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E-cigs banned in public Health official cites increased use among youths

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

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OREGON – Effective July 1, Ogle County will prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes – e-cigarettes – in virtually all public and work places.

A news release from Joanie Padilla, county director of Health Education/ Emergency Preparedness, cited a growing trend of youths using e-cigarettes.

The ban expands on the Smoke-Free Illinois Act passed in 2008. It disallows

Questions regarding the ordinance may be directed to Joanie Padilla, county director of Health Education/Emergency Preparedness, at jpadilla@oglecounty.org or 815-732-7330, ext. 279.

More information is available on the Ogle County Health Department website, accessible via oglecounty.org. smoking, and now “vaping,” in offices, theaters, museums, libraries, educational institutions, schools, commercial

establishments, enclosed shopping centers, retail stores, restaurants, bars, private clubs and gaming facilities.

A first-time violation will result in a $100 citation for the offender and a $250 citation for a business. Second offenses will be $250 and $500. Businesses will be subjected to a $2,500 fine for “subsequent offenses within one year for not taking steps to prevent the use of smoking,” according to the news release.

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SAUK VALLEY | SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE

Cleaning up after the storm Scouts head to cemetery to ‘do good deed’

BY ANGEL SIERRA asierra@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5695 @_angelsierra

STERLING – Two days after a pair of tornadoes ripped through Whiteside County, debris still litters walking paths at local cemeteries. At Riverside Cemetery on the east side of town, Boy Scout Troop 72 had a few members tidying up – and deployed chainsaws, volunteers and cheer to get the job done.

After branches and towering trunks were made manageable, pieces were piled onto the back of a transport vehicle and hauled away.

Work started at 2 p.m. with a Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com very small crew, but what it Boy Scout JT Haenni, 15, loads a bucket with tree limbs and branches Wednesday while helplacked in manpower it made ing clean up Riverside Cemetery in Sterling. His crew, Boy Scout Troops 72, volunteered to up for in spirit. help pick up after the storm that tore through the area Monday night. “I feel like we could do a SCOUTS CONTINUED ON A2 lot of good work here,” Haenni said. See more photos at saukvalley.com.

Woodhaven assessment weeks away

STORM-WASTE CLEANUP IN STERLING

No timeframe for when residents may return

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

SUBLETTE – It could be weeks before Woodhaven Lakes has an accurate assessment of the total amount of damage caused by Monday night’s tornado.

Randy Koehler, director of marketing and communications for Woodhaven, said that the main goal right now is clean up. Cost assessment will come next.

“I think the general consensus [of damage] is by the eye test,” he said.

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Kenny Secton and Scot Beyer of the Sterling Public Works Department clear tree limbs Wednesday afternoon along West 12th Street. The city will pick up storm-related yard waste starting Monday on the west side of town. Residents are asked to place yard waste at the curb in front of their homes.

They need not cut branches into 4-foot lengths for this special cleanup only. Yard waste also can be dropped off Monday at the Public Works garage, 1605 Ave. L. Regular yard waste not related to the storm – grass clippings, leaves, and weeds – should be added to the regularly scheduled pickup.

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600 STILL WITHOUT POWER STERLING – Ninetynine percent of Commonwealth Edison customers who were without power because of Monday night’s storm have power once again.

Of the 61,000 customers across the state who lost power, just 600 remain powerless, with the largest concentration of those customers being in Coal City, said Annette Martinez, a ComEd representative, Wednesday night.

“We could only restore service to those whose houses could be reconnected,” she said.

DIXON | SEVENTH STREET REPAIRS

Is project urgent enough?

Council says yes, agrees to bypass bidding process

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

DIXON – Before the Dixon Council approved emergency funding for West Seventh Street on Wednesday, the project was almost set back altogether.

After making alterations to the original proposed plans, some on the council didn’t feel comfortable “opening up the wallet” on a project that doesn’t have an estimated dollar amount tied to it.

Councilmen Mitch Tucker and Mike Venier both were leery of setting a $1 million funding threshold to fix what is essentially a miniature canyon left in the wake of the June 15 flood. They want to see all of the expenses associated with the fix before signing off.

And at one point, Finance Director Paula Meyer said the council should reconsider, slowing down reconstruction through a formal bidding process, even though she had drafted the very resolution councilmen were weighing.

“With all of the concerns that I’m hearing, I’m not sure that we want to do this this way,” Meyer said. “If you waive bidding, we’re not going to be bringing all of the [estimates] here.”

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The torrential rains of the past week or so have caused buckling walkway bricks and a washout in Martin’s Landing, behind the Dillon Home, prompting the Sterling Park District to fence off a few areas until repairs can be made. The good news is, the pedestrian walkway is safe and sound, and open, and ready for this weekend’s Summer Splash traffic over the river between Sterling and Rock Falls, Doug Jacobs, the district’s director of parks and planning, said Wednesday.

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Some debate was held over whether the project was “emergency” in nature. Calling it such meant the council was bypassing the normal bidding process, which shortens a project’s timeline. It also means placing trust in Willet Hofmann & Associates engineers to both find well-priced work and that their configurations and estimates are accurate.

As it stands, Seventh Street will be closed off for at least 1 month. Bidding the project out would have likely extended the timeline another 6 weeks.

So, in addition to being concerned about all of the unknowns, some questioned whether Seventh

Street was high enough priority to risk potentially over-paying.

“I don’t want to throw more money at it, unless we absolutely have to,” Venier said. “That’s just the bottom line. Sorry.”

Tucker and Venier eventually jumped in the “yes” column, approving funding with a 4-0 vote [Christopher Bishop was absent].

But there’s a caveat: The city will pay Willet Hofmann to begin engineering work, but councilmen still reserve the right to go to a full bidding process, if true cost estimates show the city can be smarter with its money. This keeps the project moving and allows the city to assess cost figures when they surface.

“If they want to change gears, they still can without any lost time,” Mayor Li Arel-

lano Jr. said after the meeting. “The council members are doing research behind the scenes to see if we can waive the bidding process, or if we should go ahead as planned.”

The city will dip into its remaining Rita Crundwell settlement funds to finance the project. While the ordinance approved Wednesday says Willet Hofmann has the authority to tap $1 million worth, that figure is a ceiling, Meyer explained.

The council wasn’t voting to spend seven figures, just up to that.

And after a renovation of the nearby Ninth Street/ Monroe Avenue storm culvert was removed, Willet Hofmann engineer Brian Converse estimated the Seventh and Monroe crater fix will cost more in the $500,000 range.

The problem with knowing the true cost of the project is engineers haven’t been able to quote the project to contractors allowing them to calculate the total expense, line item by line item.

“I don’t have any solid numbers yet for these quantities,” Converse said. “That’s why I’m tentatively saying ‘ballpark.’”

Willet Hofmann will begin gathering quotes from contractors, showing the councilmen the findings by their next July 6 meeting.

Regardless of how it gets paid for, Seventh Street will have a new concrete culvert that should last 80 years, according to Converse. The only questions left are when and how.

“It’s definitely urgent,” Arellano said. “Is it still an emergency?”

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“Any time they call us for any help, we try to get our boys involved,” said Ray Villarreal, 50, of Sterling, a troop committee member and father of Scout Quinten Villarreal, 17.

Activities like these build character, Villarreal said; it’s a way to make sure the boys “do a good deed daily,” referring to the Boy Scout slogan.

Three or 4 weeks’ notice is usually given for any upcoming community service, but in advance of

Wednesday’s storm cleanup, Scouts had less than a day, Scoutmaster Rob Weir, 46, of Rock Falls said.

Although summer is here and most kids don’t have school, the kids still are busy, he said, and the short notice is a challenge – the boys need a ride because they often don’t live within biking distance.

“We’ve got a lot of new boys that need their parents to take them,” said Weir, who leads and mentors the group of 35 registered Scouts, of which 28 are active.

“It’s something to do,” joked JT Haenni, 15, but

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Centennial Park visitors Kiersten Bontz (left), 7, Torrie Nelson, 10, and Paige Bontz, 10, and Coloma Park District intern Jake Smith check out a new wheelchair swing Wednesday in Rock Falls. The swing, donated to the park by the Dixon Elks Club, was made possible through the Illinois Elks Association Child Care Corporation.

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“We haven’t gone and done a complete inventory as of yet on the individual properties,�

Koehler continued. “The main goal is getting a lot of the roads back and cleared and passable.�

He said that residents aren’t required to have insurance on their properties, and he couldn’t name a figure as to how many do.

Residents have been barred from entry since the EF-2 tornado touched down on the property Monday just after 8 p.m., and as of now, there is no timeframe for when they’ll be allowed back into the campground. “At this point, we know that we will not be open tomorrow to anyone other than emergency personnel and staff,� he said. “We’re just taking it day-by-day right now, based on weather and

how long it takes them to get through and clear some of the property.�

As far as damage to Woodhaven-owned properties, most buildings are unscathed.

There is some minor roof damage to the True Value service station south of section 9, and an amphitheater collapsed.

During a brief visit to the grounds Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Bruce Rauner met residents and surveyed the damage.

He did not meet with the press, but did note on Twitter (@BruceRauner) that “Sublette will persevere. The folks I’ve met are strong and determined.�

E-cigarettes heat a liquid solution that contains “propylene glycol, glycerin, nicotine and flavorings,� the news release says. Users inhale the substance to simulate cigarette smoking. “The health effects of e-cigarettes are not wellunderstood,� the news release says. “According to the World Health Organization, e-cigarettes are probably less harmful than traditional cigarettes, but the level of risk reduction is unknown. It could take years to discover if e-cigarettes vapors cause cancer or other diseases.

The ban on e-cigarettes in public places is a precautionary measure to protect nonsmokers from exposure to nicotine and other toxicants.�

Padilla said via email that Chicago and “many of its suburbs� have adopted similar policies, adding the Illinois General Assembly is considering adding it to the SFIA. The ordinance covers all places in Ogle County where traditional smoking products are banned. “We introduced it to the Board of Health in May

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This ordinance mirrors the Smoke-Free Illinois Act in every way, except that it also bans electronic nicotine devices every place where traditional tobacco is banned.

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unofficially, and officially in June,� Padilla wrote in her email. “This ordinance mirrors the Smoke-Free Illinois Act in every way, except that it also bans electronic nicotine devices every place where traditional tobacco is banned.�

The release reports use of e-cigarettes among youth tripled from 2013 to 2014. Padilla said that was the ultimate motivating factor for the ordinance. “I believe that the increase in e-cigarette devices among our youth and the emerging evidence suggesting youth are more likely to consider a traditional tobacco product after using an e-cigarette was a key factor,� she wrote.

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OBITUARIES Marvin C. Schmidt MORRISON – Marvin C. Schmidt, 91, of Morrison, died Saturday, June 20, 2015, at the Morrison Community Hospital hospice room.

He was surrounded and cared for by his many family members, hospital staff, and Rock River Valley Hospice nurses during his brief illness.

Marvin was born Sept. 30, 1923, in Clinton, Iowa, to Peter and Esther (Neilson) Schmidt. After his primary education in Clinton, he was inducted into the Army. He began his military stint in March 1943, assigned to the 285th Engineer Combat Battalion, and attached to Patton’s 3rd Army. He served in France, Luxembourg, and Germany during World War II. Marvin was discharged in January 1946, at the end of hostilities and occupation. Taking advantage of the G.I. Bill, he attended the University of Iowa, where he received a degree in business. While pursuing his degree, he married the love of his life, Leona Judd, on Aug. 31, 1947. They enjoyed nearly 68 years of loving companionship. After college graduation, he started his career at General Electric Co. in Morrison, eventually becoming manager of tax and accounting, and retiring in 1986, after 36 years. Marvin’s personal life was filled with community work,

serving on Morrison’s City Council, Resthave Board, First Presbyterian Church Vestry, and doing taxes for the elderly through AARP, among other service work. He enjoyed fishing, camping, boating, golfing, and his special 4 p.m. time of the day. A talented artist, he passed that gift on to many of his children and grandchildren. His greatest love was being with his family at home, or at his cabin on the Mississippi River. His wit, love, caring, and gentle manner will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Leona of Morrison; two sons, Paul (Lise) Schmidt of Costa Rica, and John (Jodi) Schmidt of Richland Center, Wisconsin; two daughters, Ann (Mike) Britt and Jean (Mark) Zinnen of Morrison; one sister, Helen (Gene) Niehbuhr of Clinton, Iowa; and many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Peter (Louise) Schmidt; and brothers, Harold (Margaret) Schmidt and Ken (Mary) Schmidt.

A family memorial service and celebration of his life will be at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Odell Public Library in Morrison or Hospice of the Rock River Valley.

McDonald Funeral Home in Fulton is handling arrangements.

Linda M. Taylor ROCK FALLS – Linda Mae Taylor, 71, of Rock Falls, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

She was born June 23, 1943, in Rock Falls, a daughter of Lawrence and Abigail (Wright) Taylor. Linda worked for Goodyear in Rock Falls, was selfemployed, and worked for YRC in Rockford until her retirement in 2012. She enjoyed her flower garden and her pets.

She is survived by her three brothers, Donald (Rita) Taylor of Rifle, Colorado, Ernest (Carol) Taylor of Rock Falls, and Denny (Sharon) Taylor of Wyanet; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Linda was preceded in

death by her parents; a sister, Betty (Leland) Cox; and a brother, Larry Taylor.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, and the memorial service at 11 a.m.

Saturday at First Congregational Church in Rock Falls, with the Rev. Al Campbell officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Burial of cremains will be at Coloma Township Cemetery in Rock Falls.

A memorial has been established to Hospice of the Rock River Valley.

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

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s visitation: Rodger Hampton of Rock Falls, 5-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Today’s 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.

Friday visitations: Rodger Hampton of Rock Falls, 10:30 a.m. at Firehouse of God Ministries Lloyd Swan of Dixon, 4-6 p.m. memorial reception at Dixon VFW. Alisha M. Terronez of Sterling, 4-8 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Lowell P. “Hawkeye” Rippy of Rock Falls, 4-6 p.m. at

McDonald Funeral Home Saturday visitations: Alisha M. Terronez of Sterling, 11 a.m. Saturday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls Linda Mae Taylor of Rock Falls 10-11 a.m. at First Congregational Church in Rock Falls Saturday funeral: Linda Mae Taylor of Rock Falls, 11 a.m. at First Congregational Church in Rock Falls Sunday visitation: David A. Klausen, formerly of the area; 4-6 p.m. at MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy Monday visitation: Robert Mathias Haub of Mendota, 9:30-10-30 a.m. at St. Mary Church; Mass to follow

Lowell P. ‘Hawkeye’ Rippy ROCK FALLS – Lowell P. “Hawkeye” Rippy, 59, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015.

Lowell was born July 9, 1955, in Sterling, the son of Robert and Grace (Rhodes) Rippy. He was employed by Tyson Foods for 10 years.

Survivors include his wife, Robin Peterson of Erie; one son, Kristopher Rippy of Camanche, Iowa; three stepdaughters, April McManus and Trisha Peterson, both of Erie, and Sophia Hamilton of Camanche; and seven

grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Joy Belle Reyes; and two brothers, Michael and Robert Rippy.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home, 505 First Ave., Sterling. Cremation rites have been accorded.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolenes.

Robert M. Haub MENDOTA – Robert Mathias Haub, 83, of Mendota, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at Heritage Health in Mendota.

He was born Dec. 8, 1931, in Blunt, South Dakota, to William and Anna (Nagy) Haub. He was a self-employed farmer and drove a truck for Strunk Bros. He was a member of St. Mary Church in West Brooklyn.

Survivors include three sisters, Alice Halbmaier of DeKalb, LaVina Marschang of Amboy, and MaryAnn (James) Bryan of Anderson, South Carolina; four daughters: Michelle Kethcart, Beverly

Simas, Carol Strohecker, and Sandy Flaherty; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Vicki Fleck; one brother, Raymond Haub; and his parents.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday and Mass at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Church, with the Rev. Randy Fronek officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial of cremains will be at St. Mary Cemetery in West Brooklyn.

Schwarz Funeral Home in Mendota is handling arrangements.

Michael S. Dexter PRINCETON – Michael Shawn Dexter, 36, of Princeton, formerly of Dixon, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at his residence.

He was born Feb. 4, 1979, in Sterling, to Bruce and Debbie (Richardson) Dexter.

Survivors include his children, Shawn and Serrena Dexter of Tennessee; parents, Debbie and Duane Myers of Rock Falls; brother, Darren (Lisa) Dexter of Dixon; grandparents, Fayette Richardson, and Ron-

nie and Sue Myers, all of Rock Falls; two nephews, a niece, and several aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his father, three grandparents, three uncles, and an aunt.

Private family services will be at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Memorials may be directed to the family for a memorial to be established.

Visit chapelhilldixon. com to send condolences.

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Rodger Hampton Sr. ROCK FALLS – Rodger Hampton Sr., 65, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.

Rodger was born May 13, 1950, in Seattle, the son of Marshall Calvin-Coolidge and Vivian Lee (Sutton) Hampton. He served in the Army and retired from the military. At the time of his death, Rodger was working at AutoZone in Rock Falls, where he had worked for 15 years.

He was a member of Firehouse of God Ministries in Sterling. Rodger married Nelta Renner on Dec. 30, 1969, in Morrison. She preceded him in death Aug. 1, 2010.

Written by Rodger himself: “This is to let all know that read this, I am not sad as I leave this world to join the love of my Lord and my lovely bride, which she was also my sweetheart.

Although I have died, I want the world to know that my lovely sweetheart had led me to the other world, so now her and I will share the funeral, and anyone that cares to visit Nelta and I before we are sealed in the ever after can do so. I know I was a sad man when she joined the Lord, and believe you me, I tried my hardest to be happy that all the pain she had was gone, because she was now doing the Lord’s work and looking after the rest of the family. I know that our children have done what they were supposed to, and I dearly love them for that fact. I also want to say at this point, Nelta was the reason for my life. Had it not been for my lovely sweetheart I couldn’t have been what I am or was. I leave this world knowing that I was her number one, and Nelta was my number one after the Lord. That is the reason we had such a love for each other. I don’t want my children

to be sad now that I have left this world to join my lovely sweetheart, Nelta.

They need to know that is where I am supposed to be.

I love all my children and I know they have done what their mother wanted them to do. I want them to enjoy the rest of their lives.

Children, just move forward and try not to be sad. It may take time, but all of you will make a difference in the lives of those that you will come in contact with. I would close this with following: (N)ever (E)nding (L) ove (T)o (A)ll. I love all of you. – Dad” Survivors include three daughters, Tisha (Kevin) Scott of Rock Falls, Shannon (Michael) Hackler of Farmington, Kentucky, and Kimberly (Ulysses Sr.) Hemminger of Sterling; three sons. Rodger Hampton Jr. of Colona, and Scottie (Kelly) Hampton and Marshall, both of Rock Falls; two sisters, Barbara and Eunice, both of North Carolina; four brothers, Calvin (Elizabeth) Hampton of Florida and Timothy Hampton, Wetzel Hampton, and Nathan Hampton, all of North Carolina; and 14 grandchildren, Tanya, Racheal, Micheal, Hope, Kendra, Elizabeth, Bou Jr., Grace C., Ulysses Jr., Scottie Jr., Callen, Zachery, Owen, and Drayden.

He also was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Elizabeth; one brother, Phillip; and his half brother in infancy, Don Dallis Morgan.

A visitation for Nelta and Rodger will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

A funeral and memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Firehouse of God Ministries, with Brian Tribley, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Darrell K. Porter STERLING – Darrell K. Porter, 59, of Sterling, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling is handling arrangements.

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visitor center as well as the boat ramp and picnic areas are closed because of the recent rains.

The park entrance at state Route 178 will also be closed on weekends because of flooding.

Parking is available at the

Starved Rock Lodge at the state Route 71 entrance.

State officials are also reminding people that swimming and wading are prohibited.

The park’s waterfalls, canyons and hiking trails draw some 2 million visitors a year.

IN BRIEF Thomson Prison job fair July 7 THOMSON – Thomson federal prison, 1100 One Mile Road, is looking for correctional officers, and is holding a job fair from noon to 6 p.m. July 7 to answer questions and help people fill out online job applications.

Correctional officers’ pay starts at $39,400. The base rate does not include shift differential, overtime,

or holidays.

The prison now has 27 inmates, but likely will be moving in more in the next month, officials have said.

Hiring is being done in phases, with 300 employees coming in during the first round.

More than 1,000 people are expected to be employed by the prison when it’s fully open.

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Trio to perform at Rock Falls church ROCK FALLS – Three Bridges will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at First Open Bible Church, 2105 E. U.S. Route 30.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for ages 6 to 12.

Call 815-625-1957 for more information.

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UTICA (AP) – Officials are urging visitors at Starved Rock State Park to take care while hiking, because recent storms have left trails wet and muddy.

The park in north-central Illinois and its hiking trails remain open, but flooding has limited parking.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says the main parking lot at the

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conomic development is a communitywide endeavor.

Healthy-minded cities want desperately to attract the 20- to 30-yearold demographic. Everyone – from elected leaders setting the table, to business owners evolving their offerings, to people who provide the culture – plays a vital role.

The catch phrase for this process used by developers is “dating the city.” A lot of things can bring a newbie to Dixon – a new job, a great apartment, college. After that initial “pickup line,” newcomers are constantly observing the community, first to see whether its “boyfriend/girlfriend material,” then to see whether the city is worth a longterm commitment.

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I report on economic developers talking about housing markets, job creation, recreational opportunities and the general challenges of setting up assets that help the community to stand out. And then, as a mid-20-something work transplant, I’ve been the guy that Dixon and other cities want to take to dinner.

Last Thursday, I decided to go on a blind date with Dixon. I don’t live here

yet, and even though I’m your local reporter, I have several communities I can still consider.

From the outside, Dixon is whom I’ve been really excited to meet. A lot of features attract me, especially the enviable, alluring downtown environment.

By day, I can hop around to dozens of restaurants no more than two blocks from the Telegraph office. I can stroll along a beautiful riverfront when I need to collect my thoughts. On weekends, there seems to be a good likelihood that something entertaining is taking place.

Strong cities also have a terrific night life. Unfortunately, the under-30 crowd is easily bored. For young newcomers, bar life is one of the best ways to meet new people.

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I discovered that Dixon – smartly – has positioned a buffet of drinking establishments clustered on top of one another. Business owners here clearly understand that, although they’re competing for every night-life dollar, competition helps everyone thrive, especially for bars in close proximity.

It’s a breath of fresh air; some cities I’ve lived in seem to have a fear that the neighbor next door might have a better party.

They locate business on an island, putting miles of space around their bar/restaurant. For the 20-something, that kind of baggage makes the idea of going out seem laborious – a turn off.

Thursday, I wanted to take a sip. I never planned to meet anyone.

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dates, I’d spend an hour or so taking in the environment, rating the service in my head. Regular people in previous places mostly left me alone; it’s odd to be out by yourself, so I presume the assumption was I’m just a guy looking for a juxtaposed public isolation.

But minutes into Dixon’s Thursday night, Jeff didn’t hesitate to introduce himself, and without knowing anything about me invited me to truly experience the town. Then I met Pat, Cassie, Ryan, Amanda, Courtney, Danny Boy, Corey, Dean, Val, Kayla and dozens of other incredibly nice people.

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However, the reason that it was the best “first date” I’ve been on goes back to my original point: Economic development is a communitywide endeavor. It involves city officials and business owners.

But it also greatly relies on regular people who want their city to send great vibes. Clearly, numerous Dixonites understand and appreciate that very important message.

So thank you to everyone I met Thursday who made the night transform from nervewracking and isolated to thoroughly enjoyable.

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Insiders, outsiders: Congress needs both Doers, talkers both have roles that aid progress

BY LEE H. HAMILTON Bloomington, Indiana

Members of Congress get categorized in all sorts of ways. They’re liberal or conservative; Republican or Democrat; interested in domestic affairs or specialists in foreign policy.

There’s one very important category, though, that I never hear discussed: whether a member wants to be an inside player or an outside player. Yet, where members fall on the continuum helps to shape the institution of Congress.

First, I should say that the categories are not hard and fast. Some politicians are insiders part of the time and outsiders at other times. Still, most fall on one side of the line or other, especially as they go on in their careers.

Insiders focus on making the institution work.

They tend to give fewer speeches on the floor, issue fewer press releases, and spend less time considering how to play the public relations game or how to raise money.

Instead, they put in long, tedious hours on the minutiae of developing legislation, attending hearings, listening to experts, Lee H. explorHamilton ing policy options, and working on building consensus. They’re dedicated to finding support for a bill or a set of proposals wherever they can, and they appreciate the necessity of bipartisanship.

THEY’RE CONSTANTLY engaged in networking and so tend to be popular within the Congress – they have the respect of their colleagues because other members know these are the people who make the institution move forward.

They’re the ones who do the necessary work of legislating.

Outsiders pass through the institution of Congress, but many of them are using Congress – and especially the House of Representatives – as a stepping-stone to another office: the Senate, a governorship, the presidency.

On Capitol Hill, these people behave very differently from insiders.

They raise money aggressively, put a lot of effort into developing a public persona, and are consumed with public relations. They travel a lot and take every opportunity they can to meet and address conferences and large organizations. They churn out press releases and speak on the floor on every topic they can find something to deliver an opinion about.

They miss votes more frequently than insiders, and often do not attend committee hearings.

They tend not to socialize with other members, and so generally are not

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as popular as insiders.

When they do attend a committee hearing, they use it as a platform to help them build a constituency beyond their own district or state.

THEY TEND TO BE more partisan than insiders, because they are seeking to build a political base. They’re often impatient with House and Senate traditions, and are impatient with the democratic process.

I remember late one night – actually, it was more like 3 or 4 in the morning – standing behind the rail of the House talking with a charismatic, charming congressman from the South. He’d been in the House for only a term or two, and was chagrined at the parliamentary tangle we were working our way through that night.

“Lee,” he said, “how can you stand this place?

I’m going to go home and run for governor!”

And he did.

I want to be clear that

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legislation that will make this possible.

The truth is, Congress wouldn’t work if everyone were an outside player. The process is tedious: especially when you’re trying to draft a bill, you get into arcane arguments over language; you have to go line by line over the bill and each amendment. Outsiders have little patience for this process, and often don’t show up for it.

Yet, if everyone were an insider, the country would be deprived of the dialogue, debate, and sheer spectacle that give Americans a sense of stake and participation in the policy-making process.

Note to readers: Lee H. Hamilton is director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University; distinguished scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and professor of practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

I want to be clear that I’m not making a judgment here as to which kind of member is more valuable. I may prefer to spend my time with insiders, but both are needed to make the system work.

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Lee H. Hamilton

I’m not making a judgment here as to which kind of member is more valuable. I may prefer to spend my time with insiders, but both are needed to make the system work.

You have to have members reaching out to the broader public, talking about the big issues, and engaging Americans in the issues of the day.

And you need people on the inside who are dedicated to resolving those issues by attending to the

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Showdown may well determine Illinois’ future Let’s hope the sacrifices lead to a better state

Jim Morin, MorinToons Syndicate

EDITORIAL | TORNADO OUTBREAK

It could have been worse

L

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The day before, an EF-2 tornado, with maximum wind speeds of 130 miles per hour, had struck the location that, on holiday weekends, can have up to 15,000 people on the grounds.

Many fewer than that were on hand Monday, and only one person suffered injuries serious enough to require hospitalization.

“We were extremely lucky that it happened when it did,” Simonton said.

“We were extremely lucky that there were very few injuries. If there’s anything we can be thankful for, it’s that.”

Simonton is right about luck. History tells us that the Sublette region has

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

What we think The Sauk Valley was lucky that no one was killed in Monday’s tornado outbreak, and that only a few people were injured. been hit before by a tornado with deadly consequences.

On June 20, 1890, almost 125 years to the day before Monday’s storm, a tornado swept through the same general area.

In the Sublette area, two people were killed.

In Brooklyn Township, two more died.

Then in the Paw Paw area, 13 people were killed. Among the dead were a female teacher and seven students caught in a one-room

school. Other victims were a man, two women, and a boy.

In all, 17 people lost their lives that day, according to Telegraph stories from that era.

Those victims were unlucky to live at a time when people received little advance notice of severe weather.

By contrast, Monday’s tornado outbreak – two weaker 100-mph EF-1 twisters in the Rock Falls area, a 110-mph EF-1 tornado in the Harmon area, and the more serious Woodhaven-Sublette twister – was accompanied by advance warning.

Sirens, cellphones, text messages, radio, television and online sources spread the word, and people sought shelter.

In a way, people of the 21st century have made their own luck through awareness and technology.

The tornado outbreak could have been worse.

Luckily, it wasn’t.

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SPRINGFIELD – At the supper table the other night, my 9-year-old daughter, Grace, gave me a sad look and said, “Why are they closing the museum?”

She and her two sisters love to visit the Illinois State Museum in Springfield and look at the collections of butterflies, reptiles, and the other flora and fauna of the Prairie State.

It’s a fun, free thing to do during their summer break.

But the museum will close July 1 unless a state budget deal is reached before then. I’m not holding my breath.

My best guess is Illinois is in for a long, hard slog with Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative Democrats at loggerheads.

House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton want to raise taxes.

Gov. Rauner says he won’t support a tax hike until Illinois adopts fundamental political and economic reforms.

And legislative Democrats are finding Rauner’s “tough medicine” hard to swallow.

Some of the reforms Rauner has called would: Change workers’ compensation rules to reduce the cost for employers to provide the mandatory coverage for employees.

Place a constitutional amendment on the ballot to would eliminate political gerrymandering.

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

Contact him at sreeder@ illinoispolicy. org.

Allow voters to vote on another constitutional amendment that would create term limits for state lawmakers.

Freeze property taxes statewide and allow increases only if approved by voters.

Not surprisingly, these ideas are about as popular as tooth decay among the majority Democrats in both chambers.

When Rauner entered office 6 months ago, he took the helm of a state with a moribund economy, the most debt, and the worst credit rating in the nation.

His contention is that it doesn’t make any sense to throw more money at the problems until the state adopts changes in the way it operates.

But, Cullerton said last week, “Workers’ comp is not an economic development tool.”

Huh? I routinely talk to employers, and it’s rare indeed for one not to say the state doesn’t have a major workers’ comp problem. All of our neighboring states are much less costly for employers.

Manufacturers in the Chicago area are migrating to Indiana and Wisconsin from the Land of Lincoln, and they’re citing workers’ compensation as a major factor.

“The press is really like a canary in a mine – when the press is suppressed, it’s a clue to other terrible things that might happen.”

Editorials represent the opinions of the Sauk Valley Media Editorial Board.

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But labor unions and trial lawyers like the system just the way it is, and legislative Democrats are reluctant to cross these major campaign contributors.

And high property taxes are driving not only businesses but also ordinary residents from the Prairie State.

When it comes to the constitutional amendments, Madigan and Cullerton view them as a threat to their power.

Legislative districts are drawn to protect incumbents; in most legislative districts, voters have little to no choice on the ballot. Instead of voters choosing their legislators, lawmakers are choosing their voters.

And Madigan, who has been in the Legislature since 1971, for some reason doesn’t like term limits. So that leaves us in quite a spot.

Madigan, Cullerton and Rauner do not appear ready to budge.

And they (Madigan and Cullerton) have passed budgets that are $3 billion to $4 billion out whack.

Cuts appear inevitable.

So far, Rauner has unveiled more than $800 million in temporary cuts that will begin if a budget deal isn’t reached

by July 1.

Visiting the Illinois State Museum will be one of a multitude of sacrifices Illinoisans will face this summer.

Let’s just hope the sacrifices lead to a stronger, healthier state.

Note to readers: Scott Reeder’s column is underwritten by the Illinois Policy Institute.

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Slacker siblings keep teen tied down at home Dear Abby, I’m almost 20. I have a well-paying job and live with my mother in a small town. My issue is I don’t know how to break away from her.

My older siblings still live here, too. They don’t help pay rent, utilities, groceries or anything.

Mom and I pay for everything in a house of six people. My boyfriend and I have discussed living together, but I don’t know how I will ever be able to leave. No one else helps Mom, and I don’t want her to lose the house.

I know the solution is “everyone will have to pay their way.” But they don’t, and Mom won’t enforce it. I want to help

I want a life of my own.

– Stuck in the West

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

her because she’s my mother, but I have my own life and I can’t stay here forever.

How should I approach this with her? I don’t want there to be bad feelings. I don’t know if I’m selfish wanting to move in with my boyfriend, but

Dear Stuck, If your mother can’t keep her house on her own, there are serious problems ahead for her. If she doesn’t have the income to afford it, she may have to find a job or sell it.

It should not be your responsibility to support the family. Your siblings aren’t contributing to the household because your mother has been enabling them to avoid it. Have a private conversation with her. Tell her you plan to move out, so you are giving her plenty of notice and a departure date.

I caution you, however,

COMMUNITY EVENTS Thursday, June 25 Biscuits and gravy, 7 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

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

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘57 Girls lunch, 11:30 a.m., Candlelight Inn, 1907 N. Locust St., Sterling.

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

Euchre, 12;15 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

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

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

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

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

Crocheting, knitting and crafts, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Euchre/500 games, 1-2 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

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

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

Open to public.

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

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Mexican Train dominoes, 6 p.m., Tampico Area Community Building, 106 W. Market St., Tampico, 815-535-3665.

Annual Game Night, doors open at 6 p.m., game at 6:30 p.m., Tampico Area Community Building, 815-535-3665.

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

Friday, June 26 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, 815-288-9236.

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

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

Breakfast, 9 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Bingo, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

Intermediate line dancing offered by Whiteside County Senior Center, 10 a.m. Call 815-622-9230 for location and more information.

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

Geology walk, 10 a.m., Franklin Creek Grist Mill, 1893 Twist Road, 815-456-2718.

Line dancing, 11 a.m., White-

against moving in with your boyfriend if it’s because of a desire to escape this unfair situation. It would be better for you to be economically independent and have experienced living on your own before moving in with anyone.

That way, you will be less vulnerable should the romance not work out as envisioned, because not all of them do.

addresses as well.

So, imagine my surprise when all my friends received invitations to her wedding in the mail and I did not.

I think it’s possible that my invitation legitimately was lost in the mail or it may have been an honest oversight. However, I realize it’s also possible that she wants to keep her wedding small and decided against inviting me.

How do I politely ask if I’m invited to her wedding? I’ve tried bringing up the subject in conversation, but I’m afraid it would be rude to directly ask if I’m still invited.

I consider her a good friend and get along great with her fiance, so I’m

Dear Abby, One of my friends who I work with is getting married this summer. She recently asked me for my address and, since we also went to school together, asked me to give her a few other friends’

thinking it was an honest mistake.

– Tired of being “Minnesota Nice” Dear Tired, I don’t think that being direct would be rude.

Because you consider her a good friend, ask whether your wedding invitation could have been lost in the mail because it’s possible it may have been.

If she responds that you are not invited, you’ll not only know where you stand, but also that she is not “Minnesota Nice.”

Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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side County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-2117.

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

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

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

Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Fourth Avenue and West Second Street, Rock Falls, 815-6254500.

Farmers Market, 4-8 p.m., Union Bank parking lot, 2 W. Main St., Mount Morris.

Senior prom luau and pig roast by Hub City Senior Center, 5 p.m., Teen Town, 101 S. Eighth Ave., Rochelle.

Steak fry dinner, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-2842003.

All-ages open mic night, 5-9 p.m., Triangle-Veterans Memorial Park, Fifth Street and Fifth Avenue, Rock Falls, 815590-8881.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Open mic night, 6:30 p.m., Post House Ballroom, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

Bingo, 7 p.m. Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave.

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Friday, June 26 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.

Electronics recycling, 9 a.m.4 p.m., 909 W. Pines Road, Oregon, 815-732-4020.

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

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure check, 11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-5893925.

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

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

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, noon-1:30 p.m., County Market, 1380 N. Galena Ave., Dixon Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 3:30 p.m. closed; 7 p.m., closed; 10 p.m., open, candlelight, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, closed, it’s your meeting; 8 p.m., open, Grapevine, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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

Downstairs, west door.

Christian ministry with informational DVD, 5-7 p.m., Rock Falls Seventh-day Adventist Church, 501 W. Second St., 779-861-1086.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Reformers Unanimous Addiction Abstinence Program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave., Amboy, 815-857-2682.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Church of God, 816 S. Clay St., Mount Carroll.

Saturday, June 27 Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

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

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

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

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

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

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.noon, Wal-Mart, 1901 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old School; 8 p.m., open, fun night, bring a friend, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Affliction of Addition Narcotics Anonymous, noon and 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779245-3487. Downstairs, west door.

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

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

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

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DIXON | FUN FOR A CAUSE

Tickets on sale Saturday for Gardenstock Organizers expect attendance to jump for annual benefit

coolers, blankets, lawn chairs and small, closeto-the-ground tables remain allowed.

Tent reservations and limited wristbands will go on sale at 7 a.m. Saturday at diggersdelight.com.

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DIXON – The seventh annual Gardenstock Art and Music Festival is set for Aug. 15 at Distinctive Gardens, 2020 Lowell Road.

The festival is a benefit for Sinnissippi Centers’ Youth Garden Program. The program allows at-risk youths involved with Sinnissippi to raise produce from a vegetable garden and donate it to Dixon Food Pantry. The donation from Gardenstock proceeds keeps the program alive, organizers say.

What’s new • Parking for the 2014 festival approached capacity. Three parking lots are available.

Carpooling is highly encouraged. Last year, all three lots reached capacity by 4 p.m.

Guests need to be pre-

The music

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Gardenstock attendees watch a band perform during the 2013 event. Nine bands are set to play this year’s festival, which runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 15 at Distinctive Gardens, 2020 Lowell Park Road, Dixon. Gardenstock also features an art festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. pared for parking diverand younger. When availLimited tickets sions. able tickets sell out, day-of and tent rental • The official hashtag ticket purchases will cease.

• Based on last year’s for this year is #garden• Tent rental sold out in event, organizers estimate 2 days in 2014. This year, stock15 and can be used capacity at 2,500 to 3,000 by festivalgoers on Twit36 tents will be available to people, so tickets will be ter, Instagram, Pinterest reserve. Guests can no lonlimited. Online ordering is ger bring large tables and and Facebook. Plans are encouraged. Wristbands in the works to project tents onto festival grounds, cost $6 for adults 13 and posts live during the fesso that everyone can have older, and $1 for children 12 a good view. However, tival.

ART EXHIBITS At The Next Picture Show DIXON – “All Mixed Up,” a mixed media show is on display until July 10 at the gallery, 113 W. First St. The next show set for the gallery is “Mind, Spirit & Emotion.” The visual narrative of the artist’s work will reveal their mind, spirit and emotion in the artwork.

Annette Peterson will show her work until Tuesday on the front wall of the gallery. Ellen Mumford will show her work from Wednesday to July 15 on the front wall.

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

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

At Woodlawn Arts Academy STERLING – The summer exhibit at Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road, will run until Aug. 14 in the academy halls and lounge.

The show features paintings

by Jan Harvey and photography by Linnea Koch and Bob Logsdon.

Go to woodlawnartsacademy. org for more details.

Saturday Blues and fireworks HOOPPOLE – Reflex Blues Band will play at 8 p.m. at the 40th annual Hooppole Fun Days, with fireworks at dusk.

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BANDS AND BARS Get listed!

Are you in a band that would like to be listed in Plan!t Sauk Valley’s free entertainment calendar? Are you a bar that offers live entertainment? Send an email with the band’s name, booking number and website or Facebook page, and gig or event schedule, or the bar’s event schedule, to Lucas Pauley at lpauley@saukvalley.com.

Band’s season continues DIXON – The Dixon Municipal Band will continue its summer season at 7:30 p.m. with “Nature” at the Page Park band shell.

In case of inclement weather, the band will play inside at the Historic Dixon Theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave. In the event of a change in location, an announcement will be made by 5 p.m. the day of the concert on the band’s Facebook page. The public also can call the band’s conductor, Mark Bressler, at 815-631-3948.

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public. The Dixon High School drama department will benefit from sales of popcorn, water and other treats this summer.

Friday Free concerts at band shell MOUNT MORRIS – The Mount Morris Jamboree Committee will present Harman’s Family Bluegrass Band at this week’s free concert from 7 to 9 p.m. at the band shell downtown.

Participants can bring a chair or blanket, and bench seating is available. A meal is served by a different local charitable organization at 6 p.m. before every performance.

In the event of inclement weather, the show, with concessions, will be presented at the same time at the Mount Morris Moose Family Center, 101 Moose Drive.

Saturday Walker McGuire to play show AMBOY – The Lee County Fair Association will have a Barn Bash benefit concert at the Lee County Fairgrounds, 1196 Franklin Road.

Doors open at 4 p.m., and the featured band, Walker McGuire, plays at 8:30. Joey Hume, an Amboy native, is a member of the Nashville, Tennessee, country band.

Music plays throughout the evening. There also will be a beer garden, pulled pork dinner, raffles, and a 50/50 drawing.

Admission is $10 and is limited to those age 21 and older. All proceeds will go to the 4-H center and 4-H fair and junior show.

In March, the Illinois Department of Agriculture informed all county fairs that funds were no longer available to reimburse for maintenance and improvement of fairgrounds. For Lee County, that amounted to about $13,000.

Tickets are available at the bank branches in Amboy at 220 E, Main St,, and 301 E. Joe Drive; and in Dixon at 1314 N. Galena Ave., and 728 S. Crawford Ave. For more information, go to leecounty4hcenter.com, or “like” Lee County 4-H Fair & Jr. Show on Facebook.

Tuesday Children’s Choir to perform DIXON – The Watoto Children’s Choir will perform at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 202 S. Peoria Ave. Watoto choirs have traveled internationally since 1994 as advocates for children who were orphaned as a result of HIV/ AIDS, war, poverty, and disease in Africa. Accompanied by a team of adults, the choir pres-

ents Watoto’s vision and mission through their stories, music and dance.

Watoto choirs act as ambassadors to raise awareness about the plight of the orphaned and vulnerable children of Africa.

Each child in the choir has suffered the loss of their parents through war or disease.

The concert is free to the public.

For more information, go to watoto.com or call 815-284-2849.

Wednesday Summer season continues STERLING – The Sterling Municipal Band’s free summer concert series continues at 7:30 p.m. with the band’s patriotic concert at the downtown Grandon Civic Center.

The show will feature live cannons.

Participants can bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy.

Go to sterlingmunicipalband. com for more information.

Hard rock band at church DIXON – Scarlet Raven, a hard rock band, will play at 8 p.m. at Turning Point Citi Church, 944 Stony Point Road. Gates open at 7.

Formed in 2013 in northern Indiana, the band strives to promote a positive Christian message.

Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Concessions will be available, and there will be a 50/50 drawing. Parking is free.

Tickets are $5 per person or $10 per family.

Go to tpointchurch.net or call 815-288-2625 for more information.

July 3 Bands to play in park PROPHETSTOWN – A concert in Eclipse Square Park will be offered by Prophetstown Main Street, featuring two bands from town.

DNA will play from 5:30 to 7 p.m., followed by Reflex Blues from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

First Fridays in Oregon OREGON – The First Fridays Open Stage music show will return at 7 p.m. to the Oregon VFW Post 8739, 1310 W. Washington St. Each musician or band performs for 15 minutes. Instruments are acoustic, and a professional sound system is provided. The music will include country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, folk, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of the different styles.

Admission is by donation. All musicians and spectators are welcome. Call 815-973-0942 for more information.

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The art The Art Alley will feature 42 regional artists, showcasing a variety of unusual art and fine crafts from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tie-dye contest, raffle and 50/50 • A tie-dye contest will

The food Gardenstock is “picnic style,” allowing everyone to his or her own chair, blanket, cooler and beverage. Vendors, including Mama Cimino’s, Baker Street Café, Kokomo’s, Art Cookies, Ginkgo Tree Café, and Air Play Sports and Espresso, also will sell food and drinks from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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WHAT’S GOING ON At The Cooler ROCK FALLS – The Funnies will play form 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today, and Pete’s Sake will play at 6 p.m. Friday at the bar, 311 W. Second St. Upcoming: July 3, Whey Jennings and The Unwanted (Whey is the grandson of Waylon Jennings) At Froggy’s Bar and Grill ROCK FALLS – Whitlocked & Loaded will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, and Fox Hounds will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Saturday at the bar, 215 W. Second St. At That Place on Palmyra DIXON – Santah, a Chicago alternative rock band featuring three Dixon High School graduates, will play at 8:30 p.m.

Friday at the bar, 628 Palmyra Road.

At Val’s Place DIXON – Acoustic open mic is at 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the bar, 316 W. First St. Musicians also are welcome to join the band Notorious Folk, featuring Steve Catron, at 8 p.m. every Tuesday.

At Whiskey Barrel Saloon ROCK FALLS – Super Red Hot DJ & Karaoke will provide entertainment from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. today, Down 24 will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Friday, and Sweet Luce will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the bar, 305 W. Second St.

• 11 a.m. to noon: 12+4 • 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.: Team Goodvibes • 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.: Lunch with Pedro • 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.: Small Town Hymnal • 4 to 5 p.m.: Melanie Devaney • 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.: Wrong Element • 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.: Lojo Russo • 8 to 9:15 p.m.: The Dirty Beet Brothers • 9:30 to 11 p.m.: Acoustic Knuckle Ride

allow participants to get their pictures taken between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with voting running from 3 to 6 p.m. The most “likes” on the Gardenstock’s Facebook Tie Dye Contest Album will win.

• This year, 36 of 42 Gardenstock artists donated items for the raffle. A catalog of items can be seen at diggersdelight. com and the Distinctive Gardens Facebook page.

Participants can buy raffle and 50/50 tickets at the info booths starting at 11 a.m., or from raffle ticket sellers throughout the festival grounds. The drawing times for the raffle will be 2:30, 3:45, 5, and 6:15 p.m. The 50/50 drawing is set for 7:45 p.m.

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Desaparecidos’ ‘Payola’ raises fists, bar for all other 2015 offerings (Grade: A) During Desaparecidos’ set at Coachella, frontman Conor Oberst (you likely know him as Bright Eyes) rocked a T-shirt I must add to my wardrobe.

Not for the irony in the message emblazoned on the white T: Deport Conor Oberst. And not because the face on the shirt is that of one of my favorite musicians, Cursive frontman Tim Kasher, a buddy and labelmate of Oberst.

I love the T-shirt because the majority of the time (more specifically, while he’s recording under his solo moniker), I can’t stand the guy. I don’t want to share a continent, let alone a country, with his warbly voice.

But something magic happens when Oberst rips off his sleeves and records with Desaparecidos. Magic that hadn’t happened in 13 years until the politicopunk band recorded “Payola,” which dropped like a hammer this week.

Oberst is at his best when he’s punk, his lyrics scathing, capable of persuading the most staunch pacifist to raise a fist: Hear the screams, take our baseball bats to the limousines.

Even if you’re not a leftist, you’ll find yourself singing along with the refrain of the first single, the carefully placed third track “City on the Hill.”

Bands rising from the dead has been a thing so far this year. But no band has come back with such coordinated fury as Desaparecidos. “Read Music/ Speak Spanish,” released in 2002, was good, but rather inconsistent,

sounding half-conceived at times. This 14-track collection is so smartly organized and polished, but the chief goal is not royalties. It’s to make sure the band gets as many people’s attention as possible.

It’s only during the bridge of “MariKKKopa,” an unbridled bigotry-attack tune, that Oberst’s warble creeps in during a mellow passage, but it’s clever and accented by snare hits, tandemed with Oberst’s screams: They’re sweating in Sun City cause they just got off the course, saying “Sheriff Joe, it’s awful, and it’s only getting worse. Or, did you hear about Rob Krentz?

They left him bleeding in the dirt. These spics are brave and getting braver.”

A repetitive, cleverly alliterative Knock! Knock!

Knock! punctuates the refrain. The album pulls no punches. It only discusses the act of punching.

No matter how many copies of “Payola” or that T-shirt sell, Oberst is proudly representing the 1 percent, best declared in the refrain of the album’s closer, “Anonymous.”

“Slay Goliath! Slay Goliath!” The flash mob all held up their phones. But you cannot predict when the students riot. And a big machine always moves slow.

So throw your little stone.

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Summer Splash set for new riverfront location Auto show to run 5 to 8 p.m. Friday STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4-85, ext. 5501

ROCK FALLS – Because of weather-related issues, the location of Summer Splash, presented by the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, has changed.

The event has been moved to the corner of East Second Street and Avenue A, along the riverfront.

Activities and entertainment are scheduled for all ages.

More than 5,000 people have attended the festival in the past, and about 50 crafters, businesses and nonprofits have booths each year at the event.

Alligator, buffalo, and elk will be on the menu at the Wild Game Cookout from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

Vendors and crafters will be on hand at many booths from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Spaces can be rented for $25, or $15 for chamber members.

Kids activities are planned from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, with a petting zoo, face painting, treats and games set for Saturday.

A car, truck and motorcycle show is set for 5 to 8 p.m. Friday.

Registration is free, and there will be prizes. Souvenir cups are included with the registration.

Check-in goes until 6:30 p.m. The Who Else

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Rock Falls River Chase The Marine Racing Club will present the Rock Falls River Chase from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday on the Rock River in Rock Falls.

Along with races, the festivities will include kids activities. The event is free, and food will be available for purchase.

Go to facebook.com/rfriverchase or call 815-4992468 for more information. group from Nelson will help with registration, guided parking, and organizing the event.

Also Friday, a pub crawl will run from 8 p.m. to mid-

night in the uptown bars.

For more information, to volunteer, or to reserve a space, go to rockfallschamber.com or call 815625-4500.

LANARK | FESTIVALS AND FAIRS

Old Settlers Days returns this weekend STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4-85, ext. 5501

LANARK – Celebrating the community’s 154th birthday, the annual Old Settlers Days celebration will offer live music, great food, games and more starting Friday in Lanark City Park.

Friday, it’s the Raging Road Rally 5K and Kid’s Fun Run to benefit the American Cancer Society. Register at getmeregistered.com/ragingroadrallyrun, or day of from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. at On The Move Fitness Center, 125 W. Locust St.

WHAT’S GOING ON CONCERTS July 11 Big Daddy Woo Woo to play DIXON – Big Daddy Woo Woo will play the second of three summer concerts set for Lowell Park Shelter.

The six-piece funk and R&B band will play from 6 to 8 p.m.

Patio Daddy-O, a classic rock cover band, will play Aug. 22.

Donations will be accepted, with proceeds benefiting the restoration of the Historic Reagan Bath House.

No alcohol is allowed in the park, which will close at 9.

July 17 Blues and Bluegrass FRANKLIN GROVE – If it’s the third Friday of the month, it’s Blues and Bluegrass night at the H.I. Lincoln Building, 136 N. Elm St. Open-stage acoustic gospel, folk, country, blues and bluegrass will be performed, beginning at 7 p.m.

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

Go to franklingroveil.org for more information.

Upcoming: Aug. 21

Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce member Mike Robbings of Rock Falls cooks buffalo burgers, elk burgers and alligator brats during last year’s Summer Splash. This year’s event will return Friday and Saturday, and has been relocated to the corner of East Second Street and Avenue A, along the riverfront.

Call Dana Keim, 815541-0042, for more race details.

The theme of Saturday morning’s parade is “Homegrown.” The lineup starts at 10 a.m. at the corner of East Lanark Avenue and East Pearl Street; the parade begins at 11.

For more information and to register, call Richard Delp at 815-821-3280, or pick up an entry form at Express Lane on North Broad Street.

The beer garden will be open from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Friday, and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday. There is a

$5 fee to watch entertainment on the main stage.

A car show is planned from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with registration until 12:30 p.m. Judging will be from 1 to 2 p.m., with award presentation at 4.

Bags and horseshoes tournaments will begin at noon Saturday.

A craft fair will run from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday.

Contact Old Settlers Days chairwoman Ariel Martz at akm.martz@gmail.com or 815-297-5088 for more information.

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July 18 10 Years to headline pig roast NELSON – The Who Else entertainment group will again bring its brand of summer entertainment to the area with its 44th annual hog roast along the railroad tracks in Nelson at 126 Anderson Lane.

The Knoxville, Tennessee, band 10 Years will headline this year’s concert. 10 Years will be joined by local bands Trippin Molly, E11eventh Hour, and Killbourn. Gates will open at 2 p.m.

The event will also feature a ride-in bike show, a burnout contest, and beer and food vendors.

Free camping will be offered for the night. Campers may bring their own beer, pop and food, but for only their campsites. No fires will be allowed.

It is a 21-and-older event.

Organizers ask that participants not bring any glass. Pets are not allowed.

Tickets are $22 and are available at at www.etickets.to/ buy/?e=12147. If available, tickets will be $25 at the gate.

Find the event on Facebook for more information.

July 25 Local bands to play festival STERLING – A group of bands with local ties will join forces when Sterling Main Street presents its annual Music Fest at Grandon Civic Center in Central Memorial Park in downtown Sterling.

Gates will open at 1 p.m., with music starting at 2. The performers will be The Defeated Royals at 2, The Hershey Squirts at 3:15, Small Town Hymnal at 4:30, Mr. Myers at 6, and Elephant Gun at 8.

There will be a 50/50 drawing at 7:45. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. They will be sold at the event, and are available in advance at the Main Street office, 17 E. Third St.; Sterling Welcome Center & Gallery, 318 First Ave.; Golden Key Gifts, 702 W. Fourth St.; Showplace Antiques & Treasures, 307 First Ave.; Grummert’s Hardware, 424 Locust St.; and SBM, 501 Locust St. Admission is $5, with kids 12 and under (must be accompanied by adult) getting in free. No pets will be allowed.

Vendors will sell food and beverages, and no outside food or drink will be allowed.

Call Sterling Main Street at 815-626-8610 or go to sterlingmainstreet.org for more information, advance tickets, or to volunteer.

FESTIVALS AND FAIRS Wednesday through July 5 Petunia Festival almost here DIXON – The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will certainly be close enough to the Rock River this summer, if they feel like “Fishin’ in The Dark.”

The American country/folk band will play at 8:30 p.m.

Friday, July 3, on the Bud Light Main Stage at the 51st annual Petunia Festival.

Pat Anderson will play at the Reagan stage at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 2, for the festival’s opening night. Logan Mize will play at 7 p.m. on the main stage. Brushville, a country band from Normal, will follow at 9:30 p.m.

Chicago Farmer will play from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, July 3, on the main stage. Also Friday, The Dirty Beet Brothers will play 2:30 to 5 p.m., and Woodland Remedy will play from 5:30 to 6 p.m. on the main stage, and Kendra Swanson will play from 8 to 8:30 p.m. on the Reagan Stage. Sun Stereo will immediately follow the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on the main stage.

Burn n’ Bush, featuring Tristan Bushman, will play from noon to 2:30 p.m Saturday, July 4, on the main stage. Also Saturday, The Catfish Dogs will play from 3 to 5:30 p.m., Gina Venier will play from 6 to 9 p.m., and Dexter O’Neal and Funk Yard will play at 9:30 p.m., all on the main stage.

Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers will play at 3 p.m., and Robbie LeBlanc will play at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 5, both on the main stage.

According to a news release, other acts are being finalized.

There also will be a limited number of backstage passes made available to the public. Go to petuniafest.com/event/entertainment/music or find Petunia Festival on Facebook and Twitter for more updates.

This is the third year the festival will be in downtown Dixon on River Road, between Peoria and Galena avenues, and on Hennepin Avenue, from First Street to River Road.

Admission to the festival will be $5 per day, or $12 for 3 days in which admission is charged. There will be food vendors throughout the festival grounds.

The carnival will remain across the river, in front of Dixon High School, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive. There will be no charge for admission to those grounds.

“Back to the Future” will be shown at 9 p.m. Wednesday along the riverfront. Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket, cushion or seat to enjoy the show. Snacks and drinks will be provided by Liberty Court.

The annual craft show will be held under a new name this year: “Pinky’s Not-soForgotten Treasures ‘n’ More.”

The event is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 4 in the auditorium of Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St. The cost is $30 per table, and set-up will be from 9 a.m. to

3 p.m. July 3. Vendor applications will be accepted until June 19.

Any crafters and vendors who would like to secure a space can contact Steve Wilson at swilson@lovelandcommunityhouse.org or 815-284-2741 for more information.

There will be a Petunia Festival 50/50 drawing this year.

Tickets will be $1, or 6 for $5.

The drawing will be Sunday night at the main stage, prior to the annual fireworks display.

Tickets will be on sale at events throughout the festival. Proceeds benefit the organization.

The winner will be responsible for all applicable taxes and fees.

Go to petuniafestival.org for more information and a complete schedule of events.

Let Freedom Ring returns MOUNT MORRIS – The Let Freedom Ring festival returns this year with the theme “Freedom Reborn.”

There will be a coronation of the festival’s queen at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at the band shell downtown.

An ice cream social also is set to take place at the same time at the band shell.

A bags tournament is set for 4 p.m. July 3 on Wesley Avenue, with registration starting at 3:30.

Also July 3, The Jimmys will play from 7 to 9 p.m. at the band shell. The fireworks are planned to begin at dark near David L. Rahn Junior High, 105 W. Brayton Road.

There also will be a 97ZOK live broadcast and house party from 9 p.m. to midnight July 3 and 4.

A craft fair is set for 5 to 8 p.m. July 3, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 4 and 5 on the north edge of the festival.

The Jonas Levi Fultz Memorial Car Show and Cruise will begin at 3 p.m. July 5 on Main Street.

Also July 5, Gene Cordova, a master ventriloquist, comedian and magician, will perform on at 1 p.m. at the band shell.

Go to letfreedomringfestival. com for a complete list of events and a map of the festival.

July 3-4 Annual celebration returns PROPHETSTOWN – The 51st annual Fourth of July celebration will be in Prophetstown State Park.

The annual Prophetstown Run Around 5K will be July 3, with the fun run at 6:30 p.m., and 5K at 7.

Go to prophetstownparkdistrict.com/ProgramsandRegistrations.html for a registration form and more information.

The 3-on-3 basketball tournament will begin at 8 a.m. July 4. The fire department will have food and refreshments during the day.

Alborn Theory will perform at 5:30 p.m., with the fireworks to follow at dusk.

The event can be found on Facebook by searching for 51st Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration.

FAMILY FUN Saturday Free fun for families DIXON – Greater Life Church, 1403 Hemlock Ave., will have a summer fun fest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All activities are free, and there will be bounce houses, an obstacle course, a race track, games, prizes, and food. A boy’s bicycle and a girl’s bicycle will be given away.

Call the church office at 815284-8680 for more information.

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THEATRE | REVIEW

Laughter drifts through histories, tragedies Dixon Stage Left entertains with aplomb

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

DIXON – In the old Snagglepuss cartoons, the main character liked to say, “Exit, stage left.”

That isn’t the case at the Dixon Stage Left theater; no one is looking for an exit.

Right now, the cast is performing “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [abridged].”

This three-man play crams 38 works of William Shakespeare into an extremely condensed form, filled with laughter and innuendoes. For example, a character’s name gets changed after the quotation, “Call me but love.”

Timothy Boles, Jose Manuel Cevantes and Kevin Tumleson take on the roles with gusto, switching quickly into their many different parts in comedies, histories and tragedies. As mentioned during the show, the tragedies turn out to be more funny than the comedies.

‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare’ Now showing at Dixon Stage Left, 306 W. First St., downtown Dixon Performances: 7:30 p.m.

Friday-Saturday; 8 p.m.

Wednesday through July 4 Cost: $20 show only; gourmet dinner at Orom, located beside Dixon Following the trend of no women on the stage during the bard’s heyday, the men don wigs, not always situated properly on their heads, and colorful skirts to become the female characters in the

Stage Left, plus the show $60; reservations at restaurant, 815-6779341 Tickets: dixonstageleft. com or at Crystal Cork, 219 W. First St., Dixon, or Trein’s Jewelry, 201 W. First St., Dixon plays. No one is fooled into thinking they’re women.

While the actors tend to go off stage and down to the audience, now and then certain members of that audience are invited

onto the stage to help the performances (practice screaming to apply) or become best friends with one of the actors (be prepared to have your name changed).

The final portion of the play is devoted to “Hamlet.” As it draws to a close, the actors discover they have more time left.

They finished too soon.

That means the audience is treated to a rerun in fast forward. But oh, no!

That doesn’t quite make it either. What to do?

They solve the problem by repeating the scene backward in words and actions.

This is a fun play with a comfortable atmosphere, so much so, not one of those selected to go on stage hesitated.

This play provides an evening of good fun, with seating in comfortable chairs near candlelit tables. Don’t miss it.

The next production will be “The 39 Steps by Patrick Barlow,” beginning July 16 and running through Aug. 1. It’s a spoof of a Hitchcock film; and there’ll be even more actors on stage – a cast of four playing 250 roles.

What more could an audience want?

counts available for groups, students, seniors and active duty military personnel. They can be purchased at the box office, at timberlakeplayhouse.org, and by calling 815-244-2035.

The 2015 season also will feature “Peter Pan,” “Greater Tuna,” “Big Fish,” and “Big River.”

The plot centers around several beloved fairy tale characters. The journey of this two-act musical encourages the audience to look beyond what is known about these familiar stories.

Participants can bring a chair and grab a place on the. Guests may bring their own snacks and beverages. For this performance only, alcohol will be allowed in the park.

The park closes at 10 p.m.

In case of rain, an “Into the Woods” musical revue will be performed inside the Academy in the J. Mark Beaty Performance Center.

Before the July 10 show, students from Shakespearience!, a two-week camp presented by Woodlawn Arts Academy & Sauk Valley Community College, will perform at 6 p.m. on the Shakespeare in the Park stage.

The production is suitable for ages 10 and up; however, parents are encouraged to use their own discretion. The first act is lighter in tone than the second.

For more information, call Woodlawn Arts Academy at 815626-4278 or email anna.k.kurtz@ svcc.edu.

WHAT’S GOING ON FUN FOR A CAUSE Saturday Event to help veterans retreat POLO – A birthday celebration to honor Marine Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller will be from 2 p.m. to midnight at Chesty P’s Pub, 104 E. Mason St. Puller was one of only two American servicemen to receive five Navy Crosses. The program will be a fundraiser for Darkhorse Lodge, a free retreat for combat veterans.

No cover charge will be assessed. Funds will be raised from drawings, raffles, and part of the bar sales. Gun, knife, and other raffles will be drawn. A 50/50 drawing will take place.

Silent auctions, entertainment, and food will be available.

Free camping will be available all weekend at Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club, 6719 W. Pines Road. Visit rrrmc.org for more information on camping.

For more information on the fundraiser, call Joe Wilson at 815-677-3636.

July 24 Concert to benefit organizations DIXON – The Arc of Lee County and Lee County Council on Aging will present “Petunia City Brass,” a drum and bugle corps show, at 7 p.m. at A.C. Bowers Field at Dixon High School, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive.

Proceeds from the show will benefit the two nonprofit organizations.

According to a news release, the show will showcase several of the best drum and bugle corps in the world.

Tickets, priced between $12 and $20, are available at www. dci.org or at Kreider Services, 500 Anchor Road; The Post House, 100 W. Second St.; and Venier Jewelers, 117 W. First St. Go to lccoa.com or thearcofleecounty.org for more information.

July 25 Paint with a purpose FULTON – A paint-a-thon benefit for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 25 at Unity Christian High School, 711 10th St. This Inspired! Painting Party marathon will involve four paintings: sunflowers, magnolia blossom, eagle soaring, and barn with sunflower.

The cost is $40 per painting; food is included. Sixty percent of funds raised will go toward the hospital.

Visit inspiredpaintingparties. webs.com to register and prepay.

For more information, email inspiredpaintingparties@gmail. com, or call Laura Readdy at 815-590-4071 or Brenda Linville at 563-219-3472.

City. Email jamesgang1996@ gmail.com for more information.

AT THE MOVIES July 7 ‘The Polar Express’ at the park STERLING – Movies at Grandon will continue with “The Polar Express” at Grandon Civic Center in Central Memorial Park in downtown Sterling.

The movies are free and begin about 8:30 p.m. Concessions are available for purchase.

There are family activities before the movies. Participants can bring a lawn chair or blanket.

The rest of schedule is: • July 21: “Planes: Fire & Rescue” • Aug. 4: “Big Hero 6” Go to sterlingmainstreet.org for more information.

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Saturday Program on women’s clothing OREGON – The Ogle County Historical Society will present a program on Victorian women’s clothing at 1 p.m. at the Ogle County Historical Society Carriage House, 111 N. Sixth St. The program is presented by Alix Fox, director of education and collections at Tinker Swiss Cottage in Rockford. She will be present the program “Victorians’ Secrets: Undergarments in a Time of Corsets.”

The program is free to the public. Donations will be accepted.

A tour of the house will be available before and after the program.

Today and Friday ‘Respect’ ends its run PRINCETON – “Respect: A Musical Journey of Women,” the first show of the Festival 56 season, had its own circuitous journey to the stage.

The show finishes its run today and Friday at Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m.

The story begins with Dr. Dorothy Marcic, a Vanderbilt University professor, who, while teaching a class on women in management, starts weaving popular music into her lectures.

She soon becomes fascinated with how much the portrait of women in popular songs has changed over time.

Ultimately, Marcic analyzes the lyrics to 2,400 Top 40 songs sung by women in the 20th century. The contrast between the earlier years and the latter decades is stark, she finds. From

KARAOKE Friday and Saturday Party with the James Gang Karaoke with the James Gang from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

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“Someone to Watch Over Me,” written in 1926, and well into the 1960s, many of the songs were still about women’s neediness and dependency, like “I’d Do Anything for You,” and “I Will Follow Him.” In the last decades of the century, these themes have given way to songs about strength and independence – “I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar,” “I Will Survive,” and “Hero.”

From her research, Marcic wrote the book “Respect: Women and Popular Music.” The musical “Respect,” which Marcic also created, is based on her book.

During the show, four women play multiple characters and sing 60 Top 40 songs, Roden said.

Tickets are $29 for adults, $26 for seniors, and $14 for students under 18.

They are available at the box office, open from noon to 5 p.m.; by calling 815-879-5656, ext. 11; or online at festival56.com.

Today through Saturday ‘Big Meal’ at TLP MOUNT CARROLL – Timber Lake Playhouse continues its 54th season with “The Big Meal,” which continue its run at 7:30 tonight at the theater, 8215 Black Oak Road.

According to a new release, the show – written by Dan LeFranc and directed by Chuck Smith – takes place entirely in restaurants and tells the funny, complicated, heartbreaking story of one big, noisy family over the course of several generations.

The show follows Sam and Nicole through almost 80 years of moments that define their families. A series of dates, holidays, and celebratory family dinners create the backdrop for the story.

Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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July 8-12 Shakespeare in the Park STERLING - Sauk Valley Community College’s Theatre Department and Woodlawn Arts Academy come together again for Shakespeare in the Park, offering free performances of the Steven Sondheim musical “Into the Woods.”

Showtimes are set for 7 p.m. each night on the back lawn of Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road. The production is sponsored by Savant Capital Management.

While Shakespeare’s works will always be the heart of this summer event, other classic works will be included in the repertoire in an effort to provide the Sauk Valley area with quality, entertaining and enriching theatrical experiences.

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Doors open at 4pm • Walker McGuire plays at 8:30pm Music all night, beer garden, pulled pork dinner, raffles and 50/50 benefiting Lee County 4-H Center & Fairgrounds & 4-H Fair & Jr. Show 21 & Over Admission: $10.00 Tickets available at: The First National Bank in Amboy all Amboy & Dixon locations walkermcguiremusic.com leecounty4hcenter.com facebook.com/leeco4hfair

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Zits® by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman

Arlo & Janis by Jimmy Johnson Garfield by Jim Davis

Stone Soup by Jan Eliot Get Fuzzy by Darby Conley

Blondie by Dean Young & John Marshall

Wizard of Id by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart

Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis Rose is Rose by Pat Brady and Don Wimmer

Pickles by Brian Crane Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce

Born Loser by Art and Chip Sansom

Baby Blues by Jerry Scott & Rick Kirkman

Soup To Nutz by Rick Stromoski

Family Circus by Bil Keane

The Argyle Sweater by Scott Hilburn

Alley Oop by Dave Graue and Jack Bender

Bridge Frank & Ernest by Bob Thaves

If this split, that; if that split, this

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

Richard Dooling, a novelist and screenwriter, said, “Making money, it seems, is all about the velocity of moving it around, so that it can exist in Hong Kong one moment and Wall Street a split second later.”

This deal has a split personality. If there is one particular split, declarer adopts line A; but if there is a different split, he follows line B. What are those splits and lines? Take several split seconds.

South is in four hearts.

West cashes his three top diamonds, then shifts to the club 10, which is won by declarer’s ace.

In the auction, North might have rebid three no-trump

despite knowing about the 5-3 heart fit. That would have worked fine here.

Declarer has only nine winners: three spades, five hearts and one club.

He must establish dum-

my’s spade suit.

However, to cash a long spade, South must have drawn trumps.

But are the hearts splitting 3-2 or 4-1?

Declarer should draw two rounds of trumps, leaving a high honor in the dummy.

If they break 4-1, South should cash dummy’s third trump, play a spade to his king, draw the last trump, and hope spades are 3-3.

If they are not, the contract was probably unmakable.

Here, though, hearts are 3-2.

Declarer now plays a spade to his king, returns a spade to dummy’s ace, ruffs a spade high in his hand, leads a heart to dummy’s king, cashes the spade queen and spade six, discarding his low clubs, and claims. © 2015 UFS

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Numbers game That’s how many ACC teams have won a College World Series title, after Virginia beat defending champion Vanderbilt on Wednesday. Wake Forest’s title in 1955 was the only one for the league before this year.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES | 2015 THREE RIVERS BIG DIVISION

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Brady Rude and the Newman Comets will see some new opponents next fall, as the Three Rivers has split its 14 football teams up into Big and Small divisions. Newman and Erie-Prophetstown will both compete in the Big Division.

Changing course, again New-look divisions hope to offer competitive schedule

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

It is said there are only two certainties in life: Death and taxes. The Three Rivers Athletic Conference making changes to its division format could also be added to the list.

While the former two are generally unwelcome, the latter brings excitement.

The TRAC will unveil a new format for its football play this fall, with Big and Small divisions based on enrollments. Last year’s model of North and South divisions has been trashed.

Inside • Team-by-team schedules for all seven

Three Rivers Big Division schools.

• A by-the-numbers analysis of the division heading into 2015.

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

“I like it quite a bit,” Erie-Prophetstown coach Chuck Milem said. “Our conference made a smart move. I think it pleased all

of the schools, and evened things out for everyone.”

Schools in the Big Division include E-P, Hall, Kewanee, Newman, Princeton, Sherrard and St. Bede. The Small Division houses Amboy, Bureau Valley, Fulton, Morrison, Orion, Riverdale and Rockridge.

The divisions were also seeded based on records and success over the past two seasons, and those seeds are how crossover games are determined. For instance, the third, fourth, and fifth seeds in one division, will face the third, fourth, and fifth seeds in the other.

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COLLEGE WORLD SERIES | FINALS | GAME 3 | VIRGINIA 4, VANDERBILT 2

Woo-hoo for Wahoos in Omaha

HICAGO – The Chicago Bulls own the 22nd pick in Thursday’s draft. And with a deep pool of guards, adding a backup for Derrick Rose could be the way to go.

Then again, they could use a shooter. And a big man isn’t out of the question, either.

About the only certainty right now for the Bulls is this: It’s already been a noteworthy offseason.

They fired coach Tom Thibodeau over a falling out with management, even though he led them to the playoffs all five seasons.

They hired Fred Hoiberg from Iowa State to replace him, hoping a change will energize a team that fought through injuries in a 50-win season before bowing out to LeBron James and the banged-up Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

The Bulls could use a backup point guard for Rose down the line, and Notre Dame’s Jerian Grant could be a possibility if he’s still on the board. He would bring athleticism and a polished game, he shares a college alma mater with team executive John Paxson, and he has a family tie to the organization. Uncle Horace and Paxson were part of the first Bulls’ championship threepeat in the 1990s, and dad Harvey played in the NBA. Duke’s Tyus Jones, Utah’s Delon Wright, and Louisville’s Terry Rozier might also be possibilities at point guard. If the Bulls go for a shooting guard, UNLV’s Rashad Vaughn could be their choice. His lone season got cut short by a torn meniscus in his left knee. But he is a strong shooter, and the Bulls could use some help on the perimeter with Mike Dunleavy Jr. set to hit free agency.

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After barely making NCAA tourney, Virginia beats Vandy for title

BY ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer

OMAHA, Neb. – Pavin Smith homered and drove in three runs, and Brandon Waddell turned in another strong College World Series pitching performance to lead Virginia over Vanderbilt 4-2 on Wednesday night for the school’s first baseball national championship.

The Cavaliers (44-24) prevailed in the CWS finals rematch against the defending champion Commodores, and won the Atlantic Coast Conference’s first title in baseball since Wake AP Forest in 1955.

Virginia’s Adam Haseley (7) scores the go-ahead run behind Waddell (5-5) went seven Vanderbilt catcher Jason Delay during the fifth inning of Game innings and allowed only two hits 3 of the College World Series finals Wednesday in Omaha, Neb. after Vanderbilt (51-21) scored

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• Virginia’s 44 wins are the fewest by a College World Series champion since USC (43-12-1) in 1968. twice in the first. He retired the last 11 batters he faced. It was Waddell’s fifth career CWS start, and Virginia won each of them.

Nathan Kirby pitched the last two innings and struck out five of his eight batters for his first save.

When pinch-hitter Kyle Smith got caught looking at a fastball to end the game, Kirby threw his glove and hat into the air as catcher Matt Thaiss ran to the mound to embrace him.

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With the No. 22 pick in today’s NBA Draft, the Bulls’ best bet might be to select from the strong contingent of guards to find a backup for star Derrick Rose.

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The return Dee Brown Former Illinois basketball star will join the university’s athletic staff as a special assistant to athletic director Mike Thomas.

Testing the waters Kevin Love Cavaliers star forward has opted out of the final year of his contract, and will be a free agent on July 1. He will likely draw many offers.

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IHSA settles disability lawsuit Disabled prep studentathletes will be given full opportunities to compete in certain sports under a settlement with the Illinois High School Association that Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced Wednesday.

The settlement allows disabled student-athletes to compete and earn points toward a team state championship in swimming & diving and track & field. It resolves a lawsuit brought in 2012 by Mary Kate Callahan, a former disabled swimmer at Fenwick High School in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park.

The association also must create an annual road race open to all Illinois high school students that recognizes finishers in each gender in both an open and wheelchair division.

MLB

White Sox to leave The Score In a crosstown radio coup, White Sox baseball will air on WLS-AM 890 starting next season.

Agreement on a 6-year deal between the team and the Cumulus Media news/ talk station is expected to be finalized this week.

Financial terms are not known.

NHL

Blackhawks to open at home vs. Rangers The Blackhawks raise their 2015 Stanley Cup championship banner Oct. 7 in their home opener of the 2015-16 season.

The NHL released the dates for the home openers, and revealed the Hawks would play host to the New York Rangers in an Original Six showdown at the United Center.

Game time will be 7 p.m.

League hands out end-of-year awards The Ottawa Senators’ Erik Karlsson won his second James Norris Trophy, given to the league’s top defenseman.

Aaron Ekblad of the Panthers won the Calder Trophy, given to the top rookie.

Canadiens goalkeeper Carey Price won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goalie.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

NCAA proposes changes to draft The NCAA men’s basketball oversight committee has sponsored a proposal that would allow college underclassmen the opportunity to return to school even after declaring for the NBA Draft.

The proposal will need to be adopted by the membership in January in order to come into effect.

Committee chair and UCLA athletic director Dan Guerrero said if implemented, the proposal would be in place for the 2016 draft.

OUTDOOR SPORTS

Boston Marathon bomber apologizes Moments before a judge sentenced him to death, Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev broke more than 2 years of silence Wednesday and apologized to the victims and their loved ones for the first time.

“I pray for your relief, for your healing,” he said.

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Duke center Jahlil Okafor (15) is expected to be one of the first players off the board in today’s NBA draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. He helped lead the Blue Devils to a national title.

Experience vs. youth Towns, Okafor, lesser-known players top NBA draft

BY BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer

NEW YORK – KarlAnthony Towns hoisted a child high up toward his shoulders, letting the youngster at an NBA community service event feel what it was like to rock the rim with a dunk.

Next up for Towns might be trying to help lift the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The center from Kentucky is considered the likely No. 1 pick tonight in the NBA draft, though he said he isn’t sure and doesn’t seem concerned.

“I don’t know right now. Only thing I can control is making sure I’m the best player I can possibly be for whatever organization drafts me tomorrow night,” Towns said Wednesday.

Towns and Duke’s Jahlil Okafor are the big bodies from the powerhouse programs, good bets to be the first two picks even at a time when small ball is becoming increasingly popular.

Ohio State’s D’Angelo Russell could be the first guard off the board, and Kristaps Porzingis and Emmanuel Mudiay are some of the lesserknown names that should be called quickly

by Commissioner Adam Silver at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Okafor, who led Duke to the national championship, and Towns had been rated evenly at one point, though Towns has moved to the top of the list in most mock drafts. Okafor said he has seen some of them, said “they’re all pretty accurate, I guess,” and isn’t bothered by the

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Kentucky’s Karl-Anthony Towns (12) is likely to be selected by the Timberwolves as the first pick in today’s NBA draft. idea of being considered second-best.

“I’m still going to be top-5 or whatever the case may be, and I’ll still be living my dream of playing in the NBA, so I’ll be excited either way,” he said.

That’s partly because of who – or, perhaps more specifically, where – comes next.

The Los Angeles Lakers hold the No. 2 pick, Philadelphia is third, and the New York Knicks follow, providing big-market appeal that would make for a good consolation prize.

“Two is not bad, being in Los Angeles,” Okafor said. “Neither is being in Philly. Especially not being in New York.”

The head of the class should again be a collegiate one-and-done, as Towns, Okafor, and Russell all played just

one season. The last five No. 1 picks have all been freshmen.

Teams preferring more experience will be able to find it in players such as Kentucky’s Willie Cauley-Stein, who played 3 years, and Wisconsin’s Frank Kaminsky, who was the national player of the year in leading the Badgers to the NCAA championship game as a senior.

“People who go to college and stuff like that have to grow up and they have to find their way. It’s not easy to make it for 4 years in college and maintain a level of success where you get better and better every year,” Kaminsky said. “I was able to do that. I was able to grow up as a person and grow up as a [player].

You saw how the last year went for me.”

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 And if that’s not enough experience, teams can grab some guys who are already pros.

Mudiay was originally slated to attend SMU last season, but instead signed to play in China, averaging 18 points in 12 games for the Guangdong Southern Tigers.

Porzingis has played the last 2½ years for Seville of Spain’s ACB, one of the best leagues in the world.

Bulls’ best bet may be backup for D-Rose town team in 2008.

SELIGMAN All that came crashing to a halt CONTINUED FROM B1 in Year 4, when he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left Going big might make sense knee in the 2012 playoff opener. for the Bulls, too. After all, Pau He missed a season and had Gasol turns 35 next month, and his first comeback limited to 10 he can’t be expected to play 78 games by a torn meniscus in his games again. Taj Gibson just right knee. had ankle surgery. Joakim Noah This past season was a mixed needs to show his left knee is bag. healthy after he was limited last Rose flashed that old exploseason. siveness at times, hung on the As for Rose, the former MVP is perimeter at others, and ultiowed $41.3 million over the final mately left the big questions 2 years of his contract, and ques- unanswered. tions still linger about just how Rose played in just 51 games, good he can be. and was third on the team in At his best, he was one of the scoring at 17.7 points. His fieldtop players in the NBA – an goal percentage (40.5 percent) explosive, fearless, 6-foot-3 blur was the worst of his career, not who rocketed from Rookie of the counting the 35.4 percent he Year to All-Star to MVP in his first shot over the 10 games he played three seasons after being taken in during the 2013-14 season. with the No. 1 pick by his home- And he really struggled from

3-point range, shooting just 28 percent.

He was better in the playoffs, averaging 20.3 points. He scored 30 or more three times in 12 games after hitting that mark just four times in the regular season, and he averaged 6.5 assists in the postseason.

Whichever way the Bulls go, it will be interesting to see how much time the pick gets next season now that Hoiberg is on the sideline.

Thibodeau used rookies sparingly, essentially redshirting Jimmy Butler and Tony Snell.

Doug McDermott struggled on defense, injured his right knee, and barely left the bench as last season wore on – a rude introduction to the NBA after Denver took him with the 11th pick and traded his rights to Chicago.

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IHSA FOOTBALL 2015 | THREE RIVERS BIG DIVISION Three Rivers Big Division | Conference schedules

Erie-Prophetstown Panthers 2014 record: 6-4 2015 enrollment: 497 Game time Opponent Fri., Aug. 28, 7:30 at Bureau Valley 4-5 Fri., Sept. 4, 7:30 Orion 7-4 Fri., Sept. 11, 7:30 Sherrard* 2-7 Fri., Sept. 18, 7:30 Amboy 5-5 Sat., Sept. 26, 7:30 at Newman* 11-1 Sat., Oct. 3, 2 at St. Bede* 6-4 Fri., Oct. 9, 7:30 Kewanee* 0-9 Fri., Oct. 16, 7:30 at Princeton* 3-6 Fri., Oct. 23, 7:30 Hall* 8-3 *Three Rivers Big game Opponents in 2014: 46-44 (.511)

Kewanee Boilermakers 2014 record: 0-9 2015 enrollment: 539 Game time Opponent Fri., Aug. 28, 7:30 at Morrison Fri., Sept. 4, 7:30 Riverdale Fri., Sept. 11, 7:30 Princeton* Fri., Sept. 18, 7:30 at Newman* Fri., Sept. 25, 7:30 at St. Bede* Fri., Oct. 2, 7:30 Hall* Fri., Oct. 9, 7:30 at Erie-P’town* Fri., Oct. 16, 7:30 Sherrard* Fri., Oct. 23, 7:30 at Rockridge *Three Rivers Big game Opponents in 2014: 47-44 (.516)

Hall Red Devils 2014 record: 8-3 2015 enrollment: 383 Game time Opponent Fri., Aug. 28, 7:30 at Fulton Fri., Sept. 4, 7:30 Rockridge Fri., Sept. 11, 7:30 St. Bede* Fri., Sept. 18, 7:30 Princeton* Fri., Sept. 25, 7:30 at Sherrard* Fri., Oct. 2, 7:30 at Kewanee* Fri., Oct. 9, 7:30 at Riverdale Fri., Oct. 16, 7:30 Newman* Fri., Oct. 23, 7:30 at Erie-P’town* *Three Rivers Big game Opponents in 2014: 44-46 (.489)

Newman Comets

1-8 0-9 3-6 11-1 6-4 8-3 6-4 2-7 10-2

2014 record: 11-1 2015 enrollment: 407.55 Game time Opponent Fri., Aug. 28, 7:30 at Rockridge 10-2 Sat., Sept. 5, 7:30 Fulton 6-4 Fri., Sept. 11, 7:30 at Morrison 1-8 Fri., Sept. 18, 7:30 Kewanee* 0-9 Sat., Sept. 26, 7:30 Erie-P’town* 6-4 Fri., Oct. 2, 7:30 Princeton* 3-6 Fri., Oct. 9, 7:30 at Sherrard* 2-7 Fri., Oct. 16, 7:30 at Hall* 8-3 Fri., Oct. 23, 7:30 at St. Bede* 6-4 *Three Rivers Big game Opponents in 2014: 42-47 (.472)

Princeton Tigers

Sherrard Tigers

2014 record: 3-6 2015 enrollment: 513 Game time Opponent Fri., Aug. 28, 7:30 at Riverdale 0-9 Fri., Sept. 4, 7:30 Morrison 1-8 Fri., Sept. 11, 7:30 at Kewanee* 0-9 Fri., Sept. 18, 7:30 at Hall* 8-3 Fri., Sept. 25, 7:30 Fulton 6-4 Fri., Oct. 2, 7:30 at Newman* 11-1 Fri., Oct. 9, 7:30 St. Bede* 6-4 Fri., Oct. 16, 7:30 Erie-P’town* 6-4 Fri., Oct. 23, 7:30 Sherrard* 2-7 *Three Rivers Big game Opponents in 2014: 40-49 (.449)

St. Bede Bruins 2014 record: 6-4 2015 enrollment: 518.10 Game time Opponent Fri., Aug. 28, 7:30 at Amboy 5-5 Fri., Sept. 4, 7:30 Bureau Valley 4-5 Fri., Sept. 11, 7:30 at Hall* 8-3 Fri., Sept. 18, 7:30 Sherrard* 2-7 Fri., Sept. 25, 7:30 Kewanee* 0-9 Sat., Oct. 3, 2 Erie-P’town* 6-4 Fri., Oct. 9, 7:30 at Princeton* 3-6 Fri., Oct. 16, 7:30 at Orion 7-4 Fri., Oct. 23, 7:30 Newman* 11-1 *Three Rivers Big game Opponents in 2014: 46-44 (.511) 2014 TRAC North Standings Conference Overall W-L W-L Newman 6-0 11-1 Erie-P’town 4-2 6-4 Fulton 4-2 6-4 Amboy 3-3 5-5 Bureau Valley 3-3 4-5 Morrison 1-5 1-8 Riverdale 0-6 0-9

Points For Against 529 136 345 240 266 259 147 227 282 238 61 326 66 347

2014 TRAC South Standings Conference Overall W-L W-L Rockridge 6-0 10-2 Hall 4-2 8-3 Orion 4-2 7-4 St. Bede 4-2 6-4 Princeton 2-4 3-6 Sherrard 1-5 2-7 Kewanee 0-6 0-9

Points For Against 475 197 316 215 270 287 347 214 184 270 145 299 133 330

6-4 10-2 6-4 3-6 2-7 0-9 0-9 11-1 6-4

2014 record: 2-7 2015 enrollment: 484 Game time Opponent Fri., Aug. 28, 7:30 at Orion Fri., Sept. 4, 7:30 Amboy Fri., Sept. 11, 7:30 at Erie-P’town* Fri., Sept. 18, 7:30 at St. Bede* Fri., Sept. 25, 7:30 Hall* Fri., Oct. 2, 7:30 Bureau Valley Fri., Oct. 9, 7:30 Newman* Fri., Oct. 16, 7:30 at Kewanee* Fri., Oct. 23, 7:30 at Princeton* *Three Rivers Big game Opponents in 2014: 50-41 (.549)

7-4 5-5 6-4 6-4 8-3 4-5 11-1 0-9 3-6

Past state championships Current Three Rivers schools 8-class system 2013 – Newman (2A) 2011 – Morrison (2A) 2010 – Newman (2A) 2009 – Morrison (2A) 2005 – Bureau Valley (3A) 2004 – Newman (2A) 2001 – Hall (3A)

Second round 3A – Newman 50, Oregon 12 2A – EPC 27, Hall 20 2A – Rockridge 28, Orion 7

6-class system 1995 – Hall (3A) 1994 – Newman (1A), Rockridge (2A) 1991 – Fulton (2A) 1990 – Newman (1A) 1984 – Amboy (2A)

Quarterfinals 3A – Byron 16, Newman 14 2A – EPC 44, Rockridge 21

5-class system 1976 – Fulton (2A)

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should be a special night.” St. Bede for the Bruins’ The Panthers will have homecoming the followCONTINUED FROM B1 five home games on their ing Saturday afternoon. schedule this season, “We told our kids it will For the Panthers, this including three being be like a playoff game, means that they will face played at Prophetstown. if all goes well,” Milem Bureau Valley, Orion, and “They have the field said. “If we’re preparing Amboy as their crossover looking pretty good over properly, those games games this fall. there,” Milem said of could be something to The Amboy game will the Prophets’ facilities. look back on come playserve as E-P’s homecom- “We’ve been primarily at off time.” ing during Week 4 on Erie the last few years, and Newman, the other Sept. 18, which should last year was the first time area team in the Big Divioffer a few fun story we had a game at Prophsion, will open against lines. The Clippers will etstown in a few years.

Rockridge for the third leave the TRAC after It’s a good way to get both consecutive season. The next season, presumably towns involved and excit- two teams split the past ending the two teams’ ed on Friday night.” two meetings, with Newhead-to-head games that Also on E-P’s schedule man winning last year’s have been a part of each will be back-to-back Satur- opener. schedule for more than day games in Weeks 5 and The Comets close with 75 years.

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Recent conference champions 2014 — Newman (North), Rockridge (South) 2013 — Newman (North), Rockridge (South) 2012 — Newman (Big Rivers) 2011 — Newman, Morrison (Big Rivers) 2010 — Newman (Big Rivers) 2009 — Morrison (Big Rivers) 2008 — Bureau Valley (Big Rivers) 2007 — Morrison (Big Rivers) 2006 — Bureau Valley (Big Rivers) 2005 — Bureau Valley (Big Rivers) 2004 — Bureau Valley (Big Rivers) 2003 — Bureau Valley (Big Rivers Illinois); Newman, Amboy (Big Rivers Mississippi) 2002 — Bureau Valley, Eureka, St. Bede (Big Rivers Illinois); Fulton (Big Rivers Mississippi) 2001 — St. Bede (Illinois); Fulton (Mississippi) 2000 — Amboy (Illinois); Fulton (Mississippi) 1999 — St. Bede (Illinois); Newman (Mississippi) 1998 — Morrison (Three Rivers) 1997 — Newman (Three Rivers)

Playoffs First round 3A – Newman 44, Aurora Christian 21 3A – St. Joseph-Ogden 48, ErieProphetstown 34 3A – Tolono Unity 34, St. Bede 18 2A – Eastland-Pearl City 54, Amboy 6 2A – Hall 33, Knoxville 14 2A – Orion 37, Mercer County 34 2A – Rockridge 41, AnnawanWethersfield 0 1A – Forreston 53, Fulton 20

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Newman’s Elias Edmonson (left) and Erie-Prophetstown’s Phillip Coers (3) will both return to their respective teams for the 2015 season, when the Comets and Panthers are the only two local schools in the new TRAC Big Division.

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This will be the first year of a new divisional format for the Three Rivers.

The TRAC name was used from the conference’s inception in 1974 until 1997. After that, its football schools made up the Big Rivers Conference – until 2003 in a twodivision format, and until 2012 in a non-divisional format. Starting in 2013, the TRAC name was resurrected, with a North Division and a South Division.

This coming year, the divisions will be classified by enrollment. Newman and Erie-Prophetstown will be in the Big Division, along with Kewanee, Hall, Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com Princeton, St. Bede and Erie-Prophetstown fullback Dylan Binion, seen here Sherrard.

Amboy, Bureau Valley, running in Week 6 against Amboy last season, will be Fulton, Morrison, Orion, a key piece of the puzzle for E-P again next fall.

Riverdale and Rockridge regular-season games, will make up the Small with the last loss comDivision.

That is also the num- ing to Rockridge, 21-9, to ber of Erie-Prophetstown open the 2013 season. home games that will be Erie-Prophetstown and played at Mosher Field in Newman will both have Prophetstown.

Home games between For the first time in 57 two Saturday games this the two cooperative years, Newman will not season. schools were split until face Riverdale in a reguSaturday dates are comlar-season game. mon for the Comets, who all games were moved to The Comets and Rams Erie after the 2010 seashare Roscoe Eades Stafirst played one another son.

On only two other dium with Sterling High School. They’ll take on occasions since the in the latter’s first year in Fulton in Week 2, and host co-op began in 2000 had the Illowa Conference, in Mosher played host to 1959. The two helped form the Panthers in Week 6. the TRAC 15 years later.

The Panthers will play a three games.

After 3 years of facilSaturday game at St. Bede in Week 6, as the Bruins ity improvements on the typically schedule their Prophetstown campus, Hall currently sits as the homecoming games on a football came back to Mosher Field in Week smallest school in the Big Saturday afternoon.

6 of last season. Amboy Division with an enrollment of 383 students, won that game 18-14. thus marking the cutoff between the two TRAC Erie-Prophetstown has divisions. three new opponents on Newman has won 27 However, Rockridge has its schedule next season.

The Panthers will host consecutive conference an enrollment of 388, and Sherrard in Week 3, trav- games, with its last loss the Rockets are placed in el to St. Bede in Week 6, coming at home against the Small Division. This and head to Princeton in St. Bede in Week 4 of the is because the divisions were set up using enrollWeek 9. They replace Ful- 2011 season. ton, Morrison, and River- T h e C o m e t s h a v e ment figures from this dale on the schedule. also won 17 consecutive past school year.

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LINKS WITH LOCALS

ONLINKS

ONPROS

This week’s tournaments

This week’s leaders

PGA TOUR

PGA TOUR

TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP Site: Cromwell, Conn.

Schedule: ThursdaySunday.

Course: TPC River Highlands (6,841 yards, par 70).

Purse: $6.4 million. Winner’s share: $1,152,000.

Television: Golf Channel (Thursday-Friday, 2:305:30 p.m.; SaturdaySunday, 12-1:30 p.m.) & CBS (Saturday-Sunday, 2-5 p.m.).

Last year: Kevin Streelman birdied the final seven holes for a 6-under 64 and a one-stroke victory. Sergio Garcia and K.J. Choi tied for second.

Last week: Jordan Spieth won the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay in Washington to become the sixth player to win the U.S. Open and the Masters in the same year.

Notes: Streelman, Garcia, Bubba Watson, Patrick Reed, Billy Horschel, Brandt Snedeker, Hunter Mahan, and Ernie Els are in the field. ... Cameron Smith tied for fourth in the U.S. Open to earn a spot in the field. He also earned enough FedEx Cup points for special temporary tour membership, allowing him to accept unlimited invites the rest of the season. ...

Davis Love III is skipping the U.S. Senior Open to play in the event. He has made only four senior starts since turning 50 in April 2014.

LPGA TOUR WALMART NW ARKANSAS CHAMPIONSHIP Site: Rogers, Arkansas.

Schedule: Friday-Sunday.

Course: Pinnacle Country Club (6,386 yards, par 71).

Purse: $2 million. Winner’s share: $300,000.

Television: Golf Channel (Friday, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2-5 p.m.; Sunday, 4-7 p.m.)

Last year: Former University of Arkansas player Stacy Lewis won the last of her three 2014 titles.

She shot a 65 for a onestroke victory over Lydia Ko, Cristie Kerr, and Angela Stanford.

Note: Inbee Park regained the No. 1 spot in the world with her Women’s PGA victory.

CHAMPIONS TOUR UNITED STATES SENIOR OPEN Site: Sacramento, Calif.

Schedule: ThursdaySunday.

Course: Del Paso Country Club (6,994 yards, par 70).

Purse: TBA ($3.35 million in 2014). Winner’s share: TBA ($630,000 in 2014).

Television: Fox Sports 1 (Thursday-Friday, 1-6 p.m.) & Fox (Saturday-Sunday, 1-6 p.m.)

Last year: Colin Montgomerie won at Oak Tree in Oklahoma for his second major victory of the year.

The Scot beat Gene Sauers in a three-hole aggregate playoff.

Last event: Bernhard Langer successfully defended his Senior Players Championship title, winning the major event by six strokes June 14 at Belmont in Massachusetts.

Notes: The tournament is the fourth of the Champions Tour’s five majors. Jeff Maggert won the Regions Tradition in May, the only one of the last seven majors not won by Montgomerie or Langer. ...

Montgomerie tied for 64th last week in the U.S. Open. ... Kevin Sutherland is a Sacramento native and Del Paso member. ... The 2015 event will be played at Scioto in Columbus, Ohio.

Scoring Average

1. Jordan Spieth 2. Rory McIlroy 3. Dustin Johnson 4. Ryan Palmer 5. Brooks Koepka

68.92 69.11 69.48 69.70 69.71

Driving distance

1. Dustin Johnson 2. Charlie Beljan 3. Adam Scott 4. Jason Day 5. J.B. Holmes

318.8 309.3 308.7 308.2 308.1

Driving Accuracy %

1. Fran. Molinari 2. David Toms 3. Steven Alker 4. Jason Bahn 5. Henrik Stenson

79.12 72.39 71.59 71.54 71.40

Greens in regulation %

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ABOVE: Golfers watch as Terry Smith putts his ball on the 16th hole at Timber Creek Golf Course in Dixon on Monday morning. Timber Creek hosts a senior scramble each weekday morning at 8 a.m., and the public is welcome to play.

BELOW: Jim Slothower reacts after sinking a putt on No. 17.

Slamming with seniors E

d Detweiler was standing sentry in the parking lot at Timber Creek golf course in Dixon on Monday morning, his trusty clipboard in his right hand.

As cars came into the parking lot, he had names written down on a piece of paper before the drivers even got out of their vehicles. When somebody tried to get a peek at the list, he balked.

“Only two people get to look at my clipboard, me and God,” Detweiler said with a wry smile, “and God isn’t here today.”

For the past 20 years, Detweiler has overseen a senior men’s scramble that is about tournament golf in only the loosest sense of the word. A score is kept, a few dollars (literally, only a few dollars) may exchange hands, but the main goal is fun and camaraderie.

“This keeps a lot of us busy,” the 73-year-old Detweiler said, “and at our ages, that’s what you’ve got to do is stay busy.”

For this week’s Links With Locals, I was part of the Timber Creek Senior Scramble, a 5-days-a-week ritual for the past 5 years. Before that, it was at Edgewood golf course near Polo for 15 years.

A pool of about 35 to 40 golfers from throughout the area, ranging in age from their late 50s to early 80s, have gathered on weekday mornings to play some golf. The most this year on any one day has been 27, and the average on a given day is 15 to 22.

Tee time is 8 a.m., and players begin to trickle in by 7:15 or so. Detweiler knows each one by name, what they did for a living, and really, just about anything you’d want to know about any of them.

As it’s the same people playing most of the time, Detweiler also knows the abilities of the players, and he decides who is grouped together. There are usually enough for two or three ‘A’ groups, for the better golfers, and then two or three ‘B’ groups.

Detweiler – and Detweiler alone – decides who is placed on what team. Each player puts

1. Henrik Stenson 2. Jim Herman 3. Stewart Cink 4. Fran. Molinari 5. Adam Scott

73.26 72.58 72.12 72.07 71.07

Birdie average

1. Jason Day 2. Justin Rose 3. Jordan Spieth 4. Jimmy Walker 5. Dustin Johnson

4.62 4.47 4.44 4.40 4.37

Sand save %

1. Chris Kirk 2. Brendon Todd 3. Chad Collins 4. Will Wilcox 5. S.J. Park

64.91 64.76 64.65 64.58 63.81

Champions Tour Scoring average

1. Bernhard Langer 2. C.Montgomerie 3. Joe Durant 4. Tom Pernice Jr. 5. Kenny Perry

69.45 69.84 69.92 69.97 70.10

Driving distance

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up the princely sum of 5 dollars, with the winners of the ‘A’ game and ‘B’ game splitting their respective pots.

“The only bad day is if I pick a team that wins by six or seven, and I happen to be on that team,” Detweiler said with a laugh. “I’ll hear about it, and believe me, I hear about it.”

The league begins when Detweiler returns from wintering in Texas, usually around April 1. He leaves in November, and estimates he plays golf 49 weeks a year, something he’s not willing to tinker with.

“They want me to get a shoulder replacement, but I’m not going to get it done,” Detweiler said. “If I get it done, I’ll be done with golf.”

On Monday, there were 21 golfers, including myself, at age 50, the young buck of the group. The skies were a bit threatening, but nothing compared to what the area would be in store for later.

The rules of the game are simple – there are virtually no rules. Players use the ladies tees, or rather, the front of the ladies tee box, to maximize their distance. That leaves short irons to most of the greens, and, as in most scrambles, plenty of birdie putts.

Teams that have a hot putter or two are the most likely to win. My

team on this given day did plenty of that.

Terry “T-Bone” Smith, who I had played golf with a few times up at my home course, Sunset in Mount Morris, drained a bunch of them. He was seemingly automatic from 6 feet.

More important than making a few birdies, though, was yukking it up and learning a few tidbits about my playing partners. Smith hit the ball remarkably well for still being in the process of recovering from major back surgery. And he could putt.

Steve Baumgartner of Dixon, who I shared a cart with, is retired from working in the industry part of the Dixon prison, where he made prescription eyeglasses. His mother, I learned, was an excellent golfer who once competed against top amateur Salley Wessels, but like most who went up against Wessels in her heyday, came up a bit short.

Baumgartner, like Detweiler, spends about half the year in Texas, and they are frequent playing partners in the Lone Star State.

Jim Slothower of Milledgeville is usually the first to arrive for the senior scramble, even before Detweiler. He heads to the pond on No. 7 at Timber Creek to hunt for golf balls, but was disappointed on Monday to find the pond covered in green slime, making ball hunting difficult, if not impossible.

I also learned Slothower, 80, was once a golfer at the University of Illinois.

The last, but certainly not least, of our fivesome was Ken Masters, who has operated Ken’s Barber Shop in

downtown Dixon for half a century. For 10 bucks, you can get a haircut and some lively conversation, though that is now limited to all day Tuesday and Wednesday, as well as on Friday morning.

Masters’ wife, Annette, died on April 26, 2012.

For the last 7 years of her life, they had a deal.

For every hole of golf he played, he’d put a quarter in a 2½-gallon milk jug. He’s still got jugs full of quarters – about 10,000 quarters, he estimates – stored safely in his home.

Speaking of quarters, there is a little side game for the scramble.

On No. 10 and No. 13, both par 3s, each player in the group puts up a quarter for a closest to the pin contest. Smith snagged both of the pots in our group.

After sticking one to about 5 feet on No. 13, he crowed, “I need a new pair of shoes, boys.”

Masters looked at me and said, “That’s why I’m still working today, because I need to support these guys.”

Through 17 holes, we stood at 13-under-par, but didn’t get to finish the round. With inclement weather closing in quickly, a horn was sounded as we stood on the 18th tee, and we made it to the clubhouse just before all heck broke loose.

Then, it was time for some to play cards (pitch is the game of choice), grab something to drink, and shoot the bull for a bit before getting on with the rest of the day.

Then, the next morning, weather permitting, it was time for most of the gentlemen to do it again.

1. Kenny Perry 2. John Huston 3. Jesper Parnevik 4. Grant Waite 5. John Riegger

298.7 295.2 292.1 291.9 288.7

Greens in regulation %

1. Joe Durant 2. Tom Lehman 3. Bernhard Langer 4. C.Montgomerie 5. Kevin Sutherland

78.03 77.29 75.93 75.79 74.67

Birdie average

1. Kenny Perry 2. Tom Pernice Jr. 3. Bernhard Langer 4. Jeff Maggert 5. C.Montgomerie

4.35 4.34 4.32 4.21 4.13

Sand save %

1. Kenny Perry 2. Mike Goodes 3. Fred Funk 4. Guy Boros 5. Gene Sauers

71.43 69.44 64.00 61.90 61.76

LPGA Scoring average

1. Inbee Park 2. Hyo-Joo Kim 3. Stacy Lewis 4. Lydia Ko 5. Anna Nordqvist

69.45 69.72 69.88 69.91 70.10

Driving distance

1. Joanna Klatten 2. B.Lincicome 3. Yani Tseng 4. Karin Sjodin 5. Carlota Ciganda

273.1 271.2 270.0 269.2 268.5

Greens in regulation %

1. Lydia Ko 2. Suzann Pettersen 3. Jessica Korda 3. Anna Nordqvist 5. Inbee Park

77.5 76.7 76.3 76.3 75.7

Birdie average

1. Stacy Lewis 2. Charley Hull 3. Inbee Park 3. Anna Nordqvist 5. Sei-Young Kim

4.31 4.30 4.16 4.16 4.15

Sand save %

1. Hyo-Joo Kim 2. Jenny Suh 3. M.J. Hur 4. Belen Mozo 5. Jee Young Lee

64.52 63.16 59.15 58.93 57.69

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MLB ROUNDUP

WEDNESDAY’S SCOREBOARD MLB

Wednesday’s box scores

DODGERS 5, CUBS 2

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct Tampa Bay 41 33 .554 New York 39 33 .542 Toronto 39 35 .527 Baltimore 37 34 .521 Boston 32 41 .438 Central Division W L Pct Kansas City 40 28 .588 Minnesota 39 33 .542 Detroit 37 35 .514 Cleveland 33 38 .465 Chicago 31 40 .437 West Division W L Pct Houston 42 32 .568 Texas 37 35 .514 Los Angeles 37 36 .507 Seattle 33 39 .458 Oakland 33 41 .446

GB — 1 2 2½ 8½ GB — 3 5 8½ 10½ GB — 4 4½ 8 9

Wednesday’s results Cleveland 8, Detroit 2 Toronto 1, Tampa Bay 0, 12 innings N.Y. Yankees 10, Philadelphia 2 Minnesota 6, Chicago White Sox 1 L.A. Angels 2, Houston 1, 13 innings Boston 5, Baltimore 1 Oakland 8, Texas 2 Kansas City at Seattle, late Today’s games Chicago White Sox (Rodon 3-1) at Detroit (Simon 7-4), 12:08 p.m.

Baltimore (Mi.Gonzalez 5-4) at Boston (E.Rodriguez 3-1), 12:35 p.m.

Oakland (Gray 8-3) at Texas (Lewis 7-3), 1:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Warren 5-4) at Houston (Keuchel 8-3), 7:10 p.m.

Friday’s games Cleveland at Baltimore, 6:05 p.m.

Texas at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 6:08 p.m.

Boston at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m.

Minnesota at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Houston, 7:10 p.m.

Kansas City at Oakland, 9:05 p.m.

Seattle at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m.

Wednesday’s box score

TWINS 6, WHITE SOX 1 Chicago

Minnesota ab r h bi ab r h bi Eaton cf 4 0 2 0 Buxton cf 4 0 0 0 Gillaspi 3b 4 0 1 0 Dozier 2b 4 1 2 1 Abreu 1b 4 0 0 0 Mauer dh 4 0 0 0 LaRoch dh 4 1 3 1 TrHntr rf 4 1 1 1 MeCarr lf 4 0 0 0 Plouffe 3b 3 1 1 0 AvGarc rf 4 0 0 0 Nunez ss 4 0 1 1 AlRmrz ss 4 0 0 0 KSuzuk c 3 1 2 1 Flowrs c 3 0 1 0 KVargs 1b 4 1 1 0 CSnchz 2b 2 0 0 0 SRonsn lf 3 1 2 1 Shuck ph 1 0 0 0 GBckh 2b 0 0 0 0 Totals 34 1 7 1 Totals 33 6 10 5 Chicago 010 000 000 — 1 Minnesota 000 300 30x — 6 E–Al.Ramirez (9), Gillaspie (9), Eaton (4).

DP–Chicago 1. LOB–Chicago 6, Minnesota 5. 2B–LaRoche 2 (11), Dozier (23), Tor. Hunter (12), Nunez (11), K.Suzuki (9). 3B– Eaton (5). HR–LaRoche (9). SF–K.Suzuki.

IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Sale L,6-4 6 2/3 8 6 5 1 10 D.Webb 1 1/3 2 0 0 0 0 Minnesota P.Hughes W,6-6 8 6 1 1 0 5 Boyer 1 1 0 0 0 0 Umpires–Home, Doug Eddings; First, Jim Wolf; Second, Adrian Johnson; Third, Bill Miller.

T–2:19. A–28,854 (39,021).

NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct Washington 39 33 .542 New York 36 37 .493 Atlanta 35 37 .486 Miami 30 43 .411 Philadelphia 26 48 .351 Central Division W L Pct St. Louis 47 24 .662 Pittsburgh 40 31 .563 Chicago 39 31 .557 Cincinnati 33 37 .471 Milwaukee 27 46 .370 West Division W L Pct Los Angeles 40 33 .548 San Francisco38 34 .528 Arizona 34 36 .486 San Diego 35 38 .479 Colorado 31 39 .443

GB — 3½ 4 9½ 14 GB — 7 7½ 13½ 21 GB — 1½ 4½ 5 7½

Wednesday’s results N.Y. Yankees 10, Philadelphia 2 Washington 2, Atlanta 1, 11 innings Cincinnati 5, Pittsburgh 2 St. Louis 6, Miami 1 L.A. Dodgers 5, Chicago Cubs 2 Milwaukee 4, N.Y. Mets 1 Arizona at Colorado, late San Diego at San Francisco, late Today’s games N.Y. Mets (deGrom 7-5) at Milwaukee (Jungmann 2-1), 1:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Frias 4-5) at Chicago Cubs (Lester 4-5), 1:20 p.m.

Arizona (R.De La Rosa 6-3) at Colorado (J.De La Rosa 4-3), 2:10 p.m.

San Diego (Shields 7-1) at San Francisco (Heston 7-5), 2:45 p.m.

Atlanta (Wisler 1-0) at Washington (Fister 2-3), 3:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (DeSclafani 5-5) at Pittsburgh (Burnett 6-3), 6:05 p.m.

St. Louis (Lynn 4-4) at Miami (Haren 6-4), 6:10 p.m.

Friday’s games Atlanta at Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m.

Washington at Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m.

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

L.A. Dodgers at Miami, 6:10 p.m.

Minnesota at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m.

Arizona at San Diego, 9:10 p.m.

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

Los Angeles Chicago ab r h bi ab r h bi KHrndz 2b 4 0 0 0 Denorfi rf 5 0 2 0 Pedrsn cf 3 1 1 1 Rizzo 1b 3 0 0 0 JuTrnr 3b 4 1 1 3 Bryant 3b 3 0 1 0 AGnzlz 1b 4 1 1 1 MMntr c 4 0 1 0 Guerrr lf 3 0 0 0 SCastro ss 4 0 1 0 JoPerlt p 0 0 0 0 Coghln lf 2 0 0 0 Lieratr p 0 0 0 0 Szczur cf 4 0 1 0 Nicasio p 0 0 0 0 Hndrck p 1 0 0 0 Callasp ph 1 0 1 0 Baxter ph 1 1 1 0 Jansen p 0 0 0 0 JRussll p 0 0 0 0 Ethier rf 4 0 1 0 Fowler ph 1 0 0 0 Grandl c 4 0 0 0 Grimm p 0 0 0 0 Rollins ss 3 0 0 0 EJcksn p 0 0 0 0 Bolsngr p 2 1 1 0 Medina p 0 0 0 0 Howell p 0 0 0 0 JHerrr ph 1 0 0 0 VnSlyk lf 1 1 1 0 ARussll 2b 4 1 2 1 Totals 33 5 7 5 Totals 33 2 9 1 Los Angeles 013 000 010 — 5 Chicago 000 020 000 — 2 DP–Los Angeles 2, Chicago 1. LOB–Los Angeles 2, Chicago 8. 2B–Bolsinger (1), Van Slyke (8), A.Russell (15). HR–Ju.Turner (10), A.Gonzalez (13).

IP H R ER BB SO Los Angeles Bolsinger 4 2/3 6 2 2 2 6 Howell W,3-1 1 1/3 1 0 0 0 1 Jo.Peralta H,2 2/3 0 0 0 0 0 Liberatore 0 0 0 0 1 0 Nicasio H,4 1 1/3 1 0 0 1 0 Jansen S,10-11 1 1 0 0 0 1 Chicago Hendricks L,2-4 5 4 4 4 1 3 J.Russell 1 0 0 0 0 2 Grimm 1 2/3 1 1 1 0 4 E.Jackson 1/3 1 0 0 0 0 Medina 1 1 0 0 0 1 Liberatore pitched to 1 batter in the 7th.

T–3:12. A–36,653 (40,929).

CARDINALS 6, MARLINS 1 St. Louis

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ab r h bi DGordn 2b 4 0 1 0 ISuzuki lf 4 0 0 0 JBaker 1b 3 0 0 0 Bour ph-1b 1 0 0 0 Stanton rf 4 1 3 1 Ozuna cf 4 0 0 0 Realmt c 4 0 1 0 Hchvrr ss 4 0 1 0 DSolan 3b 3 0 0 0 B.Hand p 0 0 0 0 Mazzar p 0 0 0 0 Latos p 2 0 0 0 Dietrch 3b 1 0 1 0 Totals 32 6 7 6 Totals 34 1 7 1 St. Louis 002 000 310 — 6 Miami 010 000 000 — 1 DP–Miami 1. LOB–St. Louis 1, Miami 6.

HR–Wong (9), Heyward (9), Stanton (27).

SB–D.Gordon (25).

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College baseball NCAA College World Series At TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, Neb. Championship Series (Best-of-3; x-if necessary) Vanderbilt 1, Virginia 1 Monday’s result Vanderbilt 5, Virginia 1 Tuesday’s result Virginia 3, Vanderbilt 0 Wednesday’s result Virginia 4, Vanderbilt 2 Recent CWS champions 2015 – Virginia def. Vanderbilt 1-5, 3-0, 4-2 2014 – Vanderbilt def. Virginia 9-8, 2-7, 3-2 2013 – UCLA def. Mississippi St. 3-1, 8-0 2012 – Arizona def. South Carolina 5-1, 4-1 2011 – South Carolina def. Florida 2-1, 5-2 2010 – South Carolina def. UCLA 7-1, 2-1 2009 – LSU def. Texas 7-6, 2-5, 11-4 2008 – Fresno St. def. Georgia 6-7, 19-10, 6-1 2007 – Oregon St. def. N.Carolina 11-4, 9-3 2006 – Oregon St. def. North Carolina 3-4, 11-7, 3-2 2005 – Texas def. Florida 4-2, 6-2 2004 – Fullerton def. Texas 6-4, 3-2 2003 – Rice def. Stanford 4-3, 3-8, 14-2 2002 – Texas def. South Carolina 12-6 2001 – Miami def. Stanford 12-1 2000 – LSU def. Stanford 6-5 1999 – Miami def. Florida St. 6-5 1998 – USC def. Arizona St. 21-14 1997 – LSU def. Alabama 13-6 1996 – LSU def. Miami 9-8 1995 – Fullerton def. USC 11-5 1994 – Oklahoma def. Georgia Tech 13-5 1993 – LSU def. Wichita St. 8-0 1992 – Pepperdine def. Fullerton 3-2 1991 – LSU def. Wichita St. 6-3 1990 – Georgia def. Oklahoma St. 2-1

Soccer Women’s World Cup QUARTERFINALS Friday’s matches At Montreal Germany vs. France, 3 p.m.

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

Saturday’s matches At Edmonton, Alberta Australia vs. Japan, 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.

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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 Formula One Through June 21 1. Lewis Hamilton 2. Nico Rosberg 3. Sebastian Vettel 4. Kimi Raikkonen 5. Valtteri Bottas 6. Felipe Massa 7. Daniel Ricciardo 8. Daniil Kvyat 9. Nico Hulkenberg 10. Romain Grosjean

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

Points 169 159 120 72 67 62 36 19 18 17

Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Optioned RHP Oliver Drake to Norfolk (IL). Recalled LHP T.J. McFarland from Norfolk.

CLEVELAND INDIANS — Agreed to terms with RHP Justin Garza on a minor league contract.

DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned LHP Ian Krol to Toledo (IL). Recalled RHP Buck Farmer from Toledo. Agreed to terms with RHP Michael Vinson on a minor league contract.

HOUSTON ASTROS — Agreed to terms with LHP Zac Person on a minor league contract.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Optioned RHP Michael Mariot to Omaha (PCL). Reinstated LHP Danny Duffy from the 15-day DL. MINNESOTA TWINS — Optioned RHP Michael Tonkin to Rochester (IL).

LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Optioned OF Alfredo Marte to Salt Lake (PCL). Recalled LHP Andrew Heaney from Salt Lake.

NEW YORK YANKEES — Placed INF Brendan Ryan on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Monday. Reinstated RHP Ivan Nova from the 60-day DL. Designated LHP Jose De Paula for assignment.

TEXAS RANGERS — Optioned LHP Alex Claudio to Round Rock (PCL). Recalled OF Michael Choice from Round Rock. Sent OF Josh Hamilton to Frisco (TL) for a rehab assignment.

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Sent C Oscar Hernandez to Reno (PCL) for a rehab assignment. Agreed to terms with C Kendry Herrera on a minor league contract.

CHICAGO CUBS — Sent RHP Neil Ramirez and 3B Mike Olt to Iowa (PCL) for rehab assignments.

CINCINNATI REDS — Placed LHP Aroldis Chapman on paternity leave. Recalled LHP Josh Smith from Dayton (MWL).

MIAMI MARLINS — Sent 1B Michael Morse to New Orleans (PCL) for a rehab assignment.

NEW YORK METS — Sent 2B Daniel Murphy to the GCL Mets for a rehab assignment.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Placed 1B/OF Corey Hart on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Monday. Selected the contract of RHP Chris Volstad from Indianapolis (IL).

SAN DIEGO PADRES — Optioned RHP Nick Vincent to El Paso (PCL). Placed RHP Dale Thayer on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 17. Recalled RHP Kevin Quackenbush from El Paso. Selected the contract of RHP Marco Mateo from El Paso. Transferred RHP Brandon Morrow to the 60-day DL. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Announced the Board of Governors has approved the sale of the Atlanta Hawks to an ownership group led by Tony Ressler.

CHARLOTTE HORNETS — Acquired F Nicolas Batum from Portland for G Gerald Henderson and F Noah Vonleh.

DALLAS MAVERICKS — F Monta Ellis declined his option for next season.

ORLANDO MAGIC — Traded G Luke Ridnour to Memphis for the rights to F Janis Timma.

FOOTBALL National Football League CINCINNATI BENGALS — Signed QB Keith Wenning COLLEGE ILLINOIS — Named Dee Brown special assistant to the director of athletics and Tyra Perry softball coach.

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Justin Turner and Adrian Gonzalez homered, and the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped Chicago’s four-game win streak with a 5-2 victory over the Cubs on Wednesday night at Wrigley Field.

Gonzalez connected for a leadoff drive in the second and Turner belted a three-run shot in the third, helping Los Angeles bounce back after it scored just two runs in the first two games of the four-game series.

Joc Pederson added an RBI single in the eighth for the NL West leaders, who had lost four of five overall.

J.P. Howell (3-1) replaced Mike Bolsinger with two out in the fifth and pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings for the win.

Kenley Jansen got three outs for his 10th save in 11 chances.

Addison Russell had two hits and drove in a run for Chicago, which had won five of seven.

The Cubs finished with nine hits, but left eight runners on base.

Russell’s RBI double got Chicago on the board in the fifth, and the rookie came around to score when Anthony Rizzo bounced into a double play. Bolsinger then walked Kris Bryant before Howell struck out Miguel Montero for the final out.

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Cubs manager Joe Maddon congratulates Mike Baxter after Baxter scored during the Cubs’ 4-2 loss to the Dodgers Wednesday at Wrigley Field.

Twins 6, White Sox 1:

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The Commodores had a second straight season with more than 50 wins, and they came into Wednesday having outscored their first nine NCAA Tournament opponents 70-15. They couldn’t generate much

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Minnesota hit three doubles in a three-run fourth to give Hughes (6-6) the lead for good.

Sale allowed eight hits, one walk and six runs (five earned) in 6 2/3 innings.

He left during a threerun seventh amid another stretch of sloppy defense by the White Sox, who have lost his last three starts.

Phil Hughes tossed eight strong innings and the Twins beat Chris Sale for the third time this season, overcoming 10 more strikeouts by the White Sox ace in a victory in Minneapolis.

Sale (6-4) reached double digits in strikeouts for the seventh straight game. He was trying to become the first pitcher in modern major league history with at least 12 in six consecutive starts.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEEDIXON, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ACCREDIT LOANS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-QS15, Plaintiff, vs.

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION successor by merger to U.S. Bank National Association ND, Plaintiff, v.

ESTEBAN MENDOZA and EFRAIN MENDOZA, Defendants.

14-CH-68 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 907 W. FOURTH STREET, DIXON, IL 61021 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on December 2, 2014, the following described real estate, to-wit: The East Half (E 1/2) of Lot Three (3), and the West Half (W 1/2) of Lot Number Four (4) in Block Number Two (2), in Dement's Addition to the Town (now City) of Dixon, according to the Plat thereof recorded in the Recorder's Office of Lee County in Book "L" of Deeds on Page 413, situated in the County of Lee, in the State of Illinois.

Permanent Index Number: 07-08-05-179-004 Commonly known as: 907 W. Fourth Street, Dixon, IL 61021 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on July 16, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021.

The Judgment amount is $43,415.51.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: The bid amount, 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. 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 the Plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

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 property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

June 11, 18, 25, 2015

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE City of Dixon will hold a public hearing on July 6, 2015, at 5:30 pm, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 121West 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021 to provide interested parties an opportunity to express their views on the proposed federal funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project. Persons with disabilities or non-English speaking persons who wish to attend the public hearing and need assistance should contact Kathe Swanson, City Clerk, City of Dixon, 121 West 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021 no later than July 2, 2015. Every effort will be made to make reasonable accommodations for these persons.

On or about July 8, 2015, City of Dixon intends to apply to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant from the State CDBG program. This program is funded

by Title 1 of the federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. These funds are to be used for a community development project that will include the following activities: rehabilitation of an existing watermain on Palymra Street from 1st Avenue to 4th Avenue. The total amount of CDBG funds to be requested is $230,227. The amount of CDBG funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit lowtomoderate income persons is $193,091.

The City of Dixon also proposes to expend $76,743 in nonCDBG funds on the project. These non-CDBG funds will be derived from the following source: Water Fund in the amount of $76,743.

Information related to this project will be available for review prior to the public hearing as of June 30, 2015 at the City Hall between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Interested citizens are invited to provide comments regarding these issues either at the public hearing or by prior written statement. Written comments should be submitted to Mayor Liandro Arellano no later than 4:00 pm on July 6, 2015 in order to ensure placement of such comments in the official record of the public hearing proceedings.

This project will result in no displacement of any persons or businesses. For additional information concerning the proposed project, please contact Matt Hansen at 815-284-3381 or by mail at Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc., 809 E. Second Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

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BRIAN SIGLER a/k/a BRIAN C. SIGLER; JOLEEN R. LAURITSEN, as Administrator of the Estate of Yolanda M. Sigler, deceased; LARRY SIGLER AND ELIZABETH SIGLER, as Co-Guardians of Christopher Aron Sigler, a minor; THE CITY OF DIXON and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

2014-CH-58 Property Address:230 Lincoln Way Dixon, Illinois 61021 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on April 7, 2015, in the above-captioned mortgage foreclosure proceeding, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, on Thursday, July 16, 2015, at the hour of 9:00 a.m., in the lobby of the Old Courthouse, 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon, Illinois, will sell, at a public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in said Decree mentioned, situated in the County of Lee, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy the decretal indebtedness, to wit: A PART OF LOT NUMBER 2 IN IVES' SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 4, 6 AND 7 IN BLOCK NUMBER 11 OF PARSON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DIXON, ILLINOIS, AND A PART OF LOT NUMBER 8 IN SAID BLOCK NUMBER 11 IN SAID PARSON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DIXON, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 2 OF IVES' SUBDIVISION, 37-1/2 FEET EASTERLY FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT NUMBER 2 AND RUNNING THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS 2 AND 8, 50 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY IN A DIRECT LINE TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT NUMBER 2, 18-1/2 FEET EASTERLY FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT NUMBER 2; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT NUMBER 2, 50 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY IN A DIRECT LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Permanent Tax Identification Number: 07-0232-341-002 Common Address: 230 Lincoln Way, Dixon, Illinois 61021 The Judgment amount was $75,427.40.

The property is improved with a single-family residence.

PREMISES WILL NOT BE OPEN FOR INSPECTION. The name and address of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is Sheryl A. Fyock, attorney, or Rowena C. Holt, paralegal, LATIMER, LEVAY, FYOCK, LLC, 55 West Monroe Street, Suite 1100, Chicago, Illinois 60603. The telephone number is 312-4228000.

Said sale will be subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior mortgages 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.

The terms of the sale are the highest bidder with ten (10%) percent of the purchase price due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance due within (24) twenty-four hours.

Sheryl A. Fyock LATIMER LEVAY FYOCK, LLC 55 West Monroe Street Suite 1100 Chicago, Illinois 60603 (312) 422-8000 (312) 422-8001 Fax ARDC No. 06204378 June 18, 25, July 2, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF CHARLES A. ROZHON, JR., Deceased.

No. 15 P 59 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of CHARLES A. ROZHON, JR. Letters of Office were issued on May 23, 2015 to Gayle Wright, 1315 13th Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois, 61071, as Executor, whose attorney of record is John E. Miller, of MILLER, LANCASTER & WALKER, P.C., 15 East Third Street, P.O. Box 535, Sterling, Illinois, 61081. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's office, Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 11th day of December, 2015, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Gayle Wright, Executor for the Estate John E. Miller MILLER, LANCASTER & WALKER, P.C. Attorneys for the Representative 15 E. Third Street, P. O. Box 535 Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 625-0600 June 11, 18, 25, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID D. LINDSLEY, Deceased.

NO. 2015 P 30 CLAIM NOTICE and NOTICE TO HEIRS Notice is given to creditors of the death of David D. Lindsley of the Lee County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dixon, IL 61021. Letters of office were issued to Ronald M. Mickelson, 603 Tenth Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Gary R. Gehlbach of Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, P.O. Box 447, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date is stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Notice is also given to Jacob Holmes and Dustin David Lindsley, heirs of David D. Lindsley whose whereabouts are unknown and are interested in the above proceeding to probate the decedent's will dated January 13, 2014, and whose addresses are not stated in the Petition to Admit the Will to Probate, that order was entered by the court on June 8, 2014, admitting the will to Probate.

Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission, you may file a petition with the court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence as provided in section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (ILCS 5/6-21).

You also have the right under section 8-1 of the Probate Act of 1975 (ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the court within 6 months after admission of the will to probate.

The estate will be admitted without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

By: Ronald M. Mickelson Executor Gary R. Gehlbach Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC 215 E. First Street Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) June 11, 18, 25, 2015

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION successor by merger to U.S. Bank National Association ND, Plaintiff, v.

BRIAN SIGLER a/k/a BRIAN C. SIGLER; JOLEEN R. LAURITSEN, as Administrator of the Estate of Yolanda M. Sigler, deceased; LARRY SIGLER AND ELIZABETH SIGLER, as Co-Guardians of Christopher Aron Sigler, a minor; THE CITY OF DIXON and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

2014-CH-58 Property Address:230 Lincoln Way Dixon, Illinois 61021 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on April 7, 2015, in the above-captioned mortgage foreclosure proceeding, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, on Thursday, July 16, 2015, at the hour of 9:00 a.m., in the lobby of the Old Courthouse, 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon, Illinois, will sell, at a public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in said Decree mentioned, situated in the County of Lee, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy the decretal indebtedness, to wit: Permanent Tax Identification Number: 07-0232-341-002 Common Address: 230 Lincoln Way, Dixon, Illinois 61021 The Judgment amount was $75,427.40.

The property is improved with a single-family residence.

PREMISES WILL NOT BE OPEN FOR INSPECTION. The name and address of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is Sheryl A. Fyock, attorney, or Rowena C. Holt, paralegal, LATIMER, LEVAY, FYOCK, LLC, 55 West Monroe Street, Suite 1100, Chicago, Illinois 60603. The telephone number is 312-422-8000.

Said sale will be subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior mortgages 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.

The terms of the sale are the highest bidder with ten (10%) percent of the purchase price due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance due within (24) twenty-four hours.

Sheryl A. Fyock LATIMER LEVAY FYOCK, LLC 55 West Monroe Street Suite 1100 Chicago, Illinois 60603 (312) 422-8000 (312) 422-8001 Fax ARDC No. 06204378 June 18, 25, July 2, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE- DIXON, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ACCREDIT LOANS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-QS15, Plaintiff, vs.

ESTEBAN MENDOZA and EFRAIN MENDOZA, Defendants.

14-CH-68 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 907 W. FOURTH STREET, DIXON, IL 61021 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on December 2, 2014, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 07-08-05-179-004 Commonly known as: 907 W. Fourth Street, Dixon, IL 61021 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on July 16, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021.

The Judgment amount is $43,415.51.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: The bid amount, 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale.

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 the Plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

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 property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 4221719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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CNAs We are looking for dedicated professionals to assume key full and part time positions on our nursing team!

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ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS The Regional Superintendent of Schools is seeking applicants for a teacher assistant for our Rock Falls preschool classroom. The position requires an Illinois Paraprofessional License. Send letter of application and resume to Lois Meisenheimer, 1001 West 23rd Street, Sterling, IL 61081 by July 1, 2015.

Employment to begin August 2015 Amboy C.U.S.D. #272 is seeking applicants for the following position: CUSTODIAN To apply go to www.leeogle.org, Job Postings and complete application.

Machine Operator CNC Turning and Milling Operator Machine adjustment and setup.

Some light programming helpful.

Sterling Gear, Inc. 1582 Hoover Rd. Ill. Rt. 41, Deer Grove, IL 61243

Cimco Recycling Sterling is looking for CDL drivers and a certified diesel mechanic.

Hours are MondaySaturday. Salary based on experience. Cimco offers vacation time, health, vision & dental insurance and 401k.

Please send resumes and references to: Cimco Recycling Sterling, 13509 Galt Road, Sterling, IL 61081 Full Time Office Basic office skills required. Must have experience with Union payroll & reports, Excel, Quickbooks and be able to multi-task.

Serious inquiries ONLY! Please send replies to Box #:1290, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 Full-time Heavy Duty Truck Technician and Full-time Painter for collision repair shop. Apply in person at: Freeport Metal Specialties Co., 1552 IL Route 75 E, Freeport, IL or email resume to mail@freeport metalspecialties .com

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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

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Manager

The Subway at 206 W. Everett St. in Dixon is now hiring for the manager position.

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 manApply in agers. person.

NEW TODAY Now Hiring for all positions.

Apply in person at Subway, 206 W. Everett, Dixon

Server wanted, must have experience. Apply in person at Town & Country Restaurant, 1135 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

Senior Engineering Coordinator

As the world’s largest food producer, Nestle knows success well. As an industry leader, we off ffer a competitive wage g and benefits package. We currently have an opportunity p ty ffor a Senior Engineering Coordinator for the Nestle Purina facility ty in Clinton, Iowa.

Job Responsibilities: •Prepare all Contract Service Orders and Service Agreements including number assignment, entering in SAP, required attachments, obtaining signatures, tracking, distributing, and filing •Submit monthly accruals •Prepare capital projects and required attachments, checklists, and route for approvals •Prepare monthly, and by request, reports o Capital Expenditure – including project schedule data o MCRE o Cash Flows o Capital Commitments o Environmental o Miscellaneous Capital •Maintain contractor insurance files •Maintain contractor Pre-Qualification Questionnaire files •Property Accounting support •Coordinate with Investment Recovery group as needed •Maintain plant environmental files •Other duties as assigned Qualifications: •Education: High School education or GED required.

•Skills: Computer proficient (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), other Nestle Purina applications, good communication skills.

All interested applicants must apply online at www.nestlepurinacareers.com No later than July 6, 2015 Under job number 15004470 No phone calls please

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR! 7 OPEN POSITIONS! If you are looking for a great employment opportunity and need some extra money. Great for retiree's and stay at home parents. No experience necessary, must be 21 years of age with a good driving record.

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Retired persons a good fit.

815-625-0373 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 Wanted P.T. Dietary Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Dixon, IL EOE Must pass background check.

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The Whiteside County Farm Bureau in Morrison is seeking an Administrative Assistant/ Communications Coordinator.

The position is a regular part-time position that facilitates a variety of office management functions; creating/ maintaining web and social media content, database management and interacting with members and walk-in traffic. Marketing and/or communications experience preferred.

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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While we attempt to screen advertising with potential fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential problems.

We strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, particularly when dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

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DATA PROCESSING TECHNICIAN Local company requires the immediate addition of a data processing technician.

Responsibilities include setup and processing of data files for customer’s direct mail campaigns.

This is NOT data entry.

Candidate must have an extensive knowledge of Excel and possess strong analytical and problem solving skills.

PLEASE SEND RESUME & COVER LETTER TO: Human Resources 131 N. 3rd St, Oregon, IL 61061 Or e-mail hr@spectrumdata.org

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NEW TODAY Village of Franklin Grove Streets/Alleys Employee Full time opening, DOT physical & drug test required, Background check, CDL w/ air brakes, Snow removal/ backhoe exp. a plus, General equipment maintenance skills a plus, Benefits pkg.

Accepting applications until July 6, 2015. Reply to: P.O. Box 206, Franklin Grove, IL 61031 or call Village Hall 815-4562131.

W-S Industrial Services Inc. is currently hiring Industrial Labor and CDL Drivers to join our rapidly growing team.

Must be drug free, clear driving record, clear criminal and background, agree to physical pre-employand ment test. Apply in person at 1517 S. 19th St., Clinton IA.

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

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AREA GARAGE SALES 624 AMBOY GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. 8am – 5pm Sat. 8am – 1pm 2092 US Rt 30 – approx 4 miles east of Lee Co. Fair grounds; big brown shed – north side of road – watch for signs & flags. After closing store & cleaning house we have lots to see.

Girls clothes sizes sm - large, carpet cleaner, tread mill, christmas tree, futon-bunk bed, lots holiday decorations, antiques, household items, selves, tables, flower shop supplies Friday 8am-4pm Saturday 8am-12

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Antiques, rocking chair, rolling desk top, dry sink, chistening gowns, silver crystal, Berry bowls. Too much to list. Cash only!

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri - Sat 7:30-3pm 2029 IL Rt 26 Antiques, inlaid buffet, picture frames, steel desk, steel desk chair, elec. Paint shaver, twin beds, full & queen comforters, dbl. Sheets, king duvet, PS2 w/ 40 games, elec. Pasta mach., women's designer clothing & handbags, teen clothing, HP 21, 22, 23, toner, Ikea bedroom set, home décor.

Fri - Sat 8am-2pm 1109 Tee Street Old tools, baritone horn & part estate sale Fri. & Sat. 8-5 337 W. Chamberlin Multi-Family Garage Sale Many baby items, household goods, clothes-all sizes.

Fri. 7am-4pm Sat. 7am-12pm 349 Fox Trot 5 Family Sale Infants to size 8 kids clothes, men, women's, maternity clothes, misc.

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 7am - ??

720 5th Avenue Rain or Shine!

Side by side fridge/ freezer with indoor water ice dispenser, wood burning stove, sealed top elec.

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Fri. 7am-4pm Sat. 7am-4pm 2102 Old IL Rt.2 (next to the Grand Detour bridge) 15+ tables full of items: antiques, glassware, fishing, archery, tools, fountain, attic stairs, elec. grill, old books, carnival glass & lots more!

Fri. 8:30-4pm Sat. 8:30-2pm 2125 Ridge Wood Ln(Across from Lowell Park) Furniture, old cast iron stove, baby stroller, lots of misc.

Something for everyone!

Fri. 9 am – 5 pm Sat. 9 am – 12 pm 636 Reynoldswood

Tools, mens & womens clothes, items, household baby crib, books, lighthouses, H.O. Train set Friday 8am - ??

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212 W. 5th Street Gypsy Girls Sale Lots of furniture, vintage or antique pieces, lg tap & dye tool chest, drafting table, other men stuff, huge amount of household items, baby boy clothes birth to 4T, baby & kids toys, women's 02X, mens 4X, too many items to list.

Definitely worth the trip. No Early Sales Friday 8am – 3pm 336 W. Morgan Plus size womens shoes, clothing, uniform smocks 3XL & pants XL (all in good condition), lots of misc. Everything priced cheap!

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Qualified candidates should send cover letter and resume to: Contact Lori Walker Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 lwalker@saukvalley.com Sauk Valley Media is an equal opportunity employer and a drugfree workplace.

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Now accepting new clients Taxes individual and business, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Financial Analysis, & all your accounting needs.

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DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

Friday, 8-4 & Saturday, 8-2 947 N. Dement Tons of name brand kids clothes sizes 6-12, toys, changing table, old school desk, wicker couch, household items & misc.

Fri. 9-? Sat. 9-?

305 E. 9th St. (in alley) Nurse scrubs (S), Harley clothesmen's, women, & teen clothes, Avon bottles, glass decor, toys, board games, Beanie Babies 2000, baskets bubble wrap, Barbie clothes, clip earrings, UV nail lamp, Lazy Susan, small lamps, estate items.

Fri .& Sat. 9-4.

1307 E. 6th St. Women's plus size sewing, clothing, quilting, TV, furniture, lots of misc.!

Thurs. 8am-4pm

345 Rock Island Rd

Men, women, children & baby boy clothes 0-12 months & baby boy bedding set, books, misc.

Thurs. 9am-6pm Fri. 9am – 1pm Rockview Rd 2 sales behind Brandywine infant to 3X clothes cd's, dvd's, Koi fish, bikes, books, toys, jewelry, xmas & Halloween items

MILLEDGEVILLE GARAGE SALES 624 Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27th , 8-5 17 E. 5th St. Tools, household items, women & teens clothes, some Budweiser collectibles, wood doll house, lots of miscellaneous. th

POLO GARAGE SALES 624 Friday 3-7 & Saturday 9-2 13236 W. Sterling Road HUGE SALE just S. of Polo off Rt 26 & 52, W. of Woosung- Worth the drive to the country!!!

We're cleaning out a barn and box truck2 pack rats letting go of some treasures. Tons of antiques, vintage and unique items.

This is not your normal garage sale!

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 8-4 228 Avenue B Moving Sale Dining room table & chairs, bird collection, house household misc. & much items, more

Thursday 10-6 Friday 8-2 1304 Lincoln St. HUGE 3 Family SALE Oak bread box, heavy duty shelves, Delta variable speed 6 in. jointer, belt sander, tools, snow blower, framing nailer, lawn mower, appliance dolly, wheelbarrow, 2 round patio tables (1 folds for storage), yard ornaments, Campbell collectibles, beads & jewelry-making supplies, crafts or all kinds (wood, cross stitch, etc.), round Samsonite card table/4 padded chairs, quilt rack, clothing (men's, ladies in exc. cond., purses, planters, queen & king bedding, drapes, over toilet shelf, plastic storage cabinet, DVDs, books, cookbooks, & lots of unique items. (most items ½ price Fri.)

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 ESTATE TAG SALE PART 1 Jeanette Wadsworth owner Sat. 9am-6pm only 301 16th ave. in back This sale is to empty contents from 2 garages in sterling. the home contents in rock falls will be sold in July. There will be items for the ladies and the men at this sale! Nothing inside the home! this will be held in the back of the property.

See pics & info for this sale at estatesales.net

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Fri. & Sat. 8-3 1507 6th Ave. Name brand clothing adult thru child, shoes, lots of toys, books, puzzles & kids misc. Gas stove, microwave, household items, sectional couch $650. Lots moredon't miss.

Fri. & Sat. 9-5 706 E. 14th St. Couch, loveseat, coffee tables, girl's baby clothes, & lots of misc.

Fri. 8-4 & Sat. 8-12 609 Mason Ave. Lots of clothes, coats, jackets, T's, girls, Jrs. 3-Lg., womens 12-3XL, mens L-2XL, some boys 16-18 & misc.

Friday, 8-3 & Saturday 8-Noon 604 16th Ave. In Alley Womens clothes Sm & Lg-Xl, maternity, mens clothes mostly 2X, name brand kids clothes: boys 12 mos-6/7, girls 3mos-24mos.

Toys, home décor, kayak, and more!

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

APPLIANCES

710

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

WOOD / FUEL

746

Firewood, Hardwoods - Oak, Locust, & Cherry.

Split, delivered & stacked. 1- 815626-6875

FURNITURE

755

Antique Walnut Desk w/ granite top, 64”L x 40”w 815-288$350 3301 Conference Table, w/ 8 chairs, older, 8'x4', $150 815288-3301

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FREE COUCH 2tone green. Call 815-499-9189.

NEW TODAY “Golden” power lift recliner, brown top of the line. Exc. Cond. $425. 815626-2596 Mattress sets: $99, Full Twin $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

762

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

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 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.

JUST ANIMALS LOW COST

Friday, July 10 2 pm- 6 pm Muddy Paws Pet Complex in Sterling Cat & Dog exams $10, Most vaccines $12 Heartworm test & Microchips $20. th

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Looking to Buy skid loader & older pull behind camper 563-212-7699

Small refrigerator 17' d-18'w-12'h.

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815-288-3798 Story & Clark, 48” upright 8 year old piano, like new condition. $4,000 OBO. 815-616-2572

LAWN MOWERS

779

Craftsman 12hp 38” cut, riding lawn mower, 5 speed, ready to mow grass, $250 firm, 815-973-3223 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 781

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

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MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 150 Antique Fishing Lures!! $75 815-288-3798 1964 Cushman Eagle; totally restored show bike 270 miles $6000 obo 815-849-9923 2 new Acoustic guitars, Paid $225, asking $80 each.

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Exten Tube, Pro Shade etc. All the equipment is in excl. condition. Call 815-284-2685 for details.

Lift Chair, brown leather, excellent condition, $500; Deluxe Walker w/ seat, burgundy, $100 815-4992579 Mahogany china hutch, excellent cond. $125. Call 815-626-0312 Recliner lift chair $125.

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FARM BUILDINGS

860

NEW TODAY 180,000 bushel grain storage, scale, & scale house. $90,000 #08937088 John Rosengren RE/MAX Sauk Valley 815-6318550, Northern IllinoisFarms.com

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.

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AUTOMOBILES

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Dan Vereide helped me get the exact vehicle I wanted at the price I was comfortable.

• By Edgar Marcos from Sterling, Il | June 17, 2015

Majeski Motors is a great place to buy a car from.

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• These guys took such great care of my granddaughter, and great grandson, that I had to give them a try. I came away very impressed.

Over 150 Vehicles in Stock & More Arriving Daily!

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*

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

2007 Pontiac G6, sunroof, 89K mi.

Excellent condi$8,000/obo. tion.

815-626-1270.

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

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

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

4X4S

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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

4X4S

912

2003 Chevy Sil2500HD verado Crew Cab 4x4. GM rebuilt diesel engine, has 71k mi. camper shell with roof rack, total 206,00 mileage some rust, service records available. $15,900. Call 815535-3884

PARTS & ACC.

925

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 1997 Honda Helix scooter, 250cc, 39,627 miles, runs excellent, w/shield, $1700 obo 815251-4254 2007 Honda CBR 1000RR, 8,000 mi., mint condition, $6000/obo 815-994-1809 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 2009 Kymco Venox Motorcycle 250cc V-twin liquid cooled 4,700 miles, excellent condition $2,750 815-994-0284

BOATS/MOTORS

940

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

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1993 Mariah Shaba Open Bow-wsun deck, 350 Magnum Merc. I/O Custom Trailer 815$7000/obo 994-2465 2002 Bayliner 21ft.

5L Mercruiser outdrive, I/O. $7,000 obo. 815-535-3969 Mirro-Craft 18ft Fisherman, King well maintained. console, Center 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

TRAILERS/RVS

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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 2005 29ft Four Winds Express Excel. Cond. Travel Ready. $5500 815-994-3339 2010 Sprinter by Keystone, 24ft.

Travel trailer w/one slide out. Sleeps 6.

Very good cond.

Great floor plan! $8,000. Call 815441-3138.

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

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AUTOS WANTED

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Fend off lethargy by doing something completely unplanned. Try a new sport or go exploring. Educational and adventurous experiences will motivate you to do and be your best.

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