 1975 World Series MVP. • A three-time NL batting champion, he had 4,256 hits from 196386, topping the mark of 4,191 set by Ty Cobb from 1905-28. the career hits leader admitted he has kept on betting legally on horse racing and professional sports, including baseball. Manfred upheld the conclusions of the Dowd report and said MLB obtained additional evidence not available to Dowd: a notebook AP of betting records from 1986 kept by Pete Rose’s plea for reinstatement into MLB was rejectRose associate Michael Bertolini. ed, citing his continued gambling and evidence that he DENIED CONTINUED ON B5 bet on games during his playing career with the Reds. ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
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If I could be like Mike Mike Daniels Packers defensive tackle signs 4-year, $42 million dollar extension. He has 56 tackles, four sacks and a forced fumble this season.
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Armory open gym starts Dec. 22 Open gym at the Illinois National Guard Armory in Dixon will begin Tuesday, Dec. 22. Those 13 or older may use the gym from 6 to 8 p.m. for volleyball, basketball, pickleball, walking or other activities. Also, regular pickleball games will be scheduled starting Monday, Jan. 4. No registration is required. SOCCER
Messi’s tax evasion issue dropped A Spanish court has dropped a tax fraud investigation into Lionel Messi and his foundation linked to six friendly matches. A Barcelona court said Monday it was satisfied neither the Argentinian footballer nor the Lionel Messi Foundation were involved in trying to defraud Spain’s tax office in this instance. Spain’s Prosecutor had asked the court to investigate possible tax offenses over games held between June 16, 2012 and July 6, 2013 in the United States, Mexico, Colombia and Peru. GOLF
Italy lands 2022 Ryder Cup The Ryder Cup is headed to Italy for the first time, with the Marco Simone club in Rome chosen Monday to host golf’s biggest team event in 2022. Italy beat rival bids from Germany, Spain and Austria to secure hosting rights for the 44th edition of the biennial competition between Europe and the United States. It will be the third time the event is staged in continental Europe, after Valderrama in Spain in 1997 and Le Golf National in Paris in 2018. The Jim Fazio-designed course, which hosted the 1994 Italian Open, is located in Guidonia, 17 miles northeast of central Rome. The course will undergo a complete reconstruction for the Ryder Cup. MLB
Cubs sign Cahill to 1-year deal Trevor Cahill and the Chicago Cubs have finalized a $4.25 million, oneyear contract, a deal that allows him to earn an additional $7.5 million based on starts. The 27-year-old righthander went 1-0 with a 2.12 ERA in 11 relief appearances with the Cubs last season. Cahill broke into the majors with Oakland in 2009 and won 18 games while making the All-Star team the following year. He is 65-72 with a 4.13 ERA in 212 appearances – 173 starts – with Oakland (2009-11), Arizona (2012-14), Atlanta (2015) and the Cubs.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL | NIU’S SHAWUN LURRY
NIU’s Lurry gets top honor Cornerback named to All-America first team by writers
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DeKALB – Northern Illinois sophomore cornerback Shawun Lurry continues to make program history. After breaking several school records this season, Lurry became the first Huskie defensive player to be named to the first team All-America by the Football Writer’s Association of America (FWAA). The only other Northern Illinois player to make the AllAmerica team by the FWAA since 1944 was running back LeShon Johnson in 1993. Lurry was named second team by Walter Camp and third team All-America by the Associated Press after an incredible campaign this season. He led the nation with nine interceptions and interception return yards with 273 – both of which broke the Northern Illinois modern day (FBS) record. His strong sophomore season came after fellow cornerback Paris Logan was a first team AllMid-American Conference in 2014. “I think coming off the year Paris had last year, opponents were looking the other way toward Shawun, so he had opportunities,” Northern Illinois coach Rod Carey said. “Give him credit, because you have to make the plays and he certainly made the plays this year. He has grown a lot, personally and footballwise, and we’re looking forward to even more from him in the future.” Lurry’s impressive run came midway through the season, in which he had five consecutive games with a pick – including a breakout two-interception performance at top-ranked Ohio State. In the MAC Championship against Bowling Green, Lurry gave the Huskies life with a 64-yard interception return for a
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• Newman vs. Christian Life (at Forreston) • Sherrard vs. Prophetstown (at United Tourney) 7:30 p.m.
• Polo at Forreston • Oregon vs. River Ridge (at Forreston) 8 p.m.
• Amboy at Hall Girls basketball 5 p.m.
• Oregon vs. Eastland (at Polo) 6:15 p.m.
• Warren vs. West Carroll (at Polo) 7 p.m.
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Bowling Green QB Matt Johnson (11) meets with Northern Illinois cornerback Shawun Lurry after the MAC championship game on Dec. 4 in Detroit. Lurry was named to the All-America first team by the Football Writer’s Association of America. touchdown to make it a two-possession game. It was also – keeping with his record-breaking season – the longest interception return in MAC Championship history. Lurry is now the fourth Huskie to be named to a first team All-American – joining Johnson (1993) and quarterback Jordan Lynch and safety Jimmie Ward, both of whom made the honor in 2013. Now Lurry and the Huskie secondary, which is fourth in the nation with 21 interceptions, squares off against a Boise State passing attack that averages 304.6 yards per game, good for 19th best in the country. The Huskies play the Broncos in the Poinsettia
Bowl on Dec. 23 in San Diego. The FWAA has selected an AllAmerica team annually since 1944 with the help of its members and an All-America Committee, which represents all the regions in the country. This is just the third season in the modern era (post-1950) that the FWAA has named a second team. The FWAA All-America team is one of five teams used to formulate the NCAA’s annual consensus All-America team. NIU (8-5) will take on Boise State (8-4) in the Poinsettia Bowl on Dec. 23 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego in the first-ever meeting between two of the winningest FBS teams in the country over the last five seasons.
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• Prophetstown at Polo Boys bowling 3:45 p.m.
• Oregon at Christian Life 4 p.m.
• Marengo at Dixon Girls bowling 3:45 p.m.
• Oregon at Rockford Christian Life 4 p.m.
• Marengo at Dixon Boys swimming 6 p.m.
• Morrison at Davenport North Wrestling 5:30 p.m.
• Stillman Valley at Dixon • Rock Falls, Winnebago at Rockford Lutheran • Erie-Prophetstown, Rockridge at Hall (at Putnam County H.S.) • Polo, Woodstock North, Harvest Christian at Genoa-Kingston 6 p.m.
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With awards done, Clemson works Tigers shift focus to Orange Bowl opponent Oklahoma Coast Conference firstteam receiver Artavis CLEMSON, S.C. – Scott had a procedure Clemson’s Dabo Swinto fix a damaged menisney enjoyed festive cus in a knee – Clemson award banquets; the policy does not identify texts, emails and calls of which knee was affected congratulations on the – that had bothered Atlantic Coast Conferhim for about a month, ence championship; Swinney said. Scott would be limand watching his star ited in practice for a quarterback, Deshaun day or two, but figured Watson, work the Heisto be full speed for the man Trophy stage. Now, Orange Bowl. the coach of the topSwinney, Watson and ranked Tigers is ready to defensive end Shaq get back to work. Lawson have had a hecNo. 1 Clemson (13-0) tic time since defeating returned to practice North Carolina 45-37 Monday in preparation of its Orange Bowl AP to win Clemson’s 15th matchup against No. Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson is refocus- ACC crown on Dec. 5. Lawson was in Hous4 Oklahoma (11-1) on ing on his team’s game preparation for Oklahoma, New Year’s Eve – and after spending time at the Heisman ceremony this ton early last week as a finalist for the Lomthe chance to play for a past weekend. bardi Award. national championship. Watson first went “We think we’ve got away.” a main message to his to Atlanta, where he a good plan,” Swinney There was a rush of players going forward won the Davey O’Brien said. “Now we’ve got to this week: Don’t expect activity at Clemson’s award as college footgo execute it.” football offices and last year’s Oklahoma ball’s top quarterback, If Clemson’s past is meeting rooms inside team this time around. before jetting with his prologue, that won’t be The Sooners, Swinney Death Valley, with family to New York for difficult. players breaking off said, have a smoother, Heisman ceremonies. The Tigers have won into position meetings more effective offense Watson finished third their past three bowl before heading out for led by quarterback behind winner Derrick games, all against practice. Baker Mayfield, plus Henry of Alabama and national championshipThe Tigers expect to a fierce defense that runner-up Christian winning opponents Clemson will have to be work out or meet on McCaffrey of Stanford. including Oklahoma. at the top of its game to campus through Dec. Swinney prodded his Clemson rallied from overcome. Things broke 21, when Swinney gives steady, goal-driven 11-points down in the team off for the right for the Tigers a sophomore to enjoy the the fourth quarter to holiday. They’ll gather year ago, Swinney conexperience of his firstbeat LSU 25-24 in the again Christmas night, tinued, with Oklahoma ever Big Apple visit. But Chick-fil-A Bowl three then work out briefly Watson, the coach said, seasons ago. It defeated committing five turnon Dec. 26 before flying was locked in to what overs in the blowout. Ohio State 40-36 in “We had something to off to Miami to finish was next in the team’s the Orange Bowl after game-planning for the do with that,” Swinney goal to finish 15-0. the 2013 season before Sooners. “I know by the end [of obliterating the Sooners said. “But at the end of Swinney expects a the day, if you turn the the trip],” Swinney said, 40-6 in the Russell Athball over against a good healthy group on the “[Watson] was ready to letic Bowl last winter. trip. He said all-Atlantic come back home.” team, it’s going to get Swinney said he’s got BY PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer
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• Monmouth at Georgetown, FS1 8 p.m.
• Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Wisconsin, BTN • VCA at Georgia Tech, ESPN2 • Longwood at Oklahoma St., ESPNU • Mercer at Auburn, SEC 9 p.m.
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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK ETHAN CAIN POLO • SENIOR • Marcos wrestler notched his 100th career win with a pin against Erie-Prophetstown’s Nathan Pierceson at 195 pounds on Thursday.
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PAIGE PETERSON POLO • SENIOR • Marcos forward had a double-double with 22 points & 16 rebounds in 60-49 loss to Dakota on Dec. 5. She also had a tripledouble of 17 points, 16 boards & 10 assists in 49-36 win over South Beloit on Dec. 3.
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Hawks handle Marcos Montavon leads Oregon; Smith’s 36 paces Faith By SVM Sports Staff
Oregon overcame a first-quarter deficit to earn a 44-35 win over Polo in a girls basketball game at the Polo tournament. The Hawks trailed 11-9 at the end of the first quarter, but never trailed again after taking the lead in the second quarter. Bailey Montavon led Oregon (4-4) with 16 points, while Anni Wilson had 10. The Marcos (1-7) couldn’t get much going aside from Paige Peterson’s 15 points. Haley Cisketti was next with six.
Milledgeville 42, Warren 34: The Missiles out-
scored the Warriors 15-8 in the final quarter to pull away for a win at Polo. Mady Frederick led Milledgeville (6-5) with 15 points, and Jenna Bibler added 12. Brynn Bohnsack led Warren with 14 points. Newman 59, Riverdale 55: Mady Ferris paced
a balanced attack with 18 points as the Comets held off the Rams in Sterling. Also for Newman (4-5, 2-1 Three Rivers), Kelsey Simpson had 17 points, and Mary Jansen added 12. Morrison 43, Orion 35:
Kassidee Church had 14 points, seven rebounds and two blocked shots to lead the Fillies past the visiting Chargers. Also for Morrison (6-2, 3-2 Three Rivers), Jaeden Workman had 13 points, and Emma Melton added six points, four rebounds and three assists.
Monday’s stars Sarah Smith, Faith Christian, 36 points Vinny Bramm, Erie, 20 points Kaywan Palmer, AFC, 17 points Bailey Montavon, Oregon, 16 points
er poured in 29 points. Milledgeville 51, Orangeville 47: The Missiles
outscored the Broncos 16-5 in the fourth quarter to pull out a win at Forreston. Brett Lacroix led Milledgeville (6-4) with 14 points, and Kyle Ottens added 13. Orangeville’s Caden Byron 66, West Carroll 9: The Thunder managed Getz led all scorers with just two points in the first 24. half on their way to a loss Erie 65, West Carroll 36: The Cardinals outscored to the Tigers at Polo. Hayley Guilinger led the Thunder 32-14 in the West Carroll with five second half and ran away with a win at the West points. For Byron (9-1), Paige Carroll tournament. Erie (5-4) was led Holloway drained six 3-pointers and scored 24 by Vinny Bramm’s 20 points, and Lexi DeVries points, Bransen Rosenow added 14 points, while added 12. Faith Christian 49, Trey Anderson finished Morning Star 40: Sarah with 12 points on four Smith had a dominant 3-pointers. performance and carried Matt McGinnis led West the Falcons to a home Carroll with 13 points. Prophetstown 57, West win. Smith poured in a Central 46: Logan Hengame-high 36 points on rekin paced a balanced 17 field goals, as Faith attack with 14 points as Christian (8-0) held off the Prophets won at the Morning Star. The Fal- United Tournament. Also for Prophetstown cons were outscored 14-2 in the final quarter, but (3-3), Jack Heflin had 13 points, and Kody Wetwere able to hang on. Shauni Warner added zel added 10. The rallied o n e p o i n t , s e v e n from a 17-5 deficit after rebounds and six steals, the first quarter. while Gabby RydzynBoys swimming ski added eight points, Sterling 90, Ottawa 90: five rebounds and three The Golden Warriors steals in the win. and Pirates ended up in a dead heat at the Duis Boys basketball Stockton 64, AFC 43: Center in Sterling. Wins for Sterling were Kaywan Palmer scored 17 points and Jacob Hil- posted by Arie Interone liker added 10 for the in the 1-meter diving Raiders (7-3) in a loss to (145.5 points) and Blake the Blackhawks at Mount Ruiz in the 100 breastCarroll stroke (1 minute, 6.09 Stockton’s Jace Spring- seconds).
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Dixon’s Isabelle Shiaras (left) and Mendota’s Sam Masini go up for a rebound during Monday’s game at Lancaster Gymnasium in Dixon.
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Since apparently turning the corner on Thanksgiving night in Green Bay, the Bears have done nothing but head south since leaving Wisconsin – and that has nothing to do with I-94. The Bears responded on consecutive Sundays by blowing chances to beat a visiting team with a losing record. They now have lost nine of their last 10 games at Soldier Field. No visitors to Chicago feel any more secure than Bears opponents. “It’s not like we’re far away,’’ Cutler said. It’s not like that makes
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Monday’s results Forreston tournament • Byron 67, Stillman Valley 49 • Winnebago 81, Pearl City 40 Hall tournament • Mendota 67, Mooseheart 46
Three Rivers Conf. 3-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 1-1 1-1 1-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-2
St. Bede Newman Princeton Hall Erie Fulton Sherrard Morrison Orion Rockridge Kewanee Riverdale Prophetstown Bureau Valley Amboy
All 7-1 6-1 5-2 4-2 5-4 5-4 5-5 2-5 4-3 4-3 2-5 4-2 3-3 2-7 1-6
Monday’s results Hall tournament • Amboy vs. Leo, NA Monmouth United tournament • Sherrard 71, West Prairie 58 • Prophetstown 57, West Central 46 West Carroll-Fulton tournament • Erie 65, West Carroll 36
NUIC East Conf. 4-0 2-0 2-0 2-1 2-1 1-3 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-3
AFC Forreston Aquin Polo Milledgeville Dakota Durand Orangeville South Beloit Pecatonica
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Monday’s results Forreston tournament • Milledgeville 51, Orangeville 47 • Aquin 59, Dakota 51 Monday’s box scores at Mount Carroll
STOCKTON 64, AFC 43
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Dixon’s Isabelle Shiaras (44) and Ellie Provo (33) go after a loose ball against Mendota on Monday. shots, and every part of their game,” Dixon coach Luke Ravlin said. “It’s nice to go out and execute, and get out to an early lead like that. I felt like we built some energy from there.” When Mendota’s 2-3 was finally able to pin down hot shooting spots in the third quarter, the Duchesses turned to the inside game with forwards Ellie Provo and Isabelle Shiaras. But not before the Trojans started to make a comeback to get to within five
points at 28-23 with 2:24 left in the third quarter. Dixon went on a 12-0 run to extend its lead, and wasn’t challenged the rest of the way. Provo and Shiaras combined for 12 points and 16 rebounds. “We got to within five very late in the third,” Mendota coach Brent McKinney said. “We got down 9-0 with three different kids hitting 3s. We got in a hole early, but I thought our kids did a good job trying to do everything they could to get back into it.”
Gould becoming a problem for Bears CONTINUED FROM B1
All 5-0 5-0 5-2 2-4 1-4
Today’s game • LaSalle-Peru at Peoria Notre Dame, 7:30
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“Our team did a real good job finding our open shooters,” Smith said. “That’s something we really worked on in practice; getting into the post and kicking out. That worked out for us tonight. “I think our teamwork really showed in the first half.” Smith finished with 12 points, all on 3-pointers. Scheidegger made a trio of triples and finished with 11 points. Rogers, a reserve, had a careerhigh 10 points, making two 3-pointers and a pair of late layups. “We did a very good job of moving the ball fast enough to make their zone defense rotate,” Rogers said, “and we could get more open shots.” The Trojans (2-6, 0-4) didn’t fare as well facing Dixon’s 2-3 zone, and finished the first half making just 5 of 26 shots. “Those kids worked really hard on their jump
Conf. 2-0 1-0 1-1 0-2 0-2
Sterling LaSalle-Peru Ottawa Geneseo Rochelle
it any easier to accept a second straight loss laid, in part, at the suddenly unpredictable feet of kicker Robbie Gould. One week after missing a 36-yard field-goal attempt that would have beaten the 49ers on the final play of regulation, Gould pushed a 50-yard attempt wide right with 1 minute, 45 seconds left that would have tied the score. Gould again handled his hardship like a pro postgame, not that it is something he wants to get used to doing. As good as (insert new kicker’s name here) just doesn’t have the same ring to it. “The guys did a great job of getting it into
range; I just didn’t execute,’’ Gould said. “I could probably have kicked from 61 going that way. I have to make it.’’ He’s right. But, unlike a week ago, Cutler increased Gould’s degree of difficulty from the Redskins’ 32 with decisions that warranted scrutiny. On second down, Cutler took a high-risk, high-reward shot into the end zone intended for Alshon Jeffery – with whom he had hooked up two plays earlier for a 50-yard completion. That gamble was more understandable than the low-percentage third-and-7 pass for Eddie Royal.
AFC (7-3) Kaywan Palmer 7 2-3 17, David Zinke 1 0-0 3, Jacob Hilliker 3 4-5 10, Garrett Sanford 1 0-0 2, Jamey Talley 1 0-0 3, Adam Hart 1 0-0 2, Stephen Brooke 1 2-2 4, Joe Uphoff 1 0-0 2, Ryan Rod 0 0-1 0. Totals: 16 8-11 43. STOCKTON Krahmer 3 4-4 10, Buske 3 2-3 8, Lacher 2 1-2 6, Broshous 1 0-0 2, Eden 3 1-4 7, Hatfield 0 2-2 2, Springer 9 11-14 29, Carton 0 0-0 0. Totals: 21 21-29 64. AFC 13 14 7 9 – 43 Stockton 18 11 16 19 – 64 3s – AFC 3 (Palmer, Zinke, Talley), Stockton 1 (Lacher). at Mount Carroll
ERIE 65, WEST CARROLL 36 ERIE (5-4) Bransen Rosenow 6 1-1 14, Vinny Bramm 9 0-0 20, Jordan Chandler 2 0-0 4, Josh Lohman 1 0-0 2, Trey Anderson 4 0-0 12, Carson Kirkpatrick 1 0-0 3, Levi Floming 1 0-0 2, Eric Miller 4 0-0 8. Totals: 28 1-1 65. WEST CARROLL Stephen Santeramo 2 0-0 4, Kody Plattenberger 1 0-0 3, Mitchell Prowant 1 0-0 2, Luke Jones 2 0-0 4, Caleb Stines 3 0-0 9, Matt McGinnis 5 3-4 13, Thomas Brashaw 0 1-2 1, Justin Appel 0 0-2 2. Totals: 14 4-8 36. Erie 21 12 22 10 – 65 West Carroll 10 12 8 6 – 36 3s – Erie 8 (Anderson 4, Bramm 2, Rosenow, Kirkpatrick), West Carroll 4 (Stines 3, Ko. Plattenberger). at Forreston
MILLEDGEVILLE 51, ORANGEVILLE 47 ORANGEVILLE (0-9) Getz 9 4-9 24, A.Guy 5 2-4 13, Corp 0 2-4 2, T.Guy 1 0-0 2, Parriott 1 0-0 2, Alber 1 0-0 2, O’haver 1 0-0 2. Totals: 18 8-17 47. MILLEDGEVILLE (6-4) Brett Lacroix 5 2-4 14, Troy Litwiller 0 1-2 1, Payton Harris 1 1-2 3, Cade Schave 3 0-0 7, Jeremy Bibler 2 0-0 4, Kyle Ottens 4 4-5 13, Evan Skoog 2 0-0 5, Cut Strauss 1 2-4 4. Totals: 18 10-17 51. Orangeville 11 19 12 5 – 47 Milledgeville 12 13 10 16 – 51 3s – Orangeville 3 (Getz 2, A.Guy), Milledgeville 5 (Lacroix 2, Schave, Ottens, Skoog). at United
PROPHETSTOWN 57, WEST CENTRAL 46 PROPHETSTOWN (3-3) Gage Garrison 0 0-0 0, Logan Henrekin 5 0-0 14, Jonah Green 3 2-2 8, Kody Wetzell 4 1-4 10, Ross Cady 0 0-0 0, Jackson Ames 2 0-0 4, Kyle Behrens 0 0-0 0, Brett Emery 0 0-0 0, Brad Hufman 1 0-0 2, Jack Bauer 3 0-0 6, Jack Heflin 4 5-12 13. Totals: 22 8-18 57. WEST CENTRAL Bowman 3 0-0 9, Cavanaugh 2 0-0 6, M.Peterson 3 0-0 8, Diehl 1 2-2 4, S.Peterson 5 1-1 11, Vanal 0 2-4 2, Poiter 0-0 0, Arnold 3 0-0 6, Nichols 0 0-0 0, McKinney 0 0-0 0. Totals: 17 5-7 46. Prophetstown 5 20 22 10 – 57 West Central 17 12 11 6 – 46 3s – Prophetstown 5 (Henrekin 4, Wetzell), West Central 7 (Bowman 3, Cavanaugh 2, M.Peterson 2).
Tournament glances at Forreston Saturday’s results • Newman 55, Forreston 49 • Christian Life 71, Polo 64 • Oregon 58, Pecatonica 28 • Stillman Valley 62, Aquin 58 • Winnebago 50, Orangeville 21 • River Ridge 52, Lena-Winslow 39 • Byron 56, Dakota 51 • Pearl City 45, Milledgeville 42 Monday’s results • Milledgeville 51, Orangeville 47 • Byron 67, Stillman Valley 49 • Aquin 59, Dakota 51 • Winnebago 81, Pearl City 40 Today’s games • Pecatonica vs. Lena-Winslow, 6 p.m. • Newman vs. Christian Life, 6 p.m. • Forreston vs. Polo, 7:30 p.m. • Oregon vs. River Ridge, 7:30 West Carroll/Fulton Tournament Saturday’s results • Warren 43, West Carroll 25 • East Dubuque 64, Unity Christian 24 • Erie 42, Warren 41 • East Dubuque 60, West Carroll 49 • Erie 66, Unity Christian 24 • Fulton 52, Stockton 50 • Galena 47, Scales Mound 42 • AFC 69, Fulton 43 • Galena 58, Stockton 51 • AFC 58, Scales Mound 52 Monday’s results • Stockton 64, AFC 43 • Erie 65, West Carroll 36 Thursday’s games at Mount Carroll • Warren vs. Unity Christian, 6 p.m. • East Dubuque vs. Erie, 7:30 p.m. at Fulton • Stockton vs. Scales Mound, 6 p.m. • Fulton vs. Galena, 7:30 Friday’s games at Mount Carroll • East Dubuque vs. Warren, 6 p.m. • West Carroll vs. Unity Christian, 7:30 p.m. at Fulton • Galena vs. AFC, 6 p.m. • Fulton vs. Scales Mound, 7:30 p.m.
Girls basketball NIB-12 West Conf. 3-0 2-0 1-2 0-2 0-3
Sterling LaSalle-Peru Rochelle Geneseo Ottawa
All 5-3 4-2 2-7 2-6 2-5
Monday’s result • Marian 42, Rochelle 39 Today’s game • DeKalb at Geneseo, 7
BNC West Rockford Lutheran Byron Stillman Valley Winnebago Rock Falls Dixon Oregon Mendota
Conf. 2-0 2-0 2-1 2-2 1-1 1-1 1-2 0-4
All 4-0 9-1 6-3 5-3 5-3 5-4 4-4 2-6
Monday’s results • Dixon 46, Mendota 27 Polo tournament • Byron 66, West Carroll 9 • Oregon 44, Polo 35
Three Rivers Kewanee Hall Amboy Sherrard Bureau Valley Erie St. Bede Morrison Fulton Newman Rockridge Riverdale Prophetstown Orion Princeton
Conf. 4-0 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-2 3-2 3-2 2-2 2-1 1-3 1-4 0-3 0-4 0-4
All 6-5 6-2 9-2 8-3 6-4 5-2 5-6 6-2 3-3 4-5 5-5 2-8 0-9 0-6 4-5
Monday’s results • Kewanee 43, Erie 34 • Ottawa Marquette 54, Hall 47 • Morrison 43, Orion 35 • Newman 59, Riverdale 55 • Wethersfield 46, Sherrard 34
NUIC East AFC Milledgeville Aquin Durand Pecatonica Dakota Forreston Polo Orangeville South Beloit
Conf. 5-0 4-1 3-2 3-2 2-2 2-3 1-2 1-2 0-3 0-4
All 8-0 6-5 8-3 4-5 4-4 6-5 7-4 1-7 0-7 0-4
Monday’s results Pearl City tournament • Aquin vs. East Dubuque, NA • Dakota 41, Orangeville 32 Polo tournament • Milledgeville 42, Warren 34 • Oregon 44, Polo 35 Polo Tournament Saturday’s results • Oregon 48, Prophetstown 37 • Eastland 63, Polo 40 • Byron 66, Milledgeville 27 Monday’s results • Milledgeville 42, Warren 34 • Byron 66 West Carroll 9 • Oregon 44, Polo 35 Today’s games • Oregon vs. Eastland, 5 • Warren vs. West Carroll, 6:15 • Prophetstown vs. Polo, 7:30 Wednesday’s games • West Carroll vs. Milledgeville, 5 • Eastland vs. Prophetstown, 6:15 • Byron vs. Warren, 7:30 Monday’s box scores at Lancaster Gymnasium, Dixon
DIXON 46, MENDOTA 27 MENDOTA (2-6, 0-4 BNC West) Haylie Barrera 3-9 0-0 7, Odette Garza 5-9 0-3 10, Melissa Wohrley 0-3 0-0 0, Sam Masini 2-11 1-3 5, Alex Barrera 1-10 0-1 3, Brandy Delao 0-2 2-4 2. Totals: 11-44 3-11 27.
DIXON (5-4 1-1) Britney Pitzer 0-4 0-0 0, Bre Scheidegger 4-8 0-0 11, Tyler Smith 4-12 0-0 12, Ellie Provo 2-10 3-4 7, Isabelle Shiaras 2-6 1-5 5, Katie Provo 0-3 1-2 1, Courtney Rogers 4-8 0-0 10, Ashley Schmall 0-1 0-0 0, Kira Goral 0-1 0-0 0, Emily Lynch 0-1 0-0 0. Totals: 16-54 5-11 46. Mendota 5 10 8 4 – 27 Dixon 16 8 11 11 – 46 3s – Mendota 2-13 (A. Barrera 1-6, H. Barrera 1-5, Masini 0-1, Wohrley 0-1), Dixon 9-27 (Smith 4-12, Scheidegger 3-5, Rogers 2-5, Lynch 0-1, Pitzer 0-2, Schmall 0-1, K. Provo 0-1). Rebounds – Mendota 30 (Garza 8), Dixon 40 (E. Provo 8, Shiaras 8). Assists – Mendota 9 (Wohrley 3, H. Barrera 3), Dixon 14 (Shiaras 5). Steals – Mendota 5 (H. Barrera 2, Garza 2), Dixon 7 (Pitzer 2, Shiaras 2). Turnovers – Mendota 12, Dixon 13. Total fouls (none out) – Mendota 10, Dixon 12 at Polo
MILLEDGEVILLE 42, WARREN 34 WARREN Williams 0 0-0 0, Riedl 0 0-3 0, R.Stuckey 3 0-0 6, Blair 0 0-0 0, M.Stuckey 0 0-0 0, Bohnsack 6 1-2 14, Kubot 1 1-2 3, McGivney 1 0-0 3, Stiefel 3 2-4 8. Totals: 14 4-11 34. MILLEDGEVILLE (6-5) Sidney Aude 1 0-1 3, Jocelyn Folkers 2 0-0 4, Holly Smith 0 0-0 0, Jade Graff 3 1-3 8, Jenna Bibler 5 0-0 12, Mady Frederick 5 4-5 15. Totals: 16 5-9 42. Warren 10 8 8 8 – 34 Milledgeville 9 8 10 15 – 42 3s – Warren 2 (Bodnsack, McGivney), Milledgeville 5 (Bibler 2, Aude, Graff, Frederick).
OREGON 44, POLO 35 OREGON Ally Bartling 3 0-0 6, Anni Wilson 4 1-4 10, Naia Cisneros 1 0-0 2, Abby Newman 1 0-0 2, Alli Henson 2 0-2 4, Emily Perkins 0 1-2 1, Bailey Montavon 8 0-0 16, Bella Holley 1 0-0 3. Totals: 20 2-8 44. POLO Rilley Peterson 1 0-1 2, Lani Bergstrom 1 0-0 3, Justine Gorzny 2 5-9 9, Haley Cisketti 3 0-0 6, Paige Peterson 4 4-4 15. Totals: 11 9-14 35. Oregon 9 17 12 6 – 44 Polo 11 4 9 11 – 35 3s – Oregon 2 (Wilson, Holley), Polo 4 (Peterson 3, Bergstrom).
BYRON 66, WEST CARROLL 9 WEST CARROLL Durward 1 0-0 2, Burton 0 0-0 0, Guilinger 2 0-0 5, Brinkmeier 0 0-0 0, Ballard 0 0-0 0, Badtke 0 0-0 0, Anderson 0 0-3 0, Anderson 1 0-0 2. Totals: 4 0-3 9. BYRON (9-1) DeVries 5 0-0 12, Miller 1 0-0 2, Holloway 9 0-0 24, Hudopp 1 2-2 4, Jackson 1 2-2 4, Bonnell 0 0-0 0, Burrows 3 0-0 6, Hopkins 4 0-0 8, Richardson 2 0-0 4, Derracks 0 2-4 2. Totals: 26 6-8 66. West Carroll 2 0 2 5 – 9 Byron 36 15 9 6 – 66 3s – West Carroll 1 (Guilinger), Byron 8 (Holloway 6, DeVries 2). at Morrison
MORRISON 43, ORION 35 ORION (0-6, 0-3 Three Rivers) A.McCunn 1 0-0 2, T.McCunn 4 0-0 9, Stropes 1 0-0 2, Mohr 2 0-0 4, Smolenski 1 4-6 6, Schultz 3 2-3 8, DeVoss 1 0-0 2, Crayne 1 0-0 2, Hansen 0 0-0 0, Terronez 0 0-0 0. Totals: 14 6-9 35. MORRISON (6-2, 3-2) Emma Melton 2 2-2 6, Emily Wallander 0 4-4 4, Jaeden Workman 5 2-2 13, Kassidee Church 6 2-2 14, Kenzie Petkus 0 0-0 0, Ana Dzeladini 0 0-0 0, Madison Steines 1 0-0 2, Tegeler 1 0-1 2. Totals: 16 10-11 43. Orion 8 9 7 11 – 35 Morrison 12 8 8 15 – 43 3s – Orion 1 (T.McCunn), Morrison 1 (Workman). at Sterling
NEWMAN 59, RIVERDALE 55 RIVERDALE (2-8, 1-4 Three Rivers) Geigle 0 0-0 0, Baldwin 1 1-2 3, Darin 3 7-8 15, Sheley 4 3-5 11, Williams 4 5-8 13, Berge 0 0-0 0, May 2 2-2 7, Goodwin 3 0-0 6. Totals: 17 18-25 55. NEWMAN (4-5, 2-1) Matera 0 0-0 0, Mady Ferris 5 9-11 18, Teagan McKenna 0 0-0 0, Kelsey Simpson 7 1-4 17, Mackenzie Hamlink 0 0-0 0, Mary Jensen 3 6-14 12, Rhyanna Hadden 2 2-2 6, Chloe Klein 3 0-0 6, Lakyn Waldschmidt 0 0-0 0, Delaney Hinrichs 0 0-0 0. Totals: 20 18-30 59. Riverdale 15 12 12 16 – 55 Newman 11 16 10 22 – 59 3s – Riverdale 3 (Darin 2, May), Newman 2 (Simpson 2). at Grand Detour
FAITH CHRISTIAN 49, MORNING STAR 40 MORNING STAR Noelle Klimek 1 1-5 3, Mary Dailing 3 0-0 9, Janae Kennedy 6 0-0 12, Kiara Flockhart 3 0-3 7, Jaclyn Norton 3 0-0 6, Kelly Hansen 1 1-2 3, Elizabeth Gibson 0 0-2 0. Totals: 17 2-12 40. FAITH CHRISTIAN (8-0) Sarah Smith 17 0-0 36, Amanda LaPage 1 0-0 2, Hannah Hudson 1 0-0 2, Shauni Warner 0 1-2 1, Gabby Rydzynski 4 0-0 8, Sam Merriman 0 0-0 0, Sarah DiGrazia 0 0-0 0, Megan Babler 0 0-0 0, Kinely Fassler 0 0-0 0, Kali Worrell 0 0-0 0. Totals: 23 1-2 49. Morning Star 8 12 6 14 – 40 Faith Christian 14 21 12 2 – 49 3s – Morning Star 4 (Dailing 3, Flockhart), Faith Christian 2 (Smith 2).
Boys swimming Monday’s result at the Duis Center, Sterling
STERLING 90, OTTAWA 90 200 medley relay – 1. Ottawa 1:48.08; 200 freestyle – T.J. LeSeure (O) 1:55.76; 200 IM – 1. Keegan Miller (O) 2:11.47; 50 freestyle – 1. Jordan Ovanic (O) 23.82; 1-meter diving – 1. Arie Interone (S) 145.5; 100 butterfly – 1. Tyler Ditchfield (O) 57.41; 100 freestyle – 1. Ovanic (O) 52.23; 500 freestyle – 1. Jacob Pocivasek (O) 5:32.06; 200 freestyle relay – 1. Ottawa 1:36.66; 100 backstroke – 1. LeSeure (O) 1:00.4; 100 breaststroke – 1. Black Ruiz (S) 1:06.09; 400 freestyle relay – 1. Ottawa 3:29.92
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
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MONDAY’S SCOREBOARD NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE W x-New England 11 N.Y. Jets 8 Buffalo 6 Miami 5 Indianapolis Houston Jacksonville Tennessee
W 6 6 5 3
Cincinnati Pittsburgh Baltimore Cleveland
W 10 8 4 3
Denver Kansas City Oakland San Diego
W 10 8 6 3
East L T 2 0 5 0 7 0 8 0 South L T 7 0 7 0 8 0 10 0 North L T 3 0 5 0 9 0 10 0 West L T 3 0 5 0 7 0 10 0
Pct .846 .615 .462 .385
PF 402 325 316 264
PA 253 256 301 331
Pct .462 .462 .385 .231
PF 275 259 326 253
PA 356 291 357 326
Pct .769 .615 .308 .231
PF 354 344 278 240
PA 229 260 326 357
Pct .769 .615 .462 .231
PF 281 331 299 250
PA 225 243 326 334
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
East L T Pct PF PA Washington 7 0 .462 281 307 Philadelphia 7 0 .462 301 322 N.Y. Giants 7 0 .462 338 320 Dallas 9 0 .308 230 305 South W L T Pct PF PA y-Carolina 13 0 0 1.000 411 243 Tampa Bay 6 7 0 .462 288 322 Atlanta 6 7 0 .462 279 295 New Orleans 5 8 0 .385 323 397 North W L T Pct PF PA Green Bay 9 4 0 .692 317 245 Minnesota 8 5 0 .615 258 255 Chicago 5 8 0 .385 272 314 Detroit 4 9 0 .308 267 336 West W L T Pct PF PA x-Arizona 11 2 0 .846 405 252 Seattle 8 5 0 .615 340 235 St. Louis 5 8 0 .385 210 271 San Francisco 4 9 0 .308 188 315 x-clinched playoff spot; y-clinched division Monday’s result N.Y. Giants 31, Miami 24 Thursday’s game Tampa Bay at St. Louis, 7:25 p.m. Saturday’s game N.Y. Jets at Dallas, 7:25 p.m. Sunday’s games Chicago at Minnesota, noon Atlanta at Jacksonville, noon Houston at Indianapolis, noon Carolina at N.Y. Giants, noon Tennessee at New England, noon Buffalo at Washington, noon Kansas City at Baltimore, noon Cleveland at Seattle, 3:05 p.m. Green Bay at Oakland, 3:05 p.m. Miami at San Diego, 3:25 p.m. Cincinnati at San Francisco, 3:25 p.m. Denver at Pittsburgh, 3:25 p.m. Arizona at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21 Detroit at New Orleans, 7:30 p.m. W 6 6 6 4
Monday’s box score
GIANTS 31, DOLPHINS 24 N.Y. Giants Miami
3 14 7 7 — 31 7 10 7 0 — 24 First Quarter NYG–FG Brown 35, 11:09. Mia–Miller 14 run (Franks kick), 5:41. Second Quarter NYG–Randle 6 pass from Manning (Brown kick), 13:00. Mia–Miller 38 run (Franks kick), 10:10. Mia–FG Franks 36, 1:52. NYG–Tye 5 pass from Manning (Brown kick), :44. Third Quarter Mia–Stills 47 pass from Tannehill (Franks kick), 9:37. NYG–Beckham Jr. 6 pass from Manning (Brown kick), 5:01. Fourth Quarter NYG–Beckham Jr. 84 pass from Manning (Brown kick), 11:13. A–65,408. NYG Mia First downs 25 16 Total Net Yards 429 363 Rushes-yards 32-92 22-128 Passing 337 235 Punt Returns 2-35 2-30 Kickoff Returns 1-22 4-109 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 27-31-0 25-41-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 0-0 1-1 Punts 4-45.0 6-46.7 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-1 Penalties-Yards 3-25 12-123 Time of Possession 30:31 29:29 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–N.Y. Giants, Jennings 22-81, Darkwa 3-10, Williams 3-3, Vereen 1-0, Manning 3-(minus 2). Miami, Miller 12-89, Tannehill 4-24, Ajayi 5-15, Landry 1-0. PASSING–N.Y. Giants, Manning 27-31-0337. Miami, Tannehill 25-41-0-236. RECEIVING–N.Y. Giants, Beckham Jr. 7-166, Randle 5-58, D.Harris 5-41, Tye 5-30, Jennings 2-21, Vereen 1-10, Darkwa 1-6, Nicks 1-5. Miami, Landry 11-99, Cameron 3-35, Sims 3-14, Stills 2-49, Parker 2-16, Jennings 2-12, D.Williams 2-11. MISSED FIELD GOALS–N.Y. Giants, Brown 48 (WR).
College football 2015 Associated Press All-America Team FIRST TEAM Offense Quarterback — Deshaun Watson, sophomore, Clemson. Running backs — Derrick Henry, junior, Alabama; Leonard Fournette, sophomore, LSU. Tackles — Taylor Decker, senior, Ohio State; Spencer Drango, senior, Baylor. Guards — Joshua Garnett, senior, Stanford; Landon Turner, senior, North Carolina. Center — Jack Allen, senior, Michigan State. Receivers — Corey Coleman, junior, Baylor; Josh Doctson, senior, TCU. Tight end — Hunter Henry, junior, Arkansas. All-purpose player — Christian McCaffrey, sophomore, Stanford. Kicker — Ka’imi Fairbairn, senior, UCLA. Defense Ends — Shaq Lawson, junior, Clemson; Carl Nassib, senior, Penn State. Tackles — A’Shawn Robinson, junior, Alabama; Andrew Billings, junior, Baylor. Linebackers — Reggie Ragland, senior, Alabama; Tyler Matakevich, senior, Temple; Jaylon Smith, junior, Notre Dame. Cornerbacks — Desmond King, junior, Iowa; Vernon Hargreaves III, junior, Florida. Safeties — Jeremy Cash, senior, Duke; Vonn Bell, junior, Ohio State. Punter — Tom Hackett, senior, Utah. SECOND TEAM Offense Quarterback — Baker Mayfield, junior, Oklahoma. Running backs — Dalvin Cook, sophomore, Florida State; Ezekiel Elliott, junior, Ohio State. Tackles — Jack Conklin, junior, Michigan State; Ronnie Stanley, senior, Notre Dame. Guards — Sebastian Tretola, senior, Arkansas; Pat Elflein, junior, Ohio State. Center — Ryan Kelly, senior, Alabama. Receivers — Will Fuller, junior, Notre Dame; JuJu Smith-Schuster, sophomore, Southern California. Tight end — Jake Butt, junior, Michigan. All-purpose player — Morgan Burns, senior, Kansas State. Kicker — Jake Elliott, junior, Memphis. Defense Ends — Joey Bosa, junior, Ohio State; DeForest Buckner, senior, Oregon. Tackles — Robert Nkemdiche, junior, Mississippi; Sheldon Day, senior, Notre Dame. Linebackers — Joe Schobert, senior, Wisconsin; Kentrell Brothers, senior, Missouri; Eric Striker, senior, Oklahoma. Cornerbacks — Jourdan Lewis, junior, Michigan; Jalen Ramsey, junior, Florida State. Safeties — Trae Elston, senior, Mississippi; Jayron Kearse, junior, Clemson. Punter — Drew Kaser, senior, Texas A&M. THIRD TEAM Offense Quarterback — Keenan Reynolds, senior, Navy. Running backs — Royce Freeman, sophomore, Oregon; Larry Rose III, sophomore, New Mexico State.
Tackles — Jason Spriggs, senior, Indiana; Vadal Alexander, senior, LSU. Guards — Dan Feeney, junior, Indiana; Joe Thuney, senior, North Carolina State. Center — Austin Blythe, senior, Iowa. Receivers — Laquon Treadwell, junior, Mississippi; Roger Lewis, sophomore, Bowling Green. Tight end — Austin Hooper, junior, Stanford. All-purpose player — Jakeem Grant, senior, Texas Tech. Kicker — Aidan Schneider, sophomore, Oregon. Defense Ends — Shilique Calhoun, senior, Michigan State; Myles Garrett, sophomore, Texas A&M. Tackles — Jonathan Bullard, senior, Florida; Kenny Clark, junior, UCLA. Linebackers — Su’a Cravens, junior, Southern California; Blake Martinez, senior, Stanford; Anthony Walker, sophomore, Northwestern. Cornerbacks — Mackensie Alexander, sophomore, Clemson; Shawun Lurry, sophomore, Northern Illinois. Safeties — Eddie Jackson, junior, Alabama; Darian Thompson, senior, Boise State. Punter — Hayden Hunt, jr, Colorado St.
NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Montreal 20 8 3 43 100 Detroit 16 9 6 38 79 Ottawa 16 10 5 37 97 Boston 16 9 4 36 93 Tampa Bay 15 13 3 33 73 Florida 14 12 4 32 76 Buffalo 13 15 3 29 74 Toronto 10 13 5 25 64 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF Washington 21 6 2 44 89 N.Y. Islanders 18 8 5 41 89 N.Y. Rangers 18 9 4 40 90 New Jersey 15 11 4 34 74 Pittsburgh 15 11 3 33 68 Philadelphia 12 12 6 30 62 Carolina 12 14 4 28 74 Columbus 11 18 3 25 75
GA 70 79 93 80 69 74 84 76 GA 63 72 72 75 71 83 92 95
WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 22 6 2 46 102 79 Chicago 17 10 4 38 85 75 St. Louis 17 10 4 38 78 75 Minnesota 15 7 6 36 73 66 Nashville 15 10 5 35 80 79 Winnipeg 14 14 2 30 82 91 Colorado 14 16 1 29 85 88 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 19 9 2 40 78 66 Arizona 14 14 2 30 81 95 Edmonton 14 15 2 30 85 92 Vancouver 11 12 8 30 79 86 San Jose 14 14 1 29 75 78 Calgary 13 14 2 28 78 103 Anaheim 11 13 5 27 56 73 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Monday’s results Edmonton 3, Boston 2, OT Washington 4, Pittsburgh 1 Tampa Bay 2, Columbus 1 Ottawa 5, Los Angeles 3 Buffalo 2, Detroit 1 Today’s games New Jersey at Buffalo, 6 p.m. Florida at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m. Edmonton at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m. Carolina at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. Tampa Bay at Toronto, 6:30 p.m. San Jose at Montreal, 6:30 p.m. Calgary at Nashville, 7 p.m. Vancouver at Minnesota, 7 p.m. St. Louis at Winnipeg, 7 p.m. Colorado at Chicago, 7:30 p.m. Columbus at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday’s games Ottawa at Washington, 6 p.m. Pittsburgh at Boston, 7 p.m.
NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 16 10 .615 Boston 14 10 .583 New York 11 14 .440 Brooklyn 7 17 .292 Philadelphia 1 25 .038 Southeast Division W L Pct Charlotte 14 9 .609 Miami 14 9 .609 Orlando 13 11 .542 Atlanta 14 12 .538 Washington 10 13 .435 Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 15 7 .682 Chicago 14 8 .636 Indiana 14 9 .609 Detroit 14 12 .538 Milwaukee 10 15 .400
GB — 1 4½ 8 15 GB — — 1½ 1½ 4 GB — 1 1½ 3 6½
WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 21 5 .808 Dallas 14 11 .560 Memphis 14 12 .538 Houston 12 13 .480 New Orleans 6 17 .261 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 16 8 .667 Utah 10 13 .435 Denver 10 14 .417 Portland 10 15 .400 Minnesota 9 14 .391 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 24 1 .960 L.A. Clippers 15 10 .600 Phoenix 11 15 .423 Sacramento 9 15 .375 L.A. Lakers 3 21 .125
Sauk Valley Media • B5
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Monday’s results Indiana 106, Toronto 90 Orlando 105, Brooklyn 82 L.A. Clippers 105, Detroit 103, OT Chicago 115, Philadelphia 96 Memphis 112, Washington 95 Miami 100, Atlanta 88 San Antonio 118, Utah 81 Dallas 104, Phoenix 94 Denver 114, Houston 108 New Orleans at Portland, 10 p.m. Today’s games Cleveland at Boston, 6:30 p.m. Denver at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Houston at Sacramento, 9 p.m. Milwaukee at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday’s games Dallas at Indiana, 6 p.m. Charlotte at Orlando, 6 p.m. Miami at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m. Boston at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. Minnesota at New York, 6:30 p.m. Memphis at Chicago, 7 p.m. Portland at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Washington at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. New Orleans at Utah, 8 p.m. Phoenix at Golden State, 9:30 p.m. Milwaukee at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m. Monday’s box score
BULLS 115, 76ERS 96 PHILADELPHIA (96) Grant 2-8 2-4 6, Covington 6-16 0-0 15, Okafor 9-17 4-4 22, Canaan 1-5 1-1 4, Wroten 4-11 2-4 12, Thompson 2-5 0-0 5, McConnell 3-11 0-0 7, Stauskas 2-5 0-0 5, Holmes 2-3 0-0 4, Wood 3-5 0-0 7, Sampson 4-6 0-0 9. Totals 38-92 9-13 96. CHICAGO (115) Snell 5-10 5-6 16, Gibson 3-5 0-2 6, Gasol 5-7 3-3 13, Rose 2-3 2-2 6, Butler 8-14 7-7 23, Noah 2-7 1-2 5, McDermott 6-16 0-0 13, Hinrich 1-2 0-0 3, Mirotic 6-10 0-0 17, Brooks 1-4 2-2 4, Moore 0-1 0-0 0, Portis 3-4 1-2 7, Bairstow 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 43-85 21-26 115. Philadelphia 19 37 12 28 — 96 Chicago 24 27 34 30 —115 3-Point Goals–Philadelphia 11-31 (Covington 3-11, Wroten 2-4, McConnell 1-2, Sampson 1-2, Wood 1-2, Thompson 1-2, Canaan 1-3, Stauskas 1-4, Okafor 0-1), Chicago 8-22 (Mirotic 5-8, Hinrich 1-1, McDermott 1-4, Snell 1-5, Noah 0-1, Butler 0-1, Brooks 0-2). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Philadelphia 45 (Okafor 8), Chicago 60 (Noah 15). Assists–Philadelphia 19 (Thompson 4), Chicago 28 (Noah 8). Total Fouls–Philadelphia 17, Chicago 15. Technicals–Chicago defensive three second. A–21,166 (20,917).
Men’s college basketball Associated Press Top 25 Record Pts Prv 1. Michigan St. (64) 11-0 1,621 1 2. Kansas (1) 8-1 1,499 2 3. Oklahoma 7-0 1,409 7 4. Kentucky 9-1 1,385 5 5. Iowa St. 9-0 1,370 4 6. Maryland 9-1 1,353 6 7. Duke 8-1 1,271 8 8. Virginia 8-1 1,132 10 9. Purdue 11-0 1,082 11 10. Xavier 10-0 1,062 12 11. North Carolina 7-2 1,023 3 12. Villanova 8-1 865 9 13. Arizona 9-1 860 13 14. Providence 10-1 724 15 15. Miami 8-1 622 17 16. Baylor 7-1 605 16 17. Butler 8-1 562 18 18. SMU 7-0 560 19 19. Louisville 7-1 534 22 20. West Virginia 8-1 466 14 21. G.Washington 9-1 256 — 22. UCLA 7-3 213 — 23. Cincinnati 8-2 197 23 24. Texas A&M 8-2 152 — 25. UConn 6-3 47 — Others receiving votes: Gonzaga 44, South Carolina 42, Oregon 37, Colorado 21, Vanderbilt 18, Wichita St. 17, Dayton 14, UALR 14, Pittsburgh 12, Georgetown 8, Utah 7, Notre Dame 4, Texas 4, Iowa 3, Northwestern 3, Syracuse 3, Army 1, Florida 1, Houston 1, Marquette 1. Top 25 schedule Today’s games No. 7 Duke vs. Georgia Southern, 6 p.m. No. 22 UCLA vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, 8 p.m. No. 23 Cincinnati vs. Norfolk State, 6 p.m. Wednesday’s games No. 11 North Carolina vs. Tulane, 6 p.m. No. 13 Arizona vs. Northern Arizona, 9 p.m. No. 16 Baylor vs. Hardin-Simmons, 7 p.m. No. 18 SMU vs. Nicholls State, 7 p.m. No. 19 Louisville vs. Kennesaw State, 6 p.m. Thursday’s games No. 18 SMU vs. Hampton, 6 p.m. No. 20 West Virginia vs. Marshall at the Charleston (W.Va.) Civic Center, 6 p.m. Saturday’s games No. 1 Michigan State at Northeastern, 11:30 a.m. No. 2 Kansas vs. Montana, 1 p.m. No. 3 Oklahoma vs. Creighton, 1 p.m. No. 4 Kentucky vs. Ohio State at the Barclays Center, 2:30 p.m. No. 5 Iowa State vs. Northern Iowa at Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa, 6 p.m. No. 6 Maryland vs. Princeton at Royals Farms Arena, Baltimore, 6 p.m. No. 7 Duke vs. Utah at Madison Square Garden, 11 a.m. No. 8 Virginia vs. No. 12 Villanova, 11 a.m. No. 9 Purdue vs. No. 17 Butler at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, 4 p.m. No. 10 Xavier vs. Auburn, 11 a.m. No. 11 North Carolina vs. No. 22 UCLA at the Barclays Center, noon No. 13 Arizona vs. UNLV, 8:30 p.m. No. 14 Providence vs. Rider, 7 p.m. No. 15 Miami vs. College of Charleston, 1 p.m. No. 16 Baylor at No. 24 Texas A&M, 8 p.m. No. 19 Louisville vs. Western Kentucky, 11 a.m. No. 21 George Washington vs. St. Peter’s, noon No. 23 Cincinnati at VCU, 3 p.m. No. 25 UConn vs. UMass-Lowell at the XL Center, Hartford, Conn., 3 p.m. Monday’s results EAST Columbia 78, Robert Morris 71 Hartford 80, Sacred Heart 71 Manhattan 71, St. Francis Brooklyn 60 SC-Upstate 66, Navy 57 SOUTH Alcorn St. 68, Blue Mountain 60 Charleston Southern 107, Columbia International 74 Coastal Carolina 71, Wofford 63 Marshall 92, NC Central 73 North Florida 94, FIU 72 Southern Miss. 57, South Alabama 54 Tennessee St. 93, Stetson 90, 2OT Tulane 63, Prairie View 49 W. Carolina 97, E. Washington 80 SOUTHWEST North Texas 78, Nicholls St. 60 Sam Houston St. 96, LeTourneau 54 FAR WEST CS Bakersfield 69, Dartmouth 62 Gonzaga 86, St. Martin’s 50 Saint Mary’s (Cal) 93, Cal Poly 63
Women’s college basketball Associated Press Top 25 Record Pts Prv 1. UConn (32) 8-0 800 1 2. South Carolina 9-0 763 2 3. Notre Dame 9-1 724 3 4. Baylor 10-0 711 4 5. Texas 8-0 659 5 6. Maryland 10-0 651 5 7. Oregon St. 7-0 599 7 8. Kentucky 9-0 549 8 9. Mississippi St. 7-1 535 9 10. Ohio St. 6-3 507 10 11. Florida St. 7-2 447 11 12. Northwestern 9-0 434 12 13. Duke 7-2 416 13 14. Tennessee 7-2 342 16 15. Stanford 6-2 329 14 16. DePaul 7-3 302 18 17. Oklahoma 9-1 293 17 18. Texas A&M 7-3 245 15 19. UCLA 5-2 163 20 20. South Florida 6-2 145 21 21. Arizona St. 5-3 125 24 21. California 7-2 125 22 23. Miami 10-0 98 — 24. Michigan St. 7-2 83 25 25. St. John’s 8-1 64 — Others receiving votes: Missouri 49, Syracuse 39, Seton Hall 38, Georgia 37, Virginia Tech 32, Iowa 27, Southern Cal 26, Princeton 17, Oklahoma St. 15, Florida 6, Nebraska 2, UTEP 2, Purdue 1.
Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Agreed to terms with RHP Darren O’Day to a four-year contract. Designated INF Rey Navarro for assignment. SEATTLE MARINERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Steve Cishek on a two-year contract. TEXAS RANGERS — Claimed 1B Andy Wilkins off waivers from Seattle. National League CHICAGO CUBS — Agreed to terms with RHP Trevor Cahill on a one-year contract. NEW YORK METS — Agreed to terms with RHP Buddy Carlyle, LHPs Duane Below and Andrew Barbosa and INF Marc Krauss on minor league contracts. WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Agreed to terms with RHP Yusmeiro Petit on a oneyear contract and with RHP Nick Masset on a minor league contract. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association PHILADELPHIA 76ERS — Recalled F Christian Wood from Delaware (NBADL). FOOTBALL National Football League CHICAGO BEARS — Placed S Antrel Rolle on injured reserve. Activated OT Tayo Fabuluge from exemption. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Placed CB Joe Haden on injured reserve. Waived OL Gabe Ikard. Claimed OL Kaleb Johnson off waivers from Baltimore. Signed WR Rannell Hall from Tampa Bay’s practice squad. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed DT Mike Daniels to a contract extension. MIAMI DOLPHINS — Placed TE Brandon Williams on injured reserve. Signed DT Deandre Coleman from the practice squad. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Waived S Shaun Prater. Signed DE Justin Trattou. HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL — Suspended Anaheim F Nate Thompson three games an illegal check to the head of Carolina D Justin Faulk. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Acquired D Rob Scuderi from Pittsburgh for D Trevor Daley. COLLEGE WISCONSIN — Announced sophomore basketball G Riley Dearring is transferring.
Bulls let guard down, win Butler leads Chicago, Okafor scores 22 in return BY JOHN JACKSON Associated Press
CHICAGO – Trailing to a team with just one win this season, the Chicago Bulls used the halftime break to identify the reason – their defense. Jimmy Butler had 23 points and the Bulls rallied from a five-point deficit for a 115-96 rout of the lowly Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. “That was the main focus in the second half – just to guard,” Butler said. “You can’t look at their record and think they’re not a good team, because they are. But if we focus on the way we have to play on both ends, we can win games.” Nikola Mirotic had 17 points and Tony Snell
scored 15 of 16 points in the second half. Joakim Noah had 15 rebounds and eight assists as the Bulls won their third straight. After trailing 56-51 at the intermission, the Bulls had a 64-40 advantage in the second half. The 76ers drop to 1-25 and remain winless through 15 road games. Rookie Jahlil Okafor had 22 points in his first game as a professional in his hometown. “It was fun,” Okafor said. “Just pretty fun having all my family here.” Okafor had eight points on 4-for-4 shooting in the second quarter and had 16 points in 16 firsthalf minutes. Philadelphia scored 37 points in the second on 16 of 25
(64 percent) shooting. “In the second quarter, we did not put any pressure on them,” Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg said. “They went anywhere they wanted on the floor and they were comfortable. We were not helping. It was a very poor defensive quarter for us.” Chicago, though, quickly dashed hopes for an upset early in the third quarter. The Bulls dialed up the intensity and made Philadelphia look like a one-win team. After committing just two turnovers in the first half, the Sixers had six in the first 6:34 of the third quarter. By then, the Bulls had claimed a 69-62 advantage and things only got worse for Philadelphia.
NFL | GIANTS 31, DOLPHINS 24
Fins down in Miami Dolphins allow Beckham to beat them BY STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – With the score tied in the fourth quarter, Odell Beckham Jr. somehow slipped 5 yards behind the secondary. That turned out to be the winning margin for the New York Giants. Beckham’s 84-yard touchdown reception put the Giants ahead to stay with 11 minutes to go, and they forged a three-way tie atop the NFC East by beating the Miami Dolphins 31-24 on Monday night. New York’s Eli Manning went 27-for-31 for 337 yards and four scores. His passer rating of 151.5 was his highest since 2009. The Giants (6-7) broke a three-game losing streak and are tied with the Redskins and Eagles for the lead in their woeful division. “It’s fun to win,” coach Tom Coughlin said. “It does keep us alive.” The Dolphins (5-8) were mathematically eliminated from the playoff race, extending their postseason drought to a franchise-record 7 consecutive years. “Obviously this is not where we want to be,” quarterback Ryan Tanne-
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Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) makes a catch as Dolphins cornerback Brent Grimes (21) defends during the first half of Monday’s game in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Giants won 31-24. hill said, “but here we are.” The Dolphins topped 20 points for the first time since October, but couldn’t keep up with Beckham, who had seven catches for 166 yards and two scores. The 100-yard game was his sixth in a row, a Giants record. “They got it to a star player, and he made plays for them,” Dolphins defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh said. Beckham missed one series when he went to the locker room due to cramping, but didn’t let that slow him down.
And with the score 24-all, he took advantage of broken coverage to score the go-ahead touchdown. Cornerback Jamar Taylor and seldom-used safety Shamiel Gary were the closest defenders, but Manning hit Beckham in stride at midfield and he sprinted to the end zone for his 12th TD this year. Safety Reshad Jones blamed the breakdown on miscommunication. “The corner was supposed to follow up and go over the top,” Jones said, “which he didn’t.”
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“In short, Mr. Rose has not presented credible evidence of a reconfigured life either by an honest acceptance by him of his wrongdoing, so clearly established in the Dowd Report, or by a rigorous, self-aware and sustained program of avoidance by him of all the circumstances that led to his permanent in eligibility in 1989,” Manfred wrote. Manfred also said Rose has never “seriously sought treatment” for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Behavior, conditions he said in his 2004 book had afflicted him. “Mr. Rose’s public and private comments, including his initial admission in 2004, provide me with little confidence that he has a mature understanding of his wrongful conduct, that he has accepted full responsibility for it, or that he understands the damage he has caused,” Manfred wrote. “I am
also not convinced that he has avoided the type of conduct and associations that originally led to his placement on the permanently ineligible list.” Rose’s lawyers said he will comment on the decision at a news conference Tuesday. “While we may have failed at our task of presenting all of the facts to the commissioner demonstrating how Pete has grown and changed over the past three decades, Pete has meaningfully reconfigured his life,” Rose’s lawyers, Ray Genco and Mark Rosenbaum, said in a statement. “Pete’s fall from grace is without parallel, but he recognizes that it was also of his own making,” they said. “As such, Pete seeks to be judged not just by the mistakes of his past, but also by the work he has done over the last three decades to take responsibility for his actions.” Manfred said when he met with the 74-yearold Rose, the 17-time All-Star at first was not forthcoming about his
current gambling. “Rose initially denied betting on baseball currently and only later in the interview did he ‘clarify’ his response to admit such betting,” Manfred wrote. Rose’s conduct violated Major League Rule 21, which calls for a lifetime ban for betting on any game “with which the bettor has a duty to perform.” “Allowing him to work in the game presents unacceptable risk of a future violation by him of Rule 21, and thus to the integrity of our sport,” Manfred wrote. The ban prevents Rose from working for any major league team or minor league affiliate, but he is allowed to make ceremonial appearances with the commissioner’s permission and may work for third parties such as Fox, which hired Rose this year as a baseball analyst. Players on the permanently ineligible list also may not appear on the Hall of Fame ballot, a decision taken by the Hall’s board in 1991.
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625-3600
Liberty Court has openings for Nursing, Cook and Maintenance person. Please apply at: 124 Liberty Court Dixon.
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Harbor Crest Home An 84-bed skilled nursing care facility in Fulton IL, is in need of •Qualified RN & LPN & CNA's licensed to work in IL. All Shifts avail. Must be licensed to practice in Illinois and pass Background check Sign on Bonuses Available Apply online or in person at: harborcrest2@ mchsi.com 817 17th St., Fulton IL. EOE
Helena Chemical a national ag chemical co, has openings at our Steward IL location for: 2 Custom Applicators Duties include applying fertilizer and pesticides, and maintenance of equipment. CDL required. Truck Drivers Full-time driver with Class A or B CDL Call 815-824-2266 or apply in person at 1318 Steward Rd., Steward, IL. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. EEO/AA/M/F/ Disabled/Veteran
Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is looking for caring & dedicated
RNs - LPNs
Full/Part-time, All Shifts Available Current IL License Required
or
284-2222
EMPLOYMENT
To apply contact Amie Behrens, Administrator 500 N. Jackson St. • Morrison, IL 61270 (815) 772-7288 EOE www.petersenhealthcare.net
$$EARN HOLIDAY CASH$$ Towns Streets Route STERLING 15thAve., 16thAve., 17thAve., 18thAve., E. 6th St. 63 STERLING 12thAve., 14thAve., 15thAve., E20th., 16thAve. 50 STERLING W 5th, W 6thAve. I, W 7th, W 8th, W 9th 25 STERLING W 18th, W19th, Ave. L, Ave. K, Ave. J 40 MILLEDGEVILLE Askforsignon/bonus$50/1stSt.Cochran,Franklin,Main 315 MILLEDGEVILLE Askforsignon/bonus$50/5thSt., Hagar, Holcomb 313 Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081
Customers 78 72 57 75 52 34 Telegraph 113 S. Peoria Dixon, IL 61021
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Part Time and PRN Positions Patient Access/Registration Clerk: Part Time evenings plus weekends Must have customer service, phone and computer skills Also seeking PRN RNs in ED and Med/Surg, PRN MLT/MT, PRN Pharmacy Tech, and PRN Surgical Tech For full list of openings or to apply on line, visit www.rochellehospital.com/careers or lcirone@rcha.net We offer a competitive pay and benefits package an and a fam ami miilly-oriented, patient-focused work environment. “We are an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.”
PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION available immediately in agricultural office in Lee County. Salary range $12-$15 per hour plus benefits. A copy of the vacancy announcement is available at 319 South Mason Ave in Amboy. Application packages and supporting documentation as requested must be completed online through www.USAJOBS.gov by COB December 21, 2015. We recognize and appreciate the benefits of diversity in the workplace. People who share this belief and reflect a diverse background are encouraged to apply. FSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Relocation expenses not authorized.
Love a good challenge? Thrive on change?
Sales Professional Sauk Valley Media is seeking a full-time outside sales professional who can prospect, negotiate and has the ability to open new accounts as well as maintain, grow and serve existing accounts in an established territory. As Sauk Valley’s premier provider of print and digital news and information, we rely on ground-breaking and innovative thinking to connect our audiences and advertisers. Our rapidly expanding portfolio of publications and websites has created new opportunities for professionals who share our passion for serving our customers. The successful candidate will possess the ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining focus and productivity to meet deadlines. This person will have experience creating and presenting client proposals as well as experience developing and maintaining client relationships. Our Multi-Media Account Executive must have the ability to strategically and creatively think in a fast-ppaced environment. Must have a valid drivers license, dependable transportation and proof of insurance. Qualified candidates should send cover letter and resume to: Contact Jennifer Heintzelman Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 jheintzelman@saukvalley.com Sauk Valley Media is an equal opportunity employer and a drugfree workplace. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
Hiring for entry level assembly positions on 1 st and 2 nd shift.
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APPLY IN PERSON OR ON-LINE AT www.pncinc.com PNC, INC. 11 7 E . M A S O N S T R E E T POLO, IL 61064
Applications taken on-site Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. EOE
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Genl. Contracting
Eikenberry Sheet Metal 412 E. 3rd Sterling Service work heating & cooling; gas, electric. Free estimates. Accept Visa & MC on all new installations.
ASSOCIATED Services Enterprise, LLC
CALL 815-625-0955
FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands! Call Today (815)284-2052
Alterations SHOE REPAIR ZIPPER REPAIR & ALTERATIONS Grummert's Hardware Sterling, Rock Falls, & also Shaw's Marketplace 214 Washington Prophetstown
815-989-8320
Basement Waterproofing Prater Paint & Waterproofing We Dry Up Basements & Crawl Spaces, Remediate Mold & Install E-Z Breathe™ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165
www.praterpaintand waterproofing.com
Cleaning Service
Advanced Cleaners
Excavating Hauling •Tandem Dump Trucks •Skidsteers Guaranteed Low Rates 815-618-2717
Shaffer's Seamless Gutters
Gutter Protection Systems Owner Scott Shaffer 815-677-5579 Dixon, Illinois
HANDYMAN/ GENERAL CONTRACTING Bathroom/Kitchen Rehabs, Complete Remodels, Drywall Painting, Flooring (tile, linoleum, wood, carpet) All types of home repairs. Free Estimates Insured-Bonded 815-564-7428 LawnCare Service •Pot Holes •Leaf clean up •House clean up •Large hauling (dirt, gravel, sand) •Gutters •Pressure washing •Snow Plowing •Free Estimates• 815-590-6336
(815)631-4122
www.mullerslane farm.com
Haul/Clean Service
www.advanced cleaners.biz
D & G House Cleaning & Prepping Service •Weekly, Bi-Weekly or Monthly availability. Home or Office •Move in or out, one time extensive deep cleaning. Home, rental, or estate. •One Time Special Occasion Cleaning We can work with you to achieve whatever it is you need! Call for Free Estimate 815-718-1714 815-718-0054
Clock/Watch Repair CLOCK, WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR •We repair and restore all brands and types of clocks and watches •We make house calls on Grandfather clocks •We repair all types of jewelry, and all work is done on premises •Appraisal Services Professional Jeweler for over 25 years. KRIEGER TIME AND JEWELRY CO. 618 S. Main St. Princeton, IL 815-872-8321
Dumpster Rental
Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail. Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001
Roofing
JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!! Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240
Home Improvement Morris Handyman ** 30 Years Plus ** ** Experience ** -Kitchen & Bath Remodeling -Flooring, Siding, Sewer Roding 779-861-2509
✶Since 1981✶ ◆Home Improvement ◆New Construction
Winter is the perfect time to build your garage, addition or remodel bath or kitchen!! Randy L. Moore
815-626-1333
IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured
Painting PRATER Paint & Waterproofing Specializing in •Residential •Commercial •Farm & •Industrial Call for your FREE painting or sandblasting estimate 815-626-5165
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Specializing in: •Seamless Gutters •Siding •Roofing •Doors/Windows General Contracting & Construction 815-213-0704 Free Estimates •Licensed •Bonded •Insured
Snowmobile Repair Snowmobile Repair
Frank's Performance
Snowmobile & ATV Service Repair & Accessories Your Local Amsoil Dealer! Be Ready Before The Snow Flies!! 10576 Buell Rd. Rock Falls 815-622-9370
Snowplowing
Call us 625-3600 284-2222
Cole's Complete Tree Service Tree Trimming Stump Removal
Snow Removal Snow Plowing Licensed and Insured *Free Estimates* 25HR Emergency Service Call 815-718-2997 Donnie Cole MEISTER TREE CARE Specializing in all of your tree care needs. Certified pesticide & herbicide applicator & line clearance tree trimming . Storm clean up & specialty work. Free Estimates No job too big or too small! Licensed, Bonded Insured Safety and your satisfaction is my #1 goal! 815-994-1750
TV Repair
TELEVISION IN HOME REPAIR 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE! Work on all Brands & Models Old or New Serving the Sauk Valley and More Call Ron for a free quote at 815-561-0011 Dixon, IL
Water Softeners The Softener Man Repair on all makes & models Service Call Special $19.95 Over 30 years experience 815-323-1622
MATT'S SNOWPLOWING Sterling Rock Falls Residential & Commercial Most Driveways $20 LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEED 815-590-1677
Storage Units (Big & Small) $35-$45 per month No Deposit Flexible Terms Open Every Day **We accept debit or credit cards** 2213 New Century Drive, Dixon 61021 815-618-2717
Windows
STORAGE UNITS Multiple Sizes Starting at $35 No appt. needed Located inside MOORE TIRES 2411 E. Rt 30 Rock Falls (815)625-3764
Call us 625-3600 284-2222
subject line "job application" Seeking Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapists and licensed Assistants in the Sterling area. Full, part time and PRN Competitive salary & excellent benefit package. Send resume to: ac@azerclinic.com or call 309-344-3400 Selmi's Greenhouse and Farm is now Hiring for one position Starting in February. Looking for @ 1,000 hours of work/year. Includes Garden Center, Summer and Fall Sales. Must have excellent communication skills. Basic gardening knowledge, Creativity and artistic ability a plus. Email your job qualifications and inquiries to: mattselmi@ gmail.com
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Teachers Full Time & Part Time, Immediate Positions Competitive Salary Rock Falls Day Care Center 729 W Rt 30, Rock Falls, IL 815-625-0106 or fax resume to: 815-625-1581
2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL – $16,595 Auto Store (866) 863-4167
2012 Chevrolet Equinox LT – $16,500 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894
2013 Ford Fusion SE – $18,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600
2004 Jeep Liberty Sport – $7,495 Auto Store (866) 863-4167
2012 Chevrolet Impala LTZ – $12,900 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium – $22,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600
2012 Buick Enclave – CALL Auto Store (866) 863-4167
2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO – $17,500 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894
2013 Ford Edge SEL – $22,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600
2014 Chevrolet Cruze ECO – $13,900 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894
2013 Nissan JUKE SV – $20,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600
2015 Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van LT – $25,125 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894
2013 Lexus GS 350 – $34,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600
TO OUR
READERS:
Sauk Valley Media does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law. Likewise, we do not knowingly accept advertising which is fraudulent or has intent. malicious While we attempt to screen advertising with potential fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential problems. We strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, when particularly dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.
2008 Mazda CX-7 Touring – CALL Auto Store (866) 863-4167 2008 Mazda RX-8 – CALL Auto Store (866) 863-4167 1998 Dodge Durango SLT – $3,495 Auto Store (866) 863-4167
Great Garage Sales
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Call
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2004 Nissan Quest SE – $6,495 Auto Store (866) 863-4167 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE2 – $21,495 Auto Store (866) 863-4167 1998 Ford Ranger XLT – $1,995 Auto Store (866) 863-4167
2009 Scion TC – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317
2006 Dodge Stratus SXT – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2006 GMC Envoy SLE – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2008 Ford Focus SE – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2006 Mercury Milan Premier – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2001 Pontiac Firebird – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317
2006 Chevrolet Uplander LT – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317
“Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate! Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677
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Roofing/Siding PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986
815-632-3822
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American Energy Savers “Sauk Valley's Oldest & Best Seamless Gutter Company” Always Flow Seamless Gutters Call Dan Maloney 815-288-4525
Handyman
Storage
www.allsafe center.com
Gutters
Maid/Janitorial Carpet
Fully Insured Free Estimates!
Remodeling
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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT – $44,415 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited LT – $24,145 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2013 Ford Explorer – $20,600 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2013 Chrysler Town & Country Touring – $20,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2014 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan – $17,600 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2011 Ford F-150 XLT – $22,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S – $12,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS – $5,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 ST – $5,800 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 – $5,800 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392
2015 Chevrolet Impala LTZ – $26,987 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 1999 Dodge Dakota Sport – $4,987 Kunes Ford 815-625-6300 2002 Chevrolet S-10 – CALL Kunes Ford 815-625-6300 2004 Saturn Vue V6 – $5,437 Kunes Ford 815-625-6300 2005 Toyota Corolla LE – $5,665 Kunes Ford 815-625-6300 2005 Ford F-150 Lariat – $13,732 Kunes Ford 815-625-6300 2006 Pontiac Montana – $5,660 Kunes Ford 815-625-6300 2007 Ford Edge SEL – $11,405 Kunes Ford 815-625-6300 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LS – $9,761 Kunes Ford 815-625-6300 2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S – $15,937 Kunes Ford 815-625-6300 2010 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ – $19,711 Kunes Ford 815-625-6300
2005 Nissan Frontier XE – $9,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392
2006 Ford Fusion SE – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317
2006 Chevrolet Impala LT – $6,300 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT – $25,500 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894
2011 GMC Acadia SL – $20,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600
2011 Buick Lucerne CXL – $15,900 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894
2012 Ford Fusion SEL – CALL Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600
2012 Buick Enclave Leather – $22,900 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894
2008 Lincoln MKZ – $9,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600
2014 Chevrolet Camaro LT – $21,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600
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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes. The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))
Looking for the perfect home? Read Sauk Valley estate section and Real Estate Weekly on Thursdays.
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Farm Toy Auction Saturday December 26th 9am *650 Cataloged Lots* Diecast Tractors; Pedals; Precision; Smith Miller Trucks; MORE! 2601 Lakeland Blvd. Mattoon, IL Bauer Auction Service, LLC Catalog / Photos: www.bauerauction.com Online Only Lender Owned Auction Former Pizza Hut Restaurant 708 Jackson Street, Pana (Christian County), IL 62557 2,300±SF on 27,000±SF Lot 10% Buyer's Premium, 1% Broker Co-Op Bid Deadline Thursday, December 17th For more info go to
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770-980-9565 Ahrens & Niemeier Auctioneers, IL License #040000762
AREA GARAGE SALES 624 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc. 815-445-6151.
GUNS & ARCHERY
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Want to buy Winchester model 1200 20ga. Shotgun, deer slug barrel. Also FOR SALE British 303 & ammo, Iver Johnson single barrel 20 ga. and British Enfield 303 & ammo. 815-626-3331
APPLIANCES
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Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003
COMPUTERS
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1 year old HP Microsoft 10 $195 815-631-6678
FURNITURE
755
3pc. Living room group- couch, love seat & chair, Tan. $900. Great shape! 815-535-8108. Ashley South Bay king size mattress, box spring, frame & headboard with nightstands. Memory foam mattress with pillow top. $975. Call 815380-5926. Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.
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Stop OVERPAYING for Your Prescriptions! Save up to 93%! Call our licensed Canadian and International pharmacy service to compare prices and get $15.00 off your first prescription and FREE Shipping. 1-800-433-0482 VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! Cut your drug costs! $$SAVE $$! 50 Pills for $99.00. FREE Shipping! 100% Guaranteed and Discreet. CALL 1-800-873-7614
PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Albino Frogs, tank & everything, free to good home. 779-245-3851.
PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775
TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS
MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE
MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE
AUTOMOBILES 905
WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes. Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away. Your pet will thank you!
No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s). Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.
Craftsman rotary tool bench w/ Chicago tool grinder, indust. grade $150. Heavy duty 8' steel ramps $60. Call 815-284-7903
Twin, full, queen, king beds. Dryer, washer, table & recliners, chairs, sofa, dresser, BR set, freezer, refrig. 815-718-4385.
1999 Ford Escort 77K miles, many new parts. Needs some work, runs good $700 obo 815-284-9881
SNOWBLOWERS 782
I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061
Homedics Back & Shoulder Shiatsu cushion/heat $25 Never used 815440-0029
Skid loader in any condition 563-212-7699
MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE
✭✭✭Jeff Gordon die cast collectibles. 23 cars; Winner Circle/Action/Revell & extras. $50 for all. 815-590-6301.
12, 4 piece Cransnowmen berry pottery new in box. $80. 815-626-4664
New 40 gallon gas hot water heater, used 1mo. $300 OBO. 815-631-5116 or 815-631-5558
722 Simplicity 2 stage self propelled snow blower 7HP, pull start. Exc Cond. $425 FIRM. 815-973-3223
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
Golden Doodles 9 males, Apricot. $700 each 563-212-7307 PLEASE HELP rescue our cats and kittens! Need a good indoor home! 815-590-7625
Great Garage Sales Call Now to Sell Your Items! 284-2222
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Bowflex TC10 Tread Climber $1,200. Call 815284-2186.
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WANT TO BUY 795
those unwanted items with the help of a Sauk Valley Classified Ad
20HP, John Deere Tractor, hydro drive w/ 42” 2 stage mounted snow blower, weights and chains. Runs good. $750. Call 815-625-1606
625-3600 284-2222
Baby crib/changing table & storage (mattress not incl.) $25 815-994-1755
5ft, slender primitive Christmas tree, decorated w/ wooden ornaments $50. 815-626-4664
Electrical inventory and tools. EMT fittings, MC cable, 12/2, 12/3, 10/2, Greenfield, drywall boxes, wire strippers, drill bits, etc. For more info. call 815-499-6566. Epiphany & Cypress Serious 6.4 Home theater surround sound systems $250 obo 815-440-0029
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2004 Buick LeSabre Limited, loaded. 93K mi. Runs great! $4900 cash. 815-7722145 (Morrison) 2006 Chrysler 300C AWD, 5.7 hemi, loaded, 130K mi., $9,900 815441-7500
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Small bales of hay $3 each. 815-625-2302
LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES
2007 Toyota Camry, silver, 17K mi. Reduced $11,500. Call Jeff 815-6317610.
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2 Belted Galloway feeder calves, 350400 lbs., excellent quality, 815-6317391 (no texts)
creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.
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2005 Nissan 4wd truck, $6,000 815499-7060
Offer expires 12/31/15 No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Garage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/ Travel or Real Estate
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2001 Dodge Ram B1500, runs great, very clean, 74k actual mi., $4,200 815-535-7011
1995 Buick Skylark, good tires. Runs good. Call 815-973-2757
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Family farming operation wanting to expand; looking for land to cash rent or 50/50. Please send replies to Box #:1311 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081
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*Plus Tax . Must present coupon during write-up. Not valid with other offers or specials. One per customer. Does not include Tires. Minimum purchase of $40. Maximum discount of $100. Price may vary for some models. GM vehicles only. Cannot be exchanged for cash. Expires 12/31/15.
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2002 Toyota Camry, clean, no rust, power everything, high miles, $3500 815-625-6629
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GET THE BADGE AND SAVE AT STERLING CHEVROLET 1824 N. N Locust Loc st St., St Sterling, Sterling IL 61081
(815) 625-2700
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