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Off the books, on the card Local counties differ on off-budget funds, credit card policies BY MATT MENCARINI mmencarini@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 529
Both Ogle and Whiteside counties have funds that don’t appear in their budgets, but are reviewed by auditors, county officials said. Additionally, while Lee County and Ogle County have countywide credit card policies, according to officials, Whiteside County doesn’t. In a story last month, Sauk
Valley Media reported on the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department’s administrative tow fund, which isn’t listed in the county budget and could be used at Sheriff Michael Harn’s discretion for various department needs. Sauk Valley Media also reported on the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department’s credit card use, which included “training” meals at local restaurants several times a week, alterations to
credit card bills, and personal purchases on county cards reimbursed directly to the credit card company. In Whiteside County, some of the county funds are listed off the budget because of state law or because that’s how they had been established, County Administrator Joel Horn said. Some of those funds, like the prisoner trust account, don’t directly involve the County Board, he said.
Those funds still are public record, Horn explained, so the county isn’t avoiding being transparent. “I think they’re working out fine the way they are,” he said. “They are audited. It’s not as if there isn’t any oversight. They’re not at risk for abuse. … It’s not as if there isn’t any oversight. There just isn’t the County Board [oversight].” COUNTIES CONTINUED ON A5
Memorable images SVM photographer Mike Krabbenhoeft shares some of his favorite shots from 2013. PAGE C12
WINTER WEATHER | DANGEROUSLY COLD TEMPS AHEAD
Far less than zero Minus 14 a high on Monday? Not cool! BY DAVID GIULIANI dgiuliani@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 525
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Teen sisters Melody (left) and Faith Hemmer brave the cold temperatures Friday afternoon as they walk down Hennepin Avenue in Dixon after visiting the Dixon Public Library.
Schools have ‘already started the conversation’ about taking day off BY DAVID GIULIANI dgiuliani@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 525
Students might get another day of vacation. Students in the Sauk Valley are scheduled to return to school Monday after a 2-week vacation for the holidays. But with temperatures forecast to be well below zero all day, officials are considering whether they should cancel school. For Monday, the National Weather Service predicts a high of minus 12 in Sterling and minus 14 in Dixon. Suellen Girard, superintendent of the Morrison schools, said her dis-
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trict considers the wind chill as well as the air temperature. Winds of 20 mph are expected Monday. “We have closed school in the past if it’s dangerously cold,” she said. “I’ve emailed superintendents in the surrounding districts. We have already started the conversation.” Tad Everett, superintendent of the Sterling schools, said his district is closely monitoring the weather. The schools plan to announce any cancellation or delay in opening as early as Sunday evening; Everett encourages people to check the district’s website.
The big chill Today’s forecast 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southwest winds 10-15 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Tonight 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as minus 10. New snow accumulation of less than 1 inch possible. Sunday 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. Sunday night Mostly cloudy, with a low around minus 18. Monday Partly sunny and cold, with a high near minus 12. Monday night Mostly cloudy, with a low around minus 19.
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Day care program students took a day trip Friday in Dixon. See Page A3
On Monday, even the high temperatures will seem devastatingly cold. In Dixon and Sterling, the low will be minus 18, according to the National Weather Service. The high? Minus 14 in Dixon, and minus 12 in Sterling. By comparison, today should seem like a heat wave, with temperatures expected to reach the high 20s. On Sunday, the mercury will plunge to the single digits, with a chance of snow throughout the weekend. Monday’s cold will likely mean school closures on the first day back from the holidays. Some won’t let the cold interfere with their routines. Bob Deets, a 76-year-old who lives near Sterling, said he plans to go to McDonald’s at 6 a.m. and then walk at the mall for exercise, as he always does. He works part time for a farmer, so he is used to dealing with bad weather. “My doctor says walking is good exercise,” he said as he walked the mall Friday morning. Lynette Masini and Gail Sigel, both 66-year-old Rock Falls residents, said they’ll probably cancel their Monday walking session at the mall.
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STERLING – Family and friends planned a sendoff party Friday for Navy Seabee Juan Temiquel, as the Sterling native prepared for his sixth deployment. But when duty calls, things rarely go according to plan. Temiquel, 48, thought he was heading to Norfolk, Va., in mid-January to prepare for his next stint in Afghanistan. The military needed him sooner, and he had to leave Friday – the day of his party at Sterling Dairy Mart Plus. So everyone just rolled with the fact that the guest of honor wouldn’t be there, knowing they could still show their appreciation. Mary Temiquel was disappointed her son couldn’t be there, but after 23 years of his son’s service, she understands how these things work. But after a previous deployment to Afghanistan, and tours of duty in Iraq, Honduras and Haiti, it doesn’t get any easier to say goodbye. “Every time he goes, I pray the rosary every day,� Mary said, as her eyes filled with tears. “I ask the Lord to take care of him. Every time he leaves, I have Father bless him at church before he goes.� Juan’s first deployment with the Navy was in Desert Storm. He then came home and joined the Naval Reserves, based in Chicago. Mary and Juan’s two sisters went to Norfolk, Va., to meet him in October when he returned from his last tour of duty in Afghanistan. Mary’s relief was to be short-lived. “When he said he was going back to Afghanistan, the first thing I said was
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Maria Temiquel is embraced by Roberto Carmona on Friday night at the Sterling Dairy Mart Plus during a party to send off Maria’s son, Navy Seabee Juan Temiquel, who is beginning his sixth deployment to Afghanistan.
State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, speaks with Marine veteran and Marine Corps League Detach- Sterling native and Navy Seabee Juan Temiquel. ment 76 member Nick Garcia on Friday night. ‘did you volunteer?’� Mary said. “He kind of avoided the question and said the whole squad was going.� Dodging questions is something Juan does to protect his mother, Mary says. “He has never spoken to me about what he does over there,� she said. “I know he tells his friends about it, but not me. He doesn’t want me to worry.� As a Seabee, Juan has done everything from build schools in Honduras and Haiti to transport supplies and fight. Mary said that one of the tougher things he has had to do is help build the immigra-
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tion fence in Arizona. But when she asked him questions about what it was like in Haiti after the devasting earthquake, he just said “Mom, you don’t want to know.� State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, made the trip from the Quad Cities to show his appreciation for Juan’s service. “I wanted to make sure we give vets the proper due they deserve,� the 71st District legislator
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ABOVE: Trirong Khuntagta speaks to students from the Open Sesame Learning Center on Friday afternoon as they stop to learn about tea at the Traditional Wellness Center in Dixon. TOP RIGHT: Lukas, of the Open Sesame Learning Center day care program, smells a blend of tea Friday afternoon at the Traditional Wellness Center in Dixon. Children in the fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade day care programs took a day trip to the Northwest Territory Historic Center, Loveland Community Center, Mama Cimino’s for lunch, and ended their day at the Traditional Wellness Center. MIDDLE RIGHT: Alex sips tea Friday afternoon as the students learn about the benefits of tea. BOTTOM RIGHT: Meghan pours a cup of tea and drinks it Friday afternoon at the Traditional Wellness Center in Dixon. The tea shop inside the center was one of the many educational stops made as the students took a day trip around Dixon.
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Lee County, however, lists all of its funds in the annual budget, Chairman Rick Ketchum said, and the County Board appropriates money to those funds, which often are controlled by various department heads. All funds are listed in the budget, Ketchum said, because that’s how the county has done it in the past. It’s also easier to track money and is more transparent, he said. Ogle County Board
Chairman Kim Gouker said the Sheriff’s Department’s administrative tow fund and other funds weren’t listed on the budget because that’s the way it had always been done. Those funds were reviewed by the county’s auditors, he said, who haven’t raised concerns. However, Gouker wanted to have those funds listed in the budget for the next fiscal year, he said, because he didn’t like that they had been off the budget. He also wants fund expenditures to be more transparent and
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OBITUARIES Wilbert H. Moehlenkamp ROCK FALLS – Wilbert H. Moehlenkamp of Rock Falls passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, at his home. He had attained the age of 98 years, 2 months, and 14 days. Born Oct. 17, 1915, in Nashville, Ill., he was the son of Henry and Wilhelmine “Minnie� (Eigenrauch) Moehlenkamp. He was united in marriage to Evalyn “Birdie� Smith, daughter of John and Nora (Hill) Smith, on Sept. 6, 1935, in Nashville, by the Rev. Cloogy. She preceded him in death on Feb. 16, 2001. He was raised on a farm in Plum Hill, and was confirmed in Plum Hill Evangelical Church in 1928. Throughout his long life, he was employed by the Mike and Ike Railroad, which was owned by the Missouri Pacific; the Key Foundry in St. Louis; the Mount Vernon Auto Lite; U.S. Post Office, Contour Saws; Scientific Animal Lab and Farms of Arlington Heights; and Vogel Peterson. Finally, he was the caretaker for the campgrounds in Decatur of the Church of God in Anderson, Ind. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and was honorably discharged on Dec. 3, 1945. He was a member of The First Church of God in Houston, and Lincoln Avenue Church of God in Dixon. He loved his God and his family. He thoroughly enjoyed gardening, fishing, Dr. Pepper, and Oreo cookies. Wilbert is survived by one son, Larry Moehlen-
kamp Sr. (wife, Pearl), of Stewart, Ohio; three daughters, Gladys Davis of Tampa, Fla., Wilberta Clark (husband, Robert) of Houston, and Debra Hughes (husband, Michael) of Rock Falls; 17 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren; seven great-greatgrandchildren; sister, Edna (Blumhorst/Suedmeyer); nieces; nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Minnie; his wife, Evalyn; his brother, Raymond Moehlenkamp and wife, Eleanora; his sister, Irene (Moehlenkamp) Meyer and husband Sam; his brotherin-law, Virgil Blumhorst, his son, Everett Lee; his son, Wayne and wife, Rita; his daughter Margie and her husband, Clifford Weatherford, his son-in-law, Charles Davis; and his granddaughter, Brenda Sapp. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday and the funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Campagna Funeral Home in Nashville, with pastor Don Jones officiating. Interment will be at St. Paul Cemetery in Nashville. Military graveside honors will be accorded by American Legion Post 110. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society and/or Hospice, and will be accepted at Campagna Funeral Home in Nashville. Visit www.campagnafuneralhomes.com to send condolences.
Norman D. Dean EAST PEORIA – Norman D. Dean, 90, of East Peoria, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born Dec. 8, 1923, in Searl’s Ridge, to Clyde D. and Malissa A. (McCauley) Dean. He married Evelyn I. Collins on July 30, 1949, in Peoria. She passed away on Feb. 16, 1997. Norman served in the Army during World War II with the military police. He worked at Caterpillar for 40 years. He was a member of Spring Bay American Legion Post 1115, Knights of Columbus St. Jude Council and St. Thomas Catholic Church in Peoria Heights. The family is grateful to all of Dad’s loving caregivers, especially Pat, Evan, Rebecca, Anna, and the compassionate staff of the Eureka Apostolic Christian Home. Surviving are his children, Joyce (Randall) Stogentin of Grand Detour, Douglas (Betty) Dean of Dunlap, Scott (Ann) Dean of East Peoria, Lorinda (Ken) Ausili of Covell, and Jeanette (John) Johnson of East
Peoria; grandchildren, Susan, Sandra, Stacey, Sean, Heather, Brian, Donielle, Jason, Brent, Adam, Sue, Adam, Andy, and Evan; seven greatgrandchildren; and his siblings, Louis “Pete� (Kathleen) Dean of East Peoria, Elma Mae Gall of Peru, Carol Starovasnik of Seattle, Rita (Roger) Gibson of Trinity, Texas, and Kenneth (Arleen) Dean of LaSalle. He also was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Mason Funeral Home in Germantown Hills. Visitation also will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Jan. 11 and a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Jan. 11 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Peoria Heights, with the Rev. Tom Taylor officiating. Burial, with military honors accorded by Spring Bay American Legion Post 1115, will be at Sand Ridge Cemetery in East Peoria. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Thomas Building Fund and St. Jude Midwest Affiliate. Visit www.masonfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.
John R. Heckman WEST FRANKFORT – John Richard Heckman, 78, of West Frankfort, formerly of northern Illinois, died at 5:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 19, 1935, in Polo, to Paul and Frances (Schmiedebush) Heckman. John was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and loved his family dearly. He also had a “zest� for life, and quite a passion for dancing. He is survived by his four daughters, Rhonda (Steve) Byers and Sarah Heckman, both of Freeport, Donna Leonard of Golconda, and Linda (Jerry) Hose of Polo; seven grandchildren, Christina (Scott Douglas) Brinkmeier, Ryan (Catherine) Byers, Paul (Tatiana) Terrock, Callie (Chris) Lhost, Liz
MOUNT CARROLL – Clyde A. Whitmore, 69, of Mount Carroll, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, at his home. Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll is handling arrangements.
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Margaret J. Perez ANAHEIM, Calif. – Margaret J. Perez, 68, of Anaheim, died Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013, at her home, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born June 16, 1945, in Sterling, she was the daughter of Adolf and Josephine (Magana) Perez. She worked as a loan officer until retiring. Margaret was a member of Assembly of God in Santa Ana, Calif. Margaret enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. Those left to honor her memory include her sister, Frances (Lee) Chavez, and her brother, Michael Perez, both of Sterling; four nieces, Teresa (Dan) Rodriguez of Sterling, Rosie (Ray) Garza of Huntley, Liz (Rene) Rodriguez of Belvidere, and Margie (Kurt) Clevenger of Ster-
ling; two nephews, Matt Fredericks of Davenport, Iowa, and Mark Fredericks of Rock Falls; four greatnephews; five great-nieces; two great-great nieces; and her best friend who cared for her in her final days, Carmen Acosta. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph and Josephine Perez; and a sister, Elizabeth Fredericks. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday and the funeral at 11 a.m. Tuesday at McDonald Funeral Home, 505 First Ave., Sterling, with the Rev. Adalberto Sanchez officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society. Visit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.
Madonna M. Tranel MONROE, Wis. – Madonna Marie Tranel, 80, of Monroe, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. She owned and managed Slender Center Weight Loss in Monroe and Freeport for 15 years. She was born June 25, 1933, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of George and Gertrude (Koenig) Frommelt. Madonna married Richard Tranel on Oct. 10, 1953, at Sacred Heart Church in Dubuque. She was a member of St. Victor Catholic Church in Monroe. Surviving are her husband of Monroe; daughters, Sandra (Birge) Braun of Browntown, Wis., Michelle (Frank) Johnson of Sterling, and Tammy Tranel, Jacqueline (Dick) Wyss, and Angele Tranel, all of Monroe; son, Roch (Kat) Tranel of Libertyville;
William W. ‘Rick’ Allen DIXON – William Wesley “Rick� Allen, 77, of Dixon, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at his home. He worked for Iron Workers Union Local 498 for 41 years before retiring in 1998. Rick was born Oct. 30, 1936, in Dixon, the son of Kenneth J. and Dorothy Gladys (Hoyle) Allen. He married Ellen Cross on Aug. 24, 1956, in Sterling. In his younger years, Rick traveled the country, building underground intercontinental ballistic missile sites. He also built many of the steel buildings in the area during his time as an ironworker. Rick was passionate about experimental airplanes, and was in the process of building his own airplane. He was the emcee of the annual fly-in breakfast at the Whiteside County Airport, and attended the Oshkosh fly-in every year since 1982. In his later years, Rick greatly enjoyed traveling the U.S. with his wife in their motor home. Rick was passionate about John Deere tractors. He loved his grandchildren more than anything. Survivors include his wife, Ellen Allen of Dixon; two sons, Andrew (Lauren) Allen of Leesburg, Ind., and Patrick (Wendy) Allen of Dixon; one brother, Kenneth
James (Linda) Allen of Albany, Ore.; one sister, Barbara (Rodney) Randall of Naperville; eight grandchildren, Bryan Wesley Allen of Indianapolis, Julia Marie Allen and Emily Anne Allen, both of Leesburg, Jennifer Lynn (Dustin) Highland of Monticello, and Elizabeth Kathleen Allen, Jordan Michelle Ries, Shayne Patrick Allen, and Erin Rebecca Allen, all of Dixon; and two great-grandchildren, Madison Lou Highland and Avery Jo Highland, both of Monticello. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Michael William Allen; one brother, Robert Brian Allen; and one granddaughter, Natalie Ellen Allen. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m, with family present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Monday at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Brant Clements, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Nachusa, officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling. A memorial has been established. Visit www.prestonschillingfuneralhome. com to send condolences.
sister, Lucille Hartford of Farley, Iowa; nine grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Donald, Art, and George Frommelt; and sisters, Marcella (Nick) Behnke, Ruth (Herman) Behnke, Bernice (Earl) Kiefer, and Marie Frommelt, all of Dubuque. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday and the Mass of Christian Burial at noon Monday at St. Clare of Assisi Parish at Rosemary L. Potter St. Victor Catholic Church in Monroe, with the Rev. THOMSON – Rosemary L. Potter, 91, of East Moline, Larry Bakke, celebrant, formerly of Thomson, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, at Genofficiating. Burial will be esis Medical Center-Illini in Silvis. in Calvary Cemetery in Law-Jones Funeral Home in Thomson is handling Monroe. Shriner-Hagerarrangements. Gohlke Funeral Home of Monroe is handling arrangements. THANK YOU Visit Shriner111.com to send condolences. The family of Donald J. Bailey
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(Mike) Rummel, Kala (Travis) Bonnell, and Jerry Hose II; 12 greatgrandchildren, Nathaniel, Jasmynne, Sydney, Milana, Camilla, Dylan, Kylie, Sage, Lauren, McKenna, Natalie, and Andrew; two sisters, Bertha Mae (Earl) Jacobs of Harmon and Carol (Jim) Rogers of Cadiz, Ky.; and stepdaughters, Toni and Linda and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Pauline Eddy; and his wife, Judith Wagner Heckman. A celebration of life will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Polo. Crain Funeral Home Egyptian Chapel at Energy is handling arrangements. Visit www.crainsonline.com to send condolences.
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1/5/1918 - 11/1/2001 Happy Birthday in Heaven The angels were rejoicing, the pearly gates were open wide as you stepped inside. The memories deep inside our hearts will always be remembered the day we had to part. Life here without you will never be the same. Someday we will all meet again. Our hearts are broken and time we have no more. We will meet someday on Heaven’s shore. Love, Blanche, Chuck & Diane
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Thank you to Father Antoni Kretowicz, pastor of St. Anne’s &DWKROLF &KXUFK IRU RIĂ€FLDWLQJ at the Mass for Don. Thank you to the combined veteran’s organizations for the military graveside honors for Don. Thank you to the ladies of St. Anne’s Funeral committee for all food that was donated and the preparation for the delicious meal after the burial. We thank all of the ladies (and a couple of husbands) that were assisting that day. Thank you to all the Doctors, Nurses, CNA’s and Caregivers for their care and concern at CGH Medical Center. Don got to be a “regularâ€? at CGH and they all gave him the best of care each time he was admitted. We appreciated all you did for him. Josette Bailey Kathy (LaVerne) Todd; Linda (James) Bonnell and John M. Bailey
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Bassist to flu: The show must go on J
ust a few minutes after bars closed on early New Year’s morning, I was willing to go to any lengths to get my interview subject. That included approaching him in the men’s room at Long Shot Sports Bar and Grill in Rock Falls, introducing myself, and asking whether he’d be willing to chat. Eddie Johnston obliged. Of course he did. As intimidating as I might be, and as bizarre as being approached about an interview in the bathroom has got to be, that was likely the easiest part of his night. For almost 2 hours, Johnston had gleefully bounced around the stage while laying down delicious grooves on bass as a member of Small Town Hymnal, the headlining band for New Year’s Eve at Long Shot. So a little interview must have been child’s play. But then I told him our chat also would be presented as a podcast (listen at saukvalley. com), and he got a little spooked. He stayed the course – even after we got 3 minutes in and it became brutally evident that the nearby patrons were inadvertently interview-bombing the beje-
sus out of our audio. For about 15 minutes, we talked shop. About how he refused to not be a trouper for the band’s VERY FIRST SHOW, FOLKS. We talked about his New Year’s resolutions. And we discussed the healing power of music. Johnston did a number of things for me that fateful morning. He pulled my head out of a lurch, for one. I’d set up an interview with D&L Cab Service owner Dial Gutierrez for the podcast and column. What better angle for a story than a cab driver on New Year’s, right? But Gutierrez stood me up. The lone D&L employee who answered the phone (when my call didn’t go to voicemail as it did the first two times I rang) broke the news to me that the owner was “unavailable for the night.� I was frustrated. Sometimes, it seems like no matter how much you plan, the best-laid scheme can get blown up. But as the cab door closed, another door opened. My cubemate, Lucas Pauley, the band’s frontman, had told me before the show that its bassist had a 102-degree fever.
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Bingo bango. I think we had a good chat. I’ve gone back and re-listened and still feel that way. But in addition to giving me a quality second podcast, Johnston inspired me. He moved me, the next time I feel weak, to dig deep and pin my ears back. It’s actually a mantra I’m taking into 2014: Suck it up, cupcake. The team needs you. And in a more musicspecific sense, he inspired me to make sure I get out my guitar. And soon. I’ve been journaling my twin girls’ lives since they arrived Aug. 10, but I feel like I’d be remiss if I don’t express in song the way they make me feel. So, thanks, Eddie, for saying the show must go on. As for you – yes, you, the person reading this column – be sure to check out Small
‘A pretty easy decision’ SCHOOLS
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“There is much more predictability with temperatures than there is with storms,� Everett said. “I met with the board president about that this morning.� The concern, he said, is
that children walking to school or waiting at bus stops could get frostbite. “Exposed skin can be frostbitten in a short time,� he said. “They will be exposed to it if not properly attired.� Dixon Superintendent Michael Juenger said that if the forecast holds true, the district will cancel
school Monday. He said he planned to send out an alert about that possibility in a message to parents Friday, but a final decision would be made Sunday. “This one is a pretty easy decision,� he said. “It’ll be way too cold to have students waiting at bus stops.�
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A chat with the sickest bass player in the area New Year’s Eve poses unique challenges. It’s tough to brace for a BRAND NEW YEAR !ND one must brace for it RESPONSIBLY !ND WHAT about the good-looking girl (or guy, depending on the reader) across the room. Do you make your move when the ball drops and swoop in for a kiss, hoping he or she is caught up in the moment? In addition to all the customary challenges, Eddie Johnston faced and embraced a unique hill to climb: playing bass for almost 2 hours in Small Town Hymnal’s very first show. Listen to my podcast on saukvalley.com as the bassist gives SVM GOOD MINUTES after tearing it up on the stage at Long Shot Bar and Grill in Rock Falls. Town Hymnal when they return to Long Shot on Feb. 22. Within a few weeks, I hope to be able to give you a preview. I’m going to enlist the guys to record the intro to the podcast episodes. I just hope they like free publicity.
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Eddie Johnston plays the bass guitar with his band Small Town Hymnal during a New Year’s Eve performance Tuesday at Long Shot Sports Bar and Grill in Rock Falls.
Record low temperature in Sterling for January is minus 29, set in 2009 MONDAY
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“If I don’t come here, I’ll be staying inside,� Masini said. Tom Olsen, of the National Weather Service’s Quad Cities station, urged the public to be careful. “You don’t want to rush things,� he
said. “Warm up your car a little longer. If you’re traveling, bring extra blankets in case you break down. Cover your skin. Do not let your skin be exposed to the elements. You can get frostbitten quickly.� In Sterling, the record low in January is minus 29, which was recorded on Jan. 15, 2009, according to the National Weather Service.
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Remove politics, cash from judicial selection I
t is no surprise that Illinois’ public pension reform law, approved by the General Assembly last month and signed by Gov. Pat Quinn, has been challenged in court. Several lawsuits have been filed that dispute cuts made to retiree benefits. Those changes are supposed to help reduce the estimated $100 billion debt owed by the state to the pension system. Illinois’ seven Supreme Court justices may eventually be called upon to rule on the constitutionality of pension reform. It should also be no surprise that their political backgrounds are brought to the foreground in this politically charged case.
On one side are House Speaker Michael Madigan, a Chicago Democrat and chairman of the Illinois Democratic Party, who claimed personal credit for the approval of pension reform, plus business groups that pushed for reform. On the other side are public employee unions and people who receive pensions, who oppose changes to the benefits they worked years to receive. It turns out, according to a Chicago Sun-Times story that was disseminated statewide by the Associated Press, that six of the seven current Supreme Court justices had accepted a combined total of nearly $3 million during the past 13 years from business groups,
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tions. After 10 years, a justice must run in a retention election. While comAdopting a nonpartisan method of mittees, not the judicial selecting Illinois Supreme Court justices candidates themselves, would help the state rehabilitate its raise and spend the campaign money, winning tarnished reputation and increase public judges have a hard time confidence in the judiciary. Let’s do it. washing away the taint of politics and the cash they labor unions, and a polit- bad. It puts them in a bad accepted from special ical committee controlled light,� Yepsen said. interest groups. by Madigan, who all Yes, it looks bad, even in And that “D� or “R� next have a stake in pension Illinois, a state notorious to their names will always reform. for political corruption. be taken into account by And the justices are However, we don’t those who disagree with expected to rule imparblame the judges: Demo- their rulings. tially on the issue? crats Charles Freeman, The perception of favorDavid Yepsen, director Thomas Kilbride, Mary itism could be greatly of the Paul Simon Public Jane Theis and Ann reduced if Illinois would Policy Institute at South- Burke, and Republicans reform its judicial selecern Illinois University Robert Thomas, Lloyd tion process. in Carbondale, gave his Karmeier and Rita GarIn some states, the govassessment on the matman. ernor appoints supreme ter. We blame the system. court justices. Nominat“Even the most honIn Illinois, Supreme ing commissions are used orable justice has to Court justices are chosen in other states. State senacknowledge this looks in partisan political elec- ates have the power to
confirm choices in some states. And some states use nonpartisan elections to choose supreme court justices. Various attempts to reduce partisanship in the selection of judges have been made since the 1970 Illinois Constitution took effect, but with no success. No perfect system exists for judicial selection, but removing political labels and the need for expensive political campaigns would be a good start. Adopting a nonpartisan method of selecting Supreme Court justices would help Illinois rehabilitate its tarnished reputation and increase public confidence in the judiciary. Let’s do it.
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Policeman’s kindness is appreciated SHIRLEY L. WILLIAMS Dixon
When someone does something exceptionally nice for you, I think they should be thanked. On Sunday, Dec. 22, I paid $20 to get my driveway plowed because of the snow. I’m an 88-year-old woman, and I’m handicapped. On Monday, the street department came through and filled my driveway entrance with huge blocks of frozen ice and snow. I went out to try to clean it up, but those hunks were too large, and I couldn’t break them up. I called the street department and got an answering machine, so I called the police department and told them about it. I got shovels and picks and went back out to try to clean it up again. A car pulled up in front of my house, and a young police officer got out with a snow shovel in his hand and told me he would take care of it for me. He was in his own car, not a police car. He broke up all the ice, cleaned my drive, and also did my front steps
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and porch and the walk leading to the street. It is comforting to know that we have such a kind and considerate young man in our KATHRYN BONNELL police department, and I Amboy want officer Brad Sibley Hooray for Barb to know just how much this particular old lady Schwamberger’s letter appreciated his help and [“Health care act compiles local success stories,� kindness.
The Reader’s Voice, Dec. 20] about the Affordable Care Act. She’s right. The Republicans are trying to confuse and scare people into not signing up. When will they admit that it was a Republican idea to begin with? It’s exactly like Romneycare that’s working so well in Massachusetts. The
Republicans are against anything the president is for. If he’s for something, they’re against it. They’re against the ACA, even though it was a Republican idea. They’re against immigration reform, raising the minimum wage, food stamps, a jobs bill, infrastructure, gun safety, and now they
want to cut veterans’ benefits? Give me a break. Can you just imagine how much could be accomplished if they would just work together? This is the worst Congress ever. This is truly a do-nothing Congress. They should be ashamed of themselves. The president is for the middle class and poor who are trying to get into the middle class. The Republicans are for the rich, big business, and the oil industry. I just hope people remember this come midterms and put more Democrats in Congress so we can get this country moving forward.
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Another step to prevent cellphone-distraction crashes Next, enact total ban on phone use behind wheel Chicago Sun-Times Editorial Board
It’s a start. On Wednesday, it became illegal in Illinois to press your cellphone to your ear while driving. A new state law says cellphones can be used only if they’re in hands-free or voice-activated mode or if used with a headset. A start, we say, because this gets Illinois only part of the way in attacking the deadly problem of
distracted driving. If the goal truly is to cut down on the accidents that result from DWY – driving while yakking – the real answer lies in banning cellphones of any kind while driving. Pull over if you have to make or take a call. A radical idea, we know. The arguments against such a ban are many. Cell calls are where life’s details are worked out, business completed, and emergencies reported (that last one will still be allowed under the new law). But we’re talking about saving lives here.
As we’ve said several times over the past few years, phone conversations and driving just don’t mix. Whether you are talking on a handheld cellphone or talking on a hands-free device, you are almost sure to suffer “inattention blindness� and quadruple your chances of getting into an accident. That’s the powerful science behind a 2011 recommendation by the National Transportation Safety Board that all states enact a complete ban on the use of cellphones by motorists. All cellphone conversa-
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tions significantly reduce our awareness while driving, unlike a conversation with somebody sitting in the passenger seat. The passenger, research shows, acts as a second set of eyes during a conversation in a way a person on the other end of a cellphone simply can’t. Hand-held bans appear to help somewhat. The University of California, Berkeley, found that overall traffic deaths dropped 22 percent in the 2 years after its 2008 ban on using hand-held cellphones while driving. Deaths blamed on driving using hand-held phones were
down 47 percent. But far more lives could be saved if cellphones had no place in our moving cars. Other distractions cause accidents, of course. Fingernail painting, eating, yelling at the kids. None of that is about to change. But cellphones are something society can, without unreasonable overreach, do something about. Driving is a legal privilege, not a God-given right, and society has a responsibility to keep its roads safe for all. The hand-held ban enjoys wide public support. A June survey found
“The First Amendment is not self-executing. We need judges to apply it and thus breathe life into it.� Floyd Abrams, First Amendment lawyer, 2005
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that 85 percent of registered voters in Illinois favor the prohibition. And a related law may bolster its effectiveness. Starting Jan. 1, drivers who are on their cellphones illegally could be subjected to prison time if they’re involved in accidents that either injure or kill people. Those two laws are a start, and an important one at that, assuming law enforcement can find the will and the time to enforce them. But creating a safer Illinois requires a complete ban, inconvenient as that would be for all of us.
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SECOND OPINION
As always, Chicago vs. everybody else W
e downstate folks like to complain about the oversized influence that Chicago has on our lives. Oh, we love the advantages of having a worldclass city that means so much – economically and culturally – to Illinois. But in terms of politics and public policy, not so much. Now, this editor has another gripe about the primacy of the Second City. That occurs in the selection of the state’s top news stories of the year. EVERY DECEMBER, the Associated Press bureau in Chicago (where else?) sends editors and news directors throughout Illinois a ballot to vote on the state’s top stories for the year. We select our top 10 and send them to AP editors, who count the votes (which include those of AP staffers) and announce the results. Maybe downstate journalists just don’t participate like their Chicago
counterparts, who seem to be under the impression that news can’t be all that important if it happens south of Interstate 80 or west of O’Hare Airport. How else could the best news stories for all of Illinois have another Chicago Blackhawks’ Stanley Cup championship at No. 8 and the closing of 50 Chicago public schools at No. 9? Just like other kinds of voting, someone must be stuffing the ballot box. TO BE FAIR TO the AP survey, this editor had the survey’s Top 5 votegetters among his first six selections. We agreed that the Legislature’s first stab at public pension reform was the top story of the year. It didn’t hurt that the new law was passed late in the year, so the media storm around the issue was still fresh in the minds of survey voters. The remaining Top 5 in the AP survey were (2) the legalization of samesex marriage (this editor picked it No. 6); (3) Illinois’ becoming the last
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state to adopt concealed carry of firearms (we had it No. 4); (4) November’s deadly tornadoes (we judged it No. 3), and (5) continued deadly violence on Chicago streets (No. 2, in our estimation). If we agreed on so much, the survey obviously had some legitimacy. THIS EDITOR VOTED the 20-year prison sentence of Dixon’s own Rita Crundwell as the fifth biggest story of the year in Illinois. It didn’t even make the AP’s Top 10! Shouldn’t a prison term for the largest municipal fraud in U.S. history get a little more respect? OK, maybe that was a “homer” vote by this editor.
Had it happened in Chicago, it would have made the list. After all, downtown Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. finished at No. 6 in the AP survey with his puny prison term of less than 3 years. (The editor voted that story at No. 7.) Even if you add the 1 year that Jackson’s wife will serve, you get nothing like Rita’s generationlong stretch in the federal pen. And here’s the kicker: The Jacksons got sent up for misusing a mere $750,000 in campaign funds that didn’t belong to anybody. How dare they compare that to Rita’s mind-numbing larceny of nearly $54 million in taxpayers’ money – nearly 75 percent of which Dixon recovered in 2013 through asset sales and a lawsuit? Those developments kept Ms. Crundwell’s sad saga on the AP’s state ballot for the second year in a row. For 2012, her arrest and revelations finished No. 8 in the AP survey. How can she possibly maintain that status in 2014?
FOR THE RECORD, this editor did not think Top 10 status was appropriate for the death of Chicago-based film critic Roger Ebert (No. 7 on the AP survey), the second Stanley Cup in 4 years for Chicago’s ’Hawks, or the Chicago school closings. The editor’s ballot did include a sports story in our Top 10: the Chicago City Council’s approval of $500 million in renovations to storied Wrigley Field was No. 8 on our list. (If the Cubs win the World Series, it will be a unanimous No. 1.) Our vote at No. 9 was passage of a bill to regulate the controversial practice of oil and gas drilling known as “fracking.” The AP survey had it No. 10. For his No. 10, the editor had the Legislature’s approval of driver’s licenses for immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally. That issue represents a significant cultural shift for Illinois, which should count for something. OF COURSE, THIS editor realizes that not everyone shares his “expert”
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‘The Shack’ is worth reading CHARLES BICKERSTAFF inmate, Stateville Correctional Center, Joliet
The silence at 5:45 a.m. the Sunday before Christmas was broken by the chanting in Arabic, a call to prayer. What surprised me wasn’t the sudden burst of boldness, but the silence that followed. There were no catcalls, no “shut ups,” no “Jesus in your face” retorts – only respectful (or toler-
ant) silence. Slowly, one could detect the humming of razors, the flush of toilets, and the whispered chants of the faithful as the incarcerated arose to make sense of another day. The ideas, images, and opinions of God are most ubiquitous around the holidays. Decades ago, during a discussion about the Divine, one student said, “She’s black, you know.” “Fascinating,” I thought as I tucked away that image, an image almost
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What do you think? Write a letter to the editor and send it to letters@saukvalley. com. blasphemous to many, but of which I was recently reminded. Missy, a 6-year-old, is kidnapped and brutally murdered while on vacation with her family in the Oregon wilderness. Four years later, her father is given a mysterious message, supposedly from God, to meet in the abandoned shack
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THEY WORK FOR YOU where evidence of the crime had been found. “The Shack” by Wm. Paul Young is, of course, a work of fiction, but the ideas that it explores are real and relevant. “[Religion, politics, and economics] are the mancreated trinity of terrors that ravages the earth and deceives those that [Jesus cares] about.” (181) Some might find “The Shack” as dangerous as the Bible, all this talk of forgiveness and peace on earth, but it’s worth a read.
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WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For working people making modest wages and struggling with high medical bills from chronic disease, President Barack Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health care plan sounds like long-awaited relief. But the promise could go unfulfilled. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true that patients with cancer and difficult conditions such as multiple sclerosis or Crohnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease will be able to get insurance and financial help with monthly premiums. But their annual out-ofpocket costs could still be so high theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have trouble staying out of debt. You couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t call them uninsured any longer. You might say theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re â&#x20AC;&#x153;underinsured.â&#x20AC;? These gaps â&#x20AC;&#x153;need to be addressed in order to fulfill the intention of the Affordable Care Act,â&#x20AC;? said
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talists who worry it could invite growers to use more chemicals. The herbicide known as 2,4-D has had limited use in corn and soybean farming because it becomes toxic to the plants early in their growth. The new seeds would allow farmers to use the weed killer throughout the plantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lives. Farmers have been eager for a new generation of herbicide-resistant seeds because of the preva-
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Shining star For the second consecutive month, Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane was named first star for December. Kane had 23 points, including 16 assists.
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MORRISON – The Mustangs successfully fought off a strong Clipper comeback, and picked up a Three Rivers North victory 50-44 Friday night. Morrison (6-10, 2-0) had a clear advantage in the height department, and used it to its advantage in the first quarter. The Mustangs jumped out to a 16-7 lead after the first quarter. The Mustangs’ post players combined to score 10 of those 16 points, led by six points from junior forward Hunter Hamstra. A 3 from sophomore Joey Brackemyer to start the second quarter gave the Mustangs their largest lead of the game at 12 points. “Well, we were patient the first quarter,” Morrison coach Dave Peugh said, “and we were passing and moving the ball around pretty good.”
FULTON – Zach Barber hit his first three shots, all 3-pointers, in the first 3½ minutes. He wound up with a school-record seven 3-pointers. Barber poured in 37 points, leading Fulton to a 72-58 Three Rivers North win over Riverdale on Friday night at Fulton High School. Barber was 11-for-17 from the field and 7-for-10 from 3-point range. He was also 8-for-9 from the free-throw line. “My teammates were doing a really good job setting screens, so I got a lot of open looks, and just knocked them down,” Barber said. “That’s by far the best game I’ve had this year. I’ve been hot lately. I didn’t know I scored that many. I thought I was around 20 or so.” Barber’s early flurry propelled the Steamers (12-3, 2-0) to an 11-4 start.
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Terry Olson is shown debating with a referee while standing next to head football coach Dwight Sellers. Olson, who died on Dec. 18, spent parts of 4 decades helping coach sports in Polo.
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Morrison’s Hunter Hamstra shoots over Amboy during Friday’s Three Rivers North game in Morrison. The Mustangs won 50-44.
h en you spend a couple of decades in the coaching business, the stories are bound to stack up. Some become legendary. Such is the case with one story in particular about longtime Polo football assistant Terry Olson, who died Dec. 18 at the age of 71.
“Terry was never hesitant about sharing his opinion with the officials,” fellow assistant and longtime friend Dale Hall said. “Now, Terry wasn’t big in stature, but he’d go out and question a call very loudly, but he’d always have Dwight [Sellers, the head coach] there to back him up. Dwight was a big guy, and Terry would yell at the ref with Dwight standing right behind him. “The official might start over toward the sideline, then he’d take one look at Dwight standing behind Terry, and just shrug his shoulders and walk away. “Some of the officials called
Terry ‘The Agitator’ after that.” It’s a story that is told over and over again as folks talk about the man who became known as “T-Bone” in his later years, thanks to a joking moniker he incurred on one of many fishing trips to the Wisconsin Dells. “That happened all the time,” said Gary Ferb. “Terry was always … ‘helping’ the officials, but he was always half-hidden behind Dwight while he was correcting everything he felt the officials were doing wrong. That struck me as one of the funniest sights on the sideline.” HEART CONTINUED ON B8
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Fulton’s Zach Barber drives around Riverdale’s Josh Lohman during Friday night’s game in Fulton. The Steamers won 72-58.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. – It has been a chore for Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers to get things right this season. In fact, since the Packers won a Super Bowl in 2010, Capers has been grasping at straws in an attempt to bring the defense anywhere close to the level it played 3 years ago, when it ranked fifth in total yards allowed and second in scoring and interceptions. The unit has been maddeningly inconsistent, and heading into a wild-card game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday at Lambeau Field, the Packers know they’ll need more than their rocket-fueled offense to carry them all the way to The Meadowlands in New Jersey. It’s just that the odds might be stacked against
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Packers defenders strip the ball away from Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery during last Sunday’s game in Chicago. The Packers won despite giving up 28 points.
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n February 7, the 2014 Sochi Olympics will open with all the pomp that the Russian government can muster â&#x20AC;&#x201C; expect fireworks, children dancing, some form of music star singing, etc. The folks at NBC will tell us how special it all feels. There will also be the subplot of how homosexual athletes may or may not be treated by a unsympathetic Russian government. And, for 2 weeks, Americans will suddenly (and temporarily) care about things like the slalom, luge and triple-axel. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a general truth that other than ice hockey, the events of the Winter Olympiad are ignored except for those 2 weeks every 4 years. Heck, ice hockey even had dipped pretty far from the conscience of folks around here until the Blackhawks drafted Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, and suddenly became a powerhouse in the NHL. The Olympics â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the summer or
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winter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; always present a challenge for sports sections. If the Games are held in the United States, some of the pressure is off. However, as is the case more often than not, the Games are usually held half a world away ... meaning that there is a time difference to deal with. Television circumvents this by putting the most high-profile events in prime-time slots. So from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., America gets what it needs from the Olympics. But, a newspaper is faced with either running a recap of what most people just watched or running
previews of events that likely will have already happened by the time the reader sits back to read the paper. For a section like us, the Olympic news hole is often small â&#x20AC;&#x201C; especially in the winter, which coincides with postseason basketball and wrestling. The other problem is that while viewers are more than willing to tune in to watch the Games, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard tell how many people care enough to read about them. Finally, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the job of this sports editor to try and make everything local. To my knowledge, the Sauk Valley wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have anyone competing in the 2014 Games. That eliminates the most obvious way to localize the most international sports event. Just because the Sauk Valley doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have someone competing in the Olympics, that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have locals that participate in some form or fashion in the sports of
the Winter Olympics. So thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Sauk Valley Challenge for the 2014 Games. We want to hear the stories of the folks who cross-country ski across empty fields for exercise or for the joy of the sport. Maybe they even turn it into a biathlon, and target shoot along the way. Maybe thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s someone out there who travels to play in ice hockey leagues, or has been practicing their figureskating jumps. There are dozens of sports in the Games, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s likely somebody reading this does them in their free time. If you do â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and you can deal with talking to a reporter and taking a couple photos â&#x20AC;&#x201C; let me know. My contact information is next to my mugshot. It is also in the box in the bottom right-hand corner of this page. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to make the 2014 Olympics something to remember in the Sauk Valley, even if no one around here wins a single medal.
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Illinois head coach John Groce high-fives fans after Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s win against Indiana in Champaign. The Illini host Penn State on Saturday at the State Farm Center.
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With a top-25 ranking pending, and a game against No. 4 Wisconsin next week, Illinois coach John Groce repeatedly described his team as â&#x20AC;&#x153;dialed in.â&#x20AC;? Meaning, despite their youth, the players arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t about to overlook Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opponent, Penn State. Groce called the Illiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to focus â&#x20AC;&#x153;maybe a little abnormalâ&#x20AC;? for a roster that includes five freshmen. Even so, he has been stressing the exceptional play of the historically unexceptional Nittany Lions (9-5, 0-1 Big Ten), who led at halftime Tuesday against No. 5 Michigan State. With multiple ballhandlers and a roster of skilled shooters, Groce said of Penn State: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a load on offense. They are a tough cover.â&#x20AC;? After finishing 10-21 overall and 2-16 in the Big Ten last season, the Nittany Lions are vastly more competitive with the return of point guard Tim Frazier from a ruptured Achilles tendon. The fifth-year senior missed most of last season, but still was named to the preseason All-Big Ten team.
When: P M 3ATURDAY Where: 3TATE &ARM #ENTER #HAMPAIGN Records: 0ENN 3TATE OVERALL IN "IG 4EN )LLINOIS TV: "4. Line: )LLINI BY Frazier ranks seventh in the conference in scoring with 17.4 points per game, and leads in assists with 7.3 per game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s along the lines of the great guards weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had to defend,â&#x20AC;? Groce said. Guard D.J. Newbill ranks second in the Big Ten with 18.8 points per game, just behind Illini guard Rayvonte Riceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 19-point average. Frazier and Newbill are the conferenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest-scoring duo. Only Oregon and Missouri rank higher among Illini opponents in offensive efficiency, according to kenpom.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a much-improved team,â&#x20AC;? Groce said Friday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can tell theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gotten a lot better, especially with guard play.â&#x20AC;? Illinoisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; perimeter defense also
has been improving with Rice, Tracy Abrams, and freshman Kendrick Nunn. Although Indiana point guard Yogi Ferrell scored 30 points in Illinoisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; victory over the Hoosiers on Tuesday, the Illini (12-2, 1-0) have been able to contain or cool off hot opposing shooters. Nunn, especially, has developed defensively in just 14 games. Asked what he has improved, Groce said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The little things â&#x20AC;&#x201C; positioning, understanding who heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guarding on a closeout.â&#x20AC;? That will be essential against the Nittany Lions, who have scored 89 or more points in four games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They play really hard and compete,â&#x20AC;? Groce said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to bring our rebounding and defense.â&#x20AC;? Flyinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Illini reunion: The 1989 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flyinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Illiniâ&#x20AC;? Final Four team will be honored at halftime. The current team broke out of routine to attend a reunion dinner Friday night honoring the team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told our guys, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You represent those guys,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Groce said. Mayor Don Gerard has declared that Saturday will be Flyinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Illini Day in Champaign.
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Even though this new year got off to a weird start, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get out fishing again sometime soon and patch that up. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to go back down to LaSalle Lake and catch some more bluecats like last time, when I caught my biggest fish. I liked it so much that I had pneumonia and I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave. I even got to drive the boat around. It would be fun to go down there and maybe catch an even bigger fish than I did last time. Well, anyway, hope you are all staying involved with fishing lately, even though itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cold! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll end this just like my dad does: Go Catfish!!
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Chiefs (11-5) at Colts (11-5)
Chargers (9-7) at Bengals (11-5)
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The formula for us has been to get these guys and let them get assimilated into the defense and watch the veterans run it,â&#x20AC;? LeBeau said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I had my choice, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d let [them] learn from the veterans and let them step into it as they become real comfortable in the defense.â&#x20AC;? The 77-year-old LeBeauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aversion to youth is documented by the amount of playing time Steelers draft choices have had since 2004, when he became coordinator for the second time. First-round pick Jarvis Jones started six games this year, but from 2004-12, all of the Steelersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; defensive choices started a combined five games during their rookie seasons. That includes players such as Ziggy Hood, Lawrence Timmons, LaMarr Woodley, William Gay, Anthony Smith, Bryant McFadden and Ricardo Colclough. Even before that, safety Troy Polamalu, cornerback Ike Taylor, linebacker Larry Foote and end Brett Keisel combined for four starts their rookie seasons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been playing the same defense for 20 years,â&#x20AC;? Capers said this week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been drafting for that defense. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen them go through a transition here the last year or two because they had a group together for a long time. You turn them on every week, same players playing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the things you hope for as a coach. The more repetitions guys get with what
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Quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense can score a lot of points, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need help from the defense to make a long playoff run. youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing, the more efficient they get. You play 60 plays in a game, it normally comes down to who is more efficient for those 60 plays.â&#x20AC;? Capers was asked about the Steelersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; record of shunning youth, because the Steelers are the model for successful 3-4 play, and the Packers run a very similar system. Unlike LeBeau, Capers canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait 2 or 3 years for draft picks to blossom, because the Packers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t value veterans as much as they do youth. They attempt to re-sign their best young players, but they use draft choices to replace the ones they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t retain. In the past 2 years, the Packers had a combined 25 rookie starts on defense. They had 14 in 2010, and 21 in 2009. This year, the number of starts only reached five, but going into the 49ers game, rookies Andy Mulumba, Micah Hyde, Josh Boyd and Datone Jones are set to log considerable playing time on defense. Nate Palmer and Chris Banjo will be backups, and
Sean Richardson will be appearing in only his 11th game (no starts) in 2 years. These are players the Packers will be counting on to help beat one of the best teams in the NFL. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no rookies anymore,â&#x20AC;? veteran end Ryan Pickett said. Capers knows that 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh will have his eyes on Mulumba, Hyde, Richardson, Boyd and possibly inexperienced linebackers Jamari Lattimore and Mike Neal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you look at people, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to study them, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to try to attack them with things you think they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have as much experience on,â&#x20AC;? Capers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been throughout the course of the year. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re playing a lot of young guys. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re dealing with injuries week in and week out, you have to adjust. And you have to make decisions on what you think guys can do, and do it efficiently enough to give you a chance to win the game.â&#x20AC;?
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INDIANAPOLIS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Colts coach Chuck Pagano has kept it loose all week. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been cracking jokes, encouraging laughter, and trying to put football in perspective. He does not want Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playoff game to change the routine, so he is imploring the Colts to make this business as usual â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even with the Chiefs coming to town for a wild-card game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no time to pressure up. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no time to get
outside of anything youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done at this point,â&#x20AC;? Pagano said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You come in, you meet, you have a walkthrough, you practice well, and then you play well. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do anything different. Just understand whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at stake.â&#x20AC;? Pagano has seen what happens when teams play tight. Former coach Tony Dungy usually told players something else â&#x20AC;&#x201C; most playoff games are lost rather than won, and the teams that fare best stick to the plan. Translation: Trying to
do too much will only get you in trouble. Many of Dungyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pupils, including NFL sacks champs Robert Mathis, still abide by that philosophy. Mathis has spent the last two Januarys telling teammates all they have to do is match their opponentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; intensity, pay attention to the details, do their jobs and trust teammates â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the same approach Indy has used all season. But when it comes from the mouth of someone who has won aSuper Bowl, the words carry more clout.
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The 2013 Richard Freeman Junior Deal of the Year went to Chen Yuechen from China. The deal, which was described by Fu Tsiang, occurred during the Chinese Junior Championships, played in Suzhou, some 60 miles from Shanghai. In the auction, two hearts was either natural or a big, balanced hand. Over the forced two-spade puppet, two no-trump promised 2426 points. After Stayman, North invited a slam with four no-trump, and South accepted despite his minimum count because he had all of those aces and kings. Without a clear opening lead, Chen (West) chose his lowest club. Cao Jiahao
(East) correctly put in his nine, and South won with his ace. Declarer played a diamond to dummy’s jack, then ran the heart jack.
How did West defend? West realized that declarer needed two more dummy entries, one to repeat the heart finesse and one to cash the 13th heart. Those entries had to come in spades. West won with his heart ace and led another diamond, a key play. (A club would have given South four tricks in the suit with a good guess. And a spade would have been won by dummy’s 10.) South took this trick, cashed the club king to try to drop the queen, then led his spade seven. West was ready, playing his jack to kill the second dummy entry. Now the contract had to fail. South took only three spades, two hearts, four diamonds and two clubs. (More about this deal on Monday.) © 2014 UFS
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Morrisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Joey Brackemyer lays the ball up Friday night against Amboy. The Mustangs won 50-44.
FRIDAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SCOREBOARD Boys basketball Northern Illinois Big 12 West Conf. All 2-0 11-1 2-0 12-2 1-1 6-5 Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results Plano tournament s +ANELAND $IXON s 3TREATOR 3ANDWICH s /TTAWA -ORRIS Romeoville tournament s 0LAINFIELD #ENTRAL ,A3ALLE 0ERU Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games s 3TERLING AT 2OCHELLE s 'ENESEO AT 2OCK &ALLS Ottawa Dixon LaSalle-Peru 3TERLING 'ENESEO 3TREATOR
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Three Rivers North Conf. Newman 2-0 &ULTON "UREAU 6ALLEY -ORRISON 2IVERDALE 0ROPHETSTOWN Amboy 0-2 Erie 0-2 Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results Eastland tournament s 7ARREN !MBOY s &ULTON 0ROPHETSTOWN Erie tournament s /RION -ORRISON s -ERCER #OUNTY %RIE s "UREAU 6ALLEY +NOXVILLE /4 Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results s "UREAU 6ALLEY %RIE s &ULTON 2IVERDALE s -ORRISON !MBOY s .EWMAN 0ROPHETSTOWN Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game Rock Falls Shootout s .EWMAN VS -ERCER #OUNTY Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game s &ULTON AT "UREAU 6ALLEY
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NEWMAN 63, PROPHETSTOWN 56 NEWMAN (13-0, 2-0 TRAC North) .ATE 4ERVEER ! * 3HARP $REW 2OSENGREN -ICAH 4RANCOSO $ILLAN (EFFELFINGER 4REVOR "OLIN 3HAYNE !LLEN .OAH -C#ARTY *OHN 0AYAN .OLAN -C'INN 4YLER $ANILSON Totals: 22 16-26 63. PROPHETSTOWN (3-9, 0-2) 'RANT !MES !USTIN -EADOWS %THAN (OWARD 3ETH #ADY $ANIEL 3HIRLEY #HRIS "AUER *OSH 0AUL -ATT *ONES !USTIN 'ERLACH *OSH 3IGEL Totals: 19 13-18 56. .EWMAN Â&#x2C6; 0ROPHETSTOWN Â&#x2C6; 3s n .EWMAN 0AYAN 3HARP 0ROPHETSTOWN !MES -EADOWS (OWARD at Erie
BUREAU VALLEY 62, ERIE 40 BUREAU VALLEY (10-7, 2-0) !LEX *OHNSON 4OMMY *OHNSTON "RYAN !RTEBERRY 3EAN 3HEPARD 0AYTON 3HIPP 0ARKER .EUHALFEN %VAN &RANK "LAKE "ALENSIEFEN 2YAN 9OUNG *OSH -EAD ,ENNARD 7INRICH $AVID -ILLER 3ETH #AMBRON #HRIS 3HYNK Totals: 25 5-9 62. ERIE (0-14, 0-2 TRAC North) !NDREW 9OUNG +OBY +UHNEN .ICH 7ILDT *ORDAN #HANDLER !NDREW 0YSE +ALLEN *EPSON 3EAN -ALONEY #OLTEN +LOCKENGA +ENNETH #OLE /WEN -C#ONNELL Totals: 17 6-9 40. "6 Â&#x2C6; %RIE Â&#x2C6; 3s n "6 .EUHALFEN 9OUNG 3HEPARD -EAD
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then we kind of got back on our heels a little bit,â&#x20AC;? Peugh said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We started throwing the ball away and became complacent, and we let them slide back in the game a little bit.â&#x20AC;? Rather than roll over, Amboy (2-11, 0-2) showed fight. A steal by senior Skylar Wheeler sparked the Clippersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; comeback. Morrison also started to battle foul trouble. This opened things up for the Clippers, and Wheeler once again came up big for Amboy, as he hit a pair of 3s down the stretch. His second 3-pointer came with a minute left before halftime, and cut the Morrison lead to 24-21. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We created some turnovers and got out in transition to get some easy layups,â&#x20AC;? Amboy coach Luke Payne said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skylar hit a couple of clutch 3s to really help narrow the gap. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really all it was. We started hustling and becoming more aggressive. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really what created the push in the second quarter.â&#x20AC;? Unfortunately for the Clippers, Brackemyer utilized his athleticism and finished a tough up-and-under layup with seconds remaining to give the Mustangs a 26-21 lead heading into the locker room. Led by Liam Ohlendorf, the Clippers came out sailing after half. The Amboy senior made three straight jump shots to start, and finished with 12 points. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He did a really good job for us,â&#x20AC;? said Payne. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is something he is capable of doing night in and night out. Sometimes he gets a little too passive, but he really helped us tonight. Damon [Quest] had an off night, and Liam
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junior Logan Thake answered with a 3-pointer from the corner. This was then answered by a basket by Brackemyer. A 3 by Quest fell, giving Amboy life as it trailed by only six with 1:30 left to play. A basket by Hamstra set up the dagger for Morrison, as junior Tristan Houzenga put the game on ice by hitting a pair of free throws, giving his team a 49-39 lead with under a minute to play. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just told them to get out on the shooters,â&#x20AC;? Peugh said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We went a little man-to-man to try and throw them off their rhythm a little bit. Then we went back to our zone, and that put them away. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a long ways to go. We still havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had our full team on the floor yet at one time. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting some valuable minutes out of some guys that wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be playing. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good thing to make our bench a little stronger.â&#x20AC;?
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to help them succeed in any way they can, and I did what I could to help my team.â&#x20AC;? Hamstra got the ball down low and made a strong move to the hoop, drawing contact in the process. The ball fell through for the Mustangs, and Hamstra completed the threepoint play. The junior then got loose once again in the Amboy zone to make another shot in the lane, giving the Mustangs some breathing room with a 41-33 lead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that I talked to the guys,â&#x20AC;? Hamstra said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and let them know we needed to work it into the post, because we have a huge height advantage on most of the teams in the area, including Amboy. That really helped us score some easy buckets and and-ones to really turn the game around for us.â&#x20AC;? After a jumper from the elbow by Morrison junior Scott Ferry fell, Amboy
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stepped up, especially in that third, and knocked down some buckets.â&#x20AC;? A balanced Morrison offense fended off and answered the Clippersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hope for a comeback, but still couldnt pull away. A basket by Morrison senior Hunter Hamstra broke a tie at 30 with about a minute left in the third, and foreshadowed what was to come in the fourth. The Mustangs took a 34-31 lead heading into the final quarter, after Brackemyer once again hit a tough layup in the waning moments of the third quarter. Hamstra then decided it was his game to take for the Mustangs. After a minute-and-a-half of turnovers and missed shots, the junior finally broke the scoring drought. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a captain, I felt like I needed to do something to motivate my teammates and help them play at their best ability,â&#x20AC;? Hamstra said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anything
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Morrisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mason Sitzmore (14) and Amboyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Liam Ohlendorf fight for a rebound as their teammates look on Friday during their Three Rivers North game in Morrison. The Mustangs defeated the Clippers 50-44.
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BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
Comeback keeps Comets perfect Newman rallies for win; BV beats Erie "Y 36- 3PORTS 3TAFF
The Newman Comets needed a second-half rally on the road Friday to stay perfect on the season, erasing a halftime deficit in a 63-56 victory over Three Rivers North foe Prophetstown. The Comets (13-0, 2-0) trailed 27-21 at the break, but came out of the locker room fired up. They outscored the Prophets (3-9, 0-2) 27-11 in the third quarter, then hung on from there. Noah McCarty had 20 points, Nate Terveer scored 15, and A.J. Sharp and John Payan finished with 12 points apiece for Newman. Grant Amesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 19 points paced Prophetstown,
Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stars Noah McCarty .EWMAN POINTS Grant Ames 0ROPHETSTOWN POINTS Parker Neuhalfen "6 POINTS while Ethan Howard added 12.
Bureau Valley 62, Erie 40: The Storm led 40-19
by halftime and never looked back in a Three Rivers North road win. Parker Neuhalfen scored 16 points for BV (10-7, 2-0), with Ryan Young adding 12 and Tommy Johnston chipping in 10. Kenneth Cole was the lone player to hit double figures for Erie (0-14, 0-2), scoring 14.
Steamers hot from beyond 3-point line CUT
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Matt Dail knocked down a pair of 3-pointers and scored eight points to help Fulton build a 19-8 lead with just under 2 minutes left in the first quarter. Dail finished with 16 points, and was 4-for-7 from 3-point range. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The entire team was excited, because this was only our second home game,â&#x20AC;? Dail said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We came out hot and pumped up. Zach always comes out hot. We all get pumped up when he starts out hot like that.â&#x20AC;? Riverdale (4-9, 0-2) sliced the margin to 24-20 just over 2 minutes into the second quarter. The Steamers answered with a 16-6 tear to go up 40-26 with just over a minute left in the half. Fulton led 44-31 at the break. Barber already had 19 points, and Dail 13. After scoring 19 points in the first quarter and 25 in the second, the Steamers managed just three in the third. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because the Rams went to a triangleand-two defense that stymied Fulton ... for a while. Riverdale made it a twopoint game at 47-45 on James Turkalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3-pointer with 7:04 to play. The Steamers responded with an 8-0 spurt in just over a minute. Dail got things going with a 3-pointer. Seth Sanderson, who scored 10 points, drove for a bucket, and Barber turned a steal into a three-point play to
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Fultonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paul Velasco (40) shoots a layup over Riverdaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chris Kosminsky during the Steamersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 72-58 win on Friday in Fulton. make it 55-45 with 5:56 remaining. Fulton put the game away with a 10-0 run that included seven more points from Barber, who scored 15 points in the fourth quarter. That made it 65-49 with 2:43 left. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We came out about as good as we have all year,â&#x20AC;? Steamers coach R.J. Coffey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were playing really fast. We were finding our shooters in good spots, and they were knocking shots down.â&#x20AC;? The Rams got 20 points from Cole Solomon, 13 from Jake Gellerstedt, and 10 from Turkal. Both teams filled it up from 3-point range. Fulton was 11-for-20 from deep, including 8-for-12 in the first half. Riverdale was 8-for-16.
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Olson spent life coaching youth HEART
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Ferb came into the Polo district as a young coach a few years after Olson. Olson and Hall were half of a quartet that spent 20 years coaching football for the Marcos. Along with fellow assistant Bill Jenkins, they served as Sellersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; righthand men from 19651985. Now Hall is the only one left, but the others will live on in his stories and the collective memory of the community of Polo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was such an interesting group to be around and learn from,â&#x20AC;? Ferb said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The way those guys all tied together and meshed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and they had such different personalities and styles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; was amazing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I always say that everything I learned about coaching, I learned from those guys.â&#x20AC;? sss In addition to his football assistant duties, Olson taught elementary school math and also coached seventh grade basketball. Hall was the eighth grade coach, and another vivid memory sticks out and gets Hall chuckling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was always this med kit sitting next to the bench, and Terry always sat on that instead of the bench,â&#x20AC;? Hall said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anyway, this one day, there were just a ton of fouls called in the seventhgrade game, and Terry was sitting there, agitated, telling the officials how many unnecessary calls he thought they were making. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So, his game gets done, and he goes down into the locker room with his kids, and my guys start warming up. Terry comes back up, walks in the gym, and sits back down on the med kit. One of the officials walks over and Ts him up, hits him with a technical. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t said a word, just walked in and sat back down. I asked the ref what it was for, and he said he should have done it in during the first game, but he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want Terry to get all upset.â&#x20AC;? With Olson teaching at the elementary school, Hall said there were times, especially after the season, when the other three wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see him for weeks or even months. But every time they got together, it was like no time had passed at all, â&#x20AC;&#x153;like we hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t missed a beat.â&#x20AC;? Such was the friend who was Terry Olson. And it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just fellow coaches who felt that way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Former players were always calling Dad for
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Terry Olson (middle) poses with his wife, Judy, their children and grandchildren. Olson, a longtime coach in Polo, died on Dec. 18. player Dan Pontnack. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He made you work extremely hard, but he Born: 3EPT wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afraid to put his IN -ORRISON arm around you and tell Died: $EC you how good a job you IN 0OLO did. He was fun to play Family: 7IFE *UDY DAUGHTER (EATHER SONS for.â&#x20AC;? Within the close-knit #HRIS 3COTT community of Polo, the Occupation: 4EACHER Olsonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; neighborhood COACH INSURANCE was like a community SALESMAN unto itself. The PontHobbies: &ISHING nacks lived across the CAMPING SPORTS OF ALL street, the Sellers were KINDS a few houses away, and the Jenkins were nearby advice, even years after as well. Cookouts in they had grown up and backyards were a commoved on,â&#x20AC;? Olsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s older mon occurrence, and the son, Chris, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Along parents of the kids spent the way, he became time together while the friends with a lot of his kids were out playing on former players; over the weekends. the years, the age gap â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were all pretty between them really much part of one big closed.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think a lot of the guys family, really,â&#x20AC;? Pontnack said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chris and Scott were a little frightened were always coming of him, and they had a healthy respect for Dad,â&#x20AC;? down to our house, all younger son Scott added. of us going out to play â&#x20AC;&#x153;They played their hearts basketball until 9 p.m. before riding our bikes out for him, and that home. Terry was my respect went both ways. dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best friend, and I There was always an considered Terry a friend open-door policy at our of mine â&#x20AC;Ś as did a lot of house, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rare to his former players.â&#x20AC;? get the chance to hang Scholl was one of those, out with somebody you and he had the unique respected and feared growing up. A lot of those opportunity to see his kids coached by Olson as guys ended up being well. After Olson retired good friends with Dad.â&#x20AC;? from teaching, he sold sss insurance, but served Olson and his coachas a volunteer assistant ing cohorts ushered in on the basketball team a golden age of Polo when Bruceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sons Matt football. The Marcos finished .500 or above in and Scott played for the Marcos in the late 2000s. 17 of those 21 seasons, â&#x20AC;&#x153;That added so much, including 12 of the final 13 of Sellersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tenure, and because my kids got to see what I had experimade the playoffs six times in the nine seasons enced when I was a player,â&#x20AC;? Scholl said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt between 1977 and 1985. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have bet- that was great for them, and Terry never changed. ter guys coaching you,â&#x20AC;? He was the same in 2007 former player Bruce as he was in 1978, always Scholl said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;because they always had the kids wanting what was best for the kids. He was quite first at heart.â&#x20AC;? a man; I was very fortuâ&#x20AC;&#x153;They definitely enjoyed the kids,â&#x20AC;? said nate to play for him, and neighbor and former my kids were, too.â&#x20AC;?
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sss Terry Olsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sons were also fortunate enough to get to play for their dad. With mom Judy and sister Heather always cheering them on, Chris played for his dad in seventh grade basketball, while Scott played football and basketball for Terry in high school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was maybe the hardest thing Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever done, playing for Dad,â&#x20AC;? Chris said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but after it was over, it was the most gratifying thing, and I was most appreciative of that chance. He was always so proud of all of us, Scott and Heather and I, and the respect we had for him was second to none.â&#x20AC;? Scott was on the 1986 regional title team, a year Terry took over as coach because no one else was interested. Scott said playing for his father that season wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t difficult, even though he garnered a bit more attention from his coach as the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading scorer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had made it to the playoffs in football, so we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have that much time to practice before the first games,â&#x20AC;? Scott recalled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But my friends and I had all played for him in seventh grade, so we just ran the exact same stuff that we had back then â&#x20AC;Ś and it worked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remember one game, we were up like 15 points or so in the second half, and I threw a pass to the wing that was intercepted. I chased the guy at three-quarters speed, and Dad called timeout after the layup. He met me at half-court, finger in my face, and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t talk to anybody the entire timeout except me. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just who Dad was: very verbose, always finding ways to make you excel and want to win.â&#x20AC;?
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Wild-card round Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games Kansas City at Indianapolis, 3:35 p.m. ."# New Orleans at Philadelphia, 7:10 p.m. ."# Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games 3AN $IEGO AT #INCINNATI P M #"3 3AN &RANCISCO AT 'REEN "AY P M &/8 Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 11 'REEN "AY 3AN &RANCISCO OR .EW /RLEANS AT 3EATTLE P M &/8 Cincinnati, Indianpolis or Kansas City at .EW %NGLAND P M #"3 Sunday, Jan. 12 0HILADELPHIA 'REEN "AY OR 3AN &RANCISCO AT #AROLINA P M &/8 Indianapolis, Kansas City or San Diego at $ENVER P M #"3 Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 19 !&# P M #"3 .&# P M &/8 Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 26 At Honolulu 4"$ P M ."# Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 2 At East Rutherford, N.J. AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 5:30 P M &/8
2013 All-Pro Team
NEW YORK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Associated Press 2013 NFL All-Pro team selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE Quarterbackâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Peyton Manning, Denver. Running Backsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia; Jamaal Charles, Kansas City. Fullbackâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Mike Tolbert, Carolina. Tight Endâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Jimmy Graham, New Orleans. Wide Receiversâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Calvin Johnson, Detroit; Josh Gordon, Cleveland. Tacklesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Joe Thomas, Cleveland; Jason Peters, Philadelphia. Guardsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Louis Vasquez, Denver; Evan Mathis, Philadelphia. Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Ryan Kalil, Carolina. Placekickerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;*USTIN 4UCKER "ALTIMORE Kick Returnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Cordarrelle Patterson, Minnesota. DEFENSE Endsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;J.J. Watt, Houston; Robert Quinn, St. Louis. Tacklesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;'ERALD -C#OY 4AMPA "AY Ndamukong Suh, Detroit. Outside Linebackersâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Robert Mathis, )NDIANAPOLIS ,AVONTE $AVID 4AMPA "AY Inside Linebackerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Luke Kuechly, CaroLINA .A6ORRO "OWMAN 3AN &RANCISCO Cornerbacksâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Richard Sherman, Seattle; Patrick Peterson, Arizona. Safetiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;%ARL 4HOMAS 3EATTLE %RIC "ERRY Kansas City. Punterâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Johnny Hekker, St. Louis. SECOND TEAM OFFENSE Quarterbackâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;None. Running Backsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Adrian Peterson, MinneSOTA %DDIE ,ACY 'REEN "AY Fullbackâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Marcel Reece, Oakland. Tight Endâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Vernon Davis, San Francisco. Wide Receiversâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;A.J. Green, Cincinnati; Demaryius Thomas, Denver, and Antonio "ROWN 0ITTSBURGH Tacklesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Tyron Smith, Dallas; Joe Staley, San Francisco. Guardsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Jahri Evans, New Orleans; Logan Mankins, New England, and Josh Sitton, 'REEN "AY Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Alex Mack, Cleveland. Placekickerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Matt Prater, Denver. Kick Returnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dexter McCluster, Kansas City. DEFENSE Endsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;-ARIO 7ILLIAMS "UFFALO 'REG (ARDY Carolina. Tacklesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dontari Poe, Kansas City; Muhammad Wilkerson, New York Jets, Jurrell Casey, Tennessee, and Justin Smith, San Francisco. Outside Linebackersâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Tamba Hali, KanSAS #ITY !HMAD "ROOKS 3AN &RANCISCO
Inside Linebackersâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;6ONTAZE "URFICT Cincinnati; Karlos Dansby, Arizona. Cornerbacksâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Aqib Talib, New England; Joe Haden, Cleveland, and Alterraun Verner, Tennessee. Safetiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Eric Weddle, San Diego; Kam #HANCELLOR 3EATTLE *AIRUS "YRD "UFFALO T.J. Ward, Cleveland, Devin McCourty, New England, and Antrel Rolle, New York Giants. Punterâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;"RANDON &IELDS -IAMI
College football Bowl glance
Cotton Bowl At Arlington, Texas Missouri 41, Oklahoma State 31 Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game BBVA Compass Bowl At Birmingham, Ala. 6ANDERBILT VS (OUSTON NOON %30. Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game GoDaddy.com Bowl At Mobile, Ala. !RKANSAS 3TATE VS "ALL 3TATE P M %30. Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game BCS National Championship At Pasadena, Calif. &LORIDA 3TATE VS !UBURN P M %30. Saturday, Jan. 18 East-West Shrine Classic At St. Petersburg, Fla. %AST VS 7EST P M .&,.
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WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts 21 17 5 47
Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games Memphis at Detroit, noon Golden State at Washington, 5 p.m. Indiana at Cleveland, 5 p.m. Toronto at Miami, 5 p.m. "OSTON AT /KLAHOMA #ITY P M .EW 9ORK AT $ALLAS P M Denver at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m.
#AROLINA AT . 9 )SLANDERS P M Columbus at St. Louis, 7 p.m. Detroit at Dallas, 7 p.m. Washington at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Phoenix, 7 p.m. 6ANCOUVER AT ,OS !NGELES P M Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games Winnipeg at Pittsburgh, noon .ASHVILLE AT #AROLINA P M San Jose at Chicago, 7 p.m. 4AMPA "AY AT %DMONTON P M Vancouver at Anaheim, 7 p.m.
Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball Top 25 schedule
Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s box score
BLACKHAWKS 5, DEVILS 3
Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results Orange Bowl At Miami Clemson 40, Ohio State 35
#HICAGO 3T ,OUIS #OLORADO $ALLAS Minnesota 7INNIPEG .ASHVILLE
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Chicago 0 1 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;5 New Jersey 0 1 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;3 First Periodâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;None. Second Periodâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;1, Chicago, Sharp 23 4OEWS .EW *ERSEY 'REENE 'IONTA "ERNIER Third Periodâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;3, Chicago, Saad 15 (Kane, 3EABROOK #HICAGO 3HARP 3EABROOK +EITH #HICAGO (OSSA 4OEWS +EITH .EW *ERSEY :IDLICKY ,OKTIONOV "OUCHER .EW *ERSEY :IDLICKY 'ELINAS (ENRIQUE PP #HICAGO 3HARP +EITH 18:32. Shots on Goalâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;#HICAGO n .EW *ERSEY n Goaliesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Chicago, Raanta. New Jersey, "RODEUR Aâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;2:20.
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Big Ten Conference Overall W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Ohio St. 1-0 1.000 14-0 1.000 Wisconsin 1-0 1.000 14-0 1.000 -ICHIGAN 3T Illinois 1-0 1.000 12-2 .857 Iowa 1-0 1.000 12-2 .857 -ICHIGAN -INNESOTA Indiana 0-1 .000 10-4 .714 Purdue 0-1 .000 10-4 .714 0ENN 3T .EBRASKA Northwestern 0-1 .000 7-7 .500 Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games Nebraska at Ohio St., 11 a.m. Michigan St. at Indiana, 1 p.m. Penn St. at Illinois, 1:15 p.m. Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games Northwestern at Michigan, 11 a.m. Purdue at Minnesota, 1:30 p.m. Iowa at Wisconsin, 7 p.m.
WESTERN CONFERENCE State schedule
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GB Â&#x2C6; Â&#x17E; 11
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Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s result . )LLINOIS "ETHUNE #OOKMAN Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games DePaul at Marquette, 1 p.m. Morehead St. at E. Illinois, 2 p.m. $RAKE AT "RADLEY P M E. Kentucky at SIU-Edwardsville, 7 p.m. William & Mary at W. Illinois, 7 p.m. #HICAGO 3T AT )DAHO P M Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games S. Illinois at Illinois St., 1:05 p.m. Missouri St. at Loyola, 3 p.m.
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Clemson wide receiver Martavis Bryant (1) makes a touchdown catch as Ohio State cornerback Armani Reeves defends during the Orange Bowl on Friday in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Buckeyes lost 40-35.
Buckeyes fall in Orange Bowl Missouri beats OK State in Cotton Bowl; Strong headed to Texas "Y THE !SSOCIATED 0RESS
Tajh Boyd threw for 378 yards and five touchdowns, Sammy Watkins had a record-setting night with 16 catches for 227 yards, and No. 12 Clemson rallied to beat No. 7 Ohio State 40-35 in the Orange Bowl. Braxton Miller threw for 234 yards, and Carlos Hyde ran for 113 more for Ohio State (12-2), which wasted a nine-point second-half lead. Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer lost for the first time in five career trips to the Bowl Championship Series.
Missouri 41, Oklahoma St. 31: Henry Josey ran
for 92 yards and three touchdowns, the last a
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Liquor delivery helps small stores survive Competition from big-box stores stiff, but most don’t offer service BY SOUMYA KARLAMANGLA MCT News Service
LOS ANGELES – Mary Michaels keeps a bucket of treats under the counter for people who come in with dogs. She greets customers by first name. A woman walks in the front door just to tell Michaels that she’s having a second baby. Michaels owns Almor Wine & Spirits on Sunset Boulevard, a high-end liquor store that her parents opened in 1955. It was in the middle of the booming 1950s, the year that Disneyland
opened in Anaheim. Long before the days of BevMo and Costco, Michaels’ mother handwrote the store’s name and address on hundreds of cards and distributed them around the neighborhood. Today, competition from big-box and discount stores is stiff, but Michaels brings something potent to the table: instant gratification. Decades ago, Hollywood’s lavish parties created a demand for businesses that quickly delivered alcohol. And now, this relic of Hol-
lywood’s past is giving small liquor stores like Almor an edge in a market inundated with other ways to buy booze. Although Southern California is dotted with stores that deliver alcohol to homes and businesses, the concentration is particularly high in and around Tinseltown. Within a 3-mile radius of the Hollywood & Highland Center are at least 10 stores that offer door-to-door alcohol delivery. DELIVERY CONTINUED ON C8
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Piero Barriga delivers groceries and liquor for Pink Dot in Los Angeles. Barriga has worked for the company for 13 years.
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LE SUEUR, Minn. – One of Minnesota’s most ambitious green energy projects is flipping the “on” switch. The odd-looking power plant, completed in November, is a collection of tanks and fabric bubbles resembling mini-Metrodomes. Inside, bacteria in giant heated tanks are digesting corn silage and manure to produce methane, a flammable gas that’s fed into the engines that generate electricity. This city, famous for Derick Dahlen the Green Avant Energy CEO Giant brand, is now home to one of the largest biogas power stations in the world. “This is the newest and best technology available,” said LeRoy Koppendrayer, board chairman of the plant’s operating company, which is a unit of the Minnesota Municipal Power
A large robot claw picks up silage to be put in the processing system at Hometown BioEnergy. The plant is highly automated – when finished, only three workers will man the facility. Agency (MMPA), a power producer for 12 cities including Le Sueur. Yet not everybody is jolly about the plant. Critics have questioned whether the benefits have been oversold and the risks understated. The plant’s output isn’t
huge, equivalent to about four wind turbines. Yet the facility, called the Hometown BioEnergy Project, promises to deliver cheap, renewable power when customers need it – not just at the whim of nature like wind power. Three fabric domes store
methane from the constantly running anaerobic digesters. They’re designed to feed the biogas to generators that run 12 to 16 hours a day when electrical demand peaks, typically daytime and evening. GAMBLE CONTINUED ON C8
Dear Dave, Do you have any advice for teaching responsibility and generosity to adult children and grandkids when it comes to money? –Justin Dear Justin, I think there are three key factors when it comes to teaching children of any age about these concepts – humility, gratitude and contentment. In my mind, humility is where gratitude comes from, and gratitude leads to contentment. I’m generous to my adult children, but they have no sense of entitlement. That’s due to their personal humility. They don’t feel that I owe them anything, and they already know that anyone who cops an entitlement attitude gets cut off. You’re no longer qualified for my generosity when you lose your gratitude. You’ve got to spend time talking to kids about these things. Otherwise, you run the risk of them counting on the income. Here’s an example. We coach some family businesses at my company, and the best family businesses are the ones that teach non-employee family members who receive money from the business – dividends from the profits – never to live on those dividends. I’ve seen lots of cases where someone will start living on the business they don’t work in, and they immediately start feeling entitled to the money. RAMSEY CONTINUED ON C8
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Marissa Asbury, 17, a senior at Ashton Franklin Center High School in Ashton, is the October Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Melanie and Adam Asbury. Her sister is Karlee, 12.
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Favorite trend: Wearing sweaters and scarves What would you do if you had $100,000? I would go to Machu Picchu.
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Pat Donahue, senior vice president of Stillman Bank, presents Trevor Nelson with a gift certificate. Nelson is Oregon High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s December Senior of Distinction. He displays respect for his elders and classmates, assisted with a Pinewood Derby experiment, and explained aerodynamics to 20 freshmen. Photo submitted by Heather Walden.
OPTIMISTS AWARD PRIZE December Students of the Month at Challand Middle School in Sterling are (front row, from left) Sarah Eifel and Dante Coppotelli; and (back row) Rachel Buyers, Katelyn Smoot, Brooklynn Freas, and Katelyn Grell. Photo submitted by Cindy Brown.
CLASS OF 1962 CONTRIBUTES
Josephine Shaward was named November Optimist of the Month by the Sterling Optimist Club and Challand Middle School in Sterling. Shaward, an eighth-grade student, is the daughter of Stephen and Lori Kreps. She received $50 and designated another $50 to Happy Tails Humane Society in Rock Falls. Sam Meier, club president, presented her award. Photo submitted by Meier.
Resident enlists in Army The Sterling High School Class of 1962 reunion committee recently donated $1,000, contributed by class members, to April House Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Advocacy Center in Morrison. At the presentation are (from left) Jim Gordon, class treasurer; Johanna Hager with April House; and Carolyn Allen and Stu Richter, both with the reunion committee. Photo submitted by Richter.
Jory Gould has joined the Army under the Future Soldier Program. Gould will report to Fort Benning, Ga., for basic training March 24.
After successful completion of this training, he will train as a cavalry scout. He is the son of Bradley Gould of Rock Falls.
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Paul Gierhart of Rock Falls took these photos of eagles on Dec. 14 at Lawrence Park.
A bald eagle caught a fish from the Rock River at Rock Falls for a Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 28. Photo submitted by Brad Icenogle of Rock Falls.
A juvenile eagle soared recently while on the hunt. Photos submitted by Linda A bald eagle returned to a former nest on Columbian Road in Ogle County. Little of Oregon.
This bald eagle recently scooped up a fish from the Rock River between Sterling and Rock Falls. Photos submitted by Dave Tackett also photographed this sharp-shinned hawk visiting his backyard. Tackett of Sterling.
Wanted: Photos from you A scrapbook is a book with blank pages, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what our Scrapbook page is without your pictures. We want to fill the page with images that capture lives in the Sauk Valley. They can be submitted by email to photos@saukvalley.com or can be taken to the Sterling and Dixon offices.
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The 1 p.m. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Open Basketball League champion is the Ballers team, with a 24-0 record. The team members are (sitting, from left) Jonah Celestino and Andrew Carskaden; and (standing) Chrishaun Kelly, Gordon Harris, AJ Glassburn, and Mitch Uratchko. Photos submitted by Joan Fritz.
The Tap team took the fall Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 40 and Over Basketball League championship, with a 23-1 record. They are (kneeling, from left) Dan Monor, Dave Peugh, and Kevin Anderson; and (standing) Troy Osborne, Greg Petrovsky, and Jim DuBois.
Team Flight was the Beast of the Worst champion for the fall 2:30 p.m. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Open Basketball League with a 19-7 record. They are Dylan Parvin (from left), Tony South, Kevin Lucas, and Scott Vietmeyer. Not pictured are Jacob Reyes, Justin Reyes, Justin Johnson, and Devin Johnson, the Prime Time team with a 18-6 record.
With a 17-7 record, the Not a Chance team members were the fall Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 30 and Over Basketball League champions. They are (kneeling, from left) Eric Wolf and Dan Herrera; and (standing) Ron Pillars, Dave Austin, Jason Weinrich, and Danny Rodriguez.
The Crest Foods team, with a record of 15-9, was the Beast of the Worst champion for the fall Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 30 and Over Basketball League. Team members are (from left) Calvin Caruth, Jerry Sikkema, Joe Neal, and Kel Bond.
The V & C Construction team won the Beast of the Worst Champion title for the fall Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 40 and Over Basketball League, with a 14-10 record. The players are (kneeling, from left) Scott Reuter and Don Smucker; and (standing)Clem Weborg, Jason Smith, and Ryan Kepner.
The Dalouâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team was the Beast of the Worst champion for the 1 p.m. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Open Basketball League, with a record of 9-15. They are (front row, from left) Elijah Dejesus and Margarito Dia; and (back row) Ryan Newman, Tyree White, and Jalen Ruffin.
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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Waylon John Bryan er of Rock Falls and San- Ind., and Shirley Ball of Valparaiso, Ind. dra Miller of Moline. Stevens Paternal grandparents Abigail and Clinton are Michael and Karen Allison Nicole Stevens Sr. of Sterling Sunday of Sterling, Bejster are the parents of a son Maternal great-grandborn at 7:47 p.m. Dec. 19, 2013, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Waylon John Bryan Stevens weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces at birth and was 20 inches in length. He is welcomed by Clinton Bruce Stevens Jr., 3, and Autumn Faye Lynn Stevens, 2. Maternal grandparents are John Bingham of Lyndon and Diane Bingham of Sterling. Paternal grandparents are Vicki Mandrell of Sterling and Bryan Stevens of Woodstock. Paternal great-grandparents are Homer and Faye Mandrell of Deer Grove.
Olivia Christy Marie Thompson Audry and James Thompson of Rock Falls are the parents of a daughter born at 9:47 a.m. Dec. 17, 2013, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Olivia Christy Marie Thompson weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces at birth and was 21.5 inches in length. She is welcomed by Aedan Thompson, 5, Mackynzie Thompson, 3, and Reese Thompson, 1. Maternal grandparents are Heather Bruins of Rock Falls and Tom Gordon of Sterling. Paternal grandparents are CC Thompson and Mike Thompson, both of Rock Falls. Maternal great-grandparents are Christy and Bob Lafferty of Rock Falls and Dennis Bruins Sr. of Nelson. Paternal great-grandmother is Betty Rowbottom of Sterling.
parents are Richard and Martha Miller of Kalona, Iowa, Josie Clark of Winter Park, Fla., and Bill and Betty Widolff of Rock Falls. Paternal great-grandparents are John and Sally Sunday of The Villages, Fla., Patricia McCarter of Rock Falls, and Jane Sunday of Sterling.
Kendall McDonnell Anderson Kendra and Brad Anderson of Champaign are the parents of a son born at 6:53 a.m. Nov. 15, 2013, at Carle Hospital in Champaign. Kendall McDonnell Anderson weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces at birth and was 20.5 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Nancy Bell and Marvin Bell, both of Mahomet, Paternal grandparents are Mike and Brenda Anderson of Mount Morris. Maternal great-grandfather is J.C. Karr of Seymour. Paternal great-grandfather is Dale Gingrich of Kewanee.
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Brandie and Martin Miller of Grand Detour are the parents of a son born at 5:31 p.m. Dec. 8, 2013, at KSB Hospital in Dixon. Owen Michael Miller weighed 9 pounds, 14 ounces at birth and was 23 inches in length. He is welcomed by Jacob, 1. Maternal grandparents are Dan and Eileen Willstead of Dixon. Taiden Sawyer Paternal grandfather is Payne Joe Miller of Dixon. Elsa and Luke Payne Maternal great-grandof Amboy are the par- mother is Gladys Willents of a son born at 2:03 stead of Amboy. p.m. Dec. 3, 2013, at KSB Hospital in Dixon. Isla Rae Taiden Sawyer Payne Gumbiner weighed 8 pounds, 9 Laura and Brandon ounces at birth and was Gumbiner of Dixon are 21 inches in length. He is welcomed by Tea- the parents of a daughgan Payne, 4, and Mason ter born at 10:50 a.m. Dec. 3, 2013, at KSB Payne, 2. Hospital in Dixon. Isla Rae Gumbiner Olivia Mae weighed 6 pounds, 7 Sunday ounces at birth and was Michelle and Dustin 21 inches in length. Sunday of Moline are Maternal grandparents the parents of a daugh- are Mary Wood and Sam ter born at 12:31 p.m. Wood, both of Elvaston. Paternal grandparents Dec. 2, 2013, at Illini are Cyndie Gumbiner Hospital in Silvis. O l i v i a M a e S u n d a y and Donald Gumbiner, weighed 8 pounds, 4 both of St. John, Ind. Maternal great-grandounces at birth and was parent is Jewel Aeilts of 21.5 inches in length. She is welcomed by Carthage. Paternal great-grandSophie Sunday, 6. Maternal grandparents mothers are Priscilla are Darryl and Joan Mill- Johnson of Highland,
Lindsey and Timothy Bejster of Dixon are the parents of a daughter born at 5:37 p.m. Nov. 22, 2013, at KSB Hospital in Dixon. Allison Nicole Bejster weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces at birth and was 20 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Brocke and Cindy Barlow of Amboy and Cam and Melissa Eckhardt of Farmersville. Paternal grandparents are Bill and Jane Haws of Dixon. Maternal great-grandparents are Bob and Jacquie Eckhardt of Rochelle, Doug and Shirley Pittman of Ashton, and Dana and Beverly Barlow of Eldena. Paternal great-grandmother is Ethel Bejster of Arlington.
Peyton Scott Ganze Amanda and Justin Ganze of Dixon are the parents of a son born at 3:14 p.m. Dec. 6, 2013, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Peyton Scott Ganze weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces at birth and was 22.5 inches in length. He is welcomed by Serina Ganze, 1. Maternal grandparents are Mary Smith and Rodney Smith, both of Dixon. Paternal grandparents are Scott and Cindy Ganze of Dixon. Maternal great-grandparents are Joe Pettinger and Ruth Pullen, both of Dixon. Paternal great-grandparents are Charles and Patricia Ganze of Belvidere and Bill and Marsha Nottingham of McComb, Miss.
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Ogle County announces tree recycling locations Christmas trees can be dropped off through Jan. 19 at the following locations: Byron â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunshine Park, state Route 2 and South Peru Street. Forreston â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 407 N. Locust St. by the waste water treatment plant. Leaf River â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 208 Railroad St. by the sewage treatment plant. Monroe Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 309 Pacific St. (Lichtyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landscaping). Oregon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hill Street at Oregon Park District maintenance yard behind Brian Bemis Motors. Polo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 410 N. Prairie St., west of storage building. Rochelle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Atwood Park, 10th Avenue and 20th Street, behind the band shell. The trees will be made into free mulch for pick up at drop-off sites. All tinsel, ornaments, lights, nails, plastic bags, and tree stands must be removed from the trees.
Items left on the tree may damage the chippers. Wreaths, garland, and flocked trees will not be accepted. Local high school FFAs will provide a tree pickup Jan. 11 in Mount Morris, Oregon, Byron, Polo, Forreston, Adeline, Baileyville, Leaf River, and German Valley. Trees must be at the curb by 8 a.m. to ensure pick up. The city of Rochelle will once again chip trees at the curb for Rochelle residents, during the first 2 weeks of January. Place trees in the parkway along the street only. Trees left in the alley will not be chipped and will be treated as waste rather than recycled. Any trees left at the curb after Jan. 19 will be picked up by the waste hauling company and taken to a landfill where they will be disposed of as waste. The Ogle County
Christmas Tree Recycling Program is sponsored by the Byron Forest Preserve District, Byron High School FFA, city of Byron, Oregon Park District, Oregon High School FFA, village of Forreston, Forreston High School FFA, Village of Leaf River, FlaggRochelle Park District, city of Rochelle, Tom Lichtyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landscaping Service, Polo Community High School FFA, Aurand Tree Service, and the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department. The Monroe Center, Forreston, and Leaf River chipping sites have been made possible with grants from the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department. For more information, contact the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department at www.oglecounty.org or 815-732-4020.
Carly Jo Alexander Courtney and Todd Alexander of Milledgeville are the parents of a daughter born at 12:20 p.m. Dec. 17, 2013, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Carly Jo Alexander weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces at birth and was 20 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Barry Imel and Ronda Imel, both of Milledgeville. Paternal grandparents are Larry and Linda Alexander of Chadwick. Maternal great-grandparents are Bob and Shirley Woessner of Milledgeville and Floyd and Wilma Imel of Chadwick. Paternal great-grandparents are Archie and Bernadine Woodin of Milledgeville.
Barb Lauff accepts the Harlene Kopen Humanitarian Award from Dick Fislar, president of Rock River Striders in Rock Island.
Sterling woman recognized during Reindeer Ramble 5K Barb Lauff of Sterling is the recipient of the Harlene Kopen Humanitarian Award. She was recognized by the Rock River Striders Running Club during the 20th annual running of the Reindeer Ramble 5K race Dec. 8 in the Quad Cities. The award is presented each year to someone who has given unselfishly to worthy organizations and causes by
volunteering their time, talents, and resources for enriching the lives of others. She has taught orchestra in the Sterling Public schools for more than 20 years, increasing her number of students each year. Lauff and her students are involved in performing many community events. She also coaches cross country and track for all age levels, and creates for
student athletes, a lifestyle that will keep them healthy and fit through their adult lives. In addition, she is the founder and president of the Rock River Road Runners Running Club of Sterling, serves as the USA Track an Field IL Masters chairwoman, and is the race director for the Music in Motion 5K road race, where profits are used to purchase musical instruments for students.
SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Today Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United -ETHODIST #HURCH % #HIcago Ave., Davis Junction. Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; noon, open; 6 p.m., open, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon. Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, tradition; 12:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m. closed "AZAAR !MERICANA 7 Third St., Sterling. Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., former St. Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grade School, 32 N. Jones Ave., !MBOY American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., TradiTIONAL 7ELLNESS #ENTER 7 First St., Dixon. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or 800-448 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alcoholics Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling. Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.-noon, Walmart, 1901 First Ave., Rock Falls. Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., &IRST #HRISTIAN #HURCH &IFTH !VE 2OCK &ALLS 8214. Downstairs, west door. Sauk Valley Group Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, open, Old School; 8 p.m., open, Fun .IGHT BACK DOOR &IRST
Ave., Rock Falls. Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 1-2:30 p.m., Save-A-Lot, 928 First Ave., Rock Falls. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, First Presbyterian #HURCH #ALVIN 2OAD Rochelle. Chapter 410 of the Experimental Aircraft Association, 7:30 p.m., terminal building, 7HITESIDE #OUNTY !IRPORT (OOVER 2OAD 2OCK &ALLS Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Village of Progress, 710 S. 13th St., Oregon. Sunday Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 a.m., closed; 7 p.m., open, 2OCHELLE #OMMUNITY (OSPITAL 900 N. Second St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., closed; 11 a.m., open; 1 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., CLOSED "AZAAR !MERICANA W. Third St., Sterling. Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed; noon, open; 6 p.m., closed, step, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon. Alcoholics Anonymous, 10 A M OPEN (ORIZON 6IEW &ARM barn, 2422 N. River Road, Oregon. Sauk Valley Group Alcoholics Anonymous, 10 a.m., open, Big Book, back door, &IRST !VE 2OCK &ALLS
Latin American Social Club meeting, 3 p.m., 2708 W. &OURTH 3T 3TERLING 8290. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 P M CLOSED #HURCH OF 3T !NNE . #HERRY 3T -ORrison. Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., First #HRISTIAN #HURCH &IFTH !VE 2OCK &ALLS 8214. Downstairs, west door. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Spanish, St. PatRICK #ATHOLIC #HURCH +ELLY Drive, Rochelle. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, clearance required, BAAbble on for Life 0RISON 'ROUP Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, 304 Seventh Ave. West, Lyndon. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 P M CLOSED -OUNT -ORRIS 3ENIOR #ENTER % &RONT 3T Monday Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and Family Planning Services, all by appointment only, Suite 100, ,EE #OUNTY (EALTH $EPARTMENT 309 S. Galena Ave., Dixon, Alcoholics Anonymous, 8
a.m., open, Methodist church, 402 First Ave., Forreston. Abuse Changing team, Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 8:30 A M 9-#! 9-#! Way, Sterling. Narcotics Anonymous, 10 a.m., open, 403 13th Ave., Sterling. Dixon Rotary Club, noon, LOWER LEVEL 3T ,UKE %PISCOPAL #HURCH 7 4HIRD 3T $IXON Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., &IRST #HRISTIAN #HURCH &IFTH !VE 2OCK &ALLS Downstairs, west side. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, CLOSED 3T 0AUL ,UTHERAN #HURCH 3 &IFTH 3T /REGON Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, step; 6 p.m., open, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Big Book; 6 p.m., closed, 3PANISH P M OPEN "AZAAR Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling. Sauk Valley Group Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, open, Sunshine meeting; 8 p.m. Al-Anon, OPEN BACK DOOR &IRST !VE Rock Falls. Crochet-Knitting Club, 12:30 P M 7HITESIDE #OUNTY 3ENIOR #ENTER 7 .INTH 3T 3TERling. Care for the Caregiver, 1:30 P M (OME OF (OPE #ANCER 7ELLNESS #ENTER 0LOCK
2OAD $IXON TOPS, 4 p.m. weigh-in, 4:30 P M MEETING P M WEIGH IN P M MEETING (UB #ITY 3ENIOR #ENTER #HERRY !VE Rochelle. TOPS Chapter IL 634 meeting, P M 3 7ALNUT St., Franklin Grove. National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, P M 3INNISSIPPI #ENTERS 3 &OURTH 3T Oregon. TOPS, P M WEIGH IN P M 0OLO #HURCH OF THE "RETHREN 3 #ONGRESS !VE 0OLO Movie and Discussion Night, P M 3ERENITY (OSPICE (OME 3 STATE 2OUTE /REGON 2ESERVATIONS 2499. Dixon Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission, P M $IXON -AIN 3TREET OFFICE 3 (ENNEPIN !VE $IXON 9426. Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., 201 W. Market St., Morrison, Celebrate Recovery, Christcentered Recovery Group, 6-8 P M 2EVIVE #OMMUNITY #HURCH % &RONT 3T -OUNT -ORRIS Rock Falls Rotary, 6 p.m., Beelendorfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deli, 204 W. 10th St., Rock Falls. Overeaters Anonymous, 6 P M 2OOM #'( -EDICAL #ENTER % ,E&EVRE 2OAD
3TERLING Rock Falls Boy Scout Troop 306, 6:30-8 p.m., fellowship hall, (ARVEST 4IME "IBLE #HURCH Dixon Ave., Rock Falls. Dixon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540 Ladies Auxiliary, P M &RANKLIN 'ROVE Road. Amboy American Legion Post 453, P M #OMMUNITY Room, Amboy Family Restaurant AND 0IZZA % -AIN 3T Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5418 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auxiliary, 7 p.m., 217 First Ave., Rock Falls, Dixon Elks Lodge 779 Auxiliary, 7 p.m., 1279 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon. Al-Anon, P M #HURCH OF 'OD #LAY 3T -OUNT #ARROLL Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, step study, New (OPE &ELLOWSHIP #HURCH STATE 2OUTE +INGS Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling. Rock Falls American Legion Post 902, 7 p.m., 712 Fourth !VE 2OCK &ALLS Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 P M CLOSED 3T ,UKE %PISCOPAL #HURCH 7 4HIRD 3T $IXON Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 P M CLOSED &IRST 0RESBYTERIAN #HURCH 4HIRD 3T Savanna.
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Man is turned off by galâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resemblance to mom Dear Abby: I met a guy I think is perfect for me on a dating website. We have gone on several dates and they have been great. He respects my morals and even has some of his own, which isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easy to find. The problem: He says I am exactly what he has been looking for except for one thing. I look like his mother. He says he really likes me and would like to keep dating to see if he can get past this issue. I like him very much. Is there something I can do, short of plastic surgery? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dead Ringer in Arizona
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saying. Ask to meet his mother, then judge for yourself how strong the resemblance is. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible the similarity is less physical and more about your personality or mannerisms. You should not alter your image to please anyone but yourself. Keep Dear Dead Ringer: in mind that many men Before changing anything, you need to explore do marry women who resemble their mothers in more closely what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
some way â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conscious or not â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the marriages are often successful. Dear Abby: My parents divorced many years ago, and ever since, I have lived with my mother and visit Dad on his days off from work. Mom cheated on Dad, and the man she cheated with lives with us. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a good relationship with her boyfriend. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have much in common, and when he drinks, he gets angry for no reason and takes it out on me or Mom, and it puts the whole household in an awkward position, sometimes lasting for days. When heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sober, he can be fun to be around.
Snow sports open to kids Sharpen those iceskating and snowballthrowing skills and join us at the Silver Skates Ice Skating Derby and Snowball Archery Contest from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Centennial Park Lagoon, Avenue D and East 11th Street. Both competitions are for boys and girls age 6 to 15, who will compete within age brackets. The skating derby contestants will race with the best times qualifying for awards. The race lengths are 100 yards for those 6 to 7, 200 yards for kids 8 and 9, 330 yards for 10- and 11year-olds; 440 yards for children 12 and 13; and 660 yards for those 14 and 15. It is not necessary for the contestants to be a good skater. In the Snowball Archery Contest, participants will test their ability to accurately hit an archery target with a snowball from various distances. Medals will be awarded for first, second, and third, and placement ribbons will be won by those in fourth through sixth in both events. All participants receive an award. There is no registra-
N. Lincolnway, Sterling. The $12 registration fee includes lane and shoe *OAN &RITZ IS rentals. Registration will THE RECREATION SUPERVISOR OF be taken from 9:30 to 10 THE #OLOMA a.m. Jan. 20 at Paoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or 4OWNSHIP can be done at the park 0ARK $ISTRICT IN districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office before 2OCK &ALLS the tournament. Hope to see you there. Snow Sculpture Contest: Be creative in the snow, let your imagination fee. The events tion run wild, then creare contingent on the ate your snow sculpture weather so check with between through Feb. the Coloma Township 28. Park District Office at After completing your 815-625-0272 to make snow sculpture, call the sure they are going to be park district administraheld as planned. tive office at 815-625Youth Bowling Tour0272 between 9 a.m. and nament: No school on 5 p.m. Monday through Jan. 20 in observance Friday. of Martin Luther King Someone from the Jr.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birthday, so, why park district will come not join us at the Youth out and take a picture of Bowling Tournament? your snow sculpture. Each bowler will comPrizes will be awarded pete in three games with on the basis of size, the use of their own detail, and creative ideas handicaps from previous at the end of the contest. league play or a handiThe Snow Sculpture cap will be established Contest is open to parby the tournament judg- ticipants of all ages. es at the conclusion of Sign-up time: Registrathe three games. tion for the winter and Boys and girls compete spring recreation proseparately in their own grams continues at the age bracket ranging from park district, 508 E. 11th age 6 to 18. Trophies will St. be awarded. The 38th Office hours in the tournament will begin winter are 9 a.m. to 5 at 10 a.m. at Paoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s p.m. Monday through Blackhawk Lanes, 2325 Friday.
I have talked with my mom about this. She promises sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll talk to him and things are going to change, but they never do. She doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to break up with him because she canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to pay the mortgage on her own. I have thought about moving in with my dad, but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to upset her. What do I do? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wants To Move In With Dad
in with your father to avoid being around a verbally abusive drunk â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and your father is willing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what you should do. You should not have to tolerate abuse in order not to â&#x20AC;&#x153;upsetâ&#x20AC;? your mother. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK to take care of yourself.
advice would be great. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Scared in Oregon
Dear Scared: If the only reason you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reached out before is fear of rejection, then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to move on. Ask your friends and family to help you write a profile, and Dear Abby: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a then consider what hap32-year-old woman. My pens next as an â&#x20AC;&#x153;advenboyfriend of 11 years ture.â&#x20AC;? passed away almost 3 While there are no guaryears ago. I loved him antees youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll immediately very much and miss him find a relationship like the Dear Wants: Your moth- every day. Some wellone you had, you might er hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t asserted herself meaning friends and fam- find someone who is comwith her boyfriend because ily members have sugpatible. And if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financially depengested a dating site. you still could make some dent on him. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s afraid Abby, when does some- friends. Nothing ventured, if she insists he do someone know if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to nothing gained. thing about his drinking, move on? I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been he will leave her. on a date in 13 years. Write Dear Abby at www. The affair and the boyIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m scared of putting DearAbby.com or P.O. Box friend were her choice, not myself out there again 69440, Los Angeles, CA yours. If you want to move and getting hurt. Any 90069.
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Dixon Community Trust members recently made a donation to the Dixon PADS shelter. Gary Presley, president of the trust, presents the money to Vanessa White, who is with the shelter. Photo submitted by Presley.
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Geri Jensen of Dixon was the winner of the St. Vincent de Paul 50/50 Christmas drawing. Her husband, Kim Jensen, accepts the winnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check from Yvonne Oakrus, president of the society. The St. Vincent de Paul Society contributes 100 percent of every dollar raised to help the poor in the Dixon area. Photo submitted by Dr. Tom Lawless.
Gail Lavelle (from left), Fran Rolling, and Sharon Callaghan, Rock River Valley Area Christian Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club members, get ready for the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jan. 15 meeting. Photo submitted by Kathleen Williams.
Christian Women plan January meeting ROCK FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Rock River Valley Area Christian Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 15 for a Form Fitting Luncheon at the Candlelight Inn, 2200 First Ave. Robin Duncan with Essential Bodywear in
Sterling will give tips on buying and wearing the proper form-fitting bra. The special guest will be Linda Dutton of Alexis, who came to know Christ as a child after hearing Billy Graham. She also can drive
a tractor and fly a plane. Robin Fisch of Milledgeville will provide music. The cost is $10. Reservations are due by 9 p.m. Jan. 12; call Irene at 815948-2107. Cancellation notice is necessary.
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EXTENSION GIVES BACK University of Illinois Extension offices in Boone, DeKalb, and Ogle counties held their holiday gathering Dec. 9. This year the staff from each county collected diapers to be donated to His Glory Mission in Belvidere. Staff also donated gift cards to be sent to Washington, Ill., to help with the relief efforts that are taking place in response to the recent tornados. With the donations are (sitting, from left) Jodi Baumgartner, Judy Hodge, Lisa Valle, Melissa Irwin, Marilyn Csernus, and Melinda Charbonneau; and (standing) Peggy Doty, Kelli Morrow, Jessica McCanse, Candice Miller, Johnna Jennings, Sue Buntjer, Nicole Groezinger, Cathy Anderson, Janelle Stein, and Connie Handel. Not pictured are Vicky Broos, Rosa Borjon, and Mary Beth Christen.
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4-H members recognized for project achievement OREGON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ogle County 4-Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ers, 180 in all, are being honored for their achievements during the 2013 4-H year. Eligible to compete in one of three club award areas based on their age, members can be recognized for their work in project, service and leadership achievement. Awards build on one another. Project achievement winners, ages 8 to 11, met project goals, completed records, attended half of
their local clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meetings, gave a talk or demonstration about their project, and exhibited at the 4-H fair or on a local club tour. Service achievement awards are for those 12 to 14 who have met the criteria for project recognition, served on a club committee or as a club officer, participated in a community service or learning activity related to their project, and assisted with a special activity, tour, or program. Leadership achievement
awards recognize those 15-18 who have met the requirements for service achievement, participated in one or more earning experiences at the county, region, or state level, provided leadership for a project, an activity, or a 4-H group, and help conduct programs at the county level or beyond. Project winners are: William Carlson, Carter Conderman, Collin Conderman, Tyler Delgado, Abraham Eden, Maggie Eden, Renee
Gehrke, Adrianne Hall, Tyler Hall, Grace Mingus, Logan Remhof, and Alexis Trank of Byron. Lillian Kennedy, Justin Simpson, and Emma Thurow of Davis Junction. Carter Daws of Forreston. Justin Heldt of Lanark. Bryce Allen, Isaac Charbonneau, Lane Lindquist, Noah Lindquist, Nate Miller, and Taylor Yordy, of Leaf River. Eric Seaworth, Hannah Seaworth, Anna Tolian, and Lila Tolian of Lindenwood.
Aubrey Craig, Jackson Craig, Amber Ekard, Hannah Ekard, Abigail Sandine, and Mead Tomash of Monroe Center. Isabelle Bergstrom, Mallory Bergstrom, Samantha Bowers, Megan Hagemann, Rebecca Hough, Evan Kosick, Garret Moser, Emmett Peterson, and Mady Russell of Mount Morris. Trenton Bettner, Kyle Brechon, Jacob Davis, Adam Glendenning, Jared Glendenning, Faith Mar-
quardt, Bode Martin, Grace Mongan, Brenna Noon, and Abbie Ring, of Oregon. Isaac Akins, Ty Newcomer, and Coley Zeigler of Polo. Amanda Headon, Zeke Horn, Heather Swope, Jacob Thompson, Ariel Zuercher, and Austin Zuercher of Rochelle. Tommy Allen, Alexa Brooks, Jenna Brooks, Daniel Miller, and Hannah Underhill of Stillman Valley.
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Lee County Farm Bureau President James Sheaffer (right) accepts a recognition plaque awarded to the bureau for its achievements during 2013. Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson presented the award during the Illinois Farm Bureau annual meeting. Photo submitted by Danelle Burrs.
Farm bureau recognized during meeting CHICAGO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Lee County Farm Bureau was recognized for its achievements during the 99th annual Illinois Farm Bureau meeting Dec. 7-10 in Chicago. A member of Membership Group III, Lee County received the following program awards: Gold: Membership Quota and Communication and Promo-
tion. Bronze: Ag Literacy, Health and Safety, Legislative, Political Process, Local Affairs, Member Relations, and Policy Development. The group also received a Most Outstanding Project Award for its annual Farm Visit Day in August. Farm bureaus in Membership Group III are those with 2151-2995 members. As part of its annual meet-
ing, Illinois Farm Bureau presents program and committee awards in recognition of outstanding county Farm Bureau volunteer efforts throughout the year. The Illinois Farm Bureau is a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation, a national organization of farmers and ranchers.
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This year the Ogle County 4-H Ambassador team decided to do 4-H Spotlight News Article each month. Each spotlight will be written by one of seven 4-H ambassadors on a person who has helped and supported the Ogle County 4-H program, and to find out how they got to where they are now in the program. This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4-H Spotlight is Dawn Bolhous of Mount Morris. Chelsea Eden, led the interview. Bolhous got started in 4-H because her mother wanted her kids to learn the values that she had learned through 4-H. She attended 4-H for 9 years, and has been a leader of the Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club for 4 years. Three of those years, she also has been the archery and air rifle instructor in the Ogle County 4-H Shooting Sports program. Bolhous was a part of the Okobijians 4-H club in Dickenson County, Iowa. During her years in 4-H, she participated in showing clothing, foods, visual arts, photogra-
Dawn Bolhous of Mount Morris, at the age of 15, shows off her log cabin pillow, made for her sewing and textiles project while in high school. She is the first in the 4-H Spotlight Series.
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phy, woodworking, and fashion revue. She held the offices of president, vice president, historian, and secretary. In her 4-H club, they had a program for seniors to represent 4-H in the community and school; this would be like combining federations and ambassadors. One of her fair memories was helping the sheep people washing the sheep. As they were taking the sheep back to the barn, all of the sheep lay down
in the muddy road. So then, they had to wash the sheep with only 10 minutes until they had to show them. Bolhouse had some advice to share, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I enjoyed my years in 4-H and encourage all of the young people to strive to be the best that they can be and look at how you judge your success and others. Set your goals for 4-H ,but also set your goals for your life. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to enjoy every experience.â&#x20AC;?
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;We see ourselves being more financially effective by storing the gas and making electricity when it has greater value,â&#x20AC;? said Derick Dahlen, CEO of Avant Energy, a Minneapolis-based company that developed the biogas project and has long managed the municipal power agency. During the start-up, he said, the plant is increasing its methane output, and generates power for several hours each day.
The project, which will help the 12 municipal utilities meet state renewable energy requirements, is a big commitment to a stilldeveloping technology. About 2,000 U.S. sites produce biogas, mostly farms, wastewater treatment plants and landfills, though not all generate power. The nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total biogas electrical output is 158 megawatts, about the output of a single 1950sera coal power plant, according to Bloomberg data. Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other biogas digesters are mostly
smaller units at dairy farms that use the technology for manure management, odor reduction and small-scale power generation. A large biogas unit went on line this year at the Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant in Shakopee. In Europe, biogas technology is more common, thanks to generous price supports. Germany has the most, about 7,000 biogas plants, said Mackinnon Lawrence, a Navigant Research analyst who has studied the biogas industry. He said biogas has benefits and challenges.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a fickle process,â&#x20AC;? Lawrence said, especially with manure, a common feedstock. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has to be the right temperature, the right mix of organisms. You are constantly brewing this thing.â&#x20AC;? One U.S. biogas company, New York-based Microgy Inc., built digesters using technology similar to the Le Sueur plantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, only to file for bankruptcy in 2010. An uncompleted biogas plant in Hull, Iowa, went bankrupt in 2011 after developer Bison Renewable Energy, a company with Minnesota roots, ran out of money.
Three biogas-powered generators in Wisconsin were shut down in 2012 by Dairyland Power Cooperative because they couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t compete in the power market. The La Crosse, Wis.-based co-op now pays three dairy farms to flare the gas. Dairyland hopes to restart the generators in 2015 after making repairs and improvements, co-op spokeswoman Deb Mirasola said in an e-mail. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It comes with its share of headaches,â&#x20AC;? added Steven Bach, a Dorchester, Wis., dairy farmer
whose two biogas generators still sell power to Dairyland and supply heat to his home and farm buildings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more maintenance than what you think.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The key maintenance challenge is engines corroding from hydrogen sulfide, which also stinks. The Le Sueur plant has scrubbers to clean the gas, and hopes to avoid problems. Even before construction, the Hometown BioEnergy plantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s price tag climbed 50 percent, to $45 million, from the original estimate.
Astrograph Researching real estate may be a good idea. Sunday, January 5, 2013 New experiences will lead to selfdiscovery. You will be quick to adjust to relationships as they develop. While you may be determined to follow your dreams, be sure that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re realistic. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to ask yourself what you have and what you really want. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) down the line. You will learn a lot from those working with fewer resources. Your altruism will elicit praise. If you remain focused, you
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Piero Barriga delivers groceries and liquor for Pink Dot in Los Angeles. California is one of 18 states where the delivery of beer, wine and liquor is allowed with no restrictions.
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Delivery is part of this areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tradition,â&#x20AC;? said Danny Setareh, co-owner of Gil Turnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Wines & Spirits in West Hollywood, which has been delivering for more than 50 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody is happier with that, so why shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we do it?â&#x20AC;? In the late 1960s and early 1970s, nearby Laurel Canyon became known as home to musicians including Jim Morrison and Joni Mitchell. The narrow, winding roads leading in and out of the canyon made delivery a vital service, said Kerry Gogan, a record producer who grew up in the neighborhood during that time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was kind of a discreet way to take care of your business without people knowing your business,â&#x20AC;? said Gogan, whose family used alcohol delivery about once a week when she was a kid. Today, as corporate and franchise businesses in
things as varied as auto parts and yardage stores beat out mom-and-pop operations, Hollywood liquor merchants are keeping their customers with their ability to satisfy immediate urges. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re shopping for liquor online, you want to get a drink,â&#x20AC;? said Michael Crumrine, who lives in Laurel Canyon and gets alcohol delivered from Almor and the Laurel Canyon Country Store. California is one of 18 states where the delivery of beer, wine and liquor is allowed with no restrictions. Nine states prohibit such deliveries. Even in New York, known for bringing almost anything to your doorstep, delivery of alcohol is restricted by quantity, and the delivery truck must be clearly marked. In the Hollywood area, stores such as Almor, Bogieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Liquor and Mel & Rose report that they make about 30 deliveries a day. The demand is so high that one liquor store has been transformed into a
large-scale delivery service that employs 25 fulltime employees. They drive a fleet of pink VW bugs making deliveries in 30 minutes. Although the company, Pink Dot, delivers prepared hot foods and groceries in addition to alcohol, owner Sol Yamini said its bestsellers are liquor, cigarettes and condoms. Yamini said he plans to expand Pink Dot to downtown L.A., the San Fernando Valley, downtown San Diego and San Francisco over the next three years. Although he hopes all four locations will be successful, he said the West Hollywood spot will probably always be the busiest because of the culture there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You live in West Hollywood if you want to be in that Hollywood lifestyle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; go to the bars the Kardashians go to, the guys from (the HBO series) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Entourageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; go to,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People that live in WeHo live in WeHo because they like to go out, and going out goes hand in hand with drinking.â&#x20AC;?
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The same principle applies in your situation. If someone starts saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, since mom and dad are paying for our daycare, we can use that money we would have spent to buy a car.â&#x20AC;? That means theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve started counting on mom and dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generosity to live, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a form of entitlement mentality. None of our kids receive any kind of financial help from us at all, unless theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re already carrying their weight in their own lives. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not being cold. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teaching responsibility and selfreliance. Now it would be different if one of them developed a serious medical issue or something like that. But the whole idea that mommy and daddy have lots of money, and I can just get some from them? That doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fly in our family. You have to teach them character and giving
in order for them to be valid recipients. Plus, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about the kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attitude. But youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to talk about it often and communicate the value system out loud. The gifting and generosity are contingent upon the humility that leads to gratitude that leads to contentment. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dave Dear Dave, My wife and I just bought a business with cash. We had been living with my brother and sister-in-law while we saved up, and things are starting to get a bit cramped. My brother has offered to co-sign on a house for us, but rent is pretty cheap in this area. What do you think we should do? â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Peter Dear Peter, You need to forget about a house and plan on renting for a while. You just bought a business, and at this point you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be success-
ful. Plus, if you need a co-signer to buy a house, car or anything else, it means youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not financially ready for that purchase. Take some time, maybe two or three years, to get your business up and running. Go find a decent, inexpensive place to rent then pay off any debt you have while saving up as much money as possible. I want you to have a nice house one day, Peter. But youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just not ready now. A house should be a blessing, not a burden. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dave Dave Ramsey has written four New York Times best-selling books: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Financial Peaceâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;More Than Enoughâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Total Money Makeoverâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;EntreLeadershipâ&#x20AC;?. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 6 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the Web at daveramsey.com.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t isolate yourself; loneliness will lead to depression. Surround yourself with close friends who will provide support and help lift your spirits. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- The way you handle people today will inspire admiration. See to any pending paperwork. Tie up loose ends so that you may begin new projects. Your enthusiasm for your ideas will draw interest. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- New friends and partnerships are likely to
form if you get involved in a cause or activity. Family members may be able to help clarify a personal situation that is causing you concern. Your giving spirit will invite many new possibilities. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -Think before you speak today. Thoughtless communication will get you into trouble. You must maintain objectivity if you want to bothering you. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your intuition will be strong today, so act fast to implement new ideas. Misinterpretation is likely if you are imprecise in your communication, which could create obstacles. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- If you choose to nitpick today, you will meet with the same treatment lately, you can expect a rude awakening. Such confrontations could lead to a falling-out. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You stand hand to make a quick investment. Socializing will lead to a friend-
ship that may help you in the future. Make changes to your appearance. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Researching real estate may be a good idea. A lucrative long-term investment can be secured. Making changes to your surroundings will be to your advantage. Your advice will be valued. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You can self-improvement initiative. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t avoid exercising. Movement is integral to maintaining your health. Make a new routine to help keep SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -There will be many distractions today, and if you try to do everything, you will accomplish nothing. You must make careful choices. Communicate effectively to get the support you need. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be feeling wild and crazy today. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t gamble, or you will lose. Impulse spending will have frustrating consequences later on. Burn off your energy with physical activities.
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Area groups report annual bird count success APPLE RIVER – Members of the Eagle Nature Foundation and the Conservation Guardians of Northwest Illinois spent 29.5 hours and drove 289 miles throughout part of Jo Daviess County to count birds. There were 3,577 birds of 44 different species spotted as they participated in National Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count Dec. 17. This annual count in was started in 1965 by Terrence Ingram, who has been the compiler ever since. The 24 counters attempted to count all of the birds in a 15-mile circle and centered at Schapville. This is the 114th annual count that has been conducted by the National Audubon Society. Each year the National Audubon Society combines the results of this count with other bird counts that are conducted across the continent from Dec. 14 to Jan. 5. The data collected by CBC participants over the last century or more has become one of only two large pools of information informing ornithologists and conservation biologists how the birds of the Americas are faring over time. This count reveals some of the changes in the bird life and the environment that have been
The annual Junior Stewart Christmas bird count was Dec. 7, with six members of the group and their parents taking part at Lock and Dam 13 near Fulton. The junior birders saw more than 1,300 birds, including bald eagles, ducks, gulls, chickadees, a hawk, and a barred owl. Members also received a field guide titled “Dragonflies and Damselflies of the East.” Photo submitted by Jacob McLuckie. occurring in Jo Daviess County. This count was started by Ingram before Apple Canyon Lake or the Galena Territory were even in existence. At that time, the count basically covered farms, pastures, and croplands with no lakes or housing developments. Now there are lakes and two big housing develop-
ments that have replaced many of the farms and fields. For example, this year’s count revealed a record number of bluebirds with 60 being seen, which may be a direct result of the many bluebird houses which the Guardians put up and monitor each year. This was at the same time that no robins were seen. This year was
in definite contrast to the 826 robins having been seen in 1981. Another bird which was not seen this year was the pheasant. In 2004, 28 were seen. In 1981, 17 red-headed woodpeckers were counted, whereas this year only one was seen. Other birds that were down in numbers include: the cardinal,
SCHULER HELPS OUT MORRISON AREA DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Schuler Motors Inc. of Morrison recently presented a check to the Morrison Area Development Corp. in conjunction with the group’s yearly fundraising drive. MADC relies on community partnerships and their financial support in furthering the economic growth of Morrison by maintaining and attracting businesses to the community, while working to maintain and enhance the overall quality of life for its residents. Mark Schuler (center) owner, presented the check to Jerry Lindsey, Morrison Area Development Corp. president. Also attending the presentation were (from left) Bob Smith, Corinne Bender, Betty Steinert, and Suellen Girard, MADC representatives. Photo submitted by the chamber.
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with 54 seen, while 640 of them were counted in 1968; the snow bunting, with only one being seen, while 142 had been seen in 2010; the tree sparrow, with 27 being seen while 1,083 had been counted in 1981; the mourning dove, with 87 being seen, when 427 had been seen in 2004; the red-tailed hawk, with 49 being seen, while 184
were seen in 1995; and the starling, with 412 being seen, while 1,472 were seen in 1996. Other species had record numbers with 60 tufted titmice being counted and 50 Lapland Longspurs being counted. Also this year two new species to this local count were sighted the Carolina wren, and the pine grosbeak.
FOOD PANTRY DONATION
In celebration of Yoga with Martina’s 10-year anniversary, a portion of each participant’s fall class fee went to the Morrison Friends Food Pantry. Martina Maxfield (right) Yoga with Martina, presented a check to Kaywyn Beswick, director of the Morrison Friends Food Pantry. The yoga studio is at the Whiteside Farm Bureau Building. Photo submitted by Morrison Chamber of Commerce.
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Rock Falls High School’s second Zombie Shuffle in October made it possible to give $1,000 to the United Way of Whiteside County. Nathan Fellows (from left) of United Way, Mark Johnson and Jamie Leech of the high school, and Russell Siefken Jr., United Way executive director, took part in the presentation. Photo submitted by Siefken.
The Sterling Noon Rotary Club made a donation to the Sauk Valley Foodbank at the annual Christmas party. Carol Siefken, foodbank executive director, holds the gift, given by Lee Kraut, Rotary president. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Ave., Sterling. Photo submitted.
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Skiers take the lift up Stowe Mountain in Vermont.
Vermont’s cozy Stowe isn’t without its challenges
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he secret to happiness is perspective, and that’s particularly true when
skiing. For instance, should you be intimately familiar with the mighty mountains of the American West, East Coast skiing might seem tame, if not short, icy and gray. But if you’re from Manhattan, and your usual peaks are the hills north of New York City, Vermont will seem like the Alps. “The blue runs here are like the black ones back home,” said Manhattanite Neal Cooper, 39, while we balanced on skis amid Stowe Mountain Resort’s snowy peaks and pines. “This is just more terrain and more challenging than what we’re used to.” That might be why we met at an intersection of blue runs. Cooper and his wife, Hyla, in fact, have never skied the West. “We want to go west, but we’re afraid we’ll never want to come back here,” Hyla Cooper, 31, said. That seemed like a fair concern after meeting Joe Bruno, who owns an Italian restaurant in Norwalk, Conn. Sure, Stowe, Vt., is relatively close to home, less than a 5-hour drive, but he had just returned from 2 weeks at Wolf Creek, the south-central Colorado ski area legendary for getting the most snow in that snowy state. “I used to do 30 days a year out here, but now it’s two or three,” said Bruno, a 66-year-old snowboarder (yes, you read right). “Once I found out about the West, I gave up on the East.” Alas, there was Bruno on a late February afternoon, wooshing across Stowe’s slopes for a simple reason: There is skiing to be had in the East, and it can be pretty good. Eastern skiing might not be Colorado or Utah, but it is an entire coast’s version of speeding downhill. Among the most dramatic and challenging options is Stowe, 45 minutes east of Burlington, Vt., which is routinely ranked among the best Eastern ski resorts by Ski Magazine. Long a mountain with minimal ski-in-and-out accommodation, Stowe added a 130-room boutique hotel in 2008. It has grown to more than 300 comfortable rooms (most with
Snowshoeing is an option for non-skiers at Stowe Mountain resort. gas fireplaces), plus a spa, an outdoor heated pool, two hot tubs, restaurants, bars and, most luxuriously, a ski valet who manages a visitor’s gear between runs down the slopes. And then there is the mountain. Sure, there is verticality – from my room, Stowe looked awfully downhill at first glance – but it is manageable verticality. Base elevation is 1,280 feet. The highest point on the mountain that can be reached by ski lift is 3,640 feet, just below Mount Mansfield, which is Vermont’s highest peak. Between Western skiing (grandly epic) and Midwest skiing (sort of cute), Stowe fits snugly between. Though their peaks stand at lower elevations, Easterners like to brag that their skiing is more difficult than the Western version. That’s mostly because of the ice, which usually is less like skiing on a cloud of powder and more like trying to stay alive on a sheet of ice. Easterners say that if you can ski the East, you can ski anywhere. Before 3 days at Stowe, I had never skied out East. But I had been warned about it: the ice, the winds, the gray. And, indeed, on my first day the top of Stowe was swallowed in fog that one
Bostonian said, in the customary accent, was “like skiing through pea soup.” Duly warned, I still headed up to a long, twisting blue run called Upper Sterling to investigate. After a long chairlift ride through a thin, breezy snow, I was deposited at the top of the empty run, which was shrouded in bright haze. The ride down was lovely: I couldn’t see far, but every piney branch before me was frosted with snow and ice. It was like a trip through an L.L. Bean catalog. Stowe’s runs are split into two areas on two separate mountains, separated by a road and connected by a gondola. The one featuring Sterling is the shorter, which means the next day I explored the other side, the taller one, the one I had studied from the warmth of my room. And it was a special day for East Coast skiing. In the words of one snowboarder speaking to a fellow snowboarder: “Dude! The sun is coming out! Sweet!” I began on the long, green run know as Toll Road, which travels a meandering 3.7 miles, along the top and edge of the mountain, with frequent diversions into blue runs should you want to extend yourself a bit before reconnecting
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Getting there: Stowe Mountain Lodge is about 3½ hours by car from Boston and 5½ from New York. You can fly into Burlington, rent a car and make the 45-minute drive to Stowe. Burlington International Airport gets direct service from Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, the major New York airports, Philadelphia and Washington via United, Delta, JetBlue and US Airways. Eating: Solstice, in the lodge at the base of the mountain, offers an upscale modern American breakfast and dinner. The Cliff House, near the peak of Mount Mansfield, offers daily lunch and occasional dinners throughout ski season. Quality meals sit a short drive from the mountain, including at Harrison’s (25 Main St., Stowe; 802253-7773; harrisonsstowe. com); Crop Bistro & Brewery (1859 Mountain Road, Stowe; 802-253-4765; cropvt.com); Michael’s on the Hill (4182 Waterbury Stowe Road, Waterbury Center; 802-2447476; michaelsonthehill.com); and Hen of the Wood (92 Stowe St., Waterbury; 802244-7300; henofthewood. com). Staying: Winter rates at Stowe Mountain Lodge (5781 Mountain Road, 888-2534849, stowe.com) range from about $259 (a standard room without a kitchen) to $2,500 (a four-bedroom suite). Just down the mountain, toward the town of Stowe, are other accommodations that offer shuttle service to the mountain, including the Green Mountain Inn (18 Main St., 800-253-7302, greenmountaininn.com). Skiing: Stowe Mountain slopes (116 runs, mostly intermediate). One-day adult passes cost $98 at the mountain or $84 online. See stowe. com/ski-ride/lift for details and discounts.
with Toll Road’s leisurely beauty. And if it’s 2 p.m. Sunday, you can pause at the Mountain Chapel, a ski-in, ski-out nondenominational house of worship, for its weekly service. Back on the lift and heading for more challenging fare, I ascended with a bearded gentleman in black ski pants and a green windbreaker who said he lived north of Boston. He had skied plenty of the West but swore by Stowe. He had taken a 3-hour bus ride early that morning to be at Stowe for the night. “For extreme skiing, this totally compares to the West,” he said. “You can hike up to Mount Mansfield and get back in there. It’s pretty extreme. If you need to get rescued, you have to pay for it yourself.” He nodded to our right. “See that yellowish ice?” he said, pointing to a patch of nearly vertical black rock and snow. “I was just over there.” Before we could exchange introductions, we were off the lift, and the bearded gentleman was heading back to tempt fate further. Yes, you can do that skiing out few inches of fresh, wet powder, East, too. And later that afterI swore I could have even been in noon, when a storm brought a the West.
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LEND A HELPING HAND WINNERS
Dennis Stowell brings donations from Exelon Byron nuclear plant. Photos submitted by Valynda Bushman.
Ten winners were selected from the United Way of Whiteside County Lend a Helping Hand donors in the workplace campaigns. The winners received $100 gas cards. Melissa Dauphin (from left), Jeffrey Pursell, and Jaclyn Patten of Wahl Clipper in Sterling won gas cards. Nathan Fellows of United Way, (third from left) presented all of the cards. Lend a Helping Hand givers agree to give 1 hourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pay per month or 1 percent of gross. More than 300 agreed this year. Photos submitted by United Way of Whiteside County.
Goodfellows get Christmas help BYRON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Exelon delivered 100 gifts to the Goodfellows of Lee County. After seeing an article on Goodfellows in The Telegraph, Dennis Stowell of Lee County asked employer, Exelon, for a donation. Exelon has a tree where employees choose gift tags and
then buy gifts for children. Once all the tags were taken, Stowell asked Exelon to reach out to surrounding counties and it agreed. Stowell then delivered three large bags of toys clothing, and books to Goodfellows. The gifts will go to families who are in need.
Darlene Smith of Sterling Federal Bank in Morrison receives her card. Bonnie Dern of Jefferson School in Sterling also was a winner.
Janet Bushman, a Goodfellows volunteer, helps with the sorting.
Penny Jacobs of Community State Bank in Morrison Raquel Herrera with the YWCA of the Sauk Valley in accepts a gas card. Sterling accepts her card.
Linda Erisman, Goodfellows volunteer, organizes clothing.
Melinda McCarter of the Sterling Police also received a gas card.
Craig Wulf of Sterling Federal Bank in Sterling shows off his gas card.
Amy Shaffer, also a volunteer, sorts the toys.
IN BRIEF Polo graduate to lead department POLO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mark A. McGuire, professor of lactation biology at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, recently was appointed department head of animal and veterinary sciences within THE #OLLEGE OF !GRICULTURAL and Life Sciences. He also has been named a Fulbright Scholar and is spending the semester as a visiting scientist at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala, Sweden.
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Employee honored BorgWarner for volunteerism strikes new deal 34%2,).' n #/5.TRY Financial recently recognized Scott Gearing of Sterling with the comPANY S #OMMUNITY 3ERVICE Award. 'EARING #ARROLL 7HITEside-Lee Agency manager, was honored for his work with Sterling United Soccer #LUB WHICH HE FOUNDED He serves as president and coaches two teams, while setting up the fields and
AUBURN Hills, Mich. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BorgWarner announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Scott all shares Gearing in Gustav Wahler 'MB( U #O +' AND ITS general partner (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wahlerâ&#x20AC;?), a producer of exhaust gas
recirculation valves, EGR tubes, and thermostats. With locations in Germany, Brazil, the U.S., #HINA AND 3LOVAKIA 7AHLER employs approximately PEOPLE AND SUPPLIES customers such as Daimler, Volkswagen, BMW, GM, and John Deere. Wahlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual sales for ARE EXPECTED TO BE APPROXIMATELY MILLION The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of SUBJECT TO STANDARD regulatory approvals. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Wahlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industryleading thermostat technology, designed
to optimize engine temperatures for better fuel economy and reduced emissions, enhances BorgWarnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capabilities in thermal management. BorgWarner operates a plant in Dixon.
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STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tina 2AJNOWSKI OWNER OF AN Allstate agency in Sterling, recently went to WashINGTON $ # FOR THE COM7%34 "2!.#( )OWA PANY S FIRST #ONGRESSIONAL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; John Berge of Sterling Fly-In. was reelected Dec. 6 to a 2AJNOWSKI MET WITH CON YEAR TERM ON THE (ERBERT Hoover Presidential Library gressmen to talk about her Association Board of Trust- experience as a small business owner and to highees. light Allstateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public policy Berge is a director at priorities. Sauk Valley Bank and
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Smoke filled the air during the 1812 Overture July 3 at the Sterling Municipal Band’s Independence Day Extravaganza concert at Grandon Civic Center in Sterling. The concert featured a variety of patriotic tunes and cannons fired by Chicago Mercantile Battery.
ABOVE-LEFT: Michael Sumner, of Farmington, rides his bucking bronco Aug. 8 during the Big Hat Rodeo at the Ogle County Fair in Oregon. ABOVE: A firefighter breaks a window on the Lawrence Brothers building Aug. 18 after a fire broke out. That was the second time the building had caught fire. ABOVE-RIGHT: Among dirt, mangled metal, and gasoline fumes, driver Steven Kuehl proposes to his girlfriend, Jessica Ann Fortune, Aug. 18 at the demolition derby at the Whiteside County Fair. She said yes. LEFT: The rain and lightning drove most spectators out of the stands Aug. 30, except for a few Metamora and Sterling fans. Much of opening night of the high school football season was postponed to the next day. RIGHT: Lexis Macomber of the Eastland Cougars was chosen as one of Sauk Valley Media’s preseason All-Area players for the 2013-14 season. BELOW-LEFT: Megan Renne, 26, of Oak Park, paints the Dixon Arch during the Brush, Bloom and Boom event at Petunia Fest. Renne’s picture was part of a series of photos taken with an “old” digital camera, the Polaroid.
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IS YOUR PET MISSING? Read our found section in todays paper. Just in case it is not there, call one of your area animal shelters listed below: Lee County Animal Control (815)284-3833 Granny Rose Animal Shelter (815)288-7387 Whiteside County Animal Control (815)625-3507 Happy Tails Humane Society (815)626-2994 A public service of Sauk Valley Media LOST PUPPY, male long hair German Shepherd. Blk and tan. Answers to Max. Wearing blue & orange collar. 4.5 mos. old. Lost Grand Detour & Lost Nation Road Jan. 1st. Call 815652-4434 or 815441-3745.
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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 child’s future. Contact Vanessa White, Director of Advocate Services (815) 288-1901 www.casalee carroll.com Kreider Services is looking for volunteers in several programs. 1) Early Intervention (children under 3 yrs old)- entails preparation for play group sessions and assisting with outings. M & W 8am – noon 2) Recreation program looking for people to help with outings or Special Olympics 3) Arts and Crafts helpers. If interested, please call Becky at 288-6691 ext 280 or stop into Kreider front desk for an application. Kreider mission: People reaching their fullest potential. LOVELAND MUSEUM... Are you interested in Dixon and local history, Civil War, Blackhawk War? Are you a people person? We are looking for people like you to help host our Museum one or more days a month. The Museum is open Thurs. & Fri. 9-2, Sat. 103. Interested? Please stop at the main office at the Loveland Community House between 8-4 Mon. thru Fri. to pick up an application and learn more. 513 W. Second St. 815-284 2741 lovelandcommunity house.org.
REAL ESTATE 202 SERVICES PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference , limitation or discrimination based on race, color,religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-279275.
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DIXON Dixon Home for Sale 1154 sq. ft home on 5 acres plus a one room cabin. $129,900 #121563 www.592LevanRoad.com Call John Rosengren at RE/MAX Sauk Valley, 815-284-4663 or visit www.SaukValleyHomes.net
ROCK FALLS 3 BR 2 story, corner lot, full basement, needs major work, $17,500, owner fin. 815-626-3065. Rock Falls Home for Sale Rock River frontage, 1060 sq. ft. home on 1.21 acres. $164,900 #122008 www.105MartainRd.com Call John Rosengren at RE/MAX Sauk Valley, 815-284-4663 or visit www.SaukValleyHomes.net
STERLING Walk to Schools and Hospital 3 bedroom ranch with attached garage and full basement. Family Room with Fireplace. Quiet street. #122201 $104,900 See at www.BardierTeam. com Call Jill Ramirez (Hablo Espanol) 815-716-7379 or Lee Bardier 815-716-3604
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4 Unit Brick townhouse complex w/ attached garages. Nice area near hospital in Sterling. $237,000 815-6524517
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FARMS FOR SALE 57 acres approximately 53 tillable with river frontage
11.5 acres, river frontage, road to river with cement dock
Matt Hermes, Broker
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206 Acres M/L, 202.4 Tillable acres, 108.4 PI, Wyoming Township, Lee County call Kyle: 641-919-5953 240 Acres M/L 216.4 tillable acres, 109.4 PI, Pine Creek Township, Ogle County call Kyle: 641-919-5953
APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 ROCK FALLS Room for Rent. All utilities incl. + wifi Starting at $75/wk. + dep. Call 815716-6150.
STERLING ★ NEW TODAY ★ A room. All util. No pets. $350 mo. + dep. Non-smoking. 815-718-3500.
APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our Classified Department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626-SOLD or 284-SOLD
AMBOY 2BR $450 Jan. rent free, very clean, all applcs. No Pets. Ref. & dep. Req. 815849-5334 2BR w/appls, deck $470mo. + lease & dep. 815-716-0123
ASHTON ★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★
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$100 MOVE-IN SPECIAL! AFFORDABLE HOUSING!
Offering 1 & 2 Bedrooms DIXON RIVER APARTMENTS Call For Details 815-284-6782 ★ NEW TODAY ★ 2BR lower, Dixon Dells. stove, fridge, air, garage w/ opener, basic cable & garbage p/u furnished, No Pets, Ref, & lease. $500/ mo. + $500 dep. 815-652-2042. 2BR upper, Dixon Dells. stove, refrig., air, garage w/ opener, basic cable & garbage p/u furnished, No Pets, Ref, & lease. $500/ mo. + $500 dep. 815-652-2042. Condo Style, 2BR apt. w/private entrance and deck. Appliances included plus W/D. Water, sewer, garbage provided. Tenant pays elec. Off road parking. No pets. Lease & dep. req. $650/mo. Call 815378-2151 DIXON MANOR APTS- 2BR CLEAN QUIET, WALK TO DOWNTOWN, ONSITE LAUNDRY, APPLIANCES INCLUDED, HEAT, WATER INCLUDED. CALL ERICK 815-739-5806 Modern clean, 2BR. Stove, refrig., D/W. No smoking or pets. $475. 815652-3365. Nice quiet 2BR Upper near downtown Water & appl. incl. $485-$500/mo. 815-262-0756 Sleeping Rooms for rent in Dixon. All utilities & cable free. $400 /mo. 815-677-1146.
HARMON 1st Month Free! 2BR, appl. incl. Pet friendly. $475/mo. 815-562-7368
MT. MORRIS 1BR, Mt. Morris. $310/mo. + dep., 815-508-2345
PROPHETSTOWN 2 Bed Apt. for Rent: Unit #3 at 109 E. Second Street, Prophetstown. $525/month Includes 1 garage space, storage in the lower level, and coin laundry located in the lower level as well. Call Ken Kophamer (815) 631-6115
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1 & 2BR, Hampton Apts. 815-625-7043 1BR basement apt. incl. appl, & utilities. 4 mi E. of Rock Falls $400 mo. + $400 dep. 815-535-5205 1BR, $425 mo, includes util. East Rt. 30. 815-508-2345 2-3BR, on the river, applcs. No pets. $500/mo. + dep. 815-622-4344 2BR, stove, refrig. furn. heat, water & sewer included, $525/mo. + dep. 815-499-9957. Clean, 1 BR. Applc. Inc. $400 Call 815-718-5278 Completely remodeled 2 BR, located 1 ½ mi. outside RF, on 3 acre lot w/ use of a 35 acre lake. $900mo. All utilities inc. No pets. Call 815-626-2145 Edon Apts. 2BR, $480 mo., $400 dep. Refs. req. No dogs. 815-5379190, 815-4413999. Lg. 1BR. + appl. No pets. $425 + dep. 815-625-4701 Nice clean 3BR applcs, w/d hookup, no pets, $550/mo. + dep. 815-622-4344
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1 or 2BR apts. $420. Call 815562-7368 Rochelle Realty.
NORTHLAND PARK APARTMENTS Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Washer & Dryer Units Fitness Center Balconies / Patios Open House Daily
Sterling Rentals Newer 2 Bedroom $599.00 & Up Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave.
1BR upper, attached garage. Southside. Stove, refrig., A/C, garbage furn. No pets. Refs. & lease. $425/mo. $425/ dep. 815-652-2042
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★ NEW TODAY ★ 2BR, 1 ba. Garage. $625/mo. Call 815973-6768.
606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite
Brand new homes moved into Chateau Estates for rent $600 a month plus water, gas and electric.
Why Rent? You CAN Own! 3BR 1bath Home. One Week Special $600/mo. 815-8786356.
$1,000 Security deposit call Jamie at
STERLING
(815)626-1431
DIXON
2 BR, corner of E. 2nd St. & 9th Ave., by upper dam, C/A, basement, W/D Hookups. $365/mo. + dep., Avail. Now! 563370-1969 2BR Townhouse, 1831 N. 2nd Ave. 1½ BA, C/A, lots of storage. 1100 sq. ft. w/garage. $600 mo. + dep., util. refs. 815-652-4517 2BR, stove & refrig. furnished, $450 lease and dep. req. H & H rental Properties LLC. 815625-7995
★ NEW TODAY ★ 4BR Duplex, $675/ mo. Call 815-9736768.
815-284-2000 For a showing!
1BR, Stove & refrig. incl. No pets. Tenants pay utilities + dep. $400/ mo. Available now! 815-440-2613 2BR Ranch Duplex Garage. No pets. Snowplowing-$550 815-973-2831
LG 2BR, 2 ba. Home. 108 E. 6th St. $690 mo. + security deposit. 815303-0026. Nice 3 bed Ranch, all renewed, 2003 16th Ave., Why Rent? $698/mo. 815-878-7399 Rent to own. 2BR 815-622-9665. Realtor Owned.
★ NEW TODAY ★ 3BR, 1ba. NE side. $695/mo. 815-9736768. 7054 Rock Nation Rd. Newer 2 story home on Rock River. All applcs. incl. 2BR, 1ba., 2 car garage. $800/ mo. 815-994-0777. For Rent Condominium On the River Boat Dock Incl. 2 BR 2BA Upper 1400 sq. ft. 1 Car garage Snow removal Lawn care $925/mo. + util. Lease-opt to buy 815-378-2151
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1200 sq. ft. 10 E. Miller Rd. Sterling. 815-625-9638 Great location! Approx. 1,000sq.ft. Call 815-499-7448.
GARAGE SPACE
New & Improved 2BR $500. No pets. 630-3277046.
Nice LG 2br, stove & refrig. $575 + dep. 815-631-6678
Park Setting, newer 2BR, L/R, garage, NS, 1 floor, near CGH, energy efficient, 1832 2nd Ave., $585/mo. 815-499-0199. Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free! Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes. Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.
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10x20 $50/mo. + $35 dep. 815-5909478.
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Small 3BR home, 1 bath, no garage, fenced in back yard, $650/mo. + $750 dep. 779245-0209
FRANKLIN GROVE 1 Story, 2BR, C/A attached garage, newer updates, laundry hookups, NO PETS! $575mo. 815-677-2383
MORRISON 3 BR, 2 BA country home on 16 acres, hunting rights included. $900 per month. Call Kophamer & Blean Realty (815) 7722728.
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604 Griswold Ave. 2 BR, 1BA, Ground level Unit, Newly Remodeled. $525/ mo. Requires sec. deposit. Call Matt @ 310-750-5663
(Located Behind Nor Northland thland Mall)
3BR, corner lot, $575/mo. + dep. 815-564-7371
ROCK FALLS 1BR home, 8th Ave. $400/ $475/mo. dep. Call 309-2420259 2 BR, 1 car Gar. W&D hookups, no pets, $475+$475 Dep. 815-625-1900
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE INTENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 170, LEE AND OGLE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, TO SELL $3,700,000 SCHOOL FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY BONDS
Public Notice is hereby given that School District 170, Lee and Ogle Counties, Illinois (the “District”), will hold a public hearing on the 15th day of January, 2014, at 6:30 o' clock P.M. The hearing will be held in the Regan Middle School Building, 620 Division Street, Dixon Illinois. The Purpose of the hearing will be able to receive public comments on the proposal to sell bonds of the District in the amount of $3,700,000 for the purpose of conforming its existing facilities that house students to the building code promulgated by the State Board of Education of the Sate of Illinois, by altering and reconstructing said facilities and having equipment purchased and installed therein. By order of the President of the Board of Education of School District Number 170, Lee and Ogle Counties, Illinois. Dated the 30th day of December, 2013 Kevin Sward Secretary, Board of Education, School District Number 170, Lee and Ogle Counties, Illinois January 4th 2014.
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Prater Paint & Waterproofing We Dry Up Basements & Crawl Spaces, Remediate Mold & Install E-Z Breatheâ&#x201E;˘ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165
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RAMOS CONSTRUCTION Roofing (Techos) Siding, Windows Drywall, Remodeling, Repairs, Property Maintenance Licensed, Bonded, Insured Roofing Lic. #104016565 815-564-7241
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Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail. Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001
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Haul/Clean Service JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!! Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240
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Lewis Plumbing 815-288-0028 Serving All of the Sauk Valley Area Lic.#058-173956
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Sewing/Repairs SHOE REPAIR ZIPPER REPAIR Call for appointment or pick up Call Gary Lenox 815-388-8047 or 815-499-4772
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Long term care facility is accepting applications for FT 2nd Shift RNs. Fill out an application online at: www. good-sam.com. AA/EOE, M/F/Vet/Handicap, Drug Free Workplace. Good Samaritan Center - Prophets Riverview 310 Mosher Dr. Prophetstown, IL 61277 815-537-5175
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Local firm has immediate opening for a full time Administrative Team Member with accounting experience. Successful candidate should know Microsoft Excel and have a working knowledge of the practice and theory of Accounting. Experience with payroll programs a plus. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Attractive Salary and Benefits. Benefits include Profit Sharing, 401K, Group Health, Disability and Life.
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Exceptional Care & Training Center QIDP (Case Manager) to assess need(s), coordinate services and to promote quality of life through training and advocacy. Bachelor's degree in health-related field with at least 1 year experience w/persons w/intellectual disabilities req. Must be a proficient computer user, reliable, detail-oriented, and willing to learn. EOE Resume to: 2601 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, IL 61081 or melissa@ ectc1.com
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We are a Homemaking Agency seeking a FT staffing supervisor to join our team. The candidate must be highly organized, detailed, possess the ability to communicate effectively with other team members in a fast pace, and be motivated to work with the senior community. Must possess a high school diploma/GED, valid Illinois Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License and valid insurance. We offer competitive salaries, paid holidays/ vacation, Health Insurance, and 401K. No Phone Calls. You can apply on line @ www.helpathome.com Help At Home, Inc. 1611 1st Ave. Rock Falls 61071 Under New Management Previous Applicants Encouraged to Apply!
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Automotive Sterling Chevrolet has an immediate opening for 2 Experienced Automotive Technicians Must have own tools and automotive work experience. Apply in person 1824 N. Locust St., Sterling IL
Automotive technicians General service techs needed for multiple locations, full time, excellent benefits available. Email resume to: Hiring@tire tracksusa.com fax to 815-4390699 or call 815-625-6666 Tire Tracks USA
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Automotive The exciting world of automotive sales is changing and the need for sales people is increasing. At Dixon Ford Lincoln VW Mazda we offer both the training and a fast paced and exciting atmosphere that can lead to a long, highly paid, rewarding career. Contact Kevin White at 815-2883366 for further details. Paid training & earning potential $30k$80k/yr Help wanted on grain/sod farm. Farm and mechanical experience preferred. $15-$20 per hour depending on qualifications. Call Matt 815-7160273. In search of an experienced wrecker operator for evening and weekend rotation. Must have current CDL and clean driving record. Apply in person at Dixon Autobody Clinic, 1104 E. River Road, Dixon. No phone calls please.
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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes. The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))
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Local RRV Racing Pigeon Club is wanting to hire a driver with your own pickup truck to pull our trailer to haul racing pigeons 100 to 600 miles 10 weekends in spring & fall. Call 815-535-5205 Seeking a mature percussionist for an informal jam band. Full set of drums available for right person. Call 815-973-3455.
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THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of Sauk Valley Media 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. 312-832-0500
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Illinois Concealed Carry Class January 11 & 12 At Comfort Inn Rt. 26 and Bloody Gulch Rd. Dixon, IL. 8:00 AM-4:30 PM both days. $50.00 deposit required. To register call Bryant Remrey 815 440-2677 or Mike Koppien 815 440-0675
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Honeycomb Home Pool Table, 4'x7'6”, (not a slate bed), 4 regulation stick cues, 2 short cues, bridge, & rack for cues, 815772-4767 or 815631-4260.
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Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet 309-4527477. Newer Oak dining room table w/2 leaves. 84”x42” $95 815-631-1743
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Ariens 22” single stage snow thrower, 2 cycle. Elec. start. Exc. Cond. Used only 2 or 3x. $400. 815-6262157 after 11am.
Guitarron built by craftsman in San Christobal, Mexico $95. 815-626-1083 Wurlitzer Spinnet w/ bench, maple wood, $300 firm, 815-718-2424
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REDUCED Doodles: black & golden. Ready now! $600. Call 563-212-7307
Free cats/kittens, all colors, M & F. 815-548-9511. Free to the same home, 2 neutered male 1 yr, tabby cats, good w/ kids 563-219-0589 Please Help Me find loving home for found male tabby, very sweet & loving. Call 815625-3282. Puppies for Sale! We have 1 tri color female, 2 tri color males, 3 sable females and 1 sable male available for sale. This is Kujo and Kiwi's third litter and many people are saying this one is the best yet. Our dogs are registered UKC, healthy and up-to-date on their vaccinations and heartworm/flea treatments. The ESD is a versatile breed. They can be used for herding, agility, protection and so much more. Our dogs are working farm dogs. Their previous pups are living on farms and in towns and cities. Some are with adults and some with families with young children. They are a wonderful breed. Come and see for yourself. Check us out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/know horseplay and give us a call at 815-590-6219 or 815-266-9774. Thanks for looking! Siamese cat, approx. 1yr old. Free to good home only. Also one more kitten left. Call 815441-9064.
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REWARD! We lost our beloved "Shadow" on 12/20/13 near Elks Page Campground. She is a 9 yr old female black lab. "Shadow" is the sweetest dog ever, and if you found her and decided to keep her, please take good care of her and give her a lot of loving. She is an inside dog that loves to be around people. If you have any information on "Shadow", please call (815)4404096...Thank you 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!
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CHEVROLET MARKS 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST MALIBU Submitted by Ken Nelson Auto Group
performance – including the return of the Malibu SS, which featured a 240-horsepower 3.9L V-6. The Malibu range also included the
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n 1964, a gallon of gas cost area drivers 30 cents and a movie ticket cost $1.25. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed the year at 874 and The Beatles made their historic appearance on the Ed Sullivan show. It was also the year Chevrolet introduced the Malibu. What a difference half a century makes.
sedan, which offered greater cargo room and innovations such as the ability of the rear seat to slide seven inches fore and after and reclining rear seat. Generation 7 – 2008-2012 Riding on an enhanced, longer version of the architecture introduced on the 2004 Malibu, the seventhgeneration models introduced -
The 2014 Malibu is a technologically advanced midsize sedan delivering area tivity unimagined in 1964. Compared with the 2013 model, a new, standard 2.5L engine with stop/start technology contributes to 14 percent greater fuel economy in the city (25 mpg) and 6 percent improved mileage on the highway (36 mpg). Stylish for its day, Malibu made its
with enhanced safety features, including standard head curtain side air bags. It was voted the 2008 North American Car of the Year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Generation 8 – 2013-2014 Redesigned for 2013, Chevrolet further enhanced Malibu for
The 2014 Malibu is a technologically advanced midsize sedan midsize cars in America. Before then, Chevrolet’s passenger car lineup consisted of a range of full-size models, headlined by Impala, along with the compact Chevy II (Nova), Corvair and Corvette. Named for the Los Angeles-area enclave that was center of the beach culture in the 1960s, the Malibu was the top trim line for the intermediate platform, which also included the Chevelle as an entry-level model, and the El Camino truck. It was lauded for its robust, body-on-frame construction and responsive coil-spring front suspension. The 2014 Malibu is the eighth generation of the nameplate and its standard 2.5L four-cylinder engine delivers area drivers 65 percent more horsepower than the original Malibu’s standard 3.2L six-cylinder. The technological
progress extends to safety, comfort and connectivity features. What has not changed is Malibu’s mission as a midsize car with styling that stands the test of time. Generation 1 – 1964-1967 Although originally launched as premiwas quickly caught up in the muscle car wars of the 1960s and soon after its introduction; the sporty Malibu SS was born. The Chevelle SS took the lead for Chevrolet’s muscle cars in 1966 and the Malibu continued as the premium model, tailored for the growing number of suburban customers who sought commutes every day. Generation 2 – 1968-1972 Based on the original intermediate plat-
form, the 1968-72 models’ dimensions shifted with a slightly shorter 112-inch wheelbase for coupes and convertibles and a longer, 116-inch wheelbase for sedans and wagons. Like the 1964-67 models, each model year in the second generation had distinctive year-overyear styling differences. Generation 3 – 1973-1977 The 1973 introduction of the thirdgeneration Malibu brought a new frame that retained the previous 112-/116inch wheelbases, but to accommodate new federal crash standards, the bodies one inch in width. A European-inspired Malibu from its perch atop the midsize hierarchy. Generation 4 – 1978-1983
Chevrolet discontinued the Chevelle line after 1977 and the next generation of downsized midsize cars would stick strictly with the Malibu name from 1978 onward. They were a foot shorter and more than 500 pounds lighter, offering V-6 and V-8 engines. There was even a dedicated police car package. Generation 5 – 1997-2003 generation, the sun set on Malibu from 1984 until 1997, when it was reborn as an all-new, front-wheel-drive sedan, offering four- and six-cylinder engines. It was named Motor Trend Car of the Year for 1997. Generation 6 – 2004-2007 Malibu moved to GM’s award-winning global architecture for 2004, offer-
connectivity features, comfort enhancements and a new front-end appearance. It offers the segment’s technology and an available 2.0L turbo engine with 259 horsepower that continues a performance legacy established 50 years ago. About Chevrolet Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4.5 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet cient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.
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