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There’s potential in that slab Development group puts plan in motion to deliver possible projects from the ground up new hotel and planned green space area.

The Rock Falls Community Development Corp. has drawn up a letter of intent to purchase two lots from the city on the south side of East Second Street. The first lot, slightly more than 1 acre, is the site of the

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

ROCK FALLS – The city’s economic development arm has set plans in motion to buy riverfront property for a project being pursued near the

Reliant building, of which only a large concrete slab and basement remain. The other lot, about 1.3 acres, is the parking area directly behind the slab and surrounding space.

RFCDC Executive Director Randy Balk presented copies of the pur-

chase agreement to members of the city’s Industrial Development Commission on Thursday. The new marketing agreement between the city and RFCDC allows the development group to purchase city property for development projects.

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HEROIN

ON STAGE IN GRAND DETOUR

They look through a PRISM, and they see help Sauk Valley residents take their first steps on a road to recovery

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

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

Off to Neverland ABOVE: Meghan VanBuren, as Tinkerbell, rehearses a musical number with the chorus Wednesday afternoon for Faith Christian School’s “Peter Pan Jr.” The musical will open Friday night at the school in Grand Detour at 6:30 p.m. with a matinee Saturday at 2:30 p.m. $10 at the door.

LEFT: Gabby Rydzynsk, as Wendy, and Jericho Kirby, as Peter Pan, rehearse a scene from “Peter Pan Jr.”

DIXON – Wednesday night’s public forum about heroin was just the first step for PRISM of Lee County organizers.

The next step: Mobilizing the volunteers who signed up to help the group, and reaching out to parents who took their own first step Wednesday, asking for support.

The group, formerly called the Lee County Anti-Heroin Task Force, has revamped its image and its name (PRISM stands for Prevention, Recovery, and Information on Substance abuse and Mental health). Its presentation at the Dixon Elks Lodge drew a crowd of 200.

During that event, Cathy Ferguson, administrator of the Lee County Health Department, invited anyone interested in volunteering or joining a support group for parents of addicts to leave their contact information.

She said about 30 people signed up to volunteer, and about 10 parents said they’d be interested in joining a support group. Those interested should call the health department at 815-284-3371.

The event evolved into more than just an information session about heroin and its hold on Lee County. It became a discussion about bringing an issue that is so often pushed into the dark corners of society out into the light: addiction, and overcoming the stigma that accompanies it.

One of the speakers, Stephanie H., spoke to that, and about her son who is in jail and detoxing from his heroin abuse.

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DIXON – Garage sales will offer bargains citywide today and Saturday in Dixon. Most will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Listings will be in the Classifieds section of Saturday’s edition of SV Weekend. Maps are available at Roxie’s, 302 W. First St., and Books on First, 202 W. First St

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SUBLETTE – The annual Cruise ’n Show will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday on Main Street. Owners of antique, classic and special interest cars, trucks and motorcycles will have their vehicles on display. There is no judging and no entry fee, but there will be a 50/50 drawing and some door prizes.

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From Nashville to Rock Falls

ROCK FALLS – Country singer-songwriter Ray Scott will play at 10 p.m. today at The Cooler, 311 W. Second St. General admission tickets cost $5 in advance and $6 at the door, and may be purchased at the bar. Have you heard the songs “Drinking Beer” and “I Ain’t Always Thirsty?” Then you’ve heard Ray Scott.

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It’s that time: Second Saturdays

DIXON – The artwork of Dixon native Andrew Holt is among the highlights of this month’s Second Saturdays happenings in the downtown.

Holt’s artwork will be on display from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Dixon Main Street gallery, 115 S. Hennepin Ave. Check out Second Saturdays and Dixon Main Street on Facebook for more details.

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EDUCATION

The evidence is clear as a bell Student’s study shows school bell can affect test performance HUNTLEY (AP) – Administrators at Huntley High School outside Chicago are considering a change to a new school bell after sophomore Kyle Ockerlund decided to do a scientific investigation and found the tone was disruptive to learning.

The 16-year-old from Lake in the Hills, who founded the school’s experimental science society, devised tests to

measure student concentration. Through his investigation, Ockerlund discovered that students exposed to the highpitched bell didn’t perform as well on tests.

“We have to stay in class through the passing period bell,” he said.

“When that bell goes off in full volume in a silent room it is a very piercing sound.”

Members of the science club helped Ockerlund develop and administer concentration tests to a group of 50 freshmen while sounding both the old and new bell sounds, the Daily Herald reported.

“We found a statistical-

ly significant difference,” he said, “that the new bell does in fact lead to a decrease – 10 percent – in student concentration.”

The investigation determined students took 8 seconds longer on average to complete the test when the new bell rang, Ockerlund added.

“I didn’t realize it was an issue,” Principal Scott Rowe said of the bell that was installed over spring break as an upgrade to the school’s public address system. “Nothing that I really noticed other than it being slightly louder. I’ve received no complaints other than his study. It was

really enlightening that his results came out the way that they did.”

Administrators plan to use Ockerlund’s research and input as they explore what tone is optimal for student’s learning, Rowe said.

Ockerlund said he’s pleased at how administrators have responded to his research.

“I didn’t expect anything,” Kyle said. “Certainly the response was more than welcoming, more than I had imagined it would be. We’re basically working together to get it switched.

That’s extremely exciting.”

Outgoing UI president will get $167K bonus SPRINGFIELD (AP) – University of Illinois President Robert Easter will get one last pay increase before he retires later this month.

University trustees meeting Thursday in Springfield approved a

$167,200 performance bonus.

The money was for successfully working with his successor, Timothy Killeen, on a smooth transition and other measures.

Easter could have

received up to $176,000.

Easter’s base salary is $478,558 and his total annual compensation is now $645,758. University spokesman Tom Hardy said that is eighth among the 14 Big Ten presidents.

Easter has been awarded performance bonuses each year on the job.

He’s scheduled to retire May 18.

Trustees and administrators praised Easter at the meeting as a humble leader.

Teachers union files complaint against board of education CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Teachers Union has filed an unfair labor practices complaint with the state labor relations board against the Chicago Board of Education.

The union is accusing

the board of bad-faith bargaining and refusing to engage in mediation.

The two sides are negotiating a new contract.

Chicago Public Schools interim chief Jesse Ruiz says the district hasn’t

had a chance to review the complaint but looks forward to continuing contract talks. The union’s contract expires June 30.

Teachers recently said the board wants them to pay the full amount of

their pension contributions.

They say that would amount to a 7 percent pay cut. The district says Chicago schools face a $1.1 billion deficit and a $700 million pension obligation this year.

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Kelly J. Sharkey, 46, of Rock Falls; 8:39 p.m.

Wednesday at First Avenue and Wallace Street; no insurance; released with promise to comply.

Michael C. Cover, 21, of Dixon; 12:28 p.m. Wednesday on Fourth Avenue; domestic battery, domestic battery – subsequent offense; taken to Lee County Jail.

Alfredo J. Castro, 22, of Pilsen; 2:40 p.m. Wednesday in the 1300 block of North Galena Avenue; possession of marijuana; given city ordinance citation.

Denise Robinson, 54, of Dixon; 9:10 a.m. Thursday in the 400 block of College Avenue; Lee County warrant for failure to appear; posted bond and released.

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Donna L. Partington, 47, of Rock Falls; 8:12 a.m.

Wednesday at U.S. Route 30 and state Route 40; unlawful use of a cell phone; released with notice to appear in court.

Michael A. Devore, 25, of Sterling; 12:45 p.m.

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Zachary T. Shoemaker, 25, of Dixon; 7:47 p.m.

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Paul M. Snow, 21, of Dixon; 4:15 p.m. Wednesday; warrant for contempt; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

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Jennifer M. Lance, 40, of Dixon; 8:39 a.m. Wednesday; warrant for contempt; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Ogle County Sheriff Freddy N. Varela, 34, of Rochelle; 1:43 p.m. Wednesday in the 2000 block of state Route 251 N; arrested on a charge of no valid driver’s license.

State Police James M. Weeks, 32, of Sneads, Florida; 1:20 a.m.

Thursday on Interstate 39 in Lee County; driving while license suspended; given individual bond and released with notice to appear in court.

Brice R. Triphan, 25, of De Pere, Wisconsin; 9:51 p.m.

Wednesday on Interstate 39 in Ogle County; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; given citation.

Timothy M. Hall, 20, of Dixon; 7:53 a.m. Wednesday at Daysville and Lowden roads in Ogle County; driving while license suspended, no insurance, improper use of

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Carrie R. Pollard, 33, of Rockford; 9;15 a.m. Tuesday at Interstate 39 and state Route 38 in Ogle County; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; given notice to appear in court.

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“This is the first step for RFCDC to do a project to greatly enhance the riverfront,” Balk said. “I’m submitting this letter to show our commitment to the development of the riverfront.”

Several city officials were in Springfield on Thursday, so the commission decided to table the purchase request until next week.

“I feel that everybody should be here for this discussion, including the city attorney,” IDC Chairman Jeff Bright said.

Another IDC meeting was tentatively scheduled for May 14, so action on the purchase agreement could be taken before the development group’s May 21 annual meeting.

“Hopefully, we have a vote next week, so we can reveal the partners and details about the project at the annual meeting,” Balk said.

The agreement sets the purchase price for the lots at $50,000, and has a targeted transaction closing date of Jan. 5, 2016.

The city council and

development group’s board must sign off on the agreement.

Like the new Holiday Inn Express & Suites, this project would qualify for incentives from the downtown TIF district and the Whiteside County Enterprise Zone.

City Building Inspector Mark Searing said it is fortunate that the slab and basement were saved during the gradual teardown of the Reliant building.

“The top stories were taken down after the fire, and then the Second Street and Avenue A walls were taken down when the new road went in,” Searing said.

There was talk of bringing state office buildings to the site several years ago, but that project never materialized.

“The slab and the basement are in great shape,” Searing said. “The basement ceilings are more than 10 feet high, and the armory has been using the slab to unload from, so it’s strong.”

The area is zoned for retail and residential, and Balk said the parking lot would likely continue to be used for that purpose.

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HISTORY AND CULTURE

Dixon Museum Alliance branching out Rebranded group welcomes attractions within 15 miles of city

BY BRENDEN WEST bwest@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5529 @BWest_SVM

DIXON – Two years ago, the Dixon Museum Alliance was founded on the idea that local historical and cultural institutions could rely on each other as resources.

Those connections have served Dixon well, the alliance’s executive director, Brandi Langner, said Tuesday. Now, the alli-

ance is looking to broaden its reach throughout the Sauk Valley.

“If we all put out that united front, hopefully people will see a few places, not just one,” Langner said. “It kind of opens doors that might not have been opened before.”

As part of its expanded reach, the alliance is rebranding itself as the Dixon Area Museum Alliance. The new alliance extends beyond Dixon

city limits to welcome attractions within 15 miles of the city.

Langner doubles as executive director of the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home. While her museum receives ample attention, she said, all alliance members have benefited from “strength in numbers.”

“There are a lot of great attractions within a decent radius of Dixon,” Langner said. “It just

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brings more to the table.

We’re doing great on our own, but the more, the better.”

The alliance meets monthly to bolster the Sauk Valley’s museum profile. Members utilize each other in a number of ways, Langner said, from idea exchanges to having unity.

When visitors can see the region has a number of attractions to offer, all parties benefit, she said.

To learn more Contact Brandi Langner at 815-288-5176 or go to www.DixonAreaMuseumAlliance.com for more information on the new Dixon Area Museum Alliance.

MILLEDGEVILLE

Organizer is calling all artists Rte. 40 bridge on list of projects Says hometown is ‘ready’ for entertainers in streets

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expression that does not currently exist in Dixon.

I thought that this year would be a good chance for us to start something.”

Thus far, he said word hasn’t spread to enough people, but he feels that once others hear of the project, local and outside talent will jump on the chance to liven up Dixon’s downtown.

“There are so many local people,” LeFevre said. “So many talents. It shouldn’t be hard once we get the word out.”

LeFevre’s group has blocked off four locations for performers: the corner of Peoria Avenue and First Street; the corner of Hennepin Avenue and First Street; the sidewalk along the Peoria Avenue parking lot; and the riverfront.

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The bridge on state Route 40 over Otter Creek in Milledgeville is being completely replaced, starting Monday.

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MILLEDGEVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation is doing a fair amount of roadwork in the Milledgeville area.

On Monday, work crews will close a section of state Route 40, a little over a mile west of the village, while the bridge over Otter Creek is replaced, IDOT said in a news release.

Traffic will be detoured from Route 30 at Milledgeville north on Shannon Road to state Route 64, and then west on Route 64 to state Route 78 at Mount Carroll.

The $1.2 million project is expected to be

completed by the end of September.

Already underway is work to repair 8 miles of Route 40 from First Street in Chadwick to Stover Avenue in Milledgeville.

It involves milling off some existing bituminous overlays, making pavement repairs, and patching and resurfacing the roadway.

Traffic will be restricted to one lane, and a permit restriction will not allow wide loads.

Martin & Co. Excavating of Oregon is the contractor for the $2.2 million project, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of July.

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DIXON – Phillip LeFevre looks at the streets to find out if a community is in tune with the arts.

The Dixon native said he visits several cities that routinely draw weekend crowds. They have nice restaurants, beautiful downtowns and – supplementing all of it – street performers.

“Weekends in Dixon are becoming pretty crowded,” LeFevre said.

“I think Dixon is ready for it.”

LeFevre is behind a new program called the Dixon Street Performer Project. Anyone can apply for free, and, if approved, they can schedule time slots to showcase their talents throughout the Petunia City’s downtown.

LeFevre said the city gave him written permission to pursue the project, and he’s hoping to recruit a wide variety of performers – musician, magicians and more.

Unless a performance involves fire (in which case, the performer would have to demonstrate in front of the Dixon Fire Department before approval), anyone can grab an applica-

tion and be approved to perform. LeFevre is hoping to review applicants and slot performers for the Second Saturdays event June 13. Applications can be found at Dixon Paint Company, 313 W. First St. A self-described “arts encourager,” LeFevre lives in Vermont, though he visits his hometown throughout the summer.

He remembers when the downtown had less to show for itself culturally.

That has changed, thanks to efforts like Main Street, The Next Picture Show, Second Saturdays, annual summer events, and local businesses that encourage art expressions.

“Dixon has grown up in the arts,” LeFevre said.

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OBITUARIES Marilyn B. Andrews DIXON – Marilyn Beverly Andrews, 93, of Dixon, died Thursday, May 7, 2015, at Heritage Square in Dixon. She was the secretary for 27 years at First United Methodist Church in Dixon, before her retirement in 1986.

Marilyn was born Sept.

9, 1921, in Walnut, the daughter of Cecil and Merle (Ioder) Heaton.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and, since 1988, the KSB Auxiliary.

Marilyn was one of the original founders of the Dixon Community Food Pantry, volunteering there until just 3 years ago.

She is survived by two daughters, Sharon (Michael) Welker of Grand Detour and Janice Kessel of Dixon; seven grandchildren, Sarah (Russell) Bivins of Dixon, Sean (Jennifer)

Welker of Pawnee, and Rachel (Shawn) Beran, Laura (Nathan) Cassens, Amanda Kessel, and Anthony Kessel, all of Dixon; and 17 greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Clifford and Donald Heaton.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday and the funeral at 10:30 a.m.

Monday at First United Methodist Church in Dixon, with the Rev. Michael Jones and the Rev. Frank Berman coofficiating. Burial will be at Walnut Cemetery.

Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

Memorials have been established to First United Methodist Church in Dixon and the Dixon Community Food Pantry.

Visit prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Marvin L. Jensen ALBANY – Marvin L. Jensen, 63, of Albany, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at his home.

Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Fulton handled arrangements.

Walter E. Ege ELIZABETH – Walter E. Ege, 79, of Elizabeth, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa.

Law-Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth handled arrangements.

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s visitations: Harold Andreas of Sterling, 9:30-11 a.m. at Liberty Baptist Church in Rock Falls.

Bardell Bowman, formerly of Dixon, 6-8:30 p.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Today’s funerals: David J. Huffman of Dixon, 10 a.m. memorial service at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dixon.

Shirley A. Huffman of Dixon, 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon.

Harold Andreas of Sterling, 11 a.m. at Liberty Baptist Church in Rock Falls.

Ned A. Hartman of Morrison, gathering, noon-2 p.m. at Chadwick American Legion.

Saturday visitations: Caroline J. Albee of Amboy, 10 a.m.-noon at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Norman C. “Bud” Lubbs of Sterling, gathering of family and friends, 10-11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Eric J. Pepper of Mount Morris, 10-11 a.m. at Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris.

Saturday funerals: Bardell Bowman, formerly

of Dixon, 11 a.m. at Loveland Community House in Dixon.

Norman C. “Bud” Lubbs of Sterling, 11 a.m. memorial service at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Eric J. Pepper of Mount Morris, 11 a.m. at Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris.

Caroline J. Albee of Amboy, noon at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Monday visitations: Marilyn B. Andrews of Dixon, 9-10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Dixon.

Monday funerals: Marilyn B. Andrews of Dixon, 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Dixon.

Tuesday visitations: Tonya M. Dewey of Dixon, 6-8 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon.

Wednesday funerals: Tonya M. Dewey of Dixon, 11 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon.

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

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

DIXON – Tonya M. Dewey, 33, of Dixon, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at her home.

She was born Feb. 5, 1982, in Dixon, the daughter of Clarence “Greg” and Lori Ann (Wakild) Dewey.

She worked for the past 14 years in the workshop at Kreider Services.

Tonya was a member of Kiwanis Action Club, and enjoyed going to services at The Foursquare Church.

Survivors include her father of Dixon; two brothers, Ramon Wakild of Bruce, Wisconsin, and Gregory Dewey of Dixon; two sisters, Lana (Jason) Montgomery of Burnsville, North Carolina, and Dana Dewey of Dixon; maternal grandparents, Ron and Marlys

Wakild of Bruce; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and her boyfriend, Frederick Matthew Stowell of Dixon.

She was preceded in death by her mother and her paternal grandparents, Clarence and Jackie Dewey.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Frank Brozenec officiating. A luncheon will follow Wednesday at the Dixon Moose Lodge.

Cremation rites will be accorded.

A memorial has been established to Kreider Services.

Visit thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

Eric J. Pepper MOUNT MORRIS – Eric J. Pepper, 37, of Mount Morris, died Tuesday May 5, 2015, in rural Oregon. He was employed by Danlee Wood Products in Forreston.

Eric was born Feb. 13, 1978, in Freeport, the son of Sandra Pepper Ewens.

Eric graduated from Oregon High School class of 1997.

Survivors include his parents, Sandra and Troy Ewens of Mount Morris; daughter, Starr Pepper of Heiskell, Tennessee; brother, Tim (Marie) Morris of Montgomery; sister, Samantha J. Ewens

of Dixon; grandparents, Barbara Pepper of Oregon, Clarence and Linda Morris of Mount Morris, and Saundra Taylor of Mount Morris; several aunts and uncles; and special friend, Kristin Derby of Shannon.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday and the memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris, with Ronnie B. Woods officiating.

Memorials may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Connie Short DIXON – Connie Short, 70, of Dixon, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at her home.

Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

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SPRINGFIELD – A Morrison High School student is one of five runners-up in the annual Congressional Art Competition for the 17th Congressional District.

Abigail Kull’s work, titled “Rehab,” will be displayed at the Rock Island office of Democratic U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos.

The first-place winner was Tiernan Smith from Galesburg High. Her artwork will be displayed for the next year in the U.S. Capitol Building.

Find Bustos’ Facebook page to view all the entries.

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STERLING – City residents can drop off bulk and other kinds of trash at the city’s annual Clean and Green event next week.

The drop-off will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 15 and 8 a.m. to noon May 16 at the Public Works building at Avenue L and LeFevre Road.

Items that will be accepted include bulk waste such

(Brenda) Lapp, and Esta (Richard) Ennis; 11 stepgrandchildren; 16 step-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Eleanor (Elwood) Koch and Elaine Haak, both of Polo.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents, a sister, Geraldine; and a stepdaughter, Elma Lapp.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Landis Homes West Bethany Chapel, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, and 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Ridgeview Mennonite Church, 3723 Ridge Road, Gordonville, Pennsylvania. The funeral will be at 11 a.m.

Monday at the church.

Interment will be at Ridgeview Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Visit furmanfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

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LITITZ, Pennsylvania – Bernice E. Lapp, 93, of Lititz, formerly of Akron, Pennsylvania, and Polo, died peacefully Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at Landis Homes in Lititz.

Born in Ogle County, she was the daughter of Walter and Emma (Scholl) Hummel. She was the wife of Elmer D. Lapp.

She graduated from Polo High School and worked for National Manufacturing Co. in Sterling.

She moved to Pennsylvania in the 1950s and worked at Highland Shoe Company in Akron. She hosted many international students, and was a member of Ridgeview Mennonite Church.

She is survived by five stepchildren, Evan (Charlotte) Lapp, Loretta (Lavern) Stauffer, Lillie (Edward) Martin, Elvin

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DIXON – An opening reception for the Illinois Watercolor Show will be Saturday at The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St. A painting demonstration will begin at 1 p.m., with awards to follow. Gallery member artists Pat Lathe and Ellen Mumford will exhibit works in the show, which will remain through the end of May at the gallery.

The Viva Young Artist Studios Student Show will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, with an awards ceremony at 6:30, at the gallery. Students can bring family and friends to view artwork produced during this session.

Call the gallery at 815-2854924 for more information.

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SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Illinois lawmakers are trying to negotiate a deal to open a Chicago-owned casino and expand gambling elsewhere in the state. They believe there’s a clearer path for the proposal to become law than there’s been in years.

Sen. Terry Link said he’s working with legislative leaders, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner to draft a proposal that Rauner would be willing to sign.

The Waukegan Democrat said he’s hoping to introduce a bill “very soon.”

Rauner has indicated he’s more open to expanding gambling than his predecessor, Pat Quinn, who twice vetoed casino bills. Rauner also has replaced Quinn’s pick to lead the Illinois Gaming Board, who actively worked to derail previous proposals.

But one likely sticking point is how revenue from a Chicago casino would be divided between city and state.

Having a new Republican governor at the table also means changes must be made to previous gambling proposals.

Those plans also called for slot machines at horse racing tracks and casinos in Rockford, Lake County, Vermilion County and Chicago’s south suburbs.

“You have a different governor who has different viewpoints of something, so I think that’s playing into the scenario,” Link said. “In the past we tried to get things in there that Gov. Quinn would be for. Now we’ve got to get things in there that Gov. Rauner will be pleased with.”

Link declined to say what those changes might be, and Rauner spokesman Mike

Schrimpf wouldn’t comment beyond the governor’s recent statements that he’s “very open” to considering a Chicago casino.

Emanuel wants Chicago to keep much of the profits from a casino, minus some taxes paid to the state, to help cover soaring city pension costs.

Chicago has the worstfunded pension system of any major U.S. city.

Democratic Rep. Bob Rita has been pushing two separate pieces of gambling legislation, including a measure to put a state-owned casino in Chicago and split the revenue evenly between the city and the state.

He also said he doesn’t believe there will be enough support in the General Assembly for a bill that allows Chicago to “keep everything.”

“That’s absolutely insane,” Rita said.

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DIXON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Superintendent senses a stalemate Wonders whether progress being made in DHS discussions

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

DIXON – Superintendent Michael Juenger was at a loss Thursday night during a forum in the Dixon High School cafeteria.

That’s where public schools staff and community members met to continue discussions on the future of Dixon High School.

Some of them want to keep DHS where it is, while others want to see a new high school built.

“This is our seventh community meeting, and I’m not sure what to report back to the school board,” Superintendent Michael Juenger said. “I don’t know that we are farther along.”

Roughly 45 people spent more than 2 hours discussing the future of the districts’ buildings.

The school board has narrowed the district’s long-range facility plan to two options, both of which include basic renovation and upgrades at Washington and Jefferson elementary schools, but differ when it comes to the high school. Option A includes renovating DHS; option B includes building a new high school.

Representatives from different work groups made up of students, staff, teachers, and community members shared findings from their meetings.

Alan Clemens, a member of the location committee, charged with recommending a location for the high

ROCK FALLS

Warning: Road work ahead on Seventh Avenue Phase II of project starts Monday

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

ROCK FALLS – The second phase of the Seventh Avenue road project will begin Monday, and the city warns that some aggravation for residents is unavoidable.

To make the work more affordable, the $453,000 project will be spread over the 2015 and 2016 construction seasons. Excavation, rock fill, and concrete will be worked on this year, and the roadway surface will be paved next year.

A problem with doing the project over 2 years is that motorists will drive on gravel this fall and winter.

The paving won’t be finished until late spring or early summer of next year.

“There will be some inconvenience for a while, but it’s the only way these improvements can be made,” Mayor Bill Wescott said. “I think they will find it is well worth the trouble when everything is finished.”

The construction work also will warrant some changes with garbage pickup from May 11 through Aug. 7.

“The garbage trucks won’t be able to pick up trash in many residents’ front yards,” Wescott said. “The Moring Disposal trucks will pick up garbage in the alleyway during that time.”

The work timeline has been drawn up, but is subject to work and weather changes. Roads will be completely inaccessible at some times, and blocked off just for the construction workday during other stages of the project. Work will be done from 7 a.m. to about 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, as well as many Saturdays.

Starting Monday and continuing throughout May, the stormwater sewer work will be done. Manholes will be replaced at the intersections of Seventh Avenue and Fifth Street, and Seventh and Sixth Street. A long stretch of stormwater pipe also will be laid on Seventh Avenue.

Then from June 1 to June 15, the dirty work will be done. Construction crews will do excavation work which includes tearing up the road, building a new base, and removing sidewalks, curb, gutters, and driveway approaches.

Crews will start replacing what they tore up from June 16 to June 30.

New curb and gutter will be put in along Seventh Avenue between Second and Sixth streets.

From July 1 to July 30, new sidewalks, driveway approaches, and ADA ramps will be put in.

Soil backfill and seeding details will be taken care of on Aug. 1.

City workers did some preliminary water work last summer, installing new water mains for residents in the project area.

City Engineer Brian Frickenstein said the high volume of complaints fielded about the condition of Seventh Avenue was warranted.

“This road needed to be retired a long time ago,” Frickenstein said. “It had been torn up for a lot of water line work that had been done, and the curb had settled so much over time that all you can see is mud in places.”

This year’s work has a deadline of Aug. 7, and the estimated completion date for the entire project is June 17, 2016.

City officials said contractors at the work sites should be able to answer any questions residents have.

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school, read a statement put together by the group.

“We are concerned there has been no attempt made to address issues regarding the flood plains upon which the renovated facility would sit,” the statement read in part. “Are engineering alternatives available that would reduce the incidence of regular, low-level flooding, in addition to reducing or eliminating the impact of more significant – but less-frequent – flooding conditions?”

The group recommends that – if no other engineering solutions are available to reduce the impact of future flooding – the district explore a new facility.

Rachel LeSage, representing a group of Reagan Middle School staff members, said more teach-

ers in the building are in favor of keeping and renovating the high school.

“Overall, we are lacking information, and there a lot of questions about how we are going to get that building up to 21st century learning standards,” LeSage said. “We agree the only way to pass a referendum is to choose option A, because there will be so much opposition with option B.” Karri Brauman, spokeswoman for the Washington Elementary School focus group, believes a new high school is needed.

“After our discussions, we felt a new high school would be a better option to meet the needs of 21st century learning,” she said. “This option gives the district a better future.”

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THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE

The union ties that bind state government Trying to be more productive gets penalized Chicago Tribune Editorial Board

Joe Heller, Heller Syndication

EDITORIAL

Looking back at V-E Day W

orld War II came to an end in Europe 70 years ago. President Harry Truman proclaimed May 8, 1945, as V-E Day to mark the Allies’ victory in Europe.

After 31⁄2 years of war, Americans were ready to celebrate, even while acknowledging that the nation’s wartime efforts had to continue until the defeat of Japan.

A review of Sauk Valley Media archives captures the tenor of the times.

The staff of the Daily Gazette put out a 44-page special “Germany Quits!” V-E Day edition on Monday, May 7, 1945. (Normal papers were 10 pages then.)

V-E church services were announced, while

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formal observance took place. Community leaders had earlier decided Americans celebrated victory in Europe to wait until victory over 70 years ago. We take a look back at Japan had been won V-E Day festivities in the Sauk Valley. before they celebrated.

Victory over Europe it was reported that the plan recommended by portended a return to Illinois Bell Telephone the county liquor comnormalcy for local citicompany was swamped mission and agreed to zens. The Gazette reportwith 3,000 extra calls by the Dixon City Coun- ed that the “brown out” between 8:45 and 10 a.m.; cil, apparently to curb was officially over; the eight extra operators drunken revelry.

War Production Board’s were called in to handle Hundreds of automoorder to curb unnecesthe heavy volume. biles, with horns blaring, sary lighting was revoked.

In Dixon, according to drove through the downIt was speculated that the Telegraph, May 8 was town business district, an end to the midnight a day of great celebraand Dixon was buzzed curfew and prohibition tion. Sirens and whistles by a four-motored Army against horse racing sounded as people lisAir Force bomber. might soon follow. tened to their radios for Not all communities Victory over Nazi the joyous news. took V-E Day off. Rock Germany was a huge Businesses, factories, Falls High School stuaccomplishment for schools, and government dents were back in sesthe Americans of 1945. offices closed for the day. sion after celebrating the Seventy years later, that Taverns were closed, victory the previous day. fact should not be lost on too, in a pre-arranged And in Morrison, no 21st-century Americans.

THE READER’S VOICE

Exposure of holster did not violate the law JERRY BRYANT Sterling

In a recent Tech Type article, Sauk Valley online editor Angel Sierra declares his “alarm” at witnessing the possible, accidental exposure of a holster on the waist of a woman working in her yard.

He goes so far as to contact Lee County Sheriff Simonton, who reportedly states the obvious.

“If firearms are exposed, IDs are required,” since the Firearm Owners ID (FOID) has been a state possession requirement for almost 50 years, and reportedly declares that “she definitely was in violation” if not an officer. Hmm? As Sierra, “to spread the good word on concealed carry,” suggests, I searched the www.ilga. gov. website where I discovered statute (c) paragraph (1) under chapter (430 ILCS 66/10) of the Illinois “Concealed Carry” Compiled Statues,

EDITORIAL BOARD Jennifer Baratta Jim Dunn Sam R Fisher Sheryl Gulbranson Larry Lough Jeff Rogers

which states that a license shall permit the licensee to carry fully or partially concealed firearms on or about his person.

As little or no case law currently exists on this subject, most experts agree the “partially concealed” term was adopted to protect the licensee in the event of just such an incidental or unintentional exposure.

In addition, we discover under article (g) paragraph (1) that merely a FOID (not a CCL) is required when carrying or possessing a concealed firearm on his or her land, or in his or her abode, legal dwelling, or fixed place of business.

Despite this editor’s obvious overreaction, the fact that no actual firearm was observed, in itself, indicates the lack of evidence for a violation.

On the contrary, this lady should be commended if she took the time, trouble and expense to complete the extensive CCL safety program.

High “call of duty rank” and good intentions aside, the state attorney’s interpretation and clarifications are preferable

to opinion in the “educa- cops make it tougher for tion” of the public. the good cops.

Bad journalism also doesn’t make a cop’s job easier. A prime example was a cartoon recently printed in this paper – not once, but twice.

The cartoon depicted a JIM FAIVRE couple watching TV with Rock Falls the man commenting A cop was killed. A that “Nowadays they just senseless execution of shoot ’em.”

I found this offena young man just doing his job. So, where are the sive and disrespectful – a gross misrepresentaprotests over his death?

Some will argue that tion of police. It makes police know the risks it sounds like every cop when they sign on; it’s shoots first and then asks just a hazard of the job. questions. Police have a Every cop knows he/she hard enough time doing puts his/her life on the their job and dealing line every day. Whether with negative publicity. small town or large city, This type of unprofesthe risk is taken by any- sional journalism doesn’t one who takes the oath to help them; rather, it adds fuel to a growing fire. protect and serve.

A young cop was killed Does that give some lunatic the right to mur- and more will likely folder a cop in cold blood? low. So, are we not supBeing a cop is difficult, posed to be upset or becoming harder every mourn because he was day. Their actions are sec- doing his job and knew ond-guessed and often the risks? He’ll be mourndamned if they do and ed by his family, friends, damned if they don’t. and fellow cops.

Cops are scrutinized Then everyone moves more than ever. There are on. There will be no prosome bad cops out there, tests or riots. Yes, a cop or rather, cops who make was killed. Where is the poor decisions. The bad outrage?

Being a police officer getting harder daily

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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

A supervisor at the Illinois Department of Revenue made a mistake last fall. She decided to help out with a backlog of tax returns in her department.

For that, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees filed a grievance. The union claimed the supervisor violated a clause in AFSCME’s contract by doing “bargaining unit” work.

The case went to a mediator. The union demanded overtime pay for the employees whose work the supervisor performed.

Both sides settled instead on comp time for the workers. The supervisor got verbally reprimanded by the union.

Welcome to Illinois, where trying to be productive gets penalized.

When Gov. Bruce Rauner talks about the grip public employee unions hold over state government, this is an example of what he means.

The demands in AFSCME’s 196-page contract often controvert the interests of taxpayers. From overtime costs to seniority rules to the endless grievance process, public employee unions can be an enormous drain on state resources. Unions resist progress, efficiency, modernization – anything that threatens a union job.

That’s one reason that Rauner kicked off his first month as governor with a clenched fist toward organized labor. It can be tough to streamline state government alongside obstructionists.

ANOTHER EXAMPLE of AFSCME’s tentacles: The union actually filed grievances over the use of volunteers at state-run facilities, including veterans homes and tourist centers. The volunteers were answering phones and helping out. Why the resistance? Those pesky volunteers threatened the security of union jobs.

AFSCME is fighting legislation that’s targeted at illegal patronage hiring – the kind detailed in a 2014 inspector general’s report at the Illinois Department of Transportation. Under former Gov. Pat Quinn, IDOT ignored hiring rules for hundreds of clouted employees, according to the report. That deprived qualified applicants of an honest chance to compete for jobs.

Many of the questionable hires eventually got swept into unionized positions through a simple change in job titles.

The union doesn’t want the state to transfer those

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workers back into nonunion roles. It’s amazing those workers have jobs at all, given how they got hired.

Protect, protect, protect the status quo.

So, yes, Rauner came out swinging.

He issued an executive order in February to eliminate so-called “fair share” union fees that non-members are forced to pay. Some state workers are union-eligible but decline to join. Those workers get charged a fee similar to union dues.

Rauner tried to block unions from being able to take that money, but a judge last month ruled against him. The fees will continue to be collected while the case moves through the courts.

Rauner also supports local right-to-work zones, where workers would not be compelled to join a union or pay dues. The idea is to attract employers to economically depressed areas.

ORGANIZED LABOR has been mobilizing against Rauner’s plans, asserting that the governor has “declared war” on labor.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and members of the City Council have spoken out against Rauner’s right-towork zones.

Rauner is taking a stance toward labor the likes of which this state hasn’t seen. It’s a gamble in a state with a Democraticcontrolled House and Senate and a Republican minority that’s often cozy with organized labor, too.

Rauner’s chances of getting much of this through the Legislature may be slim.

But the most critical challenge Rauner faces is to forcefully design the most efficient, effective state government he can so that dollars go to essential services. That they don’t get wasted.

So what of all the union demands that cost time and money?

What of all the resources wasted on grievances and overtime disputes that could be going to health care or child care or public safety?

RAUNER WILL HAVE A significant say in negotiations on the AFSCME contract, which expires this year. This state can’t afford a status quo in which a supervisor can’t pitch in on a problem. It can’t afford to tell wellintentioned volunteers to go away. It can’t afford to waste one dollar on outdated work rules. Not when it faces a $100 billion pension liability. Not when scores of people fear the impact of state spending cuts on services.

Illinois has to work. If Rauner can force that change – yes, we’re looking at you, Springfield – he will have succeeded.

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DAY TRIP | SOUTH SHORE CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL TRAIL Henry W. Wise and his wife, Eliza, are buried at the Historic Maplewood Cemetery in Crown Point, Indiana, part of the South Shore Civil War Memorial Trail.

Wise survived the war, going on to own a brickyard.

He died in 1917 at the age of 77.

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March into the past You can follow Civil War veterans’ footprints along Indiana memorial trail

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

The South Shore Civil War Memorial Trail takes visitors to Indiana’s Lake and Porter counties along a path of history.

Of the 11 stops on the trail, six are cemeteries.

On this drive, travelers will visit veterans’ burial spots and museums, and in the process will find out more about the war and Union soldiers from Indiana.

Historic Maplewood Cemetery, 347 Maple Lane, Crown Point, is the final stop for Col. John Wheeler, who was killed in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Twenty-eight Civil War-related graves are here.

Lowell Memorial Cemetery is at 1341 E. Commercial Ave. in Lowell. The veterans’ graves are on the hill in the oldest section. Look for their names on the Three Creeks Monument near downtown Lowell.

Maple Cemetery at Sturdy and Penna Hill Roads in Valparaiso is the burial place of dozens of Civil War veterans. A plot has been set aside just for them.

At 73rd Avenue, Merrillville Cemetery in Merrillville includes 30 veterans. The book, “Soldiers & Veterans Memorialized at the Merrillville Cemetery,” by Alice Smedstad, tells the story of these and other veterans. It’s available from the Merrillville-Ross Township Historical Society Museum, just west of the cemetery.

Oak Hill Cemetery can be found at 6445 Hohman Ave. in Hammond. This large burial site contains the graves of more than 100 Civil War veterans. A Grand Old Army of the Republic

If you go ...

What: South Shore Civil War Memorial Trail Where: Lake and Porter counties in Indiana Cost: The trail itself is free.

Information: alongthesouthsore.com/civilwartrail or South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority at 219-989-7770 obelisk can be found there as well.

Twelve veterans are buried at Salem Cemetery, 751 W. County Road 350-South in Hebron.

Among them lies Pvt. Benjamin Shoup, who fought at the Battle of Vicksburg in Mississippi.

Other, non-cemetery trail sites, are also available for a tour through time: Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana St., Valparaiso: 118 years old and was visited by Teddy Roosevelt, the Marx brothers and John Phillips Sousa. It was built to pay tribute to Union solders and sailors. Construction was completed in 1893.

Porter County Museum of History, 153 Franklin St., Valparaiso: This museum houses historical artifacts and a Civil War room that contains uniforms, a drum and soldiers’ diaries.

Merrillville-Ross Township Historical Museum, 13 W. 73rd Ave., Merrillville. Here visitors will find information and photos on the 99th Indiana Infantry. It also sells copies of Smedstad’s book. Sales benefit the museum.

Hesston Steam Museum, 1201 E. Road 1000North, LaPorte: The museum hosts Civil War Railroad Days in the summer, with re-enactment groups participating from both sides of the fence.

Old Lake County Courthouse, Joliet Street and Main Street, Crown Point: This was built

by Henry Wise, a Civil War veteran. The courthouse lawn was once a parade ground for the Grand Army of the Republic.

Enjoy the trail at one time, or divide it into smaller pieces for more time at each stop.

The Civil War Memorial Walkway is at the Historic Maplewood Cemetery in Crown Point, Indiana. It’s part of the South Shore Civil War Memorial Trail.

LOS ANGELES – Whether you clear your cabinets out for every new diet that promises health and beauty, just grab the bacon-topped cheeseburger or live somewhere in the middle, you must – you just must – know by now that we should all eat more vegetables and fruit. So what will make you actually do it?

It’s nowhere near time for a victory dance, but experts see a little movement in the right direction, citing the growth of farmers markets, more vegetarian restaurant options and campaigns to encourage produce consumption.

“There are some signs here and there that the diet is improving,” said Kelly Brownell, an obesity expert and the dean of Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University. But “the change is too slow to make a big public health difference.”

The plodding pace of change is to be expected, said Gene Baur, cofounder of Farm Sanctuary and an animal welfare advocate. Shifting the food industry and our habits is like turning a mammoth aircraft carrier, he said.

It’s pretty easy to get through the day without eating anywhere near the amount of produce the federal government recommends – and most Americans are in the deficient category. Cold cereal and milk for breakfast, ham and cheese sandwich with tortilla chips for lunch and, for dinner, a piece of chicken, potatoes and a salad, maybe a piece of fruit for a snack.

That’s maybe 3 servings of produce, and experts say 5 is barely enough.

The federal government has recommended that half your dinner plate be produce.

Dr. David Katz, the founding director of Yale’s Prevention Research Center, is optimistic about the future, despite his assessment of the present: “We have accomplished almost nothing with fruit and

vegetable intake.”

As for growth in farmers markets, there are more than 200 in Southern California alone, and there’s also rise in restaurant and supermarket choices. Nielsen consumer research shows fruit and vegetable sales increased by volume and in dollars for each of the last 4 years.

“Everywhere you go there are vegetarian options. Five or 10 years ago, that was not the case,” said Jack Bishop, editorial director for America’s Test Kitchen, which produces a public television cooking show, an affiliated magazine and recently issued a vegetarian cookbook. “Vegetarian cooking seems a lot more appealing if you are not buying vegetables from 3,000 miles away,” he added.

While statistics showing that nearly 10 percent of Americans are vegetarians haven’t changed much, the Meatless Mondays program has grown.

Studies such as one published recently in an American Medical Assn. journal saying that a vegetarian diet may help lower blood pressure also argue for diets heavy with plants. Nearly a third of American adults have high blood pressure.

Experts who may have differing perspectives – from vegan to Paleo – can rally around a diet that’s mostly unprocessed whole foods, mostly from plants, Katz said. But there’s so much confusion from the hundreds of diet books, research reports and sources of information. It doesn’t have to be that way, he said, if the experts talked more about what they all agree on: “We all eat a lot more like one another than we eat like the average American diet,” he said.

“I’d like to put an end to the era of the fad diet in America,” Katz said.

And the food industry will respond to consumer demand, just has it did when it created low-carb pasta or Snackwells cookies or diet soda, he said.

McDonald’s might want to beef up its security Hamburglar is on the loose again

South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority

Want to experience superheroics?

You can, in a traveling Marvel tour coming to Chicago this summer NEW YORK (AP) – That children’s fantasy of fighting alongside – instead of just watching – favorite superheroes like Iron Man and Spider-Man is a step closer.

“The Marvel Experience,” a sort of indoor high-tech traveling theme park that includes 360-degree projections, holograms and a 4-D motion ride, will make stops in Chicago, Philadelphia, New York and

St. Louis this summer.

Participants will train alongside the likes of Spider-Man, Thor, Captain America, Hulk, Wolverine and Iron Man before a final showdown against Red Skull, M.O.D.O.K. and their Adaptoids. The show lasts up to 3 hours.

Some elements of the $30 million show ask participants to put on 3-D glasses and watch battles, while others offer the option of shooting guns,

Want to go?

“The Marvel Experience” will be in Chicago at McCormick Place from July 11 to Aug. 2. Tickets range from $34.50-$44.50 for adults and $29.50$34.50 for children.

Online: https://themarvelexperiencetour.com climbing walls and mimicking superheroes.

The traveling dome complex – about 30,000 square feet – includes digital projectors, interactive touch screens, a Holo-Blaster Training

Simulator and SpiderMan Climbing Wall.

Some 300 kids participate at any one time in staggered waves. They are encouraged to dress up as their favorite superhero.

NEW YORK (AP) – Based on the latest McDonald’s ad, it looks like the Hamburglar settled down in the suburbs and spent the last decade going to youth soccer games and perfecting his stubble.

The company is bringing the burger thief back to its advertising after a 13-year absence. On Wednesday, McDonald’s Corp. tweeted a 30-second ad featuring the Hamburglar, his face unseen, flipping burgers in a suburban backyard with his wife and son.

When he hears a radio ad for McDonald’s new burgers, he drops his

spatula in shock.

In April, McDonald’s announced that it is introducing a trio of “Sirloin Third Pound” burgers for a limited time, the latest sign the chain is pushing to improve perceptions about the quality of its food. In Wednesday’s ad, those burgers lure the Hamburglar out of his quiet retirement.

The previous version of the character appeared to be a mischievous child dressed in an old time black-and-white prisoner’s uniform with a hat and cape.

McDonald’s is bringing back one of it mascots, the Hamburglar, after a 13-year absence.

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

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

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

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

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

All services in Spanish & English.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Thomas Dzielak. Phone: 625-4508.

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

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

Everyone is welcome!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday nights Prayer Warriors 6:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LU-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nursery provided. Elevator available.

Air conditioning. Handicap accessible.

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

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

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

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

Nursery provided. Contact Church

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

Midweek service Wednesday 7 p.m.

Kids church during Sunday services.

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

Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

ABIDING WORD CHURCH, an Associate of RHEMA Bible Church.

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

Sunday Celebration service 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Phone 625-9377; Home phone 625-3420.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH ~ WHITE PINES CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Avenue, Polo.

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

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Obedience The story of Adam and Eve is difficult to understand. Why was eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil prohibited? The knowledge of good and evil is the root of having a conscience, and having a conscience is invariably praised as a good thing. The account in Genesis links eating from the tree of knowledge with death: "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die." (Genesis 2:16-17) Why was it necessary for them to die if they ate from this tree? These are perhaps unanswerable questions, and while it certainly is cause for wonder why knowledge of good and evil is linked to our mortality, perhaps a simpler way to look at this story is to remember that it is part of the creation story, and God is making the rules as he makes the world. What he says literally creates the rules, just as it creates the world, and Adam and Eve were cut off from the tree of life because they were disobedient.

Jesus restored our access to it by being obedient to God's will, accepting an agonizing and ignominious death on a cross. Are we being obedient to God's will in our life?

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

Need a ride? Call Terry 815-535-3665.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Transportation disponible. 626-8419.

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

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Daughter’s gift causes rough waters Dear Abby, I represented my daughter “Stacy” and her husband as their real estate agent. When any of my children purchase a home, I waive my commission.

My daughter knew I had been trying to finance a trip to South America for my husband so he could complete his “bucket list.” She gave me a cruise on one of the most expensive cruise lines and airfare to South America as a gift for helping with their home purchase.

After my husband reviewed the itinerary, he said it wasn’t the trip he had in mind and wanted to know if my daughter could change it. I was embarrassed to ask her

with me because he feels I am the person at fault for the loss of the trip. Is my husband right that we should request a gift exchange from the giver, or was I justified for not accepting it in light of the fact that it was too much money?

– Just Wants Peace

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

after receiving such a gracious gift. He became indignant and said if she really wanted to give him something he wanted, she wouldn’t mind changing the trip.

I told Stacy I couldn’t accept her gift because it was too much money.

My husband is now angry

Dear Just Wants Peace, Your husband sounds like a handful. He was at fault. Your mistake was allowing him to put you in the middle.

I’m sorry you fibbed to your daughter about why you refused her generosity, because the expense had nothing to do with it.

Your husband’s ingratitude had everything to

do with it. Because the cruise didn’t suit him, he should have spoken to her and asked if the itinerary could be adjusted.

That way nothing could have been lost in translation, and he might have gotten his wish.

returns home and say it’s over face-to-face?

After all these years, I have heard many pros and cons about this question. I can think of no one else with such a wealth of knowledge in this area to ask but you. After hearing from you, I will finally put this to rest.

– John in Vineland

Dear Abby, During WWII, while I was overseas in the Navy, I received a “Dear John” letter. It was devastating, especially because I was so far away and unable to immediately respond. Do you think it is appropriate for a person to send such a letter while the person is far away, especially while in the service, or should the person wait until the service member

Dear John, A decade ago I would have said – and did tell someone – to wait until the person came home.

My thinking was the news might demoralize the recipient and distract the person enough to get her/ him killed.

I changed my mind after hearing from service

COMMUNITY EVENTS Friday, May 8 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

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

Bridge, 8:45 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Bingo, 9:30-11 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Wii Bowling and cards, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Line dancing, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lee County Sheriff’s Torch’s 5K preregistration and kickoff party, 5-8 p.m., That Place on Palmyra Pub and Eatery, 628 Palmyra Road, Dixon.

All-ages open mic night, 5-9 p.m., Triangle-Veterans Memorial Park, Fifth Street and Fifth Avenue, Rock Falls, 815-5908881.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Bingo, 7 p.m. Rock Falls

American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave. Saturday, May 9 Farmers Market, 7 a.m.noon, Haymarket Square, 317 W. Third St., Dixon.

Lee County Sheriff’s Torch’s 5K run/walk to benefit Northwest Illinois Special Olympics, 7:30 a.m. registration, 8:45 a.m. opening ceremonies, 9 a.m. race, Camp Reynoldswood, 621 Reynoldswood Road, Dixon.

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

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

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

Sauk Valley Computer Users, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Sunday, May 10 Concert by musicians “Red Roots,” 10 a.m., Turning Point Citi Church, 944 Stony Point Road, Dixon.

Monday, May 11 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and comput-

members stationed in the Middle East who told me I was wrong – that it’s better to get the word while there were buddies close by who could be emotionally supportive. They suggested that if the service member hears the news when he gets back – alone and possibly traumatized by what he or she has been through – that it could make the person more vulnerable to suicide.

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 www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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er lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

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

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

Quilting, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3251.

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

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

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

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

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County

Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exercise group, 4 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Tacos, 4-8 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-6258290.

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

Rock Falls Public Library Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., 1007 Seventh Ave., 815-6263958.

Is it robbery if you say ‘please’?

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) – A man accused of robbing a Virginia Beach bank posted two videos and a photo of the incident to his Instagram account.

Police tell WAVY-TV that 23-year-old Dominyk Antonio Alfonseca walked into a TowneBank on Monday and handed the teller a note asking for $150,000 in bonds – and including the word “please.”

He recorded the incident on his cellphone and posted videos and photo of the note online.

Officers picked up Alfonseca 20 minutes after he left, carrying a gym bag full of money.

In a jailhouse interview, Alfonseca told the station Wednesday that asking for money isn’t a crime, and he said he believes he’ll be found innocent.

He says he wouldn’t have posted if he’d committed a crime.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Saturday, May 9 Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

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

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

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

Parkinson’s Support Group, 10 a.m., board room, Mercy South Medical Center, 638 S. Bluff Blvd., Clinton, Iowa, 563243-5585.

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

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

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.noon, Walmart, 1901 First Ave.,

Rock Falls.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old School; 7 p.m., open, fun night, bring a friend, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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

Sauk Computer User Group, 1-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

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

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

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

Sunday, May 10 Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 a.m., closed; 7 p.m., open, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., closed; 11 a.m., open; 1 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m.,

closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Time to break addiction’s stigma HEROIN

CONTINUED FROM A1

“Like any disease, addiction can strike any family at any time,” she said. “Unfortunately, there’s a stigma that’s attached to it. If you tell people that your child has cancer, they come running. If you tell people your child is an addict, they run like hell.

“It’s time we talk about it. It’s time we all get educated about addiction. It’s time we break that stigma.”

At any time, one could look around and see the effects of the powerful testimonies on the faces of people in the audience. There were tears, standing ovations, and at the end of the 2-hour presentation, it was hard to miss the hugs in the audience. People hugging friends, people hugging family members.

Lee County Public Defender Bob Thompson hugged his employee, Nikki Perez, who was one of the speakers.

She’d spoken about her history of drug abuse, starting with alcohol, then marijuana, mushrooms, acid, ecstasy, cocaine, and, finally, heroin.

Thompson offered Perez her first job after she finally got sober, and she still works in the public defender’s office with him, talking with clients.

“Each time that I get a letter from the jail, or I go to speak to an inmate, I remember that was once me,” she said.

Their embrace echoed the vibe felt throughout the Elks Lodge: one of hope, empowerment, acceptance, and love.

Friday, May 8, 2015

BRITAIN ELECTION

Poll: Conservatives surprisingly strong Opinion polls done during campaign predicted race to be neck-and-neck

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

Lee County Sheriff John Simonton speaks about the need for treatment for offenders in drugs cases, rather than simply locking them up, during the antiheroin event hosted by PRISM of Lee County on Wednesday night at the Dixon Elks Club.

Several vendors were present to offer information on addiction, including this booth, which helped parents and loved ones learn to spot signs of drug abuse.

Get involved Cost: $10 per session (Checks can Free Narcan training

6 to 7:30 p.m. May 27 at KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon To attend: RSVP by May 22 at 815284-3371, or email contactus@lchd.com Attendees will learn how to recognize an overdose, what to do during an overdose, and how to administer anti-overdose drug Narcan. Upon completion, participants will be certified to administer the drug and will given a free Narcan kit.

Sinnissippi Centers presents Understanding Heroin

June 5 at Sinnissippi Centers, 325 state Route 2, Dixon Session 1: The basics, 9 to 11:45 a.m.

Session 2: Pharmacology, 1:15 p.m. to 4 p.m.

be made out to Sinnissippi Centers) To attend: RSVP to Natalie Andrews at 815-284-6611, ext. 263, or email natalieandrews@sinnissippi.com Attendees will learn about medication-assisted treatment, facts about successful treatment, and more.

“We Care” substance abuse hotline training

7 p.m. May 14, and 11 am. May 16 at The Worship Center, 403 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon Register by calling 815-677-9694, or email pastorcole@comcast.net The hotline is a 24-hour resource for addicts and loved ones to call and receive information. Those interested in volunteering should attend a training session.

LONDON (AP) – The Conservative Party fared much better than expected in British parliamentary elections Thursday, an exit poll projected, suggesting that Prime Minister David Cameron is within touching distance of forming a new government.

The opposition Labour Party of Ed Miliband took a beating, according to the poll, much of it because of the rise of the separatist Scottish National Party. The poll said the SNP would take all but one of the 59 seats in Scotland, most of them from Labour.

Cameron’s coalition partner, the Liberal Democrat Party, was expected to lose most of its seats on a night that shook the grip of Britain’s three biggest parties.

The exit poll, based on interviews with 22,000 voters, differed strongly from opinion polls conducted during the monthlong election campaign, which had put the Conservatives and Labour neck-andneck with about a third of the vote share each.

London Mayor Boris Johnson, who is running for a seat in Parliament as a Conservative, said that if the poll is accurate, “then obviously it’s a very, very clear victory for the Conservatives and a very bad night for Labour.”

Political leaders

warned against jumping to conclusions before full results are in, and some expressed skepticism about the poll.

“I have to say it just doesn’t feel right,” said longtime Labour adviser Alistair Campbell.

Former Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown was equally skeptical, telling the BBC: “I’ll bet you my hat, eaten on your program, that it is wrong.”

But early results backed the poll’s general trend: In the first constituencies announced, Labour gained some votes from the Conservatives but picked up fewer than needed from the collapse in Liberal Democrat support, and lost votes in some areas to the U.K. Independence Party.

The exit poll projected that the Conservatives would get 316 seats – up from 302 and far more than had been predicted – and Labour 239, down from 256.

The Liberal Democrats would shrink from 56 seats to 10, while the Scottish nationalists would grow from six to 58, all but one of Scotland’s seats.

If the exit poll is accurate, the Conservative Party would be in a commanding position to form the next government by seeking partners from smaller parties.

There could be a rerun of the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition that has governed since 2010. The poll put the two parties’ total at 326 – just over half the 650 seats in the House of Commons.

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Henry Morgan, a 17thcentury Welsh pirate who along the Spanish Main became a multimillionaire in today’s dollars, said, “A kleptomaniac is a person who helps himself because he can’t help himself.”

In yesterday’s deal, East had to help West steal the contract from South. In today’s deal, West can return the favor – how?

South is in three notrump. West leads a fourthhighest spade six, which is covered by the three, 10 and jack. South immediately attacks diamonds.

What should happen after that?

North was a tad aggressive in jumping to three no-trump, but he hoped his

diamond suit would provide five winners.

East does not know the strength of West’s spade suit.

If West has ace-queen- or ace-jack-fifth, the defenders

can capture one diamond and four spades. Here, though, that does not happen. If East returns a spade after taking the diamond ace, South makes his contract.

First, West should play high-low in diamonds to show his doubleton. Then East should hold up his diamond ace until the third round to give West a chance to make an informative discard.

If West has strong spades, he pitches a low heart or club.

Here, though, he must throw a spade to warn East that that suit is not a source of tricks.

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An about face to save face After mocking kale, company markets breakfast bowl featuring it

“modern, progressive burger company.�

Lisa McComb, a McDonald’s representative, said in an email the kale is included in a Turkey Sausage & Egg White bowl, which also has spinach and bruschetta. The other option is a Chorizo & Egg bowl, which includes a hash brown, cheddar jack cheese and pico de gallo.

On Wednesday, Janney analyst Mark Kalinowski had also noted on that McDonald’s was introducing three salads in Canada that have kale as an ingredient.

The embrace of kale might seem odd to some, considering McDonald’s recently ran an ad that celebrated the Big Mac and mocked trendy ingredients like soy, quinoa, Greek yogurt – and kale.

NEW YORK (AP) – McDonald’s might be developing a taste for a new ingredient as it fights to reinvent itself: Kale.

The world’s biggest burger chain says it’s testing two breakfast bowls in Southern California, one of which includes the leafy green as an ingredient.

The test comes as McDonald’s Corp. works to shake its junk-food image, with sales at established U.S. locations declining for 6 straight quarters.

CEO Steve Easterbrook, who stepped into the top spot March 1, has said he want to turn the chain into a

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In handing down the sentence Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Samuel Der-Yeghiayan said Zoller disgraced police officers who do their jobs honestly.

The FBI recorded Zoller extorting money from a driver who was cooperating with the FBI. Authorities also alleged Zoller created a false auto accident report so the informant could submit a false insurance claim.

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Alex Rodriguez hit his 661st career home run on Thursday to move into fourth place on all-time list behind Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth.

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Sterling’s Jack Nitz returns a shot Thursday against Dixon’s Jack Nitz at Sterling. Nitz won the No. 1 singles match 6-2, 6-2, but the Warriors lost the meet 3-2.

Dukes lose battle, but win overall war Dixon picks up victory over rival

BY TY REYNOLDS treynolds@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5554 @STyReynolds

STERLING – With Sterling junior Jack Nitz looking to stay perfect on the season, it was the No. 1 doubles match that stole the show in Thursday afternoon’s dual with rival Dixon.

Nitz did run his record to 18-0 with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Dixon sophomore Sam Bratt, but the Warriors’ top doubles duo of Lane Martells and Zak Khan outlasted the Dukes’ Michael

Star of the match: Jack Nitz, Sterling, won 6-2, 6-2 at No. 1 singles to improve record to 18-0 Gale and Bryce Stanley in a third-set super tiebreaker that had everyone watching as the last match of the meet.

In the end, Dixon won the dual 3-2, thanks to wins at No. 2 singles and No. 2 & No. 3 doubles. But the back-andforth affair at No. 1 doubles was the match of the meet.

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SOFTBALL | ROCK FALLS 18, DIXON 1

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Rock Falls’ Makaley Velazquez hands the baton off to Molly Mammosser during the 3,200-meter relay at the Big Northern West meet at Rich Lawton Track in Dixon. The Rockets won the event in 10 minutes, 24.73 seconds. Rock Falls finished fifth at the eight-team meet. Dixon won the team title, claiming its first team title in 15 years.

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Rock Falls’ Michaela Ward rips a single during Thursday’s game against Dixon at Reynolds Field. The Rockets won the Big Northern West game 18-1 in five innings.

Rockets keep pedal pushed to metal Rock Falls stays aggressive on road

BY ROB LAIRD Special to SVM

DIXON – The Rock Falls softball team recently began firing on all cylinders, and when faced with an overmatched Dixon squad Thursday afternoon, the Rockets did not let their foot off the gas.

Rock Falls (19-9) bunted, hustled, and otherwise pestered its way to an 18-1 victory, moving coach Kris Nunez within one victory of her ninth straight 20-win season.

“We were really focused on

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Star of the game: Michaela Ward, Rock Falls, 3-for-4, 2B, 3B, 4 RBIs keeping our defense up, and to keep hitting like we have been,” said shortstop Michaela Ward. “We don’t want to start slacking and get into a slump when we face a better team.”

Ward was one of four Rockets to record at least three hits, finishing a home run short of the cycle to go with four RBIs. PEDAL CONTINUED ON B3

Buzz worthy Duchesses add to school’s trophy case

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DIXON – Maggie Bushman sensed it in the hallways on the way to class, in the bleachers during games, and on social media.

“It all started in the fall and got bigger when the boys basketball team had such a good season,” said Bushman, a Dixon senior.

“It kind of took off from there.

There’s a buzz around the school that you can feel.”

Bushman and her track & field teammates joined in on what has been a fun school year for Dixon athletics on Thursday, by adding another plaque to the school’s ever-growing trophy case. The Duchesses won the Big Northern West Conference meet on the waterlogged Rich Lawton Track at Dixon High School.

Team standings 1. Dixon 2. Byron 3. Winnebago 4. Oregon 5. Rock Falls 6. Mendota 7. Lutheran 8. Stillman Valley

127.5 122 102 73 50 47 30 6

The title was the first for the Dixon girls track & field team in 15 years, when it last won a conference crown competing in the now defunct NCIC in 2000.

The meet capped a strong week for the Duchesses, as the girls soccer team clinched the BNC title earlier this week.

“It’s fun to be a part of this,” Bushman said.

The Duchesses finished with 127.50 points, to edge runner-up Byron, which finished with 122.

Winnebago (102) was third, Oregon (73) was fourth, Rock Falls (50.50) took fifth, Mendota (47) was sixth, Lutheran (30) placed seventh, and Stillman Valley (6) finished eighth in the eight-team meet.

The meet wasn’t decided until the final race, and Dixon had to hold off the Tigers in the 1,600-meter relay to have a chance. The foursome of Shannon Lahey, Mekenzie Harden, Courtney Seagren and Bushman proved to be up to the task.

Bushman, who placed second in the open 400, anchored the race and crossed the finish line in 4:15.55, nearly 10 seconds ahead of second-place Mendota.

Byron raced to a third-place finish. The Duchesses earned four more points (10) in the race than Byron (6), which proved to be the difference in the final results.

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Raven says nevermore Ed Reed 36-year-old safety, who played 11 seasons in Batlimore and one for the Jets, announces his retirment.

Ravens will retire his number.

Low five John Wall Wizards guard has five non-displaced fractures in his left wrist and hand, and his playing status for Saturday’s game is undecided.

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Cowboys sign former LSU lineman The Dallas Cowboys signed La’el Collins on Thursday, bringing in the former LSU offensive tackle who had been a projected first-round pick in last week’s NFL draft until his name came up in a police investigation.

Collins, a 2014 All-SEC lineman, has never been named a suspect or person of interest in the shooting death of 29-yearold Brittney Mills. Police acknowledged days before the draft that they wanted to talk to Collins because he knew the victim, who was 8 months pregnant when she was gunned down at her home in late April.

After he went undrafted, Collins met with police, who say he has answered all of their questions. Collins also submitted to a paternity test that proved he is not the father of Mills’ infant son, who was born alive after the shooting but died days later.

Brady’s agent says investigation flawed The NFL was determined to blame Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for deflated footballs in the AFC title game, and the investigation omitted key facts and buried others, Brady’s agent said.

Don Yee said the report prepared by NFL-appointed investigator Ted Wells was “a significant and terrible disappointment.”

Yee said the report “reached a conclusion first, and then determined socalled facts later.”

COLLEGE SPORTS

Governor signs “Todd Gurley” bill Georia Gov. Nathan Deal has signed into law what’s been dubbed the “Todd Gurley bill” — making it a crime punishable by up to a year in prison to entice student athletes to break NCAA rules for money.

Deal’s office said Thursday that he had signed House Bill 3, numbered to reflect the jersey number of the famous former University of Georgia running back who was kicked off the Bulldogs’ football team for four games last fall for accepting money for autographs.

PRO WRESTLING

Corgan to write for TNA wrestling Billy Corgan, the longtime Smashing Pumpkins frontman, is set to make his debut as the behindthe-scenes brainchild for TNA Wrestling.

He was hired last week as TNA’s senior producer, creative and talent development, and has already offered input into Friday’s show.

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Today Baseball 4:15 p.m.

• Eastland at West Carroll 4:30 p.m.

• Erie-Prophetstown at Newman • Fulton at Bureau Valley • Morrison at Hall • Eastland at Stillman Valley Softball 4:30 p.m.

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Illinois right fielder Casey Fletcher (3) is congratulated after hitting a home run against Southern Illinois during a home game in March. There are a lot of reasons Illinois has won 40 games this season, including 21 in a row, the main reason is a strong staff of pitchers.

Arms surplus Big Ten standings

CHAMPAIGN – Illinois reliever Tyler Jay was part of the Team USA national college team last summer, playing alongside players from traditional powers like Vanderbilt and Florida State.

They talked sometimes about which of those schools would have the best 2015. Jay mostly listened.

“Illinois was not part of that conversation at the time,” he said.

It is now.

The Illini (40-6-1, 16-1 Big Ten) are first in the Big Ten, ranked among the top 10 teams in the country, and winners of 21 games in a row, the longest active streak in the nation. Pitching is a big reason: The team’s four starters all carry earned run averages of 3.02 or less.

But the guy with potentially the best arm on the staff waits in the bullpen. In 49 1/3 innings in 23 appearances, Jay has nine saves, 54 strikeouts and four walks. The left-hander’s mid-90s fastball leaves opponents flailing, and his ERA is a team-best 0.73.

On many teams, maybe most, he’d be in the rotation. And Jay admits he’d prefer starting. But with 21 wins in a row and a shot at both a Big Ten title and hosting an NCAA regional, he can’t argue with the results.

“I’m coming out there just doing what’s asked of me, and it’s working,” the junior said.

Having a pitcher who is

Overall 1. Illinois 40-6-1 2. Iowa 34-12 3. Ohio State 33-13 4. Maryland 33-16-0 4. Michigan State 29-18 6. Michigan 29-20 7. Indiana 26-19 8. Nebraska 33-17 9. Minnesota 19-26 10. Penn State 17-26 11. Rutgers 17-31-1 11. Northwestern 15-33-0 13. Purdue 15-33

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among the best in the country in the pen gives Illinois an edge, Illini coach Dan Hartleb said. Baseball America ranks Jay the 16th best prospect in the country.

And Jay is a good candidate for the role, Hartleb says, because of that willingness to do whatever he’s asked, an arm that allows him to pitch on consecutive days, and a sense of calm under pressure.

“He seriously doesn’t care,” the 10th-year coach said. “If it’s a runner on third and a onerun lead in the ninth inning, he wants the ball. If it’s a start, he wants the ball. He doesn’t care.”

When Hartleb recruited Jay from Lemont, he saw a good athlete, a pitcher and also a wide receiver on his high school football team. But Hartleb had no idea the breaking-ball pitcher with top velocity then in the mid-80s would turn into the

TBD

• West Carroll at Mercer County Tournament Boys track & field 4 p.m.

Illini pitching so deep, best prospect in bullpen

BY DAVID MERCER AP Sports Writer

• Kaneland at Sterling • Erie-Prophetstown at Newman • Fulton at Bureau Valley • Morrison at Hall • AFC at Dakota

Illini’s shutdown guy.

Jay said he’s gotten a little faster each year since he was a sophomore in high school, but really took off when he got to college, stopped playing football and lost some of the upper-body muscle he’d built up to fight off defensive backs.

“I got a little more arm-whipping action from that, and it’s just kind of skyrocketed,” he said, from 94 mph his freshman year to 96 the next season and, this year, 97 and 98.

“Yeah, it’s been cool,” he said, smiling and wondering out loud if there’s even more in his arm.

Illinois has not lost since dropping a game at Michigan State in late March. They swept Ohio State last weekend in Columbus, coming from behind for two of those wins. With six regular-season games left and the possibility of a nice postseason run ahead, the Illini appear about as loose as possible.

On picture day Thursday, as the coaches posed stern-faced for a group shot, the players stood nearby, needling them about their serious expressions.

Every time the team plays, that winning streak is on the line, and the scouts who’ve made Illinois a regular stop this spring have been there in large part to take a hard look at Jay. But he says the fun his team is having eases any pressure, and makes it easy to focus on right now rather than what might happen down the road.

• Sterling at Northern Illinois Track Invitational, at Machesney Park • Dixon, Rock Falls, Erie-Prophetstown, Fulton at Geneseo Invitational • Newman, AFC, Milledgeville, West Carroll at Milledgeville Invitational Girls track & field 3 p.m.

• Sterling at NIB-12 Conference Meet, at Yorkville • Three Rivers Conference Meet, at Erie

On the tube TV listings

Today Auto racing 7 a.m.

• Formula One, practice for Grand Prix of Spain, NBCSP 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

• NASCAR Sprint Cup, practice for Spongebob Squarepants 400, FS1 3:30 p.m.

• NASCAR Trucks, pole qualifying, FS1 5:30 p.m.

• NASCAR Sprint Cup, pole qualifying, FS1 7:30 p.m.

• NASCAR Trucks, Toyota Tundra 250, FS1

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Golson transferring for final season Quarterback leaving Notre Dame after up-and-down career

BY TOM COYNE AP Sports Writer

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Everett Golson, once on track to be the winningest quarterback in Notre Dame history, is instead joining the long list of Fighting Irish quarterbacks who sought success elsewhere.

Golson announced Thursday he will use his final season of eligibility at another school, ending an up-and-down career for the Irish that included a trip to the national championship game, a season lost to a suspension over academics, and a competition this spring with Malik Zaire for the starter’s job.

“After much thought, prayer, and discussion with my family, I have decided that it is in my best interest to graduate from Notre Dame and transfer to another school effectively

immediately,” Golson said in a statement released to Fox Sports.

The 6-foot, 200-pound senior from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, thanked Notre Dame fans for their support and asked for privacy during what he called a life-changing moment.

A call to his cellphone

by The Associated Press wasn’t returned.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly issued a statement thanking Golson and wishing him well.

“He had many significant achievements, including helping us to an undefeated regular season and berth into the national title game,” Kelly said.

There has been speculation about Golson possibly leaving Notre Dame since December, and along with that rumors about where he could transfer.

Golf Noon

• PGA, The Players Championship, TGC

Hockey 1 p.m.

• IIHF World Championship, U.S. vs. Denmark, NBCSP

MLB 6 p.m.

• Cardinals at Pirates, FSN/MLB • Orioles at Yankees, MLB 7 p.m.

• Cubs at Brewers, CSN • Reds at White Sox, CSN+

NBA playoffs 7 p.m.

• Eastern Conference semifinals, Game 3, Cavaliers at Bulls, ESPN 9:30 p.m.

• Western Conference semifinals, Game 3, Rockets at Clippers, ESPN

NHL playoffs 6 p.m.

AP

Everett Golson announced that he will transfer from Notre Dame and play his final year of college football somewhere else. The quarterback that helped the Irish to the National Championship game in 2012 had many highs and lows in South Bend.

• Eastern Conference semifinals, Game 5, Capitals at Rangers, NBCSP 8:30 p.m.

• Western Conference semifinals, Game 4, Ducks at Flames, NBCSP

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Warriors rout Rochelle to clinch title Hawks, Clippers both win big; Missiles run to fifth at NUIC track meet

By SVM Sports Staff

The Sterling Golden Warriors wrapped up the outright NIB-12 West title Thursday afternoon, routing Rochelle 14-1 in five innings thanks in large part to a 10-run second inning.

Erin Stroup doubled and homered, her three-run blast capping the outburst in the second for the Warriors (19-4, 7-0).

Abri Hale doubled three times and drove in three runs, and Emily Berogan added a single, a double and two RBIs. Lauren Fritz also drove in two runs, and Shannon Long and Emily McDonald added RBIs. Lexy Staples (18-4) allowed one earned run and three hits in a complete game, striking out seven without a walk.

Oregon 11, Mendota 2: Aleah Wight led a potent Hawk offense with four hits, including three doubles, and four RBIs in a Big Northern West win at home.

Bella Holley added three hits and two RBIs, and Emily Perkins singled, doubled and had three RBIs for Oregon. Eight different Hawks had hits, and nine different Oregon players scored runs in the game.

Abby Baker struck out 10 and walked five in a complete game, giving up two runs (one earned) and four hits, including Amy Devitt’s solo home run.

Amboy 10, Bureau Valley 0, 5 inn.: The Clippers scored five

runs in the first inning, then tacked on five more in the fourth

Thursday’s stars Zoe Ward, Sterlng soccer, 2 goals Rebecca Waite, Milledgeville track, won 100 at NUIC Meet, 2nd in 200, 400 & long jump Courtney Boyer, WC track, won 300 hurdles at NUIC Meet, 2nd in 100 hurdles Aleah Wight, Oregon softball, 4 hits, 3 2Bs, 4 RBIs, 2 runs Cassidy Koning, AFC softball, 3B, HR, 3 RBIs, winning pitcher Erin Stroup, Sterling softball, 2B, HR, 3 RBIs Karlee Doege, Amboy softball, 3-hit shutout, 9 SO, 1 BB Brooke Stralow, Morrison softball, 3-hitter, 1 R, 0 ER, 14 SO, 1 BB for a run-rule Three Rivers East win at home.

Karlee Doege tossed a threehitter, striking out nine and walking one. Courtney Rhine led Amboy (20-9, 9-2) with two hits and three RBIs, while Kaitlyn Liebing added two hits and drove in two runs. Madison Murphy added a two-run double for the Clippers.

Irini Petros took the loss for the Storm.

Morrison 2, Riverdale 1: Emma Sitzmore’s two-run home run in the bottom of the fifth inning lifted the Fillies to a Three Rivers West win at home.

Brooke Stralow allowed one unearned run and three hits

in a complete game, striking out 14 and walking one for Morrison.

Rams pitcher Lexi VenHuizen gave up just four hits, with three strikeouts and four walks.

AFC 6, Aquin 4: The Raiders erased a four-run deficit by scoring five runs in the fifth inning in Freeport.

Cassidy Koning, who had a home run, a triple and three RBIs, also was the winning pitching with four scoreless innings of relief. Carlee Hargis pitched the first three innings.

Lauren Meurer had two RBIs for AFC, while Bryce Gittleson scored twice.

West Carroll splits at home:

The Thunder beat Stockton 10-3 in the opener, but lost 3-0 in the nightcap in Thomson.

Josi Anderson had two doubles and an RBI in Game 1, and Abby Maike had two hits, two RBIs, and struck out eight in a complete game.

Riley Sullivan went the distance in Game 2, striking out seven without a walk, but West Carroll (14-15, 9-5 NUIC West) managed just two hits.

Soccer

Sterling 2, Rochelle 1: Fresh-

man Zoe Ward scored both Golden Warrior goals in a NIB12 West win on the road.

After falling behind 1-0 just 8 minutes into the match, Ward corralled a loose ball and netted it 9 minutes before halftime.

Sterling (3-14-3, 2-3-1) took the

lead 50 seconds into the second half when Ward scored off a Natalie Herrera assist, and held on from there.

Track & field

Missiles, Thunder tie for 5th at NUIC Meet: Milledgeville-

Eastland and West Carroll both scored 55 points to tie for fifth Thursday at the NUIC Meet in Pecatonica.

Polo-Forreston took seventh with 37, 77 points behind winner Galena-East Dubuque-River Ridge (114). Pecatonica-Durand was second with 99.

Rebecca Waite led the way for the Missiles, winning the 100 (13.08 seconds) and taking second in the 200 (27.38), 400 (1:01.86), and long jump (16 feet, 3 inches). Cassidy Logemann tied for second in the high jump (4-10), and also finished fourth in the triple jump (30-8).

Courtney Boyer won the 300 hurdles (51.67) and was runnerup in the 100 hurdles (16.96) for the Thunder. West Carroll also got second in the 400 relay (53.50) and 800 relay (1:53.99), and added a third in the 3,200 relay (11:08.08). Kali Hunter took third in the 3,200 (13:45.83).

The Marcos got a tie for second from Naeva Groenewold in the triple jump (31-2), and Kenzie Heinz took third in the discus (103-4) and fourth in the shot put (35-4). Serenity Stapleton added a fourth in the high jump (4-8).

NBA | BULLS

Butler getting bigger after leaving Texas Bulls guard has risen to NBA’s Most Improved from humble, small-town roots

BY K.C. JOHNSON Chicago Tribune

Everybody owns a Jimmy Butler story.

Bulls general manager Gar Forman remembers visiting Tyler (Texas) Junior College, where Butler played as a nonDivision I recruit before landing as an under-the-radar player at Marquette, and watching a relentless work ethic.

His offseason trainer, Chris Johnson, recalls Butler waiting outside a Houston gym until D.J. Augustin’s workout ended last summer because Augustin had signed a free-agent contract with the Pistons that day.

Joakim Noah relates the game during Butler’s rookie season when the seldom-used 30th pick in the 2011 draft was tossed into the fire against Knicks star Carmelo Anthony.

“He was the difference-maker in that game,” Noah said.

All these anecdotes underscore a common theme when it comes to Butler, who capped his nearly unprecedented rise from Tomball, Texas, to NBA All-Star by becoming the first Bull in franchise history to be named the NBA’s Most Improved Player.

Butler, who drew 92 first-place votes and landed on 121 of 129 ballots to easily outdistance runner-up Draymond Green of the Warriors, always has

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The Bulls’ Jimmy Butler drives against the Bucks’ John Henson during a first-round playoff win in Milwaukee. Butler was named the NBA’s Most Improved Player on Thursday.

Butler numbers

Year G GS MP FG FGA PCT. PPG. AST. STL REB 2013-14 67 67 2,591 275 693 .397 13.1 2.6 1.9 4.9 2014-15 65 65 2,513 421 912 .462 20.0 3.3 1.8 5.9 believed in and bet on himself.

“In winning this award, I think most people see it as looking at Jimmy’s numbers and the incredible increase he has had statistically,” Forman said. “But those of us around Jimmy each day see it a little differently. We see a great will and determination, and an outstanding work ethic and inner drive to succeed.

You look back at Jimmy’s story,

and it really is amazing that we’re here.”

Butler, who also is expected to land on the All-Defense team, increased his scoring average from 13.1 to 20 points per game. His shooting percentage, rebounding, and assists averages also all improved.

And he did all this after turning down the Bulls’ 4-year, $44 million extension offer last October,

making Butler a very attractive restricted free agent this summer. The Bulls can match any offer he receives after Butler, well, bet on himself again.

“I think we both won,” Butler said. “I did my job and what I’m supposed to do. And they’re happy with where I am right now. To be a Bull? I think so.

This is the place for me. I love playing with the guys we have.

They continue to bring in great, high-character guys who fit the team mold. I’m happy to be here.”

His coach is happy to have him.

“He has made a gigantic jump,” Tom Thibodeau said. “I believe he’s one of the best twoway players in the NBA today. It hasn’t happened by accident.

The way he has worked is a testament to his character.”

Butler credited Buzz Williams, his coach at Marquette who now is at Virginia Tech, for teaching him “your confidence only comes from your work.”

And he moved through a long list of thank-yous, citing his teammates, coaches at all levels, Forman and executive vice president John Paxson for drafting him, Johnson, Luol Deng for teaching him “how to be a professional,” and his fans and family.

“I feel like I’ve come a long way from Tomball,” Butler said.

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The Cardinals’ Peter Bourjos slides in safely at third for an RBI triple Thursday during a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs in St. Louis.

Cards take three from Cubbies Quintana strong, but White Sox fall By the Associated Press

John Lackey gave the Cardinals bullpen a much-needed break. He made his own breaks, too.

Lackey drove in a run for the third time in his big league career, and struck out 10 in 7 2/3 innings, helping the Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1 Thursday in St. Louis for their ninth win in 10 games.

“I’d like to finish them all,” Lackey said. “There might be a little bit more importance on it because of the last few days, I guess.”

Jason Heyward singled three times with an RBI, and Peter Bourjos hit a run-scoring triple for the NL Central leaders, who took three of four from the second-place Cubs and improved their record to a major league-best 21-7.

Jake Arrieta (3-3) gave up five runs – four earned – and nine hits in 5 1/3 innings. Starlin Castro drove in a run for the Cubss.

Tigers 4, White Sox 1:

White Sox pitcher Jose Quintana has allowed three earned runs in his last two starts. He lost them both.

Quintana yielded two runs and four hits over five innings Thursday in Chicago.

Quintana (1-3) also had a season-high eight strikeouts.

Kyle Lobstein (3-2) allowed five hits in 7 2/3 innings for Detroit.

Up next • Cardinals (Wacha 4-0) at Pirates (Liriano 1-1), 6:05 p.m.

• Reds (Marquis 3-1) at White Sox (Noesi 0-3), 7:10 p.m. today (CSN+, 670 AM) • Cubs (Hammel 2-1) at Brewers (Nelson 1-2), 7:10 p.m. (780 AM)

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“I wanted to stay back and don’t jump on the ball, because sometimes we get really eager and then we just pop out,” Ward said. “We’ve come a long way since the beginning of the year, and we’re starting to play really well together.”

The result of the contest was rarely in doubt, particularly following a two-run home run by designated player Madason Shaw that capped Rock Falls’ seven-run second inning.

Like Ward, Shaw said she’d been struggling recently, and was focused on cleaning up her mechanics against the Duchesses.

“I wanted to fix my batting approach, because I’d been chasing bad pitches, and I don’t know why,” Shaw said. “It’s usually the outside-low pitch that gets me. I

was really focusing on not dropping my shoulder, because I have a really bad tendency to do that.”

With the game well in hand early, Nunez wanted her team to focus on its approach and to keep the momentum flowing following Wednesday’s impressive victory over Rockridge.

“We’ve really been working on being more aggressive on the bases and taking chances,” Nunez said. “Last night, we beat Rockridge because we did all the right things, and we’re finally hitting the ball solid consistently.”

The full-throttle mentality of the Rockets befuddled Dixon’s defense throughout the contest.

Shortstop Haley Fitzsimmons made a handful of sparkling plays from her position, but her effort wasn’t enough to keep the Rockets from having a heyday on the basepaths.

Of Rock Falls’ 16 hits, half never left the infield dirt, with the Rockets benefitting from a

bevy of bunts, seeing-eye singles, and misplayed balls. Five Dixon errors didn’t help, leading to five unearned runs.

“We were looking to see how good our defense is. Obviously, we need to work on some things defensively,” Dixon coach Pete Morsovillo said. “In that [second] inning, I don’t think they hit but one or two balls to the outfield.”

Phoenix Smith singled to lead off the fourth inning for Dixon’s only hit. She later came around to score.

Rock Falls starting pitcher Natalie Soltow pitched three hitless innings before giving way to Jenny Lawson. Soltow struck out four and walked two.

Olivia Babcock had four singles, including three infield hits, and Peyton Milne, batting ninth, had a three-hit day with two infield hits. Chelsi Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com Blair went 3-for-4 with four RBIs. Babcock, Milne, and Blair Rock Falls’ Madason Shaw singles Thursday during the scored three runs apiece.

Rockets’ 18-1 win over Dixon at Reynolds Park.

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Rockets roll past Stillman Mustangs, Storm win in TRAC; Cards wrap up NUIC East

By SVM Sports Staff

The Rock Falls Rockets broke open a 5-5 tie with a seven-run fifth inning Thursday, and went on to beat Stillman Valley 14-5 in a Big Northern West road game.

Quinton Matznick had a single, two doubles and four RBIs, and Reid Akerman added two singles, a double and three RBIs for the Rockets (16-9, 7-4). Cooper Kilberg doubled twice and also drove in three runs, and Clay Velazquez added two hits and two RBIs. Cayden Erickson struck out seven and walked one in five innings on the mound, and Nolan Moeller struck out four without a walk in two innings of one-hit relief.

Lutheran 2, Dixon 1: Errors opened the door for two Crusader runs in the third inning, and that’s all that Lutheran needed in a Big Northern West win in Rockford.

Mitchell Wolfe (0-6) was saddled with the loss, after allowing two unearned runs and four hits in six innings. He had three strikeouts and no walks, and he also had two doubles at the plate.

Riley Mehrens drove in the only run for Dixon (4-16, 3-10).

Morris 4, Sterling 1: The Golden Warriors were held to just three hits in a NIB-12 crossover loss on the road.

Brandon Dennis scored the lone run for Sterling, and joined Turner Morse and Nick McGuire in the hit column; McGuire’s hit was a double. Tyler Willman went 3 2/3 innings in the loss.

Winnebago 6, Oregon 3: The Indians turned a 2-0 secondinning deficit into a 5-2 lead by the end of the third, and the Hawks never recovered in a Big Northern West loss on the road.

Taylor Brubaker smacked a

Thursday’s stars Joey Brackemyer, Morrison, complete game, 3 R, 2 ER, 6 H, 13 SO, 1 BB Quinton Matznick, RF, 3 hits, 2 2Bs, 4 RBIs Richie Bartnick, Forreston-Polo, 2 hits, 2B, 3 RBIs two-run home run for Oregon, and Zach Stromberg had two hits and an RBI. Brubaker took the loss on the mound, allowing six runs (three earned) and 10 hits in a complete game.

Sammy Adams struck out seven and walked one in five innings to pick up the win for ‘Bago, and also helped his own cause with two hits and four RBIs. Morrison 7, Erie-Prophetstown 3:

Joey Brackemyer struck out 13, and Justin Jensen had two hits and two RBIs as the Mustangs won a Three Rivers West game at home.

Brackemyer gave up three runs (two earned) and six hits while walking one, and Morrison (184, 9-0) took control with a six-run second inning. Mason Sitzmore added three hits and an RBI, while Ryan VanZuiden, Merik Kennedy, and Ben Tegeler also drove in runs.

Jared Forward had two RBIs, and Kale Orman added an RBI triple for the Panthers. Josh Lohman lasted three innings in the loss.

game at Amboy City Park.

Drew Fordham and Will Konneck had two hits each for BV, and Gage Smith went the distance on the mound for the win.

Chris Jones led Amboy (5-20, 0-8) with three hits.

Forreston-Polo 9, Milledgeville 6:

The Cardinals clinched the NUIC East title with a win at home, taking control with a six-run fourth inning to beat the Missiles.

Richie Bartnick singled, doubled and drove in three runs for Forreston-Polo (25-5, 14-0), and Caleb Poffenberger and Wyatt Kerchner also had RBIs. Jacob Cunningham struck out five and walked two in six innings of six-hit ball, allowing three runs.

Milledgeville scored three runs in the top of the seventh, but the rally ultimately came up short. Blake Kappes started and pitched four innings, with Harrison Schmidt pitching the last two.

Aquin 5, AFC 2: The Raiders couldn’t overcome the Bulldogs’ three-run third inning in an NUIC East loss in Freeport.

Adam Mairs had two hits and an RBI, and Ryan Rod also drove in a run for AFC (7-15, 4-10). Dillon Lanning (1-3) allowed four runs (three earned) and four hits in three innings, and Rod gave up an earned run and three hits over the final three frames.

Warren-Stockton 5, West Carroll The Comets led 3-0 in a Three 1: The Thunder fell behind 5-0 after Newman 3, Kewanee 0, susp.:

Rivers East road game when play was suspended in the bottom of the third inning due to inclement weather. The game will be completed at a later date.

Bureau Valley 8, Amboy 5: The Storm broke open a 4-4 tie with a four-run seventh inning to beat the Clippers in a Three Rivers East

four innings and never recovered in an NUIC West loss in Thomson.

Eric LaShelle (2-4) went the distance for West Carroll (10-18, 4-9), giving up five earned runs and 12 hits while striking out three and walking four. He also drove in the lone run for the Thunder in the bottom of the sixth.

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“We worked together in the tiebreaker, and really set each other up well,” Khan said. “That last point, I hit a nice forehand, and Lane finished it off with a slam on their return shot. We just trusted our abilities, and trusted each other.”

Sterling won the first set 7-5, then Dixon battled back to take the second set 6-2, and led the firstto-10 super tiebreaker 6-4. But the Warriors tied it up at 6-6, then the teams switched sides of the court.

With the wind at Dixon’s back, Stanley won the next point with a smash at the net for a 7-6 lead. But the Dukes hit into the net the next three points to give the Warriors a 9-7 lead, then Martells slammed the winner between the two Dukes.

“When we flipped the scoreboard to 0-0, I told Zak that it was a clean slate, and anything could happen,” Martells said.

“We just stopped thinking about what the score was and focused on the point we were playing.

It was all in our minds, and we just started taking smart shots and took advantage of what they gave us.”

That was also the game plan for Nitz, who lost just one point in the first three games against Sam Bratt en route to victory.

Bratt never quit battling, but Nitz was just too much. His strong first serve and consistent ground strokes kept him in control almost the entire way in his 18th match – and 18th win – of the season.

“It was good to get that confidence right off the bat, really get going with that early lead,” Nitz said.

“The wind was tough to adjust to, depending on whether you were on the south side of the court or the north side, but you just had to know when to be aggressive and when to play defensive tennis.

“I just tried to keep the ball in play, make him

Friday, May 8, 2015

Baseball Thursday’s results at Morris

MORRIS 4, STERLING 1 Sterling 000 001 0 — 1 3 1 Morris 001 210 x — 4 8 2 L – Tyler Willman.

STERLING Willman (3 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 3 SO, 1 BB, 2 HBP), Stephen Geiger (2 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 1 SO, 0 BB). 2B – Nick McGuire. SB – Brandon Dennis. CS – Dennis. LOB – 5.

E – Trey Morse. at Stillman Valley

ROCK FALLS 14, STILLMAN VALLEY 5 Rock Falls 005 070 2 — 14 14 2 Stillman 005 000 0 — 5 8 2 W – Cayden Erickson. L – Wilhite.

ROCK FALLS (16-9, 7-4 BNC West) Erickson (5 IP, 5 R, 3 ER, 7 H, 7 SO, 1 BB), Nolan Moeller (2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 4 SO, 0 BB) and Cooper Kilberg. Multi hits – Reid Akerman 3, Quinton Matznick 3, Erickson 2, Moeller 2, Kilberg 2, Clay Velazquez 2. 2B – Kilberg 2, Matznick 2, Akerman.

RBI – Matznick 4, Akerman 3, Kilberg 3, Velazquez 2, Moeller, Erickson. at Rockford

LUTHERAN 2, DIXON 1 Dixon 000 000 1 — 1 5 3 Lutheran 002 000 x — 2 4 0 W – Johnson. L – Mitchell Wolfe (0-6) DIXON (4-16, 3-10 BNC West) Wolfe (6 IP, 2 R, 0 ER, 4 H, 3 SO, 0 BB).

2B – Wolfe 2. RBI – Mehrens.

LUTHERAN Johnson (7 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 5 H, 6 SO, 0 BB).

2B – West 2.

at Morrison

MORRISON 7, ERIE-PROPHETSTOWN 3 Erie-P’town 000 200 1 — 3 6 4 Morrison 060 100 x — 7 7 1 W – Joey Brackemyer (4-0). L – Josh Lohman.

ERIE-PROPHETSTOWN Lohman (3 IP, 6 ER, 5 H, 3 SO, 5 BB, 1 HBP), Brandon Howell (3 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 5 SO, 2 BB, 2 HBP). 3B – Kale Orman. RBI – Jared Forward 2, Orman. CS – Ian Wirt.

LOB – 4.

MORRISON (18-4, 9-0 TRAC West) Brackemyer (7 IP, 3 R, 2 ER, 6 H, 13 SO, 1 BB). Multi hits – Mason Sitzmore 3, Justin Jensen 2. RBI – Jensen 2, Sitzmore, Ryan VanZuiden, Merik Kennedy, Ben Tegeler. SB – Sitzmore. CS – Tegeler.

LOB – 10. at Amboy City Park

BUREAU VALLEY 8, AMBOY 5 Bureau Valley 004 000 4 — 8 9 x Amboy 121 000 1 — 5 6 x W – Gage Smith. L – Will Crownhart.

BUREAU VALLEY Smith (7 IP, 5 R, 6 H, 4 SO, 4 BB). Multi hits – Drew Fordham 2, Will Konneck 2.

AMBOY (5-20, 0-8 TRAC East) Multi hits – Chris Jones 3.

at Freeport AFC 000 100 1 — 2 5 2 Aquin 003 020 x — 5 7 0 W – Diemer. L – Dillon Lanning (1-3).

AFC (7-15, 4-10 NUIC East) Lanning (3 IP, 4 R, 3 ER, 4 H, 2 SO, 1 BB, 1 HBP), Ryan Rod (3 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 SO, 0 BB) and Adam Mairs. Multi hits – Mairs 2.

RBI – Mairs, Rod. AQUIN (9-7, 7-4) Diemer (7 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 1 SO, 0 BB, 2 HBP) and Kramer. Multi hits – Kramer 2.

2B – Feiner, Harrington. RBI – Chang 2, Kramer, Luedeking. at Thomson

WARREN-STOCKTON 5, WEST CARROLL 1 Warr.-Stock. 102 200 0 — 5 12 1 West Carroll 000 001 0 — 1 4 0 L – Eric LaShelle (2-4).

W. CARROLL (10-18, 4-9 NUIC West) LaShelle (7 IP, 5 ER, 12 H, 3 SO, 4 BB).

2B – Kody Plattenberger. RBI – LaShelle.

Softball Thursday’s results at Reynolds Park, Dixon

ROCK FALLS 18, DIXON 1

a few return shots that caught the Warriors by surprise.

“It really helps that our styles go together so well,” McClain said. “I know I can chase down shots because he’s there to back me up if I’m out of position. We were patient today, just let the game come to us, and it worked out well again.”

at Morrison

MORRISON 2, RIVERDALE 1 Riverdale 000 100 0 — 1 3 0 Morrison 000 020 x — 2 4 1 W – Brooke Stralow. L – VenHuizen.

RIVERDALE VenHuizen (6 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 3 SO, 4 BB).

Multi hits – Goodwin 2. 2B – Sullivan.

SAC – Goodwin. LOB – 3.

MORRISON Stralow (7 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 H, 14 SO, 1 BB) and Lauren Vos. 2B – Emma Melton.

HR – Emma Sitzmore. RBI – Sitzmore 2.

SAC – Lauren Pannier, Rachel Davis. SB – Vos, Lakin Goodman. LOB – 5. E – Alyssa Canales. at Freeport AFC 000 051 0 — 6 8 3 Aquin 301 000 0 — 4 9 3 W – Cassidy Koning.

AFC Koning (4 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 SO, 0 BB), Carlee Hargis (3 IP, 4 R, 3 ER, 2 SO, 1 BB). Multi hits – Koning 2. 2B – Addison Wetzel. 3B – Koning. HR – Koning. RBI – Koning 3, Lauren Meurer 2. SB – Hargis, Wetzel.

AQUIN 5, AFC 2

As has been the case since their partnership began, it was those complementary styles that keyed the victory. While McClain used his quickness to chase down shots, Rugh was consistent at the net and picked up whatever shots McClain couldn’t get to.

The result was several winners, but also quite

Bureau Valley 000 00 — 0 Amboy 500 5x — 10 W – Karlee Doege. L – Irini Petros.

AMBOY (20-9, 9-2 TRAC East) Doege (5 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 9 SO, 1 BB) and Kaitlyn Liebing. Multi hits – Liebing 2, Courtney Rhine 2. 2B – Madison Murphy.

RBI – Rhine 3, Liebing 2, Murphy 2.

WINNEBAGO 6, OREGON 3 Oregon 020 001 0 — 3 4 5 Winnebago 032 001 x — 6 10 1 W – Adams. L – Taylor Brubaker. Sv – Warkentien.

OREGON Brubaker (6 IP, 6 R, 3 ER, 10 H, 1 SO, 0 BB). Multi hits – Zach Stromberg 2. HR – Brubaker. RBI – Brubaker 2, Stromberg.

SB – Josh Cook. LOB – 4. E – Jensen Melville 4, Harry Baldwin.

WINNEBAGO Adams (5+ IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 7 SO, 1 BB), Warkentien (2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 4 SO, 0 BB).

Multi hits – Morehead 2, Walker 2, Adams 2. 2B – Adams. RBI – Adams 4, Morehead, Heslop. SB – Morehead. SAC – Heslop. LOB – 8. E – Rosenstiel.

Milledgeville 110 010 3 — 6 9 3 Forr.-Polo 200 610 x — 9 6 1 W – Jacob Cunningham. L – Blake Kappes.

MILLEDGEVILLE Kappes (4 IP, 8 R, 5 H, 5 SO, 2 BB), Harrison Schmidt (2 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 1 SO, 1 BB).

FORR.-POLO (25-5, 14-0 NUIC East) Cunningham (6 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 5 SO, 2 BB), Wyatt Patterson (1 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 0 SO, 3 BB). Multi hits – Richie Bartnick 2. 2B – Bartnick, Karl Prerost. RBI – Bartnick 3, Caleb Poffenberger, Wyatt Kerchner.

keep making shots, and then take advantage of my chances to win points.”

Dixon (7-4) beat Sterling (5-6) in straight sets in the other three matches, led by the No. 3 doubles team of Bailey McClain and Justin Rugh. Those two made quick work of Gage Bright and Saul Juarez in a 6-0, 6-0 victory, setting the tone for the matches on either side of them.

One court to the east, Zach Healy beat Jacob Reynolds 6-2, 6-2 at No. 2 singles. On the court to the west, Dixon’s Ian South and Justin Wilson beat Sterling’s Jonah Khuntangta and Alex Gallardo 6-3, 6-2 at No. 2 doubles.

McClain and Rugh were paired together for the first time just three meets ago, but put on an impressive display in blanking their Sterling foes.

“We’ve won three in a row, and that includes the match the day we were put together,” said Rugh, a freshman. “We got off to a good start, and it’s nice that our styles mesh pretty well. We just tried to hit good shots and let them make mistakes, and we took advantage of those.”

at Amboy

AMBOY 10, BUREAU VALLEY 0, 5 inn.

AFC 6, AQUIN 4

at Forreston

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Rochelle 000 10 — 1 3 x Sterling 4(10)0 0x — 14 16 x W – Lexy Staples (18-4).

STERLING (19-4, 7-0 NIB-12 West) Staples (5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 7 SO, 0 BB). Multi hits – Abri Hale 3, Staples 2, Nadia Trujillo 2, Emily McDonald 2, Emily Berogan 2, Erin Stroup 2. 2B – Hale 3, Trujillo, Berogan, Stroup, Shannon Long. HR – Stroup. RBI – Hale 3, Stroup 3, Berogan 2, Lauren Fritz 2, Long, McDonald.

at Winnebago

FORRESTON-POLO 9, MILLEDGEVILLE 6

Sterling’s Lane Martells (above) and Zak Khan (below) hit return shots Thursday during their No. 2 doubles match against Dixon. Martells and Khan rallied for a 7-5, 2-6, 10-7 win over Bryce Stanley and Michael Gale.

at Sterling

STERLING 14, ROCHELLE 1, 5 inn.

Rock Falls 173 70 — 18 16 2 Dixon 000 10 — 1 1 5 W – Natalie Soltow. L – Sam White.

(At bats-runs-hits) ROCK FALLS (19-9) Olivia Babcock cf 5-3-4, Chelsi Blair 2b 4-3-3, Natalie Soltow p 3-1-0, Michaela Ward ss 4-1-3, Madason Shaw dp 4-1-2, Maurelle Behrens 3b 2-1-1, Taylor Hoeffler rf 2-2-0, Sydnie Nailor 1b 3-1-0, Peyton Milne lf 4-3-3, Jenny Lawson p 1-1-0, Nicole Tupper of 1-1-0, Jordan Clevenger c (flex). Totals 33-18-16.

Soltow (3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 4 K, 1 WP), Lawson (2 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K) and Clevenger. 2B – Ward. 3B – Ward.

HR – Shaw. RBI – Blair 4, Ward 4, Shaw 2, Milne 2, Soltow, Hoeffler. SAC – Blair.

LOB – 6.

DIXON (3-18) Ally Jacobsen dp 2-0-0, Alyssa Hummel rf 0-0-0, Paige Rogers rf 1-0-0, Phoenix Smith cf 2-1-1, Haley Fitzsimmons ss 1-00, Emily Bay c 2-0-0, Sam White p 2-0-0, Erika Smith lf 2-0-0, Jacelyn Rodriguez 3b 2-0-0, Allison Newman 1b 1-0-0, Mackenzie Nielsen 2b (flex). Totals 15-1-1.

White (3 1/3 IP, 17 R, 13 ER, 15 H, 4 BB, 1 HBP, 5 WP), E.Smith (1 2/3 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 H, 2 K) and Bay. CS – Fitzsimmons.

LOB – 3. at Oregon Park West

OREGON 11, MENDOTA 2 Mendota 100 010 0 — 2 4 0 Oregon 220 106 x — 11 15 2 W – Abby Baker. L – Klema.

MENDOTA Klema (6 IP, 11 ER, 15 H, 6 SO, 1 BB, 1 HBP). Multi hits – Marquis 2. HR – Devitt.

RBI – Devitt. SB – Marquis. LOB – 8.

OREGON Baker (7 IP, 2 R, 1 ER, 4 H, 10 SO, 5 BB, 1 HBP). Multi hits – Aleah Wight 4, Bella Holley 3, Emily Perkins 2, Ally Bartling 2.

2B – Wight 3. 3B – Perkins. RBI – Wight 4, Perkins 3, Holley 2, Bartling. SB – Bartling 2, Baker, Holley, Wight, Gylian Finch. LOB – 5. E – Finch, Bre Bicksler.

at Thomson Game 1

WEST CARROLL 10, STOCKTON 3 Stockton 000 001 2 — 3 8 3 West Carroll 043 012 x — 10 11 1 W – Abby Maike (7-8). L – Folks.

STOCKTON (8-11, 4-8 NUIC West) Folks (6 IP, 10 R, 9 ER, 11 H, 1 SO, 4 BB).

Multi hits – Bohnsack 2. HR – Hamilton.

RBI – Hamilton 2, Bohnsack.

WEST CARROLL (14-15, 9-5) Maike (7 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 8 SO, 2 BB). Multi hits – Maike 2, Josi Anderson 2, Monica Smith 2. 2B – Anderson 2, Maike, Smith.

RBI – Maike 2, Anderson, Smith, Kristen Houzenga, Sabrina Buckwalter.

Game 2

STOCKTON 3, WEST CARROLL 0 West Carroll 000 000 0 — 0 2 1 Stockton 300 000 x — 3 8 0 W – Wolfekuhn. L – Riley Sullivan (5-5).

WEST CARROLL Sullivan (6 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 7 SO, 0 BB).

STOCKTON Wolfekuhn (7 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 5 SO, 4 BB).

Multi hits – Larson 2, Kubat 2, Bohnsack 2. 2B – Kubat. 3B – Hamilton, Bohnsack.

RBI – Larson, Kubat, Wolfekuhn.

Boys tennis Thursday’s results at Sterling

DIXON 3, STERLING 2 Singles 1. Jack Nitz (S) def. Sam Bratt 6-2, 6-2 2. Zach Healy (D) def. Jacob Reynolds 6-2, 6-2 Doubles 1. Lane Martells, Zak Khan (S) def. Bryce Stanley, Michael Gale 7-5, 2-6, 10-7 2. Ian South, Justin Wilson (D) def. Jonah Khuntangta, Alex Gallardo 6-3, 6-2 3. Bailey McClain, Justin Rugh (D) def.

Gage Bright, Saul Juarez 6-0, 6-0 Records: Dixon 7-4, Sterling 5-6

Girls track Thursday’s results

Big Northern West Meet at A.C. Bowers Field, Dixon Team scores 1. Dixon 127.5; 2. Byron 122; 3. Winnebago 102; 4. Oregon 73; 5. Rock Falls 50.5; 6. Mendota 47; 7. Rockford Lutheran 30; 8. Stillman Valley 6 Pole vault – 1. Cameryn Baldwin (Winn) 10-6; 2. Faith Stoddard (Byr) 8-6; 3. Paige Holloway (Byr) 8-6 High jump – 1. Michaela Busch (RF) 5-2; 2. Delaney Mahoney (Ore) 5-2; 3. Holloway (Byr) 5-2 Long jump – 1. Sarah Lauer (Ore) 17-1; 2.

Madison Davis (Luth) 15-4 1/2; 3. Shannon Lahey (Dix) 15-2 Triple jump – 1. Lauer (Ore) 35-6; 2.

Davis (Luth) 25-5 1/4; 3. Maggie Bushman (Dix) 32-11 1/4 Discus – 1. Elizabeth Willis (Men) 132-2; 2. Tayla Schwarz (Dix) 124-0 1/2; 3. Allison Klosinski (Winn) 114-3 1/4 Shot put – 1. Schwarz (Dix) 42-4; 2. Willis (Men) 39-10; 3. Avery Tucker (Byr) 35-10 100 hurdles – 1. Hailey Long (Ore) 17.60; 2. Tamya Vaultonburg (Byr) 17.63; 3. Anna Thies (Winn) 18.03 3,200 – 1. Michaela Heit (Luth) 12:26.41; 2. Katie Lawton (Dix) 12:40.72; 3. Emma Hildreth (Byr) 12:48.81 3,200 relay – 1. Rock Falls (Dallas Clevenger, Bailie Smith, Makaley Velazquez, Molly Mammosser) 10:24.73; 2. Byron 10:29.91; 3. Dixon (Sydney Kitzman, Ally Stanchfield, Claire Thorpe, Katie Binkley) 10:50.84 400 relay – 1. Winnebago 52.35; 2. Oregon (H.Long, Kelsey Pudlas, Sarah Harris, Lauer) 52.93; 3. Byron 53.47 100 – 1. Ashley Whitmore (Byr) 13.37; 2.

Sydney Arickx (RF) 13.44; 3. Kelsey Shellhorn (Winn) 13.76 800 – 1. Courtney Seagren (Dix) 2:31.09; 2. Aya Bridgeland (Byr) 2:34.82; 3. Clevenger (RF) 2:38.75 800 relay – 1. Winnebago 1:51.17; 2.

Dixon (Sarah Fane, Megan Cooper, Lahey, Jayda Haime) 1:53.09; 3. Mendota 1:53.34 400 – 1. Whitmore (Byr) 1:01.74; 2. Bushman (Dix) 1:02.73; 3. Mekenzie Harden (Dix) 1:03.86 300 hurdles – 1. Holloway (Byr) 49.34; 2.

Samantha Heavlin (Winn) 51.59; 3. Thies (Winn) 52.46 1,600 – 1. Velazquez (RF) 5:39.75; 2.

Seagren (Dix) 5:46.18; 3. Tia Sims (Byr) 5:48.24 200 – 1. Whitmore (Byr) 27.30; 2. Shellhorn (Winn) 27.47; 3. Betsy Currens (Winn) 28.14 1,600 relay – 1. Dixon (Lahey, Harden, Seagren, Bushman) 4:15.55; 2. Mendota 4:24.00; 3. Byron 4:25.06

NUIC Meet at Pecatonica Team scores 1. Galena-East Dubuque-River Ridge 114; 2. Pecatonica-Durand 99; 3. Dakota 73; 4.

Lena-Winslow 60; 5. (tie) Milledgeville-Eastland, West Carroll 55; 7. Polo-Forreston 37; 8. Stockton-Warren 33; 9. South Beloit 8; 10. Pearl City 3 3,200 relay – 1. GEDRR 10:33.54; 400 relay – 1. GEDRR 52.48; 3,200 – 1. Noelle Reese (GEDRR) 13:04.97; 100 hurdles – 1. Paige Christopher (GEDRR) 16.40; 100 – 1. Rebecca Waite (Mill) 13.08; 800 – 1.

Hayley Einsweiler (GEDRR) 2:27.87; 800 relay – 1. GEDRR 1:51.45; 400 – 1. Carmen DeVries (LW) 1:01.24; 300 hurdles – 1. Courtney Boyer (WC) 51.67; 1,600 – 1. Einsweiler (GEDRR) 5:51.72; 200 – 1.

Makayla Byington (PD) 27.24; 1,600 relay – 1. Dakota 4:30.50; Shot put – 1. Emily Offenheiser (SW) 39-0 1/2; Discus – 1.

Erin Soat (GEDRR) 110-3; Pole vault – 1.

Ellie Packer (Dak) 9-6; High jump – 1. Eve Evenson (PD) 5-2; Long jump – 1. Paige Yoder (Dak) 16-5; Triple jump – 1. Erin Greene (PD) 32-3 1/2

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Blackhawks sweep Wild, advance to Western finals By the Associated Press

Corey Crawford made 34 saves, Patrick Kane had a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks advanced to the Western Conference finals with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night for a four-game sweep.

The Wild never led in the series. Goals by Jared Spurgeon and Nino Niederreiter with 2:18 and 1:27 left gave them one last chance, with their net emptied.

The final few whacks were either wide or turned aside by Crawford, who stopped 124 of 131 shots in the four games.

Brent Seabrook and Andrew Shaw scored for the Blackhawks, who were down to five defensemen after a serious injury to veteran Michal Roszival. Marian Hossa had a long empty-netter, and Jonathan Toews and Bryan Bickell had two assists apiece.

Chicago eliminated Minnesota from the playoffs for the third straight year. It has won 12 of the 15 games.

It was the first sweep by the Blackhawks since the Western Conference finals in 2010 against San Jose. They improved to 30-0, including 5-0 in this postseason, when leading after two periods.

AP

Blackhawks center Antoine Vermette (80) hits Wild center Jordan Schroeder during Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal Thursday in St. Paul, Minn. The Blackhawks won 4-3, and advanced to the Western finals.

Canadiens 6, Lightning 2: Carey Price stopped 22 shots, Max Pacioretty had a short-handed goal and two assists, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lighting to stay alive in their second-round playoff series.

Pacioretty and Andrei Markov scored in the first as the Canadiens avoided a sweep with their first victory in nine games this season against the Lightning. Game 5 is

NHL playoffs

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Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop allowed three goals on 14 shots, before he was pulled a little over 5 minutes into the second period.

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by Nikita Kucherov and Ondrej Palat. By the time Kucherov scored at 12:26 of the second, the Canadiens had built a 5-0 lead.

East Division W L Pct New York 18 11 .621 Tampa Bay 15 14 .517 Toronto 14 15 .483 Boston 13 15 .464 Baltimore 12 14 .462 Central Division W L Pct Kansas City 18 10 .643 Detroit 18 11 .621 Minnesota 16 13 .552 Chicago 10 15 .400 Cleveland 10 17 .370 West Division W L Pct Houston 18 10 .643 Los Angeles 13 15 .464 Texas 12 16 .429 Oakland 12 18 .400 Seattle 11 17 .393

GB — 3 4 4½ 4½ GB — ½ 2½ 6½ 7½ GB — 5 6 7 7

Thursday’s results Minnesota 6, Oakland 5 Kansas City 7, Cleveland 4 Detroit 4, Chicago White Sox 1 N.Y. Yankees 4, Baltimore 3 Texas 5, Tampa Bay 4 Houston at L.A. Angels, late Today’s games Baltimore (Mi.Gonzalez 3-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Warren 2-1), 6:05 p.m.

Boston (Miley 1-3) at Toronto (Aa.Sanchez 2-2), 6:07 p.m.

Kansas City (Ventura 2-2) at Detroit (Price 3-1), 6:08 p.m.

Minnesota (Pelfrey 2-0) at Cleveland (Bauer 2-0), 6:10 p.m.

Texas (Gallardo 2-4) at Tampa Bay (Karns 1-1), 6:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (Marquis 3-1) at Chicago White Sox (Noesi 0-3), 7:10 p.m.

Houston (R.Hernandez 1-2) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 0-4), 9:05 p.m.

Oakland (Gray 4-0) at Seattle (T.Walker 1-3), 9:10 p.m.

Thursday’s box score

TIGERS 4, WHITE SOX 1 Detroit

Chicago ab r h bi ab r h bi R.Davis cf 4 1 0 0 Eaton cf 4 0 0 0 Kinsler 2b 5 1 2 0 Me.Cbrera lf 4 1 1 0 Mi.Cabrera 1b 3 2 1 1 Abreu 1b 3 0 1 0 V.Martinez dh 4 0 3 1 A.Garcia rf 4 0 1 1 Cespedes lf 3 0 0 0 LaRoche dh 3 0 0 0 J.Martinez rf 3 0 0 0 Al.Rmirz ss 4 0 1 0 Castellanos 3b 4 0 1 1 Beckhm 3b 3 0 0 0 Romine pr-ss 0 0 0 0 Flowers c 3 0 0 0 Avila c 4 0 0 0 M.Jhnsn 2b 3 0 1 0 H.Perez ss-3b 4 0 0 0 Totals 34 4 7 3 Totals 31 1 5 1 Detroit 100 010 020 – 4 Chicago 000 100 000 – 1 E–Kinsler (1). DP–Detroit 2. LOB–Detroit 8, Chicago 5. 2B–Kinsler (6), V.Martinez (2).

SB–R.Davis (7).

IP H R ER BB SO Detroit Lobstein W,3-2 7 2/3 5 1 0 2 3 Soria S,11-11 1 1/3 0 0 0 0 4 Chicago Quintana L,1-3 5 4 2 2 2 8 Petricka 1 0 0 0 0 0 Da.Jennings 1 2/3 3 2 2 2 1 Putnam 1 1/3 0 0 0 0 1 HBP–by Quintana (Mi.Cabrera). WP–Quintana.

T–2:53. A–20,081 (40,615).

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ABOVE: Rock Falls junior Michaela Busch clears the bar in the high jump at the BNC West meet at Dixon.

Busch won the event with a leap of 5 feet, 2 inches.

BELOW: Oregon’s Sarah Lauer (center) runs the anchor leg in the Hawks’ second-place 400 relay. Lauer also won the long jump and triple jump at the BNC West meet at Dixon.

Oregon’s Lauer wins triple, long jump BUZZ

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The race was just the third win for Dixon during the meet, as the Duchesses displayed their depth. Seagren won the 800 in 2:31.09, holding off Byron’s Aya Bridgeland, who anchored the 1,600 relay for the Tigers.

Duchesses freshman Tayla Schwarz earned the other win, as she won the shot put with a distance of 42 feet, 4 inches.

Schwarz placed second in the discus to Mendota’s Elizabeth Willis.

Schwarz’s discus toss of 124-0 1/2 was the longest by far, until her top challenger and state-champion hopeful topped her on the next throw. Willis drew applause from those watching the discus event when she let fly a monster of a throw that was marked at 132-2.

“I was glad I had some great competition,” Schwarz said. “[Willis] is a great thrower, and seeing her do that gives me something to work for.”

Schwarz said she went head-to-head against Willis earlier in the season in a dual meet and won, but Willis improved her distance by about 10 feet on Thursday.

“Sometimes it looks a lot further when you let it go than it actually is,” Schwarz said. “It’s kind of frustrating, because I’ve been stuck at the same mark for a while. But I know that it just means I can still go up. This meet

East Division W L Pct New York 18 10 .643 Atlanta 14 14 .500 Washington 14 15 .483 Miami 13 15 .464 Philadelphia 10 19 .345 Central Division W L Pct St. Louis 21 7 .750 Chicago 14 13 .519 Cincinnati 14 14 .500 Pittsburgh 13 15 .464 Milwaukee 9 20 .310 West Division W L Pct Los Angeles 18 10 .643 San Diego 15 14 .517 San Francisco14 14 .500 Arizona 12 14 .462 Colorado 11 15 .423

GB — 4 4½ 5 8½ GB — 6½ 7 8 12½ GB — 3½ 4 5 6

Thursday’s results L.A. Dodgers 14, Milwaukee 4 St. Louis 5, Chicago Cubs 1 Pittsburgh 7, Cincinnati 2 San Diego at Arizona, late Miami at San Francisco, late Today’s games Atlanta (Stults 1-2) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 2-2), 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Harvey 5-0) at Philadelphia (Hamels 1-3), 6:05 p.m.

St. Louis (Wacha 4-0) at Pittsburgh (Liriano 1-1), 6:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Hammel 2-1) at Milwaukee (Nelson 1-2), 7:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (Marquis 3-1) at Chicago White Sox (Noesi 0-3), 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (B.Anderson 1-1) at Colorado (E.Butler 2-2), 7:40 p.m.

San Diego (Shields 3-0) at Arizona (Hellickson 1-3), 8:40 p.m.

Miami (Cosart 1-2) at San Francisco (Lincecum 2-2), 9:15 p.m.

Thursday’s box score

CARDINALS 5, CUBS 1 Chicago

was just a pre-sectional for me, and I just need to focus on my technique.”

Oregon’s Sarah Lauer was untouchable in the triple jump and long jump events, winning both handily. Lauer took the long jump with a leap of 17-1, beating Lutheran’s Madison Davis by nearly 2 feet.

Lauer cruised to the triple jump crown with a personal record of 35-6, which was just 4 inches off the school record of 35-10. Lauer ran the anchor leg on the Hawks’ second-place 400 relay team in between the finals for the triple and long jump events.

“I actually like running between them,” Lauer said. “Some people might get tired legs, but I like it because it keeps my legs warm and ready to go.

I wasn’t originally trying for the school record

in the triple, but now it seems like it’s in reach.”

Rock Falls’ strength lies in the distance events, and the Rockets showcased that Thursday. The Rockets won the 3,200 relay (10:24.73), as Dallas Clevenger led off by giving her team a lead that her Rockets teammates didn’t give up.

Makaley Velazquez cruised to a win in the 1,600 (5:39.75), and Sydney Arickx also won an event, taking the 100 in 13.11.

Rock Falls junior Michaela Busch won the high jump with a wouldbe state-qualifying height of 5-2. Busch nearly cleared 5-4, which would have been a career best, but settled for the win anyway.

“I almost had it, but I’ll definitely take a 5-2,” Busch said. “I just tried to stay calm and not really

think about the heights.

Sometimes I get too into my own head and worry about where the bar is.”

Rockets coach Mark Truesdell, a psychology teacher, worked with Busch this week about being mentally strong. He said that when she can jump with a clear mind and get out of her own head, she can be a force in the event, something she displayed Thursday.

“It’s all between the ears for Michaela,” Truesdell said.

It was a fitting end for the host Duchesses, who celebrated with the conference plaque under a thick rainbow that appeared just in time for the deciding race after a rainstorm pummeled the meet.

“Love it!,” the team cheered, as they took turns posing with the hardware.

St. Louis ab r h bi ab r h bi Coghln lf 4 0 2 0 Jay lf 4 0 1 0 Bryant 3b 3 0 0 0 Wong 2b 4 0 1 0 Rizzo 1b 4 0 0 0 JhPerlt ss 4 0 1 0 MMntr c 3 0 0 0 MAdms 1b 4 0 0 0 Soler rf 4 1 2 0 Rynlds 3b 4 1 1 0 SCastro ss 4 0 1 1 Heywrd rf 4 3 3 1 Szczur cf 4 0 0 0 Molina c 4 0 1 0 Arrieta p 2 0 0 0 Bourjos cf 2 1 1 1 Grimm p 0 0 0 0 Lackey p 3 0 1 1 Fowler ph 1 0 0 0 Siegrist p 0 0 0 0 JRussll p 0 0 0 0 Maness p 0 0 0 0 Motte p 0 0 0 0 Rosnthl p 0 0 0 0 Castillo ph 1 0 0 0 ARussll 2b 3 0 1 0 Totals 33 1 6 1 Totals 33 5 10 3 Chicago 000 000 100 – 1 St. Louis 020 201 00x – 5 E–S.Castro (5), Soler (1). DP–Chicago 1.

LOB–Chicago 7, St. Louis 5. 2B–Coghlan (5), Soler (6), Jh.Peralta (8), Lackey (1). 3B– Bourjos (2). SB–Heyward (4).

IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Arrieta L,3-3 5 1/3 9 5 4 1 7 Grimm 2/3 0 0 0 0 2 J.Russell 1 1 0 0 0 0 Motte 1 0 0 0 0 1 St. Louis Lackey W,2-1 7 2/3 5 1 1 1 10 Siegrist 1/3 0 0 0 1 0 Maness 0 1 0 0 0 0 Rosenthal S,10-11 1 0 0 0 0 2 Siegrist pitched to 1 batter in the 9th.

Maness pitched to 1 batter in the 9th.

WP–Arrieta, Grimm. Balk–Lackey.

T–2:53. A–44,472 (45,399).

NBA playoffs CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Monday’s results Chicago 99, Cleveland 92 L.A. Clippers 117, Houston 101, L.A. Clippers leads series 1-0 Tuesday’s results Atlanta 106, Washington 90, series tied 1-1 Memphis 97, Golden State 90, series tied 1-1 Wednesday’s results Cleveland 106, Chicago 91, series tied 1-1 L.A. Clippers at Houston, late Today’s games Cleveland at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Houston at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

Saturday’s games Atlanta at Washington, 4 p.m.

Golden State at Memphis, 7 p.m.

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

Houston at L.A. Clippers, 7:30 p.m.

SECOND ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Tuesday’s results Chicago 1, Minnesota 0, Chicago leads series 3-0 Calgary 4, Anaheim 3, OT, Anaheim leads series 2-1 Wednesday’s results Tampa Bay 2, Montreal 1, Tampa Bay leads series 3-0 Washington 2, N.Y. Rangers 1, Washington leads series 3-1 Thursday’s results Montreal 6, Tampa Bay 2, Tampa Bay leads series 3-1 Chicago 4, Minnesota 3, Chicago wins series 4-0 Today’s games Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m.

Anaheim at Calgary, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday’s game Tampa Bay at Montreal, 6 p.m.

Sunday’s games x-N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 6 p.m.

Calgary at Anaheim, TBD Thursday’s box score

BLACKHAWKS 4, WILD 3 Chicago 1 1 2 – 4 Minnesota 0 1 2 – 3 First Period–1, Chicago, Seabrook 3 (Bickell, Oduya), 10:23. Penalties–None.

Second Period–2, Chicago, Shaw 1 (Toews, Kane), 3:28 (pp). 3, Minnesota, Haula 1 (Cooke, Dumba), 6:42. Penalties–Toews, Chi (hooking), :18; Niederreiter, Min (hooking), 2:32.

Third Period–4, Chicago, Kane 7 (Bickell, Hjalmarsson), 13:20. 5, Chicago, Hossa 1 (Toews), 16:53 (en-sh). 6, Minnesota, Pominville 3 (Spurgeon, Koivu), 17:42 (pp). 7, Minnesota, Niederreiter 4 (Dumba, Suter), 18:33. Penalties–Prosser, Min (hooking), 4:46; Bickell, Chi (boarding), 16:02; Chicago bench, served by Shaw (too many men), 19:45.

Shots on Goal–Chicago 8-10-7–25. Minnesota 8-18-11–37.

Power-play opportunities–Chicago 1 of 2; Minnesota 1 of 3.

Goalies–Chicago, Crawford 5-1-0 (37 shots-34 saves). Minnesota, Dubnyk 4-6-0 (24-21).

A–19,163 (17,954). T–2:35.

Golf PGA – Players Championship Thursday At TPC Sawgrass, The Players Stadium Course Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Purse: $10 million Yardage: 7,215; Par: 72 (36-36) First Round Hideki Matsuyama 34-33—67 David Hearn 34-33—67 Charley Hoffman 36-31—67 Kevin Na 33-34—67 Troy Merritt 33-35—68 Ben Martin 34-34—68 Billy Horschel 34-34—68 Brendon Todd 34-34—68 Charles Howell III 34-34—68 Derek Fathauer 33-35—68 Jeff Overton 35-34—69 Cameron Tringale 36-33—69 Marc Leishman 35-34—69 Webb Simpson 35-34—69 Rickie Fowler 37-32—69 Steve Stricker 34-35—69 Rory McIlroy 36-33—69 Jason Day 33-36—69 Ricky Barnes 36-33—69 Jason Kokrak 33-36—69 Alex Cejka 35-34—69 Brandt Snedeker 36-33—69 Sergio Garcia 36-33—69 Martin Kaymer 34-35—69

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Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Activated INF J.J. Hardy from the 15-day DL. Placed INF Everth Cabrera on the 15-day DL. BOSTON RED SOX — Fired Juan Nieves, pitching coach.

CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Announced LHP Chris Sale has dropped his appeal of a fivegame suspension for his involvement in a bench-clearing brawl against Kansas City on April 23.

HOUSTON ASTROS — Placed OF George Springer on the 7-day concussion DL. Selected the contract of OF Preston Tucker from Fresno (PCL).

KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Announced Major League Baseball has reduced the suspension of RHP Kelvin Herrera from two games to one for his part in a brawl with the Chicago White Sox on April 23.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Selected the contract of RHP Fernando Rodriguez from Nashville (PCL). Designated RHP Chad Smith for assignment.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Activated RHP Luke Hochevar from the 15-day DL. Optioned LHP Brandon Finnegan to Northwest Arkansas (Texas). Acquired C Drew Butera from the L.A. Angels for INF Ryan Jackson. Transferred LHP Tim Collins from the 15- to the 60-day DL. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Agreed to terms with C Jarrod Saltalamacchia on a minor league contract.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Recalled OF Chris Heisey from Oklahoma City (PCL).

Optioned RHP Joe Wieland to Oklahoma City.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Fined Houston G/F Corey Brewer $5,000 for violating league’s anti-flopping rules during a game on May 6.

FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Released WR Nathan Slaughter.

BALTIMORE RAVENS — Signed S Ed Reed to a contract and announced his retirement.

CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed TE Randall Telfer and LB Nate Orchard.

DALLAS COWBOYS — Signed OT La’el Collins.

DETROIT LIONS — Signed CB Alex Wright, DT Gabe Wright, FB Michael Burton, CB Quandre Diggs and T Corey Robinson to four-year contracts. Signed G Al Bond, QB Anthony Boone, K Kyle Brindza, S Isaiah Johnson, WR Vernon Johnson, WR Desmond Lawrence, TE Casey Pierce, LB Kevin Snyder, S Brian Suite, RB Rasheed Williams, G Torrian Wilson and RB Zach Zenner.

MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed WR DeVante Parker, DT Jordan Phillips, RB Jay Ajayi, S Cedric Thompson, OL Jamil Douglas, CB Bobby McCain and CB Tony Lippett to four-year contracts.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed CB Trae Waynes, LBs Eric Kendricks and Edmond Robinson, DE Danielle Hunter, T T.J. Clemmings, TE MyCole Pruitt, WR Stefon Diggs, OLs Tyrus Thompson and Austin Shepherd and DL B.J. Dubose. Waived S Ahmad Dixon, RB Henry Josey, TE Ryan Otten and Ts Antonio Richardson and Austin Wentworth.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Released DL Michael Buchanan and WR Kevin Dorsey.

NEW YORK GIANTS — Released WR Kevin Ogletree and LB Terrell Manning.

Signed S Mykkele Thompson, OL Bobby Hart, S Justin Currie, T Sean Donnelly, LB Cole Farrand, DE Brad Harrah, RB Akeem Hunt and TE Matt LaCosse.

NEW YORK JETS — Signed LB Lorenzo Mauldin, QB Bryce Petty and DT Deon Simon to four-year contracts.

OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed WR Amari Cooper.

TENNESSEE TITANS — Announced the retirement of LB Kamerion Wimbley.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Signed WRs Reggie Bell, Tony Jones and Tyler Rutenbeck, OL Brey Cook, DE Corey Crawford, LBs Dyshawn Davis and Terrance Plummer, QB Connor Halliday, K Ty Long, RB Trey Williams and TE Devin Mahina.

COLLEGE NOTRE DAME — QB Everett Golson has announced he will use his final season of eligibility elsewhere after graduating later this month.

XAVIER — Named Luke Murray men’s assistant basketball coach.

FLORIDA — Named Michael White men’s basketball coach.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE PROBATE DIVISION

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ANGELA HAAK, Case No. 2015 P 16 Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ANGELA HAAK. Letters of Office were issued on 3-30-15, to KYLE HAAK- 7262 WEST RIDGE LN., CHERRY VALLEY IL, 61016 and KRIS HAAK- 1405 CRIMSON RIDGE LN., BYRON IL, 61010, who are the legal Co-Executors of the estate. The attorney for the estate is SCHIRGER LAW OFFICES, LLC, 419 Main Street, PO Box, 537, Pecatonica, Illinois 61063.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before November 1, 2015, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is requested by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Winnnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk's Office – Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated 4/10/2015 KYLE HAAK, Co-Executor, KRIS HAAK, Co-Executor By: Dennis M. McDougall SCHIRGER LAW OFFICES, LLC Michael J. Schirger, #6290691 Dennis M. McDougall, #6216516 419 Main Street, P.O. Box 537 Pecatonica, IL 61063 (815) 997-5211 Phone (815) 997-5694 Fax May 1, 8, 15, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF INGE E. FLEMING, Deceased.

NO. 2015 P 21 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Inge E. Fleming of 1208 Institute Blvd., Dixon, IL 61021. Letters of office were issued to Inge G. Nicklaus, 217 Cotton Ave., Dekalb, IL 60115 as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is David W. Badger of Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, PO Box 447, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date is stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: Inge G. Nicklaus Independent Executor

David W. Badger Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC 215 E. First Street Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) May 1, 8, 15, 2015 NOTICE TO: Ken Maxwell, 6798 Yorktown Road Prophetstown, IL 61277 You are notified that the East Z Living Mobile Home Park has declared that a certain mobile home (1967 Marshfield, White, 684 sq ft, VIN 6572, IA title 23aa74149) located at (1507 West Route 30 Rock Falls, Lot #11[Marker], IL 61071) is an abandoned mobile home within the meaning of the Abandoned Mobile Home Act. Unless all delinquent mobile home privilege taxes (including penalty and interest) are paid and electric and water service restored to this mobile home within 30 days of the date of this notice, the East Z Living Mobile Home Park shall remove and dispose of the mobile home, and it shall be disposed of or sold at public auction free and clear of any existing liens. If you have any questions regarding this notice, you should contact the following person.

Linda Hendrickson 1507 West Route 30 Lot #1 Rock Falls, IL 61071 563-542-3289 May 8, 15, 22, 2015

Notice

The law firm of Ward and Ward has closed its law practice due to illness. We have notified as many of the active clients as we were able to find of this closure.

All wills have been delivered to the office of Andrew Bollman, Attorney, 119 W. 1st St., Dixon, Illinois (815) 2880435.

If you have an active legal matter and have not been notified, please immediately hire another attorney to handle your case for you. You can select any attorney you wish, or the Illinois State Bar Association provides a lawyer referral service that can be reached at www.isba.org.

When you select your new attorney, please provide me with written authority to transfer your file to the new attorney. If you prefer, you may come to our office and pick up a copy of your file after arranging an appointment to do so and deliver it to that attorney yourself.

If you have an active legal matter, it t is imperative that you obtain a new attorney immediately.

If you or your new attorney need a copy of your closed file, please to arrange a time to pick up your file.

Due to the sale of the office building by Patrick and Nancy Ward, files not picked up by July 1, 2015, will be shredded to maintain absolute confidentiality of your legal matters.

You will be able to reach me at PO Box 216, Dixon, IL 61021, or at 815-973-1110 until June 30, 2015. Thank you for your understanding.

Patrick E. Ward (retired) for Kelly P. Ward, sole attorney in Ward & Ward Attorneys PC May 8, 15, 22, 2015 CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF IDA A. WINK, Deceased.

No. 15 P 40 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of IDA A. WINK. Letters of Office were issued to THOMAS R. WINK, 718 Cameron Circle, Hartland, Wisconsin, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the Representative, or both, on or before November 4, 2015, and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WHITESIDE COUNTY NOTICE OF FILING A REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: De'Andre Montell Young Your current name(first,middle,last name) 15MR57ST There will be a court hearing on my request to change my name from: De'Andre Montell Young First Middle Last to the name of: De'Andre Montell Johnson First Middle Last The court hearing will be held: on 6/22/15 at 9:00 a.m. at 101 E 3rd St. Sterling Whiteside.

De'Andre Montell Young Your Current Name April 24, May 1 & 8 2015

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 27 A.D. 2015 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Ginkgo Tea Room located at 216 West First Street, Dixon, IL 61021 Dated this 27th day of April A.D. 2015 Cathy Myers

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Laurence F. Johnson WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street | P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081-0400 (815) 625-8200 johnson@wmpj.com May 1, 8, 15, 2015 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Road purposes of the Palmyra Township Road District in the County of Lee, State of Illinois for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2015 and ending March 31, 2016, will be on file and available to public inspection at 214 Palmyra Road, Dixon, Illinois from and after 9:00 A.M., Friday May 8, 2015.

Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 214 Palmyra Road, Dixon, IL. And that final action on this ordinance will be taken by the Board of Town Trustees at the meeting to be held at 7:00 P.M. on the 9th day of June 2015.

Dated this 8th day of May, 2015 Vern Gottel, Supervisor Kathryn A. Todd, Clerk May 8, 2015 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TOWNSHIP BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Town of Palmyra Township in the County of Lee, State of Illinois for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2015 and ending March 31, 2016, will be on file and available to public inspection at 214 Palmyra Road, Dixon, Illinois from and after 9:00 A.M., Friday May 8, 2015.

Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 214 Palmyra Road, Dixon, IL. And that final action on this Ordinance will be taken by the Board of Town Trustees at the meeting to be held at 7:00 P.M. om the 9th day of June, 2015.

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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.

HEALTH / MEDICAL

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DIRECTOR OF NURSING Wanted Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave, Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Wanted

Experienced CNA's for 11pm – 7am Experienced LPN Please apply in person at: Avonlea of Sterling 2201 East LeFevre Rd. Wanted Rehab Aide Full-Time Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave, Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

EMPLOYMENT

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Bar Manager Outpost Bar & Grill Fulton, IL Manage successful bar & grill. Work as team member with Kitchen Manager planning events.

Apply in Person at 320 21st Street Camanche, IA 52730 Bartender/Waitress needed at Wagon Wheel Restaurant.

Apply in person at 1711 W. 4th St., Sterling or call Ruth 815-499-2328

Christian Care Ministry is seeking to fill the position of Medical Bill Analyst in our Rock Falls Office.

This is a full-time position and involves determining eligibility and processing of medical bills for payment.

Applicants must have advanced computer skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of medical coding, billing or medical terminology is preferred but not required.

Successful Analysts must be able to meet productivity & accuracy expectations.

Interested candidates should apply at: https://mychristiancare.org/Employment.aspx OR Fax resume to: 321-308-7788

Cleaning Help needed part time.

Must have valid driver's license and be able to pass background check.

Sunday work req.

Call 815-440-0797 leave message.

Full Time Bookkeeping Position.

Please send cover letter and resume to P.O. Box 111 Rock Falls, IL 61071 Full Time Receptionist/Office Assistant. Please send cover letter and resume to P.O. Box 111 Rock Falls, IL 61071

Fun & Friendly Place Now Hiring Day Crew!

Benefits include good pay, free uniform & meal discounts!

Apply in person at 2501 E. Lincolnway or 1901 Locust St. Sterling Or online at www.mysub waycareer.com

EMPLOYMENT

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Help Wanted: Person living on NE side of Dixon to check on vacation rental home (1215 Institute Blvd.) between guests, tidy up, water plants, etc. Call 608-233-9588

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May 12th, 2015 5pm – 8pm The Agency Staffing is conducting on-site interviews for Advanced Drainage Systems located at 1600 Industrial Drive, Mendota, IL Positions Open: •Forklift Operators •Material Handlers •Production •CDL Drivers •Fabricator •Line Operators Join a team where you are appreciated & rewarded for hard work!

Days Inn Rock Falls Hiring Friendly and Outgoing Entry Level & Supervisors •Front Desk/ Breakfast Attendant •Restaurant Server Bartenders/Cooks •Housekeeping/ •Maintenance Banquet Sales/ Servers Apply in person at 2105 1st Ave, Rock Falls No phone calls please Kitchen help, PT. Apply in person at Joe's Pizza, 119 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon.

No phone calls please Lifeguards needed, Responsible highest pay, certified. 815-499-0520 Local construction company looking for a driver with Class A or B CDL Full or Part Time 815-625-6206 Looking for CDL drivers with 3 years verifiable experience. Must have knowledge of flatbeds, high sides & grain hoppers.

Home every night.

Every other weekend off. 815-6774867

EMPLOYMENT

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Pool Manager and Assistant Pool Manager positions open at Polo Municipal Pool for summer of 2015. Please inquire and apply through City Hall at 815-946-3514.

Applications due at City Hall by 5 p.m.

Wednesday, May 13.

The manager's position shall enforce all rules and regulations, manage and oversee lifeguards, provide weekly, monthly and end of season reports as required by the Polo Park Board and assign staff daily responsibilities of cleaning and maintaining a healthful facility. Among those desired qualifications for manager are: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Recreation Administration or equivalent years of experience, Lifeguard certification and current certification in First Aid/CPR, and a minimum of 2 years experience as a lifeguard or recreation manager.

The assistant manager shall have similar qualifications as the managerial position and shall be at least 21 years of age and have a minimum of 1 year experience in a managerial or supervisory position.

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

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))

AUCTIONS

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HARVEY AUCTION OPEN NOW Hours: Mon-Sat. 9am to 4pm Accepting items now for upcoming sale on May 30th 815-213-0193 (Rock Falls)

SPECIAL SALES 620 Huge Plant Sale Perennials 1,000-Plants $4.97 ea.

Larger Plants & shrubs available Many Proven Winners Limited Quantities May 7 -May 10 Thurs. & Fri. 11-5 Sat. & Sun. 11-3 6154 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Just North of Flagg Rd. Extremely Important-No Early birds Please!

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 AREA GARAGE SALES 624 Compton Townwide Garage Sales Sat. May 9 8am-4pm

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 DIXON GARAGE SALES May 8th & 9th 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Maps available at Roxie's 302 W. 1st St. Dixon Fri. & Sat. 8-1 1218 Fargo Ave. Huge Sale!

Clothing, household items, knick knacks, tools, golf and fishing items, craft items, Lots of misc. Can't Miss this sale!

Fri. & Sat. 8-4 415 S. College Harley Sportster Basket, Brand New Sportster parts, Clothes, Harley Kids & Adults Clothes, Shoes, Baby Purses, Swing, Saucer & Bumbo Seat

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat 8-3pm Multiple Garage Sales Grand Detour Rd. Oak table & chairs, built-in microwave (like new), singer sewing machine, small appliances, linens, depression glassware & other antiques, infant/ toddler equipment, childrens' toys, books, games & puzzles, CD's, DVD's & tapes, home décor, holiday items & train, adult clothing, shoes & purses, boys clothing all sizes (lots of size 4 J. Deere), girls infant to 3T (name brand many with tags), and girls junior sizes. Large clump hostas and other plants. Lots of misc. items.

Fri. & Sat. 8-4 713 S. Ottawa Baby Clothes 0-18 mo. Womens & Mens Clothes, Toys, High Chair, Stools, Misc., Baked Goods Fri. & Sat. 8-5pm 1323 Woodlawn Jewelry, chairs, pictures, ceramic pieces, mens & womens clothing and more Fri. 7-3 and Sat. 7-Noon 1957 Larod Dr Just north of Dixon off of Rt. 26 HUGE SALE! Tons of baby clothes and items, lots of maternity clothes, women's and men's clothing, curio cabinet, buffet hutch, dining table and chairs, antique desk, antique end tables, filing cabinet, lamps, push lawn mower, snow blower, misc. household items Fri. 7-5 Sat. 8-?

803 4th Ave (across from Jefferson School) Recliner chair, pie safe, Westerns, Plants, Dish towels, Camp Supplies, Clothing/all sizes, Appliances, Old Records & much more

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Astrograph Get together with the ones you love Friday May 8, 2015 A positive attitude will be your secret weapon this year.

Believing in yourself and your abilities will invite like-minded people to join you. You can overcome any obstacles if you stay focused and continue to use positive thinking to gain ground.

you will lose a valuable ally.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is about pleasure and pampering. Plan to do something special for yourself and those you love. Make plans to take a welcome break from your daily routine.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your winning personality will lead to all sorts of entertaining moments that allow you to shine. Make plans with someone special for a vacation or getaway that you’ve been dreaming about.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Tension will have you looking for a quiet spot to hide. This is a perfect time to focus on solitary tasks that have been piling up or to catch up on reading.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Minor money problems will surface. Keep a close eye on your bank account and your budget so that an unexpected expense doesn’t clean you out and leave you in a compromising position.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Not everyone will be ready to follow your lead. Gather with those who are and flesh out your plans. A sporting or cultural event will motivate and inspire you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don’t try to force your opinions on others. If someone wants your suggestions, they will ask. Otherwise, you will be seen as pushy and meddlesome.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Financial circumstances will require an innovative way to earn some extra money. With your knowledge and intellect, a mentoring or teaching position could be a workable solution.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Make amends if you haven’t been seeing eye-to-eye with someone you care about. Whether a comment was intentional doesn’t matter. Smooth things over or

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Get together with the ones you love most for some peaceful, playful interaction that will ease

your stress. This fun will enable you to reconnect and strengthen your bonds.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Be careful how you handle personal relationships.

Someone will withhold pertinent information about the past or a current situation that might influence your feelings.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Someone younger will look to you for advice with a personal matter. Avoid being judgmental.

If necessary, help them find a trained counselor to later avoid being blamed for meddling.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -Learn from your past mistakes. If anyone tries to thwart your plans, outmaneuver the competition by heading in a different direction.

Use your expertise, speed and agility to come out on top.

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Fri. 9-2, Sat. 9-12 2029 W. 1st St.

By Rivers Edge The old Muller Pinehurst building is full.

Friday 3-5 and Saturday 8 'till items are gone!

2088 Blackhawk Lane, Near Grand Detour Come on for incredible bargains at our garage sale.

Mens clothing size M/L. Jrs. clothes size S/M/L, girls 8-14, misses M/L. Some clothing still with tags!! Comforters, shower curtains, window panels. Books (hard/soft cover).

Christmas dishes, rope lights, girls bikes, car bike rack, white dresser, lots of shoes, purses, back packs, toys, mirror vanity, bean bag, Stanley roller container, plastic Sterilite drawer containers, Behr Deck Over Paint (never used), stuffed animals.

Zhu Zhu Pets, Barbies, dolls. DON'T MISS THIS SALE!!!!

Silgan Holdings Inc. Needed: Secretary/Administrative Assistant to be answering phones, filing, scheduling, incoming/outgoing mail, etc.

Call Joceline at: 815-962-3139 or e-mail: jossykirbyelly@ yahoo.com Wanted P.T. Dietary AideDays Must pass background check.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

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Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

Fri. 8-4 & Sat. 8-12 1635 US Rt. 52 Heading To Amboy Young adult name brand clothes, S, M & Lg. boys 4T & womens plus sz., mens clothing, furniture, baby items, flooring, tile, & misc.

Now Hiring Part Time. Apply at www.advanced cleaners.biz

Please Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Dixon, IL EOE

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DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

GRAND DETOUR GARAGE SALES 624

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705

Garage Sale Fri & Sat 8-2pm 802 Sheridan Ave Multi Family Sale Girls 3t-6, Womens xL-2x, Mens 2x, Furniture, Toys, lots of misc.

Fri. & Sat. 7:30-3 Huge 6 Family Sale 4125 W Timberlane Name brand clothing (girls nb-6, boys to 12) double stroller, crib, lots of baby equipt. & childrens toys. Antique claw foot tub, old mirrors & doors, salt water pool pump w/ filter, 4wheeler, air rifle & misc tools & household items

Fri. 8-5 Sat. 8-3 1809 McNeil Rd. Pop up camper, log splitter, 2 antique Victorian high back beds, twin & queen bed, dresser, end tables, kid's desk, tools, fishing stuff, saxostereo, phone, kids-adult clothes, cowboy shoes, boots, mixer, glassware, lots of new items and misc. Rain or Shine

Saturday 8-1 518 E 26th St. Treadmill, twin bed, crib, car seats, stroller, tons of clothes, baby boy/girl 2T- Womens XL & maternity, small furn, new Hallmark items, food processor, Ipod doc, TV, 5x7 area rug, roller skates, tons of books, lots of purses and tote bags and more.

All money will go to benefit Jaden House's Missions Honduras

I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

Gingerbread House Open 109 W. 1st St. Fri. & Sat., May 8th & 9th 10:00am-4:00pm Many items for sale- 2 floors and street sale.

Antiques, furniture & more!

Rummage Sale Friday & Saturday 7 am – 5 pm 323 Custer Ave Antiques, Toys, Statues, Glassware Misc.

Saturday 7-3 918 Hemlock Multi-Family Sale household, antiques, baskets, balls, leftgolf handed putter, sports cards, & other misc.

Saturday 7am-3pm 309 Marclare St. womens clothes M-L, jewelry, silk flowers, camping equipment, some furniture, composter, misc.

Subdivision Rummage Sale 7am-1pm (corner of) Bloody Gulch & Pump Factory Roads: Look for Signs!

694 Pheasant Run 3 Jet Skis 684 Partridge Pl. Boys clothing 12 mo. - 5T, girls clothing 3 mo. - 2T, baby items, curtains, area rugs, home décor, holiday decorations 685 Partridge Pl. Pack N Play, changing table, bouncer, baby acBoys cessories, clothes 3 mo. - 7T, Girl clothes 3 mo – 2T, Little People barn & circus set, many items $5 or less

Looking for the perfect home?

Read Sauk Valley estate section and Real Estate Weekly on Thursdays.

Village Wide Grand Detour Garage Sales Sales Open, Friday, May 8th Many Additional Sales Open Saturday, May 9th 7:30 a.m.

Many multi-family sales. Something for everyone. 4-H Bake Sale on Delaware Street Maps Available

MILLEDGEVILLE GARAGE SALES 624 Friday 4-7 & Saturday 8-?, 1263 Sunshine Rd. Girls newborn 5T Longaberger, patio lounger, snowmobile gear, NikonD40 camera body, TOYS,double stroller, twin doll house bed w/ mattress, bedding & decor, household items, junior girls NAME brand clothes

PROPHETSTOWN GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. 12-4 Sat. 7-?

720 Woodlawn Dr. Large 3 Family Sale Lots of womens plus sz. New & like new clothing, children's clothes, girl & boy, from NB to 10-12, mens jeans, shorts, riding toys for kids, pictures, kitchen gadgets, bicycle, summer sandals end table lamp. Etc. Something for everyone!

Prophetstown's Spring City Wide Garage Sales are Saturday, May 9th You can pick up your map at Prophet Family Restaurant, Prophet Mini-Mart and Caseys.

Friday 7:30-5 Saturday 8-noon 30001 Duden Rd. Multi-Family Sale boy's/girl's clothes 3mo.- 6 yrs., & women's, crib mattresses, home décor, Vera Bradley bags, bedding, dining rm. table & lots more.

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. 8-2 & Sat. 8-12

25579 Front St. (Indian Ridge) -Double garage BEHIND houseHUGE SALE Tons of fishing stuff, boat, motor and trailer, depth finders, trolling motors, vintage, new and used, lures, reels, fly rods, rods, tackle boxes etc. camping equ., some tools, cowboy books inc.

Johnstone, FREE KITTENS, way too much to list.

815-718-5703 Fri. 8-5 & Sat. 8-?

502 E 19th St. Clean closets & garage, small kitchen gadgets, HP microwave, printer, carpet remaquarium, nant, baseball bats, snow board, fishing poles, outdoor lights, stereo system, Playstation & games, nice clothes & much more!

Fri. 8-5 and Sat., 8-?

25630 Indian Ridge Road Toddler bed, girls clothes up to 3T, boys clothes 6-8.

Lots of toys including Teenage Mutant Ninja toys, lots of misc. items.

Saturday 8-7 Indian Ridge Garage Sales!

8 or more sales!

Furniture, remote recliner, tools, fishing items, X-Mas décor, twin bed, kids clothing & misc.

Thurs. 2-7 & Fri. 9-6,

1808 5th Ave. Retired Bank professional is kicking off the high heels & relaxing. Beautiful name brand women's clothes, shoes, purses, belts & scarves.

Household misc.

Don't miss this sale!! It's a kicker!

Thurs. and Fri. 1-6 Sat. 8:30-12 1412 E. 14 th St. Garage Sale Men XL, ladies ML, XL, girls 7/8, boys 10/12 and 6 months.

Picture frames, floral ribbon, silk flowers, craft items, floral containers, much misc. Most priced $1 or less.

Thurs., Fri., Sat. 7am-7pm. 13030 Galt Rd. Antiques. tractors.

Vintage Trailers.

No clothes. Will Trade.

SUBLETTE GARAGE SALES 624 May 8th 8-4 & May 9th 8-3 1549 Maytown Rd. Pre Moving Sale Snow blower, Crocks, bird houses, oil lanterns, love seat sofa bed, tables, yard ornaments & tools, Lots of household décor, Weber gas grill, trailer, bedroom furn. set. Too much to mention.

APPLIANCES

710

GE Spectra gas stove with XL self cleaning oven. Almond. $150. 815626-8689.

FURNITURE

755

King size adjustable bed by Leggett & Platt, 2 remotes (1 wireless). As is. Smoke free home. $1800.

815-590-0383.

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

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

WANT TO BUY 795

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

AGS 2160 Cub Cadet, 48” cut, 6 speed, shaft dr., foot forw/rev. 16HP B&S V twin. Very good cond. $475.

815-973-3223.

Looking to buy older Skid Loader.

563-212-7699

Strawberry Rhubarb $2/Ib 815-677-0896

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

LX 423 Toro rider, 19HP Kohler. Variable spd. foot pedal, 42” cut. 284 hrs.

Exc. cond. $575.

815-973-3223

3 ton chain hoist come a long. $50 815-441-0467

Tandem bicycle rack. Clamps to R.V. Bumper, used once. $45 815-441-0467

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN & GARDEN

Craftsman 42” riding mower w/ grass bagger, & engine, Kohler good cond., $425 /obo 815-625-5588 Simplicity – Allis Lawn mower rear wheel weights $75 firm 815-973-4872

POOLS & SUPPLIES

Kittens smart; to give away (perferably in pairs) Call 815-677-3579

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

LAWN MOWERS

779

718 Grasshopper Z-turn, 52” cut.

18HP B&S V twin, dual tail wheel. 925 hrs.

Very good cond. $2650. 815973-3223.

781

15HP Yard Machine tractor, 42” deck, hydro drive, w/snowplow. $400.

815-625-1606.

Free 6 wk. old kittens to good home only. Unusual color ing. Call 815-4382708 Free cats to good homes, all colors.

Call 815-548-9433.

Wanted: Tea Cup size Chihuahua, adult, short hair, reasonably priced or free 815-5649022 after 2:00.

779

784

NEW TODAY Pool water delivery.

815-440-0900 785

PaceMaster treadmill - $300.

815-973-8071

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

WANT TO BUY 795 2003 Buick Park Avenue, clean and low mi. No dealers.

Maurice 563-2422933 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061

4,000 oak kitchen cabinets in stock.

Builder Discount 815-626-4561 5,000 Bags of fertilizer, mulch, lawn care.

Crabgrass preventer $20.

Builder Discount 626-4561 8 Person Poker Table like new, wood w/ padded leather top-8 cup holders $100 815535-0568 Air tools, 10 piece mechanics set.

New in case. $50 815-441-0467 Baby car seat, hardly used. Like new. $40 Call 815625-0355 Black dirt for sale, 6 tons $135 delivered. Call 815-590-2181.

Brand new swimming pools in box sizes from 10 ft 30” to 20 ft 48”. Prices from $50 to $425 Call: 815-440-0448 Cilantro Plants $.25 each 815-677-0896 Free nice moving boxes, all sizes.

815-625-0355 Little Tikes outdoor playset. 2 slides, tunnel. $50 815-440-2532 New Wood Handles for walking plow $30 cash 815-973-4872 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS Set (4) Scaffolds Wheels Caster $100 Cash 815-973-4872

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Victoria Secret bra 34D-34DD. $35. 815-288-2040 after noon.

Vintage cedar chest with bottom drawer & cushion.

Morrison location. $100. 815-772-2145 Wicker Set, loveseat, 2 chairs, 1 table, $200/obo 815-284-4514

HAY & STRAW

825

Mixed Hay for sale, 1st & 2nd cutting, $3.50/bale Call anytime 815343-2309 Round bales alfalfa & grass mixed $40/ea. Grass hay, small square bales, $3/ea. Alfalfa sm. sq. bales $3.50/ea.

815-946-2568.

FARM EQUIPMENT

855

J D Von Brunt 12' Seeder $450. Oliver 4R Pipe Cultivator complete $450.

Lindsay 14' Harrow $100. DMI dual 18.4-34 Oliver 1800 series $30.

815-857-2688 before 8am John Deere 510 backhoe loader, 80hp JD diesel 4 cycle.

10,000lb.

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815-379-2679

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904

1979 Ford Ranchero Broughm ps-pb-ps-cc - factory a/c- 302 great show vehicle, looks & runs great $5300 815-501-7252 1987 Ford Mustang GT convertible, runs & drives good. $3,500 815631-1534

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905

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1993 Pontiac Grand Am. New tires, runs great.

Maintains mechanically 174k. mi. $2,000 obo. Dixon Area.815-501-5935 1997 Cadillac Deville; Black; Good Condition. Best offer. 815-288-7910 1999 Pontiac Grand AM $1,000 obo 815-284-4179 2007 Buick Lucerne CXL, gray.

Exc. cond. w/30K mi. $11,700. 815772-2528.

2007 Saturn Ion 4dr. Sedan. 5Spd. Manual, A/C, well maintained. Great gas mi. $5,000 815-632-0780 2008 Chevy Aveo white, in Dixon $2,000 815-2886231 2011 Camero 2LT convertible, black, mint cond., only 2300 mi., $25,000 815-535-1958

904

2012 Chevy Impala LTZ, silver, leather, 24,000 mi. $14,000 815-3792089 or 815-3256069

1950 Chevy Deluxe, 4 door. $9500/ obo. Many extra parts. Call 815-625-4364

2012 Honda Accord 4DR, EXL, V6, loaded & mint condition $18,500 815-946-3572

1967 Mustang, 6 cyl. Auto, runs & drives, good project car $4500 815-622-8176

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MOTORCYCLES

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S.U.V.S

909

2003 Pontiac Aztek, 146K mi., 3.4 l. motor, $4800 815-622-8176

4X4S

912

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 152,000 miles, $2500 obo 815-440-2202

PARTS & ACC.

925

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MOTORCYCLES

1996 Harley Sportster, APE hangers. Custom paint. Bobber style. 12,000 mi. $3,990.

815-499-2109

2013 Ninja 650, black, brand new, 900 mi., no damage, just serviced $6,200 815-6315165

Utility trailer 5x8, new wood & wiring w/ title. $450 OBO 815-441-7567 or 815-441-3109

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Free Food Door Prizes

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9 A.M.- 12 noon

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936

2006 Suzuki S40 650cc, 1645 mi. $2500/obo.

Red, windshield. bag, Exc. cond. 815441-0285.

2007 Honda Shadow Sabre, 1100cc 8,913 mi. $4250/ obo. Call 815-4383185.

2008 Harley Electric Glide Ultra Classic pearl gray, new battery, good tires, custom pipes, chrome goodies.

All servicing done

by Joe Fortune.

25K mi. $13,000 815-441-2627

16' Love fishing boat back troller, w/ trailer w/ 40 hp Johnson motor, Too many extras to list. Have to see! $2,000 815-6258402 18 ft. Ranger 150 hp motor, good cond., asking $6800/obo 815494-7309 THE BOAT DOCK We Buy & Consign Used Boats!

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945

1988 Jayco 5th wheel in excellent condition especially for it's age. Asking $2500. Call 815-631-2359.

2011 Keystone Laredo camper 291TG, sleeps 9, outdoor kitchen, glacier pkg. $20,500, www.face book.com/laredo camper. Call 815-

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Auction City Sales 2505 W. 4th St. Dixon, IL 61021 Tues. Nov. 4, 2014 3:00 P.M.

This will be a great coin auction w/ lots of slabbed Morgan’s- over 100 silver dollars. Many hi-grade type coins- partial books of silver coins- many Ind. pennies, Danbury mint proof ster. men in space series- Franklin mint proof Ster. states of union series (50 pcs)- slabbed gold coins- something for everyone.

940

14' Aluminum Boat/Trailer 50 Elec. Motor Good Condition $600 815-762-1336

2006 Honda Goldwing 1800, dark cherry, with helmets & 2012 Country trailer. 16,200 mi., trailer has less 1,000 mi. than $26,000. Interested parties only call 815-718-5337.

945

Trailer permanently set up at Lake LaDonna w/ lg. deck $2500 815440-5200

BOATS/MOTORS

2005 HarleyDavidson Softail $9,750.

Deluxe.

Great Sounding pipes, well cared for bike.

16,141 miles. You will not find a better deal.

(563) 343-2897

TRAILERS/RVS

2010 HD Electra Glide Classic, red, exc, cond., 15k mi., $13,500/obo 815-440-0416

2 Arctic Cat ATVs, 400 & 500 w/ trailer, used, excellent condition, $10,500 630-514-4235

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AUTOMOBILES

• 1875 CC Seated slabbed A.U. 50 • Rare 1798 Heraldic Eagle Dollar V.F. + •1879-S MS 65 slabbed morgan •1885 MS 65- 1898-0 MS65 slavved •1898 MS 65 slabbed - 1891- S MS 65 •1935 -S Peace doc MS63- 1934- P- doc UNC •1878 7 T.F UNC. • 1890 CC Morgan A.U.- 1891 cc MS 65 Morgan •Other 1893 cc, 1891 cc, 1893, 1881 MS65 Morgan •1928 Twenty dollar UNC. gold coin •1894 $10 gold slavved MS 60- 1880 ten gold BU. 1866- S ten gold UNC.- 1893 ten gold UNC 907-D $5 gold coin MS64 1881-S $5 gold MS61, 915 Ind 2 1/2 dol. gold- 1903 2 1/2 dol gold MS 63.

•1926 sesquicentennial 2 1/2 coin MS63 •1899 MS63 Morgan P-C.G.S •1865 Maximillion 3 mexica gold pc’s •nice 1828 1/2 cent coin- 1857 1/2 cent coin hi-grade •1863 MS63 Ubd. 1 cent coin- 1864 MS65 (Red) ind 1 •1861 Ind 1 cent MS63 Nice!

•1917 standing Lib. quarter type I MS65 •1914 -S Buffalo 5 cent (rare) MS63 •1892 Barber 10 cent MS63 Nice!

•Slabbed 1921 morgans & 1921- D MS63 •1921-S half Aug. Circ •proof & mint sets •Over 100 peace & morgan dollars •1948-D Ben Franklin MS63 •6 slabbed buffalo 5 cent coins mostly MS 65 & 66. 1937, 1919, 37-D, 37-5 etc. P.C.G.S. slavved •1932- S quarter Aug. cond- Barber coins •hr-grade 1897 Barber 10 cent coin •Lg. cents 1818, 1845, 53, 56 •Key 1931- S Penny 1876 Ind- 1858 Flying eagle 1 cent & 1857 flying eagle 1 cent • 4 gold coin Amercian eagle set- $50 gold, $25 gold, $10 gold, $5 gold, in velvet case • silver sets- American Eagles •American eagle 5 dollar gold coin (two) •2004 proof eagle .999 •Tubes of UNC Morgan dollars.

NEED CASH? Sell your unused or unwanted items in Call today and place your advertisement in

Many many more coins not listed- this is the selling of a 35 year collection to settle the estate- Everything goes you will not be disappointed in the quality of the coins.

•You be the final judge as to grade & condition of coins.

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B)B)Farm (must 2015 A *Doesnot notinclude tax,Loyalty title,license license servicefee. fee.See See dealer fordetails. details.

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