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EDUCATION | COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Sauk seals deal for president Hellmich coming from vice president post at Kentucky college

BY JERMAINE PIGEE jpigee@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5525 @JPigee84

David Hellmich

DIXON – David Hellmich will become the sixth president of Sauk Valley Community College.

Hellmich, who has spent the past nine years as vice president of aca-

demics at Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Lexington, Kentucky, has agreed to a contract, the college announced Tuesday afternoon.

The board will vote on the contract during a meeting Monday.

Hellmich will succeed George

Mihel, who will retire in July after 10 years as president.

“I’m thrilled and honored to be named the new president,” Hellmich said by phone Tuesday afternoon.

In his current role at Bluegrass CTC, Hellmich leads 300 full-

time and 500 adjunct faculty members. While there, he’s been instrumental in developing relationships with the University of Kentucky and Toyota Manufacturing.

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BRIDGE DONS A COAT ON A CHILLY DAY

Engineer, city won’t go to court Deal reached in wastewater woes

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier

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

ABOVE: Clayton Conrady adds a fresh coat of paint to the Hennepin Canal bridge on East Second Street in Rock Falls on Tuesday. Conrady was working with the Firehouse of God Ministries in Sterling in its efforts to clean up and beautify the Twin Cities.

RIGHT: One side of a former railroad bridge that crosses the canal has been painted by volunteers with the Firehouse of God Ministries, as the other side awaits a new coat. The bridge is part of a bike path that runs along an old rail line in Rock Falls.

ROCK FALLS – The city and its engineering firm finalized a settlement agreement Tuesday, officially answering the question of who would pay for last year’s wastewater infrastructure failure.

During the regular council meeting, Mayor Bill Wescott spoke to residents about what caused the emergency situBill ation that develWescott oped on Feb. 13, 2014.

“Flooding at the main wastewater sewer lift station at 102 12th Avenue necessitated a citywide water shutoff to keep more water from entering the station,” Wescott said.

The water would be off for 18 hours, but the tab for the failure would continue to escalate.

Between the emergency measures, investigating the failure, and fixing the system, the total was $815,379.15.

The settlement reached with Willett, Hofmann & Associates guarantees that the city won’t have to pay for any of it.

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TWIN CITIES

Bridge repairs rescheduled Work pushed from April 27 to May 4

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier

Repair work on the Avenue G bridges between Sterling and Rock Falls has been backed up about a week, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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IDOT launches a road trip for roadwork. Story: A4 “We’ll be doing both the north and south bridges, and the south bridge will be closed first,” said John Wegmeyer, IDOT’s project implementation manager.

Electronic signage at the bridge had said it would be closed on April 27, but the closure date for the south bridge is

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now May 4, Wegmeyer said.

While the south side will be closed to motorists for about a month, the sidewalk area will be kept open for access to Lawrence Park.

When work on the south bridge is completed, crews will switch to the other side.

The north bridge will be closed for about a month, and those sidewalks also will remain open.

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Repair work on the south side of the Avenue G has been pushed back a week, from April 27 to May 4.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

STERLING

COMMUNITY WATCH

Down with the old ...

Up with the new; homes coming to sites of demolished structures

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier

STERLING – Funding from two federal housing programs will pay for new modular residential structures at demolition sites.

The city awarded bids Monday to Trotter General Contracting in Macomb to build the new homes.

A single-family house, measuring 1,536 square feet, will be built at 902 Fourth Ave., and a 2,032-square-foot, 2-story duplex will go up at 1012 W. Fourth St. The accepted bid for the duplex was $192,563.04, and $155,311.52 for the single-family home.

Grant money from the National Foreclosure Settlement and the Neighborhood Stabilization programs will pay for the projects.

The new homes will then be sold to buyers who qualify under the provisions of the program that is overseen by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The money from the sales will go back into the program for other distressed properties.

The program in Sterling is coordinated by Mike Wolber, the city’s former building and zoning administrator, who has watched the program grow since it was established nationally in 2009.

“We have sold 17 houses, nine of which were newly constructed homes, through this program,” Wolber said. “The original grant was for $2.7 million, and we’ve generated another $816,000 in sales of rehabbed properties.”

The city has received $285,000 from the attorney general’s mortgage

Guidelines

Neighborhood Stabilization Program Homebuyer guidelines • Household income must be 120 percent or less than the Whiteside County median income of $69,960 for a family of four.

• The homebuyer must not own a home at this time.

• Applicants don’t have to be first-time homebuyers or live in Sterling to apply.

• To qualify, a homebuyer must complete an 8-hour HUD counseling and training session.

To apply for the NSP’s Homebuyer Assistance Program, download a form from http://ci.sterling. il.us/nsp2.cfm. For more information, go to the code enforcement department at 212 Third Ave., or call 815-632-6624. settlement fund.

The Fourth Avenue property had been abandoned for several years before the city acquired the property and demolished the structure.

The city used Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds to acquire the four-unit apartment building on West Fourth Street after it had gone through foreclosure proceedings. It was demolished in September 2012.

Building and Zoning Superintendent Amanda

Schmidt said she expects the foundations to be laid for both structures in mid-May. This will be the last of the grant-funded construction projects for a while, but work on distressed properties will continue.

“We have no additional construction planned after these two homes, but we are looking at doing 10 to 12 more demos with grant funds,” City Manager Scott Shumard said.

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“The investigation was conducted by Stanley Consultants Inc. of Muscatine, and it was determined that the operation interruption, at least in part, was caused by caustic gases,” Wescott said.

“It was also found that the deficiency in certain areas of design allowed infiltration of the control panel.”

Wescott said discussions with Willett, Hofmann were entered into, and the firm agreed to reimburse the city for all costs, without having to enter a courtroom.

The final chapter in the ordeal is expected to

conclude before the end of the year.

“We will remediate the whole main lift facility to make sure this never happens again,” Wescott said.

Leander Construction, based in Canton, has been hired to do the wastewater system work at a cost of $594,000.

In other action, a settlement agreement between the city and the Rock Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau is awaiting final approval from City Attorney Jim Reese. The pact would put an end to a pending lawsuit the city filed against the CVB Dec. 5 in Whiteside County Court.

The settlement, if finalized, would dissolve the CVB and allow the city to

Next meeting

The Rock Falls City Council next meets at 6:30 p.m. May 5 at City Hall, 603 W. 10th St. The agendas will be posted at www.rockfalls61071.com and at City Hall. Call 815-6221100 for more information.

The City Council meeting also airs live on Channel 5. recoup tourism reserves from the local hotel/ motel tax.

Prior to May 1, 2008, the city handled tourism duties and controlled the reserves. Then an agreement was signed for the CVB to take over those functions, and the tax

money. Last year, the city decided not to renew the agreement and it expired Sept. 30.

Also, retiring Police Chief Mike Kuelper was recognized for his work on the force that started when he was hired as a patrolman in 1984.

“How do you thank someone who has devoted 31 years of his life to commitment and dedication to his profession?”

Wescott said.

Kuelper’s retirement will be official at the end of the month, and Operations Commander Tammy Nelson will take over as chief.

“It’s been a pleasure and an honor, and I’d do it all again in a heartbeat,” Kuelper said.

ENTERTAINMENT

Stamos moves back into the ‘House’ He’ll join other sitcom alum for Netflix reboot Tribune News Service

It’s official: “Full House” is coming back to TV. Or more accurately, to Netflix.

The streaming giant confirmed that it has ordered 13 episodes of “Fuller House,” a reboot

of the 1987-95 ABC family sitcom about a widower (Bob Saget) trying to raise three daughters with the help of two male friends.

John Stamos, who played Uncle Jesse in the original “Full House,” will reprise his role, as will Candace CameronBure, who played eldest daughter D.J. Jodie Sweetin is also coming back as middle daughter

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DIXON SCHOOLS

New Jefferson School leader has ties to city Thorpe, 40, will take the helm of elementary school

BY JERMAINE PIGEE jpigee@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5525 @JPigee84

DIXON – Crystal Thorpe of Dixon will no longer have to travel 100 miles round trip each day to be principal of a school.

Her new job will be in her own backyard.

Thorpe, 40, has been named the new principal at Jefferson Elementary School in Dixon.

Thorpe has been principal at Dakota Elementary School for the past 6 years.

She also taught at Washington Elementary School in Sterling for 8 years.

At Jefferson School, Thorpe will replace Dan Rick, who will become the Dixon district’s assistant superintendent next year.

Her first day on the job will be July 31.

“I’m extremely honored and blessed that this opportunity presented itself,” Thorpe said. “We will work to give students the best possible education.”

During her time in Dakota, Thorpe said, she considered her co-workers as family and she said she hopes to create that same environment in Dixon.

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“They are the core content of what the day should be spent on,” she said. “All other content areas fall into place once these two are aligned.”

One of the challenges Thorpe knows she may face is how to do more with less.

“Working together, I know our staff at Jefferson Elementary will be able to think outside the box, to recognize the challenges and celebrate the successes,” Thorpe said.

Thorpe said she continued to live in Dixon while working in Dakota because her three children were enrolled in the Dixon School District.

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I’m extremely honored and blessed that this opportunity presented itself. We will work to give students the best possible education.

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Crystal Thorpe, new principal at Jefferson Elementary School in Dixon

family, you think about your own family and you have everyone’s best interest,” Thorpe said. “It takes all of us working together.”

Assistant Superintendent Margo Empen said there were 18 applicants for the position.

“We wanted a true instructional leader who has qualities and under-

standing of the curriculum at that level,” Empen said. “(Thorpe) has experience working with teachers and being a collaborative leader, yet she is not afraid to make the tough decisions that need to be made.”

Thorpe said literacy and math are two areas that must be focused on at the school.

pe, her husband, is the cross country coach at Dixon High School and is the Reagan Middle School track coach.

During her first year on the job, Thorpe said, she wants to learn what the strengths and weaknesses are in the school.

“I also want to find out the concerns of the staff members,” she said.

Empen said Thorpe was the right person for the job.

“She has a wonderful knowledge and understanding of curriculum, data-driven decision making, and leadership skills,” Empen said. “She also brings positive leadership and energy.”

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Benefit Friday for ex-Dixon resident ROCKFORD – A benefit to help a former Dixon resident in her fight with cancer will be at 6:30 p.m.

Friday at the former Hanson Clock Factory, 1220 11th St. Robin Frederickson lives in Rockford with her husband, Carl, and they have two daughters, said her sister-in-law, Sue Van Matre. Robin is the sister of Greg Van Matre of Dixon.

The benefit will feature food, beverages, and a guided tour of the factory. The site includes one of the largest collections of antique buggies, wagons, and carts in the U.S. A silent auction will also take place.

The cost is $25 a person, which includes food, beverages, and the tour.

To sign up, call Bethesda Covenant Church at 815397-4212.

Donations can be made to the Robin Frederick-

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Washington Elementary School fourth-graders check out the mural of presidents in downtown Sterling during a tour of the city’s murals on Tuesday afternoon. Teachers Diane Gould and Margaret Nickrent led their classes through the downtown to explore and learn about the paintings and the history behind them.

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Board approves hospital’s move BOLINGBROOK (AP) – A state board has given its approval for a southern Illinois hospital to move from downtown Belleville to O’Fallon.

The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board approved the plan Tuesday. The action allows St. Elizabeth’s Hospital to close a 303-bed hospital in Belleville and open a new 144-bed facility 7 miles away. The project is expected to cost $253 million.

The Belleville News Democrat reported the vote at a meeting in Bolingbrook was 8-to-0.

The board conditioned its approval on the hospital keeping 200 employees in Belleville for at least 2 years.

Board approves new gambling ordinance New animal control building gets go ahead

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DIXON – As far as a new building goes, Lee County Animal Control is home free, Lee County Board member John Nicholson said during the board meeting Tuesday night.

With Monday night’s approval by the Dixon City Council to rezone the land in the Dixon Indus-

trial Park from industrial to special use for operation of a government animal facility, Animal Control can move ahead with plans for a new home.

Animal Control has been looking for a new space for years. The last time the county department even came close, the cost to build – estimated between $366,000 and $460,000 – was deemed prohibitive by the county. Buying the site in the Dixon Industrial Park, 280 E. Progress Drive, will help cut that

cost in half.

The plan had been tentatively approved by the county board, pending the change in zoning. Now that it’s been rezoned, the matter will go back to the county finance committee for review, and then back to the county board for final approval, which will likely happen at the May meeting.

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OBITUARIES Norman Barnum ROCK FALLS – Norman Barnum, 82, of Rock Falls, died Monday, April 20, 2015, at his home after a long illness.

Norman was born March 11, 1933, in Indiana, the son of Lester and Bertha (Baither) Barnum. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1956. Norman married Karen Moore on May 5, 1962, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls. He was employed

by Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. for 30 years as a machinist and blacksmith before his retirement in March 1993. Norman was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was extremely handy, an avid fisherman and enjoyed antiquing, line dancing, and traveling in his motor home.

Karen and Norman loved spending winters in Florida. Norman was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife, Karen; one

daughter, Sabrina (Kevin) Murphy of Rock Falls; one son, Scott (Rosanne) Barnum of Chicago; four grandchildren, Jessica (Brandan) Koehn, Matthew (Christine) Murphy, Connor Murphy, and Francesca Barnum; and four greatgrandchildren, Paige, Landon, Kiersten, and Alexander.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Richard Barnum.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., with the rosary recited at 4:30 p.m., Friday at McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave., Rock Falls.

Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrew Catholic Church, with Monsignor Thomas Dzielak officiating. Burial with full military honors will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

A memorial has been established.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Theodore J. ‘Ted’ Bittner STERLING – Theodore J. “Ted” Bittner, 52, of Sterling, died Sunday, April 19, 2015, at his home.

He was born July 20, 1962, in Sterling, the son of Richard Kent and Susan Marie (Bradley) Bittner. Ted was a self-employed auto body technician and mechanic. Ted was an avid bowler. He was a proud sponsor of AA and opened meetings.

Ted was a true “gear head” and loved working on cars. He was a very spiritual person.

Survivors include his

son, Nicholas A. Bittner, his father, Richard K. Bittner, and his mother, Susan M. Bittner, all of Sterling; his brothers, Mike Bittner and Rick Bittner, both of Rock Falls, and Jeff (Carrie) Bittner of Chicago; his sister, Lori Wyatt of Rock Falls; and special friend, Casey Robbins.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at McDonald Funeral Home, 505 First Ave., Sterling. Cremation rites will be accorded.

In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established.

Jerry Crow ROCK FALLS – Jerry Crow, 63, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

McDonald Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s visitations: Marjorie M. Piepho of Sterling, 10-11 a.m. at Prophetstown United Methodist Church.

Patricia L. Leopold of Mount Morris, 5-7 p.m. at Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris.

Today’s funerals: Marian Devine of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling.

Michael J. King of Hooppole, 10:30 a.m. at Vandemore Funeral Home in Geneseo.

Eugene E. “Gene” Kuehl of Fulton, 10;30 a.m. at BosmaRenkes Funeral Home in Fulton.

Marjorie M. Piepho of Sterling, 11 a.m. at Prophetstown United Methodist Church.

Thursday visitations: Theodore J. “Ted” Bittner of Sterling, 4-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Adeline Port of Morrison, 4-7 p.m. at Bethel Reformed Church in Sterling.

Thursday funerals: Patricia L. Leopold of Mount Morris, 10:30 a.m.

Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church in Oregon.

Friday visitations: Norman Barnum of Rock

Falls, 5-7 p.m., with the rosary recited at 4:30 p.m., at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Friday funerals: Adeline Port of Sterling, 11:30 a.m. at Bethel Reformed Church in Sterling.

Saturday visitations: Bernice H. Plautz of Rock Falls, 9-10 a.m. at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Vicki S. Meyers-McGinnis of Dixon, noon-2 p.m. at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Freeport.

Saturday funerals: Norman Barnum of Rock Falls, 10 a.m. Mass at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

Bernice H. Plautz of Rock Falls, 10 a.m. at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Vicki S. Meyers-McGinnis of Dixon, 2 p.m. memorial service at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Freeport.

May 23 funerals: Janice M. Evans Prentice, formerly of Sterling, celebration of life, 1-4 p.m. at Edgewood Golf Course in Polo.

June 6 funerals: Rosalind Brown Wakem of Grand Detour, at St. Peter Church in Grand Detour.

Janice M. Evans Prentice MALVERN, Pa. – Janice May Evans Prentice, 56, of Malvern, formerly of Sterling, died Saturday, April 11, 2015, at her home, after a long battle with breast cancer.

Janice was born Jan. 2, 1959, in Sterling, the daughter of Frank (Mary) Evans and Judith (née Cedro) (Herb) Beveroth. She graduated from Polo Community High School, and Illinois College in Jacksonville. She was pursuing a career as a pastry chef at Walnut Hill Restaurant School in Philadelphia, when she became ill.

Janice was the owner of Lizard Sun. She enjoyed cooking, the beach, and the Philadelphia Phillies.

Survivors include her parents of Rock Falls; forever fiancé, Richard Petty of Malvern; son, Aaron (fiancée, Jessica Cornnaccio) Prentice, and granddaughters, Paige and Pali Prentice, all of Devon, Pennsylvania; sisters, Jeanne (Bob) Izral of Byron and Lisa (Jack) Krouse of Spring-

field; brother, Eric Evans of Phoenix; stepbrother, Rick (Hope Rhodes) Roberts, stepsister, Keri (Jeff) Olson, and stepbrother, Tim (Pam) Beveroth, all of Sterling; stepsister, Suzanne Pollack of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota; and former spouse, Gary Prentice of Sterling.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Gregory Evans; her daughter, Audrey Prentice; and her son, Anthony Prentice.

A memorial celebration of Janice’s life will be from 1 to 4 p.m. May 23 at Edgewood Golf Course in Polo. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Memorial donations can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at the memorial celebration; or mailed to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 1 N. LaSalle St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602, Attention: Kimberly Allen, memo: Janice Prentice.

Adeline Port MORRISON – Adeline Port, 90, of Morrison, died Monday, April 20, 2015, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison.

Adeline was born March 2, 1925, in Morrison, the daughter of Ralph and Mary (Bonneur) Holesinger.

She married Wilbur Port on Nov. 23, 1943, in Argo Fay. He preceded her in death on Aug. 18, 2008. Adeline farmed with her husband, Wilbur, in the Sterling and Morrison areas for many years. They enjoyed growing vegetables and canning the produce they grew. Adeline was a great cook and did beautiful handwork. She loved to play cards and visit family. She was a member of Bethel Reformed Church in Sterling.

Survivors include three sons, John (Linda) Port of Morrison, Roland (Sally) Port of O’Fallon, and James (Karen) Port of Sterling; one sister,

Ramona (Roland) VanZuiden of Morrison; one brother, Vernon Holesinger of Freeport; one daughter-inlaw, Dana Port of Dixon; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by one son, Randy; one daughter, Nancy Meade; one sister, Eleanor Tervelt; and two brothers, Gerald and Marvin Holesinger.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Bethel Reformed Church.

Burial will be at 10 a.m.

Friday at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. The funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. Gary Dekoekkoek, pastor, officiating. Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling is handling arrangements.

A memorial has been established.

Visit schillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Bernice H. Plautz ROCK FALLS – Bernice H. Plautz, 92, of Rock Falls, died Monday, April 20, 2015, at Regency Care of Sterling.

Bernice was born April 21, 1922, in Montmorency Township, Whiteside County, the daughter of Emil and Bertha (Felgenhauer) Plautz. She was a cook at the Whiteside County Nursing Home for 17 years. Bernice was a member of Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling, where she was involved in Ruth’s Circle.

Survivors include her sister, Ruth Haas of Rock Falls; three nieces, Deborah Felt of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Donna (Larry) Kennedy

of Topeka, Illinois, and Connie (James) Conklen of Rock Falls; one nephew, John (Cindy) Haas Jr. of Rock Falls; and several great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-greatnephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday and the funeral at 10 a.m. Saturday at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling, with the Rev. David Burge officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling.

A memorial has been established.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

George M. Pedersen MOUNT CARROLL – George M. Pedersen, 69, of Mount Carroll, died Friday, April 17, 2015, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport.

Law-Jones Funeral Homes handled arrangements.

Hellmich: Community college can change lives HELLMICH

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Early in his career, Hellmich served as the Director of Institutional Research and planning at Santa Fe Community College. He’s also served as dean of instruction and dean of educational services at two colleges in Minnesota.

Hellmich earned at Ph.D. in higher education administration from the University of Florida.

Although he has never been president of a community college, Hellmich said he is more than capable of leading Sauk.

“I have held a senior level of administration position at a community college for over 20 years,” said Hellmich, 56. “I’ve not been a president, but

I’ve been a cabinet member in four different colleges. I don’t think this will put me at a disadvantage.”

Sauk offered the position to Hellmich late last week. Other finalists were Douglas Brauer, vice president of economic development and innovative workforce solutions at Richland Community College in Decatur, and David Gerlach, vice president for advancement at the State University of New York at Canton.

“Hellmich comes from the educational side,” said Scott Stoller, chairman of the presidential search committee. “He started as a faculty member and he moved up through the ranks. He is a traditional candidate, and he is qualified for what we do here.”

Work on Palmyra should be done in a few weeks REPAIRS

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“Our goal is to finish the south bridge in May, the north bridge in June, and have both open again before the July 4 holiday,” Wegmeyer said.

Another local IDOT project, at Palmyra Road east of Sterling, started this week.

Road crews will mill

and resurface a 2.5-mile segment of Palmyra from Hillcrest Drive to Lenox Road, and a nearly 1-mile stretch from state Route 2 east to Hillcrest.

The Palmyra resurfacing, bid out at $573,000, should be completed in 2 to 3 weeks, IDOT said.

Motorists are asked to slow down in those areas and be prepared to stop for flaggers who will direct traffic.

Stoller said 31 candidates initially showed interest in the position.

“Hellmich comes from the faculty ranks, just like [Mihel],” Stoller said. “The faculty finds comfort knowing that Hellmich has had previous experience in teaching.”

One thing the search committee wanted was a person who was active in the community. While in Kentucky, Hellmich helped give bikes to students in underprivileged areas.

“We saw that as an asset and we wanted to bring that to our campus,” Stoller said. “He wants to be active in the community.”

Part of that goal will be learning about the community.

The first thing Hellmich wants to do when he

arrives on campus is to learn what he can about the college and the area it serves.

“When I get to Sauk, I will listen to people and be very active in the community,” Hellmich said.

“I want to hear what citizens, city leaders and students have to say about the college. I also want to be very involved with all the communities that we serve.”

Hellmich said funding has been and will continue to be a challenge, as well as state support.

To offset that, Hellmich wants to find ways to bring alternative funding methods to Sauk.

“We need to be looking aggressively at grants and alternative forms of funding for the college,” he said.

Hellmich also said he wants to create a shared

vision for the college with the community.

“I’ll be a leader who will listen as well as try to learn all I can,” he said.

One thing Hellmich wants to see more of is online education for students. He wants to reach more students who are unable to attend the college.

“Most of the continuing education outside the school is going to be more and more online,” he said. “Some people can only access higher education online and that will gradually increase the opportunities to attend classes.”

Hellmich also believes every class should have the opportunity to incorporate online education into its curriculum.

“There are many faculty members at Sauk who do a very good job of it now,”

ILLINOIS

It’s a road trip for roadwork SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Illinois transportation officials are making stops in multiple communities in coming weeks to talk about the condition of the state’s roads.

State Department of Transportation Secretary Randall Blankenhorn said in a news release Tuesday that roadways and other infrastructure are

“beginning to deteriorate and in need of investment.”

Officials said initial stops would be detailed in the coming days. The meetings with transportation officials and the Illinois Capital Development Board would focus on getting feedback on infrastructure needs from local officials, residents and businesses.

“The time to rethink our transportation goals and priorities is now,” Blankenhorn said.

“Inaction is no longer an option.”

Gov. Bruce Rauner has called for a new construction program to improve roads, but has not said much about how the state should fund a new road construction program.

he said. “Technology is changing so fast. It’s not the only type of education, but it’s important.”

He and his wife, Linda, will relocate to the Sauk Valley area in the months to come. “There are some unknowns we are working through,” he said. “We hope to be moving to the Sauk Valley by the third week of June.”

When he does arrive, he’ll bring with him a passion and commitment for public community colleges.

“I love the mission of community colleges because we have all the post-secondary needs of the community,” Hellmich said. “Not having access to a community college can hurt a community, but access to [one] can change people’s lives.”

In Memory Of Amma Winters July 5, 1949 - April 22, 2013

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Mike Winters Sr. & family

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CLEAN ENERGY | EXELON

Study: Subsidy would cost $1.6B over 5 years Company says without help it might have to close plants SPRINGFIELD (AP) – A plan to financially reward Exelon Corp. for producing no-carbon energy and potentially save three Illinois nuclear plants from closure would cost ratepayers $1.6 billion over 5 years and strain budgets for financially strapped businesses and municipal governments, a

study released Tuesday found.

Kestler Energy Consulting conducted the review for the consumer group BEST Coalition, which opposes what critics say is a “bailout” for an otherwise profitable Exelon.

Consumers would have to pony up more for electric bills and face higher tax bills from local

governments absorbing higher costs, BEST Coalition Director Dave Lundy, accompanied by representatives of AARP, told a state Capitol news conference.

“Our governments around this state are strapped,” Lundy said.

“We don’t have more money to throw, and certainly not more money to throw at a very profitable corporation.”

Exelon wants its Illinois distributors ComEd and Ameren to buy clean-

energy “credits” – subsidies – as an incentive similar to perks granted to solar and wind power and other clean-energy producers. Without the help, Exelon says it might have to close nuclear plants in Byron, the Quad Cities and Clinton.

The study found that a typical ComEd household would pay $2.38 more per month and Ameren clients would pay $2.17.

Exelon spokesman Paul

Elsberg said the company hadn’t reviewed the study, but pointed to a state-commissioned review issued in January that determined if three nuclear plants closed, it would cost Illinois up to $1.8 billion a year in economic activity, 8,000 jobs, and more than $1 billion in adverse economic and environmental costs, higher energy prices and new transmission lines. A decision to close the plants would dwarf the cost of

ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE | SOCIAL SERVICE CUTS

IN BRIEF

Rauner aide sorry on ‘miscommunications’ Lawmakers thought legislation plugged $1.6B budget gap SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner’s budget chief apologized to a House oversight panel Tuesday for the confusion caused by the suspension of $26 million in social service and public health grants – a move that surprised some lawmakers, who thought they had already plugged a $1.6 billion budget gap.

Tim Nuding, director of the governor’s office of management and budget, told the committee, specially formed by House Speaker Michael Madigan last week, that he intended to “do a better job communicating” and would do so as Rauner’s office works with the legislature on a budget for the fiscal year beginning next July to fill a much larger $6 billion hole.

“I feel like I communicated through all the proper channels about my intentions,” Nuding said. “I apologize if there was a misunderstanding. ... I believe I’m a trustworthy person. I know that I have credibility. I hope to establish that with you. It troubles me greatly that we have had miscommunications on that issue.”

Rauner, a Republican, came into office in January inheriting a $1.6 bud-

AP

Illinois Budget Director Tim Nuding listens to lawmakers during a Senate committee hearing on Feb. 5 at the Capitol in Springfield. On Tuesday, Nuding apologized to a House budget oversight panel about any confusion caused by the suspension of social service and public health grants following approval of legislation that many lawmakers thought would plug a $1.6 billion budget gap. get shortfall created after for individuals, and from lawmakers last spring 7 percent to 5.25 percent passed a $35.7 billion for corporations. budget that didn’t alloPrograms affected by cate enough money for the budget gap included expenses. Democrats state-subsidized day – who then controlled care programs, court both Houses of the Gen- reporters, and the state’s eral Assembly as well department of correcas the governor’s man- tions. Lawmakers and sion – approved the plan Rauner spent the early hoping that after the months of the new year November election they negotiating a solution would make permanent to plug the hole. The a temporary income tax package the legislature increase passed in 2011. passed in March authoThe victory by Raun- rizes Rauner to transfer er, who campaigned in $1.3 billion from special opposition to the income funds dedicated to other tax increase, scuttled that purposes, including hope and the tax rate parks and conservation. rolled back on Jan. 1 from The rest would come 5 percent to 3.75 percent from a 2.25 percent

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the incentive, Elsberg said.

“The cost to Illinois of allowing nuclear plants to close early are as much as 12 times greater” than ratepayers would pay under the legislation, Elsberg said, because of higher power and transmission costs and effects on environment and economy.

Lundy said Exelon should open its books to an outside expert before the Legislature takes the company’s word on financial losses.

across-the-board budget cut. It also gave the governor authority over $97 million to distribute to needy schools.

Nuding said he thought he had been clear to lawmakers previously that more cuts could happen beyond the legislation they approved, which didn’t go far enough to close the hole.

The governor announced on Good Friday a halt to $26 million in grants that pay for the funerals and burials of public-assistance recipients, as well as smoking cessation, teen programs, autism, and HIV and AIDS programs. Acting Department of Human Services Director Greg Bassi said Tuesday decisions on cuts were aimed at not interrupting “traditional core services” provided by the state.

Rauner, a wealthy private equity executive before winning the election, has been criticized for cutting social programs while allowing some $100 million tax breaks for business to go ahead.

Some Democrats on

House OKs bill on specialty plates SPRINGFIELD (AP) – The Illinois House has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would change the way the state creates specialty license plates.

The measure passed 108-1 on Monday. If it becomes law, the state would no longer issue new specialty license plate designs for charitable causes.

Instead Illinois John motorists D’Amico would purchase large stickers for particular charities and affix them to standardized plates. Alreadyissued specialty license plates would continue to be valid.

Democratic state Rep. John D’Amico of Chicago sponsored the legislation, saying it’s difficult for police to identify all of the state’s 109 specialty plates.

Requests for 59 more specialty plates are waiting for approval.

The measure now goes to the Illinois Senate. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office says it supports the bill.

the panel said they were left in the dark about the governor’s actions.

“As you can imagine, on Good Friday, you hear that autism (program funding) is cut. . Looking back, I think that would have impacted how I voted,” said Rep. Fred Crespo of Hoffman Estates, who was one of roughly two dozen Democrats who voted for the budget fix measure.

John Bradley, a Marion Democrat who chairs the House Revenue and Finance Committee, asked Nuding to provide a detailed list of the programs cut and the criteria used to make those decisions.

The House panel’s meeting came the same day as a state senator introduced legislation to restore $26 million in grant cuts.

Democratic state Sen. Dan Kotowski of Park Ridge cited a “shared concern” for funding programs that support vulnerable Illinois residents.

But it was unclear late Tuesday whether the legislation had enough support to pass.

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EDITORIAL | EARTH DAY

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE

Joe Heller, Heller Syndication

Taking care of our only planet What we think In honor of Earth Day, Sauk Valley residents should begin or expand trash recycling efforts to support a cleaner environment.

P

erhaps it’s only a coincidence, but it sure didn’t take long after Americans landed a man on the moon to establish and observe the first Earth Day. Astronaut Neil Armstrong made his “giant leap for mankind” on July 20, 1969.

Nine months later, the first Earth Day took place on April 22, 1970.

Did the perspective of viewing a lush, life-giving Earth from the dusty, lifeless moon give humanity a wake-up call?

Did we finally come to the collective realization that Earth is the only planet we’ve got, we’d been doing a poor job taking care of the environment, and we’d better clean up our act?

Massive man-made pollution of air, water, and soil certainly weren’t doing Earth, or humanity, any favors.

Earth Day sparked public and private environmental protection efforts never before seen in our country’s history.

Forty-five years later, we can see the results in the Sauk Valley’s wildlife.

For example, because of DDT, eagles once were on the brink of extinction.

The chemical was banned; eagles now thrive.

Coyotes have made a comeback. So have hawks. The region had a bear wander through a few years ago. A baby bison was born this

spring in the newly established herd at Nachusa Grasslands.

In cities, sewage treatment plants have been upgraded. In the country, farmers embrace soil and water conservation practices.

More needs to be done, of course.

People need to toss less trash on roadsides, sidewalks, waterways, and parking lots.

People need to send less garbage to landfills.

According to a 2014 state of Illinois report, the Lee County Landfill near Amboy had 31 years of capacity remaining, the Prairie Hill Recycling and Disposal Facility near Morrison had 18 years of capacity left, and the Rochelle landfill had 24 years remaining.

Diverting recyclable household and commercial trash from the waste stream is one way that people can make landfills last longer.

If you are not recycling at home or at work, please start.

If you are recycling, keep it up.

With a growing list of items that are now recyclable, it’s a good time to review your practices and start recycling items that used to be thrown away.

From the perspective of outer space, many people gained a greater appreciation for their home planet. Earth Day reminds us of our obligation to protect it.

THE READER’S VOICE

Let president administer the law, not make it WILLIAM STOTZER Sterling

As I grew up, I learned that my grandfather immigrated here from Switzerland (legally). So like many others, I have been grateful that our country welcomes and encourages immigrants, who play by the rules, to come here and participate in our system.

Today, however, I find it quite frustrating to see our current administration adopt a lawless policy that ignores our Constitution and rule of law.

President Obama has assumed the role of a dictator by deciding to grant amnesty to millions of illegals because Congress has not passed such a law.

How can he do that, when Article 2, Section 3 of our Constitution clearly states that the president “shall take care that the laws be

faithfully executed”?

He does not make the law; he administers it.

This administration has had an ongoing attack on the Secure Communities Program (Google it).

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and local and federal law agencies are to work together in a commonsense responsibility to enforce illegal immigration violations through incarceration and deportation. Politics currently subvert the law and its enforcement by giving sanctuary and protection to illegals and criminals.

As a result of this political hypocrisy, securing our borders would be of little help since people who get in illegally and overstay their visas assume virtually no risk and are given incentives to remain.

So, why play by the rules?

Today the new paradigm appears to be, What used to be bad is now good, and what used to be good is now bad.

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GUEST COLUMN

Local control of government requires financial responsibility If services are local, funding should be, too SHANE CELESTINO Sterling

We, the citizens, created government to serve us. In order to support the services government provides, we pay taxes. In this column, I’ll be referring to the many institutions that make up our own local government.

Assuming government budgets are lean, and the community consensus is to have more services, we have to pay more taxes. If it’s to have less services, we pay less taxes. Taxes are neither good nor bad; they’re necessary to sustain the government services we decide on.

We all have different ideas of the role government should play.

That’s one of our greatest strengths and the essence of politics.

Sometimes our state and national governments approve laws, or mandates, requiring our local government to do, or not do, something.

Mandates, whether funded or unfunded, that are imposed on our

local government are our financial responsibility.

There are two ways to fund our own local government. Either we, the local citizens, responsibly provide for whatever local government services we have, or we, the local citizens, weaShane sel out of the Celestino responsibility by having others pay for it.

Whenever we, the local citizens, neglect to pay for our own local government services by accepting continued revenue from outside our local community, a financial bubble is easily created.

The current state and local bubbles that are threatening to burst were partially created by our predecessors doing just that.

THINK OF GETTING any continuing outside financial support from Springfield, Washington, or others as a crutch we’ve grown dependent on. When that crutch is pulled from under us, like what’s being proposed now by Springfield, we’ll find the economy of our

local government stumbling.

On the other hand, if we stand on our own two feet financially, without a crutch, there’s no crutch to pull. When the state bubble bursts, we’ll be standing strong, and the economy of our local government will be unaffected.

Unfortunately, we’re heavily dependent on the crutch, and the waiting repercussions will affect our local government and its citizens. When outside funding stops, we’re left with a void that must be addressed.

Lost government funding will dramatically affect people’s lives by eliminating jobs and charity services.

Turning to our own community to provide the financial backing necessary to sustain our own local government is our most viable solution to responding to current bubble bursts and safeguarding against future bursts. Continuing to look to Springfield, Washington, and others to support our own local government is no longer, nor ever has been, a responsible solution.

The proposed state budget cuts from Springfield will surely lead to

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Continuing to look to Springfield, Washington, and others to support our own local government is no longer, nor ever has been, a responsible solution.

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Shane Celestino

partially funded local government budgets.

At the end of the day, we have to rely on ourselves, the local community, to support a healthy local government. We’re the people living, working, raising families, and retiring in this community.

We’re responsible for funding our own local government, not Springfield, Washington, or anyone else.

Local control is responsibly taking part in and financially supporting our own local government.

Note to readers: Shane Celestino was elected to the Whiteside County Board in November. He represents District 1.

STATEHOUSE INSIDER

Have Rauner’s cuts raised speaker’s ire?

Madigan orders House panel to review decisions by governor It may never be clear just what happened with the evolving fiasco of the latest round of $26 million in budget cuts to human service and public health programs.

There’s a certain amount of “he said, she said” to the entire enterprise.

There was pretty much universal agreement that a major hole exists in the current state budget, and that something had to be done to fix it to prevent all sorts of bad things from happening, like subsidized day care being out of money until after July 1.

Editorials represent the opinions of the Sauk Valley Media Editorial Board.

dougFINKE Doug Finke’s column is syndicated

by GateHouse News Service.

Contact him at doug. finke@sj-r. com.

As is widely known, the Legislature approved a plan to tap into special state accounts for money and cut spending in a bunch of other areas, including education, to basically fill the hole that way.

It took all of a week before the stuff hit the fan again.

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration cut the money to things like autism and HIV and AIDS programs, indigent burials, and others, with the

total dollars amounting to a rounding error in state budgeting. Many House lawmakSpeaker ers, largely Michael Democrats, Madigan t h o u g h t Some House their budget members deal made thought Gov. Rauner’s such cuts budget cutting unneceswas over. sary.

Madigan named a The adpanel ministration House to look into provided a further cuts by transcript of the governor. its budget director testifying before a House committee and saying more work needed to be done. The Republican governor insisted that no promises were made to lawmakers that have now been broken.

We’ll see where things

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Many lawmakers, largely Democrats, thought their budget deal made such cuts unnecessary.

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Doug Finke

go next week.

House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, has formed a special committee to review budget decisions made by the administration and how Rauner officials conclude what programs are necessary and which ones can have their funding killed.

The tone of those hearings could quickly reveal whether a serious rift is growing between the House and Rauner.

Opinions expressed in letters and columns are those of the writers.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

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OGLE COUNTY | APRIL 9 TORNADO

Owls rescued after touchdown Homeless pets rounded up in storm’s wake

BY VINDE WELLS Shaw Media

Submitted

Zach Metzger and Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle show a baseball mitt that belonged to VanVickle’s grandfather. Metzger, who was helping clean up debris from an EF-4 tornado that swept through Ogle County on April 9, found the mitt in a field about 6 miles northeast of VanVickle’s home, which was demolished in the storm.

Ball glove found miles away from site of twister Debris from disaster cleaned up

BY VINDE WELLS Shaw Media

Students who volunteered to clean up debris last week from the recent EF-4 tornado found a valued family keepsake that had been blown into a field.

Zach Metzger, one of several students from Chana Education Center, spotted an old baseball mitt April 15 in the middle of the field.

The glove, it turned out, belonged to Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle and was thought to be lost forever after the April 9 tornado destroyed his home west of Rochelle.

“It was my grandpa’s high school glove, “ VanVickle said. “My grandma gave it to me when he died. We kept it on a shelf in our entryway. I remember as a little kid playing ball with him, and that’s the glove he used. I was glad to get it back.”

VanVickle, his wife, Marla, and their two children were away from home when the tornado smashed their home and more than 30 others in the early evening. The family’s dog later climbed out of the rubble.

The field where the glove was found is along state Route 64, about 6 miles northeast of VanVickle’s home.

Metzger and other students, Courtney Byerhof, Riley Lee, Shane Wilson, Wyatt Doubler, Jesse Beck, Devin Phillips, and Noah

Young, gave their time to help local farmers clean up debris from their fields.

The mitt wasn’t the only missing item that was found in the days since the storm.

VanVickle said his passport was found in Monroe Center, his son’s sports jersey – still on a hanger – turned up in McHenry County, and several more items showed up farther north.

“It seems like most of the stuff ended up in Genoa City, Wisconsin, Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, and Harvard,” he said.

The sign for Grubsteakers, a restaurant at Routes 64 and 251, also was found in Harvard.

Twelve people who took refuge in a storm cellar at Grubsteakers suffered only minor injuries when the tornado destroyed the restaurant and several houses to the east of it.

Some receipts from the restaurant were found in rural Woodstock.

What was left of VanVickle’s home and many of his neighbors’ houses was removed within days with the help of friends, family, volunteers, and clean-up crews.

A week after the storm, construction was underway.

“We started building our new house on Thursday [April 16],” VanVickle said Monday. “Everyone has been amazing.”

IN BRIEF Police: Man took items from victims SYCAMORE (AP) – A 44-year-old northern Illinois man is accused of taking dozens of items donated to Fairdale residents following a tornado earlier this month.

Richard Burtch of Stillman Valley is charged with felony counts of looting and attempted looting. He’s accused of stealing six or seven pickup truck loads worth of supplies from a recovery effort benefiting victims of the April 9 tornado, which killed two people and injured at least 20 others.

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says a resident contact authorities Saturday after seeing Burtch, who was in town helping a family member whose house was destroyed in the tornado, load donated items into his vehicle.

The sheriff’s office says deputies found 43 plastic tubs filled with donated items, three wheelbarrows, and at least 12

rakes, shovels and brooms at Burtch’s residence on Sunday.

OREGON – The EF-4 tornado that tore through Ogle County 2 weeks ago displaced and injured not only people, but also animals, both domestic and wild.

Two baby great horned owls were rescued from Skare Park west of Rochelle 5 days after the storm by a crew cutting up downed trees and cleaning up debris.

Mark Herman, superintendent of education at the Byron Forest Preserve, said a maintenance crew from the forest preserve went to the park to help Rochelle Park District workers with cleanup on April 14.

“Skare Park took a direct hit from the tornado April 9,” he said. “Our crew was cutting up an oak tree that had fallen, and the baby owls were in a hole in the tree.”

The parents were apparently lost in the storm, he said.

The babies, too young to fly or find food for themselves, were very weak and lethargic.

Herman captured the young owls and called Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education in Loves Park, which sent a representative to pick them up.

A little food and water perked the youngsters up, he said. A female great horned owl at Raptor Rehab has taken them under her wing, so to speak, and is even feeding them.

“She’s doing beakto-beak feeding,” he said. “This owl can’t be released, because she has a broken wing, but she has fostered several orphaned owls.”

He hopes that once

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Two apparently orphaned baby great horned owls were found at Skare Park in the hole of an oak tree downed by the April 9 tornado. The youngsters were rescued April 14 by a clean-up crew.

To help Anyone who finds an animal that might have been displaced by the tornado should call Animal Control at 815-732-1185. Regular hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

After hours, call the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department’s non-emergency number at 815-732-6666. the two young owls are old enough and strong enough, they can be released back at Skare Park.

Since the tornado, Ogle County Animal Control has sought to reunite pets with their families.

Karla Christensen, the agency’s registration officer, said a parrot, a dog, and a cat have been returned to their owners, and a stray kitten has been adopted.

“We’ve been doing a really good job,” she said.

Owners are still being sought for three dogs – a chihuahua, a dachshund, and a bichon frise.

A home is also needed for a stray cat picked up near Grubsteakers Restaurant, which was demolished by the April 9 twister.

The parrot might not have been a storm victim, Christensen said.

It was rescued April 13

when it flew onto the shoulder of a utility company lineman who was in a bucket putting wires on a pole along Flagg Road, east of Rochelle.

The bird belonged to a woman who was moving from Fairdale to Rochelle when the parrot flew out an open car window, Christensen said.

“I think it was coincidental,” she said.

Christensen urged anyone who finds an animal that might displaced by the tornado to call Animal Control at 815-7321185. Regular hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

After hours, call the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department’s nonemergency number at 815-732-6666.

The dispatcher will notify the warden, who is on call around the clock.

“We have food and sup-

plies, and we can offer them any medical care they may need,” she said.

Some well-intentioned Good Samaritans have tried to find owners via social media, Christensen said, but that might not work well because owners have lost their homes and can’t readily check those resources.

Sick, injured, or scared pets may also bite, she said, posing a danger to anyone who tries to help them.

The storm points up the importance of micro-chipping pets, Christensen said.

“Even though you might think your pet doesn’t ever leave your home, something like this storm or another disaster can happen anytime,” she said. “They can’t tell us, so this is the way they can communicate where they belong.”

A stolen dog was found recently near Rochelle.

Because it had a microchip, it was returned to its home in Rockton 3 years after it went missing, she said.

Animal Control will have a microchip clinic in the near future.

OREGON

School board dismisses five teacher’s aides

BY VINDE WELLS Shaw Media

OREGON – In a second round of layoffs in as many months, the Oregon School Board dismissed five teacher’s aides this week because of budget concerns.

The board dismissed special education aides Ginger Greenfield and Brandi Herbig, as well as instructional aides Justyn Laxner, Amy Smith, and Penni Welte, all non-certified staff members.

“The reductions are a result of declining revenues and changes in IEP students needing a oneon-one aide,” Superintendent Tom Mahoney said

at Monday’s meeting.

An IEP – individualized education program – is a written plan designed to meet a student’s learning needs.

Before an IEP is written for a child with a disability, the school must determine whether the child qualifies for special education services.

To qualify, a child’s disability must have an adverse effect on the child’s educational progress.

Decreasing revenues and declining enrollment prompted the board to dismiss three teachers last month and to eliminate five teach-

ing positions at Oregon High School.

Two positions currently held by teachers who are retiring at the end of this school year will be filled through reassignment of the present teaching staff, Mahoney said.

In March, Mahoney provided the board with charts that showed the decline in high school enrollment and the financial picture.

The number of high school students has steadily decreased, from 577 in 2008-09 to 452 this year – a drop of nearly 22 percent in 6 years.

Next year’s projected OHS enrollment is 434.

The district’s overall enrollment has also declined.

The district’s equalized assessed value has decreased from $208 million in 2011-12 to $186 million for the current school year.

Projections show that figure at $180 million for 2015-16.

That means the district’s property tax revenue has also declined, from $6.3 million in 2011-12 to $5.6 million this year, and a projected $5.5 million next year.

General state aid revenue has also decreased significantly every year for the past several years.

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Girl who lost virginity must protect herself Dear Abby, I’m a 17-year-old girl.

Last weekend I lost my virginity in the back seat of a stranger’s car. I feel guilty about it and I haven’t told anyone. I’m not sure if he has.

I need some advice on whether I should be making a big deal out of it, or just ignore it and move on.

– Anxious in Ohio

dearABBY Abigail Van Buren’s (Jeanne Phillips) column appears during the week through Universal Press Syndicate.

a gynecologist for STDs and learn about effective birth control. If you don’t have a doctor you can confide in, Planned Parenthood can help you.

think I’d be happy with a female companion – if sex wasn’t a factor. What should I do?

– Interesting Condition in Texas

Dear Abby, I find myself in an interesting situation that I never thought could happen. I’m a 43-yearold gay male who had an extremely difficult time coming out when I was 19. My parents weren’t initially supportive, but things did get better down the line.

I have had zero luck at any long-term gay relationships, but as I get older, my sex drive has diminished, and I

Dear Condition, Gay men marrying straight women is not an unheard-of phenomenon, and neither are marriages in which sex is not a part of the picture. It could work out well if you find someone with common interests and a high level of compatibility – as long as the lady clearly understands that you are gay and doesn’t harbor the fantasy that she can “change” you.

Dear Anxious, Please don’t ignore it.

You treated your first time like it was something casual, and that is sad. It is a “big deal,” not only because of what it indicates about your level of self-esteem, but

also because you don’t know whether you have been exposed to an STD. Did the boy use a condom?

Mature girls know to protect themselves when engaging in sexual activity. It is important that you be checked by

Thursday, April 23 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

Twin City Sunrise Rotary, 7 a.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling.

AARP driver safety class, 8:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Registration: 815-288-9236.

TOPS IL 1426, 8:30-9 a.m. weigh-in, meeting at 9 a.m., Coloma Homes, 401 W. 18th St., Rock Falls.

Office of U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 212 Third Ave., Sterling.

TOPS IL 825, 9-10 a.m. weighin, meeting at 10 a.m., Coventry Activity Center, 612 St. Mary’s Road, Sterling, 815-626-0034.

Golden K Kiwanis, 9:30 a.m., YMCA, 2505 YMCA Way, Sterling.

Free blood pressure check,

10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Caregiver Support and Education Group, noon, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling, 815626-7333, ext. 317.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Big Book; 6 p.m., closed, Big Book, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 5:30 p.m., open, beginners; 7 p.m., closed, step, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Chair exercises, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Affliction of Addition Narcotics Anonymous, 7:30-830 p.m., Abiding Word Church, 806 E. Lynn Blvd., Sterling, 779-245-3487.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, 12 and 12; 8 p.m., closed, 12 and 12, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 2:30

p.m., clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815973-6150.

Red Cross blood drive, 4-7 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointment: 815-625-0382.

Narcotics Anonymous, 4-5 p.m., Sinnissippi Centers, 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815-625-0013.

Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-379-2293.

Speak Boldly Toastmasters, 6 p.m., Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St., Sterling.

TOPS, 6:30 p.m., Rock Falls United Methodist Church, 210 Fourth Ave., 815-625-0431.

Sterling Optimist Club, 7 p.m., Candlelight Inn, 2907 N. Locust St., Sterling.

Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, and Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 709 Fourth Ave., Rochelle.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling.

Wednesday, April 22

Comedia Lisa Janes, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

Bingo, 1 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion Hall, 712 Fourth Ave. Wii Bowling, 1 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Bingo, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Second Wind Entertainers, 1:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3253.

Community cards, 2 p.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815456-3000.

Kings Kids Club, 6 p.m., Liberty Baptist Church, 2002 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, 815-579-1209 or 815-625-4101.

Sauk Valley Chess Club, 7-9 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-6228838.

Community coffee, 10-11 a.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815-456-3000.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

‘57 Girls, 11:30 a.m., Culver’s, 1317 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Hand and foot cards, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Hand and foot cards, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Crafts and quilts, 12:30 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Bingo, 1 p.m. Sterling Women of the Moose, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

Crocheting, knitting and crafts, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Euchre/500 games, 1-2 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Euchre, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6228220.

Euchre, 1-3 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Exercise group, 4 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St.,

Dear Abby, My friends often come to me for advice. It could be anything – relationship, family, self-harm or bullying. It’s usually something I don’t know how to deal with and don’t have experience with. I try to say words of encouragement like, “It’ll be OK. Ignore it. Think on the bright side. Don’t be so hard on yourself.”

I know these are things they have heard before and will ignore, but I don’t know what else to say or do. These people are more outgoing than I am, so I guess it makes them targets. Abby, what can I do?

– D. in Kansas

Dear D., It’s all right to be encouraging, but when someone asks for advice you know you’re not qualified to give, you should be upfront, admit it, and suggest the person talk to an adult. This is particularly important when the problem concerns things like self-harm or bullying, which may need an intervention.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

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SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Big Book, Rolling Hills Center, 201 state Route 64, Lanark.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, St. Anne Church, 401 N. Cherry St., Morrison.

Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-441-5327.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, United Steelworkers, 502 Woodburn Ave., Sterling.

Volunteer Care Center of Lee County, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

Appointment: 815-284-9555.

Friday, April 24 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Bi-County Special Education Cooperative preschool screenings for Sterling Unit 5, 8 a.m.2:30 p.m., gymnasium, Wallace Education Center, 506 W. Sixth St., Sterling. Appointments: 815622-2093.

Electronics recycling, 9 a.m.4 p.m., 909 W. Pines Road, Oregon, 815-732-4020.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 9:3011:30 a.m., Oliver’s Corner Market, 748 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon.

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure check, 11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, open; 6 p.m., open; 10:30 p.m., open, candlelight, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon.

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, noon-1:30 p.m., County Market, 1380 N. Galena Ave., Dixon Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 3:30 p.m. closed; 7 p.m., closed; 10 p.m., open, candlelight, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, closed, it’s your meeting; 8 p.m., open,

Grapevine, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Affliction of Addition Narcotics Anonymous, noon-1 p.m., Abiding Word Church, 806 E. Lynn Blvd., Sterling, 779-245-3487.

Christian ministry with DVD showings, 5-7 p.m., Rock Falls Seventh-day Adventist Church, 501 W. Second St., 779-861-1086.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open; 7 p.m., Al-Anon-Alateen, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 960 U.S. Route 52, Amboy.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Reformers Unanimous Addiction Abstinence Program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave., Amboy, 815-8572682.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, First Congregational Church, 218 E. Third St., Prophetstown.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Church of God, 816 S. Clay St., Mount Carroll.

Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Wii Bowling and cards, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Line dancing, 11 a.m.-noon, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Card games, noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Movie, “The Guilt Trip,” 12:15 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Mexican Train dominoes, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-2117.

Pinochle, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Movie time, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St. Dixon.

Farkle, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Prime rib dinner, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-284-2003.

All-ages open mic night, 5-9 p.m., Triangle/Veterans Memorial Park, Fifth Street and Fifth Avenue, Rock Falls, 815-590-8881 or 779-770-6498.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Youth dance, 7-10 p.m., Teen Turf, Boehle Youth Center, 235 W. Main St., Amboy. Chaperone registration: 815-857-4800.

Bingo, 7 p.m. Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Pool players, 8:30 a,m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Crafting, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Mexican Train dominoes, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

Wii Bowling and 313 card game, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Card games, noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Sewing after lunch, noon, Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Bingo with the Beukemas, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815589-3925..

Bridge, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Thursday, April 23 Biscuits and gravy, 7 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Pool players, 8:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Bingo and popcorn, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Line dancing, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Mexican Train dominoes, 6 p.m., Tampico Area Community Building, 106 W. Market St., Tampico, 815-535-3665.

Bingo, 7 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-625-8290.

Friday, April 24 PADS Shelter rummage sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

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Go to saukvalley.com to follow along, and maybe even try the recipes for yourself.

M

y hot sauce addiction is my mother’s fault.

When I was growing up, Mom would order jalapeños with everything, and they, along with hot salsa, were a constant fixture at our dinner table. Raw jalapeños, grilled jalapeños, pickled jalapeños. There was a jalapeño for every occasion.

She would often joke about her intention to enter a jalapeño-eating contest (not terribly uncommon where I grew up in San Diego), and the likelihood of her – a slim, 5-foot5 white woman with blond highlights and a Midwestern birthplace – winning. I have to say, the force is strong with that one, as is her ironclad stomach lining, so, she probably has a fair chance.

We experimented with ghost pepper salsa. Right now, my Mom is growing scotch bonnets in her garden. But my drug of choice is hot sauce, and when it comes to hot sauce, I have Opinions – capital O. About six different variations are in my fridge right now, and one on my desk, which is actually almost empty, now that I’m looking at it. (Cholula, if you’re curious.)

Sriracha will forever hold a place in my heart, as will Tapatio and Frank’s. And they each have their own perfect place in the world of condiments.

If, however, a Tabasco factory ever burns to the ground, I will dance merrily on its grave.

As of late, I’ve been mainlining harissa.

Harissa on chicken, harissa mixed with olive oil and smeared on a baguette, harissa out of a spoon, harissa out of an IV into my eyeballs.

It’s love.

It’s a hot sauce that, unfortunately, you can’t buy anywhere in the Sauk Valley, or, at least, not that I know of yet. I buy mine on Amazon, and it’s shipped to me from somewhere across the great, wide Atlantic where fabulous smells and spices combine to create this magical paste.

(France.)

According to the internets: My dealer (DEA) is originally from Tunisia, but moved to France to keep up with demand from recent North African immigrés there.

It’s a pretty traditional North African condiment, and so is usually

Christi Warren/cwarren@saukvalley.com

The finished product: Harissa roast chicken with potatoes, leeks, arugula, and tzatziki. found in dishes from ’round them parts: Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, etc.

It’s also popular on the other side of the Mediterranean, and, actually, I was first introduced to it in my family’s favorite Greek restaurant back home. Theirs was a more oily version of the condiment that now has a permanent place in my fridge/heart, and as my interest in spicy foods developed, I grew to love it.

Incorporating it into a dinner as an ingredient rather than as a condiment slathered on as an afterthought has been on my list of things to do for a while, so the other night, I gave it a shot.

I used it, along with cumin and olive oil, as

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a marinade for chicken thighs and potatoes, then roasted them along with leeks tossed in lemon zest and olive oil.

With 20/20 hindsight, I see now that kalamata olives would also have gone well with this, or perhaps broiled and briney artichoke hearts.

Next time.

To pare down the heat factor a bit, and because I had all the ingredients sitting in my fridge, I

also threw together a really quick and easy tzatziki sauce, which is a similarly Mediterranean-oriented cucumber, dill, Greek yogurt, lemon, and garlic concoction.

Harissa, in this incarnation, could also be easily substituted with Sriracha, or another similarly thick chili paste, in case you’re wary of spending $7 on a tube of a heaven-in-

your-mouth garlicky pepper sauce that you’re not sure you’ll like. (You will. See: Heaven in your mouth.)

Happy eating!

Harissa Roast Chicken with Potatoes, Leeks, Arugula and Tzatziki 1.5 pounds chicken (I used thighs, but if it’s breasts or bust in your house, at least get the

bone-in, skin-on kind.)

1.5 pounds red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces Salt Pepper 2 tbsps harissa or sriracha 1 tsp ground cumin 4 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced thinly Handful arugula Dill Lemon 1/ cup plain Greek 3 yogurt (nonfat, low fat, fatty fat — whatever you prefer) Small seedless English cucumber Garlic clove 1. Season chicken and potatoes with salt and pepper and place in large bowl. In another smaller bowl, whisk together cumin, 3 tbsps olive oil, and harissa for the marinade. Pour marinade over chicken and potatoes and stir so that everything is fully coated. Let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature.

2. Set oven to 425 degrees, and while it heats up, combine leeks, ½ tsp of lemon zest, and one 1 tbsp olive oil in a bowl, toss.

3. Spread chicken and potatoes on a baking sheet and let roast for 15 minutes before adding in the leek mixture, then let roast another 30 minutes until everything is nice and crisp and golden.

4. While everything is finishing in the oven, combine yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsps chopped dill, all of the grated cucumber you can muster (about 2 tbsps), and grated clove of garlic, pinch of salt and pepper. Adjust amounts to your tastes.

5. When chicken is out of the oven, plate and add fresh arugula and some chopped dill. Serve with tzatziki.

6. Stuff in your face at a high rate of speed.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

TEST KITCHEN

Pork tacos perfect spring dinner Tribune News Service

Green beans, corn and zucchini come together with a simple lemon vinaigrette.

Three sisters go together in garden and in salad bowl

BY LEAH ESKIN Tribune News Service

Corn spends the summer standing stock-still, chatting up the other stalks. Not that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much to say. Sun: hot.

Water: welcome. Cobs: coming along. Monoculture is monotonous.

Which explains companion planting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; mixing up crops curbs boredom and makes the most of odd bedfellows.

Take corn: all leg.

The bean, on the other hand, springs out the ground a tender, grasping vine, too weak to support its heavy pods.

Squash spreads its leaves low and wide underfoot. Annoying tendencies, all. But together: cunning.

Corn offers beans a sturdy trellis. Beans enrich the soil with nitrogen. Squash elbows out weeds. Call it symbiosis, codependence or clever. Call it, as does my matchmaking friend Liz, interlocking neuroses. Call it, like old-time gardeners, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the three sisters,â&#x20AC;? or, like old-time TV, Charlieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angels. The teamwork pays off, making each plant healthier and each salad happier.

Three Sisters Salad Prep: 10 minutes plus time to chill Cook: 10 minutes Makes: 4 servings 2 tender zucchini (each about 7 inches long) 3 ears corn, shucked

1 pound skinny green beans, cut in half crosswise 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Pare: Use a vegetable peeler to carve zucchini, peel and all, into long ribbons. Discard the seed-speckled core.

2. Blanch: Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil. (If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a designated strainer pot, use that. If not, a large pot, a handheld strainer and tongs will come in handy.) Drop in corn and cook until shocking yellow, about 7 minutes.

Pull out corn and let cool.

3. Blanch: When the water has returned to a boil, add the green beans. Cook until bright green and crisp/tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Pull out beans and cool under cold running water.

Spread out on a clean kitchen towel, roll up to dry.

4. Blanch: When water has returned to a boil, add the zucchini ribbons.

Cook, stirring gently, until edges are bright green and zucchini is tender, about 1 minute. Pull out and cool under cold running water. Spread out on a clean kitchen towel and roll up to dry.

5. Toss: Shave corn kernels from the cobs.

Drop them into a large serving bowl. Tumble in beans and zucchini ribbons. Dress with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss gently.

Chill. Enjoy.

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Prep the pico de gallo for pork tacos in advance, even the day before.

BY SUSAN SELASKY Tribune News Service

Cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note

Got a dinnertime dilemma to solve? Try tortillas.

Whether you use flour or corn tortillas, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re an easy option for any kind of filling â&#x20AC;&#x201C; especially if you have leftovers. The seasoning in this recipe comes complete with hints of smokiness and mild spiciness from the Ancho chili powder (look for it in the spice aisle of most grocery stores). The tortillas make it all super easy.

Use taco- or fajitas-size flour tortillas for a softer version. Reheat them in the microwave for a few seconds just before serving.

If you want to make your own crunchy corn tortilla shells without frying, get out your muffin pan.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great crunchy taco hack: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Invert a muffin pan, so the cups are facing up. Brush corn tortillas lightly with canola oil. Fold them in half and place in between the individual muffin cups, which helps hold the shape.

Place in the oven and bake 8 to 10 minutes or until shells are hard.

If you want to fry them, see the cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note below.

Here are a few extra tips: â&#x20AC;˘ Prep the pico de gallo in advance, even the day before. â&#x20AC;˘ Once the filling is done, assemble all the tacos. Or serve the filling in a bowl with the tortillas on a separate platter and have a do-it-yourself dinner, letting everyone fill their own tortilla and pile on the toppings.

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To heat tortillas, wrap them in slightly damp paper towels and place on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds. You can also fry the corn tortillas in oil.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a method adapted from the September issue of Everyday Food: Heat 1½ cups of oil in a heavy skillet to 350 degrees. When hot, add corn tortilla and fry about 15 seconds per side. Using tongs, fold the tortilla in half â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it should still be pliable â&#x20AC;&#x201C; pressing it to the bottom of the skillet, and fry 25 to 30 seconds.

Turn over and repeat on other side.

Pork Tacos with Pico de Gallo Serves: 4 Preparation time: 30 minutes Total time: 45 minutes These are tasty when served with just the Pico de Gallo. You can also top them with chopped cilantro, diced avocado and your favorite Mexican-style cheese.

Pico de Gallo 2 teaspoons canola oil ½ cup white onion, finely chopped 2 plum tomatoes, cored, diced 1 clove garlic, peeled, minced 1 small jalapeĂąo pepper, seeded and minced 1 tablespoon lime juice, plus lime wedges for garnish 2 teaspoons white vinegar ½ cup cilantro, freshly chopped ½ teaspoon sugar Salt and black pepper to taste Pork 2 teaspoons canola oil 2½ cups cooked, plain or lightly seasoned, pork loin roast or chicken, shredded or cubed Âź teaspoon salt 1 â &#x201E;8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon Ancho chili

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tro). Season with salt and pepper and set aside. â&#x20AC;˘ To make the pork: In a medium skillet, heat the canola oil over medium heat. Season the shredded leftover pork (or chicken) lightly with salt, pepper and chili powder.

Add pork to the skillet, sautĂŠ to heat through.

Divide the pork among the tortillas and serve topped with shredded cabbage for crunch and Pico de Gallo. Garnish with lime wedges.

Per serving (2 tacos): 278 calories (42 percent from fat), 13 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 22 g carbohydrates, 18 g protein, 354 mg sodium, 46 mg cholesterol, 4 g fiber.

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Blue Bell still unsure on cause Will be at least 2 weeks until products return HOUSTON (AP) – A massive recall has brought more attention and put more pressure on a century-old Texas ice cream company that has been searching to discover how its products became linked to a deadly string of listeria cases.

Texas-based Blue Bell Creameries said Tuesday, a day after recalling all its products, that it is getting closer to pinpointing the cause of the contamination. Amid those efforts, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that the number of illnesses linked to the company’s products has increased to 10.

“As each day passes, we are getting closer and closer to figuring out how this listeria was introduced into our facilities. ... It’s a matter of doing the work and not making excuses,” said Blue Bell spokesman Joe Robertson. He said consumers “are our No. 1 concern.”

The company said a team of microbiologists it hired is working with federal officials at its four facilities in Texas, Oklahoma and Alabama to identify the cause of the listeria. Blue Bell is also expanding its cleaning and sanitization system, beefing up its employee training, expanding its swabbing system by 800 percent to include more surfaces and is sending daily samples to a microbiology laboratory for testing.

Blue Bell, which has been in business for 108 years, also said that under a new policy, it

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Brett Smith, owner of Scoops Ice Cream, looks over the empty ice cream case Tuesday in Brenham, Texas. In compliance with the Blue Bell Ice Cream recall, Smith pulled all ice cream from his freezers. will test all products produced at its facilities before sending them out to retailers.

Listeria primarily affects pregnant women and their newborns, older adults and people with immune systems weakened by cancer, cancer treatments, or other serious conditions.

Two more illnesses have now been confirmed in Oklahoma and Arizona.

The CDC had previously reported eight illnesses in Kansas and Texas, including three deaths in Kansas linked to ice cream contaminated with listeria. Those sickened fell ill between January 2010 and January 2015.

Dr. Robert Tauxe of the CDC said the cause of an outbreak is almost always dirty equipment. Listeria occurs naturally in soil and water, and it could be tracked into a plant on an employee’s shoes, introduced through animal feces or spread by employees not washing

their hands. It can grow at room temperature or in cold temperatures. It can survive forever if it’s not cleaned up.

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It has also been found in fruit in recent years – listeria in cantaloupes was linked to 30 deaths in a 2011 outbreak. More recently, Sabra Dipping Co. announced a recall of 30,000 cases of its Classic Hummus, also due to possible listeria contamination. No illnesses have been linked to that recall.

Blue Bell said its recall, involving about 8 million gallons of ice cream products, will take 2 to 3 weeks to complete and that it will be at least that long before products are

back in stores. The recall includes ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet and frozen snacks distributed in 23 states and abroad.

The company had 6.4 percent of the U.S. ice cream market in 2014, with $881.8 million in sales, ranking it third in the country, according to market-research firm Euromonitor. Robertson said Blue Bell is not laying off any of its 3,800 employees, as all of them will be needed to help with the recall.

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“The consumer will look at the entire process and positively judge a company who is getting information to them correctly,” he said.

Low wages, trade deals luring plants and jobs to Mexico DETROIT (AP) – Mexico has become the most attractive place in North America to build new automobile factories, a shift that has siphoned jobs from the U.S. and Canada, yet helped keep car and truck prices in check for consumers.

In the past two years, eight automakers have opened or announced new plants or expansions in Mexico. Just last week, Toyota announced a new plant in Guanajuato to build the popular Corolla, work now done in Canada, while Ford unveiled plans for Mexican engine and transmission factories.

Low labor costs and fewer tariffs are the swing factors. A worker in Mexico costs car companies an average of $8 an hour, including wages and benefits. That compares with $58 in the U.S. for General Motors and $38 at Volkswagen’s factory in Tennessee, the lowest hourly cost in the U.S., according to the Center for Automotive Research, an industry

think tank in Ann Arbor, Michigan. German auto workers cost about $52 an hour.

Mexico also trumps the U.S. on free trade. It has agreements with 45 countries, meaning low tariffs for exporting globally.

That, along with low labor costs, convinced Audi to build an SUV factory in the state of Puebla. The German automaker will save $6,000 per vehicle in tariffs when it ships a Q5 to Europe, compared with building the same vehicle in the U.S., says Sean McAlinden, chief economist at CAR. Audi also sells the Q5 in the U.S., where tariffs on cars built in Mexico were dropped under the North American Free Trade Agreement.

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UNEMPLOYMENT

Employers cut jobs in 31 U.S. states as growth slows WASHINGTON (AP) – Employers in 31 U.S. states cut jobs last month as weak economic growth weighed on hiring and a slowdown in oil and gas drilling caused big job losses in some states.

The Labor Department said Tuesday that unemployment rates rose or were unchanged in 27 states and fell in 23 states.

Eighteen states gained jobs, while employment was unchanged in Idaho.

The biggest job cuts occurred in states with large oil and gas drilling, led by Texas, which lost 25,400 jobs, and followed

by Oklahoma, which cut

12,900. Pennsylvania lost 12,700, the third largest loss. A sharp fall in oil prices since last June has caused oil and gas companies to cut back on drilling. Pennsylvania has benefited in recent years from the discovery of shale gas fields in the state.

Nationwide, employers added just 126,000 jobs in March, the fewest in 15 months and snapping a year-long streak of monthly gains above 200,000.

The unemployment rate remained 5.5 percent.

Harsh winter weather and a labor dispute at West Coast ports that disrupted shipping dragged

down the economy in the first 3 months of the year. Consumers, meanwhile, have saved much of the windfall they have received from cheaper gas prices, lowering spending.

And a big jump in the dollar’s value also has made U.S. exports more expensive and lowered overseas sales of U.S. goods.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Numbers game That’s how many prime time games that the Bears have on their 2015 schedule, which was released on Tuesday. The Bears play at Green Bay on Thanksgiving night, and at San Diego on Monday, Nov. 9.

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Fulton’s Betsy Leonard clears the bar during the high jump at Tuesday’s Fulton Relays. Leonard finished second in the event with her best height being 5 feet. The Steamers finished third behind Erie-Prophetstown and Clinton (Iowa) in the meet.

Present part of admission Eissens takes first place in 100 hurdles on father’s birthday

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FULTON – Breanna Eissens got something unique for her father, Johnny, for his 60th birthday on Tuesday – hardware from the Fulton Invitational.

The Fulton senior shattered her personal best in the 100 hurdles to take first place and help the Steamers finish third among 11 teams with 61 points. The top two spots were occupied by Erie-Prophetstown (129) and Clinton, Iowa (100).

Eissens had a top time of 18.11 seconds entering the 100 hurdle finals, but she crossed the finish line in a time of 17.4.

Inspiration came from glancing to her right,

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“It’s sounds cliche, but my whole family was here,” Eissens said, “and it’s my dad’s birthday. I think just wanting to show them all that I could do, that really helped me.”

Eissens also finished second in the 300 hurdles with a time of 50.17.

The Steamers received second-place finishes from Betsy Leonard in the high jump (5 feet), and Averi Leitzen in the 1,600 (5:46.05). Leonard was third in 100 hurdles (17.69).

Chelsea Lesniewski placed third in both of the throws. She went 37-3 1/2 in the shot put, and 98-3 in the discus.

Erie-Prophetstown fought off a spirited challenge from Clinton to claim its third consecutive Fulton title. The River Kings built an early lead thanks to the 1-2 punch of throwers Erika Hammond and Sydney Laufenberg, but once the action switched over to the track, it was all Panthers.

“We competed well under the conditions,” E-P coach Don Robinson said.

“I thought today could be kind of tough because of that factor, but they competed. When they showed up on the track, they ran well, and they hustled like they always do.”

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’m not a basketball expert, and obviously neither are the Bulls and Bucks, who played such an ugly and sometimes embarrassing Game 2 that I expected Eddy Curry to check in.

But amid the Monday night mess, I swear I saw the Bulls’ version of a “Big Three” starter kit.

I know that was always the championship plan, but when have the Bulls’ championship plans worked since Michael Jordan pushed off on Bryon Russell?

I know that was always the point of this season’s roster, but this season’s roster was almost never healthy enough to prove that point. In Game 2, it was impossible to see for, I don’t know, 36 minutes.

Maybe 40.

Whatever strain of bad basketball disease the Bucks are carrying, the Bulls apparently caught.

With 5:28 remaining in the first quarter, the Bucks had missed eight of 11 shots, and that was the better of the two so-called teams.

By the end of the first quarter, the teams combined to miss 33 of 44 shots. The Knicks must’ve been sitting at home wondering how they missed the playoffs in a conference with these two teams.

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BASEBALL | ROCK FALLS 11, OREGON 1, 6 INNINGS

Wind makes Matznick grin Conditions make Rocket pitcher’s curveball wicked

BY CODY CUTTER ccutter@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5555 @CodyCutter35

ROCK FALLS – Quinton Matznick was the only Rock Falls baseball player to not sigh in disbelief after school let out on a windy Tuesday.

He was more than thrilled.

The thundering west wind was a welcoming feeling for the Rocket pitcher, who used the wind to work wonders with his curveball.

Matznick struck out 10 and went the distance on the mound, and, at the plate, sent the game to its end with an RBI single to

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hitters, allowing just three hits.

Two of them came in the first inning – one that saw the Hawks (2-13-1, 0-5 BNC West) take their only lead. Josh Cook had a leadoff single and was brought home three at-bats later by Zach Stromberg’s single.

From there, the Rockets took charge and never let up.

“The wind was blowing in my face,” Matznick said. “It helps the curveball break a lot more, and my curveball has been a lot better than it has been. They were Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com swinging at a lot of high fastballs, Rock Falls’ Reid Ackerman rounds second base after the ball down Oregon 11-1 in six innings. too. That really helped me out.” got away from Oregon’s Mason Smith during Tuesday’s game in With his shirt rippling in the Rock Falls. The Rockets won 11-1 in six innings. wind, Matznick baffled Hawk GRIN CONTINUED ON B3 Star of the game: Logan Pillars, Rock Falls, 3-for-4, 6 RBI, home run, triple, single Key performers: Quinton Matznick, Rock Falls, 7 IP, 10 K, 1 RBI; Dylan Abrams, Rock Falls, 2 hits; Zach Stromberg, Oregon, RBI Up next: Rock Falls at Oregon, 4:30 p.m. Thursday; Oregon at Dixon (completion of suspended game), 4:30 p.m. today.

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Officially retired Brett Favre The Packers plan to retire former star quarterback’s number during a Thanksgiving night game against the Bears this season.

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P’town’s Kramer picks Augustana Prophetstown senior Clare Kramer has committed to play basketball at Augustana College next school year.

Kramer, a 5-foot-9 forward, averaged 9.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists last season, as she helped the Prophets to a third-place trophy at the 1A state tournament. She was an IBCA all-state fourth team selection, and SVM all-area first team selection.

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Injury prevention workshop at DHS Orthopedic surgeon, Tommy Hernandez, MD, will lead a workshop about running injuries and injury prevention at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 27 in the cafeteria at Dixon High School.

Athletic trainer Courtney Bond will also demonstrate common running stretches, present training plans, and provide other running resources. All area runners are welcome to attend. For more information, call 815284-5719.

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Beebe to host combine at Geneseo Former NFL player and high school football coach Don Beebe will conduct an NFL-style combine at Geneseo High School on Saturday, May 9th. High school athletes interested in playing football in college will get a chance to perform in front of 30 or more college coaches.

For more information, contact Beebe at hos82speed@gmail.com or at 630-363-4202.

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Budenholzer named coach of the year Mike Budenholzer of the Hawks has been chosen as NBA coach of the year.

The second-year coach was honored Tuesday after leading the Hawks to a 60-22 record – the best in franchise history – and the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Budenholzer received 67 first-place votes and 513 points overall. Golden State’s Steve Kerr, who guided the Warriors to an NBA-best 67-15 record, received 56 first-place votes and 471 points.

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Red Sox’s Ortiz suspended one game Boston designated hitter David Ortiz was suspended for one game and fined

by MLB on Tuesday.

MLB said Ortiz was punished for making contact with umpire John Tumpane during the fifth inning of Sunday’s game.

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Buffone always had my back I am not willing to accept that Doug Buffone is gone, at least not yet.

As a football player and as a man, Doug was the exceptionally rare human being who, beyond all urban legend, was in fact too good to be true. That needs to be clear before I can say goodbye.

Too many of you know him as just the irascible ex-Bear, who’d take you on his roller coaster of emotions every time he came on the air, reveling in the Bears’ successes and becoming irate with their failures.

He was so much more than that.

Doug was one of the all-time great Bears, who will live forever in that neighborhood a mile or two south of the Hall of Famers, but in a special place reserved strictly for those few who played the game at a near Pro Bowl level for more than a decade. He survived 14 seasons, the last eight as a team captain, in a game in which the average lifespan is less than 4 years.

And he loved the Bears as no one has before him, and no one ever will again.

When he retired after the 1979 season, and only his second trip to the playoffs, with both coming in his last three seasons, Doug was the last active player to have played for the Papa Bear himself, George Halas.

He had more than 1,200 tackles and 24 interceptions, those two dozen picks being a Bears record for linebackers

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Doug Buffone (left) talks with radio co-host Ed O’Bradovich during their Bears postgame show last fall. Buffone, 70, died on Monday, after living a life that included 14 seasons in the NFL and a long career in radio. that stands today.

Perhaps more impressively, although sacks were not kept as an official statistic during Buffone’s career, there are several unofficial sources that credit him with 18 sacks in 1968, which, if accurate, would be another Bears’ record today.

He was one of the great blitzing linebackers in the game before it became an art form.

Those are the facts, but that’s what he did, not who he was.

I don’t think I’ve ever met a man with a bigger heart, a bigger appetite for life, or a smaller ego than Buffone.

We became acquainted when I covered his waning years in the league, but we became friends afterward, in large part through his love of Pro Football Weekly.

Well before his broadcast career took flight, Doug’s passion for the game remained insatiable, and he studied every issue of PFW. Although his image shortly after his retirement was one of the Rush Street playboy and carefree bon vivant – I know you hate that description Buffone, but I’m telling a story here, man – his focus always was on caring for his family, and learning as much as he could about the game he loved.

Years later, when we became broadcast partners, Doug would show up in the studio with that week’s PFW dog-eared and tattered with yellow highlighter marks on every page.

I wrote, edited and published the thing, and yet Doug always found something in it

even I wasn’t aware of.

When I lost my job in the Bears booth after 20 seasons, I thought my career was over.

When I was hired a few days later at The Score, where I basically was Public Enemy No. 1, our boss, Mitch Rosen, made Doug my first partner on a new show called “The NFL Tonight.”

I thought I’d last a show or two, but Doug had other ideas. He promised me that, if I just kept an open mind, he’d always have my back, and we’d make it work.

Doug always had my back.

The truest mark of the man might be that Buffone never needed anyone to have his back, because everyone loved him.

It was impossible not to love him.

Dan Hampton and I have been texting back and forth while I try to get this down on paper, imagining the big man himself meeting Buffone at the pearly gates with a vodka on the rocks and an “Atta boy Dougie, life well done!”

Rest well pal, you taught us all more than I can say.

Now it’s time to say goodbye.

Short on power, long on determination Furyk continues to prove there’s more to golf than long drives

BY DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

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Jim Furyk’s name came up 4 years ago as a player that might not be able to hang on with a group of young power players entering the tour. Furyk continues to defy odds, and won last weekend’s RBC Heritage tournament in a playoff.

Heritage with a performance built on determination, the hallmark of his career. Not only did he close with a 63, he had to make an 8-foot birdie putt to extend the playoff against Kevin Kisner, and then make another birdie to win.

The reaction was predictable. Furyk dropped his putter and yelled louder than a foghorn at Calibogue Sound.

“A lot of pent-up frustration,” he said.

That should give way to celebration for a player whose game is working as well now as it did as a PGA Tour rookie in 1994.

Furyk won for the 17th time, which along with a U.S. Open title in 2003, figures to make him a shoo-in for the World Golf Hall of Fame. Only

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Power was evident from every vantage point at the year-end charity event hosted by Tiger Woods.

Rory McIlroy was there after completing his rookie season on the PGA Tour. So was Dustin Johnson, who already had won four times and messed up in two majors. Bubba Watson was just getting warmed up – at that time, only the shaft in his driver was pink.

And that’s when Jim Furyk’s name was mentioned.

The consensus was that Furyk wouldn’t be able to hang on much longer as 300-yard drives were becoming the norm.

Sure, he was coming off a three-win season, the best of his career.

He won the FedEx Cup mainly on the strength of his one-shot victory in the Tour Championship.

But he already was 40, and Furyk wasn’t getting any longer. Or younger.

Players can rely only so much on grit and a great short game.

That conversation took place more than 4 years ago.

From then until now, the 44-year-old Furyk has earned just short of $16 million, along with seven runner-up finishes and – finally – another PGA Tour victory.

He ended the longest drought of his career Sunday at the RBC

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five active players have won more on the PGA Tour – Woods, Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh, Davis Love III and Ernie Els. Look beyond the wins, however.

Furyk played on 15 consecutive U.S. teams for the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup, a streak that ended in 2013 when Presidents Cup captain Fred Couples left him off the team in favor of 20-year-old Jordan Spieth.

The next year, Furyk finished No. 3 in qualifying for the Ryder Cup. Another measure of his high level of play can be found in the world ranking. Furyk cracked the top 50 for the first time when he finished fifth at the 1996 U.S. Open. Over the last 19 years, he has been out

of the top 50 for only 13 weeks, and never lower than No. 61.

His victory at Hilton Head moved him up to No. 5 – the same spot he was 4 years ago when his name was mentioned as a guy who might have a hard time hanging on.

There is still room at the highest level for players like Furyk.

Power is a big advantage in golf, as it is in most sports, which makes Furyk and those like him all the more remarkable. They are equipped with muzzleloaders when it seems everyone around them is firing howitzers.

Luke Donald reached No. 1 in the world and became the first player to win the money title on both sides of the Atlantic.

Donald was at No. 1 for 56 weeks. Woods, Greg Norman, Nick Faldo, Seve Ballesteros and McIlroy are the only players who have been at the top longer.

The next Jim Furyk might be 35-year-old Zach Johnson, another pea shooter who already has 11 victories and a green jacket. Of the current American players with at least four Ryder Cup appearances, he is the only one without a losing record (6-6-2).

For all the power in golf, a good short game never goes out of style.

It’s what has kept Furyk among the best for so long, and no telling for how much longer.

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Warriors fend off pesky Pirates Sterling wins NIB-12 West game

By SVM Sports Staff

The Sterling Golden Warriors jumped out to a big lead, then had to hold on for dear life in an 8-5 victory over the Ottawa Pirates in Northern Illinois Big 12 West action Tuesday in Sterling.

The Warriors scored five runs in the first inning and tacked on another in the second, only to see the Pirates score three times in the top of the seventh to turn a comfortable 8-2 lead into a nailbiter.

Lexy Staples went the distance in the circle, and helped herself with a double, a home run, and four RBIs. Nadia Trujillo and Lauren Fritz both added two-run homers, and Erin Stroup and Emily McDonald each added a pair of hits.

Rock Falls 10, Oregon 0, 5 inn.: Olivia Babcock

had two hits and three RBIs to lead the Rockets to a Big Northern West win at Oregon Park West.

Chelsi Blair added two hits and two RBIs, and Jenny Lawson doubled and drove in two runs for Rock Falls (10-7, 5-1). Michaela Ward (8-4) struck out four and walked none in a five-hit shutout.

Abby Baker took the loss for the Hawks, striking out two and walking two while allowing 10 runs and 10 hits. Aleah Wight led the offense with a pair of singles.

Winnebago 18, Dixon 14: The Duchesses lost a

wild game in which they were down by one run in the sixth before Winnebago pulled away.

Alyssa Hummel led the Duchesses with four singles, while Ally Jacobsen and Sam White had two singles each. White took the loss in the circle in two innings of work, giving up nine runs (three earned) and nine hits.

Amboy 21, Kewanee 2, 5 inn.: The Clippers

scored 10 first-inning runs and never looked back in a Three Rivers East win on the road.

Delaney Wilhlem doubled and hit a grand slam for Amboy (15-5, 7-0), and Kaitlyn Liebing added a single, two doubles and an RBI. Hallie Nauman had three hits, and also allowed two runs and nine hits with two strikeouts and no walks.

Erie-Prophetstown 11, ROWVA 0, 5 inn.:

The Panthers took full advantage of the wind blowing out in Prophetstown, as they hit four two-run home runs in a nonconference victory.

Ashley Davis, Savannah Mettler, Delaney Tegeler and Emily Cox all homered for EP, and Stephanie Thulen added three hits. Bekah Ryan got the win in the circle.

Tuesday’s stars Abby Peterson, Forreston-Polo, 4 hits, 2B, 3B, RBI; winning pitcher, 2 R, 5 H, 8 Ks, 2 BBs Olivia Babcock, RF, 2 hits, 2B, 3 RBIs Lexy Staples, Sterling, 2 hits, 2B, HR, 4 RBIs; complete-game win Delaney Wilhelm, Amboy, 2B, grand slam, 4 RBIs Taylor Haag, Milledgeville, 2B, HR, 4 RBIs Brianna Kampmeier, WC, 2B, 3B, 2 RBIs the cycle with a four-hit game, and also struck out eight as the winning pitcher as the Cardinals won an NUIC East game in Ashton.

Peterson drove in a run, and Destiny Darmon added two hits and an RBI for Forreston-Polo.

Peterson allowed two earned runs and five hits, walking two in the win.

Cassidy Koning gave up four runs (two earned) and nine hits, with four strikeouts and two walks.

Aquin 14, Milledgeville 13, 9 inn.: The Missiles

scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh to force extra innings, then matched Aquin’s three eighth-inning runs before the Bulldogs pulled out an NUIC East win at MillWheel Park.

Taylor Haag doubled and homered, driving in four runs for Milledgeville. Jocelyn Folkers had three hits and three RBIs. Only six of the 14 runs allowed by pitcher Sam Schmidt were earned, as the Missiles committed seven errors.

Pearl City 10, Eastland 1: The Cougars trailed

from the first inning on in an NUIC West loss in Lanark.

Bubby Doubler singled and doubled for Eastland, and Makenzie Fink struck out five and walked one in the loss.

West Carroll 9, LenaWinslow 2: Brianna

Kampmeier doubled, tripled and had two RBIs to lead the Thunder to an NUIC West road win.

Anna Badtke added two hits, including a double, and an RBI for West Carroll (10-10, 5-4). Abby Maike drove in two runs and also got the win in the circle, allowing two earned runs and five hits.

College softball Sauk sweeps at home:

The Skyhawks wrapped up the Arrowhead Conference title with a sweep of Black Hawk at SVCC, winning 14-0 and 4-2.

Stephanie Kester, Priscilla Aponte and Taylor Wagler combined on the pitching effort, and Sauk Forreston-Polo 4, AFC played solid defense and 2: Abby Peterson fin- had timely hitting to ished a home run shy of support them.

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BASEBALL ROUNDUP

Dukes’ rally capped Dixon comes up one run short in seventh

By SVM Sports Staff

The Dixon Dukes saw a seventh-inning rally come up short in an 8-7 loss to Big Northern West foe Byron on Tuesday evening at Veterans Memorial Field.

Trailing 8-4 heading into their last at-bat, the Dukes (2-11, 1-5) cut the deficit to one and put the winning run on base, but couldn’t finish off the comeback.

Cal Jarrett, Cody Mighell and Owen Van Horn all had two hits and an RBI, with Van Horn ripping a triple.

Riley Mehrens drove in a pair of runs, and Mitchell Wolfe (0-5) took the loss on the mound, allowing eight runs (six earned) and 10 hits while striking out six and walking two.

Dixon will pick up its April 2 game against Oregon in the 10th inning today at 4:30 p.m. at Page Park.

Ottawa 5, Sterling 2:

The Golden Warriors fell behind 3-0 after one inning and never recovered in a NIB-12 West loss on the road.

Brandon Dennis and Zach Springman had two hits each, and Dennis and Nick Olds drove in runs in the top of the seventh.

Esteban Sosa went the distance for Sterling (2-11, 0-5), allowing five runs (four earned) and eight hits with eight strikeouts and two walks.

Erie-Prophetstown 6, ROWVA 3: Kallen Jepson

had two hits, including a triple, and drove in two runs as the Panthers won a nonconference game in Prophetstown.

Tuesday’s stars Wyatt Patterson, Forreston-Polo, 4 hits, 3 RBIs Adam Mairs, AFC, 2B, HR, 3 RBIs Zach Hook, Milledgeville, 3 hits, 2 RBIs Aaron Ritenour, WC, 3 hits, 2 RBIs Kallen Jepson, EP, 2 hits, 3B, 2 RBIs Bryant Lilly, SVCC, complete-game 2-hit shutout, 10 Ks Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

Dixon’s Cooper Stahl bats during Tuesday’s game against Byron at Veterans Memorial Field. The Dukes scored three runs in the seventh, but fell a run short in an 8-7 loss to the Tigers.

Jared Forward also tripled and drove in two runs, and Brandon Howell added a triple and an RBI for EP (6-9). Jordan Chandler (1-1) allowed one run and three hits while striking out six in four innings, and Grady Todd gave up two runs and four hits in three innings of relief to pick up the save.

Forreston-Polo 26, AFC 8, 5 inn.: The Cardinals

pounded out 18 hits, and the Raiders had eight in an NUIC East slugfest in Ashton.

Wyatt Patterson had four hits and three RBIs, and Robert DeVries had a single, two triples and four RBIs for ForrestonPolo (16-5, 6-0). Nathan Schneiderman and Caleb Poffenberger each had two hits and three RBIs, and Schneiderman homering.

Richie Bartnick and Austin Groshans added two hits

and two RBIs apiece.

Adam Mairs doubled and homered, driving in three runs to lead AFC (3-10, 3-6). Levi Meurer had two RBIs.

Aquin 14, Milledgeville 8: The Missiles led 5-2

after one inning, but the Bulldogs scored in every frame but the fourth to win an NUIC East matchup at MillWheel Park.

Zach Hook had three hits and two RBIs, and Cade Schave and Harrison Jakobs drove in two runs apiece for Milledgeville.

Dylan Alexander added two hits and an RBI, and Jordan Harris had three hits, but also took the loss on the mound. Only four of the 10 runs he allowed in five innings were earned, as the Missiles committed eight errors.

as the Panthers scored seven unearned runs in the bottom of the fourth to answer West Carroll’s six runs in the top of the frame in Lena.

Aaron Ritenour had three hits and two RBIs, and Cory Simpson and Eric LaShelle both added two hits and two RBIs. Ritenour took the loss, but only four of the 12 runs he allowed were earned.

College baseball Skyhawks split at home:

Three days after being swept on the road by Kishwaukee, Sauk split a home series with a 2-0 win in the second game before a 14-4 loss.

Bryant Lilly pitched a shutout for the Skyhawks (9-27, 3-12 Arrowhead) in the second game, striking out 10 and allowing two hits while throwing 122 pitches.

Cody Dietz took the loss in the opener, giving up five runs and four hits in four innings against the Lena-Winslow 12, West Kougars. Nicholas PanCarroll 8: One bad inning zica had a home run and doomed the Thunder, three RBIs in Game 1.

New hitting approach works for Pillars GRIN

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Logan Pillars was a double short of hitting for the cycle, but racked up six RBIs in the process. Pillars’s first-inning opposite-field double drove in two, and after a solo home run in the third inning, he drove in three more with a single to left in the fourth.

With a little advice from Rockets coach Donnie Chappell, Pillars used a new approach at the plate.

“Earlier in practice this week, Donnie was telling me to get my shoulder down and quit trying to pull everything,” Pillars said. “It really helped knowing the first ball I hit went opposite field. So I knew that I was swinging all right. It helped me in my other two at-bats to go up there and swing with confidence.”

Jacob Mammosser had a two-RBI double in the fourth inning to inch the Rockets to within one run of the mercy rule. The Rockets (11-5, 3-2) load-

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Rock Falls’ Quinton Matznick throws a pitch to Oregon’s Brayton Finch during Tuesday’s game in Rock Falls. Matznicks’s curveballs had more break thanks to the wind, and the Rockets won 11-1 in six innings. ed the bases in the fifth inning, but hit into three fielder’s choices.

Finally, Matznick ended

the game with a double in the sixth that scored Cooper Kilberg from first base.

The Rocket offense wasn’t entirely exceptional, as they also hit into nine pop flies against Hawks pitching.

“Everyone’s trying to hit the ball hard right now because the wind is blowing hard,” Pillars said. “It can help you, or hurt you.

It didn’t hurt us too bad today, because we got the win.”

“We could have hit better,” Matznick said, “but we did enough to win.”

Harry Baldwin took the loss for the Hawks in four innings of work, allowing nine earned runs and nine hits. Cole Burke came on in relief and was able to get out of the bases-loaded jam in the sixth.

But the Hawks were doomed by four errors and a couple of more defensive misplays.

“We just had too many miscues,” Oregon coach Adam Albrecht said.

“We had people not in the right spots where we should get outs.

When you give a good team extra outs, they will eventually take advantage of it.”

Cavs will find it difficult to take away three scoring threats ROSENBLOOM

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The Bulls committed nine turnovers in the first 15 minutes. What is this thing you call a basketball?

The Bucks thugged up the game because they aren’t much good at conventional play. Wispy John Henson stood over itty-bitty Aaron Brooks to start something. Players pushed, stared and talked tough. Technical fouls were handed out.

Just when you thought the game couldn’t get any dumber.

Still, there was never any sense the Bucks were going to win. The Bulls stunk, but they were still in it because the Bucks model their offensive game after arena T-shirt cannons.

It looks impressive that Joakim Noah and Pau Gasol had 19 and 16 rebounds, respectively, but come on, people, these teams combined to miss 101 shots.

There were going to be rebounds, people.

The Bulls won, 91-82.

They lead the series two games to none. The Bucks are 0-16 in series in which they’ve lost the first two

games. This is over. I probably shouldn’t get this angry over the Bulls’ execution and consistency, but here’s the thing: I’m viewing everything through the prism of the Cavaliers, and I was wondering whether Visine made battery acid. Then came the continuing revelation named Jimmy Butler, who went off in the fourth quarter for 14 of his game-high 31 points to complete the assisted suicide the Bucks have been begging for.

The first thought is, Butler is the second scorer the Bulls have been look-

ing for since LeBron James shut down the MVP at the end of the last four games of the Eastern Conference finals in 2011.

But no. We’re looking at a “Big Three.” Maybe it’s just a “Big Three’’ against the basketball-challenged Bucks, but still, there are three and the Bucks could only take away two.

Gasol was neutered. Rose was bad. Butler was coldblooded brilliant. Three.

Just like big-boy teams.

The Bucks came into the series intent on shutting down Gasol after he dropped 46 on them during a game in Janu-

ary. They double-teamed Gasol and muscled him everywhere, daring him to shed his “soft’’ label.

Gasol shot 5-for-17 in the opener, but there was Rose regaining his gamechanging form, driving and dunking and hitting from distance. Rose was outscored by Butler, but Rose was the guy who made everybody’s job easier in the Bulls’ 12-point victory.

In Game 2, the Bucks focused on taking away Rose’s lanes, while continuing to beat up Gasol.

Rose missed all five of his shots in the first half,

while Gasol went 4-for-12 for the game.

Then Butler had himself a quarter. Then the Bulls had themselves a version of three game-changing scoring options, one more than anyone dared imagine in previous years.

The Bucks couldn’t double-team everyone. Next hero up.

Again viewing everything through the prism of the Cavs with a spasm of optimism, James can take away one threat, but for the first postseason since Rose got here, James cannot take away the only threat.

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PREP ROUNDUP

Duchesses know ABCs Newman tennis handles Hubs; Sterling tennis falls to Streaks

By SVM Sports Staff

Anchored by two relay wins and 19 winners, the Dixon Duchesses won the ABC-style Landers-Loomis Invitational with 275 points.

Oregon placed fourth out of five teams with 190.

Dixon winners in the A flight were Tayla Schwarz in the shot put (41 feet, 5 inches), Maggie Bushman in the 400 run (1:04.30), and Courtney Seagren in the 1,600 (5:50.43).

The Duchesses also took the 1,600 relay (4:33.26) and the 3,200 relay (10:59.50).

Oregon had two A flight wins, with Sarah Lauer winning in the triple jump (33-5 1/2) and Hailey Long winning in the 100 hurdles (18.16). The Hawks also won the 400 relay in 54.68.

B flight winners for the Duchesses were Shannon Lahey in the 400 (1:07.96), Brittani Sohn in the triple jump (30-8 1/2), Bre Scheidegger in the shot put (30-10), and Kacey Koch in the discus (91-10).

Lauer added a B flight win for the Hawks in the 100 dash (14.17), and Gabrielle Russell won in the long jump (14-1 1/2).

C flight winners for the Duchesses were Sarah Stegbauer in the shot put (31-8) and discus (90-3), Katie Dewey in the 100 (14.19) and triple jump (30-0), Juliane Schlag in the 400 (1:09.67), Shana Drengenberg in the 1,600 (6:23.79), Kira Lozano in the 3,200 (14:25.90), and Kylie Gieson in the 300 hurdles (57.01). Oregon had C flight wins from Whitney Long in the high jump (4-2), and Elyse Cothran in the 100 hurdlers (19.61).

Boys track & field

Mustangs third, Thunder sixth at Gateway Classic: Competing

in the small-school division of the meet, Morrison finished third out of seven teams with 63 points, while West Carroll tallied 43 points in Clinton, Iowa.

The Mustangs had a pair of wins,

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

TUESDAY’S SCOREBOARD College baseball Tuesday’s results at Sauk Valley C.C., Dixon Game 1

KISHWAUKEE 14, SAUK VALLEY 14 Kishwaukee 301 030 7 — 14 17 2 Sauk 000 310 0 — 4 5 5 L – Cody Dietz.

SAUK (9-27, 3-12 Arrowhead) Dietz (4 IP, 5 R, 4 ER, 4 H, 5 BB, 1 K), Justin Hitchcock (3 IP, 9 R, 9 ER, 13 H, 1 BB, 1 K).

Multi hits – Wyatt Nale 2. 2B – Nale. HR – Panzica. RBI – Panzica 3, Derek Kennell 1.

Game 2

SAUK 2, KISHWAUKEE 0 Kishwaukee 000 000 0 — 0 2 0 Sauk 010 001 0 — 2 4 0 W – Bryant Lilly.

SAUK Lilly (7 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 7 BB, 8 K). Multi hits – Kennel 2. RBI – Smith.

Baseball Tuesday’s results at Rock Falls

ROCK FALLS 11, OREGON 1, 6 inn.

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Dixon’s Sydney Kitzman hands the baton to Ally Stanchfield on Tuesday during an exchange during the 3,200 relay at the Landers-Loomis Relays in Oregon. The Duchesses won the meet with 275 points.

Tuesday’s stars Sarah Stegbauer, Dixon track, won C flight shot put & discus at Oregon Katie Dewey, Dixon track, won C flight 100 & triple jump at Oregon Sarah Lauer, Oregon track, won A flight triple jump & B flight 100 at Oregon with Hunter Hamstra winning the 1,600 run in 4:56.61, and Drew Schrenock winning in the discus with a toss of 114-11.

West Carroll’s best finish was second in the 400 relay (48.92).

Girls soccer LaSalle-Peru 1, Sterling 0: The Golden Warriors ventured to LaSalle and returned with a Northern Illinois Big 12 loss to the Cavaliers.

Boys tennis

Newman 4, Rochelle 1: The Com-

ets swept the doubles matches and split the singles matches in a road victory over the Hubs.

KC Knack and Eli Leffelman highlighted the meet for Newman (4-6) with a 6-0, 6-0 win at No. 2 doubles. Norja Acedo and Quentin Larson were 6-2, 6-1 winners at No. 1 doubles.

Thore Abend won in a third-set tiebreaker at No. 1 singles, as did the No. 3 doubles duo of Jake Neisewander and Jacob Rhodes.

Galesburg 4, Sterling 1: Jack Nitz’s 6-0, 6-1 victory at No. 1 singles was the Golden Warriors’ lone win in a nonconference dual at home.

Jacob Reynolds lost a third-set tiebreaker 10-3 at No. 2 singles. All three Sterling doubles teams lost in straight sets.

Oregon 100 000 — 1 3 4 Rock Falls 401 501 — 11 12 1 W – Quinton Matznick. L – Harry Baldwin.

(At bats-runs-hits) OREGON (2-13-1, 0-6 BNC West) Josh Cook 3b 3-1-1, Harry Baldwin p/lf 3-0-0, Mason Smith ss 2-0-0, Zach Stromberg c 3-0-1, Taylor Brubaker cf 2-0-0, Cole Burke lf/p 3-0-0, Brayton Finch 1b 2-0-0, Trey Wilson rf 2-0-0, Jensen Melville 2b 2-0-1. Totals: 22-1-3.

Baldwin (4 IP, 10 R, 9 ER, 9 H, 1 BB, 1 K, 2 HBP), Burke (1 1/3 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 1 WP) and Stromberg. RBI – Stromberg. CS – Melville (by Cooper Kilberg). DP – 1 (Smith-Finch). LOB – 4.

ROCK FALLS (11-5, 3-2) Reid Ackerman rf 2-2-1, Nolan Moeller dh 3-1-1, Cayden Erickson ph 1-0-0, Clay Velazquez cf 4-2-1, Logan Pillars 3b 4-33, Cooper Kilberg c 3-1-1, Jacob Mammosser lf 4-0-1, Quinton Matznick p 4-01, Dylan Abrams 1b 3-1-2, Noah Junis ss 3-0-1. Totals: 31-11-12.

Matznick (6 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 10 K, 2 HBP) and Kilberg. 2B – Mammosser, Matznick. 3B – Pillars. HR – Pillars. RBI – Pillars 6, Mammosser 2, Velazquez, Matznick. LOB – 8. at Dixon

BYRON 8, DIXON 7 Byron 112 120 1 — 8 10 2 Dixon 012 010 3 — 7 9 2 W – Grant. L – Mitchell Wolfe (0-5).

BYRON Grant (7 IP, 7 R, 5 ER, 9 H, 8 SO, 7 BB) and Schultz. Multi hits – Scheffler 3, Cogswell 3. 2B – Cogswell. RBI – Elsbury 2, Rowkerd, Lenhart.

DIXON (2-11, 1-5 BNC West) Wolfe (7 IP, 8 R, 6 ER, 10 H, 6 SO, 2 BB) and Jake Bonnell. Multi hits – Cal Jarrett 2, Cody Mighell 2, Owen Van Horn 2. 3B – Van Horn. RBI – Riley Mehrens 2, Jarrett, Mighell, Van Horn, Remington LaRette. at Ottawa

OTTAWA 5, STERLING 2 Sterling 000 000 2 — 2 7 1 Ottawa 300 002 x — 5 8 3 W – Quick. L – Esteban Sosa.

STERLING Sosa (6 IP, 5 R, 4 ER, 8 H, 8 SO, 2 BB) and Joe Brouilette. Multi hits – Brandon Dennis 2, Zach Springman 2. RBI – Dennis, Nick Olds. SAC – Turner Morse. LOB – 6.

OTTAWA Quick (7 IP, 2 R, 0 ER, 7 H, 1 SO, 0 BB) and Soenksen. Multi hits – Quick 3, Manley 2. 2B – Quick 2, Soenksen. RBI – Less 2, Manley, Soenksen, Cook. LOB – 5. at Prophetstown

ERIE-PROPHETSTOWN 6, ROWVA 3 ROWVA 000 101 1 — 3 7 2 Erie-P’town 402 000 x — 6 5 2 W – Jordan Chandler (1-1). L – Brodie.

Sv – Grady Todd.

ROWVA Multi hits – Wight 3, Roberts 2. RBI – Hunt, Craig.

ERIE-PROPHETSTOWN (6-9) Chandler (4 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 6 SO, 0 BB), Todd (3 IP, 2 R, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 SO, 1 BB) and Todd, Nathan Pierceson (5th). Multi hits – Kallen Jepson 2. 3B – Jepson, Jared Forward, Brandon Howell. RBI – Jepson 2, Forward 2, Howell. at Ashton

FORRESTON-POLO 26, AFC 8, 5 inn.

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ABOVE: Newman’s Haley Simpson looks to hand the baton off to Natalie Amezola during the 3,200 relay at Tuesday’s Fulton Relays. The Comets finished fourth in 11:16.61.

BELOW: Erie-Prophetstown’s Rachel Cobert triple jumps during Tuesday’s meet. She finished second with a length of 35 feet, 5 inches.

Cobert medals in four events for Panthers ADMISSION

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“This is just a good point to see where we stand,” said Aly Wetzell, who anchored relays to two wins and one runner-up finish. “We’re getting pretty close, but we’ve always got room to improve.”

Leading the way for E-P was junior standout Rachel Cobert, who collected four medals. She won the 200 (26.88) and 400 (59.77), and took second in the 100 (12.25) and triple jump (35-5).

“It’s a good stepping stone,” Cobert said of her efforts, “but I think there’s better things beyond this.”

Individual wins were posted by Courtney Kruthoff in the long jump (15-9 1/2), Corrie Reiley in the 800 (2:29.9), and Mikayla Bolton in the 300 hurdles (49.11).

Kruthoff was also third in the 100 (12.4), while Kassi Henrekin was third in the 800 (2:34.76).

The Panthers also racked up the points in the relays, with three firsts and a second.

Wins were turned in by the 800 team of Jayden Grunder, Kruthoff, Bolton and Wetzell

(1:52.9); the 1,600 team of Reiley, Heather Strike, Grunder and Wetzell (4:21.27); and the 3,200 team of Henrekin, Ashlynn Steel, Breanna Jensen and Reiley (10:41).

The 400 team of Strike, Kruthoff, Allisa DeShane and Wetzell was second in 53.95, .02 behind Alleman.

Milledgeville freshman Rebecca Waite made a big splash in the 100 with a meet record time of 12.11 seconds. The

previous record of 12.3,

by Erie-Prophetstown’s Tammy Nielsen, had stood since 2001.

Waite, who had been slowed by strains in both calves, had a previous best of 12.55 in the 100.

“There was good competition, so I could push myself toward the end,” Waite said. “Coming out of the blocks, I’m not the best yet. Pushing myself at the end, that’s what did it.”

Waite was also second

in the 400 (1:01.79), and third in the long jump (15-6 1/2).

Also for the Missiles, Cassidy Logemann was third in the high jump (4-10).

Amboy finished sixth in the team standings with 32 points, and was paced by its distance crew. Megan Grady and Jennifer Popovich went 2-3 in the 3,200 with times of 12:29.54 and 13:23.1, respectively.

Grady was also third in the 1,600 (5:51.93).

Leading the way for Newman, which placed ninth as a team with 28 points, was sophomore Mary Jensen. She was second in the 200 (27.45), and anchored the 800 relay team to a runner-up finish in 1:53.36. Delaney Hinrichs, Kelsey Simpson and Elizabeth Oswalt ran the first three legs of that race.

Oswalt was also third in the 200 (28.22).

There were two meet records set – Waite in the 100, and Hammond in the shot put.

Hammond, a junior, went 42-11 in the shot put, shattering the previous mark of 41-3 3/4 set

by Stockton-Warren’s Jody Rendon in 2000. Hammond has a top distance of 45-11 this season, and is the No. 2-ranked shot putter in Iowa.

Forr.-Polo 2(10)4 (10)0 — 26 18 3 AFC 340 10 — 8 8 3 W – Wyatt Patterson. L – Ryan Rod. FORRESTON-POLO (16-5, 6-0) Jacob Cunningham (2 IP, 7 R, 3 H, 4 SO, 5 BB), Patterson (3 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 5 SO, 0 BB).

Multi hits – Patterson 4, Robert DeVries 3, Richie Bartnick 2, Austin Groshans 2, Natrhan Schneiderman 2, Caleb Poffenberger 2. 2B – Groshans, Poffenberger.

3B – DeVries 2. HR – Schneiderman. RBI – DeVries 4, Schneiderman 3, Poffenberger 3, Patterson 3, Bartnick 2, Groshans 2, Brody Grobe.

AFC (3-10, 3-6 NUIC East) Rod (2 IP, 12 R, 9 H, 0 SO, 7 BB), Dylan Pitzer (2 IP, 14 R, 8 H, 0 SO, 5 BB), Tristan Bushman (1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 SO, 1 BB).

Multi hits – Adam Mairs 2. 2B – Mairs, Bret Gittleson. HR – Mairs. RBI – Mairs 3, Levi Meurer 2, Bushman, Dillon Lanning. at MillWheel Park, Milledgeville

AQUIN 14, MILLEDGEVILLE 8 Aquin 224 023 1 — 14 11 2 Milledgeville 501 002 0 — 8 11 8 W – Chang. L – Jordan Harris.

AQUIN Chang (5 IP, 6 R, 4 ER, 8 H, 6 SO, 5 BB), Cummings (2 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 2 SO, 1 BB).

Multi hits – Chang 2, Cummings 2, Kramer 2, Luedeking 2. 2B – Kramer. RBI – Feiner 3, Chang 2, Cummings 2, Kramer 2, Luedeking 2. SAC – Sopcic. LOB – 11.

MILLEDGEVILLE Harris (5 IP, 10 R, 4 ER, 9 H, 5 SO, 3 BB), Cade Schave (2 IP, 4 R, 2 ER, 2 H, 0 SO, 1 BB). Multi hits – Harris 3, Zach Hook 3, Keagan Murray 2, Dylan Alexander 2. 2B – Harris, Alexander. RBI – Hook 2, Schave 2, Harrison Jakobs 2, Alexander, Kyle Ottens.

SB – Ottens, Buddy Bibler. LOB – 10. at Lena

LENA-WINSLOW 12, WEST CARROLL 8 W. Carroll 001 600 1 — 8 13 3 Le-Win 010 803 x — 12 15 3 L – Aaron Ritenour (4-2).

WEST CARROLL Ritenour (5 2/3 IP, 12 R, 4 ER, 15 H, 3 SO, 0 BB), Cory Simpson (1/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 SO, 0 BB). Multi hits – Ritenour 3, Simpson 2, Kaleb Plattenberger 2, Eric LaShelle 2. 2B – Ritenour. HR – LaShelle. RBI – Ritenour 2, Simpson 2, LaShelle 2.

Softball Tuesday’s results at Sterling

STERLING 8, OTTAWA 5 Ottawa 001 001 3 — 5 12 5 Sterling 510 200 x — 8 9 3 W – Lexy Staples.

STERLING Staples (7 IP, 5 R, 2 ER, 12 H, 6 SO, 3 BB) and Nadia Trujillo. Multi hits – Staples 2, Erin Stroup 2, Emily McDonald 2. 2B – Staples. HR – Staples, Trujillo, Lauren Fritz.

RBI – Staples 4, Trujillo 2, Fritz 2. at Oregon Park West

ROCK FALLS 10, OREGON 0, 5 inn.

Rock Falls 000 46 — 10 10 1 Oregon 000 00 — 0 5 3 W – Michaela Ward (8-4). L – Abby Baker.

ROCK FALLS (10-7, 5-1 BNC West) Ward (5 IP, 0 R, 5 H, 4 SO, 0 BB) and Madason Shaw. Multi hits – Olivia Babcock 2, Chelsi Blair 2. 2B – Babcock, Jenny Lawson. RBI – Babcock 3, Blair 2, Lawson 2, Jordan Clevenger, Nicole Tupper.

OREGON Baker (5 IP, 10 R, 10 H, 2 SO, 2 BB) and Bre Bicksler. Multi hits – Aleah Wight 2.

at Winnebago

WINNEBAGO 18, DIXON 14 Dixon 401 423 0 — 14 16 12 Winnebago 633 033 x — 18 25 7 L – Sam White.

DIXON White (2 IP, 9 R, 3 ER, 9 H, 4 BB, 1 K), Hannah Schlosser (4 IP, 9 R, 3 ER, 16 H, 2 BB). Multi hits – Alyssa Hummel 4, Ally Jacobsen 2, While 2. 2B – Emily Bay. at Kewanee

AMBOY 21, KEWANEE 2, 5 inn.

Amboy (10)03 80 — 21 22 x Kewanee 200 00 — 2 9 x W – Hallie Nauman. L – Devilder.

AMBOY (15-5, 7-0 TRAC East) Nauman (5 IP, 2 R, 9 H, 2 SO, 0 BB) and Kaitlyn Liebing. Multi hits – Liebing 3, Nauman 3, Delaney Wilhelm 2, Madison Murphy 2. 2B – Liebing 2, D.Wilhelm, Nauman. HR – D.Wilhelm. RBI – D.Wilhelm 4, Liebing.

KEWANEE Multi hits – Neulieb 3. RBI – Neulieb 2. at Ashton

FORRESTON-POLO 4, AFC 2 Forr.-Polo 001 200 1 — 4 9 0 AFC 000 002 0 — 2 5 5 W – Abby Peterson. L – Cassidy Koning.

FORRESTON-POLO A.Peterson (7 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 8 SO, 2 BB).

Multi hits – A.Peterson 4, Destiny Darmon 2. 2B – A.Peterson. 3B – A.Peterson, Katie Person. RBI – Darmon, A.Peterson, Hailey Ingram. SAC – Paige Peterson. LOB – 8.

AFC Koning (7 IP, 4 R, 2 ER, 9 H, 4 SO, 2 BB).

Multi hits – Lauren Meurer 2. RBI – Lauren Meurer. LOB – 5. at MillWheel Park, Milledgeville

AQUIN 14, MILLEDGEVILLE 13, 9 inn.

Aquin 201 060 131 — 14 15 3 Milledgeville 303 001 330 — 13 13 7 W – Grinnell. L – Sam Schmidt.

AQUIN Schlueter (5 2/3 IP, 6 R, 5 ER, 8 H, 7 SO, 2 BB), Grinnell (3 1/3 IP, 7 ER, 5 H, 3 SO, 5 BB, 1 HBP). Multi hits – Schlueter 4, Truman 3, Chang 2, Martin 2. 2B – Truman 2, Grinnell. 3B – Truman. RBI – Truman 4, Grinnell 2, Bald, James. SB – Schlueter, Grinnell. LOB – 8.

MILLEDGEVILLE Schmidt (9 IP, 14 R, 6 ER, 15 H, 7 SO, 2 BB). Multi hits – Jade Grenoble 3, Jocelyn Folkers 3, Alli Schmidt 2, Taylor Haag 2. 2B – A.Schmidt, Haag, Folkers, Natalie Brown. 3B – Jenna Bibler. HR – Haag. RBI – Haag 4, Folkers 3, Brown 2, A.Schmidt, Bibler. SB – Folkers 2, Bibler, Graff. CS – Bri Henson. SAC – Grenoble. LOB – 7. at Lanark

PEARL CITY 10, EASTLAND 1 Pearl City 310 010 5 — 10 x x Eastland 100 000 0 — 1 x x W – Fransen. L – Makenzie Fink (1-1).

EASTLAND Fink (7 IP, 10 R, 5 SO, 1 BB). Multi hits – Bubby Doubler 2. 2B – Doubler. at Lena

WEST CARROLL 9, LENA-WINSLOW 2 W. Carroll 101 115 0 — 9 9 2 Le-Win 200 000 0 — 2 5 5 W – Abby Maike (5-6). L – Baldauf.

W. CARROLL (10-10, 5-4 NUIC West) Maike (7 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 6 SO, 2 BB). Multi hits – Brianna Kampmeier 2, Anna Badtke 2. 2B – Kampmeier, Badtke. 3B – Kampmeier. RBI – Maike 2, Kampmeier 2, Badtke, Monica Smith, Christy Ralston.

LE-WIN Baldauf (7 IP, 9 R, 4 ER, 9 H, 7 SO, 3 BB).

3B – Buss. RBI – Arand, Haight.

Boys tennis Tuesday’s results at Sterling

GALESBURG 4, STERLING 1 Singles 1. Jack Nitz (S) def. Nick Duke 6-0, 6-1 2. Hunter Chernin (G) def. Jacob Reynolds 4-6, 6-3, 10-3 Doubles 1. Jackson Wetherbee, Allen Massey (G) def. Lane Martells, Zak Khan 6-2, 7-5 2. Codie Black, Nathan Puthenveeti (G) def.

Jonah Khuntangta, Alex Gallardo 6-1, 6-2 3. Ryan Fernando, Jonathan White (G) def.

Gage Bright, Saul Juarez 6-2, 6-2 at Rochelle

NEWMAN 4, ROCHELLE 1 Singles 1. Thore Abend (N) def. Noah Griffith 6-43, 4-6 10-7 2. Blake Melser (R) def. Luke Furr 6-2, 6-3 Doubles 1. Borja Acedo, Quentin Larson (N) def.

Bryan Garcia, Bryan Rojas 6-2, 6-1 2. KC Knack, Eli Leffelman (N) def. Jose Bereira, Jesus Nava 6-0, 6-0 3. Jake Neisewander, Jacob Rhodes (N) def. Kevin Zheng, Jonathan Garcia 6-7 (4), 6-1, 10-6 Record: Newman 4-6

Girls track Tuesday’s results 39th annual Fulton Invitational Team scores 1. Erie-Prophetstown 129, 2. Clinton 100, 3. Fulton 61, 4. Alleman 57, 5. Milledgeville 35, 6. Amboy 32, 7. Rockridge 30, 8.

Riverdale 29, 9. Newman 28, 10. StocktonWarren 22, 11. West Carroll 4 100 – 1. Rebecca Waite (Milledgeville) 12.11, 2. Rachel Cobert (Erie-Prophetstown) 12.25, 3. Courtney Kruthoff (ErieProphetstown) 12.4 200 – 1. Rachel Cobert (Erie-Prophetstown) 26.88, 2. Mary Jensen (Newman) 27.44, 3. Elizabeth Oswalt (Newman) 28.22 400 – 1. Rachel Cobert (Erie-Prophetstown) 59.77, 2. Rebecca Waite (Milledgeville) 1:01.79, 3. McKenna Molder (Clinton) 1:02.13 800 – 1. Corrie Reiley (Erie-Prophetstown) 2:29.9, 2. Jessica Riojas (Clinton) 2:34.31, 3. Kassi Henrekin (Erie-Prophetstown) 2:34.76 1,600 – 1. Kim Kaster (Clinton) 5:42.02, 2. Averi Leitzen (Fulton) 5:46.05, 3. Megan Grady (Amboy) 5:51.93 3,200 – 1. Kim Kaster (Clinton) 12:08, 2.

Megan Grady (Amboy) 12:29.54, 3. Jennifer Popovich (Amboy) 13:23.1 100 hurdles – 1. Breanna Eissens (Fulton) 17.4, 2. Marina Stoll (Alleman) 17.47, 3.

Betsy Leonard (Fulton) 17.69 300 hurdles – 1. Mikayla Bolton (ErieProphetstown) 49.11, 2. Breanna Eissens (Fulton) 50.17, 3. Ally Woods (Rockridge) 50.23 400 relay – 1. Alleman 53.93, 2. ErieProphetstown (Heather Strike, Courtney Kruthoff, Allisa DeShane, Aly Wetzell) 53.95, 3. Clinton 54.28 800 relay – 1. Erie-Prophetstown (Jayden Grunder, Courtney Kruthoff, Mikayla Bolton, Aly Wetzell) 1:52.9, 2. Newman (Delaney Hinrichs, Kelsey Simpson, Elizabeth Oswalt, Mary Jensen) 1:53.36, 3.

Rockridge 1:56.54 1,600 relay – 1. Erie-Prophetstown (Corrie Reiley, Heather Strike, Jayden Grunder, Aly Wetzell) 4:21.27, 2. Clinton 4:29.27, 3.

Rockridge 4:31.38 3,200 relay – 1. Erie-Prophetstown (Kassi Henrekin, Ashlynn Steel, Breanna Jensen, Corrie Reiley) 10:41, 2. Clinton 10:55.37, 3.

Alleman 10:57.92 Discus – 1. Erika Hammond (Clinton) 1287, 2. Sydney Laufenberg (Clinton) 123-0, 3.

Chelsea Lesniewski (Fulton) 98-3 Shot put – 1. Erika Hammond (Clinton) 42-11, 2. Sydney Laufenberg (Clinton) 38-3 1/2, 3. Chelsea Lesniewski (Fulton) 37-2 1/2 High jump – 1. Jessica Hemm (Riverdale) 5-2, 2. Betsy Leonard (Fulton) 5-0, 3. Cassidy Logemann (Milledgeville) 4-10 Long jump – 1. Courtney Kruthoff (ErieProphetstown) 15-9 1/2, 2. Isabel Watts (Alleman) 15-9, 3. Rebecca Waite (Milledgeville) 15-6 1/2 Triple jump – 1. Isabel Watts (Alleman) 35-5 1/2, 2. Rachel Cobert (Erie-Prophetstown) 35-5, 3. Ryley Shubert (StocktonWarren) 31-9 3/4

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TUESDAY’S SCOREBOARD MLB

NATIONALS 2, CARDINALS 1, 10 inn.

American League East Division W L Pct Boston 9 5 .643 Baltimore 7 7 .500 New York 7 7 .500 Toronto 7 7 .500 Tampa Bay 6 8 .429 Central Division W L Pct Detroit 11 3 .786 Kansas City 11 3 .786 Chicago 5 8 .385 Cleveland 5 8 .385 Minnesota 5 9 .357 West Division W L Pct Houston 7 6 .538 Oakland 7 7 .500 Los Angeles 5 8 .385 Texas 6 8 .429 Seattle 5 8 .385

St. Louis

GB — 2 2 2 3 GB — — 5½ 5½ 6 GB — ½ 2 1½ 2

Tuesday’s results Toronto 13, Baltimore 6 N.Y. Yankees 5, Detroit 2 Boston 1, Tampa Bay 0 Cleveland 6, Chicago White Sox 2 Kansas City 6, Minnesota 5 Texas 7, Arizona 1 Oakland at L.A. Angels, late Houston at Seattle, late Today’s games Cleveland (Kluber 0-1) at Chicago White Sox (Samardzija 0-1), 1:10 p.m.

Baltimore (U.Jimenez 1-0) at Toronto (Aa.Sanchez 0-2), 6:07 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Warren 0-1) at Detroit (Price 1-0), 6:08 p.m.

Boston (J.Kelly 1-0) at Tampa Bay (Karns 1-1), 6:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Pelfrey 0-0) at Kansas City (Guthrie 1-0), 7:10 p.m.

Texas (Gallardo 2-1) at Arizona (Bradley 1-0), 8:40 p.m.

Oakland (Gray 1-0) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 0-2), 9:05 p.m.

Houston (R.Hernandez 0-1) at Seattle (Happ 0-1), 9:10 p.m.

Thursday’s games N.Y. Yankees at Detroit, 12:08 p.m.

Oakland at L.A. Angels, 6:05 p.m.

Baltimore at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.

Boston at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m.

Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 7:10 p.m.

Tuesday’s box score

INDIANS 6, WHITE SOX 2 Cleveland

Chicago

ab r h bi ab r h bi Bourn cf 3 0 0 0 Eaton cf 4 1 2 0 Kipnis 2b 4 1 1 1 MeCarr lf 4 0 2 0 Brantly lf 4 1 2 1 Abreu 1b 4 1 2 2 CSantn 1b 3 1 1 1 LaRoch dh 4 0 0 0 Moss rf 3 0 0 0 AGarci rf 4 0 0 0 DvMrp dh 2 1 1 1 Gillaspi 3b 4 0 0 0 Raburn ph-dh 2 0 2 2 AlRmrz ss 4 0 1 0 Chsnhll 3b 4 0 0 0 Flowrs c 4 0 0 0 RPerez c 3 1 0 0 MJhnsn 2b 3 0 1 0 JRmrz ss 3 1 0 0 Totals 31 6 7 6 Totals 35 2 8 2 Cleveland 010 012 200 — 6 Chicago 100 000 010 — 2 E–J.Ramirez (2). DP–Cleveland 1. LOB– Cleveland 5, Chicago 6. 2B–Raburn (5), Al.Ramirez (4). HR–C.Santana (3), Dav. Murphy (1), Abreu (4). SB–C.Santana (2).

CS–Bourn (2). S–Bourn. SF–Kipnis.

IP H R ER BB SO Cleveland Carrasco W,2-1 5 4 1 1 0 8 Atchison H,2 2/3 1 0 0 0 1 Rzepczynski H,3 1 0 0 0 0 2 McAllister 1 3 1 1 0 1 Hagadone 0 0 0 0 0 0 Shaw H,4 1/3 0 0 0 0 1 Allen 1 0 0 0 0 2 Chicago Noesi L,0-2 5 2/3 4 4 4 1 5 Rodon 2 1/3 3 2 2 3 1 Duke 1 0 0 0 1 1 Hagadone pitched to 1 batter in the 8th.

WP–Atchison.

GB — 2½ 4 6 8 GB — ½ 2 3 7 GB — ½ 3 3 6

Tuesday’s results Chicago Cubs 9, Pittsburgh 8 Philadelphia 7, Miami 3 Washington 2, St. Louis 1, 10 innings N.Y. Mets 7, Atlanta 1 Cincinnati 16, Milwaukee 10 San Diego 7, Colorado 6 Texas 7, Arizona 1 L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, late Today’s games Chicago Cubs (Hammel 1-0) at Pittsburgh (Worley 1-1), 6:05 p.m.

Miami (Cosart 0-1) at Philadelphia (Hamels 0-2), 6:05 p.m.

St. Louis (Lackey 1-0) at Washington (Fister 1-0), 6:05 p.m.

Atlanta (Stults 0-1) at N.Y. Mets (Gee 0-1), 6:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (Cueto 0-2) at Milwaukee (Nelson 1-1), 7:10 p.m.

San Diego (Shields 2-0) at Colorado (K.Kendrick 1-2), 7:40 p.m.

Texas (Gallardo 2-1) at Arizona (Bradley 1-0), 8:40 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 1-1) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 1-1), 9:15 p.m.

Thursday’s games Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 11:35 a.m.

Miami at Philadelphia, 12:05 p.m.

Atlanta at N.Y. Mets, 12:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 12:40 p.m.

San Diego at Colorado, 2:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 2:45 p.m.

St. Louis at Washington, 3:05 p.m.

Tuesday’s box scores

CUBS 9, PIRATES 8 Chicago

Pittsburgh ab r h bi JHrrsn 3b 5 1 1 1 NWalkr 2b 4 2 1 0 McCtch cf 3 0 0 0 Hart 1b 2 0 0 0 PAlvrz ph 1 1 0 0 JHughs p 0 0 0 0 Lambo ph 1 1 0 0 Watson p 0 0 0 0 Melncn p 0 0 0 0 Stewart ph 1 0 0 0 Marte lf 3 3 2 2 Kang ss 4 0 2 3 Cervelli c 3 0 2 2 SRdrgz rf-1b 4 0 1 0 Liriano p 1 0 0 0 Cole ph 1 0 0 0 Liz p 0 0 0 0 Polanc ph-rf 2 0 0 0 Totals 40 9 12 8 Totals 35 8 9 8 Chicago 102 001 113 — 9 Pittsburgh 110 003 300 — 8 E–Hart (1), J.Harrison (2). LOB–Chicago 9, Pittsburgh 5. 2B–Soler (3), Bryant (3), Castillo (1), Kang (1). HR–S.Castro (2), Castillo (2), J.Harrison (2), Marte (5).

IP H R ER BB SO Chicago T.Wood 5 4 3 3 2 5 Schlitter BS,2 2/3 3 2 2 1 0 Coke 1/3 0 0 0 0 1 Motte 1 2 3 3 1 0 E.Jackson W,1-0 1 0 0 0 0 1 H.Rondon S,3-4 1 0 0 0 0 1 Pittsburgh Liriano 5 3 3 3 2 9 Liz 1 2 1 1 0 2 J.Hughes BS,1 1 3 1 0 0 0 Watson H,4 1 1 1 1 0 2 Melancon L,0-1 BS,1 1 3 3 3 2 1 T.Wood pitched to 1 batter in the 6th.

HBP–by Motte (McCutchen), by Liriano (Rizzo). ab Fowler cf 3 Rizzo 1b 4 Soler rf 5 Bryant 3b 4 SCastro ss 5 Denorfi lf 3 Coghln ph-lf 2 Castillo c 5 T.Wood p 3 Schlittr p 0 Coke p 0 Motte p 0 D.Ross ph 1 EJcksn p 0 MMntr ph 0 HRndn p 0 Russell 2b 5

r 2 2 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

h 0 2 2 2 3 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

bi 0 0 0 2 4 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

NBA playoffs FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Saturday’s results Washington 93, Toronto 86, OT Golden State 106, New Orleans 99 Chicago 103, Milwaukee 91 Houston 118, Dallas 108 Sunday’s results Cleveland 113, Boston 100 Atlanta 99, Brooklyn 92, Atlanta leads series 1-0 Memphis 100, Portland 86, Memphis leads series 1-0 L.A. Clippers 107, San Antonio 92, L.A. Clippers leads series 1-0 Monday’s results Chicago 91, Milwaukee 82, Chicago leads series 2-0 Golden State 97, New Orleans 87, Golden State leads series 2-0 Tuesday’s results Cleveland 99, Boston 91, Cleveland leads series 2-0 Washington 117, Toronto 106, Washington leads series 2-0 Houston 111, Dallas 99, Houston leads series 2-0 Today’s games Brooklyn at Atlanta, 6 p.m.

Portland at Memphis, 7 p.m.

San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

Thursday’s games Cleveland at Boston, 6 p.m.

Chicago at Milwaukee, 7 p.m.

Golden State at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m.

Friday’s games Houston at Dallas, 6 p.m.

Toronto at Washington, 7 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 25 Atlanta at Brooklyn, 2 p.m.

Chicago at Milwaukee, 4:30 p.m.

Golden State at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Memphis at Portland, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 26 Cleveland at Boston, noon L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, 2:30 p.m.

Toronto at Washington, 5:30 p.m.

Houston at Dallas, 8 p.m.

NHL playoffs

National League East Division W L Pct New York 11 3 .786 Atlanta 8 5 .615 Washington 7 7 .500 Philadelphia 5 9 .357 Miami 3 11 .214 Central Division W L Pct St. Louis 8 4 .667 Chicago 8 5 .615 Cincinnati 7 7 .500 Pittsburgh 6 8 .429 Milwaukee 2 12 .143 West Division W L Pct Los Angeles 9 3 .750 San Diego 10 5 .667 Arizona 7 7 .500 Colorado 7 7 .500 San Francisco 4 10 .286

Washington ab r h bi ab r h bi MCrpnt 3b 5 1 1 0 Span cf 5 0 2 0 Heywrd rf 5 0 0 0 Dsmnd ss 5 1 1 0 Hollidy lf 4 0 4 1 Werth lf 4 0 1 0 JhPerlt ss 5 0 1 0 Harper rf 4 0 1 1 Walden p 0 0 0 0 Zmrmn 1b 5 0 2 0 Villanv p 0 0 0 0 YEscor 3b 5 1 1 1 Rynlds 1b 2 0 0 0 WRams c 3 0 0 0 Maness p 0 0 0 0 Espinos 2b 1 0 0 0 Choate p 0 0 0 0 GGnzlz p 2 0 0 0 Belisle p 0 0 0 0 Roark p 0 0 0 0 Kozma ss 1 0 1 0 CRonsn ph 0 0 0 0 Jay cf 5 0 1 0 RJhnsn ph 1 0 0 0 Molina c 5 0 2 0 Thrntn p 0 0 0 0 Wong 2b 4 0 3 0 Storen p 0 0 0 0 Lynn p 3 0 0 0 Uggla ph 0 0 0 0 Siegrist p 0 0 0 0 Barrett p 0 0 0 0 MAdms 1b 1 0 0 0 Totals 40 1 13 1 Totals 35 2 8 2 St. Louis 000 000 001 0 — 1 Washington 001 000 000 1 — 2 Two outs when winning run scored.

E–M.Adams 2 (2), Span (1). DP–St. Louis 2, Washington 3. LOB–St. Louis 13, Washington 11. 2B–Molina (4), Desmond (5), Zimmerman (4). HR–Y.Escobar (2).

SB–Kozma (1), Wong (2). CS–Holliday (1).

S–Espinosa.

IP H R ER BB SO St. Louis Lynn 6 1/3 5 1 1 4 7 Siegrist 1/3 1 0 0 0 1 Maness 1/3 1 0 0 0 1 Choate 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 Belisle 1 0 0 0 2 2 Walden 2/3 0 0 0 0 1 Villanueva L,1-1 2/3 1 1 1 0 1 Washington G.Gonzalez 6 8 0 0 4 4 Roark H,1 1 1 0 0 0 0 Thornton H,5 1 1 0 0 0 1 Storen BS,1-5 1 2 1 1 0 2 Barrett W,2-0 1 1 0 0 0 1 Maness pitched to 1 batter in the 8th.

WP–Storen.

FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Saturday’s results Tampa Bay 5, Detroit 1 St. Louis 4, Minnesota 1 Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Rangers 3 Anaheim 2, Winnipeg 1 Sunday’s results N.Y. Islanders 2, Washington 1, OT Chicago 4, Nashville 2, Chicago leads series 2-1 Montreal 2, Ottawa 1, OT, Montreal leads series 3-0 Calgary 4, Vancouver 2 Monday’s results N.Y. Rangers 2, Pittsburgh 1, N.Y. Rangers lead series 2-1 Minnesota 3, St. Louis 0, Minnesota leads series 2-1 Anaheim 5, Winnipeg 4, OT, Anaheim leads series 3-0 Tuesday’s results Detroit 3, Tampa Bay 0, Detroit leads series 2-1 Washington 2, N.Y. Islanders 1, OT, series tied 2-2 Calgary 3, Vancouver 1, Calgary leads series 3-1 Nashville at Chicago, late Today’s games Montreal at Ottawa, 6 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburg, 6 p.m.

St. Louis at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m.

Anaheim at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday’s games Tampa Bay at Detroit, 6 p.m.

NY Islanders at Washington, 6 p.m.

Chicago at Nashville, 8:30 p.m.

Calgary at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

Friday’s games x-Ottawa at Montreal, 6 p.m. x-Winnipeg at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, TBA Minnesota at St. Louis, TBA

Auto racing NASCAR standings Sprint Cup 1. Kevin Harvick 2. Joey Logano 3. Martin Truex Jr. 4. Jimmie Johnson 5. Brad Keselowski 6. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 7. Kasey Kahne 8. Matt Kenseth 9. Jeff Gordon 10. Aric Almirola 11. Denny Hamlin (tie) Jamie McMurray 13. Danica Patrick 14. Paul Menard 15. Carl Edwards 16. Ryan Newman 17. Clint Bowyer 18. David Ragan 19. Casey Mears 20. Greg Biffle

Pts Behind Wins 314 — 2 284 -30 1 281 -33 0 258 -56 2 255 -59 1 241 -73 0 237 -77 0 236 -78 1 227 -87 0 226 -88 0 223 -91 1 223 -91 0 211 -103 0 210 -104 0 203 -111 0 201 -113 0 200 -114 0 197 -117 0 186 -128 0 180 -134 0

Golf PGA Tour Statistics Through April 19 FedExCup Season Points 1, Jordan Spieth, 2,071.917. 2, Jimmy Walker, 1,679.500. 3, J.B. Holmes, 1,233.333. 4, Patrick Reed, 1,172.500.

5, Bubba Watson, 1,117.333. 6, Dustin Johnson, 1,106.333. 7, Charley Hoffman, 1,037.083. 8, Ryan Moore, 951.800. 9, Jason Day, 940.500. 10, Hideki Matsuyama, 938.716.

Scoring Average 1, Jordan Spieth, 69.252. 2, Dustin Johnson, 69.569. 3, Henrik Stenson, 69.577. 4, Bubba Watson, 69.795. 5, Ryan Palmer, 69.888. 6, Jimmy Walker, 69.915. 7, Harris English, 69.981. 8, Jim Furyk, 70.028. 9, Ian Poulter, 70.048. 10, Webb Simpson, 70.094.

Driving Distance 1, Dustin Johnson, 315.1. 2, Bubba Watson, 310.3. 3, Adam Scott, 308.9. 4, Tony Finau, 308.4. 5, Jason Day, 308.1. 6, Brooks Koepka, 307.5. 7 (tie), J.B. Holmes and Charlie Beljan, 305.0. 9, Ryan Palmer, 304.4. 10, Jimmy Walker, 303.2.

Greens in Regulation Percentage 1, Stewart Cink, 72.87%. 2, Henrik Stenson, 72.78%. 3, Jim Herman, 72.22%.

4, Lucas Glover, 71.97%. 5, Bill Lunde, 71.33%. 6, Will Wilcox, 70.96%. 7, Adam Scott, 70.92%. 8, Louis Oosthuizen, 70.77%. 9, Hideki Matsuyama, 70.71%.

10, Alex Prugh, 70.58%.

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NHL PLAYOFFS ROUNDUP

Hawks force another OT Saad’s third-period goal means extra hockey at U.C.

By SVM wire services

After the Predators seemed to seize control of Tuesday’s game in the second period, the Blackhawks fought back to tie Game 4 2-2 and send the game into overtime at the United Center. The teams were still playing at press time.

Brandon Saad scored the equalizer on a shot from the slot that was set up on a back pass from Marian Hossa at 11 minutes, 3 seconds. It was the second consecutive game Saad scored a goal.

The Blackhawks nearly won it toward the end of regulation when Marian Hossa fired a shot on an odd-man rush, but Pekka Rinne made the save.

The Predators struck first in the first period when Ryan Ellis sent in a shot from the point that Colin Wilson tipped in on a Predators’ power play to give the Predators a 1-0 lead at 11:38.

But the Hawks tied it soon after.

Antoine Vermette took a pass in the slot and on a nifty play when he was reaching back across his body, he beat Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne at 13:05. It was Vermette’s first goal of the season after he was a healthy scratch in Games 1 and 2.

The Predators took a 2-1 lead late in the second period after James Neal snatched the puck off the stick of Hawks defenseman Duncan Keith and slid it past goaltender Scott Darling.

Capitals 2, Islanders 1, OT: Nicklas Backstrom scored 11:09 into overtime as Washington evened its first-round playoff series with a win on the road.

Alex Ovechkin also scored, and

AP

Blackhawks goalie Scott Darling (33) pushes Predators center Matt Cullen out of the crease during the second period of Game 4 on Tuesday in Chicago. The game was tied 2-2 in overtime at press time. he assisted on the decisive goal, which came off a faceoff to the right of the Islanders net.

Backstrom dug the puck out in the right corner and worked his way up the boards. He snapped a shot near the blue line that went through a crowd and sneaked inside the far post.

Casey Cizikas scored for the Islanders.

Red Wings 3, Lightning 0: Petr Mrazek made 22 saves for his first postseason shutout, and Pavel

Datsyuk, Riley Sheahan and Luke Glendening scored for Detroit as it took 2-1 series lead.

The 23-year-old Mrazek made 44 saves in a 3-2 victory in the opener, and although he was pulled after two periods in a 5-1 loss the following game, he bounced back nicely at home.

After being outshot badly in the first two games at Tampa Bay, the Red Wings were able to contain the high-scoring Lightning in a tightly contested matchup.

MLB ROUNDUP

Cubs come back to beat Bucs Castro, Castillo play hero; Russell 0-for-5 in big league debut By the Associated Press

Starlin Castro went 3-for-5 with 4 RBIs, including a game-tying two-run single in the ninth, and the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 9-8 win over the Pirates on Tuesday night in Pittsburgh.

Wellington Castillo followed Castro’s big hit with an RBI groundout off Pittsburgh closer Mark Melancon (0-1) as Chicago overcame a late three-run deficit to win for the third time in four games.

Edwin Jackson (1-0) picked up the victory in relief. Hector Rondon worked a perfect ninth for his third save. Chicago rookie Addison Russell went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in his major league debut.

Pittsburgh’s Jung Ho Kang went 2 for 4 with a bases-clearing double in the seventh for the first RBIs of his career.

Indians 6, White Sox 2:

Carlos Carrasco struck out eight in five innings, and Carlos Santana and David Murphy smacked solo home runs as

Up next • Indians (Kluber 0-1) at White Sox (Samardzija 0-1), 1:10 p.m. today (CSN, MLB/670 AM) • Cubs (Hammel 1-0) at Pirates (Worley 1-1), 6:05 p.m. today (CSN/780 AM) • Cardinals (Lackey 1-0) at Nationals (Fister 1-0), 6:05 p.m. today (ESPN/95.7 FM) Nationals 2, Cardinals 1, 10 inn.: Yunel Esco-

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The Cubs’ Addison Russell grounds out in his first major league at-bat against the Pirates on Tuesday in Pittsburgh. Russell was 0-for-5 in his big league debut, but the Cubs rallied for a 9-8 victory.

Cleveland snapped a twogame losing streak on a cold night at U.S. Cellular Field, where Temperatures slipped into the lower 40s with wind chills in the 30s.

Carrasco (2-1) allowed one earned run on four hits while walking none as he improved to 1-1 against Chicago this season.

White Sox starter Hector Noesi (0-2) lasted 5 2/3 innings and departed with runners on first and third for left-hander Carlos Rodon, making his major league debut.

Rodon gave up a tworun single to pinch hitter Ryan Raburn in the sixth and allowed two more runs in the seventh

bar homered to left with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning, then celebrated with a head-first slide into home plate.

It was the second homer of the season for Escobar, who was supposed to be Washington’s second baseman but is filling in at third while Anthony Rendon is on the disabled list.

Escobar connected with the first pitch he saw from Carlos Villanueva (1-1), the seventh pitcher for the Cardinals, who had won five consecutive games.

NBA PLAYOFFS ROUNDUP

Cavaliers finally put away Celtics Wizards win second straight on road; Rockets pull away at home By the Associated Press

LeBron James scored 30 points, Kyrie Irving added 26, and the Cleveland Cavaliers finally shook off Boston in the fourth quarter, beating the Celtics 99-91 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their opening-round series.

James scored 15 points in the fourth quarter, moved past Hall of Famer Jerry West on the career playoff scoring list, and made sure the Cavs didn’t slip up at home.

He and Irving combined for all of Cleveland’s 24 points in the final period.

Timofey Mozgov added 16 points, and Tristan Thompson had 11 rebounds for Cleveland, which has had a tougher time than expected with a young Boston team.

Isaiah Thomas scored 22 points for the Celtics, who scrapped and clawed until the final minutes.

Boston’s bench outscored Cleveland’s 51-7.

Wizards 117, Raptors 106: John Wall had 26 points and 17 assists, Bradley Beal scored 28 points, and Washington won on the road to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.

Marcin Gortat scored 16 points, Otto Porter had 15, and Paul Pierce added 10 for the Wizards, who host Game 3 on Friday night.

Jonas Valanciunas had 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Sixth Man Award winner Lou Williams scored 20 points for the Raptors, who have lost four straight playoff games over the past two seasons.

Rockets 111, Mavericks 99:

Dwight Howard scored 28 points, and James Harden added 24 to help Houston coast to a 2-0 series lead at home.

The Mavericks scored the first four points of the fourth quarter to take a three-point lead. But with Harden on the bench, Houston scored the next 11 points, powered by three alley-oop passes from Josh Smith to Howard, to take a 92-84 lead with about 8 minutes left.

Smith, who connected with his childhood friend Howard on six alley-oops, finished with 15 points, nine assists and eight rebounds.

Monta Ellis had 24 points for Dallas, but big men Dirk Nowitzki and Tyson Chandler combined for just 21 points.

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Defense play can be hard to find

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

Holly Lisle, an author of fantasy, science fiction, paranormal romance and romantic suspense novels, wrote, “If you don’t accept responsibility for your own actions, then you are forever chained to a position of defense.”

At the bridge table, sometimes your partner will cause you to misdefend. Much more often, though, you must be responsible for your own choices. And some defensive plays can be very hard to find. The one in this deal would elude most players.

South is in four hearts.

West leads the spade queen: two, eight, five. West continues with the spade jack and a third spade,

which declarer ruffs. South draws two rounds of trumps, West discarding either the club two or club nine on the second. Declarer continues with the club ace and king, then he gets off play with

a trump. What should East lead to trick nine?

The bidding featured a textbook game-invitational limit raise by North. South happily went on to game.

East should realize that if declarer had held a club loser, he would have ruffed it in the dummy. Having got that far, many Easts would shift to a diamond.

But if South follows the odds by playing for split honors, he will make his contract, losing only two spades and one heart.

East should work out that South must have started with 2-5-4-2 shape. And if so, it is right to concede a ruff-and-sluff by leading a spade or a club. This cannot give away the contract, and will be the winner here.

Declarer cannot avoid losing a diamond trick. © 2015 UFS

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REAL ESTATE 202 SERVICES PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference , limitation or discrimination based on race, color,religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777.

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-279275.

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MOBILE HOMES

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Mobile Homes for Sale Dixon, Mt. Morris, Lyndon, Freeport, Davis Junction

Need Help With Financing?

We May Be Able To Help Hauck Homes 815-284-2000 APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 POLO Lower 2BR, applcs. Furn. A/C, att. garage. Ref. & dep. $495/mo.

Req. 815-946-3191

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 apts. with BR. some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

No pets, no parRefs. req. ties.

815-336-2305.

DIXON

ROCK FALLS

1BR w/ dining rm., hrdwd floors, applcs., coin w/d, very clean, quiet, $650 rent & dep.

No smoking/pets 773-562-9939 2 BR Duplex, Garage, applcs. & W+D. Deposit, Lease, No Pets.

815-440-6214 2BR Apt., All appliances $615/mo.

815-540-3190 2BR duplex townhouse, Idle Oaks sub., attached garage, $750/mo. + dep. & lease req.

815-631-7610.

2BR, $440/ mo. + dep. no pets, water & garbage incl.

Call 815-973-1743

Lg. 1BR. + appl.

No pets. $425 + dep. 815-718-1784.

2BR, 1 ba., single story townhouse, attached garage, lawn/snow removal incl., desirable NW Dixon location, laundry, no pets/no smoking, $760/mo.

815-440-3932

HARMON Move in Special!

Half off 1st month's rent!

2 BR 1 BA apt. for rent: 952 Harmon Rd. Harmon, IL. $475/mo. Country setting. Walk-in closets. Car port parking available.

815-562-7368

MILLEDGEVILLE

FOR RENT HOUSES & APTS. svla.org

1BR, w/ applcs. $400/mo. svla.org.

815-718-5488

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ROCK FALLS

ASHTON ★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★

1 BR $375 Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 1BR, stove & refrig. furnished, no pets 815-625-0624 2BR, $500mo., Edon Apts.

815-441-3999

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THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217

STERLING

RIVER RIDGE APARTMENTS

2 Bedroom Great Location Garages Available

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DIXON

Sterling Rentals

2BR, 1 bath, like new, huge garage, appliances included, utilities not included, No Pets. $575/mo. + $575 dep. 815-739-8972

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 Newly remodeled studio apts.

Utilities included.

Starting at $450.

815-441-5106

1st Month’s Rent

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NORTHLAND PARK APARTMENTS Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Washer & Dryer Units Fitness Center Balconies / Patios Open House Daily Garages Available Pet Friendly

1st Month FREE! Call Me 2-Rent 815)632-7368 (Located Behind Northland Mall)

2BR, 412 8th Ave. $390/mo. + dep.

815-626-4418

MOBILE HOMES

STERLING

Room for Rent. All utilities incl. + wifi Starting at $75/wk. + dep. Call or text 815-716-6150.

Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

HOMES FOR RENT

310

ASHTON 3BR, 1 1/2 bath, CA, LP furnace, 2 car detached garage, no pets, $750 plus deposit, refs. required. 815378-5847 lv. msg.

DIXON 2BR + Loft, 1 bath, 2 car garage, large lot $650/mo. + $650 dep. No Pets.

Appliances included, utilities not incl.

815-739-8972

FOR RENT

NEW TODAY Riverside Townhome for rent.

2BR, 2 bath, 2 car garage. 1400 sq ft.

Boat dock included. $975 a month plus utilities, 1 year lease. Call 815378-2151.

ROCK FALLS 2BR, applcs., bsmt.,

No Pets. $500/mo.

815-718-1784 Cute 2BR, yard, C/A, Why Rent?™ 604 Avenue D $570/mo.

815-878-7399 Large, clean, quiet 2 story, 2BR, 1.5 bath. 1 car garage.

C/A. All applcs. incl. W/D. Nice area, walk to library & park. 521 W. 11th St. Sorry, no pets or Sec. 8. $650 + sec. dep.

630-902-1060 Remodeled Home For Rent 7 mi. Prophet Rd., RF, 2 bedroom Rent $950 includes heat cost, lawn, snowplowing NO PETS RE/MAX Sauk Valley Call Melissa 309-912-2820

STERLING RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

311

Large storage units available in Rock Falls. Good for contractors.

815-590-2181

315

WANT TO RENT 335 Needed: House or apartment- Dixon, & will allow 2 cats 815-213-2129

LOANS

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SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Wednesday, April 22, 2015 • PAGE B8

SAUK VALLEY

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Fifth Third Mortgage Company PLAINTIFF

ESTATE OF: MARTHA L. JACOB, Deceased.

No. 15 P 8 CLAIM NOTICE

Vs. Dennis M. Muhammad; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00019 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Dennis M. Muhammad Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: THE SOUTHERLY HALF OF THE WESTERLY HALF OF THE NORTHERLY HALF OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 29 OF THE TOWN OF NORTH DIXON, NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF DIXON, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 14, 1842 IN DEED BOOK A, PAGE 260, MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: COMMENCING ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 2,50 FEET SOUTHERLY FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2; RUNNING THENCE EASTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES, 150 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT, 50 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES WESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT, 150 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTHERLY ON SAID WEST LINE, 50 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 610 N. Brinton Avenue Dixon, IL 61021 and which said Mortgage was made by:

Notice is hereby given of the death of MARTHA L. JACOB. Letters of Office were issued on the 2nd day of April, 2015 to VALERIE BUTCHER, as Independent Administrator, and whose attorneys are MERTES & MERTES, P.C., 4015 East Lincolnway, Suite D, Sterling, IL 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox, Morrison, IL 61270, or with the Personal Representative, or both, within six (6) months from the date of publication of this notice or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of this notice, whichever is later, to Claimants and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within ten (l0) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 3rd day of April, 2015 VALERIE BUTCHER Personal Representative

Dennis M. Muhammad the Mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Lee County, Illinois, as Document No. 2010002743 Book 1005 Page 978-987; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court,

Magen J. Mertes MERTES & MERTES, P.C. Attorneys for Petitioner 4015 East Lincolnway, Suite D Sterling, IL 61081 Telephone: (815) 626-1500 May 8, 15, 22, 2015

Denise A. McCaffrey 309 S. Galena Avenue, Suite 320 Dixon, IL 61021

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

on or before May 15, 2015, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-15-02316

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284-2222

NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

April 15, 22 & 29 2015

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS SECTION 001100 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PROJECT: Sauk Valley Community College One Stop and Student Services Center 173 IL, RT 2 Dixon, IL 61021 Project Number: 02-5321-09 ARCHITECT: Wight & Company 2500 North Frontage Road Darien, Illinois 60561 OWNER: Sauk Valley Community College 173 IL, RT 2 Dixon, IL 61021 Sealed bids will be received in duplicate by the Owner at the place, date and time stated below and there publicly opened and read: PLACE: Sauk Valley Community College Business Office 173 Illinois Route 2 Dixon, IL 61021 DATE: Friday, May 08, 2015 TIME: 10:00 AM, Local Time Any proposal received after the time and date stated above will be returned to the Bidder unopened.

The competency and responsibility of the Bidders will be considered in making awards. Bidder may be required to submit a completed American Institute of Architects "Contractor's Qualification Statement" AIA Document A305 for review before making the award of the Contract.

One proposal will be received for the following categories of work: General Construction Work Bid security in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond made payable to Sauk Valley Community College, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the base bid is required.

Plans and specifications can be obtained through iSqFt. All addenda and bidding related correspondence will be distributed on this website. The drawings and specification files for the project are available at no cost and can be viewed on the iSqFt website www.isqft.com in the public plan room section of the website. Wight and Company can arrange access for prospective bidders to view and download plans free of charge. Send plan access requests to Justin Illg at Wight & Company at jillg@wight.com.

Plans and specifications will be available on the iSqFt website on Monday, April 20, 2015 after 1:00 PM. An optional Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Sauk Valley Community College.

This advertisement is issued in the name of Sauk Valley Community College.

April 22, 2015

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Urban Financial of America, LLC f/k/a Urban Financial Group, Inc. PLAINTIFF VS Kenneth E Burk, Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants, DEFENDANT(S) 14 CH 48 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: KENNETH E BURK, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KENNETH E BURK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Lot 72 in Second Addition to Garden View Subdivision in the City of Rock Falls, Whiteside County, Illinois, as per recorded plat thereof filed May 12, 1969 as Document Number 337751, in the office of the County recorder of Whiteside County, Illinois.

Commonly known as: 616 W 13th Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 and which said mortgage was made by, Kenneth E Burk, an unmarried man; Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. As Nominee For Urban Financial Group, Inc. ;Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois, as Document No. 201105179; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270 on or before MAY 8, 2015 A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: (312) 239-3432 Fax: (312) 284-4820 Attorney No: 6314883 File No: 14IL00103-2 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this firm may be deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

April 8, 15, 22, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF JOEL L. GERDES, Deceased.

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Notice is given to creditors of the death of Joel L. Gerdes. Letters of Office were issued on April 8, 2015, to Gayla Topp, 1212 Swallow Street, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071, as Independent Representative, whose attorney is named below.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 15th day of September, 2015, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the representative's attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Gayla Topp Independent Representative for the Estate of Joel L. Gerdes, Deceased William R. Shirk Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C. Attorney for Estate 301 East Main St. Morrison, IL 61270 Tele: 815 772-7231

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April 15, 22, 29, 2015

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Read Sauk Valley Classifieds real estate section and Real Estate Weekly on Thursdays.

Public Notice is hereby given that on April 2, A.D. 2015, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the person owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Parvin Trucking Co. located at 604 Galt Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071.

Dated this 2nd day of April, A.D. 2015 Dana Nelson County Clerk April 8, 15, 22, 2015 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 9, 2015 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning conducting and the transacting business known as Seal Rite Services, located at 3578 Houghtby Road, Paw, IL Paw 61353. th Dated this 9 day of April A.D. 2015.

Cathy Myers by Gerianne Knack Deputy County Clerk April 15, 22, 29 2015

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those unwanted items with the help of a Sauk Valley Classified Ad 625-3600 284-2222

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Dixon, IL Estate Sale Saturday, April 25th 9am - 3 pm (numbers at 8:30), Sunday, April 26th 10 am - 3 pm 814 Chula Vista, Dixon, IL Accumulation of several generations, Antiques (furniture including hoosier cabinet, corner cupboard, spool cabinet, pie safe, china cabinet, dining room table/chairs, cedar chest), lots of garden furniture, paintings, Llardros crocks, glassware, pewter, bedroom furniture, and much more. A sale you won't want to miss!

Conducted by Rock Creek An(630) 638tiques 2373.

Go to: estatesales.net for full listing and pictures!

Friday & Saturday 8 am to 4 pm 513 W. 2nd St. Loveland Building Huge Sale!!!!

All proceeds go to PADS Homeless Shelter in Dixon; a 24/7, 365 day emergency shelter.

FRANKLIN GROVE GARAGE SALES 624 April 23, 24, 25 Thurs. & Fri. 8-4, Sat. 8-1 Presbyterian Church Basement 106 S. Walnut Men's, Women's clothing(many with tags), Books, Crafts, Household, Puzzles, Electronics, 2-4ft. Grow lights, Coffee Table, Entertainment Center, & much more! Refreshments Available.

Thurs. & Fri. 8-4, Sat. 9-12 Erisman's Sale @ Fellowship Hall 121 W. North St. Whirlpool washer & dryer, antiques, 1989 Fisher-Price McDonalds child size drive-thru, vintage toys, “community” child-size wooden stove and refrig.,oak high chair, jewelry, clothes, tins, toys, games, tools, etc.

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 Wednesday 8:00 - 11:30 st 1 Congregational Church 905 Dixon Ave. Many misc. items & clothes for all ages, also many kitchen supply items.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

APPLIANCES

710

Almond color gas stove 12yrs. old, very good cond. $50 815-973-4872 Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

FURNITURE

755

King size adjustable bed by Leggett & Platt, 2 remotes (1 wireless). As is. Smoke free home. $1800.

815-590-0383.

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

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Black Lab/ Golden Retriever, special needs. Needs loving home.

815-520-2239 Cat Furniture, Top of the Line, 5 pieces, paid $360, asking $180. Used slightly, but great cond. Call Tom 815-677-7852 Free to a good home: 6 mo. F ½ lab ½ blue tick hound, great w/ kids, great hunting dog, housebroken, needs lots of room torun815-508-9373

NEW TODAY Puppies, pic-achin part shih-tzu, Call anytime 815973-5781 Sweet & lovable cats and kittens free to good homes only. Call 815-590-7625.

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

Wanted: Tea Cup size Chihuahua, adult, short hair, reasonably priced or free 815-5649022 after 2:00.

2, LED 32” $60 & 2, LED 62” $80 Obo. re-chargeable work lights w/ magnetic holder.

815-499-6090

WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

LAWN MOWERS

(2) 50lbs. each rear wheel weights for 12” rims $40 cash 815-973-4872 13 HP 38” deck, wheel horse, runs great! $400 815994-3339.

6.5HP Toro mower, 22”, self propelled. Elec. start, with bagger. Like new. $275. Call 815-625-1606.

LAWN & GARDEN

Auction City Sales 2505 W. 4th St. Dixon, IL 61021

Consignments are now be accepted for our nest upcoming Antique & Collectible sale. The last sale went great and we expect the same for this one! Lots of great collectibles already lined up. Call now 815-2885814 for pick up or your can drop off.

(Turn your collectibles into cash!)

Food Stand

Auction City Sales Auctioneer: Lee Hollingsworth Phone 815-288-5814 IL. License #40000730

PUBLIC AUCTION

Heated Building

PUBLIC AUCTION

781

WILL DO ROTO-TILLING Min. $30. Call 815-499-7060.

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061

Sales Your Site or Ours • Open Daily

PUBLIC AUCTION

779

Want to Buy Skid Loader priced under $8,000. Also '66 or '67 Nova parts car. 563212-7699

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE (2) New Pella windows 18”x38” $150 815-9463572 1:24 scale, Nascar Diecast: Action, Team Caliber, Motorsports Authentics, Lionel,RCCA Elite, Numerous Drivers. Info: 815994-2101 2 Weather guard wheel well truck tool boxes $100 815-973-4872

PUBLIC AUCTION

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SATURDAY, April 25, 2015 – 10:00 A.M. 716 Locust Street, Sterling, IL 61081 (Very bad weather date- April 26- 11:00 A.M.) FURNITURE & ANTIQUES – Very nice oak ice box, oak jelly cupboard, Primitive step back painted buffet, very nice old floor model dry sink, oak dresser with decorative oval mirror, matching night stand, Primitive small secretary, matching wardrobe and chest of drawers, Primitive wardrobe (very nice), round oak table with 6 press back chairs, decorative hanging lamps, floral camel back couch, oak rocker, oak 4 drawer file cabinet, piano stool, old wash bench, very nice Singer treadle sewing machine with marble top, lots of crocks all sizes, several boxes of old copper pieces, several kerosene lamps, antique picture frames, old clocks, antique paper roll dispenser with advertisement on them, outdoor iron framed clock with copper top (excellent), Victorian stained glass picture, several stain glassed lamp shades, old lamps, small roll top desk, cast iron framed marble top small table, 2 – 4 drawer chest of drawers with acorn pulls, iron bed frame, very old butter churn, old wooden wheelbarrow, iron wagon wheels, old books, milk can, several advertising wood boxes. TOOLS & MISC. Very nice Ariens Model 522 snow blower, Toro lawn mower with electric start, power washer, folding aluminum ladder, lawn edger, power hand tools, 10 drawer tool cabinet, iron bench, porch swing, GE upright freezer, Casio keyboard, Toshiba laptop computer, Sony video camera, hot and cold floor model water dispenser, small windmill, several lawn ornaments, several boxes of household glass and cooking items, Longaberger baskets, and much more.

The Welch family lived in this home for more than 50 years.

Everything is top quality. Do not miss this sale.

LIVING ESTATE SALE JOYCE WELCH, OWNER RANDEE MOLMBERG, POA TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK HAVE POSITIVE ID NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS AFTER SOLD AUCTIONEERS: Lyle Dirks, IL440000128, phone 815-626-3358 Rob Young, IL441000593, phone 815-632-8000 CASHIER: Lola Jean Behrens; CLERK: Cheri Lockhart yellowpagelistings.net/home/dirks

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4,000 oak kitchen cabinets in stock.

Builder Discount 815-626-4561 5,000 Bags of fertilizer, mulch, lawn care. Builder Discount 626-4561 Auto Shelter 10x20x8. New, still in box. $300 + value. Asking $200 779-200-7724 Black dirt for sale, 6 tons $135 delivered. Call 815-590-2181.

Cabela Roller Transom Mount Saver, new in box $25 815-625-0253 King bed w/frame like new. $250.

815-718-4385.

See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS Twin, full, queen, king beds. Washer & dryer, coffee table, recliner, side by side refrig, elec. table & stove, chairs, sofa, dresser. 815-718-4385.

Vintage 8 track tapes, collection of 300. $75 815-6250253

HAY & STRAW

825

Grass mix hay, nice size bales, $3.75. Call 815284-0461

NEW TODAY Round bales alfalfa & grass mixed $40/ea. Grass hay, small square bales, $3/ea. Alfalfa sm. sq. bales $3.50/ea.

815-946-2568.

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

2 yr old Alpine Milk Goat, just freshened.

815-973-3078

FARM EQUIPMENT

855

NEW TODAY 2013 Kubota L3240 hydro 4x4, HD loader, cab / 7ft.

3pt. heat, blade, rear hydraulics, 75 hrs.

Will take a compact or tractor on trade. $25,500 815-379-2541 AC, loader tractor and grader, all hydraulic. Runs great and works great! $6,500. Call 815944-3339

CLASSIC CARS

904

1950 Chevy Deluxe, 4 door. $9500/ obo. Many extra parts. Call 815-625-4364 1967 Mustang, 6 cyl. Auto, runs & drives, good project car $4500 815-622-8176

AUTOMOBILES

905

NEW REAL DEAL FOR ITEMS OVER $300 A 5 Line REAL DEAL

ad runs for 30 days in Sauk Valley Classifieds, 4 Ogle County Papers, The Review and saukvalley.com all for only $38!

Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Offer expires 12/31/15

No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Garage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/ Travel or Real Estate

1993 Pontiac Grand Am. New tires, runs great.

Maintains mechanically 174k. mi. $2,000 obo. Dixon Area.815-501-5935

NEW TODAY 1996 Toyota Celica GT runs great!

Very dependable! $1,500 OBO 815-441-0612 1997 Mercury Sable, 90K mi., runs great. $1,500/obo 815-441-7235 2007 Saturn Ion 4dr. Sedan. 5Spd. Manual, A/C, well maintained. Great gas mi. $5,000 815-632-0780 2012 Chevy Impala LTZ, silver, leather, 24,000 mi. $14,000 815-3792089 or 815-3256069

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5 GREAT SERVICES

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39

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Oil change, four-tire rotation, 27-point vehicle inspection, 4 wheel alignment check & brake inspection

MUCH MORE THAN JUST AN OIL CHANGE

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The Best Of Sterling

SPRING SPECIAL

COOLING SYSTEM FLUSH

$

10

OFF

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• Inspect & pressure test system for leaks • Drain, flush & refill entire system with premium antifreeze • Check hoses, belts & clamps

Service bill plus a free 27-point inspection for 2008 models or older.

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other coupons or advertising specials. GM vehicles only. Expires 6/30/2015

10

%

BRING IN YOUR VEHICLE AND YOU WILL RECEIVE 10% OFF PARTS, LABOR & OFF OR ACCESSORIES.

MUST BE 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER WITH VALID DRIVERS LICENSE. ONE COUPON PER WORK ORDER.

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10 ANY ACCESSORY %OFF

PURCHASE

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Save on Tires for Every Car & Truck - All Sizes available!

Up to $100 in Rebates on Qualifying Purchase!

Bug Shields, Step Tubes, Mud Flaps, Spring Mats... ANY GM Accessory

Free Nitrogen With Purchase of 4 tires

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IN-STORE SPECIALS

10 Off $ 20 Off $ 30 Off $ 40 Off $

10

NITROGEN TIRE FILL WITH ANY SERVICE OF $100 OR MORE

SELECT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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MIRROR

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OFF INSTALLED

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10%

OFF

$

20

VALUE

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ARE YOUR WIPERS READY FOR SPRING ?

$99 FREE

MAKE YOUR CELL PHONE HANDS FREE TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW ILLINOIS STATE LAW!

FITS MOST MAKES AND MODELS! NO MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION IS REQUIRED. Sterling Chevrolet - Plus tax where applicable. Present coupon during write-up. Not valid with other coupons or advertising specials. Expires 6/30/2015.

Inspection & Installation (Wipers additional)

CERTIFIED SERVICE

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FREE 8am to 1pm WILD CARD %

CERTIFIED SERVICE

First Time Customers

Antifreeze Evaluation, Battery Test and 27-Point Inspection of Your Vehicle

REPAIRS!

TIRE ROTATION& BRAKE CHECK

ABRA AUTO BODY

JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING AVOID EXPENSIVE

FREE

Expires 6/30/2015.

FREE INSPECTIONS:

SATURDAY SERVICE HOURS

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10% OFF

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SENIOR CITIZEN SAVINGS

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• REPLACE BRAKE PADS • FILL FLUID & BLEED AS NEEDED • INSPECT ALL LINES & FITTINGS

vehicles only. Expires 6/30/2015 WITH COUPON

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Expires 6/30/2015

WE SERVICE ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF GM VEHICLES.

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FRONT BRAKE SPECIAL

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