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Roadwork: Options are limited LOST revenue will find it way to city streets, but not in time for this year BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier
ROCK FALLS – Residents passed a referendum for a sales tax increase to fix city streets,
but little money is available for this year’s projects. The Local Option Sales Tax referendum first passed in Rock Falls, Sterling, and Dixon in 2004. In Rock Falls, that halfcent increase brought $410,000
in new revenue for infrastructure projects. With the passage of an additional half-cent hike in April, the city’s infrastructure revenue stream will double, but not in time for this street work season.
“The increase will be instituted July 1, and we probably won’t see that money until October,” City Administrator Robbin Blackert said. The other funding source for street projects is the state
Motor Fuel Tax. The city received about $227,000 from the Motor Fuel Tax fund in 2014, and a large part of that money is already spoken for. ROADS CONTINUED ON A4
EDUCATION BY JERMAINE PIGEE jpigee@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5525 @JPigee84
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Jonathan Harrison rolls across the floor Thursday during the Minds in Motion program at Faith Christian School in Grand Detour.
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Photos from the Minds in Motion program at Faith Christian School. Page A2, and at saukvalley.com
GRAND DETOUR – If you walk into Faith Christian School, don’t be surprised if you see students skipping, rolling on the floor, or tossing around bean bags. The students aren’t goofing off. Quite the opposite: They are trying to enhance their learning and concentration. Students have been participating in the Minds in Motion program for the past couple of months. Minds in Motion is a nationally recognized program that works to develop the sensory and motor systems of the body, which helps to improve learning and attention in the classroom. The exercises blend developmental gymnastics, balance exercises, and complex movements through rotating stations. Activities range from fullbody exercises to isolated eye movements. They include skipping, walking on balance beams, tossing bean bags, rolling on a mat, sliding across the floor and staring at three large buttons on a string. MOTION CONTINUED ON A2
TORNADO RECOVERY
It looks like Fairdale could become the victim of climate again This time, though, it’s the climate in the state’s capital FAIRDALE (AP) – An Illinois agency says it’s still trying to determine what assistance
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Students will go ‘Into the Woods’
ROCK FALLS – Rock Falls High School will present its spring musical, “Into the Woods,” at 7 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the school, 1010 12th Ave. Admission costs $5 for adults and $3 for students at the door.
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might be available to victims of a deadly tornado that struck northern Illinois earlier this month. The April 9 storm killed two people in Fairdale, a small community of about 150 people. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency says it’s
Singers will take the Long Way ’Round 2
STERLING – The Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus will present its 64th annual show, “The Long Way ’Round,” at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School, 1608 Fourth Ave. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and free for students with an ID.
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still collecting information about damage. Agency spokeswoman Patti Thompson told the Daily Chronicle that it’s too early to say what aid the state could give. But local leaders in the area say they don’t expect federal help. 3
Spend a day at the zoo at Sauk
DIXON – The 31st annual Child Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Sauk Valley Community College. Enjoy wildlife from the petting zoo Hoo Haven, rides, activities and displays for children and parents. This free event is intended to improve child health and family well-being through increased community awareness.
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State Rep. Bob Pritchard, R-Hinckley, said there likely won’t be as much state funds available as people might expect. Pritchard, whose district includes Fairdale, said it’d be difficult to get funds, given battles over state budget holes for 4
A day of growth in Dixon
DIXON – Safe Harbor of Lee County will present a “Planting Seeds” event at 3 p.m. today in John Dixon Park. 515 N. Galena Ave. The event, intended to grow support for underserved health needs in the community, will include a planting of flowers for kids, music, a bake sale, silent auction, and guest speakers. Food will be available. OBITUARIES ........ A4 OPINION .............. A6 POLICE ................ A2
the current year and next year. “With that kind of climate, it’s difficult to come in and even with as needy as disaster relief is, there isn’t going to be a lot of money available,” Pritchard said. FAIRDALE CONTINUED ON A4
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Wheels will roll into Sterling
STERLING – A car, truck, tractor, and bike show will be Sunday at Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway. Registration will be from 8 a.m. to noon, with awards being presented at 3:30 p.m. Registration costs $15. Admission is free to the public, and there will be food, a 50/50 raffle, and live auction.
Today’s weather High 61. Low 46. More on A3.
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