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Winter wallop Plows rolling: OT likely BY KIMBERLY WATLEY kwatley@svnmail.com 800-798-4085, ext. 526

DIXON – Old Man Winter is bringing his A-game to the Sauk Valley. As much as 20 inches of snow was expected to fall overnight. Mike Stichter, superintendent of Dixon’s Street Department, said his crew of seven definitely is feeling the crunch. It’s been all hands on deck since Monday night. In fact, to keep all 10 of the department’s plows on the road, Stichter had to borrow a couple of sewer and water plant employees,” he said Tuesday. “We don’t have the manpower to alternate guys,” he said. “The way the economy and city budget are, we just can’t hire more to be fully staffed like we were years ago, either. We are here until the storm is over.” Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@svnmail.com

A Lee County Sheriff’s deputy stationed near the entrance of Sauk Valley Community College directs traffic back toward Dixon. Several accidents occurred on state Route 2 Tuesday, although as of about 9 p.m., no serious injuries had been reported by State Police or local police officers.

Life-threatening blizzard socks the Sauk Valley BY SAUK VALLEY NEWSPAPERS AND THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

When it comes to severe weather situations, the National Weather Service strives to be the voice of reason heard above the shriek of other forecasters. So when it refers to a storm as “life-threatening,” it’s a good idea to pay attention. All over the Sauk Valley, people went to bed Tuesday, and are awaking today, to what some say will be a storm of record proportions. A blizzard warning is in effect until noon today. Snowfall totals from 15 to 20

inches are expected to accumulate by then. Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches an hour was predicted overnight, but should diminish to flurries sometime this morning, the weather service said. Winds that blew as strong as 45 mph Tuesday night will lessen to 15 to 25 mph today, but still could cause near-whiteout conditions for drivers. Many roads will be icy-slick and packed with blowing and drifting snow as plows attend first to emergency snow routes. Drifts of 3 to 6 feet are likely, the weather service said.

Local police and sheriff’s authorities, who spent most of Tuesday afternoon and evening getting people out of ditches, are begging people to stay off the roads. That should be easy. Almost anything that can be canceled has been, so call before venturing out to any event. Many businesses are vowing to stay open; many will not. Services such as mail and trash pickup will be delayed or postponed. When will it all end? Perhaps today. According to the weather service, this storm system,

which stretched more than 2,000 miles across a third of the country, is heading northeast. Still, today’s high of about 16 will feel more like 9 below with the wind chill. Tonight’s low of 10 below will feel more like minus 26. The sun will shine Thursday, but daytime wind chills are expected to hit 26 below, and stay there all night. No snow in the forecast until Monday, though. The mercury could reach 30 by Saturday, the weather service said. SOCKS CONTINUED ON A4

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Delivery delays The storm may have prevented us from getting newspapers to our subscribers on time today, if at all. Those who didn’t get today’s edition at their homes will get it with the Thursday paper. The same is true for Thursday – should those papers not be delivered, they will come with Friday’s edition. Or, subscribers may sign up for the eEdition, a digital facsimile you can access through the Internet. You may call the Telegraph, 815-2942222, for an access code that will enable you to get your newspaper regardless of the weather – or wherever in the world you might be.

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DIXON – You may get your pizza delivered during the expected blizzard, but it may take longer. Dixon’s Domino’s Pizza is like many other area businesses: It will see the effects of the storm. Joe Kump of Domino’s said when big storms hit, the business only delivers inside city limits. “It’ll take a bit longer,” he said. And because everyone wants to stay inside, Kump expected deliveries to increase.

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Like many stores in the area, Dixon Food Center saw a run on staples such as bread and milk Tuesday as folks braced for the blizzard. As always when the weather turns potentially deadly, BUSINESSES CONTINUED ON A2 people are being advised to stay home until roads are clear.

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DIXON – More than 500 National Guard soldiers – including those from the Dixon Armory – were activated Tuesday by Gov. Pat Quinn to assist stranded motorists in anticipation of the winter storm hitting the state. The unit will provide four Humvees and two guardsman to help during the storm, 1st Lt. Charles Thomas said. The Humvees will provide water, snack bars, and roadside safety tips for stranded motorists. The 2/106th Cavalry Squadron based in Kewanee, along with OBITUARIES ........ A4 OPINION .............. A6 SPORTS ...............B1

For road conditions Illinois travelers can check on highway conditions at www. gettingaroundillinois.com or 800-452-4368. units from Dixon, Galva, and Pontiac, was deployed to the northern part of the state Tuesday. The 766th Engineer Company based in Decatur, the 1844th Transportation Company based in Quincy, and the 3637th Maintenance Company based in Springfield were deployed to the central part of the state.

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The 634th Brigade Support Battalion based in Sullivan and the 233rd Military Police Company based in Springfield were deployed to the southern part of the state. The Dixon soldiers will help Illinois State Police on Interstate 39 north of Rockford, west of Princeton, and near Hampton, get stranded motorists out of the cold and into a safe place, Thomas said. Guardsmen also will relay information about road conditions, car accidents and stranded motorists to troopers working along the highway. “We strongly encourage people to stay in and not travel because the roads and weather are going to be very brutal,” Thomas said.

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Sgt. Ryan West of Dixon clears snow and ice off the windshield of his Humvee Tuesday night. The National Guard was patroling Interstate 39 Tuesday night to help stranded motorists.

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But that probably won’t be the case with area flower shops, said Cindy Shaw, owner of The Main Flower Shop in Amboy. Other than two funerals set for the next couple of days, little business is expected during the snowstorm, she said. It’s already a slow time between Christmas and Valentine’s Day for florists. Without the funerals, Shaw may have closed her shop during the blizzard. If the storm is big enough, though, the families may cancel them, she said. “They may be postponed because the families don’t want people going out in the storm,” she said. Some businesses are seeing spikes in sales for certain items in preparation for the storm. “The customers are buying everything right now – shovels, salt, kerosene heaters, snow blowers. We’re getting lots of calls about generators,” said Rich Kelly, the owner of Ace Hardware and Outdoor Center. “It just seems like everyone believes that this will be a huge storm, and they’re getting prepared for it.” Ace will be open normal hours – after 35 years in business, the store has never closed because of weather, he said.

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The Save-a-Lot grocery store in Rock Falls is selling more milk and bread, manager Brad Bailey said. “No one wants to run out of the staples, milk and bread. No one wants to be out in the middle of the storm to get them,” he said. Some businesses need to make sure they have enough staff on hand to meet requirements. “We’ve never closed due to weather in all of the years we’ve been open,” said Barb Wolcott, executive director of Open Sesame Child Care Center in Dixon, which is in its 36th year. “We’re kind of waiting right now. We serve families who have to go to work, such as doctors and nurses. Closing would have a huge impact on them.” More than half of the center’s staff live out of town, so the in-town employees will have to work longer hours to meet adult-child ratios under state law, Wolcott said. Hospitals also must make sure they have enough staff on hand. At KSB Hospital in Dixon, employees swap shifts so that locals are work-

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CGH, Andersen said. The hospital will be operating as usual, but a couple of outpatient departments will be rescheduling today’s appointments for Thursday and Friday, he said. Some businesses are trying to stay optimistic that the storm will not affect their normal operations. “We’ll most certainly be open,” said Kathleen Maxfield of Pete Harkness Auto Group, which has dealerships throughout the area. “Wednesday will be a good day to buy a car. Every day is a good day to buy a car.” Customers will be able to leave the dealerships’ lots with new cars during the storm, she said. But she couldn’t make any assurances after that. “Hopefully, the roads will be good.”

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Anniversary of cold case stirs some interest Varga: New tips were old info, but detectives arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t giving up By Tara Becker tbecker@svnmail.com 800-798-4085, ext. 570

Renewed interest in the 1996 murder of Amy Todd Fleming has resulted in

a few tips trickling in to the Lee County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department. Most of the tips have been information already known to the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department, however, Sheriff John Varga said. One tip to the Crime Stoppers hot line from a caller who claimed to have new information was not â&#x20AC;&#x153;productiveâ&#x20AC;? and

With tips Anyone with information about the 1996 murder of Amy Todd Fleming is asked to call the Lee detectives walked away empty-handed, Varga said. DeKalb County police, who have helped with the investigation, have not received any new tips,

County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department, 815-284-6631, or Crime Stoppers, 888228-4488. Varga said. Fleming, 25, was found strangled in her home on U.S. Route 30, near the town of Lee, on Jan. 11, 1996. Fifteen years have

Toxicology tests showed the boy and girl had blood alcohol levels above 0.30, more than three times the legal limit for driving. Neither has been charged with anything. Police are still investigating how they got the vodka, Langloss said. Police were called to a house at 1209 Walnut Ave.

DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Two 15-yearolds who were found impaired in a Dixon home and rushed to KSB Hospital late last week apparently had alcohol poisoning from drinking vodka, Dixon Police Chief Danny Langloss said Tuesday.

around 12:34 p.m. Thursday, after the homeowner returned to find the two teens intoxicated. The homeowner told police she did not know them. Police have not talked to the pair, so they still donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know why they were in the house, although police donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe they broke in, Langloss said.

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A Byron police officer was arrested last week on Wisconsin charges of possession of child pornography. Ricardo Concepcion, 48, of Rockford, was arrested Wednesday at the Byron Police Station,

The investigation was initiated by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, and State Police were asked to make the arrest, Winters said. He declined to discuss the specifics of the case,

He did say the charges were filed in Kenosha County, and the case will be prosecuted there. Kenosha County authorities picked up Concepcion Thursday, Winter said.

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OBITUARIES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK â&#x2013;ź Wednesday visitations: Mary Chesmore of Sterling, 10-11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls. Kathleen Iler of Freeport, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at BurkeTubbs Funeral Home, Freeport. Clinton Moats of Dixon, 2-8 p.m., with family present from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., and Lions service at 8 p.m., at PrestonSchilling Funeral Home, Dixon. â&#x2013;ź Wednesday funerals: Mary Chesmore of Sterling, 11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls. Kathleen Iler of Freeport, 10:30 a.m. at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home, Freeport. Rhoda Ribble of Dixon, 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Dixon. â&#x2013;ź Thursday visitations: Ira â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clarkâ&#x20AC;? Kelly of Dixon, 2-8 p.m., with Elks memorial service at 8 p.m., at PrestonSchilling Funeral Home, Dixon. Oscar Countryman of Compton, 4-8 p.m. at Torman Funeral Home, Paw Paw. Joseph Heitzler, formerly of Prophetstown, 5-8 p.m. at Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home, Prophetstown. â&#x2013;ź Thursday visitations: Helen Blei of Dixon, 10-11 a.m. at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home, Dixon. Linda Harms, formerly of Sterling, 4-6 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls. â&#x2013;ź Thursday funerals: Helen Blei of Dixon, 11 a.m. at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home, Dixon. Clinton Moats of Dixon, 2 p.m. at Dixon Church of the Brethren. Linda Harms, formerly of

Sterling, 6 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls. â&#x2013;ź Friday visitations: Doris Haag Oelerich, formerly of Sterling, 10-11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, Sterling. Dennis Bell, formerly of Sterling, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls. Robin Toole of Sterling, 2-8 p.m., with family present from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Dixon. Don Kirst of Prophetstown, 3-6 p.m. at Garland Funeral Home, Tampico. Douglas Meyer of Morrison, 4-7 p.m. at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Morrison. â&#x2013;ź Friday funerals: Oscar Countryman of Compton, 10 a.m. at Paw Paw Methodist Church. Ira â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clarkâ&#x20AC;? Kelly of Dixon, 10:30 a.m. at First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, Dixon. Joseph Heitzler, formerly of Prophetstown, 11 a.m. at St. Mary of the Fields Catholic Church, Hooppole. Douglas Meyer of Morrison, 11 a.m. at Fenton United Methodist Church. Doris Haag Oelerich, formerly of Sterling, 11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, Sterling. Dennis Bell, formerly of Sterling, 2 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls. â&#x2013;ź Saturday funerals: Don Kirst of Prophetstown, 9:30 a.m. at Garland Funeral Home, Tampico. Robin Toole of Sterling, 11 a.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Dixon.

Helen Blei DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Helen M. Blei, 101, of Dixon, formerly of Amboy, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at Dixon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Due to the weather, the funeral has been rescheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Mihm-Jones Funeral

Home, Dixon, with the Rev. Rocky Fritz, pastor of First Baptist Church in Amboy, officiating. Burial will be at Prairie Repose Cemetery, Amboy. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Linda Harms VALENCIA, Calif. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Linda Harms, 63, of Valencia, Calif., formerly of Sterling, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011. Due to the weather, the memorial service has been rescheduled to 6 p.m. Thursday at McDon-

ald Funeral Home, Rock Falls, with the Rev. Juan Ayala of St. Mary Catholic Church, Sterling, officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

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Dennis Bell GENOA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dennis E. Bell, 56, of Genoa, formerly of Rock Falls, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at his home. He was born Aug. 27, 1954, in Sterling, the son of Samuel and Murvle (Thornton) Bell. He married Gail Deadmond on April 11, 1981, in Sterling. Dennis was employed by Chicago and Northwestern Railroad for a number of years. He attended Sauk Valley College, and later the University of Phoenix. Dennis and his family moved to Genoa in 1998, where he then worked for Lucent Technology. Surviving are his wife, Gail; one daughter, Tammy Sorgenfrey of

Omaha, Neb.; two sons, Casey Bell and Hershel Bell, both of Genoa; his sister, Glada (Jay) St. Clair of Atoka, Tenn.; and three grandchildren, Ava Sorgenfrey, Max Sorgenfrey and Ian Bell. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Glenna; and three brothers, Samuel, Albert, and Roger Bell. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave., Rock Falls, with the Rev. Dalmus Meeks officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Johnson Cemetery, Cash, Ark.

Robin Toole STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Robin J. Toole, 57, of Sterling, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at his home. He owned and operated Unique Computer, Sterling. Mr. Toole was born Aug. 8, 1953, in Dixon, the son of Orland â&#x20AC;&#x153;Docâ&#x20AC;? and Joyce (Lucas) Toole. He married Lynn Kent on July 7, 1984, in Sterling. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Kory Lukancic of Sterling and Anthony (Robbie) Lukancic of Rock Falls; one sister, Sybell Hubbell of Garland, Texas; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in

MORRISON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Douglas L. Meyer, 65, of 9043 Bunker Hill Road, Morrison, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa. Mr. Meyer was born March 7, 1945, in Morrison, the son of Lester â&#x20AC;&#x153;Texâ&#x20AC;? C. and D. Marie (Likes) Meyer. He served in the Navy. He married Ruth E. Oudekerk on Sept. 12, 1971, in Fenton. He was an electrical maintenance foreman at the Quad Cities Nuclear Power Plant (Exelon) from 1970 until retiring in 1999. After retiring, he worked parttime at several area businesses. He was a member of Fenton United Methodist Church. Survivors include his

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death by his parents; and one brother, Fred Toole. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at PrestonSchilling Funeral Home, Dixon, with the Rev. Patrick Pinion, pastor of Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sterling, officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m., with family present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. A memorial has been established. Visit www.prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

PROPHETSTOWN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Don Kirst, 77, of Prophetstown, formerly of Tampico, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, at Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Society, Prophetstown. Mr. Kirst was born April 22, 1933, in Tampico, the son of John and Grace (Houston) Kirst. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He married Lucille Goodell on June 1, 1963, in Tampico. He worked at several area businesses, and was a Tampico Fire Department EMT for 21 years. Survivors include four sons, Christopher Kirst of Kenneth Chubb Lyndon, Mike (Michelle) Kirst of Clinton, Iowa, S T E R L I N G â&#x20AC;&#x201C; K e n - Medical Center. neth Chubb, 87, of Ster- Arrangements are being Steve Kirst of Rushville, l i n g , d i e d T u e s d a y , completed by Schilling and Matthew (Sue) Kirst of Eldridge, Iowa; 12 grandFeb. 1, 2011, at CGH Funeral Home, Sterling.

children; one sister, Gladys Krueger of Galesburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, and one sister. Memorial service will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Garland Funeral Home, Tampico, with Deacon Bill Lemmer officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be at a later date. A time of sharing will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday at Garland Funeral Home, Tampico. A memorial has been established to Heartland Hospice and Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Society, Prophetstown. Visit www.garlandfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

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Daniel Olson TOWER HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Daniel Olson, 63, of Tower Hill, formerly of Mount Carroll and Polo, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at Memorial Medical

wife; one daughter, Pamela (Larry) Eads of Fenton; one brother, Larry (Gail) Meyer of East Lansing, Mich.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Lois Graham. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Fenton United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Joseph Kim, pastor, officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded. Private inurnment will be at Fenton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at BosmaRenkes Funeral Home, Morrison. A memorial has been established to Fenton United Methodist Church. Visit www.bosmarenkes. com to send condolences.

Center, Springfield. Arrangements were completed by Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll.

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Severe winter weather throughout much of the United States has caused

the cancellation of more than 14,000 blood and platelet donations since Jan. 1, and this blizzard is going to make the situation much worse, the American Red Cross said Tuesday. That makes for a critical need for donors of all blood types.

The Red Cross is urging all eligible donors to donate as soon as travel is safe. CGH Medical Center and the Sterling Rock Falls Clinicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Biggest Hearts on the Block blood drive is being held from 6 a.m. to noon Saturday in

the hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CGH Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling. Appointments may be made at 815-625-0400, ext. 5716 or 4501; walk-ins are welcome. KSB Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next blood drive will be from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 15.

Call 815-288-5531 for an appointment, or drop by the hospital at 403 E. First St. in Dixon. Blood donors must be at least 17, or 16 with a signed parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s permission slip, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be feeling well and healthy.

All donors must present a photo I.D., and know what prescription and over-thecounter medication they are taking. They also cannot have donated blood in the last 56 days and should eat a nutritious meal before donating.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the manpower to alternate guysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Snow hits Sauk Valley, PLOWS causes delays at airports Parking restrictions CONTINUED FROM A1 â&#x2013;ź

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the manpower to alternate guys,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The way the economy and city budget are, we just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hire more to be fully staffed like we were years ago, either. We are here until the storm is over.â&#x20AC;? Dixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main roads are cleared first, including those in the downtown area, where they pile it like windrows in the center of the street. It makes it easier for merchants if parking spots in front of their stores are not filled with piles of snow, he said. The windrows typically are cleared later in the evening, when there are

According to the Dixon city ordinance, â&#x20AC;&#x153;after an accumulation of 1 inch or more of snow has occurred and until both sides of the street, alley or public way have been plowed, it shall be unlawful to allow any vehicle to remain parked on the same side of a public street, alley or public way for more than 12 hours after the opposite side of the city street, alley or public way upon which the vehicle is parked has had the snow plowed by the city.â&#x20AC;? fewer cars downtown. In December 2006, the state declared Lee County a snow emergency area, allowing municipalities to get reimbursed for overtime and equipment usage through the Federal Emergency Management Agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Public Assistance Program. That year, Dixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reimbursement was a little more than $26,000, said Shawn Ortgiesen,

Dixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director of public works. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had 10 employees that worked their regular 8-hour day, and then had a total of 206 overtime hours for the 2-day storm,â&#x20AC;? Ortgiesen said, adding that he expects costs for this storm to run even higher. The city also has spent nearly half the $80,000 budgeted for road salt, he said. Speaking of roads,

Dixon Police Lt. Brad Sibley said people must abide by the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emergency snow ordinance because police will be towing cars. Also, because of the sheer volume slide-offs and other accidents they are responding to, police and sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s officers are advising motorists involved in minor fender-benders to exchange information without calling out the law, then file a report with the appropriate agency as soon as possible. And better yet, if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be on the road, stay home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone is referencing the blizzard of 1979,â&#x20AC;? Sibley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we get what they are saying, this will be the storm of the century.â&#x20AC;?

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In addition to school closures here and statewide (Chicago Public Schools canceled classes for the first time since 1999), Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hare International Airport has canceled flights until at least Thursday; 1,300 were canceled Tuesday. All flights in and out of Midway International Airport were stopped Tuesday and not expected to resume until this afternoon. In Bloomington-Normal, State Farm Insur-

ance shut down its headquarters and sent 15,000 employees home Tuesday afternoon. It was expected to remain closed today. Also among the storm casualties was early voting in Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mayoral race, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board of elections announcing that voting sites would be closed today because of the storm. Early voting had begun Monday in the first wide-open election in the city in more than two decades after Mayor Richard Daley announced he wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seek a seventh term.

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Community centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair market value reduced by $600,000 BY VINDE WELLS vwells@shawnews.com Shaw News Service

MOUNT MORRIS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pinecrest Community officials have won their bid for property tax relief. The Ogle County Board of Review reduced the fair market value of the Pinecrest Grove Community Center from $2 million to $1.4 million, leaving the seven affected taxing bodies with fewer tax dollars. Oregon School Superintendent Tom Mahoney said the school district will lose about $12,000 a year as a result of the assessment appeal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The district respects the decision of the Board of Review, but regrets the outcome,â&#x20AC;? Mahoney said. Pinecrest CEO Carol Davis said she is pleased the matter is settled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We appreciate that we were able to come and meet with [the board] and get a resolution to this issue,â&#x20AC;? she said after Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hearing. Pinecrest began its quest late last summer to reduce property taxes on the community center, first with an exemption request and then with the assessment appeal. Davis said then that she was seeking relief because, with businesses leaving Mount Morris, the building was not generating enough income to pay for itself. Village President Greg Unger told the board at the hearing that he will not be surprised if other property owners follow Pinecrestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rest assured, every building in Mount Morris has just lost the same value,â&#x20AC;? Unger said after

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the board made its decision. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would just ask that you would use the same fairness for all the residents of Mount Morris.â&#x20AC;? At last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hearing, Davis presented a new appraisal of the community center that was even lower than the $1.4 million. Appraiser Tony Aris from John P. Hill Consulting, Freeport, a company hired by Pinecrest, set the facilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s value at $840,000. Aris did not attend the hearing. Mount Morris Township Assessor Paul Peterson questioned Arisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; use of the sales approach to determine the value of the community center. Arisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; appraisal considered the selling price of five other properties sold between March 2007 and December 2010. Another property considered is listed for sale, but not yet sold. Four were in Wisconsin,

one in Rockford, and the other in Aurora. Peterson said the sales approach was not appropriate. Other approaches for appraisals are cost and income. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For a 2-year-old building, a cost approach is perfectly logical and expected,â&#x20AC;? he said. Pinecrestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney Wendy Howarter said if Pinecrest cannot continue to maintain the community center, the board may sell the building, hence the sales approach. Seven taxing bodies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ogle County, Oregon School District, Village of Mount Morris, Mount Morris Fire Protection District, Mount Morris Public Library District, Mount Morris Township, and Highland Community College District â&#x20AC;&#x201C; received a total of $59,073 in real estate taxes from the community center in 2010. Pinecrest Community is affiliated with the Church of the Brethren. In addition to Pinecrest Grove, a community for active adults, its facilities include Pinecrest Manor, a nursing home with two wings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one for skilled care and the other for intermediate care; Pinecrest Village, independent living cottages and apartments; and Pinecrest Terrace, a facility for patients with Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease and dementia.

others in Dixon BY JASON CARSON WILSON jwilson@svnmail.com 800-798-4085, ext. 521

DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; One area shelter tries to warm bodies and souls. Its goal: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Find them, fetch them and feed them,â&#x20AC;? the Rev. Sue Barnhart says. The Warming Center, 403 N. Ottawa Ave., has been open 5 years in the basement of The Worship Center. Barnhart is the pastor. People can seek refuge from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The center averages about 10 people a day, including families and single men. It offers food and shelter, Christian

Donations may be sent to The Warming Center, 403 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon IL 61021. Call 815-284-1340 for more information or other ways to help.

ministry and connections to community services. Visitors have access to a full kitchen and shower. Unlike other shelters, they may bring and store their own food, and Firehouse Church of God brings in lunch daily. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are open to everyone,â&#x20AC;? Barnhart said, including those turned away from other shelters. Those who stay are asked to lend a hand shoveling snow, vacuuming, and cleaning.

Keeping the center warm requires heating the entire 3-story church, so help from the community is appreciated, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do this alone.â&#x20AC;? The Rev. Michael F. Cole founded The Worship Center in 1992. Barnhart assists Cole and his wife, Geraldine, in ministering. The Warming Center opened in 2006. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We found out people were wandering out in the cold,â&#x20AC;? Barnhart said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;PADS wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t open during the day [at the time] or it couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t serve them. We just have a heart for people.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Helping people get back on their feetâ&#x20AC;? is their mission, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to see anybody stay in this situation.â&#x20AC;?

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Guest column | Ronald reagan centennial | feb. 6, 2011

Recalling a poignant visit with the president Pastor brought a smile to the Gipper’s face back in 1998 The Rev. Scott Porter Sterling

It was Sept. 11, 1998, and my friend, Todd Bailey, and I were dressed in our best and off to see the former president of the United States, Ronald Reagan, in his Century City office in Los Angeles. We arrived at our appointed time and were whisked to the 34th floor of that beautiful building in the Fox Plaza. I recently had heard Edmund Morris and Michael Reagan on television and radio speak of how the president, at this time 4 years into the unspeakable ravages of Alzheimer’s disease, didn’t remember being president, but one thing he did remember was being a lifeguard as a youth on the Rock River in Dixon. I kept that in mind, because I didn’t just want a photo op – I wanted to connect. We were ushered into the office and down a hallway, to be seated on a sofa. I noticed a floor-toceiling-length mirror to my immediate left, and an open door 5 feet in front of me. I didn’t know which office was President Reagan’s at this point. Suddenly, Johanna Drake, the president’s chief of staff, entered the hallway and walked through the open door before us, turned to her

right and said, “Mr. President, you have some visitors.” I leaned forward to see whether there was a response. There was. I heard a very familiar, husky voice say, “Well, OK.” Johanna turned and said to us, “The president will see you now.” I stood and immediately turned to look into the mirror to make sure my “Alfalfa” cowlick The Rev. Scott Porter w a s n ’ t standing up and that my tie was straight, and then walked through the door. Ronald Reagan rose from his chair behind his desk, circled to his left and stopped at the front left corner – tall, straight and smiling. “Mr. President, this is Rev. Todd Bailey and Rev. Scott Porter.” The president responded, “Hello.” Since Johanna introduced Todd first, I took a step back for him to proceed, but Todd gave me a gentle nudge in the back that let me know he wanted me to go first. I stepped forward, shook the president’s hand and said: “My name is Scott Porter. I was born in Dixon, Illinois.” As soon as I said “Dixon, Illinois,” it was as if you pulled a chain and the light came on. Instant recognition. His eyes brightened,

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President Ronald Reagan poses with the Rev. Scott Porter of Sterling on Sept. 11, 1998, in Reagan’s Los Angeles office. A few months after Porter’s visit, Reagan, ill with Alzheimer’s disease, stopped meeting with visitors. Photo submitted by Scott Porter. and he said: “I remember Dixon. How ARE things in Dixon?” I responded, “Just fine, Mr. President.” The Gipper asked, “Is the arch still there?” “Yes, sir, the arch is still there!” Of course, referring to the Dixon Memorial Arch. The arch was there when he was a child, through his youth, and until the present. We posed for pictures, then Todd got his turn, and then a picture of the three of us. At this point, we had been in the office about 10 min-

utes, and I could feel that the visit was coming to an end. I stepped forward and said, “Mr. President, my wife, my daughters, and I went on a picnic at Lowell Park 2 weeks ago.” A huge smile broke out across his face, and he nodded in recognition, saying, “I remember Lowell Park.” Johanna said, “President Reagan used to be a lifeguard at Lowell Park.” I responded: “Yes, I know. He rescued 77 lives at Lowell Park when he was a lifeguard.” The president stuck his

Court ruling cuts off construction Judges throw monkey wrench into capital bill; projects on hold Billions of dollars worth of badly needed state construction projects on roads, bridges, schools and transit were halted abruptly last week when a state appellate court tossed out Illinois’ entire capital construction program and all its funding sources. The state is appealing to the Illinois Supreme Court, but if the appellate court ruling is upheld, it’s probably not going to be easy to replace this thing. About 21 House Republicans voted for the $31 billion capital plan’s controversial funding mechanisms – video poker, vehicle fees and tax hikes on candy and booze. Except for video poker, those fee and tax hikes have gone almost completely unnoticed since the bill was passed in May 2009. But with a brand new and tremendously unpopular income tax hike still burning white hot in the public’s gullet, and a whole bunch of “new conservatives” elected last November, reapproving the tax and fee hikes is not going to

richMILLER Rich Miller publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter. He may be reached at http://thecapitolfax.blog. com online.

be a simple matter. Indeed, the video poker component could be entirely out the window. The House Republicans pushed video poker in order to keep other tax and fee hikes to a minimum. But insiders in both parties shed serious doubt last week on whether that unpopular turkey could be passed again. Newspaper editorial boards have universally panned the idea, which essentially legalized, regulated and taxed an industry that has been operating in the legal shadows for years. Dozens of municipalities and counties already have taken advantage of the local opt-out and banned the legalized machines. Chicago has not yet approved them because the votes aren’t there on the city council, and Mayor Daley was never thrilled with the idea. On paper, the funding sources for the capital

plan could have passed both chambers without Republican votes. In reality, however, there was no way the majority Democrats would have advanced any of those ideas without help from the GOP. The bipartisan roll calls are why the public’s (and the media’s) hue and cry has been kept to an almost invisibly bare minimum. Nobody in power has been constantly reminding anybody about the tax and fee increases. No controversy, no news. The same thing happened after the last income tax increase, by the way. Nobody lost their elections over that tax hike because both parties structured an agreement. That’s a big reason why House Speaker Michael Madigan demanded Republican votes for so long on the income tax hike bill, and a large reason why the Republicans refused to play ball. And ever since then, the Republicans have taken every chance they could to ding the Democrats for raising taxes. Coverage follows controversy, and the Republican talking points have received a ton of coverage. So, unless the Democrats decide to go it mostly alone on yet another

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The First Amendment

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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The hope is that the Illinois Supreme Court will quickly stay and then overturn the appellate ruling.

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Rich Miller

proposal that gets inside the voters’ pockets (not likely, especially since the GOP is sharing equally in the projects), the Republicans will have to put several votes on this thing. And if they do, they could seriously undercut their planned assault on Democrats over the income tax hike next year. Unlike last time, the public is far more likely to pay attention now, and they won’t like it. Not to mention that the national Republican Party just took over the U.S. House and made gains in the Senate on a platform of rolling back government spending, including on infrastructure. The hope is that the Illinois Supreme Court will quickly stay and then overturn the appellate ruling. The operative word there would be “quickly.” If the Supremes take their time, Illinois will miss the upcoming construction season.

chest out, smiled and proudly said, “Yes, I did!” We all laughed. I gave him a hug. My last words to him were, “God bless you, Mr. President.” He said, “Thank you.” Johanna led us to the door out of the office, while Todd and I followed behind. Todd and I stopped for one last look over our left shoulders before leaving the office. There he was, Ronald Reagan, still standing, broad, strong and smiling. He cocked his head to the right, raised his hand to wave goodbye,

and winked. I left the office, went into the hallway and cried. As a minister, I’ve met many men and women whom I respect greatly – people who, when you are in their presence, or after leaving, you realize were something special. The most pronounced sense I had in that office that day was this: There stands a great man! In December 1998, a few months after my visit, I read where President Reagan no longer was receiving visitors. A local newspaper reporter said to me, “Do you realize that you may have been the last person from the Rock River Valley – from his home – to ever see him?” The thought had never crossed my mind. What a man. I miss him, and America misses him as well. God bless you, Ronald Reagan, and happy 100th birthday! Note to readers – The Rev. Scott Porter is senior pastor of Abiding Word Church, Sterling.

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Democrats act to make Illinois viable once more Gerald L. Bork Mount Carroll

I want to thank Gov. Quinn, state Sen. Mike Jacobs, and former state Rep. Mike Boland for having the foresight and strength to take a stand, take the bull by the horns, and try to make Illinois, once again, a viable state where businesses, industry and residents will want to come. I never have watched the TV program “Are You Smarter Than a FifthGrader.” l sometimes wonder whether many of our Republican representatives ever passed fifth-grade. Their dribble on taxes, health care and fiscal responsibility astounds me. Is it that they are just that greedy and impassive about their fellow man that adds to their lack of common sense? State Sen. Tim Bivins, state Rep. Jim Sacia and many news organizations keep putting out false information, such as a family of four with income of $40,000 will pay $800 more because of the 2-percentagepoint increase in the state income tax, and will now have to pay $2,000. That is a falsehood. When you file your taxes, you do not pay on

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What do you think? Let us know. Write your own letter to the editor and send it to: letters@svnmail.com the gross income; there are deductions for dependents and other deductions you may claim, and you pay on the net income. It makes you wonder whether any of those people ever filed a tax return. There are many reasons why Sacia and Bivins won’t move to one of the neighboring states. They don’t want to pay the higher income tax and higher real estate taxes, and I am sure they do not want to pay income taxes on their lucrative retirement pensions they receive from the government. I believe Illinois is alone in providing that benefit. Lest we should forget, while the nation in the 1990s was prospering, our state Republican leaders were leading us into the hole. Among other things, they built prisons and then refused to fund them or open them. Edgar proposed the Thomson prison. Ryan built it. Gov. Rod Blagojevich inherited a $5 billion to $7 billion deficit. Do I need to say more? Note to readers – Gerald L. Bork is the chairman of the Carroll County Democratic Party.

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GOP targets health care law Senate vote could come as early as today WASHINGTON (AP) – Buoyed by a federal court ruling, Senate Republicans maneuvered for a vote to repeal the year-old health care law on Tuesday while the party’s potential White House contenders took turns urging them on. Despite the stepped up attack, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said the legislation was secure. “It’s not going to go anywhere,” predicted the Nevada Democrat. The Republican-controlled House voted last month to repeal the law. A showdown vote is possible as early as today in the Senate, where Democrats are in the majority and the bill’s opponents far short of the 60 that

would be needed to clear it. Despite the certainty of defeat, Senate Sen. Harry RepubReid l i c a n leader Mitch McConnell noted Republicans had “pledged to the American people” in last fall’s campaign they would attempt to repeal the law. To fulfill that pledge, McConnell took virtually the first opportunity available to him in the new Congress. The maneuvering unfolded one day after U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson ruled the law was unconstitutional, saying Congress lacked the power to impose penalties as a way of enforcing a requirement for millions to purchase health insurance. Vinson’s was the sec-

o n d federal c o u r t ruling in recent months that was adverse to the Newt l a w , Gingrich which has also been upheld in two other decisions. The final verdict is expected from the Supreme Court. For the present, though, the law is a favorite target of Republicans running for president or serving in Congress. “An individual health care mandate is an unconstitutional power grab by the federal government and drags our health care system in the wrong direction,” said former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, a likely presidential candidate. He called Vinson’s ruling “a big victory for states’ rights, the U.S. Constitution and

market-based health care reform.” Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour used the ruling to ding Washington, which is held in generally low regard. “As surprised as some people in Washington may be by the court’s ruling that the power of the federal government is limited, I am pleased to learn the Constitution still means what the framers intended,” Barbour said. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, also eyeing a presidential campaign, called the court ruling a good first step and said, “We must let Congress finish the job by repealing the flawed legislation and replacing it with reform that allows for affordable coverage for all Americans.” The latest Associated Press-GfK poll found opinion divided on the law, with 41 percent opposed to it and 40 percent in favor.

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Mubarak says he wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run for another term Report doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t satisfy protesters CAIRO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said he will not run for a new term in office in September elections, but rejected demands that he step down immediately and leave the country, vowing to die on Egyptâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soil, in a television address Tuesday after a dramatic day in which a quarter-million protesters called on him to go. Mubarak said he would serve out the rest of his term working to ensure a â&#x20AC;&#x153;peaceful transfer of powerâ&#x20AC;? and carry out amendments to rules on presidential elections. But the half-way concession â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an end to his rule months down the road â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

was immediately derided by protesters massed in Cairoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main downtown square. Watching his speech on a giant TV set up in Tahrir square, protesters booed and waved their shoes over the heads in a sign of contempt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Go, go, go! We are not leaving until he leaves,â&#x20AC;? they chanted, and one man screamed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to say it, he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to say it.â&#x20AC;? The 82-year-old Mubarak, who has ruled the country for nearly three decades, insisted that his decision not to run had nothing to do with the unprecedented protests that have shaken Egypt the past week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I tell you in all sincerity, regardless of the current circumstances, I

Anti-government protesters pray in Tahrir Square Tuesday in Cairo. More than a quarter-million people filled the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main square in by far the largest demonstration in a week. never intended to be a candidate for another term.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will work for the

final remaining months of the current term to accomplish the necessary steps for the peace-

ful transfer of power,â&#x20AC;? he said. Mubarak, a former air force commander,

resolutely vowed not to flee the country. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This dear nation .. is where I lived, I fought for it and defended its soil, sovereignty and interests. On its soil I will die. History will judge me like it did others.â&#x20AC;? His speech came after a visiting envoy of President Barack Obama told Mubarak that his ally the United States sees his presidency at an end. Frank Wisner, a respected former U.S. ambassador to Egypt who is a friend of the Egyptian president, made clear to Mubarak that the U.S â&#x20AC;&#x153;view that his tenure as president is coming to close,â&#x20AC;? according to an administration official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the delicacy of the ongoing diplomacy.

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Recent turmoil in Egypt will reshape U.S. role in Arab world Instability could affect economy here, in Europe WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The protests rocking Egypt could change the political landscape of the entire Arab world and beyond. Possible outcomes range all the way from pro-democracy forces taking charge in Cairo to â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in a worst case â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an all-out war bringing in Israel and Iran. In between, there could be a long period of instability that could breed economic chaos across the region and derail economic recoveries in the U.S. and Europe. In Cairo, embattled President Hosni Mubarak declared to his nation in a televised address Tuesday night that he would not stand for re-election but wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave office either, determined to stay in power until elections in September. Mubarak declined to rule out his son as a candidate. He spoke as hundreds of thousands of

Egyptians gathered in a major square in Cairo to demand an end to his 30-year rule. Egypt, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest Arab nation, is critically important to U.S. foreign policy and to major goals the Obama administration is pursuing in the Middle East: the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, containment of Iranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s influence and nuclear ambitions, counter-terrorism. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a thousand people in government writing policy memos trying to figure out whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on,â&#x20AC;? said Aaron David Miller, a former U.S. Mideast peacemaker who is now at the Woodrow Wilson Center think tank. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The threeoption memo is standard. Option one is Armageddon. The world is falling apart. American interests will be completely threatened â&#x20AC;&#x153;The third option is: Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry, boss, this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t such a big deal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the middle option, with respect to American interests, that we have to pay serious attention to,â&#x20AC;? Miller said.

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The worst case envisions a rise in extremist Muslim factions in Egypt, Tunisia and even Jordan. The Suez Canal and an adjacent pipeline could be closed, the Egyptian-Israeli peace accord renounced, the U.S.-Egyptian diplomatic and military relationship ended. Iran could move in to fill the vacuum. That could trigger war between Israel and Iran, perhaps involving nuclear weapons. American influence throughout the region would be greatly diminished. Most Middle East

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experts and analysts donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think such a doomsday scenario will happen, particularly with encouraging signs of a peaceful transfer of power in Egypt and with the so-far nonviolent nature of the demonstrations. But there are still many signs of stress and potential problems ahead. And, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clear, there will be no return to the status quo: The U.S. role in the Middle East has probably been altered forever. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The consequences of instability in Egypt to the United States are really important,â&#x20AC;? said former diplomatic troubleshooter Nicholas Burns, who was the Bush administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s point man on Iran from 2005 to 2008. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The strategic interests of the United States are on the line.â&#x20AC;?

Mubarakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s course of saying he wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seek reelection but wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t step down immediately or rule out his son as a candidate â&#x20AC;&#x153;guarantees that the demonstrations will continue,â&#x20AC;? said Danielle Pletka, vice president of foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, a Washington-based think tank. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their demand is that Mubarak go now, not that Mubarak go in seven months.â&#x20AC;? However, she said, if Mubarak had made the offer earlier that would have defused the crisis. Any period of governmental uncertainty, if Egypt goes through a succession of leaders, or if extremist factions gain the upper hand, could keep tensions across the

region high for a long period. Also adding to the uncertainty: The protesters are varied and often have conflicting agendas, ranging from students and grass-roots organizers to online activists to the fundamentalist Muslim Brotherhood that generally wants to form a state governed by Islamic law.The brotherhood is currently banned, but it could gain power in any period of political upheaval. While the Brotherhood claims to have closed its paramilitary wing long ago, it has fought politically to gain power. It has also build a nationwide charity and social network that much of Egyptâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population depends on for survival.

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Big boys even bigger in today’s NFL 300-pounders common, but is that a good thing? BY EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer

ARLINGTON, Texas – Casey Hampton is listed at 325 pounds. The way his jersey stretches tautly across his biceps (and belly) suggests the real number is north of that. Asked for his actual weight, the Steelers nose tackle says, “It’s 300 and change. Lots of change.” Hampton is one of 26 players on the Green Bay and Pittsburgh Super Bowl rosters who tip the scale at more than 300 pounds – an eye-popping number made even more startling when you put it in historical context. BIG BOYS CONTINUED ON B4

Steelers (14-4) vs. Packers (13-5) When: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Where: Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas TV: Fox Line: Packers by 2½

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The Packers’ B.J. Raji (left) and the Steelers’ Casey Hampton are two of the 26 players on the Super Bowl teams’ rosters who weigh 300 or more pounds.

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MEN’S HOOPS | ILLINOIS 68, PENN STATE 51

Illini bounce back Davis leads way in rout By the Associated Press

CHAMPAIGN – Mike Davis scored 22 points, including 10 on dunks, to lead struggling Illinois past Penn State 68-51 Tuesday night in front of a sparse crowd held down by a winter storm. Davis scored seven straight points midway through the second half to give the Illini (15-7, 5-4 Big Ten) a 50-39 lead with just over 10 minutes to play. Four minutes later he calmly buried a pair of free throws that put the game out of reach at 60-45. Bill Cole added 10 for the Illini, who had lost their last two games. Penn State (12-9, 5-5) lost senior forward Jeff Brooks just before halftime to a dislocated right shoulder. Tim Frazier and Talor Battle had 12 points each for the Nittany Lions. Just under 3,500 fans, less than one-fifth capacity, braved one of the worst winter storms in years to get to the Assembly Hall.

Illinois’ Bill Cole (right) and Penn State’s David Jackson fight for a rebound Tuesday night in Champaign.

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ike Papoccia knows all too well the dangers of travel in poor weather conditions. “At the state football finals in 1993 one of our fans was killed in an accident trying to get there in an ice storm,” said Papoccia, Newman High School’s athletic director and football coach. Weather affects many decisions, including whether to play sporting events. Those decisions are not taken lightly by the athletic direc-

tors making them. Tuesday’s historic storm wiped out the Sauk Valley’s entire athletic schedule. Sometimes, those decisions aren’t as easy as they were Tuesday. “You always want to err on the side of caution,” firstyear Dixon athletic director Jon Empen said. “You don’t want to put athletes and fans at risk. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.” “The No. 1 thing is kids’ safety,” said first-year Sterling athletic director Greg King, who is also the school’s varsity football coach. “If it’s not safe, we won’t send them.” Rock Falls Athletic Director Rich Montgomery admits he hasn’t always made the right

decisions regarding weather concerns. “I’m probably 80/20 on making the right calls,” said Montgomery, who has been Rock Falls’ AD for 12 years and was a wrestling and football coach for 28 years. “There’s been a few we’ve bailed on and shouldn’t have. And, there’s been a few we should have bailed on and didn’t. “I’m probably guilty of waiting too long to make those decisions. ADs probably call things off sooner than they used to. I’m usually one of the last ones to bail. I know how much time and effort it takes to run an event. DECISIONS CONTINUED ON B2

Rescheduled dates on B2. Boys basketball • Oregon at Stillman Valley • Alleman at Dixon • Amboy at Fulton Girls basketball • Sterling at Alleman • Rock Falls at Rochelle • Orangeville at Polo • West Carroll at Pearl City • Pecatonica at AFC • South Beloit at Milledgeville • Stillman Valley at Oregon • Amboy at Riverdale • Bureau Valley at Prophetstown • Erie at Newman • Fulton at Morrison • Lena-Winslow at Eastland Boys swimming • Newman at Sterling College basketball • Highland at Sauk Valley

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New deal Alexei Ramirez White Sox sign shortstop to 4-year, $34.5 million extension that will take Ramirez through his first free-agency year.

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Brady named AP’s offensive POY Tom Brady has won The Associated Press 2010 NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award for the second time in four seasons. The record-setting New England quarterback, who had a string of 355 passes without being intercepted, received 21 votes from a panel of 50 media members who cover the league. He easily beat Philadelphia quarterback Michael Vick, who got 11 votes. BOYS BASKETBALL

Dakota coach seriously injured Dakota basketball coach Brian Benning was seriously injured Tuesday morning in an automobile accident on Illinois 75 between Rock City and Dakota, the Rockford Register Star reported. Benning’s minivan collided head-on with a semitrailer driven by Jason Lawler, 32, of Milwaukee, who was not injured. Benning, 54, and his son, Brett, 14, were transported to Rockford Memorial Hospital. Brian Benning was listed in critical but stable condition, and his son, an eighth-grader at Dakota Junior High School, is in stable condition.

Sterling’s Pace commits to Ashford Sterling High School senior Drew Pace has committed to play basketball at Ashford University, an NAIA school in Clinton, Iowa. The guard is averaging 13.7 points per game for the Golden Warriors. The Saints are 16-8 this season, 7-3 in the Midwest Collegiate Conference. TRACK AND FIELD

Trancoso to sign with ISU Friday Jake Trancoso will sign his letter of intent to join the cross country and track programs at Illinois State University at 9 a.m. Friday at Newman Central Catholic High School. Trancoso helped the Comets win the Class 1A state cross country championship in 2009. He announced his commitment to ISU in November. RECREATION SPORTS

Coloma free-throw contest Saturday The Coloma Park District is sponsoring a free-throw contest at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Rock Falls Middle School. The contest is for male and female players ages 8 and up, with 18 categories from 8-9 years old to 65-up. The contest is open to those living in Coloma and Montmorency townships, and any surrounding township that doesn’t have a park district. Cost is $1, with registration forms available at 508 E. 11th St. in Rock Falls. For more information, call 815-6250272. MLB

Yankees sign Freddy Garcia Former White Sox starting pitcher Freddy Garcia has agreed to terms on a minorleague contract with the New York Yankees, according to an ESPN report. Garcia, 35, will receive a $1.5 million base salary with $3.6 million in possible incentives, topping out at 30 starts, a source said. Garcia went 12-6 for the White Sox last season.

Tom Thibodeau Bulls’ first-year coach named NBA’s coach of the month for January. Despite missing Joakim Noah, Chicago was 12-4.

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Back in the ballgame Willie Mays Aikens returns to Royals after prison stint By the Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Willie Mays Aikens, who went from World Series star to federal prison inmate, has returned to baseball. The 56-year-old Aikens was hired Tuesday as a minor league coach by the Kansas City Royals and will work out of their complex in Surprise, Ariz. Aikens hit four home runs for the Royals in their 1980 Series loss to Philadelphia. He later served almost 14 years on gun, bribery and cocaine charges, and his case was often cited as an argument against the mandatory sentencing guidelines then in place. Aikens was released from federal custody in June 2008 and had said he hoped to get back into the sport that made him famous. “Royals fans are well aware of Willie’s background and what troubles he has overcome in his life,” said Scott Sharp, Kansas City’s director of minor league operations. “We feel confident that his story and experiences will serve as a positive influence to all the young players in our organization that he will coach and mentor.” Born during the 1954 IndiansGiants World Series and named

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• 8-year MLB veteran hit .271 with 110 HRs, 415 RBIs for Angels, Royals, Blue Jays • Batted .375 with 10 RBIs in 6 games in Royals’ 1980 World Series loss • Served nearly 14 years in prison on federal gun, bribery and drug charges • Hired Tuesday by Royals as minor-league coach

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Former Royal Willie Mays Aikens season, batting a combined .375 is back with the organization after (15-for-40) with 10 RBIs and nine spending 14 years in prison on walks in three different series. Aikens retired with a career gun, bribery and drug charges. average of .271 with 110 home runs and 415 RBIs. for Giants star Willie Mays, AikHe was living in Kansas City ens played for the Angels, Royals when an undercover police and Blue Jays in an eight-year investigation led to his being career. indicted on four charges of crack He had his greatest success with Kansas City from 1980-1983, cocaine distribution in 1994. He was not scheduled to be released batting .282 with 77 home runs until 2012 but was freed four and 297 RBIs in 511 games. years early because of changes in The Royals’ greatest player in federal drug laws. 1980 was George Brett, who hit Upon his release, Aikens apolo.390 and was the AL MVP. But gized to Royals fans and said he Aikens was a star in the World hoped to get back into baseball. Series, batting .400 with eight “His passion for the game of RBIs in the six-game loss to the baseball and the Kansas City Phillies. Royals, specifically, will be a Aikens got the winning hit in major asset in his new position,” Game 3, KC’s first World Series Sharp said. victory. He excelled in the post-

• Polo at Forreston • West Carroll at Lena

Thursday Boys basketball 7:30 p.m.

• Kewanee at Bureau Valley • Morrison at Amboy • Riverdale at Newman • AFC at Aquin • Eastland at Pearl City • West Carroll at Stockton

Girls basketball 6:30 p.m.

• Orangeville at Polo 7:30 p.m.

• Prophetstown at Kewanee • Amboy at Riverdale • Wethersfield at Morrison • Pecatonica at AFC • S. Beloit at Milledgeville • Lena at Eastland

Girls bowling 4 p.m.

• United Twp. at Sterling

Boys swimming 4:30 p.m.

• Newman, Morrison at Sterling

College basketball 5:30/7:30 p.m.

• Sauk Valley at Black Hawk East

take 2

Don’t play with students’ lives I have long believed that when in doubt, a sporting event – especially at the high school or lower levels – should be called off when it comes to iffy weather. In recent weeks we’ve been hit by some pretty severe weather conditions, yet some schools chose to play on. Why? I know life doesn’t stop because a few snowflakes hit the pavement, but a life or multiple lives could indeed be stopped when a busload of youngsters is heading down a snow-, ice- or fog-covered road. It can be a pain to reschedule postponed events, but does that compare to the pain a

I have three young daughters, so maybe I think differently than Sports some, including a colreporter. league of mine, whom He can be reached at I recently heard utter, lbrennan@ half-jokingly, somesvnmail.com thing along the line or 800-798of, “I hope the ADs in 4085, ext. 550. the area have enough backbone not to call things off because of the weather.” family or a community I hope exactly the would feel if something opposite. I know I went terribly wrong? wouldn’t want my Kudos to those wise daughters, or anybody’s enough to postpone sons or daughters, when in doubt. Why not careening down the be proactive in these road in far-less-thaninstances when all indi- ideal conditions. cations are that some I also believe parents bad stuff is on the way, have every right to step rather than reactive and in when the schools fail wait until the “stuff” hits in these instances and the fan? protect their children.

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I will not put my daughters’ well-being in someone else’s hands. My girls are only 9, 8, and 6, so I haven’t had this situation arise yet. But, when the time comes, if my girls are supposed to travel with their team and I don’t think it’s safe, even though the school’s decision-maker thinks otherwise, my girls will not make that trip. Period. I know and respect a lot of school administrators, but this an issue that I feel has long been overlooked. My message is a simple one: Get smart before, not after, somebody gets hurt ... or worse.

On the tube TV listings Today Men’s basketball 5:30 p.m.

• No. 18 Minnesota at Indiana, Big Ten 6 p.m.

• No. 17 Syracuse at No. 6 Connecticut, ESPN • Virginia Tech at North Carolina State, ESPN2 7 p.m.

• Drake at SIUEdwardsville, CSN+/FSN 7:30 p.m.

• Michigan State at Iowa, Big Ten 8 p.m.

Safety comes first for local schools Rescheduled events Boys basketball • Alleman at Dixon, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7 • Amboy at Fulton, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8 • Oregon at Stillman Valley, TBA Girls basketball • Sterling at Alleman, canceled • Rock Falls at Rochelle, canceled • Orangeville at Polo, 6:30 p.m. Thursday • Amboy at Riverdale, 7:30 p.m. Thursday • Pecatonica at AFC, 7:30 p.m. Thursday • South Beloit at Milledgeville, 7:30 p.m. Thursday • Lena-Winslow at Eastland, 7:30 p.m. Thursday • Fulton at Morrison, 2 p.m. Saturday • Erie at Newman, 2:30 p.m. Saturday • Stillman Valley at Oregon, 6 p.m. Saturday • West Carroll at Pearl City, 6 p.m. Saturday • Bureau Valley at Prophetstown, 7:30 p.m. Saturday Boys swimming • Newman at Sterling, 4:30 p.m. Thursday College basketball • Highland at Sauk Valley, 5:30/7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16

decisions

“Once we went to Riverdale with the girls team and the Continued from B1 windchill was minus-25. We had a diesel bus back then. We “There’s a lot of things that left it running the entire game, come into play. But, the botbut afterward we got about tom line is safety.” a block from the school and While Montgomery and the fuel jelled up and we were Rock Falls have been fortunate stranded on the highway. I had not to have any major weather- to call [assistant coach] Tim related problems over the Nelson to come get the kids years, Montgomery thought with a van. I had to walk back of one decision he wishes to the school. My face felt like he would have handled it was going to crack.” differently. Rural schools have it even “When I was the wrestling tougher when it comes to coach we had a junior varsity weather. tournament back in the ’90s “The open country roads are when the windchill was minus- always a concern,” said third40,” Montgomery said. “The year Milledgeville athletic buses were freezing up. That director John Nesemeier, who one should have been dumped. has coached the Missiles’ girls “But, I was a bull-headed basketball team for 30 years. wrestling coach. I thought, “But, our road commissioners ‘We’re tough. We can make it.’ are pretty good around here.” One team spent the night at a Varsity conference dates carry gas station. A couple schools the most weight when it comes had to send a second bus. We to weather decisions, accorddidn’t even have school the ing to Montgomery. next two days. It wasn’t one of “I probably wait longer on my better decisions.” conference dates,” he said. Papoccia remembers a “I’m more reluctant to dump few other weather-related those. Non-varsity stuff gets incidents. called off quicker than varsity. “At St. Bede the last year I That’s probably not fair, but was the girls basketball coach the No. 1 priority is varsity it took us about 2 hours and 15 programs.” minutes to get home, when it “You’re never sure you made usually took about an hour,” the right decision until the he said. “There was snow night’s over,” Papoccia said. blowing across I-80.

• No. 5 Duke at Maryland, ESPN • No. 14 Missouri at Oklahoma State, ESPN2 10 p.m.

• Nevada at No. 22 Utah State, ESPN2 • USC at UCLA, FSN

NBA 9:30 p.m.

• Bulls at Clippers, CSN

NHL 6 p.m.

• Islanders at Penguins, Vs.

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Northern Illinois Big 12 West

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 â&#x20AC;˘ Alleman at Dixon, ppd. to 7:30, Feb 7 â&#x20AC;˘ Sandwich at Ottawa, ppd. to 7:30, Feb. 12 â&#x20AC;˘ Streator at IVC, ppd. TBA Friday, Feb. 4 â&#x20AC;˘ Ottawa at Geneseo, 7:30 Saturday, Feb. 5 â&#x20AC;˘ Geneseo at Glenbard South, 3 â&#x20AC;˘ Dixon at Sterling, 7 â&#x20AC;˘ 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 â&#x20AC;˘ Sterling at Alleman, canceled â&#x20AC;˘ Ottawa at West Aurora, ppd. to 7:15, Feb. 8 â&#x20AC;˘ Hall at LaSalle-Peru, ppd. TBA Wednesday, Feb. 2 â&#x20AC;˘ Earlville at Streator, 7:30 Thursday, Feb. 3 â&#x20AC;˘ LaSalle-Peru at Geneseo, 7:30 Friday, Feb. 4 â&#x20AC;˘ Dixon at Ottawa, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Sterling at Streator, 7:30 Saturday, Feb. 5 â&#x20AC;˘ Davenport North at Geneseo, 2:30

NCIC 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 â&#x20AC;˘ St. Bede at Lowpoint-Washburn, ppd. TBA â&#x20AC;˘ Streator at IVC, ppd. TBA Friday, Feb. 4 â&#x20AC;˘ Mendota at St. Bede, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Princeton at Hall, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Rock Falls at IVC, 7:30 Saturday, Feb. 5 â&#x20AC;˘ Riverdale at Rock Falls, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ 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 â&#x20AC;˘ Amboy at Fulton, ppd. to 7:30, Feb. 8 Thursday, Feb. 3 â&#x20AC;˘ Kewanee at Bureau Valley, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Morrison at Amboy, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Riverdale at Newman, 7:30 Saturday, Feb. 5 â&#x20AC;˘ Amboy at Newman, 6:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Bureau Valley at Morrison, 6:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Erie at Kewanee, 6:30 â&#x20AC;˘ 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 â&#x20AC;˘ Byron at Genoa-Kingston, ppd. to 7:30, Feb. 3 â&#x20AC;˘ Lutheran at Winnebago, ppd. to 7:30 Feb. 9 â&#x20AC;˘ Oregon at Stillman Valley, ppd. TBA Thursday, Feb. 3 â&#x20AC;˘ Byron at Genoa-Kingston, 7:30 Saturday, Feb. 5 â&#x20AC;˘ Stillman at Winnebago, 7 â&#x20AC;˘ Genoa-Kingston at Lutheran, 7 â&#x20AC;˘ 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 â&#x20AC;˘ Dakota 57, Durand 56 â&#x20AC;˘ Orangeville 72, Black Hawk (Wis.) 70 Thursday, Feb. 3 â&#x20AC;˘ AFC at Aquin, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Dakota at Orangeville, 7:30 Â¨â&#x20AC;˘ South Beloit at Pecatonica, 7:30 Saturday, Feb. 5 â&#x20AC;˘ Aquin at Polo, 2:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Durand at Dakota, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Orangeville at South Beloit, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Forreston at Pecatonica, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ 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 â&#x20AC;˘ East Dubuque 53, Scales Mound 38 Tuesday, Feb. 1 â&#x20AC;˘ River Ridge at Stockton, ppd. â&#x20AC;˘ Galena at Scales Mound, ppd to Feb. 16 Wednesday, Feb. 2 â&#x20AC;˘ Lena-Winslow at West Carroll, 7:30 Thursday, Feb. 3 â&#x20AC;˘ Eastland at Pearl City, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Galena at Warren, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ West Carroll at Stockton, 7:30 Friday, Feb. 4 â&#x20AC;˘ Scales Mound at River Ridge, 7:30 Saturday, Feb. 5 â&#x20AC;˘ Lena-Winslow at Eastland, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ 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 â&#x20AC;˘ Rock Falls at Rochelle, canceled â&#x20AC;˘ Hall at LaSalle-Peru, ppd. TBA â&#x20AC;˘ IVC at Peoria Christian, ppd. TBA Wednesday, Feb. 2 â&#x20AC;˘ Mendota at Annawan, 7:30 Thursday, Feb. 3 â&#x20AC;˘ Mendota at Earlville-Leland, 7:15 â&#x20AC;˘ Hall at IVC, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ St. Bede at Princeton, 7:30 Friday, Feb. 4 â&#x20AC;˘ Mendota at Rock Falls, 7:30 Saturday, Feb. 5 â&#x20AC;˘ 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 â&#x20AC;˘ Kewanee 59, Fulton 27 â&#x20AC;˘ Milledgeville 59, Morrison 50 Tuesday, Feb. 1 â&#x20AC;˘ Amboy at Riverdale, ppd. to 7:30, Feb. 3 â&#x20AC;˘ Bureau Valley at Prophetstown, ppd. to 7:30, Feb. 5 â&#x20AC;˘ Erie at Newman, ppd. to 2:30 Feb. 5 â&#x20AC;˘ Fulton at Morrison, ppd. to 7:30 Feb. 5 Thursday, Feb. 3 â&#x20AC;˘ Amboy at Riverdale, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Prophetstown at Kewanee, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Wethersfield at Morrison, 7:30 Friday, Feb. 4 â&#x20AC;˘ Morrison at Kewanee, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Newman at Fulton, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Prophetstown at Erie, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Riverdale at Bureau Valley, 7:30 Saturday, Feb. 5 â&#x20AC;˘ Erie at Newman, 2:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Bureau Valley at Prophetstown, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ 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 Monday, Jan. 31 â&#x20AC;˘ Byron 47, North Boone 34 â&#x20AC;˘ Newark at Winnebago canceled Tuesday, Feb. 1 â&#x20AC;˘ Rockford Christian at Lutheran, ppd. â&#x20AC;˘ Stillman at Oregon, ppd. to 6, Feb. 5 Friday, Feb. 4 â&#x20AC;˘ Oregon at Genoa-Kingston, 7:15 â&#x20AC;˘ Stillman Valley at Lutheran, 7:15 â&#x20AC;˘ Winnebago at Byron, 7:15 Saturday, Feb. 5 â&#x20AC;˘ 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 Monday, Jan. 31 â&#x20AC;˘ Milledgeville 59, Morrison 50 Tuesday, Feb. 1 â&#x20AC;˘ Dakota at Aquin, ppd. to 3, Feb. 5 â&#x20AC;˘ Durand at Forreston, ppd. to 7:30, Feb. 3 â&#x20AC;˘ Orangeville at Polo, ppd. to 6:30, Feb. 3 â&#x20AC;˘ Pecatonica at AFC, ppd. to 7:30, Feb. 3 â&#x20AC;˘ South Beloit at Milledgeville, ppd. to 7:30, Feb. 3 Wednesday, Feb. 2 â&#x20AC;˘ South Beloit at Harvard, 7:30 Thursday, Feb. 3 â&#x20AC;˘ Orangeville at Polo, 6:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Durand at Forreston, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Pecatonica at AFC, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ South Beloit at Milledgeville, 7:30 Friday, Feb. 4 â&#x20AC;˘ Dakota at Polo, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Durand at AFC, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Forreston at South Beloit, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Orangeville at Milledgeville, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Pecatonica at Aquin, 7:30 Saturday, Feb. 5 â&#x20AC;˘ 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 Monday, Jan. 31 â&#x20AC;˘ Stockton 58, Warren 28 â&#x20AC;˘ Benton 46, East Dubuque 44 Tuesday, Feb. 1 â&#x20AC;˘ East Dubuque at Galena, ppd to Feb. 3 â&#x20AC;˘ Lena-Winslow at Eastland, ppd. to 7:30, Feb. 3 â&#x20AC;˘ West Carroll at Pearl City, ppd. to 6, Feb. 5 Thursday, Feb. 3 â&#x20AC;˘ East Dubuque at Galena, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Lena-Winslow at Eastland, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ River Ridge at Potosi, 7:30

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Friday, Feb. 4 â&#x20AC;˘ Eastland at Galena, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Stockton at Pearl City, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Warren at East Dubuque, 7:30 â&#x20AC;˘ West Carroll at Lena-Winslow, 7:30 Saturday, Feb. 5 â&#x20AC;˘ Pearl City at West Carroll, 6 â&#x20AC;˘ Galena at East Dubuque, 7

Hawks rock Jackets Toews, Kane spark surge in road-trip opener

Girls Postseason pairings CLASS 1A Polo Regional

By Rusty Miller AP Sports Writer

Monday, Feb. 7 â&#x20AC;˘ Game 1, No. 4 Ashton-Franklin Center vs. No. 5 Fulton, 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Game 2, No. 3 Milledgeville vs. No. 6 Polo, 8:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 â&#x20AC;˘ No. 1 Prophetstown vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ No. 2 Erie vs. Game 2 winner, 8:10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11 â&#x20AC;˘ Championship, 7:30 p.m. Winner to Aquin Sectional, Feb. 14-17

COLUMBUS, Ohio â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jonathan Toews had a short-handed goal and two assists and the Chicago Blackhawks started a grueling six-game, 12-day road trip by beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-4 on Tuesday night. Patrick Kane added a goal and an assist, while Nick Leddy, Duncan Keith, Viktor Stalberg, Dave Bolland and Marian Hossa also scored for Chicago, which plays 20 of its last 32 regular-season games on the road. Fernando Pisani and Brent Seabrook each had two assists as the Blackhawks overcame a 3-2 second-period deficit by scoring four consecutive goals. Derek Dorsett, Derick Brassard, Samuel Pahlsson and Matt Calvert tallied for the Blue Jackets.

Lena-Winslow Regional Monday, Feb. 7 â&#x20AC;˘ Game 1, No. 4 Stockton vs. No. 5 Warren, 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Game 2, No. 3 Galena vs. No. 6 East Dubuque, 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8 â&#x20AC;˘ No. 1 River Ridge-Scales Mound vs. Game 1 winner, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 â&#x20AC;˘ No. 2 Lena-Winslow vs. Game 2 winner, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11 â&#x20AC;˘ Championship, 7:30 p.m. Winner to Aquin Sectional, Feb. 14-17

Forreston Regional Monday, Feb. 7 â&#x20AC;˘ Game 1, No. 4 Aquin vs. No. 5 Pecatonica, 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Game 2, No. 3 Forreston vs. No. 6 Hiawatha, 8:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 â&#x20AC;˘ No. 1 Pearl City vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ No. 2 Eastland vs. Game 2 winner, 8:10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11 â&#x20AC;˘ Championship, 7:30 p.m. Winner to Aquin Sectional, Feb. 14-17

Durand Regional Monday, Feb. 7 â&#x20AC;˘ Game 1, No. 4 Alden-Hebron vs. No. 5 South Beloit, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 â&#x20AC;˘ No. 1 Dakota vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ No. 2 Orangeville vs. No. 3 Durand, 8:10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10 â&#x20AC;˘ Championship, 7:30 p.m. Winner to Aquin Sectional, Feb. 14-17

Putnam County Regional Monday, Feb. 7 â&#x20AC;˘ Game 1, No. 4 Putnam County vs. No. 5 LaMoille, 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Game 2, No. 3 Amboy vs. No. 6 DePue, 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8 â&#x20AC;˘ No. 1 Ottawa Marquette vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ No. 2 Annawan vs. Game 2 winner, 8:10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10 â&#x20AC;˘ Championship, 7:30 p.m. Winner to Midland Sectional, Feb. 14-17

CLASS 2A West Carroll Regional Monday, Feb. 7 â&#x20AC;˘ Game 1, No. 4 Morrison vs. No. 5 West Carroll, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 â&#x20AC;˘ No. 1 Riverdale vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ No. 2 Rock Falls vs. No. 3 Newman, 8:10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11 â&#x20AC;˘ Championship, 7:30 p.m. Winner to Bureau Valley Sectional, Feb. 14-17

Christian Life Regional Tuesday, Feb. 8 â&#x20AC;˘ Game 1, No. 4 Christian Life vs. No. 5 Rockford Christian, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10 â&#x20AC;˘ No. 1 Rockford Lutheran vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ No. 2 Winnebago vs. No. 3 North Boone, 8:10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11 â&#x20AC;˘ Championship, 7:30 p.m. Winner to Bureau Valley Sectional, Feb. 14-17

Genoa-Kingston Regional Monday, Feb. 7 â&#x20AC;˘ Game 1, No. 4 Genoa-Kingston Regional vs. No. 5 Harvard, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8 â&#x20AC;˘ No. 1 Stillman Valley vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ No. 2 Oregon vs. No. 3 Byron, 8:10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10 â&#x20AC;˘ Championship, 7:30 p.m. Winner to Bureau Valley Sectional, Feb. 14-17

Mendota Regional Monday, Feb. 7 â&#x20AC;˘ Game 1, No. 4 Princeton vs. No. 5 Bureau Valley, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8 â&#x20AC;˘ No. 1 St. Bede vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ No. 2 Hall vs. No. 3 Mendota, 8:10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10 â&#x20AC;˘ Championship, 7:30 p.m. Winner to Bureau Valley Sectional, Feb. 14-17

CLASS 3A Geneseo Regional Monday, Feb. 14 â&#x20AC;˘ Game 1, No. 4 Sterling vs. No. 5 Dixon, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15 â&#x20AC;˘ No. 1 Rock Island vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ No. 2 Galesburg vs. No. 3 Geneseo, 8:10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 â&#x20AC;˘ Championship, 7:30 p.m. Winner to Metamora Sectional, Feb. 21-24

The Blackhawksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Patrick Kane (right) carries the puck past the Blue Jacketsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Grant Clitsome Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus scored twice in 42 seconds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Brassard on a slick assist from Rick Nash and Pahlsson on a shot from the right wing through traffic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for a 3-2 lead early in the second. But the Blackhawks then took control. After goals by Stalberg and Kane made it 4-3

Chicago, the backbreaker came with 40 seconds left in the period when Toews won a battle for the puck near the offensive zone blue line with one Columbus defenseman, then skated past another before beating goaltender Steve Mason to make it 5-3.

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Badgers topple Purdue Bradley ends 11-game slide by beating Creighton By the Associated Press

Senior Jon Leuer scored 24 points and sophomore reserve Ryan Evans made two big plays in the final minute in Madison, Wisc., to lead No. 19 Wisconsin to a 66-59 victory over No. 11 Purdue on Tuesday night. Evans hit a jumper from the free throw line with 50 seconds left to put the Badgers (16-5, 6-3 Big Ten) ahead for good at 60-59. He tied up the Boilermakersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Eâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Twaun

Moore for a jump ball that went to Wisconsin with 25 seconds left. Evans added a breakaway dunk in the final seconds for the last of his 10 points. JaJuan Johnson led Purdue (18-5, 7-3) with 23 points â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 17 in the second half â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for his 32nd consecutive game in double figures. Bradley 69, Creighton 61: Andrew War-

ren scored 23 points in Peoria and Bradley beat

Creighton to end its longest losing streak in 56 seasons. Dyricus SimmsEdwards added 22 points for the Braves (7-16, 1-11 Missouri Valley), who ended an 11-game slide, their longest streak since dropping 14 straight in 1954-55. Doug McDermott had 19 points and a careerhigh 17 rebounds for the Bluejays (14-10, 6-6), who have lost three of four and five of seven.

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Hoosiers overcoming injury bug Several Big Ten teams operating without usual starters BY SHANNON RYAN Chicago Tribune

Midway through the conference schedule, coaches know who their go-to players are and what system works and players have developed chemistry with each other. When an injury hits this late in the season, it can throw everyone off. Or it can bring a team together. Indiana, Minnesota and Northwestern dealt with the loss of a key player recently â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or in Indianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case, more than one. The Hoosiers were dealt a double blow with knee injuries to sophomore guard Mau-

rice Creek four games ago and junior guard Verdell Jones III three games ago. They lost to Iowa in their first game without both players but rebounded with a victory against Illinois and lost by a point in overtime at Michigan State. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you make too big a deal about the injury, guys can lose confidence,â&#x20AC;? coach Tom Crean said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an opportunity for someone to step up. Guys learn about themselves. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real look-inthe-mirror [moment], â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What am I capable of?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Forward Christian Watford has been especially productive, scoring 30, 16 and 21 points, respectively.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had the best overall week heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had in his college career,â&#x20AC;? Crean said. Northwestern came within a point of beating No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday, despite the loss of leading scorer John Shurna to a concussion. Coach Bill Carmody slowed down the pace as a method of handling the Buckeyes and making up for Shurnaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s absence. Minnesota beat Northwestern but lost to Purdue without point guard Al Nolen, who is out indefinitely with a broken foot. The Gophers are down to just eight scholarship players and will face the Hoosiers on the road Wednesday.

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Class 3A 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 2A 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.

Class 1A 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 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Others receiving votes: East St. Louis 9, Chicago Heights Marian 9, Geneva 1.

Class 3A 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.

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Wrist bands are Super hit By Jim Litke AP Columnist

Pro football players can be a hilariously superstitious bunch. Most would wear a necklace strung with garlic bulbs if they believed it repelled pass rushers the way it supposedly does vampires. That helps explain the latest juju to become this season’s must-have fashion accessory in the NFL – a slim rubber wrist band with holograms the size of small watch faces on either side. Although claims that the bracelet improves the wearer’s balance and power have been widely debunked, try debating that with a guy who stands 6-foot-3 and weighs 318 pounds. “It relaxes me. I sleep better. And,” Green Bay backup guard Adrian Battles explained with a straight face, “I haven’t fallen down the stairs even once since I started wearing it.” I didn’t have the stomach to ask Battles how many times he bounced down the steps on his head before he put on the band. But apparently its appeal isn’t just limited to therapeutic powers. “It’s stylish, too,” Packers teammate Chris Campbell

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Green Bay’s first Super Bowl team, 45 years ago, didn’t have a guy heavier than 265 pounds. Meanwhile, Mean Joe Greene, at 275 pounds, was the biggest player on the Steelers when they won their second of six championships in 1976. All this largesse was roundly joked about and brushed off during Super Bowl media day Tuesday – as good a day as any to celebrate all the excesses that America’s favorite sport has to offer. But it also brings up some uncomfortable questions. Namely: How’d these guys all get so big, and could any of this really be good for them? “In terms of food, yeah, they eat tons of food during their careers and they get very big,” said dietitian Michele Macedonio, who has worked for the Cincinnati Bengals. “And if they don’t do something to get back to their healthful weight, their rate of disease is very high.” According to stats provided to The Associated Press by Stats LLC, there was one 300-pound player in the league in 1970, three in 1980, 94 in 1990, 301 in 2000 and 394 at the start of last season. Meanwhile, the NFL

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Others receiving votes: Xavier 92, Florida 80, Illinois 49, Florida St. 43, Cincinnati 31, Va. Commonwealth 24, Marquette 23, Duquesne 15, Temple 15, Penn St. 14, Coastal Carolina 8, UNLV 7, Saint Mary’s, Calif. 6, Wichita St. 6, Tennessee 4, Belmont 3, Cleveland St. 3, N. Iowa 3, Colorado St. 2, Nebraska 2, Harvard 1, Old Dominion 1, St. John’s 1, Washington St. 1.

Wild card Saturday, Jan. 8 Seattle 41, New Orleans 36 N.Y. Jets 17, Indianapolis 16 Sunday, Jan. 9 Baltimore 30, Kansas City 7 Green Bay 21, Philadelphia 16 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

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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)

The Steelers’ Brett Keisel wears a wig Tuesday during media day for the Super Bowl in Arlington, Texas. Pittsburgh will meet Green Bay on Sunday. offered. Yet the moment Battles was out of earshot, he pointed to his own head and smiled broadly. “It’s all up here,” Campbell said. “It doesn’t matter if it works, only whether you believe it does.” But if it does, the Packers could skip Sunday’s Super Bowl game, scoop up the Lombardi Trophy right now and grab the next flight home. An overwhelming majority of Green Bay’s players sport a bracelet, and several of the mainstays, led by nimble nose tackle B.J. Raji, wear more than one. The Steelers actually

were early adaptors of the power band, but since the craze swept through their locker room nearly two years ago, only a few holdovers still have them on. Plenty of the Steelers do wear something on the their wrists – but those are usually rubber bands to tie off ponytails or cascading dreadlocks. Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin said he’s not going to lose any sleep over balance imbalance. “I’ve got a lot more things about Green Bay that worry me,” he said, “than whether they wear those power bands.”

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does not test for humangrowth hormone and has a banned-substances list that’s considered laughably short by the people who run Olympic-style testing programs. Packers nose tackle Howard Green spent the preseason with the Redskins, where they wanted him to play at about 360 pounds. They cut him and the Jets picked him up but after a few more weeks, they decided he was too heavy. So they released him, then the Packers signed him and, in their media guide, they boasted that he “brings size and bulk to the interior of the defensive front at 6-foot-2, 340 pounds.” He’s really more like 355 pounds. A 15-pound discrepancy. A drop in the bucket. “That’s cool for right now,” Green said. “I could do better, but I’ve got to do what I do for right now. You can’t go into depletion mode in the middle of the season. You’ll be weak. You’ll get your butt kicked out here by these guys.” In very little danger of getting his butt kicked by anyone is the Packers starting nose tackle, B.J. Raji, who’s listed at 337. Raji says, “big guys, we’re always trying to keep our weight down. You have to stay on top of it. I have no problem with that.”

Packers defensive lineman Ryan Pickett does. He says his “magic number” is 338 pounds. Weigh-ins are every Thursday and he pays $500 for every pound he’s over. Indeed, it is a dollarsand-cents business, and staying big is these guys’ livelihood, even if it sets them up for a possible failed drug test (exceedingly rare given the NFL’s testing policy) or bigger health problems down the road. Former Cowboys lineman Erik Williams limped into the Super Bowl media hotel Tuesday on a cane. He recently was diagnosed with severe degenerative arthritis in his hip – a result, in part, of playing in the 300-plus range over 11 seasons. “I’m disabled right now,” he said. “I need two hip replacements. It’s definitely something to look out for.” And yet, he concedes, he wouldn’t change a thing. “If they lose weight, then they jeopardize their position,” Williams said. “They may need hip surgery, it might be toes or it might be knees. I’d just tell guys to just keep doing things you love and whatever consequences come with that, deal with it.”

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Boston 36 11 .766 New York 25 22 .532 Philadelphia 21 26 .447 New Jersey 15 34 .306 Toronto 13 36 .265 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 34 14 .708 Orlando 31 18 .633 Atlanta 30 18 .625 Charlotte 20 27 .426 Washington 13 34 .277 Central Division W L Pct Chicago 33 14 .702 Milwaukee 19 27 .413 Indiana 18 27 .400 Detroit 17 31 .354 Cleveland 8 40 .167 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 40 7 .851 Dallas 32 15 .681 New Orleans 31 18 .633 Memphis 25 24 .510 Houston 22 27 .449 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 30 17 .638 Utah 29 20 .592 Denver 28 20 .583 Portland 25 22 .532 Minnesota 11 36 .234 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Lakers 33 15 .688 Phoenix 22 24 .478 Golden State 20 27 .426 L.A. Clippers 19 28 .404 Sacramento 12 33 .267 Tuesday’s results Washington at New Orleans (late) San Antonio at Portland (late) Boston at Sacramento (late) Houston at L.A. Lakers (late) Today’s games Toronto at Atlanta, 6 p.m. Indiana at Cleveland, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at New Jersey, 6 p.m. Charlotte at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. Dallas at New York, 6:30 p.m. Memphis at Minnesota, 7 p.m. New Orleans at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Portland at Denver, 8 p.m. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Houston at Utah, 8 p.m. Chicago at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

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The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Jan. 30, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week’s ranking: Record Pts Pvs 1. Ohio St. (65) 22-0 1,625 1 2. Kansas 20-1 1,519 6 3. Texas 18-3 1,500 7 4. Pittsburgh 20-2 1,433 2 5. Duke 19-2 1,284 3 6. Connecticut 17-3 1,275 5 7. San Diego St. 21-1 1,218 4 8. BYU 20-2 1,159 9 9. Notre Dame 17-4 1,116 15 10. Kentucky 16-4 1,037 14 11. Purdue 18-4 922 12 12. Villanova 17-4 860 8 13. Georgetown 16-5 806 21 14. Missouri 17-4 790 11 15. Louisville 17-4 740 23 16. Texas A&M 17-3 660 13 17. Syracuse 18-4 598 9 18. Minnesota 16-5 487 16 19. Wisconsin 15-5 387 17 20. Washington 15-5 384 18 21. Arizona 18-4 358 — 22. Utah St. 20-2 176 — 23. N.Carolina 15-5 124 — 23. Vanderbilt 15-5 124 19 25. West Virginia 14-6 109 —

Tuesday’s results No. 2 Kansas at Texas Tech (late) Mississippi 71, No. 10 Kentucky 69 No. 19 Wisconsin 66, No. 11 Purdue 59 No. 23 N.Carolina at Boston College (late) No. 23 Vanderbilt at Florida (late) Wednesday’s games No. 5 Duke at Maryland, 8 p.m. No. 6 Connecticut vs. No. 17 Syracuse at the XL Center, Hartford, Conn., 6 p.m. No. 7 San Diego State at Colorado State, 8 p.m. No. 8 BYU at Wyoming, 7 p.m. No. 12 Villanova vs. Marquette, 6 p.m. No. 14 Missouri at Oklahoma State, 8 p.m. No. 18 Minnesota at Indiana, 5:30 p.m. No. 22 Utah State vs. Nevada, 10:05 p.m. No. 25 West Virginia vs. Seton Hall, 6 p.m. 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.

State schedule Tuesday’s results Bradley 69, Creighton 61 SE Missouri St. at SIU-Edwardsville (late) Wednesday’s games Bowling Green at N. Illinois, 7 p.m. Illinois St. at N. Iowa, 7 p.m. Drake at S. Illinois, 7:05 p.m. 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.

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Conf. All Ohio State 9-0 22-0 Purdue 7-3 18-5 Wisconsin 6-3 16-5 Minnesota 5-4 16-5 Illinois 5-4 15-7 Michigan State 5-4 13-8 Penn State 5-5 12-9 Michigan 3-6 13-9 Northwestern 3-7 13-8 Indiana 2-7 11-11 Iowa 1-8 8-13 Tuesday’s results Wisconsin 66, Purdue 59 Illinois 68, Penn State 51 Wednesday’s games Minnesota at Indiana, 5:30 p.m. (BTN) Michigan State at Iowa, 7:30 p.m. (BTN) 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) ILLINOIS 68, PENN STATE 51 PENN ST. (12-9) Jackson 1-6 2-2 4, Jones 4-7 0-0 8, Brooks 1-2 5-5 7, Battle 4-11 3-5 12, Frazier 4-12 4-7 12, Marshall 0-0 0-0 0, Bowman 0-1 0-0 0, Woodyard 1-4 0-0 2, Oliver 2-6 1-2 6, Kirkpatrick 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 17-51 15-21 51. ILLINOIS (15-7) Richmond 4-7 0-2 8, Davis 7-14 8-10 22, Tisdale 3-4 1-1 7, Richardson 3-9 3-3 10, McCamey 2-9 0-0 6, Bertrand 0-0 0-0 0, Paul 1-4 2-2 5, Head 0-0 0-0 0, Leonard 0-0 0-0 0, Cole 4-5 0-0 10, Griffey 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 24-52 14-18 68. Halftime–Illinois 36-28. 3-Point Goals– Penn St. 2-17 (Battle 1-4, Oliver 1-5, Brooks 0-1, Bowman 0-1, Frazier 0-1, Jackson 0-2, Woodyard 0-3), Illinois 6-19 (Cole 2-3, McCamey 2-6, Paul 1-4, Richardson 1-6). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Penn St. 28 (Frazier, Jones 7), Illinois 38 (Richmond 10). Assists–Penn St. 9 (Battle 4), Illinois 21 (McCamey, Paul 5). Total Fouls–Penn St. 14, Illinois 18. A–14,996.

No. 19 WISCONSIN 66, No. 11 PURDUE 59 PURDUE (18-5) J. Johnson 9-19 4-4 23, Byrd 4-6 1-1 11, Jackson 0-1 1-2 1, Smith 2-4 0-0 6, Moore 7-15 1-1 15, T. Johnson 0-1 0-0 0, Barlow 1-1 1-1 3, Hart 0-0 0-0 0, Bade 0-1 0-0 0, Carroll 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 23-48 8-9 59. WISCONSIN (16-5) Leuer 8-18 6-6 24, Nankivil 2-6 0-0 6, Taylor 4-13 6-8 15, Gasser 4-4 1-2 11, Jarmusz 0-2 0-0 0, Smith 0-0 0-0 0, Evans 5-9 0-0 10, Bruesewitz 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 23-55 13-16 66. Halftime–Wisconsin 27-19. 3-Point Goals–Purdue 5-13 (Smith 2-4, Byrd 2-4, J. Johnson 1-3, Moore 0-2), Wisconsin 7-18 (Gasser 2-2, Nankivil 2-4, Leuer 2-5, Taylor 1-4, Bruesewitz 0-1, Jarmusz 0-2). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Purdue 25 (Jackson, J. Johnson 4), Wisconsin 32 (Leuer 13). Assists–Purdue 10 (Jackson 4), Wisconsin 10 (Taylor 5). Total Fouls– Purdue 19, Wisconsin 11. A–17,230.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Philadelphia 33 13 5 71 174 Pittsburgh 31 15 4 66 154 N.Y. Rangers 29 20 3 61 148 N.Y. Islanders 16 27 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 26 8 42 109 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 30 13 6 66 166 Nashville 27 17 6 60 134 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 31 10 9 71 165 Colorado 25 19 6 56 161 Minnesota 25 19 5 55 130 Calgary 24 21 6 54 144 Edmonton 15 26 8 38 122 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF Dallas 30 15 5 65 147 Anaheim 28 20 4 60 140 Phoenix 25 17 9 59 149 San Jose 25 19 6 56 139 Los Angeles 27 22 1 55 143 Tuesday’s results Toronto 4, Florida 3, SO Montreal 3, Washington 2, SO New Jersey 2, Ottawa 1 Boston 3, Carolina 2 N.Y. Islanders 4, Atlanta 1 Chicago 7, Columbus 4 Tampa Bay 4, Philadelphia 0 Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers (late) Colorado at St. Louis, ppd., snow Calgary at Nashville (late) Los Angeles at Minnesota (late) Vancouver at Dallas (late) Phoenix at San Jose (late) Today’s games Detroit at Ottawa, 6 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. Florida at Montreal, 6:30 p.m. Vancouver at Phoenix, 8:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Edmonton, 8:30 p.m. San Jose at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

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Chill over chili during game weekend Cincinnati favorite a tasty twist for Super Bowl Sunday BY GRACE WHITTEN gwhitten@svnmail.com 815-589-3877

hat would Super Bowl Sunday be without chili? It gets a little boring reading about chili every year, though, so I set out to find something different. Ever heard of Cincinnati chili? Cincinnati is one of the most chili-crazed cities in the United States â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it claims to have more than 180 chili parlors, and it calls itself the chili capital of the U.S. Cincinnati-style chili is very different from its Texas cousins. The people of Cincinnati enjoy their chili spooned over freshly made pasta and topped with a combination of chopped onions, shredded cheddar cheese, refried or kidney beans, and crushed oyster crackers. According to local history, a man named Tom Kiradjieff created Cincinnati chili in 1922. He and his brother, John, opened a small Greek restaurant called The Empress. It did poorly until Kiradjieff started offering â&#x20AC;&#x153;spaghetti chili,â&#x20AC;? made with Middle Eastern spices that could be served in a variety of ways, along with a side order of hot dogs topped with more yellow cheese. Cincinnati chili lovers order their chili by number 2-, 3-, 4-, or 5-way: 2-way: Chili served on spaghetti 3-way: Additionally topped with shredded cheddar cheese 4-way: Additionally topped with chopped onions 5-way: Additionally topped with kidney beans Let your guests create their own final product. Choose â&#x20AC;&#x153;the works,â&#x20AC;? and you are eating 5-way Cincinnati chili. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the thing to eat on Super Bowl Sunday in Cincinnati. Just follow the directions:

Cincinnati chili Makes: 6 to 8 servings 1 large onion, chopped 1 pound lean ground beef 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground cin-

Grace spoons Cincinnati chili over spaghetti, which can be served with a side of your choice. namon 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon red (cayenne) pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa or 1/2 ounce grated unsweetened chocolate 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/2 cup water 1 (16-ounce) package uncooked dried spaghetti pasta Toppings (plain oyster crackers, crushed, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onions and kidney beans) In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, sautĂŠ onion, ground beef, garlic, and chili powder until ground beef is slightly cooked. Add allspice, cinnamon, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, unsweetened cocoa or chocolate, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cider vinegar, and water. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove from heat. Cook spaghetti according to package directions and transfer onto individual serving plates.

Ladle chili over spaghetti and serve with the toppings of your choice. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Recipe provided by the Certified Angus Beef brand

These spiced oyster crackers, below, are served in a separate container on the side, as a snack, not part of the Cincinnati chili.

Spiced oyster crackers Remember these little nibbles? Most of the recipes for these oyster crackers require baking, but not this one. They take 5 minutes to make, but need to sit at least an hour. Makes a bagful to pass around at the game. 1 large package oyster crackers 1 package dry Hidden Valley salad dressing mix 3/4 cup oil 2 teaspoons dill 1 teaspoon garlic salt Combine ingredients in a large bowl, mix well. Put in a plastic bag and shake. Let sit for at least an hour.

Classic beef stew (Not everyone likes chili)

Makes about 3 quarts, serves

3 pounds chuck roast, chuck eye roast or stew beef, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil 2 large onions, large dice 3 large carrots, diagonally cut to 1-inch chunks 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 cup tomato paste 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups red wine 2 cups beef stock 3 bay leaves 2 sprigs fresh thyme 3 pounds Yukon potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch chunks 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley Remove top rack from oven and preheat oven to 325 degrees. Season beef with salt and pepper. Put half of oil in a Dutch oven (or ovenproof heavy pot with tight-fitting lid) over medium high heat. Just as the oil begins

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to smoke, add half of beef evenly spaced. Brown on all sides and transfer to a plate. Add remaining oil, sear remaining beef; remove from pan. Add onions, carrots, garlic and tomato paste. Stir over mediumhigh heat, scraping brown bits from bottom of pan, 2 or 3 minutes. Add flour and stir to combine. Add red wine and continue simmering on mediumlow heat until syrupy, about 5 minutes. Stir in beef, beef stock, bay leaves and thyme. Bring to a boil, again scraping sides and bottom clean; put lid on Dutch oven and place in the oven. Cook for 1 1/2 hours. Add potatoes and rosemary, and continue to cook until potatoes are tender, about an hour. If needed, add additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve, garnished with fresh parsley. Good with any hot bread: Buns, baking powder biscuits, garlic bread. Nutritional information per serving: 444 calories; 9 g fat; 3 g saturated fat; 90 mg cholesterol; 36 g carbohydrate; 4 g dietary fiber; 42 g protein; 1,440 mg sodium. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Recipe provided by the Certified Angus Beef brand Chili continued on c24

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Beer chili Makes 15 cups, about 10 servings 3 pounds sirloin-tip roast, cut into Â˝-inch cubes Âź cup olive oil 3 medium onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 jalapeĂąo peppers, seeded and chopped 1 poblano chile, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped (canned if available) 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon dried oregano Âź cup chili powder 1 tablespoon paprika 1 Â˝ teaspoons dry thyme 1 (12-ounce) bottle dark beer 1 (28-ounce) can chopped tomatoes 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 (14-ounce) can black beans 1 (14-ounce) can chili beans 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies Salt and pepper to taste Heat oil in large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Brown in two batches for 3 to 4 minutes per batch; set aside beef once browned. Add onions, garlic and peppers to pot. Cook 3 to

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No two chili recipes are alike. Ingredient options are endless. 5 minutes over medium heat. Return beef to pot and stir in cumin, oregano, chili powder, paprika and thyme. Cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add beer and scrape bottom of pot clean; bring to a boil and allow foam to subside, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and tomato paste; stir well and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered, for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add beans and green chilies; cook an additional hour. Season to taste with salt and pepper if desired. Serve with your choice of toppings. Cornbread also is an excellent accompaniment.

Nutritional information per serving: 364 calories; 14 g fat; 4 g saturated fat; 90 mg cholesterol; 23 g carbohydrate; 3 g dietary fiber; 37 g protein; 693 mg sodium.

Beef and bean tortilla bake Time: Less than 1 hour At first glance, it appears to be just another version of the popular taco pie, but it is different, with a different taste. Serves 6 1 pound lean (at least 90 percent) ground beef 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed, drained 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed,

drained 1 can (14.5 ounces) canned tomatoes, do not drain 1 envelope (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix 2â &#x201E;3 cup water Âž cup shredded cheddar cheese 3 spinach-flavored flour tortillas (8 inch), cut in half, then cut crosswise into Â˝-inch-wide strips. Heat oven to 350 degrees. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium

heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in black beans, pinto beans, tomatoes, taco seasoning mix and water. Cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Stir in Â˝ cup of the cheese. In 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish, spread 2 cups of the beef mixture. Top with half of the tortilla strips. Spoon half of the remaining beef mixture over tortilla strips. Add remaining tortilla strips; top with remaining beef mixture. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until bubbly and heated through. Sprinkle with remaining Âź cup cheese. Bake about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Cut into squares. Serve with hot cornbread or crispy rolls, and chopped lettuce and tomatoes for garnish.

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â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the chili I make all the time. I cook it in a big electric pot, not a slow cooker. Brown together: 3 pounds ground beef 3 large onions, cut in half, then into thick slices 4 pepperoncini peppers, sliced thick, optional 3 cloves garlic, minced Add: 3 packages chili seasoning (any brand, hot and spicy or mild) 2 cans sliced tomatoes, undrained 1 can chili beans, undrained 1 can pinto beans, undrained 1 can northern white beans, undrained Bring to boil and simmer over low heat for an hour or 2, whatever it takes and whenever you want to eat it. Stir occasionally, scraping bottom. Add water if needed, but it should be thick. Serve with bowls of chopped onions and grated cheddar cheese, along with crackers and big hunks of buttered cornbread baked in a big buttered iron skillet.

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Get to know a good source of protein – beans By Sherry DeWalt CGH Medical Center

Red beans and rice, refried beans and tortillas, hummus and pita bread, succotash, minestrone soup with pasta. In many cultures around the world, you will find a dish that combines a bean or legume with a grain product. Why is that? Beans are a good source of protein. In fact, a single half-cup serving of cooked dry beans counts as one, 1-ounce serving of lean meat under the USDA Food Pyramid Meat and Beans group. A

beyondtrim Sherry DeWalt is a community health educator at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Reach her at SDeWal@ cghmc.com

half-cup serving of beans also counts as a full serving of vegetables. While they are a source of protein, beans are not a complete protein source. They do not contain all of the amino acids that

Quesadilla For a quick and easy quesadilla, combine one cup cooked black beans, one cup fresh or frozen (thawed) corn kernels, ½ cup reduced fat shredded cheese and ½ cup of your favorite jarred salsa. Spoon the filling onto 4 whole-wheat tortillas; fold the tortillas in half and sauté each in a nonstick pan in 1 teaspoon of canola oil. form a complete protein. Grains contain the amino acids that are missing in beans and vice versa, so when beans and grains are served together in dishes such as beans and rice, or tortillas and refried beans, they complement each other. There are only 100 to

120 calories in a half-cup serving of beans, and they contain an average of 25 grams of healthy complex carbohydrates per serving. A half-cup serving of cooked dry beans also provides about 25 to 30 percent of the daily value of dietary fiber. Most of

the fiber is insoluble, which can reduce the risk of colon cancer. The remaining fiber is soluble, which may reduce blood cholesterol. Consumption of beans also may be helpful in controlling diabetes. Beans contain very little fat and no cholesterol. They are an excellent source of B vitamins, folacin and thiamin, and contain large amounts of minerals such as iron, phosphorous, magnesium, manganese, potassium, copper, calcium, and zinc.

Packed with nutrition and at only about 20 cents per serving, dried beans provide one of the best food values around. By starting with the dried bean, you can control the sodium content of the finished product. You can soak and cook dried beans and then keep them in the freezer so they are just as handy as canned beans. There are hundreds of ways to enjoy beans. For more information and recipes, visit The Bean Institute of America website at www.beaninstitute.com.

Roasted peppers, tomatoes can add a smoky flavor to pasta By Linda Gassenheimer MCT News Service

Roasting red peppers until their skin is bubbly and black gives them a delicious, smoky flavor. The same is true for tomatoes. For this quick sauce, I’ve roasted all of the vegetables under a broiler, which leaves you free to make the rest of the dinner while the vegetables cook. To skin the peppers, just pull away sections that remove easily; don’t worry if some is left on. A light sauce like this needs thin, light, angel hair pasta.

Helpful hints n When roasting vegetables, make sure they are in one layer with no overlap. n Using tongs helps to remove skin from hot vegetables. n Chop the vegetables in a bowl by hand, if you do not have a blender or food processor. The sauce will be chunkier, but still flavorful.

Countdown n Preheat broiler.

n Place water for pasta on to boil. n Make pasta. n Make salad.

Roasted red pepper, tomato pasta Vegetable oil spray 2 small red bell peppers, cut in half and seeded ½ pound ripe plum tomatoes (about 3 to 4 tomatoes) 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and left whole ½ small onion, sliced (about ¾ cup) ¼ pound angel hair pasta 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1½ tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese Preheat broiler and put water for pasta on to boil. Line a baking tray with foil and spray with vegetable spray. Place red bell peppers, rounded side up, on tray along with tomatoes, garlic and onion slices. Broil about

5 inches from the heat for 10 minutes. Turn and broil another 5 minutes. While vegetables broil, add pasta to boiling water and cook 4 to 5 minutes for dried, 1 minute for fresh. Remove vegetables from broiler. The skin on the peppers and tomatoes will be blistered. Remove as much skin as easily comes away from the peppers. Reserve 2 to 3 slices of onion for the salad, and puree the remaining vegetables in a blender or

food processor. Or, chop by hand. Blend in vinegar and oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss with drained pasta. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top and serve. Makes 2 servings.

Spinach salad Several slices onion from pasta recipe 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup whole grain croutons 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained

4 cups washed ready-toeat spinach leaves 2 tablespoons reducedfat oil and vinegar dressing Cut roasted onion slices into small pieces and add to a salad bowl. Tear spinach into bite-size pieces and add to the bowl along with the croutons and chickpeas. Add dressing and toss well. Makes 2 servings

Shopping list To buy: 2 small red

bell peppers, ½ pound ripe plum tomatoes, ¼ pound angel hair pasta, 1 package whole grain croutons, 1 small piece fresh parmesan cheese, 1 small can chickpeas and 1 small bag washed ready-to-eat spinach leaves. Staples: garlic, onion, fat-free, vegetable oil spray, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, reduced-fat oil and vinegar dressing, salt and black peppercorns.

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Dave Barry said, “I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don’t even invite me.” Can you win this argument – battle – at the bridge table? You are in three notrump. West leads the heart five. How would you plan the play? Your response of one notrump showed 6-9 points (or a poor 10) and fewer than three spades. North cautiously invited game when most would have jumped to three no-trump. But you rightly moved on because your hand had a good five-card suit and two 10s. Given the heart lead, you

have six top tricks: one spade, four hearts and one diamond. And the club suit will provide four more winners. But you must watch your

entries. If you play low from the dummy, take the trick with your heart 10, and play on clubs. West, if he learned the game before breakfast, will only take his ace on the second round of the suit. Then, how will you get back to your hand to cash those three club winners? You won’t! You must sacrifice one heart trick to get four club tricks. You must play second hand high, winning the first trick with dummy’s heart king. Then you immediately attack clubs to collect nine tricks: one spade, three hearts, one diamond and four clubs. It is good business to give up one trick if you get three in return. And if you do that here, partner will surely invite you to the next bridge party. © 2011 NEA Inc.

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Marriage counselor can mediate disagreement Dear Annie: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billâ&#x20AC;? and I have been married for 42 years. I recently learned that he has been in touch with a former co-worker. Friends saw him having lunch with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mary.â&#x20AC;? I also saw a short e-mail from her, saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hi! Same time, same place. Looking forward to it.â&#x20AC;? She signed it: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love, Mary.â&#x20AC;? Needless to say, I brought this to Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention. He admitted

theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d had lunch a few times, but said signing â&#x20AC;&#x153;loveâ&#x20AC;? meant nothing. Bill explained that they are good friends and he finds out stuff from her, like the latest gossip. Well, Annie, to me this is obviously more than just a co-worker relationship. I told him I wanted these â&#x20AC;&#x153;datesâ&#x20AC;? stopped immediately, as this relationship could only lead to trouble. He agreed to stop.

checked his e-mail and learned that he met up with Mary. I am hurt by this betrayal. Bill now says Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m being ridiculous, and he has no intention of ending the lunch dates. I am devastated. I told Bill it would be best if we separated to give both of us time to think. He says separating is absurd. How do I get rid of a husband who refuses to leave? We have a mar-

annieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sMAILBOX Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s syndicated column appears during the week through Creators Syndicate.

Last week, Bill told me he was going to meet â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harryâ&#x20AC;? for lunch. I

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enjoys her company. Unfortunately, your extreme reaction has turned it into a power struggle and a major marital crisis. Unless you want a divorce, we urge you to find a neutral third party â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a counselor, clergyperson or family friend â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who can mediate your disagreement and help you find a way back to each other before itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too late.

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Sterling Rock River Masonic Lodge 612, 7:30 p.m., 113 Â˝ W. Third St., Sterling. Volunteer Care Center of Lee County, 403 E. First St., Dixon. Appointment, 815-284-9555. 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. Bi-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., Oliverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Food Pride, Dixon. Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Healthcare Center. Narcotics Anonymous, 10 a.m., open, 403 13th Ave., Sterling, 815-718-9150. KSB Hospice Bereavement Support Group, 10 a.m., KSB Hospice, Commerce Towers, Suite 111, Dixon, 815-2845710.

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American Legion Hall, 712 Fourth Ave. Thursday, Feb. 3 Bingo and name that tune, 8:45 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, 815288-9236. 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.

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At the premises, I, Lyle Dirks, having been designated by the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois in the case entitled Freedom Bank, Plaintiff v. Jay M. Bellini a/k/a Jay Bellini and Sherri A. Bellini f/k/a Sherri A. Larson a/k/a Sherri Larson, Defendants, case No. 2010 CH 139 ST 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: A part of the South Half of Block 32 in Wallaceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Addition to Sterling, described as commencing at a point on the South line of said Block, 99 feet easterly from the Southwest corner thereof (being the center point of said line); thence Easterly on said South line, 99 feet to the Southeast corner of said block; thence Northwesterly on the East line of said Block,160 feet; thence Westerly on a line parallel with said South line, 70-3/4 feet; thence on a direct line Southeasterly, 152 feet to the place of beginning, EXCEPTING THEREFROM the following parcel, to-wit: Beginning on the Easterly line of said block 32 at a point where the South line of the north portion of said Block described in Deed from John S. Stage conveying to Douglas R. Bushnell and recorded in the Recorderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce of Whiteside County, Illinois, in Book 15, page 438 and 439, intersects the Easterly line of said Block; thence Westerly along the South line of said North portion of said Block to the center thereof; thence Southerly on a direct line with the center of the South line of said Block 32, 50 feet; thence Easterly on a direct line to a point on said Easterly line of said Block, 50 feet Southeasterly from the place of beginning; thence Northwesterly along said Easterly line, 50 feet to the said place of beginning, situated inthe County of Whiteside in the State of Illinois. ALSO BEING DESCIRBED AS FOLLOWS: A part of the South Half of Block 32 in Wallaceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Addition to Sterling, described as commencing at a point on the South line of said Block, 99 feet Easterly from the Southwest corner thereof (being the center point of said line); thence Easterly on said South line, 99 feet to the Southeast corner of said Block; thence Northwesterly on the East line of said Block, 160 feet; thence Westerly on a parallel with said South line, 70- 3/4 feet; thance on a direct line Southeasterly, 152 feet to the place of beginning, EXCEPTING THEREFROM the following described parcel, to-wit Beginning at the Northeast corner of the above described tract, thence Westerly to the Northwest corner thereof; thence Southerly on a direct line with the center of the South line of said Block 32, 50 feet, thence Easterly on a direct line to a point on said Easterly line of said Block, 50 feet Southeasterly from the place of beginning; thence Northwesterly along said Easterly line, 50 feet to the said place beginning, situated in the County of Whiteside and State of Illinois. DESCRIPTION: Apartment dwelling with 3 apartments on a good location in downtown Sterling, Illinois. There is approximately 2, 926 square feet of living area. INSPECTION: Contact Kent Kennedy at Freedom Bank at (563) 285-8800 to determine if 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 2009 and all subsequent years. 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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CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers to advocate for children in the court system involved in abuse and neglect cases. Your involvement can impact a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future. Contact Vanessa White, Director of Advocate Services (815) 288-1901 www.casaleecarroll.com

Give the gift of your time and experience....become a Unity Hospice Volunteer. We provide training that will insure you feel comfortable in your role as a hospice volunteer. For more info. Contact Cheryl Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator, toll free at 866-568-6489. TUTORS NEEDED & STUDENTS WELCOME For Project VITAL (Volunteers in Teaching Adult Literacy). Free 1 to 1 lessons avail. to adults in basic reading & writing. Please contact Zully Vock at SVCC. (815) 288-5511 ext. 241 or Lana Coomes ext. 363.

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Veteran, a cash buyer, wants to buy 3 bedroom home in Sauk Valley Area, $50,000-$70,000 range. Home must be in good condition. Fast closing preferred. Reply in confidence to Box #512 c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 or e-mail corey gabler@gmail.com

LOTS / LAND 225 FOR SALE (Acre +) lot, walk out, Elk Horn Creek, Culde-sac. 815-631-5855 ARIZONA BIG BEAUTIFUL LOTS $99/mo., $0-down, $0-interest Golf Course, Nat'l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson Int'l Airport. Guaranteed Financing. NO CREDIT CHECK! (800) 631-8164 Code 4050

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AMBOY 1 & 2 BR Water, garbage, appl. Inc. coin laundry. $400/mo 815-440-8116 or 815857-7077 2BR, refurbished. Includes kitchen appliances, garbage & water. No pets. $400/mo. 815-288-4020. First mo./free! Amboy. Spacious 2BR. $450 + dep. & lease. 815-6252529 or 815-716-0123

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ROCK FALLS 1BR very clean stove, fridge furn. No pets 815-625-0624 1BR, lease and deposit. $350. Hampton Apts. 815-625-7043. 1BR. Appls. No pets. $400 mo. 815-7181784, 815-625-4701. 2BR. Duplex. $450 mo. No pets. 815-6259638. THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses (815)626-3519

STERLING 1 & 2BR $400-$500 No Pets. 1 mo. Dep. Req. 630-327-7046 1 BR stove & frig, very clean No Pets. 815625-0624. 1BR available NOW close to CGH stove ref air garage 400 month plus deposit 563-613-1759 or 815438-2690 or email mnpg@essex1.com 1BR NEWLY updated, stove, refrig. $380 mo. Deposit required. No pets. 815-622-8829. 2 BR apt., Sterling Stove & refrig. $435. 563-880-8622 2 BR in Sterling. Includes stove, refrig., dishwasher & garage. Security deposit required. (815)626-3609. 2BR 1240 sq. ft. Utility rm, whirlpool & attach. garage. $550/mo. + dep. 815-441-2357. 2BR tri-plex, 1 car garage, $650/mo 3BR duplex 2 car garge $725/mo. Lease & dep. Req. H & H Rental Properties LLC. 815-625-7995. 2BR, garage, W/D, applcs., A/C, $590/ mo. 1 yr. lease, no Pets. 815-622-8829

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NE Dixon, 3 BR., 2 story. Stove, refrig., dishwasher, microwave incl. $685 mo. + dep. No pets. 1 yr. lease. SE, newly remodeled 1 BR. duplex. Stove, refrig., wall A/C incl. $435 mo. + dep. No pets. 1 yr. lease. 815-284-7806 or 815973-3441. Small & cozy home, 2 BR., attach. 1 1/2 car garage. $550 + dep. 815-973-5886. Small 2BR, utilities not incl. Rent & dep. Refs. required. Avail. now. 815-284-9326.

FRANKLIN GROVE 3+BR, 2BA. $900/mo., 1st & last mo. rent + $500 dep. 815-5665387

OREGON 2BR w/garage. Pets OK. 1320 N. Rt. 2 $850/mo. 708-2036677

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New 2 BR 2BA, w/ walk out lower level. Very quite, private area. No water bills, occupancy no more than 2, $1100/mo. 815-973-5902

Rent w/option, 2BR $600. 312 Kloss. Agent owned. 622-9665 Sm. 2 BR. house, garage. Very clean. No pets. 815-625-0624.

ROCK FALLS 3BR Ranch. Excellent close in rural area. Updated throughout, large kitchen complete w/all appliances, 1.5 baths, full basement, 3C plus garage. $800/mo. References. Henning Smith Realtors, 815-288-2235.

STERLING 1BR w/garage in Como, no pets, ref. & credit check req. $425 + dep. 815-336-2482 2 BR fenced in yard, central heat, and air, energy efficient, $475 + dep. & ref. 815-4417020 2 BR., 1312 14th Ave. $425 mo. + dep. No pets. 815-626-8577. Duplex, Sterling. $650 per mo. + dep. 815499-9988. Lg. 2 BR., near Kilgore Park. No pets, no parties. 815-336-2305. Rent w/option 3BR $650, 705 W. 8th. 2BR $550, 1104 6th Ave. Agent owned 622-9665

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Prime office space, 336 sq. ft., Woodlawn Rd. Lease incl. all util. 1st month rent free. 815-626-5488.

REAL ESTATE AUCTION Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 at 11:00AM Auction Held At- Comfort Inn 136 Plaza Drive in Dixon, IL 61021 Selling 2 Parcels: Parcel A- 707 & 709 Harriet St 2- Houses & Buildings sitting on 8.177 Surveyed Acres “OPEN HOUSE AT 707 & 709 Harriet St on Sunday, Feb 13th from 1-3 PM” Parcel B- Dixon Township, Sect 8 11.087 Surveyed Acres Bare Ground For photos, terms & conditions, along with more information visit www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com or call the number listed below. Helander Estate, Owners Richard Helander, Executor Attorney, Linda Giesen Ph) 815-284-2288 For More Information Contact: Lenny Bryson- Auctioneer Illinois License # 440-000158 900 South Division Ave Polo, IL 61064 Ph) 815-946-4120

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Amboy Small 2BR; Why rent if you can buy? RTO, Contract, or downpayment help. 815-303-7463.

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Assumed Name Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on January 19, 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 Corbin Construction, SAUK VALLEY located at 608 9th LASSIFIED Ave., Rock Falls, IL daily GAZETTE TELEGRAPH 61071. CALL Dated this 19th day of January, A.D. 2011. 815-625-3600 Dana Nelson 815-284-2222 County Clerk 815-772-3458 Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 2011 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS estate of RITA CHARLENE MITCHELL, deceased No. 2011 P 7 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to creditors, heirs, and legatees of the death of RITA CHARLENE MITCHELL. Letters of Office were issued on January 11, 2011, to Rena C. Harrell, whose address is 805 Avenue D, Sterling, Illinois 61081, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Trish Joyce, 1202 East Fourth Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 31st 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 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 ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: January 19, 2011 Rena C. Harrell Independent Executor for the Estate of Rita Charlene Mitchell, Deceased Trish Joyce Attorney for Independent Executor 1202 East Fourth Street Sterling, IL 61081 815-564-9584 January 26, February 2, 9, 2011

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on January 21 A.D. 2011 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as J. T. Sales located at 2058 Lowell Park Road, Dixon, IL 61021. st Dated this 21 day of January A.D. 2011. Cathy Myers County Clerk January 26, 2011 February 2, 9, 2011

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DANIELLE SCHAEFER A/K/A DANIELLE M. SCHAEFER A/K/A DANIELLE M. HELFRICH; PATRICK SCHAEFER A/K/A PATRICK M. SCHAEFER; DB50 HVAC 2005-1 TRUST; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DANIELLE SCHAEFER, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 10 CH 00236 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, DANIELLE SCHAEFER A/K/A DANIELLE M. SCHAEFER A/K/A DANIELLE M. HELFRICH; PATRICK SCHAEFER A/K/A PATRICK M. SCHAEFER; DB50 HVAC 2005-1 TRUST; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DANIELLE SCHAEFER, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 1, W.F. FLOCK SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1001 11TH AVENUE ROCK FALLS, IL 61071 and which said Mortgage was made by, DANIELLE SCHAEFER A/K/A DANIELLE M. SCHAEFER A/K/A DANIELLE M. HELFRICH; Mortgagor (s), to M.E.R.S., INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of WHITESIDE County, Illinois, as Document No. 6396-2005; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Circuit Clerk Whiteside Cty Courthouse 200 East Knox Street Morrison, IL 61270 on or before February 25, 2011, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1033289

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Afternoon counter person M-F and every other Saturday @ Mr. Nifty Cleaners, Sterling, Apply in person, 1102 E. 4th Street.

CNA Positions Available

All interested applicants must apply on line at www.nestlepurinacareers.com by no later than Monday, February 14, 2011. Under job number, enter Nest-00018594.

Franklin Grove Nursing Center 502 N. State St. Franklin Grove, IL

EMPLOYMENT

504

Psychosocial Position

DO YOU EARN $800.00 IN A DAY? YOUR OWN LOCAL CANDY ROUTE 25 MACHINES AND CANDY ALL FOR $9995.00 ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED 877-915-8222

EDUCATION

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Blackhawk Lumber Inc. in Oregon, Il is accepting applications for CDL drivers and inside sales staff. We offer competitive wages, health insurance, and 401K plans. Apply in person at 800 East Washington St, Oregon, Il or fax resume to (815) 7322259.

CASH FOR GOLD, & SILVER, JEWELRY, COINS & BARS. Store at 301 1st Ave. R-Falls 85 S. Peoria Ave. Dixon, 2501 E. 4th St., & 10 E. Miller Rd. Sterling (beside CGH) 535-0767

CDL DRIVER NEEDED. Rock River Cartage is a family owned flatbed carrier. $45,000 $50,000 a yr. we offer 401k, health ins., and home every night. must have 2 yrs experience. PLEASE CALL: 1-800-892-9587 X101

DRIVERS - COMPANY FFE seeks 1 yr. exp OTR Drivers. ($1000 Sign on Bonus)! Start your new Career, Students Welcome! Also seek Owner Operators. Call 800-569-9232 or recruit@ffex.net

Drivers / CDL Training - CAREER CENTRAL We train and EMPLOY you. Company Drivers Up to 40k First Year. New Team Pay! Up to .48Â˘/Mile Class A CDL Training Regional Locations! (877)3697196 www.central drivingjobs.net

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Homemakers Help at Home Inc. is a large home care provider. We are seeking Homemakers to service our seniors in Dixon, Sterling, Byron, Oregon, Rochelle, Amboy, Franklin Grove, Fulton and Lanark.

Drivers

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE/ CLASSIFIED SALES

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today to sell those extra items easily! SAUK VALLEY

To transport DCFS Clients to various appointments. Must have High School Diploma, current IL Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License, clean driving record, pre employment physical and extensive background check will be done. No Phone Calls. Apply in person at

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HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (HIM) MANAGER 40 Hrs/Week -RHIA Preferred -Experience in hospital and physician clinic settings preferred -Previous management experience desired -Includes Competitive Salary and BeneďŹ ts Package

402 2nd Ave. Sterling, IL 61081 Apply Only 9-11am & 1-3pm

Sauk Valley Newspapers has a full time opening for a ClassiďŹ ed Customer Service Representative/Sales position. We are looking for a self starting, energetic individual to handle a multitude of tasks including: assisting customers with their classiďŹ ed advertising needs, establishing new accounts and some phone sales. To be considered for this position you must possess excellent relationship building skills, a positive team driven attitude and a desire to surpass goals. Candidates should be detail oriented, possess strong grammar, typing and spelling skills, and have a proactive work ethic. This is an excellent position for a strong communicator who is looking to get a jump-start on a career in sales. This position offers a competitive wage, commission and full Shaw Media beneďŹ t package. Interested candidate must submit your resume to:

Jennifer Baratta Advertising Director Sauk Valley Newspapers 3200 E. Lincolnway P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081 jbaratta@svnmail.com Pre-employment drug screen and background check are required. Sauk Valley Newspapers is a Drug Free Workplace EOE M/F

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

IF INTERESTED CONTACT: Human Resources Department Mendota Community Hospital 815-539-1484 or send resume to: hrdir@mendotahospital.org

Earn $16.05 per hour immediately if you work all scheduled work hours. Rate drops to $12.00 per hour for the week if a day is missed that was not scheduled in advance. We offer a master mechanic rate of $18.05 after 1 year upon completion of the new level testing program. Requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: must pass basic mechanical aptitude test, able to work 12 hour shifts including weekends. We offer guaranteed work week, 4 day 12 hour shifts, pay daily overtime after 10 hours, tools and uniforms furnished, tuition reimbursement program, opportunity to advance and an opportunity to learn. 7\VRQ DOVR KDV H[FHOOHQW EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WV LQFOXGLQJ ,QVXUance for medical, dental, vision and company paid life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, matching 401K and Tyson Stock Purchase Program.

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2nd Shift Bldg Maintenance Mechanic Mendota

Performs mechanical inspections, repairs, and maintenance on all machinery and equipment. Has an understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and machine shop tools; maintains and repairs physical structures of buildings and maintains grounds, buildingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; plumbing, HVAC, air compressors, boilers, ďŹ re systems and electrical systems. Good interpersonal and communication skills, computer literacy, and the ability to work in a team environment required. Prior manufacturing, building maintenance and plumbing experience preferred. Trade school training is a plus. Available to work overtime and respond to call-outs as needed. We provide a clean air-conditioned work environment and competitive compensation and beneďŹ t package.

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Drivers Owner Operators & Company. Flats/Vans. Excellent pay/ opportunity. Class A CDL w/at least 2 yrs. current exp. Blackhawk Transportation 888-364-9755 Join the sales team at the fastest growing car dealership in the area. While a leading Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram store last year, we now are the area's regional GM superstore. You can offer your customer 6 great car lines all under one roof. If you are a customer-first sales person who seeks a professional work environment, great benefits, health insurance, 401k and more, contact Pat Rosenberg at Brian Bemis AutoMall in Oregon. 815-732- 6161 Midwest owner operators wanted. 64% of revenue or up to 1.10 per mile loaded 1.00 per mile empty. Generous fuel surcharge paid all miles. Permits, and fuel taxes paid. FRONTIER TRANSPORT 800 991 6227

NOW HIRING Assistant Manager Trainee or Supervisor at the downtown Dixon Subway location. Apply in person at 206 W. Everett, Dixon TO OUR

READERS: Sauk Valley Newspapers does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law. Likewise, we do not knowingly accept advertising which is fraudulent or has malicious intent. While we attempt to screen advertising with potential fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential problems. We strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, particularly when dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

CHILD CARE

512

NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Newspapers strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes. The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c)) Stay-at-home Mom will babysit. Meals & activities provided. CNA/CPR trained. 4C's. 815-994-0022.

POSITION WANTED

Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.

Maintenance Mechanics

EMPLOYMENT

515

SEEKING local truck driving positon. Have CDL. Cash only. Parttime. 284-0970

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SAUK VALLEY NEWSPAPERS ◆ Wednesday, February 2, 2011 ◆ PAGE C9

SERVICE DIRECTORY SAUK VALLEY

Air Cond./Heating

Carpentry

Computers

Excavating

Genl. Contracting

Handyman

Painting

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

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

MS Technology Services Local Area and Wireless Networking Computer Service Business Consulting Call Matt Severns 815 734-3244

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

*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

HANDY EDS Let us be your Handyman!

A+ Michaels Design

FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands! Call Today (815)284-2052

Automotive

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.

Drywall

Flooring NICK'S DRYWALL & PAINTING 25+ years experience Honest & Dependable Pressure Washing Carpentry Skills 815-626-3858

Dumpster Rental

FLAWLESS FLOOR SERVICE Installing & finshing hardwood floors. 35 Years. Experience Free Estimates! Greg 815-285-3501

Garage Doors

LLC.

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

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Basements

Clock/Watch Repair CLOCK, WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR •We repair and restore all brands and types of clocks and watches •We make house calls on Grandfather clocks •We repair all types of jewelry, and all work is done on premises Professional Jeweler for over 25 years. KRIEGER TIME AND JEWELRY CO. 618 S. Main St. Princeton, IL 815-872-8321

Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers available. Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL 815-456-3001

Electricians

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

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Haul/Clean Service

Home Improvement

Service for your schedule Garage doors and openers

Genl. Contracting

Licensed s Bonded s Insured

PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986 (815)625-2607

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BARNHART COMPUTERS

Insured & Bonded Free Estimates Serving Dixon, Sterling, Rock Falls. Ed Hall 815-973-1602

JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!! Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

Free Estimates

Serving entire viewing area

Computers Prater Paint & Waterproofing We Dry Up Basements & Crawl Spaces, Remediate Mold & Install E-Z Breathe™ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165 www.prater waterproofing.com

Greenhouses

Broken Springs & Cables Replaced

Cleaning Service A+ Cleaning Service If you would like you house to be cleaned, Call Stephanie 815-652-2146

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.

“2 Eds are better than 1”

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

NOW OFFERING COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SNOWPLOWING + All Your Home improvement needs. NO JOB TOO SMALL Licensed-Insured-Bonded

815-440-3519 Osmer Woodworking

ADDITIONS, DECKS, Drywall, Siding, Windows, Doors, & More. Licensed, insured & bonded. Free Estimates, Satisfaction Guaranteed.

815-973-5809 www.osmerwood working.com

2 Guys HANDYMEN Carpentry Electrical Painting Cleaning Welding Hauling Odd Jobs Licensed & Insured 815-288-9707

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.

Beautify your home! Interior painting, cabinet refinishing, drywall, & drywall repair. 27 years Experience. No Job too Small 815-994-8763 BALAYTI PAINTING Interior & Exterior Light Carpentry 30 Years Experience Insured - References (815) 284-2642 or cell #815-440-2202 PRAIRIE STATE PAINTING Expert Craftsmanship Competitive Rates 15 Years Experience Insured Excellent References Free Estimates 815-440-1619

Photo Processing

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

Snowplowing

Fields Snow Removal Commercial, residential, lot salting starting at 19¢ per lb. Insured. Brian, 815-564-5555.

SNOWPLOWING COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICING ALL AREAS

MOST DRIVEWAYS $20.00 PRICES CAN'T BE BEAT 815-764-0155

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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

815-288-0028 Serving All of the Sauk Valley Area Accepting Visa, MC & Discover Lic.#058-173956

KRATZNER'S PLUMBING 24 HOUR SERVICE RESIDENTIAL COMMERICIAL REMODELS/ REPAIR Visa, MC, Discover Free Estimates 815-285-7999 Lic# 058-172719

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Snowplowing ❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋ MATT'S SNOWPLOWING Sterling Rock Falls Residential & Commercial Most Driveways $20 LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEED 815-590-1366 ❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋ Commercial ONLY Snowplowing Call for estimates Dreamscapes by Dennis 815-857-3281

TERRY PAPOCCIA SNOWPLOWING Commercial, Residential, Shoveling Salt Spreading • Sterling • Rock Falls • Dixon Best rates available! 815-622-6742

Storage ✦✦Franklin Storage✦✦ Sizes 10x10 thru 10x40 2011 N. Brinton Ave. Dixon (815)285-0201 or (815)440-9563

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High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!

•Climate Controlled Storage

•Confidential Document Shredding

•Low-Cost Moving Truck Rental

•Heavy-Duty Moving Tote Rental

•We Ship Discount UPS!

•Expert Packaging Services

•Value Boxes & Packaging Supplies

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MOTORS Internet Auction Sales Over 15,000 Sales •Office Hours: Mon-Fri. ☛ 9-6 Saturday ☛ 8:30-noon 690 Timber Creek Rd. Dixon, (815)285-2212

Tax Services DeJonge Tax and Accounting, Inc. Electronic Filing & Direct Deposit Offering Preparation Fee Paid from Refund. 815-625-2727

Samuel S Card, CPA PC Electronic Filing & Direct Deposit Offering Preparation Fee Paid from Refund. 815-625-2727

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Tree Service ★★ NATE'S ★★ TREE SERVICE Trimming/Topping Complete Removal Lot clearing Firewood Delivered $75 Pickup Load Insured Free Estimates Nate Nicklaus ★ (815)994-2551 ★

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TIMBER TREE SERVICE Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Free Estimates Fully Insured Tom May 815-238-7277 Dixon, Illinois

We have advertising solutions to fit your needs

Upholstery

284-2222 625-3600 Ext. 600

GENE GEORGE FURNITURE UPHOLSTERY 815-626-8822 815-564-9210

PRUIS UPHOLSTERY Complete Upholstery Service Free Estimates Pickup and Delivery 815-772-2487

SAUK VALLEY NEWSPAPERS ◆ Wednesday, February 2, 2011 ◆ PAGE C10

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

MOBILE HOMES 311

1100sq.ft. Upper office space, Washington Corner bldg. Downtown Oregon. Waiting room & 2 sep. offices. Call 815-2841003 leave msg. Approx. 1970 sq. ft. office space w/optional storage & meeting rooms. Avail. July 1st. Will remodel to suit needs. Morrison, 815772-2165. RETAIL/OFFICE Rt. 64, Oregon. Hist. Bldg. $550/mo. 847-878-4084 815-652-5240 Shop space with outside storage area. Outside city limits, Sterling. Call 815-5434033.

Need to place an ad? Call us 625-3600 284-2222

FOR RENT

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LOANS

402

THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of Sauk Valley Newspapers does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is. Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number. Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by “900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis. Sauk Valley Classified makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader. If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact the Better Business Bureau 330 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611. 312-8320500

SNOW PLOWING

407

SNOW REMOVAL Driveways/Sidewalks/ Ramps/Salt. Dixon area. Brian Stouffer 815-440-2753.

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 220 Little Golden Books. #1-#567 111th first edition. Very good cond. $1100 for all. 815-732-6034 Antique wood wheelchair 3 wheel, reclining, made by Gendron. To see & make offer call 815590-0638 I Buy: Antique furniture, fishing tackle/ toys/ postcards /junk Greg, 815-445-6151

APPLIANCES

710

30” Gas stove. $100 each. 815-625-6284. AMANA gas dryer, large capacity. Runs great. $100 815-2889537

APPLIANCES

FURNITURE

710

Electric stove, white. Good cond. $80. 815718-4385. GE refrig., perfect working order, perfect cond. $450/obo. 779245-8147. Magic Chef refrig. 18.6cu. ft. Good cond. 65½”h x 31½”w x 29d. $100 815-835-5111

Oak desk & chair, perfect for home or office. 60X40 top, 5 drawers, brass accents. Cream colored upholstered LazyBoy 5 castor chair. Exc. cond. $250. 815-6253366.

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

Washer & gas dryer. $100. 815-625-6284.

WOOD / FUEL

746

Wood splitter, 18”, PTO operated. $1050. 815-718-1207.

FURNITURE

755

2 wicker chairs $20 815-625-0598 6 drawer dresser w/ mirror. $40 815-6250598 BED- mattress setTwin $80, Full $120, Queen $160, King $200. Solid wood bunk bed $180. Will deliver! 309-452-7477. Kitchen Table & 4 chairs. Nice! $40 815973-4090

755

(3) SHORKIES pups left $300 ea. Parents present 815-973-2607 AKC registered Golden Retriever puppies, wormed, shots. Parents on premises. Pick now. 815-638-2651.

AKC Silver Lab Pups dew claws, 1st shots parents on site females $600, males $500. More info. call Robin 309-935-6763 or 309-507-2286. Web ID# 399935 Bichon Frise Sale White Pups, 9 wks., 1st shots & wormed. $200/ea. 815-5903435.

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

Cocker Spaniel puppies, AKC, tails & dew claws done. 1st shots. $200 Mt. Morris after 3 PM 815-973-9295

Kittens: (2) M 6 mo., neut. 3 kittens & Mama. Indoor, smoke free. 815-994-6079

Free Orange striped male kitten, 10 wks. old, loving & smart, litter trained. 815-6256284. Free to a good home ½ lab ½ Pit female 1 yr. Old. Pit Lab & rot mixed male 4mo. Old, English Mastiff papered female 4 yrs. Old. 815-718-4945 Free to a good home adorable male kitten, 5mo. old. Litter trained, 779-245-8237 Sterling ask for Krystal. Free to a good indoor home a litter of 4 kittens, 4 mos. old. Vet checked, 1st shots, neutered. 815-2851752 after 1pm. Free to good home 2-13wk, old ¼ Lab rest St. Bernard both females, need to be in homes with children. Get along well with other animals. 815441-6736

Valentine Beagle Puppies. $150 female, $125 male. Parents on premises. Ready Feb. 8, 815-985-9274. WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes. Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away. Your pet will thank you!

SNOWBLOWERS 782 7'6” Western Snow plow w/ unmount and mounting bracket that fits 90-98 Ford. $425 815-441-7310 lv mess

★ NEW TODAY ★ Craftsmans 22.5 HP V twin 50” mower/ snowblower, chain wheel weights, and new craftsman's cab. $1950. 815-973-4536 815-994-3645 MTD snowblower, 10 HP 33”, electric start runs great. $500/obo. 815-441-1462.

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EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

785

POWERTEC Leverage multi-system. Cost $1200 sell for $475 CUSTOM made Smith rack w/hi-lo cable, incline-decline bench, preacher curl & leg attachment $425. Assorted steel plates 25¢/lb. 815-288-5872

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

Everyone wants a cleaner, greener environment, so the buzz words are “think global, act local.” Here’s something you can do in your everyday life to be more environmentally-friendly, Think Green.

If you are a subscriber of the daily Gazette or Telegraph, we are asking you to recycle your plastic bags and rubber bands by just giving them back to your carrier or driver.

No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s). Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

WANT TO BUY 795 ★★★★★★ CASH FOR GOLD, & SILVER, JEWELRY, COINS & BARS Store at 301 1st Ave. Rock Falls 535-0767

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE (2) Gas Weed Eaters. Both work! $40 OBO 815-973-4090 30” RANGE HOOD, non-ducted, 2 speed. almond. Still in box. $40 815-288-1966 Bi-Fold Door 23½” x 80”. $10 815-2841094

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 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 HOT TUBS Gently Used Save thousands! 815-238-8948. Full service on all makes and models. MILITARY COLD WEATHER “Mickey Mouse” BOOTS 11 E. PUTNAM ST. PRINCETON, IL Tues.-Sat. 10:00am-5:00 pm 815-875-1096 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley.com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS Sterling Union School's 11th Annual Report, Sterling, IL., July, 1909. $125. 815718-1207 Twin, full, queen, king beds, dresser, washer & dryer, matching sofa & rec. love, daybed, side by side refrig., sofa, elec. stove & more. 815-718-4385. Veteran, a cash buyer, wants to buy 3 bedroom home in Sauk Valley Area, $50,000-$70,000 range. Home must be in good condition. Fast closing preferred. Reply in confidence to Box #512 c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 or e-mail corey gabler@gmail.com

FARM LAND WANTED

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1989 Corvette, 2 DR hatchback coupe, Bright red, saddle leather interior, 20K mi., reverseable tops. $13,000 OBO 815499-6970.

AUTOMOBILES

905

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT, 3.0 V-6, 5 spd., 134,000 mi., eng., trans. great, minor paint & body damage. $3800 OBO. 815631-5457. HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our classified department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626SOLD or 284-SOLD. PHOTOS ONLINE!! When you see the above logo in a classified ad in the paper you'll find a whole lot more online. Just go to www.saukvalley.com Classifieds, and enter the Web ID included in the ad.

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Dawn Nielsen 815-441-3515

Open Sunday, February 6th • 12-3 503 W. 11th Street, Sterling NEAT describes this 3 bedroom home with formal dining room, foyer. New flooring, 1 1/2 baths, open staircase, 2 1/2 car garage with alley access. Ready to move in and priced right for quick sale.

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$89,900 #116280

Call Jerry Ratajczak • 590-2077 NEW LISTING

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Debbie Flannery 815-973-0533

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Marge Hicks

A little bit of country. Bring Mama home to this one!!! Nice multi-level home with great potential and tremendous floor plan. Property also has a building that would be great for a number of things. All situated on between 3 to 4 acres and just outside of town. $89,900 #116267 Call Ed Castillo • 718-0631

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mmhicks@wmccinc.com

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Merdita Heald

Edwardo Castillo

815-718-2272

Corner Lot / Many Updates

815-718-0631

3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, furnace, central air, water softener, water heater and windows all new in 2009. Siding 2010, roof 2001. One bath, 1 car garage and a fenced backyard.

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815-564-8738

Open Saturday, February 5th • 12-3 9351 Freeport Road, Rock Falls

Carol Schryver cschryver@cin.net www.CarolSchryver.com

kpipes@remax.net www.PipesTeam.net

This home offers 4 bedrooms and lots of space at 1,884 square feet. 2009 GFA Goodman furnace installed. Plumbing has been updated, new electric service with the 100 amp circuit breakers, new water heater. The roof, siding, and windows were new around 2000. 16’x14’ deck off the back porch. Affordably priced. $72,500 #116232 Call Barb Kophamer • 772-4850

$69,900 #116261

Call Carol Schryver • 441-2981

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Wes Anderson

Alicia Johnson New Listing!

815-499-5146

Affordably priced and lots of updates! New Heil furnace and air conditioning in October 2008, new front door and updated circuit breakers. Lot size if approximate: 09-18-405-001: 65’x50’ and 09-18-405-002: 67’x50’. Owner will remove back porch is buyer requests. $99,000 #116246 Call Barb Kophamer • 772-4850

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This impressive two story home on 3.07 acres goes beyond beautiful! From the floor to the 2nd floor ceiling gas or wood fireplace to the hand crafted gorgeous woodwork with solid oak pillars in the entryway! Beautiful open staircase, six panel doors, 3.25 baths, a large master bath 13.8x11.8 with a double wide jacuzzi off the master bedroom that also has a sitting area. John Martin cabinets and vanities, central vacuum, Nutone intercom/radio system, camera system, patio with fire pit, 200 amp service, laundry chute from the 2nd floor to the main floor laundry room, and a yard anyone would love! This is the complete package!

Call Carol Schryver • 441-2981 $520,000 #116067

Prime Location

Great business opportunity! Commercial building turn-key business - over 5,400 sq. ft. corner lot measuring 2.52 acres - business - inventory and equipment all inclusive! Owner will consider “lease” option - call listing agent for more info.

$500,000 #114918

Call Merdita Heald • 718-2272

Wow House! Executive Ranch

on 9.96 wooded acres with a private drive. An Aldrich built home in 2004, it features 2,400 sq. ft. on the main floor, a full finished walkout basement with 10’ ceilings, and a 3 car garage with in-floor heat. This one-ofa-kind home also includes 5 total bedrooms, 3.25 baths, 2 brick fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, and a romantic master suite! Super Dave is Covering All the Bases! 441-1446 $349,900 #104243 PRICE REDUCED

2,500+ Sq. Ft. of Living!

Full finished basement, 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath gorgeous home! 3 car garage. Fireplace in formal living room. Master suite has jetted corner tub & walk-in closets! Main floor laundry. Professionally maintained landscaping! $269,000 #115679 Call Merdita Heald • 718-2272

New Construction

Radiates Pride in Ownership!

This home is enhanced by the very open floor plan. Open kitchen/family room area with fireplace. 3 nice bedrooms, master bedroom has a 10x8 walk-in closet and private bath, 2.5 baths, 3 season screened in porch, full basement, walk-up attic could be finished off, 3 car garage and a lovely yard.

Pick out your floor plan, kitchen, etc. in this 3 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath ranch home with a full basement! Includes city water & sewer! Call Super Dave about building your dream home! $189,900

$214,900 #114684

Feel Like You’ll Never Find It?

Here it is in this 2004 spacious 3 bedroom ranch home with open living area, custom gourmet kitchen and family room with gas fireplace. 2,012 sq. ft. home, 728 sq. ft. attached garage and 18x22 detached garage all on 2.23 landscaped acres. $230,000 #115563

Call Barb Kophamer • 772-4850

Call Wes Anderson • 499-5146

$224,900 #115974

Stock Market Blues?

Motel with great cash flow and a 3-4 bedroom living quarters. Features 4-1 bedroom apartments and 4 efficiency apartments, 90x80 car lot, and motel parking for 20 cars. All units are currently occupied. www.SuperDaveHomes.com

$219,900 #115859

Super Dave is Covering All the Bases! 441-1446

Opportunity for Your Business!

36 Acre Farm - Low $$

4 bedroom home with newer siding, windows, and roof. 8 stall horse barn with tack room. Corn crib. Livestock shed, machine shed, and other outbuildings. 36 acres with tillable, pasture and timber land. Huge price reduction - originally $295,000

Close to Morrison Courthouse, title companies, downtown and offers its own paved parking lot. The Victorian style property has a lovely open stairway with stained glass window. Many updates have been done. 2,700 sq. ft. on the main level and 800 on the second floor. Two 90% GFA furnaces and 2 central air units. Spacious vault.

Call Wes Anderson • 499-5146

Call Barb Kophamer • 772-4850

Super Dave is Covering All the Bases! 441-1446

Call Carol Schryver • 441-2981

Wonderful Home and 7 1/2 Acres

Just Northwest of Sterling. Spacious custom home. Large pond stocked with fish. 30’x54’ like new steel building for all the projects. Enjoy the woods and wildlife.

Now $185,000 #114811

$179,000 #113963

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Country Charmer!!

4,380 sq. ft. w/ 800 sq. ft. office area w/ separate office & kitchen. 2,400 sq. ft. shop w/ hanging furnace. 28x18 drive in area w/ 10’ door also w/ hanging furnace. Leads to 26x26 drive in shop w/ two 12’ overhead doors. Currently Sterling glass & mirror. Formerly auto repair business. www.johndorenbos.com

This beautifully maintained 2 bedroom home with gorgeous woodwork and open staircase will certainly charm you! 1.5 baths, hardwood floors, full basement, 3 car garage, fruit trees, large barn and a beautiful yard. All this on 2.06 acres! Move in condition!

Call John Dorenbos • 718-0956

Call Carol Schryver • 441-2981

$154,900 #115517

$165,000 #116146

Spacious Ranch!

One owner home! Wheelchair accessible. Living room features a wood burning fireplace. Enclosed front porch. Kitchen offers corner sink. Nice builtin buffet for your entertaining in the dining room. 21’x19’ deck off the dining room. Long ramp to basement. No steps. Lower level has 3/4 bath.

$115,000 #103436

$149,000 #114887 Independent Living choice of size and price. Many services included. Lawn care, housekeeping, bus, emergency call and more. Come enjoy the activities and relaxes atmosphere.

$137,000 #114318 Open Sun., Feb. 6th • 1-3 612 St. Mary’s Road, Sterling Call me - Marge Hicks 815-564-8738 for your personal showing!

$149,900 #101125

Call Barb Kophamer • 772-4850

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1201 1st Avenue, Rock Falls • 815-626-3034

$125-150,000 OPEN SUN.12-3

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Open Sunday, February 13th • 12-3 715 15th Avenue, Rock Falls

Mow No More!

more with this newer sparkling 2 bedroom duplex with vaulted ceilings, a great room, kitchen with snack bar and a full basement. Call to find out more! www.SuperDaveHomes.com

Spring into this 3+ bedroom home with over 2,000 sq. ft. of living space. New above ground pool, liner, deck, privacy fence. Open airy sunroom/dining room and kitchen w/ cherry cabinets. A must see and quick possession. Call Jerry Ratajczak • 590-2077 $144,900 #116016

$149,900 #115265

Super Dave is Covering All the Bases! 441-1446

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Wow!

Perfect country setting on 2.6 acres w/ great outbuildings, new roof, updated kitchen w/ new appliances, new bathrooms, main floor laundry, main floor master bedroom. New carpet throughout. Attached 2 1/2 car garage. 62x42 Morton building w/ cement floor, 60x40 barn just painted. www.JohnDorenbos.com

Near schools, shopping and park. This home features 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, eat-in kitchen with oak cupboards, lower level has a large family room and an office that could be a 4th bedroom. Some newer windows, updated bath, furnace & central air 4 years old. Fenced yard and a 2 car garage.

Call John Dorenbos • 718-0956

This home... This neighborhood... This price! Spacious ranch with great floor plan and dual decks. Cathedral ceiling in living room that opens up to the dining room and kitchen. House also has a full basement that is ready to finish. Great location on the edge of town.

Call Carol Schryver • 441-2981

Call Ed Castillo • 718-0631

1 Owner - 1,724 Sq. Ft.

$134,900 #116060

$131,500 #115865

$130,900 #116046

$80,000 - $124,999

OPEN SAT. 1-2

Open Saturday, February 5th • 1-2 104 E. 2nd Street, Lyndon

Heated garage with workshop attached to this immaculate 2 bedroom home. Full finished basement with a wet bar, fireplace, and a new bath with jetted tub! Main floor laundry, fenced yard and all appliances included. www.SuperDaveHomes.com $128,500 #116102

Super Dave is Covering All the Bases! 441-1446

Location & Space

$94,900 #114754

It’s much bigger inside than it looks from the street. GOTTEL built 1957, 3 bedrooms with beautiful hardwood floors, main floor family room, with fireplace. Price just lowered to

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Call Marge Hicks • 564-8738

Call Barb Kophamer • 772-4850

Montmorency

$109,000 #115536

Dream Garage!

area and affordable! This home features a 28x14 living room, partially finished full basement, new windows and siding, and newer furnace and central air! www.SuperDaveHomes.com

48x24 heated and insulated with 2 overhead doors. 3 bedroom home with 20x12 master bedroom, remodeled bathroom, new roof 2010, and a full basement. www.SuperDaveHomes.com

Super Dave is Covering All the Bases! 441-1446

Call Alicia Johnson • 213-1511

$94,900 #115720

Looking for Rental Property?

Maximization

Maximize the possibilities in this 3 bedroom Sterling home. Huge backyard complete with pond and patio!! Entertain away in the full/ partially finished basement including a bar!! Affordable & adorable just for you!!

Alicia Johnson

$89,900 #114525

815-213-1511

Call Ed Castillo • 718-0631

Warehouse/Office Space

7,560 total sq. ft., 5,250 sq. ft. w/ new 24x16 office, 12x11 office & new bath. 14x14, 14x12 & 8x8 overhead doors. 2nd section 2,310 sq. ft. vacant w/ 2 12x10 overhead doors. Gas forced air furnaces & full cemented floors. www.JohnDorenbos.com $89,900 #113985

Call John Dorenbos • 718-0956

$89,900 #115968

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN SAT.12-1

Or live in one unit and let the others pay your mortgage? Many to choose from in the Rock Falls, Sterling & Dixon area. Call today!

$104,900 #115921

Cash flow abounds with this investment property. Single family 2 bedroom - 2 car garage, and a 2 story 3 unit building with separate utilities. Located between Sterling and Morrison.

$94,900 #114852

debbieflannery.com • 973-0533

North of Sterling High School, this all brick 3 bedroom 1 3/4 bath home features a large family room, double lot, heated garage, and a 22x15 covered patio. www.SuperDaveHomes.com

$119,900 #115440

2 Buildings - 4 Units

* Updated * 4 Bedrooms * 2 Full Baths * 2 Car Attached Garage * Family Room * Home Warranty * Move In Ready

Affordable!

Beautiful kitchen cabinetry, snack bar and pantry. Living room features a vented gas fireplace. 2nd level has new windows in 2008, carpet 2007, fabulous redone bath with access to the master bedroom, offers a jet tub and separate 4’ ceramic shower. Patio is 22’x11’ and deck is 16’x19’. Large corner lot, ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE RIVER. Owners are including a HOME WARRANTY!

Location Location Location!

Open Saturday, February 5th • 12-1 510 E. 1st Street, Lyndon

65’ of frontage on the Rock River with an immaculate 2 bedroom home with a walk-out basement. Other features include a 2 car garage, shed, and a private patio area. www.SuperDaveHomes.com $85,000 #115255 Super Dave is Covering All the Bases! 441-1446

Open Thurs. Feb. 9th • 4-6 & Saturday Feb. 12th • 1-3 1205 6th Avenue, Rock Falls

* Well Maintained * 3 Bedrooms * 1.5 Baths * Family Room * Main Floor Laundry * Fenced Yard Relax... It’s Debbie! $88,500 #116017

debbieflannery.com • 973-0533

$50,000 - $79,999 TAMPICO

Spacious Brick Ranch

East Coloma Garage Space Galore!

Feel right at home the moment you step into this 3 bedroom home with hardwood floors. Full basement has 4th bedroom and 1/2 bath. Large kitchen has tile floors & snack area. Main floor laundry room.

New kitchen, new cement siding, 3 bedroom plus a bonus room and partial basement that you can work with. New 30x24 garage and a 20x12 shed. www.JohnDorenbos.com

Call Dawn Nielsen • 441-3515

Call John Dorenbos • 718-0956

$79,900 #114439

$79,900 #115768

YES I DO

Outside City Limits

Flexible Features!

have the loan programs with low interest rates for this 2 bedroom with bonus room in basement, new kitchen, formal dining room. Seller motivated and will look at all offers.

Coleta - 3 Bedroom home with 4 car garage. Move in condition. Lots of new. www.DawnNielsen.com

2 bedroom ranch home with screened porch and carpeted back patio. Roof was new in 2010 and electrical has been updated. Stove, refrigerator, washer and dryer stay. The lower level offers 3rd bedroom, 3/4 bath and additional bedroom.

Call Jerry Ratajczak • 590-2077

Call Dawn Nielsen • 441-3515

Call Barb Kophamer • 772-4850

$79,500 #115385

$77,900 #113736

$77,500 #115936

Stretchin’ Out

Relax... From its covered entrance patio to the stone patio in the backyard. And everywhere in between this home is the place to be. Home features a large eat-in kitchen, four good sized bedrooms, and a family room with fantastic hardwood floors!!! Great location just steps from schools and parks. Lots of recent updates. #114592

$76,900

Call Ed Castillo • 718-0631

OPEN HOUSE

Cozy Brick Home!

Natural Woodwork

Home features a large living room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, nice size laundry room, new chimney 2009, roof 2007, central air & furnace 6 years old, and a 1 car garage. Move in condition!

Hardwood floors and French Doors accent the open staircase in this move in condition home. Features include 3 oversized bedrooms, a walk-in closet in the master, full basement, and a large kitchen! www.SuperDaveHomes.com

Call Carol Schryver • 441-2981

Super Dave is Covering All the Bases! 441-1446

$75,000 #115681

$74,900 #115629

OPEN SAT. 12-2

Woodland Shores Area

w/ river views. Property situated on 3 lots, 2 car attached garage. All new siding, roof, gutters, windows, plumbing & electric has been updated. Woodburning fireplace in living room. $74,000 #115624

Call Merdita Heald • 718-2272

Open Thurs. Feb. 3rd • 4-6 & Saturday Feb. 5th • 1-3 1407 LeFevre Road, Sterling

Don’t Gamble With Your Future!

* 3 Bedrooms * Updated & Clean * Attached Garage * Main Floor Laundry Just Move In Relax... It’s Debbie!

This investment property features 2 two bedroom apartments, separate utilities, and a newer electric service. Fully occupied!

debbieflannery.com • 973-0533

Super Dave is Covering All the Bases! 441-1446

$72,900 #115221

$69,900 #114750

Best Buy in Tampico

Open Saturday, February 5th • 12-2 206 S. Freemont, Tampico

Very nice ranch home with full basement, spacious lot, 2 car garage, newer furnace and central air. Comfortable living. Affordably priced. Come and see it Saturday!!! Call Wes Anderson • 499-5146

$67,500 #116009

New Oak Kitchen!

This recently renovated home features 3-4 bedrooms, new bathroom, formal dining room, a double lot with privacy fencing, a pool, and a rare fish pond! www.SuperDaveHomes.com

$69,900 #114434

Call Alicia Johnson • 213-1511

Ready for You!

Cute 3 bedroom home with many updates. New high-efficiency furnace (2010). Bathroom & kitchen completely remodeled. All new windows except front picture window. Freshly painted. $69,500 #115891 Call Kristy Pipes • 213-1004

Nicely Updated Ranch!

Roof and siding in 2004. 2006 new windows that tip in for cleaning. Enjoy the view of the “Side garden” from the 17’ of windows in the family room with fireplace. Spacious bathroom with 4’6” walk-in shower. Backyard fence. Extra 8’x8’ shed. $65,900 #115769

Call Barb Kophamer • 772-4850

UNDER $50,000

Move In Ready

This 3 bedroom home sets on an extra large lot with 2 car garage on the outskirts of town! www.DawnNielsen.com Only $59,900 #115903

Call Dawn Nielsen • 441-3515

Start Your Business Here!

* Historic Morrison Mainstreet * Main Floor Move In Ready Capitalize * Ideal for Retail or Restaurant Now!! * New Central Air, Heat & Wiring * 4 apartments on Upper 2 Floors * Separate Meters $59,900 #111332

debbieflannery.com • 973-0533

25x30 Garage!

Potential, Potential

Edge of Town - Low Taxes!

This spacious 2 bedroom home sits on a corner lot. Move in condition with new bathroom, all new windows, separate laundry room, and an oversized living room. Also includes central air, new laminate floors, and new bedroom carpeting. Agent owned. www.SuperDaveHomes.com

Just a very little bit of elbow grease & this will be a fantastic little ranch home. Oversized 2 car garage & fantastic 3 seasons porch finish off this home. MUST SELL!

Extra deep lot 295 feet! Newer windows, furnace & C/A, laminate flooring, full partially finished basement, 16x28 garage. www.johndorenbos.com

Super Dave is Covering All the Bases! 441-1446

Call Ed Castillo • 718-0631

Call John Dorenbos • 718-0956

$59,900 #116183

$54,900 #114518

$51,900 #115847

Cute Small Home

Newer kitchen w/ tile flooring, updated bath, newer windows, new doors & trim, newer furnace. 6x12 covered front porch. 14x9 deck. 1 car detached garage.

$49,900 #115986

Call John Dorenbos • 718-0956

Two Units Better Than One!

This duplex features 2 spacious 2 bedroom apartments with oak kitchens, some separate utilities, and a great cash flow! $49,900 #113842

Super Dave is Covering All the Bases! 441-1446

$ Cash Cow For Sale $

3 units - separate electric - 1 car garage, basement, new roof 2006, new electric services, great rental history! www.SuperDaveHomes.com

$44,900 #115124

Super Dave is Covering All the Bases! 441-1446

Quick Possession!

2 bedroom condo... Lots of improvements. 2009: roof, garage door and opener and air conditioner. Previously... kitchen appliances, washer, dryer & water heater. Affordable at $42,500 #115192

Call Barb Kophamer • 772-4850

Stock Market Blues

$34,900 #115671

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Hair Salon / Office / Etc.

3 Lots!

Opportunity knocks here! Start your own business in this commercial storefront w/ 1,050 sq. ft. of floor space & full basement access. www.JohnDorenbos.com

All for one affordable price! Nice area for building your dream home!

Call John Dorenbos • 718-0956

Call Wes Anderson • 499-5146

$18,900 #115923

$13,500 #113322

Walk To School

from this Northeast Sterling location! Features 2 bedrooms, a basement, newer roof, remodeled bath and some vinyl replacement windows! www.SuperDaveHomes.com

Call John Dorenbos • 718-0956

Super Dave is Covering All the Bases! 441-1446

$39,900 #115332

Single Family Lots

PRICE REDUCED

Get a much better rate of return with this 3 bedroom home on the edge of town. All newer or replacement windows, 2 car garage, and a shed make this a great investment. www.SuperDaveHomes.com

Cheaper Than Rent!

Very clean well maintained home. Four season front porch, 3 season back porch, newer flooring & 100 amp service, extra deep 2 stall attached garage, full basement & a partially fenced yard. www.JohnDorenbos.com

Montmorency Area 163x233 163x239 163x233 150x233 150x233 150x233 East Coloma Area 100x202x70x177

$39,900 #115436

90x165 Lost Nation Lake Access 90x132x80x149 West Wolf Ridge 90x134 90x134 90x134 80x134 80x134

Investment Property

Motivated Seller - Make an Offer. 1,765 total sq. ft. www.DawnNielsen.com $39,500 #111670

Call Dawn Nielsen • 441-3515

Duplex Lots

West Wolf Ridge 100x135 100x135 100x135 100x135 Rock Falls - W. 11th St. 80x117