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Tom Higley Sr. tosses snow onto a 6- or 7-foot pile while clearing the driveway at his Third Street home in Dixon. Most people, grownups and kids alike, got a “snow day” Wednesday, thanks to the blizzard that dumped a foot or more of snow across the Sauk Valley.
Roads still blocked, cars stuck in snow BY DAVID GIULIANI AND KIM WATLEY 800-798-4085, ext. 525
STERLING – Yesterday’s blinding snow is gone, only to be replaced by today’s bitter cold. But at least the wind has died down. The pile driver that pounded the Sauk Valley on Tuesday and Wednesday, dumping 11 to 15 inches of snow over most of Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties, has grown cold and relatively calm. Expect a high of 9 today, with a wind chill near 30 below. Things should be better than the day before, though, when most area residents
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were snowed in – a few without power – and told to stay off the roads if they could. All area schools were shut down, as were nearly all government offices. Many schools will remain closed today, because many rural roads and side streets still need to be cleared, and because of the bone-chilling temperatures. In a nod to Wednesday’s treacherous conditions, Sterling, Rock Falls and Dixon post offices closed, as Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@svnmail.com did many businesses, with notable exceptions, includ- Brian Grummert of Grummert’s Hardware in downtown ing the 24-hour Walmart in Sterling blows the sidewalk in front of his store clear of Sterling. snow Wednesday. Grummert’s was one of a few downtown businesses to open in the wake of the worst winter storms ROADS CONTINUED ON A2 in recent years.
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STERLING – If you like to shop at Walmart without facing the crowds, Wednesday would have been your day. The trouble: Getting there. Walmart was one of the few open businesses on East Lincolnway. The light was on at register 19 during the morning. Later, register 17 came online. Few customers showed up. The store’s parking lot was well plowed, but the entrance still had some snow, causing at least one pickup truck without four-wheel drive to spin its wheels when exiting. SHOPPERS CONTINUED ON A4
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Shawna Homan digs out her car in Sterling Wednesday afternoon. Today’s forecast calls for a high of 9 degrees, but a wind chill near 30 below.
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Most of the city’s snow routes were cleared by morning, Sterling Police Lt. Tim Morgan said. “But they’re having a hard time keeping them up due to drifting. Most of the secondary roads haven’t been touched. Stay home if possible. Only go out in an emergency,� Morgan said Wednesday morning. Police helped move stranded vehicles around town, and Lynn Boulevard had its share, he said. There weren’t any major collisions that he was aware of. West Lynn Boulevard in Sterling was closed from Avenue E (YMCA Way) to West LeFevre because of blowing, drifting snow. Sterling police barricaded the road, so people who needed to get to and from town were advised to take LeFevre, Fourth Street or another alternate route. Both the Dixon and Sterling police departments provided rides to essential emergency personnel, so area departments were properly staffed. Dixon Police Sgt. Troy Morse said the main streets in town weren’t bad. “The plows have been out all night. They’ve been hitting them up pretty good. There are some side roads in town where they’ve had to pile up snow,� Morse said. Some cars were stuck on side roads, he said. “We’re still telling people to limit their travel as much as possible, especially if you don’t have a four-wheel-drive vehicle. We’re still getting people who are stuck. We have to get people out of the snow,� he said. The Lee County Sheriff’s Department reported that state Route 38 between Dixon and Ashton was the only main road open. All others in the county were deemed impassable. Members of Lee County’s Emergency Service Disaster Agency had been responding to calls since 3 p.m. Tuesday, said its director, Kevin Lalley. “We have been pretty busy,� he said. “We still have some stranded motorists out there, and none of us have had any
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Russell Bonnell, 59, kicks up a blizzard of his own as he blasts the snow off his driveway at 825 S. Hennepin Ave. in Dixon.
The forecast Today, sunny. High around 9. Southwest wind 10-15 mph. Wind chill readings to 27 below. Tonight, mostly clear. Low around 2 below. Southwest wind 10-20 mph. Wind chill readings to 21 below. Friday, sunny. High around 19. Southwest wind 10-15 mph. Wind chill readings to 19 below in the morning. Friday night, not as cold. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent sleep yet.� “What people need to think about before venturing out in a situation like this is, ‘Is it worth my life?’ Even a car or truck with four-wheel drive doesn’t do well on 6-foot drifts,� Lalley said. One driver was stranded for nearly 24 hours, he said. Because the drifts surrounding the motorist were so large, the National Guard’s Humvees were unable to get to him. Plows also tried clearing the area, but the drifts kept the street impassable. “The wind was the biggest issue, because it was creating drifts, some that were bigger than the Humvees. The plows would clear a road, and not be a mile down the street before snow had blown back onto them,� Lalley said. In Rock Falls, the snow routes were open, Police Chief Michael Kuelper said. “The plows are getting to the side streets as quickly
chance of light snow. Low around 14. South wind 10-15 mph. Wind chill readings to 1 below. Saturday, mostly cloudy. High in the upper 20s. Saturday night, coudy. Low in the lower 20s. Sunday, mostly cloudy. High in the upper 20s. Sunday night, mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Low around 18. Source: National Weather Service
as they can. We have had no major accidents at this time. We have a lot of stalled vehicles on roadways. The plows have to get around them,� he said. ComEd reported that 242 customers were without power Wednesday afternoon – about the same number throughout the day. Jim Fox, a ComEd spokesman, said 115 of the customers were from townships near Sterling, while 107 were in the Oregon area. A handful were in Mendota, Mount Morris and Dixon. He said snow-covered roads were making it hard to get to certain places to fix problems. “We’ve got crews working 16-hour shifts. We are in contact with the counties to find out when the
plows are coming out,� he said. In Ogle County, courts and government buildings will remain closed today, Sheriff Michael Harn said in a news release. As of 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, roadways remained impassible, treacherous and closed, Harn said. He instructed all nonemergency traffic to stay off state and county highways until roads were cleared, he said in the release. “If you choose to travel, it will be at your own risk,� Harn warned. “The sheriff’s office cannot guarantee a rescue if motorists become stranded. Bitter temperatures and below-zero wind chills are predicted [tonight] into Thursday morning, which will only add to the dangerous conditions.� Harn’s orders were fine with Ogle County plow drivers, whose objective was clear Wednesday morning: Get a path through. “First we want to get a hole punched through on every county road to access stranded motorists,� Ogle County Highway Engineer Curtis Cook said. “Then we’ll go back through and plow more later.� Cook said crews were working in tandem – some with the county’s large maintainers (graders) moving ahead of a plow.
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DIXON – Times have been changed for today’s booksigning by Ronald Reagan’s youngest, Ron Reagan, author of “My Father at 100.” Reagan was to have signed books from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Reagan Boyhood Home, 816 S. Hennepin Ave. Now he will arrive closer to 4 and must leave by 5:15 p.m., Connie Lange, the home’s executive director, said in an e-mail Wednesday. Those who have bought or intend to buy a copy of the book at the home and have it signed by Reagan are asked to come around
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OREGON – Several Oregon school administrators will serve at different posts next year. The new assignments are part of an effort to consolidate the elementary complex into one unit, Oregon Elementary School, with a principal and associate principal, Superintendent Tom Mahoney said Monday. Although the move won’t save the district money, it will improve curriculum, Mahoney said. “What it does is create continuity in the curricu-
lum between Jefferson and Etnyre,” he said. The school board plans to hire a new elementary principal. Etnyre Wing Principal Mike Lawton will assume the district activities director post, and Jefferson Wing Principal Mary Malloch will become the associate principal at the elementary school. Activities Director Kip Crandall will replace Jeff Fitzpatrick as principal at D.L. Rahn Junior High. The school board will not renew Fitzpatrick’s contract at the end of this school year.
Chicago’s food fest to remain free CHICAGO (AP) – Admission to Chicago’s famous summer food festival will remain free. The administration of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley on Tuesday turned down the lone bid from a private venture to operate the Taste of Chicago. City Budget Director Eugene Munin said in a statement the entry fee was unacceptable. A joint venture called Celebrate Chicago had proposed charging admission – first $20 and more recently $10 – to the popular lakefront event. The joint venture was a partnership of the Illinois Restaurant Association,
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OBITUARIES Daniel Douglass POLO – Daniel Douglass, 58, of Polo, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at his home. He was born Jan. 15, 1953, in Chicago, the son of Ruth and W. Bernard Douglass. He married Holly Hoover on July 16, 1977. He and his five siblings worked at their father’s candy companies in Chicago. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Ethan (Amber) of Los Angeles, Christian of Champaign, and Logan of Rock Island; four brothers, John (Emily) of Green Oaks, Minn., Wylie (Ardyth) of Libertyville,
and Daniel’s twin, David (Susan) and Robert (Teresa), both of Park Ridge; and one sister, Susan (Martin) of Park Ridge. He was preceded in death by his parents; and father-in-law, Robert Hoover. Cremation rights have been accorded. A memorial has been established to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements were completed by Polo Family Funeral Home. Visit www.polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.
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MOUNT CARROLL – Phyllis Miller, 82, of Mount CarPROPHETSTOWN – Glen Scott, 80, of Prophetstown, roll, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, at FHN Hospital, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, at Prophets Riverview Freeport. Good Samaritan Society, Prophetstown. Arrangements are being completed by Frank-LawArrangements are being completed by Bosma-GibJones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll. son Funeral Home, Prophetstown.
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STERLING – Mary I. Chesmore, 80, of Sterling, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at Sterling Pavilion. Due to the weather, memorial service has been rescheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls, with the Rev. Donald Ahles of St. Mary Catholic Church, Sterling, officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
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Around 9:30 a.m., most of the vehicles on East Lincolnway were plows. Few others dared venture out. Walmart store greeter Robin Snider said he had been at the store since 2 p.m. Tuesday because he lives in Dixon. Just east of the store on state Route 2, a Sterling police officer was posted to prevent any traffic from going toward Dixon. Drifts had made the road impassable. Snider said he had been up most of the night. “I dozed for a little bit in the breakroom,” he said, adding that he also had some caffeine to stay awake. While the 24-hour Walmart was open, the SmartStyle hairstyling shop, which is in the store, was closed “due to weather,” according to a sign. McDonald’s on East Lincolnway was one of the few restaurants open, but it was only serving customers at the drive-through. Walgreens also persevered, but no customers were at the store around 10 a.m. “Some people are coming in to get a few staples,” clerk Grace Sodawasser said. She said about five or six employees showed up – all of whom live close by. The pharmacy opened late because the weather prevented the pharmacist from getting in on time, she said.
STERLING – When blizzards hit, they’re usually worse in the Chicago area. During this week’s storm, 20.2 inches of snow dropped on Chicago, making it the third worst on record, according to the National Weather Service. Rockford, by comparison, got 14.3 inches. The weather service doesn’t get snowfall totals in Whiteside or Lee counties, probably because the agency doesn’t have any weather spotters in these areas. They are the volunteers who report precipitation amounts. Rockford – some 50 miles northeast of Sterling – is a good indicator of what this area got in snowfall, said Jim Allsopp, a meteorologist with the weather service. The Shell service station on East Lincolnway also was keeping its doors open. But no newspapers were available until 9:30 a.m. and even then, only the Daily Gazette. Manager Sheila Bittner said it was busy when the station opened at 5 a.m. “A lot of snow plow drivers came first thing in the morning. Now it’s kind of slow,” she said. “If people need gas, they can get it.”
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Chicago, Illinois laid low by massive snowstorm Around 90,000 customers left without power CHICAGO (AP) – A winter blizzard of historic proportions wobbled an otherwise snow-tough Chicago, stranding hundreds of drivers for up to 12 hours overnight on the city’s showcase lakeshore thoroughfare, halting air traffic and giving many schoolchildren their first snow day Wednesday. Across Illinois, matters were not much better, as state officials restricted access to several interstates to enable crews to help stranded motorists and clear snow-covered roads. About 90,000 utility customers were without power, and authorities are investigating whether the storm contributed to at least four deaths. Chicago residents awoke to official word
that the storm forecasted to be among the worst in decades had lived up to expectations: As of midday, it registered as the third most severe in city history with 20.2 inches having fallen at O’Hare International Airport. Snow drifts in the area reached 7 feet. And along the Chicago lakefront, gusts of wind were measured at 70 mph. Multiple lanes of cars and buses became stuck on the northbound lanes of the city’s iconic Lake Shore Drive because of multiple accidents Tuesday evening. Hundreds of abandoned vehicles remained buried by snow drifts Wednesday – including a bus with its door open, its two-way radio still on and snow blowing inside, building up on the driver’s seat. Several drivers were returning to their cars Wednesday morning after being evacuated to a nearby hospital to get
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Eileen Black takes pictures Wednesday inside of a Chicago Transit bus that was stranded overnight on Lake Shore Drive. A winter blizzard of historic proportions wobbled an otherwise snow-tough Chicago, stranding hundreds of drivers for up to 12 hours overnight. warm a few hours earlier. “It was stay in the car or freeze,” said Jacq Collins, an artist from San Fran-
cisco who was stuck in his car from 6 p.m. Tuesday to 2 a.m. Wednesday. Some commuters were
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cue workers were on the scene quickly and assured motorists they would eventually get to everyone. “How can you be angry about a weather phenomenon?” Collins said. “There’s nothing they could have done to prevent this. They did a great job getting people to safe places.” Officials struggled to rescue motorists overnight and guided some to stranded city buses to keep warm. City workers used open southbound lanes to access the stranded people and offer medical assistance. Some commuters said the mood slipped from jovial to apprehensive and even to panic. “The bus driver kept yelling, ‘We are all gonna die,’” said Ron Nelson, 51, a salesman who was stuck on a bus before being taken to a nearby hospital. He said it wasn’t clear if the driver was joking, but “nobody thought it was funny.”
Blizzard leaves cars stranded States across the nation hit hard 12 hours on Lake Shore Drive CHICAGO (AP) – Lindsey Wilson was on Lake Shore Drive, but she couldn’t tell where. It was dark, and the snow swirling around the stranded bus made it impossible to see anything but the closest cars. There was talk among her fellow commuters of 25-foot waves washing up from Lake Michigan and about when the bus might get going, but nobody knew anything – not the driver, not the 311 operators passengers were calling, and not the shivering motorists climbing aboard to keep warm after firefighters pulled them from their cars.
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From a dusty Florida runway to vital historic preservation Norm and Harriet Wymbs became Reagan’s friends, and then helped lead local efforts to preserve his legacy Norm Wymbs Delray Beach, Fla.
This newspaper’s editorial page editor asked that I pen a few words about President Ronald Reagan. That took me back a few years when I wore one of many different career hats. It was in early 1975, while functioning as a political columnist for a local paper, that I first met Ronald Reagan. Ron was traveling the country as a spokesman for General Electric Corp. Because of his past as a popular motion picture star and a successful two-term governor of California, folks took to his plain language of American patriotism. When President Richard Nixon was forced from office, there was much talk of Reagan heading a third-party campaign. Boca Raton, Fla., in 1975, was what most would classify a “one-horse” town, except for its unusually large and luxurious Boca Hotel and Club. GE scheduled Reagan to speak at a business meeting being held there, but for some unexplained snafu, had neglected to arrange his transportation out. My editor, learning of the stranded Reagan, offered to get him a chartered aircraft to fly the several hundred miles to Jacksonville, his next stop, in return for an exclusive interview. Harriet and I joined Ronald Reagan on a small dusty airstrip the next morning. As many of you know, when you asked for Norm, you also got my constant companion and wife, Harriet. My main objective that day was to feel out Ronald’s interest in going for the presidency. In that first interview, we encountered one of the appealing aspects of Ronald Reagan’s public persona. During the entire visit, lasting almost an hour in the hot Florida sun and steadily blowing sand and dust, enduring questions he must have heard at every stop on his tour, he never lost his pleasant composure. In many boring and redundant meetings over the years, we were to observe Ron never showed impatience or irritation with his audiences. While I talked politics, Harriet raised more personal questions concerning his constant travel and absence from family. To her questions, he shrugged and replied the trying times our country
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Norm and Harriet Wymbs of Delray Beach, Fla., friends of President Ronald Reagan, became active in the effort to preserve Reagan-related historical sites in Dixon. Harriet Wymbs died Aug. 13, 2009, at the age of 90. was enduring required precinct captain on the that concerned citizens county committee. We needed to take the time made no bones about our to transmit the counsel of affiliation as we became hope he tried to express. members of Citizens for To my questions, he Reagan (the oft-referredsmilingly responded, “I to “California Mafia”), and have no intention of run- I also served as a regional ning for president, and finance chairman and I’m certainly not going to member of his Presidenleave the Repubtial Transition lican Party!” He Foundation. didn’t go so far Our relationWe found as to invoke the ship changed the personfamous deniwhen the presiable presial of General dent asked us dent to be Sherman after to step in and a rather shy the Civil War, help the strugbut it appeared gling local comand retiring implicit in his mittee trying to individual statement. restore Ronald’s in private. As he boarded boyhood home Norm Wymbs the small plane in Dixon. As he waiting for him, didn’t want a he turned with political taint to a smile and the historic renwaved. “That’s ovation, he now a thankless job; suggested that I don’t know why anyone we just become personal would want it!” friends who were helping As the small craft sped his hometown supportdown the airstrip, I turned ers. Our contacts with to Harriet. the White House would “Well what do you henceforth be as personal think?” friends of Ronald and Neil In her quiet, incisive Reagan. way, she said with a grin: Space limitations for “He’s running!” this article prevent relatHarriet and I quickly ing the many personal entered the fray in sup- memories of those years port of Ronald Reagan. with Ron. Suffice it to say For the next 12 years, I that, during the many served as Palm Beach meetings, we found the County’s elected repre- personable president to sentative on the Repub- be a rather shy and retirlican State Committee ing individual in private. and Harriet as an elected When on one of his many
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governmental initiatives, his true crusading and forceful personality took over in spades! After his retirement, he often, rather wistfully, wondered why he just couldn’t be plain old Ronald Reagan without all the Secret Service and constant police protection his status required. Ronald and Harriet often got into deep discussions concerning our mutual Christian faith. She was a true scholar of the Bible, and he was getting almost weekly lessons from the Rev. Billy Graham. Ronald was very comfortable in what he knew was to be his ultimate salvation as a Christian. That faith showed forth quite clearly in his simple but eloquent letter to the American public when he announced his coming final battle with Alzheimer’s disease. During one of our private discussions with Ron, I asked what he thought of the media’s obsession with declaring for each major public figure a “legacy,” which was to then become their signature mark in history. He expressed dismay that we were becoming so shallow in viewing history that a single event or decision should become the major, if not the only, memory of many years of public service. “I would hope people remember me as a dedicated citizen striving always to do what was best for my country and people, even though not always as successfully as I planned!” Amen, Ron! Note to readers – Philanthropists Norm Wymbs and his late wife, Harriet, were instrumental in helping to preserve the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home in Dixon, and also in creating the Dixon Historic Center in a building once Reagan’s elementary school.
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State Rep. Jim Sacia (R) – 89th District Springfield office: 210-N Stratton Office Building, Springfield, IL 62706 – 217-782-8186 District office: 50 W. Douglas St., Freeport, IL 61032 – 815-232-0774
State Rep. Donald L. Moffitt (R) – 74th District Springfield office: 223-N Stratton Office Building, Springfield, IL 62706 – 217-782-8032 District office: 64 S. Prairie St. #5, Galesburg, IL 61401 – 309-343-8000
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Questions county’s ‘bet’ on truck stop Charlie Conner Dixon
Regarding the proposed truck stop at U.S. Route 30/Interstate 39 interchange, if this is truly a promising business opportunity, the investors will do it without county help, and the county will collect the sales tax without the outlay of taxpayer money. A very wise businessman always told me, “Never bet on the come,” which is exactly what this county board is doing. This economy could sour again very easily, and it is my opinion that this $1.3 million would serve us better in the bank than in the cornfield.
County deficit seems to have disappeared Ray Dimmig Dixon
Thank you for everyone’s input on the proposed truck stop. I now believe I understand the financial details. If I understand this correctly, Lee County does not have any deficit at all; this is in fact not the fourth year in a row with a deficit, and we have plenty of cash. This is very good news. I need to find out what the board is investing in so I can enhance my own portfolio. It is not often you can be more than $1 million in the hole and, 2 months later, have plenty of cash. Another business that certainly will benefit from the truck stop would be Heartbreakers. This should be my final input on this topic (maybe).
Employees go all out for United Way Tom Kitson Dixon and Denise Dykema Morrison
Employees of Anchor Coupling Inc. in Dixon stood up to the code of commitment for their community and showed how responsible they can be. Last year was a very hard year for our community, as was the case around the whole country. Toward the end of the year, we were seeing the light of improvement within our business, and we needed to shine the positive on our community. Anchor employees stepped up to the plate and hit a grand slam, winning not only the Goal Buster Award for Lee County United Way but also the Employee Excellence Award with an increase of 62 percent in donations. We had some fun along the way with a tailgateparty theme and employees buying hot dogs and chili dogs in their favorite team jerseys, along
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with a bake sale and a 50/50 raffle that raised an additional $544 for United Way. They didn’t stop there. Families were in need for their children for Christmas, and we helped out 20 area kids that might not have gotten anything and made their Christmas a little merrier. As one employee put it, “It’s time to give back.” We have a great group here in Dixon and hope to “pay it forward” even more for the community in 2011. Note to readers – Denise Dykema is the human resource manager, and Tom Kitson is section manager and a United Way board member.
Neighbors will not stop trying to poach jobs Earl Cook Chadwick
This is in reply to your article about other states and how they should quit using Illinois’ new tax increase to get jobs in their states. Ha. What makes you think they even want to? Stop and think about it. More jobs in those states, more taxes to put in their coffers. I had a reply written about your previous article regarding the increase and totally agreed with it – first time I can recall a good article from you. I had something written to put in there, but now it doesn’t matter. The only thing I will comment on is what Hot Rod said when they railroaded him out of office on something I personally feel was being done to get him out. Remember what that was? I hope so, because if you don’t, then when it comes time to vote again, you may give Quinn another mandate for what will be ailing us then – such as jobs lost, businesses lost, and right where we’re at now with no money in the state’s coffers. P.S. – Sorry to say, I voted for him, and a mandate isn’t three counties out of 102.
Film deals with Middle East’s woes Teresa Blanchard Dixon
There is a documentary movie by Theodore Pike at prisonplanet.tv titled “Why the Mid-East Bleeds.” The documentary is quite long and is not for children. Allyn and Ted Pike narrate the movie and tell how the Israeli government bulldozed Palestinian houses and displaced the people. Pike also explains the ancient history of Zionism. “He doth judgment to the fatherless and the widow, loveth the stranger, and giveth him food and raiment.” (Deuteronomy 10:18) Einstein said something to the effect of, Do not participate with that with which you do not agree.
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LEFT: Enrique Cruz and his wife Darlene Cruz return some DVDs at the Red Box movie rental vending machines outside Tony’s Finer Foods in October 2009 on 4600 W. Belmont in Chicago. RIGHT: Steve Swasey, vice president of corporate communications for Netflix, is interviewed at the company’s Orlando distribution center in August 2009.
TV, film stalwarts besieged by technology Redbox, Netflix, other services change how industry tries to bounce back from the recession suffered an unprecedented net loss – for the first time – of customers, a yellow warning light that consumers may no longer regard cable TV as a must-have utility on par with electricity and phone service. Cable and satellite subscriptions, DVD sales and video rentals long have been the profit pillars that supported Hollywood. Although media executives continue to boast “content is king,� recently released yearend data suggest entertainment companies are vulnerable to the same disruptive forces that imperiled the music and newspaper industries. “The studios and the content companies have become increasingly aware of the problem, but they seem collectively paralyzed about what to do about it,� said Craig Moffett, an analyst with Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. 2010 now looks to be a watershed year in the
confluence of two powerful trends. The first of those forces, technology, is enabling people to get entertainment in cheaper and easier ways. And the second, the anemic economy, is widening the gulf between the haves and the have-nots, making it tougher for some consumers to justify paying for cable or tossing a new DVD into the shopping cart. “Right now it is a tale of two cities,� Moffett said. “On the high end, people can’t go upmarket fast enough,� he said, referring to affluent consumers who are buying the latest in mobile phones, portable tablets, or Internet-connected TV sets. “Then you have this other half of the country that is being largely ignored in this discussion.� The “other half� encompasses the lower 40 percent of American earners, who, after paying for food, housing
and transportation, are left with just $100 a month to pay for health care, clothing, phone service – and entertainment, Moffett said. One of them, Rebekah Atkinson, a graduate of Biola University in La Mirada, Calif., found herself making necessary sacrifices after losing her job two years ago. She disconnected her mobile phone and sliced her food budget to make ends meet. The 30-year-old La Jolla, Calif., resident ultimately found a job that paid 60 percent of her previous paycheck. A year later, her husband lost his job, precipitating another round of household cuts. “The cable bills were starting to come up higher and higher. Before we knew it, we were paying $200 a month on the cable package,� Atkinson said. “That’s a car payment for some people. It had to go.� The most profound
shift among consumers has been toward renting movies and away from buying them, which has enormous financial consequences for Hollywood. Thanks to the proliferation of Redbox kiosks, which offer $1-a-night movie rentals, cost-conscious consumers have an inexpensive alternative to buying the DVD for $19.99 – representing a significant blow in revenue to the studios. Blu-ray high-definition discs were expected to pick up the slack, but consumers have been slow to embrace the more expensive format. High-speed broadband access, now available to two-thirds of all homes, is also helping to cap the onetime home video gusher. Services such as Netflix Inc. are able to pump a carousel of movies instantly into the home via the Internet for only $8 a month. The popularity of the company’s streaming service has
skyrocketed: 66 percent of Netflix’s 17 million subscribers use it, eliminating the need to receive DVDs in the mail through Netflix’ trademark red envelopes or to run out to the corner video store. Studio revenue from home video rentals amounted to less than $1.7 billion in each of the last two years, compared with $2.97 billion in 2001 – more than a billion-dollar drop in less than a decade, according to market researcher Screen Digest. “Studios get a double negative whammy from rental’s strength,� said Tom Adams, principal media analyst for Screen Digest. “Transactions are growing, but consumer spending is not, because they’re getting ‘em cheaper.� Meanwhile, theater attendance last year was off nearly 5 percent compared with 2009, as exhibitors charged more for movies in 3-D.
ish high school so she can leave home for good. The show is a powerful study of a family divided against GENESEO – Richmond Hill Players will open a new itself. It blends humor season with its presentation and telling insights as the characters probe for the of the Lee Blessing drama personal truths they des“Independence.� perately need to reveal and The show will be preaccept. sented Thursdays through The doors open at 6:30 Sundays, Feb. 10 through Feb. 20 at the Barn Theater p.m. and the curtain opens in Geneseo. Emmalee Mof- at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, fitt of East Moline will direct Fridays and Saturdays. Sundays are 4 p.m. matithe show. nees; doors open at 3 p.m. The small town of Independence, Iowa, is the life- Reservations are recomlong home of Evelyn Briggs. mended and can be made Her oldest daughter, Kess, by calling the Richmond Hill box office at 309-944-2244 a university professor in or by visiting the website at Minneapolis, has come www.rhplayers.com. home at the request of her sister Jo, who is concerned for their mother’s emotional Valentine’s dinner health. Youngest sister coming to Dixon Sherry, salty-tongued and amoral, wants only to finDIXON – Sweethearts
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LOS ANGELES – To paraphrase Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert, “Hollywood, we have a problem.� The industry that was supposed to be immune to economic downturns looks like it’s going to have some re-entry problems as the economy begins to recover. Broad swaths of the entertainment business declined in 2010. DVD sales were off 13 percent. Music CD purchases plummeted 19 percent. Video game sales as well as concert and theater attendance also fell. Even the turnout for America’s favorite pastimes – baseball and NASCAR – was down. And swift changes in technology will make it difficult for Hollywood to capture pre-recession levels of revenue. So much for the value of escapism. But perhaps most ominously, last summer the pay-television industry
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What’s going on Out&about Through Feb. 28 Bald Eagle Trolley Tours Starved Rock, Route 178 and Route 71, Utica. Be mesmerized by the beautiful bald eagles. Ride the trolley to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing and an educational program. Includes lunch during the week and brunch on Sunday in the main dining room. Dress warmly, bring binoculars, spotting scopes, and cameras. For more information, phone 800-86-7625 or visit www. starvedrocklodge.com on the Web. Through Feb. 26 Galena Bald Eagle bus tours Guided 4-hour tours of bald eagle wintering communities. Learn and view the bald eagle’s habits, life history, preservation efforts and threats to its future. Reservations required. Bus departs from Stoney Creek Inn, 940 Galena Square Drive, Galena. Phone: 815-594-2306 or visit www.eaglenature.com/ bustours on the Web. Through April 23 Rockford Art Museum Pause and Affect: Gregory Scott and Joan Truckenbrod. Cutting-edge video by painter/ photographer Scott and digital art pioneer Truckenbrod. These Chicago artists create interactive stories that question visual reality. Rockford Art Museum, 711 N. Main St.; hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: adults, $7; students/seniors, $3; children younger than 12 and museum members, free; Donation Day every Tuesday. Call 815-9682787 or visit rockfordartmuseum.org. Feb. 4-May 8 Crystal Cork Art Quarterly, No. 11 “WW2, A Visual Journey,� oil paintings by Dixon artist Todd Lorenc. Free opening reception, 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 12 at The Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe, 219 W. First St., Dixon. For information, call 815-285-3496 or visit www. thecrystalcork.com. Feb. 4 Reagan Tea and Luncheon
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Dixon Historic Theater, 205 W. Fifth St. Soup, sandwiches and music. Tickets are $10; reservations required, call 815-2883886. Feb. 4-6 Reagan Birthday Celebration 100th birthday dinner for Reagan, 6 p.m. Feb. 4 at Tampico Middle School, hosted by R&B Dutch Diner. Rock River Jazz will play from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person. Reservations are required. For more information or tickets, call or visit R&B Dutch Diner, 105 S. Main St., 815-438-2096. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Historical Museum, 119 Main St., Tampico. This year is the Centennial Celebration with tours of his birthplace conducted. Contact Joan Johnson at 815-622-8705 or visit garyjoan@thewisp.net on the Web. Feb. 11-20 103rd Chicago Auto Show Feb. 11-19 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the McCormick Place, 2301 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago. First staged in 1901, the largest auto show in North America utilizes 1.3 million square feet. Admission: $11 for adults; $7 for seniors. Feb. 12-13 Ballet Quad Cities “Love Stories – A Performance of Mixed Repertoire,� at Holzworth Performing Arts Center, North High School, 626 W. 53rd St., Davenport, Iowa. Shows are 8 p.m. Feb. 12, and 4 p.m. Feb. 13. Tickets: Adults – $22; seniors – $15; students and children – $10. Tickets at www. midwestix.com, or call 515-2442771, or at the door one hour prior to the performance, check or cash only. Feb. 12-13 51st annual Ice Fishing Derby and Winter Festival Thirsty Turtle on Channel Lake, Antioch, with a satellite at Sand Bar on Lake Marie, Antioch. Hosted by the Northern Illinois Conservation Club with more than $5,000 in cash and prizes to be awarded. Back by popular demand is the Ice Shanty Contest. Visit www.
antiochchamber.org or call 847395-6422 for more information. Feb. 14-15 “A Walk Down Memory Lane� with Frank Sinatra at Starved Rock Lodge, routes 178 and 71, Utica. For more information, phone 800-8687625. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the smooth ballads and swinging hits of the incomparable Frank Sinatra, performed by the “Dakota.� Feb. 18-20 31st annual Rockford Home Show Friday 4 to 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. The Home Show is the ideal place to shop for new products, services, ideas, concepts and expertise on interior and exterior design. Phone 815-877-8043 or visit www.showtimeproduction. net on the Web. Feb. 19 Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration Concert 2 and 4 p.m. at Historic Dixon Theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave. In celebration of former President Ronald Reagan’s centennial birthday. Performances by Dixon Municipal Band, Dixon High School Choir, Eureka Chamber Choir, Rockford Lutheran Civic Choral and Clinton River Choir. The concert also will feature the world premiere of “Reagan of Illinois,� composed by David Holsinger. For the 8 p.m. performance, a special VIP reception will precede the show at Fifth Third Bank, next door to the Theatre, only for those purchasing sponsorship box seats. Admission $20-$75 for online purchases, plus any additional facility fees. $25-$80 for box office purchases, plus any additional facility fees. All tickets are $5 more at the box office. Sponsorship box seats are $660-$1,000. Harris Winter Wonderland Davis Park, 320 S. Wyman St., Rockford. Outdoor ice skating at 12,000-square-foot synthetic ice rink and skating trail. Hours: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; 6
to 10 p.m. Friday; 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday; 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $3; skate rental is $2. 815-987-8800. Feb. 24 “Moby Dick Rehearsed� A modern play at NIU written by controversial filmmaker Orson Welles. A troupe of actors begins an impromptu rehearsal of a play, written by one of its members, based on the American novel, “Moby Dick.� What begins as a staged reading on an empty stage becomes a full theatrical production of American literature’s most famous whale and its obsessed hunter. Call NIU School of Theatre and Dance at 815-7531337 or go to niu.edu/theatre. Feb. 26 Vintage Clothing & Jewelry Shop 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Tickets: $6. Two full floors filled with 75 booths of the finest vintage fashion exhibitors anywhere. Phone 847-931-5900 or visit www.hemmens.org on the Web. March 2 “The Wizard of Oz� at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St., Rockford. Musical celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film, in which Dorothy, Toto and their friends travel down the Yellow Brick Road to the magical Land of Oz. For more information, phone 815-965-2722 or visit www.coronadopac.org on the Web. March 4-6 40th annual Rockford Boat Show Friday 4 to 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Featuring 2011 boats, motors and trailers, travel resorts and vacation information. Latest in marine equipment with factory representatives on hand to answer questions. Huge discounts on boats and motors; it’s a buyers market. Phone 815-877-8043 or visit www.showtimeproduction.net on the Web.
Support Groups, Clubs and Services Friday, Feb. 4 Whiteside County Genealogists meeting, 9 a.m., Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce meeting room, 211 Locust St., Sterling, 815-626-2700. B-County Special Education Cooperative, 9-11 a.m., Holiday Inn, 2105 First Ave., Rock Falls, 815-622-0858. Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Oliver’s Food Pride, Dixon. Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Healthcare Center. Narcotics Anonymous, 10 a.m., open, 403 13th Ave., Sterling, 815718-9150. KSB Hospice Bereavement Support Group, 10 a.m., KSB Hospice, Commerce Towers, Suite 111, Dixon, 815-284-5710. Reality Check NA group, noon
and 6 p.m., 10 E. Fourth St., Sterling, open. Sauk Valley Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, 102 1/2 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Twin City Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, noon and 7 p.m., Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling. AA Gratitude Group, noon, 6 p.m., and 10:30 p.m., 91-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon. Open. Celebrate Recovery Christian Support Group and 12-Step Program, 6:30 p.m., Harvest Time Bible Church, 1802 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls, 815-626-1234. Scrapbook Club, 7-10 p.m., Erie United Methodist Church basement, 811 Eighth St., Erie. 309-659-7452. Reformers Unanimous addiction abstinence program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N.
Mason Ave., Amboy, 815-8572682. Saturday, Feb. 5 Saturday Morning Courage to Change Al-Anon Group meeting, 8 a.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sterling, 815-625-2669. AA Gratitude Group, 9 a.m., open, women’s, and noon, open, 91-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon. Bariatric Support Group, 9:30 a.m., Rochelle Community Hospital cafeteria, 900 N. Second St., 815562-6986. Illowa Sport Flyers, 10 a.m., Erie Airpark, 8689 Star Road, Erie, 309-659-2721. Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m. to noon, Walmart, 1901 First Ave., Rock Falls. Reality Check NA Group, noon,
10 E. Fourth St., Sterling, open. Twin City Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 12:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling. Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Save-A-Lot, Rock Falls. Spiritual Principles NA Group, 7 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 707 First Ave., rear entrance in alley, Sterling, 815-632-0740. Sauk Valley Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, 102 1/2 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Chapter 410 of the Experimental Aircraft Association, 7:30 p.m., at Whiteside County Airport terminal building, Rock Falls, 815626-1249. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Village of Progress, 710 S. 13th St., Oregon.
Guilt common in an abusive relationship Dear Annie: I am a 30-something woman and was in a relationship with another woman for 2 years. “Angie� was physically, emotionally and mentally abusive toward me. She decided many times to break off our relationship, but would then realize she missed me. She would e-mail, text, call, send letters, etc., until I gave in and we would date again. Then the abuse would start back up, and she would leave me again so I would be “safe.� This off-and-on-again business took almost as big a toll on my selfesteem and self-worth as the physical abuse. We currently have not spoken in 4 months, but in the past 3 days, Angie has twice managed to be where I am. When I see her in unplanned ways like this, I have anxiety attacks. She knows it upsets me because she apologizes, even though she obviously is making it a point to be in my presence. I talked to my lawyer, and he is going to send her a threatening letter saying to refrain from all contact or a restraining order will be filed. Annie, I know this is the right thing to do, but since I made the decision, I feel guilty. I don’t want to hurt Angie. She
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has feelings the same as anyone else. We had some good times, and she is someone I once loved deeply. I know I need to protect myself and my sanity, and yes, I am getting into counseling again. But I also feel sadness over losing the relationship. How can I stop feeling guilty for hurting her? – Confused Dear Confused: Many abuse victims feel responsible for both the happiness of the abuser and the success of the relationship, and when you take the necessary steps to extricate yourself, guilt is a common consequence. By deliberately putting herself in your path, Angie is attempting to manipulate those feelings and possibly win you back. We are glad you are getting back into counseling. It will help you realize that Angie’s feelings are no longer your concern.
Community events Thursday, Feb. 3 Bingo and name that tune, 8:45 a.m. to 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle. Book sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., LOCCA/Dixon Senior Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236. Exercise class, 9:15 and 10:30 a.m., Lee County Council On Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236. Bingo, 1 p.m., Sterling Women of the Moose, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling. Euchre, 1 p.m., Sterling Moose Club, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-622-8220. Tacos, 4-7 p.m. raffles, 7 p.m., Latin American Social Club, Sterling, 815- 625-8290. Tacos, Tostadas and Enchiladas, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Good Times Grill, Tampico, 815-438-2110. Bingo, 5:30 p.m., Mount Morris Moose Lodge, 101 Moose Drive. Kitchen opens at 4:30 p.m. Mexican Train Dominoes, 6 p.m., Tampico Area Community
Building, 106 W. Market St., Tampico, 815-535-3665. Friday, Feb. 4 Book sale, 9 a.m. to noon, LOCCA/Dixon Senior Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236. Pinochle, 12:15 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle; 815-562-5050. Mexican Train Dominoes, 12:30-4 p.m., Whiteside Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Duplicate Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council On Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236. Teen Turf annual chili-soup supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Boehle Youth Center, 235 W. Main St., Amboy. Cost $5. Movie night at 7 p.m., Amboy High School, 140 S. Appleton Ave., Amboy. Creamed Chicken and Biscuits Dinner, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-284-2003.
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One of William Shakespeare’s most famous speeches begins, “All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances.” In bridge, all the cards are merely players in the hands of men and women. And this week we are watching our entrances to winners. In today’s example, how should South play in three no-trump after West leads the spade queen? What would you open with the South hand? It looks like a two-no-trump bid, but if you count two control points (as they are called) for each ace and one point for each king, a “normal” twono-trump opening contains
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Mubarak backers attack anti-government protesters Many speculate government was behind assault CAIRO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Supporters of President Hosni Mubarak charged into Cairoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s central square on horseback and camels brandishing whips while others rained firebombs from rooftops in what appeared to be an orchestrated assault against antigovernment protesters trying to topple Egyptâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leader of 30 years. Three people died and at least 600 were injured in the uncontrolled violence. The protesters accused Mubarakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regime of unleashing a force of paid thugs and plainclothes police to crush their unprecedented, 9-dayold movement demanding his ouster, a day after the 82-year-old president refused to step down. They showed off police ID badg-
es they said were wrested from their attackers. Some government workers said their employers ordered them into the streets. Mustafa el-Fiqqi, a top official from the ruling National Democratic Party, told The Associated Press that businessmen connected to the ruling party were responsible for what happened. The notion that the state may have coordinated violence against protesters, who had kept a peaceful vigil in Tahrir Square for five days, prompted one of the sharpest rebukes yet from the Obama administration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If any of the violence is instigated by the government, it should stop immediately,â&#x20AC;? said White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs. The clashes marked a dangerous new phase in Egyptâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upheaval: the first significant violence between government sup-
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Egyptian anti-government protestors gather Wednesday in Alexandria, Egypt. The banner in background reads â&#x20AC;&#x153;Before â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hope. After â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Killing,â&#x20AC;? while showing a picture of a man atop a weapon and in a hospital bed. porters and opponents. The crisis took a sharp turn for the worse almost immediately after Mubarak rejected the calls for
him to give up power or leave the country, stubbornly proclaiming he would die on Egyptian soil.
His words were a sharp blow to the protesters. They were also a signal to a country that had been holding its breath to see
if Mubarak would fall that authorities want to turn back the clock to the tight state control enforced before last Tuesday. In the wake of Mubarakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s speech, his supporters turned up on the streets Wednesday in significant numbers for the first time. Some were hostile to journalists and foreigners. Two Associated Press correspondents and several other journalists were roughed up in Cairo. State TV reported Tuesday night that foreigners were caught distributing anti-Mubarak leaflets, apparently trying to depict the movement as foreignfueled. The scenes of mayhem were certain to add to the fear that is already running high in this capital of 18 million people after a weekend of rampant looting and lawlessness and the escape of thousands of prisoners from jails in the chaos.
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NEW YORK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CNNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anderson Cooper and his production crew were attacked by a group of demonstrators in Egypt on Wednesday. Reporting from Cairo, Cooper said during a phone interview that he was punched in the head multiple times by supporters of President Hosni Mubarak, and that the mob also assaulted his crew and destroyed their equipment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a number of individuals who have come on the pro-Mubarak side today to get into a fight,â&#x20AC;? said Cooper, who added that proMubarak agitators are targeting anyone with a camera. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re beating up people in the streets. We just heard a long volley of shots. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing more molotov cocktails being thrown, and
itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dark now, so it seems even more risky now that night has come.â&#x20AC;? Cooper said that the violence marked a turning point for the protests in Cairoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tahrir Square. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the past eight days, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been anti-Mubarak demonstrators and we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen weaponry demonstrated by protesters,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But starting early (Wednesday) morning, a large group of pro-Mubarak protesters were gathering under my live shot location and starting to throw rocks. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been out in large groups today. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely been a change of tactics that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen on the streets.â&#x20AC;? This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the first time that Cooper has become part of the story heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s covering. While reporting in Haiti early last year, he carried an injured boy away from a chaotic looting scene. Asked if he believes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to draw the line between journalism and firstperson reporting, he said
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that getting involved in the story wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t his choice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t any action that I took in any way to get involved,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would definitely prefer to keep myself out of being punched in the head.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;To me, the story today is not me being attacked, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the melee that continues,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a stunning development, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not clear what kind of impact itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to have. Is it going to enrage people whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been standing on the sidelines to see these anti-Mubarak protesters attacked in such an organized way, with the Egyptian military standing by not doing anything to intervene? Perhaps. Will it scare people? Maybe it will have that effect. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know.â&#x20AC;?
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Senate Republicans lose vote on health care law Dems said repeal movement would hurt Americans WASHINGTON (AP) – A Republican drive to repeal the year-old health care law ended in party-line defeat in the Senate on Wednesday, leaving the Supreme Court to render a final, unpredictable verdict on an issue steeped in political and constitutional controversy. The vote was 47-51. Moments earlier, the Senate had agreed to make one relatively minor change in the law, voting
to strip out a paperwork requirement for businesses. President Barack Obama, who has vowed to veto any total repeal of his signature legislative accomplishment, has said he would accept the change. It does not directly affect health care. Republicans conceded in advance their attempt at total repeal would fall short. But they also said they had accomplished an objective of forcing rank and file Democrats to take a position on an issue that reverberated in the 2010 campaign and may play a role in 2012.
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Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said the vote marked an opportunity for Democrats who voted for the bill last year “to listen to those who have desperately been trying to get your attention.” “To say, yes, maybe my vote for this bill was a mistake, and that we can do better,” McConnell said. Democrats worked to minimize any political repercussions, a concern for a party already acutely aware it must defend 23 seats – and its shrunken Senate majority – in the 2012 elections. Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said the
Republican repeal movement would “take away a child’s right to get health insurance and instead give insurance companies the right to use asthma or diabetes as an excuse to take away that care.” “It would kick kids off their parents’ health insurance,” Reid said. “It would take away seniors’ rights to a free wellness check.” Democrats also countered with the proposed repeal of the law’s requirement that businesses, charities, and state and local governments file income tax forms every time they purchase $600 or more in goods.
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NASA spots 54 potentially life-friendly planets WASHINGTON (AP) – An orbiting NASA telescope is finding whole new worlds of possibilities in the search for alien life, spotting more than 50 potential planets that appear to be in the habitable zone. In just a year of peering out at a small slice
of the galaxy, the Kepler telescope has discovered 1,235 possible planets outside our solar system. Amazingly, 54 of them are seemingly in the zone that could be hospitable to life – that is, not too hot or too cold, Kepler chief scientist William Borucki said.
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Old friends turn into worthy foes on Sunday LeBeau, Capers fathers of 3-4 defense BY JAIME ARON AP Pro Football Writer
Steelers (14-4) vs. Packers (13-5) When: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Where: Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas TV: Fox Line: Packers by 2½
ARLINGTON, Texas – Every so often, Dom Capers pulls out the humongous, handwritten playbook from his first year as a defensive coordinator in the NFL. He likes showing it to younger coaches to emphasize how much more labor went into designing plays before such things became computerized. Dick LeBeau remembers that exact playbook quite well, too.
“I was the guy that had to draw it,” he said, chuckling. That’s only the beginning of the tale about an important document in recent NFL history and the close relationship between the defensive signal-callers who will be matching wits in the Super Bowl, LeBeau for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Capers for the Green Bay Packers.
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Sterling’s George Canales is ranked second at 215 pounds in Class 2A going into Saturday’s regional at Rock Island. Canales has his eyes on a state title.
Ultimate Warrior Canales begins postseason push toward title BY LARRY BRENNAN lbrennan@svnmail.com 800-798-4085, ext. 550
George Canales has big plans. Canales wants a state wrestling championship in this, his senior season. Canales was a 1A state qualifier at 189 pounds for Newman his sophomore year, then placed third at 189 for Dixon last season. Now at Sterling, Canales (26-2), who is ranked No. 2 at 215 pounds by Illinois Matmen, is aiming even higher. He’ll start his push for another state berth Saturday at the Rock Island Regional, which also includes No. 8 Rock Island, Galesburg, Geneseo, LaSalle-Peru, Ottawa, and Streator. Sterling is ranked No. 9. “Anything less than a state championship is unacceptable,” Canales said. “I have a goal and I’ll do anything I can to meet it. I’ve been
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Class 2A regionals Rock Island When: 10 a.m. Saturday Local teams: Sterling Other teams: Galesburg, Geneseo, LaSalle-Peru, Ottawa, Rock Island, Streator Locals to watch: Tyler Balsley 140, Stevie DeWitt 152, George Canales 215
Sycamore When: 9:30 a.m. Saturday Local teams: Dixon Other teams: Burlington Central, Freeport, Hampshire, Kaneland, Rochelle, Sycamore, Wheaton Academy Locals to watch: Austin Rhodenbaugh 112, Zach Lehman 135, Blaine Greenwalt 189
Dillon McCannon is an athlete who likes being in charge, be it on the wrestling mat or the baseball diamond. The Ashton-Franklin Center senior is putting together a banner senior season in wrestling. Heading into the Stillman Valley Regional on Saturday he’s 28-4, with all four of his losses coming to opponents ranked according to Illinois Matmen: Sherrard’s Seth Whan (twice), Newman’s R.J. Troye and Dakota’s Tim Stahl. McCannon’s favorite move is to get foes in is a headlock. If successful, the bout is usually over. “That’s how I’ve gotten most of my pins this season,” said McCannon, ranked seventh by Illinois Matmen. “It’s not easy to do, but when you get somebody in that position, you can usually finish him off.” “He’s caught me in it a couple of times,” AFC coach James Jackson said, “and it’s not very pleasant.” A 4-year wrestler, McCannon is seeking his first trip to state. He was a sectional qualifier as a junior, but did not advance.
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High school: AFC Class: Senior FYI: Currently 28-4 at 189 pounds and ranked seventh by Illinois Matmen. ... Also plays baseball for the Raiders. ... Has a 3.9 grade point average and plans to be a doctor “That’s been my goal since the end of last season,” he said. “Coach has been working me hard on getting more takedowns, and I think that’s really helping me.” Wrestling, however, takes a back seat to McCannon’s first love when it comes to sports – baseball. He’s the catcher for the Raiders, and is also available to pitch an inning or two if the pitching staff gets stretched too thin. “You’re in control being the catcher and I like that,” McCannon said. “You’re the leader of the team, guys are looking to you to lead and I like being in that position.” McCannon is ranked fifth in his class with a 3.9 grade point average and plans to be a premed major in college. He’s narrowed his college choices to North Central and Beloit. aim
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Advancement: First, second, third place wrestlers in each bracket advance to Rochelle sectional. wrestling for 14 years and I’m ready for it to pay off. I’ve worked too hard for somebody to beat me out.” Coming so close last season added fuel to Canales’ fire. “In my semifinal I lost 1-0, and then the guy that beat me [Geneseo’s West Cathcart] lost 2-1 in the final,” Canales said. “That just
showed how close I was.” Canales was 0-4 against Cathcart last season. This season he doesn’t figure to meet Cathcart, the No. 1-ranked 285-pounder, in the postseason. “He’s going heavyweight [285], as far as I know,” Canales said. warrior
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Piniella to join Giantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; staff SAN FRANCISCO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Former Cubs manager Lou Piniella will join the worldchampion San Francisco Giants as a consultant. Piniella, who stepped down from his Cubsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; post last August to tend to his ailing mother, apparently will work for the Giants from his home in Florida. He worked with Giants general manager Brian Sabean when both were with the New York Yankees in the 1980s.
Panel at Wrigley Field blows off CHICAGO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A portion of a structural panel above the press box at Wrigley Field â&#x20AC;&#x153;broke awayâ&#x20AC;? during Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s snow storm and scattered debris outside the ball park, officials said. Chicago police cordoned off parts of Addison and Clark Streets and sidewalks around the park, while Cubs officials worked with the city to monitor the situation and ensure there werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t any public safety issues, Cubs spokesman Peter Chase said. NFL
Lovie Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother dies GLADEWATER, Texas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The mother of Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith has died in an East Texas hospital at the age of 77. Mae Smith had long suffered from diabetes. Gregory Dearion of Dearion & Davis Funeral Parlor in Gladewater said her funeral is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas. Dearion said Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband died in 1996. COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Former USC player arrested LOS ANGELES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Former Southern California backup quarterback Mitch Mustain was arrested on suspicion of selling prescription drugs in the San Fernando Valley, police said Wednesday. Mustain, 22, was arrested by West Valley narcotics officers shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday and booked on $30,000 bail, Officer Bruce Borihanh said. MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BASKETBALL
Hoosiers lose Watford to broken hand Christian Watford, Indianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading scorer and rebounder, suffered a broken left hand in Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 84-83 overtime loss at Michigan State and is sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery Tuesday. Indiana, which defeated Minnesota on Wednesday, already has been playing without injured starters Maurice Creek and Verdell Jones III.
Both born and raised in small towns in southern Ohio, they became friends in the mid1980s, when they were coaching defensive backs on different NFL teams and often scouting the same college players. They became colleagues in 1992, when Bill Cowher became coach of the Steelers and hired them on his inaugural staff, Capers as defensive coordinator and LeBeau in charge of the secondary. Capers and LeBeau lived together for six months, spending most of their time building that playbook. It was quite a chore, and it became so thick because they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure whether they would use four linemen and three linebackers as Cowher preferred, or three linemen and four linebackers as Capers preferred. That meant every play had to be drawn twice, once for each defensive front â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and LeBeau did all the drawing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was never so glad to go to camp in all my life,â&#x20AC;? he said. Capersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3-4 won out, and they soon discovered it worked best while using a wrinkle advocated by LeBeau: the zone blitz. What started as a way to counter the Run â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Shoot and West Coast offenses that were dominating at the time turned into the start of a defensive revolution thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s swept across much of the league, re-establishing the Steelers as an NFL power â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and a defense-first power, at that â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and
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The Packersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Clay Matthews is one player that has excelled in the 3-4 defense designed by Dom Capers and Dick LeBeau. earning these coaches widespread respect as being among the best in the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think history has proven that we had some good ideas,â&#x20AC;? LeBeau said. Just look at what their clubs did this season. The Steelers allowed the fewest points in the NFL (232, or 14.5 per game), and the Packers were a close second (240, or 15.0). This is the first Super Bowl in 28 years pitting the top two defenses from the regular season, a surprising tidbit considering all the talk that defenses win championships. LeBeau and Capers use the scheme differently, tailored mostly to their talent. But even that is pretty similar. The Steelers have a dynamic linebacker in James Harrison
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Thursday’s game Michigan at Ohio State, 6 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Feb. 5 Illinois at Northwestern, noon (CBS) Iowa at Indiana, 3 p.m. (ESPN2) Sunday, Feb. 6 Michigan at Penn State, 11 a.m. (BTN) Michigan State at Wisconsin, noon (CBS) Ohio State at Minnesota, 1 p.m. (ESPN)
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Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 15 Pittsburgh 31, Baltimore 24 Green Bay 48, Atlanta 21 Sunday, Jan. 16 Chicago 35, Seattle 24 N.Y. Jets 28, New England 21 Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 23 Green Bay 21, Chicago 14 Pittsburgh 24, N.Y. Jets 19 Pro Bowl Sunday’s result At Honolulu NFC 55, AFC 41 Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 6 At Arlington, Texas Pittsburgh vs. Green Bay, 5:30 p.m. (Fox)
College football CHAMPAIGN — Illinois’ 2011 recruiting class: • Willie Beavers, dl, 6-5, 310, SouthfieldLathrup, Southfield, Mich. • Chris Boles, ol, 6-5, 315, Central Catholic HS, Toledo, Ohio • Darrius Caldwell, dl, 6-5, 210, Mays HS, Atlanta • Ralph Cooper, lb, 6-1, 222, Fairfield Central HS, Winnsboro, S.C. • Valdon Cooper, rb/db, 5-10, 170, Elbert County HS, Elberton, Ga. • Jon Davis, te, 6-3, 230, Middleton Eastern, Louisville, Ky. • Henry Dickinson, lb, 6-4, 210, Memphis University HS, Memphis, Tenn. • Tony Durkin, ol, 6-3, 260, Andrew HS, Tinley Park, Ill. • Justin DuVernois, p, 6-1, 190, St. Thomas Aquinas HS, Plantation, Fla. • Josh Ferguson, rb, 5-10, 180, Joliet Catholic HS, Naperville, Ill. • Pat Flavin, ol, 6-7, 260, Benet Academy, Lisle, Ill. • Jordan Frysinger, wr, 6-0, 175, Corning HS, Corning, N.Y. • Zeph Grimes, db, 5-11, 212, BambergEhrhardt HS, Bamberg, S.C. • Chris Jones, dl, 6-5, 305, Raines HS, Jacksonville, Fla. • Ted Karras, ol, 603, 292, Cathedral HS, Indianapolis, Ind. • Dondi Kirby, db, 6-3, 190, Gateway HS, Monroeville, Pa. • Kenny Knight, wr, 6-4, 190, Country Day HS, Beverly Hills, Mich. • Matt LaCosse, qb, 6-6, 220, North HS, Naperville, Ill. • Scott McDowell, ol, 6-5, 280, Central HS, Hinsdale, Ill. • Kenny Nelson, dl, 6-6, 245, Cass Tech HS, Detroit • Nick North, db, 6-1, 195, McArthur HS, Hollywood, Fla. • Chris O’Connor, dl, 6-5, 240, Andrew HS, Tinley Park, Ill. • Reilly O’Toole, qb, 6-4, 215, Wheaton Warrenville South HS, Wheaton, Ill. • Eaton Spence, db, 6-0, 175, Glades Bay HS, Belle Glade, Fla. • Clint Tucker, dl, 6-2, 285, East St. Louis HS, East St. Louis, Ill. • Jeremy Whitlow, wr, 6-2, 190, Central Catholic HS, Cleveland, Ohio • Donovonn Young, rb, 5-11, 215, Katy HS, Katy, Texas
Wednesday’s results No. 5 Duke at Maryland (late) No. 17 Syracuse 66, No. 6 Connecticut 58 No. 7 San Diego State at Colorado State (late) No. 8 BYU at Wyoming (late) No. 12 Villanova 75, Marquette 70 No. 14 Missouri at Oklahoma State (late) Indiana 60, No. 18 Minnesota 57 No. 22 Utah State vs. Nevada (late) No. 25 West Virginia 56, Seton Hall 44 Thursday’s games No. 1 Ohio State vs. Michigan, 6 p.m. No. 9 Notre Dame at DePaul, 8 p.m. No. 20 Washington at Oregon State, 8 p.m. No. 21 Arizona at Stanford, 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 No. 2 Kansas at Nebraska, 3 p.m. No. 3 Texas vs. Texas Tech, 8 p.m. No. 4 Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati, 5 p.m. No. 5 Duke vs. N.C. State, 5 p.m. No. 6 Connecticut at Seton Hall, 6 p.m. No. 8 BYU vs. UNLV, 3 p.m. No. 10 Kentucky at Florida, 8 p.m. No. 12 Villanova vs. No. 25 West Virginia, 11 a.m. No. 13 Georgetown vs. Providence, 11 a.m. No. 14 Missouri vs. Colorado, 6:30 p.m. No. 15 Louisville vs. DePaul, 7 p.m. No. 16 Texas A&M vs. Baylor, 1 p.m. No. 17 Syracuse at South Florida, 1 p.m. No. 20 Washington at Oregon, 3 p.m. No. 21 Arizona at California, 7 p.m. No. 22 Utah State vs. Boise State, 8:05 p.m. No. 23 Vanderbilt vs. South Carolina, 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6 No. 1 Ohio State at No. 18 Minnesota, 1 p.m. No. 9 Notre Dame vs. Rutgers, 11 a.m. No. 19 Wisconsin vs. Michigan State, noon No. 23 North Carolina vs. Florida State, 1 p.m.
INDIANA 60, No. 18 MINNESOTA 57
MINNESOTA (16-6) Mbakwe 3-7 1-3 7, Williams 2-6 0-2 5, Iverson 1-4 1-2 3, Sampson III 4-11 2-2 10, Hoffarber 4-12 4-6 15, Ahanmisi 0-0 0-2 0, Hollins 4-9 3-5 13, Armelin 2-5 0-0 4. Totals 20-54 11-22 57. INDIANA (12-11) Sheehey 1-5 2-2 4, Pritchard 5-5 2-2 12, Elston 3-8 2-2 8, Hulls 3-9 2-2 8, Rivers 1-5 0-0 2, Oladipo 1-4 3-4 5, Moore 0-0 0-0 0, Jones III 4-7 2-2 12, Capobianco 0-0 0-1 0, Roth 3-10 0-0 9. Totals 21-53 13-15 60. Halftime–Indiana 33-21. 3-Point Goals– Minnesota 6-18 (Hoffarber 3-8, Hollins 2-5, Williams 1-3, Sampson III 0-2), Indiana 5-24 (Roth 3-10, Jones III 2-3, Oladipo 0-1, Rivers 0-1, Sheehey 0-2, Elston 0-2, Hulls 0-5). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Minnesota 36 (Mbakwe, Sampson III 9), Indiana 35 (Pritchard 7). Assists–Minnesota 9 (Iverson, Mbakwe 3), Indiana 9 (Hulls 6). Total Fouls–Minnesota 13, Indiana 20. Technical–Oladipo. A–16,168.
NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Boston 37 11 .771 New York 25 23 .521 Philadelphia 22 26 .458 New Jersey 15 35 .300 Toronto 13 37 .260 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 34 14 .708 Atlanta 31 18 .633 Orlando 31 18 .633 Charlotte 21 27 .438 Washington 13 35 .271 Central Division W L Pct Chicago 33 14 .702 Indiana 19 27 .413 Milwaukee 19 27 .413 Detroit 17 32 .347 Cleveland 8 41 .163 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 40 8 .833 Dallas 33 15 .688 New Orleans 32 18 .640 Memphis 25 24 .510 Houston 22 28 .440 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 30 17 .638 Utah 29 20 .592 Denver 28 20 .583 Portland 26 22 .542 Minnesota 11 36 .234 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Lakers 34 15 .694 Phoenix 22 24 .478 Golden State 20 27 .426 L.A. Clippers 19 28 .404 Sacramento 12 34 .261
State schedule Tuesday’s results Bradley 69, Creighton 61 SE Missouri St. at SIU-Edwardsville (late) Wednesday’s games Bowling Green at N. Illinois (late) Illinois St. at N. Iowa (late) Drake 65, S. Illinois 44 Thursday’s games Loyola Chicago at Wright St., 6 p.m. Ill.-Chicago at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. Oakland, Mich. at W. Illinois, 7 p.m. SIU-Edwardsville at S. Dakota, 7 p.m. Chicago St. at Houston Baptist, 7:35 p.m. Notre Dame at DePaul, 8 p.m.
Big Ten standings
Conf. Ohio State 9-0 Purdue 7-3 Wisconsin 6-3 Minnesota 5-5 Illinois 5-4 Michigan State 5-4 Penn State 5-5 Michigan 3-6 Northwestern 3-7 Indiana 3-7 Iowa 1-8 Tuesday’s results Wisconsin 66, Purdue 59 Illinois 68, Penn State 51 Wednesday’s results Indiana 60, Minnesota 57 Michigan State at Iowa (late)
All 22-0 18-5 16-5 16-6 15-7 13-8 12-9 13-9 13-8 12-11 8-13
GB — 12 15 23 25 GB — 3½ 3½ 13 21 GB — 13½ 13½ 17 26 GB — 7 9 15½ 19 GB — 2 2½ 4½ 19 GB — 10½ 13 14 20½
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Wednesday’s results Atlanta 100, Toronto 87 Indiana 117, Cleveland 112 Philadelphia 106, New Jersey 92 Charlotte 97, Detroit 87 Dallas 113, New York 97 Memphis at Minnesota (late) New Orleans at Oklahoma City (late) Portland at Denver (late) Milwaukee at Phoenix (late) Houston at Utah (late) Chicago at L.A. Clippers (late) Today’s games Miami at Orlando, 7 p.m. Milwaukee at Golden State, 9:30 p.m. San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.
Reserves to be announced tonight By K.C. Johnson Chicago Tribune
NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Philadelphia 33 13 5 71 174 Pittsburgh 33 15 4 70 161 N.Y. Rangers 29 20 4 62 151 N.Y. Islanders 16 28 7 39 123 New Jersey 17 30 3 37 103 Northeast Division W L OT Pts GF Boston 29 15 7 65 155 Montreal 28 18 5 61 133 Buffalo 23 21 5 51 137 Toronto 20 25 5 45 128 Ottawa 17 27 8 42 114 Southeast Division W L OT Pts GF Tampa Bay 32 15 5 69 158 Washington 27 15 10 64 142 Atlanta 24 20 9 57 153 Carolina 25 20 6 56 155 Florida 22 22 6 50 134 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts GF Detroit 31 13 6 68 173 Nashville 27 17 7 61 136 Chicago 27 20 4 58 164 St. Louis 22 20 7 51 130 Columbus 23 22 5 51 134 Northwest Division W L OT Pts GF Vancouver 32 10 9 73 169 Minnesota 26 19 5 57 131 Colorado 25 19 6 56 161 Calgary 25 21 6 56 147 Edmonton 15 26 8 38 122 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF Dallas 30 16 5 65 148 Anaheim 28 20 4 60 140 Phoenix 25 18 9 59 152 San Jose 26 19 6 58 144 Los Angeles 27 22 2 56 143 Wednesday’s results Detroit 7, Ottawa 5 Pittsburgh 3, N.Y. Islanders 0 Florida at Montreal (late) Vancouver at Phoenix (late) Los Angeles at Edmonton (late) San Jose at Anaheim (late) Today’s games Dallas at Boston, 6 p.m. Carolina at Toronto, 6 p.m. New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m. Nashville at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. Calgary at Atlanta, 6 p.m. Minnesota at Colorado, 8 p.m. Friday’s games Florida at New Jersey, 6 p.m. Buffalo at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. Columbus at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. Washington at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m. Edmonton at St. Louis, 7 p.m. Chicago at Vancouver, 9 p.m.
GA 134 117 130 166 147 GA 114 125 144 156 169 GA 154 132 170 158 135 GA 148 122 143 146 159 GA 122 134 165 154 168 GA 141 146 150 141 125
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The Bulls’ Carlos Boozer makes a layup over Indiana Pacers defender Josh McRoberts on Jan. 29 in Chicago. Boozer is averaging a doubledouble and is a possible All-Star selection.
Up next What: Bulls at Warriors When: 9:30 p.m. Saturday TV/Radio: WGNWMVP-AM (1000) go home and see my kids in Miami.” The Celtics’ Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, the Heat’s Chris Bosh, the Hawks’ Josh Smith and the Bulls’ Luol Deng also will receive consideration.
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LOS ANGELES – Carlos Boozer is averaging 19.9 points and 10.2 rebounds, solid numbers for a Bulls team that is a half-game behind the Heat for the Eastern Conference’s second-best record. Yet the two-time All-Star also has missed 18 games to two separate injuries and the conference’s forward picture is crowded when it comes to All-Star worthy reserves. TNT will announce AllStar reserves tonight. “I know I missed some games with my broken hand, but I feel like I am deserving of an All-Star appearance,” Boozer said. “If not, I’m not going to be disappointed. There are a lot of guys who feel they are deserving. If I am there, I will be extremely happy. I’ll tell you that.” Coaches vote for reserves, and placed Boozer on the 2007 and 2008 Western Conference All-Star teams, though he missed one of those games to injury. “It’s a huge honor because the coaches pick you,” Boozer said. “I would love to represent the Bulls with DRose in that game. It’d be a huge honor. It’d be something I’d look forward to doing if I was able to. If not, I’ll
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Conf. All Geneseo 5-1 8-10 Sterling 4-1 10-13 Streator 3-3 12-7 Ottawa 3-3 5-15 LaSalle-Peru 2-4 5-13 Dixon 0-5 4-16 Tuesday, Feb. 1 • Alleman at Dixon, ppd. to 7:30, Feb 7 • Sandwich at Ottawa, ppd. to 7:30, Feb. 12 • Streator at IVC, ppd. TBA Friday, Feb. 4 • Ottawa at Geneseo, 7:30 Saturday, Feb. 5 • Geneseo at Glenbard South, 3 • Dixon at Sterling, 7 • Streator at LaSalle-Peru, 7:30
Conf. All Sterling 7-1 19-8 Ottawa 6-2 17-5 Geneseo 5-3 20-5 Dixon 3-5 11-13 Streator 2-6 3-18 LaSalle-Peru 1-7 6-16 Tuesday, Feb. 1 • Sterling at Alleman, canceled • Ottawa at West Aurora, ppd. to 7:15, Feb. 8 • Hall at LaSalle-Peru, ppd. TBA Wednesday, Feb. 2 • Earlville at Streator, 7:30 Thursday, Feb. 3 • LaSalle-Peru at Geneseo, 7:30 Friday, Feb. 4 • Dixon at Ottawa, 7:30 • Sterling at Streator, 7:30 Saturday, Feb. 5 • Davenport North at Geneseo, 2:30
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Sam Ford, Oregon sr. 27.2 Josh Stanley, SC so. 21.6 Jake Junis, RF sr. 19.6 Brady Edwards, WC jr. 17.4 Eann Cox, Erie sr. 16.0 Nate DeVenney, BV sr. 15.5 Erik Renkes, Fulton jr. 15.1 David Vroman, SC so. 14.6 Ashton Hutton, Fulton sr. 14.1 Drew Pace, Sterling sr. 14.0 Jordan Schaller, Erie jr. 13.6 Isaac Weber, SC so. 13.5 Shane Geary, Polo jr. 12.7 Tim Wilson, Newman jr. 12.7 Dylon Smith, Morrison sr. 11.7 Eric Naples, WC jr. 11.3 Bill Bos, Morrison jr. 10.9 Caleb Miller, Sterling sr. 10.8 Tyler Brashaw, WC sr. 10.6 K. Neubauer, M’ville sr. 10.6
Jordan Schaller, Erie jr. 11.7 Sam Ford, Oregon sr. 10.9 Isaac Weber, SC so. 10.4 Bill Bos, Morrison jr. 9.8 Ashton Hutton, Fulton sr. 8.4 Brady Edwards, WC jr. 8.2 Derek Ports, Polo jr. 8.2 Aaron Clardie, SC so. 8.0 Caleb Miller, Sterling sr. 8.0 K. Neubauer, M’ville sr. 7.4 Tim Smith, Oregon jr. 7.2 Dylon Smith, Morrison sr. 6.9 Steven Armoska, RF so. 6.3 Steve DeMay, BV sr. 6.3 Jake Junis, RF sr. 6.2
Grace Kennay, AFC sr. 16.2 S. Lambrigtsen, Oregon fr. 15.9 S. Cesarek, Newman sr. 14.4 Cassie Reiley, P’town so. 12.9 Paige Last, RF sr. 12.4 Brooke Bailey, Dixon fr. 12.3 B. Richardson, Newman sr. 12.3 L. Hernandez, Sterling sr. 12.2 K. Moore, Newman sr. 11.6 A. Hammelman, Sterling jr. 11.2 Courtney Blair, Eastland sr. 11.1 Jessie Jacobson, BV sr. 11.0 T. Ruter, Eastland sr. 10.7 Sam Neahring, BV jr. 9.5 Brianna Herin, M’ville sr. 9.4 K. Nauman, Amboy sr. 9.3 Devyn Absher, AFC so. 9.2 L. Bellows, Oregon sr. 9.2 R. Walters, P’town so. 9.0
Melody Kaecker, AFC sr. 8.5 Sam Neahring, BV jr. 7.7 Michelle Fuller, Amboy jr. 7.2 Courtney Blair, Eastland sr. 7.1 A. Hammelman, Sterling jr. 6.9 Angie Minnick, Sterling sr. 6.5 Jordan Giddings, RF so. 6.4 Kelsie Stafford, P’town sr. 6.4 Maisie Mahoney, Oregon jr. 6.3 Devyn Absher, AFC so. 5.9 B. Richardson, Newman sr. 5.9 Jordan Pontnack, Oregon jr. 5.6 Holly Nicklaus, Dixon sr. 5.5 Katie Nauman, Amboy sr. 5.4 M. Mammosser, RF so. 5.2 Taylor Ruter, Eastland sr. 4.9 Sam Shepard, BV sr. 4.9 Kaitlon Busser. Newman sr. 4.8
Steals
J Blessman, Newman sr. 2.7 Brady Edwards, WC jr. 2.4 Tim Wilson, Newman jr. 2.4 Tyler Brashaw, WC sr. 2.2 Shane Geary, Polo jr. 2.1 Ashton Hutton, Fulton sr. 2.0 Drew Pace, Sterling sr. 2.0 Shay Brown, RF sr. 1.9 Shaq Coleman, WC sr. 1.9 Jake Junis, RF sr. 1.8 A. Rivera, Sterling jr. 1.8 Trae Tiesman, Fulton jr. 1.8
Assists
Eric Naples, WC jr. 4.5 Dagin Buck, Polo sr. 4.1 Eann Cox, Erie sr. 3.8 Will Bird, Morrison sr. 3.7 J. Blessman, Newman sr. 3.6 Tyler Brashaw, WC sr. 3.6 Sam Ford, Oregon sr. 3.4 Erik Renkes, Fulton jr. 2.9 Shay Brown, RF sr. 2.8 Jake Junis, RF sr. 2.6 Sam Noble, Oregon sr. 2.6 Shaq Coleman, WC sr. 2.5 Michael Geary, Polo jr. 2.5 Eli Townsend, Sterling sr. 2.5
Assists
Cassie Reiley, P’town so. 4.9 S. Cesarek, Newman sr. 3.9 Paige Woolley, BV sr. 3.9 Holly Nicklaus, Dixon sr. 3.7 Paige Last, RF sr. 3.2 Sam Shepard, BV sr. 3.2 M. Mammosser, RF so. 3.1 Taylor Corcoran, Amboy jr. 3.0 Brianna Herin, M’ville sr. 2.8 L. Hernandez, Sterling sr. 2.7 S. Lambrigtsen, Oregon fr. 2.7 Kayla Moore, Newman sr. 2.7 Nicole Renner, Sterling sr. 2.6 Anna Corcoran, Oregon sr. 2.3 Jessie Jacobson, BV sr. 2.1 Kerby Kniss, Eastland sr. 2.1 Grace Kennay, AFC sr. 2.0
Blocks
Isaac Weber, SC so. Bill Bos, Morrison jr. Caleb Miller, Sterling sr. G, DeWitt, Newman sr. Brady Edwards, WC jr.
4.0 3.7 3.3 2.5 2.3
Paige Last, RF sr. 4.8 Autumn Smith, Amboy so. 4.8 Catie Cox, Dixon jr. 4.6 Kayla Moore, Newman sr. 4.6 S. Workman, M’ville sr. 4.6 Steals
Paige Woolley, BV sr. 4.8 Alexis DawTyne, M’ville sr. 3.4 S. Lambrigtsen, Oregon fr. 3.4 Sarah Cesarek, Newman sr. 3.1 Riley Walters, P’town so. 3.0 Kayla Moore, Newman sr. 2.7
Sam Neahring, BV jr. 2.7 A. Hammelman, Sterling jr. 2.4 Brittlyn Dillow, Dixon sr. 2.2 Sam Shepard, BV sr. 2.2 A. Borota, Eastland sr. 2.1 Melody Kaecker, AFC sr. 2.1
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W-L Pts LW 1. Simeon (8) 19-0 80 1 2. Benet 22-0 69 2 3. East St. Louis 18-4 51 5 4. Warren 18-3 47 4 5. De La Salle 16-2 34 8 6. O’Fallon 15-5 33 3 7. Thornton 16-1 32 6 8. Auburn 14-4 24 – 9. Lyons 16-2 13 – 10. Farragut 17-3 12 9 Others receiving votes: Normal Community 10, Danville 10, Belleville West 8, Downers Grove South 6, Glenbard East 6, Homewood-Flossmoor 3, Boylan 1, St. Ignatius 1.
Class 2A
W-L Pts LW 1. Peoria Notre Dame (12) 20-0 120 1 2. Rock Island 19-2 107 2 3. Peoria Central 15-4 90 5 4. Morgan Park 14-5 58 3 5. Manual 14-5 53 4 5. Mater Dei 20-1 53 7 7. Galesburg 20-3 49 8 8. Lincoln 20-3 36 9 9. Hillcrest 15-6 23 6 9. Centralia 20-2 23 10 Others receiving votes: Brooks 13, Carver 10, Crane 10, Crete-Monee 9, Mahomet-Seymour 6.
Class 1A
W-L Pts LW 1. Hales Franciscan (13) 16-3 139 1 2. Breese Central 20-2 112 2 3. Murphysboro (1) 24-0 111 3 4. Teutopolis 19-2 94 4 5. Paxton-Buckley-Loda 19-0 90 5 6. Nashville 17-3 55 7 7. El Paso-Gridley 18-3 49 8 8. Rockford Christian 19-0 42 10 9. Macomb 16-4 23 6 10. St. Anthony 17-4 14 9 Others receiving votes: Kewanee 10, Pittsfield 10, Westville 7, Pana 3, Leo 3, Illinois Valley Central 2, Fieldcrest 2, Paris 2, Rock Falls 2.
W-L Pts LW 1. Salt Fork (9) 20-1 125 1 2. Newark (3) 19-1 111 2 3. Orion 22-3 81 4 4. Eastland 18-2 75 3 5. Trico 21-2 72 6 6. Madison 13-5 67 7 7. Windsor (1) 18-2 39 5 8. West Central 20-2 38 8 9. Brimfield 20-2 32 9 10. Nokomis 18-3 25 10 Others receiving votes: Deer CreekMackinaw 21, Forreston 9, Dwight 6, Cerro Gordo 5, Camp Point Central 4, Woodlawn 3, Springfield Calvary 1, Chrisman 1.
AP basketball poll | girls Class 4A
Class 3A
W-L Pts LW 1. Bolingbrook (7) 17-2 78 1 2. Edwardsville (1) 23-2 67 3 3. Whitney Young 18-2 66 2 4 .Fenwick 23-2 51 4 4. Bartlett 23-1 51 5 6. Libertyville 24-0 39 6 7. Hononegah 24-3 30 7 8. DeKalb 20-2 16 9 9. Trinity 21-3 12 8 10. Proviso East 22-2 11 – Others receiving votes: East St. Louis 9, Chicago Heights Marian 9, Geneva 1.
Class 2A
W-L Pts LW 1. Montini (11) 26-1 119 1 2. Springfield (1) 22-2 107 3 3. Springfield Southeast 22-1 85 2 4. Highland 21-2 74 4 5. Richwoods 23-3 68 5 6. Mater Dei 19-1 59 8 7. Galesburg 22-5 48 7 8. Sacred Heart-Griffin 16-7 27 6 9. Centennial 23-3 21 – 10. Morton 21-4 20 9 Others receiving votes: Rock Island 12, Hampshire 8, Geneseo 5, Peoria Central 2, Hillcrest 2, Sterling 2, Grayslake 1.
Class 1A
W-L Pts LW 1. Bloomington C.C. (11) 22-0 119 1 2. Quincy Notre Dame (1) 23-0 103 2 3. Rockford Lutheran 22-0 95 3 4. Pana 24-2 77 4 5. Riverdale 24-2 62 5 6. Illini West 22-2 48 8 7. Nashville 22-3 45 6 8. Teutopolis 19-4 29 10 9. El Paso-Gridley 22-1 21 9 10. Bismarck-Henning 24-3 20 7 Others receiving votes: Mount Carmel 13, Olney 8, St. Thomas More 6, Bishop McNamara 4, Breese Central 4, Prairie Central 3, Sherrard 2, Williamsville 1.
W-L Pts LW 1. Havana (5) 26-2 116 2 2. Hinckley-Big Rock (1) 24-3 99 1 3. River Ridge-S.M. 24-1 84 4 4. Cowden-Herrick (3) 20-4 82 3 5. Annawan 21-5 76 5 6. Ottawa Marquette (3) 24-2 70 8 7. West Central (1) 21-3 55 6 8. Stark County 23-3 46 7 9. Shiloh 22-4 20 10 10. Ridgeview 20-5 15 9 Others receiving votes: Central A&M 12, Illini Bluffs 12, Wethersfield 10, Routt 8, Salt Fork 3, Pearl City 3, South Fulton 2, Villa Grove 1, Eastland 1.
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CLASS 1A Polo Regional Monday, Feb. 7
• Game 1, OSTLING No. 4 Ashton-Franklin CenCUSTOMER: & ASSOC ter vs. No. 5 Fulton, 6 p.m. REP ID:• Game 2, No. 2123 Milledgeville vs. No. 6 Polo, 8:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 • No. 1 Prophetstown vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m. • No. 2 Erie vs. Game 2 winner, 8:10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11 • Championship, 7:30 p.m. Winner to Aquin Sectional, Feb. 14-17
Lena-Winslow Regional Monday, Feb. 7 • Game 1, No. 4 Stockton vs. No. 5 Warren, 6 p.m. • Game 2, No. 3 Galena vs. No. 6 East Dubuque, 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8 • No. 1 River Ridge-Scales Mound vs. Game 1 winner, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 • No. 2 Lena-Winslow vs. Game 2 winner, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11 • Championship, 7:30 p.m. Winner to Aquin Sectional, Feb. 14-17
Forreston Regional Monday, Feb. 7 • Game 1, No. 4 Aquin vs. No. 5 Pecatonica, 6 p.m. • Game 2, No. 3 Forreston vs. No. 6 Hiawatha, 8:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 • No. 1 Pearl City vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m. • No. 2 Eastland vs. Game 2 winner, 8:10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11 • Championship, 7:30 p.m. Winner to Aquin Sectional, Feb. 14-17
Monday, Feb. 7 • Game 1, No. 4 Alden-Hebron vs. No. 5 South Beloit, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 • No. 1PROOF Dakota vs. Game 7/19/2010 1 winner, 6 TIME p.m. • No. 2FIRST Orangeville vs. No.12/01/10 3 Durand, RUN: 8:10 p.m. SIZE: Thursday, Feb. 102X2 • Championship, 7:30 p.m. Winner to Aquin Sectional, Feb. 14-17
Thursday, Feb. 10 • No. 1 Rockford Lutheran vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m. • No. 2 Winnebago vs. No. 3 North Boone, 8:10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11 7:52:48 PM • Championship, 7:30 p.m. Winner to Bureau Valley Sectional, Feb. 14-17
Putnam County Regional Monday, Feb. 7 • Game 1, No. 4 Putnam County vs. No. 5 LaMoille, 6 p.m. • Game 2, No. 3 Amboy vs. No. 6 DePue, 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8 • No. 1 Ottawa Marquette vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m. • No. 2 Annawan vs. Game 2 winner, 8:10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10 • Championship, 7:30 p.m. Winner to Midland Sectional, Feb. 14-17
CLASS 2A West Carroll Regional Monday, Feb. 7 • Game 1, No. 4 Morrison vs. No. 5 West Carroll, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 • No. 1 Riverdale vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m. • No. 2 Rock Falls vs. No. 3 Newman, 8:10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11 • Championship, 7:30 p.m. Winner to Bureau Valley Sectional, Feb. 14-17
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Mendota Regional Monday, Feb. 7 • Game 1, No. 4 Princeton vs. No. 5 Bureau Valley, 7:30 p.m.
CLASS 3A Geneseo Regional Monday, Feb. 14 • Game 1, No. 4 Sterling vs. No. 5 Dixon, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15 • No. 1 Rock Island vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m. • No. 2 Galesburg vs. No. 3 Geneseo, 8:10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 • Championship, 7:30 p.m. Winner to Metamora Sectional, Feb. 21-24
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Conf. All Rock Falls 5-2 17-5 St. Bede 5-2 14-5 Illinois Valley Central 5-2 14-5 Princeton 4-3 11-10 Mendota 1-6 8-15 Hall 1-6 8-16 Tuesday, Feb. 1 • St. Bede at Lowpoint-Washburn, ppd. TBA • Streator at IVC, ppd. TBA Friday, Feb. 4 • Mendota at St. Bede, 7:30 • Princeton at Hall, 7:30 • Rock Falls at IVC, 7:30 Saturday, Feb. 5 • Riverdale at Rock Falls, 7:30 • St. Bede at Ottawa Marquette, 7:30
Three Rivers Conf. All Kewanee 11-0 19-2 Newman 6-3 12-7 Erie 6-4 13-11 Riverdale 6-4 15-7 Prophetstown 5-5 13-8 Morrison 3-5 7-15 Amboy 3-6 9-14 Bureau Valley 2-7 5-14 Fulton 1-9 6-16 Tuesday, Feb. 1 • Amboy at Fulton, ppd. to 7:30, Feb. 8 Thursday, Feb. 3 • Kewanee at Bureau Valley, 7:30 • Morrison at Amboy, 7:30 • Riverdale at Newman, 7:30 Saturday, Feb. 5 • Amboy at Newman, 6:30 • Bureau Valley at Morrison, 6:30 • Erie at Kewanee, 6:30 • Riverdale at Rock Falls, 6:30
Big Northern West Conf. All Oregon 5-1 14-5 Winnebago 5-1 13-6 Rockford Lutheran 3-3 11-9 Byron 2-3 14-5 Stillman Valley 1-4 11-8 Genoa-Kingston 1-5 10-10 Tuesday, Feb. 1 • Byron at Genoa-Kingston, ppd. to 7:30, Feb. 3 • Lutheran at Winnebago, ppd. to 7:30 Feb. 9 • Oregon at Stillman Valley, ppd. TBA Thursday, Feb. 3 • Byron at Genoa-Kingston, 7:30 Saturday, Feb. 5 • Stillman at Winnebago, 7 • Genoa-Kingston at Lutheran, 7 • Byron at Oregon, 7:30
NUIC East Conf. All Forreston 9-0 15-4 Aquin 8-1 16-4 South Beloit 5-2 14-6 Pecatonica 6-3 10-10 Dakota 5-4 13-7 Orangeville 5-5 12-9 Durand 3-6 11-10 Polo 2-6 7-12 Milledgeville 1-8 3-18 Ashton-Franklin Center 0-9 2-16 Monday, Jan. 31 • Dakota 57, Durand 56 • Orangeville 72, Black Hawk (Wis.) 70 Thursday, Feb. 3 • AFC at Aquin, 7:30 • Dakota at Orangeville, 7:30 ¨• South Beloit at Pecatonica, 7:30 Saturday, Feb. 5 • Aquin at Polo, 2:30 • Durand at Dakota, 7:30 • Orangeville at South Beloit, 7:30 • Forreston at Pecatonica, 7:30 • Milledgeville at AFC, 7:30
NUIC West Conf. All Eastland 9-0 19-2 West Carroll 6-2 14-5 East Dubuque 6-2 13-5 Lena-Winslow 4-3 7-10 River Ridge 4-4 7-12 Scales Mound 3-4 9-8 Warren 2-6 5-11 Stockton 2-5 5-16 Galena 2-6 6-10 Pearl City 0-7 1-17 Monday, Jan. 31 • East Dubuque 53, Scales Mound 38 Tuesday, Feb. 1 • River Ridge at Stockton, ppd. • Galena at Scales Mound, ppd to Feb. 16 Wednesday, Feb. 2 • Lena-Winslow at West Carroll, 7:30 Thursday, Feb. 3 • Eastland at Pearl City, 7:30 • Galena at Warren, 7:30 • West Carroll at Stockton, 7:30 Friday, Feb. 4 • Scales Mound at River Ridge, 7:30 Saturday, Feb. 5 • Lena-Winslow at Eastland, 7:30 • Pearl City at West Carroll, 7:30
NCIC Conf. All St. Bede 8-1 21-6 Rock Falls 6-3 13-10 Hall 5-3 15-8 Illinois Valley Central 3-5 9-13 Mendota 3-6 8-15 Princeton 1-8 10-15 Tuesday, Feb. 1 • Rock Falls at Rochelle, canceled • Hall at LaSalle-Peru, ppd. TBA • IVC at Peoria Christian, ppd. TBA Wednesday, Feb. 2 • Mendota at Annawan, 7:30 Thursday, Feb. 3 • Mendota at Earlville-Leland, 7:15 • Hall at IVC, 7:30 • St. Bede at Princeton, 7:30 Friday, Feb. 4 • Mendota at Rock Falls, 7:30 Saturday, Feb. 5 • Orion at Rock Falls, 6
Three Rivers Conf. All Riverdale 11-1 22-2 Newman 10-2 17-6 Prophetstown 9-2 15-10 Kewanee 8-4 15-11 Erie 6-6 11-11 Morrison 3-9 5-20 Amboy 3-10 9-15 Bureau Valley 2-10 9-17 Fulton 2-10 4-20 Monday, Jan. 31 • Kewanee 59, Fulton 27 • Milledgeville 59, Morrison 50 Tuesday, Feb. 1 • Amboy at Riverdale, ppd. to 7:30, Feb. 3 • Bureau Valley at Prophetstown, ppd. to 7:30, Feb. 5 • Erie at Newman, ppd. to 2:30 Feb. 5 • Fulton at Morrison, ppd. to 7:30 Feb. 5 Thursday, Feb. 3 • Amboy at Riverdale, 7:30 • Prophetstown at Kewanee, 7:30 • Wethersfield at Morrison, 7:30 Friday, Feb. 4 • Morrison at Kewanee, 7:30 • Newman at Fulton, 7:30 • Prophetstown at Erie, 7:30 • Riverdale at Bureau Valley, 7:30 Saturday, Feb. 5 • Erie at Newman, 2:30 • Bureau Valley at Prophetstown, 7:30 • Fulton at Morrison, 7:30
Big Northern West Conf. All Rockford Lutheran 9-0 21-0 Oregon 4-4 16-9 Stillman Valley 4-4 15-8 Winnebago 4-5 10-14 Genoa-Kingston 3-5 12-11 Byron 1-7 10-11 Tuesday, Feb. 1 • Rockford Christian at Lutheran, ppd. • Stillman at Oregon, ppd. to 6, Feb. 5 Friday, Feb. 4 • Oregon at Genoa-Kingston, 7:15 • Stillman Valley at Lutheran, 7:15 • Winnebago at Byron, 7:15 Saturday, Feb. 5 • Stillman Valley at Oregon, 6
NUIC East Conf. All Forreston 11-0 18-7 Dakota 9-1 17-5 Orangeville 8-3 15-8 Aquin 8-3 14-10 Milledgeville 5-6 11-13 Pecatonica 4-6 8-13 Ashton-Franklin Center 4-7 13-10 Durand 3-6 9-12 Polo 1-10 1-22 South Beloit 0-11 2-18 Tuesday, Feb. 1 • Dakota at Aquin, ppd. to 3, Feb. 5 • Durand at Forreston, ppd. to 7:30, Feb. 3 • Orangeville at Polo, ppd. to 6:30, Feb. 3 • Pecatonica at AFC, ppd. to 7:30, Feb. 3 • South Beloit at Milledgeville, ppd. to 7:30, Feb. 3 Wednesday, Feb. 2 • South Beloit at Harvard, 7:30 Thursday, Feb. 3 • Orangeville at Polo, 6:30 • Durand at Forreston, 7:30 • Pecatonica at AFC, 7:30 • South Beloit at Milledgeville, 7:30 Friday, Feb. 4 • Dakota at Polo, 7:30 • Durand at AFC, 7:30 • Forreston at South Beloit, 7:30 • Orangeville at Milledgeville, 7:30 • Pecatonica at Aquin, 7:30 Saturday, Feb. 5 • Dakota at Aquin, 3
NUIC West Conf. All River Ridge-Scales Mound 11-0 23-1 Pearl City 8-1 22-3 Eastland 7-3 18-9 Galena 6-4 10-12 Lena-Winslow 5-4 13-10 Stockton 4-7 7-17 East Dubuque 2-7 2-13 West Carroll 1-8 3-19 Warren 1-10 2-22 Tuesday, Feb. 1 • East Dubuque at Galena, ppd to Feb. 3 • Lena-Winslow at Eastland, ppd. to 7:30, Feb. 3 • West Carroll at Pearl City, ppd. to 6, Feb. 5 Thursday, Feb. 3 • East Dubuque at Galena, 7:30 • Lena-Winslow at Eastland, 7:30 • River Ridge at Potosi, 7:30
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF FERN E. STROPES, DECEASED IN PROBATE DOCKET NO. 2011-P-11 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of FERN E. STROPES, Whiteside County, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on January 19, 2011, to DAVID W. STROPES of 3621 Sunrise Ranch Rd., Southlake, TX 76092, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is John W. Bean of NASH NASH BEAN & FORD, LLP, 445 U.S. Hwy. 6 East, P.O. Box 63, Geneseo, IL 61254. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's office, Whiteside County Court House, Morrison, Illinois, 61270 or with the representative or both, on or before the 27th day of July, 2011, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-=3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. David W. Stropes as Executor of the Fern E. Stropes Estate NASH NASH BEAN & FORD, LLP Attorneys for Representative 445 US Hwy. 6 East P. O. Box 63 Geneseo, IL 61254 Phone: 309-944-2188 January 27, February 3, 10, 2011
"THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W10-1030 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee, for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust 2005-4; Plaintiff, VS. Brian Slaunwhite Carla Slaunwhite; et. al; Defendants. Case No. 10 CH 82 Judge Presiding. NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff Kelly C. Wilhelmi, Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois, will on March 3, 2011, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: THE EASTERLY 73 1/2 FEET OF LOT TWELVE IN BLOCK 31, WEST OF BROADWAY, IN THE CITY OF STERLING, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 311 6th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 PIN: 11-22-351-009 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W10-1030. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: SFH. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) Diana A. Carpintero (6274662) Kenneth J. Nannini (3121924) Denelle L. Cooper (6257751) The Wirbicki Law Group Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W10-1030 January 20, 27, February 3, 2011
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE 10-044582 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, MORRISON, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLAINTIFF, -vsJOHN P. BRITT; DIANE C. BRITT A/K/A DIANE CECILIA BRITT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS 10 CH 257 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you Diane C. Britt a/k/a Diane Cecilia Britt and Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants. Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, by the said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 1 AND PART OF LOT 3 IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 8 IN KNOX'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MORRISON, AND BLOCK 7 IN JOHNSON AND GRIDLEY'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MORRISON AND PART OF NORTH AND JOHNSON STREET DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 3 WHICH IS 144 FEET NORTHERLY FROM THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF BLOCK 8 IN KNOX'S ADDITION, A DISTANCE OF 84 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 3 TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE ALLEY; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE ALLEY WHICH IS ALSO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS 3 AND 1, TO THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOTS 1 AND 3 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 506 North Genesee Street, Morrison, IL 61270 Permanent Index No.: 09-18-227-009 and which said Mortgage was made by John P. Britt and Diane C. Britt Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for AMCORE Bank, N.A. as Mortgagee, and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois, Document No. 2515-2008. And for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending. Now therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, in the City of Morrison, Illinois, on or before the 30th day after the first publication of this notice which is March 8, 2011. Default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Nicholas J. Polydoros Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 Ext. 4264 Attorney No: 6300572 February 3, 10, 17, 2011
ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on January 28, A.D. 2011, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Love-4-Tatts located at 25190 Front St. Sterling, IL 61081. Dated this 28th day of January, A.D. 2011. Dana Nelson County Clerk February 3,10,17, 2011
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE ESTATE OF HARLAN LEE FRY, Deceased. No. 2011 P 1 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of th death of Harlan Lee Fry. Letters of Office were issued on Janary 4, 2011 to Corrine E. Canon, 201 21st Avenue So., #19, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, as Executor. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Lee County Courthouse, 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021, or with the Representative, or both, not later than July 21, 2011. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Corrine E. Canon as Executor of the Estate of Harlan Lee Fry, Deceased. Ronald F. Coplan Coplan & Buckwalter P.C. 114 East Main Street Morrison, IL 61270 Phone: 815-772-7441 Fax: 815-772-7702 Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 2011
"THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W09-2103 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank N.A., as Trustee, for Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006NC1 Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates; Plaintiff, VS. Roy Dale Megli; et. al; Defendants. 09 CH 197 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff Kelly C. Wilhelmi, Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois, will on March 3, 2011, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: PART OF LOT 1, BLOCK 8 OF SAYER`S ACRES NO. 1 SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1, 95 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1, 170 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1, 95 FEET TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE SOUTHERLY TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. C/K/A: 2203 Steven Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 PIN: 11-26-402-015 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W09-2103. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: SFH. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) Diana A. Carpintero (6274662) Kenneth J. Nannini (3121924) Denelle L. Cooper (6257751) The Wirbicki Law Group Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W09-2103 January 20, 27, February 3, 2011
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At the Old Lee County Courthouse, 121 W. Third Street, Dixon, Illinois, I, Sheriff John Varga, having designated by the Circuit COurt of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Lee County, Illinois in the case entitled STERLING FEDERAL BANK, F.S.B. V. WILLIAM J. MADDING, LACRETIA A. MADDING, AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, case No. 10 CH 84 as sale ofďŹ cer, to conduct the sale, will sell the following described property at public auction to the highest qualiďŹ ed bidder. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 23 and 24 in Block 12 in Woodland Shores Subdivision No. 1, located in Sections 10 and 15, Township 21 North, Range 8 East of the 4th P.M., according to the Plat thereof recorded December 20, 1963 in Bookâ&#x20AC;?Fâ&#x20AC;? of Plats, pages 82 and 83, situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois. DESCRIPTION: 1 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow located on 3 lots, 0.47 acres, 768 above ground sq. feet, ďŹ nished basement with additional bedroom and recreation room, 1 car garage, concrete patio, commonly known as 1585 Winnetka Street Dixon, Illinois. INSPECTION: Contact Lloyd Henry, Sterling Federal Bank, F.S.B., 110 E. Fourth Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081; 815-622-3413 to determine if the property is available for inspection.TERMS OF SALE: 10% down day of sale, balance upon delivery of deed and possession. All funds shall by CASH, BANK DRAFT, or CERTIFIED CHECK. Title policy will be furnished. Sale is subject to taxes for 2010 and all subsequent years and subject to the right of United States of America to redeem the property for one hundred and twenty days from the date the sale is conďŹ rmed. TAXES WILL NOT BE PRORATED. A contact embodying the terms of this notice and such additional terms as deemed appropriate, will be signed by the sale ofďŹ cer on behalf of the court and by the buyer at the time of the sale. Any sale is subject to court approval. Any speciďŹ c restrictions on property or title will be announced day of sale. Announcements day of sale take precedence over any printed material.
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"THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W09-2103 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank N.A., as Trustee, for Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-NC1 Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates; Plaintiff, VS. Roy Dale Megli; et. al; Defendants. 09 CH 197 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff Kelly C. Wilhelmi, Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois, will on March 3, 2011, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 2203 Steven Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 PIN: 11-26-402-015 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W09-2103. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: SFH. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) Diana A. Carpintero (6274662) Kenneth J. Nannini (3121924) Denelle L. Cooper (6257751) The Wirbicki Law Group Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W09-2103 January 20, 27, February 3, 2011
"THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W10-1030 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee, for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust 2005-4; Plaintiff, VS. Brian Slaunwhite Carla Slaunwhite; et. al; Defendants. Case No. 10 CH 82 Judge Presiding. NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff Kelly C. Wilhelmi, Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois, will on March 3, 2011, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 311 6th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 PIN: 11-22-351-009 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W10-1030. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: SFH. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) Diana A. Carpintero (6274662) Kenneth J. Nannini (3121924) Denelle L. Cooper (6257751) The Wirbicki Law Group Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W10-1030 January 20, 27, February 3, 2011
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TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s). Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.
MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 30â&#x20AC;? RANGE HOOD, non-ducted, 2 speed. almond. Still in box. $40 815-288-1966 Bi-Fold Door 23½â&#x20AC;? x 80â&#x20AC;?. $10 815-2841094 Black Fringed leather motorcycle jacket size 8. $100 firm. 815-6770362 CHICAGO BEARS BAR 4 SALE!!! High quality constr., lightup Bears logo on front and graphics on top. 5 pieces, easy assembly. Pics online. $900 will deliver & assemble near Dixon area. Contact Jesse, 608-4452947. Web# 399980
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E 1/2 of the SWQ of Section 15 Exc, cemetery of Twp 20N Range 8E of Harmon Twp. Lee County Illinois. SALE to be held at the Harmon Community Bldg., Harmon, Illinois This is a unimproved piece of farm land with a wealth of opportunities that you can afford to own Total acres tillable - 74.25 - 98% P.I for tillable acres - 119.64 (optimum crop productivity bulletin 811) Real Estate Taxes - $704.14 - Per Acre $9.27/acre Location: 7 miles of Dixon, Illinois on Rte 26 to Sterling Rd. then 5 3/4 miles west on Sterling Rd straight through Harmon to farm on south side of road. Terms: This farm will be sold on a dollar-per-acre basis. The successful bidder will be required to pay ten percent down (10%) day of auction and enter into a contract. The balance of purchase price will be due and payable on March 18, 2011, when full possession will be given. Taxes for the year 2011 payable 2012 will be paid by seller giving a credit to buyer at closing in the amount paid for said taxes in 2010. No survey shall be provided. Any announcements day of the sale take precedence over any previous advertised or announced terms and/or conditions. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Attorneys for Estate: Stephen C. Myers - Myers, Berry, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor & Kuzma, Streator, Illinois Contact: For Sales Brochure or additional information $UW -RKQVRQ &HOO 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH Email: artjohnson10@yahoo.com Auctioneers: Art Johnson Auction Service, Dixon, IL 61021 Art Johnson, Dixon, IL (Lic # 440.000473) Kevin Considine, Dixon, IL (Lic # 440.000411) Robert Draper, Ohio, IL 61349 (Lic#440.000245)
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815-626-SOLD(7653) • 815-284-SOLD(7653) 3200 E. Lincolnway • Sterling / 113 S. Peoria Avenue • Dixon
SERVICE DIRECTORY SAUK VALLEY
Air Cond./Heating
Cleaning Service
Excavating
Genl. Contracting
Eikenberry Sheet Metal 412 E. 3rd, Sterling Service work heating & cooling; gas, electric. Free estimates Accept Visa & MC on all new installations. CALL 815-625-0955
A+ Cleaning Service If you would like you house to be cleaned, Call Stephanie 815-652-2146
FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands! Call Today (815)284-2052
BARNHART COMPUTERS
ALLEN EXCAVATING Snow Control Concrete removed Trees dug up & gone Trucks, Bobcat grader Excavator - Road rock Land cleared- Digging Buildings tore down Insured-Bonded Free Estimates 815-440-3192
Gilbertson Construction Residential & Commercial. Remodeling, house additions, windows, siding & doors. Also mobile home repairs. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. No Job Too Small. 30 yrs exp. (815)622-0087.
Flooring
Greenhouses
Automotive
Remote Starters & Heated Seats Car Audio/Video/Starters LOW PRICE GUARANTEE Complete Automotive Detailing & Accessories *LIW &HUWLÀFDWHV Hot Rods & Choppers Consignment / Sales 1807 Locust St. Sterling IL
(815) 625-2500
Computers
WE COME TO YOU! 7 Days a Week Fast Service! ✥Repairs ✥Upgrades New & Used Computers Virus Removal Networking, Consulting Serving Lee, Ogle & Whiteside Counties. Dixon, (815)284-0816
MS Technology Services Local Area and Wireless Networking Computer Service Business Consulting Call Matt Severns 815 734-3244
Drywall NICK'S DRYWALL & PAINTING 25+ years experience Honest & Dependable Pressure Washing Carpentry Skills 815-626-3858
Dumpster Rental
www.HotRodsChoppers.com
Prater Paint & Waterproofing We Dry Up Basements & Crawl Spaces, Remediate Mold & Install E-Z Breathe™ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165 www.prater waterproofing.com
Carpentry
KRIS’ KARPENTRY (815)564-9576 For all your building needs incl. kitchens, baths, basements, siding, additions & trim carpentry. Winter is here. Help cut those heating bills w/replacement windows. No job too large or too small. Kris is a craftsman with 30 yrs. exp. Licensed, Bonded, Insured.
LLC. Broken Springs & Cables Replaced Free Estimates s 2%3)$%.4)!, s #/--%2#)!, s &!2Service for your schedule
Toll Free 877.660.9824 Mobile 815.440.1205 www.deverdoor.com
Genl. Contracting *ALL SEASON CONSTRUCTION 25 years + *Siding * Soffit * Fascia *Window * Doors *Decks *Additions *Seamless Gutters *LeafX Clog Free Gutters Licensed Bonded Insured Free Estimates All Work 100% Guaranteed 815-590-2231
Licensed s Bonded s Insured
815-440-3519
Licensed, insured & bonded. Free Estimates, Satisfaction Guaranteed.
815-973-5809
Electricians
DAEHLER'S HOME IMPROVEMENT All Your Carpentry Needs! •Remodels•New Constructions•RoofingNew or Replacement •Concrete Projects, Big or Small•Decks •Siding•Windows •Insured 35 Years Experience Call Jack Daehler, 815-441-7676
Licensed-Insured-Bonded
ADDITIONS, DECKS, Drywall, Siding, Windows, Doors, & More.
Garage Doors
Serving entire viewing area
Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers available. Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL 815-456-3001
NOW OFFERING COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SNOWPLOWING + All Your Home improvement needs. NO JOB TOO SMALL
Osmer Woodworking
FLAWLESS FLOOR SERVICE Installing & finshing hardwood floors. 35 Years. Experience Free Estimates! Greg 815-285-3501
Garage doors and openers
Basements
Home Improvement
First Class Construction New Construction, Additions, Garages, Roofing, Soffit, Fascia, Siding, Decks, Doors, Windows Free Estimates Licensed, Bonded, Insured 815-213-0556
Palmyra Greenhouse 489 Palmyra Rd. Dixon 815-285-2800 The Sauk Valley's Premier Greenhouse House Plants Starting at $2.99 *Unusuals *Pottery & Custom Containers Tues-Fri 9am-5pm Saturday 9am-3pm Sunday 10am-3pm www.palmyra greenhouse.com
Handyman 2 Guys HANDYMEN Carpentry Electrical Painting Cleaning Welding Hauling Odd Jobs Licensed & Insured 815-288-9707 HANDY EDS Let us be your Handyman! “2 Eds are better than 1”
Insured & Bonded Free Estimates Serving Dixon, Sterling, Rock Falls. Ed Hall 815-973-1602
www.osmerwood working.com
Horse Bedding Porter Feeds, Industrial Park Road, Rock Falls. Quality Horse Feed, supplements & bedding. Also dog & cat products. 815622-0800. porterfeeds@gmail.com Open 10-4 Tues. & Thurs.
Painting A+ Michaels Design Beautify your home! Interior painting, cabinet refinishing, drywall, & drywall repair. 27 years Experience. No Job too Small 815-994-8763
www.mullerslane farm. com
Haul/Clean Service JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!! Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240
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Marsha Baker Residential Painting & 15 years’ experience New Construction 3DLQWLQJ Inside/Out )DX[ 3DLQWLQJ 3RZHU :DVKLQJ 'HFNV 6PDOO +RPH ,PSURYHPHQWV
BALAYTI PAINTING Interior & Exterior Light Carpentry 30 Years Experience Insured - References (815) 284-2642 or cell #815-440-2202
Snowplowing
Tax Services
❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋ MATT'S SNOWPLOWING Sterling Rock Falls Residential & Commercial Most Driveways $20 LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEED 815-590-1366 ❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋
DeJonge Tax and Accounting, Inc. Electronic Filing & Direct Deposit Offering Preparation Fee Paid from Refund. 815-625-2727
Commercial ONLY Snowplowing Call for estimates Dreamscapes by Dennis 815-857-3281 Fields Snow Removal Commercial, residential, lot salting starting at 19¢ per lb. Insured. Brian, 815-564-5555.
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Photo Processing
SNOWPLOWING COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL
Tree Service TIMBER TREE SERVICE Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Free Estimates Fully Insured Tom May 815-238-7277 Dixon, Illinois
Samuel S Card, CPA PC Electronic Filing & Direct Deposit Offering Preparation Fee Paid from Refund. 815-625-2727
Upholstery Tree Service ✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤ BRAD'S TREE SERVICE, INC. Amboy, IL Topping, Trimming, Complete Removal Clean Up, Mulch •Free Estimates •Fully Insured 815-857-3674 or cell 815-499-9009
GENE GEORGE FURNITURE UPHOLSTERY 815-626-8822 815-564-9210 PRUIS UPHOLSTERY Complete Upholstery Service Free Estimates Pickup and Delivery 815-772-2487
SERVICING ALL AREAS 742 N. Galena, Dixon Galena & Bradshaw (inside DC Computers)
“Preserve Your Memories” Everyone's Dad or Grandpa shot family movies. Super 8 and 8 mm movie reels converted to DVD Now VHS & VHS-C to DVD! Save these Memories before it's too late! 10% off thru Feb. 28 Hrs: 10am–5pm Mon.-Fri. 10am-2pm Sat.
815-284-3686 dixonphotocorner.com
Plumbing
MOST DRIVEWAYS $20.00 PRICES CAN'T BE BEAT 815-764-0155 TERRY PAPOCCIA SNOWPLOWING Commercial, Residential, Shoveling Salt Spreading • Sterling • Rock Falls • Dixon Best rates available! 815-622-6742
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Storage ✦✦Franklin Storage✦✦ Sizes 10x10 thru 10x40 2011 N. Brinton Ave. Dixon (815)285-0201 or (815)440-9563
www.allsafecenter.com
PRAIRIE STATE PAINTING Expert Craftsmanship Competitive Rates 15 Years Experience Insured Excellent References Free Estimates 815-440-1619 prairiestatepainting.com
PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986 (815)625-2607
Painting
Prater Paint Service Since 1973 Painting, Sandblasting, Waterproofing, Roof Coating, Boom Service Call for a Free Estimate 815-626-5165 Working Girl Painting *Interior & exterior painting, *Wallpaper removal *Basement sealing *Small home repairs Call for free estimates 815-508-6131 shirleypaints@ymail.com
815-288-0028 Serving All of the Sauk Valley Area Accepting Visa, MC & Discover Lic.#058-173956
High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!
•Climate Controlled Storage
KRATZNER'S PLUMBING 24 HOUR SERVICE RESIDENTIAL COMMERICIAL REMODELS/ REPAIR Visa, MC, Discover Free Estimates 815-285-7999 Lic# 058-172719
Salvage $$$$$$$$$$$$ WE PAY CASH for your junk cars and trucks !! Same day removal !! 815-994-5019 $$$$$$$$$$$$$
•Confidential Document Shredding
•Low-Cost Moving Truck Rental
•Heavy-Duty Moving Tote Rental
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2000 Lincoln Town Car #B0382B.... $6,995* 2000 Lincoln Continental #B0379B $6,999* 2001 Dodge Caravan #B0363B ........ $6,995* 2001 GMC Sonoma #B0392C............ $6,999*
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2001 Ford Ranger #B0390A ............... $7,995* 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 #B0423A ....... $8,999* 2005 Chevrolet 2500HD #B0398A $18,999* 2006 Chrysler Pacifica #B0369B . $12,995* 2007 Dodge Caravan #B0427........ $13,995*
2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer
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2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
#B0410 ......................................................... $12,999*
2007 Chevrolet Silverado
#B0420 ......................................................... $25,995* 2007 Dodge Ram #B0428................. $24,999* 2008 Toyota Camry #B0403 ........... $18,999* 2009 Chevrolet Impala #B0394 .... $11,999*
2009 Chevrolet Impala
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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt #B0406 .... $11,999* 2009 Nissan Versa #B0412............. $11,995* 2009 Mitsubishi Galant #B0399... $13,999* 2010 Kia Soul #B0389........................ $15,999*
2011 Hyundai Sonata
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815-625-9600 1707 East 4th St., Sterling
With Thousands of Satisfied Customers... 3 to Choose! YOU CAN’T GO WRONG WITH MAJESKI MOTORS! 32,000 Miles Your Total Satisfaction is Always Our #1 Goal. 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY Touring, Like New! Loaded with Nice Equipment Before, During $ * Priced Like Most 08’s! SALE 19,999 and After the Sale.
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2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT
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2009 CHEVROLET HHR LT
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2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING
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2006 NISSAN ALTIMA
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2010 Nissan Rogue SL, Loaded, Only 8,000 Miles ..................................................................... $25,999* 2009 Nissan Rogue SL, Only 20,000 Miles........................................................................................ Hurry! 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5S, Low Miles, Black, Sharp!................................................................... $13,999* 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, Crew Cab, 4x4, Only 31,000 Miles .................................................. $24,999* 2009 GMC Acadia SLT, Loaded 1 Owner, Local Trade, DVD, Quad Seats, Save $$$................ $33,999* 2009 Ford Edge Limited, Panormic Sunroof, SYNC, Hands-Free Phone, Heated Leather...... $26,999* 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, 29,000 Miles, Just In, Wow!................................................ $17,999* 2008 BMW 528XI, X-Drive AWD on Demand, Bluetooth Phone/Hands-Free, 32,000 1 Owner Miles, Loaner Car Assistance, NADA $35,000 ....................................................... $29,999* 2008 Lexus ES350s, 3 to Choose! Traction Control for Inclimate Weather, Premium Sound w/ Bluetooth/Hands-Free Phone ........................................................................... $25,999* 2008 Ford Escape XLT.......................................................................................$16,999* or $239/mo** 2008 Lincoln MKX Elite, Only 27,000 Miles, Heated & Cooled Leather, Very Luxurious! .............Just In! 2008 Nissan Rogue, AWD Capability, Nissan Quality & Reliability, Great Economy..$16,999* or $239/mo** 2007 Infiniti G35, All Wheel Drive ................................................................................................. $20,999* 2007 Lincoln MKX Elite, Only 24,000 Miles, Navigation, Power Rear Seats, Heated & Cooled Leather, Save $$$............... $26,999* 2006 Lexus RX350, Loaded, Local Trade, Low Miles, Very Nice, Test Drive Today!.................. $22,999* 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT, 5.3 V-8, Tow Pkg., OnStar, Moonroof, Htd. Leather, 38,000 Miles, Hard to Find!!........................... $17,999* 2005 Dodge Ram Daytona, 375 HP Hemi, 4x4, Limited Ed., 51,000 Miles, NADA Book $22,300$17,999* 2005 Kia Amanti, Only 55,000 Miles, Loaded, Like New ............................................................. $13,999* 2004 Chrysler Pacifica, Local, Leather, Front & Rear Heated Seats! Chromes, 3rd Seat, AWD$12,999* CARS UNDER $10,000!!!*
2009 Chevrolet Cobalts LT, 3 to Choose, 30+ MPG ......................................................... From $9,999* 2005 Ford 500 SE, Clean Car, Tons of Room, Only 84,000 Miles...................................................$7,999* 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, Sport, Sunroof, Chromes, Nice!............................................................$6,999* 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan, Low Miles, Extra Clean, Leather, 1 Owner!! ..................................$8,999* 2003 Ford Windstar LX, Only 63,000 Miles, Clean Clean Machine!..............................................$7,999* 2002 Dodge Durango SLT, Leather, Moonroof, 3rd Seat, Only 93,000 Miles, Very Nice!.............$9,999* 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan SE, Clean Trade, New Transmission! .............................................$4,999* 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, Sunroof, Very Clean! New Tires, Auto/AC ............................................$5,499* 1999 Ford Expedition XLT, 3rd Seat...............................................................................................$5,999*
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*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Dealer not liable for pricing errors.
*Plus tax, title, license and doc fees. See Dealer for complete details. Dealer not liable for pricing errors. **For 75 months @ 4.59% APR Financing plus tax, title, license & doc fee. With approved credit.
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STERLING CHEVROLET 1824 N. Locust Street (815)625.2700 *Prices do not include tax, title, license and doc fees. All sale prices after all available rebates. **1.9% for 36 months with ALLY Bank. With approved credit. Not everyone will qualify. â&#x20AC; Must own a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;99 or newer GM vehicle to qualify for full rebate. MPG per www.fueleconomy.gov. See dealer for details. Pictures are for illustration purposes only. Dealer not liable for errors. All pricing ends 2/15/2011. A39 month lease at 12,000 miles per year. Plus tax, title, d&h Lease payment with $2,999 cash or trade equity cash cap reduction. ALLY Bank with approved credit. Not everyone will qualify. See dealer for details.