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Sculptor Steven Carpenter of York, Maine, stands by his sculpture of Oregon founder John Phelps after the unveiling Saturday on the west side of Oregon Coliseum, the effective conclusion of the Community Art Legacy’s project of 10 sculptures in as many years.

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Oregon welcomes another player to a growing roll call of sculptures that tell the community’s story

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The Sculpture Trail

OREGON – Inspiration is rarely in short supply for artists, and the same goes for Oregon native Steven Carpenter. All he needed was enough time.

Online extra He grew up in the artsy river city and had always hoped to create Click on this story at one of the 10 sculptures in the saukvalley.com to hear John Community Art Legacy’s series of Lindhorst perform a tribute to pieces, but his stonescaping busithe Black Hawk statue, “The ness in York, Maine, kept him too River Runs Through Me,” on busy during the summers. ukulele, and to see the unveilWhen his brother, Craig, a meming of the John Phelps statue. ber of the Community Art Legacy board, told him the sculptor of the final piece in the series would be granted 2 years for total production, Steven jumped on the opportunity and pitched his concept to the board.

In addition to the Community Art Legacy’s 10 sculptures, several other works can be found along Oregon’s Sculpture Trail, including “From the Waters Comes My Bounty” (right). Go to http://shawurl. com/2ny2 to see a brochure of the works on the trail.

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DIXON – More than 200 World War II enthusiasts plan to take up arms this weekend.

The eighth annual WWII Recreated reenactment will take place Saturday and Sunday at Elks Page Park in Dixon.

“This has grown every year since it started, and we want to continue that momentum to make it bigger in Dixon,” reenactor John Laschinski said.

Laschinski, a Lost Nation resident who has been collecting German militaria for nearly 50 years, said reenactors have increased the amount of equipment and number of vehicles each year because of the growth, and this year, the event will feature three American and two German tanks.

Both sides also will have antitank cannons as well as smaller firearms, including rifles, machine guns, grenades and bazookas.

“You feel like you’re living real history,” Laschinski said. “The only thing missing are real bullets.”

Reenactors go through a safety and authenticity inspection prior to joining the battlefield to guarantee that only blank ammunition is being used.

Both camps will be filled with war memorabilia, from weapons and uniforms to pans and silverware.

“We reenact wins and losses to be historically accurate, and we go to great lengths to make sure everything reflects the era,” he said.

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They’re the family picture of good health

Steve and Gail Anderson’s daughters – all six of them – picked a career in the health care field.

Standing in back: Ellyn Horn (left) and Cheri Todd; seated in middle: Leah Anderson (left) and Katie Wilcox; seated in front: Mallory Anderson; standing in front: Kaci Linton.

Sisters follow each other down the same career path

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STERLING – A second opinion is invaluable in the medical field. Imagine if you had a third and fourth right at your fingertips.

That’s the case for a half-dozen sisters who grew up in Sterling and all

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went on to get degrees at Sauk Valley Community College – five of them in nursing and the other in radiography. They’ve logged nearly 60 years in health care, nearly 35 of them in nursing alone.

They’re the daughters of Steve and Gail Anderson, and they also dealt with two brothers growing up.

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Singer on Mexican ‘The Voice’ dies CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago singer who appeared on the Mexican version of “The Voice” in 2011 has died after he was shot in an ambush while celebrating his birthday with friends.

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed that 45-year-old Alejandro “Jano” Fuentes died Saturday. He was shot three times in the head late Thursday outside his Tras Bambalinas School on Chicago’s southwest side.

The attack happened less than a week after the killing of Christina Grimmie, who appeared on the U.S. version of the show. Authorities say a man shot her while she was signing autographs after a performance in Orlando, Florida. The man then killed himself.

Fuentes got into his car with friends when an armed man suddenly ordered Fuentes out of the vehicle and shot him.

Police said they had no suspects in the attack.

WGN television said police were investigating whether the shooting was an attempted carjacking or a robbery.

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The Sterling Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man (above) they say stole merchandise from Farm and Fleet. According to a news release from the police, the man entered the store at 3913 E. Lincolnway about 5 p.m. Friday and concealed a “valuable piece of merchandise” and then left the store. Anyone with information on the incident should call the police at 815-632-6640 or Crime Stoppers at 815-625-7867.

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Prisons waiting on payment City plans to vote today on turning off water at its facility MOUNT STERLING (AP) – One small central Illinois community is considering shutting off water to its prison because it’s owed nearly $370,000 from the state during the nearly yearlong budget stalemate between Democrats and Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner.

The Mount Sterling City Council plans to vote today on whether to cut off water at its medium-security prison housing 1,800 inmates.

The Quincy Herald-Whig reported Sunday the city of 1,900 residents is among three west-central Illinois communities with prisons that are waiting for payments from the state.

The two other municipalities, Clayton and Pittsfield, are owed about $26,000 and $104,000 respectively but are not considering pulling the plug on utilities at its prisons.

Mount Sterling Mayor Dane Flesner said he opposes cutting off water to the prison because they would lose 400 jobs if inmates are moved elsewhere and the facility closes. Flesner would be the tiebreaking vote if the six councilmembers deadlock.

“It would just destroy our economy if that place were to shut down,” Flesner said. He expressed frustration “that the state of Illinois is piggybacking off of a community of 1,900 people.”

Justin Gibson, 37, of Rock Falls; 12:26 a.m. Friday at East Fifth and Locust streets; no insurance; state citation issued.

Robert E. Fauble, 46, of Rock Falls; 7:42 a.m. Friday in the 1200 block of West Fourth Street; speeding; state citation issued.

Donald E. Conklen, 47, of Rock Falls; 9:02 a.m.

Friday at West Third Street and Avenue H; no seat belt; state citation issued.

David C. Garcia, 29, of Sterling; 3:56 p.m. Friday at West Ninth Street and Woodburn Avenue; endangering life of a child and failure to secure child in a child restraint; given notice to appear in court.

Steven C. Bontjes, 51, of Byron; 12:14 a.m. Saturday at East Third Street and 16th Avenue; expired registration; state citation issued.

Bobbi L. White, 36, of Sterling; 3:14 p.m. Saturday at West Fourth Street and Woodburn Avenue; speeding; state citation issued.

Nathan R. Estrada, 29, of Sterling; 3:17 p.m. Saturday at Emerson Road and West Lincolnway; driving under the influence; given notice

to appear in court.

Jessica N. Mandrell, 20, of Sterling; 4:08 p.m. Saturday at East Fourth Street and Broadway; operating uninsured motor vehicle; state citation issued..

Jenna L. Berge, 20, of Sterling; 4:38 p.m. in the 600 block of 13th Avenue; Lee County warrant for failure to appear – contempt of court; posted bond.

Michael K. Vint, 32, of Sterling; 8:17 p.m. Saturday in the 2300 block of Locust Street; speeding; state citation issued.

Eduardo Cortes, 18, of Sterling; 8:49 p.m. Saturday in the 600 block of Freeport Road; speeding; state citation issued.

Reggie Kennedy, 19, of Sterling; 12:26 a.m. Sunday at Sixth Avenue and East 19th Street; Lee County warrant for failure to appear – nonpayment, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana (more than 2.5 grams); taken to Lee County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

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Theresa A. Tipton, 31, of Amboy; 12:37 a.m. Saturday at Mason Avenue and Water Street; driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle; taken to Lee County Jail.

Douglas E. Richter, 50, of Mahomet; 7:24 p.m.

Saturday at Mason Avenue and Oak Street; speeding 42 mph in a 30-mph zone; issued citation.

BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday to Garrett Sanford, Quinton Matznick, 18, Vicky Neubauer, and Gabriel Rodriguez, all today.

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Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks to reporters Wednesday in his office at the Capitol in Springfield. Mount Sterling is considering shutting off water to its prison because it’s owed nearly $370,000 from the state during the nearly yearlong budget stalemate between Democrats and Rauner.

In an email statement to the newspaper, Illinois Department of Corrections spokeswoman Nicole Wilson said officials “are hopeful that the city of Mount Sterling, and all of our vendors, will continue to work with us during these challenging times.”

The state’s backlog of unpaid bills is nearly $8 billion as Democrats, who control the Illinois Legislature, and Rauner remain gridlocked on passing a budget.

The next fiscal year begins July 1.

Lawmakers and the governor are trying to agree on a short-term spending plan that would get the state to January. They’re also trying to agree

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“I find it interesting that we’re required to have a budget for our municipality every year by law,” Clayton Mayor Sam Miller said.

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Parks group outlines settlement options Organization open to site moving to McCormick Place CHICAGO (AP) – A group suing to block construction of “Star Wars” filmmaker George Lucas’ museum on Chicago’s lakefront is willing to negotiate a settlement to allow the project to proceed, but only under several conditions.

Friends of the Parks released a memo outlining stipulations under which it would settle its lawsuit, including a legally binding promise from the city to protect the lakefront from development for the next century. The memo says the group also wants 5 percent of the museum’s revenues allocated to a parks fund for improvements in areas lacking funding, The Chicago Tribune reported Saturday.

Friends of the Park Executive Director Juanita Irizarry sent the memo to group members Thursday, responding to some in her

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This artist rendering released Sept. 17 by the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art shows the proposed museum in Chicago. A group suing to block construction of “Star Wars” filmmaker George Lucas’ museum on Chicago’s lakefront is willing to negotiate a settlement to allow the project to proceed, but only under several conditions. organization who want to be which would showcase his art contending the 300,000-squaremore flexible to the Lucas proj- collection, on Lake Michigan’s foot project violates laws ect. The group wants to discuss shores near downtown Chi- restricting the area’s developthe conditions outlined in the cago. The museum’s construc- ment put construction on hold. memo with the mayor’s office. tion was scheduled to begin this Last month, the city of ChiLucas wants the museum, spring, but the group’s lawsuit cago asked the 7th U.S. Circuit

Court of Appeals to dismiss the lawsuit. A ruling is pending.

The original site planned for the museum is a parking lot near Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears. However, the city is considering demolishing a portion of the McCormick Place convention complex as a backup. That location would also put the museum by the lake.

However, the parks group says in its memo that it would be open to having the museum at McCormick Place, but not the location near Solider Field.

Instead, the group wants the parking lot near the stadium to be converted into a green event space. The group also wants a significant number of jobs at the museum to be given to lowincome and minority residents.

As the project continues to be litigated, San Francisco officials are trying to persuade Lucas to build his museum there instead. Lucas picked Chicago over San Francisco when he was deciding on a location.

The museum is expected to cost $400 million to build.

IN BRIEF Benefit cookout planned for group DIXON – A cookout to raise money for the Dixon Sister Cities Association will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Dixon Food Center, 500 Chicago Ave. Hot dogs, brats, hamburgers, and pork chops will be sold.

Roadwork set in Whiteside County FULTON – Drivers on state Route 84 and Interstate 88 will want to keep their eyes peeled for roadwork and detour signs in the coming weeks.

• State Route 84, about a mile South of Fulton near U.S. Route 30, will close Thursday and Friday for rail crossing work, according

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to the state Department of Transportation. A detour will be marked on Route 30 and Dakin and Ward roads; signs will be put up by Wednesday night, but won’t be in effect until Thursday morning. Union Pacific Railroad will perform maintenance work to crossing in the East Clinton area.

• On Interstate 88, about 2 miles west of the state Route 78 interchange, culvert work will reduce traffic to one lane on 88 beginning the week of June 27. The lane reduction is expected to last 1 week.

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Sandwich supper Friday at church OHIO – A sandwich supper will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at First

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The dinner cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children 4 to 10 years old, and free for children 3 and younger.

A serving of just barbecue pork is $2, and extra pork or chicken will be $2.

Carry-outs will be available from 5 to 6:30 by calling 815-376-7431. Adults can have one main dish, three side dishes, and one dessert, while children can have one main, one side, and one dessert.

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OBITUARIES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK ▼ Today’s visitations: Marvin F. Zaagman of Morrison, 9:30-11 a.m. at BosmaRenkes Funeral Home in Morrison.

Frances L. “Fran” Ford of Dixon, 10-11 a.m. at PrestonSchilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Lillian M. Farster of Dixon, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at PrestonSchilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Janice Foltz of Thomson, 4-7 p.m. at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Thomson. ▼ Today’s funerals: Frances L. “Fran” Ford of Dixon, 11 a.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Marvin F. Zaagman of Morrison, 11 a.m. at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison.

Lillian M. Farster of Dixon, 2:30 p.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon. ▼ Tuesday visitations: David A. Roman of Prophetstown, 9-11 a.m. at BosmaGibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown.

Dr. Thomas A. Lawless of Dixon, 4-7 p.m. at Holloway Center, next to St. Patrick

Catholic Church in Dixon. ▼ Tuesday funerals: Fred G. Hans of Morrison, 10 a.m. graveside service at West Genesee Cemetery in Coleta.

Dr. Thomas A. Lawless of Dixon, 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian burial at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon.

Janice Foltz of Thomson, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at York Community Church in Thomson.

David A. Roman of Prophetstown, 11:30 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Prophetstown. ▼ Friday visitation: Wanda Faye Hadfield of Rock Falls, 5-7 p.m. at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls. ▼ Friday funeral: Robert L. Lehman Sr. of Florida, 1 p.m. graveside service at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling. ▼ Saturday funeral: Wanda Faye Hadfield of Rock Falls, 10 a.m. at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Thomas A. Lawless DIXON – Dr. Thomas A. Lawless, 68, of Dixon, died Sunday, June 19, 2016, at his home.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Holloway Center, next to St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m.

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Teens turn to recovery schools Sites offer traditional classes with environment, tools to get clean MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Preston Grundy started drinking at 14 to escape from his depression. He soon moved on to marijuana, Xanax, Adderall and cocaine, smoking pot when he woke each day and snorting pills in the bathroom between classes.

The Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, teen went to treatment, but quickly relapsed upon returning to school, where he had constant access to drug dealers.

Now 18, Grundy has been clean for 17 months and will begin college this fall to study social work and chemical dependency counseling. He credits his switch to a recovery school, PEASE Academy in Minneapolis, which he attends with about 60 other teens trying to beat addiction and where he says he wouldn’t be able to find drugs if he tried.

“I needed a safer environment. I needed an environment where I could guarantee I wouldn’t be offered drugs,” Grundy said recently. He said without the school switch, he’d likely be “dead or in jail.”

PEASE Academy is one of about 36 recovery high schools nationwide that pair traditional classes with addiction support groups, drug testing and a community of peers committed to recovery. Though such schools have been around since 1979, they have become an increasingly popular option amid the spike in U.S. opioid abuse, with seven new ones planning to open in five states – Florida, Illinois, Colorado, Minnesota and Washington.

“There’s something nationally going on with the movement,” said Kristen Harper, executive director of the Association of Recovery Schools.

“We’ve got the attention.”

Though recovery schools have seen increased demand, their numbers have remained largely static over the past decade, with an average of two opening and two closing each year. And more than half of the 77 U.S. recovery

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Paige Petri, a student, poses May 19 at Horizon High School, a school that allows teens to get counseling and drug testing while they study alongside other recovering addicts, in Madison, Wisconsin. schools that have opened since 1979 have closed, some after only 2 or 3 years.

Among the challenges recovery schools face are fluctuating enrollment, uncertain funding and questions about the quality of education they provide. Advocacy groups, legislators and researchers are now working to make them more sustainable.

“The schools are funded in so many different ways that there’s uncertainty from year to year,” said Vanderbilt University professor Andrew Finch, a board member of the Association of Recovery Schools.

Some recovery schools run primarily on private tuition, while many get per-pupil funding that otherwise would have gone to a student’s public school. That money often is only enough to cover the costs of educating students, but not the pricey drug testing or counseling support they receive. And with students coming and going from treatment or their old schools, the per-pupil funding can fluctuate from month to month.

Paul Moberg, a researcher at the University of Wisconsin’s Public Health Institute, said the best funding model for such schools draws from sources in education and health

care. He said there hasn’t been much health insurance funding, but some schools, such as Horizon High School in Madison, are partnering with county human services programs or nonprofits focused on improving mental health.

States such as Minnesota and Massachusetts have also added grant funding for recovery schools. Congress has explored doing the same, but hasn’t done so yet.

“As awareness increases, I think there is greater support,” said Minnesota Rep. Linda Slocum, who sponsored the creation of the state’s annual half-million dollar grant program.

Michael Durschlag, executive director of PEASE Academy, said that grant money “has stopped the bleeding” for recovery schools. But he and Slocum said it could evaporate if a governor or Legislature less invested in the cause takes office.

Proponents say that for recovery schools to flourish, it’s important for people to understand that they fill more than an educational need.

“As a society, we’re either going to pay now or pay later,” said Juli Ferraro, the principal of Serenity High in McKinney, Texas.

She said that without Serenity, many of the 270 students who have

graduated over the years “wouldn’t have graduated, might be in jail, or dead.”

Although those who swear by recovery schools say they’re effective because they provide a safe space for students to learn among peers who are also in recovery, some districts don’t see the need for them, saying their own campuses are already drug-free. Some also hesitate to send students and the dollars that come with them outside the district, instead opting to provide services within their own schools. But students say school is where they have easy access to dealers or friends who smoke in cars at lunch.

“It’s really hard to break out of those patterns,” Finch said. “It’s really hard to just start hanging out with new friends when these old friends are still there.”

Paige Petri, 15, said most of her family uses drugs and that she started smoking pot and getting high on cough medicine two years ago. Now a student at Horizon, she said she expects to graduate in a couple of years and that it likely wouldn’t have been possible if not for the Madison school.

“I’m making sober friends,” Petri said.

“That’s a really important part of sobriety for me.”

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Anton Yelchin, a rising actor best known for playing Chekov in the new “Star Trek” films, was killed by his own car as it rolled down his driveway early Sunday, police and his publicist said.

The car pinned Yelchin, 27, against a brick mailbox pillar and a security fence at his home in Los Angeles, Officer Jenny Hosier said. He had gotten out of the vehicle momentarily, but police did not say why he was behind it when it started rolling.

Yelchin was on his way to meet friends for a rehearsal, Hosier said.

When he didn’t show up, the group came to his home and found him dead.

The freak accident tragically cuts short the promising career of an actor whom audiences were still getting to know and who had great artistic ambition. “Star Trek Beyond,” the third film in the rebooted series, comes out in July.

Director J.J. Abrams, who cast Yelchin in the franchise, wrote in a statement that he was “brilliant ... kind ... funny as hell, and supremely talented.”

His death was felt throughout the industry.

“He was a ferocious movie buff who put us all to shame,” said Gabe Klinger, who directed Yelchin in the upcoming film “Porto,” likely to be released this fall.

“He was watching four

or five movies every night – silent movies.”

Yelchin began acting as a child, taking small roles in independent films and various television shows, such as “ER,” “The Practice,” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” His breakout big-screen role came opposite Anthony Hopkins in 2001’s “Hearts in Atlantis.”

He transitioned into teen roles in films such as the crime thriller “Alpha Dog” and the comedy “Charlie Bartlett.” He also played a young Kyle Reese in 2009’s “Terminator Salvation.”

Yelchin, an only child, was born in Russia. His parents were professional figure skaters who moved the family to the United States when Yelchin was a baby. He briefly flirted with skating lessons, too, before discovering that he wasn’t very skilled on the ice. That led him to acting class.

“I loved the improvisation part of it the most, because it was a lot like just playing around with stuff. There was something about it that I just felt completely comfortable doing and happy doing,” Yelchin told The Associated Press in 2011 while promoting the romantic drama “Like Crazy.” He starred opposite Felicity Jones. “[My father] still wanted me to apply to college and stuff, and I did,” Yelchin said. “But this is what I wanted.”

The discipline that Yelchin learned from his athlete parents translated into his work as an actor, which he treated with seriousness and professionalism, said Klinger, the director.

ORLANDO | MASS SHOOTING AT NIGHTCLUB AG: Investigation moving forward ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Although the killer is known, the investigation continues into what motivated and enabled Omar Mateen to carry out the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history.

Attorney General Loretta Lynch said in interviews Sunday on several news shows that the FBI would release a partial printed transcript of the conversations between gunman Mateen from within the Pulse nightclub and Orlando police negotiators. Armed with a semi-automatic weapon, Mateen went on a bloody rampage at the club June 12 that left 49 people dead and 53 others seriously hurt.

Mateen died in a hail of police gunfire after police stormed the venue.

Lynch told ABC’s “This Week” that the top goal while intensifying pressure on IS – the extremist group thought to have inspired Mateen – is to build a complete profile of him in order to help prevent another massacre like Orlando.

“As you can see from this investigation, we are going back and learning everything we can about this killer, about his contacts, people who may have known him or seen him. And we’re trying to build that profile so that we can move forward,” Lynch said.

Lynch said she would be traveling to Orlando on Tuesday to meet with investigators.

Speaking to CBS’ “Face The Nation,” Lynch said that a key goal of the investigation was to determine why Mateen targeted the gay community.

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Less bear arms, but divide still deep Professor: Debate more polarized, sour than any time in U.S. history Editor’s note: This story is part of Divided America, AP’s ongoing exploration of the economic, social and political divisions in American society.

NEW YORK (AP) – Look anywhere in this nation born of a bloody revolution of musket fire, and you’re likely to find sharp disagreement over guns.

Democrats war with Republicans; small towns are pitted against cities.

Women and men are at odds, as are blacks and whites and old and young.

North clashes with South, East with West.

“The current gun debate is more polarized and sour than any time before in American history,” said Adam Winkler, a constitutional law professor at UCLA and author of the 2011 book, “Gunfight: The Battle Over the Right to Bear Arms in America.”

Still numb from the latest mass shooting, in Orlando, it’s easy to imagine that guns have always divided us this way. But a close look at survey data over decades shows they haven’t.

There was a time when

most citizens favored banning handguns, the chief gun lobbyists supported firearm restrictions, and courts hadn’t yet interpreted the Second Amendment as guaranteeing a personal right to bear arms for selfdefense at home.

Today, in a country of hundreds of millions of guns, public opinion and interpretation of the law have shifted so much that outright gun bans are unthinkable. It’s true that large segments of the public have expressed support for some aspects of gun regulation – but when Americans have been asked to say which is more important, gun control or gun rights, they trend toward the latter.

That shift has come, perhaps surprisingly, as fewer Americans today choose to keep a gun in their home. The General Social Survey by NORC at the University of Chicago – one of the foremost authorities on gun ownership – found 31 percent of households had guns in 2014, down from a high of 50.4 percent in 1977.

“Institutions have repeated, ‘More guns, less crime. More guns, less crime,’ over and over again for almost 40 years, and it’s hard to turn that belief around in any easy way,” said Joan Burbick, an emeritus professor at Washington State University who wrote “Gun Show Nation: Gun Culture and American Democracy” and who owns a gun for hobby shooting.

Among the longestexisting measures of public gun sentiment is a Gallup poll question asking whether there should be a law banning handguns except by police and

“That was the moment, in one evening, when the gun debate in America radically changed,” said Winkler.

The gun lobby’s increasingly powerful voice found receptive ears among a public left uneasy by civil rights battles, assassinations and growing urban lawlessness. Over time, statehouses and Congress bowed to the influence of the NRA and its allies. And in 2008, the U.S. Supreme Court finally declared Americans have the right to a gun for self-defense.

“What they [gun rights advocates] did is a classic example of how you make constitutional change: They realized they needed to win in the court of public opinion before you could win in the court of law,” said Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University and author of “The Second Amendment: A Biography.”

The NRA did not respond to an interview request. But data from the GSS and the Pew Research Center offers a sketch of what the gunowning populace looks like today: Overwhelm-

other authorized people.

When it was first asked, in July 1959, 60 percent of respondents approved of such a measure.

By last October, only 27 percent agreed.

Many point to a single date as crucial in the societal shift: May 21, 1977, when a contingent of National Rifle Association members staged a revolt that remade the group’s leadership, scuttled plans for a retreat from politics and sealed a rightward, hard-line shift. It led to a fundamental remaking of the NRA, which had come to accept some gun laws, including the Gun Control Act of 1968.

ingly white and male, concentrated in rural areas, and more often identifying with or leaning toward the Republican Party. They also have higher incomes and are more likely to vote.

Though polarization appears in broad questions on gun rights, far more consensus emerges on individual proposals.

A Pew poll released in August showed 85 percent of people support background checks for purchases at gun shows and in private sales; 79 percent support laws to prevent the mentally ill from buying guns; 70 percent approve of a federal database to track gun sales; and 57 percent favor a ban on assault weapons.

“The fact is it’s not divisive. The things that we’re advocating in the American public, when you’re talking about keeping guns out of dangerous hands, we all agree,” said Dan Gross, president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.

“The only place where this is truly a controversial issue is, tragically and disgracefully, in Congress and in our statehouses across the country.”

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WASHINGTON – The Senate, divided over how to respond to the nation’s latest mass shooting, will vote today on four measures supporters say would keep guns out of the hands of terrorists.

All of them have failed in political show votes after previous massacres. All need 60 votes to pass, an enormous hurdle – especially in an overheated election season on a topic on which compromise is hard to find.

The proposals: • Democrats are lining up behind a measure by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, that would give the government broad authority to block gun sales to people who have been subject to terrorism investigations in the past 5 years.

Such people would be

flagged during the gun background check. The government could then veto the sale if the Justice Department decides there is a “reasonable suspicion” that the buyer has become involved in terrorism or is preparing to do so. Anyone who gets denied could appeal.

Such a law might have prevented Orlando gunman Omar Mateen from buying the two weapons he used in the attack.

Mateen was investigated in 2013 and 2014 for possible terrorism links, but had been cleared by the FBI and was not on any lists when he purchased a Sig Sauer MCX semiautomatic assault rifle and a Glock handgun.

Feinstein’s proposal was defeated in December after the terrorist attack in San Bernardino, California It received only

45 of the needed 60 votes, with only one Republican, Mark Kirk of Illinois, U.S. Sen. crossing Mark Kirk over to vote in support.

The White House is now on board but Republican minds aren’t changing.

• The Republican alternative is a proposal by Sen. John Cornyn of Texas.

He wants a 72-hour delay when anyone who has been on a federal terrorism watch list in the past 5 years tries to buy a gun.

To block the purchase, prosecutors would have to go to court within the 72-hour window and convince a judge that there is “probable cause” that the individual would use the weapon in connection with terrorism.

Cornyn’s proposal also was defeated after the San Bernadino shooting in December.

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Police: Boy killed with assault weapon near Catholic church CHICAGO (AP) – A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot with an assault weapon on Sunday just a few feet outside a Chicago Catholic church, police said.

Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said the shooting was early Sunday afternoon outside Holy Cross Catholic Church. The Chicago Sun-Times said Mass was underway inside the church at the time.

Police found the unidentified teenager unresponsive with several gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Based on shell casings found at the scene, Gug-

lielmi said investigators believe the teen was shot with a “high-capacity assault rifle.”

“It’s certainly unusual,” Guglielmi told the Chicago Tribune. “This is not the typical weapon used in a lot of shootings.”

Chicago city council member Raymond Lopez said the attack was about 20 feet from the front doors of Holy Cross about 10 minutes before church let out.

The shooting was believed to be gang related, Eugene Roy, Chief of Detectives for the Chicago police, told the Tribune.

“There’s literally dozens of shell casings on the street you can see marked by the orange cones,” Roy said about the evidence markers. “This is indicative of the level of violence we see on a daily basis.”

Chicago’s south and west sides have been plagued by gang violence for years. There were 66 homicides in May, an increase of 19 from May the previous year. The city is on pace to easily surpass last year’s homicide total of just under 500 and the 500 homicides it saw in 2012.

• Democrats will get a vote today on a broader proposal. It would require, with only a few exceptions, that background checks be undertaken for any transfer or sale of a gun, including at gun shows and online.

Similar legislation has failed before, notably in April 2013, 4 months after 20 children and six adults were shot to death at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut.

There’s little expectation that this time around is going to be different.

So the betting is that the Senate once again will take no action to stop terrorists from getting guns.

The one hope for compromise comes from Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine,

Cornyn got 55 out of the 60 votes needed to pass, and there’s no sign that he’s picked up more votes since, with Democrats arguing the proposal wouldn’t do much of anything to keep terrorists from getting guns.

• Republicans, led by Sens. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, and Ted Cruz, R-Texas, will get a vote on a plan to bolster federal databases to make it easier to notify law enforcement agencies if someone under investigation as a terrorist in recent years tries to buy a firearm.

They would also make it easier for mental health records to be added to the database. Previous similar efforts have failed.

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who is hoping to win support to stop the sale of guns to people who are on the government’s nofly list or on a separate list that triggers extra screening at the airport known as the selectee list.

Those lists are narrower than the federal database the Democrats are focused on, the Terrorist Screening Database, which is compiled by the FBI from its records as well as those of the CIA and other intelligence agencies. According to government reports, the list contains hundreds of thousands of names.

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Carefully enjoy our majestic national parks Nature can be dangerous, as recent incidents tragically attest

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EDITORIALS FROM YESTERYEAR | 1966

From our archives: Time to support 2nd Petunia Festival Note to readers – Sauk Valley Media reprints editorials and articles from the past as a regular Monday feature. The following items appeared in the Telegraph between June 20 and 27, 1966.

What we thought: 50 years ago

Two composers inspired by festival

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here are many inspirations which have caused verse and song to be written, but ranking high among these would be beauty, sentiment of home town pride, and holiday festival time.

These, we believe, have been the motivations for two compositions about Dixon and the Petunia Festival which have been created by two local individuals.

One, “Dixon Petunia Festival, USA,” will be used as a production number at the Miss Dixon Pageant and was written by Rex Flach.

The other was written

by Orville Westgor and is, “It’s Petunia Time in Dixon.”

This original composition has been recorded using local artists, and the record will be on sale during the festival.

This is Monday. The Second Annual Dixon Petunia Festival begins this Friday.

The four days following June 30 will be the result of many months’ work on the part of too many people to mention; the cooperation of literally hundreds of others working individually and as a member of some organization.

There are a few things you might check off: How about tickets to the four events which admissions are charged: Have you gotten them? They are available at the Petu-

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Dixon Mayor George Lindquist (right) accepts a painting of the John Deere Home in Grand Detour from Bernard Polek (left), president and chairman of the board of Talman Federal Savings and Loan Association, Chicago, in a photo that appeared in the Telegraph on June 27, 1966. Pictured between Polek and Lindquist (from left) are Francis Chase, the artist commissioned to do the painting, Gov. Otto Kerner, and Mrs. Lindquist. The presentation was made in Chicago. nia Festival headquarters Many things go into a in the Chamber of Comsuccessful festival, and merce. one is money.

Have you gone over the It needs your help. How four-day list of events about calling this afterwhich was published in noon or evening? – June The Telegraph June 23, 27, 1966 and arranged your perJohn Deere Home sonal schedules to take part of ’67 calendar greatest advantage of the four-day spectacle?

The John Deere Home Perhaps most imporin Grand Detour will be tant, have you made a one of 12 Illinois scenes financial contribution to to appear on a 1967 calthe festival? As of today, endar which will promote the voluntary donations the beauty and history of are more than $6,000 the Prairie State. short.

Talman Federal Savings After 3:05 p.m. today, and Loan Association, you can have some fun Chicago, commissioned and do the festival a serFrancis Chase, a Lockvice by calling the “Radio port artist, to paint the 12 Marathon of WIXN,” scenes. which will be broadcastChase said, “The people ing from Petunia Festival who live in Chicago headquarters. haven’t begun to disYou may call 284-3361, cover Illinois’ beauty and simply state your donacharm yet.” tion and give your name, Gov Otto Kerner, who and Harry Campbell, was present for the cergeneral manager of emony and who received WIXN, will acknowledge a painting of the State it over the air.

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may boast of the importance of their own state, but if Illinois were to be suddenly removed from the face of the earth, the effect would be felt around the world. That’s how important our agriculture, industry, business is to the countries all over the world.”

Mayor George Lindquist received the painting of the Deere Home and said it will hang in Loveland Community Building.

Among the other 10 paintings which will appear on the calendar are the University of Illinois’ new auditorium; the Sandwich Town Fair; White Squirrels, for which Olney is famous; the town of Winchester, where Stephen Douglas taught law; Gen. U.S. Grant’s home at Galena; the town of Jerseyville, the artist’s choice for the prettiest in the state, and a farmhouse near Carrollton. – June 27, 1966

‘Right to know’ bill OK expected today WASHINGTON (AP) – The House is expected to vote final congressional approval today of a bill that would strengthen the right of Americans to find out what their government is doing.

The measure, termed a freedom of information or “right to know” bill, would establish the basic policy that government records should be available to the public unless specific reasons exist for maintaining secrecy. ...

Rep. John E. Moss, D-Calif., chief sponsor of the bill, said he knows of no opposition to the measure which enjoys broad bipartisan backing. Asked if he expected President Johnson to sign it, Moss said: “I do indeed.” – June 20, 1966

WASHINGTON – We forget, in our over-air-conditioned, too-containerized world, that nature is dangerous.

The heart-breaking tale of the toddler snatched by an alligator as he splashed his feet at the water’s edge in the shadow of one of Florida’s most luxurious hotels, his parents hovering closely nearby, must remind us to be careful out there. Very careful.

This summer, millions of Americans will head to our magnificent 59 national parks as the National Park Service, one of the most wonderful gifts we citizens have received, celebrates its 100th anniversary.

Millions of those visitors will be unprepared for being in the great outdoors.

In Yellowstone, our first national park, tourists will encounter bears and get too close. Just 10 months ago, a hiker in Yellowstone was killed by a grizzly. (The little cubs may be cute, but the mother bears always nearby are not and will attack in an instant. Personal observation from a Yellowstone visit: Bears are incredibly fast.)

Also in Yellowstone, scalding, boiling, sulfurous hot springs and pools are far more dangerous than they look. There have been deaths and injuries suffered by children and adults who slipped off boardwalks into these springs or, incredibly, thought the waters were safe enough for swimming. They are not.

More often, tourists do not take enough precaution when trekking in the wilderness, assuming that because they’re in a park, they will be safe. Last August, two French hikers died at White Sands National Monument.

They did not have sufficient water for even one day.

EVERY YEAR, between 120 and 140 people die (excluding suicides) in national parks. Suicide is the fourth most common cause of death in the parks following drowning, vehicular accident and falling. Other causes are avalanches, pre-existing medical conditions, heat or cold exposure, and wildlife.

On the other hand, at least 282 million people visit the parks each year – last year there were more than 307 million recreation visits – meaning your chances of dying in a national park are infinitesimal.

Yet deaths occur. Years ago, a woman unadvisedly walking alone on the Appalachian National

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Trail wandered off the trail and died despite an extensive search for her.

A 2008 study published in the Journal of Travel Medicine found that the most fatalities occurred in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Blue Ridge Parkway, Grand Canyon National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Yosemite National Park.

Domestic visitors accounted for 73 percent of the fatalities, and European visitors accounted for 13 percent.

Transportation and water-based activities resulted in the highest number of fatalities.

Motor vehicle crashes accounted for 20 percent of fatalities and were followed by suicide (17 percent), swimming (11 percent), hiking (10 percent), plane crashes (9 percent), climbing (6 percent) and boating (5 percent).

NOT SURPRISINGLY, one of the major causes of car crashes is drivers distracted by scenery.

In 2014, Yellowstone historian Lee Whittlesey updated his 1995 book, “Death in Yellowstone: Accidents and Foolhardiness in the First National Park.” It is a fascinating and sad account of macabre incidents but, as Whittlesey has said, also an account of how incredibly stupid park visitors can be. In his view, the most terrifying dangers are the hot springs, bears and bison.

In general, the common sense rules for park visits are, don’t hike alone, don’t ski into blizzards alone, don’t climb over guardrails, don’t drink too much, and don’t jump in rivers, especially if you can’t swim.

And don’t get out of your vehicle or get too close to wild animals – even if they seem tame. And be prepared for emergencies.

The tragic alligator attack in a manmade lagoon near Disney’s Grand Floridian resort and the frightening incident involving a 3-yearold who fell into the gorilla pit at the Cincinnati Zoo remind parents that vigilance with small children can never be too intense, even in what should be highly safe venues.

With care, as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the amazing parks system, let’s hope the worst experiences we encounter will be traffic jams and high entrance fees at the most popular parks.

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Kids don’t sit well with dependent daughter Dear Abby, I live with my parents and am not fond of children. My father volunteers me to baby-sit my nieces while they are right in front of us and before I have a chance to discuss anything. If I stand up for myself and say no, my father lays a guilt trip on me and tells the kids that their aunt is “being mean.”

I’m grateful that my parents took me in after I graduated from university, which has allowed me to work on a second degree. However, when I am volunteered to do something I don’t enjoy – like entertain the kids – my father somehow always manages to leave

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the house. He often lectures me about things I should do or things others should do, but he never does any of them himself. His excuse is that he works to support us financially.

Am I being ungrateful and should I grin and

bear it? Or should I do an intervention with Dad when the kids aren’t over?

– Overtired Aunt Dear Overtired, Assuming that you have told your father your feelings, he might feel that because he supports you, he has the right to volunteer your services. What might work would be to tell your sibling how you feel about being trapped into doing it – and about kids in general. I know I wouldn’t want any children of mine to be around someone who resents having to care for them. Perhaps your sibling will feel the same.

Dear Abby, I have had cancer for 12 years. This will be my last year. The chemo treatment was getting stronger and making me sick longer. I told most of my siblings that I decided on no more chemo. The doctor warned my daughter 8 months ago that there will be no stopping the progression of my disease.

My daughter has a lot on her plate right now, finding and buying a house, getting a new job and planning her wedding for next year. I have tried to help her plan for my death, but it only upsets her.

I feel great and better each day since I have

been off the chemo. I have a positive attitude about the short future that’s ahead of me. So how do I tell my daughter this is my last year?

– Living and Loving Life in New England Dear Living and Loving, I’m sorry about your prognosis. Few people welcome the idea of their parents’ passing, but it is a subject that needs to be discussed.

A way to get the message across to your daughter would be to call a family meeting so that she will have emotional support when she hears about your decision. Announce that you are feeling better

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than you have in a long time because you are no longer having chemo, and make clear what your wishes are in the event of your death.

Right now, your daughter is understandably focused on herself. Do not expect that she will take the news well, and be sure to have your plans in writing so there will be no confusion among family members later.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Monday, June 20 Open pool, open cards, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

Mexican Train dominoes, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Kings on Corner cards, 9 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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

Euchre lessons and games, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling. Register: 815622-9230 or 828-461-7979.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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, Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Hand and Foot card game, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

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

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

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

Exercise group, 4 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-5893925.

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

Bingo, Dixon Elks Lodge No. 779, 4:30 p.m. doors open, 5:30 p.m. kitchen opens and 6:30 p.m. bingo begins, 1279 Franklin Grove Road, 815-2883557. No computers.

Loaves and Fishes, 5-6 p.m., Holloway Center, St.

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LOS ANGELES – That galaxy far, far away where the “Star Wars” universe exists continues to get more and more crowded.

Not only are their numerous films planned over the next few years, but the number of comic book titles, novels and TV shows available keeps increasing.

The latest TV production to join the expanding galaxy is “Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adven-

tures,” which launches on Disney XD today. It’s the story of a three siblings – Zander (Eugene Byrd), Cordi (Vanessa Lengies) and Rowan (Nicholas Cantu) – who travel the galaxy looking for space debris. They had been content to turn the junk into merchandise but a chance find changes all that.

The new series takes place between the events of “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi.” Executive produc-

ers Bill Motz and Bob Roth picked that point in the “Star Wars” timeline because it gives them access to all of the main and supporting characters from the films.

The series will feature appearances by some familiar faces, including Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and the bounty hunter Dengar.

Producers also wanted the siblings to have a mixed ethnic look. The characters have a skin tone that is known as

nougat in the Lego world.

This isn’t the first Lego “Star Wars” project – there have been five video games featuring the block-shaped characters. To go along with the opening of “Revenge of the Sith” in 2005, the first computer animated Lego “Star Wars” short film was produced, “Lego Star Wars: Revenge of the Brick.” Several productions have been made including the five-part “Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales.”

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES of Congressman Adam Kinzinger, 3-4 p.m., Paw Paw Village Hall, 362 Chicago Road.

Bureau Valley Area Hospice Grief and Loss Support Group, 2:30 p.m., Perry Memorial Hospital chapel, 530 Park Ave. E., No. 201, Princeton, 815-876-4482.

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 88, 2:30 p.m., VFW Post 540, state Route 38, Dixon.

Dixon TOPS IL617 meeting, 5 p.m., Eells meeting room, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 221 W. Third St., 815-288-1328.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 5:307:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Overeaters Anonymous, 6 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-379-2293.

Mothers’ Breast-feeding Group, 6 p.m., lower level conference room, Perry Memorial Hospital, 530 Park Ave., E., Princeton, 815-876-2282.

Sauk Valley Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 421 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 815-251-1441.

Group Hope for Depression and Bipolar Disorder, 6-7:30 p.m., Sinnissippi Center, 326 state Route 2, Dixon, 815-5900822.

TOPS 253, 6-7:30 p.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Ave. E, 815-622-2820.

Stroke Support Group, 6:30 p.m., White Oak classroom, Perry Memorial Hospital, 530 Park Ave. E., No. 201, Princeton, 815-8764449.

Big Bureau Creek Watershed, 7 p.m., United States Department of Agriculture Service Center meeting room, 312 E. Backbone Road, Princeton, 815-875-8732, ext. 3.

River Cities Quilters Guild, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 311 N. Ninth St., Fulton, 563243-7621 before noon.

Veterans Commission, 7 p.m., VFW Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, 815-2885165.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 606 N. Brown Ave., Ashton.

Carroll County Democrats, 7 p.m., York Township Library, 1225 West St., Thomson, 815244-8975.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners, 7 p.m., closed; 8 p.m., closed, First Presbyterian Church, 410 Second Ave., Sterling.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, 7 p.m., open, As Bill Sees It, back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

Alcoholics Anonymous,

7:30 p.m., closed, Village of Progress, 710 S. 13th St., Oregon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, All Saints Lutheran Church, 624 Luther Drive, Byron.

Wednesday, June 22 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.

WIC, nutritional, education and coupon pickup, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Dixon Kiwanis Club meeting, 7 a.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St. Blood pressure screenings, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815626-2230.

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

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

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

Blood pressure checks, 10-11 a.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Ave. E, 815-564-2145.

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

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

Mercy Nursing Services Free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave People with Disabilities Support Group, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Civic Plaza I, Rock Falls, 815625-7860 (voice) or 815-6257863 (TDD).

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

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

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., open, St. Patrick Community Center, 903 N. Caron Road, Rochelle.

Parkinson’s Support Group, 2-3 p.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Ave. E, 815-622-2800.

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

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

Mindfulness Meditation community sitting sessions, 5:306:30 p.m., Mind Body Spirit Connection, 1254 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, 563-210-6516.

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

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

Safe Harbor – Community Recovery Group, 6:30 p.m., Town Square Centre, 101 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-9941953 or 908-361-7924.

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

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

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

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

Rock River Grange, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 1409 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, 815-9731490.

Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m., closed, Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin Ave.

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Tuesday, June 21 Open pool, open cards, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

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

Morning Whittle, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Kings on Corner cards, 9 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Boot Scootin’ Seniors, 9:15 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

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

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

Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

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

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

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

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

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

Karaoke, 1-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Sublette Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., north shelter, Sublette Centennial Park, 815849-5425.

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

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Tuesday, June 21 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815284-3371.

Kiwanis Club of Sterling, 6:457:45 a.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, 815-499-4866.

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

Vision screening, glasses cleaning and adjusting, 8-9:30 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave, Rochelle, 815-5625050.

Sisters in Christ, 9 a.m., Congregational Church, 1602 13th Ave., Rock Falls.

Golden K Kiwanis, 9 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Gaffey Home Nursing and Hospice blood pressure clinic, 9 a.m.-noon, Kroger, 2301 Locust St., Sterling, 815-6263467.

Weight Watchers, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

La Leche League, 10 a.m., Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., No. 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Free blood pressure clinic, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure check, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Commodities, 10 a.m.-noon, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Veterans employment representative, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, noon, open; 6 p.m., women’s, open, lower level, Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Sterling Rotary Club, noon-1 p.m., YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Ave. Dixon Noon Lions, noon, private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St. Public welcome.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, 12x12; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed, Big Book, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Caregivers Support Group, 1:30 p.m., Franklin Street Room, Polo Area Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St. Volunteer Care Center of Lee County, 2-5 p.m., 101 W. Second St., Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-9555.

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Patrick Catholic Church, 612 Highland Ave., Dixon, 815284-7719. A free, hot meal for the needy.

Sauk Valley Chess Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling; 815-622-8838.

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FUN REACHES NEW HEIGHTS IN POLO

Maddox Peterson, 5, of Polo takes a look back at how for he’d come on the rockclimbing wall Saturday during Polo Town and Country Days. The rock-climbing wall was among the new features added this year to the 4-day community event that kicked off Thursday and wrapped up Sunday.

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

LEFT: Angel Alba, professional fire spinner, plies her trade with a less fiery, but safer, display during Polo Town and Country Days, using a set of LED spinners to entertain the crowd.

RIGHT: Cassie Hepp and her son, Ben Myers, 18 months, of Polo take a spin on the merry-go-round at the carnival.

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Five of the women have children of their own, including Katie Wilcox, who’s on hiatus from nursing to be a stay-athome mom. “It’s funny, because you know the basics, and your experience helps you keep calm; but flip the coin and, when your child is sick, you’re second-guessing yourself because it’s your child,� Wilcox, 35, said. “So we call each other a lot.� “She’ll call me for her kids, and I’m like, ‘Here’s what you should do,’ said her sister, Kaci Linton, 31, a mother of two who works in the operating room at CGH Medical Center. “But when I call her with the same question, it’s because I have no idea what to do.� “Anyone else, regardless of the intensity of the situation, you can stay calm,�

Wilcox said. “But it’s different with your own. It’s so weird.�

Leah Anderson, 28, who works as a procedure nurse at Advocate Trinity Hospital in Chicago, said all the girls simply always wanted to work in nursing, perhaps because of the core values their parents instilled. “Our parents did a great job raising us to be caring, compassionate people,� she said.

All the women agreed that Sauk’s affordability, convenience and reputation made the path clearcut.

There’s been a lot of turnover of instructors throughout their studies, but they said they still lean

Their vitals

Sister, Sauk graduation year, Experience • Cheri, 2012, 4 years nursing, 2 years CNA • Katie, 2002, 12 years nursing, 3.5 years CNA • Kaci, 2006, 10 years nursing, 5 years CNA • Ellyn, 2008, 6 years ultrasound, 2 years X-ray • Leah, 2009, 7 years nursing, 2.5 years CNA • Mallory, 2016, 4 years CNA on mainstays like Janet Lynch. “She’s always been a huge support to us,â€?

Anderson said. “I think even still now, any of us would ask her for a recommendation,� Linton added. “I still email her,� said 43-year-old Cheri Todd.

Todd, the oldest of the sisters, and Mallory Anderson, the youngest at 22, took circuitous routes to their careers. For Todd, it’s her second. She worked a number of jobs, including at Wahl Clipper for several years. Then she had two children – and a moment of clarity. “I was working 6 days a week, and we were paying somebody else to raise our kids,� she said. “It was time to go back.�

She’d wanted to be a doctor when she graduated from Sterling High School at age 17, but despite her pristine grade-point average, she couldn’t land any scholarships. Now, she’s the director of nursing at Sterling Pavilion, a bona fide labor of love. “I love the geriatric population, and being able to let them know they still matter,� she said. “You’ve got those in there who

don’t have any family, and no one comes to visit, so to put a smile on their face is so rewarding.�

Mallory Anderson was the contrarian of the group. “I actually was stubborn at first and said there’s no way I’m going into nursing like my sisters,� she said. “And now look at you,�

Leah Anderson said.

She passed her board exams last week and, once her license posts, she’ll enter the float pool at CGH Medical Center.

Ellyn Horn? Well, “I’m the oddball,� she said. “I didn’t do nursing.�

Instead, she’s an ultrasound sonographer, and expecting her second child.

Much the way Mallory Anderson used the health occupations program at Whiteside Area Career Center to decide she wanted to be a nurse, Linton recalls a defining moment of her own.

When her uncle, Mike Lendman, was losing his fight with cancer, she moved in with him and her aunt, Babette, for the last couple of weeks of his life. “I think it confirmed for me that this was what I wanted to do,� she said. “I was happy to be there for my aunt and to help her get through it. That helped me know I was going down the right path.� “That’s a big part of nursing,� Wilcox said. “Of course, you’re there for the patient, but you also have to support the family when they’re at their worst, and they feel helpless. To be the voice that says, ‘It’s going to be OK.’�

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Saturday afternoon, his multi-dimensional bronze depiction of Oregon founder John Phelps was unveiled on the west side of the Oregon Coliseum property, the former home of the community pool.

The piece depicts Phelps along the Rock River in 1833, after a long journey that brought him to his new home in Oregon.

“This was emotional on many, many levels,” Steven, 63, said. “This was my first large commission, for one thing. That makes it very special, but this being my hometown makes it so much more special.”

Several local fixtures, including another prodigal son, John Lindhorst, spoke during the hourlong dedication ceremony. Lindhorst, a former Oregon Public Schools teacher who owns Ukulele Station in town, spent 19 years in Hawaii and San Diego before retiring in 2014 and moving back home.

“There was so much beauty out there, but I came back here because of the beauty of the people,” he said.

He stepped onto his soapbox momentarily to urge that politics be put aside for the sake of saving the crumbling Eternal Indian statue at Lowden State Park, then played “The River Runs Through Me” on a ukulele.

The Black Hawk statue, as it’s know to many, is a mammoth work that overlooks the Rock River, and it’s one of a few sculptures that triggered a movement that’s brought more than 20 sculptures to Oregon.

Crucial to that movement was Richard Adams’ vision for what became the nationally known

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Jeff Adams, owner of inBronze Foundry in Mount Morris, introduces the artists who designed the 10 sculptures in 10 years for the Community Art Legacy of Oregon. Adams spearheaded the project.

Craig Carpenter gave an Field Arts Project in 1998.

For years, many art- overview of Phelps’ legacy ists from throughout the and said when he, Steven, nation spent a week in and their brother, Mike, Oregon to focus on the were growing up and theme Art and Agriculture playing “a very histori– often by mowing fields cally inaccurate version into images of art best of Cowboys and Indians,” everyone wanted to be viewed from the air.

The Community Art Leg- Davey Crockett.

He went on to point out acy board presented the idea of the 10-statue series many parallels between to the Fields Art Project Crockett and Phelps: 12 years ago, and Satur- both of them hailing from day’s gala marked the cul- Tennessee, both having mination. Several sculp- fought in the War of 1812, tors of the previously both riverboat men, and dedicated pieces were both having dabbled in among the 150 or so in politics among the comparisons. attendance.

“John Phelps was a dash“Well, this is it,” said Jeff Adams, a local sculptor and ing figure,” Carpenter owner of inBronze Found- said. “If he’d had a better ry in Mount Morris, as well publicist, he could have as Richard’s son. “This is been a Davey Crockett.”

For Steven Carpenter, the last day, isn’t it?”

He introduced the sculp- it was important that the tors and, after the event, final piece be unique – said the beauty of legacy hence the blend of 2-D is that it doesn’t end. Fur- and 3-D elements.

“I wanted to do somether projects, however, likely wouldn’t include thing different,” he said.

“All the other sculptures him, he said.

“We saw the 10 statues around here are beautithrough,” he said, “but I ful and interesting in their don’t have the itch right own way, so I thought if I could combine the twonow.”

dimensional and threedimensional, I could tell more of a story in the background. I’d never done a relief of that size, and there was definitely a learning curve while I was doing it.”

It took him about 3 months to complete the clay mold. He then drove it carefully in a customized cage in his truck, to Oregon about 2 years ago. It was cast in several bronze pieces at the foundry, and they were welded together.

Adams took the opportunity to reflect on the process of casting a historical icon.

“You’re so focused on what’s happening at the moment, that there’s not a lot of room to think about the history,” he said. “It’s hot. It’s intense.

But at this moment, you can reflect on it a little bit.”

The shortest speech came from the artist himself. Steven Carpenter got choked up as he expressed thanks to everyone involved.

“It’s just such a beautiful area, with so much to offer naturally,” he said.

“One of my best memories was my mom packing my lunch for me, I’d take my dog, she’d scoot me out, and I’d go off for the day, out into the woods.

See you in half a day.”

His family moved to DeKalb – where he’d eventually meet his wife, Susan – in third grade.

But those first several years left an impression.

“I was just a youngster, but I got the feel of the whole town. It was an amazing place to grow up as a kid.”

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A World War ll Stuart tank fires on German troops in June 2014 during WWII Recreated at Elks Page Park in Dixon. The eighth annual reenactment event will return this weekend at Elks Page Park, 7883 S. Lowell Park Road, Dixon.

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Reenactors come from a range of professions, ages and areas, including lawyers, policemen, doctors and veterans from Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin and Kentucky.

Laschinski said they often stop at hardware stores in town to mend their equipment, and many of the soldiers rent hotel rooms, eat at restaurants or shop at businesses in the area during the weekend, which helps generate tourism dollars for the area.

“We all have this old equipment from the 1940s, so we are always patching something up or fixing a part,” he said.

The weekend events will include battle simulations, vehicle displays, weapons and uniform demonstrations, and tributes to WWII veterans. Collectibles can also be bought, sold or traded at the annual militaria sale, and the event

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The eighth annual WWII reenactment will run from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Elks Page Park, 7883 S. Lowell Park Road, Dixon.

Admission is $5 per person or $10 per carload. The event is free for WWII veterans.

The event also will feature a militaria sale where people can buy, sell or trade collectables.

Go to wwii-recreated-dixon.weebly.com for more information. will also include a 1940s women’s softball league game.

Beyond the sales, softball and simulations, the event serves an even more important purpose: saluting the Greatest Generation.

“By doing this, we feel we are honoring our veterans, and every year, there are less and less WWII veterans alive,” Laschinski said.

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Johnson overcomes uncertainty for redemption

BY DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

OAKMONT, Pa. – Dustin Johnson had everything going his way Sunday in the U.S. Open.

He was playing the best golf on the toughest course. He had a two-shot lead on the back nine at Oakmont. He even got a huge break on a ruling that allowed him to escape deep rough, the kind of breaks that usually go to major champions.

That’s when he saw two USGA officials approach him on the 12th tee. They told him he might get a one-shot penalty for his ball moving on the fifth green. They wouldn’t know until after his round.

Try playing the back nine of a U.S. Open with that kind of confusion.

“It’s nothing new at this point,” said Johnson, who has had major mishaps for the last six years. “It’s happened so many times I kind of expect it now.”

The difference was the outcome.

Johnson showed the mettle – and yes, the wits – to finally win a major championship.

“For it to not affect the outcome is fantastic,” he said. “It just shows how well I played.”

No one knew if he was leading, tied or one shot behind, and neither did Johnson. He didn’t look at a board the rest of the day, taking on each shot regardless of the score and coming up with all the right shots – the 10-foot par save on the 16th, a cautious bunker shot on the 17th, and a 6-iron that settled the score. It dropped down 5 feet from the hole for a birdie that wrapped up

Woody was surely one of the good guys

Final leaderboard 1. Dustin Johnson 2. Jim Furyk (tie) Scott Piercy (tie) Shane Lowry 5. Sergio Garcia (tie) Branden Grace 7. Kevin Na 8. Jason Dufner (tie) Zach Johnson (tie) Jason Day (tie) Daniel Summerhays

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a U.S. Open that was overdue.

The USGA wound up giving him the penalty shot after it was over, so Johnson closed with a 1-under 69 for a three-shot victory over Shane Lowry, Scott Piercy and Jim Furyk, a runnerup at Oakmont for the second straight U.S. Open.

“I still didn’t want the penalty.

I didn’t think that I did anything to cause the ball to move,” Johnson said. “But at the end of the day, it didn’t affect what happened. So it doesn’t bother me at all.”

Finally, he’s a major champion.

Johnson scooped up 18-month son Tatum into his arms on Father’s Day and raised the silver trophy for all to see.

“I’ve been here a bunch of times and haven’t quite got it done,” Johnson said. “But today, I did. And it feels really good.”

He saluted a Pittsburgh crowd that was on his side even amid all the uncertainty. The grandAP stands were raucous, with one Dustin Johnson reacts after making a birdie on the 18th hole fan shouting, “What’s the call, during the final round of the U.S. Open on Sunday at Oakmont USGA?” Country Club in Oakmont, Pa. A year after blowing a chance to DJ continued on B34 win the U.S. Open, Johnson won by three strokes.

NBA FINALS | GAME 7 | CAVALIERS 93, WARRIORS 89 | CAVS WIN SERIES 4-3

Cavs reign thanks to King James LeBron, Cleveland close out stunning comeback over Warriors

BY JANIE MCCAULEY AP Sports Writer

OAKLAND, Calif. – LeBron James cradled the shiny gold trophy and struggled to sum up what might be his sweetest championship yet, the one he is so proudly bringing home to his native northeast Ohio just as he promised to do when he returned to the Cavaliers two summers ago.

James and his relentless, never-countthem-out Cavs pulled off an improbable NBA Finals comeback, and Cleveland is title town again at long last.

Unfazed by the criticism and chatter all series, James delivered on a vow to his home state and brought the Cavs back as they became the first team to rally from a 3-1 finals deficit, beating the defending champion Golden State Warriors 93-89 on Sunday night to end a 52-year major sports championship drought in Cleveland.

“I’m happy to be a part of history,” James said, then added, “I’m home. I’m home. ...

I’m at a loss for words. This is unbelievable.”

In a testy series of blowouts – and blowups – the winner-take-all Game 7 provided a thrilling finale, with James as the finals MVP AP disarming two-time reigning MVP Stephen Cavaliers forward LeBron James (center) holds up the NBA championship trophy and Curry and his record-setting Warriors. the NBA Finals MVP trophy while celebrating Cleveland’s 93-89 win over the Warriors REIGN continued on B34 on Sunday in Game 7 of the NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif.

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didn’t know Woody Bramm that well, but I knew him well enough to know I’ll miss him the next time I get over to a Morrison football game.

Woody was one of the good guys, one of those people you could always count on to have a smile on his face as he shook your hand, even – and especially – when he hadn’t seen you for a long time.

Every town has a Woody, somebody who’s been around for a long time and supports the high school sports teams whether they have a personal tie to them or not. Woody was that for the Morrison Mustangs, a stat-keeper for the Mustangs football team who always had his ear to the ground of Morrison sports.

Woody was a straight shooter, something that can be rare when it comes to talking to newspaper guys.

He never minced words, and always told you exactly what was on his mind when it came to his Mustangs and Fillies.

Want to know the scoop on a particular athlete?

Woody was your guy. Want to know the next big thing coming up from the Morrison youth sports ranks?

Woody always had a name for you. Want a story tip from Morrison? Woody never hesitated to call it in.

When I first met him, Woody was just another face in a new high school sports scene I was becoming acclimated to. But from that very first game I sat next to him in the press box at E.M. “Bud” Cole Field, I took a shine to him. He helped this out-of-towner with the history of the Mustang program, and his stories about games he had seen or places he had been were always a welcome distraction during breaks in the action.

And you’d be hard-pressed to find anybody who was prouder of his Mustangs when they finally broke through and won their state football titles in 2009 and 2011, not to mention the string of state appearances by the softball team that culminated in a championship in 2011.

Woody was 67 years young when he died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Florida last week.

MLB ROUNDUP

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NW Illinois HOF meeting July 6 The Northwest Illinois Sports Hall of Fame committee will meet Wednesday, July 6 at Manny’s Pizza in Savanna.

“Attitude adjusment” will begin at 6 p.m., with dinner at 6:45 p.m., and the meeting to follow. Reservations are requested by July 5; all members are encouraged to attend. Contact chairman Brian Reusch at 815-273-7757 or brian@ wcciradio.com.

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Blackhawks sign 2014 first-round pick The Chicago Blackhawks agreed to a 3-year contract with forward Nick Schmaltz on Sunday. The Blackhawks selected Schmaltz in the first round of the 2014 draft.

The deal helps ease the sting from the loss of Teuvo Teravainen, who was traded to Carolina on Wednesday so the Hurricanes would take Bryan Bickell’s contract off Chicago’s hands.

The 20-year-old Schmaltz helped North Dakota win the NCAA title last season.

He had 11 goals and 35 assists in 37 games.

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Jim McMahon touts marijuana use Jim McMahon, the quarterback of the Super Bowl XX-winning Chicago Bears, had an injury-plagued career and has suffered with a host of injuries in retirement. But he says he has found something that really helps: marijuana.

McMahon was on a panel of former NFL players at the Cannabis World Congress and Business Expo in New York City, and he said there that NFL players need to get off opioid painkillers and get on marijuana.

“There’s so many uses to this plant,” McMahon said, via the New York Daily News. “Hundreds of thousands of people are dying from [painkillers] and there’s not one case of people dying from the hemp plant.”

Former Giants defensive end Leonard Marshall offered similar thoughts.

“My quality of life has improved because of this,” Marshall said.

Despite many former players – as well as at least one current player, Eugene Monroe – advocating for marijuana use, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has said the league doesn’t plan to change its policy of considering marijuana a banned substance.

AUTO RACING

Hornish Jr. wins Xfinity race in Iowa Sam Hornish Jr. led 183 of 250 laps in his first race of 2016 and cruised to victory in Sunday’s NASCAR Xfinity race at the Iowa Speedway in Newton.

Hornish, serving as a fill-in driver for the injured Matt Tifft in the No. 18 car for Joe Gibbs Racing, picked up his first win in 2 years – the last one also came at Iowa’s 0.875-mile oval.

Hornish was briefly pushed by runner-up Ty Dillon and third-place Brad Keselowski on a restart with 27 laps to go. But Hornish held on to the outside groove for his fourth career Xfinity series win.

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The Bears’ Lamarr Houston (99) reaches up to deflect a pass by Bills quarterback EJ Manuel (3) during the first quarter of their 2014 game at Soldier Field. Houston’s improvement was a pleasant surprise last season, and the Bears are looking for even bigger things from him this fall.

Houston a world traveler Bears OLB using offseason trips to relax, recharge

BY ARTHUR ARKUSH Shaw Media

LAKE FOREST – When they concluded the offseason program Thursday, Bears players dispersed for a 6-week respite before the nearly 6-month grind of the season commences.

It’s unknown where Lamarr Houston is headed, but his travel itinerary before the three-phase offseason program was full.

“I was in the Caribbean Islands a little bit.

I went to Turkey, I was there in Europe for a little while rehabbing and relaxing,” Houston said after a minicamp practice last week.

In his first trip to Turkey, Houston, 28, visited Gloria Sports Arena in Antalya – “an all-inclusive athletic resort and sports mecca,” he said – where he rehabbed from the 2015 season.

“It’s a different mindset. It’s all based on stability and core work,” he said. “A little unorthodox for what we do in the U.S., but it was really good for me.”

Houston’s rehab was unlike last summer, when he was working back from ACL surgery and switching positions.

“Last year, I spent a lot of time making sure I was healthy and ready to go for the season, and wasn’t able to spend a lot of time looking at technique – hands, eyes, feet, basic fundamentals. So that’s where I need to improve a lot,” Houston said.

His improvement throughout last season was one of the Bears’

Houston file Born: June 24, 1987 in San Francisco Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado College: Texas Drafted: Second round (44th overall)

by Raiders in 2010 Career stats: 215 tackles, 65 assists, 25.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 8 fumble recoveries, 1 INT in 88 games (70 starts) in 6 seasons 2015 stats: 36 tackles, 6 assists, 8 sacks, 1 fumble recovery in 16 games (2 starts)

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Bears linebacker Lamarr Houston (right) talks to head coach John Fox during minicamp at Halas Hall last Wednesday. After rehabbing last offseason, Houston went into this summer healthy. most pleasant surprises.

He secured seven of his team-leading eight sacks, and 10 of his 11 tackles for loss after Week 8. Focusing on his craft, not recovery, this offseason should further fuel his ascent.

No wonder he traveled abroad to both relax and train shortly after the season, on the heels of an individually gratifying finish to 2015. When he wasn’t working out in Antalya, Houston was exploring Istanbul.

“I got to see the Galata Tower, where the first man ever flew,” said Houston. “I got to go to all the mosques. I saw the Bosphorus bridge [connecting Europe and Asia]. I saw the Golden

Horn. ... I love to travel and experience a lot of things and broaden my horizons.”

With top pick Leonard Floyd, plus Pernell McPhee and Willie Young in a stacked OLB room, Houston could continue expanding his horizons on the field.

Like McPhee and rookie Jonathan Bullard, Houston can play threetechnique in Chicago’s four-man sub-package front.

“Just being able to lean on that experience and maintain a high level of skill, kicking inside is something I’ve grown to learn throughout the years,” he said. “I think it’ll help us tremendously as a D-line group and as a defense,

so if that’s something I can do to help us be the team we want to be, I’m more than happy to do it.”

Houston was used sparingly inside last season, but could see his opportunities increase, evidence of Chicago’s defensive sea change as it potentially looks for ways to maximize many weapons on the field together, rather than masking a shortage of them.

As for defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s newest OLB weapon – Floyd – Houston said the rookie is “fast and hungry,” before tweaking a line from Matthew McConaughey’s “Dazed and Confused” character, David Wooderson, about competing at Chicago’s deepest position.

“The older you get, the younger they get, so it’s just something that comes with it, and you just go play ball,” Houston said.

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t I was saddened when I saw his name in the obituaries, and immediately felt a pang of regret for not spending a little more time with him the last time we crossed paths. Though I didn’t know his family, I share in their grief for his loss.

Though his absence might not be noticeable to most, there will definitely be a void come next fall. It will probably hit me all over again the next time I walk

up the stairs and into that first level of the Morrison press box, and see his empty chair next to the west wall beside the small side window with a view of the scoreboard.

The worst part about it all is how unexpected it was – and that it happened so close to Father’s Day. The first Father’s Day since my dad died in January has hit me hard; I can’t imagine what Woody’s children and grandchildren and entire family must be going through. There are no words that can assuage the grief and anger and emptiness that

come along with something like this, but unfortunately, that’s all we have.

Rest assured that Woody will be taking his place in the big press box in the sky, and he’ll have his pencil ready and scoresheet filled out when his Mustangs take the field in Week 1 this fall.

Rest in peace, Woody – and if I didn’t say it enough, thanks for all the stories and Morrison sports history lessons. I will miss hearing them, and I will miss shaking your hand and seeing your welcoming smile as I climb into your press box.

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Johnson keeps head in game O

AKMONT, Pa. – Maybe Dustin Johnson is smarter than the average golfer after all.

The whispers around golf were that the most powerful player in the game didn’t have a head for the game. The prevailing wisdom – fueled by a pair of previous 18th-hole miscues – was that if he ever did win a major championship, someone else would have to give it to him.

Instead they tried Sunday to take one away from him, and he yanked it right back.

A steely 10-footer for par on No. 16 put Johnson in command, even as he dealt with a possible penalty for his ball moving on a green holes earlier. The 6-iron of his life on the 18th put his name on the U.S. Open trophy.

No need for further review. No need for any questions at all.

The bumblers from the U.S. Golf Association could have thrown in a two-shot penalty for not being clean shaven, and Johnson still would have been holding their coveted trophy aloft.

What played out on a steamy day at Oakmont Country Club was as much about redemption as it was winning. It was just as much about perseverance as it was making up a four-shot deficit to Shane Lowry.

This was a player who gave away his shot at a PGA Championship by grounding his club on the final hole in a hazard he didn’t understand. This was a player who spit up a lead in the final round of one Open, and three-putted from 15 feet on the final hole to give another one away last year.

A player who could have crumbled when told on the 12th tee that he might be penalized a stroke for an infraction that may or may not have occurred seven holes earlier.

That he didn’t says a lot about how smart Johnson might be about a game that can sometimes make you look awfully dumb.

“I’ve had a lot of opportunities that I didn’t quite get it done,” Johnson said. “So this one’s definitely really sweet.”

The first clue that this might finally be Johnson’s turn to win his first major didn’t come when he opened up a lead over the first two rounds of the storm-delayed championship. He’s been there several times before, including last year at Chambers Bay, and always seemed to find a unique way not to get the job done.

It came instead on the back nine when, locked in a tight battle with Lowry and facing the possibility of a one-shot penalty, he somehow managed to keep his thoughts – and his game – in check while others struggled to do the same.

“I felt like I wasn’t going to be penalized, so I just went about my business,” Johnson said. “Just focused on the drive on 12 and from there on out, that we’d deal with when we got done.”

Johnson thought he wasn’t going to be penalized because he felt as if he had done nothing wrong.

He told that to the USGA official

Penalty stroke after round just a formality DJ

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Dustin Johnson holds the U.S. Open trophy as Jack Nicklaus looks on after Johnson won his first major Sunday at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa. player,” said Jack Nicklaus, who won the Open here in 1962 and timDAHLBERG greeted Johnson as he came off Associated the green. “They said, ‘What did Press sports cause the ball to move?’ He said ‘I columnist.

Reach him at don’t know.’ We all know they can tdahlberg@ move anytime.” ap.org It wasn’t only unfair to Johnson, it was unfair to the fans. They watched while wondering just what the score really was, taking some of enjoyment out of what was happening in front of them. who came to him on the 12th tee, On Twitter, many fellow pros – and it was agreed that any penalty Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and would be delayed until they disRickie Fowler among them – all cussed it after the round. raised howls of protest over the But it was clear where the USGA possibility of a penalty, too. was heading. Jeff Hall, the senior In the end, it didn’t matter, and director of rules, went on the Fox for that the stuffed shirts at the telecast while play was still ongo- USGA should eternally be grateful. ing to say it appeared Johnson Johnson spared them the embarinadvertently moved the ball with rassment of their ineptitude spoilhis putter, which would be a one- ing the Open. shot penalty.

They couldn’t take one away, “That’s certainly what we saw and Johnson didn’t kick this one when we looked at the video,” he away. said, “that Dustin moved it.”

“I think it’s well deserved,” JohnJohnson would make sure it son said. “After everything that didn’t matter, though the USGA I’ve been through in the majors, did indeed penalize him. He I’ve knocked on the door a bunch ended up winning by three, but of times. To finally get that major imagine what would have hapwin, it’s huge.” pened if he had finished ahead by Winning words, spoken by one or tied as he was several times someone that at least for one day proved smarter than the average on the back nine. golfer.

“I think it’s very unfair to the

t At the trophy presentation, when Fox Sports announcer Joe Buck brought up the penalty situation, the crowd booed.

Johnson finished at 4-under 276, the lowest winning score in nine U.S. Opens at Oakmont.

The lingering question was whether the toughest test in golf was tougher than it needed to be.

Johnson had a short par putt on the fifth hole, took a few practice strokes and as he placed the putter behind the ball, it moved slightly – backward. Johnson stepped back and called over the rules official, told him he didn’t cause it to move. He tapped in for par.

Jeff Hall, senior director of rules and open championships for the USGA, said a staff member said on the radio that it might be worth another look.

The USGA thought Johnson should know that his score might be one shot worse than it was, so it told him on the 12th tee.

“After looking at video, the actions he took could have caused the ball to move,” Hall said. “We asked if there was some other reason the ball could have moved. He didn’t state a reason.”

But it led to confusion over the entire back nine – for Johnson, and for the guys trying to catch him.

Lowry, who began the final round with a fourshot lead that he lost on the front nine, tied him when Johnson made bogey on the 14th.

Were they tied? Was Johnson trailing by one?

Jack Nicklaus, who won the first of his 18 majors at Oakmont in 1962, said if the USGA thought it might be a one-shot penalty, it should have done

it right there and “let him get on with the job.”

That’s what he did, scrambling for pars, keeping his cool, thinking only the major that kept eluding him.

Johnson said he couldn’t help but wonder if he was in for more bad luck at a major that he was poised to win.

“Just one more thing to add to the list, right?” he said.

The most painful was last year in the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay, when Johnson had a 12-foot eagle putt to win and three-putted for par to lose by one to Jordan Spieth. There also was that two-shot penalty at Whistling Straits that kept him out of a playoff in the 2010 PGA Championship when Johnson grounded his club in sand without realizing it was a bunker. He was chasing down Darren Clarke in the 2011 British Open when he hit a 2-iron out-of-bounds on the 14th hole. He lost a threeshot lead at Pebble Beach in the 2010 U.S. Open by closing with an 82.

Not this time.

Lowry became the first player since Payne Stewart at Olympic Club in 1998 to lose a four-shot lead in the final round of the U.S. Open. He made birdie after being told of the potential Johnson penalty, but the Irishman lost his putting touch with three-putt bogeys on three straight holes. He closed with a 76.

Lowry and all the other players on the course were informed that Johnson might get penalized after his round.

“It didn’t affect the way I played,” Lowry said. “If anything, I credit Dustin for playing the way he played on the way in, having that hanging over him, because I probably would have wanted to know straightaway if it was me.”

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Shane Lowry walks off the 18th green after the final round of the U.S. Open on Sunday. Lowry led by four shots in the final round, but tied for second.

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The Cavaliers’ LeBron James (23) blocks a shot by the Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) during the first half of Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday in Oakland, Calif. James had 27 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, three blocks and two steals in the Cavs’ 93-89 win.

t Playing his sixth straight finals, James almost single-handedly carried the Cavs back into this series, and finished with 27 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds as the Cavs captured their first championship in franchise history to give their city its first major sports winner since the Browns won the NFL title in 1964. He also had three blocked shots and two steals, overcoming five turnovers.

“CLEVELAND! This is for you!” James bellowed in his postgame interview before being announced as finals MVP. An emotional James fell to the floor when this one ended with a second win in 6 days on Golden State’s imposing home floor, surrounded by his teammates. Only seconds earlier, he went down in pain with 10.6 seconds left after being fouled by Draymond Green while going for a dunk, then

came back out to make the second of two free throws.

After four successful seasons in Miami and two titles with the Heat, James came back to the Cavs in hopes of winning the title this franchise and championship-starved city so coveted. It took a second try against Golden State after Cleveland lost to the Warriors in six games last year.

Cleveland did it after a coaching change, with Tyronn Lue taking over in January for the fired David Blatt.

“We made history tonight,” Lue said. “Cleveland, Ohio, we’re coming back, baby!”

Kyrie Irving scored 26 points to cap his brilliant finals, including a 3-pointer over Curry with 53 seconds left.

“It was a fairy-tale ending,” Irving said.

Curry sat briefly on the bench to take in the scene.

The Warriors made their last basket with 4:39 left.

“It hurts, man,” Curry said. “I’m proud of every single guy that stepped

foot on the floor for our team this year. ... Hopefully we’ll have many more opportunities to fight for championships and be on this stage. This is what it’s all about.”

Green had 32 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists, but the Warriors’ recordsetting season ended without the only prize this close-knit “Strength In Numbers” crew cared about from way back in the beginning – through the record 24-0 start as Coach of the Year Steve Kerr was out, Curry’s second consecutive MVP campaign, and the 73 regular-season wins to break the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls’ mark.

As Cleveland celebrated in the trophy ceremony, Green returned to the floor to congratulate the Cavs. He stopped by the winning locker room, too, and Warriors general manager Bob Myers delivered the winning nets freshly cut down.

The Warriors might always be remembered as one of the best teams ever that couldn’t close it

out, and Green is taking at least a good share of the blame after he sat out Game 5 on Monday night suspended for flagrant fouls.

The Cavs staved off elimination twice to force Game 7 back at Oracle Arena, where the Warriors went up 2-0 with a pair of lopsided wins to start this series.

This marked the first NBA game decided by five points or fewer since May 11 – Golden State’s 125121 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 5 of the second round.

With its 100th postseason victory, Cleveland became just the fourth team to win an NBA Finals Game 7 on the road.

Curry – who said beforehand he needed the best game of his career – scored 17 points on 6-for19 shooting, while Splash Brother Klay Thompson added 14 points while making 6 of 17 shots.

“I didn’t do enough to help my team win,” Curry said. “It will haunt me for a while.”

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The Cubs’ Miguel Montero (left) is tagged out at home by Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings during the third inning Sunday in Chicago. The Cubs won 10-5.

Cubs crush ball, Bucs White Sox, Cardinals drop one-run decisions By the Associated Press

Prized prospect Willson Contreras crushed the first pitch he saw in the major leagues for a two-run home run, Kyle Hendricks struck out a career-high 12 in six innings, and the Chicago Cubs completed a sweep of the fading Pittsburgh Pirates with a 10-5 victory Sunday night.

Contreras, called up from Triple-A on Friday, pinch hit for Hendricks in the sixth and sent A.J. Schugel’s changeup an estimated 415 feet to center. The crowd didn’t stop cheering until the 24-yearold Venezuelan catcher obliged with a curtain call.

Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo hit consecutive home runs in the third, and Javier Baez added a solo shot for the Cubs, all off rookie Jameson Taillon (1-1). Addison Russell hit a two-run shot in the seventh for the Cubs, who have eight homers in two games. Rizzo also added a pair of RBI singles.

Josh Harrison’s solo home run was the lone blemish off Hendricks (5-6), who walked none and allowed seven hits.

Starling Marte returned from injury and had a two-run triple off Adam Warren in a three-run seventh for the Pirates, who have lost 17 of 22.

Indians 3, White Sox 2, Chicago’s Carlos Rodon 10 inn.: Jose Ramirez’s allowed two runs in 6 2/3

two-out single with the bases loaded in the 10th inning scored Rajai Davis, and Cleveland completed a three-game sweep at home.

Ramirez’s hit off David Robertson (0-1) skipped past first baseman Jose Abreu and into right field for Cleveland’s second walk-off win of the series.

Davis doubled to start the 10th, his fourth hit of the game. Following Jason Kipnis’ sacrifice, Francisco Lindor and Mike Napoli were walked intentionally to load the bases.

After Santana fouled out, Ramirez came through with his winning hit.

Dan Otero (2-0) struck out Abreu with a runner on first to end the 10th.

Carlos Carrasco, making his fourth start since coming off the disabled list with a strained left hamstring, gave up two runs in 7 1/3 innings for the Indians.

Chicago second baseman Brett Lawrie kep the game tied with an outstanding defensive play to end the ninth. Juan Uribe doubled off Nate Jones with one out, then after Yan Gomes struck out, Lawrie made a diving stop of Michael Martinez’s hard-hit grounder and threw to first for the out.

innings. Melky Cabrera, who left Saturday’s game with a sore right wrist, lined a solo homer to put the White Sox up 2-1 in the fourth. But Uribe, homering for the second straight day, tied it in the bottom of the inning.

Rangers 5, Cardinals 4:

In his first pinch-hit at-bat this season, Jurickson Profar hit a two-run, basesloaded single in the eighth inning to send Texas to victory in St. Louis.

After sweeping the three-game series, the Rangers have won six in a row, and eight of their last nine games. Texas is 14-4 this month, and improved to an MLB best 16-4 in one-run games this season.

The Cardinals have lost five in a row – all at home.

It was the first winless homestand of at least two series for St. Louis since 1983.

With two outs in the eighth, Rougned Odor doubled off reliever Matt Bowman (1-2). An intentional walk and a fielder’s choice loaded the bases, and Profar delivered the go-ahead hit while batting for reliever Tony Barnette.

St. Louis scored two runs in the sixth to chase starter Martin Perez and take a 4-3 lead.

COLLEGE WORLD SERIES ROUNDUP

Baker’s homer lifts Frogs Chanticleers keep rolling, upset top-seeded Gators By the Associated Press

OMAHA, Neb. – Luken Baker hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the top of the ninth, and TCU beat No. 5 national seed Texas Tech 5-3 on Sunday in a College World Series meeting of Big 12 rivals.

The Horned Frogs, in the CWS for the third straight year, trailed by a run after Hunter Hargrove’s tiebreaking double in the bottom of the eighth. But after reliever Robert Dugger issued a walk to start the ninth and gave up a single to Evan Skoug, Baker sent a towering shot just inside the left-field foul pole into the seats above the bullpen.

Cam Warner homered for the third time in the NCAA Tournament to put TCU up 2-1 in the fifth, but Tanner Gardner doubled in a run in the bottom half to tie it.

Coastal Carolina 2, Florida 1: Andrew Beckwith

matched his career high with seven strikeouts, Zach Remillard doubled and tripled in runs, and Coastal Carolina upset No. 1 national seed Florida in the program’s first College World Series game.

The Gators’ only run came on Jeremy Vasquez’s pinch single in the fifth. Beckwith (131) allowed two singles the rest of the way and retired the last 10 batters in the first complete game of his career.

The Chanticleers, who have won 39 of their last 47 games, got to Florida starter Logan Shore (12-1)

AP

Texas Tech’s Tanner Gardner dives into home plate ahead of the tag by TCU catcher Evan Skoug (left) during the third inning of their College World Series game Sunday in Omaha, Neb. for five hits – two triples and three doubles. The Oakland Athletics’ second-round draft pick left with none out in the sixth after Remillard’s RBI triple past Buddy Reed in left center put the Chanticleers up 2-1.

Saturday’s games

complete game, and third shutout of the season.

Santa Barbara starter Shane Bieber (12-4) was just was just about as good as Hatch, limiting the Cowboys to six base hits. But three of them came in succession in the fourth inning, and proOklahoma St. 1, UC duced Oklahoma State’s Santa Barbara 0: Thomas only run.

Hatch threw a complete A r i z o n a 5 , M i a m i game, and Garrett Benge 1 : Nathan Bannister singled in the only run matched his career high as the Cowboys won the with 11 strikeouts in seven innings, and ArizoCWS opener.

Hatch (9-2), a third- na capitalized on Miami round draft pick of the starter Michael MediaChicago Cubs, allowed villa’s rocky first inning. five hits, walked one and Mediavilla hit two of struck out seven in a 112- Arizona’s first five batters pitch performance for and issued a bases-loadthe Cowboys, who are in ed walk before Jared Olithe CWS for the first time va’s two-run single made since 1999. He extended it 3-0. Zach Gibbons’ twohis shutout streak to 26 run double in the fifth innings with his fourth increased the lead to 5-1.

East Division

W L Pct GB Baltimore 40 28 .588 — Boston 39 29 .574 1 Toronto 39 33 .542 3 New York 34 35 .493 6½ Tampa Bay 31 36 .463 8½ Central Division

W L Pct GB Cleveland 38 30 .559 — Kansas City 38 31 .551 ½ Detroit 34 35 .493 4½ Chicago 33 36 .478 5½ Minnesota 21 48 .304 17½ West Division

W L Pct GB Texas 45 25 .643 — Seattle 36 33 .522 8½ Houston 34 36 .486 11 Los Angeles 31 38 .449 13½ Oakland 28 41 .406 16½ Saturday’s results N.Y. Yankees 7, Minnesota 6 Baltimore 4, Toronto 2 Boston 6, Seattle 2 L.A. Angels 7, Oakland 1 Houston 5, Cincinnati 4, 11 innings San Francisco 6, Tampa Bay 4 Texas 4, St. Louis 3 Cleveland 13, Chicago White Sox 2 Kansas City 16, Detroit 5 Sunday’s results Cleveland 3, Chicago White Sox 2, 10 inn.

San Francisco 5, Tampa Bay 1 Boston 2, Seattle 1 Baltimore 11, Toronto 6 Houston 6, Cincinnati 0 Minnesota 7, N.Y. Yankees 4 Kansas City 2, Detroit 1, 13 inn.

Texas 5, St. Louis 4 L.A. Angels 2, Oakland 0 Today’s games Chicago White Sox (Gonzalez 1-2) at Boston (Wright 8-4), 6:10 p.m.

Seattle (Karns 5-2) at Detroit (Pelfrey 1-7), 6:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Smyly 2-7) at Cleveland (Tomlin 8-1), 6:10 p.m.

Baltimore (Gausman 0-4) at Texas (Holland 5-5), 7:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Chacin 3-4) at Houston (Fister 7-3), 7:10 p.m.

Sunday’s box score

INDIANS 3, WHITE SOX 2, 10 inn.

Chicago Cleveland

ab r h bi ab r h bi Ti.Andr ss 5 1 2 0 Ra.Dvis cf-lf 5 2 4 0 Eaton rf-cf 4 0 2 0 Kipnis 2b 4 0 1 0 Abreu 1b 5 0 1 1 Lindor ss 3 0 0 0 Me.Cbrr lf 4 1 1 1 Napoli dh 2 0 1 1 Frazier 3b 2 0 0 0 C.Sntna 1b 5 0 1 0 Avila c 3 0 0 0 Jo.Rmrz lf-3b 5 0 1 1 Lawrie 2b 3 0 0 0 Uribe 3b 4 1 2 1 Av.Grca dh 3 0 0 0 Naquin pr-cf 0 0 0 0 Shuck cf 4 0 0 0 Gomes c 4 0 1 0 Sladino cf 0 0 0 0 M.Mrtnz rf 4 0 1 0 Coats rf 0 0 0 0 Totals 33 2 6 2 Totals 36 3 12 3 Chicago 100 100 000 0 — 2 Cleveland 100 100 000 1 — 3 Two outs when winning run scored.

E–Kipnis (3). DP–Chicago 2, Cleveland 3. LOB–Chicago 7, Cleveland 10. 2B– Ti.Anderson (4), Eaton (11), Abreu (14), Ra.Davis 2 (11), Uribe (8). HR–Me.Cabrera (6), Uribe (4). SB–Ra.Davis 2 (20). CS–M. Martinez (2). SF–Napoli (2). S–Eaton (5), Kipnis (3).

IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Rodon 6 1/3 8 2 2 1 8 Putnam 1 2/3 1 0 0 1 1 Jones 1 1 0 0 0 1 Robertson L,0-1 2/3 2 1 1 0 0 Cleveland Carrasco 7 1/3 5 2 2 4 6 Shaw 2/3 0 0 0 0 0 Allen 1 0 0 0 1 3 Otero W,2-0 1 1 0 0 0 1

National League East Division

W L Pct GB Washington 43 27 .614 — Miami 37 32 .536 5½ New York 36 32 .529 6 Philadelphia 30 40 .429 13 Atlanta 23 46 .333 19½ Central Division

W L Pct GB Chicago 47 20 .701 — St. Louis 35 33 .515 12½ Pittsburgh 33 36 .478 15 Milwaukee 31 39 .443 17½ Cincinnati 27 43 .386 21½ West Division

W L Pct GB San Francisco 44 26 .629 — Los Angeles 38 33 .535 6½ Colorado 32 36 .471 11 Arizona 32 39 .451 12½ San Diego 29 42 .408 15½ Saturday’s results Arizona 4, Philadelphia 1 Houston 5, Cincinnati 4, 11 innings Miami 9, Colorado 6 San Francisco 6, Tampa Bay 4 Texas 4, St. Louis 3 Atlanta 4, N.Y. Mets 3 Chicago Cubs 4, Pittsburgh 3 L.A. Dodgers 10, Milwaukee 6 San Diego 7, Washington 3 Sunday’s results Atlanta 6, N.Y. Mets 0 Miami 3, Colorado 0 San Francisco 5, Tampa Bay 1 Arizona 5, Philadelphia 1 Houston 6, Cincinnati 0 Texas 5, St. Louis 4 L.A. Dodgers 2, Milwaukee 1 San Diego 6, Washington 3 Chicago Cubs 10, Pittsburgh 5 Today’s games Arizona (Miller 1-6) at Philadelphia (Hellickson 4-5), 12:05 p.m.

San Francisco (Bumgarner 8-2) at Pittsburgh (Locke 5-5), 6:05 p.m.

Colorado (Bettis 5-5) at Miami, 6:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Garcia 4-6) at Chicago Cubs (Lackey 7-2), 7:05 p.m.

Washington (Strasburg 10-0) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 10-1), 9:10 p.m.

Sunday’s box scores

CUBS 10, PIRATES 5 Pittsburgh Chicago

ab r h bi ab r h bi Jaso 1b 3 0 0 0 Coghlan lf 3 1 1 0 Schugel p 0 0 0 0 Grimm p 0 0 0 0 Joyce ph 1 1 1 0 Richard p 0 0 0 0 Partch p 0 0 0 0 Warren p 1 0 0 0 Jor.Rnd p 0 0 0 0 Strop p 0 0 0 0 Freese ph 1 1 1 0 Heywrd cf-rf 5 1 3 0 G.Plnco rf 4 0 2 0 Bryant rf-lf 4 2 1 1 McCtchn cf 5 1 1 1 Rizzo 1b 4 2 3 3 S.Marte lf 5 1 3 2 Zobrist 2b 4 0 0 1 Kang 3b 5 0 2 1 M.Mntro c 4 0 1 0 Hrrison 2b 5 1 2 1 Russell ss 4 1 1 2 Mercer ss 4 0 1 0 J.Baez 3b 4 2 3 1 Stllngs c 4 0 0 0 Hndrcks p 2 0 0 0 Taillon p 1 0 0 0 Cntrras ph 1 1 1 2 S.Rdrgz ph-1b 3 0 0 0 Almora cf 1 0 0 0 Totals 41 5 13 5 Totals 37 10 14 10 Pittsburgh 000 100 301 — 5 Chicago 112 002 40x — 10 E–J.Baez (5). DP–Pittsburgh 1. LOB– Pittsburgh 10, Chicago 5. 2B–Freese (13), G.Polanco (23). 3B–S.Marte (3). HR–Harrison (3), Bryant (17), Rizzo (17), Russell (6), J.Baez (6), Contreras (1). SB–G.Polanco (9), S.Marte (20).

IP H R ER BB SO Pittsburgh Taillon L,1-1 4 8 4 4 1 5 Schugel 2 2 2 2 0 2 Partch 0 2 3 3 1 0 Rondon 2 2 1 1 0 2 Chicago Hendricks W,5-6 6 7 1 1 0 12 Grimm 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 Richard 0 1 2 2 1 0 Warren 2 5 2 2 0 1 Strop 2/3 0 0 0 0 1 Richard pitched to 2 batters in the 7th Partch pitched to 3 batters in the 7th

RANGERS 5, CARDINALS 4 Texas St. Louis

ab r h bi ab r h bi Choo rf 5 0 1 0 Crpntr 2b-1b 3 0 2 0 Desmond cf 5 1 1 0 A.Diaz ss 5 0 1 0 Mazara lf 3 1 1 2 Hlliday lf 3 1 1 2 Beltre 3b 4 0 0 0 J.Brxtn p 0 0 0 0 Odor 2b 4 1 2 0 Pscotty rf 3 2 1 1 Mreland 1b 3 2 1 1 J.Prlta 3b 4 0 1 0 Andrus ss 4 0 2 0 Moss 1b-lf 3 0 0 0 Chrinos c 3 0 1 0 Pham cf 2 0 1 0 Brnette p 0 0 0 0 M.Adams ph 1 0 0 0 Profar ph 1 0 1 2 Bowman p 0 0 0 0 Bush p 0 0 0 0 G.Grcia 2b 1 0 1 0 S.Dyson p 0 0 0 0 Fryer c 3 0 1 1 M.Perez p 1 0 0 0 Leake p 2 1 1 0 Holaday c 2 0 0 0 Wong ph-cf 2 0 0 0 Totals 35 5 10 5 Totals 32 4 10 4 Texas 100 101 020 — 5 St. Louis 011 002 000 — 4 E–A.Diaz (14), Choo (2). DP–Texas 1.

LOB–Texas 6, St. Louis 7. 2B–Odor (15).

HR–Mazara (11), Moreland (11), Holliday (12), Piscotty (8). SB–Desmond (13). CS– Andrus (4), Fryer (1). SF–Mazara (6), Holliday (1). S–M.Perez (1).

IP H R ER BB SO Texas Perez 5 1/3 8 4 4 3 0 Barnette W,4-2 1 2/3 1 0 0 1 1 Bush H,8 1 0 0 0 0 1 Dyson S,13-14 1 1 0 0 1 0 St. Louis Leake 6 8 3 2 0 5 Bwmn L,1-2 BS 1 2/3 2 2 2 0 1 Broxton 1 1/3 0 0 0 0 1 WP–Dyson.

College baseball College World Series At TD Ameritrade Park Omaha Omaha, Neb. Double Elimination (x-if necessary) Saturday’s results Oklahoma State 1, UC Santa Barbara 0 Arizona 5, Miami 1 Sunday’s results TCU 5, Texas Tech 3 Coastal Carolina 2, Florida 1 Today’s games Game 5 – UC Santa Barbara (42-19-1) vs.

Miami (50-13), 1 p.m.

Game 6 – Oklahoma State (42-20) vs.

Arizona (45-21), 6 p.m.

Tuesday’s games Game 7 – Texas Tech (46-19) vs. Florida (52-15), 4 p.m.

Game 8 – TCU (48-16) vs. Coastal Carolina (50-16), 8 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Game 9 – Game 5 winner vs. Game 6 loser, 6 p.m.

Thursday, June 23 Game 10 – Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 loser, 7 p.m.

Friday, June 24 Game 11 – Game 6 winner vs. Game 9 winner, 2 p.m.

Game 12 – Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 25 x-Game 13 – Game 6 winner vs. Game 9 winner, TBA x-Game 14 – Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner, TBA Note: If only one game is necessary, it will be played at night.

Championship Series (Best-of-3) Monday, June 27: Teams TBA, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, June 28: Teams TBA, 7 p.m. x-Wednesday, June 29: Teams TBA, 7 p.m.

NBA playoffs FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Thursday, June 2 Golden State 104, Cleveland 89 Sunday, June 5 Golden State 110, Cleveland 77 Wednesday, June 8 Cleveland 120, Golden State 90 Friday, June 10 Golden State 108, Cleveland 97 Monday, June 14 Cleveland 112, Golden State 97 Thursday’s result Cleveland 115, Golden State 101 Sunday’s result Cleveland 93, Golden State 89, Cleveland wins series 4-3 Sunday’s box score

CAVALIERS 93, WARRIORS 89 CLEVELAND (93) James 9-24 8-10 27, Love 3-9 3-4 9, T.Thompson 3-3 3-4 9, Irving 10-23 4-4 26, Smith 5-13 0-0 12, Jefferson 1-4 0-0 2, Williams 1-3 0-0 2, Shumpert 1-3 3-3 6.

Totals 33-82 21-25 93.

GOLDEN STATE (89) Barnes 3-10 2-2 10, Green 11-15 4-4 32, Ezeli 0-4 0-0 0, Curry 6-19 1-1 17, K.Thompson 6-17 0-0 14, Iguodala 2-6 0-2 4, Speights 0-3 0-0 0, Varejao 0-1 1-2 1, Livingston 3-7 2-2 8, Barbosa 1-2 0-0 3.

Totals 32-84 10-13 89.

Cleveland 23 19 33 18 — 93 Golden State 22 27 27 13 — 89 3s–Cleveland 6-25 (Irving 2-5, Smith 2-8, Shumpert 1-3, James 1-5, Williams 0-1, Love 0-3), Golden State 15-41 (Green 6-8, Curry 4-14, Barnes 2-4, K.Thompson 2-10, Barbosa 1-1, Speights 0-1, Iguodala 0-3).

Rebounds–Cleveland 48 (Love 14), Golden State 39 (Green 15). Assists–Cleveland 17 (James 11), Golden State 22 (Green 9).

Fouls–Cleveland 15, Golden State 23.

Recent NBA championships 2015-16 – Cleveland Cavaliers def. Golden State Warriors, 4-3 2014-15 – Golden State Warriors def.

Cleveland Cavaliers, 4-2 2013-14 – San Antonio Spurs def. Miami Heat, 4-1 2012-13 – Miami Heat def. San Antonio Spurs, 4-3 2011-12 – Miami Heat def. Oklahoma City Thunder, 4-1 2010-11 – Dallas Mavericks def. Miami Heat, 4-2 2009-10 – Los Angeles Lakers def. Boston Celtics, 4-3 2008-09 – Los Angeles Lakers def. Orlando Magic, 4-1 2007-08 – Boston Celtics def. Los Angeles Lakers, 4-2 2006-07 – San Antonio Spurs def. Cleveland Cavaliers, 4-0 2005-06 – Miami Heat def. Dallas Mavericks, 4-2 2004-05 – San Antonio Spurs def. Detroit Pistons, 4-3 2003-04 – Detroit Pistons def. Los Angeles Lakers, 4-1 2002-03 – San Antonio Spurs def. New Jersey Nets, 4-2 2001-02 – Los Angeles Lakers def. New Jersey Nets, 4-0 2000-01 – Los Angeles Lakers def.

Philadelphia 76ers, 4-1 1999-00 – Los Angeles Lakers def. Indiana Pacers, 4-2 1998-99 – San Antonio Spurs def. New York Knicks, 4-1 1997-98 – Chicago Bulls def. Utah Jazz, 4-2 1996-97 – Chicago Bulls def. Utah Jazz, 4-2 1995-96 – Chicago Bulls def. Seattle SuperSonics, 4-2 1994-95 – Houston Rockets def. Orlando Magic, 4-0 1993-94 – Houston Rockets def. New York Knicks, 4-3 1992-93 – Chicago Bulls def. Phoenix Suns 4-2 1991-92 – Chicago Bulls def. Portland Trail Blazers, 4-2 1990-91 – Chicago Bulls def. Los Angeles Lakers, 4-1 1989-90 – Detroit Pistons def. Portland Trail Blazers, 4-1 1988-89 – Detroit Pistons def. Los Angeles Lakers, 4-0 1987-88 – Los Angeles Lakers def. Detroit Pistons, 4-3 1986-87 – Los Angeles Lakers def. Boston Celtics, 4-2 Recent NBA Finals MVPs 2016 – LeBron James, Cleveland 2015 – Andre Iguodala, Golden State 2014 – Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio 2013 – LeBron James, Miami 2012 – LeBron James, Miami 2011 – Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas 2010 – Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers 2009 – Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers 2008 – Paul Pierce, Boston 2007 – Tony Parker, San Antonio

2006 – Dwyane Wade, Miami 2005 – Tim Duncan, San Antonio 2004 – Chauncey Billups, Detroit 2003 – Tim Duncan, San Antonio 2002 – Shaquille O’Neal, L.A. Lakers 2001 – Shaquille O’Neal, L.A. Lakers 2000 – Shaquille O’Neal, L.A. Lakers 1999 – Tim Duncan, San Antonio 1998 – Michael Jordan, Chicago 1997 – Michael Jordan, Chicago 1996 – Michael Jordan, Chicago 1995 – Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston 1994 – Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston 1993 – Michael Jordan, Chicago 1992 – Michael Jordan, Chicago 1991 – Michael Jordan, Chicago 1990 – Isiah Thomas, Detroit 1989 – Joe Dumars, Detroit 1988 – James Worthy, L.A. Lakers 1987 – Magic Johnson, L.A. Lakers

Golf USGA – U.S. Open

Sunday At Oakmont Country Club Oakmont, Pa. Purse: $10 million Yardage: 7,219; Par: 70 Final (a-amateur) Dustin Johnson 67-69-71-69 — 276 -4 Jim Furyk 71-68-74-66 — 279 -1 Scott Piercy 68-70-72-69 — 279 -1 Shane Lowry 68-70-65-76 — 279 -1 Sergio Garcia 68-70-72-70 — 280 E Branden Grace 73-70-66-71 — 280 E Kevin Na 75-68-69-69 — 281 +1 Jason Dufner 73-71-68-70 — 282 +2 Zach Johnson 71-69-71-71 — 282 +2 Jason Day 76-69-66-71 — 282 +2 Daniel Summerhays 74-65-69-74 — 282 +2 David Lingmerth 72-69-75-67 — 283 +3 Brooks Koepka 75-69-72-68 — 284 +4 Kevin Streelman 69-74-69-72 — 284 +4 Brendan Steele 71-71-70-73 — 285 +5 B. DeChambeau 71-70-70-74 — 285 +5 Andrew Landry 66-71-70-78 — 285 +5 Marc Leishman 71-69-77-69 — 286 +6 Graeme McDowell 72-71-71-72 — 286 +6 Gregory Bourdy 71-67-75-73 — 286 +6 Adam Scott 71-69-72-74 — 286 +6 Sung Kang 70-72-70-74 — 286 +6 a-Jon Rahm 76-69-72-70 — 287 +7 Byeong Hun An 74-70-73-70 — 287 +7 Chris Wood 75-70-71-71 — 287 +7 Andy Sullivan 71-68-75-73 — 287 +7 Louis Oosthuizen 75-65-74-73 — 287 +7 Russell Knox 70-71-73-73 — 287 +7 Yusaku Miyazato 73-69-71-74 — 287 +7 Charl Schwartzel 76-68-69-74 — 287 +7 Derek Fathauer 73-69-70-75 — 287 +7 Ryan Moore 74-72-72-70 — 288 +8 Justin Thomas 73-69-73-73 — 288 +8 Rafa Cabrera Bello 74-70-69-75 — 288 +8 Billy Horschel 72-74-66-76 — 288 +8 Lee Westwood 67-72-69-80 — 288 +8 Martin Kaymer 73-73-72-71 — 289 +9 Angel Cabrera 70-76-72-71 — 289 +9 Danny Willett 75-70-73-71 — 289 +9 Charley Hoffman 72-74-70-73 — 289 +9 Rob Oppenheim 72-72-72-73 — 289 +9 Jason Kokrak 71-70-74-74 — 289 +9 Jordan Spieth 72-72-70-75 — 289 +9 Harris English 70-71-72-76 — 289 +9 Daniel Berger 70-72-70-77 — 289 +9 Matteo Manassero 76-70-71-73 — 290 +10 Matt Kuchar 71-72-71-76 — 290 +10 Patrick Rodgers 73-72-68-77 — 290 +10 James Hahn 73-71-75-72 — 291 +11 Kevin Kisner 73-71-71-76 — 291 +11 Hideto Tanihara 70-76-74-72 — 292 +12 Bill Haas 76-69-73-74 — 292 +12 Bubba Watson 69-76-72-75 — 292 +12 Matt Fitzpatrick 73-70-79-71 — 293 +13 Andrew Johnston 75-69-75-74 — 293 +13 Emiliano Grillo 73-70-75-75 — 293 +13 Danny Lee 69-77-74-74 — 294 +14 Lee Slattery 72-68-78-76 — 294 +14 Brandon Harkins 71-74-73-77 — 295 +15 Cameron Smith 71-75-70-79 — 295 +15 Tim Wilkinson 71-75-75-75 — 296 +16 Matt Marshall 72-73-75-76 — 296 +16 Romain Wattel 71-75-75-76 — 297 +17 Chase Parker 75-70-72-81 — 298 +18 Spencer Levin 73-72-77-77 — 299 +19 Ethan Tracy 73-70-79-77 — 299 +19 Justin Hicks 73-72-78-81 — 304 +24 Recent U.S. Open champions 2016 – Dustin Johnson 2015 – Jordan Spieth 2014 – Martin Kaymer 2013 – Justin Rose 2012 – Webb Simpson 2011 – Rory McIlroy 2010 – Graeme McDowell 2009 – Lucas Glover 2008 – z-Tiger Woods 2007 – Angel Cabrera 2006 – Geoff Ogilvy 2005 – Michael Campbell 2004 – Retief Goosen 2003 – Jim Furyk 2002 – Tiger Woods 2001 – y-Retief Goosen 2000 – Tiger Woods 1999 – Payne Stewart 1998 – Lee Janzen 1997 – Ernie Els 1996 – Steve Jones 1995 – Corey Pavin 1994 – y-Ernie Els 1993 – Lee Janzen 1992 – Tom Kite 1991 – x-Payne Stewart 1990 – z-Hale Irwin 1989 – Curtis Strange 1988 – x-Curtis Strange 1987 – Scott Simpson x-won playoff y-won on second hole of sudden death after playoff z-won on first hole of sudden death after playoff Meijer LPGA Classic Par Scores Sunday At Blythefield Country Club Belmont, Mich.

Purse: $2 million Yardage: 6,451; Par: 71 Final (x-won on first playoff hole) x-Sei Young Kim 65-69-65-68 — 267 -17 Carlota Ciganda 65-69-66-67 — 267 -17 In Gee Chun 66-67-65-71 — 269 -15 Lydia Ko 67-68-67-68 — 270 -14 Lexi Thompson 65-67-66-72 — 270 -14 So Yeon Ryu 66-67-70-68 — 271 -13 Shanshan Feng 68-68-65-71 — 272 -12 Azahara Munoz 68-68-68-69 — 273 -11 P.K. Kongkraphan 70-67-68-69 — 274 -10 Haru Nomura 67-67-70-70 — 274 -10 Amelia Lewis 66-68-69-71 — 274 -10 Xi Yu Lin 68-67-67-72 — 274 -10 Moriya Jutanugarn 69-68-70-68 — 275 -9 Anna Nordqvist 70-68-66-71 — 275 -9 Alena Sharp 66-67-71-71 — 275 -9 Becky Morgan 70-69-68-69 — 276 -8 Q Baek 66-67-73-70 — 276 -8 Ariya Jutanugarn 68-69-72-68 — 277 -7 Karlin Beck 69-69-70-69 — 277 -7 Pernilla Lindberg 69-70-68-70 — 277 -7 Morgan Pressel 72-69-69-68 — 278 -6 Danielle Kang 69-68-71-70 — 278 -6 Brooke Henderson 67-68-72-71 — 278 -6 Amy Yang 67-67-69-75 — 278 -6 Jaye Marie Green 69-72-73-65 — 279 -5 Demi Runas 69-72-69-69 — 279 -5 Brittany Lincicome 69-68-73-69 — 279 -5 Jane Park 75-66-68-70 — 279 -5 Mirim Lee 72-68-69-70 — 279 -5 Jessica Korda 69-69-71-70 — 279 -5 Jenny Shin 71-70-67-71 — 279 -5 Nontaya Srisawang 70-65-73-71 — 279 -5 Minjee Lee 67-67-73-72 — 279 -5 Suzann Pettersen 71-68-67-73 — 279 -5 Lizette Salas 68-68-70-73 — 279 -5

Soccer Copa America Centenario QUARTERFINALS Thursday’s result At Seattle United States 2, Ecuador 1 Friday’s result At East Rutherford, N.J. Peru 0, Colombia 0, Colombia advanced 4-2 on penalty kicks Saturday’s results At Foxborough, Mass.

Argentina 4, Venezuela 1 At Santa Clara, Calif.

Chile 7, Mexico 0 SEMIFINALS Tuesday’s game At Houston United States vs. Argentina, 8 p.m.

Wednesday’s game At Chicago Colombia vs. Chile, 7 p.m.

THIRD PLACE Saturday, June 25 At Glendale, Ariz.

Semifinal losers, 7 p.m.

CHAMPIONSHIP Sunday, June 26 At East Rutherford, N.J. Semifinal winners, 7 p.m.

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Ambrose Bierce, author of “The Devil’s Dictionary,” said, “The covers of this book are too far apart.”

Last week, we looked at “cover an honor with an honor” and found that it is usually right not to cover the first of touching honors, but to cover the last ... as long as it might gain a trick. However, as you are well aware, bridge stays healthy because there are exceptions to the rules. This week, so that the columns are not far apart, we will look at when you should break that cover-an-honor rule.

The first one features a tough play to find. South is in three no-trump, and West leads the spade queen to declarer’s king. What happens after that?

South starts with six top tricks: two spades, one heart, two diamonds and one club.

Clearly, he must try to establish and run dummy’s club suit.

He starts by leading his

club 10. If West plays his low club (do not cover the first of touching honors), declarer runs the 10. Even if East ducks the trick, South will intentionally lose the second round of clubs, collect four club tricks, and take nine in all.

Now, though, let’s return to trick two. When dummy has a good suit like that and no side entry, West should immediately cover with his queen. What does declarer do then?

If he wins with dummy’s ace, East ducks the second club, takes the third, and plays a spade. Or, if South plays low from the board, planning to run the club jack on the second round of the suit, the contract will go down, because the defenders will take three spades and two clubs. © 2016 UFS

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Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777.

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DIXON 2 BR-Ranch 1520 sq. ft., 2 ½ baths, 4 season room, fireplace, All appliances stay, Main floor laundry, large rec. room, large shop area, roof-covered deck, fenced yard, storage shed on concrete, HE furnace, A/C, New softener, heated garage, SE location-$119,500.

Call 815-994-0377

Humble 4br, 2 car garage, 1424sqft, MLS #:09243765 http://estate. snailfeet.com/ house.php

STERLING

2 heavily wooded country buildable lots, perfect for 3 or 4 deer bow hunters. Call 815761-2435 or 815562-7854.

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Advertise your mobile homes for sale here!!

Efficiency, kitchenette, All util. No pets. $390/mo. + dep. Non-smoking.

815-718-3500

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 BR. apts. with some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

No pets, no parties.

Refs. req.

815-336-2305.

2 cemetery lots at Oak Knoll Memorial Park on East side. $650/ea.

815-441-3313

MOBILE HOMES

Park Model, over 500 sq ft of living space, many upgrades, shingles, thermo pane low E glass windows, all the interior is upgraded, stainless steel full size appliances, newer a/c 815-289-4427

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LOTS / LAND 225 FOR SALE

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2,100 sq. ft. home, 3-4 BR, 2 full bth, XL gourmet kitchen, home has many new updates like fireplace & hardwood floors, furnace/hot water heater, & painted throughout. If interested call Jolie 815-285-4950

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1BR, North side basement apt. stove refrig, A/C, heat, water, garbage P/U furn.

No pets. Ref. Lease. $425/mo. $425 dep.

815-652-2042

Nice, clean 2BR with Storage/Laundry Rm.; Stove/ Ref. ; A/C; $550 Mo.+ Dep.; 603 South Hennepin; No smoking or pets. (815) 4403040 between 9am-8pm. Seeking reliable, long term tenants.

Good references required.

Sterling Rentals

2BR, Dixon Dells, basement. Stove, refrig. A/C, basic cable, garage w/ opener, garbage p/u furn. No pets.

Ref. & Lease. $475 mo. + $475 dep.

815-652-2042 2BR, stove, refrig. sewer, Water, garbage incl. 1 car garage. $550/mo.

815-440-2145.

Dixon Manor Apts- 2BR, 1 ba. opening. Heat, water, garbage included. Hardwood floors, on-site laundry, security building. Walk to downtown. Clean and Quiet :) Call for information: Erick: 815739-5806 ★Must See!★ 2BR very clean, quiet.

No smoking or pets. $500 + dep.

815-690-2711

ROCK FALLS 1 & 2 BR Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 1BR, no pets.

Stove, Refrig. W/D furn. 815-625-0624 2BR Duplex, No pets. No smokers.

Call 815-625-9638

Nice A/C 1 & 2 BR, w/ carport. Laundry facl. Avail. All utilities inc. excpt.

Elec., no pets.

815-716-1888

606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite

(815)626-1431

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2 bedroom, great Sterling location, $495/mo. No SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED (with 1 year lease).

815-414-2288.

Nice 2BR $475/mo. + dep.

815-592-7826

2BR, clean, QUIET. 641-777-7261

THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217

Apts. For Rent No pets.

No Exceptions!

Call 815-716-0367.

STERLING

NORTHLAND PARK APARTMENTS Studio’s, 1 & 2 BR Apts.

Nice 2BR lower, stove, refrigerator, Stacked w/d, garbage p/u furn.

No Pets.

Ref., Lease, $450/mo. + dep. 815-652-2042

Newer 2 Bedroom $640.00 Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave.

CALL FOR AVAILABILITY

(815) 632-7368 (Located Behind Northland Mall)

Newly remodeled studio apts.

Utilities included.

Starting at $400.

815-441-5106 Sinnissippi Townhomes Spacious 2 BR 2 story townhomes Ask about our Specials!

Central air, Good location. Laundry hookup.

(815)626-1130.

Studio apt. $350/ mo. + dep. Call 773-319-0059.

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DIXON 2 BR, garage, C/A, appl., 2 porches. $575mo. + dep.

815-284-2072 2BR Duplex North side, with garage.

Avail. June 1. $695 mo., + 1 yr. Lease.

No pets, no smoking. 815-440-0927 Rent like winner!™ Pretty 3BR, all new with central air.

1019 Chestnut Ave. $650/mo.

815-878-7399

ROCK FALLS 2BR No Pets. No smoking. $550/mo. + dep. 815-6259638 2BR,1BA, 1609 Wike Dr. $550/mo.

815-718-3857

STERLING 2 br. w/ a.c.

1413 w. 16 th st.

Available immediately. $600 mo. + sec. dep. Call 815-440-6564 Cute 3BR Ranch, 2003 16th Ave. with C/A. Why Rent? ™ $650/mo.

815-878-7399

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1BR, $400 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty 1BR, $400/mo. + sec. deposit.

773-319-0059.

WOOSUNG NEW TODAY 1BR, $325 + dep.

Appliances.

815-441-4591.

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C NOTICES Public Notice The Nelson Township has passed an ordinance establishing prevailing wage rates for construction to be the same as those in Lee County as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor. Anyone wishing to inspect the Ordinance, may do so, at the Nelson Village Hall between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month.

Dan Gascoigne, Clerk Nelson Township and Road District

CITY OF DIXON UTV APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE AT CITY HALLCLERK'S OFFICE MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30AM TO 4:30PM Katie Swanson City Clerk June 20, 2016

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: MARVIN V. HOUZENGA, Petitioner, v.

CARRIE M. MORTIMER, Respondent.

NO. 16 D 30 ST PUBLICATION NOTICE- NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTION Notice is given to CARRIE M. MORTIMER, the party to be served by publication, that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed by MARVIN V. HOUZENGA in the above named Court and remains pending. A default judgment may be entered against the Respondent, CARRIE M. MORTIMER, on or after the 13th day of July, 2016, if she has not appeared or answered the Petition to that date, pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-206 and 207.

MARVIN V. HOUZENGA, Petitioner Michael A. Lancaster MILLER & LANCASTER, P.C. 15 E 3Rd Street P.O. Box 535 Sterling IL 61081 815-625-0600 June 13, 20, 27, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ILLINOIS WHITESIDE COUNTY, IN PROBATE

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THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of Sauk Valley Media does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by “900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

Sauk Valley Classified makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact the Better Business Bureau 330 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611.

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Notice is given to creditors of the death of Lowell Beggs of Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois. Letters of office were issued to The First National Bank in Amboy, Amboy, Illinois, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Gary R. Gehlbach, 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 5/284) 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 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, 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 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.

The First National Bank in Amboy, Independent Executor By: /s/ Cathy Lauer, Trust Officer Gary R. Gehlbach ARDC #3122825 Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC 215 E. First Street Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 FAX June 13, 20, 27, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ILLINOIS LEE COUNTY, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF AUDREY E. GIESE, Deceased.

No. 2016 P 39 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of AUDREY E. GIESE of Dixon, Lee County, Illinois. Letters of office were issued to Diane L. Ealey, Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is , 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 5/284) 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 stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: Diane L. Ealey Independent Executor Gary R. Gehlbach ARDC #3122825 Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC 215 E. First Street Dixon, IL 61021 June 13, 20, 27, 2016

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Tutoring services available I am a certified teacher with experience in teaching elem.

Through adult aged students. $20/hr.

Call Rebecca 815-878-2636

Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

HEALTH / MEDICAL

Wanted P.T. Days C.N.A.

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Avonlea Cottage of Dixon C.N.A.'s, Part-time Days 7am-3pm, Evenings 3pm11pm, Nights 11pm-7am PT Cook Apply in person 503 Countryside Lane in Dixon or call 815-288-6044 Looking for a change?

We are looking for experienced and dedicated professionals to assume key positions on our nursing team.

RN/LPN/CNAs Sign on Bonuses up to $3500 for CNAs! We offer an excellent starting wage, 401K, vacation, Potential SIGN ON BONUSES and much more!

For an immediate interview, apply in person or call Lynette at (815) 284-3393.

Dixon

Wanted F.T. 2nd Shift C.N.A.

Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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CDL DRIVER NEEDED

Rock River Cartage is a family owned flatbed carrier. $55,000$60,000 a year.

We offer 401K, Health Ins., and home every night.

Must have 2 years experience.

800-892-9587 Farm Help Needed to service and operate large farm equipment Class A CDL required. Dixon IL. 815-288-5000 Local Insurance office in need of office assist. License prefered, but not nessasary.

Send resume to: 113 S. Peoria Ave. Dixon, IL. 61021 Box#1336

NOTICEPUR- Healthcare & Rehab 800 Division St to the SUANT Dixon, IL 61021 Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, every busiNeed a car sold? opportunity ness Call, Stop in or visit our must be registered website saukvalley.com with the Illinois Seclassifieds Departcurities ment. Protect yourJanet of Dixon self and get the sold her 2001 Buick Century facts before you Ltd., exc. condition., over your hand new tires/brakes, leather hard earned money int., power windows/ by contacting the seats. 90,100 mi. $5,600 Illinois Secretary of In 10 Days!

State's Securities SAUK VALLEY SAUK VALLEY SAUK VALLEY Department at 1800-628-7937. This LASSIFIEDS 815-284-2224 815-625-3600 TELEGRAPH dailyGAZETTE TELEGRAPH notice provided as dailyGAZETTE a public service by Sauk Valley Classifieds.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOWELL BEGGS, Deceased.

No. 2016 P 71 CLAIM NOTICE

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AIRLINE CAREERS START HERE – GET FAA CERTIFICATION TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED - JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. GET STARTED BY CALLING AIM 866-315-0650

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Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care is seeking a caring

Director of Nursing

A well organized, energetic, team leader interested in directing their team in making a difference in our residents’ lives. Long-term care experience required.

Supervisory, managerial/administrative skills necessary. Knowledge of state & federal guidelines.

Apply to: Rhonda Biller, Administrator 703 E. Buffalo Street • Polo, IL 61064 rbiller@petersenhealthcare.net EOE www.petersenhealthcare.net SM-ST3334-0623

LOOKING FOR QUALITY CARRIERS Sauk Valley Media Telegraph 3200 E. Lincolnway 815-625-3600 ext. 5301 113 S. Peoria Sterling, IL 61081 Dixon, IL 61021

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P&P Industries Sterling, IL Plastics Engineer Exciting opportunity to join a team where team members are focused on growing our company thru customer satisfaction & continuous improvement.

Qualifications are: •Bachelor Degree w/a background in plastics Knowledge in tooling & manufacturing processes •Strong project and management communication skills •Understanding of CAD & LEAN manufacturing practices Apply for this position on-line at www.ppind.com/ careers/ or contact HR at (815) 632-3297

ServiceMaster has immediate multiple positions open: Warehouse Labor Associates in Dixon, IL. Positions are daytime shifts Monday through Thursday (6am-11am), (11am-4pm) and (noon-4pm).

Contract Janitorial Associates in Sterling, Rock Falls, Dixon areas.

Day and night part time positions, 15-20/hrs per week.

Background check, valid driver's license, and reliability a must.

Interested parties call (815)626-2511 or apply at 205 6th Ave., Sterling, IL

Spotter/Driver Experienced warehouse spotter drivers needed for Rochelle area. Must have 1yr. Recent spotter or driver exp. CDL A & non CDL may apply. Pay based on exp. All shifts.

Benefits- FT & overtime. Paid weekly. Start immediately! Call 815-955-9078.

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NEW TODAY

Staff Accountant

Wipfli, LLP is seeking candidates to join our talented team of professionals in a Senior Accountant (Tax) for our Dixon, IL office.

Position requires: • Experience with business & individual tax returns and related planning for a wide variety of clients.

• Involves tax research •Collaboration with other associates to help build client relationships.

Qualified candidates must have •Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree • CPA • 0-3 years of exp.

Visit our careers page at www.wipfli.com to learn more and apply on-line.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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The Comfort Inn of Dixon is hiring for the following positions: • 2 part time front desk attendants To qualify for the front desk position you must be available to work a variety of shifts as well as weekends and holidays.

We offer: •Paid vacation •Discounted lodging at Choice Hotels worldwide To apply, complete an application at our front desk.

Comfort Inn 136 Plaza Drive Dixon, IL 61021 EOE

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Moring Disposal is accepting applications for CDL CLASS A and CLASS B DRIVERS to run out of our FORRESTON, ILLINOIS location.

Applicants should have a valid class B with air brakes or above driver’s license with an excellent driving record. We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package, including (5) day work-week.

Our benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision & life insurance, and 401K with employer match. We also reward safety and performance excellence with regular bonus awards. Uniforms, work footwear and all personnel protective equipment are provided.

Apply in person only at 306 E Main St. in Forreston, between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. Applicants must provide a copy of their driver’s license at the time of their application.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Tri-County Opportunities Council Position Openings

Pre-K Teacher Assistant: Sterling - 30hrs./wk.; school-year; Minimum of AAS in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in ECE. Pre-K Teacher: Rochelle - 40hrs./wk.; school year. Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or closely related degree with a minimum of 21 credit hours in ECE. Bus Monitor: Sterling - 20 hrs./wk.; school year; Minimum of high school diploma or GED and excellent driving record.

Must have held a valid driver’s license for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years prior to hire.

For information and application contact Tri-County Opportunities Council at 815/625-7830 or visit our website at www.tcochelps.org.

T.C.O.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a United Way Partner.

Tri-County Opportunities Council Position Openings Pre-K Teacher Assistant: Sterling 30hrs./wk., schoolyear; Minimum of AAS in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in ECE.

Hiring for entry level assembly positions on 1st and 2nd shift.

Parent Child- Educator: Whiteside County 40hrs./wk., full year; Minimum of AAS in child development, early childhood education, human services, social services or closely related field.

Pre-K Teacher: Rochelle 40 hrs./wk., school year. Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or closely related degree with a minimum of 21 credit hours in ECE. Bus Monitor: Sterling 20 hrs./wk., school year; Minimum of high school diploma or GED and excellent driving record.

Must have held a valid driver’s license for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years prior to hire.

For information and application contact Tri-County Opportunities Council at 815/625-7830 or visit our website at www.tcochelps.org T.C.O.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a United Way Partner

Part-Time C.N.A - 1st Shift Full-Time C.N.A - 2nd Shift Part-Time and PRN Dietary Aide PT RN - 2nd & 3rd Shift - $5000 sign on Bonus Full Time Activity Assistant Good Samaritan Society - Prophets Riverview is accepting applications for RN’s, PT’s, and CNA’s.

Please go and apply online at www.good-sam.com.

AA/EOE, M/F/Vet/Handicap, Drug Free Workplace.

Prophets Riverview SM-ST4274-0615

310 Mosher Dr. Prophetstown, IL 61277 815-537-5175

• Full- Time • Fixed Schedule- Monday thru Friday • Group Insurance Benefits • Vacation Benefits • Attendance Incentives • Retirement Benefits APPLY IN PERSON OR ON-LINE AT www.pncinc .com PNC, INC. 117 E. MASON STREET POLO, IL 61064

Applications taken on-site Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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FULL TIME BOOKKEEPER/CUSTOMER SERVICE Oregon, Illinois Business is seeking a qualified Bookkeeper/ Customer Service position to work in a small company (10 employees) with a friendly work environment.

Job Duties: Enter and pay suppliers’ bills in a timely manner Interact with sales and warehouse department Document financial transactions by entering account information Monitor accounts receivables Work with bank and general accountant when necessary Process weekly employee payroll ACH and check payments Interaction with customer sales via telephone Requirements: Experience with Quickbooks Proficient in Microso� Office, Word and Excel Knowledge of bookkeeping Attention to details

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READERS:

Sauk Valley Media does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law. Likewise, we do not accept knowingly advertising which is fraudulent or has intent. malicious While we attempt to screen advertising with potential fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential We problems. strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, when particularly dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

WALNUT CUSTOM COMPONENTS Looking for truck driver with class B CDL to drive 150 mile radius of Walnut, Illinois. This will include the Chicago area. Must be willing to upgrade to class A CDL in a reasonable amount of time with help from WCC. Will be subject to all CDL qualifications including preemployment drug screening.

Call Walnut Custom Components at 815-3792151 and ask for Schellie Middleton.

300 Wyanet Rd., Walnut, IL 61376, office: (815)-379-2151, fax: (815)379-2011 www.WalnutCustom Components.com

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Equal Opportunity Employer, Competitive Wage, Paid Vacation & Personal Days, Flexible work schedule due to seasonal business, Simple IRA Retirement Plan Mail resume to Oregon Republic Reporter at PO Box 5, Oregon, IL 61061.

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Air Cond./Heating FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands!

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Alterations SHOE REPAIR ZIPPER REPAIR & ALTERATIONS Grummert's Hardware Sterling, Rock Falls, & also Shaw's Marketplace 214 Washington Prophetstown

815-989-8320

Asphalt

Concrete Contractors

Concrete Workz Sidewalks • Steps Driveways • Patios Floors Exposed & stamped concrete Poured walls/ retaining walls Skidloader work & Hauling *Free Estimates *Insured 815-441-6126 All Types of Concrete Work

Basement Waterproofing Prater Paint & Waterproofing We Dry Up Basements & Crawl Spaces, Remediate Mold & Install E-Z Breathe™ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165

www.praterpaintand waterproofing.com

Bicycles GREEN RIVER CYCLERY

We Take Your Fun Seriously!

Bicycle Repairs Tune-Ups Overhauls 205 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 (815)622-8180

www.grc.bike Tuesday - Friday • 10 - 6 Saturday • 8-1

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ADVANCED CLEANERS

JB SERVICES •Power Washing •Gutter Cleaning •Deck & Yard Maintenance •Painting & Remodeling •Floor Installation & Maintenance •Siding Installation Anything Odd Jobs ★Free Estimates★ 815-440-1280 Ask for John

815-632-3822 Concrete Contractors

CONCRETE • Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios CONSTRUCTION •Garages •Additions •Remodeling •Decks • Homes 38 yrs. Experience 815-626-9026 ➩SIMON MASONARY➩ Brick, Block & Stone Work, Griding & Truckpointing New & Repair NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL Chimneys & Foundations Bonded and Ins. ★Free Est.★ Call Cris Sosa 312-771-1310

Tree Service

JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

Dumpster Rental

Genl. Contracting Active Const.

(815) 499-1871 Kitchen & Bath Remodels Additions, Garages Siding, Windows, Handicap, Ramps Concrete Work WE DO IT ALL! Anything Interior Exterior 35 year experience FREE Estimates And We Will Call You Back!

Gutter Cleaning GUTTERS & THEN SOME Gutter Cleaning & Repair Service Miscellaneous Jobs FREE ESTIMATES 815-535-0911 Bonded & Insured If you have gutter problems, call the Gutter Guys!!

Gutters American Energy Savers “Sauk Valley's Oldest & Best Seamless Gutter Company” Always Flow Seamless Gutters Call Dan Maloney 815-288-4525

Serving the Sauk Valley Areas for over 15 years •On the Job Manufactured • Expert Installation •Competitive prices •Best Quality Materials, Guaranteed •5” and 6” Seamless Gutters for Residential, Industrial & Commercial Needs •Leaf Free Gutter Protection Systems •Licensed •Bonded •Insured FREE Estimates 815-213-0704

Shaffer's Seamless Gutters

Gutter Protection Systems Owner Scott Shaffer 815-677-5579 Dixon, Illinois

Handyman LawnCare Service •Pot Holes •Rototilling •Leaf & Gutter clean up •House clean up •Dirt, gravel, rock mulch & sand •Pressure Washing •River and Creek banks •Free Estimates• 815-590-6336

Alan's Tree Service

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BILL'S LAWN SERVICE •Mowing •Garden Tilling •Yard Clean Up FREE Estimates Call 815-441-6073 BOB BOYD LAWN CARE SERVICES •Mowing• •Leaf Cleanup• Free Estimates Reasonable Rates Fully Insured 815-973-0699 Lawn Service Commercial & Residential Call Ethan 815-441-6812 No Mow Worries Lawn Maintenance Mowing rimming dging Removal & etc.

Call or text for a free estimate today!

815-441-8612

Painting BALAYTI PAINTING

Interior & Exterior Light Carpentry Pressure Washing 35 Years Experience Insured - References Cell #815-440-2202

PRATER Paint & Waterproofing Specializing in •Residential •Commercial •Farm & •Industrial Call for your FREE painting or sandblasting estimate 815-626-5165

Frank's Anything Power Washing Stripping Paint & Cleaning Homes, Decks, Driveways Commercial & Residential * Fully Insured * Call 815-213-0675

“Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

Roofing/Siding

Serving the Sauk Valley Area for over 15 years.

•Garages •Additions •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Gutters •Interior/Exterior •New Construction & Re-Construction Residential, Industrial, Commercial •Licensed •Bonded •Insured FREE Estimates 815-213-0704

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Dixon near Walmart Sterling near Menards Various Sizes

Little Stars Daycare has openings.

Swimming & lots of outdoor play.

4C's accepted.

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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 specifically licensed 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

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705

4 Kittens free to good home.

2 American bobtail 2 black & white 815-499-3210

I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

AIR CONDITIONERS 711 10,000 BTU GE. Used 2 seas. Guarant. to work. $200 815-225-7904 12,000 BTU Kenmore! Used 3 seasons. Guarant. to work. $200 815-225-7904 14,000 BTU Frigidaire Works perfect. $160 815-225-7904

COMPUTERS

Apple MacBook Pro, 15.4 in. Retina Display, i7/2.3Ghz, 16/256 GB SSD. $1350 Call 815312-0037

FURNITURE

Stump Removal CLARK'S

• Stump Grinding • Small Trees • Clean Up • Bush Removal 815-718-2663 or 815-590-0423

755

Corner desk set with credenza and file cabinet. 8 ½ ft. x 6ft. Light oak. $450 OBO. 815-757-5400 Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Bunk Bed $298. Call 309451-7477 New & used furniture & all size beds wholesale Washer, dryer, recliner, sofa, table & chairs, stoves, dressers, coffee table, 220 A/C, micro. 815-718-4385

Golden Doodles male & female $800. MiniDoodles, male & female $1500. 563-2127307.

Need loving homes, due to terminal cancer, for 2 cats, free to good homes only. Call 815-625-1664.

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

WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

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TV Repair IN HOME REPAIR 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE! Work on all Brands & Models Old or New Serving the Sauk Valley and More Call Ron for a free quote at 815-561-0011 Dixon, IL

779

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Exc. dro cond. $4800/obo.

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Lawn Care Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

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Roofing

is the perfect time to build your garage, addition or Re/Roof, or Reside your home!

815-626-1333

Little Blessings Childcare has immediate daycare openings for infant-school age. 815-285-3811 Lic# 48927502

70 ft.

Summer

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• Lawn Mowing & Rototilling 20 Yrs. Experience

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

2013 CHEVY SONIC

2008 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB SLT

$12,999*

2013 DODGE AVENGER

$12,999*

2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT Sunroof

$12,999*

2012 FORD FUSION

$11,999*

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$10,999*

Young Holstein cows, red/white & blk/white, for sale as they have calves. Call 815-541-8046 or 815-541-8045.

855

Skid loader in any condition Call or text 563212-7699

International H for sale, good cond. $1600. 815499-9483

1950's kitchen chairs. Metal frame. $5 each.

815-213-1231 Bergner's Naturalizer white sandals w/turq. Stones,new sz 8½ $25 815441-4543

Great Tasting Beef, fed the old fashioned way, halves & quarters avail.

815-978-2589 Men's Nike high top rubber cleats size 11, black, $20 815-441-4543

Vintage 340 I.H. 1972 utility tractor, 3pt. fast hitch with draw bar, T.A. Whl. weights, like new loader, 95% rubber 540 PTO & more.

Under 1600 orig. hours. $6750. 815973-3223.

CLASSIC CARS

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1984 Buick Riveria T type, 3.8 turbo charge, Gold, motor needs work. $3,500. Call 815-285-8148

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1998 Olds 88, runs good. Good interior, bumper dam$1100/obo. age.

815-564-8803.

1999 Cadillac black; DeVille; Good condition. $2,900 obo. 815288-7910 2012 Buick Enclave, FWD leather group. Red tint coat 62k mi.

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840

1948 I.H. C Tractor with wood's 59 belly mower. Run's great.$2,800. Good rubber & paint.

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Hay for sale- no rain, small square bales, 1st cutting good grass hay. $3.50/bale. 2nd cutting exc. Alfalfa hay $4/bale. Call Mike 815-718-2015.

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825

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$7,999*

2000 CHEVY IMPALA

$3,999*

Mon.-Thur. 9-7 • Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 8:30am-4pm *Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Payments based on 3.99% APR financing for 75 months with approved credit with vehicles up to $10,000 - $1,000 down, vehicles $10,000$20,000 - $2,000 down, vehicles $20,000+ - $3,000 down.

Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors.

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Sudoku!

Answer on B8

We Finance!

CELEBRITY CIPHER

by Luis Campos

Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present.

Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

TODAY’S CLUE: G equals L

“ E S R D A W Y A O L M Y O Y S V YAV G Y S M A LMAIHML ‘DLRX SRXD’ SRD HAEWH LA S A X J . ” - - M R X X E D AW O A X C Previous Solution: “Being a father to my family and a husband is to me much more important than what I did in the business.”

-- Tom Bosley (c) 2016 by NEA, Inc., dist. by Universal Uclick

6-20

Astrograph Gear up and strive to be productive.

Monday, June 20, 2016 GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Financial improvements will come through a partnership or changes on the home front.

You will find a way to cut your overhead and get the most for your dollar. Romance is encouraged.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Someone with talents similar to yours will recognize your potential. Share ideas, form a partnership and set a budget.

Don’t let your emotions get in the way of a good deal.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Carefully decide where you want to spend your time and money. Making changes at home or to your professional goals will be rewarding, but not likely to please everyone.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Pump up your energy and enthusiasm, and put your plans into motion. Your imagination and drive will ensure that you come up with a great moneymaking plan.

Romance is featured.

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Put more emphasis on your personal and financial wellbeing. Helping others will keep you too busy to worry about situations you have no control over.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Bide your time, listen carefully to what’s being said and weed out any information you feel is inconsistent or based on false data. Don’t divulge your financial situation.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Emotions will surface if someone disrupts your plans.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Preparation is critical before you start new projects at home or work. An interesting offer will grab your attention.

Adapt your schedule to take advantage of what’s being offered.

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Great shape, new tires, brakes, wheel bearings replaced.

All wheel drive.

Reasonable SUV! Must see! 185K mi.

815-632-0780

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4X4S

07 Hyundai Azera Limited

Stock #2873B

Stock #2793M

4,988*

15 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD LT

8,588*

12,988*

$

43,988*

13,988*

$

MANAGER’S SPECIAL

14 Chevrolet Cruze LS

14 Chevrolet Captiva Sport LS

15 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Stock #P1234

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Stock #P1235

13,988*

14,588*

16,988*

$

$

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1999 Chevy Sub3rd row urban, seat, trailer hitch, 815$1800/obo 499-2767 2000 Subaru Forester, 128k mi., reliable, recent brakes & exhaust. $3950 Call 815312-0037

PARTS & ACC.

Stock #P1227A

$

912

2004 Ford F250, reg. Cab, V-10, auto., 4x4. Towing pkg., DMI bumper.

112K mi. $5700.

815-622-5152.

12 Chevrolet Equinox LS

Stock #P1214

Stock #2538A

$

6,988*

$

$

12 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT

Stock #P1147A

Stock #2906A

8,988*

$

13 Chevrolet Impala LT

02 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS

Stock #2761A

4,988*

$

05 Chrysler Town & Country

911

1984 GMC Van. 305 Automatic. ¾ ton 110k mi. second owner Drive it home. $850 as is.

815-535-8021

We Buy Cars! We Accept All Forms of Trade In: Boats, RV’s, Snowmobile’s, Motorcycles, Etc.

01 Ford Escape XLT

909

925

2006 & newer Ford F150, 4 Alloy 17” wheels w/nuts & centers, 5 bolt, no pits, never in salt.

815$400/obo.

626-5045 after 6p Ford Rims 22”x9”, split spoke polished aluminum w/ black pearl metallic, includes sport center cap, valve stems, 5-lug bolt pattern 4.5”, great condition, 4 for $1200/obo 815-626-2549

MOTORCYCLES 15 Hyundai Elantra GT Base

14 Ford Focus

15 Jeep Compass Sport

Stock #P1190

Stock #P1238

Stock #P1099

14,588*

$

11 Buick Regal CXL

14,988*

$

15,988*

15 Chevrolet Malibu LT

15,588*

$

15 Ford Fusion SE

Stock #P1106A

Stock #P1188A

Stock #P1126A

16,588*

$

Stock #P1160

16,588*

$

13 Chevrolet Equinox LS

16,988*

$

13 Chevrolet Equinox LT Stock #2881A

Stock #P1245

Stock #2909A

16,988*

15,988*

$

13 Ford Escape SE

12 Chevrolet Equinox LT w/1LT

$

Stock #2544A

13 Honda Accord Sport

Stock #2556B

$

12 Chevrolet Equinox 1LT

17,988*

$

17,588*

$

18,588*

$

11 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT

14 Ford Escape SE

Stock #2530A

Stock #P1222

19,988*

$

15 Hyundai Sante Fe Sport

Stock #2900A

19,988*

$

Stock #1168

19,988*

$

19,988*

$

14 Chevrolet Equinox LT

08 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

12 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT

15 Toyota RAV4

Stock #P1197

Stock #2847A

Stock #P1212A

Stock #P1218

21,588*

$

23,588*

$

23,988*

$

24,588*

$

SPECIAL PURCHASE

16 Chrysler Town & Country

15 Chevrolet Equinox LT

Stock #P1252

24,588*

$

13 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE

Stock #P1243

28,988

*

24,988*

$

14 Ford Explorer Limited

Stock #P1246

$

Stock #P1239

Stock #P1230

21,988*

$

16 Chevrolet Impala LTZ

15 Chevy Trax

Stock #2766A

29,988

$

*

29,988

$

*

All Wheel Drive, Leather Stock #P1249

30,988

$

2003 Harley Ultra Davidson Classic Electra Glide, low miles, 100 yr. Anniversary, $9000 /obo 815-499-6410 2006 Harley Davidson Dyna Lo Rider EFI, 6 sp. Low mi. lots of extras. $7,500 815-238-1788 2009 Venox Cruiser, 5K miles. excellent condition, windshield/bags.

Great starter bike. $2,500 815-994-0284 Harley Davidson Motorcycle Set $100 815-631-5810 Old Bike Night Thurs. June 23rd Nick's Tap Rock Falls

Stock #P1233

31,988

$

*

*

15 Ram 2500 SLT

08 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

15 Cadillac Escalade ESV Luxury

Stock #P1058

Stock #P1244

Stock #2765A

33,988

$

*

13,988

$

*

68,888

$

*

(815) 625-2700 *Prices do not include tax, title, license, and doc fees. Pictures are for illustration purposes only. See dealer for details.

Dealer not liable for errors in this ad.

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16 ft. 1984 Champion Bass Boat, 150hp, runs good, metallic. red $3,000/obo. 815716-6347.

16' Lund-Mr. Pike, 70hp Johnson motor, trolling motor, well, new live seats, $3000/obo 815-441-7636 2003 Bryant 214, 5.7 Mercruiser Alpha One, 330 Captain's hours, Choice Exhaust, Marine Band radio, new stereo, lots of storage, cooler compartment under front seat. or 815-973-4066 815-266-9546 2013 16' Qwest Pontoon Edge Boat, & 2012 18' Trailer, Trophy many amenities, used like new, only a few times, inquiries serious only, $15,500 815652-0286

PERSONAL WATERCRAFT 941

TRAILERS/RVS

945

2007 Montana 5th Wheel, 3 slides, 36' long, rear $20,500 kitchen, 815-973-4697

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935

1997 Kawasaki Jet Ski 750cc, trailer, $850/obo 815-499-4179 leave message.

15 Chevrolet Traverse LT2

black & white.

1999 Harley Dyna Super Glide FXD 12K mi., saddlebags, windshield, lots of extra asking chrome, 815-288$5400 3301

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