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BY CHRISTI WARREN cwarren@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 521

Time kind of stops when you walk into Folsom’s Bakery in Rock Falls. It could be the 1940s, back when now-owner Jim Helle’s grandfather first started his own bakery in Sterling, or it could be March 2014. Either

Tuesday’s edition will include a 52-page special section, “Vision 2030,” that will examine what the Sauk Valley might look like in 2030. We will look at employment, the workforce, education, infrastructure, housing, religion and health care, among other issues.

way, the recipe for that cinnamon roll you’re staring at – and its icing – has never changed. And that’s the way Helle likes things. Simple. Old-school. Family-oriented. Times change and technology

advances, but conveyor belts and premade icing have no place in Folsom’s Bakery. Helle generally gets to his shop about 2:30 in the morning and stays until it closes. But even when he’s not in the

More inside Read more about why charter schools are not seen in the Sauk Valley and more likely to be in urban areas on A10.

physical building, he’s working on something for the business. Recently he struck up a contract to get his 3-ounce chocolate chip cookies into vending machines, and his Dixon store-

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front opened not too long ago. Helle’s No. 1 priority, though, is family. You can feel that when you’re talking to him, when you’re taking a bite of a thumbprint cookie. There’s something to it that’s different from anything you can buy in any grocery store. “I want to try to keep it as old school as possible,” he said. “And if you look at some of the coffee cakes – our icing is our traditional family recipe that we’ve done for years. FAMILY CONTINUED ON A10

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Can we see your budget? Helping county breathe easier Rock Falls High, Sterling Township put up barriers BY MATT MENCARINI AND DAVID GIULIANI news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 591

Earlier this week, the Rock Falls High School district asked a Sauk Valley Media reporter to show his credentials when he asked to see the district’s annual budget. Then he was Inside asked to show Read more his driver’s about how license. Other local accessibilentities didn’t ity to court make getting records varies their budgets from county quite so hard. to county To m a r k on A8. Sunshine Week, Sauk Valley Media’s reporters went to a number of agencies and posed a simple question: May we see your annual budget? Sunshine Week, which is spearheaded by the American Society of News Editors, is designed to promote the importance of open government. Unless asked to do so, the reporters didn’t identify themselves. This was so that reporters could understand the experience of an average citizen requesting to see such information. At Rock Falls High School, the reporter was immediately asked why he wanted to see the budget. After saying it was being requested because it was a public document, the reporter was asked who he was. “A local resident?” one district employee asked.

CGH will donate defibrillators for sheriff’s squad cars BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 570

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STERLING – CGH Medical Center is helping Whiteside County residents to breathe a little easier with its donation of 10 defibrillators. This week the devices are being installed in all squad cars of the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department, both county courthouses, and the county jail. Early defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation can be the difference between life and death in cases of sudden cardiac arrest. It is important that the sheriff’s department has access to the automated external defibrillators – AEDs – hospital officials said. “Quite often, law enforcement is the first to arrive on the scene,” said Dr. Paul Steinke, CGH president and CEO. “To get life-saving tools, such as AEDs, in their hands means we are able to save more lives.” The sheriff’s department had asked CGH for new batteries for older devices. Because there were so many different brands of varying ages, the cost of new equipment turned out to be virtually the same as new batteries. BREATHE CONTINUED ON A4

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LEAF RIVER – Two school children and two drivers were taken to area hospitals Friday after a Forrestville Valley school bus collided headon with a pickup truck northeast of Leaf River. The children, an 11-year-old and 14-yearold, were reportedly treated for minor inju-

ries, as was the 64-yearold bus driver. Other students were treated at the scene and released to their parents. But the driver of the pickup, a 28-year-old man from Pecatonica, was said to have suffered serious injuries. He had to be removed from his vehicle. Ogle County Sheriff’s Police said six children were on the bus when the crash occurred just after 3

p.m. in the 11000 block of North Pecatonica Road, about 6 miles from Leaf River. The bus was delivering the children home from school and was stopped along the side of the road when the crash happened. The Leaf River, Mount Morris, Byron, Pecatonica, and Winnebago fire departments assisted at the scene.

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THE PEOPLE’S VOICE | CAROLE PATTON

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on’t bother arguing with Carole Patton over which is the better hospitality: Southern or Midwestern. She’s got both, and for about 11 hours every Election Day, Morrison residents fortunate enough to vote at her polling location get a sample of such a happy marriage. Not to mention that charming Southern drawl that she can’t – and, hopefully, never will – shake after living in Morrison for 44 years. I’ll even give her a pass for not calling me Monday night to confirm our Election Day interview at Odell Library. She seemed startled when I introduced myself Tuesday morning – “You really did come,â€? she said as we shook hands – but what unfolded was perhaps my favorite conversation for The People’s Voice thus far. Hear it in its entirety at www. saukvalley.com. I’m more than happy to give her a pass because she had bigger fish to fry than this wayward swimmer on the eve of one of her favorite days of the year. She spent a few hours at Resthave Nursing Home on Monday, helping residents vote by absentee ballots. Patton would go to great lengths to help folks carry out their patriotic privilege because, as a freshly minted voter in Arkansas, she fell in love with democracy. More accurately, perhaps, she fell in love with John F. Kennedy. “I was young. I was in high school. I was excited. Here was this young president. Oh, my gosh. All these other guys are old and playing golf ‌ pffft,â€? she said. “Do you know what I’m saying? He was young. He had a young, beautiful wife, and little bitty children. It was awesome, somebody who would think like we did. Or a little closer. “That’s why I’m a Democrat today. You had to choose a party.â€? That said, she did cross the aisle once. And she has no regrets. “Actually, once – long ago, ‌â€? she pauses, then giggles, “I crossed over

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and voted Republican in the primary. Then I couldn’t be an election judge for 10 years.� Seriously. No regrets. “We can’t just have one party – then we might as well be communists,� Patton said. “We need the opportunity to choose. We need the two parties, so that we have options. “It didn’t kill me, did it? I’m here, and I’m OK.� You can do the math to figure out Patton’s age range, but I can tell you I almost fell out of my chair when she revealed it. It’s a deadbeat scramble between which is more deceiving: her looks or her cat-quick wit. And then she shared with me the mother of all anecdotes. Almost all of the Resthave residents “were already lined up, and excited to vote,� as Patton puts it. For the most part, they’d done their homework. Their ponies were picked. But Patton had to take a few extra minutes with a soft-spoken, goodhearted woman. Nearly 90, she could barely speak, and her right arm was paralyzed. So Patton said that when she offered to fill in the circles, the woman answered, “Yes, please.� But when they got to contested Republican races, the woman got emotional. She didn’t

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Carole Patton helps Tuesday at the Odell Library in Morrison during the primary election. The Arkansas native’s passion for democracy was born during the John F. Kennedy campaign, and she has little patience for those who don’t cast a ballot, yet feel the right to complain about how the government is run. know Bruce Rauner from Adam. Not Kinzinger; that guy from the Bible. “We can tell them, ‘I’m sure these are really nice people. A lot of people have already voted for them, or they wouldn’t be there. Your party likes them. But I don’t know them. It’s up to you. I can’t help you,’� Patton said. So she told the woman that they’d “let other people pick that one,� and watched her face light up when she moved on to uncontested races, in which the woman could pick the man who would square off with the Democratic candidate this November. And Patton was also able to explain the 1 percent sales tax referendum. Even though a few questions went unanswered, the woman beamed with pride when she received what had to feel like a badge of honor. “I gave her her little [‘I voted’] sticker, and she was so proud of it,� Patton said. “Even if people can’t do 100 percent, they can still do a lot to help.� Patton left the home,

her heart swelling with patriotic pride. Now, if only she could put that feeling in a bottle and share that “with the people who are just mad at the world,� she finished my sentence, “because things aren’t going well for them at home. And it’s his fault or her fault, and we wouldn’t be in this shape, if it wasn’t for this. They need to just be getting out and doing better for themselves. “That’s not very nice, is it?� Patton said, feeling as if she was being a bit too forward. But she wasn’t. Folks who bellyache but don’t get off their duff to do something about it surrender their right to complain. Just because Patton’s gentlemeaning charm made her backpedal a little bit doesn’t mean she wasn’t right. I love this column for a lot of reasons. At its core, it’s because I love people. But meeting Patton gave me the urge to bang the same drum I’ve pounded a few times in my weekly allotted space. I love this area. Love

it, with its small-town America charms. She considered moving back to the South, where her son and daughter were living, but couldn’t bear to endure the hustle, bustle and hornet’s nest of interstate highways. But then, in a fortuitous twist of fate, her son couldn’t bear the fact that there were no sidewalks for his children – 9 months, as of Wednes-

day, and 4 years – to walk to school. “There’s none of that personal stuff. The South is a great place to be ‌ from,â€? Patton qualified. “Here, there’s no bad side of town. All the people are really friendly, and they’ll do anything for you. It’s a very homey town. It’s close-knit.â€? And that’s how you end up with a roomful of kind souls like the one I encountered Tuesday.

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ROCK FALLS – The driver of a semitrailer was injured this morning when his truck rolled over as he was exiting Interstate 88 at the U.S. Route 30 interchange. Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi said

the driver, from Georgia, was taken to CGH Medical Center in Sterling with minor injuries. “He doesn’t know whether he fell asleep or was just going too fast,� Wilhelmi said. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene about 5:20 a.m.

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OBITUARIES Mary J. Preston ROCK FALLS – Mary J. Preston, 65, of Rock Falls, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born Dec. 17, 1948, in Sterling, the daughter of Raymond and Jeannette (Young) Thompson. She worked at Frantz Manufacturing for 20 years, retiring in September 2004. She enjoyed fishing, computers, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Rick Preston, and two daughters, Becky (Brad) Schrader and Ruth (Scott) Cowley, all of Rock Falls; three sons, Shelby (Lori) Preston of Sterling and Jody (Connie) Preston and Mardy Preston, both of Rock Falls; two sisters, Ruth Ann (Jimmy) Cumby of Rock Falls and Jeanette Bohm of Ster-

ling; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and her caregiver and friend, Lori Smith. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond; her birth mother, Jeanette; her grandmother, Beulah Thompson, who raised her; one brother, Jimmy Eason; and three sisters, Sheryl Thompson, Sylvia Moothart, and Virginia Trobaugh. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave., Rock Falls. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Dalmus Meeks officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will been established. Visit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

John B. Wallis PROPHETSTOWN – John B. Wallis, 81, of Prophetstown, died Thursday, March 20, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. John was born Nov. 1, 1932, in Walnut, the son of Monnace and Margaret (Wolf) Wallis. He was united in marriage to Shirley Griffin on Oct. 17, 1953, in Toulon. He worked for the Illinois Tollway System for more than 21 years, retiring on Dec. 1, 1996. John was a past member of the Walnut Fire Department and Sterling Moose Lodge 726, and was a Master Gardener for the Whiteside County Farm Bureau. He also was a past alderman of Prophetstown and past Democratic precinct committeeman in Whiteside County. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Wallis of

Prophetstown; one son, John (Pamela) L. Wallis of Rochelle; one daughter, Teresa L. (Ron) Ludlow of Dixon; four granddaughters; one grandson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Blanche; and one nephew, Arthur. Cremation rites have been accorded. A time of sharing will be from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday and a memorial service at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut, with the Rev. Brian Moore, pastor of First Christian Church of Walnut, officiating. Burial of cremains will be at Walnut Cemetery. A memorial has been established to Prophetstown Ambulance. Visit www.garlandfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Carl E. Cline Lois M. Binz ROCHELLE – Lois M. Binz, 84, of Rochelle, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014, in Shabbona. Lois was born Nov. 19, 1929, in rural Rochelle, to John and Rosa (Brauer) Stein. She married Andrew D. Binz on Jan. 26, 1957, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rochelle. Lois graduated in 1948 from Ashton High School. She graduated in 1950 from SwedishAmerican Nursing School as a registered nurse. She worked at SwedishAmerican Hospital until 1958. She then took a position at Rochelle Community Hospital until her retirement in 1990. Lois is survived by one son, Nick Binz, and one daughter, Janice (Arnold) Madsen, both of Rochelle; one granddaughter, Andrea Madsen; two sisters: Mary Lou (Paul) Henry of Rochelle and Joyce (Don) Gilbert

of Kingwood, Texas; one brother, Duane (Linda) Stein, and one brotherin-law, Robert Young, both of Rochelle; one sister-in-law, Wanda Stein of Naperville; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew, on April 18, 1998; and her siblings, Rogene Schade, Pauline O’Brien, Robert Stein, and Shirley Young. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesday and the funeral at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rochelle, with the Rev. Juan Ayala officiating. Burial will be at St. Patrick Cemetery in Rochelle. Memorials have been established to St. Patrick Catholic Church and Rochelle Community Hospital. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to send condolences.

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Cline, and a hunter. He is survived by his wife, Eva, daughter, Carol Zellers, g r a n d s o n , Nathaniel Zellers, and brothers, Earl Cline and Willie (Donna A.) Cline, all of Oregon. He was preceded in death by his parents; his granddaughter, April Marie Zellers; and his brothers, Richard, Howard, Wilbur, and Nelson. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Monday and the funeral at 2 p.m. Monday at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon, with the Rev. David Demmer of New Life Assembly of God in Oregon officiating. Burial will be at Grand Detour Cemetery. Memorials have been established to Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon United Methodist Church, and New Life Assembly of God. Visit www.farrellhollandgale.com to send condolences.

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MORRISON – Rena Zuidema, 93, of Morrison, died Thursday, March 20, 2014, at Morrison Community box on Page A2 the next Hospital. Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison is hanpublication day after we dling arrangements. are notified of an error. Receipt of all obituaries must be confirmed by M. Bernita Hessling phone. CHICAGO – Sister M. Bernita Hessling, 104, formerly For more information, call 800-798-4085, ext. of Amboy, and Dixon, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, at Resurrection Life Center in Chicago. 530 or 502.

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OREGON – Carl E. Cline, 92, lifelong Oregon resident, died Friday, March 21, 2014, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon. Carl was born March 3, 1922, in Oregon, the son of Thomas and Ruth (Cox) Cline. He graduated from Oregon High School. Carl married Eva Wiegand on Oct. 14, 1949, in Sterling. He was a World War II Navy veteran. He had been employed at Schiller Piano Factory, and then for more than 40 years at Etnyre Manufacturing in Oregon before retirement. He was a member of Oregon United Methodist Church, Grand Detour Cemetery Board, and Oregon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8739. He also was a founding member and board member of Oregon Community Credit Union. Carl was an avid fisherman, earning the nickname “Catfish�

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Kay Jewelers opens doors at Commons Grand opening planned for May BY PAM EGGEMEIER PEGGEMEIER SAUKVALLEY COM EXT

STERLING – Kay Jewelers opened its store in Sterling Commons on Friday. The soft opening will build up to a 3-day customer appreciation event set for Mother’s Day weekend, May 9-11. “We’ll have special $20 items, discounts from our Mother’s Day catalog and throughout the store, and hors d’oeuvres,� store manager Sandi Wittenauer said. The store has a repair and service center, and also offers custommade jewelry. The company had several reasons to build at the Commons in east Sterling, Wittenauer said. One of the draws was simple geography. “The nearest Kay in any direction is at least an hour away – in Peru, and South Park in Moline,� Wittenauer said. The growth prospects for the East Lincolnway area were also entic-

Kay Jewelers Address: % ,INCOLNWAY 3UITE # 3TERLING #OMMONS Phone: Hours: A M TO P M -ONDAY 3ATURDAY A M TO P M 3UNDAY ing to the Akron, Ohiobased retailer. “We try to position ourselves in areas with growth potential,� Wittenauer said, “and we knew there was a lot of development coming this way.� Kay also tries to site its stores near other midpriced retailers such as Kohl’s, and would prefer to get out of the mall setting, Wittenauer said. Kay’s parent company, Signet Jewelers, recently got much bigger. On Feb. 19, Signet announced it would merge with Zale Corp., one of its biggest competitors. The deal, worth about $1.4 billion, brought another recognizable brand into the Signet fold that includes such names as Jared the Galleria of Jewelry and JB Robinson.

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CGH instructors Mike McAlvey and Dan Posateri also helped with training. All deputies of the county sheriff’s department, prisons, courts, mounted patrol and 911 operators are required to receive CPR/AED training. The recertification training sessions were recently completed, and training with the new defibrillators also was given. The uniformity the new AEDs bring can also

saves time in an emergency. CGH ambulances are equipped with the same devices. When a deputy uses the device on a patient, EMTs can unplug from the squad car defibrillator and reconnect in the ambulance without having to remove the pads. “These AEDs provide a quick disconnect that greatly enhances the initial response time for the lay person,� said Ryan Venema, CGH director of pre-hospital services. “It is a huge benefit to have this interoperated ability within the CGH EMS district.�

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Police: Boy stole truck, then burglarized bait shop BY CHRISTI WARREN CWARREN SAUKVALLEY COM EXT

DIXON – A 17-year-old Dixon boy was arrested early Friday on charges of burglary and possession of a stolen vehicle. According to police, officers were called to Bunny’s Bait Shop, 1024 E. River Road, at 4 a.m. after a report of a burglary in process. Lt. Brad Sibley said that when police arrived, they found the young man inside and asked that he come out of the building, at which point he ran. Police caught him a short time later, Sibley said.

Later in the morning, two Dixon Park District trucks were reported missing from their maintenance building; one of the trucks was found parked across the street from the bait shop, Sibley said. Police discovered that tools from the park district truck had been used to gain access to the bait shop, which is how the two incidents were linked, Sibley said. Sibley said the second truck was found near Auction City on the west end of town. More arrests are pending, he said.

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After saying that he was a reporter with Sauk Valley Media, he was asked to show his credentials. A copy of his business card was made, and then a district employee asked to see a driver’s license to check the name. The Illinois Freedom of Information Act does not require proof of identify to obtain a public record. While the reporter waited for a copy of the budget to be made available, district employees told the reporter that a copy of the budget was on the school’s website and asked whether the reporter had checked for it there. About 15 minutes after the reporter arrived at the district’s office, an employee brought out the “office copy� of the budget and told the reporter that if he wanted a copy of the budget or individual pages, he must file a Freedom of Information Act request. In contrast, the Rock Falls Elementary School district did not require a written request or identification. In fact, Superintendent Dan Arickx never asked who the reporter was or why he wanted to see a copy of the budget. Arickx directed the reporter to check the district’s website and even wrote directions for how to get to the budget online. He asked the reporter whether he had access to the Internet while trying to explain the easiest way to see the budget. When pressed on whether a physical copy of the budget could be seen, Arickx said no FOIA request would be needed and he needed only some time to print the large document. Rock Falls High School and Sterling Township were the only agencies that asked reporters why they wanted to see their budgets. The Illinois attorney general’s office

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says public bodies are not allowed to ask people why they want to see documents. They can ask only whether requests are for commercial purposes – for instance, the sale of public records. For Sunshine Week in 2011, Sauk Valley Media discovered through a survey of government entities that when it comes to getting public records, a typical citizen sometimes has a tougher time than a newspaper reporter. For this year’s survey, Sauk Valley Media targeted local government entities that might not undergo as much public scrutiny as some of those surveyed in 2011. To that end, the newspaper did not include county governments or city halls in Rock Falls, Sterling and Dixon. “I think budgets should be posted online to make it super-easy to see them,� said Maryam Judar, executive director of the Citizen Advocacy Center in Elmhurst. “In absence of posting them online, there shouldn’t be any barriers to seeing the budget.� Susan Garrett, chairwoman of the Chicago-based Illinois Campaign for Political Reform, agreed. “It shouldn’t be a complicated process for people to receive budgetary information,� said Garrett, a former state senator from the suburbs. “Tax dollars support these budgets.� Don Craven, an attorney for the Illinois Press Association, said agencies with small staffs can find it harder to immediately produce their budgets, given their varied duties. “Many times, the folks who work in these offices are very accommodating,� the lawyer said. “Legally, they can make someone file a Freedom of Information Act request and send it to you in 5 days. But that’s more work for them. It very well might be easier for them to dig out the document.�

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asked for the annual budget, a woman behind a glass window said, “Let me go grab that.� The reporter was then invited into the department’s meeting room. Fire Chief Norris Tucker, recognizing the reporter, pulled the budget, only about 20 pages, from the bulletin board. He said he was available if the reporter had any questions. n $AVID 'IULIANI s #'( -EDICAL #ENTER n The hospital is owned by Sterling city government, but it keeps its own budget. A reporter went to CGH’s fourth floor, where s Sterling Township – administration is housed. On Tuesday, the reporter He asked the receptionist entered a room occu- whether he could see the pied by about 10 women budget. Hospital CEO Paul having lunch, and asked with whom he should Steinke, who was in the speak to see the budget. room, said he saw no One woman, just finish- problem with that, saying ing assembling her plate, the hospital had nothing reluctantly said, “That to hide. After Steinke left the would be me.� After being asked by room, the receptionist other people in the room tried to figure out exactwho he was, where he ly which document the was from and what he reporter wanted. She needed it for, the report- phoned another employer was asked to give ee in the hospital. After his email address. The she got off the phone, woman said she would the receptionist said the email the reporter and other employee would said, “We’ll figure out email the budget to her. how to get you what The reporter gave the you need,� but another receptionist his phone woman interrupted and number. She emailed it to said that would require a the reporter shortly afterward, but it was only a FOIA request. – Christopher 1-page summary. In a reply email, the Heimerman reporter asked whether s $IXON SCHOOL DISTRICT n he could see the budget The Dixon school district with all of the line items. gets a big fat A+ – it has a The receptionist said she copy or two of its current would check with the budget out for anyone to see, sitting on a table in the office waiting area. n +ATHLEEN ! 3CHULTZ Here’s what happened with this year’s survey at various government offices:

An additional $1,000 scholarship will be offered for high school seniors committed to a focus of study in a healthcare field and attend one of the following local schools: Amboy, Ashton/Franklin Center, Dixon, Faith Christian, Oregon, Polo and Newman. All above mentioned schools will receive one (1) scholarship with the exception of Dixon, which will receive two (2).

s 3AUK 6ALLEY #OMMUNITY #OLLEGE n The reporter walked into the business office and asked a woman employee how one could go get a quick look at the budget. Another woman, about 15 feet away, told the reporter that because it was a matter of public information, the budget was available online. The college also had a hard copy in a file cabinet, which she handed over without question. – Christi Warren s #ITY OF !MBOY n The city clerk wasn’t available, but after the reporter left an email address, a copy of the budget was emailed to Sauk Valley Media without asking why or asking for a written request. n -ATT -ENCARINI s #ITY OF 0OLO n The reporter, who was not asked to identify herself, asked for a copy of the last approved budget and was told a Freedom of Information request must be made. The new city budget will be passed soon, and the city clerk quickly offered to email the reporter a copy of the new budget and gave her a business card. n 0AM %GGEMEIER

copy, a district official retrieved an office copy of the budget. n -ATT -ENCARINI s 3TERLING SCHOOL DISTRICT n The school district was ready to print a copy of the budget without asking for a written request or why it was being requested. A copy of the budget was emailed instead, in an effort to make it easier. n -ATT -ENCARINI s -ORRISON #OMMUNITY (OSPITAL n The reporter asked an employee at the front desk to see a copy of the budget. After she made a phone call to another employee, a copy was given to the reporter in less than 5 minutes. The employee even gave the name of the hospital’s comptroller for any additional questions. The reporter was never asked why he wanted to see it or who he was. n -ATT -ENCARINI s #ITY OF -ORRISON n A city employee printed a copy of the budget without asking why it was being requested or who was asking to see a copy. n -ATT -ENCARINI

s -ORRISON SCHOOL DISTRICT n District employees emphasized that a copy of the budget was available on its website, but agreed to print a copy without asking for a written request or who was s !MBOY SCHOOL DISTRICT requesting it or why it – Without asking why was being requested. n -ATT -ENCARINI or who wanted to see a

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KSB Hospital Scholarship Opportunities KSB Hospital will award four scholarships, one to hospital employees, and the remaining three to individuals from the hospital’s service area who are currently enrolled in any health related program (Lab, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physical Therapy, etc.), and meets the criteria for selection. Scholarship awards range from $500 to $1,000.

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Scholarship Applications/Recommendation Forms for these scholarships can be picked up in the Office of David L. Schreiner, FACHE, CEO or online at www.ksbhospital. com KSB High School Healthcare Scholarships (for High School Seniors) are due on March 15th and all other KSB scholarships are due on April 15th. KSB High School Healthcare Scholarship recipients will be notified during the month of April. All other Scholarship recipients will be notified during the month of May.

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To succeed, always act in public’s interest W

hen John Varga was first elected sheriff of Lee County in 2006, no one ran against him, and the Republican coasted to victory. The same thing happened in 2010: Varga had no opponent, and he got 100 percent of the vote. When Michael Harn was elected sheriff of Ogle County in 2010, he captured a hefty 63 percent of the vote while defeating incumbent Greg Beitel for the GOP nomination. Four years later, however, both sheriffs went down to defeat. Varga won only 43 percent of the vote Tuesday as challenger John Simonton prevailed. Harn won only 35 percent of the vote in a threeway primary Tuesday as Brian VanVickle’s 36 per-

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cent took the nomination. Varga and Harn are both able men. Both Voters in Lee and Ogle counties showed won praise from county their incumbent sheriffs the door on Tuesday. board members for their New sheriffs will take over in December. handling of departmental budgets. Their respective To succeed, their goal should be to always county board chairmen put the public’s interest first. supported them, too. So, what happened? which can be a costly of administrative tow Why did they lose this mistake when holding an fund money for a county time around? elected position. fair tent, flowers for SecVarga alienated fire retaries Day, Facebook IN VARGA’S CASE, chiefs across the county page updates, and newssome decisions that he to the extent that seven paper ads touting the made cost him support signed a letter to the ediunspent money that he among the law enforcement community, chief of tor asking that voters oust returned to the county. which was a news release him. In Harn’s case, voters VARGA AND HARN his department issued both believe they have when a suspect in a cold- did not take kindly to done a good job as shercase murder was arrested his use of thousands of tax dollars for restaurant iff. last year. The blunder meals described as “trainHowever, they clearly might have alerted other ing� sessions; his use failed to live up to the suspects. No additional of a county credit card expectations of voters. arrests have been made. for personal purchases, What are those expectaIn this instance, Varga tions? appeared to be in too big which were later reimbursed; and his spending Simply this: always put of a hurry to take credit,

the public’s interest first. Running a sheriff’s department should not be about self-promotion or setting up a fiefdom or failing to cooperate with other officials. It should be about protecting and serving the public. No Democrats ran in Tuesday’s Lee and Ogle primaries, and Democrats generally don’t nominate a candidate afterward, so Simonton and VanVickle might start making plans to take office in December. Simonton has pledged to initiate collaborative training with area law enforcement agencies, regularly review emergency responses to make them learning experiences, cooperate with other public safety agencies, and upgrade tools

and technology. VanVickle has pledged to start a Countywide Street Crimes Unit, return deputies to community patrols, bring deputies into the schools, and develop an Ogle County Alliance of elected officials, property owners, business members, and clergy to tackle community problems. Everything Simonton and VanVickle do will contribute to their overall records. It’s Sauk Valley Media’s job to report on those records – when a sheriff shines and when he stumbles. And it’s the public’s job to review those records and hold their sheriffs accountable at the ballot box – just as they did Tuesday, and just as they will do again in 2018.

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When scales of justice fail, it’s an outrage

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Unless I’m missing something here, and the program is just another staged reality TV show, there’s an appalling amount of justice being denied in this country. On March 14, a program aired featuring a man convicted of murdering his wife; he received a life sentence. The program is “Dateline,� which routinely shows where a person is accused of murdering someone, and then the audience is walked through the case as it supposedly happened. It’s appalling to me at how some of those trials end. The prosecution has manufactured the most outlandish, incredulous theories as to how, and why, the crime was committed; if the situation weren’t so serious, the prosecutor’s arguments would be hilarious. However, in most cases, the jury buys those outlandish fairy tales without a shred of real evidence being presented to indicate the accused actually committed the crime. The defendant is found guilty and sentenced to a long prison term. The person convicted of the crime had a rock-solid

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alibi that any sane person wouldn’t have questioned; same for a former Indiana state trooper whose case was featured weeks ago. The trooper was accused of murdering his wife and two small children. In the trooper’s case, his alibi was backed up by numerous witnesses, yet he was convicted. Fortunately, the former trooper’s family never gave up on him. After languishing

in prison for years, and enduring two more trials where the prosecution’s arguments became even more bizarre, he was finely freed. These prosecutors aren’t about to let a little exculpatory evidence get in the way of a conviction. There is anecdotal evidence that prosecutor malfeasance is happening way too often. It makes one wonder why these shams of justice aren’t being focused

on to a greater extent. The Seaton have a new look. scales of justice should Earlier this month, we became part of Riverside weigh evenly for all. Community Bank, and our signage changed to reflect the new ownership. I’m still the local banks’ president. Many of our staff are still the same PAM TOPPER smiling faces, with a few Dixon new ones added to help As many of you may with new services offered. already have seen, the Our commitment to the former Freedom Banks in community is still strong Sterling, Rock Falls and and, I believe, you’ll see

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it increase in the months ahead. Change is never easy, but often it’s for the better – better for our customers, better for our service offerings, better for our employees, and better for our community. For local business, agribusiness and retail customers, our recent change means expanded lending and treasury management services, along with enhanced deposit, fraud prevention, and new investment products. Customers should be experiencing an easy, positive transition with the same level of warm, friendly service they’ve grown accustomed to and deserve. We are proud to be part of Riverside Community Bank and proud to be part of the Sterling, Rock Falls and Seaton communities. Whether you are a current customer or thinking about making a change yourself, rest assured, we are here to tell you, Change is good. Note to readers: Pam Topper is president of the Rock Falls, Sterling and Seaton markets.

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Actions speak louder than Kirk’s, Durbin’s words Belleville News Democrat Editorial Board

Illinois’ two U.S. senators, Dick Durbin and Mark Kirk, claim they’re all for electronic filing of campaign finance reports – but unfortunately not enough to actually do it. This is Sunshine Week, a national project to shine light on public records. And one of the places where more light is desperately needed is in the U.S. Senate. House members file

their campaign finance disclosures online, which gives the public quick access to the information. But senators keep short-circuiting measures that would require such timely reporting by them. Instead, they file paper reports that later are converted for the Internet. It’s an inefficient, costly system that means the public waits days or weeks to see information about campaign finance,

possibly until after an election. Taxpayers pay a b o u t $430,000 a year to a private company to key in the data and eventually get it online. Here’s a statement from a Durbin spokesman about electronic filing: “We’d love to be able to file our reports

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

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electronically. ... There is a bill pending before the Senate that would require the Office of Public Records to accept electronic filings, and Senator Durbin supports the measure.� And from a Kirk spokeswoman: “The senator is supportive of electronic campaign disclosure filing, and if a bill is brought to the floor requiring all future filings to be done electronically, he would support it.�

Great, but how about backing up those words with action? The spokesmen never explained why their bosses don’t file electronically now in addition to paper filing – something nearly 20 senators already do. That would show their seriousness about the issue and put pressure on their colleagues to approve the change. U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill from Missouri, one of the voluntary fil-

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ers, sets the right tone: “As I support legislation requiring electronic filing, I believe that I should voluntarily hold myself to that same high standard until we’re able to get that bill across the finish line.� We urge you to contact Durbin and Kirk and ask them to push for a Senate vote on mandatory electronic filing – and call on them to file electronically voluntarily in the meantime.

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Who’s afraid of the Big Bad Bruce? B

ruce Rauner must be a scary guy. Democratic-learning public employee unions were so frightened that they spent millions to try to deny him the Republican nomination for governor. Gov. Pat Quinn fears his fall re-election campaign so much that he has already bought his first ad for TV – it aired the night of the primary election. Even legislative Republicans were so intimidated by Rauner that they circled the wagons when he came out shooting and shouting that he planned to “shake up Springfield.� They all had the same horrific nightmare – that 4 days after this coming Halloween, Rauner will be elected governor of Illinois. YOU CAN BET THAT Republicans who accused Rauner of trying to buy the nomination will have no problem

with his equally generous use of his wealth to finance the fall campaign. Referred to alternately as a multimillionaire and a billionaire, the venture capitalist from (around) Chicago has pumped $6 million of his own money into his campaign – so far. His fortune 1) allowed him to outspend his three Republican opponents, 2) bought him almost non-stop TV exposure long before his foes could afford it, and 3) built a name recognition that went from nothing to nomination in a matter of months. Money isn’t everything – but in politics, it’s a lot. TOWARD THE END OF the primary campaign, Rauner was able to aim attack ads specifically at state Sen. Kirk Dillard, who emerged as his primary challenger for the nomination. State Sen. Bill Brady and Treasurer Dan Ruth-

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erford turned out not to be a factor – other than to sap anti-Rauner votes from Dillard. But Rauner had a good story to tell – a political outsider with wealth so great that it would make him, he asserted, immune to special interests, and a stark contrast to the three political insiders who have been playing the same old game in Springfield for years. And now, Quinn will be the sole focus of Rauner’s assault. The unions will migrate back into the Democratic camp in their latest (last) front against the Rauner

political machine. Quinn must count on the tradition of this blue state to come through for him – again. And the hotly contested Republican primary left Democrats with some good anti-Rauner sound bites. Should be a good campaign. RAUNER HAS AVOIDED the mistake that Brady made in 2010, when he narrowly lost to Quinn. Brady had shored up his political base with the standard conservative social issues – antiabortion, anti-gay marriage, etc. – that had little appeal with independent voters. With a campaign platform focused almost solely on improving the Illinois economy and creating jobs, Rauner has escaped the familiar self-inflicted wounds that many Republican candidates suffer by embracing a social agenda that voters increasingly find to be

unacceptable. Quinn figures to resume a populist campaign approach that promotes an increase in the minimum wage and adoption of a graduated state income tax (like Iowa and Wisconsin), which Democrats see as a means of making the rich pay their fair share. For all of his political liabilities, Quinn isn’t without some advantages in this campaign. Should be fun to watch. MAYBE YOU HEARD, we have a new sheriff in town. Or we will have, in December. Two of them, in fact. In Tuesday’s primary election, Republican voters in Lee and Ogle counties denied new terms for their chief law enforcement officers. Although no Democrats filed for those offices, the party may fill the ballot vacancies before November. They did not do that in 2010, leaving the Republican

nominees uncontested in the fall election. Two-term Lee County Sheriff John Varga lost, it seems, because his practice of turf protection alienated other police and fire departments around the county. And first-term Ogle County Sheriff Michael Harn lacked a basic understanding of what it meant to be a public official, an affliction that overtakes too many elected office-holders. In both cases, the incumbents had the strong backing of their county board members and a number of other elected officials. But when you start counting votes, that’s not very many people. Congratulations to Sheriff-elect John Simonton in Lee County and Sheriff-elect Brian VanVickle in Ogle County. We trust, gentlemen, that you learned something from the men you defeated on Tuesday. If not, the next election is only 4 years away.

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‘No guns’ sticker is an invitation MARK HESS Dixon

I went to see my chiropractor downtown. At the door was a “no guns� sticker. I asked, Who put the sticker up? I was told that the building manager did. I have to give a view on this. I was shot walking out of a military hospital, and I know these stickers don’t provide any more safety for citizens than before they went up.

In fact, what they do provide is what we referred to in the military as a “target-rich environment� for a shooter – meaning, there’s no one in the building to defend people inside. It’s an invitation. No sticker is kind of like the sign, “Doberman on guard duty three times a week. You guess which times.� A cowardly shooter looking for a place where no one can shoot back will think twice if the building isn’t restricted to unarmed citizens. I’m now compelled to find a new chiropractor because I was shot once

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the shooter’s home. Lawmakers are still hiding behind armed guards and metal detectors while we’re still not really protected.

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I would like to say how disgusted I am with our community – not specifically the entire community, more specifically the individual or individuals who decided to enter our

garage and steal our golf cart on West 16th Street in Rock Falls. The golf cart has sentimental value connected to it. I hope you are happy. I hope you are enjoying the golf cart that didn’t run, which you must have pushed out of the garage, and having been so joyful that you stole. I will gladly not ask any questions if you please return it to the address you stole it from. Thank you for taking the time to read this. And to the disgusting soul who stole our golf cart – shame on you.

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Clerk Denise McCaffrey said the decision to start scanning the documents, as opposed to having a clerk look up the file and hand it to requesters, was made to help streamline the system. “I did that so the court could see images and other offices in the county could see images without coming here and pulling the file,� she said. The system is accessible only through computers included in the court system’s network,

such as the offices of state’s attorney and the public defender. So, because documents are already being scanned, why are they not just posted online to a government database, as federal court records are? McCaffrey said the Illinois Supreme Court won’t allow that just yet, but it’s not something to disregard in the future. Her offices started scanning the documents in the fall of 2007, and any unsealed record filed

after Jan. 1, 2006, is able to be seen. If someone wants a file from before that date, a clerk will still have to find the file folder. In Whiteside County, the public’s access to court records is a little different. To see a file, like in Lee County, a person still has to go to the clerk’s office. But, unlike in Lee County, the public’s access to viewing court documents on a computer is a little more restricted. Whiteside County Clerk Susan Ottens

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McDonald’s customers say Dixon resident exposed himself in parking lot BY CHRISTI WARREN CWARREN SAUKVALLEY COM EXT

DIXON – A Dixon man was arrested Thursday on a charge of misdemeanor public indecency after several people complained that he

was exposing himself in the parking lot of McDonald’s, 207 N. Galena Ave. Dixon Police Lt. Brad Sibley said Daniel R. Mann, 35, Daniel R. was in the driver’s Mann seat of his car just after 5:30 p.m. Thursday night when he was seen by several customers.

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DIXON – Vehicle access to Page Park has been closed. Melting ice and snow has softened the road,

so gates to the park will remain closed until the roads firm up, said Deb Carey, executive director of the Dixon Park District. Pedestrians and bicyclists can still use the roads. “In an effort keep the park looking nice [we’re closing the roads],�

she said. “I know it’s an inconvenience, but it’s what’s best for the park.� Earlier this week, the district closed Lowell Park’s roads to vehicle traffic. The roads are open to bicycles but will remain closed to vehicles until snow and ice melt and the

surfaces firm. The bicycle trails within Lowell Park are closed. If the weather warms up and the roads strengthen, they could be reopened soon, Carey said. She said she didn’t want taxpayers to pay for fixing the roads if it could be avoided.

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SPRINGFIELD – The fight over Illinois’ next budget ramped up Friday, as the heads of several state agencies said they’d be forced to lay off staff, close facilities and slash services if spending is cut as projected, and Republicans accused Democrats of putting on a “dog and pony show� to justify another tax increase. The tussle came during a Senate hearing just days before Gov. Pat Quinn is set to unveil his proposed 2015 budget. The Chicago Democrat is expected to say for the first time Wednesday whether he wants to extend Illinois’ temporary income tax increase.

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You might hear a lot about charter schools in the national news, but not locally. That’s because the Sauk Valley has none. Illinois has 145 charter schools – about 90 percent of them in Chicago, according to the Illinois Network of Charter Schools. Charter schools are public schools, but they are given freedom from many of the regulations that apply to traditional schools. Outside of Chicago, charter schools can be found in the

suburbs, three are in Rockford, and one is in Peoria. The network is working on applications for charters in Waukegan and Elgin. “We’re actively working outside of Chicago,� said Andrew Broy, the network’s president. “For better or worse, charter schools are branded in this state as for urban areas. People think they’re not good for other places.� Local school boards, Broy said, often think their schools are so good that charter schools aren’t needed. Even when charter advocates present data showing other schools’ academic performance is lower than national or international trends, he said, “they’re usually not persuaded.� Some school districts have

been helpful in establishing charter schools, including those in Chicago and Rockford, he said. The knock on charter schools is that they take money from school districts – funding that is based on enrollment. Broy doesn’t buy that argument. “If you have a charter, say, in Elgin and it enrolls 200 students, the money gets transferred from the regular school district to the charter,� he said. “The district views that as a loss of money. My view is, Why would a district get to keep funding that is allocated for students that it no longer educates?� The advantage of charter schools, Broy said, is that they are free from many regulations, “in exchange for strict account-

ability to maintain high standards.� Few charter schools are unionized. “If you unionize, you have a lot of rigid rules. That is counter to the charter model,� Broy said. “The charter law in Illinois is mediocre. It needs to be fixed in a lot of ways. There are tons of barriers.� A couple of years ago, the state enacted a law to allow an alternative process to set up charter schools, other than going through local school boards. Under the law, charter groups now can appeal a local rejection to the state charter commission. “I anticipate using this process quite a bit in the future, if it survives,� Broy said. “There are two bills in the Legislature

to kill the charter commission.� John Laesch of Northern Illinois Jobs with Justice, a suburban group opposed to the commission, backs one of the bills. “A lot of people feel that their school board should be under local control� because school board members are “really competent people� and “real, true public servants,� he said in a story on the Progress Illinois website. School board members “really care about the community and are putting these charter schools to their tests ... and protecting their district and protecting the taxpayers,� Laesch said in the story. He also said the charter commission’s override power contradicts the “democratic system of government.�

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Jim Helle shows off a tray of thumbprints at Folsom’s Bakery in Rock Falls. Helle, formerly a co-owner, bought the bakery at 319 First Ave. last year from his cousin, Gerald Folsom Jr. The treats, he promises, will remain the same, as will the name. The Folsom family has been baking in the Sauk Valley since 1942. scratch, they say, ‘What do you mean? You thaw it out and bake it?’ Well, no. We use whole butter and farm eggs and sugar and flour. Everything is done from scratch. “When you come in from a cold day, and you get a big old ceramic mug, you can wrap your hands around it and feel the heat. Maybe it feels like you’re back at Grandma’s house when you were a kid. I don’t know what it feels like; it feels different to everybody, but for whatever the reason, they latch on to those little things.� It’s all part of that personal approach to doing business that makes storefronts like the McNinches’ and Helles’ flourish in small towns. There’s a sense of ownership that comes along with it. Tim touched on that. “You go to a place often enough, whether it’s here or Sloppy Gene’s,� he said. “I go next door [to the Precinct] for the

soups. If they quit making soups, it’d be like, ‘What am I gonna do?’ So the small businesses that put it all on the line, they’re the ones that create that feel, that feeling like this is partly yours.� Part of that feeling, just like in Folsom’s, stems from the fact that it is a family business. When businesses place that importance on the personal, they create a nostalgia that the high-tech, high-efficiency alternatives can’t compete with. That’s not to say they don’t use technology at all, but their technology, at least at Air Play, is done to keep things running smoothly. It’s hard to have a business in the 21st century without implementing the latest software. “The technology stuff is all behind the scenes,� Tim said. “It just makes stuff run smoother, the ordering, accounting. It makes it all look easy, makes it look painless.�

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2013-14 SVM ALL-AREA | GIRLS BASKETBALL | PLAYER OF THE YEAR

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Sam Lambrigtsen learned the fundamentals of basketball at the Mount Morris Coliseum, which was just a couple blocks from her family’s home. The left-handed guard became Oregon High School’s all-time leading scorer in girls basketball with 2,044 points.

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laques hang on the wall next to both sets of doors leading into the gymnasium at the Mount Morris Coliseum, commemorating the donation of the backboards and goals in the name of John Ghibellini. Inscribed on each plaque is the statement: “For future Mount Morris athletes.” Since their installation, the plaques have witnessed the growth of those very athletes.

Hundreds of stories with various plots and climaxes, to the background score of sneakers slapping off the hardwood and voices echoing in the rafters. Maybe of all the stories, the coliseum knows one best of all. It starts with a 4-year-old girl named Sam skipping into the gym with her mother, Wendy, following close behind. Sam probably wore a ponytail and a smile – even now, she confesses to not having a serious face. Sam’s arms are thin and short, and they hug the round orange orb like she would a teddy bear. Most likely, it started with dribbling – the natural inclination being to slap at the bouncing ball rather than letting it come to her hands. Thousands of times it bounded off the floorboards, growing with purpose each time. The first shots tickled the bottom of the net without reaching the rim. That changed too ...

boy, did it ever. Roughly 14 years after Sam Lambrigtsen first stepped into the coliseum, she returned to talk about basketball, the future, and her life. Lambrigtsen, the all-time leading scorer in the Oregon girls basketball program, is Sauk Valley Media’s player of the year for the second straight season. Home away from home Lambrigtsen arrives at the coliseum wearing a red Oregon Lady Hawks jacket that zips up in the front, a pair of jeans, and brown boots. She brings a basketball and the keys to the coliseum. Her mother is the president of the coliseum board. BUILDING CONTINUED ON B9

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wenty-three years ago, Colleen Finn came to Eastland High School on an internship to fill in for a teacher on maternity leave for the school year. As it turns out, the maternity leave lasted longer than expected, and so did Finn’s stay in Lanark. She took over the girls basketball program, she met her husband – Karl Henze, an Eastland graduate – and began a family.

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It didn’t take long before coaching Eastland girls basketball was as much a part of the routine for the Finn-Henzes as washing the dishes and taking out the trash. “It truly takes such a big support group to be a coach,” Finn-Henze said. “I couldn’t do it without my husband and my mother-in-law. It’s not an easy thing on a family. “My children have grown up spending their afternoons in the gym. Some people might not like that, but I think there could be a lot worse things. That’s the fact though, my kids were raised in a gym.” HAPPY CONTINUED ON B9

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MANLIUS – Spencer Davis is coming home. The Manlius native was named as the new Storm football coach at Monday’s school board meeting. He is a 1993 graduate of the now defunct Manlius High School, which joined the Bureau Valley consolidation in 1996. “Obviously, it’s where I come from. I’m going to go home, and I’m happy about that. A lot of good people there,� Davis said. “I’m excited to work with the kids and the staff. I’ve always wanted to be a head football coach. I love football, it’s a passion of mine, it always has been.� Davis’ passion for the game is what attracted Bureau Valley to him most, according to BVHS principal Eric Lawson, who looks for Davis to be successful “Obviously, with Spencer’s background in football as a player and a coach, and he is a local guy with a lot of passion for football. I think the fans and players can expect success,� he said. The Bureau Valley High School site was just a cornfield when he attended high school just a long kickoff away from Bourquin Field. He was the 1993 Bureau County Republican Football Player of the Year, leading coach Ken Bourquin’s Manlius/Tampico Red Warriors into the 1A quarterfinals. “We had such a great conference growing up as a kid, in the Indian Valley. All these towns were competitive at one time, and you bring them together, it makes for a great school,� he said. “I loved growing up there, and have always been proud to come from there.� Davis went on to play football at Augustana College, as well as some Arena Football. Most recently, he coached Princeton Youth Football, guiding the eighth-grade team to the league

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Parker Neuhalfen (7) and the rest of his Bureau Valley teammates now know who their new football coach will be. The Storm hired Spencer Davis to replace Jeff Ohlson, who resigned after last season. at Princeton, leading the 2007 squad into the supersectional. s ,ED -ANLIUS 4AMPICO TO #LASS He also coached the eighth-grade ! STATE QUARTERFINALS IN girls basketball team at Logan Junior High to the Starved Rock s 0LAYED FOOTBALL AT !UGUSTANA Conference championship. #OLLEGE AND SPENT TIME IN Davis brings a potential team of !RENA ,EAGUE his own with him, as the father s #OACHED 0RINCETON GIRLS of four boys, including freshBASKETBALL TEAM TO #LASS ! man Drake. He said his family SUPERSECTIONAL IN will be moving to Manlius while s &ATHER OF FOUR BOYS AND maintaining the family business, HIS FAMILY RUNS (UNDRED !CRE the Hundred Acres Orchard in /RCHARD IN 0RINCETON Princeton. “When you get the chance championship last fall. He had a successful stint as to coach your kids, it’s a dad’s the varsity girls basketball coach dream, really,� he said.

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PEORIA – Lincoln’s brand of basketball won’t be confused with Morgan Park’s or Orr’s run-and-gun style. The Railsplitters elect to pass multiple times during each possession to get a clean look. Their patience paid off late in Friday’s Class 3A boys basketball state semifinal at Carver Arena. Junior guard Gavin Block drilled a 3-pointer with 55 seconds left to lift Lincoln to a 45-42 victory against Rockford Lutheran. Block scored 16 points, and Joey Olden added 10. The 6-foot-6 Block set up his dramatic 3-pointer with a steal when his team was trailing 42-40. The Railsplitters (34AP 2) forced three straight Rockford Lutheran’s James Robinson races to the basket with Lincoln’s turnovers and scored Tyler Horchem close by during Friday’s 3A state semifinal game at Carver the final five points of Arena in Peoria. Lutheran lost 45-42. the game. Thomas Kopelman sat silent, a white towel layup, and went on to as we’ve gone through scored 17 points for draped over his head, break the state tour- this journey this year is Lutheran. his left eye bloodshot, nament single-game these guys on our roster are the best and the Morgan Park 52, Orr afterward. He finished record with 56 points. Jahlil Okafor’s 33 brightest that play the 46: Marlon Jones was tied for game-high points came on 15 shots, game.� shooting free throws honors in points (15). with one eye closed. Less than 2 weeks after and ultimately were Benet Academy 38, Edwardsville 33: Josh Tyquone Greer was he was hit with a bul- more satisfying. Okafor, a 6-foot-11 Yesefu and Colin Benlimping around the let in his left calf, and 3 Carver Arena court. days after his 3-pointer Duke recruit and the nett both scored 10 Louis Adams Jr. sat on with 3 seconds left consensus No. 1 pros- points to lead Benet into brought Orr (24-5) here, pect in America, will the 4A championship the bench. Orr’s encore at Carver Greer played 13 min- lead Young into Satur- game. Arena didn’t go as utes, scored no points day night’s state final. Yesefu made 4 of 6 and had two rebounds. “We have to commend free-throw attempts in planned. Stevenson, and Jalen in the last minute to help After getting a face full Class 4A particular, on a gallant Benet (25-7) extend its of floor late in the fourth Whitney Young 75, effort today,� Young slim advantage. quarter, Jones made 1 of 2 free-throw attempts to Stevenson 68: Jalen coach Tyrone Slaughter Shawn Roundtree had pull his team within four Brunson opened with said. “One of the things 13 points for Edwardswith 23 seconds left. He a spectacular reverse I’ve tried to tell you guys ville (30-3).

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ou cannot believe the feeling I had this week as I tore down the Rock River for the first time in 2014. Four long months of bitter cold, dreary, nasty weather – gone. Amazing how all that nasty weather just kinda clings to you. So rippin’ down the river Thursday was like a cold drink on a burning hot day. Monday night on my way into Prophetstown, I was witness to quite the display of mother nature’s awesome power ‌ although I am not giving her a ton of credit right now, because I am still ticked about this past winter. However, as I crossed the Route 78 bridge into Prophetstown, I noticed ice moving down the river. This wasn’t just any ice; this was all the ice. My luck was really, really good that day, because witnessing this much ice moving – or ice out, as we call it – is just incredible. My son and I were amazed as gigantic blocks and sheets of ice raised and lowered and broke and just ran over anything in the way. Some of these blocks of ice were 30 inches thick,

mattJONES Fishing guide from Prophetstown. He can be reached at catmatt@ catfish academy. com

March day. The bite wasn’t exactly smokin’ hot, but with enough nosing around – and just the right mixture of patience and stubbornness – we made out good. The fishing will only get better from here, that’s for sure. This week also came with some rough news, as a friend and fellow diehard catfisherman was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. This is a very Submitted photo rapid-growing form of Cat Matt shows off the 7-pound channel cat he caught Thursday, during his cancer, and he is currently in St. Louis preparfirst outing of the year on the Rock River. ing for the fight of his life. and must have weighed So, as I said before, with not even a catfish. A Calvin – or Catfish Calseveral tons. Some the ice gone, Thursday lousy sheepshead; man, I vin, as we know him – is giant pieces of ice were was fishing time. It didn’t was expecting more, but but 28 years old, with a wrapped around trees take long to remember it happens. wife of 3 years, Annie, ... yeah, not branches, why I love this river so However, the catfish and an absolutely beautitrees. much. I mean, the eagles gods smiled upon me ful little girl named Ella. But I ain’t gonna lie; and ducks and geese ‌ and my old buddy Bruce If you have time and all I really saw as the ice and the scenery. Simpson, as we landed do pray, please include flew by was my butt in Then, there’s the fish a pretty good number of them ‌ as I will. Until next week ‌ Go my boat catching catfish – and I am not going to real nice channel cats on Calvin! ... yee, yee, yee. lie. The first fish I caught: this absolutely beautiful

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Rehmert fourth at 3-point contest 3TERLING SENIOR Zach Rehmert finished fourth in THE #LASS ! 4HREE 0OINT Showdown on Thursday, AN EVENT HELD IN CONJUNC tion with the 3A/4A boys STATE BASKETBALL TOURNA MENT AT #ARVER !RENA IN Peoria. 2EHMERT CONVERTED OF BASKETS IN THE PRE LIMINARY ROUND THEN SEVEN more in a shootoff, to earn A SPOT IN THE FINALS 4HERE he made nine more, behind winner Quinton Moore of 2ICH %AST AND RUNNERS up Justin Shadowens OF -ARION AND David Perkins OF %AST 0EORIA 4HE FIFTH FINALIST Austin Patterson OF -ORRIS MADE SEVEN BASKETS

Three locals earn NIB-12 honors $IXON S Cal Jarrett and Laron Carr AND 3TERLING S Zach Rehmert were each UNANIMOUS SELECTIONS TO THE .ORTHERN )LLINOIS "IG 7EST ALL CONFERENCE team, it was announced on Thursday. ! COMPLETE LIST OF THE team can be found on B10. WRESTLING

Roth fares well in NCAA tournament $IXON NATIVE Joe Roth HAD A BUSY AND SUCCESSFUL DAY AT THE .#!! $IVISION ) WRESTLING TOURNAMENT IN /KLAHOMA #ITY AND GUAR ANTEED HIMSELF A MEDAL !FTER SPLITTING A PAIR OF bouts on Thursday, the #ENTRAL -ICHIGAN 5NIVERSITY senior won three of four in THE WRESTLEBACK BRACKET ON Friday, guaranteeing him SELF A SPOT ON THE PODIUM (E WILL GO FOR SEVENTH PLACE ON 3ATURDAY AGAINST /KLA HOMA S Cody Brewer.

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Matt Kenseth (20) earned the pole position for the Auto Club 400 in Fontana, Calif. Qualifying was held Friday, and the race is Sunday.

Kenseth claims top spot Knockout qualifying session features familiar faces BY GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer

FONTANA, Calif. – Although Matt Kenseth thinks track position is less important on Fontana’s well-aged asphalt than on other NASCAR ovals, he is still excited to start up front Sunday. Kenseth won the pole Friday, edging Brad Keselowski in another knockout qualifying session highlighted by nowfamiliar faces. Kenseth won his first pole of the season, turning a lap in his Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota at 187.315 mph. He beat Keselowski’s 187.105 to earn the 12th pole of his NASCAR career. “This is probably one of the best tracks we go to as far as passing, with all the different lanes,� Kenseth said. “Unless you get stuck on the top, there’s a lot of options here. This place is really wide. It’s very challenging as a driver, but very fun, as well, because you can look around and if your car is running a certain way, you can find a groove that will help your car and move around a lot.� Fiv e-ti me Fo ntana champion Jimmie Johnson was third at 38.516, followed by fellow California native Kevin Harvick. Clint Bowyer came in fifth.

Top 5 qualifiers -ATT +ENSETH "RAD +ESELOWSKI 3. Jimmie Johnson +EVIN (ARVICK #LINT "OWYER The drivers emerged from the fourth edition of NASCAR’s new knockout qualifying format – and the first on a 2-mile oval – with more praise for the fanfriendly style. The 43-car field was trimmed to 24 for the 10-minute second round, followed by a 5-minute final round for the top 12 cars. Kenseth and his team weren’t the swiftest to figure out the new qualifying format, but their speed overcame any problems. Kenseth finished second in the second round of qualifying before leading the final session. Kenseth has won three times at Fontana, most recently in 2009, but had never won the pole in 21 previous races. “We unloaded and had some really good speed,� Kenseth said. “We worked on race trim a little bit. Wasn’t driving quite like we hoped, but we did have some good speed, and that translated to qualifying trim.� Keselowski has started up front in all four races under the new qualifying format, winning the pole

at Phoenix and finishing second three times. His Penske Ford teammate, Joey Logano, won the pole at Las Vegas, and came in fourth last week at Bristol before finishing seventh at Fontana. Keselowski doesn’t claim any special expertise about the format, even after improving his time in each round at Fontana. He said the first few cars on the Fontana track had a distinct advantage because the asphalt cools off between runs. “This knockout format has been really good for my team,� Keselowski said. “I’ve had a lot of fun with it. I don’t feel like a very good qualifier. We’ve got a lot of great momentum going, and we’ve just got to keep it going.� Fontana’s weathered track hasn’t been changed much for 17 consecutive years, and most drivers love its degradation, which is tough on tires and friendly to gifted drivers hoping to pass. Once known for boring races, its reputation seemingly has improved with each passing year of seasoning on the track. “I think it’s awesome, I really do,� Johnson said of the combination of the new qualifying rules and the old track.

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Jared Mitchell knew the day was coming this spring when he would pack up his belongings in the White Sox major league clubhouse at Camelback Ranch and move down the hall to the minor league quarters. When the Sox drafted the football and baseball standout from LSU in the first round in 2009, some might have envisioned that the 25-year-old outfielder would be closer to staying in the Sox clubhouse by this point. But a Sox outfield crowded with recent trades, coupled with Mitchell’s struggles to maintain consistency, pushed him early to minor league camp. He accepted being sent down at the end of last week, knowing the extra at-bats might help him plot a course toward his first major league game. That’s still his goal, even if the progress has come slower than some in the organization would have liked. At the beginning of 2010,

Rough going Jared Mitchell s (IT WITH (2S 2")S IN $OUBLE ! 4RIPLE ! LAST YEAR s 3TRUCK OUT TIMES WITH JUST WALKS Baseball America ranked Mitchell the Sox’s No. 1 prospect, but a major ankle injury, and fits and starts in his development, have pushed him out of the top 10. “I’m still here, so that means the most,� Mitchell said. “You never know what can happen in any situation. I’m still here. Every day is a new day. You try to progress, do what you can, and see how that all stacks up whenever you get an opportunity.� Sox assistant general manager Buddy Bell said Mitchell has played great and looked fast in his showings around camp. “We’ve seen bits and pieces of what he can really do,� Bell said. “He’s really an athletic kid. He really competes, but he is really hard on himself, and he keeps changing more than he needs to.�

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White Sox center fielder Jared Mitchell reaches for a fly ball against the Indians during an exhibition game Tuesday in Goodyear, Ariz. The Sox’s firstround pick in 2009, Mitchell was sent down to their minor league camp on Friday.

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Rock Island grad leads way in Stanford’s first NCAA since ’08 By The Associated Press

Chasson Randle scored 23 points, and No. 10 seed Stanford made an impression in its first NCAA appearance since 2008, leading almost start to finish in a 58-53 victory over seventh-seeded New Mexico on Friday in St. Louis. The Cardinal (22-12) built an early 16-point lead, then held on after New Mexico rallied to tie it midway through the second half. They got four crucial free throws from reserve Robbie Lemons and Randle in the final half-minute after New Mexico got to within two. Cameron Bairstow had 24 points and eight rebounds for the Lobos (27-7).

Kansas 80, E. Kentucky 6 9 : Andrew Wiggins

scored 19 points, Jamari Traylor and Perry Ellis had double-doubles, and second-seeded Kansas pulled away down the stretch to beat pesky Eastern Kentucky in St. Louis. Traylor finished with 17 points and 14 rebounds, and Ellis had 14 points and

13 boards for the Jayhawks (25-9), who trailed 56-53 with 9 minutes to go before their game-ending charge. Glenn Cosey hit five 3-pointers and had 17 points for the 15th-seeded Colonels (24-10), the Ohio Valley Conference champions. Tarius Johnson and Eric Stutz finished with 15 points apiece.

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Haymon scored on an improbable four-point play with 3.6 seconds left in regulation, then hit a big 3-pointer in overtime to lead No. 12 seed Stephen F. Austin to an upset of fifthseeded VCU in San Diego. Haymon hit one of the most improbable shots of what’s already been a wild March, knocking down a 3-pointer and a free throw after being fouled by Jordan Burgess at the end of regulation. Haymon hit another 3 to put SFA (32-2) up with 2 minutes left, but VCU (2310) had a final shot for the win – a an open 3-pointer from JeQuan Lewis that went long.

Atlantic Sun upstart pulls off biggest upset so far By The Associated Press

Dunk City is long gone. Make way for the next bunch of bracket busters from the little-known Atlantic Sun Conference: Mercer. The 8,300-student school from Macon, Ga., delivered the biggest shocker in an already topsy-turvy NCAA tournament on Friday, going into Duke’s backyard and knocking off the No. 3 seed Blue Devils 78-71. “This,” Atlantic Sun player of the year Langston Hall said, “is what March Madness is all about.” The 14th-seeded Bears – with a starting lineup of five seniors – came back from five points down in the last 4:52 as Duke’s offense collapsed. They sent home one of the true blue-blood programs, coached by Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski and starring freshman Jabari Parker, sure to be one of the top NBA picks this year. Jakob Gollon scored 20 points and Daniel Coursey scored 17, helping the Bears overcome a season-high 15 3-pointers from Duke. Mercer qualified for its first NCAA tournament since 1985 by winning the Atlantic Sun conference championship over Florida Gulf Coast, nicknamed “Dunk City” for the team’s above-therim offense. A year earlier, the Bears lost that game and watched FGCU advance to the Sweet 16. “When they were going on their run, we were sitting at home thinking, ‘Man, that could have been us,’” Anthony White Jr. said. Now it is. Mercer scored 11 straight points during the late 20-5 run that clinched the biggest victory in school history and sent the Blue Devils to

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Mercer’s Jakob Gollon (20) and Langston Hall (21) celebrate after defeating Duke 78-71 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday in Raleigh, N.C. Maxie Esho scored 12 points each for UMass in its first NCAA appearance since 1998. The Minutemen fell behind by double Tennessee 86, Mas- figures early, and never sachusetts 67: Jarnell got closer than 10 again. Wichita St. 64, Cal Poly Stokes scored a careerhigh 26 points and 37: Cleanthony Early had grabbed 14 rebounds 23 points, and unbeatto lead Tennessee to an en Wichita State faced easy win in Raleigh, N.C. no resistance from Cal Jordan McRae added 21 Poly, going to 35-0 for points for the Volunteers the best start in NCAA (23-12), the No. 11 seed history with a rout in in the Midwest Region- St. Louis. al. Tennessee had little The Shockers (35-0) trouble with the sixth- dominated from the seeded Minutemen (24- opening tip against the 9), shooting 54 percent only team with a subfrom the field and han- .500 record in the tourdling UMass’ fullcourt nament. With the exceppressure in a surprisingly tion of Early, most of the one-sided performance glaring numbers were on that included another defense: Cal Poly mansolid defensive showing. aged 13 points in the first The Vols are in the half and shot 21 percent. NCAAs for the first time Malik Love had nine in three seasons, starting points for Cal Poly (14with a First Four over- 20), which won the Big time win against Iowa. West tournament as Chaz Williams and the No. 7 seed and beat their second first-game exit in three years. Quinn Cook scored 23 points, and Rasheed Sulaimon added 20 for Duke.

Texas Southern in First Four game before being held to a season low for points. Chris Eversley, the Big West tourney MVP, was held to six points on 2-for-14 shooting.

Kentucky 56, Kansas St. 49: Julius Randle had 19

points and 15 rebounds, Aaron Harrison finished with 18 points, and No. 8 seed Kentucky won in St. Louis to earn a date with top-seeded Wichita State. The preseason No. 1, Kentucky (25-10) is finally starting to live up to the expectations that came with its heralded recruiting class. John Calipari’s bunch nearly knocked off Florida in the SEC title game last week, and seemed to carry that momentum into the NCAA tournament. Marcus Foster had 15 points, Shane Southwell scored 11, and Thomas Gipson finished with 10 for Kansas State (20-13).

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Stanford’s Chasson Randle (bottom) scores past New Mexico’s Hugh Greenwood (left) and Deshawn Delaney during Friday’s second-round NCAA Tournament game in St. Louis. Randle, a Rock Island grad, scored 23 points in the Cardinal’s 58-53 win.

Tar Heels hold on, rally past Providence Cyclones, Cavaliers pull away By The Associated Press

third year as a full-time Division I program.

Memphis 71, George Washington 66: Michael

Dixon Jr. scored 19 points, and hit four free throws in the final 10 seconds to help Memphis hold off George Washington in Raleigh, N.C. Joe Jackson added 15 points for the eighthseeded Tigers (24-9). Isaiah Armwood scored a season-high 21 points after playing the final 12 minutes with four fouls for ninth-seeded GW (249), which never fell behind by more than 10 points.

Virginia 70, Coastal Iowa St. 93, N.C. Central Carolina 59: Anthony Gill 75: Georges Niang scored scored 17 points to help

24 points, and Iowa State’s quickness and balance won out in San Antonio. The Cyclones (27-7) had four players score in double figures. Niang’s two 3-pointers early in the second half keyed Iowa State’s run that put the game away. Jeremy Ingram scored 28 for North Carolina Central (28-6), which came in on a 20-game win streak and won the MEAC in just its

Bears keep Nebraska winless in NCAA tournament play By The Associated Press

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James Michael McAdoo sank two free throws in the final 3.5 seconds, and No. 6 seed North Carolina rallied to beat 11th-seeded Providence 79-77 Friday night in San Antonio. Providence’s Bryce Cotton scored a career-high 36 points, and made one dazzling shot after another down the stretch. But he also fumbled a long rebound in the final moments, robbing the Friars of a chance for a last-second miracle. Marcus Paige led UNC (24-9) with 19 points.

Baylor builds lead, buries Huskers

the Cavaliers pull away late in Raleigh, N.C., and avoid a historic upset in the NCAA tournament. Virginia (29-6), the top seed in the East Region, trailed by 10 in the first half and five at halftime to the 16th-seeded Chanticleers (21-13) before taking the lead for good with about 9 minutes left. With the score tied at 47, the Cavs finally put away the win with a 23-7 spurt.

Cory Jefferson scored 16 points and No. 6 seed Baylor kept 11th-seeded Nebraska winless in its NCAA tournament history with a 74-60 secondround victory Friday in San Antonio. The Bears (25-11) have won 11 of 13 after a dismal start in the Big 12, recapturing the kind of momentum that vaulted the Bears to the Elite Eight in 2010 and 2012. Terran Petteway scored 18 points for Nebraska (19-13), which fell to 0-7 in tournament history. The Cornhuskers hadn’t played on this stage since 1998 and often looked like it. Frustration boiled over for Big Ten coach of the year Tim Miles, who was ejected with 11 minutes left after trying to point out a shot-clock malfunction to the officials. Already saddled with one technical foul, Miles was kicked out automatically after being assessed his second tech for leaving the coaches box to try to get the officials’ attention.

an eight-point hole in the opening minutes to give the 16th-seeded Wildcats hope of a monumental upset. The desert Wildcats tried to squash the dream quickly with two big second-half runs, but Weber State fought its way back from a 21-point deficit to make it close down the stretch. Arizona blocked 12 shots, held Weber State to 30 percent shooting and made 55 percent of its shots. Davion Berry had 24 points to lead Weber State (19-12) in its first NCAA tournament appearance since 2007.

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Baylor’s Isaiah Austin (right) grabs a rebound over Nebraska’s David Rivers (2) during their secondround NCAA Tournament game Friday in San Antonio. Baylor cruised to a 74-60 victory.

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which led 50-48 before Wragge struck from Wragge’s long shots to long range to turn the bail out the Bluejays momentum. from a potential upset by Arizona 68, Weber St. the Ragin’ Cajuns, who 59: Nick Johnson scored attacked Creighton (27- 18 points, and Aaron 7) with fearless defense Gordon added 16 as topand rebounding. seeded Arizona overElfrid Payton scored 24 came a shaky start and a points for Sun Belt tour- late run by Weber State nament champion Lou- in San Diego. isiana-Lafayette (23-12), Arizona (31-4) fell into

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LOCAL LEADERBOARD Points per game Sam Lambrigtsen, Oregon sr. Sarah Smith, Faith so. "ROOKE "AILEY $IXON SR Lexis Macomber, Eastland jr. Emy Wright, Oregon jr. Kiarra Harris, Sterling sr. KeeLey Meyer, Polo jr. Lakin Goodman, Morrison jr. Kaitlyn Bauer, Sterling sr. Hannah Hake, Eastland sr. Abby Maike, West Carroll jr. Clare Kramer, Prophetstown jr. Mary Alice Oswalt, Newman sr. Corrie Reiley, Prophetstown jr. Rachel Cobert, Erie so. Averi Leitzen, Fulton so. #HELSEA %ADS -ORRISON SR !LISYN %SSEX !&# SO 'ABBY 3ANDOVAL 3TERLING JR +AITLYN ,IEBING !MBOY JR (EATHER 3TRIKE 0ROPHETSTOWN JR Karlie Stafford, Prophetstown sr. Allison Prestegaard, AFC jr. Julie Hurd, Newman jr. Courtney Swalve, Milledgeville sr. Taylor Grenoble, Milledgeville sr. Delaney Wilhelm, Amboy fr. Helena Osk Arnadottir, BV sr. Carly Hartle, Dixon jr. Darcy Kepner, BV so. !SHLEY 'REUL -ORRISON JR Courtney Cobert, Erie sr. Nicole Bornsheuer, BV sr. Kennedy Dinges, Amboy jr. Betsy Leonard, Fulton so. Emily Sauer, Rock Falls fr. Cassidy Koning, AFC so. Chelsi Blair, Rock Falls jr. Sydney Wilhelm, Amboy jr. McKaylee Beeter, Oregon sr. Jordan Price, Fulton fr. Rachael Beiermann, Fulton sr. Dallas Clevenger, Rock Falls jr. Bailey Schrader, Rock Falls jr. Krista Beach, AFC jr. Courtney Walker, Eastland sr. Miranda Grisham, Eastland sr. Morgan Adolph, Milledgeville sr. Kerrigan Enloe, Fulton jr. Alex Sterenberg, Polo jr. Hope Friday, AFC jr. Kayleen Terrock, Sterling sr. Stacia Hamill, Faith jr. Kayleigh Leddy, Milledgeville sr. Katie Cover, Faith jr. Kayci Howell, Newman sr. Lauren Meurer, AFC jr.

22.5 17.7 15.6 14.3 13.8 12.7 12.6 12.5 11.5 10.8 10.6 10.6 10.4 10.1 10.0 8.7 8.7 8.5 8.4 8.4 8.3 8.2 8.1 8.1 7.7 7.2 7.1 6.7 6.6 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.4 6.2 6.0 6.0 6.0 5.8 5.8 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.1 5.1 5.0 5.0 5.0

Rebounds per game Rachel Cobert, Erie so. 10.3 +ATIE #OVER &AITH JR +AITLYN ,IEBING !MBOY JR Allison Prestegaard, AFC jr. 8.5 Nicole Bornsheuer, BV sr. 8.3 Lexis Macomber, Eastland jr. 8.2 +EE,EY -EYER 0OLO JR Ashley Greul, Morrison jr. 7.8 Kiarra Harris, Sterling sr. 7.1 "ETSY ,EONARD &ULTON SO Courtney Swalve, Milledgeville sr. 6.8 Carly Hartle, Dixon jr. 6.8 Carlie Bickett, BV jr. 6.7 Darcy Kepner, BV so. 6.6 Karlie Stafford, Prophetstown sr. 6.1 Hannah Hake, Eastland sr. 6.0 "AILEY 3CHRADER 2OCK &ALLS JR Emily Sauer, Rock Falls fr. 5.8 Krista Beach, AFC jr. 5.5 Abby Maike, West Carroll jr. 5.5 Emy Wright, Oregon jr. 5.3 Courtney Cobert, Erie. sr. 5.2 Clare Kramer, Prophetstown jr. 5.1 Sam Lambrigtsen, Oregon sr. 5.1 Elizabeth Ortgiesen, Amboy jr. 5.1 Kerrigan Enloe, Fulton jr. 5.0 "ROOKE "AILEY $IXON SR +AYLEIGH ,EDDY -ILLEDGEVILLE SR #ARLY (ARRIELLE -ILLEDGEVILLE FR Irini Petros, BV jr. 4.8 Kayci Howell, Newman sr. 4.7 Kaitlyn Bauer, Sterling sr. 4.6 Aubree Schmitt, Newman jr. 4.6 Stacia Hamill, Faith jr. 4.5 Miranda Grisham, Eastland sr. 4.3 Mary Alice Oswalt, Newman sr. 4.3 Alex Sterenberg, Polo jr. 4.3 Sydney Wilhelm, Amboy jr. 4.2 Lexi Floming, Erie sr. 4.1 Morgan Adolph, Milledgeville sr. 4.1 Hannah Hudson, Faith fr. 4.1 Rachael Beiermann, Fulton sr. 4.0 Sarah Smith, Faith so. 4.0 McKaylee Beeter, Oregon sr. 3.8 Lakin Goodman, Morrison jr. 3.8 Dallas Clevenger, Rock Falls jr. 3.8 Kimmie Janke, Oregon sr. 3.8 Kelsey Pudlas, Oregon sr. 3.8 Chelsea Eads, Morrison sr. 3.6 Elexia Sanders, Newman jr. 3.5 Alisyn Essex, AFC so. 3.5 Kassidee Church, Morrison fr. 3.4 Branninghan Hutchison, Milledgeville jr. 3.4 Emma Melton, Morrison fr. 3.4 Whitney Runkle, Eastland jr. 3.4 Kennedy Dinges, Amboy jr. 3.3 Emma Sitzmore, Morrison fr. 3.3 Assists per game Corrie Reiley, Prophetstown jr. Aubree Schmitt, Newman jr. Lauren Meurer, AFC jr. Kiarra Harris, Sterling sr. Emy Wright, Oregon jr. #OURTNEY 7ALKER %ASTLAND SR Averi Leitzen, Fulton so. Rachael Beiermann, Fulton sr. Emma Melton, Morrison fr. Brooke Bailey, Dixon sr. Kennedy Dinges, Amboy jr. Carolynn Hammelman, Sterling jr. Gabby Sandoval, Sterling jr. Izy Todd, Eastland sr. Sam Lambrigtsen, Oregon sr. Taylor Grenoble, Milledgeville sr. Helena Osk Arnadottir, BV sr. Rachel Cobert, Erie so. Clare Kramer, Prophetstown jr. -EGAN *ANSSEN %ASTLAND SR Lakin Goodman, Morrison jr. Darcy Kepner, BV so. Sarah Smith, Faith so. Heather Strike, Prophetstown jr. Camerin Huizenga, Fulton so. Miranda Grisham, Eastland sr. Julie Hurd, Newman jr. Hannah Hake, Eastland sr. Kayleen Terrock, Sterling sr. Danica Fortune, Rock Falls sr. Faith Kennedy, Fulton fr. Jordan Price, Fulton fr.

4.1 3.7 3.7 3.6 3.0 2.8 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.2 2.1 2.1 2.0 2.0 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.7 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.5 1.5

Steals per game 3ARAH 3MITH &AITH SO Emy Wright, Oregon jr. Sam Lambrigtsen, Oregon sr. Corrie Reiley, Prophetstown jr. Emma Melton, Morrison fr. Mary Alice Oswalt, Newman sr. Lauren Meurer, AFC jr. Krista Beach, AFC jr. F Brooke Bailey, Dixon sr. Julie Hurd, Newman jr. Jenna Bibler, Milledgeviller so. Courtney Cobert, Erie sr. Lakin Goodman, Morrison jr. Kayci Howell, Newman sr. Averi Leitzen, Fulton so. Rachael Beiermann, Fulton sr. +AITLYN "AUER 3TERLING SR $ARCY +EPNER "6 SO (ELENA /SK !RNADOTTIR "6 SR Kiarra Harris, Sterling sr. Heather Strike, Prophetstown jr. Cassidy Koning, AFC so. Hope Friday, AFC jr. Aubree Schmitt, Newman jr. Chelsea Eads, Morrison sr. Taylor Grenoble, Milledgeville sr. Hannah Hake, Eastland sr. Jordan Price, Fulton fr. Shelby Adams, Prophetstown jr. Rachel Cobert, Erie so. Ashley Greul, Morrison jr. Gabby Sandoval, Sterling sr. Courtney Swalve, Milledgeville sr. Stacia Hamill, Faith jr. Sarah Trujillo, Newman jr. Dallas Clevenger, Rock Falls jr. Allison Prestegaard, AFC jr. Alisyn Essex, AFC so. Val Reuter, BV jr. Karlie Stafford, Prophetstown sr. Emma Sitzmore, Morrison fr.

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Blocks per game Allison Prestegaard, AFC jr. Kiarra Harris, Sterling sr. Betsy Leonard, Fulton so. Nicole Bornsheuer, BV sr. Carlie Bickett, BV jr. Kassidee Church, Morrison fr. Ashley Greul, Morrison jr. Miranda Grisham, Eastland sr. Lexis Macomber, Eastland jr. Carly Hartle, Dixon jr. Sam Lambrigtsen, Oregon sr.

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CONTINUED FROM B1 Access to the court, which is just a couple blocks away from the Lambrigtsen home, is easy for Sam. “I’m not here that much during the season,� Lambrigtsen said. “But in the summer, if I ever start getting bored, then I just come down here and start shooting. I’ve spent a lot of time here, ever since I was like 4 years old.� The gym is where Lambrigtsen developed the skills that would lead to 2,044 points in a 4-year varisty career for the Hawks. It’s one of nine girls basketball records she holds at Oregon. Most of her visits to the coliseum were supervised by her mother, a former basketball coach at Oregon, or her father Boyd, an avid athlete and Sam’s constant foe in ping-pong on the dining room table. “They almost always wanted to come along,� Lambrigtsen said. “They’d be there to give me tips and push me.� Her parents were always there, even during Wendy’s battle with breast cancer that first reared its head during her sophomore year and continued throughout her junior season. “She never missed a game,� Lambrigtsen said. “I told her that she could, but she wouldn’t do it.� The left-handed sharpshooter will continue to visit the gym in the coming weeks and months as she prepares for the next step in her playing life: college. She hasn’t decided where that life will take place yet, but she’s keeping her options open as she looks for the right fit. Oregon coach Kristy Eckardt has encouraged her to take her time in the decision, even if that has meant countless hours on the phone for the coach. “I think I’ve taken 1,000 calls from all over about her,� Eckardt said in a phone interview. “I get a call from some school in Wyoming one day, and one from the other side of the country the next day. “I’ve told her it’s something

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Oregon’s Sam Lambrigtsen plans on playing basketball in college. She just hasn’t decided where that will be yet.

“It sort of was bittersweet,� she needs to be sure about. It has to be a fit not just for basket- Lambrigtsen said. “This was the group that McKaylee and I startball, but in every other way� ed with in third grade, and we all dreamed of state. This was really Growing into it the first year where we were able The next level will bring new to play together since some of us challenges. Lambrigtsen has a were moved up.� list of skills she wants to work The dynamic of the team on, including becoming more changed as well, as there were proficient with her right hand games when Lambrigtsen was and improving on defense. forced into the post against towIt’s nothing new for her to ers like Byron’s Ellie Lehne. It evolve with the circumstances. was a challenge to give up 4 or 5 As a freshman at Oregon, she inches to players. played on a varsity team that “When my mom coached us had two seniors. when we were younger, she made She could score from the getall of us learn how to defend the go, and the points piled up post,� Lambrigtsen said. “So, we against unsuspecting foes. all knew how to do it. It’s not easy “Her maturity has really been against really good players, but I something to watch,� Eckardt think we made up for not having said. “She came up as a fresha lot of size.� man, and she scored a lot The Hawks ended 19-12 overbecause teams weren’t expectall, and 7-5 in the BNC West. ing it. She was able to force so They advanced to the secmany turnovers and score on tional semifinal before falling the other end. to Prophetstown, the eventual “The impressive thing was state runner-up in Class 2A. that once teams learned about “I think about that game a lot,� her, they took that away ... and she still was able to find ways to Lambrigtsen said. “It helps to know that we lost to Prophetscore and be a force.� stown, which was a really good Playing in the Big Northern team that went on to get second. West with high-caliber teams “We wanted to go farther, but from Byron, Mendota and Rockford Lutheran meant the Hawks winning the regional is something we were determined to do. were going to be challenged We wanted another piece of net, most every night. and we did it.� As the team evolved, so did its makeup. In her final year, Brick-by-brick Lambrigtsen was surrounded The bricks at the Mount Morris by eight other seniors. She Coliseum will echo for a long and McKaylee Beeter both had time from Lambrigtsen’s impact. played varsity since their freshThe record book at Oregon is man season.

2004-present 2004: Jocelyn Mellen, Newman so. C (Gazette); Tara Michels, Dixon sr. G (Telegraph) 2005: Jocelyn Mellen, Newman jr. C 2006: Jocelyn Mellen, Newman sr. C 2007: Devon Carbaugh, Sterling sr. F 2008: Jamie Russell, Rock Falls sr. G 2009: Michele Salvatori, Newman sr. F 2010: Melanie Thompson, Bureau Valley sr. C 2011: Lauren Hernandez, Sterling sr. G 2012: Aleena Hammelman, Sterling sr. G 2013: Sam Lambrigtsen, Oregon jr. G 2014: Sam Lambrigtsen, Oregon sr. G dominated by her name. But her imprint is deeper than that. She’s worked with younger players at camps at Oregon and Mount Morris. Her play has inspired the next generation at the school, and in the village of 3,100 residents. “She’s always been really good with the younger girls,� Eckardt said. “She helps with camps, and the girls get excited to work with her. They come to the games, and they leave wanting to play like her.� As for coaching, Lambrigtsen expects there will be some of that in her future. It’s in her blood, after all, as the daughter of a coach. “Oh, definitely, when my kids get into it,� Lambrigtsen said. “And they definitely will be into it.� It’s possible in several years that the scene will play out again. The old coliseum will see Sam again – this time with her own young boy or girl to guide. Because while Sam’s high school playing days are over, buildings like the coliseum go on, always there for the future athletes who dream big, even in small towns.

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Fourteen years before Finn arrived in Lanark, and about 40 miles to the southeast, Don Robinson started coaching at Prophetstown High School. Unlike Finn-Henze, Robinson grew up in Thomson – not far from his future teaching gig in Tampico and coaching stop in Prophetstown. He married his highschool sweetheart, Deb, and the two realized that there wasn’t much the outside world could offer better than starting and raising a family so close to their own roots. Deb keeps the book for all the games. His 85-year-old father makes it to all of them too – including the sectional in Aurora, where his only option was to ride the team bus. “I won’t lie, there have been a few opportunities over the years,� Robinson said. “For me, I always kept the old Jim Valvano quote in my mind: ‘Don’t mess with happy.’� That’s the lesson of these two coaches who have combined for 60 seasons at Eastland and Prophetstown. To put that in perspective, the other 15 Sauk Valley girls basketball coaches have combined for 67 seasons at their respective schools. The happiest part of this story is that the 2014 season – one where the two will share SVM’s coach of the year honors – ended with a trip to the state tournament, a first for both icons.

Coaches of year 2002-present 2002: Bruce Scheidegger, Sterling (Gazette); Mike Messer, AFC (Telegraph) 2003: Don Robinson, Prophetstown (Gazette); John Nolan, Byron (Telegraph) 2004: Colleen Finn-Henze, Eastland (Gazette); Gary Morrison, Dixon (Telegraph) 2005: Brad Schwarz, Newman 2006: Bruce Scheidegger, Sterling 2007: Bruce Scheidegger, Sterling 2008: Pat Donahue, Oregon 2009: Mike McCracken, Amboy 2010: Jeff Ohlson, Bureau Valley 2011: Julie Schroeder, Sterling 2012: Don Robinson, Prophetstown 2013: Julie Schroeder, Sterling 2014: Colleen Finn-Henze, Eastland; Don Robinson, Prophetstown

class divisions, moved the Prophets from Class 1A to 2A. The last 2 years, the Prophets had advanced to the sectional round before falling to eventual 1A state champion Aquin, which was led by Arizona State standout Sophie Brunner. “Even in those games, we started to see how this team could compete,� Robinson said. “I never said a word to the girls about being moved up to 2A. I didn’t feel like saying something would accomplish anything but make the girls feel bad. We just took each game as it came.� Moving up also meant that the Prophets and the Cougars would not meet in the postseason. “I am glad they moved up,� Finn-Henze said, laughing. “I’m joking, but I’m really not. They were an amazing team.� For Finn-Henze, 2014’s success grew from the ashes of a 2013 season that ended with center Lexis Macomber on the bench nursing an injury, and an unexpected loss in their first regional game. Separate but equal “It’s was such a disapThe feel-good portion pointing, frustrating way of this story starts last summer, when Prophet- to end the season,� Finnstown’s enrollment, com- Henze said. “It’s easy to bined with the new IHSA say that Lexis was hurt,

and that’s why it happened. But, we were still a better team than that, and we just didn’t play well.� The hurt proved to be a lesson, and the lesson turned into the most defining characteristic about her team: there wasn’t much that could keep them down. The classic example was the 1A state semifinal loss to Annawan. The Bravettes blitzed the Cougars for a four-class state tournament record in turnovers, and Eastland ended up on the wrong end of a 71-45 score. Many teams would have been crushed by the loss. So much so, that the next day’s third-place game would have been more of an afterthought than an aspiration. Instead, the Cougars refocused and gutted out a 55-50 win. “We saw early on in the season that this was a resilient group,� FinnHenze said. “You look how they got thumped against Annawan, but didn’t let that stop them. They came back and played a good game and got third.� The bounceback caught the eye of Robinson, who was prepping the Prophets for the 2A title game. “That says more about

those girls, and how Colleen has coached them, than anything else,� Robinson said. “She has always run a program where the teams play with so much energy, and you know that at some point they are going to turn it on.� Robinson can point to games throughout the last 2 or 3 years where girls on his roster stepped up and made an impact in unexpected spots. He can tell you about Karlie Stafford’s ascension from a defensive stopper to an offensive threat. He’ll tell you about the games Heather Strike or Shelby Adams won coming off the bench. He’ll point to players like Corrie Reiley and Clare Kramer getting impromptu starts in the sectional 2 years ago as building blocks to a state run. His favorite thing about it all was the practices on Saturday morning. “I think I love Saturday morning practices most of all,� Robinson said. “We really work them there. It’s all levels of the program going as hard as possible. “We have a saying that if you are early, you are on time. If you’re on time, you’re late. If you’re late, you’re left behind. Not one of those girls was ever late, and all of them were 15 minutes early every time.� Through it all, he did it with the same positive attitude that makes him singularly unique on the sideline. “He is seriously the most classy coach I’ve ever been around,� Finn-Henze said. “I mean, he is positive to everyone. He never says a bad word to his players. He praises the referees. He is kind to the opposing players and coaches. I don’t know how he does it,

but it is something that is truly special.�

Messing with happy The imperfect world beckons, and both coaches know that their time on the bench is drawing close to an end. For Finn-Henze, the call of family is pulling at her to hang up the whistle. Her oldest son, Kaden, is 13 and will soon start high school. He plans on playing basketball, and Colleen would like to be in the stands to watch his games. “It’s going to be a tough decision,� Finn-Henze said. “I don’t know if I could stand giving it up. Basketball season is such a long season, and there are going to be times when both teams are playing. It’ll be tough.� She has two more children coming up the pipeline in her 11-yearold daughter, Erin, and 9-year-old son, Kellen. Robinson’s children are already through school, but he is approaching another milestone. He plans on retiring from teaching after next school year, and he has not made a decision if that will be an end to his days on the Prophetstown girls sideline. “It’s something that I’ll evaluate when I get there,� Robinson said. “I am a very active person. I love to bike and swim and fish. I love to read, and I get so much of what I use in coaching from reading. I don’t know right now. I’d be perfectly happy coaching the junior high teams. We will see.� So, for the coaches who have combined for over 1,135 wins – and now two wins at the state tournament – a special season has come to an end. The future is uncertain, but the past is unparalleled.

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Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) shoots as Bulls center Joakim Noah defends during the second half of Friday’s game in Indianapolis. The Pacers won 91-79.

Bulls pasted by Pacers in Indy Chicago allows 19-0 run in third BY JIM JOHNSON !0 3PORTS 7RITER

INDIANAPOLIS – Luis Scola had 19 points, and Lance Stephenson finished with 15 to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 91-79 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night. The Pacers (51-18), who took a 13-game lead on the Bulls (38-31) in the Central Division, went on a 19-0 run in the third quarter. Carlos Boozer was called for a Flagrant 1 foul with 7:31 left in the third, Roy Hibbert made two free throws and Stephenson made a basket to give the Pacers a 63-45 lead. DJ Augustin and Jimmy Butler each scored 17 points for the Bulls, who have lost two of their last three games. The win also gives Indiana a 2-1 series lead over the Bulls. The Pacers will visit Chicago on Monday. Paul George, who finished with 10 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, also made a basket and dunked, David West

Star of the game: ,UIS 3COLA 0ACERS POINTS Up next: ERS AT "ULLS P M 3ATURDAY TV/Radio: #3. !scored twice and Stephenson made a basket, a dunk and converted a three-point play to help the Pacers pull away in the big run in the third quarter. The Bulls went on a 7-0 run early in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough. Joakim Noah scored a basket, Augustin made two free throws, Butler made another and Mike Dunleavy scored to make it 77-69 with 9:30 remaining. Scola scored to end the run and give Indiana a 79-69 lead. Augustin made a layup, but Scola scored again and later made a layup and a free throw to give the Pacers an 84-71 lead with 4:27 remaining.

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ORR 52, MORGAN PARK 46 ORR (24-5) 3IRE #ARROLL -ARLON *ONES $EMETRIUS $ORTCH )SSAIH (AYES ,OUIS !DAMS 4YQUONE 'REER $ARRYL #URRY !RMANI /USLEY +EITH "YNUM $ONELL 7ILLIAMS $EVON +ING Totals: 16-49 11-14 46. MORGAN PARK (23-6) -ARKUS *OHNSON *OSH #UNNING HAM #HARLIE -OORE 4ORRY *OHNSON ,AMONT 7ALKER $ELLAN 7HATLEY *ARRIN 2ANDALL *AMAL "URTON +AIN (ARRIS !LONZO #HAT MAN Totals: 12-42 26-33 52. /RR ˆ -ORGAN 0ARK ˆ 3s – /RR (AYES !DAMS /USLEY -ORGAN 0ARK #UNNINGHAM -OORE Rebounds – /RR #ARROLL -ORGAN 0ARK *OHNSON Assists – /RR $ORTCH -ORGAN 0ARK -OORE Turnovers – /RR -ORGAN 0ARK Blocked shots – /RR *ONES $ORTCH -ORGAN 0ARK Steals – /RR !DAMS -ORGAN 0ARK -OORE Fouls – /RR $ORTCH !DAMS -ORGAN 0ARK CLASS 4A

WHITNEY YOUNG 75, STEVENSON 68 STEVENSON (31-2) 0ARKER .ICHOLS #ONNOR #ASHAW -ATT *OHNSON *ALEN "RUNSON -ATT -ORRISSEY #AMERON 'REEN *OR DAN .EWMAN .ICK $ILLON 0. Totals: 20-53 21-28 68. WHITNEY YOUNG (27-5) 0AUL 7HITE *AHLIL /KAFOR %RWIN (ENRY -ILES 2EYNOLDS 2ODNEY (ERENTON 3KYLER .ASH #HRISTIAN %VERETT !NTHONY -OSLEY 0. Totals: 26-41 22-26 75. 3TEVENSON ˆ 7HITNEY 9OUNG ˆ 3s – 3TEVENSON "RUNSON 7HITNEY 9OUNG (ENRY Rebounds – 3TEVENSON #ASHAW "RUNSON 7HITNEY 9OUNG /KAFOR Assists – 3TEVENSON *OHNSON 7HITNEY 9OUNG 2EYNOLDS Turnovers – 3TEVENSON 7HITNEY 9OUNG Blocked shots – 3TEVENSON 7HITNEY 9OUNG /KAFOR Steals – 3TEVENSON "RUNSON 7HITNEY 9OUNG (ENRY Fouls – 3TEVENSON 7HITNEY 9OUNG (ERENTON

BENET ACADEMY 38, EDWARDSVILLE 33 BENET ACADEMY (25-7) ,IAM .ELLIGAN 3EAN / -ARA #OLLIN 0ELLETTIERI *OSH 9ESUFU #OLLIN "ONNETT $ANIEL 2OEMER $AN 3OBO LEWSKI Totals: 14-35 8-18 38. EDWARDSVILLE (30-3) $ARIUS #ROCHRELL !RMON &LETCHER 4REVOR #LAY $ARIAN "ROWN 3HAWN 2OUNDTREE -ARK 3MITH Totals: 12-37 6-6 33. "ENET ˆ %DWARDSVILLE ˆ 3s – "ENET 0ELLETTIERI %DWARDSVILLE #ROCHRELL #LAY 2OUNDTREE Rebounds – "ENET .ELLILGAN / -ARA %DWARDS VILLE &LETCHER Assists – "ENET / -ARA %DWARDSVILLE #ROCHRELL Turnovers – "ENET %DWARDSVILLE Blocked shots – "ENET / -ARA %DWARDSVILLE Steals – "ENET "ON NETT %DWARDSVILLE &LETCHER Fouls – "ENET %DWARDSVILLE

Northern Illinois Big 12 West

AP

Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) tries to score on Hurricanes goalie Anton Khudobin (31) during the second period of Friday’s game in Chicago.

Blackhawks just fine without Kane on ice Toews’ goal seals win over ’Canes BY MATT CARLSON !0 3PORTS 7RITER

CHICAGO – Even without Patrick Kane – and despite a run of sloppy plays and penalties – the Chicago Blackhawks found a way to buckle down and beat the Carolina Hurricanes. Jonathan Toews’ shorthanded breakaway goal early in the third period snapped a tie, and lifted the Blackhawks to a 3-2 victory on Friday night. Patrick Sharp scored his team-leading 30th goal, and Kris Versteeg ended an eight-game drought to help the Blackhawks

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pull out a win without Kane, the team’s leading scorer who was placed on long-term injured reserve after sustaining a lower-body injury in Chicago’s victory over St. Louis on Wednesday. “That’s one of those things, we have to learn how to play without our best players,� Toews said. “We’ve done it without Hoss [Marian Hossa], and now Saader and Kaner. “It doesn’t matter. If someone’s nursing something, we have to find a way to fill that void.�

All-Conference Team First team

*OHN #ARROLL /TTAWA SR )SSAC 'ASSMAN /TTAWA SR #AL *ARRETT $IXON JR ,ARON #ARR $IXON JR :ACH 2EHMERT 3TERLING SR $REW (IMMELMAN 'ENESEO JR

.OAH ,AMBOLEY ,A3ALLE 0ERU SR -AX 6ICKERS 3TREATOR JR Honorable mention #ODY 3TOKES /TTAWA SR #HASE (ILL /TTAWA SR )SAIAH 2OBY $IXON SO 3TER LING 4HORNTON 3TERLING SO *OE "ROUILETTE 3TERLING JR %THAN 2ADUE 'ENESEO SR +ALEB *AKSE ,A3ALLE 0ERU SR 7ILLIAM 0HILLIPS 3TREATOR JR MVP: *OHN #ARROLL /TTAWA SR *unanimous selection

AP All-State Teams CLASS 3A First team +EITA "ATES $IOP .ORMAL 5 (IGH SR 0EY TON !LLEN #HATHAM 'LENWOOD SR ,ARRY !USTIN *R 3PRINGFIELD ,ANPHIER SR *OSH #UNNINGHAM -ORGAN 0ARK SR -ICHAEL &INKE #HAMPAIGN #ENTENNIAL SR Second team ,UWANE 0IPKINS "OGAN JR +URT (ALL .ORTH #HICAGO SR 'AVIN "LOCK ,INCOLN JR 4YQUONE 'REER /RR SR 4HOMAS +OPELMAN 2OCKFORD ,UTHERAN SR Honorable mention -ARLON *ONES /RR SR $ARIUS !USTIN #AHOKIA SR ,EION ,AVENDER !LTON -AR QUETTE SR 3HEA &EEHAN 0EORIA .OTRE $AME SR $EVONTAVIUS 0AYNE #ARBON DALE SR ,AMONT 7ALKER -ORGAN 0ARK SR *A6AIRIUS !TMOS -AYS .ORTH #HICAGO SR *OE "YERS "ELVIDERE SR ,OU !DAMS /RR SR -ARCUS "ARTLEY $ECATUR -AC!R THUR SR 'RANT 'IBSON 'ALESBURG JR $REW (IMMELMAN 'ENESEO JR 4YLER #ARL SON +ANELAND SR *ORDAN 'OODWIN "EL LEVILLE !LTHOFF FR *AY1UAN -C#LOUD .ORTH #HICAGO SR (UNTER 2HODES #ANTON SR #ARLETON 2IVERS #AHOKIA SR 4ERENCE 3HELBY "ARTONVILLE ,IMESTONE SR #ONNOR 6ANDER"RUG 4IMOTHY #HRISTIAN SR CLASS 4A First team *AHLIL /KAFORD 7HITNEY 9OUNG SR *ALEN "RUNSON ,INCOLNSHIRE 3TEVENSON JR #LIFF !LEXANDER #URIE SR 4YLER 5LIS -ARIAN #ATHOLIC SR 3EAN / -ARA "ENET SR

Second team -ILIK 9ARBROUGH :ION "ENTON SR 0AUL 7HITE 7HITNEY 9OUNG SR !RMON &LETCH ER %DWARDSVILLE SR 3HAWN 2OUNDTREE %DWARDSVILLE SR !ARON *ORDAN 0LAINFIELD %AST JR Honorable mention *ONTRELL 7ALKER !URORA 7EST SR *OHN +ONCHAR 7EST #HICAGO SR ,AYTWAN 0ORTER 2OCKFORD !UBURN JR # * #ARR 2OCK )SLAND SR $ENZEL 3MITH $ANVILLE SR %VAN "OUDREAUX ,AKE &OREST JR *EVON #ARTER 0ROVISO %AST SR !MANZE %GEKEZE (UNTLEY SR $OMINIQUE -AT THEWS 3T 2ITA SR .ATE .AVIGATO 'ENE VA JR /RE !ROGUNDADE 3T 6IATOR SR #ONNOR #ASHAW ,INCOLNSHIRE 3TEVENSON JR #HIP &LANIGAN 'LENBARD .ORTH SR $ONOVAN &RANKLIN / &ALLON JR #HARLES -ATTHEWS 3T 2ITA JR +ENDALE -C#UL LUM %LGIN ,ARKIN SR %D -ORROW 3IMEON JR $AVID .ICHOLS -OUNT #ARMEL SR #HRISHAWN /RANGE !LGONQUIN JACOBS JR -ILES 2EYNOLDS 7HITNEY 9OUNG SR 4YLER 3EIBRING .ORMAL #OMMUNITY JR "ROCK 3TULL "OYLAN SR

Softball Friday’s result at Thomson

OREGON 13, WEST CARROLL 0, 6 innings /REGON X ˆ 7EST #ARROLL X ˆ W – "AKER L – 2ICE OREGON (1-0) "AKER )0 2 ( 3/ "" Multi hits – "ICKSLER (OLLEY (ENSON 2HEA 2B – (OLLEY 3B – (ENSON 2HEA RBI – (ENSON "ICKSLER 2HEA (OLLEY ,EAMANCZYK /LTMANS WEST CARROLL (0-2) 2ICE )0 2 %2 ( 3/ "" Multi hits – -C#OMBIE 2B – -C#OM BIE

Auto racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Auto Club 400 After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Auto Club Speedway Fontana, Calif. Lap length: 2 miles (Car number in parentheses) -ATT +ENSETH 4OYOTA MPH "RAD +ESELOWSKI &ORD *IMMIE *OHNSON #HEVROLET +EVIN (ARVICK #HEVROLET #LINT "OWYER 4OYOTA *EFF 'ORDON #HEVROLET *OEY ,OGANO &ORD -ARCOS !MBROSE &ORD #ARL %DWARDS &ORD 4ONY 3TEWART #HEVROLET +YLE ,ARSON #HEVROLET -ARTIN 4RUEX *R #HEVROLET $ENNY (AMLIN 4OYOTA +YLE "USCH 4OYOTA $ALE %ARNHARDT *R #HEVROLET 2YAN .EWMAN #HEVROLET +URT "USCH #HEVROLET ! * !LLMENDINGER #HEVROLET "RIAN 6ICKERS 4OYOTA !USTIN $ILLON #HEVROLET !RIC !LMIROLA &ORD 2ICKY 3TENHOUSE *R &ORD -ICHAEL !NNETT #HEVROLET 'REG "IFFLE &ORD *AMIE -C-URRAY #HEVROLET +ASEY +AHNE #HEVROLET $ANICA 0ATRICK #HEVROLET *USTIN !LLGAIER #HEVROLET $AVID 'ILLILAND &ORD -ATT #RAFTON #HEVROLET #ASEY -EARS #HEVROLET 0ARKER +LIGERMAN 4OYOTA $AVID 2EUTIMANN &ORD #OLE 7HITT 4OYOTA 4RAVIS +VAPIL &ORD 2EED 3ORENSON #HEVROLET "RIAN 3COTT #HEVROLET /WNER 0OINTS *OSH 7ISE #HEVROLET /WNER 0OINTS 2YAN 4RUEX 4OYOTA /WNER 0OINTS !LEX "OWMAN 4OYOTA /WNER 0OINTS $AVID 2AGAN &ORD /WNER 0OINTS *OE .EMECHEK 4OYOTA /WNER 0OINTS ,ANDON #ASSILL #HEVROLET /WNER 0OINTS

Men’s basketball NCAA Tournament Friday’s box scores

BAYLOR 74, NEBRASKA 60 NEBRASKA (19-13) 7EBSTER 2IVERS 0ETTEWAY 3HIELDS 0ITCHFORD 0ARKER (AWKINS 'ALLEGOS 3MITH Totals 23-54 10-16 60. BAYLOR (25-11) / .EALE #HERY (ES LIP !USTIN *EF FERSON 'ATHERS &RANKLIN (EARD ,OW ERY 7AINRIGHT 0RINCE Totals 17-42 38-48 74. Halftime–"AYLOR 3-Point Goals– .EBRASKA 'ALLEGOS 3HIELDS 0ITCHFORD 7EBSTER 0ETTEWAY "AYLOR !USTIN &RANKLIN #HERY / .EALE *EFFERSON (ESLIP Fouled Out–2IVERS 3HIELDS 3MITH Rebounds–.EBRASKA 0ITCH FORD 3HIELDS "AYLOR / .EALE Assists–.EBRASKA 'ALLEGOS "AYLOR / .EALE Total Fouls–.EBRASKA "AYLOR Technicals–.EBRASKA "ENCH A–.!

MERCER 78, DUKE 71 MERCER (27-8) 4HOMAS 'OLLON #OURSEY 7HITE *R (ALL ,EONARD #ANE VARI .WAMU (ALLICE -OTEN "RYAN - "ROWN Totals 25-45 23-28 78. DUKE (26-9) 0ARKER (OOD *EFFERSON 4HORNTON 3ULAIMON #OOK *ONES (AIRSTON $AWKINS 0LUMLEE Totals 22-62 12-13 71. Halftime–$UKE 3-Point Goals– -ERCER 7HITE *R (ALL .WAMU 'OLLON -OTEN #ANE VARI 4HOMAS $UKE #OOK 3ULAIMON (OOD 4HORNTON *ONES 0ARKER $AWKINS Fouled Out–(OOD Rebounds–-ER CER 'OLLON $UKE *EFFERSON Assists–-ERCER (ALL 4HOMAS $UKE (OOD Total Fouls–-ERCER $UKE A–.!

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Friday’s box score

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Golf PGA Tour Friday’s result

Arnold Palmer Invitational

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MillerCoors eyes water savings Brewing company leans on science to be more efficient BY JOHN SCHMID MCT News Service

MILWAUKEE – Crack open a beer, and what ripples out is 95 percent water. Water quality determines taste. Water is why beer ads tend to mythologize springs, glaciers and aquifers. It’s why the MillerCoors brewery in Milwaukee ranks as the biggest user of water in the metro region. Yet the vast preponderance of water that creates a cold one isn’t added at the brewery. Rather, it irrigates the fields that produce beer’s next-most-

critical ingredient: barley. Today, MillerCoors, along with others in the water-intensive brewing industry, is confirming what scientists and environmentalists already figured out: The golden age of cheap, seemingly limitless supplies of fresh water is at an end, even in the world’s most developed nations. “No water, no beer,” said Kim Marotta, who oversees water policies at MillerCoors. An internal inventory following the 2008 joint venture that combined the U.S. operations of SAB Miller and Molson

Coors revealed that three of the venture’s eight major U.S. breweries – those in central Texas, southern California and the flagship Coors facility in Colorado – rely on water sources that were already at risk of being overstretched. The internal audit didn’t stop at the breweries. It also found that many of the barley farmers who supply MillerCoors operate in water-stressed regions of Colorado, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. WATER CONTINUED ON C8

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Eric Tillman, utilities unit manager with MillerCoors, looks over a bottling line at the brewery in Milwaukee. Water is used through the plant to keep lines, cans and bottles clean.

STERLING | BUSINESS OF BODY ART

Tattoo artist returns to Sterling

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Tattoo artist Shannon Scalise has reopened his Fine Line Body Art Studio in one of the historic homes on West Third Street in Sterling, a brick two-story that once housed the Sauk Valley Clinic. He is restoring the home, where he lives with his wife, Heidi, who is also his receptionist, and their son, Owen, using as many original materials as he can find.

Shop offers tattoos and body piercing BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 535

STERLING – Tattoo artist Shannon Scalise has reopened his Fine Line Body Art studio at 705 W. Third St., in the former Sauk Valley Clinic building, which also is his home. Many will recognize Scalise, 43, who had a parlor downtown next to Grummert’s Hardware for about 8 years. He is back in the Sauk Valley after a few months’ absence. He’s done some remodeling on the home, where he lives with his wife, Heidi, who

is also his receptionist, and with their son, Owen, 15. For the most part, Scalise is trying to use original materials and keep the historic brick two-story true to its era, he said. Fine Line Body Art offers tattoos and body piercing, and Scalise also makes custom fishing rods. He is open from noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. You can check out his work on Facebook by searching for his name, or you can call 815213-7988 for an appointment Scalise works on T.J. Denning’s tattoo Tuesday afternoon. Scalise had a shop in Sterling before moving to Minnesota. or more information.

Dear Mitchell, Congratulations on your increased income. The first thing I’d tell you is not to get used to any permanent luxuries while you’re paying off debt. Go out and celebrate with a really nice dinner or something like that after you get your first paycheck. But don’t go nuts or pick up any big, new stuff. The more you put toward debt, the faster it goes away. I’ve been doing this financial thing for a lot of years, and the one thing I’ve found that gets people out of debt is passion. I want you to be so passionate about getting out of debt that you don’t even consider doing anything else until it’s all gone. Your thought process needs to be, “Wow, I got a new job making more money. I can get out of debt even quicker.” Again, I’m okay with you adjusting a bit that first month and having a little fun to celebrate your good fortune. But after that, I want you to turn around and attack the debt with even more intensity than before. Way to go, Mitchell! – Dave RAMSEY CONTINUED ON C8

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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION AT DIXON HIGH SCHOOL

COLLEGE Illinois Central College %!34 0%/2)! n #ODY 2 3HAW OF !MBOY RECENTLY GRADUATED FROM )LLINOIS #ENTRAL #OLLEGE WITH AN !SSOCIATE IN !PPLIED 3CIENCE DEGREE

Loyola University Chicago #()#!'/ n *ASMYN +IERCZYNSKI OF 2OCK &ALLS HAS BEEN NAMED TO THE FALL DEAN S LIST AT THE -ARCELLA .IEHOFF 3CHOOL OF .URSING AT ,OYOLA 5NIVERSITY #HICAGO Students inducted during Dixon High School’s ceremony for the Blackhawk Chapter of the National Honor Society Feb. 24 at the high school are (front row, from left) Rachel Gascoigne, Catherine Weinzierl, Alexis Plumb, Brittani Sohn, Rachel McKinley, Katherine Dewey, Haley Fitzsimmons, Addison Huizenga, Abbey Blackbourn, Emily Kullerstrand, Maggie Bushman, Rachael Turffs, Kennidy Summers, Joelle Schielein, and Annalise Ankney; and (back row) Joan Bratt, Jenna Longan, Jonathan Gerdes, Dane Schielein, Alex Helander, Keenan Longan, Ian South, JD Gieson, Cal Jarrett, Jacob Harrison, Samuel James, Chris Kooy, Matt Sanders, Abbey Schaefer, Maribeth Johnson, Shana Drengenberg, Zahra Muhsin, Becca Drezen, Haley Altenburg, and Paige Himes. Not pictured are Simon Thorpe, Erin Smith, Hayley Kent, Kari Wolfe, and Alexis Duncan. Photo submitted by Amy Ebert.

Exploration day, fair scheduled at Sauk Valley DIXON – Sauk Valley Community College will have two career-oriented events April 17 at 173 state Route 2. They are free and open to the public. Career Exploration will be from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a limited number of seats open to high school students and community members. This program will feature hands-on skills activities, network-

ing opportunities, and job preparation workshops. Participants also will meet with select employers and Sauk Valley students and faculty to learn about education and skill requirements needed in various fields. Lunch will provided. Visit svcc.edu/careerexplore by April 10 to register. The annual Sauk Careers

Fair will follow from 3 to 6 p.m. in the west mall. This is an opportunity for the public to learn about Sauk’s career programs and degrees, as well as network with more than 40 local businesses. It will give attendees an opportunity to find out why education is important in a career and also what skills are necessary in

different fields. Computer labs will be available for online application processes. Participants also should bring resumes, as several businesses will collect applications to fill positions. Professional attire is suggested. Those who attend the fair will have a chance to win professional and educational prizes including

an AppleŠ Ipad and SVCC credit hours. For more information about the career fair or Sauk career programs, contact Anita Carney, SVCC career and business service coordinator, at 815-835-6294. For more information on the career exploration program, can contact Sarah McFarlane at 815-8356368

Tunnel offers opportunity to experience oppression DIXON – The fourth Tunnel of Oppression, a free interactive program, will be April 2 and 3 at Sauk Valley Community College, 173 state Route 2. More than 35 student and community actors will present scenarios and skits, which showcase

ableism, heterosexism, sexism, classism, ageism, and religious oppression. Each day will have two walk-throughs, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the east mall and Mathis Theatre. The purpose of the tunnel is to allow those who

have never been placed in these types of situations to obtain a sense of what it feels like to be oppressed. They will be able to view discrimination from a different perspective. The tunnel is open to anyone, but is not recommended for young chil-

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dren. Its strong content may bring an emotional experience. After the presentation, facilitators will help participants reflect on their experiences. Roy Juarez Jr., the keynote speaker, will give a talk on his experiences

as a homeless teenager. He cared for two younger siblings, and went on to become a college graduate and president of America’s Business Leaders. For more information, the college at 815-8356293.

PRIDE HONORS

Dixon High School’s girls bowling team members were recognized during the recent bowling awards banquet. They are (front row, from left) Katlyn Bay, Rookie of the Year and varsity high game; Jayden Erb, junior varsity high game; and Halie Harkins, graduating senior; and (back row) Mackenzie Kavanaugh, Queen of the Hill; Kylie Piper, graduating senior; Emily Quaco, captain, most valuable player, and varsity high game and average; Ashley Currier, most improved; Jenna Longan, conference all academic award and graduating senior; Paige Himes, graduating senior, team spirit and conference all academic award; and Virginia Gray, junior varsity high series. Photos submitted by Larry LaCoursiere.

The Rock Falls High School third-quarter Providing Recognition to Individuals Defining Excellence Platinum winner is Amber Rasmussen, pictured with Mike Berentes, principal. Photos taken by Karla Portner and submitted by Myra Nusbaum.

Dixon High School’s boys bowling team members show their awards. They are (from left) Ryan Dixon, high game and series and most valuable player; Tom Hopp, most improved; Brandon Hamburg, Rookie of the Year; and Joel Spangler, co-captain and 700 series United States Bowling Congress.

Local photographers’ work to be displayed CLINTON, Iowa – Area students’ artwork will be among those featured at Ashford University’s Cortona Art Gallery, 400 N. Bluff Blvd. From April 10 to 18, the gallery will focus on photography that shows the

work of the University’s Photo II class. A reception for the students will be from 3 to 5 p.m. April 15. On display will be photography projects by Tara Stubblefield of Fulton, Loren Tacher of Mount

Carroll, and Jessica Windett of Byron. The gallery is open to the public at no charge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and for private showings by appointment. For more information, call 563.242.4023.

Alex Finke is Rock Falls High School’s Gold Providing Recognition to Individuals Defining Excellence Award winner. With him is Berentes. Mackenzie Davis (not pictured) also won a $100 gift card from Sterling Chevrolet.

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Student artwork sought by water company STERLING – Students in the seventh-grade classes at Sterling schools can enter an Illinois American Water art contest until April 18. The contest is open to students in the company’s service area. The purpose of the typography art contest is to raise student awareness of the value of water service and assist classrooms in learning about local water service and watershed protection. Students are asked to describe what water service means to them. They are encouraged to consider the complex system needed to deliver water to the tap. Teachers can visit www.amwater.com/ ilaw/learning-center/ value-of-water.html for instructions, materials, and an example of typography art. Winning entries will be included in a large typography art display, and may be featured in a future bill insert sent to customers in the company’s service area. The winning student’s classroom will receive a gift certificate for a celebration. By submitting an entry, the student, teacher, and school agree to have the submission, including identification information, to be used in Illinois American Water materials. Completed entries should be sent to External Affairs Manager Karen Cotton, 7500 N. Harker Drive, Peoria, IL 61615. Email Cotton at karen.cotton@amwater.com for more information.

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Winter stalks like a fox

Brad Icenogle of Rock Falls spotted this fox March 3, north of Coleta.

The sun sets over frigid waters at the Oregon dam. Photo submitted by Irv Bolthouse of Oregon.

From her deck, Gloria Kunde of Sterling photographed sundogs Dec. 26 over the Rock River.

Rays from a February sunrise make streams appear orange in the backyard of Sandra Neal of Dixon. Photo submitted by Neal.

Despite a dusting of snow nearby, a flock of robins took a drink March 5 from a heated bird bath at Ken Haverland’s yard in northeast Sterling. Photo submitted by Haverland.

Steam obscured the scenery Jan. 29 above the Rock River near Dixon High School. Photos submitted by Lorraine Dyba-Militano of Dixon.

The Rock River lets off a little steam over subzero temperatures Jan. 28, near President’s Park in Dixon.

Wanted: Photos from you A scrapbook is a book with blank pages, and that’s what our Scrapbook page is without your pictures. We want to fill the page with images that capture lives in the Sauk Valley. They can be submitted by email to photos@saukvalley.com or can be taken to the Sterling and Dixon offices.

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YW seeks nominations Advance registrations and award nominations are due by Wednesday for the YWCA of the Sauk Valley’s annual Women of Achievement Luncheon April 10 at the Elks Lodge, 1279 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon. Registration will be at 11:30 a.m., with the luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Every Woman Has a Hero Inside.� All pro-

ceeds will support YWCA services in Lee and Whiteside counties. The event is open to the public – men and women. The cost is $30. Nominations are sought for seven awards presented to Sauk Valley area women. They are the Louise Bittorf Sullivan Award for Inspirational Woman, Pearl Woods Award for Business and Industry, Crete Dillon Bowman

Award for Community Leadership, Jane Reid Keefer Award for Professions and Education, L.L. Ely Award for Secretarial Excellence, Young Woman of Tomorrow, and the Spirit of Achievement Award. For more information, to register, or to nominate, visit www.ywca. org/saukvalley, call 815625-0333, or stop at the YWCA at 412 First. Ave., Sterling.

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BUS TRIPS Mystery journey planned in May

Students at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon performed Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat in the Hat� March 1 and 2 at the college’s Mathis Theatre. The actors are (sitting, from left) Ali Settles, Mavrik McMeekan, Ali Wolber, and Anna K. Kurtz; and (standing) Michael Farringer, Loni Bright, Jose Manuel Cervantes, Madeline Kull, and Miranda Blankenbehler. Photo submitted by Joanne Pennock.

IN BRIEF Tours, activities planned at station

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Food, dance part of spring events There will be group, couple, and single prizes for neon and space-themed outfits. The cost is $5. Dan Gable, “The Top Wrestler of the 20th Century,� will be present a program at 2 p.m. March 29 at the high school gym. The fundraiser will be used for wrestling equipment and uniforms. Tickets are $5, and are available from a wrestler or at the door. A fundraiser will be from 5 to 8 p.m. April 1 at Culver’s, 1901 Harley Davidson Drive, Rock Falls, to benefit White Oaks Therapeutic Riding Center. A percent of sales

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MORRISON – The following activities have been announced by the Morrison Chamber of Commerce: The Morrison Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, will serve a free community meal from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday. “Spring out of this World, a dance for Morrison High School students will be from 8 to 11 p.m. March 28 at the high school, 643 Genesee Ave. Prizes will be awarded to the most matching group, most matching couple, most neon outfit, and best space-themed outfit.

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that day will be donated to the center. Ace the horse will be there, as will information about horse grooming, equipment, and the therapeutic riding program. A pancake breakfast is planned fro 6:30 to 11 a.m. April 5, sponsored by the Morrison Lions Club, at DQ Grill and Chill on North Sawyer Road. On the menu are pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice, and coffee. Carryouts are available. Donations will be accepted with proceeds to benefit the construction of a shelter at the Morrison Sports Complex.

Members of the Altar and Rosary Society at St. Patrick Parish in Maytown sent 210 dresses and 46 britches to Uganda with a missionary team Feb. 10. Among the members who sorted and packed clothes are (from left) Marilyn Weeks, Kathy McLaughlin, Mary Ann Cardot, Judy Marschang, Carol Vaessen, and Marilyn Blaine. The “Little Dresses for Africa� program started in 2011 as a Lenten project for the society. To date, 1,380 dresses have been completed. Lenten Project 2014 started Feb. 12. Donations of fabric and sewing notions are helpful. For information or a pattern, call Weeks at 815-638-2202. Photo by Helen Ann Becker and submitted by Weeks.

Leadership part of program SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association will accept applications for scholarships for the Cebrin Goodman Institute on Substance Abuse set for July 20-24 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. CGTI is a weeklong youth leadership program for middle and high school students

who want to learn leadership skills. Students will be taught how to develop skills to advocate for positive change, to make a difference in the community, to communicate effectively, and to prevent drug and alcohol abuse. Tuition, lodging, a T-shirt, workshop materials, recreation, and

meals will be furnished to 60 scholarship recipients. For an application, contact the ISA at 217753-2372 or sheriffs’ offices in Bureau County, 815-875-3344; Carroll County, 815-244-9171; Lee County, 815-2843361; Ogle County, 815732-6666; or Whiteside County, 815-772-4404.

Forum to show film at library MORRISON – The documentary, “American Outrage,� will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Odell Public Library, program room, 307 S. Madison St., presented by the Whiteside Forum.

The 56-minute movie is about the Dann sisters, two Native Americans of the Western Shoshone tribe living in Nevada. They challenged the U.S. government for land rights all

the way to the Supreme Court. A discussion period will follow the movie. For more information, contact Marc Adami at ardami@mchsi.com or 815-772-4949.

BOWLING WINNER Brittany Milne was the all events handicap winner at the Sterling U.S. Bowling Congress Women’s Bowling Association annual awards banquet Feb. 23.

Photo submitted by Jo Dell Cruz

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THANK GOODNESS

Thankful for wonderful care at center NICK AND JUDY KOLTUNCHIK Lost Nation

We want to tell you about our experience at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center. From the guy who does the floors to the housekeepers, the CNAs, every nurse, and the kitchen staff – they have taken such good care of us. These people were all

fantastic. They have a great sense of humor. When I [Judy] was in the hospital, I didn’t want to go to a nursing home, and I’ve loved it here. The staff is great – we can’t say enough. The people who live here – we’ve made such good friends. The pastors who come here are wonderful. They welcomed our family and pets when they came for visits – and we spent lots of time here. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy; they are phe-

nomenal. I [Judy] haven’t walked for more than 4 years, and therapy has been great – I can walk now and am able to do so much. We can’t wait for spring and all that we will be able to do together. The girls in the kitchen go out of their way to make things good. The cleanliness is great. We don’t care who you ask, they will do it. It’s the greatest. Everyone is smiling and polite; the nurses are excellent. They took care of me [Judy] unbelievably. We just want to tell

everyone about them sented to students in and to say, “Thank you St. Anne and St. Mary so much.� schools in February. Eighty-seven students were recognized for their academic achievement. This included 62 BUG recipients and 25 honor roll recipients. The BUG program continues through the JOHN HOLTHAUS Dixon remainder of the school The Kiwanis Club of year. Students have two Dixon says “thank you� to everyone in the com- more chances to become munity who has sup- BUG or honor roll recipp o r t e d t h e K i w a n i s ients. Through the fundrais“Bring Up Grades� (BUG) program, now in ing efforts of the Dixon Kiwanis and the wonits fourth year. BUG awards were pre- derful support of area

Kiwanis Club appreciative of support

businesses, a variety of awards are made available to students, including BUG T-shirts, BUG certificates, Kiwanis honor roll certificates, food certificates and coupons, and more. Dixon Kiwanis gives a special “thank you� to the following businesses for donating food certificates and coupons: Culver’s, Dairy Queen, McDonald’s, Mama Ciminos, Subway, Oliver’s Corner Market, and Wendy’s. Note to readers: John Holthaus is the program chairman.

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY Prophetstown-LyndonTampico FFA chapter members helped serve breakfast March 6 during customer appreciation day at Birkey’s in Prophetstown. Those helping are (front row, from left) Mikeila Sanders, Shannon Sleeman, and Maggie Kelly; and (back row) Patrick Kelly, Austin, Lane, Alec Wetzell, Sean Sarver, and Riley Scanlan.

Photo submitted by Paul Wetzell

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Today Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United -ETHODIST #HURCH % #HIcago Ave., Davis Junction. Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, women’s; noon, 6 p.m., open, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon. Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, tradition; 12:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed "AZAAR !MERICANA 7 Third St., Sterling. Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., former St. Anne Grade School, 32 N. Jones Ave., !MBOY Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling. Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.-noon, Walmart, 1901 First Ave., Rock Falls. Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old School; 8 p.m., open, Fun Night, bring a friend, &IRST !VE 2OCK &ALLS back door. Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., &IRST #HRISTIAN #HURCH &IFTH !VE 2OCK &ALLS 8214. Downstairs, west door.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 1-2:30 p.m., Save-A-Lot, 928 First Ave., Rock Falls. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, First Presbyterian #HURCH #ALVIN 2OAD Rochelle. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Village of Progress, 710 S. 13th St., Oregon. Sunday Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 a.m., closed; 7 p.m., open, 2OCHELLE #OMMUNITY (OSPITAL 900 N. Second St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., closed; 11 a.m., open; 1 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., CLOSED "AZAAR !MERICANA W. Third St., Sterling. Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed; noon, open; 6 p.m., closed, step, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon. Alcoholics Anonymous, 10 A M OPEN (ORIZON 6IEW &ARM barn, 2422 N. River Road, Oregon. Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, 10 a.m., open, Big "OOK &IRST !VE 2OCK &ALLS back door. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 P M CLOSED #HURCH OF 3T !NNE . #HERRY 3T -ORRISON

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., First #HRISTIAN #HURCH &IFTH !VE 2OCK &ALLS 8214. Downstairs, west door. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Spanish, St. PatRICK #ATHOLIC #HURCH +ELLY Drive, Rochelle. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, clearance required, BAAbble on for Life 0RISON 'ROUP Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, 304 Seventh Ave. W., Lyndon. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 P M CLOSED -OUNT -ORRIS 3ENIOR #ENTER % &RONT 3T Monday Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by APPOINTMENT ONLY ,EE #OUNTY Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, Abuse Changing team, Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 A M OPEN -ETHODIST #HURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston.

Veterans Affairs representative, A M 2OCK 2IVER #ENTER 3 TH 3T /REGON Dixon Rotary Club, noon, LOWER LEVEL 3T ,UKE %PISCOPAL #HURCH 7 4HIRD 3T Dixon. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, step; 6 p.m., open, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Big Book; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., open, "AZAAR !MERICANA 7 Third St., Sterling. Alcoholics Anonymous, NOON CLOSED 3T 0AUL ,UTHERAN #HURCH 3 &IFTH St., Oregon. Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., &IRST #HRISTIAN #HURCH &IFTH !VE 2OCK &ALLS 8214. Downstairs, west door. Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, OPEN 3UNSHINE MEETING First Ave., Rock Falls, back door. Crochet-Knitting Club, 12:30 P M 7HITESIDE #OUNTY 3ENIOR #ENTER 7 .INTH 3T Sterling. American Red Cross blood drive, +NIGHTS OF #OLUMBUS (ALL MEETING ROOM 7 4HIRD

St., Dixon. Appointments: 800733-2767. The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, 1 p.m., 409 !VENUE & 3TERLING 1622. Whiteside County Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired, P M #OVENTRY Village, 612 W. 23rd St., Sterling. TOPS, 4 p.m. weigh-in, 4:30 P M MEETING P M WEIGH IN P M MEETING (UB #ITY 3ENIOR #ENTER #HERRY !VE Rochelle. TOPS Chapter IL 634 meeting, P M 3 7ALNUT St., Franklin Grove. TOPS, P M WEIGH IN P M MEETING 0OLO #HURCH OF THE "RETHREN 3 #ONGRESS !VE 0OLO Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., 201 W. Market St., MorRISON Celebrate Recovery, Christcentered Recovery Group, P M 2EVIVE #OMMUNITY #HURCH % &RONT 3T -OUNT -ORRIS Rock Falls Rotary, 6 p.m., Beelendorf’s Deli, 204 W. 10th St., Rock Falls. Rock Falls Boy Scout Troop 306, 6:30-8 p.m., Harvest Time "IBLE #HURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL 1802 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls.

Rock Falls Optimist Club, P M #ANDLELIGHT )NN 2200 First Ave., Rock Falls. Byron Fire Protection District Trustees, 7 p.m., District Headquarters, 123 N. Franklin St. Al-Anon, P M #HURCH OF 'OD #LAY 3T -OUNT #ARROLL Lee, Whiteside Chapter of the American Diabetes Association, P M #'( -EDICAL #ENTER 2YBERG !UDITORIUM % ,E&EVRE 2OAD 3TERLING Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, step study, New (OPE &ELLOWSHIP #HURCH STATE 2OUTE +INGS Tampico Lions Club, 7 p.m., Good Times, 106 N. Main St., 4AMPICO Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 P M CLOSED 3T ,UKE %PISCOPAL #HURCH 7 4HIRD 3T Dixon. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 P M CLOSED &IRST 0RESBYTERIAN #HURCH 4HIRD 3T Savanna. Sauk Valley Al-Anon Group, P M OPEN &IRST !VE Rock Falls, back door.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Korbyn Lee-Myles and Paul Capp, both of March 10, 2014, at CGH Maternal great-grand- ounces at birth and was March 14, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Ster- mother is Fannie Stralow 20.5 inches in length. Sterling. Medical Center in SterSmith Paternal great-grand- ling. She is welcomed by ling. of Morrison.

Stephanie Carter and Dean Smith of Rock Falls are the parents of a son born at 10:35 a.m. March 10, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, Korbyn Lee-Myles Smith weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces at birth and was 21 inches in length. He is welcomed by Macayleigh Smith, 11, and Payhton Smith, 9. Maternal grandparents are Wendy and Tony Felder of Rock Falls and Corey Carter of Sterling. Paternal grandparents are the late Harley Smith and Rose Chapps.

Broxton Lee Caudillo Delcenae Christian and Antonio Caudillo Jr. of Rock Falls are the parents of a son born at 5:07 p.m. March 7, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Broxton Lee Caudillo weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces at birth and was 21 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Heather Christian and Derek Christian, both of Rock Falls. Paternal grandparent is Charlie McCloud of Rock Falls. Maternal great-grandparents are Debbie Capp

parents are Sandra and Gracie Marie Levan Harold McCloud of Rock weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces at birth and was Falls. 20.5 inches in length. She is welcomed by Marlowe Joy Carlie Mae, 2. Krick Maternal grandparents Katherine and Damon are Ann and Jerry SchulKrick of Dixon are the tz of Rock Falls. parents of a daughter Paternal grandparents born at 10:04 a.m. Feb. are Carolyn Levan of 16, 2014, at KSB Hospital Dixon and the late Denin Dixon. nis Levan. Marlowe Joy Krick Maternal great-grandweighed 7 pounds, 12 mother is Bernadene ounces at birth and was Carlson of Rock Falls. 20 inches in length. Paternal great-grandShe is welcomed by parents are Joann Levan Elisabeth Krick, 2. of Dixon and Dale and Maternal grandparents Adelaide Snyder of Hot are Donna Irvin of Dixon Springs Village, Ark. and Derrick Irvin of Leaf River. Brooke Renee Paternal grandparents Merema are Steve and Diana Karen and Jeff Merema of Krick of Dixon. Maternal g r e a t - Fulton are the parents of a grandparents are Carol daughter born at 3:29 p.m. Beaston of Dixon and March 16, 2014, at CGH Phyllis Irvin and Fred Medical Center in Sterling. Irvin, both of Mount Brooke Renee Merema weighed 7 pounds, 10 Morris. Paternal great-grand- ounces at birth and was 21 parents are Mary and inches in length. Chuck Willett of Dixon She is welcomed by Emily and Huby and Heidi Merema, 5, and Grant Merema, 2. Chaffin of Byron. Maternal grandparents are Arlyn VanderEide and Gracie Marie Mary Sue VanderEide, Levan both of Fulton. Stephanie Schultz and Paternal grandparents Dale Levan of Dixon are are Ron Merema and the parents of a daugh- Linda Merema, both of ter born at 8:23 a.m. Fulton.

Paternal great-grand- Mason VanHook, 16, mothers are Dorothy Elijah Harrison, 11, and Bielema and Betty Mer- Caleb Harrison, 6. Maternal grandparema, both of Fulton. ents are Gene Ruse of Greenville, Texas, and Mateo Jesse Victoria Hill of HaverAlexander hill, Mass. Paternal grandparents Swanson are Sandy Wright and Lindsey Steele and Steve Wright, both of Matthew Swanson of Ottumwa, Iowa. Prophetstown are the parents of a son born Noah Andrew at 7:11 p.m. March 14, 2014, at CGH Medical Hassell Center in Sterling. Adelina and Byron Mateo Jesse Alexan- Andrew Hassell of Sterder Swanson weighed 8 ling are the parents of pounds, 12 ounces at a son born at 7:02 a.m. birth and was 21 inches March 7, 2014, at CGH in length. Medical Center in SterHe is welcomed by ling. Jamie Reyle, 8, and Noah Andrew Hassell Grace Swanson, 7. weighed 6 pounds, 12 Maternal grandparents ounces at birth and was are Mary Steele and Jeff 20.5 inches in length. Steele, both of Lyndon. Maternal grandmother Paternal grandparents is Jessine Mondragon of are Su Swanson of Tam- Sterling. pico and Steve Swanson Paternal grandparents of Prophetstown. are Barry Hassell of Rock Falls and Joan Hassell of Sterling. Caitlyn Jane Paternal great-grandWright mother is Rose Hassell L a u r a a n d R o b e r t of East Moline. Wright of Mount Carroll are the parents of a Kirah Briann daughter born at 9:15 Jackson a.m. March 17, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in S o s h a a n d P r e s t o n Sterling. Jackson of Rock Falls are Caitlyn Jane Wright the parents of a daughweighed 5 pounds, 14 ter born at 5:55 a.m.

Kirah Briann Jackson weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces at birth and was 20 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Al and Tara Royer of Rock Falls. Paternal grandparents are Tammy Peppers of Rock Falls and the late Gary Jackson. Paternal great-grandmother is Lova Aldridge of Rock Falls.

David James Hyslop Kacey Morris and Matthew Hyslop of Sterling are the parents of a son born at 2:52 p.m. Feb. 19, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, David James Hyslop weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces at birth and was 22 inches in length, Maternal grandparents are Kelly Browning of Salem, Ark., and Tracey Morris of Ottawa. Paternal grandparents are Lamona Hyslop of Chippewa Falls, Wis., and the late David Hyslop. Maternal great-grandparents are Dorothy Murray and Keith Murray, both of Sterling. Paternal great-grandmother is Ilene Hyslop of Mesa, Ariz.

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The Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Dixon has redone its building at 416 Prospect St. An open house and concert are planned for April 6. Photo submitted by Don Lewis.

Church open house in April DIXON – Sauk Valley As part of the event, Paul traditional soloist and Seventh-Day Adventist Saint-Villiars of the Chi- singing evangelist. Church has been refurcago area Plans are to offer a faithbished with wheelchair will perform based health and wellaccessible facilities, new at 2 p.m., fol- ness program, a marriage pews and carpets, and lowed by a enrichment seminar, and sound system. church tour to set up a clothing cenThere will be an open and refresh- ter in Rock Falls for the house from 2 to 4 p.m. ments. needy. April 6 at the church, 416 He is a conFor more information, Paul Saint-Villiars temporary- call 815-626-4270. Prospect St.

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DIXON – Diane Kullerstrand will give a free presentation on rare book collecting from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the lower level of Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave. She will talk about how to identify a rare book, what makes it rarity, different types of book bindings, and ways to identify a first edition or publisher’s first printing. Kullerstrand also will share websites, which she has found helpful to determine a book’s value. If time permits, she will address how to repair older books. The public is welcome. Registration is required; call the library’s adult department at 815-2847261. New books are now on the shelves at the library. They are:

Large print “Private L.A.,� by James Patterson; “A Nasty Piece of Work,� by Robert Littell; “Killer,� by Jonathan Kellerman; “The Forever Girl,� by Alexander M. Smith; “The Chase,� by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg; “Jeeves and the Wedding Bells,� by Sebastian Faulks; “Lost Lake,� by Sarah Allen; “The Pawnbroker,� by

David and Aimee Thurlo; “The SĂŠance Society,â€? by Michael Nethercott; “Vicious Circle,â€? by Wilbur Smith; “The Purity of Vengeance,â€? by Jussi Adler-Olsen; and “The Second Chance CafĂŠ,â€? by Alison Kent.

Christian fiction

Fortier; “Black Horizon,� by James Grippando; “Be Careful What You Wish For,� by Jeffrey Archer; “The Weight of Blood,� by Laura McHugh; “The Accident,� by Chris Pavone; “Watching You,� by Michael Robotham; “Shotgun Lovesongs,� by Nickolas Butler; and “Stone Cold,� by C.J. Box.

“A Shining Light,� by Westerns Judith Miller; “Holding a Tender Heart,� by “A Man Called Trent,� Jerry Eicher; “A Simple by Louis L’Amour and Hope,� by Rosalind “The Wolf and the Man,� Lauer; and “Distortion,� by Max Brand. by Terri Blackstock. Science fiction

Fiction

“Evening Stars,� by Susan Mallery; “The Chase,� by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg; “The Harem Midwife,� by Roberta Rich; “The Daring Ladies of Lowell,� by Kate Alcott; “Bark,� by Lorrie Moore. “The Wives of Los Alamos,� by Tarashea Nesbit; “A Circle of Wives,� by Alice LaPlante; “Moonrise,� by Cassandra King; “The Bootlegger,� by Clive Cussler; “Walking Dead: Fall of the Governor,� by Robert Kirkman and Jay Bonansinga; “Boy, Snow, Bird,� by Helen Oyeyemi; “The Bear,� by Claire Cameron; “The Fame Thief,� by Timothy Hallinan; “The Lost Sisterhood,� by Anne

and fantasy “Star Wars: Honor Among Thieves,� by James Corey and “Mentats of Dune,� by Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson.

Mysteries “Bone Deep,� by Randy W. White, and “Steeped in Evil,� by Laura Childs. The book group selection for April is “True Grit,� by Charles Portis. Visit www.dixonpubliclibrary.org or stop at the library for the list of new nonfiction titles. The library is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. It is closed Sunday.

Shutterbugs wanted for contest CLINTON, Iowa – Photographs taken within 15 miles of Clinton can be submitted for an amateur photography contest, “#SpiritOfClinton.� The submissions should show the photographer’s view of the Clinton region. To submit entries, either take or locate a photo that captures the essence of #SpiritOfClinton. Categories include landscape, people and activities, and art and architecture. Photos should have been taken since January 2013 and show scenes from spring, summer, fall, and winter.

The steps to submit a photo are: Choose Google+, Instagram, or Twitter, and set privacy settings to public. Then, type the hashtag #SpiritOfClinton, with a description of the subject and where the photograph was taken into the subject line, attach the photograph, and send it. The photographs will be used to enhance Clinton’s Web presence on The Clinton Regional Development Corp., Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce, and Clinton Convention and Visitors Bureau websites.

The contest will end at 5:30 p.m. April 11. The best photo submitted overall will be awarded the best in show prize, and $150 in River City Gold. Each category will have a first- and second-place winner, with $100 in River City Gold for first place and $50 for second. River City Gold can be spent at chamber-member businesses. A blue-ribbon panel of local media and marketing experts will evaluate photos. For more information, call the chamber at 563242-4536.

Programs teach energy cost cutting FREEPORT – University of Illinois educator Jay Solomon will present a series of free home energy saving presentations in April in Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties. “Keeping Energy $$ in Your Pocket: Simple Steps to Home Energy Savings� is an interactive

exploration of frequently-overlooked energy saving opportunities. Sessions include: Freeport: 11 a.m. April 5 and 6:30 p.m. April 10, Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St. Elizabeth: 6:45 p.m. April 7, Highland Community College West, 310 N. West St.

Cherry Valley: 1:30 p.m. April 8, Cherry Valley Public Library District, 755 E. State St. Loves Park: 6 p.m. April 9, North Suburban Library District, 6340 N. Second St. Registration is required; visit web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw or call 815858-2273.

Bishop calls for more confession times ROCKFORD – All parishes in the Diocese of Rockford recently were asked to add 1 day to the regular Lenten confession calendar. The “Be Reconciled� initiative was announced the weekend of March 1.

Bishop David J. Malloy requested confessions be offered from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 9. The goal of the day is to capture its slogan, “Be Reconciled.� A website, http://bereconciled. rockforddiocese.org,

has been established. It includes confession times for all parishes in the diocese and information about the sacrament and Lenten activities. Area counties in the diocese are Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside.

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CATERPILLAR TOUR Forty-six junior and senior FFA members from West Carroll High School in Savanna toured the Caterpillar Final Assembly Plant March 6 in East Peoria. The students learned about career opportunities and the skills needed to get a job. Caterpiller tour guides said the traits they look for are good grades, attendance, computer knowledge, and initiative. Bill Gengenbach, Greg Hess, Jerry Biederman, Brian Williams, and Rick Rice were the chaperones.

Photo submitted by Don Mathey

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT DONATION

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Whiteside County farmer Dennis Reiss donated $2,500 to the Albany Fire Protection District March 4. At the presentation were (from left) Bryan Alexander and Tom Wallace, Monsanto representatives; Reiss; Leo Geerts, fire chief; Brandon Litherland with the fire district; and Dave Dauphin, fire district trustee. The money will help the district buy self-contained breathing apparatus. The donation was made possible by America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. Photo submitted by Emily Hereford.

Mike Meusel, Lee County Farm Bureau director, prepared pancakes March 8 at the Farmer’s Share Breakfast at Loveland Community House in Dixon. About 400 people paid 50 cents for a two-pancake and two-sausage breakfast to celebrate National Agriculture Week. The breakfast was designed to show consumers that a farmer receives, on average, about 50 cents from such a meal. Photo submitted by Danelle Burrs.

Archers, marksmen sought for 4-H shooting sports program OREGON – The Ogle County 4-H Shooting Sports Program registration is open for archery and air rifle. Both programs provide a supportive, adultsupervised environment in which those ages 8 to 18, by Sept. 1, can learn archery, and youth ages

10 to 18, by Sept. 1, can learn air rifle use. The 4-H Shooting Sports Air Rifle program offers a chance to learn safe rifle shooting. Youth will be instructed in the basic knowledge and skills needed for the sport. The sessions will be

from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Ogle County Fairgrounds, 1440 N. Limekiln Road. All equipment except safety eyewear will be provided. The cost for 4-H members ranges from $10 to $14; nonmembers pay that cost plus $20.

Beginner sessions start June 3 and advanced sessions start April 15. Archery sessions will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Ogle County Fairgrounds. All equipment will be provided except arm guards and finger guards.

Through these programs, youth learn marksmanship, the safe and responsible use of firearms, and the principles of archery. The cost is $25 for 4-H members and $45 for nonmembers for archery. Sessions begin April 17.

To register, download an application form at web.extension.illinois. edu/bdo/ or call the Ogle County Extension office at 815-732-2191. Limited spots are available. Registration is due by April 1 and will be taken first come, first served.

includes the island, Beaver Slough, Grass Slough, and Lower Lake. An open house will SPRINGFIELD – NomiBE FROM TO P M nations will be accepted until April 1 for delegates Wednesday at the ErickSON #ENTER TH TO THE .ATIONAL #ATTLEAve. North. There will be men’s Beef Association 9OUNG #ATTLEMEN S #ON- a short, formal presentation followed by a quesference tour. The Illinois Beef Associ- tion and answer period. ATION AND THE .#"! HAVE The project may include deepening shallow backpartnered to develop leadership for both orga- water areas to improve habitat for overwintering NIZATIONS 4HE 9## IS A fish and increasing the vehicle to identify and elevation of land areas to develop potential leaders. support native floodplainThe conference will be tolerant trees planting. May 20-June 5, starting The construction is in Denver. From there, years away and will PARTICIPANTS GO TO #HICA- depend upon money GO AND 7ASHINGTON $ # available through the Applicants must be 25 federally-funded Envito 50 years old, and be ronmental Management A .#"! MEMBER 'O TO Program. Representawww.illinoisbeef.com to tives from the U.S. Army download nomination #ORPS OF %NGINEERS 5 3 forms. The forms will Fish and Wildlife Service, be reviewed by the IBA and Iowa Department of !WARDS #OMMITTEE Natural Resources will To submit a nominaattend. tion, contact Jill Johnson For more information, at jill@illinoisbeef.com or go www.mvr.usace. 2060 W. Iles Ave., Suite army.mil/Missions/Envi" 3PRINGFIELD ), ronmentalProtectionanFor more information, dRestoration/UpperMisCALL *OHNSON AT sissippiRiverRestoration/ HabitatRestoration.aspx or contact Marsha Dolan AT Beaver Island fish

elected March 10. /NE MEMBER WAS CHOsen for each second-, sixth- and seventh-period. Each will receive a medal Wednesday during the parent-member chapter banquet. Those chosen are MalLORY #OMEAU $ANIEL Hartman, and Meng Huang, presidents; Jacob Dauphin, Elizabeth Rath, and Logan Barker, vice presidents; Allison Law, Alysha Adams, and Natalie Shaw, secretaries; John Dyson, Josi Anderson, and Nate Brehm, treasurers; Jacob DauPHIN *ACOB #ASEY AND Ian Lundgren, reporters; and Brandon Englekins, Elise Walls, and Matt Wiersema, sentinels.

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oilseeds, peanuts, pulse crops, hay, honey, renewable biomass commodities, fruits, and vegetables. Qualified facilities include grain bins, hay barns and cold storage. Go to www.fsa.usda. gov/Internet/FSA_Notice/ fsfl_99.pdf or www.fsa. usda.gov/FSA/webapp?ar ea=home&subject=prsu&t opic=flp-fp for more information.

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project meeting set #,).4/. )OWA n )NPUT is needed on the initiation of the Beaver Island Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study that

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FSA releases deadline dates !-"/9 n .ONINSURED #ROP $ISASTER APPLICATIONS are due throughout the year. The 2015 closing dates are May 1 for nursery crops, Aug. 31 for canola, Sept. 1 for value loss crops, Sept. 30 for mechanically harvested forage, grazed forage, and fall-seeded small grains; Nov. 20 for bi-annual and perennial crops, and Dec. 1 for honey. Producers should apply for NPA coverage using FORM ### 2ELATED

Storage program adds categories The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the expansion of the Farm Storage and Facility Loan program, which provides low-interest financing to producers. The program includes 22 new categories of eligible equipment for fruit and vegetable producers. Farmers with small and mid-sized operations and specialty crop fruit and vegetable growers now have access to needed capital for a variety of supplies, including sorting bins, wash stations, and other food safety-related equipment. Additionally, Farm Storage and Facility Loans security requirements have been eased for loans between $50,000 and $100,000. Now, they can be secured by only a promissory note. The lowinterest funds can be used to build or upgrade permanent facilities to store commodities, such as grains,

4-H clubs to split fundraiser profits /2%'/. n 4HE /GLE #OUNTY ( &EDERATION hosted its annual 4-H 0ENNY #ARNIVAL -ARCH AT THE /REGON #OLISEUM The carnival featured games thought of, and designed by, the county 4-H club members. Fifteen of the county’s 16 clubs participated. The theme was “4-H ... The Road to Gold Starts Here!� #ASH PRIZES WERE AWARDED TO /GLE *OLLY ( #LUB OF 3TILLMAN 6ALLEY FOR /GLE Jolly Aim for the Gold, and "ITS . 2EINS ( #LUB OF /GLE #OUNTY FOR SHOOT FOR the gold), both for most entertaining; and By-Y"ADGERS ( #LUB OF "YRON for duck luge and Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H #LUB FOR GO FOR THE GOLD both most creative. Proceeds from the night will be divided equally among participating clubs.

./2-!, n ST &ARM #REDIT 3ERVICES HAS BEEN named to the Preferred Lender Program by the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Farm Service Agency through 2019. The status, which is the highest designation a lender can have in the guaranteed farm lending program, allows 1st Farm #REDIT 3ERVICES TO ADD flexibility to loan applications and servicing requirements. Lenders with preferred status have broad authority in making and servicing Farm Service Agency guaranteed loans and can utilize their own underwriting and servicing policies. 1st Farm has offices in /REGON 0RINCETON AND Rock Falls.

Dixon farmer receives award WEST BEND, Wis. – Leonard Sheaffer of Dixon won third place in the Dairyland Seed, IlliNOIS #ORN 9IELDMASTERS CONTEST WITH BUSHELS an acre using DS-9610. Dairyland Seed focuses its business on providing hybrid corn, soybean, and alfalfa genetics to farmers.

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Water management has become a strategic priority for mega-brewer MillerCoors, which has encountered strained water supplies at some of its breweries and barley farms. The brewer adopted a barley farm in the Silver Creek valley in Idaho, one of its biggest barley suppliers, and where it has been testing a raft of waterconservation technologies.

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“Barley is to beer as grapes is to wine,� Marotta said. So almost overnight, MillerCoors began implementing water conservation strategies at its breweries – not just those deemed most vulnerable, but even in water-abundant Milwaukee. It added valves, sensors and systems that reduce water use. It reorganized workers into “sustainability councils,� joined forces with nonprofits like the Nature Conservancy, and moved to the front lines of the conservation crusade. Also, because the nonwater 5 percent of a beer – basically, the barley and hops – requires torrentially more water to grow and malt than what’s added at the brewery, the brewer became enmeshed in agriculture and crop irrigation methods. All told, it takes 300 barrels of water on average to produce a single barrel of beer, with only three or four of those barrels added at a modern, efficient brewery. The growing and malting of barley thrust Marotta’s water-sustainability teams into the heart of the most serious water issue that confronts just about any economy: Agriculture guzzles far more fresh water than all homes, industries, swimming pools and golf courses combined. Because of inefficient irrigation, like the jumbo center-pivot systems that douse indiscriminately in circular patterns and pump heavily from underground aquifers, agriculture is often the biggest waster of water, as well. For many water activists, Exhibit A is the eight-state Ogallala aquifer that irrigates Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and much of the nation’s breadbasket. The Ogallala has been falling faster than it recharges for decades. In 2011, MillerCoors turned a barley farm

Dear Dave, I own a one-bedroom condo that I’m using as a rental property. The current tenant’s old agreement is up soon, but she signed a new lease less than a month ago and gave me a deposit, plus the first month’s rent. Just the other day, she called and wants to back out of the agreement. She said she discovered after she signed that her ex is having serious health problems, and

in southern Idaho, one of its biggest suppliers, into a showcase of smart irrigation. The brewer gave a grant approaching $1 million to the Nature Conservancy, whose irrigation experts transformed the 5,000-acre farm at the headwaters of Silver Creek into a testing ground for conservation technologies. They installed soil sensors with GPS satellite connections and smartphone applications, all designed to add water efficiently and only as needed. They redesigned the spigots and valves on the long arms of center-pivot devices for more-precise irrigation that also reduces evaporation waste. The farm saved 270 million gallons in its first two years, enough to supply one of the large MillerCoors breweries for two months. Using the same model, MillerCoors has begun to introduce its watershed management toolkit to other barley farms in the most distressed areas of Colorado, Montana and Wyoming. Most notable among them is the troubled San Luis valley of Colorado, a major agricultural basin and home to 150 malt barley growers who supply MillerCoors, including one farm directly owned by Coors. San Luis valley farmers have over-pumped the valley’s groundwater for decades, in an area without regular rainfall. MillerCoors’ efforts are

sure to spill into other industries, experts say. Since 1950, the world population has doubled. Over that same span, water demand has tripled as farmers intensify their efforts to feed those populations, industries expand, middle class affluence spreads in developing countries, and data centers and Internet server farms multiply and need to be cooled. The United Nations projects that by 2030 nearly half of the world’s population could face a scarcity of water, with demand outstripping supply by 40 percent. “It’s an inevitability that industries in general are going to have to take water conservation more seriously and ignore their own water consumption at their own peril,� said Russell McLendon, an environmental anthropologist and science editor at Mother Nature Network, a leading environmental website. “Water is becoming more expensive in general.� The U.S. has avoided the most severe of the world’s water bottlenecks so far. But a study by the Natural Resources Defense Council, a centrist environmental nonprofit, predicts that 1,100 counties – one-third of the lower 48 states – will face higher risks of shortages by midcentury. “More than 400 of these counties will face extremely high risks of water shortages,� it said.

This ionic rinser cleans cans as they move along the line and before they get filled at MillerCoors brewery in Milwaukee. Water was used in the past, but now ionized air does the job.

Dear Flavia, I own a bunch of rental properties, so I know for a fact that, as a landlord, you run into all kinds of situations. Some are more genuine than others. I would want some proof as to what’s going on, but on the surface it sounds like she’s got a valid reason for wanting to cancel the agreement. Basically, she’s asking for your understanding and mercy. If it were

Astrograph Manage your money wisely. Sunday, March 23, 2014

Monetary gains are possible if you express yourself in a positive manner. Be forceful, and make your presence known to the people who count. If you stand in the shadows, you will miss out. Make this a year to remember.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be feeling emotional regarding someone’s demands or pushy behavior. Step back and size up your situation. Don’t make a rash decision that will put you in a vulnerable position.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Go beyond your traditional path and try something out of the ordinary. There are sure to be some pleasant surprises in store for you. An unplanned journey can generate professional rewards.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take a leadership role. Others will be full of admiration for your ideas and will gladly do what they can to assist you. Be prepared to take a big leap forward.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -You will need to be industrious and shoulder additional responsibility. Those around you will be preoccupied and unable to help. You will make headway if you stay focused.

Kim Marotta is the director of sustainability at MillerCoors. She oversees the water conservation efforts at the U.S. breweries. Here she is shown above the brew kettles.

me, and what she’s said turned out to be true, I’d try to lease the place to someone else as quickly as possible, and I’d refund her the deposit plus any money it doesn’t cost you in the process. In other words, if it took 2 weeks to find another tenant, then I’d give back the deposit and 2 weeks’ rent. Of course, if she’s in really bad shape – and you’re on solid enough financial ground to withstand the blow – you could let her out of the agreement completely and move on to finding another tenant.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You may feel caught up in a whirlwind of responsibilities. The demands of work and home are taking a toll. Don’t feel guilty about taking time out for a leisurely pursuit.

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The Rock Falls Middle School Jets wrestling team assisted residents at the emergency stations. Rock Falls Mayor Bill Wescott presented a certificate March 4. Photos submitted.

Members of the Rock Falls Rotary learned about Boys State from Rock Falls High School students Dallas Jones and Joe Behrens. Bob Sondgeroth (from left), president of Rock Falls Rotary; Jones; Art Johnson, Rotarian who arranged the program; Behrens; and Walt Denning, Boys State program coordinator for Rock Falls American Legion, are shown. The students attended the event last summer at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Students learned about government operation. Photo submitted by Betty Clementz.

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The Whiteside County Civil Air Patrol also helped in the relief efforts.

Mark Searing

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Ted Padilla

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Paul Beck, a clerk at Shell Express Lane in Morrison, received the Morrison Chamber of Commerce “Because Nice Matters” Customer Service Award for February. Beck was nominated for his disposition and attitude toward customers. Photo submitted by Corinne Bender. Dan Arickx

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Rock Falls shows gratitude ROCK FALLS – The March 4 Rock Falls City Council meeting opened with the recognition of several organizations and individuals who helped the city during the recent lift station failure. Certificates were awarded by Mayor Bill Wescott and pictures taken. About 35 invitations were sent to individuals and groups who stepped up during the emergency period that started when pumps at the lift station failed Feb. 13, forcing the city to shut down its water supply. “During the first 12 hours of the infrastructure failure, city officials thought the situation could last at least 4 or 5 days,” Wescott said. “But many people in the community were equal

to the challenge – from those who worked on the lift station to those who helped to make sure residents had what they needed during the emergency. “This is just a way to give formal recognition and present certificates expressing our gratitude to as many people as we can get here. “There were people who worked 35 to 40 hours straight to restore power at the lift station and water service.” Accepting certificates on behalf of business and departments were, Mark Searing, Rock Falls building inspector, for the city building department; Doug Furr, owner of Furr Excavating in Rock Falls; Brian Frickenstein, city engineer

from Willett, Hofmann & Associates; Ted Padilla, city streets department supervisor; Ed Cox, city sewer supervisor; Jerry Degroot, Sterling Kroger manager, was recognized for the store’s water donations; Dick Simon, city electric department supervisor; Gene Johnson, Whiteside County Health Department environmental director; Dan Arickx, Rock Falls Elementary Schools superintendent; Dave Noble, Sterling Walmart Distribution Center manager, donated four semitrailers of water to Rock Falls residents; and Teri Reitzel Sathoff, Sterling Fire Department administrative secretary. Whiteside County Red Cross and Gary Cook also were recognized.

Vegetable gardening series to start OREGON – The University of Illinois Ogle County Extension will offer a vegetable gardening series. The cost is $5 per session. The programs will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the extension office, 421 W. Pines Road. The times and sessions are: Wednesday: Garden Planning and Seed Starting – Participants will learn how to devel-

op a garden plan with hands-on help from the instructor and help to select easy-to-grow crops for the beginning vegetable gardener and how to read and interpret seed catalogs, and start a flat of their own seeds to take home. Supplies are included. May 7: Warm Season Crops – This will cover the warm season crops that are staples in the vegetable garden.

June 11: Vegetable Pest and Disease Management: Attendees will learn how to identify the most common vegetable pests and diseases and how to manage them using a variety of cultural, nonchemical, or chemical controls. To register for the sessions, go to www.web. extension.illinois.edu/ bdo or call the extension at 815-732-2191.

Deadline for submitting copy is 2 weeks The deadline to submit event information, including photos, for the SV Weekend Community pages is 2 weeks before the event. Information may be submitted in writing by hand,

mail, fax or email at the Dixon or Sterling offices. Information on events that already have taken place will be published as soon as possible, in the order in which it is received.

Given the volume of such information, that could be 2 weeks or more after the event. Photos will be published as space permits. For information, call 800-798-4085, ext. 575.

CAREFREE 4-H CLUB FIELD TRIP

Photo submitted by Lisa Kay Valle

Carefree 4-H Club members learned about Woods Equipment Co. in Oregon. Those who went on the March 1 tour are (front row, from left) Alissa Martin, Jackson Glendenning, Gracie Prose, Claire Crisham, Levi Eden, Alexis Ebert, RG Hough, Austin Ebert, and Jared Glendenning; and (back row) Casey Martin, Michaela Eden, Chelsea Eden, Bode Martin, Jonathan Prose, Adam Glendenning, Abigail Mongan, Grace Mongan, Katherine Crisham, Anna Ring, Abbie Ring, and Rebecca Hough. Mark Eden, supervisor at Woods, and Ivan Maas, Woods quality inspector, conducted the tour. Members saw how mowers were made, painted, stored, and packed. Information provided by Austin Ebert.

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Beartown State Park rocks It’s a magical and enchanting place with sandstone cliffs, boulders and crevasses The trees are being wiped out by the hemlock woolly adelgid, an HILLSBORO, W.Va. – The aphid-like insect from Japan. It Beartown rocks are very cool and feeds on sap in the needles, causmaybe a little surreal. ing defoliation, and eventually the What you will find is a puzzling decline and death of the tree. The but intriguing network of overlong-term outlook for hemlocks at hanging sandstone cliffs, deep cre- Beartown and in the Appalachians vasses and massive boulders. You is bleak. are walking through greenish canThere is already evidence of foryons on a boardwalk. The greenish est succession at Beartown where tint comes from moss and lichens. young black birches are replacing It’s a magical and enchanting the hemlocks, Superintendent place, like a rocky labyrinth from a Mike Smith said. fairy tale. It has a special aura. Ice and snow are frequently found You will find little-known in the heavily shaded crevasses Beartown State Park off U.S. 219, until mid to late summer. southwest of Hillsboro in PocaThe park itself is open from April hontas and Greenbrier counties in to October or by making arrangesoutheast West Virginia. The ments. In the winter, you can park 107-acre natural area is located at the locked gate and hike in. on the eastern summit of Droop Admission is free. Mountain. Beartown is a no-frills park. There Its name comes from the local is little, in terms of development legend that black bears sometimes except the boardwalk, a few signs, winter in the rocky caves, and from a small picnic area, well water and the deep crevasses that formed basic bathroom facilities. Developin something of a crisscross patment has been minimized in order tern, appearing from above like the to preserve the natural features. streets in a small town. The state acquired the land in By the way, the bears move in and 1970 with funds from the Nature out of the park, and you are unlike- Conservancy and a donation from ly to see one on your visit. Mrs. Edwin Polan of Huntington, in The park’s sheer volume of memory of her son, Ronald K. Neal, exposed rock creates a kind of who died in Vietnam. geologic wonderland. Visitors A viewing platform at the southfind themselves dropped into the east corner of the exposed rock middle of a maze with rocks above, is handicapped accessible. There below and at eye level. is a 250-foot-long trail from the The rocks are composed of Droop handicapped parking to the plator Pottsville sandstone formed 300 form. Much of the boardwalk is not million years ago. That 30-footaccessible because of stairs. thick layer sits atop Droop MounBeartown is West Virginia’s tain. Under it is a layer of softer smallest state park. It gets about shale that is eroding away. That 30,000 visitors a year. For more means less support for the sandinformation, call 304-653-4254 stone, which is slowly slumping or 800-CALLWVA, or see www. downhill, creating cracks and fisbeartownstatepark.com. sures. For visitation out of season, conThe result is crevasses from 30 to tact the superintendent of Droop 50 feet deep that look and feel like Mountain Battlefield State Park at sunken streets in a town of rocks, 304-653-4254 or www.droopmounfar enough apart to build walktainbattlefield.com. ways. The cliff faces are pocked Droop Mountain is very close to with hundreds of pits from erodible Beartown, on a plateau overlooking materials in the stone. They range the pretty Greenbrier River Valley. from tiny to very large. It was the site of West Virginia’s last Beartown is dark, cool, shady and significant Civil War battle. even a little bit eerie. Moss and On Nov. 6, 1863, federal troops ferns grow from pockets in the rock under Brig. Gen. William Averell and provide the dominant green attempted to disrupt the Virginiacolor. Trees cling to the rock walls, Tennessee Railroad and faced sending roots into small cracks. Confederate troops under the comLichens flourish on the rock faces. mand of Brig. Gen. John Echols. It is often foggy at Beartown, with His smaller Confederate force its elevation of 3,425 feet, and that held the high ground and blocked adds to its mystique. the highway with artillery. But Visitors are urged to stay on the he was outflanked and forced to boardwalk in order to protect the retreat south into Virginia. Federal natural resources and for safety. troops occupied Lewisburg on One troubling change is clearly Nov. 7. visible: Hemlock trees in its ravines Military operations in Virginia’s are dead and dying. The park was Shenandoah Valley in spring 1864 home to one of West Virginia’s last drew Confederates out of West Virold-growth hemlock forests. ginia. A total of 7,000 troops were BY BOB DOWNING MCT News Service

involved in the battle, with 400 casualties. A federal Civilian Conservation Camp from the mid-1930s was built on the old battlefield. Its workers built a popular wooden observation tower at the park. Today, you will find a small Civil War museum in a log cabin at Droop Mountain. Nearby is a Confederate cemetery. There are eight short trails in the 285-acre park off U.S. 219 in Pocohontas County. That includes the Minie Ball Trail, the Musket Trail and the Old Soldier Trail, all filled with history. Interpretive signs are posted throughout the state park. You will find Civil War trenches along the Overlook Trail on the park’s north side, and the place where dead horses were disposed of along Horse Heaven Trail on the west side. The trails also go to scenic overlooks, small caves, springs and a high-elevation cranberry bog. Droop Mountain is a stop on the Civil War Discovery Trail that links 634 sites in 34 states. For information, call 800-CWTRUST or see www.civilwar.org/civil-war-discovery-trail. The park, one of the oldest in West Virginia, is 15 miles south of Marlinton and 27 miles north of Lewisburg. Park hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. For information, go to www.droopmountainbattlefield. com or call 304-653-4254. Another nearby attraction is the birthplace of author Pearl S. Buck, who wrote the novel “The Good Earth.” She became the first female author to win the Pulitzer and Nobel prizes. She was born in 1892 to missionary parents at what today is called the Pearl S. Buck Birthplace Museum. She was born in the house on June 26, 1892, but traveled regularly between China and West Virginia with her parents. She visited the house throughout her lifetime and spent 40 years of her life in China. The house is off U.S. 219 just north of Hillsboro and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built by the Stultings, her maternal grandparents, between 1860 and 1880. It is open from May through October, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tours are offered at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and $3 for students. The house is at 8129 Seneca Trail, Hillsboro. For information, call 304-6534430 or www.pearlsbuckbirthplace.com.

Ice cave craze brings crowds, cash to Apostle Islands area Islands National Lakeshore mainland caves. BAYFIELD, Wis. – Erno HetMore than 76,000 have tinger stood atop a vast, froflocked to the spot since zen field of Lake Superior ice, Jan. 15, when park officials hunched his back against whip- deemed the lake’s ice low-risk ping wind and gazed at the fan- for visitors. That’s more than tastic walls of icicles hanging half the number of visitors for from sandstone cliffs. all of last year for the entire “Beautiful,” he pronounced it park, covering 21 islands and in a thick accent. “This must be the mainland caves. seen.” Shuttle buses now zoom past The 66-year-old Hungarmiles of cars parked on the ian, in the U.S. for a 3-month road to the trailhead on weekengineering job, had flown to ends. Restaurants and hotels Minneapolis from New Jersey, that would normally be hoping drove a rental car across icefor winter guests are often full. rutted highways, then hiked Enterprising residents hawk more than a mile over snow, ice cave T-shirts and sell hot because he wanted to view the chocolate from outdoor stands fleeting natural wonder in per- outside the park. son. A quick and deep winter Tens of thousands of others freeze made formations in the did, too. caves extra intricate and specSince news has spread around tacular, officials say, but the the globe that the ice-draped locals thank international news caves and cliffs are accessible coverage and social media for for the first time in 5 years, this spreading the word. normally hibernating tourist “It just never ceases,” marcommunity has awakened to veled Bob Krumenaker, the throngs making the pilgrimpark’s superintendent who has age onto the big lake’s Apostle taken to calling the busy scene BY PAM LOUWAGIE MCT News Service

“Yosemite Valley in the middle of Antarctica.” Few are complaining. The ice cave tourists have sunk an estimated $10 million into the area. Though some businesses remain closed for the winter, others that are typically staffed in summers with college and high school students are extending their winter hours and scrambling to get by on overtime. Cheryl O’Bryon hasn’t taken a day off since mid-January, often working 16-hour days in tiny Cornucopia, where she and her husband own the Village Inn bar, restaurant and bed-and-breakfast. She can’t help but beam when she talks about the ice cave rush. “It’s been just unbelievable,” O’Bryon said. “We’ve never seen this kind of influx of people. Ever. Not even in the summertime.” The couple have added 16 employees to their normally reduced winter staffing of six

or seven. They canceled a vacation to Mexico. They barely have time to do laundry. O’Bryon said she hopes the influx will give people an idea to come back in the spring, summer and fall. “They’ve discovered our little corner of the world,” she said. It might work with Colleen and Donald Rost-Banik, who sat down to a late lunch at the Pier Plaza restaurant in Bayfield. After moving to Minneapolis from Hawaii in September, the couple decided to embrace winter by trekking to the caves. They left awe-struck. “It was absolutely breathtaking,” Donald said. “The icicles that are hanging down, they look like chandeliers,” Colleen said. “It has definitely given us incentive to come up here in other seasons.” Down the street, the Howl Clothing and Adventure store hung signs in the windows calling itself the “Ice Cave Outfitter.” “A lot of people come and

they aren’t dressed appropriately,” said clerk Wendy Thier, just before selling a pair of gloves to a Des Moines couple. Before they left, she peered from behind the cash register to check their feet. “Do you have warm boots on?” she asked. On a recent Sunday evening, hungry patrons in puffy down coats and stocking caps stuffed inside the colorful, flamingothemed Maggie’s restaurant to wait 30 to 60 minutes for a table. Staffing was short, bartender Lisa Bresette explained as she poured beers and mixed bloody Marys: “We ran out of people … but it’s really nice to be busy.” The influx has meant long hours and extra help called in for the National Park staff, too. This year’s ice cave crowd is already six times larger than the busiest previous winter with accessible ice caves, which drew 12,000 people. Staff has increased from about 20 to nearly 40 to handle it all.

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1st Gateway Credit Union celebrates 61st year CLINTON, Iowa – More than 300 attended the annual meeting of First Gateway Credit Union March 8 at the Vista Grande. During the meeting, scholarship winners were announced. Heather Hansen, a senior at Fulton High School, received the Jim Rasmussen Memorial Scholarship. Mara Bilyeu, also a senior at Fulton High School, and Morgan Peasely, a senior at Camanche High School in Iowa, both received the 1st Gateway Credit Union Scholarship. The board of directors was honored for its volunteer hours. They are Jim Bengston Jr., Dan Bolte, Ann Eisneman, Elmer Jackson, Brian Johnson,

1st Gateway Credit Union had its 61st annual meeting March 8 in Clinton, Iowa. Board members and staff were recognized, and three scholarships were awarded. The credit union has an office in Fulton. Photo submitted by Brett Cornish. Marilyn Rasmussen, Lanny Reed, Ted Tornow, Paul Varner, and Jim White. Staff service awards

went to Pat Drennen for Lance Blinkinsop, 5. kicked off an expansion 25 years; Lisa Steines, In 2013, the credit union and remodeling project in 20; Phyllis Housenga, 15; expanded its field of mem- the Clinton office. Cindy Frederick, 10; and bership to 15 counties and 1st Gateway has an office

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Donald Czyzyk, Happy Tails Humane Society site administrator, presents a certificate of appreciation to Peggy Fullmer, lead support at J.C. Penney Co. in Sterling, and other employees. Over the holidays, the store collected more than $1,000 and a large stock of food and supplies for the Rock Falls animal shelter. Photo submitted by Shari Zussman.

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Fulton, and membership in Bureau, Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties.

Child care group plans program DEKALB – 4-C: Community Coordinated Child Care will have its annual meeting April 22 in the Freight Room at DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore. Networking and social time will start at 5:30 p.m., with a program at 6. Tickets are $15. For more information or reservations, contact Sylvia at 800-848-8727, ext. 221. 4-C also will accept nominations for two awards to be presented at the meeting to people or organizations within the agency’s service area of Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, or Whiteside counties. The Marian Baker Award for Excellence in Child Care was created in

1999 in memory of Baker, a teacher, board member, and child advocate. Nominees must work in an early childhood education program, included, but not limited to, child care centers and family day care homes. The recipient will receive $250. The Friend of the Child Award recognizes those who have made a difference in the lives of young children. All nominations must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. April 4 at the 4-C office, 155 N. Third St., Suite 300, DeKalb, IL 60115. To request nomination packets, visit www.fourc.org or contact Sylvia at sylviai@four-c.org or call 4-C.

IN BRIEF Former teacher joins Dixon firm

Dental offices in Carroll County recently donated 300 toothbrushes to the Pitter Patter Pantry in Mount Carroll. Those attending the presentation at Riverside Dental in Savanna are (from left) Gretchen Wallender, pantry director; Angela Graziano, dental assistant; Dr. Scott Bares; Karen Ehlers, office manager; and Dana Rogers, front office staff. Dr. Dennis Walters of Lanark, Dr. David Purlee of Mount Carroll, and Bares with their staff members participated in the project. The pantry provides necessities for those enrolled in the women, infants, and children program through the county health department. Photo taken by Joy Hayag and submitted by Wallender.

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DIXON – Sarwat Hanif of Rockford recently joined Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & #ONSIDINE ,,# AS AN associate. Sarwat Hanif will Hanif concentrate on business law, litigation, and real estate. She has taught business law at Eastern Illinois University, practiced law in #HICAGO AND PROSECUTED CASES IN #OLES #OUNTY

Ogle County man wins new furnace #HARLES 3UTTON OF ,EAF River recently won a furNACE THROUGH THE TH annual Pearson Home 3HOW &EB -ARCH AT the Indoor Sports/Expo #ENTER IN ,OVES 0ARK The prize was part of an on-air drawing during the Andy and Aaron Morning 3HOW ON 7)&2 #HANNEL 23, based in Rockford.

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Royal Neighbors of America Adult Chapter 516 of Prophetstown recently had a fundraiser at Morrison Hilltop Lanes for the Bethesda Blaze Relay for Life Team of the American Cancer Society. RNA matched up to $1,000 of the benefit proceeds, for a total of $2,699.75. All money will go to the Whiteside County Relay for Life scheduled for June 6, 7, and 8. With the check are (front row, from left) Mike Hamilton, owner of Morrison Hilltop Lanes; Alicia Burkholder, Bethesda Blaze team captain; Betty Dennis, RNA recorder-treasurer; and Esther Kuelper, RNA past president; and (back row) Nancy Usterbowski and Andrea Dalton, both of Bethesda Blaze; and Donna Brooks, RNA marshal. Not pictured is Terry Gaskill, event planner. Photo submitted by Gaskill.

/',%3"9 n .ORTH #ENTRAL )LLINOIS ,OGISTICS #OUNcil’s spring program series will be at Illinois Valley #OMMUNITY #OLLEGE N. Orlando Smith St. Future trends with an economic forecast presentation by Professor Abhijeet Bhattacharya will BE !PRIL A panel of natural gas and dual-fuel diesel experts will offer an informational program on dual fuel May 22. Mike Neubauer will give present behavioral-based SAFETY *UNE The programs are free and open to the public. For information, contact Tim Robey of Double $ %XPRESS AT

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Dancers taught by Colleen Kosier, owner and instructor for Colleen’s School of Clogging and Celtic Dance, perform at last Saturday’s Home and Garden Show at Northland Mall in Sterling. BELOW-RIGHT: The famous Chicken Car was spotted dressed in green during the parade through downtown Dixon.

BELOW-MIDDLE: The Dixon City Fire Department fires an arc of green dye into the Rock River to start the parade. BOTTOM: Young dancers from Colleen’s School of Dance await their turn to perform March 8 in Sterling.

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ABOVE: The Dixon St. Patrick’s Day Parade featured a variety of different groups celebrating the occasion. RIGHT: David Dixon, 66, of Dixon paints “Vote Cahill” signs for the Cahill float while grandson Dominic Lozano, 10, of Dixon, helps. The Cahill Clan put some final touches on their float before lining up for the parade at Dixon High School. BELOW-RIGHT: Colleen Kosier, owner and instructor for Colleen’s School of Clogging and Celtic Dance, introduces her dancers during a demonstration of the art at the March 8 Home and Garden Show.

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IS YOUR PET MISSING? Read our found section in todays paper. Just in case it is not there, call one of your area animal shelters listed below: Lee County Animal Control (815)284-3833 Granny Rose Animal Shelter (815)288-7387 Whiteside County Animal Control (815)625-3507 Happy Tails Humane Society (815)626-2994 A public service of Sauk Valley Media

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Found male cat, black & white (Tuxedo) coloring. Very friendly. Corner of Freeport & Penrose Rd., Sterling. 815-535-7137.

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CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers to advocate for children in the court system involved in abuse and neglect cases. Your involvement can impact a child’s future. Contact Vanessa White, Director of Advocate Services (815) 288-1901 www.casalee carroll.com LOVELAND MUSEUM... Are you interested in Dixon and local history, Civil War, Blackhawk War? Are you a people person? We are looking for people like you to help host our Museum one or more days a month. The Museum is open Thurs. & Fri. 9-2, Sat. 103. Interested? Please stop at the main office at the Loveland Community House between 8-4 Mon. thru Fri. to pick up an application and learn more. 513 W. Second St. 815-284 2741 lovelandcommunity house.org.

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The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home seeks volunteer story tellers. If you love public speaking and can weave a story that inspires emotion within your audience, we need you! When you host guests in our visitors center or while touring the Reagan Home the stage is yours. Enhance your job and school applications while developing skills with hands on experience you gain as a volunteer! Visit reaganhome.org or call 815-2885176 to apply.

THE VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION needs volunteers to drive veterans in our van to the Iowa City VA hospital. If you are a licensed driver who is looking for a rewarding opportunity to help our area veterans, joining our transportation network might be something that you are looking for. Please contact Rich Sanders at 815-288-5683 for more details.

REAL ESTATE 202 SERVICES PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference , limitation or discrimination based on race, color,religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-279275.

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AMBOY 3BR Brick Ranch, 2ba. 1800sq.ft., on slab. 32x30 attached garage. Completely remodeled. 202 E. Provost, Amboy. Call 815994-3015

DIXON 2 acre country ranch w/ pool, 1620 sq. ft. 3 BR 2 ba., oak cab/trim, new applcs, tons of storage, 2/3 fin. bsmt., Grand Detour Rd., $239,000 815-973-3104 2BR 1 ba., very lg. kitchen, upstairs laundry rm., 1 car garage, unfin. full basement, lg. front & backyard, nice location, 1 mi. N. of Dixon, 616 Timber Creek Rd. Call Dan 815-440-8702.

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Sterling Home for Sale Single story 2BR, full basement w/ ½ bath. $57,900 #122641. Call Brian at RE/MAX Sauk Valley, 815-716-0772 or visit www.briancor well.com

Newer 2004 3BR Ranch w/basement $94,500 located at 1109 Washington Ave. Call Lori Patterson Real Estate 815-562-7617 MLS

ROCK FALLS Rock Falls Home for Sale Large 3-4 BR offers ½ bath, fenced yard + large 2+ car garage. #122642 Call Brian at RE/MAX Sauk Valley, 815-716-0772 or visit www. briancorwell.com

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 501 NOTICEPURSUANT to the Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, every business opportunity must be registered with the Illinois Securities Department. Protect yourself and get the facts before you hand over your hard earned money by contacting the Illinois Secretary of State's Securities Department at 1800-628-7937. This notice provided as a public service by Sauk Valley Classifieds.

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CNAs Wanted Experience required. Must be caring, compassionate and dependable. Need excellent staff for all shifts. Please apply in person Mon-Fri. We will interview you when you apply. Green Acres Healthcare & Rehabilitation 15 W Wasson Rd. Amboy, Il.

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BOOKKEEPER Established business in Dixon looking for part time Bookkeeper. 30-35 hrs. per week. Excellent working conditions. Bookkeeping and other related office duties. Starting salary $10/hr. Plus employee “perks�. Raises will be given based on performance. Please send replies to Box #:1213, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 CDL DRIVER NEEDED Rock River Cartage is a family owned flatbed carrier. $50,000+ a yr. We offer 401K, Health Ins., and home every night. Must have 2 yrs experience. Please call 1-800-892-0987. DRIVER North Oil Co. in Dixon looking for part-time Spring help. CDL required. Apply at: 1435 Franklin Grove Road in Dixon. Local Flatbed Company Regional driver, paid vacations. .40 CPM. 815-622-3000

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City of Prophetstown is currently hiring for a full time employee in our Public Works Department. Requirements: Must have or will obtain CDL, must have knowledge of operating and maintaining equipment, good public relations, must be 18 years or older. City offers a pension plan, health insurance coverage, holiday pay and paid vacations. Applications may be mailed, e-mailed or dropped off at Prophetstown City Hall, 339 Washington St., Prophetstown IL 61277, e-mail ptowncy@the wisp.net. applications available at prophetstow nil.org.

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Exp. Carpenter wanted. Must have min. 5 yrs. exp. in residential const. Own vehicle and tools a plus. Send e-mail pholden @essex1.com Farm Equipment Operator Full time position operating 4 wheel drive and tracked farm tractors and semis. Class A CDL required. Maintenance work in the off season. M & R Farms, 815288-3136. Mature Servers for Friday and Saturday night Weddings. Send resumes to Deer Valley or call 815438-4653 ext. 13 Needed Part-Time School Bus drivers /monitors Stay home parents and retirees welcomed. At least 21 years of age with a good driving record. Paid Training. Apply in person Illinois Central School Bus, 1335 Franklin Grove Rd., Dixon IL 61021. Behind the school district where the buses park. EOE

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IC NOTICES Public Hearing Notice Notice of Public Hearing Whiteside County Public Transportation RE: State of Illinois Paratransit Vehicle Grant for Whiteside County Senior Center Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by: Whiteside County Senior Center On: April 21, 2014 At: 4:00pm Where: Senior Center - 1207 W 9th St, Sterling

FARMS FOR SALE 57 acres approximately 53 tillable with river frontage

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For the purpose of considering a project for which finical assistance is being sought from the Illinois Department of Transportation, pursuant to the Illinois Department of Transportation's general authority to make such Grants, and which is generally described as follows: Whiteside County Senior Center will be applying for three light duty replacement vehicles and one mini-van replacement vehicle to ensure our resident's public transportation needs are met. This project will be included in a Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program undertaken by the State of Illinois on behalf of Whiteside County Senior Center, with State and Federal Funds. Relocation Assistance will not be required. This project is being implemented to minimize environmental impact. This project is in conformance with comprehensive transportation planning in the area. All new equipment included in this project will meet ADA accessibility rules for the elderly and person with disabilities. At the hearing Whiteside County Senior Center will afford an opportunity for interested persons or agencies to be heard with respect to the social, economic and environmental aspects of the project. Interested persons may submit orally or in writing, evidence and recommendations with respect to said project. A copy of the application for a state grant for proposed project for the intended service area will be made available for public inspection at Whiteside County Senior Center at 1207 W 9th St in Sterling.

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Huge XXL 1BR, pets, free heat, water, & garbage, $500/mo. 815761-6419.

2BR, laundry hookup. $500/mo. $500/dep. Call 815-632-9602.

Lg. 2BR w/ applcs, water & trash. No pets. $550/ mo. + $550 dep. & ref. 773-562-9939

FRANKLIN GROVE FRANKLIN GROVE – 2 bedrooms Apartments AVAILABLE NOW! Rent is based on 30% of adjusted gross income and includes water, sewer, and garbage collection. There are laundry facilities at the property. Upon your second month of occupancy, you will get a $100 Wal-mart gift card for free! HURRY! To receive an application, or for more information, please call 1-800686-5538. This Inan stitution is Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

FULTON FULTON – Great 2 bedroom apartments available now starting at $462 a month! Rent includes water, sewer and garbage pickup. On-site laundry, major appliances, off street parking and air conditioning. Please call 1800-686-5165 or (608)822-7368. This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Edon Apts. 2BR, $480 mo., $400 dep. Refs. req. No dogs. 815-5379190, 815-4413999. Efficiency apt. Utilities included. $375/ mo. + dep. Call 815-994-0945

STERLING 1BR, stove, refrig. furnished. $350/ mo. Lease & dep. Req. H & H rental Properties LLC. 815-625-7995

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HARMON 1st Month Free! 2BR, appl. incl. Pet friendly. $475/mo. 815-562-7368

MT. MORRIS 1BR, Mt. Morris. $310/mo. + dep., 815-508-2345

OREGON 1BR $425/mo. Efficiency $375/mo. Downtown. Call 815-946-3955

ROCHELLE Rochelle- Cozy 1 & 2 bedroom apartments AVAILABLE NOW for persons 62 years of age or older: handicapped/disabled individuals regardless of age. Rent includes all appliances and onsite laundry also includes a chair lift for person with difficulty in climbing stairs. Call today at 877-815-5557. This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Sterling Rentals Newer 2 Bedroom $599.00 & Up Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave. 606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite

(815)626-1431 2 BR., clean, QUIET, coin laundry. 641-777-7261 2BR laundry, appl. garage. No pets. 815-499-3753. 3BR duplex, applic. Inc. move in special one month rent free! $500mo. 815-562-7368 Newer 2BR, Park Setting, 1 floor, no steps, L/R, garage, near CGH, energy efficient, 1832 2nd Ave., $585/mo. 815-499-0199

1BR, $375/mo. Hampton Apts. 815-625-7043

Room for Rent. All utilities incl. + wifi Starting at $75/wk. + dep. Call 815716-6150.

2 BR duplex, 1,300sq. ft. 2ba. 1car gar. All new flooring. W/D hookup, applncs, $750/mo. + dep. 509 W. 11th St., RF. NO PETS. 815-716-0353

Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free! Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes. Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

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DIXON ★ NEW TODAY ★ 3BR farm house, 2 mi. from Dixon. Completely remodeled. No pets. $700/mo. + dep. 815-288-4289. For Rent Condominium On the River Boat Dock Incl. 2BR 2BA Upper & Lower, 1400 sq. ft., 1 Car garage Snow removal Lawn care $925/mo. + util. 815-378-2151 For Rent Town Home On the River Boat Dock Incl. 2 STORY 2 BR. 2 BA. 1400 sq. ft. 2 Car garage Snow removal Lawn care incl. $975 mo. + util. Lease-opt to buy 815-378-2151 Nice clean quiet 2 story duplex, 2BR, 1.5 BA, Att. garage w/ opener, new kitchen and baths, all appliances inc. W/D, Micro., D/W, No pets. 601 Apple St. $700 mo. Call 630-902-1060

ROCK FALLS 1+BR, applcs. w/d hookup $425+dep. 815-499-3187. 1BR home, 8th Ave. $450/ mo. $400/ dep. Call 309-2420259.

STERLING 2BR w/ garage, newly remodeled, no pets. $600/mo. + dep., call 815625-8475 or 815535-6619 2BR, garage, applcs. inc. $550/mo + dep. Call 815441-4444 3BR, 2 bath, 711 Park Place, $550 815-626-5891 3BR, 2ba. For sale or lease. Call 815440-8116. Cozy spacious 3 BR $600/mo., $600/Dep. No pets. 815-6223187. Rent to own. 2BR 815-622-9665. Realtor Owned.

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AREA GARAGE SALES 624 DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Sat., March 22 9am-2pm Hope Life Center 404 N. Galena Suite 240 Rummage Sale Lots of baby items and some furniture.

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

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815.625.8529 Frigidaire Gallery gas stove, 3 yrs. old, like new, $400 815-238-2960. White Fridgidare dish washer like new! $75 takes it. 815-499-2130 720

Free Two Anderson French patio doors, 6' wide & four Anderson windows. All aluminum clad. 815-2885004 730

Mother of the Bride 2 piece long dress. Gold. Size 6. 815-625-7324 Mother of the Bride 2 piece long dress. Silver. Size 6. 815-625-7324

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Burlington honey pine trestle dining table 2 leaves, 6 chairs, buffet and hutch. $900 815625-7618 Dark green soft leather couch. Tear in cushion. You pick up. Call 815-501-9355 Ethan Allen maple Heirloom dining table & 4 Duxbury chairs, nutmeg finish. $500. Call 630926-1350. Lane Recliner, remote control, dk. brown, like new, $300 You pick up 815-625-2084 Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477. Tegelers Oval double pedestal table w/ 4 leaves & 6 chairs. $1,000. 815-772-3762

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Like new hospital chair! $650 obo 815-973-6922

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 765 Acoustic / Electric guitar. Good cond., new strings. $100 obo 815-625-1797 Epiphone Acoustic Guitar in very good condition $90 obo 815-625-1797 Squire guitar amp 15 watts. $35 obo 815-625-1797 Zum Stage One pedal steel, 3 pedal, 4 lever, E 9th, Emmons set up. $800. Call 815622-8913

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Free to a Good Home 4 - 6 wk. old kittens, 3M, 1F, litter trained, very friendly, 815-6323474 JUST ANIMALS LOW COST WELLNESS CLINICS

Tuesday, Mar. 25th 3pm-7pm Tractor Supply Store in Dixon Cat & dog exams $10, Most vaccines $12 Heartworm test & Microchips $20. 815-830-6568

RENT TO OWN

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BUILDING SUPPLIES

FURNITURE

755

Tan plaid couch, good condition. $80 OBO. 815535-7011

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

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!

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784

Jacuzzi pool sand filter & Dyno pool pump and vacuum hose, 2yrs old. 815-562-2458

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

785

Gym Quality custom built weight rack. Hi-lo cable, leg ext./leg curl bench, incline decline bench, prcher curl, many extras. New $1500. Sell for $350 obo 2885872

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.

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Indian arrowheads, related items one piece or entire collection. Tomahawks pipes & so on. 815-6265765 ask for Carl Want to Buy: Exercise bike in good condition 815-6524123. Ask for Keith or leave message.

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 100 Little Golden Books, all assorted good cond. $100 815-456-2175 1950's JC Higgins (Sears) golf clubs (7) & Bag; nice $35 815-275-3131 1995 Polaris special XLT 600. 1980 Artic Cat Jag 340 FS and Triton 2 place trailer. Like new! $2,450. Call 815-625-3214 2000 oak kitchen cabinets Carpet 69¢sq/ft Builder Discount 626-4561 320 Vinyl Records 110 CD's $2 OBO 815-626-5765 Avon Imperial Jewel Compact 4Boxed orig. $32 815-946-2088 ★Blacktop★ Seal Coating Fritz Asphalt 815-499-2940

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE Char Broil Charcoal Grill 1yr. Old Exc. Condition. 815-548-9500 Complete twin bed, $100. Call 815-718-4385. Corn fed beef. Buy ¼ or ½. Dave Stuart, 815-7724759. Golf Shoes, new. Womans size 10. Pd $70, asking $20 815-288-3888 Home grown corn fed beef ¼ or ½. Check grocery store prices, check our prices. Call 815-871-8281

★ NEW TODAY ★ Invacare Storm Series Powerchair, many extras, only driven 20-30 mi., 815-499-1513

★ NEW TODAY ★ Over 20 years collections of hard cover Taste Of Home cookbooks, Better Homes and Garden and Betty Crocker. Reasonable offers accepted. 815-380-210 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

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840

Yearling purebred Corriedale Ram, structurally sound and good disposition. $500. 815440-0631 after 4 PM.

AUTOMOBILES

905

Credit Problems? Bad Credit? No Credit? We might be able to help! If you're looking to buy a vehicle we have many financing options available through qualified lenders. Call Brett Simpson today at 815-2855313. Ken Nelson Auto Plaza.

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2000 Ford Explorer LTD AWD

1999 Chevrolet Blazer 4x4

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925

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FULL 2014 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY REVIEW and an automatic load-leveling suspension that’s also available via separate packages on Touring-L and Limited), fixed second-row seats (Touring-L and Limited) and a power-folding third-row seat (Touring-L and Limited only).

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t first blush, the 2014 Chrysler Town & Country seems like it should be the class of the minivan segment. Even the base Town & County Touring comes standard with a remarkable range of features, including a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, while higher-end models have enough goodies to rival those of luxury sedans. Although 2014 could be the current Town & Country’s final year of production, the venerable Chrysler still checks most of the boxes for minivan shoppers. It’s natural to wonder why this van doesn’t get more respect. But to get the full picture, you have to consider the current Town & Country’s checkered past. Before the 2011 model year, when Chrysler unveiled extensive updates, both the Town & Country and its Dodge Grand Caravan sibling were frankly not competitive relative to the latest people-movers from Japan. And although those updates, including an interior overhaul and a new engine and transmission, restored the Chrysler twins to respectability, the van’s basic design and structure remained intact. This explains why even the fancy Town & Country still goes about its business with a relative lack of refinement. There’s only so much Chrysler’s engineers could do with those pre-2011 bones.

The Chrysler Town & Country enters 2014 without any major changes.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options The 2014 Chrysler Town & Country minivan is offered in four trim levels: Touring, S, Touring-L and Limited. The entry-level Touring model comes packed with 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, foglights, automatic wipers, a roof rack, heated mirrors, dual power-sliding doors and a power tailgate. Inside you’ll find an autodimming rearview mirror, triplezone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, an eight-way power driver seat (with power lumbar), Stow ‘n Go second-row seats, cruise control, full power For some minivan buyers, this accessories (including secondmight not matter all that much. row power windows and thirdAll those standard and available row power vents), a conversation luxuries are appealing, and the mirror, a rearview camera, a van’s signature feature -- the Stow leather-wrapped steering wheel ‘n Go seats -- are exceptionally and shift knob and a 115-volt AC handy when it’s time for hauling power outlet. cargo instead of passengers. Plus, Electronic features include a rearthe Town & Country’s V6 engine seat DVD entertainment center offers a decent mix of power and with a flip-down screen above fuel economy. the second row, Bluetooth phone

STOCK # JE045

and audio connectivity, voicecommand functionality, rear-seat USB charging ports and a sixspeaker audio system with a 6.5inch touchscreen, satellite radio, a USB/iPod interface, an auxiliary audio jack and 28 gigabytes of digital music storage. The S adds black-painted 17-inch wheels; a darkened grille; a performance-tuned suspension; additional interior storage; black leather upholstery with unique cloth inserts; and a rear seat entertainment system with an HDMI input, a DVD/Blu-ray player and two flip-down screens (one each for the second and third rows). The Touring-L lacks the S’s sporty flourishes, performance suspension and standard DVD/Bluray system, but it adds rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-path detection, autodimming outside mirrors, remote ignition, a power-adjustable front passenger seat and second- and third-row window shades. The top-of-the-line Limited model goes all-out with xenon headlights,

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STOCK # DE024

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Safety-Standard on the 2014 Chrysler Town & Country are antilock disc brakes, stability control, active front head restraints, front seat side-impact airbags, a driver knee airbag and full-length side curtain airbags. A rearview camera is also standard. Blind-spot monitoring and a rear cross-path detection system are standard on the Touring-L and Limited. In Edmunds brake testing, the Town & Country came to a stop from 60 mph in 120 feet, an impressive braking distance for a minivan. In government crash tests, the Town & Country received four out of five stars for overall protection, with four stars awarded for overall frontalimpact protection and five stars for overall side-impact p ro t e c t i o n . In In s u ra n c e Institute for Highway Safety crash testing, the Town & Country earned the highest score of “Good” in the moderateoverlap, frontal-offset, sideimpact and roof-strength tests.

power-folding exterior mirrors, keyless ignition/entry, poweradjustable pedals, upgraded leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, driver memory functions, heated first- and second-row seats, a navigation system, a nine-speaker premium audio system and the S model’s extra storage and Blu-ray entertainment system. Some of the standard features found on the upper 2014 Chrysler Town & Country trim levels can be added to the lower trims via optional packages. Notably, the Limited’s navigation system (which uses Garmin software) can be added to the others as an option; the Blu-ray system is optional on the Touring-L; and every Town & Country is eligible for the uConnect Web feature, which turns your minivan into a mobile WiFi hotspot. A 30th Anniversary package adds many of the Limited model’s amenities to the Touring-L, along with special exterior badging. Other package options include a sunroof (Limited only), a towing package (with trailer sway control

STOCK # JE030

MSRP ...................... $26,580 Ken Nelson Discount . $1,182a Chrysler Capital Cash .. $750

Powertrains and Performance The 2014 Chrysler Town & Country is powered by a 3.6liter V6 rated at 283 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The engine drives the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 17 mpg city/25 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined. In Edmunds testing, the Town & Country accelerated from zero to 60 in 8.1 seconds, which is average for the class.

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