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Will city take latest gamble?

Lone grocery wants to add video gambling

BY CHRISTI WARREN cwarren@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5521 @SeaWarren

MORRISON – Can, or should, a grocery have video gambling machines?

Scott Sullivan, president of Sullivan’s Foods, asked the Morrison City Council that question this week. During Monday’s meeting, he asked council members to approve a pour liquor license for Sullivan’s, which would allow video gambling machines in the grocery.

Sullivan said the company

had been watching video gambling progress since it began in 2012 in Illinois, and “we’ve made a decision to try to bring forward video gaming into our stores.”

“We’ve been watching how it works, and I see convenience stores and truck stops, and it requires a liquor license – you have to be able to pour alcohol

in the store,” he said.

He said two Sullivan’s stores have pour licenses, but neither yet has gambling machines.

“We’re continuing to move forward in all the locations,” he said.

Council members were reluctant and decided to delay a decision until their next meeting

Sullivan noted the profits from video gambling being made by cities, retailers, and the state.

“I think it’s something that keeps some of the money in your local area, and we’ve decided to take a crack at it,” he said.

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DIXON SCHOOLS

CENTER OF ATTENTION FOR EIGHTH-GRADERS

Public to get update on plan Forum set for next week on future of high school

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

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Eighth-grade students from Amboy watch Thursday as Whiteside Area Career Center students demonstrate a lathe during a tour of the Sterling facility on Thursday afternoon. Area students took tours of WACC on Wednesday and Thursday as part of the Career Quest program. Go to saukvalley.com to see more photos.

DIXON – Officials in the Dixon School District will have a public forum next week to continue discussion on the future of Dixon High School. But before that happens, people can take a look at the high school to see just what people are talking about.

The school board has narrowed the district’s long-range facility plan to two options, both of which include basic renovation and upgrades at Washington and Jefferson elementary schools, but differ when it comes to the high school.

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Fire chief hangs up his hat Thursday Heller retiring after 38 years of putting out fires large and small

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@shawmedia.com Shaw Media

OREGON – Being able to help his neighbors was one reason Oregon Fire Chief Don Heller devoted the past 38 years to being a volunteer firefighter.

“Being there meant a lot to

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OREGON – It’s the first day – and the first Friday – in May, so that means the First Fridays Open Stage music show will begin at 7 p.m. at the Oregon VFW Post 8739, 1310 W. Washington St. Instruments are acoustic, and a professional sound system is provided.

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me,” he said. “We get the call, and it’s the worst day of their lives. It was great just to be able to help out your neighbors and see the look of gratitude on their faces when it was taken care of.”

Heller, 60, fire chief for the past 14 years, retired Thursday.

Al Greene, an assistant chief, will succeed him.

A lifelong Oregon resident, Heller, a carpenter, joined the department in 1977 at the encouragement of then-Chief 2

Record release party at Rosbrook

DIXON – Tristan Bushman, a singer-songwriter from Ashton, will celebrate the release of his sevensong EP “Heartwood” with a 7 p.m. show Saturday at Rosbrook Studio, 107 S. Peoria Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 at the door, or $6 in advance at Ginkgo Tree Cafe, 216 W. First St., and Roxie’s, 302 W. First St.

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Jim Rosenbalm.

He was appointed a lieutenant 3 years later on the all-volunteer department, then became a captain, and chief in 2001.

“I enjoyed the camaraderie of all the guys I went through all these years with, and I wanted to give back to the community I live in,” Heller said.

He said Rosenbalm and other veteran firefighters were his mentors over the years.

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FULTON – The annual Dutch Days festival will run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and Saturday. There will be a parade at 3 p.m. Saturday, beginning at Fourth Street, and going from Ninth Avenue to 14th Avenue. There will be live music by de Immigrant Windmill, at First Street and 10th Avenue, beginning at 4 p.m.

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Oregon Fire Chief Don Heller directs firefighters as they respond to a garage fire on South Eighth Street in 2012.

The 60-year-old volunteer firefighter, chief for the past 14 years, retired Thursday after 38 years with the department.

‘Raise the Woof!’ in Rock Falls

ROCK FALLS – The Happy Tails Humane Society will bring the professional standup comedy tour “Raise the Woof!” to Days Inn, 2105 First Ave., at 8 p.m. today.

The show is a fundraiser for the animal shelter. Tickets are $25 and available at happytailsanimalshelter.org and at the shelter, 1408 McNeil Road. The evening includes a silent auction.

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DIXON – The Sauk Valley Community College Theatre Department will present “The Glass Menagerie” in the Mathis Theatre at the college, 173 state Route 2.

Shows are set for 7 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $2 for students with an ID. Tickets for “Intermission with a Twist” on Friday are $15 and include cocktails and appetizers.

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The Beast, played by Joel Spangler, and Bella, played by Katlyn Bay, rehearse a scene in Dixon High School’s production of “Beauty and the Beast” on Thursday evening at the Dixon High School auditorium. The play will hit the stage at 7 p.m. today and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday.

Gaston, played

by Jacob Harrison, rehearses a scene in Dixon High School’s production of “Beauty and the Beast.”

Cam Huong Thi Nguyen, 28, of Sterling; 10:11 a.m.

Wednesday at 18th Avenue and East Fourth Street; cellphone use while driving; released with promise to comply.

Samantha L. Stoecker, 21, of Fulton; 3:12 p.m.

Wednesday at West Fourth Street and Maple Drive; failure to wear seat belt; released with promise to comply.

Julia B. Hereford, 61, of Dixon; 3:27 p.m. Wednesday at East Third Street and Broadway; expired registration; released with promise to comply.

Lamar E. Lewis, 33, of Sterling; 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Maple Drive and West Fourth Street; speeding; released with promise to comply.

Aubree L. Brown, 26, of Sterling; 6:40 p.m. Wednesday at West 19th Street and Avenue G; pedestrian under the influence of drugs or alcohol in the roadway; released with notice to appear in court.

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Man faces child porn charge STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

FULTON – A Fulton man is being held on $25,000 bond after police arrested him Wednesday night on a child pornography charge.

The investigation into 27-year-old Andrew J. Bush began when mem-

bers of the Internet C r i m e s Against Children Task Force, a part of t h e U . S . Andrew J. Bush Department of Justice, began tracking his computer downloads, Lt.

Donnie Pridemore said.

“They’re able to track known, recognized files of child pornography, so searching for their values, you can locate where those files are being shared and downloaded,” Pridemore said.

This is Bush’s first felony charge in Whiteside County.

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Joseph D. Queen, 23, of Rock Falls; 9:17 a.m.

Wednesday at 12th Avenue and West Fifth Street; disobeying a stop sign; released with notice to appear in court.

Tashua R. Pessman, 36, of Sterling; 12:21 p.m.

Wednesday in the 200 block of First Avenue; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; released with notice to appear in court.

Joseph W. Henson, 70, of Davenport, Iowa; 1:11 a.m. Thursday in the 1500 block of Prophetstown Road; driving without lights when required, improper lane usage, driving under the influence; released with notice to appear in court.

David Guerrero, 35, of Sterling; 6:52 p.m. Wednesday in the 400 block of First Avenue; failure to wear properly adjusted seat belt; released with notice to appear in court.

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Dylan L. Smith, 24, of Dixon; 3:23 p.m. Wednesday in the 1200 block of West Fourth Street; dog at large; given city ordinance citation.

Samuel W. McPeak, 37, of Dixon; 8:15 a.m.

Wednesday in the 600 block of North Jefferson Avenue; Ogle County warrant for failure to appear – contempt (non-payment); taken to Lee County Jail.

Boy, 16, from Dixon; 1:20 p.m. Thursday in the 200 block of South Hennepin Avenue; battery; released to his parent.

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Boy, 17, from Amboy; 10:20 a.m. Thursday at Amboy High School; possession of tobacco product by a minor, possession of drug paraphernalia; given ordinance violation.

Ogle County Sheriff Randolph W. Jackson, 58, of Gary, Indiana; 11;13 p.m. Wednesday at Fourth and Washington streets in Oregon; driving while license suspended; taken to Ogle County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Miguel Aguilar, 43, of Rockford; 7:57 p.m. Tuesday at state Route 64 and Mulford Road; driving while license revoked; taken to Ogle County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Christopher Lamb, 54, of Springfield; Wednesday; warrant for contempt of court; given notice to appear in court.

Brandon Wallace, 24, of Rockford; Wednesday; warrant for failure to appear; given notice to appear in court.

Michael Shaw, 46, of Stillman Valley; Wednesday; warrant for failure to appear; given notice to appear in court.

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James T. Griffin, 34, of Chicago; 1:26 p.m. Wednesday on Interstate 88 in Ogle County; suspended driver’s license; given individual bond and notice to appear in court.

Jaclyn N. Wooden, 29, of

Dixon; 4:54 p.m. Tuesday at Palmyra Street and Fourth Avenue in Dixon; no valid driver’s license – expired; given individual bond and notice to appear in court.

Driver hurt in crash Tuesday OGLE COUNTY – A Wisconsin man received non-life-threatening injuries Tuesday in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 39 in Ogle County.

State troopers responded to the scene at 5:20 p.m.

As they investigated, they found that a vehicle driven

by Robert W. Johnson, 55, of Amherst Junction, Wisconsin, was traveling southbound in the left lane.

A vehicle driven by Mark A. Mostert, 56, of Monee, was traveling in the right lane when Mostert attempted to change lanes in front of Johnson.

Mostert’s vehicle struck Johnson’s on the front passenger side, and Johnson lost control. His vehicle swerved and struck a third vehicle, driven by Benjamin T. Galpin, 33, of Maple Park.

Johnson’s vehicle then rolled over.

Johnson was taken by Monroe Center Ambulance to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, where he remained in fair condition Thursday. Mostert was given a citation for improper lane usage.

Two arrested in parolee checks LEE COUNTY – Lee County Sheriff’s deputies and Dixon police assisted the Illinois Department of Corrections’ Parole Division Wednesday with 22 parolee checks.

Kari Wilson, 35, and Vyron Evans, 39, both of Dixon. were arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. They posted bond and were released. A third person was sent back to IDOC for violating parole conditions.

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Union busting: Think small Rauner’s plan to put labor decisions in local hands draws attention PONTIAC (AP) – It’s the latest front in the continuing battle over organized labor’s influence, but what’s happening in Illinois looks nothing like the juggernaut unleashed in other Midwestern states where conservative statehouses have stripped power from unions with barely a second thought.

In this blue state, where labor is strong and has been for more than a hundred years, new Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner is trying another way of cutting unions down to size. He’s pitching city councils, county commissioners and business groups on the idea of local “empowerment zones,” in which voters could approve making union membership voluntary, rather than mandatory, at unionized workplaces in their communities.

“The special interests have got to be stopped,” Rauner told local officials during a speech in rural Livingston County, one of dozens of stops on a campaign-like tour that has stretched for weeks.

“That’s the key to turning our state around.”

This town-by-town approach to expanding right-to-work, rather than state action, has been tried only in a few other places, none of them like Illinois, and it’s not clear it will work. Standing-roomonly crowds of protesters have pushed back against any local action, and such zones would still require approval by the Democratic-controlled Legislature, which

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An anti-right to work sign sits in a statue of Abraham Lincoln on April 16 outside a building where hundreds of union protesters attended a Livingston County board meeting in Pontiac. The board was set to consider a resolution supporting Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s efforts to strip influence for labor unions. seems unlikely.

However, the effort is attracting national attention as Republicans look for creative new ways to push pro-business, anti-union legislation beyond the borders of the nation’s red states, and as organized labor tries to hold its ground.

When the board in heavily Republican Livingston County, about 100 miles southwest of Chicago, took up a resolution in support of Rauner’s plan, some 400 union members tried to jam into boardroom of a historic downtown courthouse, forcing county commissioners to move to a larger community building down the street. When that space still wasn’t big enough, the meeting was postponed.

“I think (Rauner) is

in for a rude awakening in Illinois,” said Jason Snow, a 35-yearold member of the Iron Workers’ Local 112.

Similar scenes have played out in other towns in recent weeks.

“I think he has awakened the labor movement in Illinois, and they’re up on their toes,” said Illinois AFL-CIO President Michael Carrigan.

Rauner’s office says about three dozen local governments, most in small cities or less-populated counties, have approved resolutions in support of the governor’s agenda. Dozens of others have tabled or voted it down.

Rauner says his proposed labor changes – which also could include ending collective bargaining for public employees and

eliminating prevailing wage agreements covering government-funded projects – would let Illinois better compete with surrounding states for new businesses. He says local governments could also better manage their budgets.

Rauner insists he’s not anti-union, calling such claims “false, baloney, wrong.”

Livingston County Board Chairman Marty Fannin, who worked at the Pontiac Correctional Center for 27 years and says he owes what he has to unions, says he sees some virtue in Rauner’s plan and is thinking about whether to put it on the board’s next agenda.

“No offense, but anything we can get out of the state’s hands and control ourselves, we appreciate that,” Fannin said.

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The effort to end Illinois’ longstanding, unofficial “incumbent protection program” is getting a second life after a similar campaign last year failed legal and administrative tests.

Last year’s effort, which sought to place a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment onto the November 2014 ballot that would end the practice of politicians drawing their own legislative maps, was deemed unconstitutional by Cook County Circuit Judge Mary Mikva.

It also was rejected by the Illinois State Board of Elections, which said organizers had failed to collect enough valid signatures from registered voters to earn a ballot spot.

Leaders of the new campaign, called Independent Maps, say they are ready to overcome those hurdles and get an amendment proposal to voters on the 2016 ballot.

“We’re full-speed ahead to collect the signatures needed to present this amendment to voters in 2016,” said Independent Maps Chairman Dennis FitzSimons, the former Tribune Company CEO who now chairs the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

FitzSimons said the campaign is ready to start collecting the more than 290,000 valid registered voter signatures it will need to see a constitutional amendment question appear on the 2016 Illinois ballot.

If approved to appear

on the ballot, the question would ask Illinois voters whether they want to see a state constitutional amendment that would change the way electoral districts are drawn in the state.

Currently, legislators redraw the districts after every U.S. Census.

The Illinois House and Senate must approve the map and send it on to the governor, who can sign it into law or send it back to lawmakers with a veto. If the General Assembly and governor’s office are held by members of one party – as was the case in 2010 with Democrats in power – that party can control the mapdrawing process and create districts friendly to its members.

If all three can’t agree on a map, the Illinois Constitution outlines a process for negotiating a compromise. If that results in a stalemate, the secretary of state draws the name of a Democrat or Republican from a hat (or bowl or other container) to break the tie.

The party that draws the map does so to its members’ favor. It also can punish members of the other party by mapping incumbents out of their established districts. This is how the process earned the “incumbent protection program” nickname.

The Independent Maps amendment proposes an 11-member nonpartisan commission whose decisions and process would be open to the public and to public comment.

IN BRIEF Work set to start Saturday on I-88

will be reduced to 45-mph in the work zone throughout the resurfacing project.

DIXON – Resurfacing is scheduled to start Saturday on a 22-mile segment of Interstate 88 between state Route 251 near Rochelle and U.S. Route 52 near Dixon.

Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction throughout most of the work, which is expected to take until the end of the year to complete.

Reconstruction work also is scheduled to begin this month on ramps carrying traffic from Route 251 to I-88 westbound, and from I-88 eastbound to Route 251. Repaving work on the other two ramps will be done later this year.

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

Fred C. Ray Sr. DIXON – Fred C. Ray Sr., 78, of Dixon, passed away Friday, April 24, 2015, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon.

He w as bor n Jan. 9, 1937, the son of Archie Ray and Anna Grace (Poulsen) Ray. Fred married his beloved wife, Fay Turner, on March 12, 1954, at Memorial United Methodist Church in Zion, where they both were members. Fred served in the Army Reserve with the 85th Division Band. He was a member of Zion Junior Chamber of Commerce and Zion Exchange Club.

He served on the board of directors for the Zion Park District, as well as the Lake County Society for Human Development (later known as Northpoint Achievement Center). Fred was employed at Zion State Bank, serving as the executive vice president. He became owner and operator for many years of Chateau Estates Mobile Home Park in Dixon. Fred also was a proud member of the

Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus. Singing in the chorus and in a quartet were highlights of his later years.

Fred and Fay enjoyed traveling and spending time with their family.

Survivors include his wife, Fay; son, Fred Ray Jr. of Zion; two daughters, Penny Ray of Dixon and Cindy Ray of Antioch; one grandchild, David Ziemke of Dixon; and two brothers, Ken (Diane) Ray of Loudon, Tennessee, and David (Virginia) Ray of Bristow, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jim Ray. Private family services will be at Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion.

Interment will be at Mount Olivet Memorial Park in Zion.

The family requests no flowers, but memorial donations to Kreider Services, P.O.Box 366, 500 Anchor Road, Dixon, IL 61021 would be appreciated.

Visit congdonfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Today’s visitations: Betty J. Rowbottom of Sterling, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Evelyn J. Degner of Rock Falls, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

Kenneth Williams of Chadwick, 3-5 p.m., with an Eagles Club tribute at 2:45 p.m., at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Today’s funerals: Betty J. Rowbottom of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Evelyn J. Degner of Rock Falls, 11:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

Kenneth Williams of Chadwick, 5 p.m. memorial service at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Saturday visitations: Carol A. Bourgeois of Amboy, memorial visitation, 10-11 a.m. at Preston-Schil-

ling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Saturday funerals: John W. Olson of Walnut, 10:30 a.m. memorial service at Walnut Cemetery, with time of gathering, noon-2 p.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Walnut.

Carol A. Bourgeois of Amboy, 11 a.m. memorial service at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Wednesday visitations: Michael C. Hawn of Oregon, 10-11 a.m. at FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Wednesday funerals: Michael C. Hawn of Oregon, 11 a.m. at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon May 23 funerals: Janice M. Evans Prentice, formerly of Sterling, celebration of life, 1-4 p.m. at Edgewood Golf Course in Polo.

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

Nolan ‘Russ’ Deets Jr. STERLING – Nolan “Russ” Deets Jr., 80, of Sterling, died Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at Rockford Memorial Hospital.

Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling is handling arrangements.

Steven R. Dodd STERLING – Steven R. Dodd, 43, of Sterling, died Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at his home.

McDonald Funeral Home and Crematory in Rock Falls is handling arrangements.

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“Those early guys shaped you and told you what the department was all about,” he said. “That’s what I’ve tried to instill in the guys today.”

Heller had planned to retire last year, when he and his wife, Kathie, moved to Byron.

He decided to stay on for a few more months to help get a referendum passed April 7 to add an ambulance service to the fire department.

Voters passed the measure by a landslide, 1,251 to 173.

“I feel pretty good about that,” he said.

Although Heller valued his service to the community, it came with some sacrifices.

“You miss out on a lot,

time with your family, dinners,” he said.

He recalled one Christmas morning when the fire department was called first to a house fire and then to a grass fire.

He and Kathie were hosting Christmas that year for both his family and hers.

“When I finally got home, my parents were the only ones still there.

The dinner was over, the presents were opened, and everyone else had gone home,” he said with a grin.

Exhausted, he climbed into bed only to be called out again to an all-night barn fire.

“You didn’t think about it,” he said. “You just got up and went.”

The biggest fire of his career was a blaze that destroyed the former Carnation Milk plant on Dec. 5, 2007. More than

20 departments came to help.

Another memorable blaze, Heller said, was the one that destroyed the First Presbyterian Church.

The call came in merely as smoke in the basement.

“I remember my wife had just fixed breakfast.

I said I’ll be right back,” Heller said with a chuckle. “That was Saturday morning. I got back Monday morning.”

Over the years, he spent about 30 hours a week, often every evening, on fire department business, in addition to working a full-time job as a union carpenter.

Training to be a volunteer is more demanding now than when he joined, Heller said.

“When I first joined, the older firemen showed you what you needed to know,” he said. “Now

you need Firefighter II or even Firefighter III.” Regulations are stricter and more numerous.

“It was all fire. Now you’re fire, you’re EMS [Emergency Medical Service], you’re HAZMAT [hazardous materials], and you’re rescue,” he said. “For the most part, the changes have been good.”

Heller gave credit to volunteers who are willing to get the needed training.

“My hat’s off to them – they sacrifice a lot,” he said.

He also appreciates all the cooperation and help from other area departments through mutual aid over the time he has been on the department, especially those who bore the brunt of covering the fire district for the 2 weeks it was without an ambulance service last summer.

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Option A includes renovating DHS; option B includes building a new high school.

Different work groups made up of students, staff, teachers, and community members have been meeting for the past few months to discuss plans.

Their meetings have served as a road map for the plan’s development, and those working groups will summarize and pres-

Be heard Members of the community are invited to comment on the Dixon School District’s long-term facilities plan.

The next community forum will begin at 6:30 p.m.

May 7 at the Dixon High School cafeteria, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive.

Visit plandixonschools.info for more information on the facilities plan. ent their findings at the forum on May 7.

Before the community forum takes place, the public will be invited to tour the high school, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Kevin Heid, public finance bond banker with Stifel, a brokerage

and investment banking firm, will attend the forum to explain the different funding options available to the school district.

Option A carries a cost of $42 million to $48 million. Option B has an estimated price tag of $44

million to $47 million.

Land would need to be purchased for a new school. Though no site has been determined, projections put the cost at $16,000 to $25,000 an acre. About 50 acres would be needed for a new high school.

Temporary accommodations for 950 high school students would also have to be made during a renovation of the current building. Having 20 classrooms in 10 modular buildings would cost the district about $560,000 for 12 months.

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Some aldermen raise concerns GAMBLE

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Currently, Morrison has 26 terminals at five businesses, where almost $1 million was spent on the machines in March alone. Players lost a total of $56,000 in March. The city received $2,817 of that, and the businesses kept $39,447. The rest went to the state.

Since 2012, more than $13 million has been gambled on the machines in Morrison, with losses exceeding $1 million. The city has received $54,665, and the businesses $765,302 after taxes.

Mayor Everett Pannier wanted to know whether alcohol sales would be monitored.

They would be, Sullivan said.

“What we’d really do for alcohol is probably serve craft beer and little bottles of wine,” he said.

“It’s not really – I guess I don’t foresee selling a lot of alcohol. I just see the people who don’t want to go to a bar establishment – those are the people who we’ll see.”

Fourth Ward Alderman Scott Connelly raised concerns.

“I don’t see it as being a public menace, but I do consider how [it would affect] the whole feel of the only grocery store in town,” Connelly said. “It’s the whole nature and atmosphere of it that bothers me.

“I think a lot of times we do things because it’s expedient economically, … and it does give me pause because we’re becoming more and more dependant on those types of things.”

Curt Bender, 3rd Ward alderman, also shared his reluctance.

“I’ve had a lot of people talk to me about it, and of all those people, I haven’t had one person yet tell me it was a good idea,” he said.

Sullivan’s Foods operates 12 grocery stores in Illinois. Its Morrison location is one of its oldest, purchased in 1978.

The legalization of gambling machines has been a source of contention in the state since they first started popping up in bars and restaurants in fall 2012.

Proponents see them as a boon for businesses and an extra source of income for local and state governments.

Addiction treatment specialists see the video gambling terminals in a different light.

Natalie Andrews, director of Adult Services at Sinnissippi Centers, thinks the social cost would outweigh the economic benefit.

“From a financial standpoint, I can understand that, yes, this is going to bring in a lot of money,” she said. “But it’s really about social cost, and my biggest question, I guess, is: Why – why is there a need to make gambling so convenient?

“We’ve had an increase in problem gamblers since the video gaming became legal. There’s an incredible amount of advertising and in-yourface marketing that I’ve just not seen for any other thing.”

Andrews said that almost 10,000 people are addicted to gambling in Illinois, a number that continues to grow.

“With [the machines in a grocery], now [an addict] can conveniently not just see signs outside of bars, but now can go to a grocery store and be triggered to use. I mean, people are going to encounter this in their everyday life now, and that’s a concern. “[An addict has] to go and buy food somewhere, and [Sullivan’s] is the only place in Morrison, and so [an addict has] to make a decision: Do I run to get milk over in Clinton or Fulton or Sterling, or do I go to that grocery store?”

According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, 2 million American adults are classified as “pathological gamblers,” and between 4 and 6 million people are “problem gamblers.”

“Someone might say, What’s the difference between getting a lottery ticket and a slot machine? Well, there’s a lot more trigger with these: the noise and the pushing of things,” Andrews said. “If you’re a bypasser or a bystander and going by, the noise can trigger something.”

Pannier said he doesn’t have an opinion on the Sullivan’s request.

“I just feel like it’s [Sullivan’s’] right, and it’s their prerogative,” the mayor said. “They do need to have a liquor license change because they do not have a pour license. ... I’m sure that some people in town would say that’s not necessary, but ... it’s within their right to ask for it. A lot of other places have it. It does bring some revenue into the city. So, personally, I don’t have a real problem with it.”

For comparison MARCH 2015 Dixon: 21 businesses; 92 terminals • Amount gambled: $4,448,328 • Amount lost: $365,005 • Amount businesses earned: $255,242 • City earned: $18,231 • State earned: $91,159 Sterling: 12 businesses; 57 terminals • Amount gambled: $2,141,470 • Amount lost: $176,422 • Amount businesses earned: $123,495 • City earned: $8,821 • State earned: $44,106 Rock Falls: 13 businesses; 60 terminals • Amount gambled: $2,774,564 • Amount lost: $238,902 • Amount businesses earned: $167,231 • City earned: $11,945 • State earned: $59,726 SINCE 2012 Dixon • Amount gambled: $68,792,227 • Amount lost: $5,823,897 • Amount businesses earned: $4,076,736 • City earned: $291,197 • State earned: $1,455,992 Sterling • Amount gambled: $35,235,261 • Amount lost: $2,992,443 • Amount businesses earned: $2,094,704 • City earned: $149,622 • State earned: $748,118 Rock Falls • Amount gambled: $38,202,511 • Amount lost: $3,238,143 • Amount businesses earned: $2,266,718 • City earned: $161,910 • State earned: $809,551 Source: Illinois Gaming Board

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GOING GREEN | ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

Tesla: We have the key for gridlock Company plugs system that can power homes with solar panels and batteries

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A prototype Tesla battery system that can power a house is seen here in David Cunningham’s home in Foster City, California. Cunningham installed the battery late last year to pair with his solar panels as part of a pilot program run by the California Public Utilities Commission to test home battery performance. Tesla was expected to unveil a stationary battery for homeowners and businesses on Thursday.

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(AP) – Tesla CEO Elon Musk is trying to steer his electric car company’s battery technology into homes and businesses as part of an elaborate plan to reshape the power grid with millions of small power plants made of solar panels on roofs and batteries in garages.

Musk, a billionaire, was expected to announce Tesla’s expansion into the home battery market Thursday evening in southern California. He is renowned for pursuing far-out projects. For instance, colonizing Mars is one of Musk’s goals at Space X, a rocket maker that he also runs.

Although the battery will be made by Tesla, it’s expected to be sold as part of a package with a solar power system by SolarCity, a solar installer founded by Musk’s cousins, Lyndon and Peter Rive. Musk is SolarCity’s chairman and largest shareholder.

As with Tesla’s electric cars, which start around $70,000, the battery will probably be too expensive for most consumers.

The system is expected to cost several thousand dollars, discouraging widespread adoption,

especially for a product that may only have limited use.

For now, the battery primarily serves as an backup system during blackouts for customers like David Cunningham, an aerospace engineer from Foster City, California. He installed a Tesla battery late last year to pair with his solar panels as part of a pilot program run by the California Public Utilities Commission to test home battery performance.

Although Cunningham’s home has not endured a blackout in the six months that he has had the battery, it’s capable of running critical home appliances like lights and refrigeration and can be recharged by solar panels during the day.

“As long as a person has solar panels, it’s just a natural fit for the two to go together,” Cunningham, 77, said. “I consider it to be a whole power system right here in my home.”

Cunningham took advantage of state incentives that sharply reduced the battery’s $18,300 sticker price under the pilot program. He still paid $7,500.

“The value proposition now is around reliability and backup power more

than it is around savings, but over time that may change,” said Shayle Kahn, an analyst at GTM Research.

The batteries are likely to become more useful if, as expected, more utilities and regulators allow power prices to change throughout the day based on market conditions.

That way, the software that controls the solar and battery system will allow customers to use their home-generated power – and not expensive grid power – when grid prices spike.

Many commercial customers already buy power this way, and Tesla is expected to announce battery systems designed for them, along with bigger battery packs that utilities can use to manage their grids. Analysts say these utility and commercial markets will probably be more promising for Tesla during the next few years than residential customers.

The long-term goal is to create regional networks of home batteries that could be controlled as if they were a power plant.

That would give utilities another way to ensure that they can provide power at times of peak demand.

“You have to allow the owner to unbundle the value in the battery,” said Ken Munson, CEO of Sunverge, a power storage company teaming with the solar panel maker SunPower to develop a battery service that utilities can use and potentially profit from.

Tesla is building a giant factory in Nevada that will begin churning out batteries in 2017, so Musk needs to begin drumming up customers now. The spotlight may help Musk push policy makers and utilities to consider reshaping regulations so solar and battery storage could be more easily incorporated into the larger electric system, Kahn said.

Tesla’s ambitions already have intrigued homeowners like Mike Thielen, who installed one of the prototype batteries with SolarCity panels on his Redondo Beach, California, home last year. Although he hasn’t needed the backup power yet, he has embraced the concept.

“I think it’s brilliant,” he said. “I would consider upgrading to a more powerful home battery if they could figure out a way to get me totally off the grid.”

Moline’s fleet of alternative fuel vehicles draws attention from its neighbor

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You don’t do green for the headlines. You make sure it makes sense for the city.

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year at the Iowa League of Cities conference in Cedar Rapids and the Growing Sustainable Communities Conference in Dubuque.

Moline fleet manager J.D. Schulte said the alternative-fuel vehicles are purchased

when it makes financial sense, but said that isn’t always the case. He said the environmental impact is secondary but still important.

“You don’t do green for the headlines,” Schulte said. “You make sure it makes sense for the city.”

The city has bought three electric cars and seven natural gas-powered vehicles and equipment in the past year. A city analysis of the electric cars’ cost over their lifetime, including purchase price and maintenance, says each will save Moline $5,043 over buying a sedan that uses gasoline.

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SPRINGFIELD SCOOP | DAN WALKER | 1922-2015

He walked, ran, and stumbled in Illinois That ’70s governor, Dan Walker, mixed assertiveness, ambition and arrogance SPRINGFIELD – Dan Walker, a man who served one term as Illinois’ governor and a second as federal inmate, died Wednesday in California, where he was serving a self-imposed exile from the state he once led.

He became governor in 1973 by defeating two Illinois political icons.

First, he beat then-Lt. Gov. Paul Simon in the Democratic primary, and next Gov. Richard Ogilvie

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Former Illinois Gov. Dan Walker speaks to reporters in June 2007 while showing off his book, “The Maverick and the Machine,” in Springfield.

Walker, who was governor from 1973-77, died Wednesday at age 92.

in the general election.

Ogilvie was damaged politically by helping create Illinois’ first income tax.

“I supported the income tax. I thought it was a good idea. I made a point of congratulating Ogilvie on it over and over again – perhaps a bit maliciously,” Walker told me in a 2002 interview.

It was vintage Walker, a man who never walked away from a political brawl but lost far more than he won.

His time as governor was marred by a contentious relationship with Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and both Democratic and Republican legislative leaders.

“I had a hell of time with the Legislature,” Walker said. “I didn’t really know how bad it would be. Reporters kept asking me when I was going to make an accommodation for Mayor Daley. I kept saying, ‘Why don’t you ask him when will he make an accommodation for me?’ I was a twofisted trial lawyer. I took on tough jobs. I was very assertive and a very confident person.”

I walked away from that San Diego interview thinking the Walker was brilliant, ambitious, and

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scottREEDER Scott Reeder is a reporter in residence for the Illinois Policy Institute.

Contact him at sreeder@ illinoispolicy. org.

perhaps the most arrogant human being I’d ever met.

He managed to work into the conversation that he had an IQ of 172 and that U.S. Chief Justice Fred Vinson, for whom he had clerked, was “Nice, but not brilliant.”

DURING HIS TIME in office, the most significant legislation he signed was the act creating the Illinois Lottery.

But he was largely ambivalent about this milestone, saying: “I don’t consider it my biggest regret. It was going to become law anyway. The Legislature would have overridden my veto.”

The advent of the lottery led the way for casino gambling to come to the Land of Lincoln, something Walker considered to be a negative consequence.

In 1987, Walker was convicted of bank fraud,

misapplication of bank funds, and perjury, and served 18 months of a 7-year sentence. The conviction was not related to his time as governor.

He was released from prison in 1989 because of health concerns.

Tears welled in his eyes and his voice broke during our interview.

“I’m not talking about that,” he said.

Years later, he told me he had been subjected to repeated body cavity searches by guards and singled out for harsh treatment because he was a former governor.

He first worked as an assistant to the prison chaplain, but that ended when a new warden was assigned to the Duluth, Minnesota, prison and handed him a 3-foot stick with a nail on the end.

“You’re fired from your cushy chapel job,” Walker recalled the warden saying.

“Using that stick, you’ll pick up all the cigarette butts and put them in a tin can you’ll carry. I don’t give a damn if the temperature outside is below zero. It’s your shtick and your stick, Walker.”

Burned into the wood were the words: “Governor’s stick.”

“I’m going to tell all of

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In this Sept. 23, 1971, photo, Dan Walker, candidate for governor of Illinois, waves at motorists along U.S. Route 6 near Princeton. Walker, who spent 4 tumultuous years in the governor’s office and nearly 18 months as an inmate in federal prison, died Wednesday in Chula Vista, California. He was 92. the visitors, ‘Look at that guy; he’s a former governor,’” Walker recalled the warden saying.

Years earlier, Walker had braved the elements to become governor.

ON THE SHORES OF the Ohio River, he began what was perhaps his most audacious move – a walk from the Kentucky border to Chicago – 1,197 miles.

The 115-day trek captured the imagination of the public in the era of hippies, anti-war demonstrations, and bell-bottom jeans.

Walker, an Annapolis graduate and corporate

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executive, might have seemed an odd choice to receive the adulation of flower children, antiwar protesters, and labor groups.

But the walk was a calculated public relations move designed to make the corporate counsel for Montgomery Ward appear approachable.

Four years later, bumper stickers were printed that asked, “He can walk the state, but can he run it?”

Note to readers: Scott Reeder’s column is underwritten by the Illinois Policy Institute. He can be reached at sreeder@illinoispolicy.org.

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Reflections on a May Day in 1851 What we think Today is the Telegraph’s 164th birthday. We reflect on the start of a newspaper that has grown with its community and beyond.

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e often take note of special anniversaries for others in the pages and postings of Sauk Valley Media.

Today, we’ll take note of a special day for us.

May Day marks the anniversary of the first issue of the Telegraph.

On May 1, 1851, the first copies of The Dixon Telegraph and Lee County Herald came off a handoperated press.

Charles Fisk, the first editor, wrote 164 years ago, “That this number, or any future number, will please all of you, we have not the vanity to believe; but we have made and shall continue to make, efforts to the utmost of our ability, both to please and to profit those who are disposed to patronize our labors.”

Running a startup can be a shaky experience. In 5 months, Fisk was out as editor. Other management changes occurred until January 1852, when B.F. Shaw became publisher. If that name sounds familiar, it should; Shaw is the patriarch of Shaw Media, which owns the Tele-

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graph, Daily Gazette, and numerous other publications in Illinois and Iowa.

Back then, our region was barely past its frontier days. But growth was starting to take off.

Then came the Civil War, industrial expansion, the growth of Chicago and Illinois’ other great cities, agriculture mechanization, and on and on.

The Telegraph and the Daily Gazette chronicled it all, first as competitors and, since 1995, as Sauk Valley Media sister publications.

It wasn’t that long ago, Dec. 9, 2014, that we noted the 160th anniversary of the Daily Gazette.

Whether you read our print products, website, Facebook page, text alerts and tweets, or watch our touts, you’ll find the philosophy of Charles Fisk echoed today: “We shall show respect to all parties, and endeavor ... to do justice to all.”

Mirroring those longago hopes and dreams is our brand promise of today: “Relevant Information, Marketing Solutions, Community Advocates.”

And now, it’s time to get started on our 165th year!

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Higher motor fuel tax rate not the answer BILL FLEISCHLI Springfield

An effort is underway in Springfield to approve a motor fuel tax hike in the coming weeks as part of a capital construction program or as a standalone revenue generator for the state. With Illinois having some of the highest gas prices in the Midwest, increasing the tax on gasoline for consumers is

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simply not the answer.

Recent proposals call for a 13-cent increase on the gasoline tax.

Along with that, the same proposal calls for an increase in vehicle registration, driver’s license fees, and even an increased tax on food and prescription drugs.

We need to do whatever we can to keep consumers buying products in Illinois; it generates more money for our state and local communities. This includes gas stations and convenience stores.

When people visit gas stations, oftentimes they purchase add-on items such as cigarettes, soda, lottery tickets, and food.

If we impose higher taxes on gasoline and food, consumers will be forced to go across the border.

Proponents of the gas tax increase say we need the money to fix our transportation infrastructure. We already have a state-allocated road fund that is supposed to go toward those renovations that is not being used properly.

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Illinois Auditor Gen. William Holland released a report in 2013 detailing how the state spent less than half of its dedicated road fund dollars directly on road construction costs in 8 of the previous 10 fiscal years.

Why should Illinois consumers have to pay for the mismanagement of funds?

Note to readers: Bill Fleischli is the executive vice president of the Illinois Petroleum Marketers Association and the Illinois Association of Convenience Stores.

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Don’t waste time when it comes Lyme disease Dear Abby, May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. I’m a longtime Canadian reader who has suffered from it for many years. More than 300,000 people are infected by this tickborne illness every year, yet people know little about it.

If someone doesn’t recognize the symptoms and seek treatment immediately, Lyme disease becomes chronic and debilitating. For many years it wasn’t well understood, and many sufferers like me have gone from doctor to doctor with their long list of symptoms, becoming increasingly frightened and depressed.

Please suggest your readers learn about Lyme

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

disease by visiting ILADS. org or canlyme.com. It isn’t as rare as some people believe. It has been found everywhere on the planet except Antarctica.

– Lyn D. in “Abbyland” Dear Lyn, I’m glad to do that.

Several years ago, my husband caught Lyme disease while sitting in

a friend’s living room in California.

Our friend’s dog had been running loose through some marshland that afternoon, and several ticks it picked up bit my husband. When he noticed the bulls-eye inflammation, we called our doctor, who said to come in right away and have it checked. After taking one look, the doctor called in his partner – a doctor from Connecticut – to take a look. (Lyme disease is named for a city in Connecticut.) They said the rash was “classic.”

My husband was lucky for the quick and accurate diagnosis. Because it was caught early, strong antibiotics headed off any serious problems.

But not everyone is so

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Line dancing, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

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

Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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.

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

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

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

Farkle, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925 Creamed chicken and biscuits dinner, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-284-2003.

All-ages open mic night, 5-9

p.m., Triangle-Veterans Memorial Park, Fifth Street and Fifth Avenue, Rock Falls, 815-5908881.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Bingo, 7 p.m. Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave. Saturday, May 2 Farmers Market, 7 a.m.noon, Haymarket Square, 317 W. Third St., Dixon, 815-2843306.

Plant sale, Bureau Valley High School Greenhouse, 8 a.m.-noon, 9154 2125 N. Ave., Manlius, 815-445-4004.

Farmers Market, 8 a.m.noon, Twin City Market, indoors, 106 Avenue A, Sterling, 815626-8610.

Cookout, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5418, 217 First Ave. Carry-outs, 815-626-3513.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 410, 7:30 p.m., Whiteside County Airport, 815626-1249.

Sunday, May 3 All-you-can-eat buffet, 7-11 a.m., Monroe Center Firefighters, 104 West St., Monroe Center.

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

Bingo, 1 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

Monday, May 4 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, 815-6229230.

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, 815-2889236.

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

Mexican Train dominoes, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Quilting, 9:30 a.m., Rock

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, women’s; noon, open; 6 p.m., open, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, tradition; 12:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m. closed (5), Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., former St. Anne Grade School, 32 N. Jones Ave., Amboy, 815-857-2315.

Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling.

The Kick-It Ticket Narcotics Anonymous, 11 a.m., basement, Fellows Street door, The Worship Center, 403 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, 815-440-7992.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.noon, Walmart, 1901 First Ave., Rock Falls Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old School; 7 p.m., open, fun night, bring a friend, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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

Affliction of Addiction Nar-

cotics Anonymous, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Abiding Word Church, 806 E. Lynn Blvd., Sterling, 779-2453487.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Calvin Road, Rochelle.

Chapter 410 of the Experimental Aircraft Association, 7:30 p.m., terminal building, Whiteside County Airport, 10950 Hoover Road, Rock Falls, 815626-1249.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Village of Progress, 710 S. 13th St., Oregon.

Sunday, May 3 Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 a.m., closed; 7 p.m., open, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., closed; 11 a.m., open; 1 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed; noon, open; 6 p.m., closed, step, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 10 a.m., open, barn, Horizon View Farm, 2422 N. River Road, Oregon.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, 10 a.m., open, Big Book, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Latin American Social Club

Dear Abby, My father always wanted a son, but he and Mom had only one child – me. Now that I am the mother of two boys, he has taken over their schedule and signs them up for activities they often are not interested in pursuing. This results in my spending my time away from work taking them to activities and sports they don’t enjoy.

How can I respectfully tell Dad I don’t want him doing this? He often calls my children and me lazy if we say we don’t want to participate in the

swimming, karate, soccer, baseball, gymnastics and other activities he constantly signs them up for. We just want some downtime once in a while. This has caused many angst-ridden arguments. Please help!

– Not Interested in Illinois

choose a sport that does interest them and have them sign themselves up for it. Then inform your dad that you no longer want to hear critical comments about your boys because they are not constructive, and if it doesn’t stop, he will be seeing less of all of you.

P.S. Because your dad signed his grandkids up for activities, I’m mystified that he wasn’t more involved in providing their transportation.

Dear Not Interested, Everyone enjoys downtime once in a while, but if your children are spending their days sitting around, your father may have a right to be concerned. Daily physical exercise is important for good health.

Because none of the activities your father has chosen “for” your sons appeals to them, talk with them, suggest they

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River Center, 810 S. 10th Ave., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

Situation Room, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th Ave., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

Scrabble, 10:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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.

Hand and Foot cards, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-7323252.

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

Friendly Mexican Train dominoes, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

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

Rummy, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925 Tacos, 4-8 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-625-8290.

Exercise group, 4 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925 Bingo, Dixon Elks Lodge No. 779, 4:30 p.m. doors open, 5:30 p.m. kitchen opens and 6:30 p.m. bingo begins, 1279 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, 815-2883557. No computers.

Loaves and Fishes, 5-6 p.m., Holloway Center, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 612 Highland Ave., Dixon, 815-284-7719. A free, hot meal for the needy.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Saturday, May 2

fortunate, and people with chronic Lyme disease have been known to suffer for life. A word to the wise: Be informed.

meeting, 3 p.m., 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-6258290.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., closed, Church of St. Anne, 401 N. Cherry St., Morrison.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Spanish, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 236 Kelly Drive, Rochelle.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815-973-6150.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed (4), Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St.

Too often, it’s the same old love song Opposites don’t always attract, and that’s not a good thing, say relationship experts Tribune News Service

Albert Einstein, as legend would have it, said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

What would the genius physicist make of our mating habits? Find a type. Date that type.

Lose that type. Find another of that type. Try dating that one. Lose that one, too.

Sound familiar?

It should to some of us, say relationship experts, who have noticed a revolving-door phenomenon in many of our lives, wherein we attract, date (and sometimes marry) people with the same general personality traits over and over, even when those traits and our traits are clearly a mismatch.

Why do we do it? And, more important, how do we stop?

“We’re drawn to what we know, even if what we know isn’t the best option,” said Bostonbased psychotherapist and couples counselor Abby Rodman. “Some of it is about comfort, even when that comfort is to our detriment. Familiar terrain is comforting.

You know your way around it, so it’s more attractive.”

“In many people it’s because the energy of our wounds attracts a similar or complementary energy,” says psychotherapist Avril Carruthers, author of “Freedom From Toxic Relationships: Moving On from the Family, Work and Relationship Issues That Bring You Down.”

“A victim energy might attract a rescuer or a perpetrator, and we can get caught in a game of believing we need to be looked after or need to be needed,” she said.

“Sometimes, when we feel the need to rescue

How do you find Mr. or Mrs. Right?

It’s one thing to decide you’re done dating the wrong people. It’s another thing to decide who the right people are.

When you’ve gone so long ignoring your own needs, after all, how do you know what you need?

“Healthy, loving relationships feel healthy and loving,” said psychotherapist and couples counselor Abby Rodman. “It’s that simple.”

In good times and in bad.

“No relationship is going to hit the mark every single time,” she said. “But you have to feel loved, valued and supported most of the time. Your needs and concerns have to be heard with love and respect.”

Rodman has a simple rule of thumb.

“The best relationships, I think, are those in which each partner can’t believe their luck in being with the other person,” she said. “That feeling that you’ve won the relationship lottery, it really keeps people working very hard to make the relationship the best it can be.

“If you find that kind of partner, that’s a recipe for success.” someone, it’s because we are not looking to our own needs, which might make us feel weak or powerless, but we’re taking the more empowering position of helping someone else.

“Either way,” she continued, “no one’s needs are met in this unconscious game, because the rescuer gives help to others that they really need themselves.”

Even when this dynamic fails to make us happy – or even fulfill our basic needs – we fall back into it over and over.

“If we cannot step back and look at this pattern with some detachment, seeing the energy that attracts us in the other person, we are more or less condemned to repeat the pattern,” Carruthers said.

Some of these habits begin in childhood, Rodman contends.

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So we’ve established that this is a lousy system. But how do we find the exit?

Rodman emphasizes self-awareness.

“You have to know how and why you became the partner you are,” she said. “Who are you in relationships, and what do you bring to the relationship table?”

“Then you have to let go of the fear,” Rodman said. “The fear you won’t meet someone else. The fear that you won’t measure up. The fear that you really don’t deserve a better relationship.”

When you’ve come to know yourself and faced your fears, you can stop accepting the latest round of relationship turmoil as your lot in life, instead turning painful times into a moment of reckoning.

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ADVENTIST SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH,416ProspectSt.,Dixon. Saturday Service 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Pastor Trudy Dunn.

APOSTOLIC APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY, 2609 Pine St., Rock Falls. Spanish Spoken, Sunday School, 10 a.m., Sunday Worship Service Noon. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m.. Pastor: Martin Garcia 590-7897.

ASAMBLEA APOSTOLICA, 2609 Pine St., Rock Falls. Se habla español.

Escuela Dominical 10 a.m., Servico de Alabanza y Adoraciòn Domingo 12 p.m., Miércoles Estudio Bìblico 6 p.m. Pastor: Martin Garcia 590-7897.

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD BETHESEDA TEMPLE, 1602 13th Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071. Phone 535-0423. Pastor Lucio Esquivel. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Childrens Church.

All services in Spanish & English.

ROCK RIVER CHRISTIAN CENTER, 1800 Prophetstown Road, Rock Falls. Phone 815-625-4371. Rev. Brian Vickers, Pastor, Sunday Worship Services, 10:30 a.m. and Celebration of Praise 6 p.m. School of the Bible, 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Family Night, Prayer and Bible Study, Crossroads Youth Ministry Wednesday 6:45 p.m.; Missionnettes and Royal Rangers.

NEW LIFE IN CHRIST, 1101 1st Ave., Sterling, Pastor William Cherry, Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening service 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday nite 6:30 p.m. Adult Prayer/Bible Study & Youth Group. Nursery provided for all services. Church office 626-8778.

BAPTIST BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH, 1119 10th Ave., Rock Falls, Pastor Roger Carlson, Parsonage and office phone 625-7179, Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday Dynamite Kids Club 6:00 p.m. Nursery provided for all services. Transportation Available. Independent Fundamental Baptist Church. www.bbcrf.com COMO BAPTIST CHURCH, 25059 Como Road. Pastor Larry Jones. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service, 6 p.m. Affiliated with Southern Baptist Convention. Phone 625-8492.

COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH, 35021 Illinois Route 40, Milledgeville, Pastor J. Kregg Farmer, Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Afternoon Service 1:00 p.m., Wednesday Evening Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 p.m., Children’s classes during Sunday School, Morning Worship and Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study. Nursery provided for all services. Church phone 225-7150. Independent Fundamental Baptist Church.

MISSION BAUTISTA HISPANA (Como Baptist Church), Sun. 10:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Wed., Prayer Service 6:30 p.m., all services in Spanish, Meet in the lower level of Como Baptist.

EMMANUEL BAPTIST, 1904 18th Ave., Sterling. Pastor Aaron Jackson Sunday Bible Study, 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m., nursery provided. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6 p.m.; Affiliated with Southern Baptist Convention. Phone 625-0351.

FAITH BAPTIST, Pastor Bryan Bice, 2005 Freeport Road. Sunday: Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Service 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday: Youth Club 6:30 p.m., Prayer Service 7:00 p.m.. Nursery provided for all services. Church phone 625-7690. www.faithbaptiststerling.com FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 1705 6th Ave., Sterling, Rev. John Kermott.

Morning worship 10:10 a.m.; Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Crib room and nursery provided. Call for info: Church office phone 625-1288; Air conditioning, easy access for handicapped.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 406 Maple Ave., Morrison, IL. Pastor Dick Adams 815-772-2696 home 815772-3181; 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service; Wednesday nights 7:00 p.m. Bible Study.

EAGLE HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH, 1026 Third Avenue, Fulton. 589-3443 (church). Michael McCloud, Pastor. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning Service, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday evening, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Meeting, 7:00 p.m.; Nursery provided for all services. General Association of Regular Baptist Churches affiliated church.

NEW HOPE BAPTIST, 902 W. 12th St., Rock Falls. Jon Sedwick, Pastor Sunday Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Phone: 625-6696. Celebrate Recovery Mon nights at 6pm 815-590-3389. Affiliated with Southern Baptist Convention.

MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH, 1313 Woodburn Ave., Sterling, 6256473. Johnny Cooper, Pastor. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Prayer Service & Bible Study Wed., 7 p.m.-8:15 p.m.; Youth Fellowship Hour Mon. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

MARANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH, 2103 Walter Street, Rock Falls (Ye-

owardville). Rev. Calvin J. Reynolds, pastor. Sunday School (for all ages) 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:40 a.m. (nursery provided) Sunday evening worship service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday night prayer meeting 7:00 p.m. Phone 625-8978. Affiliated with Southern Baptist Convention.

PRIMIRA IGLESIA BAUTISTIC GETHSEMANE HISPANA 1014 W. 7th St., Sterling. Sunday School 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening Worship, 7 p.m.; Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Servicio de Orasion y Estudio at 6:30.

TAMPICO BAPTIST CHURCH, Tampico, Sunday School (for all ages), 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Evening service, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study and Prayer, 6:30 p.m.

HARVEST TIME BIBLE CHURCH, 1802 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls. Phone 626-1234. Pastor Dalmus Meeks, Assistant Pastor, Jason Borton. Children’s Pastor Myles Kukowski, Baptist Doctrine, Aaron Meeks, Minister of Music. Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship Services, 8:30 and 10:50 a.m. Evening Worship, 6:30 p.m.; High School Youth, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Services, 6:45 p.m.; Awanas 6:30 p.m. Jr. High Youth 6:30 p.m. Nursery always provided.

LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH 2002 9th Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071 Phone 815-579-1209 Pastor Tommy McMurtry. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. tommymcmurtry.libertybc@gmail.com TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 403 6th Ave. North, Lyndon, Illinois.

Pastor Alan Jahn. Ph.#(563)2420307 www.trinitybaptistchapel.com Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m., Youth Program 6 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.

BRETHREN MILLEDGEVILLE BRETHREN CHURCH, 521 N. Main Ave., Milledgeville.PastorJimBlack.Fellowship8:30 a.m.; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship at 10:00 a.m. Youth Activities & Evening services announced. 815-225-7814.

UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST, 210 East Grove Street, Coleta, IL. Wilmer (Bill) Houch, Pastor. Sunday Worship Celebration 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m. For more information, call 815-441-3774.

BRETHREN IN CHRIST TheBridge@Beans,121E.3rdSt.,Sterling. 11 a.m. Sunday. Pastors, Rita Wolf and Bruce Johnson. Phone 815-441-0779 CATHOLIC SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, 2224 Ave., J, Sterling. Masses; Saturday, 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8:30 and 11 a.m.; Sacrament of Reconciliation, Saturday 4:30-5 p.m. Rev. Bruce Ludeke, Pastor ST. ANDREW CATHOLIC, 708 10th Ave., Rock Falls, Saturday confessions 4:00 p.m. Tuesday confessions 8:45 a.m. Saturday evening Mass 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass: 7:15 & 9:00 a.m. Daily Mass Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 a.m. (Wednesday during school year 8:15 a.m.); Friday 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 8:00 a.m. Msgr.

Thomas Dzielak. Phone: 625-4508.

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC, corner of Ave. B and W. 6th St., Sterling. Saturday, 5 p.m.; (Masses of Anticipation); Sunday Masses, 7, 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. in Spanish. Rev. James Keenan, Pastor; Fr. Adalberto Sanchaz Parochial Vicar.

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC, 105 Benton Street, Tampico, Rev. Msgr. Thomas L. Dzielak, Parochial Administrator. Sunday Mass 10:45a.m., Phone 438-5425 CHRISTIAN-CHURCH OF CHRIST YORKTOWNCHURCHOFCHRIST, rural Tampico. Sunday service - 9 a.m. worship. For more information call Joseph Rosenski at (815)537-5371.

Everyone is welcome!

TAMPICO CHURCH OF CHRIST, 201 S. Fermont St., Tampico. Sunday school 9:00 a.m.; Sun Worship Service, 10:00 a.m.; Phone 815-438-6805.

MORRISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 201 S. Genesee St., Morrison, IL 61270. Phone (815) 772-4928 Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday; Sunday School 10:30; Call for Ladies Bible Study COMMUNITY COMMUNITY OF CHRIST, Corner of Reno Rd. and Candlelight Dr., Worship 9:30 a.m. Pastor Kimberly Crump, Phone 815-625-6144.

WALNUT COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH, 125 Jackson, Walnut. Eldon Cook, Pastor, Nathan Richey, Associate Pastor; 9:00 a.m. Sunday Church Service; 10:30 a.m. Breakout Bible sessions. Phone 815-379-2645.

CONGREGATIONAL FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 905 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls.; Pastor Al Campbell; Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.; Holy Communion first Sunday of the month.

No steps or stairs for handicapped for worship. Church phone: 625-3314.

THE BIG RED CHURCH First Congregational 311 Second Ave., Sterling. Pastor Jeff Coester; Church School, 9:00 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Coffee Fellowship to follow worship service.

Tuesday nights Prayer Warriors 6:00

Smile! It Will Make You and Others Happy!

There is a very interesting psychology experiment where you trick people into either smiling or frowning without their knowing it (by telling them to hold a pencil either in their teeth, to make them smile, or with their pursed lips, to make them frown), and while they hold that facial position you tell them a joke. Those who are holding the smile usually rate the joke as being funnier, presumably because they are already halfway laughing to start with. The moral of the experiment, if experiments can be said to have a moral, is that our bodies often take the lead in making us feel happy or sad, or calm or anxious. Droopy, lackadaisical posture will make you feel defeated while standing up tall and strong will make you feel like a winner. So smile, even when you don't feel much like smiling, or perhaps especially when you don't feel much like smiling. And an added benefit to smiling is that it tends to spread the happiness. Have an attitude and a countenance that is worth catching.

–Christopher Simon

p.m.; Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Church Office phone, 625-5112. The church is accessible to people with disabilities.

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 506 5th Ave., Rock Falls. Rick Morris, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Handicapped accessible. Phone 815-626-2271.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 3400 N. 6th Ave., Sterling, Rev. Courtney Montgomery Chandler.

Sunday School, all ages 9 a.m.; Worship service 10:15 a.m.; Families Welcome. Nursery provided. Handicapped accessible. Phone 625-6851.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH, New Bedford, Pastor Brian L. Moore. Sunday: 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10:00 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 10:30. Christian Children Fellowship Group on first Wednesday at 6:00 p.m., Youth Group on third Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Adult Fellowship Group on first Sunday at 5:00 p.m. at Fellowship Hall, and CWF on fourth Monday at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. 445-4663 Pastor 626-2668 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF WALNUT, 109 Red Oak Road, Walnut, IL. Pastor Brian L. Moore. Sunday Morning Worship 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m. Children/ Youth Sunday Club will resume on September 14th 10:15 a.m., Youth Group Meeting 6:00 p.m.; Adult Sunday Bible Class 8:00 a.m., Wednesdays Adult Bible Study 8:00 p.m. Church office phone 815-379-2093. Church Kitchen phone 379-2083. Email: walnutfirstchristain@yahoo.com. Also on Facebook (FirstChristianChurchWalnutIl) EPISCOPAL GRACE EPISCOPAL, 707 1st Ave., Sterling, 815-625-0442. Reverend Peg Williams, Rector. 9:00a.m. Sunday Holy Eucharist. Wednesdays spoken Holy Eucharist Noon, Bible study and soup supper at 5:30. Every Third Friday at 5:30 Younger adults gathering.

Pastoral care, confession and reconciliation by appt. gracechurchstg.org CHURCH OF SAINT ANNE (Episcopal), 401 North Cherry Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270-2602 (815) 772-2818.

The Reverend Gary E. A. Lawler, Rector. Schedule of Masses and Services: Sunday: 7:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist (Low Mass); 8:30 a.m., Morning Prayer; 9:00 a.m., Sunday School and Bible Study; 10:00 a.m., Sung Holy Eucharist (High Mass); 11:15 a.m., Coffee and Fellowship. Weekdays: Morning prayer, Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m.; Masses - Wednesday and All Prayerbook Holy Days, 6:20 p.m.; Friday, 12:15 p.m.; Evening Prayer - precedes all evening masses, 6:00 p.m.; A noon office precedes the 12:15 mass on Fridays. Confession & Reconciliation, Saturdays 3:00-5:00 p.m. or any time by appointment. Vespers with a Service of Light, Saturday, 5:00 p.m.

EVANGELICAL ERIE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 1409 16th Avenue, Erie, Illinois 61250. 309-659-7125. Pastor Ron Eckberg. Sunday: Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Celebration Service, 10:15 a.m. Wednesday: Awana (K-6) 6:30 p.m. (Church Location); Junior High (7-8) 6:30 p.m. ; (Erie Middle School); Senior High (9-12) 7:30 p.m. (Erie Middle School). www.info@erieefree.org FOURSQUARE FOURSQUARE CHURCH, 1501 11th Ave., Rock Falls, Floyd Osborn, pastor. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m. Crusaders, 6 p.m.

Evening Service, 7 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Service, 7:30 p.m. nursery facilities available. Phone: 625-5040.

JEWISH TEMPLE SHOLOM, 510 E. 10th St., Sterling. Call for time and date of services. Temple phone:625-2599.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, 2709 16th Ave., Sterling. William Stocks, Bishop; Sacrament Meeting 9:30-10:40 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:45-11:25 a.m.; Priesthood, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Relief society and Young Women, 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

LUTHERAN FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OF JORDAN (ELCA) Sterling, 6 miles north on Rt. 40. Pastor Jamie Gallagher.

Phone 225-7410. Worship, 8:30 a.m.; Church 625-5407. The church building is air conditioned, and handicap accessible.

FIRST LUTHERAN (ELCA), 300 West Third Street, Prophetstown, Rev. Greg Olson, pastor. Worship, 9:00 a.m. Education hour, 10:15 a.m. September through May. Our building is handicap accessible. Phone 537-2758.

OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN (LCMS), 21496 Hazel Rd., Sterling, Rev. Donald Matthiessen, Pastor. Worship, 9:00 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Morrison phone: 772-4345.

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, (LCMS) Dixon Ave., at Martin Road, Rock Falls, Rev. Daniel Behmlander, pastor. Worship Service, 9:00 a.m.

Handicap accessible. Air Conditioned. Sunday School and Bible Class 10:15 a.m. Church office: 625-3376.

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THERAN (ELCA), corner of 8th Ave. and W. 5th, Rock Falls. Henrietta J. Milner, Pastor; Worship: Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:15 a.m. Sept. thru May; Thursday evenings 6:30. Elevator and facilities for disabled persons. Air Conditioned. Church office: 625-3575.

ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN (ELCA), 703 Third Ave., Sterling. Rev. Mark Oehlert. Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School immediately following worship. Alternative Worship Wed. 6:15 p.m. Facilities air conditioned and equipped for the handicapped, including elevator.

Church Office phone: 625-2634, between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays.

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH, (LCMS) LeFevre Rd. and Ave. F, Sterling. Phone: 625-2284. Sunday Worship Services at 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School and Bible classes at 10:15 a.m.; 9 a.m. broadcast live on WLLT, 107.7 FM on Sunday. Handicap accessible w/use of elevator. Air Conditioned. International Interim Pastor David Burge DCE: Steven Whitney ST. PAUL LUTHERAN (ELCA), 1701 16th Ave., Sterling; Brandon Nelson, Pastor. Gerad VonHolten, Youth Director. Sunday Morning: Worship Time 9:00 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship following worship. Nursery provided; handicap accessible; air conditioned. Phone 625-3069.

HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS), 404 E. North St., Rte. 92, Walnut, IL; Rev. David Menet, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:00 A.M.; Sunday School and Adult Bible Class 10:00 A.M. Phone 815-379-2839.

ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 601 N. Jackson St. Morrison.

Rev Mark Winkelman, Senoir Pastor; Rev Mike Winkelman, Associate Pastor. Sunday Worship Services at 9:30 A.M. Sunday School & Adult Bible Studies 10:45 A.M. Various Bible Studies during the week. Handicap accessible and air conditioned. Signing for deaf is available upon request. 815772-3386. www.stpetersmorrison.com TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA), Rt. 40 & Stover Ave., Milledgeville.

Pastor Jamie Gallagher. SeptemberMay 9:00 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Forum; All year 10:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship; Handicap accessible; Air conditioned. Phone: 225-7410.

NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMC Congregation), 702 W. Lynn Blvd. Sterling, IL. Air conditioned.

Pastor Bill Sullivan, Sunday Traditional Service 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Service 10:45 a.m. Church Office Phone 499-6552. nursery provided Sat. night service 6:00pm. www.nllutheran.com Handicapped Accessible.

MENNONITE COMMUNITY MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP, meeting site at Sterling YWCA, 412 First Ave., Sterling, IL. Pastor Dan Rusmisel. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m followed by Study Time 11:15 a.m. Phone: 815-2383421; Email: d_rusmiselle@yahoo. com. For more information see website: Community-Mennonite.org SCIENCE RIDGE MENNONITE CHURCH, 1702 East 37th St., Sterling.

Arnold Owens, Pastor. Sunday morning Church Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday School 10:55 a.m. Phone 626-0538.

METHODIST EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST, 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling, IL 61081. Jim Miller, Interim Pastor . Fellowship 9:00; Sunday School 9:30; Worship 10:30. Handicap accessible and air conditioned. Phone: 815-626-0104.

Web address: www.EastJordanUMC.org FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 501 Broadway Ave., Sterling; Rev. Paul Judd, pastor. Sunday School, 9:00 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Nursery provided. Elevator available.

Air conditioning. Handicap accessible.

Telephones: Church 815-625-0244 (fax-815-564-0302); Annex, 815626-1734; Loaves & Fishes breakfast, Mon.-Fri., 9-11 a.m., FISH Pantry, Mon.-Fri., 9-11 a.m., 815-626-1734.

E-mail: admin@sterlingfirstumc.org ROCK FALLS UNITED METHODIST, home of Bear Necessities 210 4th Ave 815 625 0114 Worship 9:00 Adult and Children’s Education 10:00 Pastor: Rich Fassig - cell 815 751 2290 Christian Ed: Ann Brandt. See us on Facebook UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 321 N. Holcomb Ave., Milledgeville, 225-7511. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service. Pastor Rosa Yeonshin Lee. TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 2nd Ave., and E. 10th St., Sterling, Pastor Paul Judd. Sunday morning worship and Camp Sonshine for children in 5th grade and under at 9:00a.m. Fellowship with coffee and snacks at 10:20a.m.

Nursery provided during 9:00a.m. worship. Phone 1-815-626-7777. Trinity Food Pantry: call ‘Good Neighbors’ for voucher at 1-815-625-5111.

WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2200 16th Ave., Sterling, Rev. Wesley Dickson Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Fully handicapped accessible and air-conditioned.

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512 Second Avenue, Sterling. Rev. Loren Schlomer, pastor. Saturday evening service 6 p.m., Sunday worship 10 a.m.

Midweek service Wednesday 7 p.m.

Kids church during Sunday services.

Phone 625-9300. www.revivalfires.net FRIENDSHIP TEMPLE OF JESUS CHRIST, 902 Oak Ave., Sterling, IL 61081. Pastor: Lonnie Chattic, phone 815-499-1895.

Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

ABIDING WORD CHURCH, an Associate of RHEMA Bible Church.

Corner of 6th Avenue and Lynn Blvd., Sterling. Rev. Scott D. Porter, Sr. Pastor; Saturday Night service 6:00 p.m.

Sunday Celebration service 10:00 a.m.

Youth Group 7th thru 12th grade, Sunday 10 a.m. Children’s ministry during all services. Phone 626-1827. Fax 626-6065. www.abidingwordchurch.org FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY, 3807 E. 23rd, Sterling, Brian Deseno, pastor. Sunday Services at 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Night services at 7:00 p.m. Home/Office phone, 622-3968.

THE LIVING BREAD, 1003 Griswold, Sterling, “A Spirit-filled Bible Fellowship,” Sunday 10:00 a.m. For youth and other meetings call 626-6941.

CITY OF GOD, 530 W. Rt. 30, Rock Falls, an “Evangelistic Spirit Filled Ministry”, Larry Harts, Sr., Pastor. Associate Pastor, Marchet Harts. Youth Sundays ages 12-18. Sunday Worship and Praise 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday “Bible Education Night” 6:45 p.m.; Nursery: birth to 3 yrs.; Children’s Ministry All Services 4 yrs.-11yrs.

Phone 815-716-8057; FAX 716-8058 TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 1407 Griswold Ave., Sterling. Frank Echebarria, pastor. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.; Thursday night 7:00; Saturday night 7:00 p.m.

Phone 625-9377; Home phone 625-3420.

RIVER VALLEY CHURCH, 417 E. 3rd Street, Sterling. Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Night Worship Service 6:00 p.m.. Visitors welcome. Phone 626-2577.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 309 30th Avenue North, Clinton, Iowa. Sunday Services at 10:00 a.m., and children’s education at 10:30 a.m. Sunday mornings. For more information call 319-242-4972. wwws.geocities.com/unitarianclintonia FIREHOUSE OF GOD MINISTRIES, 306 5th Ave., Sterling. Pastor Brian Tribley. Phone 622-9490.

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Community Light Program Free Meal Mon.-Fri. 5-6 p.m. Sat. Noon-1 p.m.

SHALOM ASSEMBLY OF YAHWEH, Sabbath Meetings Sat. at 1:30 p.m.; Sabbath School Sat. at 4 p.m.; (815)718-1323. Pastor H.R. Castillo. wwwforhisname.com COWBOY CHURCH ON THE ROCK, at 106 Gaston St., Prairieville, Sunday worship service 10:30 a.m.; Bible Study every Tuesday at 6:00pm: Handicapped accessible - everyone welcome. Contact Pastor Charlie White 815-445-5912 for more information.

THE ROCK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Building Stronger Christians. 104 E. 3rd Street, Rock Falls, IL. Sunday Prayer & Praise 9-9:30 a.m.; Bible Study/Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Life Support 6:30 p.m.; Mon. Youth Group 7-8 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.); Tues. CPR-Constantly Practicing Recovery 7-8 p.m.; Wed. Steps of Life 10-11 a.m.; Bible Study 101 6-7 p.m.; Sat. Open Fellowship 6-10 p.m.

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH MORRISON, Meets Sundays at 10:00a.m. at MIT Auditorium 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison. Kidzlink (Birth-5th grade) During Sunday Service. Office location 125 W. Main St., Morrison, Phone 815-956-0090, Email morrison@crossroadscn.com Crave Students Ministries 201 W. Market Street, Morrison (Grade 6-12) Wednesday nights doors open at 6:30p.m.

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815.837.5255. Meeting Saturdays at 6pm and Sundays at 10AM whitepines@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages and powerful video. Join us after services for coffee, snacks & fellowship. Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (nursery-5th grade) during adult services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade) Wednesday nights 7pm. Visit our website: www.crossroadscn.com ONEIGHTY CHURCH, 12590 Lawrence Road, Sterling. Paul Sheley, Pastor. Service, Sunday 10:00am. Children’s Ministry available during all services. Phone 815-632-3410.www.oneightychurch.org SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, 498 IL RT. 2 (accross Brandywind) Sunday worship at 10am Nursery provided; 815-288-7000 website: saukchurch.com PADS PADS SHELTER, 111 E. 29th St., Sterling (North of Lynn Blvd.East of Rt. 40 across from Wahl Clipper) October 1 - May 30, 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. 815-626-2210

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Office for questions 815-625-1968 TAMPICO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, (Two blocks west of Casey’s) Welcomes Pastor Leanne Keate. Church phone 815438-6105; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. (starting again in Sep); Sunday Church Service 10:30 a.m., Fellowship to follow.

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COLETA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 112 North Main St., David Jungnickel, Pastor. Worship Hour: 9:00 a.m.; Fellowship 10:00 a.m.; Sunday School for All ages 10:30 a.m. Fully handicapped acessible and air conditioned. (Rides available, call 336-2226) NAZARENE FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 13th Ave., and 5th St., Sterling.

Senior Pastor: Bob Hasselbring 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; handicapped accessible; nursery providedatallservices.Phone:625-0864.

LOST LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 90 W. Flagg Road, Dixon 815-6264732 (corner of Lowden and Flagg Road). Pastor: Bob Clardie; Sunday School 9 a.m.; Fellowship at 11 a.m.; Sunday Weekly Service 10:00 a.m.

OPEN BIBLE FIRST OPEN BIBLE CHURCH, 2105 E. Rt. 30 Rock Falls. Rev. Les Funderberg, Pastor, Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.; Super Church 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday, Prayer and Bible Study, 7 p.m. Youth Service - Beyond Belief Wed. 7:00 p.m. Phone: 625-1957 or 625-0414.

UNITED PENTECOSTAL NEW LIFE TABERNACLE, Located on the Corner of E. 10th St. and Avenue D, Rock Falls. Rev. Carl B. Reese, Pastor. Sunday School and Morning Worship 10 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday Prayer 6 p.m. Church/Pastors Phone: 625-2926 PRESBYTERIAN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 410 2nd Ave., A Heart for God in the Heart of Sterling. Pastor Christina Berry: Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. with childcare provided; Fellowship following worship. Choir practice 11 a.m. Building accessible to the handicapped for more information call 815-625-0452 or visit our Facebook & Become A Fan of FPC. www.firstpresbyteriansterling.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 100 East Lincolnway, Morrison, Il. Rev. Michael Selburg. Phone 815-772-3510.

Sunday School/Choir Rehearsal 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Coffee Hour 11:15 a.m. Monthly Communion.

FREE Community Dinner 5:00-6:30 p.m. second and last Thursday of month.

REFORMED BETHEL CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 1208 3rd Ave., Fulton, IL. Pastor Len Meinema. Sunday services 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday School for children and adults 9 a.m.; Youth group: Every other Sunday at 7:15 p.m.; Early Teen Ministries (ETM): Sunday at 4:30 p.m.; Prayer meeting at church every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

BETHEL REFORMED CHURCH, Pastor Gary DeKoekkoek 23rd St. and 3rd Ave., Sterling. Worship, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:50 - 11:30; Nursery provided.

Call the church office for information and other organizations: 626-1816. www.bethelreformed.com SPRING VALLEY REFORMED CHURCH, 10960 Spring Valley Rd., Fulton, Il. 815-772-3554. Pastor Ralph Beidler. Worship 9:30am. Sunday School 11:00am. Outdoor Drive In Worship 7pm Mid May - Mid September.

SALVATION ARMY SALVATION ARMY, 409 Ave. F, Sterling, www.tsasterling.org, 815-6251622. Envoys DeShawn and Christal Johnson, Corps Pastors and Administrators. Social Services: Office Hours M/T/W/F 9am-4pm, Food Pantry T/W/F 1pm-3:30pm. Weekly Programming: Bible Study Wednesdays 5:30pm, Corps Cadets (Teen Leadership) Wednesdays 5:30pm, Praise Team Practice Wednesdays 7:00pm, Women’s Ministries Thursdays 1:00pm, Youth Group Thursdays 5-7pm, Women’s Night once a month 7pm, Parkway Service 2nd Sunday’s 2pm. Sunday Services: Sunday School 10:15am (all ages), Fellowship Time 11:00am, Worship Service 11:15am (nursery available). Community Services: Disaster Services, Worship Services, Character Building Programs, Summer Camps, Worship Arts, Vacation Bible School, Nursing Home Visits, Pastoral Counseling, Funerals.

THE CHURCH OF GOD, INC. THE CHURCH OF GOD INC., La Iglesia de Dios Inc.; 119 W. Second St., Rock Falls, IL 61071 626-8419, y la Pastora Sonia Rico y congregacion te invita a sus servicios de adoracion a Dios, Martes, Miercoles, Viernes, y Sabados 7:00-9:00 p.m. Clases biblica de ninos Sabados 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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NONDENOMINATIONAL CHURCH OF CHRIST, 1902 16th Ave., Sterling. Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:30 a.m. Worship Services, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 7 p.m. Phone: 625-2251.

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DAY TRIP | SHINE OF CHRIST’S PASSION

Rise and shrine Christ has risen at an Indiana park that brings his final hours and his resurrection to life

BY ANDREA MILLS amills@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5575

ST. JOHN, Ind. – The Shrine of Christ’s Passion welcomes visitors to experience the walk made by Jesus on his way to crucifixion and resurrection.

A half-mile, paved prayer trail follows the Stations of the Cross. Those who cannot walk well can make the journey in a club car with a guide, but those arrangements must be made by reservation. Contact reservations@shrineofchristspassion.org or call. Wheelchairs also are available by reservation.

Life-size bronze statues bring the walk to life.

Forty of them make up the scene, complemented by music and gardens.

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Three crosses, erected on the path, show his final hour. The journey then takes walkers to his burial, and at last, they witness his resurrection and ascension into heaven. This is depicted by a bronze figure dressed in white, hair blowing in the wind as he rises above the ground.

After taking the walk, guests can visit The Gift Shoppe of the Shrine of Christ’s Passion. Its building is worth a look even if no one wants to buy. A winding staircase leads to the mezzanine level, where you find Christmas items at any time of the year.

The showroom sticks to the Holy Land theme with Roman columns and arches. The building

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The Shrine of Christ’s Passion has a half-mile long prayer trail that takes visitors through Christ’s last hours. Hand-carved bronze and marble statues represent the Stations of the Cross. Here, Jesus is stripped of his garment by a soldier. The shrine is in St. John, Indiana. has hand-painted ceiling murals, two fireplaces, a library of inspirational books with chairs for browsing, and an art gallery. Music adds to a relaxing atmosphere.

Also on site is a cafe, which serves beverages and snacks.

The shrine is near other day-trip locations – a 22-minute drive to the Albanese Candy Factory in Merrillville, Indiana, and 37 minutes to Fair Oaks Farms in Fair Oaks, Indiana, in case anyone is interested in combining adventures.

Jesus rises into heaven in this scene showing his resurrection at the Shrine of Christ’s Passion.

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Sometimes, cities are for the birds Chicago-area teen is leading a new urban development: Bird watching Tribune News Service

Early one morning last May, Henry Griffin was leading a group of bird enthusiasts through an alley near his Chicago suburban Oak Park home and heard a song that made him stop. It was from a Connecticut warbler, a notoriously shy bird with a reputation for being hard to find.

Excited about seeing what he calls a “very, very uncommon bird,” Henry photographed the warbler and took a video to share with fellow birders, certain that someone who wasn’t with him that morning would doubt his word.

Henry, who’ll turn 15 soon, has already birded in nine countries besides the U.S. and says he has 751 species on his “world life list” – the tally of species he’s seen. But his passion for birding started in his backyard, and he’s doing his best to spread the word that urban-area birding consists of more than spotting sparrows and cardinals.

Since last year, Henry has been conducting bird walks for free during the spring and fall through his Oak Park neighborhood, making others aware of such species as the elusive Connecticut warbler.

“You don’t have to go far to see wonderful birds. There’s so much to see right here,” he told 15 followers on a recent Sunday morning walk.

Within a few blocks, he pointed out cardinals, yellow-bellied sapsuckers, a ruby-crowned kinglet and at least 10 more.

He started advertising his guided Oak Park Bird Walks last March as a community service project for his Catholic confirmation. But he enjoyed them so much that even with a busy schedule of homework and rehearsals and performances with musical groups he’s involved with, he wanted to keep them up.

Their purpose, he says, is to help foster a strong birding community in Oak Park. He hopes to build one as strong as the Evanston North Shore Bird Club, an active group that was founded in 1919. He wants “to build an appreciation for birds and nature in urban areas,” he said, and alert people to the need for native landscape.

And he likes meeting other birders.

His walks begin in his front yard, where he greets visitors by name and with a handshake.

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For information on Henry Griffin’s bird walks go to worldbirding.travellerspoint. comhttp://worldbirding. travellerspoint.com/.

Email him at trumpetswan@comcast.net.

He leads them through his backyard and then for 14 blocks through quiet Oak Park alleys, away from traffic and close to where giant oaks and elms support the bird population that explodes with colorful migrants heading north for the summer or south for winter. Spring birding peaks around mid-May. Henry chronicles details from each walk in a blog he writes. He has scheduled six more walks on Sunday and Wednesday mornings during May and plans to host more in the fall.

Ed McDevitt, executive director of Public Art Chicago, first learned of Henry’s walks through the Illinois Birders Exchanging Thoughts website, where birders share sightings. The first time McDevitt arrived at Henry’s home, he saw four people standing outside – two men, a woman and a boy.

McDevitt remembers that he approached the four, assuming one of the men was Henry, but the boy stuck out his hand and greeted him by name.

“Henry quickly proved himself to be a most knowledgeable birder and an excellent guide on a walk,” McDevitt said in an email. “He has a remarkably acute and accurate eye for birds in flight, even at a substantial distance and without visual assistance. He is a friendly, outgoing, very giving young man who has it in his soul to share what he knows and can do – most unusual not only in a very young person, but in anyone.”

Henry’s passion for birding began in February 2012 when a large bird flew into his backyard and he couldn’t identify it. His dad, David Griffin, got him the I-Bird Pro app, and Henry learned the bird was a Cooper’s hawk.

The raptor quickly moved on, but Henry was hooked.

“I became almost fanatical about learning bird songs,” he said to the nod of his mother, Susan Warner, who added: “Some kids spend their free time on games and videos. My son is constantly researching birds.”

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All roads don’t lead to snakes, but one in Illinois does ALAN SCHER ZAGIER Associated Press

SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST – You don’t have to be a herpetologist to savor the slice of this federal forest where a stunning array of reptiles and amphibians congregates beneath soaring limestone bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River.

Whether trained zoologist or weekend hiker – or in my case, someone with a lifelong aversion to the scaly creatures after a frightening childhood encounter on a family trip to Florida – a visit to the place locals

call Snake Road offers a glance of biological diversity worth the 100mile detour from St. Louis into rural southern Illinois.

For 2 months each spring, the U.S. Forest Service closes a 2.5-mile road segment to car traffic to allow migrating snakes, lizards, frogs and salamanders to move freely from their winter habitat along and beneath the bluffs to their summer feeding grounds in the low-lying swamp to the west. The road is again closed each September and October as the migration reverses.

If you go

Cars are kept out from March 15 through May 15 and again from Sept. 1 through Oct. 30. From St. Louis, go east on U.S. 64 and take the first exit after crossing the Mississippi River onto southbound Illinois Route 3. After crossing Illinois Route 149, continue south for 14 miles, passing the town of Grand Tower, and turn left on Muddy Levee Road just after crossing the Big Muddy River. Remain on the levee road for 3 miles until you reach a T-intersection, then turn right on LaRue Road. The parking lot for the LaRuePine Hills/Otter Pond Research Area (better known as Snake Road) is on the right.

Before the federal agency first restricted vehicular access to the LaRue-Pine Hills/Otter Pond Research Area more than 4 decades ago, hunters “would come down here with pickup

trucks and shotguns and shoot every snake on the road,” said Charlie Hoessle, 83, a retired St. Louis Zoo director and unabashed snake lover who has visited the area since the 1950s.

Snake Road now attracts visitors from across the country, said Chad Deaton, a Forest Service wildlife biologist.

Snake Road is no “Raiders of the Lost Ark” – the snakes don’t dominate the landscape but instead blend into the natural environment. So patience is a virtue and, with all things Mother Nature, so is a bit of luck.

That said, warm and sunny days when the ground is adequately heated offer the best viewing conditions, according to Deaton, with late morning and late afternoon particu-

larly good times of day.

Hoessle, who was hired by famed zoologist and “Wild Kingdom” TV host Marlin Perkins at the St. Louis Zoo, calls Snake Road an invaluable living classroom to help better understand the natural environment.

“They’re not cuddly like cats and dogs. You don’t get a lot of affection,” the former exotic pet store owner said, describing the reptilian aversion of many. “But it teaches you an appreciation for wildlife in general. This is a natural world. Man and beast have to live together.”

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Paul Graham, an English computer programmer and venture capitalist, said, “If you imagine someone with 100 percent determination and 100 percent intelligence, you can discard a lot of intelligence before they stop succeeding. But if you start discarding determination, you very quickly get an ineffectual and perpetual grad student.”

Too true – so in today’s deal, have a determined effort to see the winning play.

South is in four spades.

West leads the heart ace and continues with the heart king. What should East discard?

North’s three-spade rebid was aggressive. His heart honors were surely worthless, and his partner denied

positive values when he failed to jump to two spades. But South, once invited, had no hesitation in bidding game.

This deal occurred during a North American Mixed Pairs Championship in the 1950s.

East was Helen Sobel. She realized that her husband had to have club values. So she “discarded” a spade at trick two and shifted to a club, giving her side the first four tricks.

Since this deal happened so long ago, West had actually led the heart king and continued with his ace. After the deal, Al Sobel said, “Thank you for ruffing my ace, partner.” Note that if East does discard, say, a club at trick two, declarer with careful play can take 10 tricks: five spades, three diamonds and two heart ruffs in the dummy.

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Global warming to push 1 in 13 species to extinction, study says Some will have no place to escape heat WASHINGTON (AP) – Global warming will eventually push 1 out of every 13 species on Earth into extinction, a new study projects.

It won’t quite be as bad in North America, where only 1 in 20 species will be killed off because of climate change or Europe where the extinction rate is nearly as small. But in South America, that forecasted heat-caused extinction rate soars to 23 percent, the worst for any continent, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal Science.

University of Connecticut ecologist Mark Urban compiled and analyzed 131 peer-reviewed studies on species that used various types of computer simulations and found a general average extinction rate for the globe: 7.9 percent. That’s an average

for all species, all regions, taking into consideration various assumptions about future emission trends of man-made greenhouse gases. The extinction rate calculation doesn’t mean all of those species will be gone; some will just be on an irreversible decline, dwindling toward oblivion, he said.

“It’s a sobering result,” Urban said.

Urban’s figures are probably underestimating the real rate of species loss a little, said scientists not affiliated with the research. That’s because Urban looks only at temperature, not other factors like fire or interaction with other animals, and more studies have been done in North America and Europe, where rates are lower, said outside biologists Stuart Pimm of Duke University and Terry Root of Stanford University.

The projected extinction rate changes with time and how much warming there is from the burning

of coal, oil and gas. At the moment, the extinction rate is relatively low, 2.8 percent, but it rises with more carbon dioxide pollution and warmer temperatures, Urban wrote.

By the end of the century, in a worst-case scenario if world carbon emission trends continue to rise, 1 in 6 species will be gone or on the road to extinction, Urban said.

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What happens is that species tend to move closer to the poles and up in elevation as it gets warmer, Urban said. But some species, especially those on mountains such as the American pika, run out of room to move and may die off because there’s no place to escape the heat, Urban said. It’s like being on an evershrinking island.

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The House Judiciary Committee on Thursday overwhelmingly passed the latest version of a bill known as the USA Freedom Act by a bipartisan vote of 25 to 2. The measure seeks to codify President Barack Obama’s proposal to end the NSA’s collection of domestic calling records. It would allow the agency to request certain records held by the telephone companies under a court order in terrorism investigations.

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Goodlatte said the House bill would create a “narrower, targeted program,” that will still allow the NSA to hunt for connections between foreign terrorists and U.S. residents.

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A similar bill to the one that cleared the Judiciary Committee passed the full House last year by a bipartisan vote of 303 to 121 but narrowly failed a procedural vote in the Senate.

The Judiciary Committee chairman, Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., said the bill’s provisions had been carefully negotiated with both the intelligence committee and intelligence agencies.

During the hearing, lawmakers said a deal had been reached to bring the USA Freedom Act to the floor without going through the intelligence committee, where many Republicans support continuing the NSA bulk collection.

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Mortgage rates edge higher; 30-year at 3.68 percent Tribune News Service

Mortgage rates rose slightly this week on mixed economic news, with Freddie Mac’s weekly survey of lenders showing the average rate for a conventional 30-year fixed loan at 3.68 percent, up from 3.65 percent last week.

Lenders were offering 15-year fixed home loans at an average of 2.94 percent, up from 2.92 percent a week earlier, according to the Freddie Mac survey, published Thursday. The start rates for variable mortgages also ticked higher.

It was the sixth week in a row that the widely watched survey showed

rates at or below 3.7 percent, a remarkably low level by historical standards. A year ago at this time, the 30-year rate averaged 4.29 percent; 20 years ago it was about 8 percent and 30 years ago about 13 percent.

The rates tend to rise when economic indicators show the economy is heating up, and recent news was mixed, noted Len Kiefer, deputy chief economist at Freddie Mac. Growth in the first quarter was “paltry� at 0.2 percent, well below expectations, Kiefer said in announcing this week’s survey. “However, the Nation-

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Friday, May 1, 2015 Numbers game That’s how many years ago, on April 30, that Yankees legend Lou Gehrig played the last of his then-record 2,130 consecutive games before benching himself due to affects of ALS.

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White pick a good sign for Pace

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yan Pace and Kevin White will now be forever linked in Chicago Bears history.

Think about it for a minute. How often do you relive the Phil Emery regime without Shea McClellin being the first player that pops into your mind?

Hopefully Pace will have a little better luck than that.

The difference, of course, is that McClellin was a college linebacker Emery chose to play defensive end, and he chose him quite a bit higher – 19th in the first round – than most experts believed he should have been taken.

Every analyst in the country had White rated as either the best or second-best wide receiver prospect in the draft, and most had him going in the top seven picks.

White also fits what is arguably the Bears greatest need – a No. 1 wide receiver – and pairing him with Alshon Jeffery creates a matchup nightmare for every defense that will attempt to cover them.

White and McClellin do share one troubling trait, though. Both were drafted more than anything in the hopes they would reach their very high ceilings, and both had a great deal of work to do to get there.

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Dixon’s Lexy Langloss fires off a shot on goal Thursday against Sterling at A.C. Bowers Field. Langloss scored her second goal since her return four games ago from injury, and the Duchesses beat the Golden Warriors 5-0.

Back in business Chacon scores three times to lead Dixon past Sterling

BY PATRICK MASON pmason@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5550 @pm222

DIXON – With just about every player back from injuries, the Dixon girls soccer team has reached another gear.

Lexy Langloss played in her fourth match on Tuesday since missing significant time with a collarbone injury, and Duchesses leading scorer Lauren Chacon has taken advantage of the extra offensive firepower.

The new-look Duchesses controlled just about every aspect of their match Thursday with rival Sterling, in a 5-0 win over the

once we started to get them back playing.”

Dixon does an exceptional job of controlling the ball and reeling off long possessions, which often turn into scoring chances. Before each match begins, the Dixon coaching staff reminds players about controlling the first touch. That allows for a smooth attack.

“It’s something we work on all the time,” said Katie Provo, a Dixon forward who scored with 7:09 left in the first half to give Golden Warriors at A.C. Bowers Field.

“It’s really exciting to start getting every- her team a 3-0 lead. “The coaches don’t let one back,” said Chacon, who scored three us forget it. When we can control the ball, we’re really good.” goals in the win. “We’re all good friends, so there was never an issue with us clicking BUSINESS CONTINUED ON B5 Star of the match: Lauren Chacon, Dixon, 3 goals Key performers: Lexy Langloss, Dixon, 1 goal; Katie Provo, 1 goal; Karina Hurachua, Sterling, 11 saves Up next: Dixon at Burlington Central, 12:30 p.m. Saturday; Geneseo at Sterling, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday

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Bears’ last 5 first-round picks 2015: Kevin White, WR, West Virginia 2014: Kyle Fuller, DB, Virginia Tech 2013: Kyle Long, OL, Oregon 2012: Shea McClellin, DE, Boise State 2011: Gabe Carimi, OL, Wisconsin

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With their first-round pick in the NFL Draft – the seventh overall pick – the Bears selected West Virginia wide receiver Kevin White.

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Skyhawks getting back into swing Sauk Valley women’s team headed to Arizona for NJCAA nationals

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

This past October, the Sauk Valley Community College women’s tennis team earned the right to have some fun in the sun this spring.

That time has now come.

The Skyhawks will be among the competing teams in the NJCAA Division I Women’s Tennis Championships, slated for Sunday through Thursday at the Jim Reffkin Tennis Center in Tucson, Arizona.

Sauk Valley punched its ticket to the national tournament by finishing second at the Region IV Tournament last fall. Winner Moraine Valley, SVCC, and third-place Elgin will represent the region.

“To go as a team is 10 times better than going by yourself,” said Mary Alice Oswalt, a freshman from Newman who was the Region IV singles champion. “I’m excited to see how we can do.”

Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com “The girls are very excited, and we’ll give The Sauk Valley women’s tennis team is heading to the NJCAA national tournament, it our best when we get there,” SVCC coach which starts Sunday in Tucson, Ariz. Team members are (from left) Mary Alice Oswalt, Sara Kipping said.

Christina Long, Gabi Trujillo, Ashlyn Berogan and Jessica Van Oosten. Molly Hendricks is not pictured.

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Dixon drops tight one to Stillman.

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Rookie runner-up Nikola Mirotic Bulls forward finishes second in rookie of the year voting to Timberwolves’ Andrew Wiggins; 76ers’ Nerlens Noel is third.

OKC A-OK Billy Donovan Florida coach will take over Thunder, agreeing to 5-year deal; he leaves Gators after 4 Final Fours & 2 national titles in 19 years.

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Dixon’s Rotella to play in St. Louis

• Lake County at Sauk Valley

2:30 p.m.

Dixon volleyball standout Amy Rotella will continue her playing career in college, as she will sign with the St. Louis College of Pharmacy today.

Rotella was a 3-year varsity starter for the Duchesses, and led the team in kills in each of those seasons. She was a first-team all-conference selection the last two seasons.

College golf 1:30 p.m.

• Sauk Valley at Highland

Baseball 4 p.m.

• Dakota at Milledgeville 4:30 p.m.

• Newman at Orion • Bureau Valley at Sherrard • St. Bede at Erie-Prophetstown • Hall at Fulton • Kewanee at Morrison • AFC at LaMoille-Ohio • West Carroll at Forreston-Polo

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Love to miss 4-6 months after surgery Cavaliers forward Kevin Love had surgery on his badly damaged left shoulder Wednesday, officially ending any remote chance he had of returning during Cleveland’s playoff run.

Love, whose arm was yanked from the socket on Sunday by Boston’s Kelly Olynyk during Game 4, had the operation at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. The projected recovery time is 4 to 6 months.

Softball 4 p.m.

• Dakota at Milledgeville 4:30 p.m.

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The Blackhawks’ Antoine Vermette tries to steal the puck from the Predators’ Matt Cullen during Game 6 of their first-round series last Saturday at the United Center. The Hawks must stay patient against a pesky Wild team if they want to win their second-round series, which starts tonight in Chicago.

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Ko to donate earnings to Nepal

Hawks must avoid frustration in second-round series

Lydia Ko is donating her earnings this week in the LPGA Tour’s North Texas Shootout to the earthquake relief effort in Nepal.

The 18-year-old Ko, ranked No. 1 in the world, won last week, and leads the tour’s money list with $908,810. This week’s purse is $1.3 million.

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Hillenmeyer wins suit against Cleveland Former Chicago Bear Hunter Hillenmeyer won a lawsuit Thursday claiming he was unfairly taxed in Cleveland during his playing career, a ruling that may ripple across professional sports leagues.

Professional athletes face unique tax issues, colloquially known as the “jock tax.” With few exceptions, athletes owe income taxes in every state they play. In addition, Cleveland and several other cities levy separate income taxes.

Hillenmeyer argued that Cleveland’s method for calculating taxes was illegal, and resulted in being overtaxed for games played in that city. His tax dispute, which started in 2007, went all the way to the Ohio Supreme Court.

Burress indicted on tax evasion Former NFL star Plaxico Burress has been indicted on charges he failed to pay taxes, New Jersey prosecutors announced Thursday.

The 37-year-old former wide receiver was charged last week with willful failure to pay a state tax, and issuing a bad check or electronic funds transfer.

Each offense could carry up to a 5-year prison term if he is convicted.

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33.3 percent of their power-play opportuWith one word, Blackhawks vs. Wild nities in the playoffs; Blackhawks coach Joel that’s first in the NHL. Game 1: at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. today (NBCSN) Quenneville summed “Our penalty killing has Game 2: at Chicago, 7:30 p.m. Sunday (NBCSN) up how the team has to got to be better,” QuennGame 3: at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Tuesday (NBCSN) play in order to advance eville said. “Some of Game 4: at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m. May 7 (NBCSN) past the Wild for the the goals, I think, [there Game 5: at Chicago, time TBD May 9 third consecutive seawere] some of the things son in the Stanley Cup that in the past we don’t Game 6: at Minnesota, time TBD May 11 playoffs: patience. give up those type of Game 7: at Chicago, time TBD May 13 That being said, the goals. It’s something Hawks don’t want to that we’ve got to rectify “There’s different situ- less than the Hawks stray from the tenets of from our last series.” ations you have to learn desired in their series speed and puck posKris Versteeg was not to deal with,” captain against the Predators. session when the teams Jonathan Toews said. present for the Hawks’ The power play conmeet for Game 1 today practice Thursday.

“One of them might verted just 15.8 percent at the United Center.

Quenneville said he had be protecting a lead, of chances, good for “You still need pace whether you’re up a goal ninth of 16 playoff teams, a lower-body injury and to [be patient], and you or two and the other while the penalty kill was was day-to-day.

The Blackhawks also have to play the right team’s coming at you at 72.7 percent (13th). announced Thursday way,” Quenneville said. hard, you’ve got to find “Every game was differ“You can’t get frustrated a way to find that same ent,” coach Joel Quenn- they have agreed to terms with defenseeither by not scoring, not level of determination to eville said. “We didn’t man Erik Gustafsson generating a whole lot. ... keep playing the same get a ton of power play on a 2-year contract.

They’re very effective in way, whether you’re opportunities, we don’t the way they play.” up a couple of goals or expect to get a ton in this Gustafsson, 23, originally was selected by Despite the Wild’s down a couple of goals.” series. But we want to propensity to frustrate At Wednesday’s pracmake sure we are gener- the Edmonton Oilers in the fourth round (93rd opponents, the Hawks tice, the Blackhawks ating something on our overall) of the 2012 NHL have been able to dictate spent a significant power play.” draft. In 55 games for most of the action the amount of time working Of vital importance is Frolunda of the Swedish last two postseasons, on special teams, and the penalty kill, a leaky Hockey League, Gusand reach levels where with good reason. unit against the Predatheir quality of play Both the penalty kill tors. The Wild enter the tafsson had 29 points overwhelms the Wild. and power play were series having converted (four goals, 25 assists).

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Western Conference semifinals

Boys track 4 p.m.

• Sterling, Dixon, Rock Falls at Sterling Night Relays • Newman, Oregon, Amboy, Erie-Prophetstown, Fulton, West Carroll at Art Carlson Classic (at Oregon) • Bureau Valley at Eureka Invitational

Girls track 4 p.m.

• Sterling, Dixon, Rock Falls, Erie-Prophetstown at Sterling Night Relays • Newman, Amboy, Fulton at Morrison • Bureau Valley at Eureka Invitational

On the tube TV listings

Today Auto racing 10:30 a.m.

• NASCAR Xfinity, practice for Winn Dixie 300, at Talladega, Ala., FS1 1 & 3:30 p.m.

• NASCAR Sprint Cup, practice for GEICO 500, at Talladega, Ala., FS1

College baseball 1 p.m.

• Purdue at Michigan St., BTN 7 p.m.

• LSU at Mississippi St., ESPNU

Women’s lacrosse

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4:30 & 7 p.m.

Twins rough up Sox ace Sale White Sox blown out; Cardinals hammer Phillies By the Associated Press

Like most of the American League, the Minnesota Twins have had their share of difficulties with Chicago White Sox ace Chris Sale.

So when they finally had a chance to get to him early on Thursday, they didn’t let it go to waste.

Brian Dozier had a homer and four RBIs, and the Twins roughed up Sale in a 12-2 victory over the White Sox in Minneapolis.

Trevor May (2-1) gave up two runs on 10 hits and struck out four in 5 2/3 innings, and the Twins knocked Sale out of the game with a seven-run third inning.

“He had good stuff,” Dozier said. “He was pumping 97 in there.

I just think he got a little frustrated when he started getting runners on in scoring position. Then he

• Newman at Orion • West Carroll at Oregon • Bureau Valley at Sherrard • St. Bede at Erie-Prophetstown • Hall at Fulton • Kewanee at Morrison • AFC at LaMoille-Ohio

Today’s games • Brewers (W.Peralta 0-3) at Cubs (Lester 0-2), 1:20 p.m.

TV/Radio: CSN/780 AM • White Sox (Quintana 1-1) at Twins (Gibson 1-2), 7:10 p.m.

TV/Radio: CSN/670 AM • Pirates (Burnett 0-1) at Cardinals (Lynn 1-2), 7:15 p.m.

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Twins catcher Kurt Suzuki (left) tags out the White Sox’s Alexei Ramirez at home plate during the first inning Thursday in Minneapolis. started leaving some in just three innings. stuff out over the mid- Melky Cabrera had two dle of the plate.” hits and an RBI for the Joe Mauer added three White Sox, who were hits and two RBIs for coming off an unsettling Minnesota (10-12).

3 days in Baltimore that Sale (2-1) gave up a saw two games postcareer-high nine runs – poned and one played eight earned – and nine in an empty stadium hits with four strike- because of rioting in the outs and two walks city.

three hits, including a tiebreaking, two-run homer, and the St. Louis Cardinals overcame a short outing by Tim Cooney in St. Louis in his major league debut for their third straight win.

Cooney, a 24-year-old left-hander brought up from Triple-A Memphis before the game, was given a 3-0 lead, but lasted 2 1/3 innings, allowing three runs and seven hits.

• Big Ten tournament, semifinals, BTN

Golf 9:30 a.m.

• LPGA, North Texas Shootout, second round, TGC 1:30 p.m.

• Champions, Insperity Invitational, first round, TGC 4 p.m.

• PGA-WGC, Cadillac Match Play, day 3, TGC

MLB 1 p.m.

• Brewers at Cubs, CSN/ MLB 6 p.m.

• Yankees at Red Sox or Rays at Orioles, MLB 7 p.m.

• White Sox at Twins, CSN • Pirates at Cardinals, FSN

NBA playoffs 7 p.m.

• First round, game 6, Hawks at Nets, ESPN

NFL 6 p.m.

• 2015 Draft, rounds 2-3, at Chicago, ESPN2

NHL playoffs 6 p.m.

• Eastern Conference semifinals, game 1, Lightning at Canadiens, NBCSP 8:30 p.m.

• Western Conference semifinals, game 1, Blackhawks at Wild, NBCSP

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FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Tuesday’s results Houston 103, Dallas 94, Houston wins series 4-1 San Antonio 111, L.A. Clippers 107, San Antonio leads series 3-2 Wednesday’s results Atlanta 107, Brooklyn 97, Atlanta leads series 3-2 Memphis 99, Portland 93, Memphis wins series 4-1 Thursday’s results Chicago 120, Milwaukee 66, Chicago wins series 4-2 L.A. Clippers 102, San Antonio 96, series tied 3-3 Today’s game Atlanta at Brooklyn, 7 p.m.

Saturday’s games San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, 7 p.m.

Sunday’s game x-Brooklyn at Atlanta, noon

East Division W L Pct New York 13 9 .591 Boston 12 10 .545 Tampa Bay 12 10 .545 Baltimore 10 10 .500 Toronto 11 12 .478 Central Division W L Pct Kansas City 15 7 .682 Detroit 15 8 .652 Minnesota 10 12 .455 Chicago 8 11 .421 Cleveland 7 14 .333 West Division W L Pct Houston 15 7 .682 Los Angeles 11 11 .500 Seattle 10 12 .455 Oakland 9 14 .391 Texas 7 14 .333

GB — 1 1 2 2½ GB — ½ 5 5½ 7½ GB — 4 5 6½ 7½

Thursday’s results L.A. Angels 6, Oakland 5 Toronto 5, Cleveland 1 Minnesota 12, Chicago White Sox 2 Kansas City 8, Detroit 1 Houston 3, Seattle 2, 10 innings Today’s games Tampa Bay (Colome 0-0) vs. Baltimore (Tillman 2-2) at St. Petersburg, Fla., 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 0-4) at Boston (Masterson 2-0), 6:10 p.m.

Toronto (Buehrle 3-1) at Cleveland (Carrasco 2-2), 6:10 p.m.

Oakland (Kazmir 2-0) at Texas (Lewis 1-2), 7:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Quintana 1-1) at Minnesota (Gibson 1-2), 7:10 p.m.

Detroit (Lobstein 2-1) at Kansas City (C.Young 1-0), 7:10 p.m.

Seattle (Elias 0-0) at Houston (Deduno 0-0), 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 1-2) at San Francisco (Heston 2-2), 9:15 p.m.

Saturday’s games N.Y. Yankees at Boston, 12:35 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at San Francisco, 3:05 p.m.

Toronto at Cleveland, 3:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay vs. Baltimore at St. Petersburg, Fla., 6:05 p.m.

Detroit at Kansas City, 6:10 p.m.

Seattle at Houston, 6:10 p.m.

Oakland at Texas, 7:05 p.m.

Sunday’s games Toronto at Cleveland, 12:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay vs. Baltimore at St. Petersburg, Fla., 12:35 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m.

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

Seattle at Houston, 1:10 p.m.

Oakland at Texas, 2:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels at San Francisco, 3:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Boston, 7:05 p.m.

Thursday’s box score

TWINS 12, WHITE SOX 2 Chicago

Minnesota ab r h bi ab r h bi Eaton cf 5 0 1 0 Dozier 2b 5 2 2 4 AlRmrz ss 5 1 2 0 TrHntr rf 4 1 1 0 MeCarr lf 5 0 2 1 Hrmnn ph-rf 1 1 1 2 Abreu 1b 4 0 1 1 Mauer 1b 5 1 3 2 LaRoch dh 3 0 0 0 Plouffe 3b 3 1 0 0 Bonifac ph-dh 1 0 1 0 KSuzuk c 4 1 1 1 AGarci rf 3 0 2 0 KVargs dh 4 0 0 0 Shuck rf 1 0 0 0 EdEscr lf 4 2 2 2 Gillaspi 3b 4 0 1 0 SRonsn cf 4 1 2 1 Flowrs c 4 0 0 0 DSantn ss 4 2 1 0 MJhnsn 2b 3 1 2 0 Totals 38 2 12 2 Totals 38 12 13 12 Chicago 002 000 000 — 2 Minnesota 117 000 03x —12 E–Al.Ramirez (3), Eaton (2). LOB–Chicago 10, Minnesota 4. 2B–Al.Ramirez 2 (7), Tor. Hunter (5), Herrmann (1), Mauer (6). HR– Dozier (2).

IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Sale L,2-1 3 9 9 8 2 4 Carroll 3 0 0 0 0 2 Da.Jennings 1 0 0 0 0 1 Petricka 1 4 3 3 0 0 Minnesota May W,2-1 5 2/3 10 2 2 1 4 Thielbar 2 1 0 0 0 2 Tonkin 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 Graham 1 1 0 0 0 1 PB–Flowers.

National League

East Division W L Pct GB New York 15 8 .652 — Atlanta 10 12 .455 4½ Miami 10 12 .455 4½ Washington 10 13 .435 5 Philadelphia 8 15 .348 7 Central Division W L Pct GB St. Louis 15 6 .714 — Chicago 12 8 .600 2½ Pittsburgh 12 10 .545 3½ Cincinnati 11 11 .500 4½ Milwaukee 5 17 .227 10½ West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 13 8 .619 — Colorado 11 10 .524 2 San Diego 11 12 .478 3 Arizona 10 11 .476 3 San Francisco 9 13 .409 4½ Thursday’s results St. Louis 9, Philadelphia 3 Cincinnati 5, Atlanta 1 Washington 8, N.Y. Mets 2 Today’s games Milwaukee (W.Peralta 0-3) at Chicago Cubs (Lester 0-2), 1:20 p.m.

Philadelphia (Williams 2-1) at Miami (Koehler 2-2), 6:10 p.m.

Washington (Scherzer 1-2) at N.Y. Mets (Harvey 4-0), 6:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (DeSclafani 2-1) at Atlanta (Undecided), 6:35 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Burnett 0-1) at St. Louis (Lynn 1-2), 7:15 p.m.

Arizona (R.De La Rosa 2-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Frias 1-0), 9:10 p.m.

Colorado (E.Butler 2-1) at San Diego (Kennedy 0-1), 9:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 1-2) at San Francisco (Heston 2-2), 9:15 p.m.

Saturday’s games Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 1:15 p.m.

Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.

L.A. Angels at San Francisco, 3:05 p.m.

Philadelphia at Miami, 3:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at Atlanta, 6:10 p.m.

Washington at N.Y. Mets, 6:10 p.m.

Colorado at San Diego, 7:40 p.m.

Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.

Sunday’s games Philadelphia at Miami, 12:10 p.m.

Washington at N.Y. Mets, 12:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at Atlanta, 12:35 p.m.

Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 1:15 p.m.

Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.

L.A. Angels at San Francisco, 3:05 p.m.

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

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

Thursday’s box score

CARDINALS 9, PHILLIES 3 Philadelphia ab OHerrr cf 4 Galvis ss 4 Ruf lf 3 Howard 1b 4 Francr rf 3 Sizemr ph-rf 1 CHrndz 2b 2 DeFrts p 0 LGarci p 0 Revere ph 1 Asche 3b 3 Rupp c 4 Buchnn p 2 Diekmn p 0 ABlanc 2b 2

r 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

h 1 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0

bi 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

St. Louis

ab r h bi Jay cf-lf 4 1 2 1 MCrpnt 3b 3 3 2 1 Hollidy lf 4 2 2 2 Maness p 0 0 0 0 JhPerlt ph 0 0 0 1 Siegrist p 0 0 0 0 MAdms 1b 5 1 3 3 Heywrd rf 4 0 0 0 Molina c 3 0 0 0 Wong 2b 4 0 1 0 Kozma ss 3 1 1 0 Cooney p 0 0 0 0 Villanv p 1 0 0 0 Rynlds ph 0 0 0 0 Belisle p 0 0 0 0 Choate p 0 0 0 0 Bourjos cf 1 1 1 0 Totals 33 3 8 3 Totals 32 9 12 8 Philadelphia 012 000 000 — 3 St. Louis 302 020 02x — 9 DP–Philadelphia 2. LOB–Philadelphia 6, St. Louis 7. 2B–Howard (4), M.Carpenter (13), Holliday 2 (4). 3B–Rupp (1). HR–Ruf (2), M.Adams (3). SB–Reynolds (1). CS–C. Hernandez (1), Molina (1). S–Cooney. SF– Asche.

IP H R ER BB SO Philadelphia Buchanan L,0-5 4 1/3 8 7 7 3 1 Diekman 2/3 1 0 0 0 2 De Fratus 2 0 0 0 2 0 L.Garcia 1 3 2 2 2 0 St. Louis Cooney 2 1/3 7 3 3 1 3 Villanueva W,2-1 3 2/3 0 0 0 0 2 Belisle 1 1/3 0 0 0 1 1 Choate 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 Maness 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 Siegrist 1 1 0 0 0 1

CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7) Sunday’s games Washington at Atlanta or Brooklyn at Washington, noon (if game 7 of BrooklynWashington series not necessary) Memphis at Golden State, 2:30 p.m.

Monday’s games Chicago at Cleveland, 6 p.m.

L.A. Clippers-San Antonio winner at Houston, 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s game Memphis at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Chicago at Cleveland, 6 p.m.

L.A. Clippers-San Antonio winner at Houston, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday’s box score

BULLS 120, BUCKS 66 CHICAGO (120) Dunleavy 5-7 6-6 20, Gasol 8-12 3-5 19, Noah 5-7 1-2 11, Rose 6-14 0-0 15, Butler 7-14 0-0 16, Gibson 4-8 1-1 9, Brooks 3-7 0-0 8, Hinrich 2-5 0-0 5, Mirotic 1-3 0-0 2, Snell 2-5 0-0 5, Mohammed 1-3 0-0 2, McDermott 1-3 2-2 5, Moore 1-2 0-0 3.

Totals 46-90 13-16 120.

MILWAUKEE (66) Antetokounmpo 2-6 1-2 5, Ilyasova 3-6 1-2 7, Pachulia 2-4 4-4 8, Carter-Williams 1-6 1-2 3, Middleton 2-7 2-2 6, Bayless 2-6 1-2 7, Mayo 2-8 0-0 4, Henson 2-3 0-2 4, Dudley 2-3 1-1 6, Ennis 2-9 0-0 5, Plumlee 1-8 1-2 3, O’Bryant 3-8 0-0 6, Gutierrez 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 25-76 12-19 66.

Chicago 34 31 26 29 —120 Milwaukee 16 17 19 14 — 66 3s–Chicago 15-30 (Dunleavy 4-6, Rose 3-7, Brooks 2-3, Butler 2-5, Moore 1-1, Snell 1-2, McDermott 1-2, Hinrich 1-2, Mirotic 0-2), Milwaukee 4-19 (Bayless 2-5, Dudley 1-1, Ennis 1-5, Ilyasova 0-2, Middleton 0-3, Mayo 0-3). Rebounds–Chicago 59 (Noah 10), Milwaukee 46 (Plumlee 6).

Assists–Chicago 31 (Rose 7), Milwaukee 17 (Bayless 5). Fouls–Chicago 14, Milwaukee 17. Technicals–Carter-Williams, Mayo. Flagrant Foul–Antetokounmpo.

Ejected— Antetokounmpo.

Golf WGC – Cadillac Match Play At Harding Park Golf Course San Francisco Yardage: 7,127; Par: 71 First Round (Seedings in parentheses) Wednesday’s results Marc Leishman (56), Australia, def. Justin Rose (6), England, 3 and 2.

Anirban Lahiri (34), Indian, def. Ryan Palmer (22), United States, 4 and 2.

Gary Woodland (50), United States, def.

Jimmy Walker (11), United States, 19 holes.

Webb Simpson (46), United States, def. Ian Poulter (27), England, 3 and 2.

John Senden (60), Australia, def. Henrik Stenson (3), Sweden, 19 holes.

Bill Haas (23), United States, def. Brendon Todd (42), United States, 3 and 2.

Ben Martin (61), United States, def. Matt Kuchar (14), United States, 1 up.

Hunter Mahan (31), United States, def. Stephen Gallacher (41), 7 and 6.

Charley Hoffman (49), United States, def.

Jason Day (7), Australia, 4 and 3.

Zach Johnson (24), United States, def.

Branden Grace (38), South Africa, 2 up.

Sergio Garcia (10), Spain, def. Tommy Fleetwood (54), England, 2 up.

Jamie Donaldson (30), Wales, def. Bernd Wiesberger (39), Austria, 1 up.

Jordan Spieth (2), United States def. Mikko Ilonen (62), Finland, 4 and 2.

Lee Westwood (26), England def. Matt Every (40), United States, 1 up.

Patrick Reed (15), United States, def. Andy Sullivan (57), England, 2 and 1.

Danny Willett (48), England, def. Ryan Moore (28), United States, 3 and 2.

Jim Furyk (5), United States, def. George Coetzee (59), South Africa, 3 and 2.

Martin Kaymer (17), Germany, def. Thongchai Jaidee (44), Thailand, 3 and 1.

Marc Warren (51), Scotland, def. J.B. Holmes (12), United States, 2 and 1.

Brooks Koepka (19), United States, def.

Russell Henley (45), United States, 1 up.

Bubba Watson (4), United States, def.

Miguel Angel Jimenez (63), Spain, 5 and 4.

Louis Oosthuizen (29), South Africa, def.

Keegan Bradley (33), United States, 6 and 5.

Rickie Fowler (13), United States, def. Harris English (55), United States, 1 up.

Shane Lowry (47), Ireland, def. Graeme McDowell (32), Northern Ireland, 1 up.

Dustin Johnson (8), United States, def.

Matt Jones (58), Australia, 3 and 1.

Charl Schwartzel (37), South Africa, def.

Victor Dubuisson (21), France, 5 and 4.

Francesco Molinari (64), Italy, def. Adam Scott (9), Australia, 5 and 4.

Paul Casey (36), England, def. Chris Kirk (25), United States, 22 holes.

Rory McIlroy (1), Northern Ireland def.

Jason Dufner (53), United States, 5 and 4.

Billy Horschel (18), United States def. Brandt Snedeker (35), United States, 5 and 4.

Hideki Matsuyama (16), Japan, def. Alexander Levy (52), France, 5 and 4.

Joost Luiten (43), The Netherlands, def.

Kevin Na (20), United States, 19 holes.

Thursday’s results Thongchai Jaidee (44) def. Jim Furyk (5), 3 and 1.

George Coetzee (59) def. Martin Kaymer (17), 19 holes.

J.B. Holmes (12) def. Russell Henley (45), 19 holes.

Brooks Koepka (19), def. Marc Warren (51), 20 holes.

Bubba Watson (4) def. Keegan Bradley (33), 4 and 2.

Louis Oosthuizen (29) def. Miguel Angel Jimenez (63), 2 up.

Rickie Fowler (13) def. Shane Lowry (47), 1 up.

Harris English (55) def. Graeme McDowell (32), 2 and 1.

Charl Schwartzel (37) def. Dustin Johnson (8), 20 holes.

Matt Jones (58) def. Victor Dubuisson (21), 2 up.

Paul Casey (36) def. Adam Scott (9), 1 up.

Chris Kirk (25) def. Francesco Molinari (64), 2 and 1.

Rory McIlroy (1) def. Brandt Snedeker (35), 2 up.

Billy Horschel (18) def. Jason Dufner (53), 3 and 2.

Hideki Matsuyama (16) def. Joost Luiten (43), 2 up.

Kevin Na (20) def. Alexander Levy (52), 3 and 1.

Justin Rose (6) def. Anirban Lahiri (34), 19 holes.

Marc Leishman (56) def. Ryan Palmer (22), 4 and 3.

Jimmy Walker (11) def. Webb Simpson (46).

Gary Woodland (50) def. Ian Poulter (27), 3 and 2.

Henrik Stenson (3) def. Brendon Todd (42), 3 and 2.

John Senden (60) def. Bill Haas (23), 4 and 3.

Matt Kuchar (14) def. Stephen Gallacher (41), 3 and 2.

Hunter Mahan (31) def. Ben Martin (61), 5 and 3.

Branden Grace (38) def. Jason Day (7), 4 and 3.

Charley Hoffman (49) def. Zach Johnson (24), 2 and 1.

Bernd Wiesberger (39) def. Sergio Garcia (10), 2 and 1.

Tommy Fleetwood (54) def. Jamie Donaldson (30), 21 holes.

Jordan Spieth (2) def. Matt Every (40), 4 and 3.

Lee Westwood (26) def. Mikko Ilonen (62), 1 up.

Danny Willett (48) def. Patrick Reed (15), 2 and 1.

Andy Sullivan (57) def. Ryan Moore (28), 3 and 2.

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NBA PLAYOFFS | BULLS 120, BUCKS 66 LPGA Tour

North Texas Shootout Thursday At Las Colinas Country Club Irving, Texas Purse: $1.3 million Yardage: 6,462; Par 71 (36-35) First Round Juli Inkster 33-33 — 66 Cristie Kerr 32-34 — 66 Sydnee Michaels 33-33 — 66 Sandra Gal 36-31 — 67 Natalie Gulbis 33-34 — 67 Maria Hernandez 34-33 — 67 Wei-Ling Hsu 35-32 — 67 Karine Icher 33-34 — 67 Ryann O’Toole 33-34 — 67 Gerina Piller 34-33 — 67 Alena Sharp 33-34 — 67 Angela Stanford 34-33 — 67 Lexi Thompson 34-33 — 67 Simin Feng 34-34 — 68 Ha Na Jang 33-35 — 68 Christina Kim 33-35 — 68 Jee Young Lee 33-35 — 68 Mirim Lee 32-36 — 68 Jane Park 34-34 — 68 Paula Reto 33-35 — 68 Michelle Wie 34-34 — 68 Amy Yang 34-34 — 68 Perrine Delacour 34-35 — 69 Brooke M. Henderson 35-34 — 69 Felicity Johnson 36-33 — 69 Hyo Joo Kim 34-35 — 69 Brittany Lang 36-33 — 69 Stacy Lewis 36-33 — 69 Xi Yu Lin 37-32 — 69 Maria McBride 35-34 — 69 Belen Mozo 35-34 — 69 Azahara Munoz 33-36 — 69 Anna Nordqvist 37-32 — 69 Hee Young Park 35-34 — 69 Inbee Park 33-36 — 69 Yani Tseng 35-34 — 69 Chie Arimura 36-34 — 70 Dori Carter 35-35 — 70 Austin Ernst 35-35 — 70 a-Dominique Galloway 37-33 — 70 Mina Harigae 34-36 — 70 Tiffany Joh 35-35 — 70 Danielle Kang 35-35 — 70 Sei Young Kim 36-34 — 70 Joanna Klatten 35-35 — 70 Meena Lee 34-36 — 70 Mi Hyang Lee 37-33 — 70 Alejandra Llaneza 37-33 — 70 Sadena A Parks 36-34 — 70 Morgan Pressel 34-36 — 70 So Yeon Ryu 34-36 — 70 Dewi Claire Schreefel 36-34 — 70 Giulia Sergas 36-34 — 70 Julie Yang 37-33 — 70 Sakura Yokomine 35-35 — 70

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NHL playoffs SECOND ROUND (Best-of-7) Thursday’s results Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 6:30 p.m.

Calgary at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Today’s games Tampa Bay at Montreal, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday’s game Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 11:30 a.m.

Sunday’s games Tampa Bay at Montreal, 5 p.m.

Minnesota at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

Calgary at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Monday’s game N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s games Chicago at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Anaheim at Calgary, 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Montreal at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 6:30 p.m.

NFL 2015 NFL Draft Selections At Chicago Thursday First Round 1. Tampa Bay, Jameis Winston, qb, Florida State.

2. Tennessee, Marcus Mariota, qb, Oregon.

3. Jacksonville, Dante Fowler Jr., lb, Florida.

4. Oakland, Amari Cooper, wr, Alabama.

5. Washington, Brandon Scherff, ot, Iowa.

6. New York Jets, Leonard Williams, de, Southern Cal. 7. Chicago, Kevin White, wr, West Virginia.

8. Atlanta, Vic Beasley, de, Clemson.

9. New York Giants, Ereck Flowers, ot, Miami.

10. St. Louis, Todd Gurley, rb, Georgia.

11. Minnesota, Trae Waynes, db, Michigan State.

12. Cleveland, Danny Shelton, nt, Washington.

13. New Orleans, Andrus Peat, ot, Stanford.

14. Miami, Devante Parker, wr, Louisville.

15. San Diego (from San Francisco), Melvin Gordon, rb, Wisconsin.

16. Houston, Kevin Johnson, db, Wake Forest.

17. San Francisco (from San Diego), Arik Armstead, de, Oregon.

18. Kansas City, Marcus Peters, db, Washington.

19. Cleveland (from Buffalo), Cameron Erving, g, Florida State.

20. Philadelphia, Nelson Agholor, wr, Southern Cal. 21. Cincinnati, Cedric Ogbuehi, ot, Texas A&M. 22. Pittsburgh, Bud Dupree, lb, Kentucky.

23. Denver (from Detroit), Shane Ray, de, Missouri.

24. Arizona, D.J. Humphries, ot, Florida.

25. Carolina, Shaq Thompson, lb, Washington.

26. Baltimore, Breshad Perriman, wr, UCF. 27. Dallas, Byron Jones, db, UConn.

28. Detroit (from Denver), Laken Tomlinson, g, Duke.

29. Indianapolis, Phillip Dorsett, wr, Miami.

30. Green Bay, Damarious Randall. db, Arizona State.

31. New Orleans (from Seattle), Stephone Anthony, lb, Clemson.

32. New England, Malcom Brown, dt, Texas.

Auto racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Standings Through April 26 Driver Points 1. Kevin Harvick 357 2. Joey Logano 324 3. Martin Truex Jr. 315 4. Jimmie Johnson 299 5. Brad Keselowski 283 6. Kasey Kahne 275 7. Matt Kenseth 273 8. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 271 9. Jamie McMurray 264 10. Jeff Gordon 263 11. Aric Almirola 250 12. Denny Hamlin 245 13. Paul Menard 239 14. Clint Bowyer 235 15. Ryan Newman 234 16. Danica Patrick 230 17. Carl Edwards 228 18. Kurt Busch 222 19. David Ragan 218 20. Kyle Larson 205

Transactions BASEBALL American League KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Announced RHP Yordano Ventura has dropped the appeal of his seven-game suspension for an on-field incident in a game on April 23.

MINNESOTA TWINS — Placed RHP Casey Fien on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Michael Tonkin from Rochester (IL).

National League LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Claimed LHP Eury De La Rosa off waivers from Oakland. Moved RHP Brandon McCarthy to the 60-day DL. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Selected the contract of LHP Tim Cooney from Memphis (PCL). Optioned C Cody Stanley to Memphis. Transferred RHP Adam Wainwright from the 15- to the 60-day DL. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association ORLANDO MAGIC — Signed general manager Rob Hennigan to a two-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season.

FOOTBALL National Football League CHICAGO BEARS — Agreed to terms with S Malcolm Bronson on a 2-year contract.

MIAMI DOLPHINS — Exercised their option on the contract of QB Ryan Tannehill for the 2016 season.

COLLEGE AUBURN — Suspended junior DE Elijah Daniel from the football team following his arrest on theft and burglary charges.

AP

The Bulls’ Jimmy Butler (21) goes up for a reverse layup against the Bucks during the first half of Game 6 of their first-round playoff series Thursday in Milwaukee. The Bulls won 120-66 to advance to the second round.

Bulls blast Bucks Chicago eliminates Milwaukee, Cavs up next

BY K.C. JOHNSON Chicago Tribune

MILWAUKEE – The King will see you now, Bulls.

For the fourth time in six seasons, the Bulls will face LeBron James and the team for which he has chosen to display his singular talent. Each of the previous three times, once with the Cavaliers and twice with the Heat, James has vanquished his foe.

The Bulls earned the right to face James in his first season back with the Cavaliers after Thursday night’s 120-66 demolition of the scrappy Bucks at the Bradley Center.

The Bulls won the firstround series in six games, set a playoff franchise record for margin of victory and handed the Bucks their worst loss in franchise history.

It also marked the largest margin of victory in a series-clinching victory in NBA postseason history. The Bulls now visit Quicken Loans Arena for Game 1 on Monday.

“I never thought I’d say this, but I’m very excited to go to Cleveland,” said Joakim Noah, who famously dissed the city in 2010.

Kevin Love is out for the playoffs with a left shoulder injury and J.R. Smith is suspended for the first two games.

“It’s a lot more than just LeBron [James] and Kyrie [Irving],” coach Tom Thibodeau said. “They play very well as a team.

They share the ball, have length at the rim and are good competitors. We’re going to have to play well.”

If the Bulls play the way they did against the Bucks, shooting 51.1 percent with 31 assists on 46 field goals, it may not matter who suits up. The Bulls led 65-33 at halftime, a franchise-record margin, and sixth largest in NBA playoff history.

But that’s the problem with these Bulls: All season, they have followed high moments showcasing their tantalizing talent with underwhelming, uninspired play.

“It’s hard to pinpoint,” Noah said. “When we play with that edge, we’re tough. We had to do a lot of soul searching the last couple of days.”

Mike Dunleavy’s 20 points led the Bulls, who finally heeded their own words to push the tempo and try to not let the Bucks’

active defense get set. Pau Gasol added 19 points with eight rebounds, and Derrick Rose had 15 points with seven assists as all five starters reached double figures.

A 42-point victory over the Jazz in Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals had been the previous record for playoff margin of victory.

A playoff-franchise-record 15 3-pointers and defense that limited the Bucks to 32.9 percent shooting highlighted the blowout.

The Bucks are just the second team in the shot-clock era not to place a player in double figures.

“We came out with the right mindset,” Gasol said. “... Everybody brought intensity and physicality, and that’s what has to happen on a daily basis.”

The Bucks were trying to become just the fourth team in NBA history to force a Game 7 after trailing 3-0 in a series.

Instead, they lost a game and their composure.

O.J. Mayo left the bench to challenge Butler, drawing a technical foul.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was ejected for a flagrant-2 foul on Dunleavy, plowing him over after he sank one of his four 3s.

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Clippers force Game 7 Capitals edge Rangers; Ducks scorch Flames By the Associated Press

Blake Griffin had 26 points and 12 rebounds and Chris Paul had 19 points and 15 assists as the Los Angeles Clippers held on for a 102-96 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, forcing a Game 7 in their first-round series.

Marco Belinelli hit two 3-pointers in the final 80 seconds, including one with 14 seconds remaining, to cut the Clippers lead to 98-96. But Jamal Crawford hit two free throws to preserve the win.

The Clippers, who won for the second time in San Antonio, forced a Game 7 on Saturday in Los Angeles. No other first-round series has gone the distance.

NHL Capitals 2, Rangers 1:

Joel Ward scored with 1.3 seconds left to give the Washington Capitals a victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series in New York.

Ward drove to the net and tapped Alex Ovechkin’s feed past Henrik Lundqvist. After the goal was confirmed by replay, Ovechkin kissed Ward on the cheek.

Following a mostly ceremonial faceoff, the teams

AP

The Capitals’ Evgeny Kuznetsov tries to knock in a rebound against Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) during Game 1 of their second-round playoff series Thursday in New York. skirmished at center ice.

Ovechkin opened the scoring on a power play with 1:47 remaining in the first period. Jesper Fast tied it with 4:39 left in the third, tipping Kevin Hayes’ point shot past goalie Braden Holtby.

Holtby made 31 saves, and Lundqvist stopped 27 shots.

Game 2 is Saturday at Madison Square Garden.

Ducks 6, Flames 1:

Corey Perry had two goals and two assists and Anaheim routed Calgary in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series in Anaheim, Cailf.

Ryan Getzlaf had a goal and three assists, and

Matt Beleskey, Patrick Maroon and Emerson Etem also scored for the top-seeded Ducks, who had a seven-day layoff following their first-round sweep of Winnipeg.

Game 2 is Sunday night back at Honda Center, where the Flames haven’t won since the 2006 playoffs and have lost 20 consecutive regular-season games since January 2004.

The six goals tied a Ducks playoff record.

Frederik Andersen made 23 saves, losing his bid for his first NHL playoff shutout when Sam Bennett ended the scoring with 10:44 remaining.

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THURSDAY’S SCOREBOARD

BASEBALL ROUNDUP

Baseball Thursday’s results at Rock Falls

ROCK FALLS 5, WINNEBAGO 3 Winnebago 000 300 0 – 3 7 0 Rock Falls 001 202 x – 5 7 3 W – Quinton Matznick. L – Adams ROCK FALLS (14-6) Matznick (7 IP, 7 H, 3 R, ER, 2 BB, 5 K).

RBI – Noah Junis 2, Clay Velazquez, Dylan Abrams. at Dixon

STILLMAN VALLEY 3, DIXON 1 Stillman Valley 000 021 0 – 3 4 1 Dixon 100 000 0 – 1 4 3 L – Cal Jarrett (3-3) STILLMAN VALLEY Multi hits – Wenberg 2. 2B – Carlson.

DIXON (4-13, 3-6 BNC West) Jarrett (7 IP, 4 H, 3 R, ER, BB, 6 K). Multi hits – Jarrett 2, Riley Mehrens 2. RBI – Jarrett. at LaSalle

LASALLE-PERU 6, STERLING 5 Sterling 100 040 0 – 5 6 1 LaSalle-Peru 030 003 x – 6 8 4 W – Huebbe. L – Luke Moore STERLING Moore (5 1/3 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 0 BB, K), Tyler Willman (2/3 IP, H, 0 R, 0 BB, K). Multi hits – Brandon Dennis 2. 3B – Dennis. RBI – Nick Olds 2, Turner Morse 2, Moore.

LASALLE-PERU Multi hits – Quick 2, Vollmer 2. RBI – Vollmer 3, Feagin 2. at Byron

at Forreston

FORRESTON-POLO 16, AQUIN 6, 5 inn.

Aquin 231 00 — 6 8 4 Forr.-Polo 522 7x — 16 13 3 W – Caleb Poffenberger. L – Diemer.

FORR.-POLO (19-5, 9-0 NUIC East) Poffenberger (4 IP, 6 R, 8 H, 4 SO, 2 BB), Jacob Cunningham (1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 SO, 1 BB). Multi hits – Nathan Schneiderman 3, Brody Grobe 2, Richie Bartnick 2, Austin Groshans 2. 2B – Bartnick, Groshans, Schneiderman. HR – Grobe, Groshans, Schneiderman. RBI – Groshans 4, Schneiderman 3, Ethan Groom 2, Wyatt Kerchner 2, Grobe.

Softball Thursday’s results at LaSalle

STERLING 4, LASALLE-PERU 2 Sterling 010 210 0 – 4 10 1 LaSalle-Peru 200 000 0 – 2 5 0 W – Lexy Staples (16-3). L – Naumann.

STERLING Staples (7 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 K). Multi hits – Emily McDonald 3, Erin Stroup 2. HR – McDonald, Shannon Long, Lauren Fritz. RBI – Fritz 2, Long, McDonald. at Dixon

BYRON 10, DIXON 7 Byron 022 000 0 – 4 10 1 Dixon 000 005 0 – 5 7 2 W – Hannah Schlosser.

DIXON Schlosser (7 IP, 10 H, 4 R, ER, 0 BB, 2 K). Multi hits – Sabrena Brimm 2. 3B – Sam White. RBI – Phoenix Smith 2, Haley Fitzsimmons, Emily Bay, Erika Smith.

BYRON 9, OREGON 0

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Dixon’s Cal Jarrett pitches Thursday against Stillman Valley. Jarrett allowed one earned run in seven innings, but the Dukes lost 3-1 at home.

Dukes can’t hang on Dixon, Sterling lose; Rock Falls wins

By SVM Sports Staff

Dixon scored first but couldn’t hold on to the lead in a 3-1 loss to Stillman Valley in a Big Northern West game in Dixon on Thursday.

The Dukes took an early lead after scoring a run in the first inning, but couldn’t push any more runs across. Stillman Valley scored twice in the fifth and once in the sixth to cap the scoring.

Cal Jarrett pitched all seven innings, allowing three runs (one earned), four hits and struck out six for Dixon (4-13, 3-6 BNC West). Jarrett also had two singles and the team’s lone RBI, while Riley Mehrens added two singles.

Rock Falls 5, Winnebago 3: The Rockets scored

twice in the sixth inning to break a 3-3 tie, and hung on for a BNC West home win.

Quinton Matznick went the distance, allowing three runs (one earned) and seven hits, while striking out five. Noah Junis added two RBIs, with Clay Velazquez and Dylan Abrams each adding one for Rock Falls (14-6).

LaSalle-Peru 6, Sterling 5: The Cavaliers scored

three runs in the bottom of the sixth and held on to their one-run lead as the Golden Warriors dropped a NIB-12 West contest.

Brandon Dennis led Sterling with a triple behind a 2-for-4 effort, while Nick Olds and Turner Morse each had two RBIs. Luke Moore took the

beat the rival Steamers at Drives Park.

Ryan VanZuiden, Andy Bird doubled and Morrison, completedrove in two runs for game shutout, Morrison (15-4, 7-0 Three 8 H, 9 SO, 0 BB Rivers West), and Mason Sitzmore had three hits Austin Groshans, and an RBI. Brock Smith Forr.-Polo, 2B, HR, added two hits and an 4 RBIs RBI, and Chance Bender Blake Kappes, doubled and drove in a Milledgeville, 4 singles, run.

W, 8 SO Devon Ballard and Trey loss, allowing six runs Simmons had three hits (four earned) in 5 1/3 apiece for Fulton, and innings.

Ballard took the loss on Byron 9, Oregon 0: the mound.

Taylor Brubaker had the Princeton 9, Amboy 3: lone hit – a single – for The Clippers gave up the Hawks in a road BNC 10 walks, and the Tigers West loss. scored three runs in their Brubaker took the loss, first at-bat and final atallowing eight earned bat in a Three Rivers East runs and 11 hits in three game in Princeton. innings, while striking Will Crownhart was the out two. losing pitcher for Amboy Milledgeville 13, AFC 3: (4-17, 0-6).

The Missiles cruised to F o r r e s t o n - P o l o 1 6 , an NUIC East road win Aquin 6, 5 inn.: Austin behind a strong game Groshans doubled, homfrom Blake Kappes. ered and drove in four Kappes earned the win, runs to lead the Cardiallowing three earned nals’ onslaught in a runruns and three hits rule NUIC East win at while striking out eight home. and walking six in 5 2/3 Nathan Schneiderman innings. Kappes also had finished a triple shy of the four hits for Milledgeville, cycle, and added three which scored six runs in RBIs for Forreston-Polo the third and capped off (19-5, 9-0), and Ethan the scoring with three Groom and Wyatt Kermore in the top of the chner drove in two runs seventh. each. Brody Grobe added AFC’s Adam Mairs hit a a single and a solo home solo home run, and Bret run, and Richie Bartnick Gittleson added an RBI. had a pair of singles and Jacob Hilliker, one of six scored three runs.

Raider pitchers in the Caleb Poffenberger game, took the loss. allowed six runs and Morrison 5, Fulton 0: eight hits in four innings, Ryan VanZuiden scat- striking out four and tered eight hits and walking two. Jacob Cunstruck out nine without a ningham had a strikeout walk in a complete-game and a walk in one inning shutout as the Mustangs of hitless, scoreless went on the road and relief.

Thursday’s stars

Sauk ready to shake off rust SWING

“It’s our offseason, but I don’t feel totally unprepared,” Oswalt said. “I think we could be a little It will be an all-local bit more prepared than When: Sunday through team. Oswalt and Chriswhat we are, but it is Thursday tina Long are Newwhat it is.” man graduates; Ashlyn Kipping knows what Where: Jim Reffkin Berogan, Gabi Trujillo lies ahead for her team.

Tennis Center, Tucson, and Molly Hendricks While a student at Sauk Arizona went to Sterling; and JesValley, Kipping was Local team: Sauk Valley sica VanOosten went to a member of the first Team members: Mary Dixon. women’s tennis team to Alice Oswalt, Christina “I think it’s going to qualify for nationals, in Long, Gabi Trujillo, be neat to see where 1983. The competition Jessica VanOosten, we stand with the other will be fierce, against Molly Hendricks schools,” Berogan said. some opponents who are “We’ll see girls from not able to play year-round. sport at SVCC, so team only our area, but from There is a winner’s and members have been all around, so it’s going a consolation bracket, doing what they can to to be interesting.” and Kipping is hoping prepare. They played Each girl will compete the girls are able to nab in singles and in doubles. some at Westwood in some wins wherever they Sterling over the winter, The doubles partnercan. and at the SVCC courts ships are Oswalt and “They’ve got realistic when the weather perHendricks, Trujillo and expectations when we mitted this spring. They Berogan, and Long and get there,” Kipping said. also hit with the Skyhawk “They’ll do their best, but VanOosten.

Women’s tennis is a fall men’s team on occasion. we are a little rusty.”

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NJCAA Divison I Women’s Tennis Championships

Oregon 000 000 0 – 9 1 2 Byron 161 010 x – 9 13 0 W – Cogswell. L – Taylor Brubaker.

OREGON Brubaker (3 IP, 11 H, 8 R, 8 ER, 4 BB, 2 K), Cole Burke (3 IP, 2 H, R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K).

BYRON Cogswell (7 IP, H, 0 R, 4 BB, 14 K). Multi hits – Scheffler 2, Rowland 2, Elsbury 2, Johnson 2. 2B – Elsbury, Sheffler. RBI – Reedy, Cogswell, Scheffler, Linhart. at Ashton

at Oregon

OREGON 8, ROCKFORD LUTHERAN 1 Lutheran 000 001 0 – 1 2 1 Oregon 000 035 x – 8 9 1 W – Abby Baker. L – Abby Woollacott LUTHERAN Woollacott (6 IP, 9 H, 8 R, 6 ER, 3 BB, 8 K).

2B – Sami Tordaro. RBI – Allie Roderick.

OREGON Baker (7 IP, 2 H, R, ER, BB, 8 K). Multi hits – Aleah Wight 3, Gylian Finch 2.

MILLEDGEVILLE 13, AFC 3 Milledgeville 206 200 3 – 13 19 1 AFC 000 201 0 – 3 3 2 W – Blake Kappes. L – Jacob Hilliker MILLEDGEVILLE Kappes (5 2/3 IP, 3 H, 3R, 3 ER, 6 BB, 8 K, HBP), Payton Harris (1 1/3 IP, K, BB).

Multi hits – Kappes 4, Dylan Alexander 4, Harrison Schmidt 3, Harrison Jakobs 2, Cade Schave 2. 2B – Alexander. 3B – Jordan Harris. RBI – Schmidt 2, Keagan Murray 2, Jordan Harris 2, Jakobs 2, Kyle Ottens, Alexander.

AFC Hilliker (2 2/3 IP, 11 H, 8 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 4 K, HBP), Tristan Bushman (2/3 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, BB), David Zinke (2/3 IP, H, 0 R, BB, K), Ryan Rod (2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB), Dillon Lanning (2/3 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, BB, K), Dylan Pitzer (1/3 IP, 0 H, 0 R). HR – Adam Mairs. RBI – Mairs, Bret Gittleson. at Drives Park, Fulton

MORRISON 5, FULTON 0 Morrison 020 012 0 — 5 9 3 Fulton 000 000 0 — 0 8 1 W – Ryan VanZuiden (4-1). L – Devon Ballard.

MORRISON (15-4, 7-0 TRAC West) VanZuiden (7 IP, 0 R, 8 H, 9 SO, 0 BB).

Multi hits – Mason Sitzmore 3, Brock Smith 2. 2B – Andy Bird, Chance Bender.

3B – Justin Jensen. RBI – Bird 2, Sitzmore, Smith, Bender. SB – Sitzmore, Ben Tegeler. CS – Joey Brackemyer. LOB – 6.

FULTON Ballard (6 IP, 5 ER, 9 H, 8 SO, 3 BB), Jason Ryder (1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 SO, 0 BB). Multi hits – Ballard 3, Trey Simmons 3. CS – Simmons. LOB – 10.

at German Valley

FORRESTON-POLO 13, AQUIN 2, 5 inn.

Aquin 010 01 – 2 2 4 Forr.-Polo 660 1x – 13 10 1 W – Abby Peterson (6-4). L – Schlueter.

FORRESTON-POLO Multi hits – Hailey Ingram 2, Jessica Slater 2. 2B – Destiny Darmon. 3B – Katie Person. RBI – Ingram 4, Person 2, Darmon.

at Savanna

WEST CARROLL 11, GALENA 1, 5 inn.

Galena 000 01 – 1 3 1 West Carroll 308 0x – 11 16 1 W – Riley Sullivan (5-3). L – Sophie Hefel.

GALENA Hefel (4 IP, 16 H, 11 R, 11 ER, BB, 2 K). 2B – Jordan Walker. RBI – Taylor Wubben.

WEST CARROLL Sullivan (5 IP, 3 H, R, ER, 4 BB, 8 K). Multi hits – Abby Maike 3, Anna Badtke 3, Brianna Kampmeier 2, Hayley Appel 2, Josi Anderson 2. 2B – Maike 2, Kampmeier, Anderson, Keeley Brinkmeier. 3B – Brinkmeier. HR – Badtke. RBI – Sullivan 2, Maike, Badtke, Kampmeier, Sabrina Buckwalter, Appel, Anderson, Brinkmeier.

at Winnebago

ROCK FALLS 7, WINNEBAGO 0 Rock Falls 000 104 2 — 7 12 2 Winnebago 000 000 0 — 0 2 3 W – Natalie Soltow (4-3). L – Hawkins.

ROCK FALLS (13-9, 7-2) Soltow (7 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 9 SO, 2 BB) and Madason Shaw, Jordan Clevenger (6th).

Multi hits – Michaela Ward 3, Soltow 2, Olivia Babcock 2, Maurelle Behrens 2.

2B – Ward. RBI – Behrens, Shaw, Jenny Lawson. at Princeton

AMBOY 2, PRINCETON 1, 11 inn.

Amboy 100 000 000 01 — 2 Princeton 000 001 000 00 — 1 W – Karlee Doege. L – Holbeck.

AMBOY (18-6, 8-2 TRAC East) Doege (11 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 7 SO, 1 BB) and Kaitlyn Liebing. Multi hits – Liebing 2, Hallie Nauman 2. RBI – Doege, Kylie Highbarger.

at Drives Park, Fulton

MORRISON 13, FULTON 0, 5 inn.

Morrison (10)30 00 — 13 11 1 Fulton 000 00 — 0 3 1 W – Lauren Pannier. L – Whitny Wynkoop.

MORRISON Pannier (4 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 4 SO, 1 BB), Lauren Rice (1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 3 SO, 0 BB). Multi hits – Emma Melton 3, Jaeden Workman 2, Lakin Goodman 2. 2B – Workman 2, Goodman. 3B – Melton. RBI – Melton 4, Goodman 2, Brooke Stralow 2, Rice, Workman, Emma Sitzmore. SB – Rachel Davis. SAC – Davis.

FULTON Wynkoop (2/3 IP, 10 R, 7 ER, 7 H, 0 SO, 2 BB), Chelsea Lesniewski (4 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 0 SO, 1 BB). 2B – Faith Kennedy. at Ashton

MILLEDGEVILLE 3, AFC 2 Milledgeville 000 000 3 — 3 8 0 AFC 002 000 0 — 2 3 2 W – Sam Schmidt. L – Cassidy Koning.

MILLEDGEVILLE Ciara Miller (2 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 1 H, 5 SO, 3 BB), Schmidt (4 2/3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 4 SO, 0 BB). Multi hits – Ally Bush 2, Natalie Brown 2. 2B – Bush. RBI – Bush 2, Schmidt.

AFC Koning (7 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 2 SO, 0 BB). 2B – Addison Wetzell. RBI – Wetzell 2.

Boys tennis Thursday’s results at LaSalle

LaSALLE-PERU 4, STERLING 1 Singles 1. Jack Nitz (S) def. Aaron Pellican 6-2, 6-1 2. Jace Hardy (LP) def. Jacob Reynolds 6-1, 6-3 Doubles 1. Darien Fletcher, Nick Munson (LP) def.

Lane Martells, Zak Khan 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 2. Tony Bacidore, Mason Clarkl (LP) def.

Alex Gallardo, Jonah Khuntangta 6-2, 6-3 3. Chris Moshage, Jake Temple (LP) def.

Saul Juarz, Gage Bright 6-3, 6-0

Girls track Thursday’s results at Forreston Team scores 1. Galena-East Dubuque-River Ridge 208; 2 Polo-Forreston 115; 3. Warren-Stockton 70; 4. Byron 42; 5. Stillman Valley 41; 6.

Pearl City 23; 7. Ohio 20 200 – 1. Paige Christopher (Galena) 27.24; 100 – 1. Tabitha Slaats (Galena) 13.34; 400 – 1. Brooke Kelter (Pearl City) 1:07.91; 800 – 1. Hayley Einsweiler (Galena) 2:29.16; 1,600 – 1. Hayley Einsweiler 5:51.58; 3,200 – 1. Noelle Reese (Galena) 13:08.46; 100 hurdles – 1. Paige Christopher (Galena) 15.75; 300 hurdles – 1.

Sydney Thorsen (Galena) 55.68; 400 relay – 1. Galena 53.72; 800 relay – 1. Galena 1:54.02; 1,600 relay – 1. Byron 4:42.28; 3,200 relay – 1. Galena 11:01.12; High jump – 1. Serenity Stapleton (Polo-Forr.)

4-8; Long jump – 1. Abbie Green (Galena) 14-2; Triple jump – 1. Abbie Green (Galena) 30-0; Shot put – 1. Emily Offenheiser (Warren-Stockton) 35-10; Discus – 1.

Emily Offenheiser (Warren-Stockton) 106-11

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ABOVE: Dixon’s Cooper Stahl tags out a Stillman Valley baserunner at third base Thursday in Dixon. The Dukes lost 3-1.

BELOW: Dixon’s Kylee Hermeyer controls the ball in front of Sterling’s Julia Diaz Thursday afternoon. The Duchesses won 5-0.

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Rockets shut out Winnebago Nitz still perfect, Bats carry Sterling; Dixon edges Byron; Amboy wins in 11

By SVM Sports Staff

The Rock Falls Rockets picked up a 7-0 win at Winnebago on Thursday night, in a Big Northern West game featuring a scary moment.

In a scoreless tie in the top of the fourth inning, Rock Falls’ Natalie Soltow smashed a line drive right back up the middle. The hit struck Winnebago starter McKenna Hawkins in the face, and she was taken to a local hospital for treatment and evaluation.

Soltow came around to score the first run, and also struck out nine and walked two in a two-hit shutout. Michaela Ward had three hits, including a double, and the Rockets (13-9, 7-2) got RBIs from Jenny Lawson, Maurelle Behrens and Madason Shaw.

Sterling 4, LaSalle-Peru 2: The Golden Warriors came back from a 2-0 deficit after the first inning to earn a NIB-12 West road win.

Emily McDonald led the way for Sterling’s offense with a 3-for-3 effort, including a solo home run, while Shannon Long and Lauren Fritz each added home runs.

Fritz finished with two RBIs, while Long and McDonald each added one. Lexy Staples earned the win, allowing five hits, two earned runs and three walks with three strikeouts in seven innings.

Dixon 5, Byron 4: The Duchesses used a five-run sixth inning to overcome a 4-0 deficit in a BNC West win.

Hannah Schlosser earned the win, allowing four runs (one earned) and 10 hits while striking out two. Sam White hit a triple, while Phoenix Smith had two RBIs for Dixon in the win.

Thursday’s stars Karlee Doege, Amboy, 11 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 7 SO, 1 BB; game-winning RBI in 11th inning Emma Melton, Morrison, 3 hits, 3B, 4 RBIs Ally Bush, Milledgeville, 2 H, 2B, 2 RBIs Lauren Fritz, Sterling, HR, 2 RBIs Phoenix Smith, Dixon, 2 RBIs runs in the fifth and sixth innings to earn a BNC West home win.

Bre Bicksler had four RBIs for Oregon, while Aleah Wight went 3-for-4 with a triple and two RBIs. Abby Baker allowed two hits and an earned run in seven innings, while striking out eight and walking one.

Amboy 2, Princeton 1, 11 inn.:

Karlee Doege drove in the winning run in the top of the 11th as the Clippers pulled out a Three Rivers East road win.

Doege also went the distance in the circle, allowing one run, five hits and one walk while striking out seven. Kylie Highbarger’s firstinning sacrifice fly accounted for the other run for Amboy (18-6, 8-2).

Morrison 13, Fulton 0, 5 inn.: The Fillies scored 10 first-inning runs on their way to a Three Rivers West road rout over the rival Steamers.

Emma Melton led the Morrison attack with three hits, including a triple, and four RBIs. Jaeden Workman doubled twice and drove in a run, and Lakin Goodman had two hits, including a double, and two RBIs. Brooke Stralow also drove in a pair of runs, and Lauren PanOregon 8, Rockford Lutheran 1: nier tossed four innings of threeThe Hawks scored all eight of their hit ball. Lauren Rice struck out all

three hitters she faced in a perfect inning of relief.

Faith Kennedy’s double was the highlight for Fulton. Whitney Wynkoop lasted just 2/3 of an inning in the loss.

Milledgeville 3, AFC 2: The Missiles scored three runs in the top of the seventh for a comefrom-behind NUIC East victory in Ashton.

Ally Bush had two hits, including a double, and two RBIs, and Sam Schmidt also drove in a run.

Schmidt picked up the win in relief of starter Ciara Miller, tossing 4 2/3 innings of two-hit ball, striking out four with a walk.

Addison Wetzell doubled and drove in two runs for the Raiders.

Cassidy Koning pitched a complete game in the loss.

Forreston-Polo 13, Aquin 2, 5 inn.: The Cardinals scored six runs

in each of the first and second innings en route to an NUIC East home win.

Hailey Ingram went 2-for-3 with four RBIs for Forreston-Polo, while teammate Katie Person hit a triple and two RBIs. Destiny Darmon added a double and two RBIs. Abby Peterson (6-4) allowed two hits and earned the win.

but Sterling falls

Marco girls track takes second

By SVM Sports Staff

Jack Nitz kept his undefeated singles record alive Thursday, but the Sterling boys tennis team dropped a 4-1 decision to LaSallePeru in NIB-12 West play in LaSalle.

Nitz won 6-2, 6-1 at No. 1 singles to run his record to 17-0 on the season. Sterling’s No. 1 doubles team of Lane Martells and Zak Khan dropped a three-set decision.

Girls track

Polo-Forreston second at invite: The Marcos

scored 115 points to earn a second-place finish at a seven-team invite.

Galena-East DubuqueRiver Ridge swept the

Thursday’s star Jack Nitz, Sterling tennis, won to improve to 17-0 relay events and won with 208 points, while WarrenStockton (70) was third.

Serenity Stapleton was the lone local winner, taking the high jump after clearing 4 feet, 8 inches.

Teammate Courtney Wolf was second with a height of 4-6.

The Marcos’ Katie Rundall placed second in the 100 with a time of 13.45 seconds, Justine Gorzny was second in the 300 hurdles (56.00), and Naeva Groenewold took second in the long jump (12-10).

West Carroll 11, Galena 1, 5 inn.:

The Thunder scored three times in the bottom of the first, before erupting for eight runs in the third in an NUIC West home win.

Anna Badtke went 3-for-3 for West Carroll, including a solo home run. Brianna Kampmeier added a triple and a double, while teammate Riley Sullivan drove in two runs.

Sullivan also earned the win, striking out eight and scattering three hits in five innings.

Tribune News Service

West Virginia wideout Kevin White (front) was taken by the Bears with the seventh overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday. It’s the first pick made by new GM Ryan Pace.

Concerns outweighed

by White’s talent ARKUSH

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ABOVE: Dixon’s Kylee Hermeyer (22) fires a shot in front of Sterling’s Sonia Olivo-Barrientos (6) during Thursday’s match at A.C. Bowers Field. The Duchesses won 5-0.

BELOW: Sterling’s Chole Halverson (8) clears the ball in front of Dixon’s Katie Provo on Thursday.

Dixon finally breaks through Sterling D BUSINESS

CONTINUED FROM B1

Dixon (9-2-3) found itself in the offensive zone for the majority of the match, but Sterling’s defensive sets did a solid job of holding the Duchesses’ dynamic forwards and midfielders in check for the first 20 minutes.

Sterling sophomore Natalie Herrera patrolled the middle of the field and cleared potential scoring chances to help keep the Warriors close.

Goalkeeper Karina Hurachua, who made 11 saves for the Warriors, also kept her team afloat despite a barrage of shots.

Dixon finished with 16 shots on goal, while Sterling managed two – both in the second half.

But it was Chacon who broke the scoreless tie with 20:06 remaining in the first half. The Dixon forward was all over the field, adding two more goals for her third hat trick of the season.

“We just had to keep pushing,” Chacon said of being turned away early.

“When we can control the ball and find each

other across the field, we can score.”

Chacon scored twice in the first half and once again late in the second for her 20th goal on the season. Chacon had a three-goal output against Genoa-Kingston earlier in the season, and a fourgoal match against BNC opponent Mendota.

“They’re pretty fast, and they do a good job of always pushing,” Herrera said of Dixon. “Dixon is a tough team. They have really good players.”

Chacon has been an

offensive threat all season, and she has seen a rise in her opportunities to score since Langloss returned from injury.

Langloss, a freshman who scored four goals in Dixon’s first match this season, missed a chunk of time after breaking her right collarbone during a match. She couldn’t do any physical activity for a week and half, and was originally told her timetable to return would be sometime during the regional round of the postseason.

But after getting the OK to work out, she trained hard and worked back into the lineup earlier than expected.

“I absolutely love having her back,” Chacon said. “Everyone is gelling, and we just have so many girls that can score and do things for us.”

Langloss gave Dixon a 2-0 edge with 11:10 remaining in the first half on a penalty kick that she shot past the outstretched fingers of a diving Hurachua. For Langloss, it was the second goal in four matches since her return.

It was a good feeling for her, as she is still working back into playing shape after breaking a bone for the first time in her life.

She wasn’t allowed to run for a week and a half while her right arm was in a sling. Once she was able to ditch her sling after about 10 days, she ran often. Langloss still can’t go in for hard challenges, but proved she is still an effective threat down the sidelines.

“I was really nervous my first time out,” Langloss said. “I’m still trying to settle in, but it’s getting there.”

What are the concerns about White? The least of them is that he really only had one better-than-average year of college football.

It’s the least because what a year it was: White piled up 109 catches for 1,447 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Equally impressive is the fact that even though he had to go through junior college to get to West Virginia, and only spent 2 years there, he graduated with a degree in Multidisciplinary Studies.

Still, it is disturbing that in the one season he played at Lackawanna Junior College – he sat out the 2010 season with a shoulder injury, and missed 2011 because he missed the deadline for financial aid – he caught just 36 passes, and he only caught 35 passes his first year at West Virginia.

The bigger concern is that West Virginia plays a stripped-down version of the spread offense, in which White was only asked to run a handful of routes. He’s never had to make sight adjustments or read coverages, and he’s not a natural route runner, occasionally looking more like a sprinter than a football player.

So what the Bears have in White is either a perennial All-Pro who may end up dominating for the next decade, or another Cordarrelle Patterson.

The outcome is now very much in the hands of Adam Gase and wide receivers coach Mike Groh, who has done an outstanding job with Jeffery.

At the end of the day, I’m just not sure that Pace isn’t more the story than White, at least for now.

The league’s youngest general manager is here

Top 5 picks 2015 NFL Draft 1. Buccaneers – Jameis Winston, QB, Florida St. 2. Titans – Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon 3. Jaguars – Dante Fowler, LB, Florida 4. Raiders – Amari Cooper, WR, Alabama 5. Redskins – Brandon Scherff, OT, Iowa in Chicago because Phil Emery and Marc Trestman had turned the Bears into an embarrassment.

Cleaning that mess up is a tall order for a rookie and a youngster, and yet so far Pace appears to be continuing to push all the right buttons.

One of the first things Pace told us when he arrived in town was his vision for the Bears was building a perennial contender by stacking one great draft after another.

We’ll see how this draft turns out, but what Pace also told us was he would set those drafts up by filling needs in free agency, and going for greatness in the draft.

I believe that White does come with fewer doubts than most of the top edge rushers the Bears left on the board. Pace was able to take White in large part because he was able to sign Pernell McPhee, Antrel Rolle and Mason Foster as free agents.

White has the ability to be great, but we’ll have to wait and see what the next two or three seasons hold.

But what Bears fans got Thursday night with the drafting of White was more comfort that Ryan Pace knows exactly what he’s doing, and that in just 3 short months, the Bears are now once again being run like the heritage franchise they deserve to be.

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RICK BECKHAM AKA RICK O BECKHAM; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RICK O BECKHAM, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 11 CH 00079 372 OAK PARK AVENUE DIXON, IL 61021 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on May 28, 2014, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on May 28, 2015, in Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd St., Dixon, IL 61021, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LEE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: Description of Improvements: GRAY WOOD TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAT ATTACHED GARAGE; NO FENCE; UTILITIES ARE ON The Judgment amount was $157,190.20. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1105617 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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W0801178 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANKERS TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2001 FOR HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2001-KS3 Plaintiff, v.

THAD J. MCGINN; et al.

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CASE NO. 08 CH 244 Property Address: 1302 Garfield Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on July 16, 2014, I, Sheriff, Kelly C. Wilhelmi of Whiteside County, Illinois, will hold a sale on June 4, 2015, 2015, commencing at 10 AM, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270 to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 1302 Garfield Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 P.I.N.: 11-26-107-002 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $88,179.84 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507 (c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Whiteside County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 605634947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 26122, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 R410 April 23, May 1 & 7, 2015

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Experienced Custom Applicators Full Time positions available. Paid Benefits. Apply: Crop Production Services 1793 Steward Rd. Steward, IL 60553 815-396-2248 Full Time Bookkeeping Position.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A, THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2003-2 Plaintiff, v.GEORGIA ZARECOR, et al Defendant 14 CH 51 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 20, 2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on June 4, 2015, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 603 6TH AVENUE, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Property Index No. 11-28-453-002 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $59,695.33.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C13-83779.

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NO. 15 JA 04 NOTICE To: Luis Rodriquez and “All To Whom It May Concern”: Take notice that on January 9, 2015, a Petition for Adjudication of Wardship was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by the Lee County State's Attorney in the Circuit Court of Lee County entitled in the “Interest of Azariah Mulero, minor”, and that in the fourth floor Courtroom of the Lee County Courts Building, Dixon, Illinois, on the 18th day of May, 2015, at 11:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, an a Adjudicatory Hearing will be held. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH THE POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights.

Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered.

Denise A. McCaffrey Clerk of the Circuit Court Date: April 24, 2015 May 1, 2015 CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF IDA A. WINK, Deceased.

No. 15 P 40 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of IDA A. WINK. Letters of Office were issued to THOMAS R. WINK, 718 Cameron Circle, Hartland, Wisconsin, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the Representative, or both, on or before November 4, 2015, and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 28th day of April, 2015.

Thomas R. Wink Independent Representative Laurence F. Johnson WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street | P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081-0400 (815) 625-8200 johnson@wmpj.com May 1, 8, 15, 2015 TAKE

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CERTIFICATE NO. 2011-00064 TO: Estate of Myrna J. Wade Occupant Nathan C. Hutchison Spouse of Nathan C. Hutchison City of Morrison Sheila Fisher William Rector Brandy Oudenkerk Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 15 TX 2 The Property is located at: 519 East Lincolnway, Morrison Property Index Number: 09-17-302-002 Said Property was sold on 11/8/2012 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2011.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/19/2015. On 08/28/15 at 09:00 am the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

MS INVESTMENT GROUP, INC., Petitioner April 29, 30, May 1, 2015 STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WHITESIDE COUNTY NOTICE OF FILING A REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: De'Andre Montell Young Your current name(first,middle,last name) 15MR57ST There will be a court hearing on my request to change my name from: De'Andre Montell Young First Middle Last to the name of: De'Andre Montell Johnson First Middle Last The court hearing will be held: on 6/22/15 at 9:00 a.m. at 101 E 3rd St. Sterling Whiteside.

De'Andre Montell Young Your Current Name April 24, May 1 & 8 2015

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CERTIFICATE NO. 2011-00163 TO: Daniel P. Johns Spouse of Daniel P. Johns Occupant H.F. Gehant Banking Co. Bird Realty, Inc. Mary Funderberg Candace Vietmeyer Kristen Randolph

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 15 TX 4 The Property is located at: 1003 4th Avenue, Sterling Property Index Number: 11-21-280-016 Said Property was sold on 11/8/2012 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2011.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/19/2015. On 08/28/15 at 09:00 am the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

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CERTIFICATE NO. 2011-00182 TO: Estate of Clara M. Fell Spouse of Clara M. Fell Occupant IL Dept. of Healthcare & Family Services Illinois Attorney General City of Sterling Danielle Fell Lorraine Fell

CERTIFICATE NO. 2011-00155

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 15 TX 3 The Property is located at: 1306 North 2nd Avenue, Sterling

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CERTIFICATE NO. 2011-00400 TO: Joseph Smith Spouse of Joseph Smith Occupant Nicholas Smith Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 15 TX 12 The Property is located at: 203 S. Main St., Tampico

Property Index Number: 11-21-210-004

Permanent Index Number: 22-14-355003

Said Property was sold on 11/8/2012 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2011.

Said Property was sold on 11/8/2012 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2011.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/19/2015. On 08/28/15 at 09:00 am the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/19/2015. On 08/28/15 at 09:00 am the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

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CERTIFICATE NO. 2011-00109

TO: Stonecrest Income & Opportunity Fund I, LLC Occupant Ramon Castro Matthew McCullough

TO: Ernest Valladares Spouse of Ernest Valladares Occupant Kristan Liggett Ryan Hannan Ray Love Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 15 TX 9

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 15 TX 8

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 15 TX 10

The Property is located at: 903 W. 19th St., Sterling

Permanent Index Number: 11-21-254010

Permanent Index Number: 11-16-354001

Said Property was sold on 11/8/2012 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2011.

The Property is located at: 603 4th Ave., Sterling Permanent Index Number: 11-21-431011 Said Property was sold on 11/8/2012 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2011.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/19/2015. On 08/28/15 at 09:00 am the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

Realtax Developers, Ltd, Petitioner April 29, 30, May 1, 2015 TAKE

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CERTIFICATE NO. 2011-00383 TO: Christine D. Taylor Andy Ames Spouse of Christine D. Taylor Occupant The Farmers National Bank Christine D. Bolte Spouse of Christine D. Bolte Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 15 TX 7 The Property is located at: 204 West 6th Street, Prophetstown Property Index Number: 21-04-106-017 Said Property was sold on 11/8/2012 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2011.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/19/2015. On 08/28/15 at 09:00 am the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

MS INVESTMENT GROUP, INC., Petitioner April 29, 30, May 1, 2015 Notice to Bidders

Said Property was sold on 11/8/2012 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2011.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/19/2015. On 08/28/15 at 09:00 am the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

Realtax Developers, Ltd, Petitioner April 29, 30, May 1, 2015 TAKE

NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO. 2011-00253 TO: Theresa A. Sharp Occupant Community State Bank of Rock Falls Spouse of Theresa A. Sharp Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 15 TX 5

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The period of redemption will expire on 8/19/2015. On 08/28/15 at 09:00 am the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

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The period of redemption will expire on 8/19/2015. On 08/28/15 at 09:00 am the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

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Said Property was sold on 11/8/2012 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2011.

The Sterling Park District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technicalities and to accept the proposal that the Sterling Park District Board of Commissioners believes to be in the best interest of the Sterling Park District.

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The period of redemption will expire on 8/19/2015. On 08/28/15 at 09:00 am the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

Realtax Developers, Ltd, Petitioner April 29, 30, May 1, 2015

Property Index Number: 11-28-430-009

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

By order of: Marvin Reyes Sterling Park District Board of Commissioners

The Property is located at: 1107 1st St., Sterling

The Property is located at: 306 4th Avenue, Rock Falls

Notice is hereby given that the Sterling Park District, 1913 Third Ave., Sterling, IL 61081 will receive bids at the office of the Director of Recreation until 10:00 AM on Friday, May 15, 2015 for the Westwood Fitness & Sports Center Building #3 Addition. All requirements and details are described and listed on the bid specifications. All proposals are to be the same or equivalent to the specifications on file in the office of the Director of Recreation, Sterling Park District, 1913 Third Ave., Sterling, IL 61081. Prospective bidders may obtain bid specifications from the office of the Director of Recreation, Sterling Park District, 1913 Third Ave., Sterling, IL 61081, phone 815-622-6066 or by email to pzepezauer@sterlingparks.org.

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TO: Frank N. Martinez Maria D. Martinez Occupant City of Sterling Midland Credit Management, Inc.

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

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The Property is located at: 1106 9th Avenue, Rock Falls Property Index Number: 11-33-127-019 Said Property was sold on 11/8/2012 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2011.

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State of Illinois Paratransit Vehicle Grant for Lee County and Lee County Council on Aging.

RE: State of Illinois Downstate Area Programs Section 5311 9f) The Combined Application of Non-Metro Public Transportation Capital/Operating Assistance and Intercity Bus Applications Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by Lee County on:

VS RICK BECKHAM AKA RICK O BECKHAM; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RICK O BECKHAM, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 11 CH 00079 372 OAK PARK AVENUE DIXON, IL 61021 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on May 28, 2014, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on May 28, 2015, in Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd St., Dixon, IL 61021, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LEE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by: Lee-Ogle Transportation System.

On: Friday May 8th, 2015 At: 10:00AM Where: Reagan Transportation Center 210 East Progress Drive Dixon, Illinois 61021 I. For the purpose of considering a project for which financial assistance is being sought from the Illinois Department of Transportation, pursuant to the Illinois Department of Transportation's general authority to make such Grants, and which is generally described as follows: A. Description of Project: LeeOgle Transportation System is seeking new paratransit vehicles from the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Public & Intermodal Transportation. The vehicles will be used for daily transportation operational needs for all residents of Lee and Ogle County.

LOT NUMBERS FIFTEEN (15), SIXTEEN (16), SEVENTEEN (17), EIGHTEEN (18) AND NINETEEN (19) IN BLOCK NUMBER THIRTEEN (13) OF WOODLAND SHORES SUBDIVISION NO. ONE (1) IN A PART OF SECTIONS 10 AND 15, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED DECEMBER 20, 1963 IN BOOK "F" OF PLATS ON PAGES 82 AND 83 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 15-07-15-207-039 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 372 OAK PARK AVENUE DIXON, IL 61021 Description of Improvements: GRAY WOOD TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAT ATTACHED GARAGE; NO FENCE; UTILITIES ARE ON The Judgment amount was $157,190.20. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1105617 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Sealed bids will be received in the office of the Lee County Engineer, 1629 Lee Center Road, PO Box 193, Amboy, IL, until 9:00 A.M., Monday, May 11, 2015, (at which time bids will be publicly opened) for: Section 14-00327-00-BR, for the replacement of an existing bridge on Hamilton Road.

This project will be included in a Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program undertaken by the State of Illinois on behalf of Lee County and Lee County Council on Aging with State and Federal Funds.

B. Relocation: Relocation Assistance will not be required.

C. Environment: This project is being implemented to minimize environmental impact.

D. Comprehensive Planning: This project is in conformance with comprehensive transportation planning in the area.

E. Elderly and Disabled: All new equipment included in this project will meet ADA accessibility rules for the elderly and persons with disabilities.

II. At the hearing Lee County will afford an opportunity for interested persons or agencies to be heard with respect to the social, economic and environmental aspects of the project. Interested persons may submit orally or in writing, evidence and recommendations with respect to said project.

III. A copy of the applications for a state grant for the proposed project for the intended service area will be made available for public inspection at the Reagan Transit Center at 210 East Progress Drive, Road Dixon, Illinois 61021.

Jaime L. Blatti, Executive Director Lee-Ogle Transportation System Reagan Transit Center 210 East Progress Drive, IL 61021 815-288-2117 May 1, 2015

Section 14-14127-00-BR, Nachusa Township, for the replacement of an existing bridge on Robbins Road.

Section 15-07000-00-GM, Dixon Township, overlay of various roads.

Section 15-09000-01-GM, Hamilton Township, reclamation and overlay of Atkinson Road.

Section 15-18000-01-GM, South Dixon Township, reclamation and overlay of Dutch Road.

Section 15-19000-01-GM, Sublette Township, reclamation and overlay of various roads.

Section 15-20000-00-GM, Viola Township, Bituminous Surface Treatment on Melugins Road.

Proposals are available at the Office of the County Engineer, 1629 Lee Center Road, Amboy, IL 61310. Telephone 815-8574141.

May 1, 2015 W0801178 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANKERS TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2001 FOR HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2001-KS3 Plaintiff, v.

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CASE NO. 08 CH 244 Property Address: 1302 Garfield Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on July 16, 2014, I, Sheriff, Kelly C. Wilhelmi of Whiteside County, Illinois, will hold a sale on June 4, 2015, 2015, commencing at 10 AM, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270 to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: LOT 39 IN HAMPTON SUBDIVISION NO. 4, BEING PART OF LOT M-39 OF MARTIN ESTATES SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 5, 1971, AS DOCUMENT NO. 234-71, IN THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1302 Garfield Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 P.I.N.: 11-26-107-002 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $88,179.84 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Whiteside County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 26122, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 R410 April 23, May 1 & 7, 2015

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ANGELA HAAK, Case No. 2015 P 16 Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ANGELA HAAK. Letters of Office were issued on 3-30-15, to KYLE HAAK- 7262 WEST RIDGE LN., CHERRY VALLEY IL, 61016 and KRIS HAAK- 1405 CRIMSON RIDGE LN., BYRON IL, 61010, who are the legal Co-Executors of the estate. The attorney for the estate is SCHIRGER LAW OFFICES, LLC, 419 Main Street, PO Box, 537, Pecatonica, Illinois 61063.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before November 1, 2015, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is requested by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk's Office – Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated 4/10/2015 KYLE HAAK, Co-Executor, KRIS HAAK, Co-Executor By: Dennis M. McDougall SCHIRGER LAW OFFICES, LLC Michael J. Schirger, #6290691 Dennis M. McDougall, #6216516 419 Main Street, P.O. Box 537 Pecatonica, IL 61063 (815) 997-5211 Phone (815) 997-5694 Fax

On: Friday May 8th, 2015 At: 10:00AM Where: Reagan Transportation Center 210 East Progress Drive I. Dixon, Illinois 61021 For the purpose of considering a project for which financial assistance is being sought from the Illinois Department of Transportation, pursuant to the Illinois Department of Transportation?s general authority to make such Grants and which is generally described as follows: A. Description of Project (To provide general public transportation as required by the application) Undertaken by the State of Illinois on behalf of Lee County with State and Federal Funds B. Relocation Assistance will not be required.

C. Environment: This project is being implemented to minimize environmental impact.

D. Comprehensive Planning: This project is in conformance with comprehensive planning area.

E. Elderly & Disabled: All new equipment included in this project will meet ADA accessibility rules for the elderly and persons with disabilities.

II. At the hearing the Lee County will afford an opportunity for interested persons or agencies respect to the social, economic and environmental aspects of the project. Interested parties may submit orally or in writing, evidence and recommendations with respect to said project.

III. A copy of the application for the proposed project for the intended service area will be made available for public inspection at the Reagan Transit Center: Contact Person: Jaime L. Blatti, Executive Director Reagan Transit Center 210 East Progress Drive Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-2117 May 1, 2015

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A, THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2003-2 Plaintiff, v.GEORGIA ZARECOR, et al Defendant 14 CH 51 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 20, 2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on June 4, 2015, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 15 IN BLOCK 1 IN DAVID L. AND JOHN W. MARTIN'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 603 6TH AVENUE, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Property Index No. 11-28-453-002 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $59,695.33.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C1383779.

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NO. 15 JA 05, 15 JA 06 15 JA 07 NOTICE To: Marcos Juarez and “All To Whom It May Concern”: Take notice that on March 4, 2015, a Petition for Adjudication of Wardship was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by the Lee County State's Attorney in the Circuit Court of Lee County entitled in the “Interest of Andrew Juarez, Serena Juarez, Yasmine Juarez, minor”, and that in the fourth floor Courtroom of the Lee County Courts Building, Dixon, Illinois, on the 11th day of May, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, an a Adjudicatory Hearing will be held. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINORS, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH THE POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights.

Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered.

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IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF INGE E. FLEMING, Deceased.

NO. 2015 P 21 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Inge E. Fleming of 1208 Institute Blvd., Dixon, IL 61021. Letters of office were issued to Inge G. Nicklaus, 217 Cotton Ave., Dekalb, IL 60115 as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is David W. Badger of Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, PO Box 447, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date is stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: Inge G. Nicklaus Independent Executor

David W. Badger Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC 215 E. First Street Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) May 1, 8, 15, 2015 TAKE

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CERTIFICATE NO. 2011-00292 TO: Estate of Agnes L. Jones Bill Jones, Jr. Joyce Cawley Larry Jones Johnnie Sigel Nancy Como Steve Jones Occupant Candy Dugger Bob Jones Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 15 TX 11 The Property is located at: 1209 W. 16th St., Rock Falls Permanent Index Number: 11-33-155004 Said Property was sold on 11/8/2012 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2011.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/19/2015. On 08/28/15 at 09:00 am the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

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ASHTON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri., May 1: 8am-4pm, Sat., May 2: 8am-1pm Reynolds Church, 2496 Reynolds Rd., Ashton HUGE Indoor Rummage Sale/Bake Sale/Garden Center. Saturday markdowns!

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LEE & WHITESIDE COUNTIES

Saturday, May 2nd Sunday, May 3rd

Lee County & Surrounding Areas SATURDAY 11-12:30

106 S. CONGRESS, POLO

Immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 baths, 1 car garage, Price Reduced to $70,000 #08856480 Hosted by Suzi VanOosten

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SATURDAY 1-3

924 MARVID AVENUE, DIXON

Wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch, move-in ready with spacious yard in a quiet neighborhood, $126,000 Hosted by Nancy Fritts

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SUNDAY 1-2

1233 ROBIN ROAD, DIXON

Newer home, 2 bedrooms up & 1 in walk-out lower level, 2 baths, hardwood floors, large deck, $139,900 #08882425 Hosted by Eric Bird

SATURDAY 11-1

511 CRAWFORD AVENUE, DIXON

Spacious, move-in ready 1.5 story home, 2-3 bedrooms, studded basement waiting to be finished, $69,000 Hosted by Nancy Fritts

309 W. OREGON, POLO

Completely refreshed family home, 3 bedrooms, large yard, eat-in kitchen, 1 car garage, $71,900 #0880278 Hosted by Suzi VanOosten

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Original wood floors & trim, large rooms, movein ready! $115,000 #08791992 Hosted by Debbie Flannery

828 CHESTNUT AVE, DIXON

Completely renovated 3 bedroom home with new 2.5 car garage in quiet SE neighborhood $89,900 Hosted by Diane Schnake

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SATURDAY 2-3:30

Great family home, beautiful addition, gas fireplace, 2 car garage, formal dining room, $92,900 #08864793 Hosted by Suzi VanOosten

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SATURDAY 1-2

SATURDAY 12:30-2

SUNDAY 11-1

1308 DOUGLAS TERRACE, DIXON

2 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch in quiet NE Dixon neighborhood, screened porch, partially fenced yard, $113,900 Hosted by Bill Gorski

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906 WOODLAWN STREET, DIXON

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902 WEST AVENUE, STERLING

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1310 FRANKLIN STREET, ROCK FALLS

Move-in ready 2 bedroom, new kitchen, new bath, new flooring, full basement, $84,500 #08839451 Hosted by Tracy DeVries

SATURDAY 12-1:30

808 W. 15TH STREET, STERLING

Brick ranch, inviting floor plan, 3 bedrooms, updated mechanicals, basement family room & 1/2 bath, 2 car garage, $79,900 #08897887

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1014 ARLAND STREET, ROCK FALLS

Possible 4 bedroom, partially finished basement, ample storage, 3 car heated garage, $89,900 #08872359 Hosted by Merdita Heald

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1540 MOUND HILL ROAD, STERLING

Recently remodeled cabin ready for year round fun, 2+ bedrooms, c/a, dock included, $100,000 #08883359 Hosted by Deb Proctor

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1505 E. LEFEVRE, STERLING

3 bedrooms, large family room, new windows, fireplace, Home Warranty, near schools, $107,000 #08791646 Hosted by Jerry Ratajczak

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SUNDAY 12-1:30

311 5TH AVENUE, ROCK FALLS

Completely remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 baths, updated roof, windows, furnace, c/a, wiring & plumbing, $75,000 #08817605 Hosted by Jerry Bartlett

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SUNDAY 1-3

1506 GRISWOLD AVENUE, STERLING

2 bedroom brick home, oversized garage, newer windows & roof, enclosed front porch, $57,000 #08755739 Hosted by Jerry Ratajczak

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1301 TIMBERLANE DRIVE, STERLING

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DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

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ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

Fri. 8-5 Sat. 7-12 1045 IL Rt. 38 (½ mi. past Dixon airport) 2 - 4 wheelers, snowmobiles & trailer, air conditioners, fish boat w/ trailer, Eden heater, power tools many hand tools & many misc. items

Saturday 7:30-3:30 7231 S. Lost Nation Road (By the Golf Course) Tons of nice girls clothes sz 7-16.

Some plus. Juniors S-XL, Women's L/ XL, animal print home décor, shoes, bags, toys and lots of miscellaneous. Stop by on your way to Lost Lake Community Sales!

Fri. & Sat. 8-?

28049 Woodside Dr. (Off Buell Rd) 24 Families Clothing for everyone, antiques, Longaberger, Ladies Trek Bike, books, Toro blower, Shark steamer.

Fri. 8-5 & Sat. 8-1 611 Green Ct. Stihl Lawn trimmer, LOTS of tools, electric and hand tools, commercial Vita mixerblender, small kitchen & household items. Furniture: Chest of drawers, office chair, computer desk, lounge chair, bar stools. Hand crafted model airplanes, Atlantic ocean antique glass balls, sea shells, bottles authentic Native Indian Pottery- PaintsBooks, collectibles & antiques.

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Fri. May 1, 4-7, Sat. May 2, 8-3 Sun. May 3, 8-3 1903 41st St. (Snavely Subdv.)

Rummage Sale Patio table & chairs, bread maker, Coca-Cola collectibles, Kiss alcollection, bum Christmas tree, Village & additional decorations. Womens beginner golf clubs, Jumperoo, surround sound system, computer system, sound heads, bobble Beanie Babies, clock, luggage, dishes, household items, mens & womens clothes, shoes, books, plus many misc. items.

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Fri. 9-3, Sat. 8-12 624 Reynoldswood Road (next Shell) Multi-family Sale Lots of brand new items; garden & lawn, cap stapler, pond & bird items, bathroom cabinets, countertop refinisher, batteries for power drills, girls & boys toddler clothes Friday 9-3 819 S. Lincoln Avenue Clothes, DVDs, jewelry, household items.

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Garage Sale Sat 7-3:30pm Sun 7-2:30pm 901 Walnut Ave 2yr old Childrens clothes, toys, exercise machine, Adult Clothes Huge Sale 2059 Lowell Park RD Fri. May 1st 7- 4 Sat. May 2nd 7-12 women, teenage & Harley clothes, boys toddler clothes, shoes, boots and toys, fire pit, 10gal. Fish tank, lots of kitchen items and barware. Luggage and household decorating items, grill, pull behind cart Huge Sale Friday 9am-3pm 1917 Sunnydale Rd (2 mi past Bombdigity) purses, jewlery, clothes, lots of scrubs sm-2xL, sm furniture, sears electronic 10inch radial arm saw w/6 drawer cabinet $225.00, mitersaw lot of misc.

Huge Treasures Reborn Sale!

May 2nd, 7 – Noon Grace UMC 921 E. Chamberlin Clean, good quality furniture, toys, clothes for whole family, children's games & books, kitchen & household items, cookbooks, jewelry & crafts, holiday, tools. Bake sale. “5 Star Treasures” new & specialty items. Something for everyone!

Lost Lake Community Garage Sales Saturday, May 2nd 8 am - 3 pm Maps provided at the gates while they last!

Moving Sale Plus 5 Families Sat. May 2nd 9am to 5pm 406 Birch Lane (Lost Lake) 5 piece wicker ratan indoor/outdoor furniture, kids clothes 5/10, electric boat motor, yard items, lawnmower, baker shelf, name brand mens shoes (size 11, 12 & 13),candles, electronics, Northwoods items, antiques, too much to mention.

Neighborhood Sale!!!!!

Fri 8-4pm Sat 8-Noon 1936 Hidden Shores Dr loads of boys clothes 12-16 womens-small household items, dishes, seasonal Sat. 7am-2pm 275 Palmyra Rd. Exercise equipment, tents, director chairs, women & men's clothes, lamps, wall art, children's rocking chairs, colorful garden benches, baskets, & much more!

Saturday 7-Noon 664 Veterans Pkwy (behind Veterans Park next to car wash) Mens & Womens clothing-name brands; Books by authors, popular cd, holiday items, tools, misc. Great prices for everything!

Saturday 7:30-3 722 E. Fellows Kitchen table & furniture, chairs, household items.

Too much to list!!

Saturday 8-1 705 Sunset Dr. Off Lowell Park Rd. MOST ITEMS .50¢ Name brand clothes, home décor, Dodge Truck, golf clubs, HD motorcycle & gas pump, purses, beauty shop, furniture & luggage.

Saturday 8-?

Considine's Garage Sale held at 1942 Hidden Shores Dr. Call 815-440-5200 (¼ mi. past Plum Hollow on left) Tons of baby girl clothes in exc. cond. NB & up.

Lots of girls clothes sz. 6 and up. Jr's 0-5, lots of dresses NB thru Jr., many with tags. Jeans, shoes, books, vases, toys, car seats, lower baby swing, Tupperware.

Remodeled kitchennewer black & white stove, med. size black refrig., convection oven with pizza oven.

Over 100 swim suits and coverups NB to adult, cleaned the indoor pool room.

All clothes in exc. cond. (Abercrombie, American Eagle, Hollister, Justice, Baby Gap, etc.) much more!

Thurs.- Sun. 8am–3pm (April 30th May 3rd) 1305 W. 1st St. (We will stay open longer if need be) Rain or shine Antiques, baskets, Gazelle - work out machine, bowling balls, baby items, girls clothes, glassware, and so much more.

LYNDON GARAGE SALES 624 4/28-5/3 9a.m.-6p.m.

9827 Lyndon Rd. Moving Sale/ Selling the Farm Everything for sale!

815-441-7751

NACHUSA GARAGE SALES 624 Saturday 8:30-5 1289 IL Rt. 38 Windy Acres clothes, toys, Christmas decorations, strawberry plants, baked goods, & lots of miscellaneous.

OREGON GARAGE SALES 624 Huge Sale May 1st, 2nd, 3rd 7 am – 6pm 6992 S. Lowden Rd, Oregon Man cave items, furniture, antiques, appliances, flatbed & G/N trailers, tractors, mowers, woodburner, chiminey pieces, horse equip. and supplies, show clothes and tack & other items to numerous to mention!

POLO GARAGE SALES 624 Friday 2-7 Saturday 9-?

13236 W. Sterling Rd. 8 Mi. outside Dixon & Sterling W. of Woosung HUGE SALE Worth the Drive to the Country!!! We are cleaning out a barn. Tons of Antiques/ Vintage.

Household items.

Flower pots & garden items, Lots of old rusty & wood items.Furn. Lots of Misc. unique items.

Whatever else my husband drags out!

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 IN-HOME ESTATE TAG SALE: Fri. 10am-7pm Sat.9am-5pm 613 4th Ave., Rock Falls Home is full!

Mostly family's antique/vintage items, jewelry, furniture. Pics/info. at estatesales.net Conducted by Sauk Valley Estate Sales Fri. & Sat. 8-3 602 W. 13th St. girl's NB-6, Boy's NB-9 mo., maternity S-XL, women's M-XL, dressy & casual, many never worn, men's L-XL, stroller, base & carrier, diaper genie, baby swing, & other misc. items.

Friday 8-4 Saturday 8-??pm 503 Wiker Dr. (off Dixon Ave. past Canal on your right.)

Fri. & Saturday 8-3 1302 Luke Lane Multi Family Sale Women's L-2X name brand clothing, Lg. Selection of ladies shoes sz.

5-6. Tons of purses/hand bags, all sz. Of clothing for the family, household items & kitchen items. Lots of books and lots of misc items!

Fri. 4-6:30 & Saturday 8-3 3307 W Rt. 30 (White house in front of Rock River Provision across from Long Shots) NO EARLY SALES Men's, women's & jr's NAME BRAND clothes. Women's Nike shoes sz. 10 ½, Jewelry, curtain rods, Jr. ACT test books, Pictures, Daiz paintings, books & softball equpt.

Fri. 8-4 Sat. 8-2 10199 Hickory Hills Rd. 18.5 hp Craftsman garden tractor, 12.5 hp Lawn Boy tractor, 2004 Electra Glide Classic HD Motorcycle, 3.5 hp rototiller, 6 hp self propelled leaf vac-mulcher, 30” pull lawn sweeper, 9 hp gas pressure washer, wire dog pins, 27” 10 speed bike, 26” mt. bike, 20” girl's bike, elec. Skil saw, lots of hand tools, sockets, garden tools, men's L/XL clothes, coats, furniture, & misc.

Friday 8-6 214 W. 14th St. Garage Sale!

Lots of clothes, shoes & misc.

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Sat. only, 8-2 1306 5th Ave. Garage/Bake Sale Gold Canyon, Scentsy, 31 Bags, Longaberger, Boyds, Vera Bradley, scrubs, women's up to 4X, décor, holiday homemade crib and receiving blankets, baby swing, lots of misc.

Saturday 7-6 9470 Hoover Rd. Lots of collectibles, plus sz. Clothes, mens XL & sz. 40 pants, books & cook books, lots of Something misc. for everyone.

Saturday 8-2 28418 Knief Rd. Household décor, Big rug, purses, country décor, Country bench Amish oak hutch, ice auger & lots of misc.

Saturday 9-2 28118 Logan Rd. ( off Buell Rd.) Patio Sale Come to back of house! Several tables of great stuff for the home!

Rugs, shelves, piccandles, tures, dishes. baskets, Clothes - some items good Mother's Day gifts.

Books.

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STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. 8-3 & Sat. 8-1 1801 Avenue G Parkway Center 2 Day Sale! kitchen tables & beds, chairs, couches, recliner, lift chair, mattresses, jigsaw puzzles, books, games, coffee table, lamps, exercise equipment, wheelchair, & much more!

Sat. From 11-1 fill a bag for $1.

Fri. 8-4 & Sat. 812, 3512 9th Ave. (off of Science Ridge or 37th St) Hostas, Irises, push mowers, bikes, 2 electric weed eaters, hand tools, kitchen, clothes M, W, girls 2-5, boys 4-8, collectibles, jewelry, cookglassware, books, DVD plater & lots of misc.

Friday 9-5 & Sat. 8-12 711 E 19th St. PS2 access.

Don't miss this Sale!!

Sat. & Sun. 8-3 1112 4th Ave. boy's clothes size 2-6, girl's 2-5, also adult clothes, kid's & adult shoes, car seats, kid's toys, books, cabinet w/ sink, & more misc.

Saturday 7-12 410 W. 12th St. (in the alley) Spring Cleaning Sale!

Trundle bed w. 2 new mattress, smooth top stove, microwave, bar stools, children's twin bedding, mirrors, pictures, toys, frames, games, books, movies, SUV tires, 100's of used bricks, trapping cages, old baskets, women's clothing, 2007 Saturn ION, most items ½ off starting at 11am.

Saturday 7:30-?

1306 3rd Ave. Cleaned attic, garage and basement.

Saturday 8-2 2711 16th Avenue Nice womens and Jr. clothes, purses, jewelry, shoes, kitchen and household items, and other misc items.

Saturday 8-5 4205 Hillcrest Ln (N. on 40 & W on Science Ridge) Huge 3 Family 3 pc. black ornate settee, lots of lawn décor & edging, tv, tools, light fixtures, ceiling fan, baby cameras, items, clothes, toys, misc

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

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710

CLOVER HILLS LEASE TO OWN APPLIANCES TV’S MATTRESSES

815.625.8529 Maytag Neptune dryer, 13yrs old.

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755

King size adjustable bed by Leggett & Platt, 2 remotes (1 wireless). As is. Smoke free home. $1800.

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NEW TODAY

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781

Craftsman 38” Riding Mower w/ Grass Bagger.

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TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061 Want clothes rack and light folding tables 815-440-5200 Want to Buy Skid Loader Also '66 or '67 Nova parts car. 563-212-7699

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 1:24 scale, Nascar Diecast: Action, Team Caliber, Motorsports Authentics, Lionel,RCCA Elite, Numerous Drivers. Info: 815994-2101 3/8 x 20 ft. log chain w/ good ends, $25 815225-7904 4,000 oak kitchen cabinets in stock.

Builder Discount 815-626-4561 5,000 Bags of fertilizer, mulch, lawn care.

Crabgrass preventer $20.

Builder Discount 626-4561 Ball mount hitch 2” off set, w/2” ball. New cond. $18. 815-441-0467 Billy Joel Tribute Item. Prof. Frame.

New. $30 815-732-1492 Black dirt for sale, 6 tons $135 delivered. Call 815-590-2181.

Brinkman charcoal smoker, exc. cond. $25 815-225-7904 Free Garden boxes w/out dirt, sz. of small chest, you haul 815-677-5212 InStep Pathfinder Add-a-Bike Trailer, child trainer $75 (815) 535-3491 Kids John Deere gator. New battery $150 815-441-7567 or 815-441-3109

Maple harvest table 72” long, 48” wide w/leaves up, Pine $150/obo. coffee table with beveled leaves, 36” long, 43” wide w/leaves up. $100/ obo. 815-732-7301 (Oregon).

Lawn Seeder, used one time $20 815-225-7904 Lilac bushes $6 815-994-2371 Orig. matched pair of 1920 IL License plates. $40/pr.

815-275-3131

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

exc. cond. $250 815-441-7567 or 815-441-3109 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 3yr. old spayed cat, good natured.

Free to good indoor home.

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Miniature Horse Sale 815-288-3811 Wanted: Tea Cup Chihuahua, size adult, short hair, reasonably priced or free 815-5649022 after 2:00.

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Twin, full, queen, king beds. Washer & dryer, coffee table, recliner, side by side refrig, elec. stove, table & chairs, sofa, dresser. 815-718-4385.

WeatherGuard Ladder Rack, Lincoln 225 AC/DC 815-440welder 5978 Yucca Plants $3.00 each 815-994-2371

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1993 Pontiac Grand Am. New tires, runs great.

Maintains mechanically 174k. mi. $2,000 obo. Dixon Area.815-501-5935 1996 Toyota Celica GT runs great!

Very dependable! $1,500 OBO 815-441-0612

Sometimes it really is as simple as black & white.

1997 Mercury Sable, 90K mi., runs great. $1,500/obo 815-441-7235 1999 Pontiac Grand AM $1,000 obo 815-284-4179 2007 Saturn Ion 4dr. Sedan. 5Spd. Manual, A/C, well maintained. Great gas mi. $5,000 815-632-0780 2011 Camero 2LT convertible, black, mint cond., only 2300 mi., $25,000 815-535-1958 2012 Chevy Impala LTZ, silver, leather, 24,000 mi. $14,000 815-3792089 or 815-3256069 2012 Honda Accord 4DR, EXL, V6, loaded & mint condition $18,500 815-946-3572 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our classified department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626or 284SOLD SOLD. Want to Buy: Late model vehicle, late 90s, early 2000s.

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2000 Ford Explorer 147,000mi., 4wd, newer tires, HID's, windows, tinted runs great. $3000 815-677OBO. 4974 2003 Pontiac Aztek, 146K mi., 3.4 l. motor, $4800 815-622-8176

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BOATS/MOTORS

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1998 Lowe Deck Boat & Johnson motor 70 hp $7,000; and boat lift, $3,000 815284-9675 or Can be seen at 1611 Brandywine Lane.

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