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The roof over Dunham’s Sports at Northland Mall in Sterling rests in pieces Monday evening after a nasty storm ripped through Whiteside County. No one was injured, but among other precautions, officers had to secure the store’s firearms. The Sterling Police Department said the mall will be closed until further notice and requests the public steers clear of the mall, in the interest of safety.

Wind rips roof off Northland Mall

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5535 @KathleenSchul10

STERLING – All hell broke loose again Monday, exactly 1 week after the last big storm swept through the Sauk Valley.

A trained weather spotter sighted a tornado touching down at 8:07 p.m. at Woodhaven Lakes in Sublette, in Lee County, the

National Weather Service said.

At 10 p.m., Lee County Sheriff’s deputies, Sheriff John Simonton, area firefighters, and other emergency workers from 10 agencies were in Woodhaven, searching for any injured.

There was much flooding, and many trees down, some that fell on association homes. At the time, no injured had been found, but there were reports of injuries coming in, Simonton said.

Woodhaven is a private camping resort at 507 La Moille Road, 3 miles west of U.S. Route 52, with hundreds of lots.

Around 10:45 p.m., the Woodhaven Association posted on its Facebook page

that the Weather Service had not determined the strength of the twister. It asked people to refrain from calling or coming out to the campground to help, “to allow emergency workers full access to phones and roads.”

“Thanks for your understanding and patience. We will try to keep you as informed as possible as we continue to assess damages.”

Workers were scrambling to remove the downed trees, to find the injured and make way for ambulances, and also were going door to door, checking on residents.

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spent Sunday gathering warm fuzzies. Phone calls, text messages, emails, Facebook posts – you name the method. So many folks wanted to tell me I’m a good dad.

For about 5 minutes Monday evening, I did my best to disprove the warm sentiments. Moments after sending a text alert for the tornado warning for Whiteside County, I sprinted to my car and zipped home.

We’ve got a lovely home, but no basement. Just a crawl space. So I called my neighbor, Andy Terveer, to see if he had room in his basement. Sure, it’s decked out in Chicago Bears and Cubs and Fighting Illini decor, but I was able to look past that minor inconvenience.

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Sterling police and firefighters work the scene of the roof collapse Monday night at Dunham’s Sports at Northland Mall in Sterling.

Vehicles travel through heavy downpours Monday evening in Rock Falls. Whiteside County endured a tornado warning from about 6:45 to 7:30 p.m.

Storm clouds move over Rock Falls on Monday evening. See more photos on pages A2, A5 and A9, and at saukvalley.com.

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Time for the main distraction Water pipe hit during work on West First Street sewer line

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

ROCK FALLS – City sewer problems continued over the weekend with a line blockage at West First Street near First Avenue.

The new sewer issue came up just as the Public Works Department barely had time to catch its collective breath from last week’s flooding of the main lift station.

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The dredge report Even before Monday’s storm, rainfall had the Thomas Park pond dredging project behind schedule. More on A3.

The city received a call Thursday about a sewer backup at VFW Post 5418, 217 First Ave. While digging to gain access to the sewer line Thursday and Friday, a water main was hit, causing the area to fill with water.

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Based on available mapping information about local infrastructure, the water problem came as a surprise.

“The sewer line is about 20 feet down, and according to our maps, that water main wasn’t in use,” Water Superintendent Ted Padilla said. “But about 5 feet in, we found out otherwise.”

The water had to be pumped out before the sewer main work continued.

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Work crews pump water from a sewer line Monday at the corner of First Street and First Avenue in Rock Falls.

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POLO – A 33-year-old Sterling woman died Sunday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash north of Polo, the Ogle County sheriff said in a news release Monday morning.

Alisha M. Terronez died when her car crossed the center line and hit head-on with a vehicle driven by Bernadette Cook, 61, of Lombard, the sheriff reported.

Cook and her only passenger, Charles Cook, 62, also of Lombard, were taken to KSB Hospital in Dixon with non-life-threatening injuries, the Alisha M. release said.

Terronez The news release said Terronez was westbound in the 13000 block of west state Route 26/52 about 4:54 p.m. when she lost control

To help the family Click on this story at saukvalley.com for a link to a gofundme fundraising page. of her car.

Terronez, a mother of three, died at the scene. She was wearing her seat belt; her speed was not known, Lt. Greg Kunce said.

An autopsy, including toxicology tests, was scheduled for Monday afternoon.

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More flooding was reported in the area.

“Basically, everything south of [U.S. Route] 30 got hit,” Simonton said.

The Weather Service also had a report of a barn in Sublette being blown to the ground.

The storm, which billowed in from Morrison, toppled trees and broke branches all along its path.

In Sterling, winds ripped part of the roof off Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, over the new Dunham’s Sports store, open only since October.

No one was hurt, but among other precautions, police officers had to secure the store’s firearms.

Because of the damage, the mall will be closed until further notice, and people are advised to steer clear – the Sterling police and Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department Mounted Patrol will be on site, arresting trespassers, Sterling PD said in a latenight news release.

At the time the storm hit, there were six people in Dunham’s – four employees, including 19-year-old Drew Sauer, of Rock Falls, and two customers. They went to the golf simulator room in the southwest corner of the store to stay safe, Sauer said.

They could hear the rain pounding, and the hail, then came that telltale sound – like a freight train barrelling down.

All of a sudden, “the roof started to lift up, the lights started to swing, and tons of water came pouring in,” Sauer said.

After everyone had been evacuated, he ran back in to the break room at the back of the store, to retrieve keys – his and his coworkers’.

“That’s when I actually was able to take everything in and see all the damage that had been done,” Sauer said in a text.

“Coolers were floating down the walkways.

I saw burst pipes with water pouring out of them flooding the store.

The water was up to my

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A large tree blocks East Third Street in Sterling on Monday in the wake of a nasty storm. ankles at that point. I was also worried because I saw wires hanging from the ceiling, merchandise everywhere … but then I looked toward the back [where the exercise equipment was sold] and saw that the wall was gone, and I could see the lightning and trees.”

Dominick Coronado, 36, and his 15-year-old daughter, Sonrisa, were shopping at Dunham’s for football equipment for his son. When the storm warnings hit, everyone inside was told to take cover, “and people were starting to freak out,” Sonrisa said. “I was afraid.”

The Coronados and some other mall shoppers fled to the bathrooms for safety, but Dominick and a few other people decided to poke their heads outside the mall to see what was going on. He saw the storm cell coming, and at that moment, he, too, heard the freight train.

In an instant, the roof was gone, and the building was filling with water and that awful electrical smell, he said. Wires were sparking. Worried for Sonrisa’s safety, he waited about 15 minutes for the worst to pass, then they took off for their car.

“It was crazy,” he said.

The storm then headed

for Dixon, where nearly 3 inches of rain drenched the town in 30 minutes, the National Weather Service in Chicago reported.

At 8:19, the service reported zero visibility and 60 mph gusts on state Route 251 on the Lee-LaSalle County Line.

During the heaviest rainfall in Sterling, around 7:30 p.m., West LeFevre Road was under water, as was Lynn Boulevard in front of Thomas Park on Lynn Boulevard. The recently pumped pond, drained so that dredge work could be done, was overflowing its banks.

Ditches became ponds, cornfields small lakes.

Winds were clocked at around 70 mph at state Route 40 and U.S. Route

30 in Rock Falls around 7:15 p.m. Fifteen minutes later, rain fell hard. Rock Falls was doused with 3.4 inches from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sterling 3.1 inches over the same period.

Another roof, this one on a building in Harmon, also was blown away, the Weather Service reported.

Power was out to nearly 1,300 ComEd customers; the company estimates it will be restored by around 6 p.m.

More of the same might be in the offing.

Although today’s forecast calls for sunny skies and highs in the low 80s, there’s a 60 percent chance of more rain and thunderstorms Wednesday, with a high around 80.

More likely, storms will develop Wednesday night into Thursday morning, though, the Weather Service says, adding that some could become severe. The big hazard is apt to be heavy rainfall and flash floods.

The precipitation percentage diminishes to 30 on Thursday, and stays in that range through the weekend, with highs in the low 80s or so.

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POLICE Sterling Police

Derek W. Lee, 45, of Rock Falls; 2:34 p.m. Sunday at Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway; criminal trespass to land; given notice to appear in court.

Kory L. Johnson, 23, of Sterling; Sunday at Sterling Police Department; assault and resisting/obstructing a peace officer; given notice to appear in court.

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Enrique A. Vasquez Jr., 22, of Rochelle; 8:56 p.m. Friday in 4000 block of state Route 26 South; driving with suspended license; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Melissa Reh-Thompson, 45, of Burlington; Saturday; Ogle County warrant for operating an uninsured motor vehicle; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Heather Tucker, 40, of Rockford; Saturday at Ogle County Jail; Ogle County warrant for no insurance; posted bond and was given notice to appear in court.

Acee Christman, 44, of Wautoma, Wisconsin; Saturday at Ogle County Jail; Ogle County warrant for overweight on axle; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Phillip L. Davis, 44, of Minneapolis; Friday; escape; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Polo Police Richard M. Pazdzioch, 25, of Chicago; 12:30 a.m. Thursday; possession of marijuana less than 30 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Tessa J. Stouffer, 28, of Dixon; 9:23 a.m. Friday; speeding – 49 mph in a 30-mph zone; released on individual bond.

Michael F. Peterson, 41, of Polo; 1:45 a.m. Sunday; domestic battery; taken to Ogle County Jail.

State Police Cornelious L. Mays, 24, of Crest Hill; 1:26 p.m. Saturday on Interstate 39 in Ogle County; no valid driver’s license, speeding; posted individual bond and given notice to appear in court.

Information sought in Sterling burglary

The Sterling Police are investigating a residential burglary reported Monday at 610 W. LeFevre Road, in the secondfloor apartment, where multiple electronic items were reported stolen.

Anyone who saw suspicious activity between Friday afternoon and Monday morning is asked to call the Sterling Police at 815-632-6640, or Crime Stoppers at 877-625-7867.

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Rain delays pond dredging Official confident project can get back on schedule

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Fifth Third Bank is expected to close 100 of its branches and stop all new bank construction. It’s not yet known whether the closures will affect the branch on Lincolnway in Sterling (pictured) or others in the Sauk Valley.

Fifth Third to close about 100 branches Sites to be shuttered not yet announced

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Fifth Third Bancorp announced Monday it planned to close about 100 branches and stop plans to build 30 more satellite offices.

The regional banking corporation said it had not finalized a list of targeted branches. There is a branch in Dixon and one in Sterling. “We have no further details with respect to specific branches,� corporate spokesman Larry Magnesen said. “We do expect to complete that process by midyear 2016.�

The consolidation plan calls for closing

nearly 8 percent of the branches, saving the company a projected $60 million a year. The company said the move is in response to a growing number of customers who use electronic and mobile banking services.

Magnesen said the process will be similar to the company’s yearly structural assessments. “We will assess things like we do when we take our annual look at consolidations,� he said, “only we will be closing more of them this time.�

It’s likely the closures will be announced gradually, he said.

Fifth Third Bancorp, which is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, has 1,303 full-service banks in 12 states.

STERLING – The city will have to wait longer than anticipated for its fill material from the Thomas Park pond.

The incessant rainfall throughout the area is making it difficult for dredging work to be completed at the pond.

When the material from the pond dries, it will be transported to the riverfront for work being done by the city.

Parks Director Larry Schuldt said the preliminary work is done, and if the weather ever cooperates, the actual dredging shouldn’t take long. “We have the prep work done, which was the hard part,� Schuldt said. “It should only take 5 to 7 days, once the weather allows us to get out there.�

Schuldt said the park is a “mudhole� after all of the rain, and he is concerned about tearing it up. “We’ve basically created a road into the pond, so we have access with the equipment, but it’s so muddy we don’t want big trucks full of heavy material driving all over the park,� Schuldt said.

The park district piggybacked on the city’s $900,000 Mud to Parks grant that will help pay to move silt for coverage of the former North-

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OBITUARIES Caroline L. Kaletka STERLING – Caroline L. Kaletka, 94, of Sterling, died Sunday, June 21, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, surrounded by her family.

She was born April 17, 1921, in Kimball, Minnesota, the daughter of Leon and Marvel (Flindt) Colton. She was one of four children. At an early age, her family moved to Milwaukee, where Caroline lived most of her life.

She attended Milwaukee Public schools and graduated from Washington High School in 1940.

Caroline married Frank Kaletka, her husband of 50 years, on Dec. 24, 1941, in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on Sept. 19, 1991. Caroline and Frank lived for 12 years in rural Lugerville, Wisconsin, where they farmed and logged to support their extended family during and after World War II. Later, they settled in Milwaukee to raise their children.

Caroline learned to sew, knit, and crochet in her early teens, and created numerous heirloom pieces for her family. Her skills led her to work for the Allen D. Everitt Knitting Co. in Milwaukee, from which she retired after 25 years. Three of her unique crocheted pieces were displayed on the Christmas tree sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.

As a founding member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Greenfield, Wisconsin, Caroline served as a Eucharistic minister, a member of the Wednesday Faith

Group, and the Ladies Mission Guild. After moving to Sterling to live near family, she attended Sacred Heart Church, where she continued to serve. As a resident of Coventry Village, Caroline became an avid dominoes player.

She was a member of the Rock River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Caroline is survived by her three children, Charlene Kaletka Delaney of Rosemount, Minnesota, Rosanne (Allan) KaletkaJohnson of Sterling, and Mark (Cindy) Kaletka of Batavia. She also is survived by three grandchildren, Thomas Delaney III, Erin Delaney, and Christopher (Stephanie) Kaletka; and three greatgrandchildren, Julian Garcia-Delaney, Kailash Garcia-Delaney, and Ilona Delaney.

Caroline was a loving, caring, charitable person and will be further missed by extended family members and friends An infant son, Gregory Scott, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:55 a.m. Thursday, and the Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with the Rev. Bruce Ludeke, officiating. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m.

Friday at Arlington Park Cemetery in Milwaukee.

McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to charities of the donor’s choice or to the CGH Foundation’s “Love on a Leash” Program.

Pam Raab ROCK FALLS – Pam Raab, 53, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, June 21, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

She was born Feb. 25, 1962, in Sterling, the daughter of Arlyn and Judith (Benton) Cain. She married Steve Raab in 1987, in Rock Falls. She was in child care.

Surviving are her husband; her children, Allison Raab, Ryan Raab, and Tanner Raab; her parents of Rock Falls; and three brothers, Tim Cain of Rock Falls, Bob Cain of Lyndon, and Rich Cain of

Olyphant, Pennsylvania.

She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents and a brother in infancy.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 9 to 10 a.m.

Wednesday and the memorial service at 10 a.m. Wednesday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls, with the Rev. Scott Porter officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded. Private burial will be at a later date at Coloma Township Cemetery.

A memorial has been established.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s funeral: Elizabeth M. “Liz” Behrens of Rock Falls, 10 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Wednesday visitation: Walter Gehrt of Dixon, 4 to 8 p.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Thursday visitation: Caroline Kaletka of Sterling, 9:30-10:55 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic

Church in Sterling.

Thursday funerals: Walter Gehrt of Dixon, 10:30 a.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon.

Caroline Kaletka of Sterling, 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling.

Sunday visitation: David A. Klausen, formerly of the area; 4-6 p.m. at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Walter Gehrt DIXON – Walter Gehrt, 98, of Dixon, died Sunday, June 21, 2015, at Dixon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. He farmed for 35 years before his retirement in 1981.

Walter was born Jan. 30, 1917, to Edwin and Dora (Schabacker) Gehrt. He married Dorothy Jesse on July 5, 1946, in Ashton. She preceded him in death on April 28, 2014. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon. Walter served in the Army during World War II and earned a Silver Battle Star, a Good Conduct Medal and a Purple Heart.

Walter is survived by two sons, Dennis (Karen) Gehrt of Blacksburg, Virginia, and Jerome (Carol) Gehrt of Dixon; one daughter, Beverly Helfrich of Dixon; seven grandchil-

dren, Scott and Jason Heller, Jeff Helfrich, Danielle, Cole, Elizabeth, and Mollie Gehrt; and eight great-grandchildren, Jacob, Sydney, Kayla, and Kristen Heller, Hunter and Austin Gehrt, and Jordan and Lexy Wadsworth.

He also was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

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

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

A memorial has been established to Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Visit prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Esther Kevern JANESVILLE, Wis. – Esther Kevern, 95, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015, at Huntington Place Assisted Living. She had been a Janesville resident for the past 8 years.

Esther was born Feb. 6, 1920, in Freeport, to the Rev. Chester R. and Ruby (Riefsnyder) Payne. She was a graduate of Freeport High School and North Central College in Naperville. She taught first grade in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. She married Walter L. Kevern on July 5, 1952, in Freeport, and later moved to Dixon. She was a member of the PEO Sisterhood, volunteered at Heritage Square Retirement Home in Dixon, and was a member of the KSB Hospital Auxiliary in Dixon for more

than 35 years. During her married life, she was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Dixon, and attended St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Dixon and Trinity Episcopal Church in Janesville.

Esther is survived by her husband, Walter; two sons, the Rev. John R. Kevern of Rochester, New York, and Thomas C. (Lynn) Kevern of Milton, Wisconsin; three grandchildren, John (Samantha), Elizabeth (Greg Adamson), and James (Michelle); and two great-grandchildren, Winston and Wren.

A private funeral service for the family was in Freeport.

Walker Mortuary in Freeport handled arrangements.

David A. Klausen SEBRING, Fla. – David Albert Klausen, 61, of Sebring, died Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at Kindred Hospital in Tampa, Florida.

Dave was born Sept. 15, 1953, in Dixon. He graduated in 1975 from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Dave worked at Borg Warner in Dixon, before retiring in July 1998, and moving to Florida. David enjoyed the Florida sunshine, along with a conversation about any subject, with anyone with a few minutes to share. David truly was a special person who was young at heart, and always wanted to be part of the adventure wherever it lead him.

Dave left a memorable impression on all the many lives he touched.

Survivors include his brother, John (Janice) Klausen of Amboy; nephews, nieces, and their families, Jason, Alison, Keri, Brantley, Dalton, Noah, and Caden Wittenauer, and Jeramey, Theresa,

Westin, and Jaron Wittenauer, all of Amboy, Joshua, Heather, Margaret, David, and Joe Wittenauer of Dixon, and Jessica and Jersey Wittenauer of Amboy; and an uncle, Anker Klausen of Lee Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Shirley Klausen; and his brothers, Ronald Klausen and Robert Klausen.

A special thank you to the dedicated care professionals, Carlos Roebuck, Tim Newsom, and Paul Colletti; and special friend, Beverley Noffsinger.

A memorial celebration of life will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 222 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60606, or at secure. mdusa.org/Donate.

Visit thejonesfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Theresa R. Walls DIXON – Theresa Rose Walls, 81, of Dixon, departed this world for Heaven on Saturday, June 20, 2015.

She has gone on to be in full glory in the presence of her Lord and Savior.

Theresa was born Feb. 12, 1934, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Edward and Frances (Tietge) Kresanek.

She married Richard Walls on July 24, 1955, in Dixon. Theresa was a very active member of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Dixon. She will dearly be missed by her loved ones, who celebrate the fact that she is at peace with her Creator.

She is survived by her husband, Richard “Dick” Walls of Dixon; one son, Ricky Walls of California; three daughters, Diane Wakeley of Rockford, Christine (Louie) Apple of Dixon, and Robin (Dave) Hubler of Rockford; one brother, Johnny (Nancy) Kresanek of Springfield, Missouri; one sister, Sandra (Jim) Abbott of Rockford; eight grandchildren, Brian Wakeley of Loves Park, Jennifer Wakeley

of Chicago, Clint (Kristi) Overton and Christina Hubler, both of Rockford, Lindsay (Zach Wohrley) Apple of Dixon, Ryan (Marie McDermott) Apple of Chicago, Tyler Walls of California, and Cody Hines of Rockford; and numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Debra Overton; two brothers, Donald Tietge and Fritz Kresanek; and one sister, Barb Dutenhafer.

Memorial services for close family and friends will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, with the Rev. David Andermann, pastor, officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded.

A memorial has been established to Christ our Savior Lutheran Church.

Floral arrangements may be sent directly to the church.

Arrangements are being completed by Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Visit prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Officials: Sewer Report: Tab up to $204 million break nontypical ILLINOIS | FILM TAX CREDITS

Rauner orders office to ‘deter application approvals’ for credits’ CHICAGO (AP) – The state of Illinois has granted $204 million in tax breaks to more than 930 movies, TV shows and commercials filmed in the state from July 2008 to December 2014, according to state records.

According to the Illinois comptroller’s office, about $117 million of those tax breaks have been claimed so far. The state allows 5 years to claim the credits on tax returns, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. And the Illinois Film Office has yet to approve hundreds of applications for tax credits because producers have 2 years to submit paperwork showing how much money they

spent in Illinois.

For example, so far “Chicago Fire” has received only a $1.6 million tax credit for its pilot episode, and the show filmed in Chicago is in its third season.

The tax breaks come at a time when Illinois faces an approximately a $6 billion deficit in the upcoming budget year. Gov. Bruce Rauner has ordered the film office “to defer application approvals for film tax credits” as a cost-cutting measure.

But the Sun-Times reports that state officials have said that over the last 7 years production companies have spent about $2.8 billion on Illi-

nois goods, services and wages. Supporters argue the program creates jobs and boosts spending in Illinois.

“Hollywood studios can film anywhere in the world. The reason they’re filming so many movies and shows here is the tax credit,” said Eric Herman, spokesman for Cinespace Chicago Film studios.

Those against similar tax-credit programs have said it isn’t wise for Illinois to offer tax breaks while the state has financial trouble.

Then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed a law in 2008 creating the Illinois Film Production Services Tax Credit Program. Former

Gov. Pat Quinn later continued the program. It expires in 2021 unless lawmakers renew it.

The program gives TV and film producers who spend at least $100,000 on Illinois goods and services a 30 percent tax credit.

TV commercial producers receive the 30 percent credit if they spend $50,000. The credit also is applicable to wages of up to $100,000 for workers who have Illinois drivers’ licenses or state IDs before filming starts.

An additional 15 percent credit is offered to producers who hire Illinois residents from communities with unemployment of more than 13.8 percent.

The rules are based on a state law adopted in January that includes insurance requirements, background checks and a no drugs or alcohol policy for the services.

The Rockford Register

Star reported the aldermen in the Code and Regulation Committee will discuss the proposal Monday.

The proposal also would require ride-hailing companies to obtain a license for between $1,000 and

$2,000. The city also has proposed changes to its taxi rules. Assistant city attorney Angela Hammer says the intention is to have equal safety requirements for taxi drivers and ride-hailing drivers.

IN BRIEF Rockford proposes ride-hailing rules ROCKFORD (AP) — Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft would be affected by newly proposed rules in Rockford.

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City officials said it wasn’t your typical sewer break – a great deal of equipment was needed to support the wall and ensure workers’ safety.

An emergency work order request was a late addition to tonight’s council agenda. The meeting, originally scheduled for last Tuesday, was canceled because of the water shutdown.

Workers and city officials were at the site Monday, still assessing the situation.

“Workers are manning the bypass pumps until we can get a contractor in to do the work,” City Administrator Robbin Blackert said.

The pumps move everything past the trouble spot and on to the next manhole.

Blackert said city crews won’t know exactly what they are dealing with until the contractor gets

started, which should be today.

“We really don’t know how much will need to be replaced until we get the sewer pipe open,” Blackert said.

The city is awaiting information from engineers about what could have caused the flooding situation that started June 15 at the main sewer lift station. The heavy rains brought stormwater into the sanitary sewer station, taking down the city’s water supply for about 14 hours.

Mayor Bill Wescott said the city was taking a close look at its 80-year-old stormwater sewer infrastructure.

“To the best of our knowledge, there were no equipment failures this time at the lift station, and everything worked as it was supposed to,” Wescott said. “We need to figure out why the sanitary sewer system suddenly became a stormwater system.”

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ROCK FALLS | STORM

Photos by Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

Rainy days and Monday Drivers navigate water on First Avenue near the intersection of East Sixth Street on Monday night in Rock Falls after a violent storm whipped through the area. Hail, high winds and a deluge of rain was dumped on the area, downing power lines, flooding streets, toppling trees and causing other damage.

DIXON

Crundwell cash planned for Seventh St. repairs Up to $1 million could be sought to fix damage from last Monday’s storm

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

DIXON – The City Council will consider unlocking $1 million of Rita Crundwell settlement funds to fix West Seventh Street, which collapsed last week during a rainstorm.

Finance Director Paula Meyer said Monday that the city was weighing whether to use capital funds or Crundwell funds for the repair. Council members will vote on the matter at a special meeting Wednesday night.

Meyer said the city

would have the authority to spend up to $1 million. City officials don’t yet know the true cost of the emergency repair, and Meyer doesn’t expect the city will need all seven figures.

“This is a major street that benefits a lot of individuals, and therefore using recovery funds would be an appropriate use here,” Meyer said.

“The engineers haven’t had enough time to come up with an estimate.

It’s probably an inflated number.”

Severe flooding June 15 caused the creek next to Seventh Street and

When it rains, it pours in Rock Falls Even before Monday’s storm tore through the Sauk Valley, a new headache was revealed in Rock Falls.

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South Monroe Avenue to overflow. When the stormwater entered the metal culvert under Seventh, the corroded culvert failed under the flood’s pressure, causing the street to collapse.

A 15-foot-wide fissure still can be seen on Seventh Street in the wake of the storm. The road is closed, and officials say it could take almost a month to fully repair the

street.

After 7 weeks in office, the new council members made several decisions in May and June related to the Crundwell settlement proceeds.

They voted unanimously to repeal the outgoing

council’s April decisions for funds involving roughly $100,000 for boat docks, Christmas decorations, and nonprofit organizations. The council also decided to fully fund the $3.4 million East River Street project with Crundwell dollars.

If the city ties $1 million more to Seventh Street, it will leave a little more than $4 million in Crundwell funds remain-

ing. Part of the money will be used to update South Monroe Avenue and West Ninth Street, which also sustained damage and is susceptible during flash floods, Meyer said.

“There were problems there last year,” she said.

“The intention is to do this all as one project.”

The council will meet at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall.

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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

STATEHOUSE INSIDER

Clock ticking, little clicking on state budget Atmosphere toxic between Dems, Rauner

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

EDITORIAL | SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

One Stop a good step forward C

lassrooms aren’t the only place where learning happens at Sauk Valley Community College.

In administrative offices, SVCC leaders have studied how the college functions with an eye toward making various services work better.

The result? The new One Stop Student Services Center.

The $1.9 million project, under construction, should be finished by September.

It will reflect what college leaders learned about improving the college experience for students.

The first thing the administration, led by outgoing President George Mihel, learned is that it can be confusing for students when they are sent from one office

What we think

As part of the project, a new online appointment scheduler, Who’s Next, A centralized student services center, will be implemented so under construction at SVCC, is a fitting students can make and improvement to mark the end of the reschedule appointments with student college’s 50th anniversary. services in an easier fashion. to another to another trained office staff And finally, what’s a as they seek college ser- should improve services college without a stuvices. provided to students.

The One Stop Student The college is in the pro- dent lounge? The One Stop project will provide Services Center will cess of providing such a lounge area as part of change all that. training. the new entrance.

It will be a universal Third, the adminisWe have every expectaplace for admission, tration realized that tion that college leadregistration, academic the college’s various ers’ knowledge about advising, financial aid, entrances can cause streamlining student records, recruitment, confusion. To address services will have a posistudent activities, and that, the One Stop Stucommunity education – dent Services Center will tive impact on students, all the services that stube part of a new central- and that the $1.9 mildents would use. ized entrance to the col- lion will be money well In other words, no lege, in the vicinity of the spent.

The One Stop Student more running from former fitness center.

Services Center is a good room 1H2 to 1J1 to 2M18 Directly off the step forward and a fitto 1H4 to 1G22! entrance will be a help The second thing coldesk to guide students to ting improvement to lege leaders learned the various services they mark the conclusion of Sauk’s 50th anniversary. is that having crossneed.

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For a healthy lifestyle, try vegan foods HEATHER MOORE Norfolk, Virginia

The FDA is considering approval of a new class of cholesterol-lowering drugs – PCSK9 inhibitors – with a projected cost of $10,000 per patient per year. Ouch. The price alone is enough to give you a heart attack.

Fortunately, you don’t need to blow your retirement fund, or your kid’s college tuition money, to control your cholesterol. Just eat tasty vegan foods, which are naturally cholesterolfree and have even been shown to reverse heart

disease, rather than meat, eggs, and dairy products.

According to Dr. David Jenkins, a renowned nutrition scientist at the University of Toronto, “The evidence is very strong that vegans, who eat no animal products, have the best cardiovascular health profile and the lowest cholesterol levels.”

Vegan foods are a lot tastier than cholesterol-lowering drugs, too, and fruits, vegetables, beans, tofu, and other versatile vegan staples are relatively inexpensive compared to cholesterol-laden animalbased foods.

And while the longterm side effects of the new drugs are unknown,

the main “side effects” of a plant-based diet are clear skin, increased energy, lower blood pressure, weight loss, and a longer lifespan.

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Note to readers: Heather Moore is a writer for the PETA Foundation.

School Board desperately needs your direction in guiding its decisions.

Should we bring the DHS up to the 21st century, or locate and build a new high school? The cost is somewhat similar to achieve either proposal.

Direct your opinions to the Dixon Public Schools office.

Help chart the future of Dixon High

Stop violence

JIM WILTZ Dixon

I encourage all Dixon citizens to get involved in the future of the Dixon High School.

The Dixon Public

GREG SMITH Dixon

I don’t know the answer to how to stop gun violence in this county.

The French have a saying that might help: “Your rights end where my nose begins.”

The madness has to stop.

THEY WORK FOR YOU | ILLINOIS HOUSE State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon), 90th District 1221 Currency Court, Suite B, Rochelle, IL 61068; 815-561-3690 Email: rep@tomdemmer.com

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

State Rep. Mike Smiddy (D-Hillsdale), 71st District 201 N. Main St., Unit 2, Port Byron, IL 61275; 309-848-9098 Email: RepSmiddy@ gmail.com

State Rep. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport), 89th District 50 W. Douglas St., Freeport, IL 61032; phone: 815-232-0774 Email: repstewart@ gmail.com

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State Rep. Donald L. Moffitt (R-Gilson), 74th District 64 S. Prairie St., No. 5, Galesburg, IL 61401; phone: 309-343-8000 Email: moffitt@grics. net

It’s getting down to crunch time around the General Assembly for efforts to find some sort of compromise on balancing a state budget.

The House and Senate have been meeting on Tuesdays, and there are now only two Tuesdays left before July 1. If no final budget is in place by then, the state won’t have the authority to pay bills that are run up starting on that date.

It needn’t be the end of the world. The state has blown past July 1 with no final budget in place before. Chances are, you’d be hard pressed to find anyone who could say they noticed a difference. Obviously, state workers will be on edge because the state won’t have the authority to pay them. However, the first checks covering work done from July 1 on won’t be issued until July 15. In other words, even if a new budget was in place, no paychecks for the new fiscal year would be issued for a couple of weeks.

In the past, when the budget has been delayed, offices haven’t closed, workers haven’t been told to stay home, parks have stayed open, and business generally has gone on.

This year, though, the atmosphere around state government is toxic, to say the least. Illinois also has a governor, Bruce Rauner, who is wellheeled and has never held an elected office before.

He may well act entirely differently from previous governors faced with no budget on July 1.

There was no public acknowledgement last week of any progress toward solving the impasse. That might actually be good, considering that a week earlier, House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton both said they had met with Rauner, and he ended up calling them corrupt at a news conference.

But the clock is ticking, and when it strikes midnight June 30, we’ll be headed into unknown territory.

Mr. Holland’s departure Given the current hostility going on in state government, it will be interesting to see how the latest crisis facing the state is handled.

That crisis is the impending retirement of Auditor General William Holland.

Holland has been auditor general for 23 years. If you pay attention to state government news, you’ve heard stories based on

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the work that Holland’s office does. If you’ve heard something that was attributed to a state audit, chances are it probably was the work of the auditor general’s office, even if you didn’t hear Holland’s name attached to it.

What distinguished Holland for all of those years was that there were never any charges of favoritism leveled against him.

That was likewise reflected in the outpouring of statements after he announced that he would step down Dec. 31. There was nothing but praise from people in both political parties.

That means he overcame the initial skepticism by some when he was given the job. Holland was chief of staff to former Senate President Phil William Rock, D-Oak Holland The outgoing Park. Some folks were state auditor general concerned once had to about whethcall a press conference to er he would defend himself be impartial. against He was, and attacks by then some. then-Gov. Rod Now the Blagojevich.

Blago ended search will up in prison, have to while Holland start for a received praise for his replacement integrity and in the rancid impartiality. atmosphere that currently surrounds state government.

Auditor vs. the governor Outside of his retirement announcement, Holland held only one news conference during his tenure.

That was after his office had released a scathing audit of the Department of Central Management Services under thenGov. Rod Blagojevich. To say it documented mismanagement and sloppy operations is an understatement.

Rather than address the audit findings, the Blagojevich administration responded by casting aspersions on Holland and his auditors. They even tried to dig up dirt on Holland before the audit was released.

Holland took the extraordinary step (for him) of holding a news conference to defend his office against the overthe-top response from the administration.

We all know who eventually came out on top.

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Daughter seeks explanation for new squeeze Dear Abby, My mom turned 60 last month, and I hosted a party at her house for friends and family. As things were winding down, I took a break from cleaning up to look over the birthday cards from well-wishers that were displayed on a living room table.

Among them was a big, gorgeous card from “Cassie,” a woman around my mother’s age, who I always thought was nothing more than an acquaintance.

As I read the message she had written inside, my jaw dropped. While not pornographic, her message made clear that she and Mom have an intimate physical rela-

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

tionship that has been going on for a while.

I have not discussed the card with Mom, but I suspect she knows I saw it. Lately, I have canceled our weekly lunches together. I don’t have anything against gays; I believe they are entitled to a love life just like the rest of us.

But in this case, I can’t

help but feel betrayed.

Mom was married to Dad for 32 years, bore him three children and seemed happy. Was this all a lie?

My biggest concern is, if this relationship becomes permanent, how do I explain it to my children – or worse, my brothers, whose views are conservative and some might say bigoted.

I can’t help but wonder if Mom left the card out so she could open a can of worms in my lap. How should I approach this?

Please help!

– Dumbfounded Daughter Dear Daughter, Some people are bisexual, which means they can be attracted

to people of both genders. Your mother may have had a very happy marriage, and then she met Cassie. If she is no longer with your father, it is not a “betrayal” of anyone.

Call your mother and arrange to get together.

Tell her you saw the card. She may not have told you about her relationship with Cassie because she was afraid you would react as you have. IF they become a couple and your children ask questions (keep in mind, they may not ask), tell them the truth. As to making any announcements to your bigoted brothers, leave that up to your mother and resist the urge to be the town crier.

Dear Abby, I’m only 18. I know I have a lot to learn in life, but I need help. I’m madly in love with a guy who is “bipolar” about our relationship. One day he loves me and the next he doesn’t.

Today he said he needed some time alone because we’ve been together 24/7. I got all mad and started to go crazy. He’s not breaking up with me. I know he needs space, but I can’t bring myself to let him have it. I don’t want to lose him. Please help me figure out a way to stay with him.

– Got a Good One in Missouri Dear Got a Good One, If you want to keep

your boyfriend, let him have his freedom. I know it sounds contradictory, but the harder you try to hang onto him, the more he will want to get away.

And by the way, while he’s enjoying his “space,” you should do exactly the same thing he is doing. If you isolate yourself, you will only become depressed, insecure and clingy, none of which are attractive traits.

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.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Wednesday, June 24 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon.

Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Dixon Kiwanis Club meeting, 7 a.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

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

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

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

Traveling office hours for staff of Congressman Adam Kinzinger, 9-10 a.m., Oregon City Hall, 115 N. Third St. Nurturing Program, 9:15 a.m., Sinnissippi Centers Inc., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815-625-0013 or 800782-1584.

Blood pressure check, 10-11 a.m., Good Neighbor Care of Sterling, 2705 Avenue E, 815-564-2145.

Coffee and Comfort support group for all bereaved people, 10-11 a.m., Grace Funeral Home, 1340 S. Alpine Road, Rockford. Call 815-7324111 by 9 a.m. Wednesday; if no one calls, the group will not meet.

American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls.

Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Blood pressure checks, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Traveling office hours for staff of Congressman Adam Kinzinger, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Byron Public Library, 100 S. Washington St. Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.-noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave., Dixon.

People with Disabilities Support Group, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Civic Plaza I, Rock Falls, 815-625-7860 (voice) or 815625-7863 (TDD).

Whiteside County Health Department free blood pressure clinic, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Julie’s Cafe, 501 First St., Albany, 815-772-4213.

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

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

Alcoholic Anonymous, noon, closed, Grapevine; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Affliction of Addition Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-3487. Downstairs, west door.

Sauk Valley Alcoholic Anonymous Group, noon, open, Big Book; 8 p.m., open, Big Book, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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

Woodworkers, 1-3 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Alcoholic Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Parkinson’s Support Group, 2-3 p.m., Good Neighbor Care, 2705 Avenue E, Sterling, 815622-2800.

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

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

Caregiver Support Group, 6 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

Pearl, a self-esteem support group of the YWCA Domestic Violence Program, 6 p.m., 815-625-0333.

Whiteside County Democratic Party, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Carpenters Local Union No. 790, 1008 Seventh Ave., Rock Falls, 815-625-4657, public welcome.

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

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

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

Rock River Grange,

the trial for small pets in carriers on weekend Rock Island trains. Metra started the trial after receiving a petition asking it to consider allowing small pets on trains.

Metra says it surveyed riders and many said they approved of the pilot program. Metra’s Citizens Advisory Board also approved of trying the idea.

Only small pets in enclosed protective carriers will be allowed. Carriers must fit on a single rider’s lap or under a single seat at all times.

Owners are responsible for pets and Metra has the right to remove disruptive passengers and pets.

Metra’s Rock Island line travels from downtown Chicago to Joliet.

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

Alcoholic Anonymous 8 p.m., closed, Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin Ave. Thursday, June 25 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon.

Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

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

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

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

TOPS IL 825, 9-10 a.m. weigh-in, meeting at 10 a.m., Coventry Activity Center, 612 St. Mary’s Road, Sterling, 815626-0034.

Foot care clinic, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Golden K Kiwanis, 9:30 a.m., YMCA, 2505 YMCA Way, Sterling.

Free blood pressure check, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Caregiver Support and Education Group, noon, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling, 815626-7333, ext. 317.

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

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

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

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

“Looking for the Funny Side” program, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

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

American Red Cross blood drive, 4-7 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointment: 815-625-0382.

Narcotics Anonymous, 4-5 p.m., Sinnissippi Centers, 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815-625-0013.

Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-379-2293.

Speak Boldly Toastmasters, 6 p.m., Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St., Sterling.

Affliction of Addition Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-

245-3487. Downstairs, west door.

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

Sterling Optimist Club, 7 p.m., Candlelight Inn, 2907 N. Locust St., Sterling.

“Using the Internet for Your Genealogical Research” program, 7 p.m., Bureau County Genealogical Society, 629 S. Main St., Princeton, 815-8793133.

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

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

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

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

Amateur Radio Club, 7:30 p.m., 1409 Eighth Ave., Rock Falls, 815-946-4340.

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

Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-4415327.

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

Volunteer Care Center of Lee County, 403 E. First St., Dixon. Appointment: 815-2849555.

IN BRIEF Chicago trains to test allowing small pets to ride CHICAGO (AP) — Looks like Fido might not have to be boarded, after all.

Metra Chicago commuter trains are testing out allowing small pets for 3 months, starting July 4.

The Metra Board of Directors has approved

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Cars drive past storm debris on East Third Street near the intersection of 18th Avenue Monday evening in Sterling. The Heimerman household is about a mile from there, and the author drove through water that was above his hubcaps on the way back to the office.

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Andy was zonked out, oblivious to the storm’s surge, so my wife, Kayla, and I sat down in the nursery with our near-2year-olds, Anna and Elise. It was 7:03, too late to get anywhere else safe. We stuck to the routine, reading a couple of books.

While Kayla read, my mind drifted. How were we going to cover this monsoon? My night reporter was on vacation.

Could Jermaine Pigee step in? I bet Kath Schultz would jump at disaster coverage.

I should’ve been praying or, at the very least, sick to my stomach for my family’s safety.

Thankfully, I snapped my distracted brain out of it and planted a big fat kiss on Anna’s forehead. I prayed for a minute.

Then the phone rang. It was Andy. My guy.

We bundled up the girls and left the dog at the house, once again proving I’m kind of a cotton-headed ninny-muggins.

We left him there because Andy’s wife, Jenny, and daughter, Ashlyn, are allergic to dogs.

We dashed across the lawn and into Andy’s garage. Minutes later, I realized I could never forgive myself if I didn’t go back and fetch Dexter, the black lab we once referred to as our “practice child.”

“I wouldn’t be able to live with myself if I didn’t let you bring your dog because of allergies,” Andy encouraged as I dashed out the door.

My dress shirt, tie, socks, you name it, it was all saturated in the 10 seconds it took me to dash through the swamp and back to our front door. I threw it open and basically had to carry my frightened little boy back to Andy’s place.

But we all got there safe and sound. And 20 minutes later,

we were safe to go home. We put the girls down, but not without an extra squeeze.

It was one of those coachable moments. Family first, everything else second, dude.

I hope you and yours are safe and sound. We’re wrapping up our coverage as I rap away at this column. Heaven knows we’ll be writing many followup stories. Oh, and on that note, we crowd-sourced with Facebook tonight, and I knew the inevitable comment would come. I asked if anyone who was at Dunham’s when the roof collapsed to call and do an interview, and it was met with, “Get your (expletive) out there and see what’s going on.”

We tried, sir. The boys in blue were having none of it. So we reported 21st century-style.

And we’ll keep doing so. Please send any tips, photos, questions to our Facebook page, facebook.com/saukvalley, or to news@saukvalley.com.

Tuesday, June 23 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, 815732-3252.

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

Morning Whittle, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

Line dancing, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

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

Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Community coffee and doughnuts, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St., 815-732-7994.

Triple Play Tuesday Program, 10:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236. 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.

Catered lunch, 11:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. There is a cost; registration is necessary.

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

Euchre, noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Bingo, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

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

Bingo, 12:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

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

Euchre 101, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Mini spelling bee, 2 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Farmer’s Market, 3-6 p.m., Lanark City Park, 200 block of West Claremont Street.

Book Discussion Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, 815-284-7261.

Bingo, 7 p.m., Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-625-0354.

Wednesday, June 24 Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-noon, Haymarket Square, 317 W. Third St.,

Dixon, 815-284-3306.

Farmers Market, 8-11 a.m., Fourth Avenue and West Second Street, Rock Falls, 815-625-4500.

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, 815732-3252.

Crafting, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-7323252.

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

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

Canasta, 10 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, 815-288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

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

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

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

Sewing after lunch, noon, Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815589-3925.

Euchre, noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Bingo with the Beukemas, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925..

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

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

Bingo, 1 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion Hall, 712 Fourth Ave. Wii Bowling, 1 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

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

Second Wind Entertainers, 1:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3253.

Community cards, 2 p.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815-4563000.

Skeet shooting, 2 p.m. until no shooters, Coleta Sportsmen’s Club, corner of Pilgrim and Blue Goose roads, 815-336-2191. Open to public.

Farmers Market, 4-7:30 p.m., Riverfront, downtown Dixon.

Kings Kids Club, 6 p.m., Liberty Baptist Church, 2002 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, 815-579-1209 or 815-625-4101.

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President takes Portillo’s CEO job BROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) – The president of the Noodles & Co. restaurants is leaving to take over the top job at Portillo’s, a Chicago-area burger and hot dog chain.

Keith Kinsey, also Noodles chief operating officer, would be only the second CEO at Portillo’s Restaurant Group after Dick Portillo, who founded the area mainstay 52 years ago. Portillo’s was sold to a private equity firm last year.

Kinsey began at Noodles in 2005 as chief financial officer, was named COO in 2007, and president in 2012.

He takes over at Portillo’s in July, though the company said that Dick Portillo will remain heavily involved in operations.

“With his help, I will ensure that our customers continue to enjoy the high-quality food and service they’ve come to expect from Portillo’s,” said Kinsey, who is a graduate of University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana.

Noodles will not refill the COO position, the company said Monday.

Noodles & Co., based in Broomfield, Colorado, became a publicly traded company 2013. Its shares soared close to $52 shortly after its initial public offering, but they have been trending downward since.

Shares fell 17 cents to $16.41 Monday.

American Airlines flight attendant Renee Schexnaildre demonstrates the overhead baggage area in 2009 during a media preview of the airline’s new Boeing 737-800 jets in Texas. Airlines made more than a billion and a half dollars in baggage and other fees in the first 3 months of this year.

NEW YORK (AP) – U.S. airlines continue to collect record fees from passengers who check suitcases or make changes to their reservations.

In the first 3 months of this year, airlines took in $1.6 billion in such fees, up 7.4 percent from the same period last year.

That’s the highest amount for the first quarter since bag fees started in 2008, according to data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

January through March is traditionally the slowest period for air travel.

The fees climbed, in part, because more passengers flew at the start of the year – 3.2 percent more seats were filled. The airlines also increased some fees and forced more passengers to pay them.

While the standard fee for the first checked suitcase remains $25, fees have been going up for the second or third

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checked bag or for overweight luggage. And more passengers are now subject to those fees, which can be as high as $200 per bag. For instance, United Airlines recently reduced the number of bags some elite frequent fliers can check for free.

And JetBlue Airways announced in November that it will soon start

charging for checked baggage for its cheapest fares, although it has to disclose the amount of the fee and when it would apply to passengers.

All of these add-on charges, along with falling jet fuel prices, helped the largest 26 U.S. airlines post a combined $3.1 billion in profits during the first quarter.

Their net profit margin reached 8 percent, a significant jump from the 1.3 percent margin the year before.

During the past 12 months, the airlines took in $3.6 billion in bag fees and another $3 billion in reservation change fees, typically $200 for domestic tickets and as high as $1,000 for an international itinerary.

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Dixon in market for three spring coaches Gallucci, Morsovillo, Luther resignations approved by school board last Wednesday

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

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Jordan Spieth holds up the trophy after winning the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay in University Place, Washington. Spieth loves golf history, which is appropriate for someone quickly becoming part of it.

Rare air for this Jordan

Dixon High School is in the process of replacing three spring sport varsity coaches for the upcoming school year.

Head baseball coach Sam Gallucci, softball coach Pete Morsovillo, and boys track coach

Bruce Luther each resigned after their teams’ seasons were completed. Their resignations were formally accepted at the June 17 Dixon School Board meeting.

Gallucci, head baseball coach for the past 5 seasons, compiled a 63-101 record during his tenure, including an 8-22 mark this past season. It ended on May 27

after a 13-3 loss to Rock Falls in a Freeport Regional semifinal.

Gallucci cited personal reasons for his resignation, and declined to go into specifics.

He did note travel, and balancing work with coaching, were issues.

Gallucci lives in St. Charles, and it took him 1 hour and 15 minutes to make the daily drive

Not for weak-minded Warriors know better than to look past opponents

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

At first glance, the Sterling football team looks to be in good shape for a playoff run in 2015.

Five of the nine teams on the schedule had losing records last season, and three were winless.

The overall winning percentage of the Golden Warriors’ opponents next fall was just .391.

But don’t think for a minute that coach Jon Schlemmer and his staff are letting the Warriors rest on their laurels and just assume that things will be easy.

“We can’t by any means look past anybody or just think we’ll go in and automatically win,” Schlemmer said Monday following Sterling’s offseason camp.

BY DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

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Spieth understands place in history

UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. – Jordan Spieth loves golf history, which is appropriate for someone quickly becoming part of it.

Spieth was a freshman at Texas when he first went to St. Andrews with the rest of the Walker Cup team. They played the Old Course, soaked up the vibe at the home of golf, and then headed north for their matches at Royal Aberdeen.

“It’s one of my favorite places in the world,” Spieth said. “I remember walking around the R&A clubhouse and seeing paintings of royalty playing golf, and it was dated 14-whatever. I’m thinking, our country was discovered in 1492, and they were playing golf here before anyone even knew the Americas existed.”

to Dixon, a 131-mile round trip.

His job is highway commissioner for Campton Township, which has the largest highway system of 16 townships in Kane County.

He’d get to work by 6:30 a.m., and by 2 p.m., it was off to Dixon for either practice or a game.

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Inside • Team-by-team schedules

for the five NIB-12 West schools.

• A by-the-numbers analysis of the 2015 division schedule.

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Sterling quarterback Sterling Thornton looks for an opening in the Sycamore defense during a game last season. Thornton is expected to be back behind center for the Warriors this fall. Sterling opens the season against Rock Falls on Aug. 28 at Hinders Field.

• SVM will break down schedules for all other area conferences in the coming days.

WOMEN’S WORLD CUP | UNITED STATES 2, COLOMBIA 0

Showdown set with China Morgan’s goal advances United States past Colombia

BY ANNE PETERSON AP Sports Writer

EDMONTON, Alberta – Alex Morgan scored her first goal of the Women’s World Cup, and the United States advanced to the quarterfinals with a 2-0 victory over Colombia on Monday night.

Abby Wambach’s penalty kick early in the second half went wide after Colombia goalkeeper Catalina Perez – a backup herself – was ejected for a foul on Morgan. Stefany Castano, who AP replaced Perez in goal, got a United States’ Meghan Klingenberg (22) and Colombia’s Angela hand on Morgan’s shot 5 minClavijo go for the ball Monday during the second half of their utes later, but couldn’t stop the Women’s World Cup match in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The goal to put the United States up United States won 2-0.

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Friday’s quarterfinals • Germany vs. France, 3 p.m.

• United States vs. China, 6:30 p.m.

Carli Lloyd also scored for the second-ranked Americans, who will face No. 16 China on Friday in Ottawa. The United States is seeking its third World Cup title, but first since 1999.

The Americans have not allowed a goal in 333 minutes.

Colombia has never won soccer’s premier tournament, but the No. 28 Las Cafeteras pulled off one of the biggest upsets in any World Cup in the group stage when they defeated

third-ranked France, 2-0.

Morgan and Wambach started up top for the United States, which used the same starting lineup as it did in the groupstage finale against Nigeria – a first since Jill Ellis became coach.

It was Morgan’s second straight start after working her way back from a bone bruise in her left knee. Morgan came in as a sub in the first two matches of the tournament.

Perez, a 20-year-old junior at Miami, started because regular goalkeeper Sandra Sepulveda was serving a suspension for yellow-card accumulation.

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Two locals named unanimous all-BNC

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Rock Falls junior Reid Akerman and Dixon senior Cal Jarrett were both unanimous selections on the Big Northern West allconference baseball team, two of eight area players named to the team.

Rock Falls juniors Cooper Kilberg and Clay Velazquez, and Oregon senior Josh Cook were also first-team selections on the 18-player squad.

Rock Falls senior Jacob Mammosser, junior Nolan Moeller, and sophomore Logan Pillars were honorable mention picks.

A full list of the team can be found on B4.

MLB

Former OF Hamilton murdered Darryl Hamilton, a standout center fielder and a member of the New York Mets team that reached the 2000 World Series, was killed in a murdersuicide in a suburban Houston home, authorities said Monday.

Hamilton, 50, was found Sunday after he was fatally shot in a house in Pearland.

An initial investigation determined Hamilton was shot several times, and that a woman in the home, 44-year-old Monica Jordan, died of a selfinflicted gunshot wound.

The 14-month-old child of Hamilton and Jordan was found unharmed at the home and turned over to Child Protective Services.

Hamilton played for five teams over 13 seasons in the majors before retiring in 2001. He had worked for MLB Network since 2013.

French teenage girl registered for MLB Major League Baseball says a female 16-year-old French shortstop has been added to the sport’s international registration list, making her eligible to be signed starting July 2.

Melissa Mayeux is with Europe’s team at the USA Baseball National Team Championship in Jupiter, Florida.

MLB said Monday it believes Mayeux is the first female player added to its international registration list. The international signing period runs from July 2 through June 15, 2016.

NHL

Kings’ Stoll charged with drug possession Kings center Jarret Stoll has been charged with one felony count of drug possession, of cocaine, according to the Clark County (Nev.) district attorney’s office Monday.

Toxicology results were conducted on substances authorities said were seized from Stoll in a patdown search at the MGM Grand pool in Las Vegas in April. The possible penalty can range from probation to 4 years in state prison.

His court date is scheduled for July 1, which coincides with the beginning of NHL free agency. Stoll, 32, is due to become an unrestricted free agent.

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Wofford player drowns in lake A local sheriff’s office and school officials say Wofford basketball player Jeremiah Tate has drowned near the North Carolina-South Carolina border.

A York County, South Carolina, sheriff’s report states Tate and another man, Samuel Williams, jumped from a bridge to swim in Lake Wylie. Williams told authorities Tate “had trouble swimming and kept sinking” when he tried to help.

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BY JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

RIO LINDA, Calif.

– Controlling his emotions has never been easy for Jeff Gordon, who openly wept during milestone moments early in his career.

Nearly three decades later, Gordon still finds himself struggling to hold it together, and there have been plenty of touching tributes in the first 6 months of his final season as a NASCAR driver. As he heads into the final 5 months, Gordon is preparing for an emotional roller coaster.

The latest twist took him to the quartermidget track in Rio Linda where Gordon first began racing. He stopped there this weekend with his wife and two children in tow, all eager to see where the four-time champion got his start.

None had seen a quartermidget race before the Saturday reunion.

Holding court above the track under the shade of a large tree were his parents, John and Carol Bickford, who reminisced with old friends about the long weekends spent watching their children chase their dreams at the venue once called the Cracker Jack Track.

Carol Bickford had not been back to the track since 1984, but the facility was exactly as the family remembered.

“This was the only dirt track around, we were here every weekend,” she said of the family making the hour-long drive from Vallejo beginning when Gordon was 5.

When it became apparent that he was good enough to compete in the big events, the ones that lasted 2 and 3 days, the family invested in a motorhome and camped instead of commuting.

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• Dodgers at Cubs, CSN 9 p.m.

• Astros at Angels or Royals at Mariners, MLB

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• FIFA, Women’s World Cup, Round of 16, Japan vs. Netherlands, at Vancouver, British Columbia, FS1

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Jeff Gordon, seen here before practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race June 12 at Michigan International Speedway, recently returned to the quarter-midget track where he started racing at the age of 5. repurposed. Needing Jeff Gordon by the numbers about $50,000 to keep it 5: Age he started racing quarter-midget cars at open, the Cracker Jack Cracker Jack Track in Rio Linda, Calif.

Alumni Association got an assist from one of 4: Sprint Cup championships (1995, ’97, ’98, 2001) its most famous former 92: Sprint Cup wins in his 23-year career racers.

148: Millions of dollars in race winnings Now known as the Roy All those memories about it, and then things Hayer Memorial Speedway, it is operating on flooded back on this like this happen, and reunion tour, put togeth- you just realize it’s been a 99-year lease and is in no danger of closing. er in part by Sonoma a wonderful journey.”

Gordon says it’s also Raceway in advance The journey includes very much the way he of Gordon’s final race 92 Cup wins – third allremembered.

Sunday at his home time in NASCAR – those When it was time to track. Although the fam- four championships, leave, Gordon again ily moved to Indiana to and more than $148 found it to be difficult to further his racing career, million in race wincontrol his emotions. northern California is nings. His Jeff Gordon He looked around, said where it all began.

Children’s Foundation his goodbyes, and soaked “When you think about has raised more than it all in for a minute. it, when you are liv$15 million to sup“I try to hold back, but ing it, you don’t really port pediatric cancer I don’t have that switch take that time to reflect research, treatment and that turns it off and on where you’ve been,” patient programs. when a moment affects Carol Bickford said. “But About 8 years ago, the me,” he said. “Being the second half of the little track where it all here, having my parents year is going to be emo- began was in danger here, seeing it come full tional because we have of being taken over by circle and have my kids time to reflect and think Sacramento County and here, it’s emotional.”

Spieth joining some elite company AIR

longer considering how it ended.

The winning moment should have been that That was only 4 years 25-foot birdie putt ago, when not many on the 16th hole that, outside golf circles coupled with Branden knew Spieth. He’ll get Grace hitting his tee more attention the next shot onto the railroad time he arrives at St. tracks for double bogey, Andrews. gave Spieth a three-shot The 21-year-old Texan, lead with three holes to who slipped into a green play. jacket in April, hoisted But Spieth made douthe silver U.S. Open ble bogey on the 17th. trophy Sunday evening Oosthuizen finished at Chambers Bay. with six birdies in his Not since Tiger Woods last seven holes. JohnAP son, who had missed in 2002 has anyone After winning the first two majors of 2015, five putts inside 10 feet won the Masters and 21-year-old Jordan Spieth has joined some heady on the back nine, finally U.S. Open in the same company in the annals of golf history. year, and it gets even got a short one to fall on more impressive to hear those names would be No. 17 to join them in he pursues something the short list of players the lead. mentioned like that,” he none of those historic who have: Jack NickAt the final hole, Johnsaid after his one-shot names ever won: the laus. Arnold Palmer. son had a 12-foot eagle victory over hard-luck Grand Slam.

Ben Hogan twice. Craig Dustin Johnson and putt for the win. Even if “I’m just focused on Wood. he missed, it would be hard-charging Louis the claret jug now,” he Elite company? Sure, Oosthuizen. “That’s a said. “The Grand Slam is an 18-hole playoff Monand there’s more. day. piece of golf history, and something that I never The last guy to win He three-putted for par as a golf historian, that’s could really fathom the U.S. Open by one and lost. very special and it gives somebody doing, conshot with a birdie on the me goose bumps. It’s As thrilled as he was for sidering I watched Tiger final hole? That would his shiny trophy, Spieth amazing. And it gets bet- win when he was winbe Bobby Jones in 1926. ter every week with our was gutted for Johnson. ning whatever percentThe only other player Nobody wants to win team. Those names are age of the majors he to win different major that way, especially after the greatest that have played in. And he won championships before a week in which players ever played the game, the Tiger Slam, but he turning 22? A guy named and I don’t consider grumbled about greens never won the four in Gene Sarazen in 1922. so choppy that it felt like myself there.

1 year. And I figured if The names kept right putting on broccoli.

“But I’m certainly off to anybody was going to on coming, and Spieth “This was just an odd the right start in order to do it, it would be him, listened to them with a deal – very odd,” Spieth make an impact on the which he still can.” gleam in his blue eyes, said. “I very much feel history of this game.”

For all major champs, and the gold medal for Dustin. He deserves When Spieth gets to it takes time for the draped around his neck. Scotland this time, he’ll magnitude to sink in. to be holding the trophy “I didn’t think that just as much as I do.” face massive pressure as This might take even CONTINUED FROM B1

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On this date June 23 1972 • President Richard Nixon signs the Higher Education Act of 1972. Title IX of this congressional act bars sex bias in sports and other activities at colleges receiving federal assistance.

1996 • Michael Johnson breaks the world record in the 200 meters, running 19.66 seconds at the U.S. track and field trials in Atlanta. The previous mark of 19.72 was set by Italy’s Pietro Mennea in 1979 in Mexico City.

2002 Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarron finishes his career with his 7,141st trip to the winner’s circle, his final ride a victory on Came Home in the $107,500 Affirmed Stakes.

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IHSA FOOTBALL 2015 | NORTHERN ILLINOIS BIG 12 WEST Northern Illinois Big 12 West | Conference schedules

Geneseo Maple Leafs 2014 record: 12-1 2015 enrollment: 814 Game time Opponent Fri., Aug. 28, 7:15 South Shore Fri., Sept. 4, 7:30 Eisenhower Fri., Sept. 11, 7:15 Hope Fri., Sept. 18, 7:30 at LaSalle-Peru* Fri., Sept. 25, 7:30 Rochelle* Fri., Oct. 2, 7:30 at Yorkville Fri., Oct. 9, 7;30 at Sterling* Fri., Oct. 16, 7:30 Ottawa* Fri., OCt. 23, 7:30 DeKalb *NIB-12 West game Opponents in 2014: 40-44 (.476)

LaSalle-Peru Cavaliers

9-0 1-8 4-5 0-9 3-6 8-3 7-4 2-7 9-2

2014 record: 0-9 2015 enrollment: 1,206 Game time Opponent Fri., Aug. 28, 7 at U. Township Fri., Sept. 4, 7:30 Galesburg Fri., Sept. 11, 7:30 Bloomington Fri., Sept. 18, 7:30 Geneseo* Fri., Sept. 25, 7:30 at Sterling* Fri., Oct. 2, 7:30 at Rochelle* Fri., Oct. 9, 7:30 Ottawa* Fri., Oct. 16, 7:30 at Kaneland Fri., Oct. 23, 7:30 Morris *NIB-12 West game Opponents in 2014: 42-49 (.462)

0-9 5-5 2-7 12-1 7-4 3-6 2-7 4-5 7-5

Ottawa Pirates

Rochelle Hubs

2014 record: 2-7 2015 enrollment: 1,396 Game time Opponent Fri., Aug. 28, 7:30 at Leo 4-5 Fri., Sept. 5, 1 UP/Bronzeville 1-8 Fri., Sept. 11, 7:30 Kankakee 5-4 Fri., Sept. 18, 7:30 Rochelle* 3-6 Fri., Sept. 25, 7:30 at Sycamore 7-5 Fri., Oct. 2, 7:30 Sterling* 7-4 Fri., Oct. 9, 7:30 at LaSalle-Peru* 0-9 Fri., Oct. 16, 7:30 at Geneseo* 12-1 Fri., Oct. 23, 7:30 Yorkville 8-3 *NIB-12 West game Opponents in 2014: 47-45 (.511)

2014 record: 3-6 2015 enrollment: 918 Game time Opponent Fri., Aug. 28, 7:30 Corliss 5-4 Fri., Sept. 4, 7:30 at Aurora East 0-9 Fri., Sept. 11, 7:30 Yorkville 8-3 Fri., Sept. 18, 7:30 at Ottawa* 2-7 Fri., Sept. 25, 7:30 at Geneseo* 12-1 Fri., Oct. 2, 7:30 LaSalle-Peru* 0-9 Fri., Oct. 9, 7:15 at DeKalb 9-2 Fri., Oct. 16, 7:15 Sterling* 7-4 Fri., Oct. 23, 7:15 Kaneland 4-5 *NIB-12 West game Opponents in 2014: 47-44 (.516)

Sterling Golden Warriors 2014 record: 7-4 2015 enrollment: 1,008 Game time Opponent Fri., Aug. 28, 7:30 at Rock Falls 0-9 Fri., Sept. 4, 7:15 U. Township 0-9 Fri., Sept. 11, 7:45 at Alleman 5-5 Fri., Sept. 18, 7:30 at Morris 7-5 Fri., Sept. 25, 7:30 LaSalle-Peru* 0-9 Fri., Oct. 2, 7:30 at Ottawa* 2-7 Fri., Oct. 9, 7:30 Geneseo* 12-1 Fri., Oct. 16, 7:30 at Rochelle* 3-6 Fri., Oct. 23, 7:30 Sycamore 7-5 *NIB-12 West game Opponents in 2014: 36-56 (.391)

2014 Standings Conference Overall W-L W-L 4-0 12-1 3-1 7-4 2-2 2-7 1-3 3-6 0-4 0-9

Geneseo Sterling Ottawa Rochelle LaSalle-Peru

Points For Against 407 158 278 210 171 281 174 185 49 410

Playoffs First round 5A – Geneseo 30, Belvidere 20 5A – Sterling 31, Burlington Central 20

COACHES

“It got to be very difficult to balance the two,” Gallucci said.

While the Dukes generally struggled at the varsity level the past 5 seasons, Gallucci was still pleased with his time as coach.

“I had great parental cooperation,” he said, “and the Dixon boys were easy to coach, and they listened well. They were a good group of boys to work with.”

Gallucci hopes to continue coaching, and indicated he had applied for other coaching jobs closer to his home, but had not yet been hired by a school.

Morsovillo oversaw a rocky campaign for Dixon girls softball that ended with a 6-3 loss to Rochelle in a 3A Sterling Regional play-in game.

The Duchesses battled a host of injuries all season and wound up with a 4-26 record.

It was the lone season for Morsovillo, an Earlville resident who noted travel to and from practices and games was never an issue.

He previously coached at Rockford Lutheran, a 55-minute drive, while it took him 40 minutes to get to Dixon.

Morsovillo cited issues with the Dixon administration for his resignation.

“I was not going to get a favorable evaluation by the athletic director [Karen Price],” Morsovillo said, “and that is why I chose to resign. I could read the writing on the wall.”

According to Morsovillo, a group of parents had the ear of an administrator he declined to name.

That administrator then told Morsovillo who to put in the lineup.

2015 NIB-12 WEST BY THE NUMBERS

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Sterling Golden Warrior defenders tackle a Geneseo runner during a NIB12 West game last fall.

Second round 5A – Geneseo 41, Rich East 16 5A – Woodstock 38, Sterling 17 Quarterfinals 5A – Geneseo 23, Sycamore 13 Semifinals 5A – Montini 52, Genseseo 15 Recent conference champions 2014 — Geneseo 2013 — Geneseo 2012 — Ottawa

2011 — Sterling 2010 — Geneseo, Ottawa, Sterling 2009 — Morris, Sterling 2008 — Sterling 2007 — Geneseo, Ottawa 2006 — Geneseo 2005 — Sterling 2004 — Geneseo 2003 — Geneseo 2002 — Geneseo, Ottawa 2001 — Dixon, Ottawa 2000 — Geneseo 1999 — Geneseo

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Sterling’s Turner Morse rushes against Rochelle during their game last season.

Sterling will play at Rochelle in Week 8 of the 2015 season.

“ W h e n parents h a v e input with administrators, it makes it that much Bruce m ore difLuther to Former track f i c u l t coach a coach team,” Morsovillo said. “I know we didn’t have the greatest season. With all the injuries we had, we didn’t have the lineup I wanted to put out there until the regional, and it was just a tough season for everybody. For me, a lot of the problems were with administration.

“I don’t think the football team or the boys basketball team – and I have no axe to grind with any of those coaches – had to deal with some of the things I dealt with this season.”

Price declined comment on Morsovillo’s claims.

Morsovillo is hoping to set up a meeting with Dixon Schools Superintendent Margo Empen to discuss this past softball season.

Morsovillo also hopes to coach softball somewhere next season, and has applied for jobs, but has not been hired yet. He noted he will be coaching boys and girls golf, pending school board approval, at an area high school this fall.

Luther cited spending more time with his family as the main reason for leaving the boys track program after 7 years, the last 5 as head coach.

Reached by phone on Monday evening, he was in Washington state, where his daughter, Stephanie Eykamp, resides and is a member of the United States Air Force. She will be deployed to Kuwait next month.

Another daughter, Samantha Stevens, lives in Minnesota, and she has two children. A son, Bruce Luther Jr., lives in Polo, and he has four children. Luther noted he missed many youth soccer and softball games and dance recitals this past spring while coaching track.

“Family comes first,” Luther said, “and I was missing way too many activities. Being a head coach was just getting to be too much for me. I just turned 60, I’m going to be retiring sometime soon, and it was time for me to slow down a little bit.”

The Dukes were one of the area’s best boys track teams this past spring, and captured the Big Northern West conference meet in their first year as a member of the new league. Many key performers, including Isaiah Roby, Kyle LeBlanc, Nyrel Sullivan and Kandras Martin, will return next season.

“It’s important that the program is strong, and the cupboard is not left bare,” Luther said.

“So many times coaches leave because there’s no talent, but that’s not the situation here. The program is on strong footing.”

Luther will continue coaching football at Dixon. He has been with the program for 20 years, and is currently the head sophomore coach.

Price and principal Mike Grady will be interviewing candidates for the positions in the coming weeks. The next Dixon School Board meeting is slated for Wednesday, July 15, at which time it is hoped all three coaching vacancies will be filled.

That is the average decline in enrollment for the five NIB-12 West schools from the 201415 school year to the 2015-16.

The greatest drop came from LaSallePeru, which is down 44 students. Sterling’s enrollment dropped by two students.

The only NIB-12 West school to increase in enrollment was Rochelle, with 23 more students.

1994

That’s the last time that Sterling played Rock Falls in football.

The Warriors won that game 53-0.

It’s not the only former foe returning to the Warriors’ slate this fall.

Sterling opens with United Township, which it last played against in the 2008 season. The Warriors won the final seven meetings between the two schools, which traditionally played in Week 9 during that stretch.

The last meeting with Alleman – the Week 3 opponent – was in 2004. Alleman won that meeting. The schools also played regularly in the late 1990s.

2,244 That’s how many total

yards that Warriors QB Sterling Thornton accumulated last season. He rushed for 1,255 yards and 22 TDs, and passed for 989 yards and six touchdowns.

Thornton should be back under center this fall.

11

Geneseo has won 11 straight NIB-12 West games, dating back to Week 7 of the 2012 season. Its last loss came to Sterling, 24-20, in that season.

The Maple Leafs have won the last two conference crowns.

2012

That was also the last season that a team other than Sterling or Geneseo qualified for the playoffs from the NIB-12 West.

Ottawa won the conference that season with a 5-0 record and finished 11-1 overall, falling to Crete-Monee in the 6A quarterfinals.

0

That’s the number of automatic qualifiers for the playoffs that either division of the NIB-12 receive from

the IHSA. Ordinarily, the conference champion is an automatic qualifier, but a division must have six teams in it to receive that benefit.

The IHSA granted a 1-year reprieve from that rule last fall after Dixon and Streator left the conference.

Rochelle moved over from the NIB-12 East at the beginning of last school year to balance out the divisions.

14

LaSalle-Peru is on a 14-game losing streak entering the season.

The Cavaliers’ last win came over Yorkville, 16-9 in Week 4 of the 2013 season.

The Cavaliers are on an 11-game NIB-12 West losing streak. Their last division win came in Week 7 of the 2012 season against Streator.

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The Rochelle Hubs have missed the playoffs three times since 1996. Those misses came in 1997, 2010 and 2014. Rochelle has not missed the playoffs in consecutive season since 1994 and 1995 – the first two seasons under head coach Kevin Crandall.

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field for the first time in the season, Schlemmer CONTINUED FROM B1 believes it will be a dogfight.

“A lot of those teams “We’re looking forhad success at the lower ward to it, and it’s not levels, and we can’t think going to be too hard to that any of our games get the kids excited for a won’t be hard.” rival on opening night,” The most talked-about Schlemmer said. “We’ll game comes right off the have to come out and bat, when the Warriors do the little things we’ll and Rock Falls Rockets be preaching about for meet for the first time the next 67 days, and we since 1994. have to make sure the “It’s a rivalry game, kids aren’t overlooking and the kids are excitanybody.” ed,” Schlemmer said.

After Week 1, the War“There’s no way around riors host United Towntalking about how big ship, another 0-9 team in that game is for the 2014. After that is a trip kids, the fans, and the to Augustana’s stadium schools; they’ve been to play Alleman (5-5), talking about it for the before another road trip last year and a half. It’s to NIB-12 crossover foe going to be fun, a really Morris (7-5) in Week 4. cool atmosphere, and Seeing two Western Big both teams will come out 6 teams and a traditional ready to play.” power before the conferThe Rockets were 0-9 ence slate is something last season, but have a Schlemmer believes new coach in athletic will really help his team director Rich Montgom- when league play starts. ery, and their playing “I think it will get us style and offensive sysready for what we’ll see tem are still a bit of a in conference, especially wild card. with traditionally strong For those reasons, as running teams,” Schlemwell as the fact that play- mer said. “ If we don’t ers on both sides will be know how to defend chomping at the bit not the run game, stick to only to play each other, our assignments in the but to get back on the option game, then it

could be a long 3 weeks.

“But at the end of the day, going through that nonconference schedule should definitely prepare us for Ottawa, LP, Geneseo and Rochelle.”

Sterling hosts LaSallePeru (0-9) in Week 5, then travels to Ottawa (2-7) in Week 6. The rivalry game with Geneseo (12-1) is at Roscoe Eades in Week 7, then the Warriors visit Rochelle (3-6) in Week 8. Another crossover contest at home against Sycamore (7-5) wraps up the regular season.

Schlemmer likes the way the schedule stacks up, especially having a couple of conference games before the Maple Leafs come to Sterling.

Geneseo was the Class 4A runner-up in 2013, and advanced to the 5A semifinals last season.

“I think the schedule works out well for us to see where we’re at week in and week out,” Schlemmer said. “I think the teams we’re going to see and when we’re going to see them will help us get better every week, and the kids are excited to get out there and see what they can do next fall.”

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MONDAY’S SCOREBOARD

MLB ROUNDUP

Bryant, Cubs blast Kershaw Rookie homers twice as Chicago beats L.A. at Wrigley By the Associated Press

Kris Bryant connected twice for his first career multihomer game, and the Cubs beat Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 on Monday night in Chicago.

Bryant hit a two-run drive in the third inning and a solo shot in the eighth. Matt Szczur had a solo homer in the seventh against Kershaw after being promoted from Triple-A Iowa before the game for his fourth stint of the season with Chicago.

The two homers off Kershaw (5-5) ran his total for the year to 11, two more than he allowed all of last season while becoming the NL MVP. The Cubs got terrific work from five relievers after Tsuyoshi Wada departed in the third due to cramping in his left shoulder. Center fielder Dexter Fowler was replaced in the fifth after he sprained his left ankle.

Travis Wood (4-3) pitched 3 1/3 innings for the win. Jason Motte, pitching on his 33rd birthday, allowed Joc Pederson’s 19th homer in the ninth before finishing for his second save.

Twins 13, White Sox 2: Kennys Vargas went

4-for-4 with a three-run homer and four RBIs,

College baseball NCAA College World Series At TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, Neb. Championship Series (Best-of-3; x-if necessary) Vanderbilt 1, Virginia 0 Monday’s result Vanderbilt 5, Virginia 1 Today’s game Vanderbilt (51-19) vs. Virginia (42-24), 7 p.m. x-Wednesday’s game Vanderbilt vs. Virginia, 7 p.m.

Honorable Mention Matt Kerestes, Rockford Lutheran; Jacob Mammosser, Rock Falls; Michael McLachlan, Mendota; Nolan Moeller, Rock Falls; Caron Morgan, Rockford Lutheran; Logan Pillars, Rock Falls; Dennis Reedy, Byron; Bryce Scheffler, Byron; Brian Schmidt, Stillman Valley; Nick Todaro, Rockford Lutheran

MLB American League

AP

The Cubs’ Matt Szczur steps into a home run off Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw during the seventh inning Monday in Chicago. Kris Bryant also homered off Kershaw, and added a second home run in the Cubs’ 4-2 victory. rookie Byron Buxton had three hits in his first time batting leadoff in the majors, and Minnesota rolled at home.

Joe Mauer homered to start a five-run fourth against starter John Danks (3-8), and Eduardo Nunez punctuated the inning with a two-out, two-run shot. The rally was fueled by a throwing

error by shortstop Alexei Ramirez, whose attempt to start a double play sailed into right field.

Brian Dozier added a two-run homer in the eighth for the Twins, who are 8-3 against the White Sox this season while outscoring them 70-28.

Adam LaRoche’s tworun single in the third gave the Sox a brief 2-1 lead.

Today’s games • Cardinals (C.Martinez 7-3) at Marlins (Urena 1-3), 6:10 p.m.

(FSN/95.3 FM) • Dodgers (Greinke 5-2) at Cubs (Hammel 5-2), 7:05 p.m. (CSN/780 AM) • Sox (Samardzija 4-4) at Twins (Pelfrey 5-3), 7:10 p.m. (670 AM)

COLLEGE WORLD SERIES FINALS | GAME 1

East Division W L Pct GB Tampa Bay 40 32 .556 — New York 38 32 .543 1 Toronto 38 34 .528 2 Baltimore 36 33 .522 2½ Boston 31 40 .437 8½ Central Division W L Pct GB Kansas City 39 27 .591 — Minnesota 38 32 .543 3 Detroit 36 34 .514 5 Cleveland 32 37 .464 8½ Chicago 30 39 .435 10½ West Division W L Pct GB Houston 41 30 .577 — Texas 37 33 .529 3½ Los Angeles 35 35 .500 5½ Seattle 32 38 .457 8½ Oakland 31 41 .431 10½ Monday’s results Philadelphia 11, N.Y. Yankees 8 Detroit 8, Cleveland 5 Toronto 8, Tampa Bay 5 Minnesota 13, Chicago White Sox 2 Houston at L.A. Angels, late Kansas City at Seattle, late Today’s games Philadelphia (O’Sullivan 1-5) at N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 3-7), 6:05 p.m.

Baltimore (U.Jimenez 5-3) at Boston (J.Kelly 2-4), 6:10 p.m.

Detroit (Price 6-2) at Cleveland (Salazar 6-2), 6:10 p.m.

Toronto (Dickey 3-6) at Tampa Bay (Archer 8-4), 6:10 p.m.

Oakland (Chavez 3-6) at Texas (Ch. Gonzalez 2-1), 7:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Samardzija 4-4) at Minnesota (Pelfrey 5-3), 7:10 p.m.

Houston (McHugh 7-3) at L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 5-5), 9:05 p.m.

Kansas City (Guthrie 5-4) at Seattle (Montgomery 1-2), 9:10 p.m.

Commodore ace shuts down Cavaliers in opener of best-of-3 finals

BY ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer

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White Sox, retired nine in a row from the fifth to eighth inning before Adam Haseley bounced a ball over the left-center fence for a ground-rule double. Four of his eight strikeouts ended innings.

Jones held Vanderbilt in check until Zander Wiel singled with two outs in the sixth, and Bryan Reynolds walked. Both scored when Toffey, who

was 1-for-11 in the CWS, sliced a ball down the left-field line for a double.

Vandy added three more runs in the seventh.

Ro Coleman hit an RBI single and, after Kevin Doherty relieved Jones, came home when Dansby Swanson bounced a ball off the wall in the right-field corner for a double. Reynolds’ RBI single made it 5-0.

Ben Bowden came on for Fulmer with two outs and two runners on in the eighth and got Matt Thaiss to fly out.

Virginia’s run came against closer Kyle Wright. Kenny Towns singled leading off the ninth, took second on a wild pitch, and came home on pinch hitter Jack Gerstenmaier’s base hit.

Morgan finally scores to lift U.S. to victory SHOWDOWN

CONTINUED FROM B1

AP

The United States’ Becky Sauerbrunn (4) falls as Colombia’s Yoreli Rincon (10) jumps over her during their FIFA Women’s World Cup match Monday in Edmonton.

Sepulveda had six saves in Colombia’s win over France. Castano had started in Colombia’s World Cup opener, a 1-1 draw with Mexico.

The teams played to a goalless first half, with the United States unable to finish several good chances.

Wambach was ruled offside for her attempt at a rebound goal in the fourth minute. Morgan later had a chance, but her shot bounced in front of Perez, who tipped it up and over the crossbar. Perez made three saves in the first half.

The United States was hurt in the 17th minute when Lauren Holiday got a yellow card, her second of the World Cup. She’ll have to sit out the quarterfinal, and it happened again in the 41st minute when Megan Rapinoe got her second yellow.

Perez was sent off at the start of the second half after sliding into Morgan, who was charging toward goal. After Castano took over, Wambach fooled her on the right side, but the penalty kick sailed well left of the post.

After Morgan’s goal in the 53rd minute, Lloyd scored on a penalty kick in the 66th, Lloyd’s first goal of the tournament.

The U.S. had won each of the previous two meetings. When they met nearly 3 years ago in the London Olympics, Colombia striker Lady Andrade sucker-punched U.S. star Wambach in the eye, drawing a two-match suspension.

In the days before the match in Edmonton, some of Colombia’s players said they felt they’d been disrespected by the Americans ever since.

Andrade told reporters she thought the Americans had “belittled” the Colombians.

SECOND ROUND Saturday’s results At Ottawa, Ontario Germany 4, Sweden 1 At Edmonton, Alberta China 1, Cameroon 0 Sunday’s results At Moncton, New Brunswick Australia 1, Brazil 0 At Montreal France 3, South Korea 0 At Vancouver, British Columbia Canada 1, Switzerland 0 Monday’s results At Ottawa, Ontario England 2, Norway 1 At Edmonton, Alberta United States 2, Colombia 0 Today’s match At Vancouver, British Columbia Japan vs. Netherlands, 9 p.m.

QUARTERFINALS Friday, June 26 At Montreal Germany vs. France, 3 p.m.

At Ottawa, Ontario China vs. United States, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 27 At Edmonton, Alberta Australia vs. Japan-Netherlands winner, 3 p.m.

At Vancouver, British Columbia England vs. Canada, 6:30 p.m.

SEMIFINALS Tuesday, June 30 At Montreal Ottawa winner vs. Montreal winner, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, July 1 At Edmonton, Alberta Edmonton winner vs. Vancouver winner, 6 p.m.

THIRD PLACE Saturday, July 4 At Edmonton, Alberta Semifinal losers, 3 p.m.

CHAMPIONSHIP Sunday, July 5 At Vancouver, British Columbia Semifinal winners, 6 p.m.

Monday’s box score

NBA Draft Order

Minnesota ab r h bi ab r h bi Eaton cf 4 0 0 0 Buxton cf 5 3 3 0 AvGarc rf 3 1 2 0 Dozier 2b 5 1 2 3 Bonifac ph-lf 2 0 0 0 Mauer 1b 3 1 1 1 Abreu 1b 5 1 2 0 SRonsn rf 1 0 0 0 MeCarr lf 2 0 0 0 TrHntr rf 3 1 1 2 Shuck ph-rf 0 0 0 0 Hrmnn 1b 1 0 0 0 LaRoch dh 4 0 2 2 Plouffe 3b 5 2 1 0 AlRmrz ss 3 0 2 0 ERosar lf 4 1 1 0 GBckh 3b 3 0 1 0 KSuzuk c 3 0 0 1 Soto c 4 0 1 0 KVargs dh 4 2 4 4 CSnchz 2b 4 0 1 0 Nunez ss 4 2 2 2 Totals 34 2 11 2 Totals 38 13 15 13 Chicago 002 000 000 — 2 Minnesota 100 505 02x — 13 E–Me.Cabrera (4), Carroll (1), Al.Ramirez (8). DP–Minnesota 2. LOB–Chicago 10, Minnesota 4. 2B–Abreu (11), Soto (5), Buxton (1), Tor.Hunter (11), Plouffe (17). HR– Dozier (14), Mauer (4), K.Vargas (5), Nunez (2). SB–Dozier (6). SF–K.Suzuki.

IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Danks L,3-8 5 1/3 9 9 5 1 2 Carroll 1 2/3 4 2 2 1 1 Ju.Guerra 1 2 2 2 0 1 Minnesota Milone W,4-1 6 10 2 2 2 2 Boyer 1 0 0 0 1 1 Graham 2 1 0 0 1 1 HBP–by Graham (Eaton). WP–Danks, Carroll.

National League

Vanderbilt’s Ro Coleman slides safely into third base as Virginia’s Kenny Towns (9) fields the throw during Game 1 of the College World Series finals Monday at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. Vanderbilt won 5-1.

Soccer Women’s World Cup

TWINS 13, WHITE SOX 2 Chicago

Vanderbilt holds Virginia to 4 hits OMAHA, Neb. – Carson Fulmer combined with two relievers on a fourhitter, Will Toffey’s tworun double broke a scoreless tie in the sixth, and defending national champion Vanderbilt opened the College World Series finals with a 5-1 victory over Virginia on Monday.

The Commodores (51-19) need one more win to become the seventh team to win backto-back national titles, and the third to do it in the last 10 years.

Fulmer (14-2) struck out eight, walked two and hit two batters in his 20th consecutive start of at least five innings. He outdueled Virginia starter Connor Jones (7-3), who allowed three hits over five shutout innings before the Commodores got to him for two runs in the sixth.

Virginia (42-24), the Commodores’ finals opponent for the second straight year, scored in the ninth to end the Vandy bullpen’s streak of 22 shutout innings.

Fulmer, the No. 8 overall draft pick by the Chicago

Baseball Big Northern West 2015 All-Conference Team First Team Reid Akerman*, Rock Falls; Zac Cogswell*, Byron; Logan Byers*, Stillman Valley; Josh Cook, Oregon; Daven Heslop, Winnebago; Cal Jarrett*, Dixon; Parker Johnson, Stillman Valley; Cooper Kilberg, Rock Falls; Jeremy Morehead*, Winnebago; Jaron Robinson*, Mendota; Tyler Rowland*, Byron; Evan Schultz*, Mendota; Clay Velazquez, Rock Falls; Evan Wenberg, Stillman Valley; Brady West*, Rockford Lutheran; Andrew Wilhite*, Stillman Valley; Justin Woolbright*, Rockford Lutheran; Garet Zinke*, Mendota

East Division W L Pct GB Washington 37 33 .529 — New York 36 35 .507 1½ Atlanta 35 35 .500 2 Miami 30 41 .423 7½ Philadelphia 25 47 .347 13 Central Division W L Pct GB St. Louis 45 24 .652 — Pittsburgh 39 30 .565 6 Chicago 38 30 .559 6½ Cincinnati 32 36 .471 12½ Milwaukee 25 46 .352 21 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 39 32 .549 — San Francisco 38 33 .535 1 Arizona 34 35 .493 4 San Diego 34 38 .472 5½ Colorado 30 39 .435 8 Monday’s results Philadelphia 11, N.Y. Yankees 8 Chicago Cubs 4, L.A. Dodgers 2 Today’s games Atlanta (A.Wood 4-4) at Washington (Zimmermann 5-5), 6:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (Jos.Smith 0-0) at Pittsburgh (Locke 4-3), 6:05 p.m.

Philadelphia (O’Sullivan 1-5) at N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 3-7), 6:05 p.m.

St. Louis (C.Martinez 7-3) at Miami (Urena 1-3), 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 5-2) at Chicago Cubs (Hammel 5-2), 7:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Niese 3-7) at Milwaukee (Fiers 3-7), 7:10 p.m.

Arizona (Ch.Anderson 3-1) at Colorado (K.Kendrick 2-9), 7:40 p.m.

San Diego (Despaigne 3-5) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 7-4), 9:15 p.m.

Monday’s box score

CUBS 4, DODGERS 2 Los Angeles ab Puig rf 3 Pedrsn cf 3 JuTrnr 3b 4 AGnzlz 1b 3 HKndrc 2b 4 VnSlyk lf 2 Ethier ph-lf 1 KHrndz ss 2 Ellis c 2 Grandl ph-c 1 Kershw p 2 Guerrr ph 1 Lieratr p 0 YGarci p 0

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

h 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

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

Chicago

ab r h bi Fowler cf 2 1 1 0 Coghln ph-lf 2 0 0 0 Rizzo 1b 4 0 1 0 Bryant 3b 3 2 2 3 SCastro ss 4 0 0 0 Denorfi rf 2 0 0 0 Szczur lf-cf 3 1 1 1 D.Ross c 3 0 0 0 Wada p 1 0 0 0 T.Wood p 1 0 0 0 JRussll p 0 0 0 0 Strop p 0 0 0 0 JHerrr ph 1 0 0 0 HRndn p 0 0 0 0 Motte p 0 0 0 0 ARussll 2b 3 0 0 0 Totals 28 2 5 2 Totals 29 4 5 4 Los Angeles 001 000 001 — 2 Chicago 002 000 11x — 4 DP–Chicago 3. LOB–Los Angeles 3, Chicago 3. HR–Pederson (19), K.Hernandez (3), Bryant 2 (10), Szczur (1). CS–Puig (2), K.Hernandez (1).

IP H R ER BB SO Los Angeles Kershaw L,5-5 7 4 3 3 2 9 Liberatore 2/3 1 1 1 0 1 Y.Garcia 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 Chicago Wada 2 2 1 1 0 1 T.Wood W,4-3 3 1/3 1 0 0 3 4 J.Russell H,5 2/3 0 0 0 0 0 Strop H,9 1 0 0 0 1 2 H.Rondon H,2 1 0 0 0 0 1 Motte S,2-2 1 2 1 1 0 0 Wada pitched to 2 batters in the 3rd.

Thursday At Brooklyn, N.Y. First Round 1. Minnesota 2. L.A. Lakers 3. Philadelphia 4. New York 5. Orlando 6. Sacramento 7. Denver 8. Detroit 9. Charlotte 10. Miami 11. Indiana 12. Utah 13. Phoenix 14. Oklahoma City 15. Atlanta (from Brooklyn) 16. Boston 17. Milwaukee 18. Houston (from New Orleans) 19. Washington 20. Toronto 21. Dallas 22. Chicago 23. Portland 24. Cleveland 25. Memphis 26. San Antonio 27. L.A. Lakers (from Houston) 28. Boston (from L.A. Clippers) 29. Brooklyn (from Atlanta) 30. Golden State Second Round 31. Minnesota 32. Houston (from New York) 33. Boston (from Philadelphia through Miami) 34. L.A. Lakers 35. Philadelphia (from Orlando) 36. Minnesota (from Sacramento through Houston) 37. Philadelphia (from Denver through Houston, Portland and Minnesota) 38. Detroit 39. Charlotte 40. Miami 41. Brooklyn 42. Utah 43. Indiana 44. Phoenix 45. Boston 46. Milwaukee 47. Philadelphia (from New Orleans through Washington and L.A. Clippers) 48. Oklahoma City 49. Washington 50. Atlanta (from Toronto) 51. Orlando (from Chicago) 52. Dallas 53. Cleveland (from Portland through Chicago and Denver) 54. Utah (from Cleveland) 55. San Antonio 56. New Orleans (from Memphis) 57. Denver (from L.A. Clippers) 58. Philadelphia (from Houston) 59. Atlanta 60. Philadelphia (from Golden State through Indiana)

Auto racing Points standings NASCAR Sprint Cup Through June 14 1. Kevin Harvick 2. Martin Truex Jr. 3. Joey Logano 4. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 5. Jimmie Johnson 6. Brad Keselowski 7. Jamie McMurray 8. Matt Kenseth 9. Kasey Kahne 10. Jeff Gordon 11. Kurt Busch 12. Paul Menard 13. Denny Hamlin 14. Carl Edwards (tie) Aric Almirola NASCAR Xfinity Through June 21 1. Chris Buescher 2. Ty Dillon 3. Chase Elliott 4. Regan Smith 5. Darrell Wallace Jr. 6. Elliott Sadler 7. Brian Scott 8. Brendan Gaughan 9. Ryan Reed 10. Daniel Suarez IndyCar Through June 14 1. Juan Pablo Montoya 2. Will Power 3. Scott Dixon 4. Helio Castroneves 5. Graham Rahal 6. Sebastien Bourdais 7. Marco Andretti 8. Josef Newgarden 9. Tony Kanaan 10. Simon Pagenaud

Points 576 561 520 508 506 480 464 456 447 434 426 421 412 401 401

Points 528 499 485 466 462 447 430 419 410 407

Points 374 347 329 322 283 274 272 268 244 232

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Target is visible, so aim right at it

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Viktor Frankl, an Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist who was the founder of logotherapy and existential analysis, wrote: “Don’t aim at success – the more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you are going to miss it.

For success, like happiness, cannot be pursued; it must ensue.”

That is bad advice for bridge players. We must aim at success – the number of tricks we need to make or break a contract. That is our target.

In this deal, West is defending against four spades.

He leads the diamond king.

South takes that trick and cashes two of dummy’s heart winners to shed his diamond loser. Then declarer runs the spade eight.

How should West defend?

After South opened with a weak two-bid, promising some 6-10 high-card points and a decent six-card suit, North used the two-no-trump artificial inquiry. Since South

had a maximum, he rebid three diamonds to show his “feature” (typically the ace or king) in that suit. West doubled to assure a diamond lead should North become the declarer.

West can see only two certain defensive tricks: his aces.

If South had started with three diamonds, he would have taken another pitch on one of dummy’s hearts.

So, declarer is marked with 6-1-2-4 distribution. And the bidding has made it clear that East, not South, holds the club king.

West should win the first trump trick and shift to his club three, low showing interest in the suit. East wins with his king and returns his club six. West takes that trick, then gives his partner a club ruff to defeat the contract.

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE (IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES.) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered by the Court on June 9, 2015, in Rivershore West Condominiums Association v. Chicago Title Land Trust Company as Trustee under its Trust No. 8002360177, Unknown Owners, and Non-Record Claimants, Case No. 2015 CH 9, Lee County, Illinois, the property hereinafter described will be sold to the highest bidder.

(A) The name, address, and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate are Rivershore West Condominiums Association, c/o Ted Hvarrem President; P.O. Box 1142, Dixon, Illinois 61021, (815) 284-2850.

(B) The common address of the real estate is 1631 Riverside Circle, Dixon, IL 61021.

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The legal description of the real estate is:

The Northerly 22.17 feet of Lot Two Hundred One (201) in Riverside Townhomes,” according to the Plat thereof recorded May 10, 2011 as Document No. 2011002196 in Book “M” of Plats at Page 6 in the office of the Lee County Recorder.

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The improvement on the real estate is a residence.

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★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★

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2BR lower, clean, no pets. Available Aug. 1st. $395/mo.

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(G) The terms of the sale are ten percent (10%) down at the time of the sale, payable in certified funds, and the full balance within seven (&) days.

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(H) The case title, case number, and the Court in which the foreclosure was filed are specified above.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS US Bank National Firstar Bank, NA PLAINTIFF

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Jacalyn Griffitt a/k/a Jacalyn J. Griffitt; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 11 CH 00152 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/7/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 7/23/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 10-13-06-400-002 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 60 Howland Road Rock Falls, IL 61071 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1310493.

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C NOTICES US Bank National Association s/b/m Firstar Bank, NA PLAINTIFF Vs. Jacalyn Griffitt a/k/a Jacalyn J. Griffitt; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 11 CH 00152 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/7/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 7/23/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWN SHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 6, 498.9 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE NORTH PERPENDICULAR TO THE SAID SOUTH LINE, 757.0 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SAID SOUTH LINE, 288.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 757.0 FEET TO THE SAID SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 6; THENCE WEST ON SAID SOUTH LINE, 288.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 10-13-06-400-002 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 60 Howland Road Rock Falls, IL 61071 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-10493.

Jun5 16, 23, 30, 2015 To: Fred Weidman, Jr.; The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

TAX DEED NO. 15 TX 26

Filed June 9, 2015

TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold October 30, 2012 Certificate No. 2012-00442 Sold for General Taxes of 2011 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 56 in Section 10 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded April 20, 1972 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 28, 29 and 30 as Document Number 380741 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 19-22-07-153-034 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 29, 2015.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 29, 2015.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 24, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 29, 2015 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Jemani Purchaser or Assignee Dated 6/9/15 June 22, 23, 24, 2015

NOTICE Palmyra Cemetery Association annual meeting Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at the Sugar Grove Church/School, 352 Timbercreek Rd., Dixon, Illinois June 23, 24, 2015

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To: Kelly Ann Kelly; The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

TAX DEED NO. 15 TX 27 Filed

June 9, 2015

TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold October 30, 2012 Certificate No. 2012-00422 Sold for General Taxes of 2011 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 157 in Section 10 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded April 20, 1972 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 28, 29 and 30 as Document Number 380741 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 19-22-07-104-004 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 29, 2015.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 29, 2015.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 24, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 29, 2015 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Jemani Purchaser or Assignee Dated 6/9/2015 June 22, 23, 24, 2015

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Trustees of Sauk Valley Community College District No. 506, in the Counties of Whiteside, Lee, Ogle, Henry, Bureau and Carroll, State of Illinois, that a tentative Budget for said College district for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection at the Office of the President, the Business Office, and the Learning Resource Center of the College, located at 173 Illinois Route 2, Dixon, Illinois.

NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on this budget will be held at 6:00 p.m. on the 27th day of July, 2015, at Sauk Valley Community College, 173 Illinois Route 2, Dixon, Illinois in this Community College District No. 506.

Dated this 22nd day of June, 2015. ____________________________ Lisa Wiersema, Secretary Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 506 in the Counties of Whiteside, Lee, Ogle, Henry, Bureau, and Carroll, State of Illinois June 23, 2015 NOTICE OF ESTABLISHMENT OF PREVAILING WAGES The Board of Trustees of Sauk Valley Community College, Lee County, pursuant to Illinois Compiled Statutes, 820 ILCS 130/0.01-130/12, Prevailing Wage Act, as amended, hereby gives notice that it has made a determination as required by said law of the prevailing hourly rates of wages being paid to all laborers, workers, and mechanics engaged in work of similar character in the locality of Sauk Valley Community College, to that of the construction of public works coming under the jurisdiction of the Board of Trustees of Sauk Valley Community College. A copy of said determination is available for inspection at the Office of the President, 173 Illinois Route 2, Dixon, Illinois.

Dated this 22nd day of June, 2015.

By order of the Board of Trustees of Sauk Valley Community College, Lee County, Illinois.

June 23, 2015 STATE OF ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURT, LEE COUNTY NOTICE OF FILING A REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) NO. 15MR50 Request of: Starleen Lynn Aull Yount There will be a court hearing on my request to change my name from: Starleen Lynn Aull Yount to the new name of: Starleen Lynn Aull.

The court hearing will be held on July 21, at 10:00 am at 309 S. Galena, Dixon, Lee County.

Starleen Lynn Aull Yount Dated this 2nd day of June, 2015 Denise A. McCaffrey Clerk of the Circuit Court, Lee County, Illinois June 23, 30, July 7, 2015

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•Climate Controlled Storage •Low-Cost Moving Truck Rental •Confidential Document Shredding •We Ship FedEx & UPS! •Expert Packaging Services •Value Boxes & Packaging Supplies •EBAY and EMOTORS Internet Auction Sales Over 15,000 Sales •Office Hours: Mon-Fri. ☛ 8:306, Sat. ☛ 8:30noon 690 Timber Creek Rd. Dixon, (815)285-2212

Need Help Immediately Need people to start NOW! No Experience necessary Oppt'y for Advancement Potential Earnings of $500/wk Start this week Call 815-213-7360

Now Hiring for all positions.

Apply in person at Subway, 206 W. Everett, Dixon Sales/Office Person needed for Dixon retail business 30-40hrs. Includes Saturdays.

Experience a plus.

Please send replies to Box #:1289 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

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Certified pesticide & herbicide applicator & line clearance tree trimming .

Storm clean up & specialty work.

Free Estimates No job too big or too small!

Licensed, Bonded Insured Safety and your satisfaction is my #1 goal!

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Experience is desired but not required. We are seeking a responsible leader for day and evening hours, providing leadership while working along side staff.

We offer a friendly family owned place to work, great food and benefits including good pay, free uniforms, meal discounts, paid vacations and retirement plans. Apply in person at 206 W. Everett St. in Dixon or you can fax your resume to 815-234-8540 or email it to: appsforsubway@ gmail.com Also hiring for sandwich artists, crew leaders and assistant managers.

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Currently looking for Registered Nurses for our growing, professional team.

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Apply at: Oregon Living & Rehabilitation Center 811 S. 10th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-7994

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Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to: Whiteside County Farm Bureau 100 E. Knox St. Morrison, IL 61270 Application deadline is July 2.

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Sterling Stair Chair, 3 yrs. old, 12 ft., well maintained, $900 815857-7090

2 DAY FIREARM AUCTION JULY 18TH - 19TH 9AM 2601 LAKELAND BLVD. MATTOON, IL 900 Sporting & Collector Guns Knives, Ammo, Military, MORE! BAUER AUCTION SERVICE 217-459-2806 www.bauerauction. com

All free to good home, cats and kittens. Indoor or out. 815-626-2366

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

APPLIANCES

AKC Cocker Spaniel puppies, 2 males $350. 815677-7364.

Cat- male neutered, 1yr old.

Very sweet, little shy, good w/other cats. Indoor home only. 815-535-7061 Free cats to good homes, all colors.

Call 815-548-9433.

NEW TODAY Wanted: Tea Cup size Chihuahua, adult, short hair, reasonably priced or free. 815-5649022 after 2:00.

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!

Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

AIR CONDITIONERS 711 20, window A/C's 4k-12k BTU guaranteed to work $30-$260 815-225-7904 746

Firewood, Hardwoods - Oak, Locust, & Cherry.

Split, delivered & stacked. 1- 815626-6875 Seasoned Firewood/rick $40, a cord/$75, Delivery/ $25, kindling for campfires/$20 815-878-0602

FURNITURE

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NEW TODAY Antique Walnut Desk w/ granite top, 64”L x 40”w $350 815-2883301 Conference Table, w/ 8 chairs, older, 8'x4', $150 815288-3301

LAWN MOWERS

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Craftsman 12hp 38” cut, riding lawn mower, 5 speed, to mow ready grass, $250 firm, 815-973-3223

NEW TODAY Craftsman Riding Mower, 24hp, 46” cut & bagger, $300 815-772-3252 Cub Cadet LT1046 riding lawn mower, 46” deck, 220 hrs., like new cond., $1150/obo 815245-9704

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061 Looking to Buy skid loader & older pull behind camper 563-212-7699 ★★Wanted: 1/18 Diecast Cars★★ Call 309-714-0787

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE (2) Alum. ex. Ladders 10.5' & 24' $75-100, 16' scaffolding $100, sky lite $25 815-9733490 1964 Cushman Eagle; totally restored show bike 270 miles $6000 obo 815-849-9923 Landscape blocks, approx. 270-300, 12”x8”x3.5”, gray. $150. Call 815288-3301.

Lift Chair, brown excellent leather, condition, $500; Deluxe Walker w/ seat, burgundy, 815-499$100 2579

Great Garage Sales Call

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

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GIESON Motorsports carries a full line of Husqvarna Power Equipment.

Stop in or contact us for the BEST prices of the season on push / garden / zero-turn mowers, blowers & chainsaws.

815/626-1751 or giesonmotor sports.com

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

710

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762

Recliner lift chair $125.

815-946-4094

625-3600

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2007 Dodge Charger RT, Hemi V8. Leather, sun roof. 48K mi. $14,500. Call 815973-6768.

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2007 Pontiac G6, sunroof, 89K mi.

Excellent condition. $8,000/obo.

815-626-1270.

2008 Chevy Aveo in Dixon white, $2,000 815-2886231

Twin, full, queen, king beds. Dryer, washer, refrig., table & chairs, sofa, dresser, 4pc. Sec., gas stove, gas dryer. 815-718-4385.

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

Reducing herd size, 4 nice quality young milking goats 815-973-3078

CLASSIC CARS

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1969 Mercury Comet, drive train is done. $5,000 obo. 815-535-3969 1974 Volkswagon Beetle Bug, excellent cond. $3800.

815-441-4659.

AUTOMOBILES

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2012 Chevy Impala LT, paid $16,200 asking $12,988 Exc. cond. Like new. Must Sell!

Call 815-857-2830 Leave Message.

2012 Toyota Camry LE 47,000 miles mint condition.

Asking 17,000 open to Negotiation. Must sell going to Florida.

309-716-5516 or 815-973-8009 Credit Problems?

Bad Credit? No Credit? We might be able to help! If you're looking to buy a vehicle we have many financing options available through qualified lenders. Call Brett Simpson today at 815-2855313. Ken Nelson Auto Plaza. creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

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TRUCKS

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No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Garage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/ Travel or Real Estate

1996 Ford AeroStar XLT 4WD, 7 passenger.

85K. mi. $2,800 815-625-3039 1999 Chrysler Concorde LXI- Original

Owner. Above avg.

Cond. $3,500 815-499-6862

2005 Cobalt SS, supercharged. 5 Sp. Manual transmission. 125K mi. great cond. Well kept interior. Asking $7,000 OBO Serious inquires only. 815-499-2314

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1999 Chevy Z71 four-wheel drive.

New tires. 151K miles $3900 Amboy 815-535-3765

1997 Honda Helix scooter, 250cc, 39,627 miles, runs excellent, w/shield, $1700 obo 815251-4254

4X4S

2007 Honda CBR 1000RR, 8,000 mi., mint condition, $6000/obo 815-994-1809

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NEW TODAY 1978 Ford Explorer 250 Range 400 cc engine w/auto shift and 4WD. 36,000 mi.

Excellent condition. Always housed. $10,000 obo- could be a show truck.

Art Johnson 815-716-3017, Dixon, IL 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 Z71 Extended Cab. Very detruck. pendable Asking $2,900 OBO. 815-622-4258 2003 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab 4x4. GM rebuilt diesel engine, has 71k mi. camper shell with roof rack, total mileage 206,00 some rust, service records available. $15,900. Call 815535-3884

PARTS & ACC.

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Hard top, 2 full doors, Set of 5 factory mag tires, 1991 Jeep Wrangler. $350. Call 815-677-4664

MOTORCYCLES

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1994 Yamaha Viargo, new battery, plugs, oil. $1,500 obo 815-677-3869

Red, 1978 Fiat black top convertible, 124 Spider, $3,800 OBO 815-499-4066

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2008 650 VSTAR Silverado, great shape. Call 815631-2000.

2008 Honda XR 650L $3,700 OBO. 779-348-0869 2008 Screaming Eagle, low dyna. A Must See! Paid $28,000 – asking $16,000. 815-9859358 2009 Harley Davidson Road King classic. 4,700 mi.

New pipes, extra chrome, $14,000 815-994-6646

BOATS/MOTORS

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NEW TODAY 16' Tri hull boat with 85HP Johnson outboard and Shorelander trailer. Asking $2500/obo.

815-625-5556.

18 ft. Bowrider w/ Mercruiser lower unit 165 HP Chevrolet engine.

Tandem wheel trailer, new tires & wiring, gas tank, stereo system & steering unit. $2,500 FIRM. 815-719-5418 18ft Mark Twain, good cond. Tri-hull fiberglass with trailer.

Cracked block 305 engine but included good 350 Chevy engine ready to go in. low hours. $1,500 OBO 815-625-8656 or 815-631-1028

2009 Kymco Venox Motorcycle 250cc V-twin liquid cooled 4,700 miles, excellent condition $2,750 815-994-0284

1971 Starcraft 17', 115 hp Mercury motor, includes 1972 Easy Loader trailer, $2000/obo 815-537-5350

MOTORCYLES WANTED Before 1985. Running or not.

Japanese, British, European. $Cash$ paid. Free appraisals!

CALL 315-569-8094 Email pictures or description to: Cyclerestoration @aol.com

1993 Mariah Shaba Open Bow-wsun deck, 350 Magnum Merc. I/O Custom Trailer $7000/obo 815994-2465

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14' V-Hull fishing boat & trailer.

Good cond. $400 815-762-1336

2002 Bayliner 21ft.

5L Mercruiser outdrive, I/O. $7,000 obo. 815-535-3969 24ft. Lowe Pontoon. 118HP, new prop. Johnson engine. Good cond. $4,000 OBO. 815-212-5038 or 815-285-2328

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2005 Ford Escape, front wheel drive, 101,517 mi. New tires. Very good cond. Inside & out. $7750. Call 815625-1397.

2007 Freestyle Ford SUV, fully loaded, excellent cond. Less then 60K miles $10,000 815-288-3956

TRUCKS

910

1996 Ford 250, 7.3 power stroke engine, 215K mi., good cond., green, 815-631-1310

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2013 CHEVY IMPALA LT .........................................$14,987* 2013 FORD FUSION SE .........................................$15,987* 2012 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED 4X4..................................$17,987* 2010 FORD F-150 4X4 ECO BOOST.................$25,987* 2008 BUICK LACROSSE, LOW MILES ..................$10,987* 2006 BUICK LUCERNE, LOW MILES ..................$10,987* 2013 FORD EXPLORER XLT, LOW MILES, NAVIGATION.................$29,987* 2014 NISSAN MAXIMA ONLY 5,000 MILES. .....$22,987* 2013 TOYOTA COROLLA S, ONLY 8,000 MILES NAVIGATION.................$16,987* 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY LE, LOW MILES ..................$16,987* 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY VAN .........................................$9,987* 2005 CADILLAC CTS LOW MILES .................. $9,987* 2013 CADILLAC XTS LUXURY, LOW MILES ..................$29,987* 2012 CADILLAC CTS, DIAMOND WHITE ......$27,987* 2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE .........................................$19,987* 2015 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4, LOW MILES ..................$19,987* 2013 LEXUS RX 350..........$29,987*

BOATS/MOTORS

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Mirro-Craft 18ft Fisherman, King well maintained.

Center console, 115hp Evinrude, Shorelander trailer, elec. anchor and cover. Big water boat. Fished on Canada lake. Approx. 20yrs old. $2800/ obo. 815946-2849.

Tracker 1998, 18ft.

150 HP mercury low hours excellent maintenance. Many extras. $11,900 630-859-2332 see at 4/231 Sandpebble Dr. Lake Carroll

PERSONAL WATERCRAFT 941 1999 Yamaha GP 1200 Jet Ski needs work $1500 obo 815-440-4030

TRAILERS/RVS

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18 K Reese 5th Wheel Signiture Series – Slider $500 obo; more RV items 815-9733668 1990 Ford Class A RV motorhome, stove, refrig, furnace, air, microwave, runs good. 50,000 mi. $7,000 leave message 815-2886311 1996 Damon Hornet camper, 30', very clean, exc. shape, A/C, everything works well, sleeps 6, $3500 815-625-8840 2003 Cherokee Camper 25ft Recently redone $2600 have receipt $4500 firm Cash 815-677-4941

Auction Calendar Complete sale bills are published in Sauk Valley Classifieds.

June 24- 6 P.M.

1022 Ann Ave., Dixon, James Mann Estate Lenny Bryson, Auctioneer 815-946-2660

June 27- 10 A.M.

12433 Prairie Center Rd., Morrison Scuffham -Owners. Dirks Auction Service 815-626-3358

July 7 - 6 P.M.

7772 Clinton St., Dixon.Grand Detour School, Real Estate Auction Lenny Bryson Auctioneer 815-946-4120

July 8 - 6 P.M.

Auction held at Taylor Township Building Corner of Lost Nation & Lowden Roads Robert G. Hay Trust Public Auction Service 815-946-2660

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2008 Cedar Creek 5th Wheel, 3 Fold Outs, microwave, fireplace & air.

Deck, fence located at Shady Lakes Resort New Windsor Can be kept on site by pond.

815-441-5897 815-441-5403

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