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Suit: Pay now, not later Local social service agencies join lawsuit against Rauner for overdue payments

BY ANGEL SIERRA asierra@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5695 @_angelsierra

Three social service agencies in the Sauk Valley are among a coalition of more than five dozen suing Gov. Bruce Rauner and six other state officers for $100 million in overdue payments, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday

in Cook County Circuit Court.

Sinnissippi Centers and the Whiteside and Carroll County health departments are a part of a lawsuit filed by advocacy group Pay Now Illinois.

Sinnissippi is owed about $900,000 of $1.2 million in contracts for services rendered since the state failed to pass a budget on July 1. That’s between 10 percent and 12 percent of the behavioral

health center’s yearly budget.

“We lost grants totalling $600,000 going into this year,” CEO Patrick Phelan said. “Those caused cuts in services, [but] the [contracts] involved in this suit have not been paid.”

It becomes a cash flow issue, and if nonpayment continues, a decision would need to be made in the next 6 to 9 months to figure out what more can

be done, Phelan said. But core services, such as crisis intervention and residential programs support, already have been affected.

“How do you turn those folks out on the street?” Phelan asked.

Whiteside is owed $180,000, but its budget primarily comes from federal money, Administrator Beth Fiorini said.

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Dunham’s goal: Open doors July 1 Chain hopes to reopen store in time for Independence Day weekend

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier

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Dylan Kenney (left) of Sterling gives a gun safety demonstration to a group of eighth-graders Wednesday afternoon with an Airsoft pistol. Whiteside Area Career Center held an open house for junior high students to help them learn more about the center in Sterling.

Quest

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Nearly 1,400 students get a look at what the Whiteside Area Career Center has to offer

BY CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMAN cheimerman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5523 @CHeimerman_SVM

STERLING – Rock Falls High School senior Anna Musselman remembers her first Career Quest at Whiteside Area Career Center. She was shy back then, and had an interest in teaching little kids, which was solidified by the tour of the facility.

Now she’s an 18-year-old ramping up for college and wrapping up a year in Mary Sue Neubauer’s early childhood education program, which has taught her that her passion was true, but that she’d rather teach elementary than preschool or kindergarten.

“I found that out through my internship at Jefferson [Elementary School in Sterling],” she said. “Yeah. Definitely older kids. They have a better sense of independence.”

STERLING – Dunham’s Sports has targeted July 1 as the reopening date for its Northland Mall store.

A spokesman at the retailer’s Troy, Michigan, corporate headquarters said the date isn’t etched in stone, but that is the goal.

Although plans could change, there is incentive to open in time to catch the Independence Day weekend crowd, he said.

If the reopening stays on schedule, there will be a ribbon-cutting event at 9 a.m. that day, along with door prizes and special sales that will continue through the weekend.

Council moves to annex prime property, change zoning to mixed use Le Hartman, instructor for WACC’s Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities program, gives a brief synopsis of the program during Wednesday’s open house.

Online extra Click on this story at saukvalley.com to watch eighth-graders check out the criminal justice program during Career Quest at Whiteside Area Career Center.

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BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier

ROCK FALLS – The city is moving ahead with the process of getting the interstate land it bought ready for development.

The City Council gave a first reading Tuesday to an annexation ordinance, and approved a resolution to bring zoning consistency to the nearly 100 acres of prime real estate.

The request for the property bought from George and Jan Hallman to be zoned for mixed use was moved to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The process dictates that the board schedule a public hearing on the zoning changes.

“The annexation is for the portion of the Hallman property that wasn’t previously annexed,” City Attorney Jim Reese said. “All of the land is subject to rezoning to MU-1.”

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She could empathize with the eighth-graders she led on a tour Wednesday morning, about a half-dozen of the more than 1,400 kids who are taking part in the 3-day event that wraps up midday Friday.

Her youngsters were quiet. They had interests, “but I sort of had to pull info out of them by asking them questions.”

Not so in the afternoon, when she showed seven students from David L. Rahn Junior High in Mount Morris around.

That included the veritable firecracker Jacob Christensen, who had a question – and answer – for every situation.

He let the building trades students know he’d already used a miter saw to build a birdhouse.

When commercial foods instructor Joe Hunt asked who likes macaroni and cheese, Jacob twisted and growled, causing “Chef Joe” to mistake his reaction.

“You don’t like mac and cheese?” Hunt asked.

“No, it’s my favorite,” the 13-year-old replied.

“But now I’m hungry.”

He was quick to earn brownie points when Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities facilitator Le Hartman asked who the salesperson was in the group. He pointed at her. After she explained all the areas of business kids learn in CEO, she asked the kids for a question before she’d let them go.

Jacob’s hand shot up.

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Jodi A. Gross, 34, of Oblong; 5 p.m. Tuesday; warrant for leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, warrant for contempt – failure to appear; held at Lee County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Kara J. Fox, 30, of Franklin Grove; 8:35 a.m. Tuesday; warrant for failure to appear – contempt (non-payment – driving while license suspended); posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

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Beroma E. McClenon, 59, of Sterling; 2:01 p.m. Tuesday at Avenue I and West Fourth Street; driving while license revoked; given notice to appear in court.

Derek E. Trotter, 48, of Dixon; 3:19 p.m. Tuesday at East Lincolnway and Woodlawn Road; driving uninsured motor vehicle; given state citation.

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Eighth-graders watch a culinary arts demonstration Wednesday morning during an open house at WACC. “Now, he’s the salesman,” she said.

He asked whether CEO actually stood for creating entrepreneurial opportunities, and she explained it’s just a clever acronym. He followed up asking if any CEO students worked at the career center, and she told him, “No,” as the next groups filed in.

As the group entered the criminal justice classroom, Musselman told Jacob he’d get to wear goggles to simulate what it’s like to be drunk.

“I never drink and drive,” he responded.

“I only drink Mountain Dew. And water.”

Given his expressed interest in all areas, the jury’s out on which WACC course Jacob will take when he’s a junior,

but it sure was fun to get a sneak preview.

During the CEO Trade Show on Tuesday, criminal justice instructor Bruce Luther said most kids leave the center amped up to take criminal justice. Such was the case for Musselman’s tourists, especially Ryanne DeHaan, daughter of Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan.

Luther, however, warned that seeing air stock guns and putting on drunk goggles doesn’t show the whole scope. There’s a lot of paperwork that goes into policing, and jobs aren’t landed easily.

“That’s why this event is so neat,” said Musselman, who plans to attend Sauk for 2 years, then transfer to Illinois State University to

get her early education degree, with an emphasis in administration.

“They get an idea of what kind of classes they could take, and then they can take it in high school, instead of finding out how they feel about it much later.”

Her kid brother, Kyle, 14, who goes to Montmorency School in Rock Falls, wants to be a farmer, but said he’s intrigued by CEO and the trade show. That said, he said he’s likely to take building trades, automobile technology or welding, in that order of preference.

“I want to take building trades because someday, when I have a house and something breaks, I’ll be able to fix it,” Kyle said. “I don’t want to have to call somebody.”

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BY ANGEL SIERRA asierra@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5695 @_angelsierra

OREGON – A Polo man will serve 6 months in jail and 2.5 years probation for using a BB gun replica of a .45-caliber handgun to rob a Polo gas station, and then returning to give the money back.

Damian J. Wilson, 21, robbed the Shell station at 202 Division St. The gun did not have the orange markings or tip typically used to identify toy weapons, Police Chief Dennis Christen has said.

On Jan. 28, Wilson paid for a drink with a $20 bill, and when the register

opened, told the cashier, whom he knew, to give him all the money inside, a news Damian J. release said.

Wilson He pulled out the gun and set it on the counter. The cashier gave him an undisclosed amount of money, but Wilson returned “a short time later” to give it back, saying he knew the cashier had called police, the release said.

At his sentencing Tuesday in Ogle County Court, he also was given credit for 16 days served and told to refrain from contacting the station.

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Students to detractors: Art matters Mural will be part of school district’s fine arts weekend

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BY CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMAN cheimerman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5523 @CHeimerman_SVM

MORRISON – If the cavalcade of colors in pieces created by Morrison School District kids, as well as several musical performances, don’t get folks’ attention this weekend, four high school students have created something that will.

Morrison High juniors Alliey Mitchell, Corrina Geerts, Laura Zuidema and sophomore Kenzie Renkes have spent the semester creating a mural inspired by graffiti artist and political activist Bansky.

It depicts a teenager painting “ART MATTERS” in graffiti-like bright pink and blue on blackand-white lockers. Admiring her work is a toddler, holding crayons and standing in pink paint that’s spilled from a bucket.

It’s more than art – it’s a mission.

“We worked with our teacher [Tony Wright] on different ideas, and we wanted a movement-starter,” said Kenzie, who served as the model for the teen.

Wright’s daughter is the model for the little one.

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A creative quartet of Morrison students wants people to know that art matters, and they’re hoping this mural they created will get that message across. Morrison High juniors Alliey Mitchell, Corrina Geerts, Laura Zuidema and sophomore Kenzie Renkes spent the semester creating the mural, which was inspired by graffiti artist and political activist Bansky. to look at it when she’s in high school and say, ‘Wow. That’s me. That’s my life,’” Kenzie said.

The mural will be displayed at the junior high school, 300 Academic Drive, which art teachers Stasha Hayes, Alyssa Aldridge and Wright are converting into a museum-like setting. As part of the district’s fine arts weekend, pieces from K-12 students will be showcased from noon to 6:30 p.m.

Saturday and noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday.

There also will be a digital presentation of artwork, as well as musical performances by Southside Elementary School students and, of course, the mural. The plan thereafter is

for it to go above lockers at the high school.

All four of its creators believe there’s an overwhelming number of people who think art doesn’t matter. Alliey used to be one of them.

“I didn’t think art mattered until I started taking art classes my freshman year,” she said.

“Mr. Wright is very passionate about it, and that makes you want to try it, to like it, and to do it. He tries to reach students on a personal level, and to show it can be stressrelieving.

“Between sports and classes and friends, high school can be very difficult.”

She finds solace in drawing, especially faces and

people’s reactions in specific situations. Her obsession with shading actually has her considering going to school for art.

Kenzie, whose forte is paint, is considering studying art, too.

Neither Corrina nor Laura plan to go that route, but both agree that art provides an escape.

“It helps me clear my mind,” Corrina said.

Kenzie concedes that the arts are perpetually on the chopping block, not only in Morrison, but elsewhere as well.

“This isn’t just our school,” Kenzie said.

“It’s a decline everywhere,” Laura said.

Alliey points to such events

as the summertime Paint the Town, during which the downtown becomes a canvas for artists of all ages, as evidence that Morrison is a hot spot for art, and that it should stay that way.

“It shows that we really matter,” she said.

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The Morrison School District’s fine arts weekend kicks off with “Shrek the Musical” at 7 p.m. Friday, with more performances at 7 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the high school, 643 Genesee Ave. Advance tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students at Fitzgerald’s Pharmacy, 124 E. Main St. They will be $8 for adults and $6 for students at the door.

Also Saturday and Sunday, artwork created by K-12 students will be on display during the “Spring Into the Arts” exhibit from noon to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the junior high school, 300 Academic Drive.

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A schoolyard fight in Capitol Both sides dig in over funding for education SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration on Wednesday released an analysis of a Democratic plan to change the way Illinois funds education, prompting more Republican criticism that it’s a “major bailout” for Chicago Public Schools and fueling an increasingly contentious electionyear fight.

The bill sponsor, Democratic Sen. Andy Manar of Bunker Hill, called the analysis flawed. He also criticized Rauner and other Republicans for being unwilling to change a funding system “that’s completely broken and rotten at its core.”

“We’re going to move forward with or without the governor,” Manar said. “He can choose to lead or he can choose to take the path of opposition to reforming school funding in this state.

That’s the path he’s chosen today.”

Rauner is pushing a

plan that would increase school funding by providing the full per-pupil amount of state aid to districts for the first time in 7 years. But his proposal would keep the current school funding formula largely intact.

Under Rauner’s plan, Chicago Public Schools would receive about $74 million less in state aid next year compared with the current year.

Manar says his plan would make funding more equitable by, among other things, taking into consideration a district’s local property tax wealth when distributing state funds.

The Illinois State Board of Education analysis of Manar’s plan shows CPS, which is facing a $1 billion budget deficit, would receive about $175 million more next year compared with last year.

The numbers don’t allow lawmakers to accurately compare Rauner’s plan with Manar’s, however, because ISBE used different base years to calculate the change in funding. Manar argued that made the increase for Chicago appear larger than it actually is.

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At 17 pages, the complaint is really two parts: It requests that contract vouchers be released to the Illinois comptroller for payment, and it asks for a declaration that Gov. Rauner’s June 25 appropriations veto be ruled unconstitutional, meaning relief should address the government’s breach of contract.

The suit is not meant to be puniPatrick tive, Phelan Phelan said.

The lawsuit says the governor “had the option to exercise a line-item Beth veto to Fiorini block only expenditures unrelated to the services that are the subject of contracts entered with plaintiffs,” but chose not to do so.

On Feb. 18, 2015, Rauner submitted a proposed 2016 budget that would have started July 1. That budget would have covered most, if not all, of the services in the human services contracts.

In May 2015, the Democratic-led Legislature approved 27 bills. House Bills 4153 and 4165, and Senate Bill 2037, which are at the center of the suit, had passed both houses.

“No further action by the governor – or signature or consent – was necessary for the amounts appropriated by the General Assem-

Online Extra Go to http://shawurl. com/2kqi to read the 17-page complaint. bly to become law,” the complaint reads. “Nonetheless, ... the governor vetoed all of the relevant appropriation bills.”

After the veto, the state entered contracts and continued to enforce them, despite blocking payment to providers, it says.

Rauner said he vetoed the bills because they were part of an out-ofbalance spending plan sent him by the Democrats.

“While we understand that frustration is driving many worthwhile organizations to seek solutions anywhere, including the courts, the only solution is for the General Assembly to pass a balanced, reformoriented budget as soon as possible,” Rauner spokeswoman Catherine Kelly said in an email Wednesday.

In addition to Rauner, other defendants are John Baldwin, acting director of the Illinois Department of Corrections; Jean Bohnhoff, director of the Illinois Department of Aging; James Dimas, secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services; Michael Hoffman, acting director of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services; Felicia Norwood, director of the Department of Health and Family Services; and Nirav Shah, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health.

– The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s visitations: Mary Lavonne Morgan of Sterling, 5-7 p.m., with the rosary recited at 4:30 p.m., at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Wayne A. Pierce of Dixon, 5-7 p.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Today’s funeral: Robert H. Hill of Clinton, Iowa, 10:30 a.m. at York Baptist Church in Thomson.

Friday visitations: Genevieve I. Covello of Rock Falls, gathering of family and friends, 9-10 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Ann M. Brophy of Dixon, 10-11 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon.

Erdeana Craig Tompkins of Franklin Grove, 10-11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Franklin Grove.

Roseann K. Grady of Campton Hills and Naples, Florida, 3-9 p.m. at MossNorris Funeral Home in St. Charles.

Friday funerals: Genevieve I. Covello of Rock Falls, 10 a.m. memorial service at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Mary Lavonne Morgan of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling.

Wayne A. Pierce of Dixon, 10:30 a.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Ann M. Brophy of Dixon, 11 a.m. Mass at St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon.

Erdeana Craig Tompkins of Franklin Grove, 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Franklin Grove.

John N. Brouilette of Sterling, gathering of family and friends, 4-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Saturday visitations: Warren C. Long of Prophetstown, 9:30-11:15 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown.

Wayne A. Stinemyer of Sterling, gathering of family and friends, 10-10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Saturday funerals: Roseann K. Grady of Campton Hills and Naples, Florida, 10 a.m. prayer service at Moss-Norris Funeral Home in St. Charles, followed by 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Patrick Parish in St. Charles.

Wayne A. Stinemyer of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. memorial service at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Warren C. Long of Prophetstown, 11:30 a.m. graveside service at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown.

Ronald M. Paisley of Oswego, 12:21 p.m. memorial service at New Life Church of Yorkville.

May 13 funeral: Brian D. Hurd of Rock Falls, 2:30 p.m. graveside service at Rock Island National Cemetery.

May 14 visitation: Roman Porembski of Mount Morris, 9-10 a.m. at St. Mary Christian Church in Oregon.

May 14 funerals: Brian D. Hurd of Rock Falls, gathering of family and friends, 5-8 p.m. at Rock Falls VFW. Roman Porembski of Mount Morris, 10 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Christian Church in Oregon.

May 15 funeral: Keith E. Edeus, formerly of Rock Falls, 2 p.m. memorial service at First Open Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Lawrence E. ‘Larry’ Deusch MADISON, Wis. – Lawrence E. “Larry” Deusch, 88, of Madison, died peacefully Friday, April 29, 2016, in Madison.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Shirley of Madison; daughters, Connie (Don) Welch of Monona, Wisconsin, and Karen Deusch of LaGrande, Oregon; grandson, Brandon (Tiffany Harwood Beeman) Welch; great-granddaughter, Presley of Oak Harbor, Washington; grandson, Eric Welch of Madison; nieces, Debbra (Ross) Bonvallet-Bowser of St. Augustine, Florida, and Dail Stutsman of Rockford; nephew, Jeff (Laurie Fischer-Bonvallet) Bonvallet of Green Bay,

Wisconsin; and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Clarence R. Deusch.

We extend a special gratitude to late brother-inlaw, Gordon Bonvallet, who was like a brother to Larry; to Debbra, who was like a third daughter; and to Sonja (Deusch) Seigel, a distant relative in Germany.

Per Larry’s request, the memorial service will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Christ Lutheran Church, 2715 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33805.

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Ann M. Brophy DIXON – Ann M. Brophy, 84, of Dixon, died Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon.

She was born July 17, 1931, in Freeport, the daughter of Joseph and Esther (Silberman) Walsh. She was a lab tech for LeSage Clinic in Dixon. She then worked at the Lee County Assessor’s office and the Lee County States Attorney’s office, and had been a deputy clerk in the Lee County Circuit Clerk’s office for 20 years before her retirement. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church, and had volunteered at the Leydig Center, KSB Auxiliary, and Meals on Wheels.

Anne married Robert Brophy on Feb. 17, 1951, in Dixon. He preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 2013.

Survivors include a daughter, Kathleen (Ken Morrison) Cecchetti of Dixon; a son, Michael

Brophy of Dixon; four grandchildren, Kelli, Lauren, and Teresa Cecchetti, and Steven (Shelby) Richards; four great-grandchildren, Tya, Zayden, Savana, and Sawyer; and two nephews, James and Joseph Brophy.

She also was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Walsh and Herbert Walsh.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, and the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon, with the Rev. Antoni Kretowicz, pastor, officiating. A luncheon will follow in the Father Callahan Room at St. Anne. Burial of cremains will be at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon. Jones Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to Serenity Hospice & Home.

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John N. Brouilette STERLING – John N. Brouilette, 53, of Sterling, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016, at his home, after a brief illness.

John was born Oct. 11, 1962, in Chicago, the son of Kenneth E. Brouilette and Anne M. (McCarthy) Brouilette. John graduated in 1980 from Sterling High School, where he was active in sports, and became a gifted running back. His athleticism carried over to his two sons, Joseph and Christopher. John went on to graduate from Northeastern University in Chicago, with a Bachelor of Science and Education degree, and went on to earn his master’s degree in education in 2003 from St. Xavier University.

John was a health and physical education teacher for 19 years at Reagan Middle School in Dixon. He considered them his second family.

John had a sensational memory, and often would share childhood memories with family and friends. His sense of humor was something that will be missed daily. John always knew how to lighten any situation – wherever John was, there was sure to be laughter. He was a super fan of his sons’ sporting events, who he beamed with pride over. John also enjoyed watching

Roseann K. Grady CAMPTON HILLS – Roseann K. Schnorr Grady, 67, of Campton Hills, and Naples, Florida, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016, at Physicians Regional Medical Center in Naples, after a long and courageous fight against pulmonary fibrosis.

She was born Dec. 16, 1948, in Dixon, the daughter of Charles P. and Alvina M. (Butler) Schnorr.

She is survived by her loving husband of almost 45 years, Joseph; her sister, Patricia (Robert) Manzke of Crystal, Minnesota; two brothers, Robert C. of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, and Richard L. of Naples; a sister-inlaw, Diane Grady; two brothers-in-law, Thomas D. (Janice) Grady and Dr. John F. (Kathleen) Grady DPM; nieces and nephews, Mark Manzke, Tami Manzke, Shelly Burkhart, Kris Rudolf, Alyson Schnorr, Brian Schnorr, Caroline Grady, Michael Grady, Erin

HARMON – Robert W. “Willie” Cochran, 59, of Harmon, died Monday, May 2, 2016, at his home.

McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls is handling arrangements.

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Grady, David Grady, Mary Beth (David) Irwin, Therese Grady, Martin Grady, and Maureen Grady; and many grandnieces and grandnephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brotherin-law, Robert J. Grady; and a nephew, Jeffrey Schnorr.

Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday at Moss-Norris Funeral Home, 100 S. Third St., St. Charles. A prayer service will be at 10 a.m.

Saturday at the funeral home, followed by Mass at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick Parish, 400 Cedar St., St. Charles.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 E Ohio St., Suite 304, Chicago, IL 60611; or Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44915.

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his nephews’ and nieces’ sporting events. He was a big supporter of Chicago sports teams, Notre Dame and U of I, where his son Joseph attends.

John was an avid listener to classic rock; there wasn’t a verse he did not know. You also could find him enjoying the “Ellen” show after he returned home from school each day.

Survivors include his sons, Joseph K. and Christopher M. Brouilette; their mother, Karyn Brouilette; his brothers, Michael J. Brouilette of Norwalk, California, and Daniel F. Brouilette of Evanston; his sisters, Elizabeth A. (Lyle) Spaulding of Sterling and Julie H. Haagsma of Largo, Florida; his nephews, Matthew L. and Andrew J. Spaulding of Sterling; and his nieces, Samantha A. Spaulding of Sterling and Carlie E. Haagsma of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Anne; and his brother, Patrick K. Brouilette.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home, 505 First Ave., Sterling. Cremation rites have been accorded.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Reagan Middle School in Dixon.

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Enjoy the great outdoors Outdoor Fun Day will showcase city’s recreational offerings

DIXON – With summer not far on the horizon, the Park District is hosting its first Outdoor Fun Day, to showcase recreation opportunities the area has to offer.

“With most of our recreation activities being outside with the river and trails and parks, we want to zero in on all of the fun things to do outdoors and bring them to the community,” Executive Director Debra Carey said.

The event will be May 21 at Vaile Park and Reynolds Field, weather permitting.

Admission is free. More than 20 vendors will be on hand, and there will be vehicle show featuring trucks, boats, motor homes, bikes, canoes, kayaks and ATVs. Organizers wanted to cater to a wide range of outdoor recreation interests, from active offerings such as tennis and pickleball, to more relaxed options, such as bird watching.

“There will certainly be a diverse mixture for people to choose from, and as long as the weather cooperates, it’s going to be a lot of fun,” Carey said.

The Farmers Market, normally in Haymarket Square, will be moved to the event, and the splash pad also will be set up.

Project GenNex, an organization that aims to convert the Veterans Memorial Pool into a skate park and youth center, is collaborating with the park district to hold an open house at the pool, with concerts and tours throughout the day. Sow Belly’s will sell food, and other vendors will sell baked goods and T-shirts.

Although fundraising has been slow, GenNex co-founder Steve Wilson said he hopes the open house will help demonstrate to the public the potential of the project.

“We want to get people in there, so they can see that we’re serious about making this a reality,” said Wilson, also the director of Loveland Community House and Museum.

So far, the group has raised between $1,500 and $2,000 for the project, and Wilson said with the improvements that have been made to the facility, they could start to offer smaller events this summer.

Building improvements include work on the bathrooms and electricity and water systems to bring the facility up to a functional level. In preparation for the open house, GenNex

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May 21 at Vaile Park, at West Third Street and Custer Avenue, and at Reynolds Field, 1900 W. Second St. Project GenNex’s open house runs concurrently at Veterans Memorial Pool. Go to dixonparkdistrict.com or the park district office, 804 Palmyra St., or call 815-284-3306 for more information.

Go to dixonprojectgennex.wix.com/youthcenter or find Project GenNex on Facebook to donate or for more information on the skate park and youth center.

Donations also can be made through the Park District.

Businesses and organizations participating include Gieson Motor Sports, Perdue Marine, Eagle’s Bluff Outfitters, Green River Cyclery, Blackhawk Trail Riders, Rock River Bicycle Club, Sauk Valley Archery, Illinois Army National Guard, Project GenNex, Dave’s Outdoor World, Hubbs Tennis Club, Douglas & Frye Motorsports, Dixon Prop Shop, Ruth Edwards Nature Center, Holland & Sons John Deere, Anytime Fitness and Sow Belly’s. teens will have a cleanup day Saturday.

The pool, closed in 2000, would require a multimillion-dollar effort to make it safe enough to welcome back swimmers for 3 months out of the year, which is too costly for the district.

The pricetag for a skate park and youth center, however, is smaller, and within reach – provided enough money can be raised.

“Nothing has been done to the place in 16 years,” Wilson said. “It’s just been sitting there, and this is a way to make it operational again.”

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Dunham’s opened Oct. 31, 2014, but before it even had a chance to gain traction in the community, Mother Nature intervened. In late June 2015, a storm with tornado-strength winds ripped off the roof, and the store’s back wall collapsed. A gas line was ruptured, and many of the mall’s stores sustained water damage.

No one was injured, but the mall went through a long restoration process. The stores gradually reopened, but the severity of the structural damage to Dunham’s left some wondering if the retailer would reopen at the site.

Dunham’s will have a

2-day job fair at the mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, on May 10 and 11 to help fill the remaining local openings.

While the store was open, staff levels were kept between 15 and 18, with help added for the Christmas season.

In late December, the original staff received termination letters, effective at year’s end.

The workers were told the decision was made because the rebuild had taken much longer than expected. Workers had been paid until that time, however, and they were told they could reapply closer to the reopening.

Dunham’s is the largest sporting good chain in the Midwest, with more than 200 stores in 20 states.

To apply Dunham’s is holding a job fair to fill full- and part-time openings for an assistant store manager, department team leader, sales associates, cashiers, and a golf associate from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

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The city wants all of the interchange land to have a mixed use zoning classification, providing more flexibility when marketing the property to developers.

“The land had been zoned for different uses in different areas – some was zoned for agriculture, and some for light industrial,” City Administrator Robbin Blackert said.

The city bought about 67 acres from the Hallman family at the state Route 40 and I-88 interchange for $1.975 million.

The council approved the deal Nov. 17.

The land, once it is all under the city’s control, will be known as Glen’s Garden, in recognition of 2nd Ward Alderman Glen Kuhlemier. He had worked for decades to acquire the land for future economic development during his time as a councilman and two terms as mayor of Rock Falls.

The city also bought 30 acres of land in the strategically located interchange area from local farmer Wayne Schmitt. That deal, OK’d by the council Sept. 1, includes a 7-year option to buy 25 more acres. The price on the Schmitt property was reduced to $995,000 because the city gave the family 45 acres of farmland it owned in the McNeil Road industrial park.

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Hallman property Sellers – George and Jan Hallman of Rock Falls Size – 67 acres Location – South of Candlelight Inn at the state Route 40 and I-88 interchange Price – $1.975 million property is the city’s, the rest just needs to be annexed in,” Blackert said. “The Schmitt property is trickier because some of it is ours, and some still belongs to him.”

The Hallman land is connected to city utilities, but the Schmitt property will need a buildout for water, sewer, and elec-

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tric. Sewer Superintendent Ed Cox said a new lift station will be part of the buildout.

City officials have said the infrastructure work won’t be done until it is known what type of development will be there. Blackert has given the finance committee a heads-up that a bond will likely be needed to

finance the buildout. It is not factored in to this year’s budget.

On April 19, the city hired Retail Attractions, a consulting firm from Owasso, Oklahoma, to take the lead in marketing the city’s available land to developers. The interstate and riverfront properties will be the firm’s top priorities.

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Illinois is No. 1 – in property tax burden Prairie State tops New Jersey as the land with highest taxes SPRINGFIELD – Like many of you, I received my annual property tax bill in the mail this past week and cringed.

My wife and I bought our dream home a decade ago, when our oldest daughter was just a baby and her two sisters were just dreams to fill empty bedrooms.

Despite the joy of living in a home we love, we are reminded every year we will never truly own it.

Even though we paid for it, we have to give money to the government to hang on to what is “ours.”

And in Illinois, this predicament is more acute than anywhere else.

IN FACT, THIS YEAR the Land of Lincoln edged out New Jersey to become the state that taxes property owners the highest.

That’s not good for families. It’s not good for neighborhoods. And it certainly is not good for our state’s economy.

With all things being otherwise equal, would

you choose to build a new business in a state where you will be taxed at a property tax rate higher than just about anywhere else?

I didn’t think so.

You’ll hear plenty of malarkey from government worker unions about how Illinoisans are under-taxed. Don’t believe it.

The property tax bills we are receiving this month are a testament to the falsehood of those claims.

Not only are Illinois property taxes exorbitant, they are an integral part of an immoral system in Cook County in which business owners are forced to hire politically connected lawyers to get their property tax bills reduced.

And guess what? The most politically connected lawyer of them all is House Speaker Michael Madigan. He has become a wealthy man handling Cook County property tax appeals.

Is it any wonder prop-

scottREEDER Scott Reeder is a veteran Springfield statehouse journalist who has covered government for almost 30 years.

erty tax reform has yet to arrive in Illinois?

As my former Illinois Policy Institute colleague Ted Dabrowski notes, property taxes rose at three times the rate of family incomes from 1990 to 2014.

That’s not a recipe for making families more prosperous.

Or the state of Illinois, for that matter.

WHEN I LOOK AT my own property tax bill, I see a need for reform.

Most of my property taxes go to a rural school district that has limited curriculum options for students. It’s just too small to serve the students well. It needs to merge with a neighboring district, but it has failed to do so.

There is an old saying Illinois: the hardest

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If we are serious about containing taxes, consolidating and eliminating local governments is essential.

Democratic and Republican politicians have been giving this lip service for decades. But little has happened.

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animal to kill is a school mascot.

That’s why Florida, a slightly geographically larger state and the home of 6.6 million more people, has 74 school districts, while the Land of Lincoln has 970.

In fact, Illinois ranks first in the nation for the number of local governments.

There isn’t a stadium – or prison – in the state capable of holding all of our elected officials.

If we are serious about containing taxes, con-

solidating and eliminating local governments is essential. Democratic and Republican politicians have been giving this lip service for decades.

But little has happened.

Both political parties have vested interests in maximizing the number of boards and councils their people can be elected to.

ILLINOIS’ OPEN spigot of tax dollars pouring into local governments has made bureaucrats far too comfortable. They have little incentive to seek consolidation with other entities and have become complacent with the status quo.

It’s time to freeze the state’s property taxes.

Sadly, there are many in the Legislature who say residents of this state don’t pay enough in taxes.

You’ll hear their voices often when there is a push to jack up the income tax or when they call for a tax hike on small business owners.

When they make their arguments, they don’t mention the extraordinary property tax bur-

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den already borne by the state’s residents and businesses.

When you sign your check to the local tax collector, ask yourself whether you’re getting your money’s worth.

If you are like me and find that the answer is “no,” pick up the phone and call your lawmakers and let them know it’s time for a property tax freeze.

Note to readers: Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse journalist. He works as a freelance reporter in the Springfield area and can be reached at ScottReeder1965@ gmail.com.

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Chickens, eggs and ordinances What we think Milledgeville officials are correct to appropriately regulate the keeping of chickens within village limits. Their ordinances should proactively deal with unintended consequences of the practice.

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illedgeville Village Board members are considering changes to an ordinance about keeping chickens in town for their eggs.

We like eggs and chickens as much as the next people.

And individual municipalities, of course, are free to set whatever local regulations they desire regarding pets and livestock, including domestic fowls.

At the same time, it’s worth considering why the practice has long been discouraged in cities and towns, even in rural areas like the Sauk Valley.

Words of a Franklin Grove resident that were quoted in a 2011 SVM file story are worth repeating: “Chickens are dirty animals. I lived on a farm. We had chickens. They draw snakes. We have coyotes south of town. They’ll make a beeline for the chickens.”

Among other issues: chicken manure smells bad and attracts flies, which could spread germs. Other vermin might be attracted, too.

We sympathize with Milledgeville resident Tami Diehl, who wishes to raise chickens out-

EDITORIAL BOARD Jim Dunn Sam R Fisher Sheryl Gulbranson Jennifer Heintzelman Jeff Rogers Kathleen Schultz Tom Shaw

doors with her children.

She would like to have a chicken coop in her backyard; she says her neighbors do not object.

Village leaders want to revise their ordinance to impose an annual fee, limit the number of chickens allowed, keep chicken coops an appropriate distance from neighbors, and impose fines for violations.

Oh, and roosters would be prohibited. Their reputation for loud crowing is likely the reason, we suspect.

We’ve heard of the trend by some Americans to keep hens in town so they can have fresh, not storebought, eggs with their meals.

And perhaps new methods of caring for chickens have been devised to limit the detrimental aspects of raising them near people.

We’ve got a feeling, however, that the law of unintended consequences could kick in here in unexpected ways. For example, how would property values be affected? Are there public health concerns?

Communities would be wise to consider all the ramifications before welcoming chickens to town.

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Unhappy with Dixon School Board’s choices MYKOLA PAWCHUK Dixon

Again, they do not care what the taxpaying residents of Dixon vote for or say. The Dixon School Board is telling you what you need.

Remember, not long ago, we voted against raising our tax base to build a sports complex. Well, guess what? You’re getting one anyhow because the board says “it’s too expensive to build a new remote athletic facility.”

So they are going to build it under the umbrella of

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the new high school that Dixon needs.

Our old and present high school doesn’t need to be replaced. The gym is fine. The stadium functions perfectly, and lest we forget, our main function with going to school is to get educated and to be able to enter the world with a good foundation – not to be an athlete. Too much time is spent promoting athletics.

Our enrollment and our test scores keep going down year after year, and the school board has the audacity to tell the taxpayers of Dixon this is how it’s going to be.

I hope the residents of Dixon who work hard,

pay their taxes, and live within their means, stand up against this undemocratic governing body.

Sunday dinners at mom’s house greatly missed TONY VALENTINO Rock Falls

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and for some of us, it brings memories only. As we get older, we experience the deaths of our loved ones.

I am now 70 and am the only one left from my immediate family. We all have photos, keepsakes and maybe a recording,

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but that is it. There were traditions we observed as a family unit, but those no longer come into play.

There is no one left to keep them going.

Traditions have to be shared. My favorite memory was Sunday dinner at my mother’s house. We would all gather and share what she would prepare. She was a great cook, and because of that, my memories are clear and vivid.

It is impossible for me to say how much I miss her raviolis and meatballs, a Sunday favorite. I would give almost anything for one more meal at her house, but I must accept that it is not to be.

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Commodities The following quotations are provided as a community service by Sterling Futures: Corn: May 3.73¼; July 3.763⁄4; Dec. 3.85 Soybeans: May 10.24½; July 10.34; Nov. 10.15½ Soybean oil: May 32.20; Dec. 33.08 Soybean meal: May 343.00; Dec. 337.50 Wheat: May 4.60½; July 4.71¼ Oats: May 1.83; July 1.95 Live cattle: June 117.45; Aug. 115,30; Oct. 114.87 Feeder cattle: May 144.92; OCt. 141.12 Lean hogs: June 81.82; July 82.60; Oct. 70.30 Sugar: June 16.65 Cotton: July 62.78 T-Bonds: June 1641⁄8 Silver: June 17.27 Gold: June 1275.00 Copper: July 2.1865 Crude: May 43.90 Dollar Index: June 93.19 Ethanol: June 1.490

Students get a look into journalism M

y shadow grew in the form of two eighthgraders on Monday.

While about 30 Dixon 13- and 14-year-olds tagged along with city officials and staff for Government Day, two students received a crash course in the Fourth Estate.

Following a tour of The Telegraph office and museum in Dixon and the Sauk Valley Media headquarters in Sterling, one of my students gave me a good chuckle.

rachelRODGERS Rodgers is a reporter at Sauk Valley Media.

She can be reached at rrodgers@ saukvalley. com or 815-625-3600, ext. 5529.

In addition to telling a series of jokes that one might find on the flap of taffy wrappers, Dean Ellorando, an eighthgrader at St. Mary School,

remarked on the future of print journalism.

“Egon from Ghostbusters said print is dead,” he said with a deadpan expression.

The moment painted an interesting contrast as Ethan Sherman, of St. Anne School, had a look of alarm strewn across his face.

“Did you really just say that?” he asked.

After commending Ellorando for making a reference to a movie that came out more than a decade before he was born, we

ELECTION 2016 | PRESIDENTIAL RACE

bullying guy,” the all-but-certain Democratic nominee told CNN. Donald The long Trump and chaotic Republican primary came to an abrupt end after Trump’s decisive victory Tuesday in Indiana. His win pushed Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, his closest rival, out of the race, with Kasich following on Wednesday.

Trump’s takeover of the GOP marks one of the most stunning political feats in modern political history. A first-time candidate, he eschewed traditional fundraising and relied more on his own star power than television advertising to draw attention. He flouted political decorum with controversial statements about women and minorities, leaving some Republicans convinced he won’t be able to cobble together the diverse coalition needed to win the general election.

“It’s his party between now and November, but I don’t think it’s going to be his party after November,” said Peter

Many people prefer reading news on the computer or mobile device just as people prefer reading electronic books.

I would rather have physical pages to thumb through, but it’s not going to stop me from looking up an article online.

The options for receiving information have increased, and it doesn’t do anything to take away from opening your door to a find a fresh edition of local news waiting for you to peruse over your morning coffee.

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Trump’s open path to nomination causes agony for some in GOP WASHINGTON (AP) – Donald Trump’s last Republican foe, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, ended his quixotic presidential campaign Wednesday, cementing Trump’s remarkable triumph as his party’s presumptive nominee and launching him toward a likely fall battle with Hillary Clinton. Some reluctant Republicans began to rally around Trump, but others agonized over their party’s future.

The billionaire businessman vowed to unite the splintered GOP, even as he was bitingly dismissive of members who have been critical of his campaign.

“Those people can go away and maybe come back in 8 years after we served two terms,” he said on NBC’s “Today” Show. “Honestly, there are some people I really don’t want.”

Clinton, in her first remarks since Trump’s new status was crystalized, said she was more than prepared to handle the kind of deeply personal attacks that helped defeat Trump’s Republican rivals.

“To me, this is the classic case of a blustering,

proceeded to have a conversation I’ve had dozens of times with people of all manner of ages.

That phrase has been thrown around for generations, even before society boomed into the digital age.

Print is not dead or dying; it doesn’t even have a cold.

It is continually evolving across different arenas, whether that means web, video, social media or other forms of interactive storytelling through multimedia platforms.

Wehner, a former adviser to President George W. Bush. Wehner is among the Republicans vowing to never vote for Trump, even if that means essentially handing Clinton the presidency.

Bob Vander Plaats, an influential evangelical leader who backed Cruz, withheld his support for Trump on Wednesday, saying the real estate mogul needs to prove his conservative credentials with his vice presidential pick and more information about what kind of judges he would appoint.

“It’s kind of a waitand-see moment with Mr. Trump,” he said.

Vander Plaats and a handful of other Republicans are clinging to the hope that an alternative option might yet emerge. Operatives have floated former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse and former Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn as possible candidates for a third-party or independent bid. But that is a long shot at best, with filing deadlines for getting on state ballots fast approaching.

Invenergy wins award for plant Nelson Energy named one of last year’s top projects

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier

NELSON – The completion of the Nelson Energy Center has been named one of the top economic development projects in Illinois last year.

Invenergy LLC is one of five winners of the eighth annual Economic Development in Illinois Awards, also known as the EDIEs. The Nelson plant came online in May 2015, the culmination of efforts that started in 1998.

The natural gas-fired facility generates enough electricity to power more than 640,000 homes.

The power is sold into the PJM Interconnection wholesale market, which serves 61 million customers from Illinois to the eastern seaboard.

The project employed more than 350 people at the peak of construction, and has 24 full-time employees for operations.

The EDIEs Go to ilchamber.org/ edie-awards/ for more information about the EDIEs, including profiles on the other winners.

Nelson Energy Center is projected to bring at least $6.5 million of additional property taxes to the area over the next decade, in addition to the millions it is expected to spend with local businesses.

This is the second time a Lee County project has received an EDIE. In 2009, Dixon’s UPM Raflatac project was the first recipient of the award in the manufacturing category.

EDIE winners will be honored at the annual meeting of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce planned for June 14 in Chicago. The keynote speaker will be Dennis Muilenburg, chairman, president, and CEO of The Boeing Co. The EDIE awards are sponsored by The Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Economic Development Association, and ComEd.

IN BRIEF Dixon senior awarded business scholarship STERLING – Dixon High School senior Jazzarae McGlown is the recipient of this year’s Benjamin Denny Shaw Entrepreneurial Scholarship, given every year to a DHS senior in honor of the former Shaw Media board of directors vice chairman.

The $1,000 scholarship is given to a college-bound student who plans to study business and entrepreneurialism.

McGlown, who ran her Jazz & Joe coffee booth Tuesday and Wednesday for the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities Trade Show at Northland Mall, plans to attend Sauk Valley Com-

munity College for 2 years, then transfer to a 4-year university to major in business management.

Shaw, a Chicago native who moved with his family to Grand Detour early in his life, was an Army veteran who later oversaw Dixon Publishing Co. as president and general manager. He went on to found and sell Dixon Cable TV with his father, Benjamin, and his brother, Tom. He died Jan. 7, 2015, in Wickenburg, Arizona.

Spring book sales set for Saturday at Sterling STERLING – A spring book sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St.

Books for adults, books on tape or CD, DVDs, and videos will cost $1 each, children’s books will cost 50 cents, and oversized books will cost $5.

Call 815-625-1370 for more information.

– SVM staff reports

Dems drop plan to tax wealthy at higher rates SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Illinois House Democrats abandoned a plan to increase taxes on millionaires if voters approved in November.

Democratic state Rep. Christian Mitchell declined to call up the bill Wednesday, effectively killing it

because there won’t be enough time for the measure to clear the Senate before a Saturday deadline. Mitchell did not have enough support for the bill.

The proposal would’ve changed the Illinois Constitution so people would be taxed based on their earnings. A companion bill would’ve set the rates if voters agreed to change the Constitution.

Currently, everyone pays 3.75 percent income tax. Democrats propose to increase rates to 9.75 percent for those earning more than $1 million.

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner opposed the plan, saying it would make it hard to keep businesses in Illinois.

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Love blooms and friendship withers Dear Abby, My beautiful, kindhearted, loving daughter “Cora” has a “best friend” she used to be very close with. However, her friend now has a boyfriend, so Cora doesn’t see her on weekends or receive texts from her very often anymore. Everything they plan to do together, the girl cancels. My daughter is so distraught that it is affecting her emotionally and physically.

Cora has told her friend many times how she feels, but it has made no difference. Her friend promises her things and never follows through.

My daughter suffers from social anxiety, so making a good friend is a rarity

We have tried having her join other activities, but they don’t last. I’m desperate to help her. Any advice?

– Broken-hearted Mom

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

for her. I tell her I love her and that I’m always here for her, but although Cora sees a therapist, nothing seems to comfort her.

The school she attends stops accepting new students after ninth grade, so there is no chance of her meeting anybody new.

Dear Mom, If you haven’t already, talk to Cora’s therapist.

There might be a medication that will help to lessen her intense social anxiety, or she might need a different therapist.

What’s going on between your daughter and her former best friend isn’t unusual.

When romance intervenes, it is common for teenage girls to focus their attention and energy on the boyfriend and less on their girlfriends.

Expecting this girl to be your daughter’s sole support system is unrealistic and unfair to the girl.

Because it is unlikely that Cora will find new friends in the context of school, continue to find outside activities that will give her something to do as well as contact with other teens. And, if Cora is open to it, you might consider having her volunteer at an animal rescue group or letting her adopt a pet from a shelter.

Dear Abby, A friend sent me a sample line of face care products from a company she works for. She included a lip balm I used, and

sunscreen that contains a chemical to which I am allergic. I offered to send that sample back.

When I researched the ingredients of the other products, I was dismayed to see that they contain many chemicals, too. (I try to use organic products as much as possible because I have sensitive skin.) Should I return the whole unused sample kit?

I obviously can’t return the lip balm. Or should I just thank her and keep – but not use – them? These are high-end products from Europe, and she has been so “wowed” by them that she has become a consultant and is excited to promote them.

– Return to Sender?

Dear Return to Sender, Talk with your friend and thank her for her generosity, but explain that you are unable to use the products. Ask if she would like the unused products returned to her and take your cue from her.

If she has had to pay for the products she’s representing, she might be glad to have them back to share with others.

St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Wii Bowling, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Line dancing, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

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

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Euchre, 12:15 p.m., 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., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

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

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls VFW, 217 First Ave. Bingo, 7 p.m. Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Thursday, May 5 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Stump Jumpers, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, weather permitting.

Register: 815-732-3252 or 800541-5479.

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

Boot Scootin’ Seniors, 9:15 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Wii Bowling and cards, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center,

401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Community coffee, 10-11 a.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., 815456-3000.

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

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

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

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

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

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

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

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

Crocheting, knitting and crafts, 1 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Euchre/500 games, 1-2 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

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

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

Trap shooting, 2 p.m. until no

shooters, Coleta Sportsmen’s Club, the corner of Pilgrim and Blue Goose roads, 815-3362191.

Exercise group, 4 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925 Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls VFW, 217 First Ave. Mexican Train dominoes, 6 p.m., Tampico Area Community Building, 106 W. Market St., 815-535-3665.

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

Friday, May 6 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Wednesday, May 11 Women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Dixon Kiwanis Club meeting, 7 a.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St. Rock River Center Board meeting, 7:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Blood pressure screenings, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815626-2230.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 9-11 a.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

Henry Pratt Retiree breakfast, 9 a.m., Red Apple, 1130 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., women’s group; noon; 3:30 p.m.; 7 p.m., Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Church of the Brethren, 215 North Court St., Dixon.

Representative from Rock River Center in Oregon, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Blood pressure check, 10-11 a.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Ave. E, 815-5642145.

American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Blood pressure check, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-2117.

American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Erie High School, 436 Sixth Ave. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Mercy Nursing Services Free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave. Blood pressure check, 11:30 a.m.-noon, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

BorgWarner retiree lunch, 11:30 a.m., River’s Edge Inn, 2303 W. First St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, noon, Big Book, closed; 6 p.m. Big Book, tradition, closed, lower level, Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Lee County Welfare Council, noon, Mr. Tequila, 844 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Grapevine; 6 p.m.,

closed, Spanish; 7 p.m. closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open; 7 p.m., open, Big Book, back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

Book Club, 12:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Free blood pressure check, 1-3 p.m., Amboy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 15 W. Wasson Road, 815-857-2550.

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

Milledgeville Woman’s Club, 1:30 p.m., Milledgeville library, 18 W. Fifth St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., open, St. Patrick Community Center, 903 N. Caron Road, Rochelle.

Women’s Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m., Choices Domestic Violence Program office, 114 W. Market St., Mount Carroll.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., closed, step, tradition, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

Pearl, a self-esteem support group of the YWCA Domestic Violence Program, 6 p.m., 815625-0333.

Sauk Valley Gold Wing Riders, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting, Rock Falls Candlelight, 2200 First Ave., 815-625-6763.

Safe Harbor – Community Recovery Group, 6:30 p.m., Town Square Centre, 101 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-994-1953 or 908-361-7924.

AWANA, 6:30-8 p.m., 3 years through sixth grade, Northside Baptist Church, 598 River Lane, Dixon, 815-288-5212.

AMVETS 123, 7 p.m., VFW Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

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

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

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

Narcotics Anonymous,

7:15 p.m., open, The Rec Room, 406 W. Second St., Dixon, dixonareana@gmail.com.

Northern Illinois Divers Association, 7:30 p.m., Angelo’s II, 2525 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

Northern Illinois Star Gazers meeting, 7:30 p.m., Room 3G12, biology lab, Sauk Valley Community College, 173 state Route 2, Dixon, 815-288-2852.

Rock River Grange, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 1409 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, 815-973-1490.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin Ave. Thursday, May 12 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815284-3371.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

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

Rock River Center Board meeting, 7:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Blood pressure screenings, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815-6262230.

Blood pressure screenings, 8-9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

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

Free blood pressure clinic, 8:30-9:30 a.m., The Eureka Inn, 110 E. Third St., Prophetstown.

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

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

Dementia Support Group, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Avenue E, Sterling, 815-622-2800.

Free blood pressure check, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living &

Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Caregiver Support and Education Group, noon, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling, 815-6267333, ext. 317.

Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, noon, Big Book, closed; 6 p.m. literature, open, lower level, Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 7 p.m., closed, step, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, 12x1212; 7 p.m., closed, 12x12, back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

KSB Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., second floor, Town Square Centre, 102 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Care for the Caregiver Networking Group, 2 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815288-4673.

American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Tampico United Methodist Church, 202 Lincoln St. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Volunteer Care Center of Lee County, 2-5 p.m., 101 W. Second St., Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-9555.

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health support group, 6:30-8 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 14206 E. Flagg Road, Rochelle, 815-761-7654.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, back door, 701 First Ave., Suite A, Rock Falls.

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

Sterling Optimist Club, 7 p.m., Candlelight Inn, 2907 N. Locust St. Whiteside County Natural Area Guardians, 7 p.m., Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St., Morrison, 815-772-3811.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Big Book, Rolling Hills Progress Center, 201 state Route 64, Lanark.

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

Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-626-1574.

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

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Alzheimer’s Support Group, 3:30 p.m., Terrace Conference Room, Pinecrest Manor, 414 S. Wesley Ave., Mount Morris, 815734-9069.

Narcotics Anonymous, 3 p.m., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815-625-0013.

Al-Anon-Alateen, 4 p.m., Wesley Chapel Annex, 200 S. Hickory St., Shannon.

Alzheimer’s Support Group, 5 p.m., Whiteside Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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WHAT’S GOING ON There will be drink specials.

Admission is $5.

Call 815-501-2910 for tickets or more information.

May 21 Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers STERLING – Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers will play from 7 to 10 p.m. at Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway.

ART EXHIBITS At Distinctive Gardens DIXON – “Transform,” a shop story, is available for viewing at Distinctive Gardens, 2020 Lowell Park Road.

The new concept focuses on plants, art, community activities and gardening related to the theme. The shop stories will switch like art shows.

Artists made specific products for the story.

The story “emphasizes a curated selection of local artists, educational gardening displays and highlighted plants,” Lisa LeFevre said in a news release.

She owns the shop with her husband, Bud. Call 815-285-0014, find Distinctive Gardens on Facebook, or go to diggersdelight.com for more information.

Art at Loveland DIXON – The art collection at Loveland Community House and Museum, 513 W. Second St., as well as the museum’s many other exhibits, are available for viewing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment. Guided group tours can be scheduled by contacting Steve Wilson at swilson@lovelandcommunityhouse.org or 815-284-2741.

Visit lovelandcommunityhouse. org for a virtual tour of the museum, and for more information. The event is free to the public.

At The Next Picture Show DIXON – Naidaine D’Angelo will show her art through May 15 on the exhibiting artist wall, and Richard Born will show his work from May 16 to 31 at the gallery, 113 W. First St. Art around Dixon Brian Strock’s work is on display through May 29 at The Crystal Cork, 219 W. First St. Cindy Winterfield’s work is on display at First National Bank of Amboy, 1314 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

The work of Beverly Garcia is on view at the offices of Ward, Murray, Pace and Johnson, 226 W. River St. At River Arts Center CLINTON, Iowa – An exhibition featuring the art of Gin Lammert, a professional painter, will be on display until May 22 at the gallery, 2229 Fifth Ave. South.

Lammert works with pastels, oil and acrylic. The exhibit is available for viewing from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

At Rock Falls High School ROCK FALLS – Ready for a night of music and art at Rock Falls High School?

The annual Fine and Applied Art Festival will open at 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday in Tabor Gymnasium, with the spring concert set for 7 at the school, 101 12th Ave. The art on display from the visual art and industrial arts departments will include paintings, pottery, photography, wood projects and metal work.

Admission is free.

At Woodlawn Arts Academy STERLING – Woodlawn Arts Academy’s Student-Teacher Art Exhibit is now open at the Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road.

Student and teacher artwork will be on display in the halls and lounge through Friday.

The exhibit features more than 100 works from students and teachers from more than 10 area schools.

BEER AND WINE TASTINGS Saturday Chamber to host tasting OREGON – The Oregon Chamber of Commerce will host a spring wine tasting from 5 to 8 p.m. at Oak Lane of Oregon, 3261 S. Daysville Road.

Tickets are $20 and are available at the chamber office, 124 N. Fourth St. Call 815-732-2100 for more information.

BANDS AND BARS Get listed!

Are you in a band that would like to be listed in Plan!t Sauk Valley’s free entertainment calendar? Are you a bar that offers live entertainment?

Send an email with the band’s name, booking number and website or Facebook page, and gig or event schedule, or the bar’s event schedule, to Lucas Pauley at lpauley@ saukvalley.com.

At The Cooler ROCK FALLS – DJ Hollywood Karaoke will provide entertainment from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today, Rout 38 will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, and Bobbi and Shay will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the bar, 311 W. Second St. There will be a party for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

At Froggy’s Bar & Grill ROCK FALLS – Rout 38 will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

May 14 at the bar, 215 W. Second St. At Grapevine Wine & Martini Bar ROCK FALLS – DJ Big Boi will provide entertainment from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday at the bar, 205 W. Second St. At That Place on Palmyra DIXON – The Catfish Dogs will play from 4 to 7 p.m. May 29 at the bar, 628 Palmyra Road.

There also will be a drawing for free Cubs tickets.

Upcoming: 8 p.m. to midnight June 18, Big Daddy Woo Woo At Whiskey Barrel Saloon ROCK FALLS – Super Red Hot Karaoke & DJ will provide entertainment from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. today, Drum Rave will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, and Dirt Road Rockers with special guest Richard Johnson will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the bar, 305 W. Second St. Upcoming: May 13, Stone Cold Moonshine; and May 14, Bullet Saturday Celebration at Dairy Mart STERLING – A Cinco de Mayo celebration with Amigos Unidos will run from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in the banquet room at Dairy Mart, 312 16th Ave.

Annual show opens today Watercolor demonstration Saturday STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5501

DIXON – The 32nd National Exhibition of the Illinois Watercolor Society runs today through May 28 at The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St. A watercolor demonstration by Mark E. Mehaffey, artist and show judge, will be at 1 p.m.

Saturday, followed by an awards reception. The

show includes more than 50 original works from artists across the country.

Works from the Kishwaukee Valley Art League are on exhibit in the lower level through May. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free; donations are accepted.

Go to thenextpictureshow.org or call 815-2854924 for more information.

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Richard “Duck” Schweitzer, leader of the band Ruff Kutts, is a regular First Fridays Open Stage Music Show performer. The event returns Friday to Pinecrest Grove Community Center and Theater, just off McKendrie Street at 500 Evergreen Lane.

Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., with the show at 6. Food and beverages can be purchased from the McKendrie Street Cafe. Each musician or band performs for 15 minutes. Instruments are acoustic, and a professional sound system is provided. The music will include country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, folk, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of the different styles. Admission is by donation. All musicians and spectators are welcome. Call 815-973-0942 for more information.

The top four pieces from each category will be featured in the 2016 Summer Arts Program Guide, which is mailed to 24,000 homes in the area.

Select winning pieces from the exhibit will be displayed on the First Avenue bridge between Sterling and Rock Falls through the Bridge the Community organization.

The summer art exhibit, featuring the work of Kimberly Clark, Mark Johnson, Heather Shore, and Brian Lutz, will open with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m.

May 20 at the facility.

The art will be on display through Aug. 5 in the halls and lounge.

During the opening reception, artwork by 2015-16 visual arts students of all ages will be on display in the J. Mark Beaty Performance Center.

Go to woodlawnartsacademy. com or call 815-626-4278 for more information.

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CAR SHOWS May 20-22 Chevy Show set to roll in CORDOVA – The third event in the annual Super Chevy Show will be held at Cordova International Raceway, 19425 state Route 84 North.

The event will run from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, May 20; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 21; and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 22.

There will be drag racing in multiple classes with cash purses and a professionally judged car show. The event will also feature a swap meet.

Midwest Super Stock Mafia, Nostalgia Gassers, Nostalgia Pro Stock and the Chevy Rebellion are among the groups that will perform a professional drag race show.

Tickets are $10 for adults for Friday, and $20 per day for Saturday and Sunday. A 3-day pass is $45. Tickets are $5 per day for children ages 6 through 12, or $15 for a weekend pass. Children 5 and under get in free.

Go to racecir.com for a full event schedule or more information. Go to superchevy.com for more information about the series.

June 12 Car show set to return ASHTON – The 27th annual Ashton Lions Club’s car, truck and motorcycle show will return this year as part of the annual Ashton Fest, which features live music, a carnival, and craft and vendor show on the grounds of Ashton-Franklin Center High School, 611 Western Ave. Registration will run from 8 a.m. to noon, with trophy presentations at 3 p.m.

Cost of each entry is $8 prior to event, and $10 the day of the show.

The event will feature a 50-50 raffle and music by 3-D Sound Company.

The awards for the show will be: Best in Show, Best of GM, Best of Ford, Best of Mopar, Best of Orphan, and Best Motorcycle.

Call 815-751-8614 for more information.

Registration forms are available at facebook.com/AshtonUSA or at the village office, 810 Main St.

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The Whiteside County Senior Center will welcome “The Patty Waszak Show” at 2 p.m. Sunday at Sterling High School’s Centennial Auditorium, 1608 Fourth Ave.

Concert to feature sing-alongs, trivia STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5501

STERLING – “The Patty Waszak Show,” featuring a wide variety of music, from big band to hits of the ‘80s and ‘90s as well as Waszak’s original songs, begins at 2 p.m. Sunday at Sterling High School’s Centennial Auditorium, 1608 Fourth Ave. The family-friendly show, sponsored by the Whiteside County Senior Center, also will include comedy, audience partic-

ipation, sing-alongs and music trivia.

Waszak performs regularly at Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Advance tickets are $30 a pair, or $12 each for three to 15, or $10 each for 16 or more. A family pass is $40.

Admission will be $17 at the door Proceeds support the senior center.

Call 815-622-9230 or 888-622-9230 for tickets.

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WHAT’S GOING ON Area Chamber of Commerce will again present Carnival Days from 5 to 9 p.m. June 22 to 24, noon to 9 p.m. June 25, and noon to 4 p.m. June 26 at Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway.

Wristbands for unlimited rides will be $20 on Thursday and Sunday, and from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Call 815-625-2400 for more information.

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May 20 Blues and Bluegrass FRANKLIN GROVE – If it’s the third Friday of the month, it’s Blues and Bluegrass night at the H.I. Lincoln Building, 136 N. Elm St. Open-stage acoustic gospel, folk, country, blues and bluegrass will be performed, beginning at 7 p.m.

Admission is free, but donations are accepted to help with the upkeep of the historic building.

Go to franklingroveil.org for more information.

Upcoming: June 17 May 21 Festival features talented women FULTON – Awesometown Music/Video Production will present Venusfest from 1 to 6 p.m. at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. Fourth St. The 1-day music and arts festival features, celebrates and benefits women.

Gina Venier, a singer-songwriter originally from Dixon, will headline the family-friendly event.

Seasaw, a duo out of Madison, Wisconsin, The Sweet Maries, an acoustic indie-folk and Americana band from Chicago, and others also will perform.

The festival also will feature performances by belly dancer Amanda Joy, an entertainer and middle-eastern dance instructor based in Galena.

Tickets are $10, or free for children 13 and under.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the City of Fulton and local holistic women’s wellness programming.

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May 27 Music, more at Post House DIXON – Fourth Fridays Open Mic will begin at 7 p.m. at the Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St. Each musician or band performs four songs, and a jam session will follow.

Instruments are acoustic, a sound system is provided, and many different styles of music are featured. Poets and short-story writers are welcome.

A donation is required for admission to help cover utility costs.

Call 815-288-9263 for more information.

Upcoming: June 24 June 4 Rod Stewart tribute show DIXON – A Rod Stewart tribute show is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 1279 Franklin Grove Road.

A buffet will be served from 5:30 to 7.

Tickets are $25.

Call 815-288-3557 for more information.

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are needed for the 2016 Petunia Fest Craft & Vendor Show, Pinky’s Not-so-Hidden Treasures ‘n’ More, which will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Loveland Community House.

“Last year was a huge success, and we’re looking to grow it even bigger this year,” organizer Steve Wilson said.

Call 815-284-2741, or email at swilson@lovelandcommunityhouse.org to register and for more details.

DOWNTOWN EVENTS May 14 Second Saturdays returns DIXON – Second Saturdays Art Happenings will return to downtown Dixon. Most of the happenings run from 6 to 8 p.m. at various venues between First and Second streets and Peoria and Galena avenues. Second Saturdays features art, music and other cultural events.

Find the event on Facebook for a complete schedule and more details.

The Second Saturdays open mic nights run from 7 p.m. to midnight at Rosbrook Studio, 107 S. Peoria Ave. Solo and duet acts will play for 15 minutes, full bands will play for 30.

Doors will open at 6, and registration will take place at and after that time. After 6, acts also can message Rosbrook Studio on Facebook or call or text 815973-7824.

Admission is a suggested $3 donation.

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FAIRS AND FESTIVALS June 10-12 Music and more in Ashton ASHTON – Those who thought Ashton would slow down after its 150th celebration last year have got another thing coming.

Ashton Fest will run from June 10-12 and feature live music and entertainment, activities for young and old, food and more.

Local and regional bands slated to perform will include: Burn N’ Bush, Ethan Bell Band, Rout 38, Trippin Molly, Four Wheel Drive, Snap Shot, and Back Country Roads.

Great American Carnival will provide rides from 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot at Ashton-Franklin Center High School, 611 Western Ave. Other returning events will include a craft and vendor show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday in the high school gym, and an antique and flea market during the same hours on the front lawn.

There will be a food court, beer garden, kids zone with inflatables, petting zoo and splash pad.

There will also be a car show, community walk and youth hita-thon.

A parade will begin at 4:30 p.m.

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Sunday downtown. Fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m. Sunday.

New events this year will include a breakfast provided by Carolyn Brown and The Kitchen Table from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the high school cafeteria. Lightning Bingo will run from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday in the beer garden, and a meetand-greet with the Paw Patrol is set for 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Mills and Petrie Memorial Library and Gymnasium, 704 N. First St. Contact the village office at 815-453-2241 for more information on the festival, how to become a volunteer or sponsor, and a complete schedule.

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Friday through Sunday Water circus in area DAVENPORT, Iowa – “Cirque Italia,” the first traveling water circus in the U.S., will offer shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St. The stage holds 35,000 gallons of water and features “a dynamic lid which lifts 35 feet into the air, allowing water to fall like rain from above as fountains dazzle below.”

Tickets start at $10 for children and $30 for adults.

The box office is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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Shopping, fun for kids at event PROPHETSTOWN – A “spring fling” event is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Victorian Grace Antiques & Accents, 215 E. Third St. There will be two $50 gift card giveaways, more than 30 outdoor vendors, and free activities for kids.

Lunch deals will be available at Eureka Inn, 110 E. Third St. Go to facebook.com/vicgraceantiques for more information.

Through May 15 Come hang with Clifford ROCKFORD – “Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog,” the newest traveling exhibit at Discovery Center, 711 N. Main St., is running through May 15.

The exhibit is inspired by awardwinning author Norman Birdwell’s popular book series and Scholastic Entertainment’s TV show, “Clifford The Big Red Dog.” Kids can “board” the Birdwell Island ferry and journey to the world of Clifford to see Emily Elizabeth and many of the residents of Birdwell Island, where playing and working together and respecting others is all part of belonging to a community.

A 9-foot tall Clifford greets visitors as they enter the exhibit.

Children also can slide down Clifford’s tail, help fill Clifford’s dog bowl, play musical instruments at the Musical Marina, take the stage in Emily Elizabeth’s Backyard Theater, and more.

Admission is $11, and includes general museum admission. Children 1 and under are admitted free.

Go to discoverycentermuseum. org for more information.

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May 13 Group to round out season EAST PEORIA – The Prairie Wind Ensemble of Illinois Central College will present its final concert of the season, “Songs and Dances,” at 7:30 p.m. at the Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center, 1 College Drive.

The concert will include selections by George Gershwin, Jan Van der Roost, Percy Grainger and more.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students and seniors, with group rates available.

Call 309-694-5136, go to artsaticc.com or visit the box office for tickets or more information.

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MOUNT CARROLL – Twentynine of John Denver’s song – including “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” “Annie’s Song,” and “Leaving on a Jet Plane” – will be featured in “Almost Heaven: The Songs of John Denver” at Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road.

Showtimes are set for 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Saturday, and May 13 and 14, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, and May 14 and 15.

In the music revue, Denver’s songs “are rediscovered and reinvented, performed against a backdrop of stunning visual images of America in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s.”

The show runs approximately 2 hours.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors, $17 for students with ID, $17 for active duty military, and $20 each for groups of 10 or more.

Go to timberlakeplayhouse.org or call 815-244-2035 for tickets or more information.

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IN BRIEF | ENTERTAINMENT Free annual concert Monday at Dixon High

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DIXON – The Dixon High School choral department’s free spring concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the cafeteria, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive, and will feature pop and Broadway tunes, as well as music by Smokey Robinson, The Beatles, Green Day, The Jackson 5, and Marvin Gaye.

A $5 meal catered by Mama Cimino’s will be served from 6 to 7, and will include two chicken strips, a side salad, chips and water. An order of chicken strips only will cost $3. All proceeds benefit the department.

Call the school at 815-2847723 for more information.

MOUNT MORRIS – Captain Andy’s Comedy Hypnotic Cruise Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Mount Morris Moose Family Center, 101 Moose Drive.

Participants of all ages are invited to “travel” with Captain Andy to exotic places on his giant yacht.

Tickets are $12.

Prime rib or shrimp dinners, or kids meals of chicken strips and mac and cheese, will be sold from 5 to 7 p.m.

Proceeds will go toward repairs around the lodge.

Call 815-734-4161 or 815-9731490 for tickets or more information.

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WHAT’S GOING ON FAMILY FUN July 25-29 Registration open for day camp STERLING – Registration is ongoing for Camp Invention, which is scheduled for July 25-29 at Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Wooodlawn Road.

Camp Invention is a national educational program that fosters innovative thinking, real-world problem solving, and the spirit of invention. Participants in first through sixth grade will do this through the use of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Programs are facilitated and taught by educators who live and teach in the community. Sessions will be from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.

The cost is $220, with possible promotional discounts available. Visit campinvention.org to sign up.

FARMERS MARKETS In Mount Morris MOUNT MORRIS – The Mount Mor-

ris Community Farmers Market will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays from June through October in the parking lot of Union Savings Bank, 2 W. Main St. Locally sourced foods and crafts will be available for purchase.

In Rock Falls ROCK FALLS – Vendors are being sought for this summer’s Rock Falls farmers market, which will run from June to October at 400 W. Second St. Hours will be 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

Produce, crafts, and merchandise can be sold.

The cost is $10 for the season.

Applications can be downloaded at rockfallschamber.com or picked up at the chamber office, 601 W. 10th St. Call the chamber at 815-625-4500 for more information.

In Sterling STERLING – The Twin City Market is open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in the historical Twin City Produce Building, 106 Ave. A. Find the market on Facebook, go to

twincityfarmersmarket.com, or call 815499-7268 for a list of vendors, upcoming events and more information.

FUN FOR A CAUSE Friday Plant sale to support group STERLING – A plant sale to support the CGH Auxiliary will run from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Ryberg Auditorium at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road.

Products from Distinctive Gardens of Dixon will be for sale, including hanging baskets, annuals, perennials and container gardens.

Call 815-625-0400 for more information.

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Dutch Days Festival May 6 & 7, 2016

Visit www.cityoffulton.us for more information FRIDAY’S AY’S S SCHEDULED CHEDULED E EVENTS VENTS 10:00 -5:00 .......................................................................... Fulton Telephone Museum: 1003 4th St 10:30 & 11:30................................................. Films of the Netherlands– Masonic Lodge: 1014 4th St ALL DAY 12:00 ...................................... “Holland: Did you Know?” presentation – Masonic Lodge: 1014 4th S. 12:00 – 3:00 ............................................................ Wooden Shoe Demonstration – 10th Ave & 4th S. FRIDAY & SATURDAY 1:00............................................................ Street Organ presentation – Masonic Lodge: 1014 4th St DUTCH PASTRIES 1:00-3:00..................... Genealogy Forum & Research – Fulton (Martin House) Museum – 707 10th Ave Former Fire Station @ 10th Ave. & 4th Street 2:00-5:00...............................................Dutch Books Display – Schmaling Library: 10th Ave & 5th St 2:30...............Luke Traver, Master Wooden Shoe Maker “The Art & History of Wooden Shoe Carving” ARTS & CRAFTS - Masonic Lodge: 1014 4th St 1st & 3rd St.; 10th Ave. & Former Fire Station 3:00 ............................................................................................Dutch Klompen Dancing – 4th St FOOD & CONCESSION STANDS 3:30............................................. Dutch Costume & Delft presentation – Masonic Lodge: 1014 4th St Downtown Area 4:00.............................................................. Films of the Netherlands– Masonic Lodge: 1014 4th St

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female finishers will receive an award as well.

The race will be held rain or shine. Cost is $25.

Go to makeawish5k.webs.com to register or for more information.

Help clean up city STERLING – Volunteers are being sought for a cleanup effort from 8 a.m. to noon in downtown Sterling.

Plastic gloves and garbage bags will be provided.

There will be a cookout at noon.

Sign up by calling Sterling Main Street at 815-626-8610 or Sauk Valley Chamber at 815-6252400.

Lunch returns to garden OREGON – The public is invited to attend the fifth annual Garden Luncheon at noon at Serenity Hospice and Home, 1658 state Route 2 South.

A gourmet meal will be provided by Michael and Susan Maddox. A live auction will follow the meal.

Many items, including designer purses, jewelry, garden-related items and more, will also be sold at a silent auction.

The theme for the event is “Hats off to Hospice,” and guests are encouraged to wear a hat.

There will be live music, and the Crystal Cork will provide a cash bar.

Tickets are $40 each or a table of eight for $300.

Go to serenityhospiceandhome.org or call 815-732-2499 for tickets or more information.

Friday Hilarious help for Happy Tails ROCK FALLS – Professional comedians Mike Brody, Angelo Vescio and Ben Katzner will headline “Raise the Woof,” a comedy show fundraiser for Happy Tails Humane Society, set for 6 p.m. at Days Inn, 2105 First Ave. Tickets are $25. Purchasing a table of eight for $200 comes with VIP passes for an exclusive professional magic show before the comedy show.

There will be an auction featuring desserts, cocktails and other items.

All proceeds will go to Happy Tails.

Go to happytailsanimalshelter. org or call 815-626-2994 for tickets and more information.

Saturday Rev up for Relay For Life LADD – The 2016 Convoy Against Cancer Big Track Show will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Main Street in Ladd.

The show, which benefits the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, will feature different makes and models of new and restored trucks, including truck cranes, fire trucks, wreckers and pickups.

Farm tractors are also welcome this year.

All entrants will receive a dash plaque donated by Graphic Electronics of Spring Valley. The registration fee is a donation to the American Cancer Society.

Businesses have donated door prizes and silent auction items.

Entertainment will include music from DJ Gary Swanson.

There will be a 50-50 drawing, a bake sale, and event T-shirts and food will be sold.

Admission is free.

Email bigtruckshow@hotmail. com or call 815-488-8245 or 815894-2092 for more information.

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For more information, call 815973-8634.

the back of the print maps for $10 each. Late registrations for $15 will be accepted through May 15.

Go to rockfallschamber.com to download a registration form.

Forms can be mailed to Rock Falls Chamber, 601 W. 10th St., Rock Falls, IL 61071, or dropped off at the chamber office, 601 W. 10th St., or at Rock Falls Public Library, 1007 Seventh Ave. Free maps will be available for sellers and shoppers no earlier than noon May 19 at Shell gas stations in Rock Falls, 220 First Ave. and 1111 W. Rock Falls Road, and in Sterling, 1801 Locust St. and 2412 E. Lincolnway; and at Schreiner’s Mobil, 1308 First Ave., Rock Falls. Maps also will be posted online, and can be viewed on smartphones or printed from computers.

Go to the chamber website or call the chamber at 815-6254500 for more information.

May 15 ‘Swissville’ on Sterling stage STERLING – The program “Swissville” will be presented

by Greg Langan at the SterlingRock Falls Historical Society’s next meeting at 2 p.m. in Ryberg Auditorium at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road.

Langan won the first award for lifetime achievement in local history at 2011’s Founders Day festivities in Dixon.

The Greg Langan Lifetime Achievement Award is now presented each year to a local person who has contributed greatly to preserving local history.

Go to srfhs.com for more information.

HISTORY LOVERS Monday Meeting location changed DIXON – The location of Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society’s 7 p.m. meeting has changed.

The group now will meet in the lower level of the Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St. The program will remain the same – “Fort Dixon,” by Heinz Suppan.

The public is welcome; refreshments will be served. The building is accessible to wheelchairs.

For more information, call 815284-1134 or stop at the society library, 113 S. Hennepin Ave.

KARAOKE Saturday Party with the James Gang OREGON – Karaoke with the James Gang will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight at The Roadhouse, 807 S. 7th St. Email jamesgang1996@gmail. com for more information.

Upcoming: 8 p.m.-midnight May 13 at Freeport Moose, 601 E. South St.; and 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

May 14 at Ralphie & Lu Lu’s, 812 Main St., Ashton

May 14 Fan of firearms history?

DIXON – Lawn Order Inc. will host “Firearms That Shaped America” from 8 a.m. to noon at Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St. The event is free to the public.

Stuart Corsa, a blacksmith, woodwright, and historical reenactor for more than 20 years, will discuss the history of firearms, from their beginnings to the 1840s. Firearms collector and appraiser Will Roberts will talk about the history of firearms, from 1836 to the present.

A number of firearms used in historical events in America will be displayed, with many weapons listed in “Guns: 100 Greatest Firearms.” A firearm also will

GARAGE AND ANTIQUE SALES May 20-22 Time for spring sales ROCK FALLS – The Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce Spring Garage Sale Days will return from May 20-22 in Rock Falls and Sterling.

Seller registration with the chamber is due by Monday. The cost is $10, and includes two garage sale signs, tips and the sale’s address on both printed and online maps. A limited number of feature ads are available on

May 14 Run for Make-a-Wish DIXON – The Dixon Make-aWish Foundation 5K race will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at Washington School, 703 E. Morgan St. The race begins and ends at the school, and features a fast, flat course on Lowell Park Trail, with a water station.

Awards will be given in multiple age categories immediately after the race. The overall male and

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Tuesday, Wednesday, and May 12-14 Twain adaptation at TLP MOUNT CARROLL – Magic Owl Children’s Theater will present “The Prince & The Pauper” at Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road.

Shows are set for 10 a.m.

Wednesday and May 12-14, and 1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and May 12-13. The show will run for approximately 1 hour.

According to a news release, “the newest title in Lane Riosley’s acclaimed Commedia

series, brings to stage Mark Twain’s novel for young people about a prince who switches places with a pauper, and the lessons they both learn.”

The show is “rife with physical comedy, clowning, antics, and sight gags.”

All tickets are $6.

Go to timberlakeplayhouse.org or call 815-244-2035 for tickets or more information.

Eddie Murphy now father of nine kids LOS ANGELES (AP) – Eddie Murphy is now a father of nine.

Murphy’s publicist says the 55-year-old actor and his 36-year-old girlfriend Paige Butcher have welcomed their first child together, Izzy Oona Murphy. The baby girl was born Tuesday morning.

Publicist Arnold Robinson says both mother and daughter are doing well.

Murphy has eight other children, including five with ex-wife Nicole Mitchell, who was married to Murphy from 1993 to 2006.

This is the first child for Butcher.

June 2-5 and 7-12 ‘Gypsy’ to open season MOUNT CARROLL – Saundra Santiago, known for her roles on the television series “Miami Vice” and “The Sopranos,” will star in “Gypsy,” the opening production the 55th summer season at Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road.

Showtimes are set for 7:30 p.m.

June 2-4 and 7-11; and 2 p.m.

June 4, 5, 8, 11 and 12.

Santiago performed as Anita in “West Side Story” in 1980 at the theater.

Directed by James Beaudry, “Gypsy” will also star John B. Boss as Herbie and Olivia Kaufmann as Gypsy Rose Lee. The story follows Mama Rose “as she traipses her daughters across the country during [the] Great Depression – when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born. … [She] has no idea that somewhere within her awkward daughter Louise, a star named Gypsy Rose Lee is waiting to get out.”

The show runs approximately 2.5 hours.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors, $17 for students with ID, $17 for active duty military, and $20 each for groups of 10 or more.

Go to timberlakeplayhouse.org or call 815-244-2035 for tickets or more information.

Prince to forever be a part of Apollo NEW YORK (AP) – Prince is being inducted into the Apollo Theater’s Walk of Fame.

Theater officials announced Wednesday that the late Prince musician will join previous honorees such as Aretha Franklin and Michael Jackson when he’s officially inducted during the Apollo’s 11th annual Spring Gala on June 13.

The fundraising event will be being hosted by LL Cool J. It is set to feature performances by the O’Jays, Leon Bridges and Andra Day. The Apollo’s Walk of Fame honorees receive a plaque beneath the theater’s famous marquee in New York City.

AT THE MUSEUM The Depot is open AMBOY – The Amboy Depot Museum, 99 E. Main St., is open for the season.

The facility will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays.

Admission is free, but donations will be accepted.

Go to amboydepotmuseum. org or call 815-631-7391 for more information.

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Thursday, May 5, 2016 Numbers game John Chayka, who is 26 years old, is set to become the GM of the Arizona Coyotes, according to AP sources, making him the youngest GM in NHL history.

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In just her sophomore season, Sterling’s Erin Long is already leaping 16 feet, 7½ inches in the long jump. She set that mark in the Night Relays last week, topping her previous personal best by 6 inches.

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Sterling sophomore soaring to new lengths in long jump

BY PATRICK MASON pmason@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5550 @pm222

While wandering around Sterling’s turf football field in search of track & field athlete Erin Long during Tuesday’s dual meet against Sycamore, I crossed paths with Myles Williams, who was warming up for his triple jump flight.

Williams, who also plays basketball at Sterling, stopped jogging to pull out his white earbuds and say hello.

After chatting for a few minutes near the jump pits, Williams asked who I was here to see. I told him I was here to work on a story about a member of the girls squad.

Without naming who, Williams knew.

“Oh, so you’re here for Erin Long then,” Williams said. “She’s been great this year, even jumping further than some of the boys. It’s crazy. I

Erin Long file: School: Sterling Year: Sophomore Events: Long jump, 3 relays (400, 800, 1,600).

FYI: Top long jumper at Sterling. … Posted a career-best 16-7½ at the Sterling Night Relays. … Older sister, Shannon, plays center field for the Warriors’ softball team. don’t know how she does it.”

For years, Long didn’t know how, either.

Long jumped a personal-best 16 feet, 7½ inches at last week’s Night Relays at Sterling. And standing at 5-foot-3, jumping a distance of more than three times her height might be puzzling to some.

Her jump was the best of her career by more than 6 inches, and a large improvement from her freshman year distance of 15-1. For the

Warriors sophomore, creating the most distance from the takeoff to the divots in the sand is all about lower body strength and form.

The strength comes from a heavy dose of squats in the weight room done during just about every lifting session. The lifts also help her in the relays, powering her legs to be a key piece in the 400, 800 and 1,600 relays.

Teammates call her “Freddy Flinstone” because of the way her legs and feet pitter-patter the track at blinding speeds. But her strength and quick footwork could only take her so far through the air.

The form was trickiest to master, and Long seems to have it down this season after discovering the most important rule.

“You just can’t look down,” Long said. “That’s really the key. You have to run and jump, and trust that your feet are in the right spot.”

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As much as players such as Jay Cutler and Charles Leno could breathe easier following the Bears’ draft, others may be a little more uneasy.

No Bears were impacted more by the draft class than Antrel Rolle and Matt Slauson, cut 1 day after the conclusion of the draft. Ryan Pace selected three defensive backs, signaling the end of Rolle’s brief time with the Bears.

When Ted Larsen and Manny Ramirez signed, Slauson had to be put on notice, and the second-round pick of Cody Whitehair made it a foregone conclusion. Two veteran leaders cut as the Bears moved on to younger – and cheaper – options.

Other players, though, may see a cut into their playing time, or have to compete harder for a roster spot, after seeing the results of the draft.

RB Ka’Deem Carey: To start OTAs, the No. 2 running back position should still be Carey’s to lose. He improved a lot last season, and was valuable late in wins over the Chargers, Rams and Buccaneers. However, he was Phil Emery’s draft pick. Jordan Howard, a bigger north-south runner, is Pace’s, and the rookie will right away compete with Carey to best complement Jeremy Langford.

Carey was a fourth rounder, Howard a fifth.

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Lamarr Houston (99) and Willie Young (97) bring down Doug Martin (22) during a 2015 game in Tampa. Both will be pressed for playing time by the arrival of Leonard Floyd.

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Cubs take the brooms on the road Lester sharp again; Zobrist, Rizzo homer to cap sweep

BY JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press

PITTSBURGH – The Chicago Cubs are threatening to run away with the NL Central.

Ben Zobrist hit a three-run home run, Anthony Rizzo also connected, and Jon Lester worked out of a pair of jams to lead the Cubs over the secondplace Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 Wednesday for a three-game sweep.

With its seventh win in eight games, Chicago improved to a major league-best 20-6. The AP Cubs have won seven straight Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester throws against the Pirates on road games, and completed Wednesday in Pittsburgh. The Cubs won 6-2, their 22nd victory their first sweep in Pittsburgh in their last 25 road games dating back to last season. since Sept. 7-9, 2012. They lead

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Star of the game: Ben Zobrist, home run, 3 RBIs Up next: Nationals at Cubs, 7 p.m. today TV/Radio: CSN/ 670 AM the division by six games.

“We pitched really well in this series. We’ve been doing that the whole year,” Cubs manager Joe Maddon said. “And the offense was good again. But the part that permits the offense to get into the flow of the game is the pitching’s been so good.

That we are able to stay even or most of the times on top of the other side.

“Offensively, we keep having good at-bats over the course of the game, and then have a chance to work people down by the end. That’s pretty much been the roadmap to this point.”

Zobrist’s third-inning homer put Chicago ahead after center fielder Andrew McCutchen dropped Rizzo’s two-out liner for an error.

Lester (3-1) scattered eight hits in 5 2/3 scoreless innings, struck out five and walked two.

The left-hander has allowed one run or none in five of six starts this season.

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Eastland’s Zach Randecker will continue his baseball career at Rockford University.

Randecker was secondteam all-NUIC last season, and is now in his fourth varsity season with the Cougars pitching and playing first base and the outfield.

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• Sycamore at Sterling • Dixon at Lutheran • Oregon at Winnebago • Rock Falls at Stillman Valley • Bureau Valley at Amboy • Riverdale at Morrison • Fulton at Orion • Newman at Kewanee • Eastland at Galena • River Ridge-Scales Mound at West Carroll • Forreston-Polo at Orangeville Softball

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NCAA policy could keep teams at home Teams could pull out of scheduled NCAA events this spring because of new state laws in North Carolina, Mississippi and Tennessee while the sport’s governing body’s demands for discrimination-free environments at the places where its events are held won’t take effect until the fall.

A Minnesota state university system banned its athletic teams from traveling to tournaments in North Carolina, which passed a law that opponents say can allow discrimination against LGBT people.

Most of the schools in the system are Division II or III level.

The decision means that one of the top baseball teams in Division II, No. 3 St. Cloud State, will likely stay home and forgo the opportunity to reach its first Division II World Series later this month in Cary, North Carolina.

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BGSU settles suit with player for $712K Bowling Green will pay $712,000 to a former football player who said the team’s coaches and medical staff didn’t pull him from practice right away after he suffered multiple concussions that led to a permanent brain injury.

Former offensive lineman Cody Silk accused the BGSU staff in a lawsuit of failing to address his concussions even though he reported being wobbly and confused during training.

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Players warned to avoid foreign meat The NFL has warned players that some meat produced in China and Mexico may be contaminated with clenbuterol, a banned steroid.

In a memo sent out by the league office, the NFL warned players that consuming large quantities of meat while visiting those countries may result in a positive test for clenbuterol. The memo asked the players to “please take caution if you decide to consume meat, and understand that you do so at your own risk.”

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The Red Sox’s Jackie Bradley Jr. (25) is safe back at third after a pickoff attempt by White Sox catcher Dioner Navarro to third baseman Todd Frazier, as umpire Mike Everitt watches during the third inning of Wednesday’s game in Chicago. The Red Sox won 5-2.

Big night for Big Papi Ortiz cracks 509th HR as Red Sox tops White Sox By the Associated Press

• Forreston-Polo at Orangeville 4:30 p.m.

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victory over the Phillies in St. Louis.

The Cardinals had lost five of their last six games, while the Phillies had won seven of eight and 10 of 12.

St. Louis loaded the bases with one out in the ninth inning against Phillies closer Jeanmar Gomez. Stephen Piscotty delivered an RBI infield single to tie the game.

Holliday then smacked a single through the left side of the infield to drive in the winning run.

Ryan Howard’s seventh homer of the season, a three-run shot to center field in the fourth inning, gave the Phillies a 3-0 lead.

It was the St. Louis native’s 23rd homer in 67 career games against the Cardinals.

Odubel Herrera added a solo home run in the fifth, his third, to make it 4-0.

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David Ortiz hit his 509th home run to put the Boston Red Sox ahead to stay in a 5-2 victory over the White Sox on Wednesday night in Chicago.

Ortiz’s two-run shot to right field off Carlos Rodon in the fifth inning tied him with Gary Sheffield for 25th all-time. It was the sixth homer of his farewell season, and his 451st with Boston, one off Carl Yastrzemski’s club mark.

Ortiz added an RBI single in the seventh against Zach Duke, and embattled Clay Buchholz (1-3) was sharp over seven innings in Boston’s fourth win in five games.

Jose Abreu’s two-run homer in the first was the only blemish for Buchholz, who allowed three hits and struck out six.

Rodon (1-4) gave up

Today’s games • Phillies (Eickhoff 1-3) at Cardinals (Garcia 1-2) 12:30 p.m. (MLB/95.7 FM) • Nationals (Rose 3-0) at Cubs (Hendricks 1-2), 7:05 p.m. (CSN/670 AM) • Red Sox (Owens 0-0) at White Sox (Johnson 0-0), 7:10 p.m. (CSN+/890 AM) three runs and six hits over six innings as the White Sox failed to win their 20th game to match the crosstown Cubs for most wins in the majors.

Craig Kimbrel pitched a scoreless ninth for his ninth save, after the 40-year-old Ortiz helped Boston break out of its funk against left-handers.

The Red Sox managed four hits off Jose Quintana on Tuesday night, falling to 0-3 against lefty starters.

But Xander Bogaerts had three hits Wednesday, including an RBI single off Rodon in the second.

That was enough in

Buchholz’s best outing of the season.

He entered with a 6.51 ERA, and Boston had lost all five of his starts, prompting manager John Farrell to say the right-hander needed to “attack the strike zone.”

Abreu crushed Buchholz’s 92 mph fastball an estimated 402 feet to left in the first inning for his fourth homer despite the wind blowing in on a 45-degree night. Abreu has 10 RBIs during his eightgame hitting streak.

Cardinals 5, Phillies 4: Matt Holliday’s RBI

single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth gave the Cardinals a

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Pittsburgh loaded the bases in the fourth, and put runners on first and second in the fifth – both times with no outs.

The Pirates have lost four straight following a six-game winning streak.

“It says a lot about pitch execution, because Johnny got in some jams and was able to pitch out of it, which was really nice to see,” Cubs catcher David Ross said. “He’s done that a couple times here lately.”

Rizzo doubled and scored on Javier Baez’s fifth-inning double, and hit his ninth home run of the season in the seventh off Ryan Vogelsong. He had three hits, scored three times, and finished the series with five doubles and the home run.

Baez also had three of the Cubs’ 12 hits, and drove in the game’s final run with an RBI fielder’s choice in the ninth. Addison Russell added two hits, and Kris Bryant extended his hitting streak to 10 games.

Pinch-hitter Matt

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• LPGA Tour, Yokohama Tire Classic, first round, at Prattville, Ala., GOLF 2 p.m.

• PGA Tour, Wells Fargo Championship, first round, at Charlotte, N.C., GOLF

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Cubs relief pitcher Hector Rondon greets catcher David Ross after getting the last out against the Pirates on Wednesday in Pittsburgh. The Cubs won 6-2, sweeping the three-game series.

Joyce had a two-run homer in the seventh against Adam Warren.

Three of his four home runs have come as a pinch hitter.

Juan Nicasio (3-3), who had won his first three home starts after being signed as a free agent, allowed four runs – one earned – eight hits and three walks in 4 1/3 innings.

Pittsburgh got two hits each from McCutchen,

David Freese and Josh Harrison. McCutchen had gone 2-for-19 in his previous five games.

“We had our chances, but we didn’t capitalize on them,” Harrison said. “It’s disappointing to get swept, but we’re good about getting past things. We came in, took a shower, and now we’re moving on.”

Rizzo is hitting .362 (17-for-47) with 16

RBIs in his last 12 games after hitting .163 in his first 14. He also is batting .442 (23-for-52) in his last 13 regularseason games at Pittsburgh, with nine doubles and nine RBIs. “Part of it is just that he had to have better luck,” Maddon said. “I saw [his batting average on] batted balls in play was just atrociously low, and that just comes back to you.”

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WEDNESDAY’S SCOREBOARD Baseball Wednesday’s results at Mendota

ROCK FALLS 5, MENDOTA 2 Rock Falls 011 001 2 — 5 5 2 Mendota 100 001 0 — 2 8 1 W – James McFadden (6-1).

ROCK FALLS (21-3, 7-2 Big Northern West) McFadden (7 IP, 2 R, 1 ER, 5 H, 3 SO, 1 BB) and Logan Pillars. 2B – Cooper Kilberg. RBI – Kilberg 2, Nolan Moeller, Quinton Matznick. at Manlius

ORION 4, BUREAU VALLEY 2 Orion 300 100 0 — 4 Bureau Valley 000 002 0 — 2 W – Schultz. L – Spencer Marquez.

ORION Schultz (5 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 3 SO), Crafton (2 IP, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 H, 3 SO, 1 BB). 2B – Schultz 2.

BUREAU VALLEY Marquez (7 IP, 4 R, 2 ER, 8 H, 7 SO, 3 BB).

2B – Drew Fordham. at Riverdale

Wednesday’s box score

RED SOX 5, WHITE SOX 2 Boston

Chicago ab r h bi ab r h bi Betts rf 5 1 1 0 Eaton rf 4 0 0 0 Bgaerts ss 4 1 3 1 J.Rllns ss 4 1 1 0 Ortiz dh 5 1 2 3 Abreu 1b 3 1 1 2 Pedroia 2b 4 0 0 0 Frazier 3b 4 0 0 0 Chris.Y lf 3 1 1 0 Me.Cbrr lf 3 0 0 0 T.Shaw 1b 3 0 0 0 Lawrie 2b 1 0 0 0 Rtledge 3b 3 0 2 1 Sands dh 3 0 0 0 Vazquez c 4 1 1 0 D.Nvrro c 3 0 1 0 Brdly J cf 4 0 1 0 A.Jcksn cf 3 0 0 0 Totals 35 511 5 Totals 28 2 3 2 Boston 001 020 110 — 5 Chicago 200 000 000 — 2 DP-Boston 2, Chicago 3. LOB-Boston 7, Chicago 2. 2B-Chris.Young (5). HR-Ortiz (6), Abreu (4).

IP H R ER BB SO Boston Buchholz W,1-3 7 3 2 2 2 6 Uehara H,9 1 0 0 0 0 0 Kimbrel S,9-10 1 0 0 0 1 1 Chicago Rodon L,1-4 6 6 3 3 3 6 Putnam 1/3 2 1 1 0 0 Duke 1 2/3 3 1 1 0 0 Jennings 1 0 0 0 0 1

MORRISON 15, RIVERDALE 4, 5 innings Morrison 180 42 — 15 17 1 Riverdale 000 13 — 4 3 3 W- Ryan VanZuiden. L- Smeltzly.

MORRISON VanZuiden (3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 4 K, 2 BB), Dylan Keller (1 2/3 IP, 4 R, 2 ER, 1 H, 0 K, 3 BB) and Merik Kennedy (1/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 K, 0 BB) Multiple hits- Merik Kennedy 3-3, Ben Tegeler 2-2, Ethan Fishbach 2-4, Cody Southern 2-4. 2B- Justin Rodriguez, Tegeler, Nick Klimson, Southern. HRRyan VanZuiden, Kennedy, Fishbach. RBIFishbach 4, Kennedy 3, Southern 3, Klimson 2, Tegeler, Justin Jensen, VanZuiden RIVERDALE Smeltzly (5 IP, 15 R, 13 ER, 17 H, 3 K, 4 BB) RBI- Secrist, Otto

Softball Wednesday’s results at Edgington

ROCKRIDGE 13, ROCK FALLS 8 Rock Falls 000 521 0 — 8 12 4 Rockridge 142 231 X — 13 16 1 L – Natalie Soltow (8-5) ROCK FALLS (14-10) Soltow (2 IP, 7 R, 5 ER, 7 H), Payton Yanes (4 IP, 6 R, 4 ER, 9 H, 4 SO, 2 BB) and Jordan Clevenger. Multiple hits – Miranda Long 3, Clevenger 2, Madason Shaw 2, Gracie Janssen 2. 2B – Long 2. RBI – Janssen 2, Long, Sydnie Nailor, Clevenger, Shaw at Fulton

ST. BEDE 19, FULTON 8, 6 innings St. Bede 0(11)2 033 — 19 15 1 Fulton 206 000 — 8 10 2 W – Bri Law. L – Whitney Wynkoop.

ST. BEDE Law (3 IP, 8 R, 8 ER, 4 H, 5 BB), Abbie May (3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 8 SO) and Mady Nowakowski. Multiple hits – Emily Draper 2, Julie Pohar 2, Gabby Murrow 2, Nowakowski 2, Law 2, May 2, Brooke Torozzi 2. 2B – Nowakowski, Pohar. RBI – Nowakowski 3, Pohor 3, Torozzi 2, Maggie Sens 2, Law 2, May 2, Murrow, Dominique Schupp, Draper.

FULTON Wynkoop (1 2/3 IP, 8 R, 8 ER, 4 H, 5 BB), Madison Whitmore (4 1/3 IP, 11 R, 5 ER, 11 H, 1 SO, 3 BB) and Hannah Pannell.

Multiple hits – Delaney Reed 2, Pannell 2. 2B – Wynkoop, Pannell. RBI – Tayler Birkett 2, Pannell, Whitmore.

Boys track Tuesday’s late results 71st annual Brockman Invitational at Kewanee Team scores 1. Erie-Prophetstown 174, 2. AnnawanWethersfield 106, 3. Bureau Valley 95, 4.

St. Bede 83, 5. Kewanee 64, 6. Riverdale 31, 7. Stark County 1 (Winners and E-P, BV in top 3) 100 – 1. Will Konneck (BV) 11.2; 200 – 1. Konneck (BV) 22.91, 3. Kody Wetzell (EP) 23.85; 400 – 1. Alex Landwehr (AW) 51.11, 2. Wetzell (EP) 51.76; 800 – 1.

Kerrick Cameron (EP) 2:02.55, 2. Conner Reiley (EP) 2:08.83; 1,600 – 1. Rolando Aguilar (KEW) 4:42.04; 3,200 – 1. Aguilar (KEW) 10:01.31, 3. Ben Deneve (EP) 11:26.98; 100 hurdles – 1. Bret Dannis (SB) 14.68, 2. Dylan Binion (EP) 15.05, 3.

Owen Abell (EP) 18.25; 300 hurdles – 1.

Dannis (SB) 40.11, 2. Binion (EP) 41.01, 3.

Tyler Naftzger (EP) 46.31; 400 relay – 1.

Bureau Valley 45.66, 2. Erie-Prophetstown 46.47; 800 relay – 1. Erie-Prophetstown 1:36.82, 2. Bureau Valley 1:38.55; 1,600 relay – 1. Erie-Prophetstown 3:33.41, 3.

Bureau Valley 3:46.3; 3,200 relay – 1.

Erie-Prophetstown 8:32.98, 2. Bureau Valley 9:10.51; High jump – 1. Landwehr (AW) 6-2, 2. Drew Misfeldt (EP) 5-7; Pole vault – 1. Hunter Schoff (BV) 12-6, 2. Kyle Kruthoff (EP) 12-6, 3. Naftzger (EP) 12-0; Long jump – 1. Binion (EP) 20-1 1/4; Triple jump – 1. Baylee Hopps (SB) 41-4; Shot put – 1. John Barnes (SB) 53-1 1/2, 2. Jack Heflin (EP) 51-9 1/4, 3. Calen Buysse (BV) 42-6; Discus – 1. Barnes (SB) 168-11

Girls track Tuesday’s late results 71st annual Brockman Invitational at Kewanee Team scores 1. Annawan-Wethersfield 134.5, 2. ErieProphetstown 86, 3. Bureau Valey 80.5, 4.

St. Bede 72, 5. Stark County 67, 6. Riverdale 63, 7. Kewanee 54 (Winners and E-P, BV in top 3) 100 – 1. Rachel Cobert (EP) 13.03; 200 – 1. Abby Masterson (SC) 28.12; 400 – 1.

Cobert (EP) 58.98; 800 – 1. Olivia Draminski (AW) 2:27.06; 1,600 – 1. Haley Weidner (BV) 5:34.03; 3,200 – 1. Kirstie Ramsey (AW) 12:03.46; 100 hurdles – 1. Lindsey Brown (AW) 16.84; 300 hurdles – 1. Zoe Postula (SB) 50.15, 3. Maddie Fringer (EP) 53.21; 400 relay – 1. Annawan-Wethersfield 52.61, 2. Bureau Valley 52.77; 800 relay – 1. Bureau Valley 1:51.43; 1,600 relay – 1. Bureau Valley 4:19.73, 2. ErieProphetstown 4:21.81; 3,200 relay – 1.

Annawan-Wethersfield 10:34.41, 2. Bureau Valley 10:55.22; High jump – 1. Iesha Crowe (KEW) 5-1; Pole vault – 1. Lindsey Brown (AW) 9-6, 2. Whitney Bramm (EP) 9-0, 3. Jessica Loudenburg (BV) 8-6; Long jump – 1. Kayla DeMay (AW) 16-0; Triple jump – 1. Cobert (EP) 36-0; Shot put – 1. Saige Barnett (BV) 34-10 3/4; Discus – 1. Payton Patrick (RIV) 97-8, 3. Ashley Cooney (EP) 90-0 1/2

MLB American League Wednesday’s results L.A. Angels 7, Milwaukee 3 Washington 13, Kansas City 2 Seattle 9, Oakland 8 Cleveland 4, Detroit 0 N.Y. Yankees 7, Baltimore 0 Toronto 4, Texas 3 Tampa Bay 8, L.A. Dodgers 5 Boston 5, Chicago White Sox 2 Houston 16, Minnesota 4 Today’s games Detroit (Fulmer 1-0) at Cleveland (Bauer 1-0), 5:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 1-0) at Baltimore (Gausman 0-1), 6:05 p.m.

Texas (Holland 3-1) at Toronto (Happ 3-0), 6:07 p.m.

Boston (Owens 0-0) at Chicago White Sox (Johnson 0-0), 7:10 p.m.

Seattle (Miley 2-2) at Houston (Devenski 0-1), 7:10 p.m.

Friday’s games Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 6:05 p.m.

Oakland at Baltimore, 6:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.

Texas at Detroit, 6:08 p.m.

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

Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 7:10 p.m.

Seattle at Houston, 7:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m.

National League Wednesday’s results Chicago Cubs 6, Pittsburgh 2 Cincinnati 7, San Francisco 4 N.Y. Mets 8, Atlanta 0 L.A. Angels 7, Milwaukee 3 Washington 13, Kansas City 2 Colorado 2, San Diego 0 Miami 4, Arizona 3 Tampa Bay 8, L.A. Dodgers 5 St. Louis 5, Philadelphia 4 Today’s games Philadelphia (Eickhoff 1-3) at St. Louis (Garcia 1-2), 12:45 p.m.

Arizona (Ray 1-1) at Miami (Conley 1-1), 6:10 p.m.

Milwaukee (Anderson 1-3) at Cincinnati (Simon 0-3), 6:10 p.m.

Washington (Ross 3-0) at Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 1-2), 7:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (deGrom 3-0) at San Diego (Rea 2-1), 9:10 p.m.

Colorado (Rusin 1-0) at San Francisco (Cain 0-3), 9:15 p.m.

Friday’s games Washington at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.

Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 6:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at Miami, 6:10 p.m.

Arizona at Atlanta, 6:35 p.m.

Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m.

Colorado at San Francisco, 9:15 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at San Diego, 9:40 p.m.

Wednesday’s box scores

CUBS 6, PIRATES 2 Chicago

Pittsburgh ab r h bi Mercer ss 5 0 1 0 McCtchn cf 5 1 2 0 Freese 3b 3 0 2 0 Vglsong p 0 0 0 0 Joyce ph 1 1 1 2 Watson p 0 0 0 0 Mlancon p 0 0 0 0 Stewart ph 1 0 0 0 S.Marte lf 3 0 0 0 Crvelli c 4 0 1 0 S.Rdrgz 1b-3b 4 0 1 0 Lester p 3 0 0 0 Hrrison 2b 4 0 2 0 Warren p 0 0 0 0 G.Plnco rf 3 0 1 0 Kalish ph-rf 0 0 0 0 Nicasio p 1 0 0 0 J.Hghes p 0 0 0 0 J.Rgers 1b 1 0 0 0 Jaso 1b 2 0 0 0 Totals 37 6 12 6 Totals 37 2 11 2 Chicago 003 010 101 — 6 Pittsburgh 000 000 200 — 2 E–McCutchen (1). 2B–Rizzo (7), J.Baez (3), McCutchen (6). HR–Rizzo (9), Zobrist (2), Joyce (4). CS–J.Baez (1). S–Kalish (1).

IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Lester W,3-1 5 2/3 8 0 0 2 5 Warren H,3 1 1/3 2 2 2 0 1 Strop H,5 1 1 0 0 0 1 Rondon 1 0 0 0 0 1 Pittsburgh Nicasio L,3-3 4 1/3 8 4 1 3 3 Hughes 2/3 1 0 0 1 0 Vogelsong 2 1 1 1 0 1 Watson 1 0 0 0 1 0 Melancon 1 2 1 1 0 0 Fowler cf L Stlla 2b Soler ph Strop p H.Rndon p Bryant lf Rizzo 1b Zobrist rf-2b J.Baez 3b Russell ss D.Ross c

ab 4 4 1 0 0 4 5 5 5 4 2

r 0 1 0 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 0

h 1 1 0 0 0 1 3 1 3 2 0

bi 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 2 0 0

CARDINALS 5, PHILLIES 4 Philadelphia St. Louis ab r h bi ab rh bi O.Hrrra cf 4 1 2 1 A.Diaz ss 41 1 2 Galvis ss 4 1 1 0 Pscotty rf 50 3 2 Franco 3b 3 1 0 0 Hlliday lf 50 2 1 Neris p 0 0 0 0 Grichuk cf 30 0 0 Bourjos rf 0 0 0 0 Molina 1b-c 3 0 0 0 Howard 1b 3 1 1 3 Gyorko 2b 40 1 0 Ruf ph-1b 1 0 0 0 Tejada 3b 31 1 0 Ruiz c 4 0 0 0 Wong ph 01 0 0 C.Hrnnd 2b 4 0 2 0 Fryer c 11 0 0 Lough rf 4 0 0 0 Crpnter ph-1b 2 0 0 0 J.Gomez p 0 0 0 0 Leake p 10 0 0 Morgan p 2 0 0 0 Moss ph 11 1 0 Murray p 0 0 0 0 Bowman p 00 0 0 Araujo p 0 0 0 0 Hzlbker ph 10 0 0 Burriss ph 1 0 0 0 Oh p 00 0 0 A.Biley p 0 0 0 0 Segrist p 00 0 0 A.Blnco 3b 0 0 0 0 M.Adams ph 1 0 1 0 T.Gddel lf 3 0 0 0 C.Mrtnz pr 00 0 0 Totals 33 4 6 4 Totals 34 510 5 Philadelphia 000 310 000 — 4 St. Louis 000 030 002 — 5 DP-Philadelphia 1. 2B-Holliday (9), Tejada (2), M.Adams (3). HR-O.Herrera (3), Howard (7).

IP H R ER BB SO Philadelphia Morgan 4 6 3 3 2 2 Murray 1 2/3 0 0 0 1 0 Araujo H,3 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 Bailey H,1 1 1 0 0 0 0 Neris H,7 1 0 0 0 0 0 Gomez L,2-1 BS,1 2/3 3 2 2 1 0 St. Louis Leake 5 4 4 4 1 3 Bowman 2 0 0 0 0 2 Oh 1 1 0 0 0 0 Siegrist W,4-0 1 1 0 0 0 3 Morgan pitched to 5 batters in the 5th

NBA playoffs SECOND ROUND Monday’s results Cleveland 104, Atlanta 93 Oklahoma City 98, San Antonio 97, series tied 1-1 Tuesday’s results Miami 102, Toronto 96 OT, Miami leads series 1-0 Golden State 110, Portland 99, Golden State leads series 2-0 Wednesday’s result Cleveland 123, Atlanta 98, Cleveland leads series 2-0 Today’s game Miami at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Friday’s games Cleveland at Atlanta, 6 p.m.

San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday’s games Toronto at Miami, 4 p.m.

Golden State at Portland, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday’s games Cleveland at Atlanta, 2:30 p.m.

San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

NHL playoffs SECOND ROUND Monday’s results Pittsburgh 3, Washington 2 Tuesday’s results Tampa Bay 5, NY Islanders 4, OT, Tampa Bay leads series 2-1 Nashville 4, San Jose 1, San Jose leads series 2-1 St. Louis 6, Dallas 1, St. Louis leads 2-1 Wednesday’s result Pittsburgh 3, Washington 2, OT, Pittsburgh leads series 3-1 Today’s games Dallas at St. Louis, 8:30 p.m.

San Jose at Nashville, 8 p.m.

Friday’s game Tampa Bay at NY Islanders, 6 p.m.

Saturday’s games St. Louis at Dallas, noon Pittsburgh at Washington, 6:15 p.m.

Nashville at San Jose, 9 p.m.

Sunday’s game NY Islanders at Tampa Bay, 2 p.m.

Sauk Valley Media • B3

LOCAL ROUNDUP

Hippen goes low for SVCC Mustangs turn to long ball; McFadden tosses 5-hitter

By SVM Sports Staff

Paced by Jarred Hippen’s evenpar 71, the Sauk Valley Community College golf team finished second in an Arrowhead Conference match on Wednesday at Byron Hills golf course in Port Byron.

The Skyhawks had a 315 team total, behind only Black Hawk, which had 313.

Counting the four best scores in five league matches, Hippen had a 9-under-par total of 277, an alltime conference record. The Skyhawks also won the season team title, with three first-place finishes and two seconds in five league matches.

Ryan Dixon (80), Taylor Brubaker (80), Dan Pultorak (84) and Trevor Sisson (86) rounded out the SVCC lineup. Austin Thomas (83) competed as an individual.

Sterling graduate Ryan Hurley carded an 82 to contribute to the Black Hawk team total.

Baseball Morrison 15, Riverdale 4, 5 innings: Ryan VanZuiden, Merik

Kennedy and Ethan Fishbach all hit home runs in Morrison’s win over Three Rivers West rival

Wednesday’s stars: Jarred Hippen, SVCC golf, shot a 71 James McFadden, Rock Falls baseball, 5 H, 1 ER Ally Jacobsen, Dixon softball, 3B Riverdale in Port Byron.

The Mustangs scored eight runs in the second and added four more in the fourth and two in the fifth.

Fishbach drove in four runs. Kennedy drove in three, going 3-for-3 at the plate. Cody Southern also drove in three runs.

Rock Falls 5, Mendota 2: James McFadden tossed a five-hitter and allowed just one earned run as the Rockets picked up a road win against the Trojans.

Cooper Kilberg’s two-run double in the top of the seventh provided Rock Falls (21-3, 7-2 Big Northern West) with a cushion. Nolan Moeller and Quinton Matznick also had RBIs. Orion 4, Bureau Valley 2: Spencer Marquez allowed two earned runs in seven innings on the mound for the Storm in a loss to the Chargers

in Manlius.

Drew Fordham had a double, Bureau Valley’s lone extra-base hit among four hits.

Softball Byron 7, Dixon 1: Ally Jacobsen

had a triple for the Duchesses, and Erika Smith had a double in a loss to the Tigers. Hannah Schlosser was the losing pitcher.

Rockridge 13, Rock Falls 8:

Down 7-0 after three innings, visiting Rock Falls came back to make things interesting in a battle of the Rockets.

Miranda Long had three hits, including a pair of doubles, and drove in a run to pace Rock Falls.

Gracie Janssen knocked in two runs.

St. Bede 19, Fulton 8, 6 innings:

The Bruins put together an 11-run uprising in the top of the second to seize control against the Steamers in Fulton.

Maty Nowakowski and Julie Pohor each doubled and drove in three runs for St. Bede.

Tayler Birkett knocked in two runs for Fulton, while Delaney Reed and Hannah Pannell each had two hits.

Everything started to come together last year for Long LONG

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Long played softball with her older sister, Sterling senior Shannon Long, beginning when she was 8 years old. She played for a couple years until her mother signed her up for a 5K race.

Erin had no idea what a 5K was at that point, and it took her about 34 minutes to complete her first one. And after running that first race, she decided she enjoyed racing more than softball.

She kept at it, tried out long jumping in junior high, and loved the challenge. She would race down the runway and leap, throwing her body at the sand not quite knowing what to do with her arms or legs.

It took several years, but at the end of last season, everything started to come together. Now, she’s the top long jumper for Sterling, and just 4 inches off the Class 2A

Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

Sterling’s Erin Long leaps in the long jump at the Sterling Night Relays last week. state qualifying mark of 16-11½.

“It’s at the point where I can just run and go,” Erin said. “If you look down, your steps will be all off, and it took a while to get to the point where you just know to take off.

In junior high, I had no idea what I was doing, but a lot of drills in high school helped fix that.”

The drill that was the most successful in developing muscle memory involves a pole being held out in front of the

jumper. Like Lucy pulling the football away from Charlie Brown, the same theory applies.

Long jumpers try to leap toward and grab the pole, in an attempt to maximize distance.

On occasion, especially this season, Erin would stump the holder and reach the supposedly unattainable goal.

“Yeah, I’ve grabbed it sometimes,” she said.

“You’re only supposed to aim for it, but sometimes I would get a good jump and get all the way out there to it.”

During the Night Relays, Erin had another good jump, one that would have been marked at 16-9, but she fell backward on her landing and her hip touched the sand, negating what would have been a new career high.

With the NIB-12 conference meet this week, and sectionals on the horizon, Erin hopes to land feet first – and into the state meet.

SAUK VALLEY TRACK & FIELD HONOR ROLL Boys 100 State qualifying: 1A 11.32; 2A 11.10 Will Konneck, Bureau Valley 11.20 Nyrel Sullivan, Dixon 11.25 Brooks Grobe, Polo-Forreston 11.36 Kyle LeBlanc, Dixon 11.41 Gavin Fuchs, Polo-Forreston 11.41

200 State qualifying: 1A 22.50; 2A 23.09 Kyle LeBlanc, Dixon 22.55 Easton Bianchi, Newman 22.70 Will Konneck, Bureau Valley 22.84 Brady Rude, Newman 22.99 Konner Wilson, Oregon 23.20

400 State qualifying: 1A 51.68; 2A 51.00 Terrance Bruce, Sterling 51.00 Gavin Fuchs, Polo-Forreston 51.19 Josh Dallas, Dixon 51.57 Kody Wetzell, Erie-Prophetstown 51.76 Brooks Grobe, Polo-Forreston 53.28

800 State qualifying: 1A 2:02.26; 2A 1:59.20 Brayden Hamblen, Rock Falls 1:57.89 Chris Ahlers, Newman 1:59.48 Kerrick Cameron, Erie-P’town 2:02.55 Ian Hussung, Oregon 2:02.81 Cody Lund, Sterling 2:03.22

1,600 State qualifying: 1A 4:38.49; 2A 4:27.70 Jacob Gebhardt, Sterling 4:24.78 Seth Williams, Rock Falls 4:26.05 Brayden Hamblen, Rock Falls 4:27.61 Chris Ahlers, Newman 4:27.83 Ian Hussung, Oregon 4:35.20

3,200 State qualifying: 1A 10:11.70; 2A 9:44.80 Brayden Hamblen, Rock Falls 9:37.05 Jacob Gebhardt, Sterling 9:53.01 Dewey Landis, Sterling 9:55.59 Romeo Blackburn, Amboy 10:13.21 Ian Hussung, Oregon 10:16.50

110 hurdles State qualifying: 1A 15.84; 2A 15.30 Dylan Binion, Erie-Prophetstown 15.05 Konner Wilson, Oregon 15.80 Jared Harrison, Dixon 15.89 A.J. Christiansen, Polo-Forreston 15.96 Bobby Tribble, Sterling 15.98

300 hurdles State qualifying: 1A 41.57; 2A 40.20 A.J. Christiansen, Polo-Forreston 40.62 Dylan Binion, Erie-Prophetstown 41.01 Bobby Tribble, Sterling 41.27 Konner Wilson, Oregon 41.35 Jared Harrison, Dixon 41.79

400 relay State qualifying: 1A 44.29; 2A 43.30 Dixon 43.96 Polo-Forreston 44.06 Fulton 44.87 Oregon 44.92 Sterling 45.04

800 relay State qualifying: 1A 1:33.24; 2A 1:30.90 Dixon 1:32.15 Polo-Forreston 1:33.03 Erie-Prophetstown 1:33.10 Fulton 1:33.61 Oregon 1:33.71

1,600 relay State qualifying: 1A 3:31.52; 2A 3:27.50 Erie-Prophetstown 3:30.38 Sterling 3:31.48 Dixon 3:32.53 Oregon 3:32.86 Polo-Forreston 3:33.93

3,200 relay State qualifying: 1A 8:32.45; 2A 8:11.20 Sterling 8:15.01 Erie-Prophetstown 8:24.70 Rock Falls 8:27.17 Dixon 8:27.55 Oregon 8:29.67

Pole vault State qualifying: 1A 12-7; 2A 13-1 Tyler Naftzger, Erie-Prophetstown Kyle Kruthoff, Erie-Prophetstown Hunter Schoff, Bureau Valley David Villa, Rock Falls Jake Mennen, Oregon

14-0 12-7 12-6 12-0 11-0

High jump State qualifying: 1A 6-2; 2A 6-3 Brandon Boyer, Rock Falls Kyle LeBlanc, Dixon Isaiah Roby, Dixon Reid Blackburn, Sterling Drew Misfeldt, Erie-Prophetstown Brad Cavanaugh, Polo-Forreston Ellis Roby, Oregon Michael Dixon, Fulton

6-6 6-4 6-4 6-2 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0

Long jump State qualifying: 1A 20-11; 2A 21-5 Brady Rude, Newman 22-5 Nyrel Sullivan, Dixon 21-11 Dylan Binion, Erie-Prophetstown 21-2 Preston Stapleton, Polo-Forreston 20-5 Brady Webb, Polo-Forreston 20-4

Triple jump State qualifying: 1A 41-7; 2A 43-4 Kandras Martin, Dixon 43-0 1/2 Rodney Gossard, Fulton 42-5 Zach Kirchoff, Sterling 42-1 Preston Stapleton, Polo-Forr.

41-8 1/2 Myles Williams, Sterling 41-0 3/4

Shot put State qualifying: 1A 47-8; 2A 50-11 Jack Heflin, Erie-Prophetstown 52-4 Kole Mowry, Oregon 47-11 1/2 Kyle McLuckie, Fulton 46-8 John Ghibellini, Oregon 46-3 1/2 Juan Dominguez, Polo-Forr.

46-0 1/2

Discus State qualifying: 1A 143-2; 2A 145-11 John Ghibellini, Oregon 153-11 Kole Mowry, Oregon 149-10 Juan Dominguez, Polo-Forreston 138-2 Keegan North, Fulton 138-2 Kyle McLuckie, Fulton 136-10

Girls 100 State qualifying: 1A 12.97; 2A 12.80 Rebecca Waite, Milledgeville 12.39 Erika Zimmerlein, Amboy 12.55 Rachel Cobert, Erie-Prophetstown 12.92 Mary Jensen, Newman 12.97 Erin Long, Sterling 13.01

200 State qualifying: 1A 26.94; 2A 26.30 Erika Zimmerlein, Amboy 25.47 Rebecca Waite, Milledgeville 25.76 Rachel Cobert, Erie-Prophetstown 26.68 Sabrina Chamberlain, Sterling 27.22 Mary Jensen, Newman 27.29

400 State qualifying: 1A 1:01.84; 2A 1:00.00 Rachel Cobert, Erie-Prophetstown 58.98 Tiana Kennedy, Bureau Valley 1:02.16 Erin Long, Sterling 1:02.31 Katelyn Boers, Amboy 1:02.68 Daekota Knott, Fulton 1:03.23

800 State qualifying: 1A 2:27.52; 2A 2:23.30 Maggie McPherson, Sterling 2:28.20 Megan Barnhart, Sterling 2:29.63 Erin Hosto, Amboy 2:29.76 Leah Drengenberg, Dixon 2:31.17 Haley Weidner, Bureau Valley 2:31.88

1,600 State qualifying: 1A 5:33.69; 2A 5:20.90 Maggie McPherson, Sterling 5:23.13 Kira Goral, Dixon 5:28.08 Haley Weidner, Bureau Valley 5:34.03 Megan Grady, Amboy 5:36.79 Megan Barnhart, Sterling 5:37.02

3,200 State qualifying: 1A 12:10.37; 2A 11:37.20 Maggie McPherson, Sterling 11:50.22 Megan Grady, Amboy 11:53.00 Haley Weidner, Bureau Valley 11:53.75 Averi Leitzen, Fulton 12:02.00 Leah Drengenberg, Dixon 12:03.00

100 hurdles State qualifying: 1A 16.62; 2A 15.90 Sam Hibbard, Sterling 16.27 Lexi Loftus, Ohio 16.83 Ashleigh Tira, Sterling 16.98 Abigail Hopkins, Oregon 17.09 Tayler Lippens, Morrison 18.08

300 hurdles State qualifying: 1A 48.81; 2A 47.70 Ashleigh Tira, Sterling 47.61 Michaela Busch, Rock Falls 48.43 Sam Hibbard, Sterling 48.13 Cassidy Logemann, Milledgeville 53.00 Kylie Gieson, Dixon 53.03

800 relay State qualifying: 1A 1:51.33; 2A 1:47.50 Amboy 1:48.28 Newman 1:49.60 Bureau Valley 1:50.70 Milledgeville 1:50.70 Sterling 1:50.94

1,600 relay State qualifying: 1A 4:16.89; 2A 4:90.10 Erie-Prophetstown 4:15.73 Sterling 4:16.01 Bureau Valley 4:17.72 Dixon 4:22.64 Amboy 4:23.39

3,200 relay State qualifying: 1A 10:20.72; 2A 9:52.80 Sterling 9:59.59 Dixon 10:21.65 Newman 10:41.27 Fulton 10:44.14 Amboy 10:48.24

Pole vault State qualifying: 1A 9-4; 2A 9-7 Alissa DeShane, Erie-Prophetstown 10-0 Whitney Bramm, Erie-Prophetstown 9-6 Kallie Zuidema, Sterling 9-1 Jessica Loudenberg, Bureau Valley 9-0 Zaina Rumbolz, Sterling 8-3

High jump State qualifying: 1A 5-1; 2A 5-1 Michaela Busch, Rock Falls Courtney Kruthoff, Erie-Prophetstown Betsy Leonard, Fulton Destiny Smith, Erie-Prophetstown Megan Geiger, Sterling

5-4 5-2 5-2 5-0 5-0

Long jump State qualifying: 1A 16-3; 2A 16-11 1/2 Courtney Kruthoff, Erie-P’town 17-2 Erin Long, Sterling 16-7 1/2 Rebecca Waite, Milledgeville 16-4 Katelynn Pankhurst, Amboy 16-4 Bryana Johnson, Sterling 15-9 Addison Moreland, Bureau Valley 15-9

Triple jump State qualifying: 1A 33-6; 2A 34-9 Rachel Cobert, Erie-Prophetstown 36-3 Daekota Knott, Fulton 33-8 Addison Moreland, Bur.Valley 33-1 1/4 Eliva Media, Milledgeville 32-11 1/2 Katelynn Pankhurst, Amboy 32-6 1/2

Shot put State qualifying: 1A 35-7; 2A 37-11 Chloe Lindeman, Fulton 42-4 Tayla Schwarz, Dixon 41-2 Saige Burnett, Bureau Valley 37-2 1/2 Emma Jacobs, Fulton 37-1 Lexie Jacobs, Bureau Valley 36-7

400 relay

Discus

State qualifying: 1A 51.99; 2A 50.40 Sterling 50.72 Amboy 51.04 Milledgeville 51.14 Bureau Valley 52.09 Newman 52.44

State qualifying: 1A 107-6; 2A 112-2 Tayla Schwarz, Dixon 126-0 Emma Jacobs, Fulton 115-1 Chloe Lindeman, Fulton 108-5 Sam Johnson, Milledgeville 107-5 3/4 Ellen Reckamp, Oregon 102-5

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ONTRACKS This week’s schedules

SPRINT CUP Go Bowling 400 Site: Kansas City, Kansas Schedule: Friday, practice (FS1, 10:30 a.m.); practice (FS1, 12:30 p.m.), qualifying (FS1, 5:45 p.m.); Saturday, race, 6:30 p.m. (FS1) Track: Kansas Speedway (oval, 1.5 miles) Race distance: 267 laps, 400.5 miles Last week: Jimmie Johnson held off Kevin Harvick over the last six laps to win a race marred by a long weather delay.

Next race: AAA 400 Drive for Autism, May 15, Dover International Speedway, Dover, Delaware

XFINITY Last week: Elliott Sadler survived a video review of a wild finish at Talladega, snapping a 65-race winless streak. Brennan Poole, who thought he had won, finished second.

Next race: Xfinity May Dover Race, May 14, Dover International Speedway, Dover, Delaware

CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS Toyota Tundra 250 Site: Kansas City, Kansas Schedule: Thursday, practice (1:30, 3:30 & 5:30 p.m.); Friday, qualifying (FS1, 3:30 p.m.); race, 7:30 p.m. (FS1) Track: Kansas Speedway (oval, 1.5 miles) Race distance: 167 laps, 250.5 miles Next race: Camping World Trucks May Dover Race, May 13, Dover International Speedway, Dover, Delaware

INDYCAR Last race: Simon Pagenaud won at Long Beach on April 17, holding off Scott Dixon and Helio Castroneves.

Next race: Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis, May 14, Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course

FORMULA ONE Last event: Nico Rosberg continued his march toward history, winning the Russian Grand Prix – his seventh win in a row dating back to 2015.

Next event: Pirelli Spanish Grand Prix, May 15, Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit, Barcelona

NHRA 4Wide Nationals Last week: Courtney Force picked up her first Funny Car victory of the year at the SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway – the fifth consecutive event with a female winner.

Next race: Summit Racing Equipment Summer Nationals, May 13-15, Atlanta Dragway, Atlanta

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Young driver starting to fulfill potential

BY DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer

Austin Dillon was safe at home twice this week.

He beat the relay throw to the plate and scored on a triple and a throwing error in a celebrity NASCAR softball game.

Even more impressive, Dillon survived the wreckage at Talladega Superspeedway and crossed the finish line with a career-best thirdplace finish.

With the famed No. 3 on his car and deep bloodlines in the sport, Dillon has started to fulfill some of the promise heaped on him early in his career. His three top-five finishes are two more than he had over his first two full seasons, and his five top 10s match last year’s total.

Maybe Dillon isn’t an intimidating threat to win a championship – yet. But winning a race doesn’t sound so farfetched this season.

Dillon’s car got plenty banged-up Sunday. It needed 16 pit stops, and its entire front was duct taped to reach the finish.

“No one really panicked. We were in three crashes and had our best finish,” Dillon said.

“Not many of us really look forward to that,

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After having praise heaped on him as he came up through the NASCAR circuits, Austin Dillon is finally starting to live up to the potential this season. because you put yourself in some pretty bad situations those weekends. I feel like it’s part of the racing.”

Dillon won the Truck championship in 2011 driving the No. 3 made famous by Dale Earnhardt for Richard Childress Racing, and the Xfinity title in 2012 in the same number.

He won the pole and finished ninth in the season-opening 2014 Daytona 500, then had just three more top 10s the rest of the year.

He was ninth again at

Daytona this season, but kept the success rolling and posted consecutive top 10s at Las Vegas and Phoenix.

Dillon credited a mid-season crew chief change that brought in Slugger Labbe as the trigger for better results.

“We switched a lot up on the team,” Dillon said. “We wanted a group of guys that were really confident in him and myself. Guys that wanted no excuses when it came down to the race cars. It’s been our motto: Do your

job, work hard and stay focused.”

Dillon was a bit of a ringer for Team Dover in Tuesday’s 10-3 softball victory against Hendrick Motorsports driver Kasey Kahne and Team Pocono. He played in the 2002 Little League World Series for the Southwest Forsyth Little League team out of Clemmons, North Carolina.

“I got whooped when I got there,” he said, smiling. “You build lifelong relationships. I still talk to some of the guys on the team today.”

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FORT WORTH, Texas – Helio Castroneves has no desire to be airborne and upside down again at Indianapolis. Neither does IndyCar, which is making changes in hopes of preventing those kinds of scary flips at high-speed tracks.

“For safety, that’s what we’re looking at,” Castroneves said during testing Tuesday in Texas that included curved plates affixed to the bottom of cars to help prevent them from flying into the air after spins. “It doesn’t matter what car it is.”

Those domed skid plates are among significant changes the IndyCar Series has made since last year, when Castroneves, Josef Newgarden and Ed Carpenter – all driving Chevrolets – went airborne in separate incidents at the Brickyard leading up to the Indianapolis 500 last May. There have also been the additions of NASCAR-looking flaps behind the chassis, and more tethers to keep pieces from flying off the car, like what happened at Pocono last August when British driver

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The crew for Helio Castroneves make adjustments to his car during IndyCar testing on Tuesday at Texas Motor Speedway in Forth Worth.

Justin Wilson was struck in the head by debris and died the following day.

Castroneves, Newgarden and Carpenter were among 15 drivers from five teams who took part in a day-long test at Texas Motor Speedway.

There had been previous tests at California and Indianapolis with the curved plates that add downforce and help keep cars grounded if they get sideways.

Honda drivers have complained that those domed skid plates, which also raise the car, make their cars difficult to handle.

“They make a difference. My car is like

pretty loose here today, it was really loose at testing in Indy,” Graham Rahal said of his Honda. “It definitely affects my car a lot.”

Even though the 1½-mile high-banked Texas track is different than the 2½-mile layout at Indianapolis, Castroneves said teams will benefit in Indy from the testing in the Lone Star State with the same aero package.

“I don’t think it’s that big of a deal,” Carpenter said of the added domed skids. “I think it’s just something our competitors really like to talk and complain about.”

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Rahal said he hates that domed skids have become a topic of conversation leading up to the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 later this month.

“We should just be talking about how great the Indy 500 is. Instead, we’re talking about domed skids, which nobody even knows what the heck that is other than us,” Rahal said. “But it does affect the car, and we’re going to have work hard to make up for it.’”

Scott Dixon pointed out that the domed skids aren’t new to IndyCar. The feature was part of past generations of the cars, and last used in 2011.

“You’ve got to look how much greater it is for the safety side of things. ... You can’t ignore that,” Dixon said.

“Yes, it’s going to be more difficult to drive, but you have a right foot and you have a team to try and work out the differences. Whether it affects one manufacturer more than the other is yet to be seen.”

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IndyCar 1. Simon Pagenaud 188 2. Scott Dixon 140 3. Juan Pablo Montoya 136 4. Helio Castroneves 118 5. Tony Kanaan 106 6. Graham Rahal 100 7. Will Power 94 8. Josef Newgarden 91 9. Takuma Sato 90 10. Ryan Hunter-Reay 87 11. Charlie Kimball 80 12. James Hinchcliffe 75 13. Mikhail Aleshin 70 14. Sebastien Bourdais 69 15. Carlos Munoz 66

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Derby favorite gets good draw 3-to-1 favorite Nyquist draws No. 13 post

BY BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Doug O’Neill was all smiles after early 3-1 favorite Nyquist drew the No. 13 post for the 142nd Kentucky Derby.

The number with an unlucky reputation didn’t faze the trainer. In fact, it brought back some good memories.

Nyquist left from the same spot when he won the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile last year at Keeneland, part of his 7-0 career record.

“No matter if we drew the one or the 20, the thought is we were going to leave there with the intent of being forwardly placed and just play it by ear,” O’Neill said Wednesday after the post-position draw. “More than anything, I’m so happy with the way he’s training, the way he’s acting. He’s thriving on all the positive attention.”

Four horses have won from the No. 13 spot since 1900, most recently Smarty Jones in 2004.

O’Neill, jockey Mario Gutierrez and owner Paul Reddam teamed to win the race in 2012 with I’ll Have Another.

“The whole team is pumped up,” O’Neill said.

“We’re just very optimistic for a big day.”

Did you know?

• 2004 Kentucky Derby winner Smarty Jones also started from the No. 13 post.

Exaggerator drew the No. 11 post, and is the 8-1 second choice in the full field of 20 horses for the 1 1/4-mile race Saturday at Churchill Downs.

He’s trained by Keith Desormeaux, whose Hall of Fame brother, Kent, will be aboard.

Horses are loaded into the gate two at a time, starting with posts one and 11, which spend the most time waiting for the start.

“Kent thinks it’s a little disadvantage because we load first in a 20-horse field,” Keith said. “It might be less than perfect, but it doesn’t bother me much because my horse has always been real calm in the gate. What’s there to worry about?”

Creator, Gun Runner and Mohaymen are the co-third choices at 10-1.

Creator will break from the No. 3 post, with Gun Runner in the No. 5; both are trained by Steve Asmussen. Mohaymen drew the No. 14 post for trainer Kiaran McLaughlin.

Mor Spirit, trained by four-time Derby winner

Bob Baffert and ridden by three-time winner Gary Stevens, will break from the No. 17 post. No horse has won from there in the race’s previous 141 editions. Mor Spirit is 12-1, the same odds as Brody’s Cause, who drew No. 19.

Last year, Baffert won with American Pharoah, who swept the Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes to win the sport’s first Triple Crown in 37 years.

“The last time I had the 17 post was Point Given with Gary Stevens [fifth in 2001], and here we are again,” Baffert said.

“I wanted the 16. All the speed is on the outside, so AP there will probably be two Exercise rider Rolando Quinones holds Kentucky Derby hopeful Danzing Candy different races going on.” during the colt’s post-gallop bath Wednesday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Speedster Danzing Candy Kentucky. The 142nd Kentucky Derby is Saturday. drew the No. 20 post on the far outside. Hall of Fame rider Mike Smith will be gunning his horse to gain the lead before the chaotic first turn.

“I’m sure Mike Smith is happy,” Stevens said.

“That speed horse is nasty in the starting gate, so he won’t be in there long. I’m glad of that, because I need a target in front of me.”

Todd Pletcher will saddle a pair of 15-1 shots in Destin and Outwork. Chad Brown has 20-1 shots My Man Sam and Shagaf.

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OLBs Lamarr Houston and Willie Young:

The two defensive ends who moved to outside linebacker finished the season strong and had assimilated nicely to the 3-4 defense. Leonard Floyd’s arrival, though, will cut into playing time for the two veterans.

Neither Houston nor Young can match Floyd’s speed off the edge, not to mention a No. 9 overall pick doesn’t sit on the bench. Houston is signed through 2018, with the dead cap money decreasing each year.

Young is in the final year of his 3-year deal. The Bears are in a good situation with the veterans in case it takes Floyd some time to add the muscle he needs to in order to be a run-defending factor at outside linebacker.

ILBs Christian Jones, John Timu and Jonathan Anderson: The three

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D-linemen Ego Ferguson and Will Sutton:

Mitch Unrein is safe with his 2-year contract as a rotational D-lineman,

but third-round pick Jonathan Bullard will make it harder for Ferguson and Sutton to get ample playing time.

An injured arm set Sutton back early in the season, and Ferguson went on IR with an ankle injury. They both showed they can play in a 30-front, but Bullard, as this regime’s draft pick, is expected to have a leg up.

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If South is good, can West still win?

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Lee Marvin said, “As soon as people see my face on a movie screen, they know two things: first, I’m not going to get the girl, and second, I’ll get a cheap funeral before the picture is over.”

This deal has two faces.

Yesterday, South got the girl when he made four hearts.

But if West had been more resourceful and East had cooperated, South’s contract could have been given a funeral. How? After West’s one-spade opening bid was passed around to South, he might have jumped to three hearts.

In this balancing position, it would have been an intermediate jump overcall (not weak), showing at least a six-card suit and some

15-17 points. But it would typically have indicated a stronger suit than this one.

North’s three-heart raise was no thing of beauty, with a 10-loser hand, but with fourcard heart support, it was

hard to pass.

Against four hearts, West leads the spade king. East overtakes with his ace and returns the spade four. How should West analyze the deal?

West can see a third trick in the club ace, but he should realize that South will know he has the heart king.

East passed over one spade and has produced an ace; he cannot have the heart king.

West should see that he has one faint chance. He should cash the club ace (although it isn’t necessary in this deal), then lead his lowest spade. East, who from the bidding knows his partner has six spades, should see what is required – he ruffs with the heart eight.

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LYNDON Rustic 1900 Sq. ft 2 story home on 1.5 acres that includes 320ft. Rock River Frontage. No flood ins. Needed here. 3BR, 1.5 BA, loft, F/P, 4 car detached garage.

See on Saukvalley.com Asking $130,000 815-718-4123

STERLING For Sale by Owner 2BR, 1 Bth, New roof, new furnace, new water heater, new paint, new carpet, ect. , $42,000 815-4407985

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306

DIXON Nice home on the outskirts of Dixon 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,357 square feet, built in 2007. Master bedroom with full bathroom, double sinks, large walk-in closet.

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1106 S. Walnut. $69,900.

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Attractive 1 & 2 BR. apts. with some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

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DIXON 1BR Upper w/ lg. eat-in kitchen, water incl., $425/mo. + dep.,No smoking. No pets. 847372-0817 or 815973-3281.

1Br. Lower w/garage stall. NE Dixon. Water & garbage furnished. $425 mo. Call 815-440-3663 Cozy 1BR Efficiency, garbage incl., coin laundry, $425/mo. + dep.

No Smoking. No Pets 847-372-0817 or 815-973-3281

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Dixon Manor Apts- 1 & 2BR, 1 ba. opening. Heat, water, garbage included. Hardwood floors, onsite laundry, security building. Walk to downtown. Clean and Quiet :) Call for information: Erick: 815-739-5806

NEW TODAY Nice, clean 2BR with Storage/Laundry Rm.; Stove/ Ref. ; A/C; $550 Mo.+ Dep.; 603 South Hennepin; No smoking or pets. (815) 4403040 between 9am-8pm. Seeking reliable, long term tenants.

Good references required.

HARMON ½ off 1st month's rent! Large 2 BR Utilities incl. except electric, $475 Pets OK. Harmon, IL 815-562-7368

ROCK FALLS 1 & 2 BR Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 1BR $425/mo.

No Pets. Includes utilities. E. Rt. 30 815-508-2345 Call between 9-5 Sat. & Sun

2BR stove, refrig A/C, garage, no smoking, no pets, $500/mo. + dep.

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Sterling Rentals Newer 2 Bedroom $640.00 Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave. 606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite

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1BR, $400 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty 2 bedroom, great Sterling location, $495/mo. No SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED (with 1 year lease).

815-414-2288.

2 BR for $500

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Coin W/D, No pets/ No parties.

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Water, sewer, garbage incl. $450/ mo. $450 dep. No pets.815-499-7253 2BR, 1st Floor clean, QUIET. 641-777-7261 Sinnissippi Townhomes Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE, STATE OF LLINOIS

IN RE THE ESTATE OF HAROLD W. COOK, SR., Deceased.

No. 15 P 150 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the death of HAROLD W. COOK, SR. Letters of Office were issued on the 11th day of December, 2015, to CURTIS RANGEL, as Independent Executor, and whose attorneys are Mertes & Mertes, P.C., 4015 East Lincolnway, Suite D, Sterling, IL 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox, Morrison, Illinois, or with the Personal Representative, or both, within six (6) months from the date of publication of this notice or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of this notice, whichever is later, to Claimants and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within ten (l0) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 26th day of April, 2016 CURTIS RANGEL Personal Representative James W. Mertes MERTES & MERTES, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 4015 East Lincolnway, Suite D Sterling, IL 61081 Telephone: (815) 626-1500 April 28, May 5, 12, 2016 F15050304 HSFL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTYDIXON, ILLINOIS HSBC BANK USA, N.A. Plaintiff,

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Steven C. Howell aka Steven C. Howell Sr. aka Steve Howell; Eugenie L. Howell aka Eugenie Howell aka Jeannie L. Howell; The National Bank d/b/a Triumph Community Bank, N.A.; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

CASE NO. 15 CH 50 Property Address: 1304 South College Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021 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 November 3, 2015, I, Sheriff, John Simonton of Lee County, Illinois, will hold a sale on June 9, 2016 , commencing at 10:00am, at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, 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: A PART OF THE WEST ONE HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT (W. 98) FEET OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW 1/4) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 1/4) OF SECTION EIGHT (8), TOWNSHIP TWENTY-ONE (21) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9), EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW 1/4) OF SAID SECTION EIGHT (8), LYING EAST OF THE CENTERLINE OF THE HIGHWAY WHICH IS A CONTINUATION SOUTHERLY OF COLLEGE AVENUE OF THE CITY OF DIXON, AS PLATTED IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN BOOK “B” OF MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS, PAGE 86, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE CENTER LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY, 309.4 FEET SOUTHERLY FROM THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION EIGHT (8); THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY, 70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 73 DEGREES 19 MINUTES EAST, 584.3 FEET TO A LINE 198 FEET EAST OF AND PARALLEL TO THE CENTER LINE OF SAID SECTION EIGHT (8); THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE 85 FEET MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT WHERE SAID PARALLEL LINE INTERSECTS A LINE DRAWN PARALLEL TO AND 260 FEET SOUTHERLY OF THE CENTER LINE OF BLOCK THIRTY-TWO (32) OF DEMENT'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DIXON, AS RECORDED IN PLAT “B” PAGE 3 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF SAID LEE COUNTY; AND THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID LINE DRAWN PARALLEL TO AND 260 FEET SOUTHERLY OF THE CENTER LINE OF SAID BLOCK THIRTY-TWO (32) OF DEMENT'S ADDITION, TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1304 South College Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021 P.I.N.: 18-08-08-129-006 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $138815.65 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 AND COURT COSTS 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 Lee County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)4028661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.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.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410 April 28, May 5, 12, 2016

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WA15-0639 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE - DIXON, ILLINOIS

HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS FOR FREEMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2005-A, MORTGAGE-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-A; Plaintiff, vs.

MATTHEW T. JAGITSCH A/K/A MATT JAGITSCH; MICHELLE D. JAGITSCH A/K/A MICHELLE JAGITSCH; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MATTHEW T. JAGITSCH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MICHELLE D. JAGITSCH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 73 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. North Lobby of the Old Courthouse, 112 East Second Street, Dixon, IL 61021, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: A PART OF LOT SIX (6) IN BLOCK THIRTYONE (31) IN THE TOWN OF NORTH DIXON (NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF DIXON) BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK AND RUNNING THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK A DISTANCE OF ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES WESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK FIFTY (50) FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK, AND THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE FIFTY (50) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, REFERENCE BEING HAD TO THE RECORDED PLAT OF THE SAID TOWN OF NORTH DIXON, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 321 East Fellows Street, Dixon, IL 61021.

P.I.N. 07-02-32-428-012.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Law Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455. WA15-0639 I691748 April 28, May 5, 12, 2016

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2 Br.-For Rent or For Sale. Stove, refridge., a/c.,garage.

No Pets.$500mo./ $500 Dep. Call 815-590-5530

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Lg. attractive 2BR townhouse, excellent location. 800 Dixon Ave. No pets 815-336-2305

STERLING 2BR, 1 BA, Stove & refrig provided.

Garage & fenced in yard. Immediately avail. $600/mo. 1st mo. rent & $600 security deposit due at signing 1yr. lease. No pets or smoking.

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3BR, 1½ Bath, 2 story, 2 car detached garage. No Pets. $700 + $700 dep. 815-440-7985

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THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of Sauk Valley Media does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

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CASE NO. 15 CH 50 Property Address: 1304 South College Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021 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 November 3, 2015, I, Sheriff, John Simonton of Lee County, Illinois, will hold a sale on June 9, 2016 , commencing at 10:00am, at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, 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: 1304 South College Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021 P.I.N.: 18-08-08-129-006 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $138815.65 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 AND COURT COSTS 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 Lee County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.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.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410 April 28, May 5, 12, 2016

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284-2222

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 501 NOTICEPURSUANT to the Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, every business opportunity must be registered with the Illinois Securities Department. Protect yourself and get the facts before you hand over your hard earned money by contacting the Illinois Secretary of State's Securities Department at 1800-628-7937. This notice provided as a public service by Sauk Valley Classifieds.

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Busy, Upscale Dixon-Area Restaurant ✰ Now Hiring ✰ kitchen staff Excellent working conditions, flexible hours can be discussed.

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Nanny Needed $8/hr. Visit kennamy8.wix.com/ nanny for details and contact info

WA15-0639 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE - DIXON, ILLINOIS HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS FOR FREEMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2005-A, MORTGAGE-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-A; Plaintiff, vs.

MATTHEW T. JAGITSCH A/K/A MATT JAGITSCH; MICHELLE D. JAGITSCH A/K/A MICHELLE JAGITSCH; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MATTHEW T. JAGITSCH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MICHELLE D. JAGITSCH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 73 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. North Lobby of the Old Courthouse, 112 East Second Street, Dixon, IL 61021, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 321 East Fellows Street, Dixon, IL 61021.

P.I.N. 07-02-32-428-012.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Law Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. WA15-0639 I691748 April 28, May 5, 12, 2016

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CDL Drivers FT Seasonal Help Wanted CDL class B min.

Paid overtime.

Local delivery.

Apply in person or call Crop Production Services 1793 Steward Rd, Steward, IL 60553 815-396-2248.

Cleaning Technician Wanted Must have high school diploma, exceptional customer service skills & a valid driver's license.

Apply in person at Supreme Cleaners, Inc. 2015 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon, M-F from 9am – 4pm Training will be provided for qualified applicants.

Pre-employment drug testing & criminal background check are required.

Delivery Driver / Installer needed at Farley's Appliance. Must have valid driver's license. Apply in person at 1245 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

Entry Level Heavy Equipment Operator Career.

Get Trained - Get Certified - Get Hired! Bulldozers, Backhoes & Excavators.

Immediate Lifetime Job Placement.

VA Benefits.

National Average $18.00-$22.00 1-866-362-6497

Experienced Custom Applicators Ag background a plus.

FT positions available. Paid Benefits. Apply: Crop Production Services 1793 Steward Rd. Steward, IL 60553 815-396-2248

Mr. Nifty Cleaners Stlg. IL needs Presser, & Counter Person Please apply in person, 1102 E. 4th St., Sterling.

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NEW TODAY Openings for P/T Drivers CDL class B & class D immediately. Must pass security and drug test for employment.

815-625-0373

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Class A CDL Flatbed Driver $2000 Sign on Bonus

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ServiceMaster has immediate multiple positions open for Warehouse Labor Associates in Dixon, Illinois.

Positions are daytime shifts, Monday through Thursday (6am 11am), (11am-4pm) and (Noon -4 PM).

Background check, valid driver's license, and reliability a must. Starting pay rate is $9 per hour. Interested parties, call (815) 626-2511 or apply at 205 6th Ave Sterling IL

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Are you ready to invest in your future and commit to a career that provides: Great Entry Level Pay (avg. $21) Performance Based Increases Generous Insurance Plans

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY Looking for professional person to manage Day Care in Amboy, IL. Live in facilities with two classrooms. Can manage 14 children with helper.

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Send resumes to Scott Smithee at: scottsmithee @thecity rebar.com

The Comfort Inn of Dixon is hiring for the following part time positions: • Housekeepers • Front Desk Attendant We offer: •Paid vacation •Discounted lodging at Choice Hotels worldwide To apply, complete an application at our front desk.

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Over 280 employees do all of this now & say the rewards are worth the effort.

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Hard-working, job· oriented, team-players looking for a challenging & rewarding career are encouraged to apply. We will be accepting applications in person at 101 Avenue K Sterling on May 4th & 5th 7:30am-3:30pm SSC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability Employer

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We strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, when particularly dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

White Pines Ranch is hiring for summer camp! We need 2 lifeguards (male or female), 18 years old and older. Also need camp counselors (male and female), 18 years old and older.

Call us at 815732-7923 and we'll email application to you or stop by the ranch and pick one up. Great way to make some extra cash and have fun this summer!

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In Home Daycare 8 years experience Openings for any age, full or part time day shifts.

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The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

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FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands!

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Concrete Contractors

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Locally owned And Operated.

Over 25 Years Asphalt Exp. Fully Insured

Basement Waterproofing Prater Paint & Waterproofing We Dry Up Basements & Crawl Spaces, Remediate Mold & Install E-Z Breathe™ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165

Concrete Workz Sidewalks • Steps Driveways • Patios Floors Exposed & stamped concrete Poured walls/ retaining walls Skidloader work & Hauling *Free Estimates *Insured 815-441-6126 All Types of Concrete Work ➩SIMON MASONARY➩ Brick, Block & Stone Work, Griding & Truckpointing New & Repair NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL Chimneys & Foundations Bonded and Ins. ★Free Est.★ Call Cris Sosa 312-771-1310

Dumpster Rental

Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

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Excavating

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Bicycles GREEN RIVER CYCLERY

We Take Your Fun Seriously!

Bicycle Repairs Tune-Ups Overhauls 205 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 (815)622-8180

www.grc.bike Tuesday - Friday • 10 - 6 Saturday • 8-1

Cleaning Service

ADVANCED CLEANERS

A&M Excavating & Demolition Dirt (Black) BEAT MOST BIDS Gravel Loader & Dump Truck Work Rock & Sand, Lot Clearing, Backhoe Work, Driveways & Lots,

815-590-1677

Genl. Contracting Active Const.

(815) 499-1871 Kitchen & Bath Remodels Additions, Garages Siding, Windows, Handicap, Ramps Concrete Work WE DO IT ALL! Anything Interior Exterior 35 year experience FREE Estimates And We Will Call You Back!

Golf Instruction Jim Stewart

MAID SERVICE JANITOR SERVICE CARPET CLEANING

815-632-3822 Concrete Contractors Hamlink Concrete

•Foundations •Floors •Garages •Driveways Residential & Commercial 815-857-3970

Dr. Golf FREE GOLF TIPS Mon. & Wed. 5:30-7:30 P.M. Emerald Hill Range 815-631-1028 or Emerald Hill 815-622-6204 Golf Instruction •35 Years Exp. •Pro-Swing Private & Small group lessons •Re-Gripping & Club Repair

Gutter Cleaning GUTTERS & THEN SOME Gutter Cleaning & Repair Service Miscellaneous Jobs FREE ESTIMATES 815-535-0911 Bonded & Insured If you have gutter problems, call the Gutter Guys!!

Gutters American Energy Savers “Sauk Valley's Oldest & Best Seamless Gutter Company” Always Flow Seamless Gutters Call Dan Maloney 815-288-4525

Home Improvement

Handyman A Family's Handyman ★Roofing ★Decks ★Siding ★Great Rates ★Fast Service Winter Interior Discounts CC#'s Accepted 815-994-0075 DB SERVICES •Power Washing Anything •Gutter Cleaning •Deck & Yard Maintenance •Painting & Remodeling •Floor Installation & Maintenance Anything Odd Jobs ★Free Estimates★ 815-440-1280 Ask for John HANDYMAN/ GENERAL CONTRACTING Bathroom/Kitchen Rehabs, Complete Remodels, Drywall Painting, Flooring (tile, linoleum, wood, carpet) All types of home repairs.

Free Estimates Insured-Bonded 815-564-7428 LawnCare Service •Pot Holes •Rototilling •Leaf & Gutter clean up •House clean up •Dirt, gravel, rock mulch & sand •Pressure Washing •River and Creek banks •Free Estimates• 815-590-6336

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Summer

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Lawn Care ACT NOW! Mowing, Raking, Gutter Cleaning, Yard Clean Up. Reasonable Rates Call Jeff 815-535-8707 BILL'S LAWN SERVICE •Mowing •Garden Tilling •Yard Clean Up FREE Estimates Call 815-441-6073 BILL'S LAWN SERVICE •Mowing •Garden Tilling •Yard Clean Up FREE Estimates Call 815-441-6073

COMPLETE LAWN CARE

*free estimates* -Commercial-Residential-

(815)631-4122 www.mullerslane farm.com

Haul/Clean Service JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

Home Improvement

JEFF LONG CONSTRUCTION REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND DOORS, CUSTOM DECKS, VINYL OR STEEL SIDING, ADDITIONS, GARAGES, TRIM WORK, CONCRETE WORK.

815-973-3023 Morris Handyman ** 30 Years Plus ** ** Experience ** -Kitchen & Bath Remodeling -Flooring, Siding, Sewer Roding 779-861-2509

Property Maintenance ★★★★★★★★ Ask about year round no hassle property maintenance package

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Remodeling

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No Mow Worries Lawn Maintenance Mowing rimming dging Removal & etc.

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Painting

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PRATER Paint & Waterproofing Specializing in •Residential •Commercial •Farm & •Industrial Call for your FREE painting or sandblasting estimate 815-626-5165

Storage

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Dixon near Walmart Sterling near Menards Various Sizes

GREAT RATES 815-973-3613

Roofing

MEISTER TREE CARE SERVICE Specializing in all of your tree care needs.

Certified pesticide & herbicide applicator & line clearance tree trimming .

Land clearing: CRP, Hunter game trails, Right of way, Mowing/brush cutting.

Skid loader services available.

Will haul rock, gravel, mulch, etc.

Land/forest management logging available.

Storm clean up & specialty work.

CONTRACTORS WELCOME Free Estimates Licensed, Bonded Insured Safety and your satisfaction is my #1 goal!

815-994-1750

Water Softeners

The Softener Man

STORAGE UNITS Multiple Sizes Starting at $35 No appt. needed Located inside MOORE TIRES 2411 E. Rt 30 Rock Falls (815)625-3764

•Climate Controlled Storage •Low-Cost Moving Truck Rental •Confidential Document Shredding •We Ship FedEx & UPS! •Expert Packaging Services •Value Boxes & Packaging Supplies •EBAY and EMOTORS Internet Auction Sales Over 15,000 Sales •Office Hours: Mon-Fri. ☛ 8:306, Sat. ☛ 8:30noon 690 Timber Creek Rd. Dixon, (815)285-2212

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AREA GARAGE SALES 624 ASHTON GARAGE SALES 624 Thurs. May 5: 4-7pm (Preview Sale, $2 donation admission) Fri. May 6: 8am4pm, Sat. May 7: 8am-1pm HUGE Indoor Rummage Sale/ Bake Sale/Garden Center Reynolds Church, 2496 Reynolds Rd, Ashton (815)7510979

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. 10-4pm Sat. 8-2pm 1223 N. Dixon Boys clothes (sz.8-12), some men & women clothing, Misc. house décor, lots of kitchen items, toys, baby bouncer and much more.

Friday 8 to 5 Saturday 8 to 1 2076 & 2078 Grand Detour Rd Multi-Family Sales Toddler to adult clothing, toys, books, yarn, bunk futon, furniture, perennials, & lots of miscellaneous!

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Friday Only 8-6 501 Vitale St. (off 4th Ave.) Baby swing, dbl. stroller, boy's 12 mo. to 5T, toys, sandbox., namebrand jr. clothing, copper kettle, tools, Bistro table & chairs, lots of very nice misc.

Lost Lake Community Garage Sales Saturday, May 7th 8 am - 3 pm Maps provided at the gates while they last!

GRAND DETOUR GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 7:30 – 4 4125 W. Timber Lane Grand Detour 7 Family Sale Huge selection of good quality boys clothes nb-8 & girls to size 7, jogging stroller, double stroller, regular stroller, 2 toddler car beds, electric water heater, wood stove, pet carriers, 10'x20' tent, toys, military clothing & lots of misc.

Fri. & Sat., 7:30-?

4049 W. Timber Lane Dual reclining sofa, lawn furniture, antiques, collectibles, women's clothing, flower cart, kitchen items, Wii Fit Plus.

Village Wide Grand Detour Garage Sales Sales Open, Friday, May 6th Many Additional Sales Open Saturday, May 7th 7:30 a.m.

30+ multi-family sales. Something for everyone. 4-H Bake Sale on 8065 Delaware Street Maps Available

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Stump Removal

Power Washing

Mobil Pressure Wash Service • Commercial, • Residential & • Semis You name it.... we clean it!

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Tree Service

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Dale Collin 815-564-7892 • Lawn Mowing • Rototilling • Stump Grinding All stumps ground 8-10” below ground.

20 years Experience Green River Lawn Service Large Lawn Specialist Mowing, Trimming, Clean Up. Commercial & Rural Residential Call Dave for free Estimate 815-973-0021

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QUALITY VEHICLES

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815-625-9600 Quality without the High Price!

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UNDER $10,999* 2009 VW BEETLE

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$8,999* 2010 CHEVY CRUZE LT

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OREGON GARAGE SALES 624

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

Friday & Sat. 8-1 402 N. 5th St. Picnic table, garden trellis, armorie, buffet hutch, dolls, Christmas décor, curtains, garden tools, flower, pots, lawn mowers, ladder, exercise machine & misc.

Sat. 8-2, 10027 Bristol St. Lawn, fishing & country decor.

IN HOME (Albus) ESTATE/TAG SALE May 6th & 7th 901 Maple Lane, (off W 4th) Another full house!

Huge beam bottle/ stein collection, furniture, bedroom sets, like new wood dinette set, kitchen sets, treadmill, 2 primitive cabinets, nice check freezer, lots of smalls/ collections, antique/ vintage items. Tools/ garage items. New in 2015 hospital bed. House.

Garage is full, too much to list. See estatesales.net info & 100 pics. Sale by Sauk Valley Estate Sales/ Services 815-590-7021

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 8-3 504 Heinze Dr. Estate Sale Lots & Lots of Household items, furniture.

Fri. 7:30-4 Sat. 8-Noon 28119 Logan Rd., off Buell Rd 3 Years since last sale.

Partial Estate & Garage Sale Lots of guy stuff, CB radios, machinist tools, 10” saw blades, lawn chairs, household, bedding, kids riding toys, stroller, paper shredder, some clothing.

Fri. 9-2, Sat. 8-2 1000 Holand Dr. Grandparents Estate Sale Rain or Shine!

No early birds Most items $1, furniture, filing cabinet, microwave, fill sz. Bed frame, 1961 Singer sewing machine, craft items, glass insulators.

Avon car bottles.

Clocks, books, records, dishes, lamps. Glass items, speaker stands, garage items, tool boxes, wood working, yard & power tools, Dovetail template, bicycles, gold clubs & snacks and drinks!

Thursday 8-5 703 W. 19th St. Baby to men's clothing, Jrs. dresses & shoes, Nascar items, books, videos, Holiday décor, lots of Halloween items, household, dishes & toys.

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. 12-5 Sat, 8-?

1506 2nd Ave. (In Alley) LG. Quality Garage Sale!

All items gently used from pet and smoke free home Many New w/ tags Young men's designer clothing and shoes size sm-lg.

Abercrombie, Hollister, Vans, Blackhawks.

Women's juniors designer sz 0-18 and accessories, baby girls clothing and shoes 6mo.- 2T. Home furnishings including gaming entertainment stand, stools, furniture, prof framed wall art, Isabelle Bloom, housewares, decor, holiday.

Minnie Mouse crib bedding, Vintage Winnie the Pooh full nursery set. Tons of infant to toddler toys, ride ons, all in perfect condition.

Lots of miscellaneous!!!!

Saturday Only! 9-3 1604 Reno Rd. Sterling Moving Sale!

Furniture, electronics, tools, housewares, etc.

ALL MUST GO!

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

APPLIANCES CLOVER HILLS

LEASE TO OWN APPLIANCES TV’S MATTRESSES

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FURNITURE

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Low Miles, Clean Ride!

$8,999*

2010 CHEVY MALIBU LT

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2007 NISSAN ALTIMA

YOUR 1ST AND 2ND CHANCE DEALER!

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Quad Seats, DVD!

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2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT Black • Loaded 7 pass.

Clean Carfax

$326*A

2013 RAM 1500

2012 CHEVY CRUZE

Quad Cab•4x4 1 owner•Like new!

Wow what a ride!

Clean Carfax

$286*A per month

2013 FORD EDGE SEL

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$10,999* 2012 CHEVY SONIC

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$157*A per month

2013 DODGE DART

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$8,999*

Clean Carfax

$298*A per month

2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

4x4•extended cab Topper •Loaded Local Trade • Very nice!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A set budget will help you avoid unnecessary purchases

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)

feel obliged to give money to someone looking for a handout. Offer suggestions, nothing more.

save money. Make changes at home that will please the ones you love. Getting along and keeping the peace will give you time to consider your options.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -Your versatility will surprise friends and family. Consistency has always been your modus operandi, but today, taking a unique position or path will bring stellar results.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will need to compromise if you want to get things done.

A positive but passionate approach that offers incentives will help you get others to see things your way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) a different perspective on a situation you face at home or with a partner. Your concerns and suggestions will qualify your position and help you gain approval.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23so much. Put a limit on your

Supplying comforts and setion. Honesty and affordable plans will bring good results.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Accept the inevitable and make whatever you are faced with work to your advantage. looking out for his or her own interests.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Refuse to let the desires of others deter you from doing your own thing. Someone from your past will give you the insight you need to move forward. Trust in yourself and your attributes.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -Balance, integrity and proper incentives will help you get your way. Take a moment to enjoy what you have and

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Clean Carfax

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2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT AWD•DK Metallic Charcoal Very clean

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$186*A per month

2013 GMC TERRAIN

Black•1 owner•Loaded Nice & Clean Brand new tires

Clean Carfax

$258*A per month

2012 GMC TERRAIN SLT Clean Carfax

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2008 GMC SIERRA

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Clean Carfax

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19) -- Home and family stage, voice your opinion, participate in activities or make travel plans. Whatever you touch will turn to gold, as long as you avoid senseless arguments and no-win situations.

We Finance!

2012 FORD FIESTA

*Plus tax,title,license & doc fee.Payments based on 3.99% APR financing for 75 months with approved credit with vehicles up to $10,000 - $1,000 down, vehicles $10,000-$20,000 - $2,000 down, vehicles $20,000+ $3,000 down. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Represent who you are and what you plan to do in a unique manner. A debate with someone from a different background is best handled with diplomacy. Your valor and integrity will win favors.

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Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Bunk Bed $298. Call 309451-7477

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

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(New) $15. Call 815-440-3785 People are moving out of state, must sell! Beds, elec. & gas stoves, side by side refrig., dryer, washer, gun cabinet, table & chairs, recliners, sofa, dresser, BR set, refrig., curio cabinet, dorm refrig., freezer, new sofa & recliner $299/ea., coffee & end tables, microwave, elec. Lift chair, elec. twin/full lift beds. 815-7184385 Perennial Flowers Call 815-751-4673 Pond, pond fish and accessories $75. 815-441-7567

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Rock Memorabilia Billy Joel, Value $95. Sell $25. Call 815-732-1492 Sterling silver bracelet. $15.

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Locally raised corn fed Angus beef.

Halves and quarters available.

815-499-2271

FARM EQUIPMENT

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NEW TODAY Ford 4000 tractor N.F., P.S. Selecto-Shift, 8 sp. 5 ft. king kutter mower. $5,500. Call 815626-8491 International H for sale, good cond. $1600. 815499-9483

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Antique car: completely restored 1949 Ford 2dr.

Sedan.

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815-275-8884 ask for Dave.

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1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse race car. $4,500 or with trade for smaller asymmetrical car.

815-994-3339 1997 Mercury Tracer. Good cond.

Remote start.

815-535-6526 1998 Chevy Malibu good work car.

Asking $1500/ obo.

815-499-6440.

1998 two door red Cadillac Eldorado Coupe. One owner.

136K miles. Heated seats. $5,000 obo 815-734-6405 2005 VW new Beetle GLS conv.

Gray, red leather int. Auto trans., full power 113K. Fun car! $6400/obo.

515-745-0994 2008 Pontiac Torrent. V6. White.

Rm start.

Clean car. Call 815-288-4330

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2000 Ford F150 Lariat 4x4, 190K mi Runs great! $2500/ obo. 815-677-5667 2003 Magnum 330 4x4, runs exc. & exc cond. $3,000 OBO. 815-994-3339

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1995 Harley Springer soft tail, exc. cond. Low mi. $7500/obo. Call 815-915-3206.

2000 Harley Davidson FX STD, 11k. mi. new tires, battery, fresh tune up, 10,000 mi. service complete. Mikuni Carbs. Some extras windshield etc.

Luxury Rich Red in color. $7,500 FIRM 815-732-7526 2000 HD Electra Glide Twin Cam. Lots of Chrome & extras. $7,500. Call 815-440-2171 2007 Harley Davidson. 163K mi. 1584 engine. $15,000 815-716-0014 2007 Yamaha VStar Classic, 6K mi., exc. cond., many extras $4500 815-590-3315 2013 Electra Glide 10k mi. $16,500 815-973-3410

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2005 Jayco, Jay Feather Lgt. 25Z, Excellent Cond., full kitchen, bath, queen bed, 1 slide out sofa. Sleeps 6.

Many options. $6500. 815-2257798 before 9 P.M. 2008 Montana 5th Wheel, 34' long. 4 slide outs, upstairs bathroom and BR, rear living room.

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