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DIXON| RITA CRUNDWELL AFTERMATH

Theft makes for great debate The $54 million question: What was firm’s role?

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

CHICAGO – There were audible groans from the crowd in downtown Chicago on Tuesday night. Not just at the Unit-

ed Center, but at the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership.

That’s where attorney Devon Bruce debated Kelly Richmond Pope, an associate professor in the school of accountancy

and management information systems at DePaul University, about the role an auditing firm plays in catching fraud.

About five times, the crowd, largely made up of professional accountants, groaned

as Bruce detailed former Dixon Comptroller Rita Crundwell’s theft of nearly $54 million over 2 decades, and the actions of the accounting firms and bank.

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OGLE COUNTY | DOG ATTACK UPDATE

Victim ‘mauled,’ ‘just a mess’ Ashton woman home, recovering from dogs’ atttack

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@shawmedia.com Shaw News Service

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

ABOVE: Rock Falls High School students Gavin Long, playing lead Sheridan Whiteside, and Samantha Butts, playing Lorraine, rehearse a scene from “The Man Who Came to Dinner” on Tuesday afternoon at the high school. The comedy involves an injured houseguest, his eccentricities and other wacky characters. The school will perform the play at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday night.

RIGHT: Rock Falls students Kierstyn Summers (left), playing Maggie; Collin Marcum, as Bert Jefferson; and Samantha Butts, as Lorraine, rehearse a scene Tuesday afternoon at the school. The play is being directed by Kelly Schaefer and assistant Tracy Hand.

LEE COUNTY | AMBOY CONFRONTATION

Prosecutor doesn’t want sheriff involved Sacco-Miller: Varga statement concerning

BY DAVID GIULIANI dgiuliani@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5525

AMBOY – Lee County State’s Attorney Anna Sacco-Miller said Tuesday that she doesn’t want her office or the Sheriff’s Department involved in the investigation of a confrontation between Amboy’s mayor and an alderwoman.

She said she would remove her

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office because her husband, Tony Miller, is a member of the Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson law firm, which represents the city of Amboy. And she said she doesn’t want the Sheriff’s Department involved because “some issues” exist between that department and Amboy police. She wouldn’t say what those issues were.

Last Friday morning, SaccoMiller said she had the results of

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the investigation from the Sheriff’s Department and had determined there wasn’t enough evidence to proceed with criminal charges in an incident involving Mayor Tom Nauman and Alderwoman Deanne Hoy. After a meeting with Hoy later that day, Sacco-Miller reversed course, deciding to ask the state police to further investigate the case.

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ASHTON – Eight days after she was seriously injured in an attack by three dogs, a rural Ashton woman is recovering at home.

Aneda Ebert, 63, 3413 Dugdale Road, said Tuesday she was grateful for the concern people had expressed for her and the help they had offered.

“The support has been overwhelming,” she said. “People have been wonderful.”

Ebert suffered severe injuries to her neck, shoulder, arms, and one leg. She spent 4 days at KSB Hospital in Dixon before being released Friday.

“I’m healing – my nurse [husband, Larry] says I look better every day,” said Ebert, who appeared in good spirits despite the ordeal. “I’m mauled. I’m just a mess. I have stitches everywhere.”

She was almost home from her morning jog April 21 when two pit bulls and a smaller brown dog ran out of a neighbor’s yard and attacked her.

Larry, who was out riding his bike, was some distance down the road when he saw the dogs shaking something.

When he realized they were attacking his wife, he sped to her rescue, scaring the dogs off.

“They started biting at my elbows, and I knew I was in trouble,” Ebert said.

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Larry saw them drag me at least 15 feet.

I can’t believe the grip they had. There was nothing I could do.

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Ashton resident Aneda Ebert, who might have been killed by dogs, if her husband wasn’t nearby

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Deadly virus kills pigs in area Specialists: More than 30,000 dead in DeKalb since late December

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KINGSTON – A deadly pig virus killed 6,500 piglets in a month at Illini Swine in Kingston.

At Ed Arndt Jr.’s farm in Malta, the virus claimed 1,000 more.

Local swine specialists estimate porcine epidemic diarrhea, or PED, has killed more than 30,000 pigs in DeKalb since late December, leaving local pork producers scrambling to protect their farms and hoping for a vaccine. “We’ve never seen anything like this,� said Noel Garbes, a swine specialist with Bethany Animal Hospital. “We’ve seen nothing like this that kills this amount of pigs.�

The virus, never before seen in the United States, has killed about 7 million pigs in 27 states since May 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates. About 30 percent of swine farms in DeKalb County are infected, said Noel Garbes, a swine specialist with Bethany Animal Hospital.

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In DeKalb County, the been weaned from their mothers are most suscep- mortality rate for infected tible to the virus, which piglets has been around causes fatal dehydration. 100 percent in young It does not affect humans pigs since the virus first or other animals. hit in in late December, Garbes said. About 30 perSpreading cent of the swine farms in Some 535 Illinois farms DeKalb County are infecthave reported being ed, although he said that affected by the virus number varies from week through this month, said to week.

Tim Maiers, director of Farmers struggle to conindustry and public rela- trol the virus because tions for the Illinois Pork little is known about how Producers Association. it spreads and there’s no “We’ve seen this disease vaccine. The U.S. Departall over the state,� Maiers ment of Agriculture last said. “It’s affected large week ordered farms to start farms, small farms. We’ve reporting pig virus infections as part of a new proseen it all over.�

gram aimed to help monitor and potentially control the spread of the disease.

It also pledged $5 million to fight the virus, adding to the $1.7 million from the National Pork Board to research a vaccine.

Illini Farms general manager Mike Woltmann said despite efforts to keep the company’s 4,000-sow Kingston facility clear of the the virus, he knew it was a matter of when, not if, it would surface. “It had hit other farms, so we knew it would hit,�

Woltmann said. “We lost a month of production when it hit in late February.�

Locally, Garbes has been tracking the virus and working with farmers to prevent the disease from spreading.

To protect farms that have yet to be infected, farmers spend more time disinfecting vehicles and trailers that go to and from the farm, in some cases cutting off some traffic to the farm. “It’s definitely an inconvenience for them, but we look at it like if you’re not being inconvenienced, we’re not doing enough,�

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MORRISON – Nicholas Sheley is set to go on trial next month in the deaths of four people in Rock Falls – nearly 6 years after they were killed.

On Tuesday, Sheley appeared in Whiteside County Court for a final pretrial conference before he stands trial for the June 2008 murders of Brock Branson, 29; his fiancĂŠe, Kilynna Blake, 20; her 2-year-old son, Dayan;

and Kenneth Ulve, 25.

The bodies were discovered 2 days after the killings.

Judge Jeffrey O’Connor said the trial was expected to last 2 weeks, with jury selection starting May 9. “Maybe a little larger, maybe a little shorter,� he said.

Four hundred summonses were sent out about a month ago, said Deborah Miller, jury coordinator for the Rock Island County Courthouse. O’Connor expects to assemble prospective jurors on May 9 for a brief orientation and the start of the selection process.

Sheley’s attorney, Jeremy Karlin, spent about 15 minutes Tuesday questioning Miller a b o u t j u r y Nicholas T. Sheley selection.

The court then addressed a motion filed

by Karlin to suppress certain statements that Sheley reportedly made after he was arrested in Granite City, Ill., on July 1, 2008.

According to Karlin’s motion, while Sheley was being fingerprinted, he asked a Granite City police detective whether he was a Christian. After the

detective responded that he was, Sheley said, “I’ve done a lot of bad things in my life, but I hope that God will forgive me.�

The written motion quotes a report filed by that detective about a conversation he and Sheley had while Sheley was waiting to be discharged after receiving medical treatment in a hospital emergency room. “Sheley again began asking questions about religion,� the detective wrote. “Sheley stated that after he got out of prison, he began to go to church. Sheley stated he tries to stay focused on god, but he keeps messing up. Sheley again stated

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he Dixon City Council discussed a few topics during a special meeting Monday night, but the theme of the night was a debate about beauty vs. functionality.

The City Council reviewed three options for parking along the south side of First Street, on the block between Hennepin Avenue and Galena Avenue. The City Council decided to go with all diagonal parking, which created the most parking spaces but reduced the aesthetics of the block because of narrower sidewalks and fewer trees.

That debate was covered in Tuesday’s editions.

However, a second discussion during the meeting was cut from Tuesday’s article because of space constraints and the fact that no action was taken.

But it was an important discussion.

That second discussion was about the northwest corner of Peoria Avenue and First Street, and again dealt with a debate about beauty and functionality.

Scott Brown, of Wendler Engineering Services Inc., one of two firms working with the city on the streetscape design, presented council members with a new plan for the intersection, one that created more landscaping and allowed for a proposed John Dixon statue to be presented in a way preferred by the sculptor and the Historic Preservation Commission.

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Commissioner Dennis Considine said he didn’t think the city should add parking spaces in one area – on First Street – and take them away in another area of downtown.

Commissioner Dave Blackburn said he wanted to get a sense of what residents thought about the idea of losing one or two parking spaces to create a larger area for the statue.

The City Council is expected to get an additional presentation about the new design, as well as any additional costs that could come about from the change in work.

That could happen at the next City Council meeting, Brown said.

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Sheley also is charged in the deaths of Arkansas couple Jill and Tom Estes, both 54, who were killed in Festus, Mo. Illinois Assistant Attorney General Steve Nate said prosecutors would use evidence found at the Missouri crime scene only if it’s relevant to the Rock Falls deaths, such as DNA evidence.

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But to do that requires more space, even more than the revised plan that was presented on Monday night.

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The proposed design for the Dixon statue shows the town’s founder sitting on a stool with his left hand extended to offer a piece of candy.

The inspiration for the statue, Brown said, came from stories of Dixon sitting in downtown and handing out candy to children and talking with residents.

The new design for the corner, which deviates from the original plan, creates a small seating area around the statue and more landscaping.

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that he had messed up a lot of things. Sheley stated that he had been praying for forgiveness for his sins, and he wanted to believe that God would still allow him into heaven. Sheley stated that he thought God would forgive him, but he did not believe others would. Sheley then began crying.�

Both parties agreed that the remarks would not be used as evidence during the trial.

Sheley already has been convicted of the murders of Ronald Randall, 65, of Galesburg, and Russell Reed, 93, of Sterling. He is serving two life sentences

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OBITUARIES George E. Weber CHADWICK – ... And on the eighth day, God made a farmer.

George Earl Weber, 89, of Chadwick, died Sunday, April 27, 2014, surrounded by his loving family.

George was born Dec. 22, 1924, the only child to Earl and Grace (Schneider) Weber of Chadwick. He attended Chadwick High School, where he played the trumpet, ran track, and played basketball. He graduated in 1943.

George married Mary Ritchie of Lanark in 1947, and was blessed with three children. George and Mary spent their married life farming together on the thirdgeneration Weber family farm just a mile east of Chadwick. If you listened to the CB radio back then, you could hear the “east side farmer� out in the field talking to his “jenny wren� back at the house. George fully believed in the value of hard work, determination, and the joy of knowing Jesus Christ, his Savior. He never worked on Sundays.

George loved his community and was involved in several organizations.

He served on the FS Carroll Service Board for 18 years, several as treasurer. He also was active in the Carroll County Farm Bureau. He was a charter member of Chadwick Evangelical Free Church, and served as a past elder, deacon, and trustee. He enjoyed fishing, boating, waterskiing, and ice skating.

He filled his afternoons in retirement toying with gas engines, learning about World War II aircraft, and watching car No. 24 during NASCAR races. George took great pride in his red tractors, and rarely missed a season of planting and harvest. His favorite spot was in the driver’s seat of the old combine, with a granddaughter next to him in the buddy seat.

He always enjoyed time with family and friends, going for a Sunday drive, and the “farmer talk� each afternoon at the coffee shop in Lanark.

George waits in heaven for his wife of 66 years; and three children, Donald (Debra) Weber of Minooka, and Christine (Robert) Wiltshire and William (Margo) Weber, both of Chadwick. He also is survived by his four granddaughters, Jennifer (Jason Wolff) Weber, Amy (Jacob Chapman) Wiltshire, Heidi (Jason) Hall, and Melody (Christopher Stauffer) Weber; one great-granddaughter, Jordan Chapman; and one step-great-grandson, Trey Hall.

He meets in heaven his parents, and grandson in infancy, Bobby Wiltshire.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at LawJones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Evangelical Free Church in Chadwick, with the Rev. Terry Komrska, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Chadwick Cemetery.

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Dorothy M. Gehrt DIXON – Dorothy M. Gehrt, 91, of Dixon, died Monday, April 28, 2014, at Dixon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Dorothy was born July 19, 1922, in Amboy, the daughter of Bowden and Nelta (Landau) Jesse. She married Walter Gehrt on July 5, 1946, in Ashton. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon.

Survivors include her husband, Walter Gehrt of Dixon; two sons, Dennis (Karen) Gehrt of Blacksburg, Va., and Jerome (Carol) Gehrt of Dixon; one daughter, Beverly Helfrich of Dixon; one sister, Laura Henrichs of Shelbyville, Ind.; seven grandchildren, Scott and Jason Heller, Jeff Helfrich, and Danielle, Cole, Elizabeth, and Mollie Gehrt; and eight greatgrandchildren, Jacob,

Sydney, Kayla, and Kristen Heller, Hunter and Austin Gehrt, and Jordan and Lexy Wadsworth.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, William Jesse and Donald Jesse; and two sisters, Rita Jesse and Irene Haak.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon, with the Rev. Frank Langholf, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon.

A memorial has been established to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon.

Visit www.prestonschillingfuneralhome. com to send condolences.

Glen J. Metz CHADWICK – Glen J. Metz, 92, formerly of Chadwick, died Monday, April 28, 2014.

Russell-Frank Funeral Home in Lanark is handling arrangements.

David P. Short Jr. DIXON – David P. Short Jr., 40, of Dixon, formerly of Polo, died Monday, April 28, 2014, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon. He volunteered for Harmon Fire Department.

David was born March 14, 1974, in Dixon, the son of David P. and Irene E. (Thibeault) Short. He married Claudia Mecum on Aug. 20, 1994, in Polo. He attended Abiding Word Church in Sterling.

Survivors include his wife; his parents; his sister, Renee Short of Polo;

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his brother, Jeffrey Short of Polo; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and his maternal grandparents.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A gathering of friends and family will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Polo Family Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Fairmount Cemetery in Polo.

Visit www.polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

OREGON – Sarah E. Buschek, 39, of Oregon, died Monday, April 28, 2014, at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore.

Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon is handling arrangements.

John V. Countryman HOOPPOLE – John V. Countryman, 77, of Hooppole, died Monday, April 28, 2014, at his home.

Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown is handling arrangements.

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Kenneth J. Hibberd Sr. DIXON – Kenneth John Hibberd Sr., 63, of Dixon, died Saturday, April 26, 2014, at KSB Hospital in Dixon. He served in the Marine Corps from 1968 to 1988, retiring as a master sergeant.

Following his service in the military, he worked as a financial adviser for American Express, which now is Ameriprise Financial.

Kenneth was born Aug 1, 1950, in Detroit, the son of George and Gwen (McCray) Hibberd. He married Paula Fitch on Nov. 20, 1971, in Raleigh, N.C. Kenneth was a Vietnam veteran, serving with the “Fighting� 5th Marine Regiment. He loved fishing and hunting, and was a computer enthusiast.

Survivors include his wife, Paula Hibberd of Dixon; two sons, Ken-

neth John (Nicole) Hibberd II of Germany and Steven Hibberd of Sterling; his stepmom, Flora Hibberd of Alabama; one brother, David Brent Hibberd of Florida; two sisters, Carol Pamela (Melvin) Bruno and Evonne (Ted) Bilbo, both of Alabama; and two grandchildren, Niclas and Jenna Hibberd, both of Germany.

There will be no visitation. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon, with the Rev. Wayne Epps, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Sterling, officiating.

A memorial has been established to Granny Rose Animal Shelter.

Visit www.prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

LaMeda “Skip� Boyungs STERLING – LaMeda “Skip� Boyungs, 94, of Sterling, died Monday, April 28, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, with her family by her side.

LaMeda was born April 20, 1920, the daughter of Marie (Willett) Craig. She was born and raised in the Sterling and Dixon areas. LaMeda graduated from Sterling Catholic schools.

She married Gilbert Rein. She later married Richard Boyungs. Better known as “Grandma B,� she was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.

She enjoyed music, dancing, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

LaMeda proudly told everyone she had 12 children, Pat Shaw and Gil Rein Jr. (both deceased), Ed (Cheryl) Rein, Sherry Reitzel, Steven (Linda) Rein, Lynn Pfister, Craig

(Minerva) Boyungs, Brad (Jeani) Boyungs, Pam Dustin, Barry Boyungs, infant son Jerry Boyungs (deceased), and Jill (Dennis) Fullmer; 27 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; nine greatgreat-grandchildren; and a special friend, Pat Shannon Spratt.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers; two sisters; and a granddaughter, Trisha Reitzel.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Adalberto Sanchez officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Visit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

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STERLING – Margaret C. Baker, 85, of Sterling, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in HOLLY HILLS, Fla. – James Taylor “Jim� Welty, 64, of Holly Hills, died Sunday, April 27, 2014, in Florida.

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Bruce was the city’s attorney in a lawsuit that won a $40 million settlement from its former auditors and bank.

The debate was sponsored by the Illinois Certified Public Accountant Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. “This is really the story of one of the largest accounting firms in the United States blatantly, negligently misidentifying the theft of over $53 million over 20 years,�

Bruce said in opening remarks.

In her opening remarks, Pope said that finding fraud is a shared responsibility among many parties, and that a standard audit isn’t designed to catch fraud. “Instead of asking, ‘Where were the auditors?’� Pope said, “maybe we should ask, ‘What is the auditor really looking for, and is [an audit] designed for what the community thinks it is?’�

The debate’s opening was given by Jason Wojdylo, chief inspector of the Marshals Asset Forfeiture Division. His agency handled the sale of Crundwell’s assets,

which resulted in the city recovering $9.2 million after expenses. “Forfeiture is a pretty powerful sanction,� he said, “and it is the the government’s way of taking the fruits of crime away from those who think that it is a way of life. And so I think we can all agree, and certainly in my experience, that people who commit crimes generally know that there is an inherent risk. And the risk is that if they get caught, they go to prison. “But they often fail to recognize, or appreciate, that we’re going to take everything they have that we can show was bought with the proceeds of the crime [or] was used to facilitate the crime.�

In addition to the nearly $53 million in restitution Crundwell must pay to the city, there was a “money judgment� given, Wojdylo said, of $53 million, meaning the fed-

eral government showed examples can go after of the fake invoicCrundwell for up es and the checks to $106 million. she used to steal “The reality is, if the money. He she were to ever compared them hit the lottery, we to real invoices can come collect and checks, all of up to $106 milwhich auditors, lion from her,� he said, saw or Paula he said. should have seen Meyer Dixon Finance $IXON FINANCE d u r i n g a n n u a l D i r e c t o r P a u l a DIRECTOR ASKED audits.

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Had that been done, Bruce said, the theft would have been discovered.

Additionally, CliftonLarsonAllen was doing the city’s audit as well as Crundwell’s personal tax returns, and should have made the connection – or at least brought it to the attention of the City Council – with irregularities in Crundwell’s personal finances.

Crundwell’s theft, both Bruce and Pope agreed, was an outlier.

They had different opinions about addressing theft in the future.

Bruce said auditors should be rotated on a

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STERLING – The city has targeted six properties for demolition in the 2014-15 fiscal year, including a structure that was damaged by a convicted arsonist.

The city has possession of the properties, which were paid for through the general fund. The properties are among those on a list compiled by the city many years ago. “We did a study about 5 years ago and determined that 250 properties could be demolished right now,� Mayor Skip Lee said.

Lee said the structures are prioritized according to several crite-

ria, with public safety being most important.

Potential for improving a neighborhood and proximity to areas with good prospects for development are also considered.

The city became involved in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program in 2010, and received nearly $2.8 million from a federal grant.

The money is used to buy and rehab foreclosed or abandoned properties, which are then sold to low- and moderateincome families.

The money is drying up in that federal program, so the city is exploring other grant opportunities, but in the meantime has budgeted for the acquisition of this group of abandoned properties.

One of the properties, 906 Dillon Ave., was severely damaged by fire

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Tom Champley, a veterinarian who is Ogle County’s animal control administrator, said last

in May 2013, eventually resulting in an arrest.

Juan L. Lugo, of Sterling, who had been staying with his brother at the address, was convicted of arson and sentenced to 3 years in the Department of Corrections.

According to City Manager Scott Shumard, the house was not insured, so the rest of the structure could not be demolished by the owner. The city is seeking a demolition order from the courts.

A court demolition order is also sought for 807 Avenue E, where a

house has been vacant for several years. “The property has been in a trust, so there has been zero interaction or upkeep of the property,�

Shumard said.

The other four structures are sought through abandonment proceedings, which can take many years. “It depends how easily you can serve people,�

Shumard said. “Some people are much deeper underground than others.�

There is also what Lee calls “foreclosure pur-

week that the husband’s quick action likely saved her life. “It’s a good thing her husband was right there, or it might have been a fatality,� Champley said.

Ebert said she was shocked by the viciousness of the attack. “The brutality is what bothers me,� she said. “It was so savage.�

At first, Champley had reported the attack came from two put bulls, a male and a female.

However, he said Tuesday that further investigation showed that a third

dog, owned by the same person, also took part in the attack. He said he did not know the breed of the smaller dog.

All three dogs were impounded by animal control and euthanized with the consent of the owner, Champley said.

Ebert said the dogs had never posed a problem for her before, although they had for some of her neighbors. “The dogs have been there a long time,� she said.

Another neighbor had reported the dogs more

than once for running at large, she said.

Champley said Tuesday he was unaware of previous complaints.

A spokesman for Ogle County State’s Attorney Michael Rock said Tuesday that prosecutors were working with law enforcement officers to determine whether charges would be filed against the dogs’ owner.

The Ogle County Sheriff’s Department investigated at the scene.

Authorities have not released the dog owner’s name.

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city believes the Seventh Avenue house is salvageable. “There are some problems there, but the house is in decent shape, and we hope to have it remodeled,� Shumard said.

Several of the properties have liens for mowing services, which become yet another headache for the city. If the grass at abandoned properties violate city ordinance, the city oftentimes must step in and do the mowing. “We mow and send the owner a bill,� Lee said. “If they don’t pay the bill, the lien guarantees we get our money if they sell the place.�

Given the nature of the abandonment process, it’s difficult to put demolitions on a schedule, but the city has included the six properties on its goals list for this fiscal year.

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gatory,� where no one claims to own a property. “The owner says he gave it back to the bank, and the bank says it really doesn’t belong to them, as it’s working its way through the system,� Lee said.

One of the properties is a troublesome structure at 1111 Ave. L that has been vacant for 9 years.

Also going through abandonment proceedings are structures at 908 Ave. K and 1110 Seventh Ave. Both have been vacant about 6 years, but the

Varga insists he followed protocol before. Our obligations are to protect the public and people’s rights. You don’t want to accuse someone until you find there is some criminal wrongdoing. Publicizing the investigation impedes it.�

In her meeting with Hoy, Sacco-Miller said the alderwoman raised some good points and asked that the state’s attorney allow state police to investigate. “I’m not saying that there’s anything that comes out of this,� she said. “At least it’s passed on to a fresh set of eyes.�

Varga said he told Sauk Valley Media only that his department was investigating the matter. He said his department followed normal procedure, responding to a call, investigating it, and sending a report to the state’s attorney’s office. “I don’t know what she [state’s attorney] is talking about,� the sheriff said. “We took the report, and she never asked us to do anything further.�

Nauman couldn’t be reached for comment.

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Sacco-Miller said the state police would send its report to the attorney general.

Hoy accused the mayor of striking her on one arm during a confrontation outside an Amboy restaurant as they talked about a water issue. Nauman has yet to say publicly whether Hoy’s accusation is true. City Council members are steering clear of the controversy.

In a March interview, Sheriff John Varga confirmed Hoy had told his department that the mayor had grabbed or touched her during a quarrel. He gave no other details.

In an interview, Sacco-Miller said Varga’s statement concerned her. “He should have waited until the investigation was complete and seen if there was anything criminal,� she said. “We have ethical obligations that we don’t publish anything

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Few surprised that Madigan retains control Elgin senator casts the only negative vote

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

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Salute to exemplary schools I

n their pursuit of knowledge, students often receive recognition in the form of good grades and special awards.

As schools impart that knowledge, sometimes they receive awards, too.

Two schools in Whiteside County recently were recognized for doing an exemplary job.

Sterling High School has received national academic recognition from U.S. News and World Report magazine.

Sterling High was one of 1,519 U.S. high schools to take home a silver medal. Gold medals went to 500 schools,

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Board of Education, one of only 37 in the state.

It also was named one Schools in Sterling and Tampico received of the most academirecognition for doing exemplary jobs. We cally improved for 2013. congratulate everyone involved for helping Only 125 schools statewide earned Academic those schools perform at a high level.

Improvement Awards.

The awards for Sterling and bronze medals went est-ranked school in its and Tampico recognize to 2,688 schools. conference, the Norththe teamwork, dedicaTranslating the rankern Illinois Big 12. tion, and innovation that ings to Illinois, Sterling In Tampico, they it takes among students, ranked 67th out of 708 weren’t exactly dancing teachers, administraIllinois schools. Nationin the streets over Tamwide, SHS finished pico Elementary School’s tors, parents, and school board members to strive 1,701st out of 19,400. dual statewide honors, The award, based on even though Konnie Fry, for improvement.

We congratulate Stervarious exams and how the school’s principal, ling High School and effectively black, Hisdid say, “We’re over the Tampico Elementary panic, and economically moon!�

School for their exempladisadvantaged students Tampico Elementary ry performances. Keep are taught, is significant. was named a Spotlight Sterling High is the high- School by the Illinois State up the good work.

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Fiscal discipline better than ‘fair tax’ Government needs to live within its means Herald & Review Editorial Board Decatur

Within the next few days, the Illinois General Assembly will decide whether voters will get a chance to change the state’s income tax policy.

At question is the socalled “fair tax,� being promoted by some Democrats, including state Sen. Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, and state Rep. Christian L. Mitchell, D-Chicago. The legislation to put a Constitutional amendment on the ballot basically needs to be approved

by May 1 (the final session day this week), which gives those in favor of a fair tax little time to get the measure approved

by the necessary threefifths majority in both the House and Senate.

That amendment would simply change the constitution from its current provision for a flat tax – everyone pays the same rate – to a system where rates could be set for various income levels.

Harmon and Mitchell have introduced legislation that, if the amendment is approved by voters in November, would set those rates. There’s no guarantee, however, that higher taxes wouldn’t be enacted by the General Assembly.

Harmon and Mitchell say their proposal is “revenue neutral,� which means that the state will receive roughly the same amount in tax revenue beginning in January as it did the year before. They also claim that their plan

is a tax cut for most Illinois residents.

That’s not entirely accurate. The states’ “temporary� income tax increases are set to expire on Jan. 1, so if the General Assembly does nothing, the individual rate will fall from 5 to 3.75 percent. The fair tax proponents say their plan would be a decrease from what Illinois residents currently pay, but would be an increase if the tax rates were allowed to sunset.

GOV. PAT QUINN HAS said he wants to make the temporary tax [rates] permanent, but retain the state’s flat tax, where everyone pays the same rate.

The fair tax supporters say their plan is fair because those people earning more money

would pay a higher percentage.

That’s true, if rates are the only consideration.

Under the flat tax, however, higher wage earners already pay more taxes in actual dollars than lower wage earners.

The fair tax could also be more easily manipulated. It’s much easier to pass a tax increase on a few income levels, than push through an increase on every wage earner.

Despite the end-of-theworld scenarios being pushed by the Quinn administration, the state can operate if the tax rates are allowed to roll back. What’s needed is fiscal discipline to spend less money.

Illinois doesn’t need a new tax system, but political leadership that understands living within its means.

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Stop bullies, help victims

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On TV, they tell you to It makes the person not go to a teacher or some- want to go to school. one you can trust if you It makes it hard to learn. are being bullied.

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and ask them why they are being a bully – especially if the teacher doesn’t care or doesn’t believe you.

All teachers should learn what to do when a student comes to them and asks them for help.

Bullying is wrong and needs to be stopped.

In case you weren’t paying attention last week, a truly astounding thing happened.

House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, was re-elected chairman of the Democratic Party of Illinois.

Yeah, it was pretty shocking, but the party’s central committee meeting in Springfield chose Madigan for another term.

Only state Sen. Michael Noland, D-Elgin, had the temerity to vote against Madigan. He would not elaborate on the reason.

Naturally, that set off some specu- State Sen. Michael lation about Noland what sort D-Elgin of political fate awaits Will he face Speaker Noland. A Madigan’s large bonire for not fire in the supporting Madigan’s House, perre-election haps, to disas state pose of bills Democratic Party sponsored chairman?

by Noland.

Perhaps an exile to a mosquito-abatement district somewhere in the suburbs.

Madigan was not ruffled, as you might imagine. “Wherever I’ve had opposition in the Legislature or in the state Democratic Party, we’ve usually made converts of those people, because we want to work with people, and we want to move in the right direction,� Madigan said. “So I would expect that in due time, you’ll find that Mr. Noland will want to be one of those seconding my nomination.�

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Democratic candidates.

Does that mean, then, that voters are going to start peeling away from Democratic candidates because they know Madigan is behind the candidates?

The other point is that Republicans, for years, have tried to make Madigan an issue in local campaigns, the argument being that a Democratic candidate for the House will just end up being a Madigan stooge if elected. And yet those efforts have not been particularly effective. So has the tide finally turned on that issue now?

As for Madigan? He professed not to be surprised by the poll. “Day in and day out, I’m always taking positions on controversial issues,�

Madigan said. “I’m not surprised the poll ratings would be low.�

As an example of those controversial positions, Madigan cited pension reform. That is still not a popular issue among state workers, teachers and university workers.

Madigan believed a plan negotiated by Senate President John Cullerton, D-Chicago, with the public employee unions didn’t save enough money. Ergo, he’s viewed as the person responsible for the detested plan being forced on workers.

At the same time, Madigan is untouchable. It’s not like a state worker in Springfield has a chance to vote against him. So that compounds the feeling of frustration people .OT SUCH A have with the guy.

POPULAR GUY Might as well get used I mention Madigan’s re- to it. It looks like he’ll be election as party chair- around awhile longer. man mainly to annoy ! LITTLE LATE those of you out there FOR AMENDMENT who detest Madigan. That would seem to be most of Republican legislative leaders introduced a conyou.

A poll conducted by stitutional amendment to CapitolFax/We Ask Amer- limit statewide officials to ica checked into how two terms in office.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t beloved, or not, the longserving House speaker is introduced until [last Monday], which happened to with Illinoisans.

The poll found that 65 be a week the Legislature percent of Illinoisans was on break. The deadline had an unfavorable view to approve amendments of Madigan. That’s clos- for the fall ballot is May 4 ing in on territory occu- (6 months before the Nov. pied by people who kick 4 election). Plus, there is a rigid process that must be puppies.

Interestingly, the poll followed to approve those also found a majority of amendments that cannot people said they would be accelerated. be less likely to vote for In other words, there a candidate if they knew is virtually no chance Madigan supported the (because of time restriccandidate. This raises a tions) that the amendment can get approved couple of points.

Since Madigan is chair- for the November ballot. man of the state Demo- It was something that cratic Party, you could should have been obvious argue that he supports all when it was introduced.

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Defenders say they are good way to quit NEW YORK (AP) – Laws in New York and Chicago making electronic cigarettes subject to the same regulations as tobacco are taking effect, and their sellers and users are steadfast in their opposition.

The New York ban – along with the measure in Chicago, one that previously went into effect in Los Angeles and federal regulations proposed last week – are keeping debate smoldering among public health officials, the e-cigarette industry and users.

Proponents of the bans, which began Tuesday, say they are aimed at preventing the re-acceptance of smoking as a societal norm, particularly among teenagers who could see the tobaccofree electronic cigarettes, with their candy-like flavorings and celebrity endorsers, as a gateway to cancer-causing tobacco products.

Dr. Thomas Farley, the New York City health commissioner under former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, says allowing electronic cigarettes in bars and restaurants would undermine existing bans on tobaccobased products. “Imagine for a moment you’re at a bar and there are 20 people who are puffing on something that looks like a cigarette and then somebody smells something that smells like tobacco smoke,� Farley says. “How’s the bartender going to know who to tap on the shoulder and say, ‘Put that out’?�

Makers of the devices say marketing them as e-cigarettes has confused lawmakers into thinking they are the same as tobaccobased cigarettes. They say the bans ostracize people who want an alternative to tobacco products and will be especially hard on ex-smokers who are being lumped into the same smoking areas as tobacco users.

Their defenders also say they’re a good way to quit tobacco, even though science is murky on the claim.

Peter Denholtz, the chief executive and co-founder of the Henley Vaporium in Manhattan, says electronic cigarettes “could be the greatest invention of our lifetime in terms of saving lives� by moving smokers away from traditional cigarettes. “This law just discourages that,� he says.

Chris Jehly, a 31-yearold Brooklyn resident, also defends the devices as a vehicle for quitting. “The tougher they’re going to make it on vapers, the tougher it is people are going to find an actual vehicle for quitting or as a supplement to cigarettes,� Jehly says from his perch at the counter at Henley. “There’s no need for it. This is working so much better than patches or gum or prescription drugs.�

Robin Koval, chief executive of the anti-smoking Legacy Foundation, says that, while ingredients in electronic cigarettes are not as harmful as those in tobacco products, they are still a concern because they contain highly addictive nicotine.

Officials report at least 25 tornadoes hit ground Monday LOUISVILLE, Miss.

(AP) – Ruth Bennett died clutching the last child left at her day care center, as a tornado wiped the building off its foundation. A firefighter who came upon the body gently pulled the toddler from her arms. “It makes you just take a breath now,� said nextdoor neighbor Kenneth Billingsley, who witnessed the scene at what was left of Ruth’s Child Care Center in this logging town of 6,600. “It makes you pay attention to life.�

Bennett, 53, was among at least 35 people killed in a 2-day outbreak of twisters and other violent weather that pulverized homes from the Midwest to the Deep South. The child, whose name was not released, was alive when she was pulled from Bennett’s arms and was taken to a hospital. Her condition was not known.

As crews in Mississippi and Alabama turned from search-and-rescue efforts to cleanup, the South braced for a third round of potentially deadly weather Tuesday. Tornadoes usually strike in the late afternoon and evening.

One of the hardest-hit areas in Monday eve-

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Deramus Idon looks around Tuesday at the remains of a house he and nine others hid in as Monday’s tornado hit his neighborhood in south Louisville, Miss. Numerous businesses, residences and the community hospital were destroyed or heavily damaged after a tornado hit the east Mississippi community. Louisville is the county seat and home to about 6,600 people. ning’s barrage of twisters was Tupelo, Miss., where a gas station looked as if it had been stepped on by a giant.

Francis Gonzalez, who also owns a convenience store and Mexican restaurant attached to the service station, took cover with her three children and two employees in the store’s cooler as the roof over the gas pumps was reduced to aluminum shards. “My Lord, how can all this happen in just one second?� she said in Spanish.

On Tuesday, the growl of chain saws

cut through the otherwise still, hazy morning in Tupelo. Massive oak trees, knocked over like toys, blocked roads.

Neighbors helped one another cut away limbs. “This does not even look like a place that I’m familiar with right now,� said Pam Montgomery, walking her dog in her neighborhood. “You look down some of the streets, and it doesn’t even look like there is a street.�

By the government’s preliminary count, 11 tornadoes – including one that killed 15 people in Arkansas – struck the nation’s midsection on

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‘Other woman’ is permanently attached Dear Abby: My boyfriend and I have been dating for 2 years. We live together, and his child from another woman lives with us. I love my boyfriend and his child, but one thing prevents me from imagining us being married: He has his child’s mother’s name tattooed on his body.

The tattoo bothers me for many reasons, and I’d like him to have it covered up, if we ever do marry.

He says he doesn’t want to get rid of it. When the topic comes up, we argue.

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Dear In A Stink: You’re asking the wrong person. dearABBY Only your boyfriend can Abigail Van answer that.

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However, if he has been living with you for 2 years, I doubt it’s because he’s the tattoo? If that woman still carrying a torch for really is in his past, why someone else. If you love does he need a constant him and the two of you reminder of her on his want to get married, my body? advice is to accept him – In A Stink Over Ink warts, artwork and all,

because regardless of any romance in his past, YOU have habeas corpus.

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Dear Abby: I consider myself a social person and enjoy talking to friends on the phone. My problem is, when I talk to one of them, she will never let me get off the phone.

Sometimes we’ll talk for several hours, but eventually I have other obligations and have to go. When I tell her that, she often ignores me and keeps right on talking.

I don’t want to be rude, but sometimes I have to say goodbye four and five times before she finally acknowledges that I must end the call. It irritates me. I like talking to her, but I can’t go on and on forever. How can I make her let me off the phone without hanging up on her or upsetting her? – Mr. Nice Guy Dear Mr. Nice Guy: The person you’re describing obviously has less going on in her life than you do.

She may also be a compulsive talker.

The next time you talk to her, make the conversation face-to-face and tell her that as much as you like her, you don’t have the amount of time to spend on the phone that she does. Explain that when you tell her you must end the conversation, if she doesn’t stop talking within 5 minutes, you will have to hang up.

And then do it.

Will she like it? No. But the alternative is that she will continue to take advantage of you – which she has been doing because you have allowed it.

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

Friendly Needles, 10:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

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

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

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� card game,

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

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.

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

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., Fulton, 815-589-3925 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.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Wednesday, April 30 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.

Popcorn and quilting, 8:30 a.m., Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818.

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, 815-732-3253.

313 card game and Wii Bowling, 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. Reservations: 815-288-9236.

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

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

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

500 card game, noon, Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818.

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, 815-589-3925.

Pinochle, 12:30 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior

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

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

Bingo, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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.

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, 815-622-8838.

Thursday, May 1 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.

Stump Jumpers, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, weather permitting. Register: 815-732-3252 or 800-541-5479.

Bingo and popcorn, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

313 card game and Wii Bowling, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave.,

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Thursday, May 1 Late registration for Rock Falls Chamber Garage Sale Days, 601 W. 10th St., 815-625-4500.

Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Suite 100, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., 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.

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

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 checks, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Healthcare Center, 811 S. 10th St., Oregon.

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

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First

Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214. Downstairs, west door.

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

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

Serenity Lunch Brunch, noon1 p.m., KSB Hospital private dining room, 403 E. First St., Dixon. Bring lunch or buy meal in cafeteria. Reservations due by 10 a.m. Thursday: Serenity Hospice & Home, 815-732-2499.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 2:30 p.m., closed, clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815-973-6150.

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, 815-441-4452.

Breast Cancer Networking Group, 6-7 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637

Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

National Louis University representative visits, 6-7 p.m., Sauk Valley Community College Room 2K02, 173 state Route 2, Dixon, 630-874-4322.

Lee County Veterans Assistance Commission, 6:30 p.m., Dixon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road.

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

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

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

Covered Bridge Quilters Guild, 7 p.m., Harkrader Hall, St. Louis Catholic School, 631 Park Ave. West, Princeton, 815-875-2430.

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

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.

Lee County Sheriff’s Deputy Reserves, 7:30 p.m., Law Enforcement Center, 306 S. Hen-

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AMVETS Post 167 Auxiliary, 7:30 p.m., Sterling American Legion, 601 First Ave. Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7:30 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-284-7569.

Self Help Parents Association, 7:30 p.m., Self Help Enterprises, 2300 W. LeFevre Road, Sterling.

Sterling-Rock River Masonic Lodge 612, 7:30 p.m., 113½ W. Third St., Sterling.

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, May 2 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Suite 100, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Whiteside County Genealogists meeting, 9 a.m., Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce meeting room, 211 Locust St., Sterling, 815-626-2700.

American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Amboy High School, 11 E. Hawley St. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

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

Party and book sale, 10 a.m.5 p.m., Twice-Sold Tales at The Special Touch’s Unique Mall, 504 state Route 64, Lanark.

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

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, noon-1:30 p.m. County Market, 1380 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

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

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.

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

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First

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Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, closed, It’s Your Meeting; 8 p.m., open, grapevine, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls, back door.

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Reformers Unanimous, an addiction abstinence program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave., Amboy, 815857-2682.

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

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Pan searing is not an extremely difficult task, but might require some practice. Flip the meat after one side reaches the desired doneness. Unfortunately, there is not a set time on when to turn or how long to cook.

Pan searing great for smaller cuts of steaks, pork chops, chicken breasts

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top me if you’ve heard this one: culinary school, Day 1: pound cake. I ask the instructor how long to leave it in the oven. “Until it’s done,� she says. “I know,� I say, “but how long do I leave it in the oven?� And she says, again, annoyed, “Until it’s done.�

Now, my memory’s a bit fuzzy on the details, but, as I recall, we went back and forth like this for several hours until, finally, after clonking me on the head with her rubber spatula, I understood her point: Cooking, like everything else in the known universe, follows the laws of the universe (I know I’ve said that before).

This means that, in order to predict an outcome, say, the time it takes a pound cake to get “done,� you need to understand all the variables: How hot is your oven, really? How thick is the batter? I could go on. What I learned that day was, I had a lot to learn and a lot to practice. Oh, and the value of a good clonking. Today, we’ll apply those principles to one of the most common kitchen methods: pan searing.

What’s so great about searing?

Pan searing is great for any relatively small piece of protein, like your steaks and your chops, your chicken breasts and fish fillets. All those meaty, meaty things we like so much.

The steps you take We call this method pan searing because it produces a lipsmacking, golden brown crust surrounding a per-

fectly cooked inside. For chicken breasts, that’s an internal temperature of 165 degrees. For steaks and chops and fish fillets – well, what do you like?

Medium rare? Well done?

Obviously there’s no one “right� way. And that’s part of the challenge.

First, the good news: Pan searing is easy. Now the bad news: There’s a caveat.

Here’s what I mean: It’s easy, in the sense that there’s not much to it: Drop a seasoned piece of protein in a hot, lightly oiled pan, then flip it halfway through. Done.

Here’s the caveat: There are a gajillion variables, and the only way to know those variables is to practice, practice, practice.

Sure, I can give some good advice that will increase your chances of success: Have a pan that’s just big enough to hold what you’re cooking, and get it nice and hot first, then dry your protein thoroughly and season it. But, the sad truth is that, just like me with that pound cake, the main thing you want to know is, how long do we cook it? And the answer, always, is “until it’s done.�

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The more you practice, the quicker you’ll understand those variables.

Plan on having chicken breasts or pork chops or salmon fillets three times this week or, better yet, invite some friends over and cook 10 pieces of whatever in quick succession. Pay attention. Take notes. Use an instant-read thermometer to track the speed at which the meat cooks.

And press on the top to feel it firm up as the meat cooks. Yes, it’s science.

But, it’s not rocket science. You can do it.

Here are the basics: 1. Set a sloped-sided saute pan, just big enough to hold your protein comfortably, over medium-high heat.

2. When it’s hot, add just enough fat – oil, clarified butter – to coat the bottom of the pan.

3. Add your seasoned protein to the pan, presentation side down. (“Presentation side� is the most visually appealing side.) Don’t touch the meat until it has developed a nice crust and is about halfway done, then flip it and cook until done.

Once again, what’s “done�? Well, here’s where that practice comes in. A good indication of doneness is touch.

Raw meat is spongy. The more it cooks, the more the proteins tighten up and the firmer it becomes. Make a point, whenever you cook protein, to poke it and poke it some more. Feel the changes as it cooks.

Insert an instant-read thermometer frequently to make the connection between internal temperature and firmness. Take notes. You’ll get it.

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Pan searing is great for any relatively small piece of protein, like your steaks and your chops, your chicken breasts and fish fillets – all those meaty, meaty things we like so much.

60 seconds throughout cooking can result in more even doneness with reduced cooking time.

Personally, I find the constant flipping somewhat bothersome, and the results are not better enough to warrant the annoyance. If you want to try it, though, feel free.

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DIXON – Dixon was riding a 10-game winning streak heading into Tuesday’s home match against Geneseo.

It took the Maple Leafs about 5 minutes to deliver a message the streak would not be reaching 11. Geneseo scored three goals in that span, and cruised to a 7-0 victory at A.C. Bowers Field.

The Maple Leafs (10-1, Carly 5-0 Northern Hartle Illinois Big 12 Dixon West) outshot junior the Duchesses 16-3, and possessed the ball the vast majority of the time.

“They play the kind of soccer that we hope to play in the next few years,” Dixon coach Mahmoud Etemadi said, “because that’s how soccer should be played.

They have a lot of skills, a lot of stamina, and are able to move the ball around and keep possession of the ball.

“They have all the elements of a good team, and we have a long way to go to get there, but we are getting there.”

ROCK FALLS – The Rockets beat the rain to get a critical conference game in, but couldn’t do the same to the Stillman Valley Cardinals.

Rock Falls lost 3-0.

It was a pitching duel between Payton Abbott for the Cardinals (13-0, 5-0 BNC) and Michaela Ward for the Rockets (12-3, 5-1).

Both started out dominant, as both pitchers had six strikeouts through three innings.

“We didn’t play aggressively,” Rock Falls coach Kris Nunez said. “We didn’t get into the box and act like we knew what we were doing with our bats, and that’s how we warmed up.

We didn’t make defensive plays. Michaela pitched a heck of a game. I have heard coach after coach talk about [Stillman’s] monster bats, but Michaela held them at bay.”

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Geneseo 7, Dixon 0 Star of the game: Caitlin Akers, Geneseo, 2 goals Key performers: Heather Setser, Geneseo, 2 goals; Darci Dietrich, Geneseo, 3 saves Up next: Dixon at Streator, 4:30 Thursday

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Newman’s Mary Alice Oswalt checks the runner at third after tagging out Morrison’s Jaeden Workman at second during Tuesday’s game at Sterling. The Fillies won 4-2.

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Morrison’s Wiersema settles in against Comets

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STERLING – She wasn’t wearing sweatpants or slippers, but Allie Wiersema still felt comfortable.

The Morrison senior was in control at both the plate and in the circle in a 4-2 win over Three Rivers North opponent Newman.

“She was comfortable,” Morrison coach Tammy Deter said.

“She is a good, steady pitcher and a good hitter, so we rely on her a lot.”

The Fillies were buoyed by Philip Marruffo/ pmarruffo@saukvalley.com Wiersema’s strong game. She Morrison’s Allie Wiersema allowed just one hit through delivers a pitch during the four innings while striking out three and walking two. She also Fillies’ 4-2 win on Tuesday.

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Star of the game: Allie Wiersema, Morrison, 4 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 K; 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI Key performers: Sam Miller, Newman, 7 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 3 K; Lauren Rice, Morrison, 3 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 7 K Up next: Morrison at Hall, 4:30 p.m. today; ErieProphetstown at Newman, 4:30 p.m. Thursday helped her own cause by providing offensive pop with a 2-for-4 effort at the plate that included two doubles and two RBIs. Morrison (15-1) jumped on Newman starter Sam Miller early, as the first five batters reached base.

COMFORT CONTINUED ON B3

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Rock Falls left fielder Taylor Anderson dives while attempting to make a catch during Tuesday’s 3-0 home loss to Stillman Valley.

SOFTBALL | GENESEO 7, STERLING 6, 9 INNINGS

Warriors let one slip away Key hit eludes Sterling in NIB-12 loss to Maple Leafs

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STERLING – Becki Edmondson walked slowly toward the dugout from right field, shaking her head.

“Darn it,” the Sterling softball coach said, after the Golden Warriors let a victory against NIB-12 West rival Geneseo slip from their fingers on a soggy day in Sterling.

The Maple Leafs plated the winning run in a 7-6, nine-inning victory as Angie Schaumburg tagged from third to score after Sterling’s Emily McDonald made a diving catch in left field on a Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com looping fly ball by Sierra Ricketts.

“We knew coming in what kind of history GenSterling’s Nadia Trujillo reaches to tag out Geneseo’s Carley eseo’s program has,” Edmondson said. “We Rusk at home plate during Tuesday’s game in Sterling. The knew that they would never give up, and they Warriors lost the key NIB-12 West game 7-6 in nine innings.

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Star of the game: Darian Gillette, Geneseo, grand slam Key performers: Karlie Mellott, Sterling, 3 hits, HR, 2 RBI, 2 runs; Gabby Sandoval, Sterling, 2 hits, 2 runs Up next: Sterling at LaSalle-Peru, 4:30 p.m. today didn’t today. We didn’t get a couple key hits and bobbled a couple balls today, and that opened the door for them.”

Geneseo pitcher Jena Reddig did the rest after getting the lead in the top of the ninth. She got Abri Hale and Shannon Long to pop out before inducing a ground-ball out by Lauren Fritz to end the game.

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NEW YORK – NBA Commissioner Adam Silver delivered the swiftest, strongest penalty he could, then called on NBA owners to force Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling to sell the team for making racist comments that hurt the league.

Almost unanimously, owners supported the commissioner Tuesday, as he handed down one of the harshest penalties in the history of U.S. sports. “We stand together in condemning Mr. Sterling’s views.

They simply have no place in the NBA,� Silver said at a news conference.

Sterling, 80, is banned for life from any association with the league or the Clippers, and fined $2.5 million – the maximum allowable under the NBA constitution. If three-fourths of the other 29 owners agree to Silver’s recommendation, Sterling will be forced to sell the team he has owned since 1981.

Players and others cheered Silver’s quick action, with union officials saying that if the league’s punishment hadn’t included a mandate for Sterling to sell the team, players were considering boycotting playoff games, including Tuesday’s Golden State Warriors-Clippers matchup, the team’s first home game since the scandal erupted. “We wanted to be a part of this decision, and we wanted Adam Silver to know where we stood.

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After the announcement, the Clippers’ website had a simple message: “We are one.� “We wholeheartedly support and embrace the decision by the NBA and Commissioner Adam Silver today. Now the healing process begins,� the Clippers added in a statement.

Sterling’s comments – which were recorded by his girlfriend and released by TMZ on Saturday – harmed the league, Silver said.

Sponsors were threatening to abandon the NBA, and criticism was coming from fans on social media, and even the White House.

Sterling criticized V. Stiviano – purportedly the female voice on the tapes – for posting pictures of her with black athletes Magic Johnson and Matt Kemp. “It bothers me a lot that you want to broadcast that you’re associating with black people. Do you have to?� Sterling asks the woman on the tape. “Sentiments of this kind are

contrary to the principles of inclusion and respect that form the foundation of our diverse, multicultural and multiethnic league,� Silver said.

The NBA’s longest-tenured owner keeps his team for now – and Silver said he didn’t know if Sterling would fight to do so permanently.

But he can’t attend games or practices, can’t be involved in any personnel decisions, or participate in board of governors meetings.

Just 3 days after the scandal broke, and hours before the Clippers hosted their biggest game of the season, Silver apologized to some of the league’s black pioneers while meting out a punishment he believed would satisfy outraged players and fans.

Silver said the ban applied only to Sterling, and there had been no discussions about whether he could sell to a family member.

Many owners supported Silver, and none of them publicly defended Sterling. “We applaud the firm punishment handed out today by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and appreciate the swiftness with which the NBA conducted its investigation,� Warriors co-owner Joe Lacob said in a statement.

The fine will be donated to organizations dedicated to antidiscrimination and tolerance efforts, Silver said.

Sterling, with an estimated net worth of about $2 billion, did not comment, though Silver said he did not apologize for his remarks.

Silver said Sterling confirmed that he was the person on the audiotapes.

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The NBA Commissioner did the only thing he could do with racist Clippers owner Donald Sterling.

Silver banned Sterling for life for bigoted comments caught on tape.

Sterling cannot attend games, cannot walk into any Clippers building, cannot have a say in team business, and cannot participate in league meetings.

What’s more, Silver will urge the NBA Board of Governors to exercise its authority to force sale of the team “and do everything in my power to insure that that happens.’’ Silver also fined Sterling $2.5 million, the maximum allowed under the league’s constitution.

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accusations of Sterling’s racist past. That’s on former commissioner David Stern, and so, his successor had to stand behind Sterling’s lack of a conviction and no admission of guilt.

NBA people knew Sterling is a guy with some bad thoughts and actions. Now, though, they had him.

To that end, Silver rallied when he explained that the Board of Governors would consider Sterling’s full profile before voting to force him to sell the franchise.

Silver did as well as he could. Tuesday was a good day for the NBA, under the circumstances. The new commissioner shined. He exiled a despicable man.

Sterling is gone, as he should be. Gone to be alone with his sick thoughts.

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Sydney Wilhlem singled, doubled, and drove in five runs to lead the Clippers to a 11-0, five-inning nonconference win over Oregon at home.

Hannah McCoy added two singles and an RBI for Amboy (10-5), and Karlee Doege struck out four and walked two in a two-hit shutout.

Abby Baker took the loss for the Hawks.

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Sterling center fielder Shannon Long makes a catch during Tuesday’s 7-6, nine-inning loss to Geneseo at home.

The Cardinals banged out 23 hits, and scored eight runs in the first and fifth innings in an NUIC East rout on the road.

Destiny Darmon had five singles, Jess Slater had two singles and two doubles, and Olivia Peterson and Hailey Ingram each had two singles and a double for Forreston-Polo

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Groom didn’t allow an earned run, struck out nine and hit two batters. Wyatt Kerchner had three hits, including a double, and drove in a run for Forreston-Polo (10-7, 7-1 NUIC East).

Troy Mairs (1-4) took the loss for AFC (4-9, 1-7), allowing three runs, nine hits and three walks in six innings. He also had two hits, including an RBI single in the second inning.

(11-4, 7-2). Abby Peterson was a home run shy of the cycle, finishing with a single, two doubles and a triple, and she allowed just three hits in the circle. Olivia Peterson drove in four runs, and Abby Peterson and Slater added three RBIs each.

Newman 8, Bureau Valley 4: Lauren Meurer singled, doubled, Michael Ely had three hits for Newand drove in both runs for the man, including a double, while Raiders. teammate Trevor Bolin collected two RBIs in the Three Rivers Conference North Division home win.

Baseball Brandon Burke also hit a double Forreston-Polo 3, AFC 1: Ethan Groom tossed a 5-hitter to lead the and had two RBIs for the Comets.

Mellott homers to set table for Sterling SLIP

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“Our biggest problem has been putting too much pressure on ourselves this season,�

Reddig said. “When we get down, we get tense.

If we can take that pressure off, we play loose.�

Sterling (12-5, 4-1) put the pressure on early.

Senior Karlie Mellott, SVM’s defending player of the year, slugged the second pitch from Reddig over the right-field fence. It was Mellott’s third home run of the season. “She threw a changeup, and that kind of surprised me,� Mellott said. “I just tried to stay back on it and drive the ball.�

Mellott put Sterlng up 2-0 in the second with an RBI single that scored McDonald. The Warriors tacked on another on a fielding error by Geneseo (15-5, 4-1). “The thing about Karlie is that she can make it look so easy,� Edmondson said. “That makes everyone else so much more relaxed. She leads off with a home run and that takes the pressure off everyone else. It also takes the pressure of our pitcher, because she knows she doesn’t have to be perfect because she has the lead.�

Sterling’s offense was comfortable, finishing with 15 hits. The big negative being that they left runners on second and third in the fourth, seventh and eighth innings. “Hitting with runners in scoring position has been a problem all season,� Mellott said. “But

there were a lot of positives today. We hit the ball really hard against a really good pitcher.�

Sterling freshman Lexy Staples (12-5) cruised until the third inning when a pair of walks and a single put her in a bad spot. Darian Gillette made her pay by crushing a 1-0 pitch over the center-field fence for a grand slam. “The first time we saw her [Staples], we didn’t do anything against her,� Reddig said. “The first time through the lineup we didn’t do much either, but we started to get more patient at the plate.�

A five-hit fourth inning plated three runs for the Warriors. Nadia Trujillo, Erin Stroup and Hale each had RBI hits.

A pair of fielding mistakes in the sixth allowed two runs to score for Geneseo, which tied the score at six. Staples retired the next seven batters until the start of the ninth, when she got into trouble with a leadoff walk that was followed by a double.

Staples allowed seven hits while striking out six and walking three. Reddig allowed 15 hits with eight strikeouts and one walk.

Sterling plays another top-tier NIB-12 West team today at LaSallePeru. “We told the girls that we can’t hang our heads from this one,�

Edmondson said.� We have a big game against LaSalle-Peru, and we play against a good Moline team on Thursday. We have to learn from this and move on.�

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Sterling’s Abri Hale singles during Tuesday’s game against Geneseo. Hale went 2-for-5 with an RBI in the Warriors’ 7-6 loss in nine innings.

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ABOVE: Morrison’s Brooke Stralow fields a ground ball to second off the bat of Newman’s Jenna Stevens during Tuesday’s game in Sterling. The Fillies won the Three Rivers North game 4-2.

BELOW: Newman’s Samantha Miller delivers a pitch during the Comets’ loss.

Fillies’ offense gets going early COMFORT

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Leadoff hitter Shannon Finneran reached on a walk, and Brooke Stralow reached on a two-base error that set up Wiersema’s first double.

She handled a high 2-2 pitch and drove it off the left-field wall, which buckled from the force of the hit, for a two-run double. The Fillies tacked on two more runs in the inning, as they brought eight batters to the plate in a four-run first. “Our bats got going early and that really makes me feel comfortable out there,� said Wiersema, who improved to 5-1.

The right-hander didn’t run into trouble in her four innings of work and allowed just three baserunners. Newman’s Jenna Stevens was the most successful and reached third in the fourth inning, but was stranded after Wiersema induced three consecutive groundouts.

After the four-run first, Comets coach JD Waldschmidt took his catchers mit and sat on a bucket behind the home dugout, warming up a relief pitcher in case the game got out of hand.

But Miller (3-5) settled down and worked the next six innings without allow-

ing a run while scattering four hits. She finished with three strikeouts and four walks. “We were ready to make the switch,� Waldschmidt said. “But she mentally fought through it, and I was super proud of her.

That was a good thing for us and for her. “Morrison is a good team and for [Miller] to hold them to just four runs, two earned, through seven, that’s awesome.� “We started off great and were hitting [Miller] pretty good before she started to settle in,� Wiersema said. “She was doing real-

ly good, we couldn’t get anything else started.�

Newman (9-7) made it interesting in the fifth when Deter went to the bullpen and brought out hard-throwing Lauren Rice to face the bottom of the Comets order.

Rice has an electric fastball and usually overpowers hitters, and did so once again, but not before the Comets got on the board after putting together a two-out rally.

Miller slapped a single to right field from the seven spot in the order before the next two batters struck out on fastballs. Leadoff hitter

Mady Ferris reached on a walk after seeing six pitches, and Julie Hurd singled through the the right side to put the first run on the board.

An errant throw attempting to throw out Ferris on a stolen base try allowed her to score to make it 4-2.

Rice settled in and closed out the game without further damage. She finished with seven strikeouts and two walks on seven hits. “She is a good pitcher,�

Deter said of the freshman Rice. “She’s young and has a lot to learn, but she works hard at what she’s doing.�

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Led by quadruple-winner Rachel Cobert, the Erie-Prophetstown Panthers won the Sailer Invite on Tuesday in Rock Island.

The Panthers scored 143.5 points in the nine-team meet, hosted by Alleman at Augustana College.

Annawan-Wethersfield was second with 134 points; Newman finished ninth with six points.

Cobert won the 200 (27.05 seconds), 400 (59.20) and triple jump (35-8 1/2), and ran the anchor leg on the victorious 400 relay team (51.82).

Older sister Courtney Cobert ran legs on three winning relays, joining Rachel in the 400 relay, then teaming with Heather Strike and Aly Wetzell in both the 800 relay (1:50.41) and 1,600 relay (4:14.30).

Courtney Kruthoff was on the 800 relay, and Corrie Reiley ran on the 1,600 relay; Reiley also won the open 800 (2:28.63).

Newman finished ninth with six points. Mary Jensen was fourth in the 400 (12:03.09), and Tegan McKenna finished fifth in the 800 (2:39.51).

Dixon wins triangular: Lexy Duncan was part of four wins, and the Duchesses scored 114 points to easily win a three-team meet in Streator against Mendota (58) and the Bulldogs (21).

Duncan won the long jump (17 feet, 10 inches) and the 200 (26.67 seconds), and also ran legs in the 400 relay (52.9) and 800 relay (1:52.3). Shannon Lahey and Jayda Haime also ran in both of those relays, while Addison Huizenga ran the 400 relay and Hailey Houck ran in the 800 relay.

Maggie Bushman won the triple jump (31-4 1/2) and 800 (2:29.5), and teamed with Lahey, Houck and Mekenzie Harden to take the 1,600 relay (4:23.3).

Dixon started the relay sweep with a victory in the 3,200 relay, as the quartet of Courtney Seagren, Ally Stanchfield, Katie Binkley and Katie Lawton ran a 10:59. Binkley added a win in the 400 (1:09.2), Stanchfield also won the 1,600 (5:55.1), and Megan Cooper (pole vault, 7-4) and Kacey Koch (discus, 90-10) also won individual events.

Tuesday’s stars Rachel Cobert, E-P track, 3 individual wins, 1 relay win Lexy Duncan, Dixon track, 2 individual wins, 2 relay wins Laron Carr, Dixon, 2 individual wins, 1 relay win Alyssia Diaz, Sterling soccer, 1 goal, 1 assist

Boys track Dukes wins triangular: Dixon won

11 individual events and two of the four relays in Streator, scoring 100 points to cruise past Mendota (66) and the host Bulldogs (26).

Laron Carr won the long jump (19 feet, 1 inch) and triple jump (396), and anchored the 1,600 relay win (4:53.4). Simon Thorpe, Alex LaMendola and Kylian Lally joined Carr in the relay; LaMendola added a win in the 800 (2:08.3), and Lally also won the 400 (52.4 seconds).

JD Gieson was a double-winner, taking the 110 hurdles (15.5) and the 200 (23.4). Austin Trevino won the 1,600 (4:53.4), and teamed with Chase Fisher, Skylar Mitchell and Ben Drezen to win the 3,200 relay (9:08.9).

Josh Musgrove (shot put, 39-9 3/4) and Alex Helander (discus, 114-1) swept the throws, while Kyle LeBlanc won the 100 (11.3) and Cody Sondgeroth took the 3,200 (10:51.8).

Marcos win at home: Polo-Forreston won a nine-team meet in Forreston, amassing 164 points to beat runner-up Oregon (106.5 points). West Carroll took fourth with 61 points, and AFC took eighth with 20 points.

Polo-Forreston won every single relay event, and also had senior Brian Cavanaugh win the high jump (5 feet, 11 inches).

Oregon’s Troy Pudlas won both the shot put (41-9) and discus (136-7). Also for the Hawks, Ashton Rutherford won the 300 hurdles (43.0 seconds), and Pierce Dhaese won the 400 (52.86).

West Carroll’s Daniel Hartman won both the 3,200 (11:25.90) and the 1600 (5:11.14). Jeff Casey also won a distance event for the Thunder, taking the 800 in 2:15.96.

Boys tennis Sterling 4, Rochelle 1: The Gold-

en Warriors swept the doubles matches on the road, and also got a 6-2, 6-3 win from Jacob Reynolds at No. 2 singles.

Dustin Stoudt and Zak Khan won 7-5, 7-5 at No. 1 doubles, while Lane Martells and Alex Soriano won in three sets at No. 2 doubles.

The wild match of the NIB-12 dual came at No. 3 doubles, where Hunter Wolfe and Gage Bright won the third set 11-9 after winning the first set 6-4 and falling in a secondset tiebreaker 7-6 (5).

Morris 3, Dixon 2: The Dukes won at No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles, but lost a pair of three-set matches in a NIB-12 West dual at home.

Sam Bratt won 6-1, 6-3 at No. 1 singles, and Keenan Longan and John Brechon teamed up for a 6-0, 6-4 win at No. 1 doubles for Dixon (3-6, 2-4). But Zach Healy lost back-to-back 6-3 sets after winning the first one by the same score at No. 2 singles, and Justin Wilson and Ian South lost back-to-back 7-5 sets after taking the opener 6-1.

Brandon Helfrich and Scott Heath lost a second-set tiebreaker at No. 3 doubles, 6-1, 7-6 (8-6).

Alleman 4, Newman 1: The Comets got a win from Noah Leffelman and Drew Burger at No. 1 doubles, but couldn’t claim another in a dual at Rock Island’s Riverside Park.

Leffelman and Burger won 6-4, 3-6, 10-6. The next closest to victory was the duo of Tucker Shoemaker and Elliott Frankfother at No. 3 doubles, who lost 7-5, 3-6, 10-3.

Girls soccer Sterling 4, Streator 2: The Golden

Warriors (7-11-1) grabbed an early 1-0 lead behind a goal from Alyssia Diaz on a feed from Rosa Sanchez in a home win.

Streator scored the next two goals and took a 2-1 lead into halftime, but Sterling’s Julia Diaz changed that coming out of the break.

She scored off of Sanchez’s corner kick to tie the score before teammates Natalie Herrera and Kaitlyn Bauer pushed the lead to 4-2 on goals assisted by Sanchez and Alyssia Diaz, respectively.

Prep baseball Tuesday’s results at Sterling

NEWMAN 8, BUREAU VALLEY 4 Bureau Valley 200 200 0 — 4 5 1 Newman 031 301 x — 8 12 3 W – Nate Olson. L – Josh Mead.

NEWMAN Multi hits – Michael Ely 3, Trevor Bolin 2, Shayne Allen 2. 2B – Brandon Burke, Ely. RBI – Bolin 2, Burke 2, Allen, Olson, Elias Edmonson, A.J. Sharp.

at Ashton

FORRESTON-POLO 3, AFC 1 Forr.-Polo 200 001 0 — 3 9 1 AFC 010 000 0 — 1 5 0 W – Ethan Groom. L – Troy Mairs (1-4).

FORR.-POLO (10-7, 7-1 NUIC East) Groom (7 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 5 H, 9 SO, 2 HBP) and Wyatt Kerchner. Multi hits – Kerchner 3, Richie Bartnick 2. 2B – Kerchner, Nathan Schneiderman. RBI – Schneiderman, Andrew Beasley, Kerchner.

AFC (4-9, 1-7) Mairs (6 IP, 3 R, 3 ER, 9 H, 8 SO, 3 BB, 1 HBP, 1 Balk), Bret Gittleson (1 IP, 1 SO) and Tristan Bushman. Multi hits – Mairs 2. RBI – Mairs.

Prep softball Tuesday’s results at Sterling

GENESEO 7, STERLING 6, 9 inn.

Geneseo 004 002 001 — 7 7 2 Sterling 120 300 000 — 6 15 2 W – Jena Reddig. L – Lexy Staples (12-5).

GENESEO (15-5, 4-1 NIB-12 West) Maddy Shoemaker ss 5-0-2, Sierra Ricketts cf 3-1-0, Reddig p 5-0-1, Hannah Kain c 3-1-0, Darian Gillette dp 4-1-1, Maddie Mackey 1b 3-1-0, Rachel Varland 3b 4-12, Carley Rusk 2b 3-0-0, Angie Schaumburg lf 4-1-1, Taylor Price rf 0-0-0, Kelsey Etter cr 0-1-0. Totals: 34-7-7.

Reddig (9 IP, 6 R, 5 ER, 15 H, 8 SO, 1 BB).

2B – Schaumburg. HR – Gillette. RBI – Gillette 4, Ricketts, Varland, Schaumberg.

Sac – Ricketts. E – Shoemaker, Reddig.

LOB – 5.

STERLING (12-5, 4-1) Karlie Mellott ss 4-2-3, Nadia Trujillo dp/c 4-1-1, Erin Stroup 1b 5-0-3, Abri Hale rf 5-0-2, Shannon Long cf 5-0-2, Lauren Fritz c/dp 4-0-0, Emily McDonald lf 4-1-1, Gabby Sandoval 2b 4-2-2, Darien Bardoner 3b 3-0-1, Staples p 0-0-0, Alexey Wolfe pr 0-0-0. Totals: 38-6-15.

Staples (9 IP, 7 R, 5 ER, 7 H, 6 SO, 3 BB, 1 HBP). 2B – Stroup, Long. HR – Mellott.

RBI – Mellott 2, Trujillo, Hale, Stroup. SB – Mellott, McDonald. Sac – Trujillo, Fritz, Bardoner. E – Hale, Sandoval. LOB – 9.

FORR.-POLO (11-4, 7-2 NUIC East) A.Peterson (5 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 4 SO, 6 BB) and Olivia Peterson. Multi hits – Destiny Darmon 5, A.Peterson 4, Jess Slater 4, O.Peterson 3, Hailey Ingram 3. 2B – A.Peterson 2, Slater 2, O.Peterson, H.Ingram. 3B – A. Peterson. RBI – O.Peterson 4, A.Peterson 3, Slater 3, Darmon, H.Ingram, Paige Peterson, Aubrey Ingram, Rebekah Wilken.

AFC Koning (5 IP, 19 R, 23 H) and Lauren Meurer. Multi hits – Meurer 2. 2B – Meurer.

RBI – Meurer 2.

Boys tennis Tuesday’s results at Emma Hubbs Tennis Courts Page Park, Dixon

MORRIS 3, DIXON 2 Singles 1. Sam Bratt (D) def. Mark Kijowski 6-1, 6-3 2. Jon Smyk (M) def. Zach Healy 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 Doubles 1. Keenan Longan, John Brechon (D) def.

Chris Cassidy, Ryan Asherman 6-0, 6-4 2. Matt Borgstrom, Chris Chaidez (M) def.

Justin Wilson, Ian South 1-6, 7-5, 7-5 3. David Carlos, Tervor Albert (M) def.

Brandon Helfrich, Scott Heath 6-1, 7-6 (8-6) Record: Dixon 3-6 (2-4 NIB-12) at Rochelle

STERLING 4, ROCHELLE 1 Singles 1. Brendan O’Rorke (R) def. Jack Nitz 6-4, 6-2 2. Jacob Reynolds (S) def Kalvin Perker 6-2, 6-3 Doubles 1. Dustin Stoudt, Zak Khan (S) def. Jason Pierce, Alex Escobar 7-5, 7-5 2. Lane Martells, Alex Soriano (S) def. Mario Belmonte, Miguel Astudillo 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 3. Hunter Wolfe, Gage Bright (S) def.

Chance Bolen, Joe Goshko 6-4, 6-7 (5), 11-9 at Riverside Park, Rock Island

ALLEMAN 4, NEWMAN 1 Singles 1. Mark McLaughlin (A) def. J.P. Neisewander 6-0, 6-0 2. Sam Gelski (A) def. Eli Leffelman 6-0, 6-0 Doubles 1. Noah Leffelman, Drew Burger (N) def.

Ben Woeber, Augie Darrow 6-4, 3-6, 10-6 2. Sam Woeber, Michael Peart (A) def.

Brady Reuter, Connor Knack 6-2, 6-3 3. Connor Gronski, Connor Darrow (A) def.

Tucker Shoemaker, Elliott Frankfother 7-5, 3-6, 10-3 Record: Newman 5-11

at Rock Falls

STILLMAN VALLEY 3, ROCK FALLS 0

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Stillman Valley 000 010 2 — 3 5 0 Rock Falls 000 000 0 — 0 1 3 W – Payton Abbott. L – Michaela Ward.

STILLMAN VALLEY (13-0, 5-0 BNC) Ali Green lf 4-1-1, Markie Wollbright rf 3-00, Payton Abbott p 3-1-0, Hayley Bee 3b 2-1-0, Karissa Dobson ss 3-0-0, Lexi Morrison 2b 3-1-1, Courtney Fernette 1b 2-00, Jazmyn Wood dh 2-0-0, Kellie Ehman cf 3-1-1, Ashley Lowtharpe c 0-0-0. Totals: 25-5-3.

Abbott (7 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 12 K, 2 BB) and Lowtharpe. 2B – Abbott. 3B – Morrison.

HR – Green. RBI – Green 2, Fernette. Sac – Fernette. LOB – 5.

ROCK FALLS (12-3, 5-1) Chelsi Blair 2-0-0, Kaylyn Booker 3-0-0, Paige Reynolds 3-0-0, Kara Nehkorn 3-00, Julie Dodd 3-1-0, Michaela Ward 3-0-0, Peyton Milne 2-0-0, Destinee Shoemaker 1-0-0, Baylie Jansen 2-0-0, Taylor Anderson lf 0-0-0. Totals: 19-1-0.

Ward (7 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 6 K, 2 BB) and Jansen. SB – Blair. LOB – 3.

Tuesday’s results at Polo-Forreston Team scores 1. Polo-Forreston 164; 2. Oregon 106.5; 3. Galena-East Dubuque-River Ridge 76; 4. West Carroll 61; 5. Stillman Valley 42; 6.

Pearl City 25.5 7. Indian Creek 25; 8. AFC 20; 9. South Beloit 6 Winners 3200 relay – Polo-Forreston 9:02.16; 400 relay – Polo-Forreston 45.72; High jump – Brian Cavanaugh (FP) 5-11; 3200 – Daniel Hartman (WC) 11:25.90; 100 hurdles – Fleck (GEDRR) 16.1; 100 – Lindsey (SV) 11.03; 800 – Jeff Casey (WC) 2:15.96; 800 relay – Polo-Forreston 1:37.93; 300 hurdles – Ashton Rutherford (O) 43.0; Shot put – Troy Pudlas (O) 41-9; Long jump – Lindsey (SV) 19-9; Triple jump – Lindsey (SV) 40-2; Discus – Troy Pudlas (O) 136-7; 400 – Pierce Dhaese (O) 52.86; 200 – Steckmaker (PF) 23.76; 1600 – Casey (WC) 5:11.14;1600 relay – Polo-Forreston 3:45.06

at Sterling

Girls track & field

MORRISON 4, NEWMAN 2 Morrison 400 000 0 — 4 7 1 Newman 000 020 0 — 2 3 1 W – Allie Wiersema (5-1). L – Sam Miller (3-5).

MORRISON (15-1) Shannon Finneran cf 3-1-1, Brooke Stralow 2b 3-1-0, Wiersema p 4-1-2, Chelsea Eads c 3-1-0, Jaeden Workman ss 3-0-2, Lauren Rice dh/p 3-0-0, Lauren Pannier 1b 3-0-1, Emma Stizmore 3b 3-01, Rachel Davis lf 2-0-0. Totals: 27-4-7.

Wiersema (4 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K), Rice (3 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K) and Chelsea Eads. 2B – Wiersema 2. RBI – Wiersema 2, Jaeden Workman, Lauren Pannier. LOB – 7.

NEWMAN (9-7) Mady Ferris cf 2-1-0, Julie Hurd c 3-0-1, Jenna Stevens 3b 3-0-1, Mary Alice Oswalt ss 3-0-0, Stacia Walter 2b 2-0-0, Laykin Waldschmidt 1b 3-0-0, Miller p 3-1-1, Mady Klein dh 2-0-0, Sarah Trujillo rf 2-0-0, Rachel Grennan lf 0-0-0. Totals: 23-2-3.

Miller (7 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 3 K) and Julie Hurd. RBI – Hurd. LOB – 5.

at Amboy

AMBOY 11, OREGON 0, 5 inn.

Oregon 000 00 — 0 3 6 Amboy 116 3x — 11 10 1 W – Karlee Doege. L – Abby Baker.

OREGON Baker (4 IP, 11 R, 2 ER, 6 H, 1 SO, 0 BB) and Bre Bicksler.

AMBOY (10-5) Doege (5 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 4 SO, 2 BB) and Kaitlyn Liebing. Multi hits – Sydney Wilhelm 2, Kelsie Thurman 2, Madeline Ely 2, Hannah McCoy 2. 2B – Wilhelm. RBI – Wilhelm 5, H.McCoy, Liebing, Destinee Oenes. at Ashton

FORRESTON-POLO 19, AFC 2 , 5 inn.

Forr.-Polo 820 18 — 19 23 1 AFC 200 00 — 2 3 5 W – Abby Peterson (8-2). L – Cassidy Koning.

Tuesday’s results

Sailer Invite at Augustana College, Rock Island Team scores 1. Erie-Prophetstown 143.5; 2. AnnawanWethersfield 134; 3. Rockridge 77; 4. Alleman 68; 5. Ridgewood 42; 6. Sherrard 32; 7. Riverdale 31; 8. United Township 24.5; 9. Newman 6 Winners & locals in top 5 100 – 1. Danielle Crawley (Sher) 12.81; 3.

Courtney Cobert (EP) 13.28 200 – 1. Rachel Cobert (EP) 27.05; 3.

Courtney Kruthoff (EP) 28.20 400 – 1. R.Cobert (EP) 59.20; 4. Mary Jensen (New) 1:03.09 800 – 1. Corrie Reiley (EP) 2:28.63; 4.

Kassi Henrekin (EP) 2:38.24; 5. Tegan McKenna (New) 2:39.51 1,600 – 1. Kirstie Ramsey (AW) 5:42.18; 4.

Reiley (EP) 5:50.04; 5. Olivia DeWitte (EP) 5:59.68 3,200 – 1. Ramsey (AW) 12:02.35 100 hurdles – 1. Devin Hasson (Rock) 16.55; 4. Maddie Fringer (EP) 18.47 300 hurdles – 1. Hasson (Rock) 47.82; 4. Shyan Dessing (EP) 52.26; 5. Mikayla Bolton (EP) 54.05 400 relay – 1. Erie-Prophetstown (C.Cobert, Kruthoff, Heather Strike, R.Cobert) 51.82 800 relay – 1. Erie-Prophetstown (C.Cobert, Kruthoff, Strike, Aly Wetzell) 1:50.41 1,600 relay – 1. Erie-Prophetstown (C.Cobert, Strike, Wetzell, Reiley) 4:14.30 3,200 relay – 1. Annawan-Wethersfield 10:22.05; 2. Erie-Prophetstown (Breanna Jensen, Rebecca Arnolts, Brooke Remley, DeWitte) 10:34.68 High jump – 1. Karissa Roman (AW) 5-0; 2. Bolton (EP) 4-10; 3. Fringer (EP) 4-10 Pole vault – 1. Chelsea Munday (Sherr) 9-6; 3. Allisa DeShane (EP) 9-0 Long jump – 1. Kayla DeMay (AW) 15-10; 5. Wetzell (EP) 13-10 1/2 Triple jump – 1. R.Cobert (EP) 35-8 1/2 Shot put – 1. Beth Meier (Rock) 38-2; 3.

Alyssa Howell (EP) 32-9 Discus – 1. Meier (Rock) 105-9

Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

Stillman Valley’s Lexi Morrison (right) slides safely into home plate under the tag of Rock Falls catcher Baylie Janssen in the top of the fifth inning Tuesday afternoon in Rock Falls. Stillman went on to win the Big Northern West matchup 3-0.

Stillman plates three runs off of Ward ACES

CONTINUED FROM B1

In the top of the fifth, Stillman’s Lexi Morrison hit a foul ball left of third base that could have been caught. Instead it was dropped, and on the next pitch, Morrison knocked a hit to the fence in right. Hustling, Morrison stretched it into a triple. She scored on a suicide squeeze by Courtney Fernette.

“Once we saw her [Ward] once, we all adjusted to her rise ball,” Morrison said. “I knew we needed to get some runs in, and the

avoidance slide was just habit.”

Rocket center fielder Paige Reynolds was active and made three catches.

Second baseman Destinee Schumaker ranged back just in time to make an over-the-shoulder catch.

Kellie Ehman hit a low liner to left field to start the seventh, and it grazed off the glove of Taylor Anderson and fell to the wet grass.

Ehman ended up on second. Then Ali Green stepped to the plate and made sure she got in by knocking a line drive over the right-field fence to give her team a 3-0 lead.

Stillman Valley 3, Rock Falls 0 Star of the game: Payton Abbott, Stillman Valley, complete-game shutout, 12 Ks, 2 BBs Key performers: Michaela Ward, RF, complete-game 5-hitter, 6 Ks, 2 BBs; Ali Green, Stillman, 2-run HR Up next: Winnebago at Rock Falls, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday “This was our lowest offensive output all year, but you have to figure that it would be,” Cardinal coach Shawn Byers said. “Michaela is a very

good pitcher, and has a very good team behind her. We have a pretty solid team, and have been hitting the ball all year.”

The Rockets had one hit and three baserunners.

They also committed three errors. Abbott finished with 12 strikeouts, and Ward finished with six strikeouts and allowed two earned runs.

“It was all about momentum, heart, and will,” Nunez said. “Today, we had none of the three.

It’s rainy, chilly, and mopey, but the blame should be placed on our will and desire to win the game.”

Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

Rock Falls center fielder Paige Reynolds can’t catch up to a ball off the bat of Stillman Valley’s Lexi Morrison during the fifth inning Tuesday in Rock Falls.

Morrison turned it into a triple, and later scored.

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No gain, plenty of pain Wizards finish off offensively-challenged Bulls

BY K.C. JOHNSON Chicago Tribune

CHICAGO – Tuesday night didn’t merely mark the end of a season.

It marked the end of an era.

The Wizards eliminated the Bulls from the Eastern Conference quarterfinals in five games with a 75-69 victory, placing a period on another overachieving regular season and underwhelming finish.

The summer of 2014 always pointed to change, a process accelerated by Derrick Rose’s second straight season-ending knee injury and the subsequent trade of Luol Deng. And so the team that trudged off the United Center court won’t be the same that arrives at October’s training camp.

Only offensive-minded applicants need apply.

The Bulls capped an offensive season – pun accepted – in which they ranked as the lowest-scoring and worst-shooting regular-season team with an anemic performance.

They shot 33.3 percent. They endured a first-half stretch of 1-for15 and a second-half stint of 1-for10 and failed to break 15 points in the first and third quarters.

And they added injury to insult, losing Taj Gibson to a sprained left ankle in the fourth quarter and playing Joakim Noah as he clearly limped his way through the final two quarters.

In that regard, Noah, who impressively gritted his teeth through six points, seven assists and 18 rebounds, epitomized this season.

The Bulls fought and fought, overcoming odds and adversity but ultimately finished short. “Jo was laboring,� said coach Tom Thibodeau, who received a postgame consolation visit from Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and President Michael Reinsdorf. “I couldn’t sub him in the second half. And then Taj going down was a big hit for us. “It’s what we dealt with all year.

I’m proud of the team. They gave us everything they had. There was

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Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) and forward Carlos Boozer (5) battle Wizards center Marcin Gortat for a rebound as Trevor Booker (35) stands near during Tuesday’s game in Chicago. The Wizards won 75-69 to take the series 4-1. out pounding his right thigh and Star of the game: *OHN 7ALL

massaging the area just above his knee. Meanwhile, Nene kept 7IZARDS POINTS ASSISTS Key performers: .ENE 7IZARDS dropping mid-range jumpers over the Defensive Player of the Year, POINTS *OAKIM .OAH "ULLS

returning from his one-game sus REBOUNDS ASSISTS pension with 20 points. “His knee has bothered him for nothing left. As a coach, that’s all awhile,� Thibodeau said of Noah. you can ask for. “It’s probably more the second “We didn’t make any excuses. half of the year. We’ll have it They fought as hard as they could. checked out.�

The fight was there. The spirit was Wall led the Wizards, who won there. The togetherness was there. all three road games in the series, We’re not going to make any excus- with 24 points. es. They played better than us. But Despite all the offensive woes, I’m proud of how we never quit.� the Bulls pulled into a one-posGibson, who finished his break- session game when D.J. Augustin, out season with 12 points and four who shot 1-for-10, sank two free rebounds, badly rolled his ankle throws with 2 minutes, 17 seconds when he landed on John Wall’s foot. left. The Wizards failed to score Noah, who started the game but burned a ton of time off the moving tentatively and progres- block when Marcin Gortat recordsively looked worse, spent the ed three offensive rebounds on majority of a third-quarter time- the same possession.

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Rain only delays loss by Cubs Brewers nip Cards in extra innings second straight night "Y 4HE !SSOCIATED 0RESS

Billy Hamilton hit his first career homer, and Chris Heisey singled home the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning, sending the Cincinnati Reds over the Chicago Cubs 3-2 Tuesday night in a game delayed three times because of rain.

The game started 19 minutes late. There was a 15-minute delay in the top of the fifth and a 1-hour, 11-minute delay in the bottom of the sixth.

Hamilton’s solo homer off Jeff Samardzija (0-3) tied it in the fifth. Zack Cozart tripled to rightcenter field with two outs in the sixth, and Heisey’s pinch-hit single put the Reds ahead as heavy rain started to fall and the third rain delay followed.

Alfredo Simon (4-1) gave up five hits, including Starlin Castro’s tworun single, before Heisey pinch-hit for him.

Jonathan Broxton retired all three batters in the ninth for his fifth save in as many chances.

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Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija throws against the Reds during Tuesday’s game in Cincinnati. The Reds won 3-2.

The Cubs have lost five misplayed for an error by of their last six games, Dayan Viciedo. Jackson falling to 8-17. scored on Holaday’s bunt Tigers 4, White Sox 3: down the first base line.

White Sox starter Jose Bryan Holaday bunted home Austin Jackson Quintana struck out a with two outs in the ninth season-high 10, but had to lift the Tigers over Chi- no decision for the third time this season, departcago in Detroit.

Jackson lined a long ing after six innings with drive to right off Ronald the game tied 3-all.

Belisario (1-3) pitched Belisario and reached third when the ball was two innings, allowing one

gled in Khris Davis with the tiebreaking run and the visiting Brewers beat the Cardinals in extra innings for the second straight night.

Davis hit a go-ahead triple to help the Brewers win 5-3 in 12 innings Monday and started the winning rally this time with a leadoff double against Kevin Siegrist (0-1). Milwaukee is a major league-best 20-7, two more victories than the previous franchise best for the opening month, and 11-1 on the road.

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Sophomore forward Caitlin Akers scored twice in the first 3 minutes of the contest, and 2 minutes later, senior forward Heather Setser scored the first of her two goals. Maple Leafs coach Ian Kline was happy to see his club get off to a fast start. “It was very important because they regained

their footing after the first three goals that we got,� Kline said. “They definitely made us work for it. It shows, in my opinion, that Dixon’s really doing a good job of working and playing some good soccer.�

Setser curled in her second goal with just under 13 minutes to go in the first half, and sophomore midfielder Tarah Fisher closed out the first-half scoring with a goal at the 8:42 mark.

In the second half, junior forward Hannah Pace scored both of Geneseo’s goals. The second one, with 29:30 remaining, upped the lead to 7-0 and resulted in half of the remaining time being taken off the clock.

Caitlin Rozek, Lauren Chacon and Emily Grim had shot attempts for Dixon (11-4, 3-2), but none came close to getting past Geneseo keeper Darci Dietrich.

The Maple Leafs provide a good blueprint for the Duchesses to strive for, according to Rozek. “We’re obviously not there yet,� Rozek said, “but we just have to work on practicing and working together as a team more, instead of yelling at each other sometimes. They do a lot of triangle passes, and we don’t keep up with that very well. We need to be able to do that ourselves.�

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Jumps can often follow other jumps

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

In yesterday’s column, we looked at a deal in which the responder made a strong jump shift, then, on the second round, jumped again in his suit to announce that it was completely solid.

In today’s deal, the responder jumps in his own suit, then jumps in his partner’s suit. What does that show?

While you are thinking about that, some pairs add a third hand-type for a strong jump shift: a strong 5-3-3-2.

I do not like that, because when responder rebids in no-trump, opener does not know the length of responder’s suit. In my two-way style, responder must have a six-card suit if he jumps in it, then rebids in no-trump. This

allows the opener to count winners more accurately.

North’s sequence here shows, in principle, five decent spades, four good hearts and 5-4-2-2 distribu-

tion, with (almost) all of his points in the majors. His hand is a textbook example.

Then South wonders if a grand slam might be makable, but decides to settle for “a sure thing.”

West leads the diamond king. Declarer thinks that he can see 12 winners (five spades, five hearts, one diamond and one club), with the club finesse for the overtrick.

So South takes the first trick with his diamond ace and draws trumps. Then he turns to the spades, but suddenly five tricks there shrink to four. Now he has no sensible choice but to take the club finesse. Finally something works.

Note that East did well to keep equal length with the dummy, never discarding a spade while declarer drew trumps. © 2014 UFS

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2014 TX 15 TO: Gerald Houston; First Trust and Savings Bank; Unknown Owners and Occupants and Parties Interested and The Whiteside County Clerk YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT at a sale of real estate made by the County Collector of Whiteside County, Illinois held at the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270 on NOVEMBER 2, 2011, BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST purchased the following described real estate situated in said county for the GENERAL taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon for the year 2010, to-Wit All that Part of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Block 11, in the upper part of the Town (now Village) of Albany, Whiteside County, Illinois which lies Southerly o f the Southerly line of State Bond issue Route 80, now Illinois State Route 84, excepting part of Lot 4 in Block 11, of upper Albany, Village of Albany, Whiteside County, Illinois, Bounded and described as follows, to wit: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot 4, thence North 31 degrees 55 minutes 45 seconds West, along the Southwesterly line thereof, a distance of 68.11 feet to the Southeasterly right of way of S.B.I. Route 80 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Illinois Route 84; thence North 69 degrees 06 minutes 05 seconds East along said Southeasterly right of way line, a distance of 72.52 feet to the Northeasterly line of said Lot 4; thence South 31 degrees 55 minutes 14 seconds East, along said Northeasterly line, a distance of 54.83 feet to the Easternmost corner of said Lot 4, thence South 58 degrees 32 minutes 53 seconds West along the Southeasterly line of said Lot 4, a distance of 71.18 feet to the point of beginning and Lots 5 and 6 in Block 11, in the upper part of the Town (Now Village) of Albany, Whiteside County, Illinois. Certificate 2010-00049 PIN: 06-24-409-004 YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned being the purchaser of said real estate at said sale has filed a petition in the County Court of WHITESEID County, Illinois in the same proceedings wherein said real estate was directed to be sold praying among other things for an order directing the issuance of a Tax Deed to the undersigned; that on the 7TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2014 AT 9:00 A.M. or as soon as after as he may be heard, the undersigned will appear before said court in the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTS BUILDING, 200 N. KNOX ST., MORRISON, IL 61270 and present said Petition to the Court and apply for an order directing the County Clerk to issue a Tax Deed to Petitioner in accordance with the prayer thereof, at that time you may appear and be heard if you so desire. For further information contact the County Clerk at 815-7725189. Last day for redemption is AUGUST 2, 2014 Dated March 13, 2014 BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST, PUCHASER/PETITIONER Lawrence Bruckner, 1100 Locust Street; Thomson, IL 61285; 815-259-3168 April 29, 30, May 1, 2014 Request for Proposal Management/Operation of Post House Ballroom Bar

Lee County Council on Aging is accepting applications for the Management and Operation of the bar and alcohol service in the Post House Ballroom. Requirements include, but not necessarily limited to: 5 Complete financial responsibility of inventory of all alcohol, including record-keeping and ordering 5 %censing 5 ).0- ) e 5 mployment or contracting of personnel (bartenders) 5 Working with Post House Ballroom clients on alcohol needs to ensure the bes possible experience for their engagement 5 Limited troubleshooting and management of events 5 ther duties consistent with operation of bar service in a banquet facility )terested parties should submit proposals, complete with the scope of services proposed and financial consideration anticipate by both proposer and Post House Ballroom, no later than May 30, 2014 to Geoff Vanderlin 3! 0/ive Director Lee County Council on Aging 100 W. Second St., Dixo) L Lee County Council on Aging is not obligated to accept any proposal.

April 30, 2014 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLAN COMMISSION CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Plan Commission, designated by the City Council of the City of Sterling, Illinois, to conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Sterling, Illinois hereinafter set forth, will conduct such hearing at the hour of 7:00 p.m. on the 15th day of May, 2014, in the City Council Chambers at the Coliseum Building, Sterling, Illinois.

The proposed amendment would: Rezone property from B-2-1 (Limited Service Business District) to B-3 (General Service Business District) The property affected by the proposed amendment is described as: WALLACE & GALT ADDITION LOT 1 (EX W 80 & EX E PT TO STATE) BLK E 292800x Otherwise known as: 705 W 3rd St, Sterling, Illinois.

Dated this 30th day of April, 2014.

PLAN COMMISSION CITY OF STERLING, ILLINOIS April 30th, 2014

THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, MORRISON, ILLINOIS

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Plaintiff, CASE NO: 2014 CH 41 vs.

NICOLE N. BACHMAN, f/k/a NICOLE N. GONZALEZ, A SINGLE PERSON; CURRENT MARITAL STATUS UNKNOWN; OTHERWISE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF NICOLE N. BACHMAN f/k/a NICOLE N. GONZALEZ; UNKNOWN TENANTS and/or OCCUPANTS; UNKNOWN PARTIES OF INTEREST; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLIMANTS, Defendants.

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU , Nicole N. Bachman, f/k/a Nicole N. Golzalez, a Single Person; Current Martial Status Unknown; Otherwise Unknown Spouse of Nicole N. Bachman, f/k/a Nicole N. Gonzalez; Unknown Tenants and/or Occupants; Unknown Parties of Interest; Unknown Owners and Non-record Claimants; that this case has been commenced in the Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot 105 of Rolling Meadows Subdivi sion as located in a part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 16, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the 4th P.M., Whiteside County, Illinois according to the Plat thereof recorded July 12, 1973 as Document No. 3957-73.

Common Address: 510 E. 26th St. Sterling Illinois 61081 Parcel No: 11-16-229-015 Sterling and which said mortgage was made by Nicole N. Gonzalez, a Singer Person; n/k/a Nicole N, Bachman; mortgagor to the UNITE STATES OF AMERICA, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds, Whiteside County, Morrison , Illinois identified as Document No. 974294, and for the other relief, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, on or before MAY 9, 2014, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN COMPLAINT. WITNESS April 7, 2014 Susan E. Ottens Clerk of the Circuit Court Lester S. Weinstine Law Office of Lester S. Weintsine, P.C. 409 N. Cherry St., PO Box 409 Morrison IL 61270-0409 Tele: 815-772-7211 Fax: 815-772-8599 April 16, 23 & 30th 2014 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 11 A.D. 2014 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 transacting the business known as On Deck Lawn Care Services located at 682 Pheasant Run Dixon, IL 61021 Dated this 11th day of April A.D. 2014.

Cathy Myers

by Gerianne Knack Deputy County Clerk April 16, 23, 30, 2014 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, LEE COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF: Petition of David Paul Miller for change of Name NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Notice is given you, the public, that on 21, April 2014, I will file a Petition for Change of name in the Court asking the Court to change may present name of: David Paul Miller, to the name of Paul Miller Date: 21, April, 2014 David Paul Miller, Plaintiff April 23, 30, May 7, 2014

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3 spaces at Chapel Hill, Dixon. Memorial Gardens. $750 ea. Or make offer.

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641-777-7261 2BR Townhouse, 1831 N. 2nd Ave. 1½ BA, C/A, lots of storage. 1100 sq. ft. w/garage. $600 mo. + dep., util. refs. 815-652-4517 2BR. $485 + dep No pets/ Smoking 815-590-3004 2BR. Stove & refrig. provided. Pay own utilities. Share garage. Lease & dep. Req. 815441-8652.

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AIRLINE CAREERS BEGIN HERE BECOME AN AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECH. FAA APPROVED TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED - HOUSING AVAILABLE. JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AIM 800-481-8312 HEALTH OCCUPATIONS INSTRUCTOR at the Whiteside Area Career Center in Sterling Must be a Registered Nurse with one of the following: One year experience working with the elderly, or; one year teaching Nursing, or; a CNA instructor approved by IDPH. Interested applicants should call Kim Purvis for more information at (815)626-5810.

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Experience with Quickbooks, payroll, electronic payments. Pay commensurate with experience.

Please send replies to Box #:1211 F R 6DXN 9DOOH\ &ODVVLĂ&#x20AC;HGV P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081 Activity Director Walnut Manor is seeking a fun, outgoing, and creative person to manage the Activity Department. This position requires experience with planning, developing, and implementing activity programs for the geriatric population. The 36 hour Activity Director course is preferred. Written and oral communication skills are a must.

Competitive wage and benefit package tailored to your experience.

Please send resume to or apply in person: Walnut Manor 308 S Second St Walnut, IL 61376 www.Heritageof care.com Automotive Mechanic Wanted Diesel experience a plus. bellini@grics.net 815-284-4175 Automotive Midas Auto Service is looking for qualified Mechanic.

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815-626-7685 Combination Waitress/kitchen help, PT. Apply in person at Joe's Pizza, 119 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. No phone calls please

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Casey's General Stores Accepting Applications for a Store Manager in Franklin Grove. IL And Kitchen Manager in Amboy IL. Apply online at www.caseys.com or mail applications to P.O. Box 210 in Creston IL.

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HELP WANTED Driver Sales Swingman Mon.-Sat. 40+ Hrs./wk

Selling, Delivery, Driving a truck, and providing customer services are primary responsibilities. Good people skills and CDL will be needed.

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Part-time displaying and stocking beverage products at retail.

Apply in person at: LRB Distributors, Inc. 1425 Franklin Grove Rd. Dixon, IL 61021

Electrical Contractor looking to hire entry level Shop Helper/ Parts Delivery. Possibility of an apprenticeship experience and knowledge helpful but not required. Must be 18 years old and have a valid drivers license. Send resumes to P.O. Box 472 Dixon IL.

Experienced Bartenders, Waitresses & Cooks Wanted

Must be able to work days, nights & weekends. Apply at Rock River Golf and Pool.

No phone calls please 3901 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls, IL

Farm Equipment Operator Full time position operating 4 wheel drive and tracked farm tractors.

Maintenance work in the off season.

M & R Farms, 815288-3136.

Help wanted for Full Time Shop Mechanic, with basic skills, Class B CDL and bodywork experience.

Call between 8a.m.- 5p.m.

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Immediate Opening. FT Seasonal Help Wanted. CDL class B min. Paid overtime.

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Optometric Assistant Northwest Eyecare has an opening for an Optometric Assistant in our Oregon office. This position is a 3 day per week position and requires patient care skills, general office procedure skills, and broad based computer skills. Experience with insurance filing and accounts receivable is also desired.

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Rock Falls Township High School has the following opening: HR/Payroll/Insurance Clerk - 12 month, full-time position with benefits beginning July 7, 2014; salary commensurate with experience, school payroll experience with knowledge of TRS/ IMRF pension systems preferred; knowledge of Skyward software a plus. To apply, please submit resume and letter of application by email to Mike Berentes, Principal at MikeB@rfhs301. org, or by mail to 101 12th Avenue, Rock Falls, IL by May 15, 2014.

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Rock River Fabrications Located in Lyndon, IL is now accepting applications for the position of Material Handler.

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Graphic Designer Wa n t e d Sauk Valley Media has a full-time opening for a Graphic Designer in our advertising department. Our Graphic Designers work in specialized teams with Account Executives and Customer Service Representatives to create effective ad campaigns for area businesses.

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Salespeople Wanted Have people told you that â&#x20AC;&#x153;You should be in sales?â&#x20AC;? Do you like meeting new people and building longterm relationships?

If you answered yes to these questions, then we'd like to talk to you.

Sauk Valley Media located in Sterling, IL has an opening for an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Advertising Account Executiveâ&#x20AC;?. This person would be responsible for selling advertising in a variety of print and online products including newspapers, magazine, websites, direct mail pieces and more.

Sure, some sales experience is desired, but we look for a person with personality, drive and ambition more than just past sales experience. We are always willing to train a person who shows the desire to grow and learn a new career.

Base pay along with a liberal commission program makes this an excellent opportunity to make money. A liberal Shaw Media benefit package is included.

Send resumes to: Jennifer Baratta, Sauk Valley Media, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 or by email at; jbaratta@ saukvalley.com Village of Chadwick has an immediate opening for Water, Sewer and General Maintenance.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, valid drivers license, desire to become a Certified Water Plant Operator.

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DIXON 1015 Nachusa, 2BR, pets & sec. 8 ok, $575 + dep., 815-622-6887 2BR 507 Van Buren. $575/mo + dep. Refs. req.

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â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; 2BR fenced yard, applcs., garage, deck, $600/mo. + dep. 815-440-6882 3BR 2.5 ba., fenced in yard, nice NE location, avail. May 1st, $750 & 1st mo. rent, 815973-5809.

FRANKLIN GROVE Large lower 3 BR Duplex with full basement & 1 car garage All appl. furn. $650 + dep.

630-329-1776

PROPHETSTOWN 323 E. Ave., 3BR $475/mo. + $475 dep. 815-625-1900

ROCK FALLS 1 & 2 Bed House for rent in Rock Falls, $445 & up. immed.

Available Call 815-622-2725 snlrentals.com 1+BR, w/d hookup $425+ dep. 815499-3187.

3BR, 1½ Bath, 2 story, 2 car detached garage. No Pets. $700 + $700 dep. 815-440-7985 Small 1BR house, 1 car garage $475/mo. + $475 dep., 701 Grace Ave. 815-590-2181

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815-440-7985.

2BR, all applcs., enclosed porch, basement, A/C, garage. $575/mo. $575 dep. 815626-4951 Free Housing, utilities, cable & internet and small living allowance in Exchange for part time mature Personal Assistant in Sterling.

This is a live-in position. Refs. Req. Interested candidates please contact Rick at: rick25119@gmail.com

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Kilgore Park area, 3BR, dbl car heated garage, Jim Prescott, 815-6257778.

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AUCTIONS

615

LAKE COUNTY Municipal Vehicle & Equip. Auction Saturday, May 3rd - 9:00am Lake County Fairgrounds Grayslake IL Municipal vehicles, Trucks, Landscape equip. & More!

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Lebonick Auctions 618-444-6889

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Lost Lake Community Garage Sales Saturday, May 3 rd 8 am - 3 pm Bake Sale & Lunch Served at Lake Court Center.

Maps provided at the gates while they last!

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 Thurs., Fri., Sat., May 1, 2, & 3 8-4 30769 E. Thome Road, Indoor Estate/Moving Sale baby grand piano, organ, antique desk, antique table & chairs, other furniture items, dishes, tools, & much more!

No early sales.

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 BIG Consignment Sale Thurs. 9-6, Fri. 116, Sat. 9-4 Early Sales Starting Wed. Bizarre Americana 609 W. Third St.

By Steel Worker's Credit Union bottom Ave. G Bridge Beds- twin, full, queen, king, $90.

Recliner, sm. desk, matching sofa & sofa, chair, dressers, love seat, micro. stand, gun rack, 8â&#x20AC;? futon mattress, TV stand, new queen/ king box springs, office chair. Like new washer, dresser, chest freezer, coffee & end tables, headboards.

Air cond., table & chairs- sm. & big sets, sofa sleeper, toddler bed, black gas stove like new, ent. center, double reclining sofa.

Much more! 815718-4385.

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 9-6 Only! 1815 6th Ave. IN-HOME ESTATE SALE of Leola Kent: Large 2 level brick home. Another quality sale, every room is full!

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Sale by Sauk Valley Estate Sales & Services

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

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 WW2 German Navel Battle Flag.

(Original). And other items. $500.

815-284-9967

APPLIANCES

710

CLOVER HILLS

RENT TO OWN APPLIANCES TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MATTRESSES

815.625.8529

FURNITURE

755

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

Nice oak office desk, new leather desk chair. $165 815-625-0449

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

762

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Prideâ&#x20AC;?

Mobility Elect. Scooter for sale by owner.

Lightweight, easy to handle. Long lasting batteries.

Excellent Condition. $950. Call 815-626-0240

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Free Cats, inside cats only.

815548-9511 MASTIFF English AKC. Large pups from huge parents Champ lines. $950 Call 309-945-2371 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

779

19 hp Poulan Garden Tractor, hydrostatic drive, 42â&#x20AC;? deck, $425 815625-1606 2012 J.D. Rider Hydro. 42â&#x20AC;? deck 18.7/hrs, 19.5HP $1300 815-9733372 or 288-5804 Craftsman 2006 24HP, 48â&#x20AC;? deck w/ bagger. $475 815652-0055 Simplicity Conquest garden tractor, 50â&#x20AC;? mower, 18hp. Like new.

235 hrs. $2,000/ firm. 815-499-7308

LAWN & GARDEN

781

2002 John Deere X585 4x4.

54â&#x20AC;? mulching mowing deck, 51â&#x20AC;? rotary broom MC519 bagging cart. 46â&#x20AC;? snow thrower. $9,900. Call 815441-7500 Lawn Mowing & Garden Rototilling 815-973-5757 or 815-973-0056

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.

TOOLS & MACHINERY

792

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jetâ&#x20AC;? 7 in. x 12 in. horizontal-vertical band saw, new.

Paid $1400. Asking $700 cash. 815915-3279 Dixon

WANT TO BUY 795 OLD ADVERTISING SIGNS WANTED Beer, Gas, & Oil Auto, Farm, Soda Hunting & More.

Please call Mike @ 651-451-3786

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE (2) Raynor Garage doors, complete.

7x18 & 7x9. Insulated. $600 total 815-946-3572 200+ Antique beer can collection. $75 takes all. 815-2883798

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Moving Sale Solid oak dinning room table w/ 3 leaves & 6 chairs $800. China cabinet $100. 5 Solid oak bar stools. $150/set. Casino slot machine. $350. Walnut Piano $100. All in good condition. Call 815-631-0246

140 sq. ft. engineered hardwood flooring.

Handscraped Potomac Plank Birch, ½ â&#x20AC;?x5â&#x20AC;? planks, $400 815772-2226

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2 yr old refrig. $200 obo, 1 yr. Old gas stove $200 obo, John Deere MX5 finishing mower 3 point hitch $1250 815-994-3339 2000 oak kitchen cabinets Carpet 69¢sq/ft Builder Discount 626-4561 4' x 8' Flatbed Trailer, No lights $95 815-288-6348

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Chapel Hill Sec. M. 4 graves. $500 ea. Will pay transfer fees. Call 815718-3164 Commercial ice machine for sale, Manitowoc 650 lb.

Cuber w/ ice bin, $950, Norlake 6'x6' walk in cooler, $1,000.

Norlake 6'x4' walk in freezer, $1,000. John Deere leaf sweeper, new $225, regulation size foosball table, $95.

Call Dan at 815-4415772.

DIRECTV, Internet, Phone Starting @ $69.99/mo!

3 FREE Months of HBO, Showtime, Starz and Cinemax!

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Large Agri-Fab lawn sweep, $65 815-288-6348 Lg. stack of Rough Sawn hardwood lumber, oak, walnut cherry, good for projects. $1,500 815-288-3301

NEW women's Asic Gel Flux size 7, salmon & teal. $65 815-499-0721 New Womens Nike Track Shoes Sz. 9 $10 815-631-0002 Patio Table with 4 chairs & umbrella $40 815-284-0946 Scooter Store Power Chair TSS300, like new condition, $4,000 new, asking $650, 815-849-5466 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text â&#x17E;&#x203A;Look for WEB ID â&#x17E;&#x203A;Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds â&#x17E;&#x203A;Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box â&#x17E;&#x203A;View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS Twin, full, queen, king beds. Washer, dryer, dbl. reclining sofa, dresser, recliner, like new black gas stove.

718-4385 Vinyl Lift chair & Transfer wheel chair $600 total.

Good cond. 815849-5153 Women's Asic Gel Flux sz. 7, brand new. $65. 815625-2914.

AUTOMOBILES

905

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AUTOMOBILES

905

Bob Endress Auto S&S

13571 Lincoln Rd. (Rte 30 West) Morrison, Illinois

815-772-3215

USED AUTOS 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Reg. Cab, 32,000 Miles

2008 Buick Lucerne CXL 2008 Buick Enclave 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT

Sunroof & Leather

2002 Pontiac Montana 2001 Pontiac 6XQÂżUH 4-door

1999 Chevrolet Blazer 4x4 1998 Mercury Mountaineer 4x4

1998 Ford F-700 Dump Truck Gas

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*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee.

1995 Honda Passport 4x4 Very reliable!!! $1500 815-973-6972 1999 Toyota Camry, newer tires.

Gold. $1050. Call 803-539-1807 2007 Acura TL Graphite grey, loaded, automatic, 82k miles, Great cond. $13,800 obo 815-535-8503

AUTOMOBILES

905

2007 Hyundai Accent 2dr hatch, 1 owner, very clean.

Auto., air, 114k. No rust, no dents, no disappointments. $5700 815-9736609 after 5 pm creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

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TRUCKS

910

1997 Ford F-150, needs transition work $2000 OBO 815-288-7083

4X4S

â&#x2DC;&#x2026;4 wheel driveâ&#x2DC;&#x2026; 4 door, 2002 Chevy Blazer 815-631-6678

MOTORCYCLES

935

1979 Harley Davidson Custom Ironhead. One Of a Kind! Features SS Carburetor, dual disc front brakes, GMA rear master cylinder disc brakes, shortened shocks, custom paint light gray, with lots of medal flake, lots of chrome, quick release seat, custom turn signals. Turn key ready. Selling due to health reasons, runs great! $5,100 Call 815535-7104 please leave a message.

1981 Hondamatic 450. 1,110 mi., Vetter Fairing, saddle bags. $2200 815-946-2823 1999 Goldwing GL500, white, 50th Anniversary.

41,400mi. $8500.

815-535-3703 2004 Harley 883 Sportster, silver, windshield, lug& gage carrier safety guards. 23K. mi. $4000. Call 815-564-8041.

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2007 Club Car elec. golf cart. Lift kit, tires, wheels, back seat, radio, lights. $3800. 815716-0457.

2008 Camper/ Toy Hauler. Sleeps 4, kitchen, bath, ducted heat, A/C, very clean. $12,000 Call 815-626-7278

AUTOS WANTED

960

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18' Cobalt boat & trailer luxury V8 all ready to have fun in! Have all maintenance records $2500 815-9943339

TRAILERS/RVS

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