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ROCK FALLS | TEEN DIES IN ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING

Boy, 15, killed by ‘close friend’ Anderson was Rock Falls High student; grief counselors to be on hand today BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 535

Matt Anderson

STERLING – It was a sweet, and now poignant tweet, from a boy dozens of residents are calling a good kid on social media sites: “When someone says I love you, appreciate it ... Don’t take it for granted because one day they might not be around anymore to say it ...”

Matt Anderson sent that message Jan. 26. Saturday, Matt died, shot by “a close friend” in the home of a District 1 State Police trooper. Matt was a freshman at Rock Falls High School, where counselors and others will be on hand today to help students and staff grieve. “Rock Falls Township High School is saddened by the accidental death of one of our students on

On Facebook Go to www.facebook.com/ pages/Matthew-MadsenAnderson-Ball-In-Peace-Buddy/663609193680208 to view the tribute page. Saturday, March 1,” RFHS Superintendent Ron McCord said in an emailed statement Sunday. “A freshman student was acci-

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dentally shot and killed while at the home of a close friend. “A crisis team has been mobilized and additional counseling and support services will be available to both students and staff members before, during and after school hours on Monday, March 3, 2014, and beyond if necessary. KILLED CONTINUED ON A2

SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Board OKs hike in tuition

Center of attention in Tampico

Cost will rise $4, to $107 per credit hour BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 535

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

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ABOVE: David and Betsy Hoover of Tampico speak with Michele Miller, executive director of NICIL (Northern Illinois Center of Independent Living), during an open house and health fair Saturday at Tampico’s new Reagan Community Center. The native residents are not “very excited about the center,” which used to be an elementary school in the Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico district. TOP: Tampico Mayor Kristine Hill (center) greets visitors Saturday afternoon to the village’s new community center. The city bought the old elementary school and moved its offices and police department into the building. RIGHT: The gym in the new Reagan Community Center can be used for parties and other indoor activities, including a sports conditioning and instruction clinic run by Tampico native Tim Hatten.

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DIXON – Following a statewide trend – and in keeping with a roughly decade-long tradition – Sauk Valley Community College is raising its indistrict tuition. The increase will be $4 per credit hour, to $107, for the 2014-15 school year. The raise is needed to help offset a projected $400,000 budget shortfall caused in large part by ongoing cutbacks in state aid, President George Mihel said. That means the cost for a fulltime load of 15 credit hours for 2 years will rise from $6,180 to $6,420, an increase of $250. Sauk has raised tuition for all but one of the past 11 years, according to Sauk Valley Media archives. The college froze tuition at $99 in 2011-12, then raised it to $101 for 2012-13 before it increased it to $103 for 2013-14. Next year’s $4 hike is less than the average 2014-15 tuition bump, which is about $6 per credit hour statewide, and keeps Sauk in the lower end of the state’s 39 community college districts.

Dixon schools look at budget cuts With a projected shortfall of $1 million in the education fund, the Dixon school board on Saturday talk for 4 hours about its options to cut costs in the district. Staff reductions, a school closure, a drop in the number of students going to WACC, and a deep cut in the high school activities budget were discussed. Story on Page A5

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Sauk also looking for other areas to cut TUITION

Estimated tution hikes for the region

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The move is expected to raise about $140,000 for Sauk; some of the rest of its shortfall will be made up by leaving some positions open, and by hiring less-experienced and therefore lower-paid staff to replace those who are retiring, Mihel said. Tuition and fees constitute 13 percent of Sauk’s income; property taxes bring in nearly a third, and federal and state sources each make up about a quarter of the budget. The school also is looking for other areas to cut, and is polling its students, asking them where they think trims should be made, Mihel said. “We’re looking at the overall picture. Certainly, the board’s priority is to keep tuition as low as

3EVEN )LLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTS SERVE STUDENTS IN 7HITESIDE ,EE /GLE #ARROLL AND "UREAU COUNTIES &OLLOWING ARE THEIR CURRENT CHARGES PER CREDIT HOUR AND NEXT SCHOOL YEAR S ESTIMATED INCREASE Fiscal year 2014 Estimated increase Fiscal year 2015 )LLINOIS 6ALLEY IN /GLESBY )LLINOIS #ENTRAL IN %AST 0EORIA (IGHLAND IN &REEPORT 2OCK 6ALLEY IN 2OCKFORD 3AUK 6ALLEY IN $IXON "LACK (AWK IN -OLINE +ISHWAUKEE IN -ALTA 3OURCE 3AUK 6ALLEY #OMMUNITY #OLLEGE "OARD OF 4RUSTEES

we possibly can; that’s always our mission,� Mihel said. He said he has no doubt the budget, which will be passed in June, will balance, as it did last year. According to information provided to Sauk’s Board of Trustees, which voted on the tuition increase at its February meeting last week, 23 of the state’s community college districts are planning increases. The highest tuition next

year will be $140 per credit hour, the lowest $92. The biggest estimated hikes statewide are as much as $10 and $12 per credit hour, but “we think that’s best to do with small, bite-sized increases,� Mihel said. Sauk also is beginning to look into and encourage its instructors to use College Open Textbooks (collegeopentextbooks. org), which provides free digital textbooks and

could help cut students’ costs considerably, Mihel said. According to its website, the College Open Textbooks Collaborative is a collection of 29 educational nonprofit and forprofit organizations, affiliated with more than 200 colleges, that is focused on driving awareness and adoptions of open textbooks to more than 2,000 community and other 2-year colleges.

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“Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those in our community who are affected by this tragedy,� the statement said. A Facebook page devoted to Matt, who recently turned 15, was created Saturday. Among the messages of condolences was posted the suggestion that people wear black and green, RFHS colors, today in memory of the young basketball player. Montmorency, St. Andrew and Christ Lutheran schools

sent out text alerts Sunday night asking their students to do so. According to a verbal statement provided Saturday night by ISP Lt. Victor Markowski, interim commander for Zone 2 investigations: “Illinois State Police officials are confirming that an accidental shooting occurred in District 1 at the residence of an ISP trooper at approximately 11:40 a.m. today (Saturday). “Based on preliminary investigative details, the accidental shooting incident involved two male teenagers. One of the male

teenagers unrelated to the trooper’s family suffered a fatal gunshot wound. “The matter remains under investigation and no further information is available at this time.� Markowski declined to provide any further details Saturday or Sunday, including the names, ages or hometowns of the boys involved, where the boy was shot or in which town the shooting occurred, and whether an arrest had been made. In an email Sunday, Whiteside County Coroner Joe McDonald confirmed that “Matthew

Anderson, 15, was pronounced dead shortly before noon Saturday March 1, 2014.� He also provided no additonal details, including cause or location of death. Markowski did say that despite the apparent involvement of an ISP officer, “we are treating this matter as we would any investigation.� District 1, headquartered in Sterling, serves Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carroll counties. Zone 2, headquartered in Rockford, handles patrol and other ISP issues in those four counties and eight others.

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Two accused of breaking into credit union One man already facing burglary charges in June break-in at church Colton M. Merema and Alexander “Mart� Wegener each are charged with burglary, which is punishable by 3 to 7 years in prison. Merema’s bond is $75,000; Wegener’s is $25,000. Neither had posted as of noon Sunday. Merema and another

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MORRISON – Two Morrison 18-year-olds were in Whiteside County Jail on Sunday, arrested the day before in connection with a break-in last week at Morrison Community Federal Credit Union.

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man also were arrested in June and charged in two other burglaries. According to a news release issued Sunday: Morrison Police responded to an alarm

at the credit union, 204 E. Main St., at 1:29 a.m. Tuesday. The alarm was still going when officers arrived, and they saw that a forced entry had been made. Nothing was taken. The Whiteside County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit and the State Police Crime Scene Investigations Unit assisted in the investigation, the release said. No further details were provided.

In the other incident, Merema and Jeremy J. Shaner, 21, each were charged with two counts of burglary in connection with the June 9 break-ins at the administrative office of Crossroads Community Church, 125 W. Main St., and the church’s youth center, 201 W. Market St. According to police, the two forced their way into the office, got the keys

to the youth center and took cash, a computer monitor, a computer keyboard and a video game system. Merema has a pretrial conference in that case on March 26, with a trial tentatively set for April 22. In a plea agreement, Shaner pleaded guilty to one count of burglary on Sept. 25, and was sentenced to 60 days in jail and 4 years’ probation.

AT ROCK FALLS HIGH SCHOOL, THEY GOT THE BEAT

Christina Mullin, 17, of Geneseo, plays a snare drum solo for judge Kevin Donka at Percussion-Palooza 2014. Donka, the 2013 D.C.A. Solo Snare Drum champion, was a guest percussionist, judge, and clinician at Sunday’s event. Lucas Velasquez, 13, of Rock Falls, does some serious drumming for a judge Sunday during PercussionPalooza 2014. There were competitions for snare drum, melodic percussion, multipercussion, and drum set for Middle School (grades 5-8), High School, and Senior (post-secondary) percussionists.

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ABOVE: Miles Nawrocki, 8, of Sterling, plays on the drum set for a judge Sunday at Rock Falls High School during Percussion-Palooza 2014. A number of drummers of all age levels performed in the solo and ensemble competition at the school. The event was sponsored by Rhythm-Quest Performance Ensemble. There were exhibitions by Rhythm-Quest, and The Knights Drum and Bugle Corps Alumni Drum Line. RIGHT: Washboard Jo teaches Josie Adams, 8, of Rock Falls, how to play the washboard during Percussion-Palooza 2014. Washboard Jo, renowned as a washboardist extraordinaire, songwriter, singer, and entertainer, was a guest percussionist and clinician at the event.

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OBITUARIES Robert Joseph Burke DIXON – Robert “Bob� Joseph Burke, of Dixon, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon. Bob was born on July 14, 1942, at the Amboy Hospital to Doris (Bushman) and Joseph Burke. They resided in the Maytown area. After graduating from Franklin Center High School, he joined the Army. Being stationed in Hawaii began an adventure of living in various locations and a lifetime of traveling the earth. Bob had a career with the U.S. Postal Service in Milwaukee. Bob was a lifetime believer in volunteering, particularly with the Irish community in Milwaukee and later in retirement. Bob never married or had children, but through a passion for family research (genealogy), he gained an extended family of thousands. He is survived by brothers Bill (Pat) of Amboy, Gary (Anne) of

Winter Haven, Fla., and Don (Vicki) of Forsyth; one beloved sister, Mary (Watson) Smoot of Dixon; four nephews and six nieces, plus, as mentioned previously, many, many cousins (first, second and third). Bob was preceded in death by his parents and two young brothers, James (or Jimmy) in infancy and Joseph Charles (or Joey). A casual celebration of Bob’s Irish heritage will be held at St. Joseph Hall, next to St. Patrick Church in Amboy, from 4 to 8 today, with a funeral Mass at St. Patrick in Maytown at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial of cremains will be at Maytown at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please give to the charity of your choice. Bob and family wish to thank everyone for your support during his illness and his lifetime. Jones Funeral Home in Dixon is handing arrangements. Visit www.thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

Richard L. LeRette NACHUSA – Richard L. “Dick� LeRette, 79, of Nachusa, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center in Franklin Grove. He was born on April 7, 1934, in Hancock, Iowa, to David and Thelma (Kissel) LeRette. He married the former Lorraine Lourdeau on Sept. 21, 1957, in Dixon. She survives. He was a retired maintenance worker. He had been a member of the Dixon Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 779 and the United States Bowling Conference. He also is survived by his children, Gregory, Jeffrey, Nate (Ann) and Michele, all of Dixon, and David (Melody) of Maryville, Tenn., four grandchildren, Ashlee and Remington LeRette and Michaela and

Melissa Bates; two great-grandchildren, Aubrieann and Kaleb; two brothers, Louis (Dorothy) LeRette of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Ike (Helen) Crabtree of Loves Park, and a sister, JoElla (Jim) Gerdes of Rockford. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gerald LeRette. A memorial visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon. Memorial services will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The Rev. Frank Langhoff of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon will officiate. Cremation rites have been accorded, and interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens at a later date. Visit www.chapelhilldixon.com to send condolences.

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Ellen F. Bellars STERLING – Ellen F. Bellars, 72, of Sterling, died Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Coventry Living Center in Sterling. She was born on Aug. 13, 1941, in Sterling, the daughter of Albert and Lulabelle (Adams) Bellars and was a 1960 graduate of Sterling High School. Ellen worked as a mental health technician for 27 years at the former Dixon Developmental Center before retiring in 1992. Surviving is a special niece, Dawn Westbo; two grand-nieces, Macy Kornewald and Mallory Kornewald; numerous other nieces and nephews; her sister, June (William) Alber of Ster-

ling; and her brother, Wesley Bellars of Sterling. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Russell Bellars; and three sisters, Joyce Fortney, Marilyn Segura and Carol Westbo. A gathering of friends and family will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at McDonald Funeral Home, 505 First Ave. in Sterling. The service will follow at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Dalmus Meeks officiating. Private family burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon. Visit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Nancy G. Rugh DIXON – Nancy G. Rugh, 83, of Dixon, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, in Punta Gorda, Fla. She was a schoolteacher for 10 years in the Barrington school system and a homemaker in Dixon. Nancy was born April 6, 1930, in Evanston, the daughter of Roy R. and Irene (Boelke) Brown. She married Clifford Rugh on Aug. 25, 1962, in Skokie. Nancy was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Dixon. Survivors include her husband, Clifford Rugh of Dixon; three sons, Steven (Lori) Rugh of Rock Island, and Keith (Janette) Rugh and Jeffrey (Julie) Rugh, both of

Dixon; four grandchildren, Amanda Bally, Justin, Jennifer, and Jason Rugh, all of Dixon; and one sister, Peggy Martin of Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother-in-law, Douglas Martin. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial has been established for the First Presbyterian Church in Dixon. Arrangements are being handled by Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon. Visit www.prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Alvina ‘Blondie’ Moldenhauer

HANOVER – Alvina “Blondie� Moldenhauer, 83, of SAVANNA – Dustin Pogue, 25, of Savanna, died Hanover, died Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Elizabeth Thursday, Feb. 27, in Mount Carroll. Nursing Home in Elizabeth. Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna is handling Arrangements are pending at Law-Jones Funeral arrangements. Home in Hanover.

Clara M. Burke FRANKLIN GROVE – Clara M. Burke, 101, of Franklin Grove, passed away Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, at KSB Hospital in Dixon surrounded by her family. She was born May 30, 1912, in Amboy, the daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Minnie Louise (Ebert) Chesley. Clara was previously employed at Freeman’s Shoe Factory and Brady’s Village, and owned two restaurants, Zimmer’s and Klara’s Kitchen. She especially enjoyed fishing, dancing, playing cards, and being with her friends and family. She married Richard Sondgeroth on June 26, 1929, in Amboy, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 6, 1974. She married John “Jack� Burke on Aug. 28, 1981, in Ottawa, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 20, 2005. She also was preceded in death by a son, Robert Sondgeroth; sisters Pearl Wentling and Hazel Chesley; brothers Benjamin, George, Charles, Lawrence and Percy Chesley; sons-in-law William Boyle and John Carlson; and stepson-inlaw James Trotter. She is survived by her daughter, Judith Carlson, daughter-in-law,

Verna Sondgeroth, stepchildren Linda (Robert) Swim, Sharon Trotter, Jacqueline (William) Brooks, Charles (Mary) Burke and John (Deb) Burke, Jr.; grandchildren Connie (Rick) Lavanway, Robert (Lucy) Sondgeroth, Cathy Warren, Michelle (Rick) Kethcart, Beverly (Michael) Simas, Carol Strohecker, and Janie Boyle; 11 stepgrandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; 16 stepgreat-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; two step-greatgreat-grandchildren; and three great-greatgreat-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, with a scripture service at 7:30 p.m., and from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy. The funeral service begins with a prayer service at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy, with the Rev. Msgr. Thomas Bales officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon. A memorial will be established. Visit www.thejonesfh. com to send condolences.

Margaret D. Ayres MORRISON – Margaret D. Ayres, 81, of Morrison, formerly of Sterling, died Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Four Seasons Living Center in Morrison. Margaret was born on Sept. 8, 1932, in Sterling, the daughter of John H. and Velma V. (Boyer) Mayberry. She was employed by Farm & Fleet in Sterling for 30 years, as a sales associate and then an assistant manager. She is survived by two daughters, Janice Ayres of Oceanside, Calif., and Irene

(Philip) Bramm of Morrison; one son, Richard Ayres of Morrison; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lois Surratt of Rock Falls. She was preceded in death by her parents. Cremation rites will be accorded, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls is handling arrangements. Go to www.mdcondaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Anna May Bork SAVANNA – Anna May Bork, 86, died Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, at her home. Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna is handling arrangements.

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hings have a way of coming out just before elections. Recently, we learned the top dogs in the Dixon Police Department don’t much like Lee County Sheriff John Varga, who is facing Dixon police Officer John Simonton in the March 18 GOP primary. They say Varga doesn’t play well with others. And they assailed him for putting out a news release last year that, they say, may have caused suspects in a 1983 killing to flee. Even the state’s attorney’s office chimed in with that criticism.

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Nonetheless, Varga apparently has a lot of support on the County Board and even drew the endorsement of Lee County’s congressman, Adam Kinzinger. The County Board’s backing surprised me a bit, given

that Varga has minced no words in criticizing the board’s handling of budget issues. Perhaps the board likes someone who tells it as it is. The 1983 murder recently made headlines in our newspaper. We wanted to do an update on last year’s arrest of Steven Watts, 56, of Berryville, Ark., who is accused of killing another man and dumping the victim near Franklin Grove. His arrest is a year old, so we figured it was time for another story. After it was published, Dixon police Lt. Brad Sibley,

the police department’s second-in-command, sent us a letter to criticize the sheriff for sending a news release to Arkansas media about Watts’ capture in Arkansas. “[S]heriff Varga might as well have called the other murder suspects and told them to run and hide!� Police Chief Danny Langloss said he didn’t disagree with anything in the letter. He said he backed Simonton “100 percent.� Our story gave Sibley and others an opening. If we hadn’t done an update, though, this

issue was bound to be refought before the election. After publication, some readers asked why we would do a story on Sibley’s letter. They contended it wasn’t news. Of course, it was. Law enforcement agencies often talk about the importance of cooperation, so when the leaders of one department criticize the head of another, that’s news. It’s not an everyday event. As it stands, Dixon police officials back Simonton. And so do some other officials, including 911 director

Shelley Dallas and Kevin Lalley, the county’s emergency management director. So far, though, no sheriff’s employees have publicly backed Simonton. What that means, I don’t know. But if employees decided to make a public statement, it’ll likely happen before the election, not afterward. David Giuliani is a news editor for Sauk Valley Media. You can reach him at dgiuliani@ saukvalley.com or 800798-4085, ext. 525. Follow him on Twitter: @DGiuliani_SVM.

SPRINGFIELD

Plan would use private funds to fix two state fairgrounds SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Major repairs at Illinois’ two state fairgrounds could be made more quickly if the state Department of Agriculture could solicit private funds rather than relying on state money that’s being stretched thin, according to

agricultural officials and some lawmakers. State Sen. Andy Manar, a Bunker Hill Democrat, has sponsored a bill that would allow the Department of Agriculture to form a foundation to solicit private money for

upgrades and repairs at fairgrounds in Springfield and Du Quoin. That could help whittle a list of projects that are estimated to cost $30 million, state agriculture Director Bob Flider told the State Journal-Register in Springfield

for a story first published online Saturday evening. Big projects such as roof replacements and road repaving are usually managed through the state’s Capital Development Board, but Flider said fairground repairs compete

with other statewide infrastructure needs. He said the fairgrounds are able to “just tread water� with the amount of funding the department gets, which often varies widely year to year. The proposed founda-

tion is modeled after similar programs run by the Department of Natural Resources, Agriculture Department spokesman Jeff Squibb said. It would have a 12-member board of directors who serve in staggered four-year terms.

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Plenty of budget challenges for district School board looks at options amid ‘unbelievably difficult financial times’ BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com EXT

DIXON – Move this here, cut that there, combine duties when you can and juggle, juggle, juggle. That’s the way a school district budget gets balanced during trying economic times. The Dixon school board met for a little more than 4 hours Saturday in a special meeting in the cafeteria at Reagan Middle School, to hear the administration’s financial projections for the district for the 201415 school year, and how officials plan to handle what’s projected to be about a $1 million shortfall in the education fund, among other things.

to 5 percent, may expire this year; that will mean the loss of a couple of billion dollars for schools It was a planning meet- statewide. ing only; no action was s %NROLLMENT IS EXPECTED taken and hammering to remain fairly stagnant. out all the details contins 4HE $IXON SCHOOL ues. district is self-insured, The budget for the next which can make for budfiscal year will be passed geting challenges. One in June. or two staffers with a Among the challenges catastrophic illnesses can mentioned Saturday: send payouts careening. s 3TATE AID CONTINUES TO Among other things, decline, and legal chal- money could be or will be lenges to the state’s new saved by: pension reform plan also s 4HE CLOSURE OF ,INCOLN are causing budgeting %LEMENTARY EXPECTED TO uncertainty. save about $246,000 in s !REA PROPERTY VALUES the education fund and have been decreasing $70,000 in the operations about 2 percent each of and maintenance fund the past 3 years; both during the 2014-15 school local assessors predict year. That includes the that trend will last at least loss of some staff posione more year. tions no longer needed, * The 2011 statewide such as a clerk and crosspersonal income tax ing guards. increase, from 3 percent s #UTTING ONE ADMIN-

istrative position when Superintendent Michael Juenger retires, which will save about $150,000. s /THER STAFF REDUCtions, through retirement and attrition, and the hiring of less-experienced and lower-paid teachers. (Swapping out one experienced teacher for one less-experienced one saves about $50,000.) For example, officials estimate losing six certified staff members will save almost $230,000. “We have come up with plans to make downsizing as comfortable as possible,� district Business Manager Dave Blackburn said. s #UTTING BY ABOUT HALF the 80 or so students who attend the WhiteSIDE !REA #AREER #ENTER in Sterling. That means

one bus, instead of two, and a savings of about %LECTIVE COURSes at the high school SIMILAR TO 7!## CLASSES will be beefed up, while other electives with fewer than 15 students (but not AP courses) will be dropped. s !SKING ,EE #OUNTY 3PECIAL %DUCATION TO FIND a way to cut the district’s assessment by $85,000 to $100,000. Those discussions are underway. s #UTTING THE HIGH school activities budget by $50,000, by using more volunteers for timers, scorekeepers and supervisors for lower-level sports, and by spending less money on supplies. More fundraising assistance from the booster club and parents will be sought, “knowing that we have to do this every year from now on,� Activi-

ties Director Karen Price noted. s 4RIMMING THE BUILDing budgets at all facilities by 25 percent, which will save about $51,000. Also part of the discussion Saturday was the progress being made to establish a new teacher evaluation protocol, and some of the projects and concerns that lie ahead for the building maintenance department, including beefing up security at the schools and repairing aging infrastructure. The takeaway Saturday? “We are in unbelievably difficult financial times, but we still are going to educate our children,� Juenger said, several times praising the teachers’ union for its willingness to cooperate and help come up with solutions to the shortfalls.

FIRE SAFETY

Local fire agencies win share of $4 million in statewide grants STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com EXT

Nearly 200 Illinois fire departments and fire protection districts – including 10 in Whiteside, Ogle, "UREAU AND #ARROLL COUNties – will share $4 million in state grant money to help them buy safety

equipment, protective clothing, breathing apparatuses, and other tools. Gov. Pat Quinn and state &IRE -ARSHAL ,ARRY -ATkaitis announced the recipients of the small equipment grants for 193 departments Friday in Springfield. The money comes from a small percent-

age of the sales of all fire insurance sold in Illinois. Departments are eligible for up to $26,000 each. The fire marshal’s office received 389 applications requesting more than double the money availABLE %ACH APPLICATION was examined in a blind review by a committee

In Ogle County: s 3TILLMAN &IRE 0ROTECtion District, $15,419 In Bureau County: s "UREAU &IRE 0ROTECTION District, $25,515 s -INERAL 'OLD &IRE 0ROtection District, $26,000 s .EPONSET &IRE 0ROTECtion District, $20,476 s 7ALNUT &IRE 0ROTECTION

of fire service members, the office said in a news release. The grant recipients: In Whiteside County: s 0ROPHETSTOWN &IRE 0ROtection District, $25,340 s 3TERLING &IRE $EPARTment, $20,000 s 2OCK &ALLS &IRE $EPARTment, $12,000

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Benefit Saturday for family burned out of mobile home

Sheriff’s hopefuls forum set in Dixon

50/50 drawings every hour from 2 to 8 p.m. There is no admission ,9.$/. n ! BENEFIT FOR fee, but food is $10 a a family burned out of plate, as is participation their mobile home Jan. in either the pool or darts 31 will be held Saturday tourney; those who enter at Bears Showtown USA, either eat for free. Dinner at the Kids’ Table and will feature a blind darts tournament, a pool take the stage at 9 p.m. Jeff and Sherry Walters tournament, bands, a live auction, food and and their 28-year-old son, Justin Keefer, lost their more. The benefit begins at home, all their posses11 a.m. and runs until sions and their pets – two closing. The live auc- terriers, a kitten and a tion begins at 5 p.m.; gecko – when a gas leak baskets of items and from their furnace ignitg i f t c e r t i f i c a t e s w i l l ed a fire. Sherry works at be sold. There will be Hardee’s in Rock Falls; STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com EXT

Justin and Jeff are unable to work. 4HE ,OST 0ROPHETS A social club that does charitable work and of which the Walterses are members, is organizing the benefit with the bar. #ALL "EARS AT 0159 or go to its Facebook page for details. DezeRae Gladhill, niece of the Walterses, also is taking monetary donations at the Shell station at 1111 W. Rock Falls Road (U.S. Route 30) in Rock Falls. She can be reached there at 815-6264169.

$)8/. n ! CANDIDATES FORUM IN THE CAMPAIGN FOR ,EE #OUNTY SHERIFF WILL BEGIN AT P M -ARCH AT THE $IXON (IGH 3CHOOL CAFETERIA ,INCOLN 3TATUE $RIVE "OTH CANDIDATES FOR THE 2EPUBLICAN NOMINATION 3HERIFF *OHn Varga and *OHN 3IMONTON PLAN TO take part. No Democrats FILED FOR THE RACE 4HE CANDIDATES WILL BE able to MAKE INDIVIDUAL statements and respond to QUESTIONS &REE PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE CAFETERIA PARKING LOT IN THE BLOCK of North PeoRIA !VENUE

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District, $26,000 s 7YANET &IRE 0ROTECtion District, $26,000 In Carroll County: s -ILLEDGEVILLE &IRE 0ROtection District, $17,115 Go to www.sfm.illinois. gov for more information. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Dame, IS NOW A MOTIVATIONAL speaker. The banQUET WILL BE FROM TO 7 p.m. Sun- Daniel “Rudy� Ruettiger day at NewMAN #ENTRAL #ATHOLIC (IGH School, 1101 W. 23rd St., 3TERLING $INNER WILL BEGIN AT P M AND 2UETTIGER WILL SPEAK AT P M 2UETTIGER PLAYED ONLY ONE GAME IN HIS COLLEGE CAREER and sacked a quarterback IN THE LAST SECONDS 4HE MOVIE h2UDY v ABOUT ‘Rudy’ to speak at 2UETTIGER S LIFE STORY WAS RELEASED IN St. Anne banquet 4ICKETS ARE FOR ADULTS AND FOR BOYS YOUNGER $)8/. n $ANIEL h2UDYv THAN 4O BUY TICKETS 2UETTIGER WHOSE LIFE INSPIRED THE MOVIE h2UDY v STOP AT 3T !NNE . WILL BE THE FEATURED SPEAK- "RINTON !VE OR 6ENIER S er at a father-son banquet *EWELRY 7 &IRST 3T &OR MORE INFORMATION FOR THE 3T !NNE 3CHOOL CALL OR TH ANNIVERSARY 2UETTIGER A LITTLE USED football player at Notre –SVM staff reports

School board OKs $120,000 SPRING INCOME TAX SALE to fix leaky roof at Hinders GOLF CART Work will begin in June; state grant might pay for half

$100,000 is to fix the roof itself, the rest is for attendant costs and fees, Superintendent Ron -C#ORD SAID The approval, which BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ came during a special kschultz@saukvalley.com board meeting Wednes EXT day, also allows the dis2/#+ &!,,3 n 4HE 2OCK trict to apply for a matchFalls High School board ing state grant that could has approved spending a pay half the repair cost, little more than $120,000 -C#ORD SAID in health/life safety funds The fasteners that hold to fix a very leaky roof the membrane in place over the locker room area on the 6,000-square-foot at Hinders Field. flat roof are failing and Of that amount, about poking through the rub-

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Dictators, bad taste appear to go hand in hand Ukraine’s leader annMcFEATTERS McFeatthe latest to have Ann ters has the lavish, garish digs covered White House

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EDITORIALS FROM YESTERYEAR

From our archives: Lack of homes hindered Twin Cities What we thought: 75 years ago

Note to readers – Sauk Valley Media reprints editorials and articles from the past as a regular Monday feature. The folDriving back and forth lowing items appeared in to work during the cold the Gazette on March 1 Illinois winters is not all and 4, 1939. that it might be. And, without casting reflec! NEED FOR tions on any of the MORE HOMES above-mentioned cities, it cannot be gainsaid ccording to relithat the larger centers able sources, approximately 300 of population like Sterling offer better edumen working in local cational, recreational, factories are living in social and religious nearby cities because of facilities than do the the house shortage in smaller. Sterling and Rock Falls. Economically, there is Over 100 of these men every reason for the busireside in Dixon. Others come here from Clinton, ness men of Sterling and Rock Falls wanting these Iowa; Fulton, Prophpeople moved to the etstown, Milledgeville, Erie, Tampico, Chadwick Twin Cities. The potential purchasing power and Thomson. A goodly cannot be less than $10 number of local factory per week per family, or workers live in Como $520 a year. That is putand Galt. According to the figures ting it extremely low. ... The business men of of the special census of the community could 1937, the average Stereasily afford to form ling family is 4-plus to a some sort of organizadwelling. In Rock Falls, tion to bring these peothe average rate is 4.4 ple to Sterling and Rock persons to a dwelling. Thus, on account of the Falls, where they earn their money. They would lack of housing facilities, 1,200 people, at the be far ahead were they to raise a fund of $250,000 very least, are kept from doing their buying in the for the purpose of providing rental homes. community where they Pencils are cheap. Take earn their living. one and figure it out. – It is true, perhaps, that a March 4, 1939 part of this number prefer to remain where they #ELLULOID HEROES are because of cheaper AND HEROINES rent and the advantage of being more in the Once more, persons open. But the chances are affiliated with the that the majority would motion picture industry, move their families to the 12,000 strong, have voted Twin Cities if they had an that Spencer Tracy and opportunity. Bette Davis gave the best

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policemen be supplied with cards or folders containing information regarding the chief points of interest in the acting performances city, which they can during a year, and this hand to inquiring visidual current award by the Motion Picture Acad- tors. Strangers in town look emy of Arts and Sciences upon the police as phiwill please mightily all losophers, friends and Tracy and Davis fans. Miss Davis was honored guides. When they want to know what is worth for her talent in “Jezeseeing, they ask the first bel,� and Tracy for his policeman they come showing as upon. When they look up to the priest the Central Trust buildin “Boys ing and wonder how Town.� high it is, they are likely Among the to make the nearest films, “You Bette Davis policeman the victim of Can’t Take their laudable curiosity. 1908-1989 It With A mentally alert tourist Her fans were You,� based can ask more questions pleased, no on the stage in five minutes than the doubt, that comedy of Miss Davis average local resident won the a multiple- can answer in a day and Oscar for Best hobby but a half. Actress for her vastly tolerrole in 1938’s The proposed informaant family, “Jezebel.� tion cards would come The Gazette took first to the rescue of hardeditor had no place. This, pressed policemen. They problem with also, is an the choice, would be interesting and acceptable either. informative souvenirs selection. for visitors to take home It is anybody’s field to with them. try to find trends or indiAnd, if handed out ces or vast significances with a smile, as they in these or any other film presumably would be, citations. However, these they would be tokens 12,000 persons who help of the warm and hearty make the moving picture welcome which the city industry what it is most extends to all who pay it likely just voted for what the compliment of taking they liked best and let an interest in its importhe trends take care of tant features. themselves. They probaThe suggestion that the bly do, anyhow. – March police be stocked with 1, 1939 such cards is one that the convention and tour3UGGESTION ist authorities of Sterling TO POLICEMEN might well consider putting into practice. – The suggestion has March 1, 1939 been made that Sterling

THE READER’S VOICE

Vote Simonton for Lee sheriff GLENN WALLIN SR. Dixon

I have been reading with interest the letters concerning the sheriff’s race in Lee County. My

opinion on this issue is that everyone who lives and/or works in this county is entitled to their opinion about which candidate would best serve this county and its citizens. We live in a complex and dangerous world

Letters deadline The submission deadline for electionrelated letters to the editor is noon March 11. and would be best served by an individual with the

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Jennifer Baratta Jim Dunn Sheryl Gulbranson Larry Lough Trevis Mayfield Jeff Rogers

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

most experience in law enforcement. Whether we are talking about big business or the private sector, putting the best quarterback on the field is always the best choice. John Simonton has the experience and will do us all proud.

WASHINGTON – Let’s ruminate about dictators and their stuff. Specifically, the things they leave behind when they flee, die, are ousted or captured. We have been seeing pictures of the huge palace and gardens of Ukraine’s president Viktor Yanukovich, who fled after Ukrainians revolted under his repressive leadership. While the political situation is intense, we’re all fascinated by Yanukovich’s zoo, cages of rare pheasants with iridescent red tails, and his pirate ship dining room, “The Galleon.� What is it about dictators and bad taste? You will, of course, remember Imelda Marcos and her amazing collection of shoes reputed to have numbered 3,000 pairs. She also had a lot of dresses with poufy sleeves. When she and her dictator husband were forced to leave the Philippines in 1986, she left behind 1,220 pairs of shoes. If she had worn a different pair every day for 3 years, she still couldn’t have worn them all. (Sadly for fashionistas, many of the shoes and dresses have been damaged by termites, floods and neglect while stored in the Philippines. It happens.) Then there was Saddam Hussein, whose many garish palaces in Iraq were filled with great treasures and great quantities of junk. Just about every U.S. soldier stationed in Iraq has a picture of himself/herself sitting on one of his plastic thrones. Or one of his many toilets. Saddam also was known for owning rare animals; his sons kept a 20-yearold Siberian tiger and a blind brown bear. Alas for Saddam, all that stuff did him no good in the end. He was found in a dirty hole, with a filthy beard and a makeshift toilet. ZIMBABWE’S TYRANT Robert Mugabe has one of the most nightmarish bedrooms ever seen outside of the Poconos. It is immense, filled with a crystal chandelier, red velvet upholstered furniture, and enormous oil paintings framed in gilt surrounding a bed on a platform. He also has a sitting room done entirely in gold, for which the phrase “ostentatiously, hideously ornate� was coined. Mugabe, 90, compares himself to both Jesus, who had no possessions, and Hitler, another dictator who loved stuff. Tiny Romania’s short dictator Nicolae Ceausescu

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had a 12-story palace with 1,100 rooms in Bucharest, which made him and his small wife seem even more minuscule. It is decorated in pink and white marble with handmade decorations and carpets and lace curtains. It is now the Palace of Parliament, and tourists flock there. Ceausescu, a communist, caused food shortages in his country by exporting its agriculViktor Yanukovych tural products so he Ousted Ukrainian could build president, his sumpwhile in power, had a tuous digs, where he penchant for exotic animals once hostand a lavish ed Richard lifestyle – just Nixon. While like dictators Ceausescu of the past. lived stunningly well, under him the Romanian standard of living plummeted to one of the worst in Europe. LIBYAN DICTATOR Moammar Gadhafi’s palace featured many large bathtubs and huge indoor tiled pools, including one with floating plastic inner tubes. Fittingly, perhaps, he was found hiding in a large drainage pipe. Soon thereafter, he was killed by rebels. Back to Yanukovich. Not only did he have a sensational house full of chandeliers and expensive furniture, he had stables, a golf course, tennis courts, swimming pools, a shooting range, and his own private marina. On beautifully manicured grounds with great views of the Dneiper River, he kept pens of goats and rare pigs. What is it with dictators and their need to collect exotic animals? Yanukovich should not be singled out among politicians for living well, although Ukrainians are stupefied at just how well he lived. (He claimed his generous friends “invested� in his house.) Actually, many politicians do well, but usually after leaving office. Former President Clinton and his wife are worth millions, which they have earned from books and speeches. Of course, they also tried to take some of the White House furniture when his term expired, saying they had been given many pieces by generous friends. It’s interesting how many of the mighty and powerful insist they come to do good and end up doing so very, very well.

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War of words continues long after divorce Dear Abby, Before my ex-husband and I were married, I became pregnant with his baby. We decided together that we weren’t ready for the responsibility and made the mutual decision to end the pregnancy early in the first trimester. We did marry eventually and had a baby girl a few years ago who is now in college. We divorced many years ago because of his many affairs, including one with his best friend’s wife. I have come to believe that my ex told our daughter about our decision out of spite because I told her about the affairs when she was old enough to understand since she may have a half-sister. Should I ask my daughter about this or let it go? It was a very private deci-

before your daughter’s birth has nothing to do with her. If you think there is something festering between you and your daughter, my advice is to clear the air before it gets worse.

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Dear Abby, My boyfriend and I have been together since August 2012 and have lived together sion, and I think he is a since last summer. He is creep for hurting her by perfect in every way. He telling her. wakes me every morn– Furious in Illinois ing with a smile and a kiss and pours me a cup Dear Furious, of tea. He never goes Why do you think you anywhere without letex spilled the beans to ting me know he thinks your daughter? Has she I’m beautiful and telling been behaving differently me how much he loves toward you? Why do you me. think she “may” have a He gets home before half-sister? I do most nights, has a Are you sure it isn’t glass of wine and a hot more than one – or a bath waiting for me, and brother or two? cooks dinner while I’m The fact that you terin the tub. He’s amazminated a pregnancy ing! The only problem

is, I was with sooo many of the wrong men for years, I have forgotten how to spoil a man in return. I want him to know how much I appreciate and love him, but I don’t know how. I just want him to know he’s the one I want to sit on the porch with one day, watching our grandchildren play. I don’t want to lose him because he thinks I don’t appreciate all he does. Please help. – Knows A Good Thing in New Jersey Dear Knows, When your boyfriend does something for you, thank him for it. Tell him you love him and give him affection in abundance. Express how fortunate you feel to have him in your life. Look for things you can do that will make his life easier, and put forth an

effort to reciprocate the many thoughtful things he does for you. Every man is different, but this would be a good start in getting your message across. Dear Abby, Is it too late for me to go back to school and get a degree and pursue a career I would enjoy? I’m 53, married and the mother of two children, 19 and 23. I didn’t finish college, and I don’t know what to do with my life. The only jobs I have ever had were as a retail salesperson. With one child just out of college, I am unsure if I could even afford to continue my education. Where would I go to find answers about returning to school at my age, choosing a major and finding the money to pay for it? Any

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SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Tuesday, March 4 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371. Kiwanis Club of Sterling, 6:457:45 a.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, 815-4994866. Ogle County Educational Coop preschool screenings for Rochelle, Kings, Eswood, Creston, and Steward school districts, 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m., Rochelle United Methodist Church Hick Hall, 709 Fourth Ave. Appointments: 815562-8251, or 815-562-4520 between 8 a.m.-noon for Spanish. Sisters in Christ, 9 a.m., Congregational Church, 1602 13th Ave., Rock Falls. Golden K Kiwanis, 9 a.m., Dixon Senior Center, 100 W. Second St. Gaffey Home Nursing and Hospice blood pressure clinic, 9 a.m.- noon, Kroger, 2301 Locust St., Sterling, 815-6263467. Caring & Sharing, a widow support group, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3253. Weight Watchers, 9:30 a.m., 6 p.m., Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon. Free blood pressure clinic, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Healthcare Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure checks, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-7323252. Commodities, 10 a.m.-noon, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230. Senior Information Services, 10 a.m.-noon, Heritage Center,

106 S. Broad St., Lanark, 800541-5479. Facing the Challenge Cancer Support Group, 11 a.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815288-4673. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, open; 6 p.m., open, women’s; 7:30 p.m., open, 90-92 Hennepin Ave., Dixon. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon. Dixon Noon Lions, noon, private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon. Public welcome. Sterling Rotary Club, noon-1 p.m., YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Ave., Sterling. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, tradition; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed, Big Book, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling. Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214. Downstairs, west door. Heart disease presentation, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-2936. Low Vision Group, 1:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3253. Kids Coping With Cancer, 3:30 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-2884673. Dixon TOPS IL617 meeting, 5 p.m., Eells meeting room, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 221 W. Third St., Dixon, 815-284-8321. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 5:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling. Twin City Educational Scholarship Board meeting, 6 p.m., YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Ave., Sterling, 815-6257237.

TOPS 253, 6-7:30 p.m., Good Neighbor Care, 2705 Avenue E, Sterling, 815-622-2820. School Of Love In Deliverance Substance Abuse Group, 6:30 p.m., closed, The Worship Center, 403 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, 815-284-1340. Ogle County Genealogical Society, 7 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon. Buddy Bags meeting, 7 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 421 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 815-5412122. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 606 Brown Ave., Ashton. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, step, 304 Seventh Ave. W., Lyndon. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling. Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners, 7 p.m., closed; 8 p.m., closed, First Presbyterian Church, 410 Second Ave., Sterling. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Rolling Hills Center, 201 state Route 64, Lanark. Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, 7 p.m., open, As Bill Sees It, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, Village of Progress, 710 S. 13th St., Oregon. Rock Falls Eastern Star, 8 p.m., 117 Second, Rock Falls. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., home meeting, closed, call 815284-2589. Al-Anon and Alateen, 8 p.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 102 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, All Saints Lutheran Church, 624 Luther Drive, Byron. Volunteer Care Center of Lee County, 403 E. First St., Dixon. Appointment: 815-284-9555. Wednesday, March 5 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, and WIC

nutritional educational and coupon pickup, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815284-3371. Dixon Kiwanis Club meeting, 7 a.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon. Dixon Correctional retiree breakfast, 8 a.m., Rivers Edge Inn, 2303 W. First St., Dixon. Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 9-11 a.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling. Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Church of the Brethren, 215 North Court St., Dixon. Nurturing Program, 9:15 a.m., Sinnissippi Centers Inc., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815625-0013. Ogle County Educational Coop preschool screenings for Ashton-Franklin Center School District, 10 a.m.-3:15 p.m., Franklin Grove Public Library, 122 S. Elm St. Appointments: 815456-2325. Senior Information Services, 10 a.m.-noon, Community United Church of Christ, 346 Chicago Ave., Savanna, 800-541-5479. Blood pressure checks, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Whiteside County Health Department free blood pressure clinic, 10-11 a.m., People’s National Bank, 112 Main St., Tampico. Free blood pressure check, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave., Dixon. Whiteside County Health Department free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.-noon, Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton. Alcoholics Anonymous,

noon, closed, grapevine; 3:30 p.m., closed; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling. Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214. Downstairs, west door. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Big Book; 6 p.m., closed, Big Book, tradition, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon. Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, 8 p.m., open, Big Book, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls. Knitting and Craft Club and Woodworkers, 1-3 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050. Free blood pressure check, 1-3 p.m., Amboy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 15 W. Wasson Road, Amboy, 815-8572550. Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Low Vision Group, 1:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 815-625-0382 or 800-7332767. Women’s Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m., Choices Domestic Violence Program office, 203 W. Market St., Mount Carroll. Buddy Bags packing, 5-6 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 421 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 815541-2122. Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Alcoholics Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., closed, steps, tradition, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction. YWCA sexual abuse survivors

women’s group, 5:30-7 p.m., second floor, 115 W. First St., Dixon, bbraid@ywsauk.or or 815625-0333. Pearl, a self-esteem support group of the YWCA Domestic Violence Program, 6 p.m., 815625-0333. Men’s Cancer Group, 6 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673. Buddy Bags donations accepted, 6-7 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 421 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 815-541-2122. AWANA, 6:30-8 p.m., 3 years through sixth grade, Northside Baptist Church, 598 River Lane, Dixon, 815-288-5212. Carroll County Fair Board, 7 p.m., Milledgeville Bank basement, 451 N. Main Ave., 815244-9444. Touched By Suicide ... Survivors Gather, 7 p.m., Hospice of the Rock River Valley, 264 state Route 2, Dixon, 815-4382345. Dixon Sports Boosters Club Board meeting, 7 p.m., Dixon High School, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive. American Legion Post 12, 7 p.m., 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-2842003. Wednesday worship at the barn, 7 p.m., Chaplin Creek Village, 1715 Whitney Road, Franklin Grove. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 560 U.S. Route 52, Amboy. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Calvin Road, Rochelle. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin Ave. Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District Board meeting, 8 p.m., United States Department of Agriculture Building, 16255 Liberty St., Morrison.

County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236. Mardi Gras party, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230. Lifescape lunch, 11: 30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Euchre, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230. Pinochle, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Euchre 101, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925. Wii/yoga class, 1:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230. Dixon Coin Club, coin grading, 6 p.m., and auction, 7 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, 815-535-8427.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Monday, March 3 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230. Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Pool players, 8:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Mexican Train dominoes, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050. Quilting, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th Ave., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Wii Bowling, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave, Rochelle, 815-562-5050. Zumba class, 10:30-11 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging,

100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Lifescape lunch, 11: 30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day. Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230. Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Pinochle, noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050. Pinochle, 12:30 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Friendly Mexican Train dominoes, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230. Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging,

100 W. Second St., Dixon. Rummy, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925 Tacos, 4-8 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-625-8290. Exercise group, 4 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925 Bingo, Dixon Elks Lodge No. 779, 4:30 p.m. doors open, 5:30 p.m. kitchen opens and 6:30 p.m. bingo begins, 1279 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, 815-2883557. No computers. Loaves and Fishes, 5-6 p.m., Holloway Center, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 612 Highland Ave., Dixon, 815-284-7719. A free, hot meal for the needy. Tuesday, March 4 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County

Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Pool players, 8:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Bingo, 9 to 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050. Morning Whittle, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St.., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Line dancing, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. 313 card game, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050. Community coffee and doughnuts, 10 a.m. Oregon Healthcare Center, 811 S. 10th St., 815-732-7994. Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., Lee

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‘We are on the brink of disaster’ World scrambles as Russia tightens grip on Crimea KIEV, Ukraine (AP) – Warning that it was “on the brink of disaster,� Ukraine put its military on high alert Sunday and appealed for international help to avoid what it feared was the possibility of a wider invasion by Russia. Outrage over Russia’s military moves mounted in world capitals, with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry calling on President Vladimir Putin to pull back from “an incredible act of aggression.� A day after Russia captured the Crimean Peninsula without firing a shot, fears grew in the Ukrainian capital and beyond that Russia might seek to expand its control by seizing other parts of eastern Ukraine. Senior

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son for Russia to invade Ukraine and warned that “we are on the brink of disaster.� “We believe that our Western partners and the entire global community will support the territorial integrity and unity of Ukraine,� he said Sunday in Kiev. World leaders rushed to try to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis. NATO held an emergency meeting in Brussels, Britain’s foreign minister flew to Kiev to support its new government and Kerry was to travel to Ukraine on Tuesday. The U.S., France and Britain debated the possibility of boycotting the next Group of Eight economic summit, to be held in

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Big wins for ‘12 Years a Slave,’ ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ stars LOS ANGELES (AP) – Perhaps atoning for past sins, Hollywood named the brutal, unshrinking historical drama “12 Years a Slave� best picture at the 86th annual Academy Awards. Steve McQueen’s slavery odyssey, based on Solomon Northup’s 1853 memoir, has been hailed as a landmark corrective to the movie industry’s long omission of slavery stories and years of whiter tales like 1940 bestpicture winner “Gone With the Wind.� McQueen dedicated the honor to those who suffered slavery and “the 21 million who still endure slavery today.� “Everyone deserves not just to survive, but to live,� said McQueen, who promptly bounced into the arms of his cast. “This is the most important legacy of Solomon Northup.� A year after celebrating Ben Affleck’s “Argo� over

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Matthew McConaughey (left) congratulates Jared Leto during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday in Los Angeles. Leto won Best Supporting Actor and McConaughey later won Best Actor for their roles in “Dallas Buyers Club.� Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln,� the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this time opted for stark realism over more plainly entertaining candidates like the 3-D space marvel “Gravity� and the starry 1970s caper “American Hustle.�

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stars of the Texas AIDS drama “Dallas Buyers Club,� Matthew McConaughey (best actor) and Jared Leto (best supporting actor), and the Australian veteran Cate Blanchett for her fallen socialite in Woody Allen’s “Blue Jasmine� (best actress, her second Oscar). A list of winners: Best Picture: “12 Years a Slave.� Actor: Matthew McConaughey, “Dallas Buyers Club.� Actress: Cate Blanchett, “Blue Jasmine.� Supporting Actor: Jared Leto, “Dallas Buyers Club.� Supporting Actress: Lupita Nyong’o, “12

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The Prophetstown Prophets pose with their runner-up trophy Saturday night at center court of Redbird Arena in Normal. In the first trip to the state finals in program history, the Prophets advanced to the Class 2A champiopnship game before falling 70-34 to St. Thomas More. Read all about the Prophets’ championship game against the Sabers in SVM’s State Basketball Extra on B3.

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ABOVE: Fireworks go off after the national anthem is sung before the NHL Stadium Series game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday at Soldier Field in Chicago. BELOW: The Blackhawks’ Jonathan Toews celebrates after Patrick Sharp’s first-period goal against the Penguins on Saturday. The Blackhawks won 5-1.

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Blackhawks Soldier on Chicago feels right at home in outdoor victory BY K.C. JOHNSON #HICAGO 4RIBUNE

CHICAGO – The snow fell hard, slowing passes and quickening heart rates of those charged with shoveling it off the ice during stoppages. The wind swirled off Lake Michigan. The Chicago skyline stood illuminated outside Soldier Field. These outdoor hockey games are spectacles, recalling youthful memories of pond hockey, and creating a party atmosphere for the sellout crowd of 62,921. And Chicago didn’t disappoint. Neither did the Blackhawks, embracing the elements to snap a twogame losing streak with a rousing 5-1 victory over the Penguins on Saturday night in the last of the NHL’s four Stadium Series games. Like a hatless Mike Ditka at his jersey retirement ceremony, Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said he only added one extra layer for the 17-degree cold. And his buoyant attitude about the elements set a tone for his team.

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“Probably the greatest setting you could want,� Quenneville said. Jonathan Toews had two goals and an assist, Patrick Kane posted an assist to Kris Versteeg and hit the post on a power-play chance, Patrick Sharp and Bryan Bickell scored, and Corey Crawford backstopped the simplified, practical approach in a nod to the weather with 31 saves. “With how hard it was snowing it was like, ‘Wow, these are amazing conditions,’� Quenneville said. “I think

everybody went back to when they were kids.� The Hawks did lose Marian Hossa to an upper-body injury early in the first period that Quenneville said would cost him some time, but “not long-term.� And their power play remains in a rut, failing three times to drop to 1-for-22 their last eight games. But the positives far outweighed the negatives to dim Sidney Crosby’s first Chicago appearance since his rookie season in 2005-06. Crosby managed just three shots,

and the Hawks held the NHL’s most potent power play without a goal in six chances. “The ice was very good, but that first period, it was tough to see and handle the puck,� Sharp said. “It really felt like a real outdoor game. There were no real systems or structure. We were just kind of hoisting the puck, slapping it around, and having fun.� Sharp has been to Bears games, and lives near Wrigley Field. He gets what these games mean. “Two great sporting venues, so it’s pretty awesome to say we played a hockey game both places,� Sharp said. “The one in Wrigley was an awesome experience other than we didn’t win.� They’re happy it’s not the same at Soldier Field.

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CHICAGO – Dismantling disorganized teams is expected. Strong defense and talk of gritty, hungry play is the norm. But what the Bulls are doing offensively these days, which continued with a 109-90 undressing of the Knicks, is something to behold. With 30 assists to a franchise-record three turnovers, they are sharing the ball and making quick, smart decisions. Joakim Noah’s second triple-double this season, and fifth of his career – which featured a career-high 14 assists – set the tone for that. In winning for the ninth time in 10 games, the Bulls scored 100 or more points in four straight regulation games for the first time under Tom Thibodeau. “I love the fact we’re playing together and sharing as a team,� Thibodeau said. “Our guys all know if you cut

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The Bulls’ D.J. Augustin (left) drives past the Knicks’ Pablo Prigioni during the second half of the Bulls’ 109-90 victory Sunday at the United Center. and you’re open, you’re going to get it. When you get a group that makes the type of commitment they’ve made, something special can happen.� Noah, who returned from rolling his ankle early in the third quarter,

posted the most assists by a center in franchise history. It’s also the most by any center since at least the 1985-86 season. Noah fell just three assists shy of the Knicks’ one-pass-and-shoot total. The Knicks trailed

16-1, and surrendered 37 first-quarter points, tying the Bulls’ season high. D.J. Augustin’s 23 points featured 21 in the fourth quarter as he broke out of his mini-slump. Seven reached double figures as the Bulls moved to a season-high seven games over .500, and the Knicks lost their sixth straight. “We feel we’re the hungriest team playing in the NBA,� Noah said. Late in the game, the sellout crowd loudly welcomed Jimmer Fredette. It got louder when Fredette, who was officially signed Sunday morning to a prorated portion of the veteran’s minimum contract, drained his first shot, a 20-foot jumper.

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Sabers’ star lives up to hype against Prophets BY BRIAN WEIDMAN bweidman@saukvalley.com EXT

NORMAL – The elation of reaching the Class 2A championship game clashed with harsh reality for the Prophetstown girls basketball team on Saturday. The Prophets were chock full of feel-good stories on their path to Normal for their first-ever appearance in the state tournament. Unfortunately for them, waiting at the end was a foe, St. Thomas More, that neither they nor anybody else in 2A have much of a chance to hang with. The result was a 70-34 victory for the Sabers. The only thing in doubt was whether St. Thomas More would crack the 100-point mark, as their over-caffeinated student section pleaded for – but was not attained due to the limited minutes played by the starters. “Honestly, I didn’t think they were going to be that tough, but once the game started, they proved me wrong,� Prophetstown junior Clare Kramer said. “They were just so tough to guard. They handled me very well, and they handled pretty much our whole offense very well. Kudos to them for being a great team.� For St. Thomas More (33-2), it marked the end of what was a yearlong quest. The Sabers lost the 2A title game a year ago to Nashville, 42-29, and were bound and determined not to let that happen again. Their only losses were to larger schools, Bishop McNamara and Whitney Young. “To finish if off this year feels really, really good,� sophomore forward Tori McCoy said. “We were ready to play this season. Our motto was, ‘Who is working harder than us in practice? We were.’ We showed it out on the court.� The 6-foot-4 McCoy is one of top sophomores in the country, with a combination of size and speed rarely seen in small-school basketball. She towered over the Prophets, whose tallest starter, Kramer, stood 5-8. McCoy, a first-team all-stater, scored at will in the post, but was nimble enough to play point guard as well. She stuffed the stat sheet with 17 points, 10 rebounds, two steals, two blocks and two assists in 19 minutes of action. She entered the game with 997 career points. Her second basket,

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Prophetstown’s Corrie Reiley (13) lets go of a floater during the Class 2A state championship game Saturday night against St. Thomas Moore. Star of the game: Tori McCoy, 3T 4HOMAS -ORE POINTS REBOUNDS Key performers: !LEXA 7ALLEN 34- POINTS REBOUNDS 2ANDA (ARSHBARGER 34- POINTS STEALS ASSISTS +ARLIE 3TAFFORD +ASSI (ENREKIN 0ROPHETSTOWN POINTS APIECE with 5 minutes, 48 seconds remaining in the first quarter, put her over 1,000 points for her career. McCoy will have her pick of colleges to attend in 2 years; UConn coach Geno Auriemma is among the those who have already been courting her. Kramer had the unenviable task of trying to guard her. “She is the best post I’ve ever gone against – besides [former Aquin star] Sophie Brunner,� Kramer said. “She’s always going to be my model.� McCoy was far from a one-person show, however. Alexa Wallen, a junior and a second-team all-stater, finished with 18 points on 8-for-11 shooting. She also drained a pair of 3-pointers. Elizabeth Bristow, a cat-quick 5-5 junior, scored eight of her 13 points in the first quarter to help get the Sabers off to a fast start. Randa Harshbarger, a 5-5 senior point guard headed to Southern Indiana University next season, ran the show effectively with 12 points, five steals, four assists and no turnovers. She was a first-team all-stater

as a junior, and an honorable mention pick this season. For Prophetstown (31-3), Karlie Stafford and Kassi Henrekin each had six points, and Kaeli Kovarik added five. The Prophets shot just 19.6 percent (10-for-51) from the field – including 16 percent (4-for25) from 3-point range – were outrebounded 45-33, had 18 turnovers to the Sabers’ nine, and had just six assists to St. Thomas More’s 16. It all added up to a margin of defeat a team that had won 24 consecutive games didn’t see coming. “I was very surprised,� junior point guard Corrie Reiley said. “We’ve never been beaten like this – not even in middle school or fifth grade. I’ve never been beat by this much. It was really eye-opening to how good they actually were.� Prophetstown was also pretty good. The Prophets ran the table in the Three Rivers North, won the Aurora Christian Sectional title against a pair of area heavyweights in Oregon and Byron, then won two more games to make it to the title game. Tears flowed and hugs were shared on the Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena after receiving the second-place trophy, with an adoring orange-clad throng in the stands voicing their approval. “I love this team so much,� Kramer said. “Nobody thought we would get here in the first place, and to be on this floor is such an honor.�

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ORMAL – When covering local athletic teams, it’s easy to see the big picture. Did the team win or lose? Who scored the gamewinning points? Who had a bad game to cause the team to lose? Those are the nuts and bolts of a game story that readers digest the morning after us newspaper sports-types cover an event. But here’s a small look behind the scenes this week while covering the Prophetstown girls basketball team: The Prophets earned their first-ever trip to the state tournament by beating El Paso-Gridley 58-48 at the Monmounth Supersectional a week ago today. OK, I learned the Prophets are good at basketball, and they’re fundamentally sound. Head coach Don Robinson was overjoyed with the win, as it sealed a trip to the state tournament, his first in 37 years on the job. He was so happy he could barely speak without his voice cracking. I talked to three of his players – Shelby Adams, Clare Kramer and Corrie Reiley – and got the impression they could have talked all night about the big win. It’s easy for players to talk about wins. Teams that qualify for a state tournament in the Sauk Valley Media coverage area are recipients of baseball-style cards that run prior to the tournament. For Prophetstown, that meant going to the school before practice last Wednesday. Players put on their

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Prophetstown’s Clare Kramer reaches up for a rebound against St. Thomas More’s Alexa Wallen during the Class 2A state championship game Saturday night in Normal.

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Eastland’s Megan Janssen (25) shoots a basket past the block attempt of Central A&M’s Mikah Maples during the Class 1A consolation championship Saturday afternoon. The Cougars won 55-50.

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Prophetstown’s Kaeli Kovarik (middle) embraces Corrie Reiley (right) after the Prophets received their Class 2A runner-up medals Saturday at Redbird Arena. uniforms, got their pictures taken by photo editor Alex T. Paschal, and filled out a questionnaire. I was in charge of the questionnaire part. I handed each player a sheet of paper, and each said thank you. Then I handed each player a pen, and each said thank you again. Every single one of them did that. Yeah, I know it’s not a huge deal, but I try to notice the little things. I came away thinking this was a fine group of young ladies. On Saturday, I ventured down to Normal for more Prophetstown coverage. As the Prophets had won their semifinal on Friday night, that meant they were in the championship game, against Champaign St. Thomas More. It did not go well. The Prophets were overwhelmed in all phases of the game by the Sabers, who won a 70-34 decision. Afterward, it was time

to put on my reporter’s cap and talk to people about the game. These don’t always go well, and I understand it’s not always easy to talk after a difficult loss. Not surprisingly, however, the Prophetstown crew handled everything well. After his team received its second-place trophy and medals, Robinson faced a small media horde in Redbird Arena. He did his best to smile for television cameras, and patiently answered questions from a handful of reporters. When it was my turn, he greeted me with a warm, “Brian, how are you doing?� Later, I talked to Kramer, and then Reiley. They both heaped praise on the St. Thomas More team, and spoke about what a great ride it was for the Prophets to make it to the title game. They couldn’t have been more graceful in defeat. My last question to

Kramer was about Robinson, and helping him get to state, and a broad smile came across her face. “To be here for Coach Robinson, being his first team to get to state, it feels awesome,� Kramer said. Robinson stayed true to what got his team to the finals. Instead of conjuring up a gimmick defense to attempt to slow down the Sabers and their superstar sophomore center, Tori McCoy, the Prophets played manto-man, as they had all season, though they later played some zone. Offensively, Prophetstown was held in check all night. It made just 10 of its 51 shots, including a 4-for25 night from 3-point land, against a stifling St. Thomas More defense. “You know what, if we just could have hit some shots early...� Robinson said. “Our confidence got a little shook when they didn’t fall.� It added up to defeat, but Prophetstown even did that the right way. “I wanted them to go out and give it all they had with honor and glory, and play with class, and do the right thing,� Robinson said. “In those ways, we were top notch.�

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Prophetstown’s Heather Strike shoots a 3-pointer Saturday night during the Class 2A state title game at ISU’s Redbird Arena in Normal. The Prophets took second place after a 70-34 loss.

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Eastland’s Bubby Doubler dribbles against the defense of Central A&M’s Ryan Dooley during the Cougars’ third-place game victory Saturday.

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1A THIRD-PLACE GAME | EASTLAND 55, MOWEAQUA CENTRAL A&M 50

BIG BOUNCE-BACK Eastland recovers to take third in first state finals trip BY BRIAN WEIDMAN bweidman@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 551

NORMAL – Hannah Hake said she was a “Debbie Downer� after Eastland’s first-ever game at the girls state basketball tournament. Her mood after Game No. 2 was considerably better. The Cougars bounced back from a humbling loss to Annawan in the Class 1A semifinal round with a 55-50 victory against Moweaqua Central A&M on Saturday afternoon in the third-place game at Redbird Arena. “It couldn’t be much better for us, other than being in the championship game,� Eastland coach Colleen Finn-Henze said. “To end the year with a victory is very nice.� “We’re kind of like Coach FinnHenze’s dream team,� Hake said. “She’s been in the program for 23 years, and this is her first time here. She’s well-deserving of it. It’s long overdue, honestly. It means everything to me, especially to do it with this group of girls.� Eastland committed a 1A-record 47 turnovers in a 71-45 loss to Annawan on Friday afternoon. The Cougars more than sliced that in half against A&M, with just 21. That was a big factor in their success. “To be perfectly honest, we’ve been pressed very little this year,� Finn-Henze said. “If people had done that more often, maybe we would have been a little bit better prepared for Annawan. Annawan was just so smart with their press, and lanes closed so quickly. “Today, I just had to remind them to ball-fake before you pass, get the ball to the middle, pass through a zone press – things we didn’t do Friday. I just had to remind them what we normally do will work, if we just execute a little sharper.� The tone was set in the game’s opening moments, when Eastland senior guard Courtney Walker hit a 3-pointer 20 seconds in. Against Annawan, the Cougars didn’t even get the ball across halfcourt on their first five possessions. “We just needed to stay positive,� Hake said. “It wasn’t that hard to bounce back. We just needed to play like we knew we could.� Eastland scored the last six points of the third quarter to tie the game at 33, then opened the fourth with a 14-6 surge to go up 47-39 with 2:04 left to play. A pair of free throws from senior guard Miranda Grisham upped the margin to 51-41 with 1:32 to play, and it appeared

SCOREBOARD Girls basketball Three Rivers North Conf. All 13-0 31-3 9-3 21-7 9-5 20-10 9-5 17-12 6-7 8-16 5-8 14-14 0-13 4-25 Friday’s result 2A state tournament s 3EMIFINAL 0ROPHETSTOWN )# #ATHOLIC Saturday’s result 2A state tournament s #HAMPIONSHIP 3T 4HOMAS -ORE Prophetstown 34 Prophetstown Amboy Erie Riverdale Newman Morrison "UREAU 6ALLEY Fulton

NUIC West Conf. All Eastland 11-1 29-6 East Dubuque 8-4 17-7 2IVER 2IDGE 3CALES -OUND 8-4 16-10 Pearl City 8-4 17-12 Lena-Winslow 7-5 14-10 3TOCKTON Galena 5-7 15-10 Warren 1-12 4-23 West Carroll 0-11 3-23 Friday’s result 1A state tournament s 3EMIFINAL !NNAWAN %ASTLAND Saturday’s result 1A state tournament s 4HIRD PLACE %ASTLAND -OWEAQUA Central A&M 50 State tournament Redbird Arena, Normal Class 1A Friday’s semifinals s #ARROLLTON -OWEAQUA #ENTRAL ! - s !NNAWAN %ASTLAND Saturday’s results s 4HIRD PLACE %ASTLAND -OWEAQUA Central A&M 50 s #HAMPIONSHIP !NNAWAN #ARROLLTON Class 2A Friday’s semifinals s 3T 4HOMAS -ORE 4EUTOPOLIS s 0ROPHETSTOWN )# #ATHOLIC Saturday’s results s 4HIRD PLACE 4EUTOPOLIS )# #ATHOLIC s #HAMPIONSHIP 3T 4HOMAS -ORE Prophetstown 34 Saturday’s box scores CLASS 2A Championship

ST. THOMAS MORE 70, PROPHETSTOWN 34

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The Eastland Cougars celebrate their win in the Class 1A consolation championship Saturday afternoon against Moweaqua Central A&M at Redbird Arena in Normal. Less than 24 hours after a lopsided semifinal loss, the Cougars rallied for a 55-50 victory to claim third place. to be all over but the shouting. A&M (27-7), however, came back to make things interesting. Morgan Damery hit a bucket, then all-state guard Ryan Dooley stole an inbounds pass and hit a layup to slice the lead to 51-45 with a minute to play. Eastland’s Izy Todd cashed in on just 1 of 4 free throw attempts over two possesions, then A&M reserve Kayla Gibson drained a 3 to make it 52-48 with 37.5 seconds to go. The Raiders called timeout to set up their press, and it appeared to work. A long pass was touched in the frontcourt, the ball went into the backcourt, and it was retrieved by Eastland’s Megan Janssen. An official called over-and-back, but the call was reversed, as it was ruled Janssen hadn’t been the one to touch it. The call, which drew howls of protest from A&M faithful, preserved Eastland’s 52-48 lead, but the Cougars soon followed with a turnover. With 20 seconds to play and the score still 52-48, A&M’s Gibson had a good look from the top of the key, but the shot was wide right. Eastland’s Mackenzie Doubler rebounded, was fouled, and hit 1 of 2 free throws with 15.4 seconds to play. Again, A&M responded. Reserve guard Olivia Jordan hit a

Star of the game: Lexis Macomber, Eastland, 15 points, 7 rebounds Key performers: Hannah Hake, Eastland, 11 points, 6 rebounds; Ryan Dooley, Central A&M, 15 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals pair of free throws with 14.3 seconds left to make a one-possession game at 53-50. The Raiders pressed again, but fouled Grisham with 9.6 seconds to play. She hit a pair of free throws for the clinching points, finishing off a personal 7-for-8 performance at the line. “Our composure at the end could have been worked on, that’s for sure,� Finn-Henze said, “but we finished it off.� Lexis Macomber, Eastland’s first-team all-stater, finished with 15 points and seven rebounds to lead the Cougars, while Hake added 11 points and six boards. Walker chipped in with eight points. Eastland has become known for its success in volleyball and softball in girls sports, and this marked the Cougars’ first-ever finals appearance in basketball. “Everyone wanted to come out today and play hard, because it is our last game together,� Macomber said. “We all worked

so hard to get here, and I’m so glad we got the win.� Dooley led A&M with 15 points, on 6-for-16 shooting. She connected on 4 of 6 from the field in the fourth quarter, as well as two free throws, to salvage what been a rough tournament. In a 40-38 loss to Carrollton in the semifinals, the first-team all-stater was 1-for-14 from the field and scored just five points. Through three quarters against Eastland, she was 2-for-10 with just five points. “I just wasn’t on my game this weekend,� Dooley said. “It was a little different trying to adjust to the stadium. It’s bigger, and the shooting background is way different. I needed to take the ball to the basket a lot more than what I did.� Taylor Jordan added 11 points for the Raiders, who do not have a senior on their team. They already can’t wait for next season. “We don’t have any seniors, so there’s no tears this year,� Ryan Dooley said. “There’s coaches that coach their whole life and don’t get here,� said A&M coach Tom Dooley, Ryan’s father. “Hopefully we’ll get here again, and learn from our experiences here. It’s been a wonderful, wonderful ride, but we need to get better.�

PROPHETSTOWN (31-3) +ARLIE 3TAFFORD #LARE +RAMER 4-4 4, Corrie Reiley 2-12 0-0 4, Heather 3TRIKE 3HELBY !DAMS +ASSI (ENREKIN +AELI +OVARIK 1-3 3-5 5, Calya Crane 1-2 0-0 2, Cydney Westen 0-0 0-0 0, Brooke Remley 1-5 1-3 4, Mikayla Bolton 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 10-51 10-15 34. ST. THOMAS MORE (33-2) Tori McCoy 8-16 1-2 17, Alexa Wallen 8-11 0-0 18, Randa Harshbarger 5-7 0-0 12, Elizabeth Bristow 5-7 3-4 13, Courtney Wax 0-2 0-0 0, Hannah Murray 0-2 0-0 0, !LLIE +REIE -ICKI 7ALKER %LIZA +RAMER !NDIE "OLTON ,AUREN #ROFT 4AYLOR $URING 0-1 0-2 0, Leah Allison 1-2 0-0 3, Madison McCoy 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 30-61 4-12 70. Prophetstown 8 8 8 10 — 34 3T 4HOMAS -ORE ˆ 3s – Prophetstown 4-25 (Henrekin 2-4, 2EMLEY 3TAFFORD 3TRIKE 2EILEY +OVARIK #RANE 34- 7ALLEN (ARSHBARGER #ROFT Allison 1-1, Murray 0-2, Walker 0-2, Wax +REIE % +RAMER Rebounds n 0ROPHETSTOWN 3TAFFORD 2EILEY !DAMS 34- 4 -C#OY 7ALLEN Assists – Prophetstown 6 (Reiley 4, +OVARIK 34- (ARSHBARGER 7AX 7ALLEN Steals – Prophetstown 7 (Reiley 34- (ARSHBARGER Blocks – 0ROPHETSTOWN # +RAMER "OLTON 34- 4 -C#OY 7ALLEN (ARSHBARGER !LLISON Turnovers n 0ROPHETSTOWN 34- Fouls n 0ROPHETSTOWN 34- Consolation champiopnship

TEUTOPOLIS 32, IC CATHOLIC 28 IC CATHOLIC (25-8) Abby Radoha 7-14 0-1 14, Rory Manion 0-11 0-0 0, Chiara Gaudio 1-4 0-2 2, Erin -ALONEY 'RACE 6ITEK Tess Reardon 1-1 0-0 2, Gabby Curran 0-0 0-0 0, Anjella Farmer 0-4 0-0 0. Totals: 14-47 0-3 28. TEUTOPOLIS (29-6) Madeline Hartke 3-6 1-2 7, Haley Giles *ESSICA 3CHUMACHER Danielle Repking 1-6 0-1 2, Cierra Thompson 3-6 2-2 9, Hannah Bueker 0-0 0-0 0, Chelsey Hardiek 3-7 0-0 6, Anna Hartke 2-2 0-0 4. Totals: 13-33 5-7 32. )# #ATHOLIC ˆ Teutopolis 2 10 8 12 — 32 3s n )# 2ADOHA 'AUDIO -ALONEY 4EUTOPOLIS 4HOMPSON (ARDIEK Rebounds n )# -ANION 6ITEK 4EUTOPOLIS - (ARTKE Assists n )# -ANION 6ITEK 4EUTOPOLIS - (ARTKE 2EPKING Steals n )# -ALONEY 6ITEK Teutopolis 3. Blocks n )# -ALONEY 4EUTOPOLIS 'ILES - (ARTKE ! (ARTKE Turnovers n )# 4EUTOPOLIS Fouls – )# 2ADOHA OUT 4EUTOPOLIS CLASS 1A Championship

ANNAWAN 59, CARROLLTON 23

ROUNDUP

Bravettes steal away with 1A title Annawan press forces 33 Carrollton turnovers to win championship BY BOB NARANG Chicago Tribune

NORMAL – Annawan measured its success this season not by opponents’ point totals, but by turnovers. One day after forcing 47 turnovers in a state semifinal, Annawan again turned up its defensive pressure in a 59-23 victory against Carrollton Saturday in the Class 1A state title game at Redbird Arena. The Bravettes’ 2-2-1 full-court pressure stifled the Hawks from the opening tip en route to their first state title, and third 30-win season in a row. Annawan (30-4) forced 33 turnovers, and held Carrollton to 8-for-39 shooting (20.5 percent), including 0-for-9 on 3-pointers. “Over the last few years, especially this year, that’s kind of been our philosophy,� Annawan coach Jason Burkiewicz said. “Turn our athletes loose on defense, let them fly around and get in passing lanes and create pressure on the ball. That’s created a lot of success for us, because we’ve had the length and speed.� The Bravettes lost to Bishop McNamara and Rochester in a 3-day span at the end of December, then finished the season with 21 consecutive wins. Annawan guard Cierra Davis collected 17 points, 12 rebounds and five steals, while Celina VanHyfte added 19 points and 13 rebounds. The Bravettes’ smothering pressure led to

several airballs, shots hitting the side of the basket, and a Carrollton 5-second violation under its own basket. Carrollton committed 21 turnovers in the first half, and shot 3-for-15 from the field. Rachel Williams (9 points, 9 rebounds) scored her team’s first seven points, and shot 3-for-4 in the first half. The rest of the Hawks (25-7) missed all 11 of their first-half shots, as they fell into a 30-12 hole. Williams finished with four of Carrollton’s eight baskets. “We were really paying attention on defense and trying to move our feet and play good defense, and we did a lot of good things this weekend,� Davis said.

Consolation champiopnship

EASTLAND 55, MOWEAQUA CENTRAL A&M 50

Class 2A third place Teutpolis 32, IC Catholic 28: IC Catholic

held Teutopolis to 12 points in the first half, but suffered through its own shooting woes in the second half in losing the 2A consolation championship. The Knights (25-8) scored just two points in the third quarter, and 10 in the final quarter. The Wooden Shoes (29-6) outscored the Knights 12-6 in the final 6-plus minutes. Making the school’s first state appearance, the Knights lost both of their games at Redbird Arena. After shooting 21-for-52 (40.4 percent) from the floor in Friday’s 57-48 semifinal loss to Prophetstown, IC Catholic finished 14-for-47 (29.8 percent) against Teutopolis. Abby Radoha paced the Knights with 14 points, and Erin Maloney added eight.

ANNAWAN (30-4) -EGAN &OES #ELINA 6AN(YFTE 6-15 7-10 19, Maddie Jackson 0-1 2-2 2, #IERRA $AVIS -ORGAN 6AN(YFTE 2-12 1-2 5, Dominique Davis 0-4 0-0 0, $ANA "AELE +AYLA $E-AY 0-0 0, Paige Randall 2-5 0-3 5, Rachael 0ETERSON +ATE 3TURTEWAGEN 4AYLOR 3HAW +AILA $UNFEE 0-1 0-0 0, Taylor Miller 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 21-62 12-21 59. CARROLLTON (25-7) -ADDIE 3TRUBLE -ADISON -OUNtain 0-5 3-7 3, Rachel Williams 4-6 1-2 9, -C+ENZIE 2UYLE *ESSICA ,AKE -ADDY #USTER %MILY 3TRUBLE 3AMANTHA -C0HERSON 0-0 0, Anja Goetten 0-1 0-0 0, Hannah Robinson 1-5 1-2 3. Totals: 8-39 7-15 23. Annawan 15 15 21 8 — 59 Carrollton 9 3 4 7 — 23 3s – Annawan 5-18 (Foes 3-6, C.Davis 1-4, 2ANDALL $ $AVIS - 6AN(YFTE #ARROLLTON - 3TRUBLE -OUNTAIN ,AKE 'OETTEN Rebounds n !NNAWAN # 6AN(YFTE # $AVIS #ARROLLTON 7ILLIAMS - 3TRUBLE -OUNTAIN ,AKE Assists – Annawan 11 *ACKSON &OES #ARROLLTON Steals – !NNAWAN &OES *ACKSON # $AVIS Carrollton 4. Blocks n !NNAWAN $UNFEE Turnovers – Annawan 15, Carrollton 33. Fouls – Annawan 17, Carrollton 16.

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Eastland’s Hannah Hake shoots a basket over Central A&M’s Mikah Maples during the Class 1A third-place game Saturday afternoon atRedbird Arena in Normal. The Cougars claimed third with a 55-50 win.

EASTLAND (29-6) (ANNAH (AKE )ZY 4ODD 3-6 3, Courtney Walker 2-5 2-2 8, Megan Janssen 3-6 0-1 6, Lexis Macomber 7-9 1-1 15, Breah Bookman 0-2 4-4 4, Mackenzie Doubler 0-2 1-2 1, Annie Forster 0-3 0-0 0, Miranda Grisham 0-2 7-8 7. Totals: 17-45 19-26 55. CENTRAL A&M (27-7) +ALEY (ENNINGS -IKAH -APLES 3-5 1-3 7, Morgan Damery 2-4 1-3 5, Ryan Dooley 6-16 3-4 15, Taylor Jordan 4-10 1-2 +AYLA 'IBSON *ORJI 3PARRGROVE 0-0 0-0 0, Olivia Jordan 0-1 4-4 4, Abigail Hilton 0-1 0-0 0. Totals: 17-48 13-21 50. Eastland 15 4 14 22 — 55 Central A&M 8 14 11 17 — 50 3s n %ASTLAND 7ALKER *ANSSEN Central A&M 3-19 (T.Jordan 2-7, Gibson $OOLEY (ENNINGS Rebounds – Eastland 40 (Janssen 8, Macomber 7, (AKE 'RISHAM #ENTRAL ! - -APLES / *ORDAN Assists – Eastland 9 (Walker 4ODD #ENTRAL ! - $OOLEY Steals n %ASTLAND (AKE 4ODD #ENTRAL ! - -APLES $OOLEY Blocks – Eastland 4ODD (AKE #ENTRAL ! - $AMERY / *ORDAN -APLES Turnovers – Eastland 21, Central A&M 14. Fouls – Eastland 17, #ENTRAL ! - 4 *ORDAN OUT

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Sauk Valley women earn finals berth SVCC men’s squad eliminated after narrow loss to Kankakee SVM Sports Staff

Today’s game (women)

Sheldeen Joseph poured in 27 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead the Sauk Valley Community College women’s basketball team to a 60-51 win against Highland in a Region IV tournament semifinal on Sunday in Freeport. The Skyhawks (22-5) will take on Kennedy-King, a 72-66 winner over Malcolm X, in today’s title game. It begins at 5 p.m. Morgan Dean finished with 14 points for SVCC, while Aleena

Sauk Valley vs. Kennedy-King, 5 p.m. at Highland C.C., Freeport Hammelman stuffed the stat sheet with eight points, 15 rebounds, six assists and two steals. Regina McClarn led Highland with 17 points and five rebounds. SVCC men fall: The Skyhawks had their season come to an end on Sunday after a 62-59 loss to Kankakee in

the Region IV tourney semifinals at Highland. Jacoby Posley led Sauk Valley (20-12) with 17 points and four rebounds, while John Murphy added 15 points and six boards. Devontae Price led Kankakee with 19 points, including a late 3-pointer to give his team the lead. On Saturday, SVCC opened tournament play with a 54-52 win against Daley to advance to the next round. Tiger Greene led the Skyhawks with 11 points.

WEEKEND SCOREBOARD Boys basketball

Postseason pairings CLASS 3A LaSalle-Peru Regional Today’s game s .O ,A3ALLE 0ERU VS .O 2OCK &ALLS 7 p.m. Tuesday’s games s .O -ENDOTA VS , 0 2OCK &ALLS P M s .O $IXON VS .O 3TERLING P M Friday’s game s #HAMPIONSHIP P M Winner advances to Bradley Sectional vs. Peoria Manual Regional winner, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 CLASS 2A Bureau Valley Sectional Tuesday’s game s 7INNEBAGO VS )# #ATHOLIC P M Wednesday’s game s 3ENECA VS .EWMAN P M Friday’s game s #HAMPIONSHIP P M Stanford (Olympia) Sectional Tuesday’s game s "LOOMINGTON #ENTRAL #ATHOLIC VS 4REMont, 7 p.m. Wednesday’s game s 2OCKRIDGE VS -ONMOUTH 2OSEVILLE p.m. Friday’s game s #HAMPIONSHIP P M CLASS 1A River Ridge Sectional Tuesday’s game s 2IVER 2IDGE VS )NDIAN #REEK P M Wednesday’s game s $AKOTA VS %ASTLAND P M Friday’s game s #HAMPIONSHIP P M Class 1A Serena Sectional Tuesday’s game s 7ESTMINSTER #HRISTIAN VS #HICAGOLAND Jewish, 7 p.m. Wednesday’s game s -OOSEHEART VS #HICAGO (OPE P M Friday’s game s #HAMPIONSHIP P M

Wrestling

WOMEN Saturday’s quarterfinal s .O (IGHLAND .O $ALEY Sunday’s semifinals s .O 3AUK 6ALLEY (IGHLAND s .O +ENNEDY +ING .O -ALCOLM 8 Monday’s championship s 3AUK 6ALLEY VS +ENNEDY +ING P M Sunday’s box score

SAUK VALLEY 60, HIGHLAND 51 HIGHLAND (ORTON (ILBY 4AYLOR 1-2 0-0 7, Phillips 3-3 0-0 7, McClarn 5-10 #ROPPER :ETTLE 0, Moore 4-10 0-0 12, Studer 1-3 0-0 2. Totals: 19-46 7-10 51. SAUK VALLEY (22-5) !LEENA (AMMELMAN !UBREE *OHNSON *AIMIE (URD Sarah Matson 0-3 0-0 0, Sheldeen Joseph *ORDAN 'IDDINGS -ORGAN $EAN !UTUMN 3MITH 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 23-62 9-14 60. Halftime – SVCC 31, Highland 31. 3s – (IGHLAND -OORE (ILBY 0HILLIPS 36## 5 (Joseph 2, Hurd 2, Giddings). Rebounds – (IGHLAND -OORE 36## (AMmelman 15). Assists – Highland 10 -C#LARN 36## (AMMELMAN Blocked shots – Highland 2, SVCC 1. Steals – (IGHLAND -OORE 36## (Hurd 3). Turnovers – (IGHLAND 36## 15. Fouls – (IGHLAND 36##

Men’s basketball Big Ten Conference Overall W-L Pct. W-L Pct. -ICHIGAN -ICHIGAN 3T 7ISCONSIN )OWA .EBRASKA /HIO 3T )NDIANA -INNESOTA )LLINOIS Purdue 5-11 .312 15-14 .517 0ENN 3T .ORTHWESTERN Saturday’s results )LLINOIS -ICHIGAN 3T .EBRASKA .ORTHWESTERN -ICHIGAN -INNESOTA

Saturday’s results Dual Team State Tournament at U.S. Cellular Coliseum, Bloomington Class 1A quarterfinals s 0LANO 2OXANA s $AKOTA 6ANDALIA s 3HERRARD ,E2OY s 0ETERSBURG 0/24! 0EOTONE Semifinals s $AKOTA 0LANO s 0ETERSBURG 0/24! 3HERRARD Third place s 0LANO 3HERRARD Championship s $AKOTA 0ETERSBURG 0/24!

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SAUK VALLEY 54, DALEY 52 DALEY .ICHOLAS "AKER "URCH -ARTIN *ONES ,UCKETTE -UHAMMAD Totals: 21-57 7-18 52. SAUK VALLEY Tramel Rideout 1-2 3-3 5, John Murphy $AVID .EWTON #ARLOS (ENDRIX *ACOBY 0OSLEY 4, Tiger Greene 3-5 4-4 11, Jeff Casseus *ACOB &ISHER #HRIS Fritsch 2-4 2-4 7, Chris Stovall 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 17-39 16-21 54. Halftime – SVCC 25, Daley 24. 3s – Daley 3 (Martin 2, Muhammad), SVCC 4 (HenDRIX 'REENE &ISHER &RITSCH Rebounds – $ALEY "URCH 36## -URPHY Assists – Daley 12 (Martin 3), SVCC (ENDRIX Blocked shots – Daley 36## .EWTON Steals – Daley 11 (Burch 4), SVCC 5. Turnovers – Daley 14, SVCC 17. Fouls – Daley 15, SVCC 15. Sunday’s box score

KANKAKEE 62, SAUK VALLEY 59 SAUK VALLEY (20-12) 3TOVALL (ENDRIX 'REENE .EWTON &ISHer 1-3 0-0 2, Rideout 1-2 1-2 3, Murphy 0OSLEY &RITSCH #ASSEUS Totals: 23-60 5-11 59. KANKAKEE (25-4) Henderson 0-1 0-0 0, Conner 2-5 3-5 4ZUL *OHNSON 3MITH "RADDOCK !DEKOYA 0RICE "URT 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 22-53 16-25 62. Halftime – 36## +ANKAKEE S n 36## 0OSLEY (ENDRIX 'REENE Fritsch), Kankakee 2 (Johnson, Price). Rebounds – 36## .EWTON -URPHY &RITSCH #ASSEUS +ANKAKEE (Braddock 12). Assists – SVCC 11 (HenDRIX +ANKAKEE *OHNSON Blocked shots – SVCC 3 (Fritsch 2), Kankakee 3 (Braddock 2). Steals – 36## (ENDRIX 'REENE +ANKAKEE 0RICE Turnovers – SVCC 13, Kankakee 15. Fouls – SVCC 21, Kankakee 15.

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BULLS 109, KNICKS 90 NEW YORK (90) 3HUMPERT !NTHONY #HANDLER &ELTON Prigioni 0-1 2-2 2, Hardaway Jr. 5-14 2-2 3MITH 3TOUDEMIRE 14, Clark 0-1 0-0 0, Brown 0-1 0-0 0, Tyler 2-2 0-0 4, Murry 1-2 1-1 3. Totals 35-79 15-18 90. CHICAGO (109) $UNLEAVY "OOZER .OAH (INRICH "UTLER !UGUSTIN 'IBSON 3NELL -URphy 0-2 0-0 0, Fredette 1-2 0-0 2, Shengelia 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 39-84 23-33 109. .EW 9ORK ˆ #HICAGO ˆ 3-Point Goals–.EW 9ORK !NTHONY (ARDAWAY *R 3HUMPERT &ELTON 3MITH #HICAGO !UGUStin 4-5, Hinrich 3-4, Dunleavy 1-3, Boozer 0-1, Fredette 0-1, Snell 0-2, Murphy 0-2, Butler 0-4). Fouled Out–Stoudemire. Rebounds–.EW 9ORK #HANDLER #HICAGO .OAH Assists–.EW 9ORK &ELTON #HICAGO .OAH Total Fouls–.EW 9ORK #HICAGO Technicals–.EW 9ORK #OACH 7OODSON Chicago defensive three second. A–

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Auto racing Sunday’s result

The Profit on CNBC 500

At Phoenix International Raceway Avondale, Ariz. Lap length: 1 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (13) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 312 laps, RATING POINTS 2. (5) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 312, "RAD +ESELOWSKI &ORD 4. (2) Joey Logano, Ford, 312, 124.3, 41, *EFF 'ORDON #HEVROLET *IMMIE *OHNSON #HEVROLET 2YAN .EWMAN #HEVROLET #ARL %DWARDS &ORD +YLE "USCH 4OYOTA 10. (3) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 312,

11. (11) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 312, -ATT +ENSETH 4OYOTA #LINT "OWYER 4OYOTA #ASEY -EARS #HEVROLET !RIC !LMIROLA &ORD 4ONY 3TEWART #HEVROLET 'REG "IFFLE &ORD 2ICKY 3TENHOUSE *R &ORD $ENNY (AMLIN 4OYOTA +YLE ,ARSON #HEVROLET -ARCOS !MBROSE &ORD -ARTIN 4RUEX *R #HEVROLET 0AUL -ENARD #HEVROLET 24. (24) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 311, 55.1, "RIAN 6ICKERS 4OYOTA ! * !LLMENDINGER #HEVROLET 27. (31) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 310, 44.2, 17, $AVID 2AGAN &ORD $AVID 'ILLILAND &ORD *USTIN !LLGAIER #HEVROLET 2EED 3ORENSON #HEVROLET "RIAN 3COTT #HEVROLET -ICHAEL -C$OWELL &ORD 34. (41) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 307, 2YAN 4RUEX 4OYOTA $ANICA 0ATRICK #HEVROLET "LAKE +OCH &ORD 4RAVIS +VAPIL &ORD +URT "USCH #HEVROLET ENGINE *OE .EMECHEK 4OYOTA !LEX "OWMAN 4OYOTA BRAKES 0ARKER +LIGERMAN 4OYOTA ENGINE -ORGAN 3HEPHERD 4OYOTA BRAKES Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: MPH Time of Race: 2 hours, 51 minutes, 23 seconds. Margin of Victory: SECONDS Caution Flags: FOR LAPS Lead Changes: AMONG DRIVERS Lap Leaders: J.Logano 1-37; D.Gilliland " +ESELOWSKI * ,OGANO K.Harvick 74-110; B.Keselowski 111 + (ARVICK * ,OGANO + (ARVICK # %DWARDS * 'ORDON 2 .EWMAN # "OWYER + (ARVICK

Exhibition baseball Sunday’s results . 9 9ANKEES 4ORONTO Houston 7, Atlanta (ss) 4 Atlanta (ss) 0, Detroit 0, tie, 10 innings 3T ,OUIS . 9 -ETS 4AMPA "AY -INNESOTA 0ITTSBURGH 0HILADELPHIA "OSTON "ALTIMORE Washington 10, Miami 3 San Francisco 5, Arizona 3 L.A. Dodgers 3, San Diego (ss) 3, tie +ANSAS #ITY #HICAGO #UBS #HICAGO 7HITE 3OX 4EXAS #LEVELAND 3EATTLE Oakland 3, L.A. Angels 2 Cincinnati 15, San Diego (ss) 4 -ILWAUKEE #OLORADO Today’s games . 9 -ETS VS !TLANTA AT +ISSIMMEE &LA P M Minnesota (ss) vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, &LA P M "OSTON VS 0ITTSBURGH AT "RADENTON &LA P M St. Louis vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., P M 7ASHINGTON VS . 9 9ANKEES AT 4AMPA &LA P M Toronto vs. Minnesota (ss) at Fort Myers, &LA P M Philadelphia vs. Tampa Bay at Port CharLOTTE &LA P M (OUSTON VS -IAMI AT *UPITER &LA p.m. +ANSAS #ITY VS #HICAGO 7HITE 3OX AT 'LENDALE !RIZ P M , ! $ODGERS VS /AKLAND AT 0HOENIX p.m. San Diego vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, !RIZ P M Colorado vs. Seattle (ss) at Peoria, Ariz., P M Seattle (ss) vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, !RIZ P M #LEVELAND VS 4EXAS AT 3URPRISE !RIZ p.m. #HICAGO #UBS VS -ILWAUKEE AT 0HOENIX P M L.A. Angels vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., P M Colorado vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., P M

Golf PGA Tour Sunday’s result

Honda Classic

At PGA National Resort and Spa Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Purse: $6 million Yardage: 7,140; Par 70 Final (x-won on first playoff hole) 2USSELL (ENLEY ˆ 2USSELL +NOX ˆ 2ORY -C)LROY ˆ 2YAN 0ALMER ˆ "ILLY (URLEY ))) ˆ $AVID (EARN ˆ 7ILL -AC+ENZIE ˆ 3TUART !PPLEBY ˆ ,UKE $ONALD ˆ 3ERGIO 'ARCIA ˆ $AVID ,INGMERTH ˆ +EEGAN "RADLEY ˆ 0AUL #ASEY ˆ -ARTIN &LORES ˆ &REDDIE *ACOBSON ˆ #HRIS +IRK ˆ -ATTEO -ANASSERO ˆ 'EORGE -C.EILL ˆ !NDRES 2OMERO ˆ !DAM 3COTT ˆ

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Illinois’ Tracy Abrams (13) puts up a shot against Michigan State’s Matt Costello during the first half of Saturday’s game in East Lansing, Mich. Illinois won 53-46.

Fighting Illini upset Spartans Hawkeyes hold off Purdue BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tracy Abrams scored 12 points, leading Illinois past slumping Michigan State 53-46 on Saturday in East Lansing, Mich. The Fighting Illini (1712, 6-10 Big Ten) have three straight victories for the first time since winning four in a row from Dec. 21 to Jan. 4. That successful stretch included a win over then-No. 23 Missouri. The Spartans (22-7, 11-5) have dropped two straight, and six of their last 10 games. They were full strength for the first time in nearly 2 months, but simply weren’t good enough to beat a streaking team that seemed more inspired.

No. 16 Michigan 66, Minnesota 56: Nik Staus-

kas scored 21 points, and Glenn Robinson III provided an emotional lift with his dunks as Michigan locked up at least a share of the Big Ten title with a victory over Minnesota. The Wolverines (21-7, 13-3) didn’t arrive at the Crisler Center expecting to have a chance to earn their third banner in 33 years, but Illinois changed that by upsetting Michigan State in East Lansing.

Nebraska 54, Northwestern 47: Shavon

Shields had 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead Nebraska, which took a 10-point lead with 7 minutes left and held

on to defeat the visiting Wildcats. Sunday’s games No. 14 Wisconsin 71, Penn St. 56: Josh Gasser

scored 15 points to lead a balanced Wisconsin offense in State College, Pa., and the Badgers won their seventh straight. Wisconsin (24-5, 11-5 Big Ten) held onto third place in the Big Ten as Ben Brust scored 14 points, and Traevon Jackson, who made four clutch free throws down the stretch, added 13.

No. 20 Iowa 83, Purdue 76: In Iowa City, Roy

Devyn Marble scored 21 points, and Iowa snapped a three-game losing streak. Aaron White and Mike Gesell added 15 points each for the Hawkeyes (20-9, 9-7 Big Ten), who have recorded consecutive 20-win seasons for the first time in 8 years.

Indiana 72, No. 22 Ohio St. 64: Kevin “Yogi� Fer-

rell scored 20 points, and Will Sheehey added 19 for Indiana in a win at home. It was the second straight win for the Hoosiers (17-12, 7-9 Big Ten) – both over ranked teams in the last 4 days. LaQuinton Ross and Lenzelle Smith Jr. had 19 points each for the Buckeyes (22-8, 9-8), who lost their second straight – both road games against teams in the bottom half of the conference race.

NASCAR

Harvick continues desert dominance New team, same result at Phoenix BY JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer

AVONDALE, Ariz. – Kevin Harvick had a nice send-off with Richard Childress Racing, winning his penultimate race with the team at Phoenix International Raceway. Back at Phoenix 4 months later, he stamped his arrival at Stewart-Haas Racing by winning the second race with his new team – doing it on the same weekend he celebrated his 13th wedding anniversary, no less. Yeah, Harvick kind of likes it here in the desert.

Top 5 finishers 1. Kevin Harvick 2. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 3. Brad Keselowski 4. Joey Logano 5. Jeff Gordon Disappointed at the Daytona 500 after a last-lap crash, Harvick bounced back quickly by charging to the front and dominating the rest of the way Sunday to win consecutive races at PIR with different teams. “Man, this is awesome,� Harvick said. Harvick won the fall race after Carl Edwards ran out of fuel at the white flag.

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By order of the City of Sterling Marie Rombouts City Clerk February 28, 2014 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Road Purposes of the Montmorency Township, in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2014, ending December 31, 2014, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at 29580 Plautz Road by appointment from and after 9:00 A.M. The 24th day of February, 2014. Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7:30 P.M. the 27th day of March, 2014, at the Township Building in this Monmorency Township and that final hearing and action on the Ordinance will be taken at a meeting to be held at Montmorency Township Building at 7:45 P.M., the 27th day of March, 2014. Dated this 24th day of February, 2014 Nathaniel Schmitt, Highway Commissioner Lois R. LeFevre, Town Clerk March 1, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS- IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TAMARA BARTLETT, DECEASED NO. 14 P 12 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of TAMARA BARTLETT. Letters of office were issued on February 18th, 2014 to Sandy Murray as Independent Executor, whose attorney is Michael C. Downey, 420 West Second Street, Dixon, IL 61021.

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Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Town of Montmorency in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, for fiscal year beginning January 1, 2013, and ending December 31, 2014, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at 29580 Plautz Road by appointment from and after 9:00 A.M. the 24th day of February, 2014. Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7:30 P.M. the 27th day of March, 2014, at the Township Building in this Montmorency Township and that final hearing and action on this Ordinance will be taken at a meeting to be held at Montmorency Township Building at 7:15 P.M. the 27th day of March, 2014. Dated this 24th day of February, 2014 ELWIN R. SCHMITT, SUPERVISOR LOIS R. LEFEVRE, TOWN CLERK March 1, 2014 CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Estate of Marjorie E. Ratzlaff Deceased No. 12 P 19 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MARJORIE E. RATZLAFF. Letters of office were issued to DAVID E. RATZLAFF, 151517 9th Avenue, Keaau, Hawaii 96749, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE, & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the Representative, or both, on or before August 18, 2014, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated this 11th day of February, 2014. David E Ratzlaff, Independent Representative Mark E. Zumdahl WARD, MURRAY, PACE, & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street Sterling, IL 61081-0400 815-625-8200 February 15, 22, March 1, 2014

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Heritage Woods of Sterling is searching for a motivated, energetic person who loves to inspire seniors to be creative and active. The RSC coordinates, develops, and maintains quality recreational and social programs by involving residents, staff, families, and the community. Responsibilities include driving the facility van to assigned programs and activities and coordinating the activity program. Prior experience working with seniors in a therapeutic setting is required. Current driver’s license and good driving record required.

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Following positions open: Motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile technician. Service writer/lot tech. Motorsports exp. required. Paid time off /// retirement. Apply in person or send resume to: Eastland Motor Sports Inc Lanark IL call 815-493-6835 Food Service positions available. No nights, weekends or summers. Background and drug test required. Aramark Education with Sterling Public Schools. Contact 815-622-4153 for information or pick up application at Challand Middle School, door #14. EOE. Harbor Crest Home, a Skilled Nursing Facility An 84-bed longterm care facility in Fulton IL, is in need of a full-time Accountant/ Billing Specialist. Ideal candidate will have accounting degree, Quickbooks experience, familiarity with Medicare/ Medicaid billing. Competitive benefits package, salary commensurate with experience. Apply online or in person at: 817 17th St, Fulton IL. EOE Ken Nelson Auto Group in Dixon IL is in need of a ASE Certified Chrysler/ Toyota/Nissan Service Technician to join our growing team. Please send resume with qualifications to jeremy.jahn@ kennelsonauto.com

or mail to: Ken Nelson Auto Group Attn: Jeremy Jahn 1000 N. Galena Ave Dixon IL 61021 Nicil FT/40 hrs. week Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living seeks an enthusiastic and self-motivated team player for Transition Coordinator. Check online: www.nicil.org to learn how you can apply and Transition Coordinator position description. Deadline for this position: March 10th, 2014. NO Email Resume or Phone Calls Accepted!

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Material Handler Sauk Valley Media has openings for a Material Handler in the distribution department of our Sterling facility. Applicants must be available for night shift hours Sunday - Friday. Applicants must be reliable, self-directed and able to work flexible hours. This position requires strong organizational skills, ability to work quickly, follow detailed instructions, and work well with numbers in a fast pace environment while under deadline pressure. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and handle multiple duties. Some lifting (20-40#) is required. Applications are available at the Sterling (3200 E. Lincolnway) and Dixon (113 S. Peoria) offices of Sauk Valley Media. Please specify position of "material handler". No phone calls please. Sauk Valley Media is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Preemployment background check, fit testing and drug screen required. PART TIME SEASONAL TOUR GUIDE Experience speaking in front of large groups, must have excellent customer service skills, & a horticulture background is a plus. Please email your resume to mkotrogiannis@volt.com or call Maria at Volt Workforce Solutions, 563.359.4822

★ NEW TODAY ★ Professional Company Drivers with CDL's needed for 600 mile radius & long hauls. We pay fees for tarping, extra loads and extra stops. Please call 815568-7225 or send resume to: FS&S, PO Box 147, Marengo, IL 60152-0147. To apply in person: 2106 W. Railroad Street, Marengo IL Rock River Cartage Diesel mechanic needed 401K, health insurance pay depends on experience. 815-625-1699 Truck driver, CDL req. Light shop work & local deliveries. Part-time Spring help. Reply to PO Box 618, Dixon, IL 61021.

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No Sale at Auction City on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Our next sale will be on Tuesday, March 11, 2014.

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Schwan's Home Service of Freeport is currently accepting applications for Route sales Representative positions. Position offers paid training, base wage, commission, and benefits. Please apply at: www.schwans jobs.com or call 507-537-8990 with questions. The Ogle County Health Dept. is seeking a Director Clinical Services, a full-time management position for nursing and communicable disease staff and services. Must be an RN with a bachelor's in nursing or related field. Send resume to Doreen OBrien, 907 West Pines Road, Oregon, Illinois 61061. TO OUR

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Little Blessings Childcare has immediate daycare openings for infant-school age. 815-285-3811 Lic# 48927502 New licensed daycare has full time openings, all ages. 4 C's welcome. Sterling area. Call 815-4413357. Lic# 495997 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))

Candidates must have excellent communication skills andplacehighemphasisonorganization,detailandhave ability to assist our valued customers with their automotive needs.

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Contact Joe McGlennon 815-625-6300 joem@peteharkness.com

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antique furniture, fishing tackle, toys, post cards junk. 815-445-6151

GUNS & ARCHERY

706

Brand new, never shot 9mm Beretta, w/ extra clip, $600. Call before 2. 563613-3934 FOID

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APPLIANCES

710

CLOVER HILLS LEASE TO OWN APPLIANCES TV’S MATTRESSES

815.625.8529

SPORTING GOODS

716

FURNITURE

755

Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Male cat, young, neutered. Free to good INDOOR home only. 815499-9923. MASTIFF English AKC. Large pups from huge parents Champ lines. $950 Call 309-944-3917 Rottweiler/Pitbull mix puppies. 10 wks old. $120/ea. obo. 815-716-0195

Basketball Hoop, adjustable, $25 815-213-3798

CLOTHING

730 SugarDoodles: $600. Call 563212-7307 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!

750

PEEP INC. Order Your Pasture-Raised Whole or Half Hog Today! Individual cuts of Ham, Sausage, Bacon, Pork Chops & Brats Contact Julie at 815-677-0767

FURNITURE

755

Computer Desk with chair. Very good cond. $100 815-284-1941 Ethan Allen maple Heirloom dining table & 4 Duxbury chairs, nutmeg finish. $500. Call 630926-1350. Tegelers Oval double pedestal table w/ 4 leaves & 6 chairs. $1,000. 815-772-3762

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

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

New 8 ft. skid steer snow pusher box. Univ. mount fits almost any style skid steer. $1,700. Call 815-716-0355

WANT TO BUY 795

Renaissance coat Lg. Good condition. $50 815-2133798

Want to Buy: *silver & gold *silver coins *scrap gold *hunting guns 815-625-0966

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

Dressy ž L. coat, faux fur collar, subtle red, worn 2x $90 815-734-9075

FOOD PRODUCE

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

SNOWBLOWERS 782 Ariens snowblower 7hp, 24� cut. 2 stage. Self prop. $250. Call 815973-3223.

1995 Polaris special XLT 600. 1980 Artic Cat Jag 340 FS and Triton 2 place trailer. Like new! $2,450. Call 815-625-3214 2 recliners, (1 rocker recliner) royal blue, $40/both 815-441-0241 Classic Stetson Western hat, 10X beaver felt, in box, $80 815-625-4165 Hardwood flooring, Red Oak, 250 sq.ft. 3/4�x 3 1/4�. $1,000. Call 815626-2507. Liberation by American Standard Stay in your home longer, safely, independently. Best Lifetime Warranty in the industry. Installation Included! Get $1,000 Off Call Toll-Free Today 1-866-652-0630. N-Scale Model Trains, engines, freight cars, track, passenger car set, misc. $750 obo 815-994-2101

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Real nice Lazy Boy recliner. $70. Call 815-718-4385.

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HORSES & SUPPLIES

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Astrograph Your career should remain your top priority. Monday, March 3, 2014

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -Important information is being withheld from you. Much energy will be required to find out the pertinent facts. Research will enable you to make the changes necessary to move forward quickly and successfully. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It’s home-improvement time. Recruit family members who have been challenging your ideas. Once certain changes have been made, everyone will be pleasantly surprised by the results. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -To avoid future dissension, it is imperative to get agreements

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Sticking to a strict budget may be difficult, but it will be beneficial in the end. By eliminating negativity, you will be able to focus on productivity. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You will be able to win over your most obstinate opponents. Don’t downplay your talents. If you demonstrate your helpfulness and likeability, a rewarding partnership will be proposed.

BOATS/MOTORS

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4X4S

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THE BEST CASH PAID FOR JUNK or

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Cajun Bass boat, 18' 6�. Yamaha V Max 150 hp. Minnkota trolling motor, on board charger. $8,000. 815-562-7377

Unwanted (running or not)

VEHICLES $150-$2000

We Pay the BEST! Guaranteed! Fastest Pickup All calls answered 7 days a week. Licensed Dealer

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TRAILERS/RVS

945

Colman's RV We Buy and Consign Used RV's and Campers 217-787-8653

960

815-441-0246

(Don't be lied to, this number is not affiliated with any other number in paper)

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SNOWMOBILES

955

1997 Ski Doo Mach Z 800, mint. cond. Looks & runs good. $900/obo. 815-535-3797.

AUTOS WANTED

$$$$$$$$$$$$$ 815-499-3543

CASH 4-CARS

960

912

1996 GMC Sierra, 123K mi., runs great, $3500 815590-9511

Wanted- car, truck in need of body or mechanical repair or for parts. Call 815-625-8052

4 wheel drive-4 door-Chevy Blazer, 2002. $5900/obo 815631-6678

We Buy Used cars & trucks. Call Dixon ATV 815-288-2146

We are licensed & insured to buy vehicles. Running or non running, scrap, Ect. 7 days a week. All Calls Answered!

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TODAY’S CLUE: G equals B

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Adding to your interests will help expand your chances of success. To achieve your dreams, you must leave no stone unturned. Use every means at your disposal to make the right things happen.

2005 Suzuki 500 CC's 4x4 w/ electric winch and snow blade, low miles. $3,450. 815716-0475

ad runs for 30 days in Sauk Valley Classifieds, 4 Ogle County Papers, The Review and saukvalley.com all for only $38! Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

2007 Buick La Crosse CXL, 62K mi. Sunroof. Exc. $11,500. cond. 815-626-6223.

AUTOS WANTED

Corn stalks 27 lg. rounds; Wheat straw 15 bales; Oat straw + oats 28 lg. rounds; Lg. sq. wheat straw 39 bales; Small bales wheat straw; Sm. bales oat straw; Grass hay large rounds 110 bales. 815-440-4621

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -Your career should remain your top priority. Refuse to be deterred by those who don’t share your passion. Concentrate on your goals, and don’t be discouraged by minor setbacks.

FOR ITEMS OVER $300

A 5 Line REAL DEAL

936

825

Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present. Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -You must maintain a positive attitude if you want to achieve stellar results. Complaint and criticism will alienate you from the people you are trying to impress.

NEW REAL DEAL

A.T.V.S

Wool pull over coat/ cape. Black and maroon. $50. 815-213-3798

CELEBRITY CIPHER

in writing. Afterward, make the effort to get together with someone you love. Neglect could put a wedge in a relationship.

2000 Ford Taurus 4dr. Rebuilt PS, brakes. Good cond Must see. $1,500 815-288-6362

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Arabian Horses For Sale. Also a Sandowner fifth wheel horse trailer for sale. Very good condition. Please call after 7 pm. 815-772-4233

601 IL Route 2, Dixon, IL 61021 Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 6pm Saturday: 9am - 3pm

Hone your skills with guidance from knowledgeable experts whom you’ll encounter in the coming year. If you collaborate with those who have helped you in the past, you will achieve the success and gratification you are searching for.

905

Large Round Hay Bales of AlfalfaGrass mix. Call 815-973-1226.

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(815) 288-1716 (815) 288-2406

Patient Lift: 425 lb. Capacity overhead lift on track. Includes 2 patient slings, 2 lengths of track, and two new battery packs. $1,800. 815-6251666

AUTOMOBILES

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -Others may be trying to take credit for your ideas. Apply yourself to some complex projects. Your ability to focus is strong, making progress highly achievable. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Social and romantic events look promising today. Enhance your self-esteem with a little indulgence. A new hairstyle or trip to a spa may provide just the lift you’re looking for.

ACROSS 1 Earthy prefix 4 Out of town 8 Gulf st. 11 Wheel tracks 13 “Swan —� 14 Western treaty grp. 15 Diva’s tune 16 Braincases 18 Square dance call (hyph.) 20 Doggone it! 21 Grant grp. 22 “— Bravo� 24 Daddy’s sis (var.) 27 Hoodwinked 30 Electrical units 31 Helper 32 Wassail alternative 34 Belly dance instrument 35 Model Macpherson 36 Trig function 37 Aimed 39 Bike part 40 Transport for Sinbad 41 MTV hosts 42 Heart mate

45 Ms. Allende 49 Tumblers 53 Draft animal 54 Ingested 55 Nomad dwelling 56 Give off 57 Lad 58 Water, in Baja 59 Airline to Stockholm DOWN 1 Diploma possessor 2 Schilling’s replacement 3 Elevator guy 4 Aluminum company 5 Armed conflict 6 FBI acronym 7 Ginza cash 8 Tea time, perhaps 9 Dalai — 10 Kind of prof. 12 New Orleans team 17 Exalted one 19 Actress Susan 22 Impolite

Answer to Previous Puzzle

23 Percent ending 24 —, amas, amat 25 No way! (hyph.) 26 Leaf juncture 27 Coat with gold 28 Sooner city 29 Portuguese lady 31 Baldwin of films 33 Firm up 35 Tokyo, to shoguns 36 Tahini base 38 Guthrie of folk music

39 Bedwear, briefly 41 Panorama 42 Volvo rival 43 Prefix for pod 44 Heavy hydrogen discoverer 46 Mooches 47 Charles Lamb 48 Allows 50 Lose — — whisker 51 Mo. with no holidays 52 Play about Capote

PUZZLE ENTHUSIASTS: Get more puzzles in “Random House Crossword MegaOmnious� Vols. 1 & 2

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don’t ever stop believing in yourself. Stick to your original plans and refuse to listen to those who are critical or pessimistic. It’s likely that someone is jealous of your accomplishments. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Plan some novel entertainment for your friends and family. A short trip will give you the opportunity to try something different and make new friends. Your efforts will be appreciated.

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