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DIXON | TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF CRUNDWELL ARREST

A ‘cold angle’ to Crundwell Mayor talks about time before, changes after comptroller’s arrest, imprisonment

BY MATT MENCARINI mmencarini@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5529

DIXON – Mayor Jim Burke had been in City Hall for about 13 years before former Comptroller Rita Crundwell was arrested.

But in that time, he said, he never really got to know her.

“I didn’t have much of a relationship with her,” Burke said this week. “I know that she had a lot of entertainment out at her home. I was only out there one time.”

During an interview this week with Sauk Valley Media’s editorial board, Burke, Finance Direc-

Watch online Watch parts of the SVM Editorial Board’s interview with Dixon Mayor Jim Burke, Finance Director Paula Meyer, and City Administrator David Nord at www. saukvalley.com. tor Paula Meyer, and City Administrator David Nord discussed Crundwell’s time in Dixon and the events after her arrest.

Thursday will be the 2-year anniversary of Crundwell’s arrest. She is serving a sentence of 19 years, 7 months in a minimum-security federal prison for women in Minnesota after pleading guilty to stealing nearly $54 million from the city over two decades.

That one trip to Crundwell’s home, Burke said, was for a retirement party she threw for Police Chief Bob Short in 2003.

He remembers the chef she hired to cook roast beef, the swimming pool and the bar.

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The 2-year anniversary of former Comptroller Rita Crundwell’s arrest at Dixon City Hall is Thursday. Mayor Jim Burke said this week that even though he had been at City Hall with Crundwell for 13 years, he didn’t really know her that well. “I always felt there was kind of like an invisible shield up with her, at least between me and her,” Burke said.

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Kierstyn Summers, 15, of Rock Falls High School tries on several gently worn dresses from Goodwill in Sterling. With no dress costing more than $40, the savings are great, and the selection runs from formal to fun.

‘You can’t tell’ any difference

OREGON – The Ogle County Sheriff’s Department last fall reimbursed the state more than $30,000 for expenses it thought were covered by a grant but turned out to be ineligible.

Most of the $30,536 sent to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency on Oct. 31 was a reimbursement for the purchase of office furniture for an emergency operations center.

The furniture was bought for $28,723 by Sheriff Michael Harn after the deadline had passed for spending the money.

The purchase of a $2,500 trailer also was determined to be ineligible under the terms of the Illinois Plan for Radiological Accidents grant.

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Secondhand shoppers in Sauk Valley find prom dresses for less dreds, most agreed: “Yes.”

BY JENNY YOUNG jyoung@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5565

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STERLING – Should girls consider secondhand prom dresses?

That’s what Sauk Valley Media asked local students, parents, and Facebook fans. With new dresses costing hun-

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A Visa survey showed that the American household spent an average of $1,139 on prom in 2013, according to PR Newswire.

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and flowers all add up, but the dress alone can cost upward of $600, evidenced by a simple Google shopping search.

The mother of three boys, ages 8-12, Christy Harshman of Dixon is thankful she will never have to buy one.

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“It’s gotten out of hand,� she wrote, responding to SVM’s Facebook post. “It’s prom, not your kid’s wedding. Glad I have boys!�

Many agree. Families are holding their wallets tighter this year, according to the survey, spending 14 percent less on prom than last year.

To save on the cost of the dress, SVM’s Facebook fans offered tips.

They suggested that girls borrow a friend’s dress, wear a homemade dress, browse clearance racks, and shop at local consignment shops and thrift stores.

Others recommended online shopping at eBay, Craigslist, and several Facebook exchange groups.

‘I was surprised’ Goodwill in Sterling sells all dresses for $30 or less.

Kierstyn Summers, 15, of Rock Falls High School, agreed to try them on.

The sophomore, who will attend prom next year, hopes to model and study fashion merchandising someday.

On April 1, Summers browsed racks of colorful dresses in a variety of styles and sizes. She especially liked a flowy, purple dress and a red one with a beaded bodice and full skirt.

Dresses were on trend, she said, and made her feel like a princess. “I was surprised,� she said. “They did not look like they had been worn.

They were in really good condition.�

Gently used formals also are available at Dress Code in downtown Sterling. They can look as good as new, owner Tammy Larson said.

The 47-year-old Sterling woman also sells new prom dresses, but the majority of customers – about 60 percent – buy used, she said.

Prom-goers will pay about $20 to $150 for a secondhand formal, not factoring the store’s frequent 50 percent-off sales and other discounts. One girl recently walked out with a $10 dress, Larson said.

Another customer saved her baby-sitting money to buy a prom dress, the store owner said, and found one she loved for $37. “She was so happy,�

Larson said, “just kind of jumping in the air.�

Larson pays girls on the spot for their gently used dresses after prom.

‘That sounds really pretty’ Many local girls sell and shop for used dresses on Facebook. Popular groups include “Central Illinois Prom Dresses for Sale� and “For Sale Used Prom Dresses of Northwestern Illinois.�

Girls from Morrison, Albany, Rock Falls, Sterling, Mount Morris, Dixon, and Savanna all recently had posts on the Northwestern Illinois page. Some posted pictures of a dress to sell, and others asked for help to find a dress.

That’s where Sarah Snapp, 16, of Tampico, a student at Prophetstown High School, searched for a dress to meet her $100 budget. Group members were very helpful, she said. “I have no problem with secondhand dresses,� she said. “They’re cheap and, most of the time, cute.�

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Catherine Weinzierl, 17, a senior at Dixon High School, also shopped on Facebook. She found a dress she loved, but the seller canceled their meeting and failed to reschedule, she said.

Thankfully, Weinzierl found another dress at the sixth annual Second Look Prom and Homecoming Dress Sale on Feb. 22 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon.

Proceeds from the secondhand sale help to fund local proms. Weinzierl’s school received $320 this year. She smiled as she described her $20 find – a lime green, A-line dress with beading. “That sounds really pretty,� her classmate,

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18-year-old Alexis Plumb, said.

Weinzierl spent a little extra to have the dress professionally cleaned, she said.

‘I always end up selling my dresses’ Many girls, however, will wear expensive, new dresses.

AnaMarie Augustyn, 17, is one of them. The Dixon High School junior is a pageant girl. She has bought many formals to fit her tiny frame. “Most of the time, my mom doesn’t really care as much,� she said. “Obviously, we are not going to buy an $800 dress for prom, but [she] doesn’t care as much because I always end up selling my dresses afterward, and so then we kind of get reimbursed for the money that we put into it anyway.�

For prom, Augustyn fell in love with a light blue, drop-waist, lace dress at Bridal Elegance in Ottawa. The price tag? $700.

Mom said no this time, Augustyn reported.

However, she found and bought the exact same dress online for $450. She plans to sell it after prom.

Plumb, DHS senior class president and head of the prom committee, also bought a new dress. She found a black lace, mermaid-style dress at Wolsfelt’s Prom in Aurora for about $400. “I didn’t go to homecoming this year, so I used the money that I would have used on a dress, hair and nails,� she said. “I saved that, and put it toward my prom dress this year. Also, my parents kind of saved it up during the year.�

‘I don’t really care’ Although Plumb and Augustyn chose new dresses, they said those bought secondhand are often similar to new. “You can’t tell [the difference] a lot of the time,�

Plumb said.

Plumb would have liked to spend less, she said.

She shopped gently used dresses, but did not find the one for her.

And Augustyn has rented other girls’ dresses for her pageants, she said.

Weinzierl is not ashamed of her $20 dress. “I don’t care if people know about mine,� she said. “I feel like some people would have nasty comments about it, but I don’t really care.�

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THE PEOPLE’S VOICE | MIKE NERSTHEIMER

Be like Mike? That’s a loaded question Dull moments scant in Austria native’s back story

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ike Nerstheimer has a lot of stuff.

Literally. If you can persuade him to let you drop by his house (good luck with that, by the way), you would find stacks of electronics and more than 250 pairs of shoes.

He has fascinations, and calls himself a novice hoarder.

The native Austrian has a treasure trove of memories, from those of his family fleeing Nazi Germany to meeting the love of his life – it took him only three tries.

He’s got a lot of beefs.

In fact, that’s how I met Mike. He cornered SVM Opinion Page Editor Jim Dunn to unload about the “idiot� who botched the Mega Millions numbers that appeared in the edition that hit your doorstep (or Web browser) the morning after the March 18 primary elections.

But when I called Mike to apologize, we spent about 30 seconds of our 1-hour conversation talking about my boneheaded mistake. I spent the next 59:30 realizing that Mike is one of the most fascinating folks in the Sauk Valley.

He relentlessly tried to persuade me to make this column about his vendetta with certain nonprofits, and the soulless machine that is big business. He even didn’t mince words when approaching his son-in-law, a General Motors executive, about the recent recall. “He’s smart. Very smart,�

Mike said. “But I said, That’s stupid. Just for the money. Just for the money.

It’s only going to cost us a million, and only two people just died. Why are people so greedy?�

The other blanket question Mike posed that stuck with me? “Everyone’s out to get someone else. Why is that?�

But in the rest of this space, I’m going to stick with the sunnier side of Mike, which is kind of a complicated place. He loves to give away his money to children, and I love the way he does it.

Hear all about it in the latest People’s Voice podcast at www.saukvalley.com.

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Mike says he’s given away more than 200 pairs of shoes in the past 5 years.

His sense of humor is extraordinary, albeit wrapped in sarcasm and punctuated by teethchattering when someone actually tries to get in a word edgewise. (You can actually hear the rhythmic clicking on the recording.)

Flight for a new life While his McDonald’s breakfast crowd might question Mike’s memory, he rattles off long accounts from every passage of his life, even recalling the time leading up to his sister’s birth in 1943. Evidently a born skeptic, Mike was unimpressed when a gypsy used a ring on a string to predict the gender of his incoming sibling, flipflopping each time the ring turned. “A gypsy! Gonna forecast what she’s gonna have!� Mike said. “I just walked away.�

He remembers the first time he saw his father – that he was old enough to know who he was – after his dad was taken as a prisoner of war and held for about a year. He even remembers grabbing at his father’s cigarette so relentlessly that his pappy gave the toddler a puff. Despite the predictable coughing fit that ensued, Mike admits he used to smoke.

But it would’ve been hard to find a non-smoker among his fellow steel mill workers, or in the U.S. Army, with which he served for 3 years after his family immigrated to the states – Sterling, specifically, where he still lives.

Even the most staunch Christians with the strongest of command of I

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Mike Nerstheimer (right) was among those in attendance when then-U.S. Sen. Barack Obama visited the Rock Falls Community Center in 2005. While the president’s approval rating has slipped, Nerstheimer, a devout Democrat, still calls Obama “the smartest guy we’ve had in that job in a long time.�

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Corinthians 6:19 (hint, for those without a Bible handy: It’s the one about your body being a temple for the Holy Spirit) might have resorted to smoking if they faced the sort of knee-knocking threat Mike and Co. faced in 1962.

‘This is my country’ Mike says John F. Kennedy often called Nikita Khrushchev’s bluff. But as the Soviet leader insisted that warheads were pointed at American soldiers, Mike and his fellow medics stationed at Landstuhl in southwestern Germany, still had live rounds in their firearms. Usually, they were unloaded, simply to serve as a scare tactic.

They were on alert for 30 days, until a public

address system finally alerted the Americans that the threat had subsided.

They were given leave, and, on his father’s urging, Mike took advantage and visited his uncle Eddie in the German town of Hattingen, along the Ruhr River and not far from Koln.

Mike vividly recalls being in the kitchen with his aunt when his uncle called him into the living room to watch on TV the surreal scene unfolding in Berlin. “Tanks and trucks unloading, unloading barriers and putting up 50-gallon drums, anything to stop the people from coming,� Mike said

of the beginning of the Berlin Wall. “That’s when they put it up little by little. I said, ‘Boy, I don’t know what’s going on.’�

He called his unit, which was not only curious where Mike was, but also was trying to locate its colonel, who would later be found drunk and at the tail end of a bit of a bender.

Fearing the worst, Mike returned to his unit, ending his leave early, and braced for the worst.

But he once again was fortunate. While others weren’t so lucky, Mike’s service was not extended.

He got to go home in January 1963.

The end of his service marked the end of a quiet fear that the United States would someday fight Germany again.

Mike was more than willing to fight for his country, but feared the day he spotted a family face on the other side. “If I’m over there and I’m shooting, and all of a sudden, somebody

hollers, ‘Marian! Is that you?’� Mike – Marian is his Christian name – said. “‘Hi, Uncle Eddie!’ If I see that, I’m not gonna shoot them. I’d say, ‘Uncle, you’d better give up. I take you prisoner or you take me prisoner.’ I will not shoot one of my blood relatives. Otherwise, I’ll shoot anything.

If I’m a traitor, so be it.�

That parlays nicely into a passage that I deleted from the podcast, but can sum up easily by saying that, during his 36 years working at the mill, co-workers of different nationalities insisted they would fight for their home country, should war break out.

That logic frustrates Mike. “I’ll fight Germany. I’ll fight Romania,� Mike said. “What have they done for me? They’ve never done nothing for me. This is my country.

That’s how I felt then, and that’s how I feel today.�

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OBITUARIES Richard A. Gebhardt STERLING – Richard Allen Gebhardt, 80, of Sterling, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014, surrounded by his family.

Richard was born Nov. 2, 1933, in Sterling, the son of Kenneth and Elizabeth (Rienstra) Gebhardt. Richard married Nancy R. Snavely on July 4, 1954, at First Presbyterian Church in Sterling.

They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year. The couple had two daughters. Richard’s family meant the world to him, and he worked hard to teach his children and grandchildren the value of hard work and determination.

Richard graduated in 1953 from Sterling High School. His first job was at National Manufacturing in Sterling. Richard served in the Army from 1956 until 1958. When he returned to Sterling, he owned and operated the Phillips 66 gas station. His next adventure was owning a liquor store. He became the manager of Blain’s Farm & Fleet in 1967, retiring in 1987, after 20 years of service. In his retirement, Richard was elected as Sterling Township road commissioner.

He served as a trustee for Sterling Township before he was elected as Sterling Township supervisor. He also was elected to the Whiteside County Board, retiring from public service in 2008.

Richard was a member of Masonic Lodge 602 in Sterling, the York Rites of Freeport, and the Shriners. He was an active member of First

Presbyterian Church in Sterling, where he was ordained as an elder.

Richard enjoyed attending weekly Sterling Municipal Band concerts in the park, having coffee at The Precinct, and playing at the park with his great-grandchildren.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Nancy of Sterling; his daughters and their spouses, Lori (Richard) Davidson of Milledgeville and Diane (Patrick) Mertens of Devils Lake, N.D.; four grandchildren, Lindsay (Steve) Ebersole of Chadwick, Tyler (Sarah) VanDeVelde of Jamestown, N.D., Katie (Warren Thomas) Mertens of Devils Lake, and Drew Davidson of Milledgeville; three great-grandchildren, Lilly and Wyatt Ebersole and Peyton Mertens; three beloved brothers, Ray and Fred of Sterling and Jim (Janet) of Columbia, Mo; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., with a Masonic service at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling. Visitation also will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday and the funeral at 10 a.m.

Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church of Sterling, with the Rev. Christina Berry, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

Memorials have been established to First Presbyterian Church of Sterling and the Sterling Schools Foundation.

Visit www.schillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Margie E. Bonnewell DIXON – Margie E. Bonnewell, 78, of Dixon, went to be with our Lord and Savior, with her family by her side, after a long and courageous battle fighting cancer and renal failure, at 5:06 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2014, at her home.

She was born Feb. 3, 1936, in DeSmet, S.D., to Gustave A. and Mamie J. (Johnson) Johnson. She married Boyd L. “Barney� Bonnewell on Sept.

27, 1953, in Dixon.

She and her husband formerly owned and operated the Mecca Inn and the Cottage Inn, both in Dixon. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dixon.

Survivors include her husband; her children, April (Terry “Shawn�)

Spencer and Bobbi (Louie Cecchetti) Darr, both of Dixon, Curtis J. Bonnewell of Tempe, Ariz., and Brent E. (DeAnn) Bonnewell of Dixon; four grandchil-

dren: Creedence J. (Jami) Bonnewell of Dixon, Casey (David) Minker and George (Jennifer) Laughton, both of Peoria, Ariz., and BreAnn Helfrich of Dixon; and several greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Boyd “Butch� Bonnewell Jr.; and her siblings, Russell Johnson, Dorothy Schier, Arthur Johnson, Clifford Johnson, Ralph Johnson, Dean Johnson, and Laverne “Boob�

Johnson.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon and the funeral at noon Monday at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon, with the Rev. Janet Wittenmyer officiating. Interment will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Rock River Valley.

Visit www.chapelhilldixon.com to send condolences.

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Kraig S. Hudson POCAHONTAS – Kraig S. Hudson, 64, of Pocahontas, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at his home.

Kraig was born Oct. 20, 1949, in Dixon, to James and Eleanor (Lyons) Hudson. He married Wanda Elling on Jan. 4, 1980, in Edwardsville.

He was a retired laborer and member of Laborers Local 397 in Edwardsville. He also was a member of the Bond County Board of Review.

Survivors include his wife of Pocahontas; his sons, Nicholas Hudson of Glen Carbon and Tyler Hudson of Pocahontas; his brothers and sisters, Kirk Hudson and Keane (Sally) Hudson, both of Dixon, Kandys (Harold) Queisser of Coronado, Calif., and Krystal Pennington of Warrenville;

James A. Ardapple Laurel O. Rasmussen STERLING – Laurel O. Rasmussen, 95, of Sterling, died Friday, April 11, 2014, at her home at Good Neighbor Care in Sterling.

She was born June 30, 1918, in Prophetstown, the daughter of Raymond and Mary Irene (Olmstead) Matthews.

She married Howard C. Rasmussen on Aug. 16, 1940, at Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua, Iowa. He died Aug. 16, 2012. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Sterling. Laurel found great joy in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughter, Karen (Richard) Palmer of Sterling; her sons, Gary (Joyce) Rasmussen of Homosassa, Fla., and Stanley (Nancy) Rasmussen of Rock Falls; eight grand-

children, Adam (Patti) Palmer, Rachel (Matt) Bollinger, Ryan (Kara) Palmer, Troy (Mary) Rasmussen, Tiffani (Jeff) Behrens, Tonya (Shawn) Stallion, Anne (Greg) Wurth, and David Rasmussen; and 15 great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Irene Wetzel.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday and the funeral at 11 a.m.

Monday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Sterling, with the Rev. Nancy Winegartner officiating. Burial will be at Tampico Memorial Cemetery. McDonald Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church.

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Paul J. Walter JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Paul Joseph Walter, 57, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014, at his home, after a battle with melanoma. He worked for ABB in Jefferson City.

He was born March 23, 1956, in Sterling, the son of Leonard and Helen (McSweeney) Walter. He married Marilyn Trachsel on Aug. 29, 2008, in Jefferson City.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Eric Walter of Pikeville, Ky.; a grandson; a stepson, Tim (Micayla) Koelling of Holdrege, Neb.; his mother-inlaw, Wilma Trachsel of Chamois, Mo.; six siblings, Kathy (Fort) Battad of Texas, Tom (Judy) Walter of Iowa, Joanne Hayes of South Carolina, Steve (Theresa) Walter

of Washington, Jeanne Walter of Virginia, and Larry (Connie) Walter of Illinois; and brothers-in-law, sistersin-law, numerous nieces, nephews, great-nephews, and great-nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The funeral was March 16 at St. John United Church of Christ in Chamois, Mo. Interment was at St. Mary Cemetery in Chamois. Freeman Mortuary in Jefferson City handled arrangements.

Memorials may be made to St. John United Church of Christ, 407 S. Vine St., and Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 106 W. Second St., both in Chamois, MO 65024, or to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. today and the funeral at 11:30 a.m. today at Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison, with the Rev. Gerald H. Norman, pastor, and Ken Renkes, director of congregational care, co-officiating. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison is handling arrangements.

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No audit for 2 decades in Coloma Township Trustee: If we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t follow through, it may not get done

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ROCK FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; More than a quarter of Rock Fallsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; population wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even born the last time Coloma Township conducted an audit.

Under state law, townships are required to have a certified public accountant do an audit every 4 years, within 6 months of the end of a supervisorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s term. The last Coloma audit was in 1994.

Jerry Crabtree, associate director for the Township Officials of Illinois, said he has never heard of a case in which a township waited two decades to do an audit. Occasionally, he said, a township has missed one 4-year audit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it every 4 years, they are called out by voters,â&#x20AC;? Crabtree said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of townships do it every year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for transparency.â&#x20AC;?

Sterling Township is one of them.

During questioning at the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual meeting Tuesday, Supervisor Debra Burke, at the Coloma Townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helm since 1981, said the last audit was in 1994.

Crabtree doubted whether it could have been that long. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That seems extreme,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Townships, Crabtree said, must turn in their audits to the county clerk.

Contacted last week, Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson noted that county clerks are required to keep such records for only 7 years.

But she has documents

going back a decade. Her records include no audits from Coloma, she said.

For a year, Wipfli, an accounting firm with an office in Sterling, has been working on Coloma Townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s audit. Residents are wondering why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taking so long to get it done. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it because they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the figures,â&#x20AC;? township Trustee Walter â&#x20AC;&#x153;Butchâ&#x20AC;?

Neal said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the paperwork. Deb canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find the paperwork.â&#x20AC;?

At Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual meeting, residents who were present voted to have the township conduct a more expensive,

in-depth examination of the finances, known as a forensic audit. It would start within 90 days and cover 5 years of finances, the residents decided. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I agree with the forensic audit. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not saying anyone is taking anything, but we need to find out,â&#x20AC;? Neal said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[Burke] wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t doing what she was supposed to be doing, and no one was pushing her. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our job to check to make sure she gets things done.â&#x20AC;?

A few months ago, the state comptrollerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office levied more than $13,000 in fines because the township failed to submit a financial report for 4 years.

Burke got the reports done this winter, so the township asked for a reduction or elimination of fines. The state reduced them to $3,200.

Burke has promised to personally pay the fines.

The deadline to pay is Tuesday, officials said.

The townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trustees asked that Burke pay the money to Coloma, so the township could send it to the state. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s terrible that we have to question her about everything,â&#x20AC;? Trustee Peggy McFadden said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but if we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t follow through, it may not get done.â&#x20AC;?

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The McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at 1003 First Ave. in Rock Falls still is on track to be torn down and rebuilt, Rock Falls building inspector Mark Searing said Friday.

McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready to rebuild?

Inspector says city awaits request for building permit

a building permit, Searing said. He expects that request to come soon, since corporate â&#x20AC;&#x153;suits and ties have been scrambling around over there a lotâ&#x20AC;? lately.

McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has not responded to numerous emailed requests for comment.

The corporation rebuilds its buildings when they reach a certain age, as it did with the Sterling restaurant in 2000, Searing said last April, when the project was announced.

Although some McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are owned and operated by franchisees â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for example, Chuck and Nancy Plock of Dixon own the Dixon, Sterling and Oregon restaurants â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the company owns the Rock Falls site, Nancy Plock said Friday.

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ROCK FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Plans in the works for more than 2 years to tear down and rebuild McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at 1003 First Ave. seem to be coming to a head.

Although the corporate office has not yet contacted the city with a schedule, plans for the rebuilt restaurant have been submitted and approved, and requests for bids have been issued by the company, Rock Falls building inspector Mark Searing said Friday.

City officials are prepared to issue

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Quinn, Rauner spar on education Hopefuls speak to teachers union CHICAGO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn and Republican businessman Bruce Rauner held little back in their first meeting of the 2014 campaign, with Rauner telling an influential teachers union that Quinn has broken his promises on issues from school funding to taxes, and the governor calling his opponent â&#x20AC;&#x153;the biggest threat to public educationâ&#x20AC;? in Illinois.

The swipes came during a sometimes-rowdy meeting of the Illinois Education Association in Chicago â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a crowd of more than 1,000 that clearly favored Quinn but was not unanimous in its support.

Both candidates went into Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event with some baggage. The union is suing Quinn and other lawmakers over legislation approved last year to cut public-employee pensions. And the group was among several unions that helped fund TV ads during the GOP primary attacking Rauner.

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DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tom Cross thinks the office of the Illinois treasurer needs to be more aggressive.

Cross, R-Oswego, is a former prosecutor in the Kendall County Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office who was elected state representative in 1992 and became House Republican Leader in 2002.

He has turned his focus now to state treasurer, and won the Republican nomination in the March primary election. Cross will face Democrat Michael Frerichs in the Nov. 4 general election. Treasurer Dan Rutherford made an unsuccessful bid for the Republican nomination for governor last month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m probably a lot like everybody in the state,â&#x20AC;?

Cross said Friday during an interview with Sauk Valley Media at the Telegraph office in Dixon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My emotions have ranged from kind of embarrassed at whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gone on â&#x20AC;&#x201C; governors going to jail and the financial condition of the state â&#x20AC;&#x201C; frustrated and just angry.â&#x20AC;?

To address the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high unemployment, unfunded pension liability, and overall financial troubles, Cross said, the treasurer should take a more aggressive role beyond just investing the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s money and running the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bright Start College Savings program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think you should, and I would if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m elected, take this office and kind of use it in a different way â&#x20AC;&#x201C; kind of as an activist,â&#x20AC;?

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Cross wants the treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office to begin reviewing state policies in a more proactive way, almost like a watchdog, to make sure money isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t misspent.

He also said getting accurate information to the public about the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pensions and unemployment issues is valuable, and something the state hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done well enough. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So, what we want to do on a quarterly basis is provide a report card, if you will, and say: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our real debt. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our real pension problem. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our real unemployment problem,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Cross said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And I think if people really know the condition of the state, I think theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be a little more attentive and hold lawmakers a lot more accountable.â&#x20AC;?

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The state Legislature has a constitutional requirement to pass a balanced budget. To enforce that, Cross said, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be willing to ask a judge to order the General Assembly to pass a balanced budget.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a power the treasurer has, he said, but not one he would use without first trying other means. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While that may seem a little harsh, if we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start balancing our budget, we will never get out of this hole,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Balancing the budget has an impact at the local level, he said, explaining that when the state spends money it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have, it often runs into situations where it owes money to local school districts or businesses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today we have about $7 billion of unpaid bills,â&#x20AC;?

Cross said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a nursing home or a hospital or a school district, we owe you money. ... We have a provision in the statute

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Report suggests a reasonable approach I

llinois has long had the most units of government in the nation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6,963 at last count.

Do we need so many taxing districts to provide governmental services across the Land of Lincoln?

Supporters and opponents of the status quo can both find something to cheer about in a 90-page report released recently by the Local Government Consolidation Commission, which was created in 2011 by the Illinois General Assembly.

Chaired by state Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, the commission researched the situation and listened to local government officials.

The report acknowl-

edges those officialsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; concerns that the state not mandate consolidation and elimination of units of government, such as townships, municipalities, fire protection districts, library districts, drainage districts, mosquito abatement districts, and the like. In other words, let the decisions be made locally.

The report also points out that â&#x20AC;&#x153;simply reducing the number of local governmental units does not necessarily result in a reduction of costs to the taxpayer,â&#x20AC;? which is a position long held by those who support the status quo.

Both conclusions appear reasonable.

Equally reasonable are other conclusions that

What we think A report by the Local Government Consolidation Commission concludes that many barriers exist in Illinois that block the consolidation or elimination of duplicative local governmental units. A bill introduced in the Legislature would remove those barriers. We support its enactment. bolster the side of people who think Illinois needs to cut back on its governmental units.

The report found that the duties of some units of government overlap, and that it is very difficult or impossible to eliminate a unit of government, even when its purpose may no longer exist.

As Chairman Franks

stated: â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the private sector, if a company or a corporate division is no longer necessary, it is reconstituted, merged with another division, or eliminated. We need to apply that type of common sense to how we think about government in Illinois.â&#x20AC;?

The report calls on the Legislature to review its laws so that every taxing

body in the state has a legal mechanism, which does not contain unreasonable barriers, to dissolve or consolidate.

One example was given of two contiguous library districts that are prevented from merging because they do not have the same limits on their tax levies.

In conjunction with the reportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s findings, Franks introduced a bill that would eliminate barriers to consolidation so that local governments that wish to merge have the legal authority to do so.

We find that reasonable.

Local governments, once established, should not exist in perpetuity with no way to get rid of them.

We support the enactment of Franksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; legislation as a means to pare

down the confusing layers of government so that, through greater clarity, the public can keep better watch over how their tax dollars are spent.

We encourage people to consider the question, If Illinoisans started from scratch today, would we create 6,963 units of government to provide necessary services across the state, or would we do it differently?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entirely reasonable that a better, more efficient way could be found.

Government officials would be wise to review the Local Government Consolidation Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report and voluntarily investigate mergers before budgetary concerns make them a necessity.

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Sickened by decisions made by the judiciary

I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe our judicial system is this backward.

I am sickened by the way this country is being run now, and if we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stand up for our rights, VINCE GULISANO and the rights of our loved Sterling ones, we are all doomed.

Am I the only person in We had better wake up the Sauk Valley area who and start making changes thinks our judicial system now, before itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too late. is going down the toilet?

I read in the paper that a man left a dog caged in a basement, with no food or water, and the dog supposedly starved to death.

This act was uncalled for, JENNIFER CURRAN and the person responsiRock Falls ble could face 1 to 3 years in prison, which he should I want to thank the serve if found guilty.

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cut AP economics class at Sterling High EMILY SPANGLER Sterling

As a sophomore at Sterling High School, I am aware of the cuts in the Sterling Public Schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; budget to address a $1.8 million education fund deficit.

Under those proposed cuts, Sterling High School is planning to slash a vital class provided at our high school: advanced placement (AP) economics.

While students still need to pass a general economics class to graduate, and as important as that class is, AP economics is just as valuable.

The Sauk Valley area used to be a booming economic area, from thriving small businesses to the steel mill. Failed economic policies made businesses that provided good-paying, stable jobs to many families non-

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existent, sent overseas, and are now a part of our areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;good ole daysâ&#x20AC;? that we hear our grandparents talk about.

All citizens of the Sauk Valley area need to view this issue in a nonpartisan manner: Our area needs to spur economic growth once again. No matter whether it is through large businesses like the mill or small businesses like Airplay Coffee Shop, we need to start creating more jobs and invest in our future in the next few decades. Otherwise, our area is going to fall behind once again.

My generation is going to be next in line to lead our community. It would be prudent to keep our AP economics class if we want to have well-rounded people serving in our local government and sensible business owners.

As previously stated, Tad Everett, Sterling Public Schools superintendent, has proposed a 3-year initiative to â&#x20AC;&#x153;saveâ&#x20AC;? our school district from failing. But cutting an essential class from our curriculum, which would encourage economic growth in our area, would truly make our community fail.

A pig belonging to farmer Norm Koster walks near the entrance of the Kelly Williamson Mobil store on Sterlingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s east edge last week.

A new â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Animal Farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;? Watch out for pigs on scouting patrols TONY VALENTINO Rock Falls

I was gone for a few days, and upon my return, I saw the headline about the escaped pig that had cornered some poor soul at the Mobil station on state Route 2 in Sterling.

There was a photo of the man trapped on top of his car with a fiercelooking pig staring up at him. The pig had escaped from the farm across the road.

According to the farmer, Norm Koster, who owns the operation, the pig somehow shorted out the electric fence that keeps them contained. This happened twice on April 3, and there are 2,400 of them. To me, that seems like a worrisome number to confine.

Personally, I think that the pig was actually

a scout, and they are planning something.

Anyone who has passed by the area near Applebeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and the Mobil station knows that they are discontented. Not only do the poor animals have to suffer the elements without shelter, but they have an awful odor about them.

Pigs are very gifted animals, and they are not happy with their lot on that farm. Just ask them.

They are not afraid to speak up. Those unhappy pigs may just revolt.

George Orwell wrote about this 70 years ago [â&#x20AC;&#x153;Animal Farmâ&#x20AC;?].

Can you just imagine 2,400 pigs standing on their hind legs marching down Lincoln Highway?

Who knows what havoc they will wreak.

This could be just the beginning.

What do you think?

Let us know. Write your own letter to the editor and send it to: letters@saukvalley.com

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Time to testify: Nothing but the truth D

uring a recent committee hearing in the Illinois House of Representatives, this editor testified on behalf of a bill to ensure more open government.

The invitation to testify came from Rep. Jeanne Ives, who had learned of this newspaperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advocacy for the release of public employee contracts before they are approved by local government bodies.

We have written before about her legislation, most recently House Bill 4268, which would require such contracts to be made public for 14 days before a vote is taken â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and then only after a public hearing is conducted on the agreement.

This is the kind of legislation that helps us to identify the people who think government is none of the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business.

STATE REP. IVES IS a Republican from Wheaton who was elected to the Legislature in November 2012.

More than 3 years earlier, this newspaper started its informal campaign to open the approval process for

public employee contracts.

Our trail of news coverage and editorials started with the renegotiation of Sterlingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract with firefighters in 2009. City official denied the public any information about the contract before it was approved.

Then it was the Sterling School Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bizarre approval of a non-existent contract with teachers in 2012.

On the night the board approved a contract that hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet been written, a list of key contract terms was released.

In early 2013, after a 9-day strike by teachers, the Dixon School Board agreed to a contract with its professional staff. The contract was made publicly available the day before it was approved.

And later that year, Dixon City Council approved a new contract with police and firefighters. That contract was open for public inspection a full 2 weeks before the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vote.

The good news is, the process has evolved during those 4 years to include the public a little more each time.

larryLOUGH Larry Lough IS EXECUTIVE EDITOR OF Sauk ValLEY -EDIA #ONTACT HIM VIA EMAIL at llough@ saukvalley. com.

We hope the trend continues.

IN THAT HEARING ON Feb. 26 at the Capitol, this editor told members of the State Government Administration Committee that HB 4268 was needed for two reasons: 1) To clarify state law as to when public release is required for a governing bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s negotiated labor agreement with an employees union.

Because the statute is vague, local officials â&#x20AC;&#x201C; usually at the behest of union leaders â&#x20AC;&#x201C; often withhold public access until the approval process is complete.

2) To make taxpaying citizens a party to the approval process of a public contract that, ultimately, they are going to have to pay for. They should be involved in any government plan to spend their money.

What HB 4268 will not do, the committee was told, is to interfere with or otherwise compromise the integrity of the negotiating process. No release of information would be required until collective bargaining had produced an agreement.

Who could possibly be against such a publicfriendly proposal?

Only the people who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want the public to know anything until itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too late to do something about it.

is reached, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too late because ... well, it just is.

2) If taxpayers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like a contract thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approved by a governing body, they should defeat members of that body in the next election â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;ballot accountability,â&#x20AC;? one lobbyist called.

Of course, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an argument for not tellling the public about anything a governing body is considering until after itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approved.

So why even allow the public to attend government meetings?

LETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S UNDERSTAND, first of all, that it is not the job of public employee unions to look out for the public interest.

Their job is to protect the interests of their members.

At the Feb. 26 legislative hearing, two union lobbyists showed up to testify against HB 4268: One from the AFL-CIO, the other from the Illinois Federation of Teachers.

Their argument was this: 1) If taxpayers want to be involved, they should advise their governing body before and during negotiations as to what is and is not acceptable in a contract. Once a tentative agreement

PUBLIC POLICY ON open government was established by the Legislature in the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Freedom of Information Act. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pursuant to the fundamental philosophy of the American constitutional form of government, it is declared to be the public policy of the State of Illinois that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts and policies of those who represent them as public officials and public employees. ... â&#x20AC;&#x153;Such access is necessary to enable the people to fulfill their duties of discussing public issues fully and freely, making

informed political judgments and monitoring government to ensure that it is being conducted in the public interest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The General Assembly hereby declares ... that access by all persons to public records promotes the transparency and accountability of public bodies at all levels of government. It is a fundamental obligation of government to operate openly and provide public records as expediently and efficiently as possible. ...â&#x20AC;?

That seems pretty clear.

HOUSE BILL 4268 failed to get out of committee. It was pretty obvious that several members in the Democratic majority had pledged their vote to the unionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cause.

Chairman Jack Franks, a Democrat from Marengo, said he liked the concept but wanted to broaden the scope of the bill to include contracts other than those with public employees.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good idea â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even if it delays amending the law to ensure greater transparency.

We will keep an eye on this legislation to let you know how it evolves.

Just part of our ongoing campaign.

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Use term limits to end lifetime legislative stints RICHARD ROWLAND Polo

There are many opinions regarding whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wrong with our government and what could be done to improve it. Everyone has a different opinion of what the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s functions should be (what government is or isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t doing for us).

There are those who would advocate for barebones services to save on taxes, and those who would say enough isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t being done and more taxes are needed.

Those of us who have worked hard for what we have are reluctant to see our labors siphoned off for the benefit of those who, we feel, havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tried as hard as they could have.

These are complicated and different views that our legislators â&#x20AC;&#x201C; state and federal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; have to try to balance. In no way would I minimize their job; I am, however, concerned about what appears to be the main function of our leaders: keeping their

party and themselves in office.

In less complicated and complex times, this self-serving attitude may not have mattered that much. But this is a different day. America needs those who have the fortitude to make tough decisions. This wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen as long as our leaders can become lifelong members of those elected positions.

Both parties are at fault, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all being played for fools. Why wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t these dukes and duchesses of our legislative bodies want to remain lifelong members? The perks are unparalleled to anything we, the majority of taxpayers, will ever experience.

Plus, they have the ability to exempt themselves from any laws they create. No matter how badly these legislators bungle life for the rest of us, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll always be first in line.

A solution to this problem could be term limits.

The hard choices that need to be made for our country will never be made by someone seeking lifetime membership in the exclusive halls of Congress.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how to get country back in shape ROBERT TAYLOR $IXON

I wish I was running this country. In 4 years, it would be back in the black. The country is in the worst shape it has been in the past 200 years.

The first thing I would do is bring back the middle class. Now, all we have are the rich or poor people.

The second thing is boycott all imported oil for at least 6 months. That would bring prices back to normal, so instead of paying more than $4 a gallon for gas, it would be a lot less.

The third thing I would do is microchip all people in prison to cut down on spending. Microchip the 40,000 on parole and track them with a computer.

My hat is off to Rita Crundwell; the only thing she did was get greedy and get caught. If the city of Dixon would have audited the books once a year, she would have been caught in the first 5 years.

A fourth thing is bring

home 90 percent of our troops. The U.S.A. is a superpower.

The fifth thing is cut back on welfare. People who will not work because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re unable to read are just plain lazy. In many cases, women with children need it especially if they are single and have deadbeat dads.

Another thing I would cut back on is politi-

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After two failed marriages, Mike was done running around. Done shooting pool. He wanted to be home, and he found

the ultimate woman to make said home for her two daughters and, eventually, the daughter she and Mike had together. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Barb was the best thing that ever happened to me,â&#x20AC;? he said of the Arkansas native, who passed away in 2008. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was a hillbilly, but she was the best. She was a good woman. She was a good woman and a

good person. I talk about her, and I lose it.â&#x20AC;?

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Amounts of loans to city co-workers? Burke doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know MAYOR

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The mayor said that was a brief, and surprising, glimpse at Crundwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life outside City Hall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I always felt there was kind of like an invisible shield up with her, at least between me and her,â&#x20AC;?

Burke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I mean, there was just something. ... I thought it Rita was maybe Crundwell more her choice. Maybe it was an intuition or something. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I mean, she [was] very friendly to everybody â&#x20AC;&#x201C; always dressed great, looked great, everything else. But thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s some kind of a cold angle there that I always kind of sensed.â&#x20AC;?

That single visit to her home, Burke said, also was the only time she met Jim McKillips, her boyfriend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was the only time I ever met the guy,â&#x20AC;? Burke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But everybody that was around him, just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to have a lot of use for him. [The people that] knew him. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what they told me.â&#x20AC;?

Suspicions arise Burke said he had had suspicions about Crundwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifestyle, although he said he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about her home in Florida until after her arrest, or how she could afford her lifestyle and nationally renowned quarter horse business.

The suspicions started about 4 or 5 years after he was elected in 1999, Burke said, so he went to see the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s auditor, which at the time was CliftonLarsonAllen.

He started the questions subtly, he said, about what might be going on with Crundwell. He spoke with CliftonLarsonAllenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Megan Shank who, Burke said, knew what he was going to ask. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She literally intimidated me,â&#x20AC;? the mayor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll tell you, of all the municipalities and people that we deal with,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; she said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;there isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t anybody that does a better job than Rita Crundwell.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;She knew exactly what I was doing. She shut me down, intimidated me.

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And so, I thought, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Well, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right from the horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mouth here.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Now, 2 years later, after the FBI made its way through City Hall, Burke is confident that no one was helping, or knew of, what the comptroller was doing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; despite a feeling among some people in Dixon who believe Crundwell wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working alone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They had gone through everything with a finetoothed comb,â&#x20AC;? Burke said of the FBI. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And then when we were talking about maybe doing our own investigation, I talked to the FBI in Rockford and they said: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Well, you can do anything you want. Frankly, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve looked this thing over, and we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see the connection of anybody else.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Burke also admitted that there was, and maybe still is, common thought that she had other bank accounts or had â&#x20AC;&#x153;squirreledâ&#x20AC;? more money away.

Burke said he asked the FBI about that, and was told the federal investigators had tracked everything and that there was no diversion of funds.

Changes at City Hall About 4 months after Crundwell was arrested, Paula Meyer was hired to fill the newly created position of finance director. Among the first things she did was close the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bank accounts at FifthThird Bank and start reorganizing the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finances.

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A bid catcher relays a bid to the auctioneer at the Rita Crundwell ranch in September 2012. Hundreds packed a tent at the ranch to bid on the horses, or just to enjoy the historic auction action at the disgraced former Dixon comptrollerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property on Red Brick Road. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can you imagine that?â&#x20AC;? Burke said of Crundwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desire to attend the auction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I mean, you talk about a lack of conscience.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve closed most of the checking accounts,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We only have a few left. But everything at FifthThird we closed out right after I started.â&#x20AC;?

The finance department has been restructured in an effort to achieve greater separation of duties, something that is a struggle for most municipalities and small businesses.

The department now has a payroll clerk, a billing clerk, an accounts payable clerk, a deputy clerk, and an accounting technician, in addition to the roles for Meyer, Nord and City Clerk Kathe Swanson.

Only one of those positions is filled by someone hired after Meyer stepped into City Hall, but all of the employees are doing different work than they were previously.

It was a difficult change at first, Meyer said, but the city is making progress.

The new department is set up so that no employee can complete any process alone, Meyer said. The city also has moved away from writing checks, and Meyer has limited what input or changes she can make. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rita had the ability to do anything and everything,â&#x20AC;? Meyer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because we did a lot of manual checks, and we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do manual checks anymore. Everything goes through the computer.â&#x20AC;?

But the reorganizing

went beyond just the people and their duties. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The water department worked as a separate company,â&#x20AC;? Meyer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And the rest of the city had its own bookkeeping, and the bookkeeping was actually done by CliftonLarsonAllen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So when I get there, in September [2012], by the first of January we brought up the accounting system that the water department was using and we just expanded it to incorporate the rest of the city.â&#x20AC;?

In that process, Meyer said, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accounts and payroll were reorganized. The city had never done its own payroll, she said. That had been handled by CliftonLarsonAllen.

The mail The collection of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mail also is done far differently than 2 years ago.

When Crundwell was at City Hall, she picked up the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mail at a post office box, which is why the fraudulent invoices and bank statements for the account she had set up were kept secret.

But when Crundwell wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t around, the mail was picked up by a relative. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her nephew, not sure which one,â&#x20AC;? Burke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But it was her nephew that would pick up the mail.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think everything went

through to that post office box,â&#x20AC;? Meyer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And they closed that before I started, too. So all the mail has been coming directly to City Hall. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dropped off downstairs, where we collect the water bills.â&#x20AC;?

After the mail arrives at City Hall, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distributed to the appropriate person instead of landing on one personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desk.

The loans While the city has received nearly $40 million from the sale of Crundwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assets and a settlement with its former auditors and a bank, some assets remain unresolved, including personal loans the comptroller made to former City Engineer Shawn Ortgiesen and Fire Chief Tim Shipman.

Information about those loans â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including the amount and the terms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been released, not even to the city.

Burke said he has contacted the U.S. Marshals Service and Jason Wojdylo, chief inspector of the agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s asset forfeiture division, and U.S. Attorney Joe Pederson, who is based in Rockford. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve said right from the start that they would not release those notes by themselves,â&#x20AC;?

Burke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would all have to be done in conjunction with closing up the whole deal with the assets that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone

after, of hers, that were not obtained with city funds.â&#x20AC;?

Crundwell had a share in a family partnership that controls about 347 acres of farmland near Dixon. There also are two known Crundwell bank accounts with about $19,000 combined, Wojdylo told Sauk Valley Media in February.

The Marshals Service now has control of Crundwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share of the partnership â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which has come to about $10,000 in the past 2 years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the marshals are working to either sell that share or find another resolution, Wojdylo said in February. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Until thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all resolved, they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dispense anything â&#x20AC;&#x201C; any of those assets â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or any of the information about those notes,â&#x20AC;?

Burke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To this day, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how much those notes are.â&#x20AC;?

While Ortgiesen was working for the city â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he resigned in April 2013 after it was revealed that he had racked up $13,500 in personal expenses on a city credit card â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Burke said he asked him about the loans but couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get any information.

He hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t approached Shipman about his loans, Burke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I never knew those guys had borrowed money from her,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think anybody hardly knew.â&#x20AC;?

Loans between city employees are now specifically not allowed by the city. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something Burke wanted to add to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s employee policies.

Dixon also is working to write an employee handbook and established new human resources policies, which Nord said could be completed in the next few months.

A Crundwell visit?

In September 2012, the U.S. Marshals Service auctioned some of Crundwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assets, including some of her horses.

And Crundwell wanted to return to Dixon for the live auction, Burke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her attorney had contacted [Wojdylo], wanting to know if she could come down to the auction,â&#x20AC;? Burke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can you imagine that?

I mean, you talk about a lack of conscience. I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be seen in the state.â&#x20AC;?

County also didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t receive full 2014 grant request GRANT

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The money was returned to the state a day after the IEMA sent a letter to the Ogle County Emergency Management Agency of the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department.

The IEMA letter, and the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response, were obtained

by Sauk Valley Media through Freedom of Information Act requests to both agencies.

The county had 1 year to spend the grant money â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. But two purchases of furniture were

made after the deadline â&#x20AC;&#x201C; by 12 and 17 days. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s real comSheriff mon,â&#x20AC;? IEMA Michael Harn s p o k e s woman Patti Thompson said of late purchases. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the grant periods are pretty well known.â&#x20AC;?

Thompson also said the 2013 fiscal year grant was the only one

by IEMA to Ogle County that had ineligible purchases.

A document provided

by Ogle County shows that 20 of the 22 purchas-

es from the grant money were made between Jan. 23, 2013, and May 15, 2013.

The final two purchases, for the furniture, were the only two authorized by Harn.

The sheriff didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t respond to multiple requests for comment.

The purchase of a Duracraft 12-foot enclosed trailer wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t approved in the grantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget, and wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been approved by IEMA, Thompson said, even if the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department had asked for approval under the initial agreement.

Additionally, because

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In their Oct. 31 response to the state, Harn and Candace Humphrey, the head of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emergency management agency, referred to the reimbursement being paid so quickly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If at all possible we would encourage Ogle Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s [fiscal year 2014] grant monies sent to us in the same diligence as we mailed your refund,â&#x20AC;? the letter said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are attempting to procure several items that are needed for the Nov. 20 Byron [power plant] exercise so the FY14 grant funds are needed expeditiously.â&#x20AC;?

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Family Dollar to close stores as shoppers pinched Not known whether area stores will be among cuts STAFF AND WIRE REPORT NEWS SAUKVALLEY COM

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Dollar stores are feeling the pinch from mounting financial pressures on

low-income shoppers.

Family Dollar said Thursday that it will cut jobs and close about 370 underperforming stores as it tries to reverse

sagging sales and earnings. The discount store operator also will permanently lower prices on about 1,000 basic items.

Family Dollar Inc., which operates 8,100 stores, did not provide details on how many jobs it would cut.

Family Dollar spokeswoman Bryn Winburn told Sauk Valley Media

that the company is in the process of determining which stores will be closed, and will release the information â&#x20AC;&#x153;at the appropriate time.â&#x20AC;?

There are Family Dollar stores in Sterling, Dixon

and Morrison.

The retail chain follows competitors in highlighting the split between shoppers who are enjoying an improving economy and those being left behind.

MONEY & MARKETS The following stock quotations, as of 5 p.m., are provided as a community service by Chad Weigle of Edward Jones, Dixon and Raymond James and Associates, Sterling.

Abbott ..............................37.01 Alcoa ................................12.54 AltriaCorp ........................37.65 Autonation ......................52.74 American Express ...........84.55 Arris-Group .....................25.79 Apple..............................519.61 ADM.................................44.40 AT&T ................................35.20 Bank of America..............15.77 Boeing............................122.09 BorgWarner .....................59.25 BP .....................................47.46 Caseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s .............................67.84 Caterpillar .....................101.44 CenturyLink ....................33.35 Chevron .........................117.04 Cisco ................................22.46 Citigroup .........................45.69 CNW ................................39.55 CocaCola .........................38.64 ConAgra...........................30.49 Dean ................................15.10 Deere & Co ......................92.01 Disney ..............................77.02 Donaldson.......................40.99 DuPont ............................66.09 Exxon ...............................96.71 Ford .................................15.63 Exelon ..............................35.17 GE ....................................25.43 FifthThird ........................21.56 HawaiianElectric ............24.37 Hewlett Packard .............32.44

HomeDepot ....................75.70 Intel Corp. .......................25.81 IBM ................................195.24 IntlPaper..........................44.98 JCPenney ...........................7.70 JohnsonControls.............45.64 Johnson&Johnson ..........96.88 JPMorgan Chase .............55.31 Kraft .................................55.64 Kroger ..............................43.99 Leggett&Platt ..................31.96 Manpower .......................74.26 McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s .....................99.28 Merck&Co .......................55.92 Microsoft .........................39.19 3M ..................................132.40 Monsanto ......................110.88 Newell ..............................28.68 AGL ..................................49.94 Nike..................................71.26 Parker-Han....................119.15 Pfizer ................................29.86 Pepsico ............................83.16 Procter&Gamble .............80.72 RaymondJames...............49.35 Republic ..........................34.06 Sears Hldg .......................32.62 SensientTech ..................53.15 Sprint .................................8.24 Staples .............................11.83 TheTravelers ...................85.29 UnitedContinental .........41.48 UnitedTech ...................113.93 USBancorp ......................40.51 USSteel ............................26.87 Verizon ............................47.07 Walgreen .........................64.26 WalMartStores ................76.51 WalMartMexico ..............24.64 WasteMgt ........................41.06 Wendyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s .............................8.51

Commodities The following quotations are provided as a community service by Sterling Futures: Corn: May 4.98Ÿ ; July 5.04½; Dec. 4.99Ÿ Soybeans: May 14.63; July 14.47½; Nov. 12.14ž Soybean oil: May 42.10; July 42.26 Soybean meal: May 472.90; July 463.10 Wheat: May 6.60Ÿ; July 6.68Ÿ Live cattle: April 144.85;

June 135.77; Oct. 138.22 Oats: May 4.03½ ; July 3.68Âź Feeder cattle: May 180.07; Aug. 182.47 Lean hogs: April 124.92; June 121.22; Oct. 99.40 Sugar: July 17.46 Cotton: July 90.45 T-Bonds: June 13425â &#x201E;32 Silver: April 19.97 Gold: April 1318.70 Copper: May 3.0400 Crude: June 102.49 Dollar Index: June 79.54

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SVM WEEKEND FEATURE | ROCK FALLS’ BAYLIE JANSSEN

Junior finishes off Milledgeville win

BY PATRICK PETROSKY ppetrosky@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085 ext. 5554

MILLEDGEVILLE – After six innings, the score between the Milledgeville Missiles and the River Ridge-Scales Mound Rockets was knotted up at two runs apiece.

Enter Blake Kappes.

The Milledgeville junior pitched a hitless top of the seventh in relief of starter Kameron DawTyne, then came up big at the plate in the latter half of the inning.

With runners on first and second and no Blake outs, Kappes Kappes Milledgeville laced a line junior drive into the gap in rightcenter field to drive in the winning run in a 3-2 Missiles victory.

“I was thinking, ‘Just get on, get a base hit, maybe drive them in,’” Kappes said.

“Do whatever I needed to do to get that run in. We really wanted to win this game.

We’ve had a lot of errors the past couple games, and today we came out and played like we should have ... and that’s how we need to play every game.”

The game took on a different tone early on, as the Missiles were in a jam early.

With runners on the corners, the Wildcats attempted a double-steal – but it was sniffed out by Milledgeville.

KAPPED CONTINUED ON B7

Milledgeville 3, RRSM 2 Star of the game: Blake Kappes, Milledgeville, 2 hits, walk-off RBI 2B Key performers: Kameron DawTyne, Milledgeville, 6 IP, 2 R, 1 ER, 6 H, 7 SO, 0 BB; Matt Basten, RRSM, 6 IP, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 H, 5 SO, 2 BB Up next: Milledgeville at Dakota, 4 p.m. Tuesday

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Rock Falls senior Baylie Janssen is definitely strong enough to handle catching duties for the Rockets’ softball team.

Janssen set three national records for her age group in powerlifting at the Relentless Minnesota event on March 29.

Power to spare

Janssen strong behind plate, in weight room

BY DAN WOESSNER dwoessner@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5555

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During Wednesday’s softball game, Rock Falls senior Baylie Janssen clubbed a double off of the left-field fence and, as the team’s catcher, she threw two runners out at second base.

Both feats were impressive displays of strength, but that’s just the tip of the barbell when talking about Janssen’s strength.

For Janssen also owns three powerlifting records – two National and one American (which are different federations) – for her age group.

She set all three records at the Relentless Minnesota event on

School: Rock Falls Year: Sr. Parents: Doug and Deb Janssen FYI: Holds three records in powerlifting in her age group. ... Plans to attend Sauk Valley Community College next fall, and become a nurse.

March 29. The records were a small part of the reward for a lot of training.

“There were a lot of long days, where it’d be school, and practice, and then training,” Janssen said.

POWER CONTINUED ON B8

COLLEGE SOFTBALL | SAUK VALLEY SPLITS WITH WAUBONSEE

Split salvaged Skyhawks bounce back from loss

BY BRIAN WEIDMAN bweidman@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5551

Michael Krabbenhoeft/ mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

Milledgeville’s Kameron DawTyne pitches against River Ridge-Scales Mopund on Friday in Milledgeville.

The Missiles won 3-2.

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DIXON – Clutch hitting was a scarce commodity during Friday’s softball doubleheader between Waubonsee and Sauk Valley.

Both teams marked in just one inning, and it was enough to produce a split. The Chiefs took the opener 3-0, but the Skyhawks bounced back to take the nightcap 2-0.

“Waubonsee is a good team,” SVCC coach Bob Lowe said.

“They’re rated No. 1 in our region. Our goal is to just maintain, and when the regional

championship comes around, hopefully it will be us and them again.”

In the first game, Waubonsee (23-9) produced five consecutive two-out hits against Sauk Valley starter Kiara Kaleel in the top of the third inning to score three runs.

Courtney Thomas, Alora O’Malley-Molk and Tarah Rayos drove in runs with their hits.

Rayos (10-3) made the lead stand up. She went all seven Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com innings, allowing eight hits and Sauk Valley’s Alysha Guy flies out against Waubonsee on Friday no walks while striking out six. at SVCC. The Skyhawks bounced back from a 3-0 loss in the SALVAGED CONTINUED ON B4 opening game of the doubleheader to win the nightcap 2-0.

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It was after school, and I could hear coach Tony Dunlapâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voice coming from his office. Before getting a chance to get to his office, we took Dalton up to the old gym for photos.

After talking for a while in the cafeteria, we started back toward the new gym, and I asked Shaner if he thought coach Dunlap was still around. Shaner laughed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He had his shoes off, so I think he was settling in here,â&#x20AC;? Shaner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always here.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not even the season, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure what he has to do.â&#x20AC;?

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He talked about a day earlier in the week where after school, he coached baseball, had an open gym, and then spent time until 10:30 p.m. in his room doing grades for his classes.

Tired of the anecdotes yet?

Well, one more quick one.

On Tuesday, Newman football coach Mike Papoccia was watching the Comets baseball team play the Dixon Dukes, when Rock Falls football coach Scott Berge wandered up. Berge, a former

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spent a huge chunk of time poring over every angle that put their players in the best position to win.

And sometimes it comes down to something simple.

On Wednesday, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t about strategy or planning that led Rock Falls softball coach Kris Nunez to help her team rally out of a funk and 5-1 deficit to the Freeport Pretzels.

Instead, it took her turning her own energy level up to 11 to get the Rockets motivated.

It worked, and the Rockets rallied for a 6-5 win in eight innings.

But, the good news is that even the toughest of coaches go home ... sometimes.

As Shaner and I went our separate ways that day a couple weeks ago, I wandered down to coach Dunlapâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office.

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While I was a little too far away and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to eavesdrop, I could hear words like â&#x20AC;&#x153;offenseâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;40 [yard dash] times.â&#x20AC;?

You know, because the summer is only a couple months away, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when minds turn toward the upcoming football season.

Heck, who am I kidding? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already started thinking about things we could do for our annual award-winning football preview section.

I guess the point of all of this is that coaches often take a bad rap.

I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go to a single game where there isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t someone in the crowd playing the secondguess game.

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I actually didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start at all until my freshman year. I played baseball from tee-ball through eighth grade, then a friend suggested I try tennis. I loved it right from the start.

What did you love about it?

I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as bad as I thought Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be, and I saw improvement right away. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty competitive, and I liked how I was getting better, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve loved the sport ever since.

Plus, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something I can do forever; I see people my grandparentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; age still playing it, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to enjoy it for a long time.

Any hobbies besides tennis?

For me, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s either school or tennis or computers. I love computers, either building them or connecting with my friends â&#x20AC;Ś or building them.

You can build a computer?

Yeah, I got a laptop when I was 14, and saw a video online showing the inside of one. I thought it was really cool, so I saved my money and bought the pieces and put them together.

Any major hiccups with the construction?

There was a complication the first time I did it, but my momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boyfriend was into computers, too, and he helped me figure it out. I just hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t plugged in one wire. Now, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a really good system, and it works really well.

Do computers figure into your future plans?

Yeah, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d really like to major in computer science. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to go to Sauk, then Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to maybe go to U of I (Illinois). They have a great engineering program, and it would look really good on a resume.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be a pretty good career choice, wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it?

Yeah, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely a job I would love. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see computers getting phased out anytime soon, but even if they do, hopefully Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be ready for the next big thing because of my computer background. Everything Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned so far, and will learn in college, would help me in that profession.

Do you ever have any time for TV or movies?

I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really watch TV, but we do have a family movie night once in a while. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember the last movie I watched, though.

Favorite music?

I like all kinds of music, except for country. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d say my favorite, though, is alternative rock from back in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;90s and early 2000s.

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Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big birthday, 18.

Any big plans?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just another day to me, really.

I guess Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m an adult and have some more responsibility, like the right to vote, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not really big into politics. My dad is, though, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trying to get me into it.

If your life were a reality show, would people watch?

If it was me at school or on the computer with my friends, it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be very exciting. But if it were about the tennis part, that would be better. I mean, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reality TV, so the producers can figure out some way to make it exciting and interesting, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure.

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Bubba Watson tees off on the third hole during the second round of the Masters on Friday in Augusta, Ga. The 2012 champ reeled off five consecutive birdies on the back nine, and takes a three-stroke lead into the weekend.

Bubbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brand working Watsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simple strategy pays dividends in 2nd round a three-shot lead over Leaderboard John Senden.

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Senden qualified for the Masters a month ago with his win at Innisbrook. After a rugged start, he played the final 14 holes with six birdies and no bogeys for a 68 that puts him in the last group at a major on the weekend.

Adam Scott also made a late recovery with three birdies on the back nine to salvage a 72, along with his hopes to join Tiger Woods, Nick Faldo and Jack Nicklaus as the only players to win backSpring 2014 to-back at Augusta. Scott was four shots back at 141, along with Thomas Bjorn (68), Jonas Blixt (71) and Jordan Spieth, the 20-year-old from Texas who looked solid on the mystifying greens and shot a 70. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bubba is tearing it up,â&#x20AC;? Spieth said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to go get him.â&#x20AC;?

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ever at 54, had another 71 and was five back. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t panic,â&#x20AC;? said Couples, looking to become the oldest major champion in golf history. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to pick up two or three shots here because you want to. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not that kind of course.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to hang in there, expect a tough shot here and there. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a tough [weekend].â&#x20AC;?

Woods, who missed the Masters for the first time in 20 years because of back surgery, wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be the only guy watching on television. Phil Mickelson made another triple bogey â&#x20AC;&#x201C; three shots from the bunkers on the par-3 12th hole â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for a 73 and missed the cut for the first time since 1997. So did Sergio Garcia, Ernie Els, Luke Donald, Webb Simpson, Dustin Johnson, Zach Johnson and Jason Dufner.

Rory McIlroy nearly joined them. He hit one tee shot over the fourth green, past the head of Scott on the fifth tee, and into the bushes for a double bogey. Another shot hit a sprinkler head and landed in the azaleas behind the 13th green. He had to make a 6-foot par putt to make the cut at 4-over 148.

U.S. Open champion Justin Rose was nine shots behind, but not ready to give up because the leader often comes back to the field â&#x20AC;&#x201C; although he admitted that former champs are less likely to collapse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no give on this golf course,â&#x20AC;? Rose said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The hole can start looking awfully small, and those lakes can start to look awfully big.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s starting to get pretty easy to drop shots out there,â&#x20AC;? Scott added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[Saturday] is a big day for everyone.â&#x20AC;?

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Late goals lift Duchesses Dixon, Amboy softball fall; Missiles win big "Y 36- 3PORTS 3TAFF

Lauren Chacon scored a pair of goals in the final 5 minutes to lift the Dixon soccer team to a 2-1 victory against Streator on Friday in its opener at the Princeton Invite.

Trailing 1-0 at halftime, Dixon controlled things throughout the second half, and finally capitalized down the stretch.

After hitting the post more than once, the Duchesses broke through with Chaconâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal off a Cristin Rozek assist to tie the match with 5 minutes left.

Chacon scored on a header for the winner with 20 seconds left, after a nice cross pass from Kirsten DeArvil.

Duchesses (3-4) dropped a close one on the road in their conference opener.

Erin Smith (3-3) pitched the complete game, and took the loss. She allowed four hits, with a walk and a strikeout in six innings.

Brooke Bailey had two hits for the Duchesses, and Smith added a double.

The Leafsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jena Reddig got the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lone RBI to help her own cause.

Sherrard 1, Amboy 0: A run in the top of the first inning was all it took to send the Clippers to their first loss of the season, a Three Rivers crossover game on the road.

Destinee Oenes allowed one run and five hits in the tough-luck loss for Amboy (7-1). ISU signee

Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results at Sauk Valley Community College Game 1

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Game 2

After tying Ottawa 0-0 in their Princeton Invite opener, the Golden WarMichael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com riors beat Streator 2-1.

Natalie Herrera and Milledgevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kendra Schave pitches against River Julia Diaz scored goals Ridge-Scales Mound on Friday in Milledgeville. The Missiles won 12-5. for Sterling.

Geneseo 2, Dixon 0: The

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RELAY Riley Strandgard had two hits and the lone RBI for Sherrard, and Spencer Strandgard struck out six and walked one in a three-hit shutout.

Milledgeville 12, Scales Mound-River Ridge 5:

Morgan Adolph homered, doubled, and drove in five runs as the Missiles won at home.

Kayleigh Leddy also homered and drove in two, while Jenna Bibler

added two RBIs. Taylor Grenoble and Courtney Swalve had three hits.

Track

Rockets eighth at Galesburg: Paced by a

second-place finish from its 3,200 relay team, Rock Falls finished eighth in the 12-team Galesburg Invitational.

The Rockets had 27.33 points. Peoria Notre Dame led the way with 100.

Rock Fallsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3,200 relay team of Dallas Clevenger, Katie Anderson, Bailee Smith and Makaley Velazquez finished second with a time of 10 minutes, 8.87 seconds.

Clevenger also took second in the 400 (1:00.41), while Mireya Arella was third in the shot put (33 feet, 5 inches).

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The Skyhawks (18-10) loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the second inning on consecutive singles by Alysha Guy, Lori Lynch and Brianna Shultz, but they were left stranded.

Allison Naujokas flew out to short left field, then Mackenzie Staples flew out to center to end the threat.

Sauk Valley also had two runners on base in the third and fifth innings, but were unable to produce any runs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sauk Valley in Game 1 just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put the consecutive hits together,â&#x20AC;?

Waubonsee coach Perry Clark said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and we took advantage of that.â&#x20AC;?

In the second game, Sauk Valley was able to break through with a pair of runs in the top of the first inning. Kaleel and Guy had the key hits with a pair of two-out singles to produce the runs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal is always to score first,â&#x20AC;? Kaleel said.

Kaleel also started Game 2, and worked out of bases-loaded situations

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A M 3UNDAY in the first and third innings, as well as a twoon, two-out jam in the fifth before again running into trouble in the sixth.

The Chiefsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jessa Garcia led off with a single, then pinch-hitter Selena Kweder coaxed a walk.

The next batter, LaDesha Nelson, grounded out, but Garcia and Hannah Prucha, who re-entered the game for Kweder, each moved up a base.

Lowe then summoned Shultz, who had thrown three scoreless innings of relief in the opener, to put out the fire. She induced the first batter she faced, Ashley Blocker, into a come-backer to the circle. The next batter, Thomas, hit a lazy

pop fly that was gloved

by SVCC second baseman Stephanie Kester to end the inning.

Blocker had reached base four times in the first game, on a double, a single and two walks. She was 0-for-4 in the second game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just had to keep the ball outside,â&#x20AC;? Schultz said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I needed to avoid the inside curve. My outside curve was hitting every single time, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what [the umpire] was calling.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can always rely on Bri,â&#x20AC;? Kaleel said.

In the seventh, Shultz gave up a two-out double to Waubonseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Molly Jordan, but the game ended when the next batter, Mackenzie Brown, was thrown out on a close play at first base.

Kaleel (11-4) got the win. She allowed eight hits, one walk and hit one batter in 5 1/3 innings, with four strikeouts.

Shultz recorded her second save.

Abby Foulk (7-4) took the loss for Waubonsee.

She gave up two runs (both earned), eight hits and hit one batter, with three strikeouts.

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Waubonseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Courtney Thomas (right) slides safely into third base before Sauk Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Allison Naujokas can lay down the tag during their doubleheader Friday at SVCC.

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Defense takes a lot of persistence

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In “The Electric Woman,” Marabel Morgan, an author of self-help books for married women, wrote, “Persistence is the twin sister of excellence.

One is a matter of quality; the other, a matter of time.”

Why did she not make it excellence is the twin sister of persistence? Or one is a matter of time; the other, a matter of quality?

This is an excellent defensive deal because it requires persistence on the part of the defenders. They have to take six tricks to defeat two spades.

How can they do it after West leads the heart ace?

When two spades came back to West, perhaps he should have made a second takeout double. Note that three diamonds is making, East

losing two spades and two diamonds. East’s club loser disappears on West’s third high heart.

West leads the heart ace, under which East drops his nine,

starting a high-low (echo) with his doubleton. West cashes his heart king and heart queen.

What should East discard?

Since he would like a club shift, he should pitch the club eight.

West then leads his club three, the low card guaranteeing at least one honor in the suit. East wins with his ace and, although South drops a deceptive queen, returns the club two. When West takes the trick with his king, he should lead his last club, which East ruffs to defeat the contract.

West should know that South has the last club, because if East had started with four clubs, he would have returned his higher-remaining club at trick five (high-low with a remaining doubleton), not the two.

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Warriors roll on road Mustangs pull away with late big inning "Y 36- 3PORTS 3TAFF

Brady Siegmund had five RBIs on a double and an inside-thepark home run, leading the Sterling Golden Warriors to a road victory over Streator in the NIB12 West opener for both squads.

Sterling scored in each of the first four innings, capped with a six-run fourth.

Brandon Dennis had three hits, scored three runs, stole four bases and added two RBIs, while Frankie Perino drove in a pair of runs.

Zach Rehmert and Kolton Wright also had RBIs for the Warriors (2-4, 1-0).

Bryant Lilly (1-1) went the distance in the win, overcoming the Bulldogsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; three-run first inning. He allowed two earned runs and six hits.

Morrison 12, Orion 1, 6 inn.:

The Mustangs turned a 3-1 lead after four innings into a run-rule affair on the road with a ninerun sixth.

Ben Tegeler and Bill Lee Greul had two hits and two RBIs each, while Brock Smith and Kollin Burn added two hits and one

Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stars Brady Siegmund, Sterling, " INSIDE THE PARK (2 2")S Ben Tegeler -ORRISON HITS

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Ryan VanZuiden and Triston Houzenga also drove in runs, and VanZuiden (1-0) struck out eight and walked two in a twohitter, allowing one unearned run.

Sherrard 19, Amboy 0, 5 inn.: It was rough night for the Clippers on a road trip to Sherrard.

Two big innings were plenty for the Tigers, as they had a 10-run first inning, and they added seven more in the third.

Will Crownhart took the loss for Amboy.

Galena 10, AFC 0, 5 inn.: The Raiders managed just one hit in an NUIC crossover loss at Rockford Aviator Stadium.

Troy Mairs (0-2) took the loss for AFC (0-5). James McIntyre drove in three runs for Galena.

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Milledgevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harrison Jakobs puts the ball in play Friday against River Ridge-Scales Mound. The Missiles won the NUIC crossover game at home on Blake Kappesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; walk-off double in the bottom of the seventh inning.

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ABOVE: Milledgevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Zach Herin (right) slides safely back to first base on a pickoff attempt during Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game against River Ridge-Scales Mound in Milledgeville. The Missiles won 3-2.

BELOW: Milledgevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jordan Harris rips a double in Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s win over RRSM.

DawTyneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gem sets up late heroics KAPPED

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As the runner broke for second, catcher Caleb Skoog threw it to second, where Kappes quickly returned it to get the runner out at the plate.

Skoog then alertly rocketed it to third, turning a double play to get out of the inning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of a normal day for us,â&#x20AC;? said DawTyne. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re kind of a weird team, and it was just like another day at practice for us. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re used to making plays like that and having fun, so it was comforting to know it was just like any other day.â&#x20AC;?

In the third, the Missiles tried the same thing, but actually succeeded. With Kappes on first base and Devin Biller on third, Wildcat pitcher Matt Basten was called for a balk when he stopped mid-motion after Kappes broke for second.

Biller was awarded home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have set first-and-third plays,â&#x20AC;? Milledgeville coach Kyle Knutti said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was called an early break, where our runner goes when the pitcher gets set to try and disrupt their rhythm. Kappes runs it phenomenal, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually the third time that we have scored on it this year.â&#x20AC;?

In the top of the fourth, RRSM answered with some small ball to take a 2-1 lead after four innings of play.

Milledgeville answered rather quickly.

Jordan Harris led off the fourth with a double, and advanced to third on a passed ball. Junior Keagan Murray then placed a perfect suicide squeeze bunt between the pitcher and first base to get Harris across the plate and tie it at 2. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The last two nights that

weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been out here, we hit the ball really well,â&#x20AC;? Knutti said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We kind of got lazy and relaxed. But tonight we had to play a much tighter game, and I think it took us a while to kind of adjust to this kind of a game.â&#x20AC;?

Tough defense kept the game tied at two, and was highlighted by a diving catch in left from Biller that got the Missiles out of another jam.

It saved a potential loss from DawTyneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record, and the senior got a no-decision after pitching a gem. He went six innings, giving up only one earned run and six hits, while striking out seven and walking none. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely some things we need to work on,â&#x20AC;?

DawTyne said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to be more clean with the ball, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re playing a little sloppy on defense, and that goes along with having too much fun. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re comfortable with our playing level, and we want to continue at this pace and hopefully get some more wins.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really confident,â&#x20AC;?

Kappes added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We think we could get past regionals and into sectionals. As far as errors go, as long as we keep them down, we will go as far as that.â&#x20AC;?

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Hawks lax in late-season loss Capitals take full advantage of Chicago resting some starters

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WASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; While his teammates battled the Capitals down on the ice, Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith was perched in the relatively safe environs of the Verizon Center press box Friday night.

It was a healthy Keith who wore a suit instead of a uniform as the Hawks played the first of backto-back games to conclude the regular season.

Having been locked into third place in the Central Division already, the Hawks began the balancing act of trying to maintain momentum versus resting some of their top players in advance of the postseason. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Certain players on the team that have been around long enough deserve that right to have a rest,â&#x20AC;? winger Brandon Bollig said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Guys need

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The Capitalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Karl Alzner (27) checks the Blackhawksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ben Smith against the boards Friday in Washington.

The Blackhawks lost 4-0. their rest, especially going into a big grind like the playoffs.â&#x20AC;?

With their top defenseman among those scratched, the Capitals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a team with nothing to play for but pride after falling short in a bid for a berth

in the Eastern Conference playoffs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; skated circles around the Hawks during a 4-0 victory that snapped the defending Stanley Cup championsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fourgame winning streak. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are in the Hawks jersey,â&#x20AC;? winger Patrick

Sharp said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter who is playing and not playing, you want to work your hardest and play your best, and [Friday night] we clearly didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do that.â&#x20AC;?

Jay Beagle scored twice, Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom each added a goal and an assist and goaltender Jaroslav Halak made 34 saves to blank the punchless Hawks and record his fifth shutout of the season.

Corey Crawford was under fire from opening puck drop and Antti Raanta replaced him in the Hawks net to start the third period. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It just felt like everything they did worked, and everything we did didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that pretty much sums it up,â&#x20AC;? Crawford said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just forget about that game and prepare ourselves for what we have to do in the playoffs.â&#x20AC;?

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nurse. She plans on starting that path next year at Sauk Valley Community College. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am not doing a lot of â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to go into nurstraining now because we ing, and possibly pediatare in season,â&#x20AC;? Janssen rics,â&#x20AC;? Baylie said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But before it startI found out that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be ed, it was a lot of work.â&#x20AC;? raising money to help Janssenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, Doug, kids, I knew that I wanted is the strength trainer at to do that.â&#x20AC;?

Rock Falls High School. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I am more Baylie, however, went proud of,â&#x20AC;? Doug said. to another gym in Rock â&#x20AC;&#x153;Getting records is great, Falls to go to the next but knowing that she level. wants to help those kids â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it was a matter shows us what kind of of listening to someone person she is. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t other than her father,â&#x20AC;? be more proud of her as a Doug said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was parent.â&#x20AC;? more receptive in that Janssen and the other environment.â&#x20AC;? group of locals that comThe records were a bit of peted at the Relentless a surprise, as she had to Minnesota event raised reduce her training $28,000 for Hope Kids. leading into the event The donations came because of an illness. She from local community was also dealing with the members and businesses. loss of her close friend, In all, the event raised Matt Anderson. $196,000.

Getting bigger and At the event, many of stronger wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the ultithe children were sitting mate goal for Janssen. front row for the lifting.

Instead, she was drawn â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re like superheroes to powerlifting because for those kids,â&#x20AC;? Baylie it offered her a chance to said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re right there help kids. cheering for us. When we The Relentless events finish, we run up and give them all high-fives. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are fundraisers for Hope Kids, an organization that really special for them, and that makes it special helps children with lifefor us.â&#x20AC;? threatening diseases.

Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not done either.

Janssenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long-term goals include becoming a Baylie plans on entering CONTINUED FROM B1

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Rock Falls senior Baylie Janssen competes at the Relentless Minnesota event on March 29. She set two National records and one American record for her age group at the competition. the Relentless Detroit event next fall.

Before that, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll try to help the Rockets softball team to a conference championship and a long postseason run.

Her coach, Kris Nunez, has seen what the extra strength work has done for her game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her lateral speed behind the plate is amazing,â&#x20AC;? Nunez said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There

arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t many balls that get past her, because she moves so fast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She just has such powerful legs. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have anyone else like that.

Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so strong.â&#x20AC;?

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Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) dunks against the Pistonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Greg Monroe during Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game at the United Center. The Bulls rallied from an 18-point third-quarter deficit for a 106-98 win.

Bulls battle back for another win Victory vaults Chicago past Toronto into No. 3 seed in East

BY K.C. JOHNSON #HICAGO 4RIBUNE

CHICAGO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Bulls, of course, have lost Derrick Rose to a second straight season-ending knee injury, and Luol Deng to a trade.

You think a measly 18-point, third-quarter deficit is going to bother them?

Similar to the inexorable tenacity they have displayed all season, the Bulls kept coming and coming Friday night at the United Center, eventually overwhelming the Pistons 106-98 for their season-high seventh straight victory.

And what a night to do so: The Raptors lost at home to the Knicks, pushing the Bulls one game ahead of them for the Eastern Conferenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third seed with three games remaining.

And the Heat beat the Pacers at home, taking a half-game lead for the Eastern Conferenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top spot.

If these seeds hold over the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final 5 days, the Bulls would avoid the red-hot Nets in the first round and, if they advance, the Heat in the second round. As it is,

the Bulls clinched homecourt advantage in the first round.

On a night D.J. Augustin scored a team-high 24 points, and Joakim Noah became the ninth player in NBA history to post at least 400 assists and 100 blocks in a season, perhaps one sequence defined the Bullsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; heart and hustle.

Noah missed a shot.

Taj Gibson jumped over two Pistons to retrieve it. Noah missed another.

Gibson bullied his way inside to grab another offensive rebound and slam it home, unleashing a Noah-like scream for punctuation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just picked up our energy,â&#x20AC;? said Gibson, who finished with 17 points and three fourthquarter offensive boards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you make effort plays like that â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and those were big-time, multipleeffort plays â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that does nothing but inspire your team,â&#x20AC;? coach Tom Thibodeau said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That sort of ignited us.â&#x20AC;?

Noah finished with six points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.

Andre Drummond paced the Pistons with 26 points and 26 rebounds.

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Minor accomplishments Weekly update for Sauk Valley natives in minor league baseball Seth Blair

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Jake Junis

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Hometown: Rock Falls Organization: Cardinals Level: Double-A Team: Springfield (Mo.) Cardinals

Hometown: Rock Falls Organization: Royals Level: Single-A Team: Lexington (Ky.) Legends

Starts/Games: 2/2 W-L: 0-0 Innings: 8.2 ERA: 4.15 Ks: 6 BB: 6 Hits: 12 Runs: 6 Earned runs: 5

Starts/Games: 1/1 W-L: 0-1 Innings: 4 ERA: 2.25 Ks: 6 BB: 1 Hits: 4 Runs: 3 Earned runs: 1

Starts/Games: 2/2 W-L: 0-0 Innings: 8.2 ERA: 4.15 Ks: 6 BB: 6 Hits: 12 Runs: 6 Earned runs: 5

Starts/Games: 2/2 W-L: 0-1 Innings: 6 ERA: 1.50 Ks: 7 BB: 1 Hits: 5 Runs: 4 Earned runs: 1

Up next: vs. Arkansas, 7 p.m. Thurs.

FYI: Starts season where he ended last season, as one of five pitchers in starting rotation.

Up next: at Rome, 6 p.m. Tuesday FYI: Started the season opener for Lexington, a 3-2 win where he got a no-decision.

FRIDAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SCOREBOARD MLB

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CUBS 6, CARDINALS 3, 11 innings

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Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results "OSTON . 9 9ANKEES 4ORONTO "ALTIMORE 4AMPA "AY #INCINNATI Houston at Texas, 8:05 p.m. #HICAGO 7HITE 3OX #LEVELAND Minnesota 10, Kansas City 1 N.Y. Mets at L.A. Angels, late Detroit at San Diego, late Oakland at Seattle, late Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games "OSTON ,ACKEY AT . 9 9ANKEES (Kuroda 1-1), 12:05 p.m.

4AMPA "AY #OBB AT #INCINNATI 3IMON 1-0), 12:10 p.m.

Cleveland (Masterson 0-0) at Chicago White Sox (Paulino 0-1), 1:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Shields 0-1) at Minnesota (Nolasco 0-1), 1:10 p.m.

4ORONTO (UTCHISON AT "ALTIMORE " .ORRIS P M Houston (Cosart 1-1) at Texas (Scheppers 0-1), 7:05 p.m.

Detroit (Verlander 0-1) at San Diego (Kennedy 1-1), 7:40 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Niese 0-1) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 0-2), 8:05 p.m.

Oakland (Gray 1-0) at Seattle (E.Ramirez 1-1), 8:10 p.m.

Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games 4AMPA "AY AT #INCINNATI P M 4ORONTO AT "ALTIMORE P M Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 1:10 p.m.

Kansas City at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m.

Houston at Texas, 2:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at L.A. Angels, 2:35 p.m.

Detroit at San Diego, 3:10 p.m.

Oakland at Seattle, 3:10 p.m.

"OSTON AT . 9 9ANKEES P M Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s box score

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Tâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;3:28. Aâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;13,605 (40,615).

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Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results Philadelphia 6, Miami 3 4AMPA "AY #INCINNATI Atlanta 7, Washington 6, 10 innings Milwaukee 4, Pittsburgh 2 Chicago Cubs 6, St. Louis 3, 11 innings L.A. Dodgers 6, Arizona 0 San Diego 6, Detroit 0 N.Y. Mets at L.A. Angels, late Colorado at San Francisco, late Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games 4AMPA "AY #OBB AT #INCINNATI 3IMON 1-0), 12:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Villanueva 1-2) at St. Louis (Wainwright 1-1), 1:15 p.m.

Colorado (Anderson 0-2) at San Francisco (M.Cain 0-1), 3:05 p.m.

Miami (Eovaldi 1-1) at Philadelphia (Pettibone 0-0), 6:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Volquez 0-0) at Milwaukee (Gallardo 2-0), 6:10 p.m.

Washington (Jordan 0-0) at Atlanta (A.Wood 1-1), 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 2-0) at Arizona (Miley 2-1), 7:10 p.m.

Detroit (Verlander 0-1) at San Diego (Kennedy 1-1), 7:40 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Niese 0-1) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 0-2), 8:05 p.m.

Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games 4AMPA "AY AT #INCINNATI P M Miami at Philadelphia, 12:35 p.m.

Washington at Atlanta, 12:35 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 1:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 1:15 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at L.A. Angels, 2:35 p.m.

Colorado at San Francisco, 3:05 p.m.

Detroit at San Diego, 3:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Arizona, 3:10 p.m.

Chicago

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2Bâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;3CHIERHOLTZ -A !DAMS "OURJOS (3). HRâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Castillo (2). SBâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;"OURJOS CSâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Schierholtz (1). Sâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;"ONIFACIO 3WEENEY *AY SFâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Rizzo, M.Carpenter.

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HBPâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;BY 6ERAS #RAIG "OURJOS BY 3AMARDZIJA * +ELLY WPâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;3AMARDZIJA PBâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Castillo.

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ell, turkey season has definitely come in with a bang. While gassing up â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Battleshipâ&#x20AC;? this past weekend, a truck pulls up alongside carrying young Gavin Olinger and his grandpa. Gavin is wearing camo and a 15-inch permanent smile. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;da thunk heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d just tried out for the part of the Joker in the next Batman movie.

I was directed to check out the contents of the bed of the truck â&#x20AC;Ś and man, what a bird. This timber chicken had a 10-inch beard, and although we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have an official weight, it had to be 25 to 27 pounds.

Just an awesome turkey â&#x20AC;Ś and get this: itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gavinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first one.

This young man comes from a long line of hunters, and it appears he is off to a fantastic start to his hunting career. Congratulations to you young man, way to go.

Now, I am no turkey hunter; I am content to lease our land to others who are interested.

But mushrooms â&#x20AC;Ś them things definitely got my attention. This weather pattern has all the right makings of a terrific season for these fabulous fungi. We need to add some moisture to it, however, but things are close.

I just realized while cleaning out the garage that I had not bothered to look for any shed antlers this year. Musta been due to the never-ending string of arctic-like temperatures we had. But I wonder if maybe I will stumble on a few while looking for mushrooms? Wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that be nice?

Anyway, while you read this here article, me and daughter Taya are on the Rock fishing the first tournament of the

Joey Logano was lauded when he came into NASCAR as a teenager in 2008. But he admits there have been plenty of bumps in the road over the past 6 years ... and he has learned from them.

He qualified for the Chase last season, and is all but assured of a spot this year after winning Monday at Texas Motor Speedway.

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year. I also hope we are catching some decent fish, because my little girl has been talking serious smack to all the guys. She just loves being around the catfisherman at these tournaments. They are real good to her, and let her just run off at the mouth like a 12-year-old is known to do.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in seeing how we â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or anyone else â&#x20AC;&#x201C; did, the weigh-in will be from 2-3 p.m. at the old Route 2 roadside table ramp between Rock Falls and Lyndon. Come check it out; we will be raffling off a rod, and all money will be going to help out our fellow catfisherman Calvin, who I wrote about previously, who has been stricken with cancer.

Guess after the tournament, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be time to start chasing flatheads, as the water temps are quickly reaching toward the 50s.

Now stay tuned for the rapidly approaching manufactured bait-only tournament, sponsored

by G and S Cheese Bait and J and N Dipworms.

This tourney will be May 24th, and will launch out of Prophetstown State Park. This is always a ball to fish, and with the sponsors kicking in a bunch of guaranteed money, well, how can you go wrong?

So hang in there until next week, and enjoy some outdoors in the Rock River valley.

Go Catfish!

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DARLINGTON, S.C. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Joey Logano says his â&#x20AC;&#x153;sliced bread syndromeâ&#x20AC;? is over.

The 23-year-old Logano was dubbed the greatest thing since sliced bread as an up-andcoming young racer by NASCAR great Mark Martin. Those were big words to live up to, and Logano said he was definitely too young to match that moniker when he first raced in Sprint Cup in 2008. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Did I start too soon? No doubt I did,â&#x20AC;? Logano said Friday at Darlington Raceway, site of Saturday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southern 500. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But you know, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience that I value a lot right now.â&#x20AC;?

Logano laughed when asked if â&#x20AC;&#x153;sliced bread syndromeâ&#x20AC;? was finished. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What is that?â&#x20AC;? he said with a grin.

Logano acknowledged there were plenty of bumps along the road from phenom to Sprint Cup title contender. He won just twice in 145 starts for Joe Gibbs Racing from 2008-2012. Logano moved to Roger Penskeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No. 22 car last

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Logano said.

Logano appears to have plenty figured out. He had a more than 2-second lead down the stretch at Texas when a late caution forced a green-white-checker finish. Jeff Gordon took just two tires and came out of the pits first.

But Logano and his four fresh

tires quickly overtook Gordon on the restart and pulled away for victory.

Logano feels like his confidence in Sprint Cup is improving to what he feels racing in Nationwide. He became that seriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; youngest winner with his 2008 victory, and added 20 more career wins in NASCARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Triple-A circuit, a rĂŠsumĂŠ that gives him an edge whenever he lines up in a Nationwide event.

The win, the fourth Sprint Cup victory of Loganoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career, made him the seventh different winner in as many races this season. It also likely locked him into NASCARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new 16-team playoff format this season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Things are going good right now, so all that hard workâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paying off,â&#x20AC;? Logano said.

Logano said the victory took some of the pressure off himself and the team, giving them the chance to experiment at testing sessions on racetracks that make up the 10-race Chase for the Sprint Cup Championship. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can get our guns loaded for when the chase starts,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Brothers Flooring opening second store

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5535

DIXON – The brothers Grell are inviting a whole new set of customers to walk all over them.

Keith and Kraig Grell, owners of Brothers Flooring in Rock Falls for the better part of two decades, sell and install flooring and window coverings of all kinds. They are expanding

their business into the Dixon market with the opening of a new store on North Galena Avenue.

“We’re really excited about it,” Keith said.

The Rock Falls natives, 50 and 46, respectively, and now living in Sterling, are leasing two-thirds of the building at 1419 N. Galena, about 7,000 square feet. Most of the interior work is done;

now they’re waiting for displays and materials to arrive, Keith said.

They also are hiring sales people, he said.

The Grells are planning a soft opening at the end of this month, and a grand opening sometime in mid-May. In the meantime, you can check out all they have to offer at 1111 First Ave. in Rock Falls, or give them a call at 815-535-

9226. A website and Facebook page are in the works.

Two fixtures celebrate anniversaries A couple of longtime local businesses are celebrating anniversaries this year.

Forest Inn Restaurant & Lounge, on U.S. Route 30 on the way to Morrison, is turning 80; SBM Business Equipment

Center in downtown Sterling is hitting 60.

Ajdim Bajrami’s family-style restaurant at 20657 Lincoln Road, known for its salad bar and all-around tasty food, is open from 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Find it on Facebook or call 815-7724557 for more information.

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Financial straight talk.

For more advice, plus special readers offers, visit davesays. org or call 88822-PEACE.

Don’t listen to bank’s bad advice Dear Dave, I want to roll over a 401(k), and my bank is encouraging me to roll it over to fixed annuities. Is this a good investment?

– John

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

Local bicyclist B.J. Fenwick, 66, of Sterling has opened Green River Cyclery at at 205 E. First St. in Dixon, a sales and service shop. Folks might remember him not only as a member of the Rock River Valley Bicycle Club, but also as the former owner of Green River Adventure Sports, a sporting goods store in Dixon he owned and operated until June 2012, when he decided to ratchet back to bikes only.

Familiar face opens downtown bike shop

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5535

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IXON – A local cycling enthusiast who closed his downtown sporting goods store 2 years ago has kept on his path, opening a bicycle shop near KSB Hospital.

B.J. Fenwick, 66, of Sterling, closed Green River Adventure Sports at 148 S. Peoria Ave. in June 2012. He was scaling back, he said at the time, and planned to open a bike shop in Sterling.

Those plans fell through, though, when the building he wanted required too many repairs.

He missed tinkering, and missed his customers, though, so he kept looking. He found the perfect spot back in Dixon, at 205 E. First St. CYCLES CONTINUED ON C8

Green River Cyclery is located at 205 E. First Street in Dixon.

Dear John, More times than not, when you go to a bank for investment advice, what you’ll get in the bargain is bad advice. And that’s the case here.

I’d move toward a traditional IRA, in a series of good growth stock mutual funds. Put it across four types of accounts: growth, growth and income, aggressive growth and international. What you’re looking for, John, is a great track record for your investments.

You want a track record so ridiculously good that it gives you a great sense of comfort, even though there’s no guarantee of what’s to come. And there are mutual funds out there that can do just that for you. I own one that’s more than 70 years old, and it has averaged nearly 12 percent over that time.

Lots of people talk in “what ifs” when it comes to investing. Well, you can play that little game all day. But if the economy goes completely down the tubes, and the government destroys things like mutual funds and real estate completely, your little bankrecommended annuity isn’t going to make it, either. The banking system as a whole will fail if all the mutual funds close, because they’re all based in publicly traded companies. And that means virtually every business you drive by on your way to work would be out of business. A bank’s not going to survive that kind of thing.

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Beef prices hit all-time high in U.S. Extreme weather has thinned beef cattle herds to levels last seen in 1951

BY DAVID PIERSON AND TIFFANY HSU MCT News Service

Come grilling season, expect your sirloin steak to come with a hearty side of sticker shock.

Beef prices have reached alltime highs in the U.S. and aren’t expected to come down any time soon.

Extreme weather has thinned the nation’s beef cattle herds to

levels last seen in 1951, when there were about half as many mouths to feed in America.

“We’ve seen strong prices before, but nothing this extreme,” said Dennis Smith, a commodities broker for Archer Financial Services in Chicago. “This is really new territory.”

The retail value of “all-fresh” USDA choice-grade beef jumped to a record $5.28 a pound in Feb-

ruary, up from $4.91 the same time a year ago. The same grade of beef cost $3.97 as recently as 2008.

The swelling prices are roiling the beef supply chain from rancher to restaurant.

Norm Langer managed to go 2 years without raising prices at his famed Los Angeles delicatessen.

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Jerry Haines, general manager at R.C. Provisions in Burbank, Calif., holds packaged pastrami ready for shipping. Beef prices are at record highs because of thinning cattle herds decimated by drought.

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IN BRIEF

CLASSES VISIT TAMPICO

A group of students in seventh and eighth grades at East Moline Christian School recently visited the Ronald Reagan Birthplace in Tampico. Guide Judy Jacobson (right) showed the students the apartment where the 40th president was born. The birthplace is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Photo submitted by Joan Johnson of Tampico.

Rotary district offers scholarships Rotary District 6420 will award a $25,000 ambassadorial scholarship to a college student for studies abroad during 2015-16.

The money is for either the junior year or graduate studies. Visit www.clubrunner.ca/6420 for applications and full details.

Eligible candidates must have legal residence in District 6420. Sauk Valley Rotary clubs in the district include Dixon, Erie, Morrison, Mount Carroll, Oregon, Rochelle, Rock Falls, Rock River Valley in Byron, Savanna, Sterling Noon, Twin Cities Sunrise

in Sterling, and Walnut.

The candidates must have certain characteristics: exemplary academic achievement, enthusiasm, unselfishness, and adaptability. They also should be comfortable with public speaking, a natural leader, of highest moral character, and be sponsored by a local Rotary Club.

Rotarians or their directline descendants, which includes stepchildren and spouses; those in a university-sponsored studyabroad program; and those who would return to a country in which they

lived for an extended period of time are not eligible to apply.

Global Grant Scholarships for masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree studies follow these same guidelines and procedures, use the same application, but are for $30,000.

This scholarship is intended for candidates interested in studying in second and third world cultures. It must further at least one of the following: peace and conflict prevention-resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, basic education and literacy,

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economic and community development, or maternal and child health.

Sponsorship requests to clubs are due by May 1.

Applications must arrive

by May 30 to the committee chairman in Rockford.

A briefing luncheon will be June 19 in Rockford. A mandatory district interview will take place June 21 at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling.

For complete information, contact local Rotary clubs. Rock Falls residents can call Pam Erby at 815590-5561.

Senior spelling bee scheduled

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BOYS STATE DONATION

State Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, presented Ann Lewis, Reagan Boyhood Home in Dixon president, with the state of Illinois House of Representatives Resolution No. 764 in recognition of its 30th anniversary, status as an historical, tourism, and educational site, and the value of its volunteers.

Photo submitted by Brandi Langner.

The Dixon Knights of Columbus gave a check March 19 to Dixon American Legion Post 12 to help send delegates to Boys State. Mike Barney (left) and Richard Longfellow (right), both with the legion, accepted the donation from George Gallant with the knights. Photo submitted by Pat Barney.

Dancers to instruct in technique, skills STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Professionals guests will lead a dance workshop April 19.

The workshop, featuring Angie S. Keneipp and Kimmy Pendzimaz, will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the J. Mark Beaty Performance Center at Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road.

The workshop is for adults and children age 6

and older. The public, as well as academy students, are welcome Participants will work on technique and skills for jazz, modern, contemporary, and lyrical genres. Turns, leaps, kicks, and progressions will be emphasized.

Tuition is $75.

Students should pack a meal for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lunch and

Learnâ&#x20AC;? session with the artists, who will answer questions.

The academy also will offer a fruit centerpiece workshop.

It will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. April 19 in the lounge.

Instructors will lead students step-by-step through the process of creating a fruit arrange-

ment to share with friends and family.

Students must bring a hammer and cutting board to class. Other supplies will be provided.

Tuition is $50.

Advance registration is required for both workshops; go to apm.activecommunities.com/woodlawnarts, stop at the academy, or call 815-626-4278.

Golfers needed BYRON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Byron Firemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association will have a scholarship golf playday May 3 at PrairieView Golf Club, at state Route 72 and German Valley Road.

Proceeds will help fund scholarships for Byron High School seniors, who plan to pursue a medical or fire science degree.

Sign-in will start at 7 a.m., with a shotgun start at 8 and a scramble format.

The fee is $60 per golfer and includes the green fee, half a cart, mid-

course bratwurst break, and lunch at the finish.

Registration is due by noon May 1. To download forms, visit www.byronfire.com and click on Association Golf Outing, or forms can be picked up at the fire station, 123 N. Franklin St. Forms and payment should be mailed to Byron Firemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association Golf, P,O, Box 904, Byron, IL 61010.

Hole sponsors also are needed. The cost is $60 and more. For information, call 815-234-4911.

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Theater group announces summer camps PRINCETON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Two youth summer theater camps are planned.

Registration for the camps is being accepted

by Learning Stage, the education committee of Princeton Theatre Group, for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Camp 56, for primary and middle school students, will be weekdays from June 23 through July 3 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 416 Dover Road.

Under the direction of Lisa Gadomski, campers will experience song and dance, makeup, costumes, set visits, and meet the Festival 56 cast and crew. They will appear on-stage in the production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oliver.â&#x20AC;? The cost is $100 per camper.

Registration will be April 26, or after the May 5 box office opening, at the Grace Center box office, 316 S. Main St. Theatre Boot Camp, for

high school students, will be July 7-13 at Open Prairie United Church of Christ, 25 E. Marion St. Campers will attend three Festival 56 productions, appear in a cabaret, and stage their own showcase performance. Laura Brigham, Festival 56 cofounder, will direct.

The cost is $250 per camper, which includes theater tickets, daily lunches, a Friday night dinner, and a chaperoned

overnight stay after the cabaret.

Go to www.festival56. com to register.

Payment and registration for both camps are due by May 31. Scholarships and financial assistance are available.

Camps are offered during the daytime; schedules will be provided.

For more information, email learningstage@festival56.com or call Marina Carrott at 312-925-4758.

Brad Currens, vice president of Stillman Bank, presented Autumn Nelson with a gift certificate.

She is Oregon High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s March Senior of Distinction. Photo submitted by Heather Walden.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL AT COLOMA TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT, ROCK FALLS

The Ballers team won first place in the 1 p.m. Men’s Open Basketball League with a 21-3 record. The team members are (kneeling, from left) Justin Bender and Jonah Celestino; and (sitting) Andrew Carskaden, Gordon Harris, and A.J. Glassburn. Photos submitted by Joan Fritz.

The Tap team captured first place in the 40 and Over Men’s Basketball League.

The team’s record was 22-2. They are (from left) Dan Minor, Gregg Petrosky, Kevin Anderson, and Dave Peugh. Not pictured are Troy Osborne and Jim Dubois.

The Hung Over team members were the Beast of Worst champions in 1 p.m.

Men’s Open Basketball League. Their record was 12-12. They are (from left) Paul Urrutia, Juan Monarrez, Jake Morris, and Mike Menchaca. Not pictured is Crishawn Kelly.

The MAC team was the Beast of Worst champions of the 40 and Over Men’s Basketball League with a 12-12 record. On the team are (from left) Greg Wolf, Pete Christianson, Paul McMahon, and Scott Konneck.

Prime Time won first place in the 2:30 p.m. Men’s Open Basketball League with 22-2. They team members are (kneeling, from left) Justin Johnson and Alex Leaf; and (standing) Kory Johnson, Devin Johnson, and Jake Reyes.

With an 18-6 record, the Your Mama team was the first-place winner of the 30 and Over Men’s Basketball League. They are (kneeling, from left) Aaron House and Jody Meiners; and (standing) Justin House, Andrew House, and Carlos Reyes.

With a 13-11 record, the MVP’s team was the Beast of Worst of the 2:30 p.m.

Men’s Open Basketball League. They are (kneeling (from left)) Mike Thomas and Cody Goodwin; and (standing) Ryan Newman, James Phillips, Troy Anderson, and John Berlin, with his son, Brady.

The Krush team was the Beast of Worst champion in the 30 and Over Men’s Basketball League with a 16-8 record. The team members are (kneeling, from left) Mario Dillard and Eric Harris; and (standing) Chris Green, Troy Anderson, and Chad Riesselman.

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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Park activities include hikes DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Three programs are planned for mid to late April at the Ruth Edwards Nature Center in Lowell Park, 2114 Lowell Park Road.

Planting Trees at Lowell Forest: A tree planting detail will be formed at the nature center to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day early on Thursday.

Participants can expect to learn about the native tree species of the forest, an Illinois Nature Preserve, and the evasive species that threaten its health.

They will be involved in evasive species control and planting, and should dress to work in the forest. It is recommended to bring a sack lunch, beverage and rain gear, and to wear long-sleeved shirts,

long pants, and sturdy shoes.

The program will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and is for ages 10 and older. The cost is $5 for adults and $2.50 for kids.

Class size is limited to 10.

Fish Go to School Too!: Students from preschool age through second grade will learn about the bluegill, the state fish.

From 2 to 2:30 p.m.

April 19, they will paint bluegill shapes and construct a water environment for them to â&#x20AC;&#x153;schoolâ&#x20AC;? a mural to take home. The cost is $2.50.

Participants will need to bring a smock to protect clothing. Parental supervision is appreciated. Class size is limited to 15.

Creating Art From Refuse: After a presentation concerning leaf identification of native Illinois trees, participants will make leaf prints using discarded Styrofoam meat trays.

The program is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 26 for children in third grade and older. The cost is $2.50.

Participants should bring a smock; parental supervision is appreciated. Class size is limited to 15.

To register for any of the programs, call the 815-288-5209 and leave a message with the name, phone number, number of people, and the program. The money will be collected the day of event.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS CHAMPION Gabrielle Ovalle, 13, of Sterling won first place in basketball skills March 15 at the Special Olympics Individual Skills Competition in Bloomington.

She is the daughter of Monique and Saul Ovalle, and played for Bi-County Special Education Cooperative.

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Dane Sperling, 15, of Dixon, won third place in sparring and fourth in form March 15 at the 40th annual Dubuque, Iowa, Karate Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Midwest Tang Soo Do Open Karate Championship. With him is Bill Moritz of Dixon, third dan instructor. Sperling is from the Dixon School of Tae Kwon Do. Photo submitted by Moritz.

Two childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events canceled POLO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Story Time has been canceled this week at Polo Public Library, 302 W. Mason St. Also canceled is Wiggles & Giggles, originally scheduled for Thursday.

April programs that will be held are: Route Your Retirement Retirement Fair: 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday.

There is no charge. Reg-

ister by 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Beginning Computer Class: 2-3 p.m. April 21 and April 23. This class is limited to four students; there is no charge. Registration is required.

Movie and a Snack: 2:30-4:30 p.m. April 30, no charge, shown in the lower level.

New books on the

shelves are â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Promise Kept,â&#x20AC;? by Robin Lee Hatcher; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moving Target,â&#x20AC;? by J.A. Jance; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Power Play,â&#x20AC;? by Danielle Steel (large print); and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Widowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tears,â&#x20AC;? by Susan Wittig Albert.

The library will be closed Friday for Good Friday.

For more information or to register, call 815946-2713.

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Photo submitted by Monique Ovalle

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ABOVE and BELOW: Kiwanis Club members worked April 5 to help prepare the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home in Dixon for the summer tourism season.

This was Kiwanis One Day, a day of service by Kiwanis International. The Kiwanis Club of Dixon, Dixon Golden Kiwanis, Dixon High School and Faith Christian High School Key Clubs, Reagan Middle School Builders Club, Jefferson School K-Kids, and the Aktion Club, co-sponsored with Kreider Services, participated. Photos submitted by Geoff Vanderlin.

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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Tatum William Jackson

Paige Elizabeth Burrs

Makayla Kisiel of Dixon and Colin Jackson of Amboy are the parents of a son born at 8:39 p.m. April 1, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Tatum William Jackson weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces at birth and was 21.5 inches in length.

He is welcomed by Meghan Jackson, 3.

Maternal grandparents are June Sommer of Dixon and Shane Davidson of Apopka, Fla. Paternal grandparents are Dean Erbes and Tammie Erbes, both of Amboy.

Maternal great-grandparents are June Sommer of Bourbonnais and Carl and Linda Davidson of Greenville, Texas.

Paternal great-grandmother is Diana Jackson of Amboy.

Danelle and Paul Burrs of Dixon are the parents of a daughter born at 12:46 p.m. March 25, 2014, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.

Paige Elizabeth Burrs weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces at birth and was 21.5 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Ken and Lynette DeSmith of Atkinson.

Paternal grandparents are Mike and Denise Burrs of Dixon.

Maternal great-grandparents are Janice De Fauw of Atkinson and Glenn and Betty DeSmith of Geneseo.

Paternal great-grandparents are Charlotte Burrs and Ed Bally, both of Dixon .

a daughter born at 5:44 p.m. March 31, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Iris May Peppers weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce at birth and was 20 inches in length.

She is welcomed by Ryder Bishop, 3.

Maternal grandparents are Sheila Koehler of Dixon and Rob Quilhot of Rock Falls.

Paternal grandparents are Bill and Linda Peppers of Rock Falls.

Maternal great-grandparents are Carol Nuttall of Nelson and Michael Koehler of Dixon.

Paternal great-grandparents are Darlene and Larry Peppers and Alfred Pace, all of Rock Falls.

Lyla MaryLynne Baker

Harper LuAnn Meier

Lana Jean McMurtry Cassandra R. and Tommy W. McMurtry of Sterling are the parents of a daughter born at 1:42 p.m. March 21, 2014, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.

Lana Jean McMurtry weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces at birth and was 22 inches in length.

She is welcomed by Tommy, 12, Jason, 11, Abigail, 9, Chloe, 6, and Allison, 3.

Maternal grandparents are Bruce and Debra Harmon of Marseilles.

Paternal grandparents are Tom and Paula McMurtry of LaSalle.

Paternal great-grandfather is Lester Goad of Benton, Ark.

Danielle Lesniewski and Michael Baker of Nelson are the parents of a daughter born at 2:51 p.m. March 31, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Lyla MaryLynne Baker weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces at birth and was 20.5 inches in length.

She is welcomed by Cody, 13, and Hailey, 10.

Maternal grandfather is Daniel Lesniewski of Sterling.

Paternal grandparents are Lance Baker and Joyce Baker, both of Sterling, and Cheryl Harms and Doug Harms, both of Rock Falls.

Maternal great-grandmother is Peggy Lesniewski of Sterling.

Paternal great-grandmother is Arlene Arduini of Rock Falls.

Tara Driscoll and Austin Meier of Erie are the parents of a daughter born at 8:13 a.m. April 1, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Harper LuAnn Meier weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces at birth and was 21 inches in length.

She is welcomed by Karter, 4.

Maternal grandparents are Angie and Ron Kuykendall of Erie and Joey Driscoll of Morrison.

Paternal grandparents are Traci and Jimmy Brown of Erie and Martin Meier of Prophetstown.

Maternal greatgrandparents are Bob and Dorothy Tiesman of Lyndon and Roger Schipper of Morrison.

Paternal great-grandIris May Peppers parents are Sue and Tawnee Quilhot and Ralph Barlow of Erie and Trey Peppers of Rock Janet and Art Meier of Falls are the parents of Prophetstown.

Winners of the The Illinois Alliance for Arts Education awards are (from left) Rhonda Hulteen, music teacher at Woodlawn Arts Academy in Sterling, Music Educator Award; Kristy Geil of CGH Medical Center in Sterling, the Business and Industry Award for Fine Arts Support; Julie Woessner, Music Educator Award; Russ Siefken, original treasurer, and Patty Martinez, president of the Sterling Mural Society, Public and Community Service Award. Photo submitted by Betty Clementz.

Local instructors awarded The Illinois Alliance for Arts Education, a statewide organization in partnership with the Illinois Arts Council, annually celebrates the excellence of nominees in the fields of the four fine arts of music, dance, theater, and music.

Winners are awarded in conjunction with Illinois Arts Education Week, which was March 17- 23.

Rock River Valley recipients are: Rhonda Hulteen, Music Educator Award: Hulteen is a music instructor at Woodlawn Arts Academy in Sterling. She taught private music lessons in piano, voice, and bagpipes for 36 years.

She has developed, taught, directed, per-

formed, and accompanied local schools, churches, colleges, and ensembles since 1973.

Kristy Geil accepted the Business and Industry Award for Fine Arts Support on behalf of CGH Medical Center for its support of the arts and in assisting the Woodlawn Arts Academy through monetary help and employee assistance.

Employees volunteer their time at events, as well as serving on committees.

Julie Woessner, Music Educator Award: Woessnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career began with 8 years as a first-grade teacher. For the last 9 years, she has been the music instructor at East Coloma, now East Colo-

ma-Nelson Elementary School in Rock Falls.

Receiving the Public and Community Service Award for the Arts were Russ Siefken, original treasurer, and Patty Martinez, president of the Sterling Mural Society. From an idea of community leaders was born the Sterling Mural Society and the 19 murals created by artists to portray the history of the city of Sterling.

That idea has created an identity to the community, as each mural was based on a historical postcard. The final mural was dedicated, through the fundraising efforts of this organization, as a community appreciation of art.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Today Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United -ETHODIST #HURCH % #HIcago Ave., Davis Junction.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; noon, open; 6 p.m., open, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, tradition; 12:30 P M CLOSED P M CLOSED

Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., former St. Anne Grade School, 32 N. Jones Ave., !MBOY

Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Support Group, 10 a.m., Mercy South Medical #ENTER BOARD ROOM 3 "LUFF "LVD #LINTON )OWA

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alcoholics Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.noon, Walmart, 1901 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First #HRISTIAN #HURCH &IFTH !VE

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Downstairs, west door.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old School; 8 p.m., open, &UN .IGHT BRING A FRIEND

First Ave., Rock Falls, back door.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 1-2:30 p.m., Save-A-Lot, 928 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Sauk Computer User Group, 1 p.m.; 2:30 technology presentation by Nathan Fellows, WhiTESIDE #OUNTY 3ENIOR #ENTER

1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, 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, Bazaar Americana, 609 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, Horizon View Farm barn, 2422 N. River Road, Oregon.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, 10 a.m., OPEN "IG "OOK &IRST Ave., Rock Falls, back door.

Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society, 2 p.m., program, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lincolnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Long Journey Home,â&#x20AC;? #'( -EDICAL #ENTER S 2YBERG !UDITORIUM % ,E&EVRE 2OAD 3TERLING

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Sterling.

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Parkway Apartments, 710 W. LeFevre Road, 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.

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, p.m., Arrowwood, 430 Martin Road, Rock Falls.

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Monday Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., 201 W. Market St., MorChildhood immunization RISON

clinic; women, infants and Celebrate Recovery, Christchildren clinic; and famcentered Recovery Group, ily planning services, all by P M 2EVIVE #OMMUNITY appointment only, Suite 100, ,EE #OUNTY (EALTH $EPARTMENT #HURCH % &RONT 3T -OUNT 3 'ALENA !VE $IXON -ORRIS

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LeFevre Road, Sterling, 309Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 373-0377. a.m., open, Methodist church, Rock Falls Rotary, 6 p.m., 402 First Ave., Forreston.

Veterans Affairs representa- Beelendorfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 200 W. 10th St., tive A M 2OCK 2IVER #ENTER Rock Falls.

Rock Falls Optimist Club, 3 TH 3T /REGON

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Whiteside County Senior Rock Falls Boy Scout Troop Center outreach caseworker, 10-11 a.m., Odell Public Library, 306, 6:30-8 p.m., Harvest Time "IBLE #HURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL

307 S. Madison St., Morrison, 1802 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls.

Veterans of Foreign Wars American Red Cross blood Post 5418, 7 p.m., 217 First drive A M P M

Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico !VE 2OCK &ALLS

School District 3 office, 79 Al-Anon, P M #HURCH OF Grove St., Prophetstown.

'OD #LAY 3T -OUNT #ARAppointments: 800-733-2767. roll.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Petunia City Quilters, 7 p.m., NOON CLOSED 3T 0AUL ,OVELAND #OMMUNITY (OUSE

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Alcoholics Anonymous, Survivors of Suicide Supnoon, closed, step; 6 p.m., port Group, 7-9 p.m., Second open, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., 2EFORMED #HURCH TH Dixon. !VE &ULTON

Dixon Rotary Club, noon, Tampico Lions Club, 7 p.m., LOWER LEVEL 3T ,UKE %PISCOGood Times, 106 N. Main St., PAL #HURCH 7 4HIRD 3T

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Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Big Book; 6 p.m., p.m., closed, step study, New (OPE &ELLOWSHIP #HURCH

closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., open, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third STATE 2OUTE +INGS Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 St., Sterling. p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Road, Sterling.

Samuel H. Davis Masonic #HRISTIAN #HURCH &IFTH !VE

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Sauk Valley Alcoholics Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 Anonymous Group, noon, P M CLOSED 3T ,UKE %PISCOOPEN 3UNSHINE MEETING

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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, 7:30 p.m., closed, 304 Seventh Ave. W., Lyndon.

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State Sen. Mike Jacobs, D-East Moline, (center) received the Legislative Hero Award. Mike Wennekamp, (left) CEO of Two Rivers YMCA in Moline; and Andy Thornton, Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA CEO nominated Jacobs for the award. Photo submitted by Keri Olson.

Senator recognized for service SPRINGFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Illinois State Alliance of YMCAs presented state Sen. Mike Jacobs, D-East Moline, 36th District, with the Legislative Hero Award. Jacobs was recognized March 20 at the annual advocacy gathering in Springfield.

The award is presented to members of the Illinois General Assembly who have helped forward the YMCA mission in the community. The Y is committed to nurturing the

potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility.

He was nominated for the award by the Two Rivers YMCA in Moline and the Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA. Jacobsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; assistance with the implementation process for approved capital grants for both groups was noted.

When the process and paperwork stalled in Springfield, he and his

staff helped to move it along, allowing the capital projects to be carried out as approved.

Additionally, he has been a supporter of the Two Rivers YMCA Safe Routes to School efforts,has taken part in â&#x20AC;&#x153;walk to school dayâ&#x20AC;? activities at Ridgewood Elementary School in East Moline, and supported a grant request to the Illinois Department of Transportation for Safe Routes to Schools funding.

SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

Briget Barry (second from left) of Forreston High School recently received a $1,000 scholarship from Town and Country Mutual Insurance Co. of Pecatonica. Richard Mocker, Barryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandfather of Forreston; and Julie Heeren (from left) and Michele Meinert, Dimond Bros. Insurance agents, attended the presentation. The annual scholarship is given to high school seniors based on academic achievement and community and agricultural youth involvement by the student. Barry, who was sponsored by Heeren, plans to attend Northern Illinois University in DeKalb in the fall. Photo submitted by Meinert.

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Joy of service dog diminished by attention Dear Abby: I use a service dog, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m constantly barraged with requests to pet him.

Other people who use service dogs warned me this would happen.

Although the Americans with Disabilities Act does not require him to wear a vest, I bought one for him that reads, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do Not Pet,â&#x20AC;? which he wears in public.

They ask me anyway.

They also ask what I use the dog for. Sometimes Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m tempted to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;First, tell me about your medical history and then Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll tell you mine.â&#x20AC;? I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind quietly and discreetly discussing with a store owner what my dog does, but for a stranger to walk up and expect me to

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Dear Living Larger: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy to. But you must be realistic. If you have a service dog, you must accept that people will be curious. However, share personal informawhat many people fail tion is rude. to understand is that As excited as I am about when a service dog is out how my dog has expand- in public, the animal is ed my life, I do not want working, and should not to spend my time answer- be distracted from its task ing strangersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; questions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is ensuring the or hearing about every well-being of the owner.

The basics for interactdog theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever owned. ing with service dogs are: Obviously, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m still learning what it means Always speak to the to live with a service dog. person first. Do not try to

distract the dog.

Never touch the service dog â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or any dog, for that matter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; without first asking for and receiving permission.

Do not offer food to the animal.

Do not ask personal questions about the handlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disability or otherwise intrude on his or her privacy.

Do not be offended if the handler refuses to chat about the service dog.

Dear Abby: My son, â&#x20AC;&#x153;John,â&#x20AC;? and daughterin-law, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bree,â&#x20AC;? recently announced their second pregnancy via email, and asked that we keep the news in the immediate

family for now.

I was so happy and excited that I notified my sister. She is my best friend and lives in another state. As it turns out, my sister shared the news with her daughter, who is good friends with Bree.

My niece then texted congratulations to her.

At the end of the day, I received a nasty, dramatic phone call from Bree.

She was furious that I had revealed her secret.

My heart sank. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t my intention to hurt her in any way. I apologized profusely, but now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m afraid that this may have solidified the wedge between us, because our relationship was never very close to begin with.

I realize I was wrong and apologized. What more can I do to make this the joyful occasion it should be? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Now What? in North Carolina Dear Now What?: Now you pay the penalty for leaking the news, and gracefully accept that you will be relegated to the second tier when it comes to announcements from your son and daughter-in-law.

Perhaps you eventually can get back in their good graces by respecting their wishes in the future.

Write Dear Abby at www.

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IN BRIEF

The Carroll County Historical Society was organized in 1964. In 1968, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carroll County â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Goodly Heritageâ&#x20AC;? was published. Helping with the project were (seated, from left) Howard Woessner and Edward Turnbaugh, both of Savanna; E. George Thiem of Evanston; and William Petty and Fay Christian, both of Mount Carroll; and (standing) Florence Turnbaugh of Savanna; Elizabeth Wise of Lanark; Allen Polhill of Milledgeville; Marie Kersey of Shannon, Marie Derrer of Mount Carroll; Helen Evans and Louis Rabun, both of Savanna; Kenneth Whitney of Chadwick; and Russell Rahn and Harold Horner, both of Lanark. Photo from the publication.

County historical society reaches 50 MOUNT CARROLL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Carroll County Historical Society will have an open house in celebration of its 50th year after its annual meeting at 1 p.m. June 22 at the Owen P. Miles Museum, 107 W. Broadway.

Visitors will be able to tour the historic Italianate

home and view the collections of memorabilia from more than 100 one-room schools, see medical supplies from early physicians, and tour the military room.

The society was organized in 1964. Its first officers were Larry Roberts, president; Fay Christian,

vice president; Florence Turnbaugh, secretary; and Kenneth Whitney, treasurer.

In 1968, the society published â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carroll County â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Goodly Heritageâ&#x20AC;? after they gathered and collected information about the past.

Today, the Carroll County Historical Society con-

tinues its mission to sustain general interest in the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history and to encourage historical research and preservation.

It owns and operates the Miles museum, as well as the Oakville Complex.

For tours or more information, call 815-244-3474.

CAT BLANKETS FOR SHELTER

Casseroles on menu at lunch

Byron yard waste guidelines set

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FORGET-ME-NOT LUNCHEON

Members of the Sauk Valley Unit Marine Corps League Auxiliary recently donated 30 crocheted cat blankets to Happy Tails, a no-kill animal shelter in Rock Falls. Shown are (from left) Betty Wescott of the auxiliary; John Mowrey of Happy Tails; Dottie Habben and Tracey Pillars, both of the auxiliary; Donald Czyzyk of Happy Tails; and Carol Martin of the auxiliary. For more information about the unit, call Habben, president, at 815590-4430 or Martin at 815-622-5454. Photo submitted by Carol Martin.

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Rock River Area Christian Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Connection members (seated, from left) Deb Taylor and Gini Peterson, and (standing) Sharon Callaghan, prepare for the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s April 16 meeting, which will be at 11:30 a.m. at the Candlelight Inn, 2200 First Ave., Rock Falls. Colleen Keen of Monroe, Wis., will speak about nutrition, Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and dementia. Anna Marie Petry of Morrison will provide music and Sharon Weise of Barrington will talk on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Receiving Gifts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Tis More Blessed to Receive.â&#x20AC;? Reservations are due by 9 p.m. Monday; call Irene at 815-948-2107. Cancellations are required. Photo submitted by Kathleen Williams.

Saturday, April 12, 2014

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JUDGING TEAMS

4-H dog training course starts today AMBOY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The UniverSITY OF )LLINOIS ,EE #OUNTY Extension Office will offer a 9-week dog training class.

Pat Mandernach will teach the course from 10 a.m. to noon starting TODAY AT THE ,EE #OUNTY Fairgrounds, 1196 Franklin Road.

The cost is $5 for nonmembers and free to 4-Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ers. For more information and registration information, go to http://web. extension.illinois.edu/clw or CALL

Buzz in the bee world class offered MORRISON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The University of Illinois Extension will have a class on bees from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Morrison Farm Bureau building, 100 E. Knox St. This workshop is designed for the seasoned and novice beekeeper.

Topics include managing diseases and insect pests infesting beehives; what should beekeepers be doing for their bees for all seasons; attracting bees, water, flowers, and food; and colony management for all seasons.

Seating is limited. The workshop is free.

To register, go to https:// web.extension.illinois.edu/ registration/?Registration )$ OR CALL -ARY .ELSON AT

The Carroll County 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging Contest was March 22 at the Carroll County Highway building. There were 165 youth from seven counties who participated in judging nine rings of livestock and a questions class. First- through fifth-place winners are (front row, from left) place Kendra Snyder of Lena-Winslow High School FFA; Kyle Hemmersbach of Byron High School FFA and a Byron By Badgers 4-H club member; Kelly Koester, River Ridge High School FFA in Hanover and JoDaviess County 4-H; and Ryan Reeverts, Byron FFA and Byron By Badger; and (back row) sixth-through 10th-place winners, Mathew Drendel, Rochelle High School FFA and Ogle County 4-H; Hayden Keltner, Pearl City High School FFA and Stephenson County 4-H; Mathey Hickey, Byron FFA and Ogle County 4-H; Skylar Fischer, Pearl City High School FFA and Stephenson County 4-H; and Clayton Ruter, Eastland High School FFA in Lanark and Carroll County 4-H. Not pictured is fifth-place winner, Haley Bickelhaupt, Carroll County 4-H. Other participating Ogle County 4-H members were Mathew Drendel and Nathan Keys, both of Rochelle; Mathew Hickey of Stillman Valley; Bode Martin, Casey Martin, and Austin Ebert, all of Oregon; and Rene Gehrke and Carter Condoman, both of Byron. The competition helps prepare 4-H members for the state 4-H judging competition in June at the University of Illinois in Champaign. Ogle County information submitted by Susan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor. Photos submitted by Leanne Rahn.

Extension beef seminar successful DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Extra seats were brought in for a packed crowd at the University OF )LLINOIS %XTENSION #ATTLE Feeders meeting March 5 AT 3AUK 6ALLEY #OMMUNITY #OLLEGE More than 50 participants heard from University of Illinois educators and field experts on topics ranging from recent policy changes to market opportunities.

Speakers included individuals from the Illinois Beef Association, Illinois Livestock Development Group, Frank & West Environmental Engineers, as well as professors from Iowa State University, the University of Minnesota and the University of Illinois.

Evaluations were positive, with the majority of participants indicating a change or desire to change strategies, practices in the future.

There were several suggestions for future programs, including a statement to keep bringing good speakers to the area.

The Carroll County 4-H and FFA Dairy Judging Contest also was March 22. Youth from five counties participated in judging seven rings of dairy cattle and goats. First through 10th place winners are (front row, from left) Nicole Simler, Pearl City High School FFA and Stephenson County 4-H; Hunter Asche, Orangeville High School FFA; Ryan Swanson, Pecatonica High School FFA; Charlie Elliot, Dakota High School FFA and Stephenson County 4-H; and Karley Metz, West Carroll High School in Savanna FFA; and (back row) Bria Koester, Dakota FFA and Stephenson County 4-H; Aaron Aderman, Pecatonica FFA; Anna Folgate, Orangeville FFA; Sarah Nyer, Pecatonica FFA; and Stephanie Nadig, Stockton FFA and Jo Daviess County 4-H.

Volunteers recognized

Kathy Barnes, Lee County 4-H program coordinator, presents a ribbon to Jodi Boelens of Tractor Supply Co. in Dixon for the storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support in the fall 4-H Paper Clover Campaign. Photo submitted by Susan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor.

Dixon store supports 4-H DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The spring Tractor Supply Co. 4-H Paper Clover Campaign will be April 23 through May 4.

Shoppers at the Dixon store, 1810 S. Galena Ave., can purchase paper clovers for $1 or

more to support 4-H youth development program activities in Lee County.

In 4 years, the campaign has raised more than $2 million for 4-H nationwide for camps, after-school programs,

scholarships, and other initiatives.

Last fall, the Dixon TSC raised more than $300.

Donations will be tracked online.

Go to www.tractorsupply.com/4-H for more information.

National Volunteer Week started April 6.

There are more than 22,000 adult volunteers serving 4-H members daily.

Volunteering is about taking action and encouraging individuals and their respective communities to be at the center of social change, and to discover and demonstrate collective powers to make a difference.

A 2013 survey showed 95 percent of 4-H youth feel included in 4-H programs; 96 percent said they get help from adult volunteers when needed; and 95 percent say adult leaders listen to what they say.

A 2010 study showed, 75 percent of volunteers served 10 months out of the year and often increased the hours to 7 per week in the summer.

They spent 4 hours in weekly planning and preparation for meetings, events, and activities.

Volunteers in Ogle County and 4-H club programs are: Bits â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;N Reins 4-H Club of Ogle County: Tina Vincent of Rochelle, Linda Screiber of Leaf River, and Haylee Roush of Lindenwood.

Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club in Mount Morris: Lisa Hinrichs of Ore-

gon and Tanya Bowers of Mount Morris.

By-Y-Badgers in Byron: Carmon Conderman and Julie Carlson, both of Byron.

Carefree 4-H Club in Oregon: Annette Martin of Oregon.

Circle M 4-H Club in Mount Morris: Deb Daleiden and Angela Reigle, both of Oregon.

Forreston Friskies 4-H Club: Vickie Smith, Thelma Meeks, and Cassie Smith, all of Forreston.

Grand Detour Greens 4-H Club: Debbie Lowry and Felicia Coleman, both of Oregon.

Hub Hickory Nuts 4-H Club in Rochelle: Pat Kloepping of Chana and Bonnie Keys and Tina Yagow, both of Rochelle.

Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club: Melinda Charbonneau of Leaf River.

Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club: Bambi Dillavou and Dawn Bolhous of Mount Morris and Gretchen Wojtas-Johnson of Forreston.

Mighty Clovers 4-H Club in Monroe Center: Debbie Sweeney, Jessica Sweeney, Barb Sweeney, and Jenny Hagemann, all of Monroe Center; Debbie Burkman of Clinton, Wis.; and Adrienne Truran of Kirkland.

Ogle County Clovers

4-H Club in Rochelle: Jeannette Mingus of Byron and Stephanie Freier and Becky Ackland, both of Rochelle.

Ogle Jolly 4-H Club in Stillman Valley: Michelle Swanson of Stillman Valley; Jody Young and Sarah Hackbarth, both of Lindenwood, Bethany Kennedy of Davis Junction; and Brian Hall of Monroe Center.

Pine Creek Valley 4-H Club in Polo: Tanya Bushman, Pat Bushman, and Heidi Scherer, all of Polo.

Polo Pioneers 4-H Club: Lisa Fike of Pearl City and Barb Miller of Polo.

Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club in Forreston: Kim Daws of Forreston.

Other volunteers serve on the local Ogle County Extension Council, 4-H Foundation Board, Expansion and Review Committee, Fair Committee, Shooting Sports Committee, as well as project, activity committees, which include another 172 volunteers in Ogle County.

4-H is an informal youth education program conducted by University of Illinois Extension.

For more information, call the Ogle County Extension staff at 815-7322191.

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Consolidation not the answer DAVE

consolidation is such a bad thing? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tessa

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for things to help you survive the apocalypse, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking about food and water. But if you want rational, well-reasoned investments, you need to look at growth stock mutual funds and paid-for real estate. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dave

Dear Tessa, Debt consolidation is a bad thing because it makes you feel like you really did something to get out of debt when you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. People come to me all the time saying stuff like, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dave, I got a second mortgage. I paid off all my debt!â&#x20AC;? Well, no you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay off all your debt. You just moved it around.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of the catch when it comes to debt consolidation. If you get a lower payment and move

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Juan Hernandez cuts beef brisket at R.C. Provisions in Burbank, Calif., as beef prices are at record highs because of thinning cattle herds decimated by drought.

Value menus no longer?

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But last week, he reluctantly began printing new menus showing a 50-cent increase for sandwiches at his 67-year-old restaurant.

Langer accepts itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the perils of business, when your bread and butter happens to be corned beef and pastrami. But he fears he might have to raise prices again, driving away customers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No beef, no delicatessen. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the bottom line,â&#x20AC;? Langer said after a typically frenetic lunch service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jewish delis arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t vegetarian; theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re based on corned beef and pastrami. Things are beyond my control. With the price increase, I hope my customers are tolerant.â&#x20AC;?

Langer said beef prices are the main reason his wholesale food costs have risen 45 percent in the past 2 years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; much of it passed from his longtime supplier, R.C. Provision Inc. The half-century-old Burbank, Calif., company prepares corned beef, pastrami, roast beef and chili for L.A. icons such as Canterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deli, Pinkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hot Dogs and Original Tommyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hamburgers.

All the restaurants have to do is heat it up or slice it to their liking.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been an increasingly difficult endeavor, with slaughterhouses driving up their prices for brisket and navel, an extra-fatty portion of the belly crucial for making unctuous pastrami. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For any profitability, you have to mark it up more and more,â&#x20AC;? said the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general manager, Jerry Haines, who has watched profit margins dwindle to about 1 percent from 5 percent in the last few years, rather than raise prices enough to cover the increased costs.

Speaking last week at

his companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plant scented with paprika and smoked beef, Haines said small businesses like his are struggling to secure enough red meat.

Slaughterhouses, also known as packers, are more likely to reserve their reduced supplies for big customers like McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more pressure to throw the special cuts needed to make deli meat into the grinder for hamburgers. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s left for Haines costs more.

Brisket has more than tripled in price since 2008.

Navel has more than doubled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This whole thing now is being driven by hamburger,â&#x20AC;? said the gravelly voiced Haines, who keeps years of beef prices recorded on stacks of small sheets of paper. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You take all the McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Burger Kings across the United States; the amount of meat needed to make those hamburgers is forcing the value of other cuts of meat to go up.â&#x20AC;?

The biggest fast-food chains arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t immune to the price pressure, either.

Experts say $1 value menus could soon be a thing of the past.

In October, McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s said its Dollar Menu of more than a decade would morph into a so-called Dollar Menu & More, which mixes $1, $2 and $5 items. Wendyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made a similar move last year.

Yum Brands Inc., which owns Taco Bell, said in December that it expects 4 percent price inflation for beef and other meats in 2014, though the company didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t indicate whether the costs would be passed on to consumers.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in line with research at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which forecast all food inflation to be between 2.5 and 3.5 percent this year.

Soaring beef prices are

being blamed on years of drought throughout the western and southern U.S. The dry weather has driven up the price of feed such as corn and hay to record highs, forcing many ranchers to sell off their cattle. That briefly created a glut of beef cows for slaughter that has now run dry.

The nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cattle population has fallen to 87.7 million, the lowest since 1951, when there were 82.1 million on hand, according to the USDA. (The peak was 1975, with 132 million head of cattle, but the animals then were less meaty and required more feed). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re dealing with chronically low herds,â&#x20AC;? said Richard Volpe, an economist for the USDA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beef prices should remain at near-record highs this year and into 2015.â&#x20AC;?

Volpe and other experts say American consumers probably will think twice at the supermarket meat aisle, foregoing steak and ground beef for cheaper sources of protein. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chicken and other poultry may stand to benefit from this whole big mess,â&#x20AC;? said Smith of Archer Financial Services.

One reason why beef prices will take some time to ease: Calves require more than 2 years to gain enough weight for slaughter. And not every rancher will still have a herd to breed from after so much liquidation.

Kevin Kester, a fifthgeneration rancher in Parkfield, about 25 miles northeast of Paso Robles, Calif., is faced with selling off his remaining 300 cows, which have provided crucial DNA for new calves. The herd is not unlike a rancherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intellectual property â&#x20AC;&#x201C; storing decades of coveted genetic material for traits such as healthy and productive birthing and meatier mid-sections (think more prime rib).

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Technically, he opened Green River Cyclery in December, although it has been an ongoing process, he said. Now that the weatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heating up, so is his repair service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s booked about 2 weeks out at the moment.

And speaking of service, Fenwick offers a sweet feature for those who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t manage to fold their

bikes up and stuff them into their cars: He will pick up and deliver bikes in and around Sterling, Rock Falls and Dixon.

He plans to sell a line or two of new bikes, as well, probably when fall rolls around. For now, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concentrating on repairs, and on overhauling and selling used bikes, as his time permits.

Fenwick, a member of the Rock River Valley Bicycle Club, is an avid cyclist. He peddles every

chance he gets, putting 6,000 to 7,000 miles on his machine just getting back and forth to work each year.

Green River Cyclery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, although thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s likely to change to 8 to 3, now that the season for riding has arrived.

Find the shop on Facebook or call 815-622-8180 for more information.

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SBM, which oldtimers remember used to stand for Sterling Business Machines, sells and services office equipment, has a design and print center for invitations and

other ephemera, and also sells office furniture and supplies as well as cards, jewelry and gifts for all occasions, including seasonal items.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;businessâ&#x20AC;? sidetrack you â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SBM has something for everyone, from infants on up.

Stop by and check it out; the store is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. You also can learn more at www.callsbm.com or on Facebook; the phone number is 815-6254375.

Dear Dave, Why do you think debt

things around a little bit, you feel like you actually accomplished something.

The problem with that is you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do anything to address the real problem, which is you.

Interest rates arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t your problem, and the number of payments isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t your problem. Your problem is the person you look at in the mirror every morning, Tessa.

Until you fix that person and get mad enough at your financial situation and the real cause of it, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never make any progress toward getting control of your finances. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dave

Astrograph Let your experience and intelligence keep you on the straight path to your dreams.

A precise plan of attack will be necessary to your advancement this year. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get distracted by giving in to meaningless or ineffective practices. Let your experience and intelligence keep you on the straight path to your dreams.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The rumor mill will start churning if you have been indiscreet. Spend some time with an older family member.

They may prove to be a valuable and an unexpected source of advice.

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A casual meeting at a sporting or musical event could introduce you to someone who will have an impact on your future.

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Follow your passion and dedicate your talents and abilities to attain your desires. Ignore anyone who tries to hold you back.

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UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN RECOGNITION

Elizabeth Klahn, (second from left) outgoing United Way of Whiteside County Board president, presented the “Spirit Award” to the Girl Scouts, a United Way partner agency since 1945. The group was recognized during the recent United Way lunch at Bethel Church in Sterling, where more than 170 gathered. The Girl Scouts have recently opened a new facility on First Avenue in Rock Falls to provide service, support, and encouragement to local troops. Last year, the 19 United Way partner agencies provided services, scholarships, and training through 33 programs to more than 56,000 in Whiteside County. Sauk Valley Media also was recognized at the meeting for its continued support of United Way with advertising, editorial space, and financial help. Photo submitted by Russ Siefken.

The “Presidents Award” was given to Rock Falls United Methodist Church for starting “Bear Necessities,” a personal care pantry, last fall. The pantry is open the third Saturday of the month. About 125 families are served monthly. Church members also packed back-toschool supplies for the United Way last summer, including 4 hours one afternoon to pack 4,300 bags for school children in Sterling, Rock Falls, Tampico, and Prophetstown.

The “Best Campaign by a Partner Agency” award at the United Way of Whiteside County Recognition Celebration went to Lutheran Social Services of Illinois employees of Sterling.

Wilkinson presented the award. The employees used activities in order to get other employees involved with the United Way campaign. The United Way of Whiteside County supervises three community partnerships, Literacy Is Fun For Everyone, the Dolly Parton Library, Let’s Feed our Children Free Summer Lunch Program in Sterling, Rock Falls, Morrison, Tampico, Prophetstown, and Fulton, and the Pharmacy Assistance Program.

Wahl Clipper Corp. of Sterling, and its employees were honored with the “Company of the Year” award by Vary. Wahl had a 23 percent increase in giving from last year. In the professional division, WIPFLi increased last year’s total by 40 percent and Woodlawn Arts Academy of Sterling, a United Way partner agency, increased donations by 38 percent. Sterling Rock Falls Child Care also saw an increase in donations.

Klahn presented plaques to Patrice Vary (left) and Mary Ellen Wilkinson, co-chairwomen of the United Way campaign. Jeff Detra, the 2014 board president, also is shown. The co-chairwomen volunteered their time to organize the volunteers for the campaign that raised more than $735,000. Sterling High School performed at the lunch and sang several songs from its most recent musical, “Tarzan.” The theme of the celebration was “Thanks for Making a Difference.”

Craig Bowen received the “Volunteer of the Year” award, presented

by Wilkinson. Bowen spent many hours during the campaign working on the bulk mailing, Feed the Children Free Lunch Program, the Pulling Together with Pennies promotion in the schools, and many other projects.

Marie Rombouts and Mike Sterba, co-chairmen of the government division for the campaign, were honored by Vary and Klahn. Their division raised more than 11 percent than last year. Rombouts and Sterba joined the “10 Percent Club.” Joleen Batten (not pictured), who chaired the Suburbia Division, also showed an 11 percent increase over last year and joined the club. The Leadership Division went over its goal by 9 percent. Morrison, Prophetstown, Tampico, Sterling, and Rock Falls students raised more than 1 million pennies to help.

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Grapevine, Texas

BY SAMANTHA FEUSS MCT News Service

GRAPEVINE, Texas – Everything’s bigger in Texas – be it Christmas, or ice storms, Texas doesn’t mess around. Grapevine, known as the Christmas capital of the state, really showed its stuff this winter, but the ice didn’t keep a good city down. Grapevine still got its holiday groove on – albeit about 50 degrees cooler than it might be used to.

We all know that sometimes things don’t go as we plan when we travel. What’s fun to do in Grapevine, even if the weather doesn’t cooperate?

Plenty.

When I arrived in early December, snow was falling and flights were being canceled. I decided to grab some dinner and headed out to the

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highly recommended Winewood Grill.

The Winewood Grill has a good variety of food (and spirits) as well as a friendly staff.

The ribs were amazing, but the smoked Gouda mac and cheese was far and away the best entrée of the night. It is also one of the restaurant’s most requested items, and for good reason. Creamy, warm and with a bacon topping, there was nothing not to love about this comfort food created for grown-up palettes. Worth the calories – share with a friend if you are running out of steam, or get a few and spread the wealth with the table.

Check out Grapevine Mills, a huge shopping mall accessible by city buses for almost nothing. It’s one of the many stops they offer as a convenience for

To plan your visit To learn more, visit http:// www.grapevinetexasusa.com. travelers. The mall boasts hundreds of shops, stores, restaurants and amusements. We ate lunch at the Rainforest Café, always a fun stop for those with kids, with a consistent menu and atmosphere. A short walk inside the mall is the SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium. Despite the mall setting, the aquarium was not scaled down or minimalist; it is fully functional, with a walk-through tunnel, hands-on education center, play area and gift shop. This mall also has rides (like a ferris wheel), a LEGO center, 3-D movie theater and much more – it was a great place to spend

A warm place to visit, no matter what the weather

an indoor day with kids, or with friends.

One of the coolest (or as it were, hottest) places in Grapevine is the Vetro Glassblowing Studio, where I was able to watch it done. Afterward, we each got to make a Christmas ornament of our own, choosing the colors. (Don’t worry, the experts handled the iron and the ovens.) It was enormously fun and interesting to watch the process, which dates back into the last century BC. This is a great place to stop and make a Christmas gift for anyone on your list, and the price was right, too. They came out amazing – you would think I knew what I was doing! If you prefer to buy your art, that’s fine with Vetro, which has a large and constantly rotating art and gift store. You can

Employees work at the ovens at Vetro Glassblowing Studio in Grapevine, Texas.

custom-order pieces for your home or business.

I also made sure to have dinner at the Texas Star Dinner Theater, where I tried to solve a murder mystery while enjoying a meal. Not so much murder, no drama, and very, very funny, this is for everyone and every age. The cast interacted with the audience in, yes, corny ways, but that just made it enjoyable for even the youngest diners. With updated, family friendly humor, nothing crass was uttered but the room was kept in stitches. At the end of the night, the room is divided by tables, and each is asked to guess “who done it,” with the winners receiving a certificate and T-shirt.

Grapevine has festivals and celebrations every month (sometimes more than one).

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Which size boat is best for a cruise ship vacation?

BY BOB ECKER MCT News Service

Seas, for instance, has teenonly sessions in the FlowRider Travelers looking for a cruise wave and surfing pool and vacation have endless vessel a huge rock climbing wall. choices. Which is right for you? Norwegian’s Breakaway has a A “big” ship or a “small” ship? miniature golf course, a bunIs one perfect for a romantic gee trampoline and a 24-foot honeymoon? A family vacation? enclosed climbing cage.

Will there be enough activities, Lots of cabins: On ships with or fine dining and wine? thousands of cabins, guests For the sake of argument, in have a wide range of choices the “big” category I’ll put the and price ranges. They come very large ships that can carry in various sizes, configura3,000 passengers or more. tions, with or without balconies Some, like the leviathan Oasis – even in different neighborof the Seas (and its sister ship, hoods. the Allure of the Seas), can Entertainment galore: Big carry more than 6,000, plus a ships really go all out on entercrew of almost 2,400. In the tainment, with giant, state-of“small” category I am including cruise vessels that house fewer the-art stages and Broadway than 1,000 passengers. Howev- shows such as “Mamma Mia” and “Rock of Ages.” Others er, most of the boutique ships offer music cruises such as The carry far fewer, usually 300 to Moody Blues Cruise, with guest 600 passengers.

Roger Daltrey, on the MSC Divina next month. Big vessels Pros of a big ship tend to have big casinos, too.

So many choices: “Mega ships Value cruising (with a caveabsolutely give more options at): The big cruise lines reguthan any other ship – with a wide range of cabin sizes, con- larly offer great sales on various voyages. But, beware – all the figurations and price ranges, small charges can add up (see to many dining options,” says below). travel broadcaster Sandy Fenton. For example, the NorweCons of a big ship gian Breakaway, which went into service last year, has 33 How big is too big?: You’ll separate onboard dining venbe traveling with 4,000-plus ues. new friends, so if you don’t like crowds, this isn’t for you.

Family-friendly: “For famiFor peace and quiet, look elselies, this can be an ideal vacation, as kids and hard-to-please where.

Kids, kids, kids: If you aren’t teens will be entertained,” a kid-friendly person or just says Fenton. The Oasis of the

prefer the company of mostly adults, you’ll be out of luck.

With the value-pricing options and programs aimed at children and teens, there will be kids aplenty aboard big ships, particularly in the summer.

Embarkation and disembarkation: With so many passengers getting on and off at the start of a cruise, during shore visits and at the conclusion, this process can be extremely tedious.

Nickel and dimed: Large ships are not all-inclusive – meaning passengers will pay for virtually every item, and not just alcoholic beverages. The cost of tips and shore excursions quickly adds up, and the bill at the end of an “inexpensive” cruise can be quite a shock. Onboard drink packages can save a lot of money.

Dining and service: With thousands of hungry people to feed every day – the Oasis of the Seas’ Opus Dining Room can seat 3,096 – quantity often trumps quality. And those buffet lines can be ceaseless. The same goes for service; the endless stream of passenger faces, requests, issues and complaints can wear down even the friendliest crew.

and spirits, and included specialty dining on every cruise.

You’ll rarely need to tip or sign a bill.

Luxury and top notch service: Many of the smaller, premium lines have experienced butler service for all suite guests. Sanjay, my butler on a recent Silversea cruise, went above and beyond, lending me a pair of cuff links so I didn’t have to buy a pair. Embarking on these voyages is usually a stress-free boarding experience that ends with a glass of champagne. Servers will remember your preferences and bring you your favorite appetizer or drink without asking.

Fine dining: Smaller ships offer gourmet cuisine in the dining rooms and at the alternative dining restaurants such as Silversea’s La Terrazza aboard the Silver Spirit – the first and only Slow Foodapproved restaurant at sea.

Exclusive itineraries: Smaller cruises offer language and cultural programs, and some present posh culinary classes, art and literature courses, enrichment programs with world-famous lecturers and wine-themed cruises.

Peaceful and luxurious: Pros of a small ship Smaller ships generally do not cater to families, and there will All-inclusive: In some instances, that means virtually be few, if any children aboard.

The cabins are appointed with everything. Regent offers free round-trip air, free shore excur- high-end amenities, and the sions, all gratuities, most wines vessels often display beauti-

ful and expensive artworks throughout the ship.

Cons of a small ship It’s too quiet: Most smaller ships close up early and do not have much in the way of latenight bars, nightclubs or gambling. Most restaurants and dining stations close around 11 o’clock – so no midnight buffet.

Entertainment options are limited: Entertainment options consist of less-elaborate shows, solo entertainers, film screenings, trivia contests, bridge clubs and lectures.

Kids may be bored: Smaller vessels have few options devoted to children and teenagers.

The ships do have pools, but normal youthful play around them is discouraged. Onboard sports options usually are limited to golf practice, Ping-Pong, shuffleboard and gym workouts.

We will meet again: Since the size of the ship is small and the overall number of guests low, it is likely you will meet each and every passenger more than once. If this is a problem, you may want to sail on a larger ship.

Itineraries are longer: Many luxury cruise lines have itineraries beginning with 8-day voyages and longer. This can be too long or expensive for some travelers. Seabourn is one of the luxury carriers that runs shorter trips.

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BorgWarner buys Rockford firm AUBURN HILLS, Mich. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Global powertrain supplier BorgWarner finalized its acquisition of Gustav 7AHLER 'MB( #O +' -ARCH A producer of exhaust gas recirculation valves and tubes as well as engine thermostats for both onand off-road applications, Wahlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s customers include worldwide automotive manufacturers.

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and the U.S. began the same week. Wahler will join the BorgWarner Emissions Systems business. BorgWarner will maintain the Wahler name as a product brand.

BorgWarner operates a plant in Dixon.

President of Rock Falls Rotary Bob Sondgeroth (center) inducted Dave Chavira (right) into the Rock Falls Rotary. Chavira in, turn, welcomed new member, Jim Geer, into the club. Photos submitted

by Betty Clementz.

Kritsana Jedjina, the Rotary Exchange Student, stands with his parents, who visited during spring break.

Past District Governor and Rock Falls Rotarian George Smith was memorialized on St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day with a tree planted at Rotary Park on MInkle Street in Rock Falls. His sons and daughter-in-law, Arch Smith, and Denise and Neil Smith, and son-in-law, Dan Murray, placed a shamrock ribbon on the tree.

Cheryl Faber, sponsorship chairwoman of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Whiteside County, accepts a check from Rotarian Bob Sondgeroth. The relay will be June 7-8 at Hindersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Field in Rock Falls.

LSSI DONATION

John and Jane Espinoza of Sterling Royal Neighbors of America present teddy bears to Lindsey Peterson, a phlebotomist at Whiteside County Health Center in Rock Falls. The bears will be given to children after blood draws.

Photos submitted by John Espinoza.

Bicky Milks (left), the owner of Papa Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Sterling and Freeport, presented 10 percent of the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dec. 2 sales to Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, represented by Emily Taylor, assistant director of the senior services program.

The money will be used for LSSIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior service program, which is available to Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties. Photo submitted by Kristen Miller.

Engineering firm expands staff 2/#+&/2$ n &EHR Graham of Rockford announced its acquisition of the civil engineering and land surveying firm Arnold Lundgren Associates of Rockford.

The purchase of ALA adds nine additional staff to increase the employEES TO AT THE NEWLY acquired office space in the renovated Prairie Street Brewhouse in the downtown area. &OUNDED IN !RNOLD Lundgren Associates has provided the Rockford region with civil engineering and land surveying for MORE THAN YEARS !S one of the oldest engineering firms in Illinois, ALA has completed more than

SURVEYING AND engineering projects in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. &EHR 'RAHAM ALSO HAS offices in Rochelle and &REEPORT

BECAUSE NICE MATTERS

Johanna Hager, April House director, accepts a check from the Expinozas.

RNA comes through for charities STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Royal Neighbors of America Chapter 30 donated to several individuals and organizations during February and March.

Contributions were distributed to the Royal

Neighbors Foundation fund, $150 for the Empowering Women Program; $200 to Janet Freed and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;40 Assetsâ&#x20AC;? Group for Teens; $100 to the Walters family of Lyndon, who lost

their home in a fire; $400 to April House to help upgrade the new site in Morrison; and 10 teddy bears to Whiteside County Health Center in Rock Falls, for children after blood draws.

Photo submitted by the chamber

Carol Hill of Morrison Community Hospital is the Morrison Chamber of Commerce March Customer Service Award winner.

She was recognized for her service and going the extra mile to help a patient in need.

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Phidian Art Show The Phidian Art Club has been in existence for 124 years to help promote art in the form of visual pieces, literature and music.

The Art Show has been a regular staple of the club since 1947. Dozens of artists contributed to this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show at Loveland Community House in Dixon. If you werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to make the showing, here is a detailed sample of the fine works.

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

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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

Missing large older yellow cat from 6th Ave., by Challand School, Sterling. Call 815-5354095.

FOR SALE

BY OWNER

209

DIXON WANTING TO DOWNSIZE? 2BR 1ba., very lg. kitchen, upstairs laundry rm., 1 car garage, (lot big enough to make a 2 car garage or larger) unfin. full basement, lg. front & backyard. Nice location, 1 mi. N. of Dixon, 616 Timber Creek Rd. Call Dan 815-440-8702.

FRANKLIN GROVE Price Reduced!!

136 S. State St. Spacious 4 BR, 1BA, 2,288 sq. ft., detached garage. Lease or cash, $750 down, $500 per month 855-664-8357

SUBLETTE VOLUNTEERS

126

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

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.

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.

A Great Community!

3BR Ranch, 1300 sq.ft. Low maintenance. Lg. lot, lg. garage. To walk through call Jerry Leffelman, Broker 815-849-5286.

LOTS / LAND 225 FOR SALE Near Amboy, 15 acres of Woods.

Ideal hunting, has cabin. Beautiful to build your home on. Now is the time to buy!

Contact Sublette Realty for tour.

Jerry Leffelman, Broker 815-8495286

CEMETERY LOTS

226

Chapel Hill- 6 lots. $400/ea. Or $350 / ea. buy all 6. Plus transfer fee. 815718-3164

MOBILE HOMES 230

MOBILE HOMES

230

Advertise your mobile homes for sale here!!

DIXON

CHATEAU ESTATES

AND ROCK RIVER ESTATES Homes for sale and rent. Call our VMÄJL MVY KL[HPSZ

815-284-2000 FARMS / ACREAGE

235

FARMS FOR SALE 57 acres approximately 53 tillable with river frontage

11.5 acres, river frontage, road to river with cement dock

Matt Hermes, Broker

815-288-4648

ASHTON

POLO

STERLING

FRANKLIN GROVE

★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★

2BR, A/C & appliances furnished, attached garage, no smoking and no pets. Deposit and references req. $495/mo. 815-9463191 after 5 pm.

NORTHLAND PARK APARTMENTS

Large lower 3 BR Duplex with full basement & 1 car garage All appl. furn. $650 + dep.

630-329-1776

DIXON

DIXON RIVER APARTMENTS APARTMENTS MAINTENANCE FREE! AFFORDABLE LIVING!

Move In Before

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

1 & 2 Bedrooms

Call Today For An Appointment 815-284-6782 1BR Upper, A/C, appl. & util. incl. $495/mo. Ref. & dep. req. No pets, No smoking. 815288-2710

★ NEW TODAY ★ 1BR upper, attached garage.

Southside. Stove, refrig., A/C, garbage furn. No pets. Refs. & lease. $425/mo. $425/ dep. 815-652-2042

★ NEW TODAY ★ 1BR upper, stove, refrig., garbage p/u Southside. No pets Refs., lease. $350/ mo. $350/ dep.

815-652-2042.

2 Bedroom 1004 Idlewild Dr. Freshly painted, no pets, no smoking $600 mo. 309-645-3361 2BR lower $600 mo. W/D, stove, refrig., elec., water furn. 815-238-8999 2BR, stove, refrig.

Garage. $500/mo. + dep. No pets.

815-284-2921 DIXON MANOR APTS- 1BD CLEAN QUIET, WALK TO DOWNTOWN, ONSITE LAUNDRY, APPLIANCES INCLUDED, HEAT, WATER INCLUDED. CALL ERICK 815-739-5806 Nice 2BR garage & fireplace, garbage & water inc. $575 + dep. 815-973-5886 Unique 2 BR Upper w/garage. All applcs. Incl. Washer & dryer, water furnished $535 mo.

Larry 815-4403663

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

HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad?

Call our Classified Department today.

We'll be glad to help you.

626-SOLD or 284-SOLD

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.

AMBOY

HARMON

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306

$200 off 1 mo/rent Nice 2BR w/ appls. $480mo. + lease & dep. 815-716-0123 st

First months rent $99! 1BR & 2BR very clean, all applcs.

No Pets.

Ref. & dep. Req. 815-849-5334

1st Month Free!

2BR, appl. incl. Pet friendly. $475/mo.

815-562-7368

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

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.

ROCK FALLS 1BR, $375/mo.

Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 2BR, laundry hookup. $500/mo. $500/dep.

Call 815-632-9602.

701 10th Ave, 3BR, completely renovated, no pets, references required, $600 + dep. 815626-8338 Clean 1 BR apt., separate entrance. $450/mo. + dep.

No pets, parties, or smoking. Also efficiency apt., $375/mo. + dep.

Stove, refrig., & heat furn. For both apts. 213 5th Ave., RF. 815-625-5970

★ NEW TODAY ★ Nice 2BR apt., $475/mo. + dep., 815-592-7826.

STER-LYNN ESTATES: Now taking applications at 215 E. 25th St. Stlg.

IL., 2 BR $422, 3BR $523, plus electricity & cable, $300 deposit, stove and refrig. Included, laundry facilities, playground, no pets. A criminal, landlord and credit check is required, must be income eligible. Please call 815-626-4381, from 11am-2 pm.

Mon- Fri. for additional information.

Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Washer & Dryer Units Fitness Center Balconies / Patios Open House Daily

1st Month FREE! Call Me 2-Rent (815)632-7368 (Located Behind Northland Mall)

1BR UPPER apt. hardwood floors, clean, spacious -new refrig. & stove. No pets, no smoking. Sec. dep. $450/mo. Call 815626-4048 1BR, stove, refrig. furnished. $350/ mo. Lease & dep.

Req. H & H rental Properties LLC. 815-625-7995 1st floor Studio, furnished. No pets.

No util. furnished. $335 +dep. 815626-6098 12-8pm 2 BR., clean, QUIET, coin laundry.

641-777-7261 2BR. $485 + dep No pets/ Smoking 815-590-3004 2BR. Stove & refrig. provided. Pay own utilities. Share garage. Lease & dep. Req. 815441-8652.

Efficiency, $370/ mo. & 1BR, $400/ mo. No pets. Call 815-632-9602 Lg. 1BR upper, water, sewer, garbage incl. $375 + dep. No pets.

815-440-5452 Like New! 2BR, 1BA, 1 car, APTS, New paint, carpet, aplcs., full basement, no pets, no smoking, $550$575 + dep. Call 815-716-7653 Remodeled 2BR, attached garage, W/D, applcs., A/C 1yr. lease, no pets.

815-622-8829 Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

WOOSUNG 1BR, $325 + dep.

Applcs. 815-4414591.

HOMES FOR RENT STERLING

RIVER RIDGE APARTMENTS

2 Bedroom Great Location Garages Available

$

495 1st Month’s Rent

PER MONTH

FREE *with 1 year lease

Next to

ALDI in Sterling

1-815-414-2288

1 BR apts. $380.

Call 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty.

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

310

FOR RENT HOUSES & APTS. svla.org

DIXON 1BR country home Appliances & W/D. No Pets. No Smoking. $525 mo. + ref. & dep. Call 815440-3874 3BR, 1BA 2 car garage, $650/mo + dep. 847-846-3226

FRANKLIN GROVE ★ NEW TODAY ★ 2 BR., w/ sunroom & attached garage. all appl. furnished, $675 + dep. 630329-1776

ROCK FALLS 1+BR, applcs. w/d hookup $425+dep.

815-499-3187.

2BR, 1 bath 1 car detached garage, large yard. Pets negotiable. $675/ month + utilities.

Rock Falls. Call (208) 995-9402 Lakefront lg. executive home, 3800 sq.ft. All furnished. $1500/mo. + utilities & sec. Dep. Flexible terms.

630-201-2888.

Remodeled Home for Rent.

Country, 7 mi. from Rock Falls, 2BR $550/mo.

No pets.

RE/MAX Sauk Valley Call Melissa 309-912-2820

STERLING 2 BR., 1 bath. No garage NO PETS. $550 mo. + dep.

815-440-7985.

3BR Duplex, stove, refrig., dishwasher, garage, $650/mo. +dep.

815-441-8652 3BR Ranch, 2 car attached garage.

Completely remodeled.

Fit for an executive. Master suite, 2 baths. $1,200/mo.

Call 563-212-1896 RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

315

LOANS

402

FLEA MARKETS

610

Bureau County Flea Market 811 W. Peru Princeton, IL 61356 April 13, 2014 Open to Public 9- 3:30 ✭ $1.00 Admission ✭ Free parking ✭ Concession stand available. www.bureau countyfair.com

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Dixon City Wide Garage Sales April 25-26 Registration deadline April 18 Forms available at

dixonmainstreet.com

710

CLOVER HILLS

RENT TO OWN APPLIANCES TV’S MATTRESSES

815.625.8529 Dryer, Maytag Neptune.

Good Condition. $250.

Call 815-626-6480 Electric Washer & Dryer, Excellent Condition!!! $300 815-440-6437 GE Black Fridge, Great cond. 3Yrs. Old. $200. 815590-9594

SPORTING GOODS

716

2 Rods & Reels (Zebco 33's) $10 for all!! Dixon 815-440-3785

or Roxies, Waterfront Gifts, Books on First

3 Boxes Fishing tackle $25 for all.

Dixon 815-4403785

Fri. 8-4 Sat. 8-12 1207 Douglas Terr Antiques, furniture, Fenton, Mikasa, collectibles, womens clothes & shoes, new lawn mower, ladies golf clubs, classic & old books, jewelry, older laptop & lots of “stuff”. Many things ½ price after 11 on Sat. No early birds please.

3 Rods & Reels $9 for all!! Dixon 815440-3785

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. 8:30-3:30 Sat. 8-Noon 1305 13Th Ave. Children's clothes: boys 12mos.-7, girls 12mos.-4T. Adult and maternity clothes. Toys, books, games, baby items, purses, shoes, scrubs, movies. Lots more, priced to sell!

Saturday 9-4 3003 Middle Dr. (Dixon Ave., turn on Hermes Dr., go to Middle Dr.) nice clean clothing, baby girl's, lg. women's sizes 105x., jeans, lots of Easter things, Avon Easter items, baskets, misc.

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Fri., Sat. & Sunday 9-4 602 W 19th St. Large sale, tools, computer items, toys, glass and housewares. Lots of misc.

CLOTHING

730

Mens full length black JCP trench coat. Sz 42 Reg. $25 815-284-6104

COMPUTERS

735

Motorolla wireless signal booster. antenna/wired $20 815-732-1492

FURNITURE

755

3 Tier oak wooden wheeled kitchen cart $30obo 815973-9324 4 new wrought iron wood counter stools. $150. 815499-5623 Burlington honey pine trestle dining table 2 leaves, 6 chairs, buffet and hutch. $900 815625-7618

FURNITURE

755

Computer desk w/ pull out shelf for printer. Good cond $75 815-284-1941 Country loveseat hunter green/plaid.

Very nice! $90.

815-622-9818.

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

Nice walnut hutch, old, w/glass doordrawer. $95. 815622-9818.

Sofa and Love seat. Exc. Condition.

Ecru and Rose. Floral pattern. $165 obo.

815-626-9466

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

762

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

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 765 SIGMA acoustic / electric with new strings. $75 firm 815-625-1797 Spanish Folk Guitar $100 815-2883886 Zum Stage One pedal steel, 3 pedal, 4 lever, E 9th, Emmons set up. $800. Call 815622-8913

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Free Cats, inside cats only, 815548-9511 French Bulldog puppies male and female, shots, 11 wks., great colors.

Papers and warranty $800 Email lakedwards2@aol. com 815-626-0244 MASTIFF English AKC. Large pups from huge parents Champ lines. $950 Call 309-945-2371

Classifieds Work!

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Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by “900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

Sauk Valley Classified makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact the Better Business Bureau 330 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611.

312-832-0500

SAUK VALLEY In-Home Estate/ Moving Sale. (M. Kontos) Fri. 10am6pm. Sat. 9am6pm. 1808 Ave E.

by Sauk Valley Estate Sales & Services Estatesales. net Saturday, April 26 Noon – 3 p.m.

Commons at SHS WANTED: Garage Salers!

MOM2MOM SALE $15 TABLE & SPACE RENTAL Sell only child related items, good qlty/clean clothes, toys, furniture, accessories.

Forms at Franklin/Washington Schools or Franklin/Washington PTO Facebook.

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

TR IV I A AN SW ER 1) A light year is the distance that light will travel in a year.

815-284-2224 815-625-3600

Notice of Public Hearing on Tentative Budget

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on the tentative budget and appropriation ordinance of the Dixon Community Fire Protection District of Lee and Ogle Counties, Illinois for the fiscal year May 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015 will be held on May 13, 2014, at 7 p.m. at the offices of said District at 1020 Palmyra Street, Dixon, Illinois. Any interested person may appear and comment. Copies of the tentative budget are available for inspection at the offices of the District.

Dixon Community Fire Protection District of Lee and Ogle Counties, Illinois

By Charles A. Plock, Secretary April 12, 2014 WHITESIDE COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSAL Whiteside County Highway Department hereby requests written proposals for the re-roofing of the Whiteside County Highway Department office building in Morrison, IL. Information may be obtained via the internet at www.whiteside.org, by facsimile, by telephoning the Whiteside County Highway Department at (815) 772-7651 or by picking them up at the Highway Department at 18819 Lincoln Rd., Morrison, IL between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

For further information, please contact: Whiteside County Highway Department 18819 Lincoln Rd. Morrison, IL 61270 (815) 772-7651

2) Copper Before you make a move call…

SHIPPERTS Moving & Storage

404 N. Lincoln Ave., Dixon, IL 288-3133 www.alliedvan.com ILL CC 10540

APPLIANCES

US DOT 76235

DUE DATE & TIME: Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 2:00 pm Whiteside County Highway Department 18819 Lincoln Rd. Morrison, IL 61270 April 12, 2014

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SERVICE DIRECTORY SAUK VALLEY

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Automotive

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Genl. Contracting Gilbertson Construction Residential & Commercial.

Remodeling, house additions, windows, siding & doors. Also mobile home repairs. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. No Job Too Small. 30 yrs exp.

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New Beginnings Enterprise Specializing in Siding, Windows & Roofs Ground up Construction No job too small!

Insured & Bonded Call Gordon 815-441-9106

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Always Flow Seamless Gutters Call Dan Maloney 815-288-4525

Handyman We specialize in exterior decks & privacy fences â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll always be a winner if we cut the deckâ&#x20AC;?

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â&#x153;ąCarpet/ Upholstery â&#x153;ąMaid/Janitorial Business/ Residential Free Estimates 815-632-3822

HANDYMAN/ GENERAL Contracting, siding, drywall, concrete work, decks, flooring (tile, linoleum, carpet, wood), bathroom and kitchen, complete remodels, additions all types of home repairs. Free Estimates and Insured-Bonded 815-564-7428

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Dumpster Rental

Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

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This position involves delivery of furniture and/or appliances and electronics; therefore, heavy lifting may be required. Benefits package included.

Apply in person to: Ashley Furniture HomeStore/ Knie Appliance & TV Inc. 3614 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL.

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Immediate Opening. FT Seasonal Help Wanted. CDL class B min. Paid overtime.

Local delivery.

Apply in person or call Crop Production Services 1793 Steward Rd, Steward, IL 60553 815-396-2248.

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Duties include answering phones, taking and entering orders, and handling customer inquiries. Excellent phone etiquette required as well as the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.

Resumes must be submitted by April 16, 2014.

Send resumes with salary history and references to: Champion Chisel Works, Inc 804 E 18th St. Rock Falls, IL 61071 or email: bschuldt@ championchisel. com Local manufacturer is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing/ Inventory Manager with knowledge of manufacturing practices.

Strong computer skills a must including knowledge of ERP operating system. Experience with Sage MAS90 accounting software, Word and Excel, would be a plus.

Duties would include Purchase Order Entry/Processing, Inventory Management, Work Order Entry/Processing and Strategic Planning. Excellent phone etiquette required as well as the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.

Position is full time with benefits including health insurance and 401K. Resumes must be submitted by April 16, 2014.

Send resumes with salary history and references to: Champion Chisel Works, Inc 804 E 18th St. Rock Falls, IL 61071 or e-mail: bschuldt@ championchisel. com

Property Manager: part time position, must

NOW HIRING DRIVERS Local 60 hour/ 7day company.

Hourly pay, OT. Home nights.

Health, 401K, paid vacation.

Clean record a must. Hazmat a plus! Serious inquiries only.

Schoff Farm Service, Inc. 815-379-2777

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Secretary needed part time, 20-30hrs per week. Organizational skills, customer service, computer and Quickbooks experience required.

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Time or Part particularly when Viewing of items Time deal immediate ing with com- Fri. April 18, 10:00 panies with which am to 4:00 pm positions. you are not familiar. Day Auction City Sales Rock Falls Technician: Full-TimCare e. GrowCenter,Auct. Lee Hollingsworth ing agricultural & 729 truck repai r shop W Rt 30,#40000730 CHILDFalls, CARE 512 IL is lookinRock g for an agricul815-625-0106 tural tech to jor oin our fax team. resumeEaster, to:Mother's Qualified appli- Little Blessings day, Holiday's...Oh 815-625-1581 my!

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The Whiteside County Farm Bureau in Morrison is seeking an Administrative Assistant/ Communications Coordinator.

The position is a regular part-time position that facilitates a variety of office management functions, writing for publications, creating/ maintaining web content, social media, and general communications.

Pleasant manner and disposition in interacting with and members walk-in traffic. Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to: Whiteside County Farm Bureau, 100 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270. Application deadline is April 21.

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While we attempt to screen advertising with potential fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential problems.

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Little Blessings Childcare has immediate daycare openings for infant-school age. 815-285-3811 Lic# 48927502 NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

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Companion/Aide is avail. for couple or senior as a livein for room/board.

Good refs., ins. car & secure income.

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ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION Auction City Sales 2505 W. 4th St. Dixon, IL ☞ Sat., April 19 ☞ 9:00 a.m.

Furniture, old toys, rare 1920-50 light bulb collection on display boards, crockery items, post card album, old tin signs, lots of adv. Items, oak map cabinet, youth size dental chair, sm. Parlor stove, 1900 fruit jar cabinet, old hats (ladies) & boxes, lots of older soft goods- some with fancy needle work, lots of metal trucks & toys, dairy (sm.) creamer bottles, old books, fames, 2pc. 1920 kitchen cabinet (Hoosier style), Indian baskets, brass candle stick phone, 5 outstanding soapstone vases, old tools, 2- 1940 era tube testing machines (in wooden cases), old radios, many more items.

Watch for complete listing in this week's Sauk Valley Classifieds.

Viewing of items Fri. April 18, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Auction City Sales Auct. Lee Hollingsworth #40000730 Easter, Mother's day, Holiday's...Oh my! Need housecleaning? Call 815-315-3122 Experienced Nanny w/ Early Childhood degree. Will Nanny in your home.

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6 Hp Briggs mower 21” w/ bagger or mulcher $85 815288-4330 Briggs Weedeater 20” 300 series $100 815-2884330 John Deer X320.

22 HP, 48” deck 235 hrs.

Riding mower. $2,850 815-973-3478 Woods RM600 72” wide, 3 pt. hitch finished mower, $1000/obo 815438-2625 or 815213-1001

LAWN & GARDEN

781

2008 JD X320 hydrostatic. 48” deck excellent condition. $2,300 obo. Call 815-225-7904

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS Chicago Cubs tickets. All games reasonably priced.

815-978-2589 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.

TOOLS & MACHINERY

792

8” Crafsman table saw w/dado insert and 2 table ext. $95, 10” Crafsman table saw w/ orig. cloth stand $110 815-288-4330

Stroller/ car seat combo plus extra base.

Black/Tan. $60. 815-632-9081

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If you need Gravel hauled call 815499-7195

(2) Raynor Garage doors, complete.

7x18 & 7x9. Insulated. $600 total 815-946-3572

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

140 sq. ft. engineered hardwood flooring.

Handscraped Potomac Plank Birch, ½ ”x5” planks, $400 815772-2226

JOSEPHS COAT, house plant. $3 Call 815-994-2371

2 artificial trees$18 for both. Good shape, nice. Call 815-622-9818.

2000 oak kitchen cabinets Carpet 69¢sq/ft Builder Discount 626-4561 2006 E-Z-GO gas golf cart.

Built for campground. Lights, windshield, rear bench seat, Horn roof. Mint Condition. $2,700.

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22” Dell LCD computer screen, mouse and key pad. $75 815-7182000 26” Lymax bike, 18 speed, dual susp., good cond. $65 815-284-1094 29” Wrought iron table, marble inset, 2 folding chairs. $50 815-284-1094

1999 Chevy 1 ton w/dump box. 6.5 turbo, auto. trans. $3500/obo.

815712-3058.

2003 F350 11' flat bed dually. 68K mi.

Good cond. $7500/ obo. 815-499-7195

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1985 Chevy ½ ton, lock out hubs. 305 motor. Good tires. $1300/obo.

815299-3377. ★4 wheel drive★ 4 door, 2002 Chevy Blazer 815-631-6678

PARTS & ACC.

1966 GTO Rally Wheels, 59 Chevy 57 Ply. Hubcaps and old fender skirts and more!

815-994-2440

Like new- Blue Ox 10,000lb. Tow bar.

All cables & cords incl. Paid $700 new, asking $400.

815-564-8864

Small wood/ metal computer desk, good cond. $35, 815-590-9594.

1998 Ford F-700 Dump Truck

1998 Mercury Mountaineer 4x4

825

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1995 Minn Kota Trolling Motor 40 lb. bow mount w/ Depth Finder $200 obo 815-652-2038

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ROLL-A-WAY bed w/mattress. Good condition $95 obo 815-732-1492

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Bathroom remodeling left overs: 24” oak vanity $25; 2 oak lights $20/ ea; (2) 30” oval oak mirrored medicine cabinets $40/ea.; 8 bulb brass bar light $10. 815-652-4310

2009 Chevrolet Silverado Reg. Cab,

2008 Buick Enclave

Window A/C. Kenmore, 6000 BTU. Remote. $75 815285-4816

6' John Deere pull type tractor/mower $850; 12hp Weed Eater riding mower $400; 11hp Wheel Horse riding mower $400; 1yr old washer & dryer $300; 1yr old gas stove $200; 1yr old refrigerator $200; (5) 10' beautiful Colorado blue spruce $250/ea.

815-994-3339

USED AUTOS

Men's Black Leather jacket sz.

M, New $300, Now $25 815-732-1492

Spider Plant $3 815-994-2371

5,000 mulch, fertilizer, lawn care, Scott's Crad Grass Preventer. $25 Builders Discount

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2007 Shoreline hot tub, 7 person.

Exc. cond. $1800, you haul. Call 815772-7042.

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Saturday, April 12, 2014 If you mingle with imaginative and talented people, you’ll come across many promising chances to move forward. Your career path may take some unexpected turns, but you will be able to overcome any difficulties and exceed your expectations. Shoot for the stars.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -Improvements to your diet and exercise routines will help you look and feel better. Try different options, set some realistic goals and build a program you can stick with.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -Be sure to include recreational or social events in your plans. Free yourself from daily drudgery and embark on a day of fun and entertainment with youngsters or close friends.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -You may have bitten off more than you can chew. Don’t get discouraged. Don’t let criticism get you down. Be proud of your accomplishments and keep moving forward.

special location. Share your thoughts and plans with someone important.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Don’t feel disheartened by circumstances. Take a second look at your previous efforts, and you will find a more advantageous route to your personal goals.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Re-evaluate your career goals.

You could capitalize on a novel idea that you’d set aside. An unconventional opportunity will come your way through a previous friend or colleague.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Divulging too much personal information could backfire on you. Don’t say anything that could be misinterpreted by others.

Avoid making an impulsive purchase or promise.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -Your unselfish actions will lead to a meaningful, long-lasting relationship. Investigate and take advantage of any opportunity that brings you in contact with people harboring similar desires.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Be truthful but sensitive in your dealings with loved ones. Hurtful words aren’t easily forgotten. A broken promise can lead to a disturbing feud with an important person in your life.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It’s time to get active. A brief change of pace will brighten your mood. Consider traveling to a place that will help recharge your energy level and spur you to action.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -Don’t shortchange your abilities.

Believe in your skills, and don’t be limited by fear of the unknown. Listen to people who will help you find imaginative ways to showcase your talents.

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Use past successes to assist you in devising a progressive approach to the future.

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or 2014, the Toyota Prius sees no notable changes other than the discontinuation of the Persona Series Special Edition.

Introduction For the past decade, the Toyota Prius has dominated the hybrid car segment. In its early years, the Prius faced little competition, but these days there are plenty of compact and midsize hybrids in this price range. The fact that Toyota’s iconic hybrid hatchback has remained number one is a testament to its packaging. The well-rounded 2014 Toyota Prius hits all the targets for most consumers shopping in this class.

The big contributor to the Prius’ evergreen popularity is its amazing fuel economy -- the Prius’ EPA combined rating of 50 mpg is topped only by the smaller Prius C and much more expensive plugin hybrids such as the Chevrolet Volt. The Prius is also a pleasant car to drive in the daily grind. No, it won’t raise the pulse of driving enthusiasts, but it is an easy-topark, comfortable and spacious vehicle. And then there’s the Prius’ strong record for reliability and longevity. Considering all these practical attributes, it’s no wonder you see Priuses used as taxicabs in many cities.

Still, not all is perfect in Toyota Prius land. Some of the interior materials are subpar, and the driving position is awkward for taller people due to the steering wheel’s limited range of telescoping adjustment.

Furthermore, Toyota’s hybrid faces much tougher rivals than in years past. While the Prius easily outclasses the Honda Insight, there is stiffer competition in the form of the recently introduced 2014 Ford C-Max Hybrid, which has a nicer interior and handles better to boot.

If a versatile hatchback body style is not a must, midsize hybrid sedans like the 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid,

For the past decade, the Toyota Prius has dominated the hybrid car segment.

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid and Toyota Camry Hybrid offer higher levels of comfort and refinement.

You should also factor in the higher up-front price of buying a hybrid car. Today’s gasoline- and dieselpowered compact cars get great fuel economy and cost considerably less. When you weigh the Prius’ higher price against its 50 mpg EPA rating, you should bear in mind that it might take years to realize a net savings over more conventional alternatives.

That said, the 2014 Toyota Prius remains the quintessential hybrid, and its blend of fuel efficiency, practicality, comfort and handy high-tech features makes it an easy choice in this segment.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options The 2014 Toyota Prius is a fivepassenger, four-door hatchback available in four trim levels: Two, Three, Four and Five. The “Five” is not to be confused with the Prius V, which is a larger wagon version of the Prius that’s covered in a separate review.

Standard equipment on the Prius Two includes 15-inch alloy wheels, heated power mirrors,

a rear window wiper, keyless ignition/entry, cruise control, automatic climate control, a tiltand-telescoping steering wheel, a height-adjustable driver seat, a 60/40-split-folding rear seat, an advanced trip computer, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, a 6.1-inch touch screen display and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player, an auxiliary audio jack and an iPod/USB audio interface.

The Prius Three gains an enhanced keyless entry system, a rearview camera, a navigation system, voice controls, satellite radio, HD radio and Toyota’s Entune system, which includes real-time information (traffic, weather, fuel prices, sports scores) and the ability to use apps like Pandora, iHeart Radio and Open Table via a connection with your Smartphone.

Stepping up to the Prius Four gets you automatic headlights, an eightway power driver seat, heated front seats, SofTex (leatherette) upholstery, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and a JBL sound system with eight GreenEdge speakers.

The Prius Five features 17-inch alloy wheels, foglights and LED

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An optional Solar Roof package for the Prius Three adds a sunroof and a solar-powered ventilation system that keeps the car cool to limit the burden on the air-conditioning system. It’s also offered for the Four, and then includes a head-up display, Safety Connect emergency communications and an upgraded navigation system with a 7-inch high-definition display and splitscreen capability.

The Five’s Advanced Technology package adds adaptive cruise control, a pre-collision alert system, a lane-departure warning system, Safety Connect, a headup display and the higher-quality navigation display.

Available on all trims is the Plus Appearance package, which adds unique 17-inch alloy wheels and a seven-piece aerodynamic body kit. To this, the Plus Performance package (availability depends on trim level) adds a sport-tuned suspension and unique badging.

Powertrains and Performance The 2014 Toyota Prius is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine combined with a pair of electric m o t o r / g e n e ra t o r s. To g e t h e r

they send a total output of 134 horsepower to the front wheels through a specialized continuously variable transmission (CVT).

In track testing, we clocked the Prius from zero to 60 mph in 10.1 seconds; that’s about the same as the Insight, but slower than the C-Max Hybrid and the aforementioned hybrid midsize sedans. The EPA estimates the 2014 Prius will return a very impressive 50 mpg combined (51 mpg city/48 highway). In real-world testing, we’ve found these estimates reasonably accurate.

Safety Every 2014 Toyota Prius comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front side airbags, side curtain airbags and a driver knee airbag. The Prius Four and Five can be equipped with Toyota’s Safety Connect emergency communications system, which includes emergency and roadside assistance, collision notification and stolen vehicle location. All but the Prius Two come standard with a rearview camera, while the Prius Five includes a frontal-collision warning system and a lanedeparture warning system.

In Edmunds brake testing, the Prius came to a stop from 60 mph in 118 feet: very good for a compact or midsize car.

In government crash tests, the Prius received four stars (out of a possible five) for overall protection, with four stars for overall frontal protection and five stars for overall side protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Prius the highest possible rating of “Good” in its moderateoverlap frontal-offset, side and roof strength tests. Its seat/head restraint design was also rated “Good” for whiplash protection in rear impacts.

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