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Antidote costs keep climbing Princeton Police Chief: Version styled like Epi-Pen is best, but ‘impossible to get’

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

A life-saving medicine used to reverse heroin and opioid overdoses already is difficult to get locally, and now its availability could be put

further out of reach by its skyrocketing cost.

A new state law now requires police, emergency workers and hospitals to carry naloxone, which is available in three forms: nasal spray, vial and syringe, and an auto-inject pen.

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ma’s] auto-inject version – specifically approved for people without medical training to use in a life-threatening crisis

– soared from $575 to $3,750 per two-dose package in just 2 years,” according to a May 16 article by Politico, a Virginiabased political newspaper, citing data by Truven Health Analytics.

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Pharmaceuticals Inc. nearly doubled to $66 from 2013 to 2014, and the generic twovial Hospira product surged 17-fold from $1.84 in 2005 to $31.66 in 2014, the newspaper reported.

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Therapy next for suspect Rock Falls man, 30, found unfit for trial

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Jadyn Ross (left) and Maddie Atkinson, both 12 and of Ashton, put their hands up as they ride the paratrooper ride Friday evening at Ashton Fest at AFC High School. The carnival also is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday. A craft and vendor show runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday in the gym; and a flea market is open those same hours on the front lawn. For more information and to see more photos, turn to Page A2.

MORRISON – A Rock Falls man accused in January of stabbing a woman 30 times with a pair of scissors, causing life-threatening injuries, is unfit to stand trial in his criminal case, a judge ruled Friday.

Christian L. Bowman, 30, had been charged with aggravated battery, punishable by 2 to 5 years in prison, and one count of misdemeanor battery.

Judge Stanley B. Steines ruled Friday in Whiteside County Court that Bowman, who in court testimony was revealed to have an intellectual developmental disability, will be committed to therapy provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services.

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Miss Anita saves the ducks, inspires a writer Teacher shares late, beloved children’s librarian’s tale of bravery

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

STERLING – Anita Elgin was dying of breast cancer. Yet when she awoke in the hospital a few weeks before she lost her battle, she turned to her friend, Karen Payan, and asked how her grandson, Colton Egan, was doing.

Shortly after seemingly having overcome E. coli, the 5-year-old’s kidneys failed and he needed a transplant, and that’s the first thing that crossed Elgin’s mind when she saw Payan.

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To get your copy Go to missanita.shutterfly.com to order your own copy of “Miss Anita Saves the Ducks.”

Anita Elgin’s daughters, Erin Shank, Jamie Mosher, and Wendi Ketchum, plan to establish a foundation in their mother’s honor later this year. Stay tuned for more information.

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“Selfless,” Payan said. “That’s how Anita was – totally selfless. She was not feeling good and suffering, but she was thinking of me and my grandson.”

Welcome to Miss Anita’s world.

Another prime example of selfless-

ness was the day the children’s librarian looked out the window of the Sterling Public Library and saw a family of ducks crossing the road.

She dashed out, stopped traffic and helped them cross.

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“Miss Anita Saves the Ducks” was written by Karen Payan and illustrated by her daughter, Carly Wike.

The story is based on a true story that Miss Anita ANITA continued on A104 would tell to kids at the Sterling Public Library.

Community Want to learn how to keep bees? Members of a Lanark Girl Scout troop got up close and personal with them.

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POLICE Sterling Police Natasha L. Anderson, 36, of Rock Falls; 12:38 p.m. Thursday in the 4100 block of E. Lincolnway; retail theft; given notice to appear in court.

Rock Falls Police Cody T. Lopeman, 22, of Sterling; 2:02 p.m.

Thursday at 12th Avenue and U.S. Route 30; improper turn; given notice to appear in court.

Boy, 16, of Rock Falls; 12:02 p.m. Thursday at First Avenue and East Fourth Street; driving while license suspended; given notice to appear in court.

Kristin M. McBride, 37, of Sterling; 9:26 a.m.

Wednesday in the 1500 block of U.S. Route 30 West; speeding; given notice to appear in court.

Rocky C. Smith, 38, of Rock Falls; 7:34 p.m.

Thursday in the 1200 block of Lincoln Street; Whiteside County warrant; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Patrick D. Cathey, 44, of Rock Falls; 9:47 p.m.

Thursday in the 300 block of West Fifth Street; Whiteside County warrant; bonded out.

Joshua L. White, 20, of Rock Falls; 10:48 p.m.

Sunday at 15th Street and Fifth Avenue; resisting a peace officer, driving while license suspended, operating uninsured motor vehicle, failure to signal when required; bonded out.

Dixon Police Justin Irvine, 21, of Dixon; 10:46 p.m. Thursday in the 800 block of East Graham Street; failure to register as a sex offender; taken to Lee County Jail.

Morrison Police Douglas A. Alcala, 32, of Morrison; 2:45 p.m.

June 3; violation of order of protection; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Drew A. Hall, 28, of Morrison; May 27; nuisance – vehicles (ordi-

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nance); given citation.

Jamie C. Given, 35, of Morrison; May 27; nuisance – trailer (ordinance); given citation.

Bailee J. Shepherd, 22, of Camanche, Iowa; May 27; disobeying traffic control device; given citation.

Lisa M. Tillman, 36, of Naperville; May 27; disobeying traffic control device; given citation.

Jill Kaufman, 60, of Morrison; May 29; 24-hour parking; given citation.

Austin B. Bigger, 22, of Oquawka; June 1; speeding; given citation.

Katelyn J. Sedig, 25, of Morrison; June 1; speeding; given citation.

Jamie L. Truckenmiller, 21, of Lanark; June 2; speeding; given citation.

Joshua K. Vancil, 33, of Morrison; Sunday; dog running at large; given citation.

Stephanie A. Schmitt, 29, of Morrison; Monday; speeding; given citation.

Richard D. Rausch, 45, of Morrison; Wednesday; nuisance – vehicles (ordinance); given citation.

Britt R. Spangler, 46, of Morrison; Wednesday; nuisance – vehicles (ordinance); given citation.

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ABOVE: Mia Hoese (left), 12, of Ashton, and Ireland Bradfield, 13, of Franklin Grove, enjoy a ride on the Tilt-A-Whirl on Friday evening at Ashton Fest. The Ethan Bell Band, Four Wheel Drive and Snap Shot play today and Rout 38 and Trippin Molly play Sunday. Sunday is also the annual Lions Club car, truck and motorcycle show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There also is a food court, beer garden, a kids zone and a petting zoo. The parade will begin at 4:30 p.m.

Sunday and the fireworks at 9:15.

Go to ashtonil.com for all the details.

Lee County Sheriff Shannon L. Cochrane, 41, of Ashton; 8:15 p.m.

Thursday; Whiteside County warrant; posted bond and released.

Tiesha M. Pitchford, 31, of Dixon; 3:23 p.m.

Thursday; warrant for contempt – failure to appear; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Jordan J. Heintzelman, 20, of Dixon; 11:52 a.m. Thursday; warrant for contempt – failure to appear; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Todd M. Hawley, 44, of Ohio; 10:24 a.m. Thursday; warrant for failure to appear – contempt (nonpayment); posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Ogle County Sheriff Samantha M. Metzger, 21, of Rockford; Thursday; warrant for failure to appear; posted $1,236 full cash bond and released with no further court date needed.

BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday to Jamie Gossett and Letisha Long, both on Saturday.

Happy birthday to John Fane, Nichole Hendrix, Jeremy Gablemann, 30, Sue Cornwell, John Hook, and Gerald Law, all on Sunday.

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DIXON | MIRACLE LEAGUE BASEBALL

Special one-day league set for kids Organizers seeking participants, sponsors, volunteers for event

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

To help them play ball!

DIXON – Analeisa Comer has a standard greeting. The 10-yearold says, “Hi. I’m Ani,� gives you a fist bump, then tells you she has autism.

She’s proud of it, and quick to show off the benefits of her co-diagnosis of ADHD. “I have this advantage,� she said Thursday afternoon, moments before springing off the porch and tearing down the street to the mailbox and back before completing her showcase with a cartwheel. “I can run from my mom’s car all the way down the mailbox and back in 30 seconds.�

For the record, it was 28 seconds – including the cartwheel. That sort of speed will come in handy July 23, when she and anyone 6 and older can take part in Miracle League Baseball, a 1-day baseball event at the Al Morrison Baseball fields at Page Park for those with special needs.

Her mom, Marcia, and close family friend, Amy James, organized the event.

A few miles from the Comer household, James’ son, Jacob Smith, a 7-year-old firecracker incarnate, leaped onto his mother’s back as she tried to subdue their 6-monthold golden lab puppy, Dexter. “Dog pile! Dog pile!�

Jacob, who has combined ADHD, yelled with glee.

Both Comer and James understand kids – and puppies – need to burn off energy. Perhaps more important, they need to feel a sense of belonging. “Ani is very accepting of other people, and I’m very proud of her for that,� Comer said. Ani

If you have a child 6 to 16 who you’d like to register for Miracle League Baseball, the 1-day event July 23 at the Al Morrison Baseball fields in Dixon, or if you’d like to be a sponsor, contact Amy James at 815-4405478 or jacobktpay4@ gmail.com, or Marcia Comer at 815-4403291 or cutiegirl8301@ yahoo.com.

An account for sponsors has been set up at Midland States Bank, 101 W. First St., Dixon, and James asks those who contribute to let her know, so their names can be printed on the T-shirts.

The deadline for sponsors to sign up is June 20, and the deadline to register a youngster to play is June 30. also has obsessive compulsive disorder. “I think it’s that way because she’s dealt with it her whole life.�

Whether their special need is ADHD or a wheelchair-binding condition, kids can register for Miracle Baseball for free. They’ll each get a T-shirt, hat, medal, bracelet, refreshments, and any equipment they need to play ball.

Gloves are optional for Ani, who barehanded a throw from her mom Thursday afternoon before rifling it back, causing her to leap for an acrobatic catch. “My mom’s a ballerina,� Ani sang.

In addition to ballplayers, volunteers and sponsors are sought, too. “This isn’t something that’s easy to do and put together, and we want it to be a very special day for these kids,�

James said. “We’d like it to be something for

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Analeisa Comer, 10, catches a ball while playing catch with her mom, Marcia. Analeisa and other special needs children and adults will get to play baseball for free July 23, during Miracle Baseball League the Al Morrison Baseball fields at Page Park in Dixon. them to look forward to doing every summer, every year after this year.�

She and Comer have ponied up their own cash for the cause. “If it helps these kids feel good about doing something they wouldn’t otherwise get to do, money’s not an issue for me,� she said, adding that another couple of more sponsors are as good as on deck, but that there’s still plenty of cost to cover.

Scott Johnson, president of the Al Morrison board, called the idea a slam-dunk when James pitched it to him, and his board followed suit to green-light the event. “When you’re approached as a baseball organization to provide something for special needs children, it was a situation where it took us all of about 3 seconds to say, ‘Heck yes. We’d be more than happy to do something

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To be able to help these other athletes with special needs? That’s going to be a tremendous environment.�

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teach the special needs kids how to play and maximize their experience. “They’ll learn a couple of things,� she said. “They’ll learn no one should be treated differently than you’d like to be treated. We don’t call it a disability. Let’s look at their abilities, instead of their disabilities.�

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The board will secure a permit so concessions can be sold during the event, he said.

It will start at 9 a.m., and the players will be split into four age divisions – 6 to 8, 9 to 10, 11 to 16, and 16 and older.

James said that last group was made possible as of Thursday, thanks to the assistance of Kreider Services, where she used to work. “Being there was so eye-opening to what people with special needs are capable of,� she said.

The deadline to be a sponsor is June 20, and the deadline to register kids to play is June 30.

James coaches Jacob’s Al Morrison T-ball team, sponsored by Dixon Lions Club, and is requiring her players to participate in the event.

She hopes more teams will have their players help out, in order to

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OBITUARIES Robert C. ‘Bob’ McKinley STERLING – Robert Charles “Bob” McKinley, 72, of Sterling, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.

He was born March 14, 1944, in Belleville, to Walter and Marie (Broberg) McKinley. He graduated in 1962 from Harlem High School in Loves Park, and attended Western Illinois University. He graduated in 1971 from Rockford College, and earned his Master of Business Administration degree from Northern Illinois University.

Bob was a proud veteran of the Army, and served in Vietnam. He married Cynthia Page in 1968, and together they had five children. He relocated his family from Rockford to Sterling to accept a position at Lawrence Bros. Co., where he worked for 24 years. At the age of 57, he returned to school at Eastern Illinois University to obtain a teaching certificate. Bob then taught history and business at Newman Central Catholic High School, until his retirement in 2013.

Bob was an avid, lifelong St. Louis Car-

dinals fan and faithfully watched all their games. He also loved high school football and basketball, and his greatest joy was attending any sporting event in which his children and grandchildren participated.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Cynthia; three sons, Kevin (Dawn) of Schaumburg, James (Mindi) of Byron, and David (Niji) of Pearland, Texas; one daughter, Erin (Barry) Whalen of Chicago; grandchildren, Edward, Cameron, Kate and Cole McKinley, and Abbie and Isabelle McKinley; and brother, William (Betty) McKinley of Sheridan, Wyoming.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and son, Matthew in infancy.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave., Rock Falls. The funeral will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Vincent de Paul Society in Sterling, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Catherine J. Jackson TEMPE, Ariz. – Catherine Jo Jackson of Tempe was born Nov. 16, 1948, and passed away Monday, June 6, 2016, at her home, after a short battle with cancer.

Cathy was born and raised in Sterling, the oldest child of Dorothy (Deets) and Robert Dawson. She graduated in 1966 from Newman Catholic High School, and was employed for many years at the Sterling-Rock Falls Gazette before moving in 1978 to Arizona. She married Henry L. Jackson in 1986, and was employed at Tempe Daily News and Mesa Tribune as a proofreader, before she had to retire in the mid1990s due to macular degeneration. Even with her diminishing eyesight, she always was positive, enjoyed playing bingo, doing her crafting and scrapbook projects, and she loved her pet cats.

She leaves behind her soulmate of 44 years,

husband and stepfather to her children, Henry L. Jackson; daughters, Tina Siddens-Ngo Martin (Joe Ngo) of Chandler, Arizona, and Tanya (Dave) SiddensHammond of Downey, California; sisters, Charlotte (Tom) Cooney of Tempe, and Mary Sue (Greg) Farster of Maricopa, Arizona; brother, Ray (Jean) Dawson of Polo; granddaughters, Ashley (Andrew) Webb and Amber (Bradley Guerrero) Martin; grandsons, Skyler and Spencer Siddens; and several nieces and nephews.

Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, and an infant sister, Christine.

Tempe Mortuary in Tempe is handling final arrangements. No flowers are requested. A small private memorial will be in Tempe, Arizona. Her final resting place will be later this year at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Sterling.

Geraldine L. Kelly NEW CASTLE, Ind. – Geraldine L. Kelly, 94, of New Castle, formerly of Dixon, died Thursday, June 9, 2016.

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Trustees ax four degree programs MOLINE (AP) – Trustees at Western Illinois University have voted to eliminate African American studies, women’s studies and two other degree programs due to poor enrollment and low graduation rates.

The McDonough County Voice in Macomb reported the board’s vote on Friday at a meeting in Moline was unanimous.

The university will allow students to minor in the eliminated program areas, which include philosophy and religious studies.

Western’s registrar’s office says no degrees in African-American studies, two degrees in philosophy, two degrees in women’s studies and one degree in religious studies were conferred in May.

Universities earn review of rating SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Moody’s Investors Service will review the credit worthiness of seven Illinois universities after downgrading the state’s credit to two levels above “junk” status this week.

Moody’s announced Friday that “reviews for downgrade” will proceed on the University of Illi-

Martin A. Papoccia nois, Illinois State University, Southern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, Governors State University, Northeastern Illinois University and Eastern Illinois University.

The reviews will examine the schools’ vulnerability to the state budget stalemate and the ability of each to operate with no state funding or reduced assistance. Experts will look at liquidity, the soundness of contingency plans, and near-term debt service commitments.

The U of I, ISU and SIU all have credit ratings better than the state’s Baa1-negative – the nation’s worst.

S&P Global Ratings lowered Illinois’ rating this week, as did Moody’s.

Illinois Lottery leader resigns SPRINGFIELD (AP) – The head of the Illinois Lottery has resigned from the position after undergoing surgery.

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration said Friday that lottery Director B. R. Lane has a “serious medical condition.”

Rauner has appointed Tim McDevitt as interim leader of the agency.

He currently serves as Rauner’s deputy director of government transformation and metrics.

Lane has held the $142,000-a-year position since last year. He is a former executive with an Indiana-based computerized gambling company called International Game Technology. He replaced former agency leader Michael Jones.

During Lane’s tenure, Illinois reached an agreement to terminate the contract of Northstar Lottery Group, the private company managing the state’s lottery.

STERLING – Martin A. Papoccia, 83, of Sterling, a veteran of the Army, and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at his daughter’s home in Elmhurst, after a short illness.

He graduated from Newman Central Catholic High School and attended St. Ambrose College. He owned Vilo Club and Willows Restaurant and Bar. For the past 50 years, he was an independent insurance agent, providing life and health Insurance in northern Illlinois. He was a gentleman with a ready smile and a gentle way of going through life. Cherish your pleasant memories of Mart in your heart.

He is survived by his wife, Joanne (née Tifft); two daughters, Joanne

Marie A. Hansen SAVANNA – Marie A. Hansen, 76, of Savanna, died Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Eagle Point Nursing Home in Clinton, Iowa.

Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna handled arrangements.

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O’Brien and Virginia “Gigi” (James) Owens; and five grandchildren, Kathleen and Kiefer O’Brien and Wil, Peter, and Hazel Owens. He was the brother of Edith Datti and the late Fred, Mary Schryver, Tony, Virginia Bass, and Martha Leseman; and the fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life service will be at a later date in Sterling. Gibbons Funeral Home in Elmhurst is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Newman Central Catholic High School, 1101 W. 23rd St., Sterling, IL 61081, newmancchs.org or to a hospice organization of the donor’s choice.

Visit gibbonsfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK ▼ Today’s visitations: Thomas R. Andrews of Dixon, 9-11 a.m. at Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling.

Theodore V. “Ted” Lilja of Amboy, 9-10 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Amboy.

Marcia Billings of Rock Falls, 10 a.m.-noon at Rock River Christian Center in Rock Falls. ▼ Today’s funerals: Lowell L. Beggs, formerly of Amboy and Oregon, 9:30 a.m. celebration of life at Silver Ridge Golf Course in Oregon.

Theodore V. “Ted” Lilja of Amboy, 10 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Amboy.

Philip J. Wilkins of Morrison, 10 a.m. at Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrrison.

Thomas R. Andrews of Dixon, 11 a.m. at Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling.

Marcia Billings of Rock Falls, noon at Rock River Christian Center in Rock Falls.

Harold E. Horton of Fort Madison, Iowa, celebration

of life, 3-7 p.m. at home of Sam and LeAnne Horton in Milledgeville. ▼ Sunday visitations: Rodney B. Fetterolf of Dixon, 1-2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Dixon.

Denise Ernat-George of Morrison, 2-5 p.m. at Trimble Funeral Home at Trimble Pointe in Moline. ▼ Sunday funeral: Rodney B. Fettterolf of Dixon, 2 p.m. memorial service at First United Methodist Church in Dixon. ▼ Monday visitations: Thomas M. Devine of Franklin Grove, 9-10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon.

Robert C. “Bob” McKinley of Sterling, 5-8 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. ▼ Monday funerals: Denise Ernat-George of Morrison, 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moline.

Thomas M. Devine of Franklin Grove, 10:30 a.m.

Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon.

Denise K. Ernat-George MORRISON – Denise Ernat-George, 52, of Morrison, formerly of Moline, died unexpectedly Monday, June 6, 2016.

The former Denise Katherine Ernat was born Sept. 20, 1963, in Moline, the daughter of Harry and Sandra (Siefken) Ernat. She graduated in 1981 from Moline High School, and went on to earn a degree in criminal justice from Western Illinois University. She married Kevin George in 1990, in Moline.

He died Sept. 7, 2000.

Denise began her career in Whiteside County Court Services on Sept.

30, 1985. She was a juvenile probation officer for 27 years before moving to an adult probation officer position in November 2011. She will be sorely missed by her co-workers and clientele that she served.

She enjoyed traveling, and spending time in the sunshine, especially at her pool. Above all else, she enjoyed spending time with her family and

friends, and her beloved dog, Logan.

Denise is survived by her parents, Sandy and Harry Ernat of Moline; siblings, Tracy (Mark) Helderman of Coal Valley, Raymond (Barb) Ernat of Chicago, and Katy (Mike) Nelsen of Andalusia; and nieces and nephews, Megan (Blake) Humpal, Sarah and Laura Helderman, Jack and Tom Ernat, and Hannah and Reed Nelsen.

Cremation rites will be accorded. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Trimble Funeral Home at Trimble Pointe, 701 12th St., Moline.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moline, with the Rev. Mark DeSutter officiating. Private burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in East Moline.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the church or Quad City Animal Welfare Center in Milan.

Visit trimblefuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Henry ‘Wayne’ Meixell DIXON – Henry “Wayne” Meixell, 84, of Dixon, died Monday, May 9, 2016, at his home. He was a salesman for American Greetings greeting card company before retiring.

Wayne was born March 15, 1932, in Mankato, Minnesota, the son of Henry A. and Ada “Merle” (Abbott) Meixell.

Survivors include one stepdaughter, Laurie

Caluwaert of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and one brother, Marvin Meixell of Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

There will be no services. Cremation rites have been accorded. PrestonSchilling Funeral Home in Dixon and Mankato Mortuary in Mankato handled arrangements.

Visit prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Roland Dail MILLEDGEVILLE – Roland Dail, 96, of Milledgeville, formerly of Erie, died Friday, June 10, 2016, at his home.

McDonald Funeral Home in Milledgeville is handling arrangements.

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HEROIN IN THE SAUK VALLEY | OPIOID OVERDOSES

Durbin supports questioning of intentions Lawmakers call on drug makers to explain price hikes

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

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin this week supported the move by two legislators who questioned several drug makers in letters about their efforts to preserve

the affordability of the opioid overdose reversal medicine naloxone.

U.S. Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Claire McCaskill, D-Missouri, addressed the letter to Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Pfizer Inc.; Adapt Pharmaceuticals; Kaleo Pharma; and Mylan Inc. In the five letters, Collins and McCaskill asked the companies what they are doing to ensure continued access, why the price hikes, and for a list of resources and tools. They gave

the companies until June 23 to respond.

“The dramatic price increases of naloxone in the midst of the U.S. Sen. ongoing heroin Dick Durbin and prescription opioid epidemic are very concerning,” Durbin said in an email Thursday.

It is not only naloxone seeing a cost increase.

“Patients are struggling with astronomical price tags for drugs

they depend upon – from new brand-name drugs to decadesold generic drugs, from drugs for rare diseases to drugs that treat millions, from so-called ‘specialty’ drugs to traditional pills,” the senator said. “These price increases are real, and they are hurting families.”

Durbin spoke out last year against the significant spikes, and called on the Federal Trade Commission to look for evidence of anticompetitive behavior.

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Princeton Police Chief Thomas Root, a key player in the plan to bring a Safe Passage program online in B u r e a u County, said the version styled like an Epi-Pen Princeton is the best Police Chief option for Thomas Root law enforcers because it can be carried on a utility belt, but it is “impossible to get.”

Narcan spray is carried by officers and deputies in their vehicles, but carrying the kits into a building when responding to a call can be cumbersome. On the other hand, returning to a squad car to grab a kit when needed can cost critical time, he said.

Root, who has seen the drug listed at $2,000 a dose, a burden for budget-strapped police departments, is calling for a price cap.

He recently attended a conference in Springfield that addressed just that.

There have been 12 overdoses in Bureau County since January,

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Naloxone vials like this one are available at both the Lee and Whiteside county health departments. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 27,000 overdose deaths involving prescription opioid medications, heroin, or both in 2014.

10 from heroin and two from prescriptions, the chief said. There were seven heroin overdoses the previous year, all fatal, Coroner Janice Wamhoff said.

There are no reported fatalities this year.

Two U.S. senators wrote letters June 3 to the five companies that make naloxone, asking them how they plan to keep the drug affordable.

The issue – like the heroin epidemic itself – is a national concern.

U.S. Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Claire McCaskill, D-Missouri,

addressed the letter to Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Pfizer Inc.; Adapt Pharmaceuticals; Kaleo Pharma; and Mylan Inc. “Congress provided funding to help first responders acquire products – including naloxone – to reverse overdoses and provide training in their use,” they wrote. “We are concerned, therefore, by recent news reports that indicate the rising price for naloxone may be limiting access.”

In Bureau County, the spray ultimately was bought with a $15,000

grant; it will be delivered within a month, Root said. Then officials will see how much money remains for other options.

“The [auto-injector] is the way to go, [but] there’s a big cost factor, and that’s one of the issues – the pharma companies have made it almost impossible,” he said.

The county’s Safe Passage program soft-

The Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., provides the opioid overdose antidote naloxone, and training in how to use it, free of charge to anyone who asks for it.

It also has a free and legal syringe exchange program, free cookers, alcohol pads and cotton, free hepatitis C and HIV testing, and help with health care and treatment referrals.

More information on its Protecting Our Community program is available at contactus@ lchd.com or 815-2843371. launched 6 to 8 months ago, adding an administrative task force and other resources by following Lee County’s lead. It should be fully operational within 4 months, Root said.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 27,000 overdose deaths involving prescription opioid medications, heroin, or both in 2014.

McCaskill and Collins in their effort to get to the bottom of the recent spike in the price of naloxone,” he said. “Opioid overdose deaths are preventable, and no family should have to endure the pain of losing a loved one due to rising drug costs.”

In 2014, there were 10,574 heroin-related overdose deaths in the U.S., a 26 percent increase from 2013. The percentage jumped by 21 percent during the same period in Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

IN BRIEF Overdose deaths spike in Maryland BALTIMORE — Despite increasing efforts to stem the grim tide of overdose deaths, the use of heroin and fentanyl, largely in the Baltimore region, pushed up the number of fatalities 21 percent last year in Maryland to 1,259, the state reported Thursday.

That’s nearly twice the number of overdose deaths in 2010, according to the new data from the state Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

The deaths include all those who died of overdoses from drugs and alcohol, but the biggest increases were related to opioids. Heroin-related fatal overdoses rose 29 percent, to 748. Deaths from fentanyl, which is many times stronger and often mixed with or substituted for heroin without a user’s knowledge, rose 83 percent, to 340.

Public health officials have said that heroin has become cheaper as authorities have clamped down on prescription drugs such as oxycodone through law enforcement and prescription-monitoring efforts. The data show deaths from prescription drugs had a much smaller rise of 6 percent last year, to 351.

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EDITORIAL | ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT

Auditor general should be above reproach T

he person who holds the office of Illinois auditor general should be above reproach.

This constitutional office conducts dozens of audits of public funds each year and reports its findings and recommendations to the Legislature, governor and public.

The office is particularly important in a state like Illinois, which sadly has a well-deserved reputation for public corruption on multiple levels.

Legislators who voted in bipartisan fashion last year to appoint Frank J. Mautino as auditor general for the next 10 years believed he was above reproach.

Mautino, a Democrat from Spring Valley, had served 24 years in the Illinois House, had a reputation for working across party lines to reach compromise solutions, was responsive to his constituents, and was liked and respected by many.

He also served as a member of the Legisla-

tive Audit Commission, which reviews the auditor general’s audits and hears testimony from various agencies on how troublesome problems should be corrected.

So Mautino certainly understood the concept of public scrutiny as he took on his new duties Jan. 1.

But Mautino probably didn’t expect himself to come under intense public scrutiny after a watchdog group and reporters started looking more closely at his campaign spending over the years.

WHAT THEY FOUND eventually prompted an inquiry by the Illinois State Board of Elections regarding the spending of more than $200,000 in campaign funds over more than a decade at a Spring Valley service station, along with other major expenses paid to a Spring Valley bank.

More ominously, the U.S. Attorney’s Office also launched an investigation into Mautino’s campaign spending.

What we think

return to work as auditor general,” she wrote.

If you haven’t heard of Murphy before, it’s probably because she was just appointed to the Senate in October. As she faces a Republican challenger in November, it’s possible her call for Mautino to step aside was motivated in part by politics.

We would also like to point out that the auditors employed under the auditor general do the bulk of the office’s work, and they have a reputation for utmost professionalism.

that Auditor General Mautino call a news conAuditor General Frank Mautino has yet ference, offer his explanation on the campaign to answer all questions raised about his expenditures plus docucampaign spending as a state lawmaker. With mentation, take questions until reporters got tired of a federal investigation underway and Mautino asking them, and put this having asserted his Fifth Amendment right to whole thing to rest. remain silent, a leave of absence is in order.

Given the latest developments, that’s not likely to happen.

Mautino, who faces But last week, a DemoMautino should take a July 1 deadline for cratic senator upped the a leave of absence to producing informaante. focus more of his time on tion for the elecState Sen. Laura clearing the matter up. tions board, has Murphy of Des We note that Lee asserted his Fifth Plaines sent a letCounty State’s AttorAmendment right ter to Mautino ney Anna Sacco-Miller to remain silent, asking him to step took a monthlong leave according to a aside as auditor of absence about half story published general until the EVEN SO, IF THE a year ago to get things Friday in The federal investigaAuditor straightened out after Times of Ottawa tion is completed. person in charge faces General reproach of any kind, it a DUI arrest, and she’s Frank and Streator, and “I am concerned Mautino doesn’t look good. been back on the job ever has also asked for that your honor is The fact that Mautino has since wrapping up her more time. Earlier, being called into asserted his Fifth Amendfinal year in office.

Ryan Keith, Mautino’s question and that the ment right not to answer When we endorsed spokesman, said Mauinvestigation could cast questions that might Mautino’s appointment tino is cooperating fully doubt on the integrity incriminate him adds in an October editorial, on the federal probe, but of your office and audits we wrote, “We believe would offer no further that are being conducted another twist to the story.

Last week, Murphy Mautino is up to the comment. by your office,” Murphy wrote, “I believe a leave challenge. We wish him Early on, Republicans wrote. of absence would be in well.” in the Legislature started “Once the probe is the best interest of state The challenge for him demanding that Mautino complete and only after provide answers about the cloud over your office government and the tax- now is to restore his reppayers of Illinois.” utation as a man above his campaign spending. has lifted would it be We would have preferred reproach.

That was to be expected. appropriate for you to

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Scammers never stop, so stay on guard Sheriff JEFF DORAN Savanna

It would be wrong to say scammers are at it again because, in truth, they never stop.

One recent scam involves spoofing the phone number of a business or government agency that on its face seems above reproach.

You might see “Internal Revenue Service” on your caller ID. They communicate with you in a professional and official way, trying to persuade you to send money or give up information to steal your identity – counting on you believing what your caller ID tells you.

The next is a twist on a familiar grandparent scam where scammers contact a senior citizen and tell them a grandchild is in jail and needs bond money. The recent twist is they have a young person call and talk to the grandparent, posing as the grandchild.

They ask them not to tell the parent to keep the victim from verifying the child is in jail. If they get that far, a person identifying themselves as an attorney gives instructions on how to send the money.

Most recently, they provided the phone number to the jail where the grandparent can call and confirm the grandchild is, in fact, in jail.

Further examination will find the phone numbers are Trac phones with no subscriber information and far removed from the location where the grandchild is supposed to be in jail.

Many thieves like to target senior citizens. Don’t give personal informa-

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dealing with a thief.

Call your local law enforcement agency and report it, or you can always call my office at 815-244-9171.

Note to readers: Jeff Doran is the Carroll County sheriff.

Safety, health rely on sound infrastructure MICHAEL WIEDMAIER Itasca

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

tion to someone you don’t Security numbers, birth know. This includes but dates and addresses. is not limited to bank Trust your instincts. If account numbers, Social someone wants personal

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information or requests payment via Western Union or Money Gram, then odds are you are

One of Illinois’ strongest assets is its infrastructure. From providing safe drinking water and clean sanitary and storm water, to keeping our economy moving through our roads, bridges, aviation and mass transit, our infrastructure literally carries our state to success.

During Infrastructure Week in late May, the

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Underground Contractors Association strongly supported the theme of “Infrastructure Matters.” We see the signs all around us.

The American Society of Civil Engineers, Illinois Section, gave an overall grade of C- in 2014 for infrastructure: a D+ for roads, transit and wastewater, drinking water at a C- and navigable waterways a D-. The drinking water disaster in Flint, Michigan, and similar concerns in Galesburg show why we need to pay for infrastructure improvements regularly over time to prevent calamity.

How? The SRF, a federal and state long-term, lowinterest loan program for funding safe drinking water and clean water, needs a return to funding highs of the early 1980s.

The state’s motor fuel tax has been 19 cents per gallon since 1991, and needs to be raised after 25 years of stagnation.

The billions of dollars of state road funds diverted to other purposes must stop, and there will be a constitutional amendment on the ballot this fall where you can help make that happen.

Infrastructure is the lifeblood of our economy because it creates and supports jobs, provides opportunity, and keeps us competitive in an increasingly global economy.

Poll after poll shows we’re willing to pay more for safe water and transportation infrastructure.

Public health and safety shouldn’t be compromised. Contact your legislators and urge them to make infrastructure investment a priority in Illinois.

Note to readers: Michael Wiedmaier is the executive director of the Underground Contractors Association of Illinois.

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UNDERSTANDING ILLINOIS | HAVES VS. HAVE-NOTS

Future labor vs. capital battles will be fierce Political party that best hears average voters will dominate

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he Trump and Sanders phenomena reflect in large part a sense among the little guys, who feel they are being exploited by the big guys.

Another way of putting it is that in recent decades, the share of wealth allocated to labor (the working guys and gals) has been shrinking, while that going to capital (those with top incomes and money to invest) has been growing, rapidly.

In his magisterial yet pessimistic book about “The Rise and Fall of American Growth” (Princeton, 2016), economist Robert Gordon of Northwestern University puts numbers to my observations.

From 1972 to 2013, there was significant average annual growth in the real income of the top 10 percent of Americans – and negative growth for the other 90 percent (the latter made only slightly posi-

tive when government transfer programs are added in).

This has reversed the effects of the long period from 1929 to 1971 during which the little guy actually improved his income status vis-à-vis the wealthy, in large part because of unionization and robust manufacturing.

Another way of slicing this is that the top 20 percent or so of households, generally double-earner, college-educated and professional couples, are doing just fine. The other 80 percent, often not so well, and anxious about their future prospects.

AND THE GROWTH for the top 1 percent of “earners” has been skyrocketing in recent years.

CEOs today command 257 times what the typical worker in his or her business makes, versus just 20 times as much in 1973, according to Gordon. Even when a business tanks and the CEO is bounced, he walks away with ga-jillions, floating on a golden parachute.

At the same time, the little guy sees once-good jobs flowing overseas or just evaporating in the face of technological change.

Jim Nowlan of Toulon served two terms in the Illinois House and worked under three governors.

He co-wrote “Fixing Illinois.”

single executive in the Wall Street scandal a decade ago that brought the world economy to its knees. Top executives had to know their people were fraudulently misrepresenting to investors hundreds of billions of dollars in absolute junk mortgages.

Even worse, the CEO who sends jobs overseas does so while seemingly “flipping the bird” to his former domestic employees, showing not a whit of concern for the worker and his family. The emotional distance and insensitivity are appalling.

So now, the little guy is finally being heard, loudly but inchoately.

I believe that the political party that responds sincerely and effectively to the little guy will be the majority party of the future.

The split of wealth between labor and capital in a democratic society is always a balancing act. Things are out of balance at present.

At present, however, both major parties appear in thrall to big money.

For example, I fault the Obama administration for prosecuting nary a

BANKS HAVE PAID $40 billion in fines for their actions, which they can write off their tax liability – but somehow nobody is guilty!

And the GOP has been in bed for decades with the Koch brothers and other billionaire investors, who finance the GOP in return for protection of their privileges.

I think we have to shift some of the wealth back to labor, or the nation risks tearing itself apart in years to come.

And do so for pragmatic reasons. If most wealth is concentrated in a relatively few hands, there will be a demand deficit, as there was prior to the Great Depression, when those at the bottom were unable to buy the goods and services produced by those at the top.

But how to accomplish this shift?

The longstanding Democratic predisposi-

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tion is to tax more and provide more government handouts for those struggling at the bottom.

This simply increases a debilitating dependency on government, which is too great already.

ONE FUNDAMENTAL alternative is to increase the leverage of the worker in the private sector.

But the traditional union-management collective bargaining process has failed.

The ability of employers to hire permanent replacement workers to replace those striking has been one major factor in the decline of union leverage.

So some workers have in recent years become part of the militant “alt-labor” (alternative to unions) movement,

which is reflected in the recent protests for a $15 minimum wage staged outside McDonald’s headquarters in suburban Oak Brook.

I think such battles will become more frequent and probably bloody at times.

In terms of public policy, political parties might turn to increases in the Earned Income Tax Credit, which rewards work.

Another idea is to increase (not decrease) immigration of the brightest from other countries. After all, wealth is created by geniuses and entrepreneurs, and the U.S. provides a very attractive setting in which to produce wealth. This wealth can be shared by those of us who provide lower value-added, yet critical services.

It’s all complicated, yet the issue of labor vs. capital balance needs to be addressed.

Note to readers: Jim Nowlan of Toulon served two terms in the Illinois House and worked under three governors. He cowrote “Fixing Illinois: Politics and Policy in the Prairie State.” Contact Nowlan at jnowlan3@ gmail.com.

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Illinois’ connection to Flag Day’s founder worth celebrating Observance marks 100th anniversary Shaw Media

It’s coming, Batavia. The 100th anniversary of Flag Day. To many people, Flag Day, which is June 14, means you may be a little more patriotic on a Tuesday than normal. But for

Batavia, there is a deeper connection.

That’s because Dr. Bernard J. Cigrand, considered to be the father of Flag Day, lived in Batavia from about 1912 until his death in 1932. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that June 14 would be a nationwide observance of Flag Day, which was due

in large part to nearly 30 years of effort by Cigrand.

On Aug. 3, 1949, 17 years after Cigrand’s death, President Harry Truman signed an act of Congress designating June 14 as National Flag Day. Cigrand dreamed that Flag Day would help celebrate the birthday of the Stars and Stripes – officially adopted by the Con-

tinental Congress on June 14, 1777. When Cigrand was just 19, he worked as a school teacher in Wisconsin. He taught his students the importance of the Stars and Stripes and the flag’s history, and assigned an essay, “What the American Flag Means To Me.” While Flag Day may not mean you get a day off work, we hope you

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take a moment during the day to reflect on Cigrand’s question yourself.

Organizers in Batavia have been planning a 2-day celebration on both Sunday and Tuesday for the centennial edition of the national holiday, which will also feature the unveiling of a memorial for Cigrand on Tuesday. For more details on

the events planned, visit KCChronicle.com or BataviaFlagDay.com.

Also on Tuesday, winners of an official essay contest will read their answers to Cigrand’s essay question during the Batavia Flag Day celebration. Think about how much more impactful these readings could be if you had your own answer, too.

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Robert Fulghum, an author who came to prominence after writing “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten,” pointed out: “The grass is not, in fact, always greener on the other side of the fence.

Fences have nothing to do with it. The grass is greenest where it is watered. When crossing over fences, carry water with you and tend the grass wherever you may be.”

Yesterday, we saw that if this deal is played in three notrump by North, the opening lead of the club 10 (or club eight) is lethal. Would things be greener in four hearts?

What happens after West leads the club king?

This deal occurred in a social game. Strangely, South did not open two hearts. If

you play weak two-bids, why would you not open, despite the unfavorable vulnerability?

South sees at least two black-suit losers, so can afford only one trump loser.

In isolation, what is the best

play in the heart suit?

South takes the first trick and leads a spade to his queen. (If East has the heart ace at least doubleton and West the K-Q-10 of clubs, it is dangerous to play on trumps immediately.) When the queen wins, declarer plays another spade.

East wins and returns a club.

West takes South’s nine with his queen and leads another round. Declarer wins, plays a diamond to dummy, and leads a heart to his queen (or king). West’s only chance is to play low smoothly. Then South will presumably return to dummy with a diamond, lead another trump, and have a nasty guess. Mathematically, it is better to put up the king (or queen), which fails here.

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SPRINGFIELD – Sauk Valley Media won two first-place awards, and 13 total, in the Illinois Press Association’s 2016 contest.

Winners were announced Friday at Crowne Plaza hotel in Springfield during the IPA’s annual convention.

Sauk Valley Media, which publishes the Daily Gazette of Sterling and the Telegraph of Dixon, placed third in the state in the Division E Sweepstakes. Another Shaw Media newspaper, The Northwest Herald of Crystal Lake, placed second, and The NewsGazette of Champaign first.

Division E includes all daily newspapers with a circulation between 10,000 and 40,000.

SVM won a first-place award for newspaper design, which takes into consideration the News, Sports and Community sections of the newspaper.

SVM Enterprise and Projects Editor Christopher Heimerman also won a first-place award, for his coverage of a recent Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. “This entry stood out in a crowded field of worthy features due to its effective presentation and storytelling,” the contest judge wrote of Heimerman’s work. “While Honor Flight stories are common, Christopher Heimerman highlights each and every veteran – putting a face and history to each one. The attention to detail in each story comprised in this well thought out package is commendable. A pleasure to read.”

SVM also earned 7 second-place awards.

Philip Marruffo won three of those honors for his photography. Marruffo earned secondplace honors in the categories of General News Photo, Personality Portrait, and Sports Photo.

News reporters Pam Eggemeier, Angel Sierra and Andy Colbert won a second-place honor in the News ReportingSingle Story category for their coverage of the tornado that hit Lee and Ogle counties in April 2015.

Exhibit to open on city’s beer history CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Public Library is presenting a traveling exhibit called “Beer Chicago: The Refreshing History.”

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CHICAGO (AP) – Newly released documents show that current Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson sent an email praising predecessor Garry McCarthy the day McCarthy was fired.

The Chicago Tribune reported Thursday that Johnson sent McCarthy an email on Dec. 1 saying that McCarthy had “done some really great things for the advancement of the agency.” Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel fired McCarthy that day in the wake of public protests over the 2014 shooting by a white police officer of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, who was black.

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Rauner chief of staff leaves post SPRINGFIELD (AP) – The chief of staff to Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is leaving the post to work on Republican legislative races this fall.

Republican Rauner announced Friday that Mike Zolnierowicz will leave June 30. Rauner hopes to pick up GOP seats to chip away at Democratic supermajorities in the House and Senate.

Richard Goldberg will take his place. The deputy chief of staff for legislative affairs has alienated many lawmakers with a caustic tongue, calling one committee hearing a “sham” and mocking a committee chairman over arithmetic.

Goldberg currently makes $138,000. Zolnierowicz makes $180,000.

Rauner called Zolnierowicz – a former aide to U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk – “a tremendous leader” through “some very difficult circumstances.”

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The April 11, 2015, edition of SV Weekend earned a second place in the News Reporting-Single Story category for coverage of the tornado that hit Lee and Ogle counties in April 2015, and also was part of the Newspaper Design entry in which Sauk Valley Media received first place at the Illinois Press Association’s 2016 contest in Springfield.

SVM also earned second place in the Sports Section category. “Nice, clean design,” the judge wrote. “Easy to read.”

Jim Dunn also earned a second-place award in the Local Editorial category for “Heroin overdose deaths a call to action.”

The judge wrote: “This series shines a hard-toescape spotlight on the scourge of heroin use.

Excellent, well balanced writing clearly defined

the issues and made its case for a call to action.”

SVM Editor Jeff Rogers also won a second-place award in the Headline Writing category.

Other awards won by SVM on Friday included: • Angel Sierra, third place, Best Website.

• Sports staff, honorable mention, Sports Feature for its Track & Field 101 series.

• Brian Weidman, honorable mention, Sports Column.

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Suopys had also been charged in Lake County Circuit Court with possessing bombs containing an explosive substance, but the state dismissed the charge Thursday morning.

He was arrested in May after authorities searched his home and found the suspected pipe bombs.

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Look it up. There’s a book about it, thanks to Payan and her daughter, Carly Wike, who illustrated it.

Much like Elgin, it was always Payan’s dream to write children’s books.

In addition to teaching Payan’s kids to love reading, perhaps her greatest gift was to inspire her to write “Miss Anita Saves the Ducks,” the endearing retelling of the day she did just that.

“I remember thinking when she’d tell the story at children’s hour, and she was so animated, ‘Oh my goodness, I’m going to write that story someday. That’s the cutest story,’” Payan, 55, said.

“She loved telling that story, and it would get the kids so excited.”

“I remember you telling us that story,” added Carly, 29.

Now, Payan is writing her second story, about her hometown of Ohio and the characters she grew up with. It’s a mere sliver of the Elgin’s legend living on, long after her death Oct. 18.

‘Ball diamonds and books’ Erin Shank adored her mother, but it took her passing for her to realize just how many others did.

At the visitation, she met the little dyslexic girl who grew up to be a teacher, thanks to Elgin, and the little boy no one would read to, except – yup. You guessed it.

Elgin was honored posthumously in April with a Spirit of Achievement Award at the YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon. She founded the Sterling Storytelling Festival and was active in Red Cross and Royal Neighbors, while serving on the park and rec board in Tampico, earning her the nickname “Softball Mom.” The community held two events in her honor – a softball tournament at Centennial Park, and a benefit at Long Shot Bar and Grill, at which “Miss Anita Saves the Ducks” made its debut.

“My mom was so broken-hearted she couldn’t be at the benefit,” Shank said, “but she was not feeling well. She was so sick.”

Shank picked her mom’s brain for stories while she was in the hospital, and once she came home and was under hospice care.

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Karen Payan (second from left), 55, reads the book “Miss Anita Saves the Ducks” to her grandchildren, Eleanor and James Wike, 1, as her daughter and the book’s illustrator, Carly Wike, 29, looks on Thursday at the Sterling Public Library. Payan wrote the book while its inspiration, the late, longtime children’s librarian, Anita Elgin, was battling cancer. Elgin died Oct. 18. as hearing other people talk about my mom,” she said. “She’s my mom, so of course I love her, but I found out just how much this entire community loved her.”

Maybe the only thing Elgin loved as much as books and family was softball.

“We had two things: ball diamonds and books,” said Shank, one of three sisters. “When we went on softball trips, we scouted other towns’ libraries. We never had Disney. We imagined the fairy tales in our head. All three of us are very lucky to have had a mom like that, who made us use our imagination.

“She made books come alive.”

Shank said it was therapeutic to hear so many stories of her mom, but certain events – Christmas, Mother’s Day, even softball season – are hard.

They likely always will be.

She cries tears of joy mixed with longing when she thinks about the copy of “Miss Anita Saves the Ducks” she holds so dearly, signed by Payan, Wike, and their muse, Elgin.

“It was very touching that someone would write about my mom like that,” she said through tears, although she quickly explained that she’s an emotional person because she, like her mother, cares so much.

“It can be birds on a fence, or a hit at a softball game. I get it from my mom.”

‘So many beautiful stories’ That aforementioned time Payan visited Elgin, she was still trying to keep the book under wraps, but seeing her friend struggling, she read her the unfinished version she had in her bag. Elgin was on morphine, so Payan wasn’t sure she heard her.

The illustrator warned Payan the images were going to take a while. She didn’t have a while, so she asked Wike to take a crack at it.

“I don’t even consider myself an artist, so I was so embarrassed,” Wike said.

“She literally did this for me in a couple of days, and it was more than I could say,” Payan said.

“I was so pleased and happy, and I knew she could do it. I always knew she could.”

“When the book finally came, I ran to her as fast as I could to get it to her, and her daughter, [Erin], and sister, [Leann], were there and said, ‘She just told us you wrote a book about that.’ It was just chills.”

She read her the final version.

“She was so excited, and she asked if it was all right for her to cry while I read it,” Payan said.

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dozens of cards her religion students at St. Mary Catholic School wrote to Anita.

There were no entries as simple as, “Thinking of you,” or “Get well soon.” Each child shared a favorite anecdote of their favorite librarian.

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“Remember me, Miss Anita? I’m the one who used to scoot around really fast, and you’d say, ‘Stay calm on your bottom’?” was an example Payan shared, cracking herself up. “They wrote so many beautiful stories in those cards.”

Payan and her husband, Jay, and the rest of the family used to live smack dab between Walnut – Elgin’s home town, coincidentally – and Sterling, and “fell in love with Anita.” Thus, while Carly was in high school, her four younger siblings – she’s one of six – started going to the Sterling Public Library.

“You could see this beautiful light in her eyes when she looked at kids,” “She listened with all her heart, and that was a great example to me that I hope I use when I teach or do anything.”

The inspiration is unmistakable. Now that her kids are old enough – her youngest, Josh, is 15 – she’s going to teach full-time, adding math to her workload. She’s going back to school this fall to get her master’s in administration from St. Ambrose University.

“When life slows down – ha ha – I hope to sit and write some stories that will be beautiful for children,” Payan said.

“I never would have thought I could do it without Anita.”

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The following stock quotations, as of 5 p.m., are provided as a community service by Chad Weigle of Edward Jones, Dixon and Raymond James and Associates, Sterling.

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IN BRIEF Democrats rally around Clinton WASHINGTON (AP) – The presidential race shifted to the nation’s capital Friday, with Democrats executing a carefully orchestrated plan to unify their party around presumptive nominee Hillary Clinton.

Her likely general election rival, Donald Trump, continued his monthslong effort to win over the Republican base, with events wooing top donors and evangelical voters.

With the primary contests all but over, a series of top Democrats formally announced their support for Clinton, headlined by the glowing endorsement of President Barack Obama on Thursday.

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Warren joined that effort, both backing Clinton and signaling to many of Sanders’ supporters that it’s time to unite around the party’s presumptive nominee. Clinton and Warren met privately for about an hour Friday morning at Clinton’s home in Washington, intensifying speculation that the progressive stalwart may be tapped for the vice presidency.

GOP insiders fret about Trump NEW YORK (AP) – Weary Republicans are looking for assurances that Donald Trump can maintain the discipline needed to stay on message as he prepares for a bruising general election run-up against Hillary Clinton.

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speech Tuesday appeared to stave off – at least for the time being – a nearGOP revolt over his racially divisive attacks against the American-born judge of Mexican heritage hearing the case against his nowdefunct Trump University.

As he kicked off his general election campaign with a scheduled speech Friday, a thorny question arose: How does the party keep Trump in check?

Rauner vetoes $3.9B in spending CHICAGO (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner on Friday nixed a Democratic plan to provide about $3.9 billion for higher education, mental health treatment, and other programs, writing in a long-expected veto message that the state needs a “real solu-

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Numbers game White Sox CF Austin Jackson is expected to miss 6 weeks after suffering a medial meniscus tear in his left knee; he will have surgery next week. Jackson hit .254 in 54 games.

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Back to old ways Jahn returns to coaching roots with little height

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

When in doubt, shoot.

That’s what AFC coach Chris Jahn told the seven Telegraph team players that showed up in Franklin Grove for a light practice ahead of Thursday’s SVM All-Star Classic.

For Jahn, however, that philosophy of shooting whenever means getting back to his roots as a coach. Jahn was a point guard during his playing days, slashing across the court. Cutting, passing and taking pull-up jumpers was what he knew best.

And during his first few years of coaching at AFC, he found himself with a roster full of quick, shooting-capable guards. So that’s how they played. Fast and loose. Jahn has now spent the past 4 years as the Raiders varsity head coach, and prior to that was the fresh-soph coach. Over those years, he’s seen a shift in how the team has played.

The past three seasons, AFC has been blessed with height. Watch any Raiders game and it’s hard to miss the 6-foot frames running up and down the court.

It began when Allison Prestegaard, a 6-foot, 3-inch center/forward who now plays at Wisconsin-Platteville, emerged as a varsity starter during Jahn’s second varsity season. She was just the start of what was to come. Prestegaard’s younger sisters Madeline, a 6-2 sophomore, and Jaynee, a freshman approaching 6 feet, have changed the way the Raiders have played hoops, as well as they way Jahn coached.

“Allison was very raw her freshman season,” Jahn explained. “She was 6-1 then, could block shots, see things on the floor, but needed more time to grow into herself.”

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AFC basketball coach Chris Jahn talks to members of the Telegraph All-Star team during practice Thursday evening in Franklin Grove. After having plenty of height to utilize the last few seasons with the Raiders, a lack of height on the Telegraph roster will force Jahn to go back to a guard-oriented attack he first used at AFC.

When: Thursday, June 16 (girls game at 5 p.m., boys game at 7 p.m.)

Where: Sauk Valley Community College Cost: $5 Who: Complete rosters for all four SVM All-Star teams can be found on B4.

World bids goodbye to The Greatest Thousands attend service, even more watch procession for Muhammad Ali LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville and the rest of the world said goodbye to The Greatest on Friday, showering affection on Muhammad Ali during a fistpumping funeral procession through the streets of his hometown, followed by a star-studded memorial service where he was eulogized as a wildly charismatic breaker of racial barriers.

“He was a tremendous bolt of lightning, created by Mother Nature out of thin air, a fantastic combination of power and beauty,” comedian Billy Crystal said in an address that had the crowd of about 15,000 laughing at nearly every turn.

The more than 3-hour memorial capped nearly a full day of mourning in Louisville for Ali, the boxing great who died last week at 74 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Earlier in the day, an estimated 100,000 people holding signs and chanting, “Ali! Ali!” lined the streets as a hearse carrying his cherry-red casket made its way past his childhood home to Louisville’s Cave Hill Cemetery, where a private burial service was held for the three-time heavyweight champion of the world.

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“He stood up for himself and for us, even when it wasn’t popular,” said Ashia Powell, waiting at a railing for the funeral procession to pass by on an interstate highway below.

The public memorial at the KFC Yum! Center was packed with celebrities, athletes and politicians, including former President Bill Clinton, Sen. Orrin Hatch, director Spike Lee, former NFL great Jim Brown, Arnold Schwarzenegger, soccer star David Beckham, Whoopi Goldberg and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Speaker after speaker paid tribute to Ali as a brash, self-confident and fearless man of principle, someone who went from being one of the most polarizing figures of the 20th century to one of the most beloved.

“I can just hear Muhammad say now, ‘Well, I thought I should be eulogized by at least one president,’” Clinton told the crowd.

Crystal cracked everyone up with his career-making impersonation of a boastful, fasttalking Ali – and his imitation of Ali’s foil, sportscaster Howard Cosell – and rhapsodized about AP Ali’s charisma, outspokenness Crowds line the streets to watch as Muhammad Ali’s funeral and talent in a way that brought procession passes by Friday in Louisville. An estimated 100,000 the crowd to its feet. people watched the procession, and about 15,000 attended a GOODBYE continued on B34 memorial service held at the KFC Yum! Center.

n the same night Cubs rookie outfielder Albert Almora Jr. made his first major-league start in Philadelphia, White Sox veteran pitcher James Shields introduced himself to fans at U.S. Cellular Field.

Almora starred with great defense, while Shields stunk with lousy stuff. The debuts had nothing in common, but they offered a sharp contrast of the approaches Chicago’s baseball teams have taken.

The Cubs drafted and developed their way to the top of the National League thanks in no small part to Jason McLeod, the Cubs’ senior vice president of player development and amateur scouting, and Chicago’s most underrated sports executive.

The Sox dropped below .500 for the first time as Shields surrendered seven runs, making me wonder if Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf should seek a baseball architect to overhaul the organization if this latest go-for-broke season keeps heading south.

The Sox’s trade for Shields made sense, at this time, given how general manager Rick Hahn structured this team under the direction of executive vice president Ken Williams and Reinsdorf. A franchise prioritizing the future over the present never makes that deal, but that isn’t the Sox under this regime. Never has been. And probably never will be, even if the Sox don’t have to worry about a poor record hurting attendance because consistently sparse home crowds make that a moot point.

Adding a starter like Shields fits the typical Sox ideology more than going young. At some point after a disastrous 2015 season, the Sox decided against a total rebuild and began making short-term commitments to veterans.

They traded with the A’s for Brett Lawrie, and acquired Todd Frazier from the Reds in a three-team deal. The price: Three prospects for Frazier, including emerging everyday outfielder Trayce Thompson, and two for Lawrie, both pitchers.

Would Sox fans prefer to have Thompson improving at the center of a rebuilding project, or enjoy Frazier being among league leaders in home runs?

Their win-now mentality re-established, the Sox signed shortstop Jimmy Rollins (designated for assignment Friday) and pitcher Mat Latos (designated for assignment Thursday) to 1-year, prove-it deals – spots a rebuilding team otherwise would have filled with young, unproven players.

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Good week for CatMatt on rivers, B2.

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Saturday Auto racing 8 & 11 a.m.

• NASCAR Sprint Cup, FireKeepers Casino 400, practice, at Brooklyn, Mich., FS1 Noon

• Formula One, Canadian Grand Prix, qualifying, at Montreal, NBCSN 12:30 p.m.

• NASCAR, Xfinity Series, Menards 250, at Brooklyn, Mich., FS1 7:30 p.m.

• IndyCar Series, Firestone 600, at Fort Worth, Texas, NBCSN Midnight

• NHRA, Toyota Summernationals, qualifying, at Englishtown, N.J., FS1

College baseball 11 a.m., 2 & 5 p.m.

• NCAA Division I, Super Regionals, games and sites TBA, ESPN2 8 p.m.

• NCAA Division I, Super Regionals, game and site TBA, ESPN

College track & field 5:30 p.m.

• NCAA Outdoor Championships, women’s finals, at Eugene, Ore., ESPN

Cycling Midnight

• UCI World Tour, Dauphine Libere, stage 6, La Rochette to Méribel, France, NBCSN

Golf 5 a.m.

• European PGA Tour, Lyoness Open, third round, at Atzenbrugg, Austria, GOLF 1 & 4 p.m.

• PGA of American/LPGA Tour, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, third round, at Sammamish, Wash., NBC & GOLF

Elena Della Donne Chicago Sky forward up for Kids’ Choice Sports Awards, along with Blackhawks Patrick Kane and Corey Crawford.

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T

ime to slow the catfishing train down for a couple of seconds and take a breath. This has been just a blur of live bluegills, blood and guts, gnats and sunscreen. Five days of weird weather and 4 days of fishing on three different rivers. Believe me when I tell you the one day I didn’t fish, I thought about it.

The week started on the Illinois River in Spring Valley, chasing cats with some buddies from work. Now, I would never go there without a really good reason, because in all honesty, I find the Illinois to be a … let’s say “very unattractive” fishing destination. Yes, there are some great fish in the river, without a doubt, but the Asian carp and the industry and even the boat and barge traffic just ruin it for me. But we made lemonade out of lemons, and caught some really nice channel cats and had a good time anyhow.

Wednesday, I was back on the Rock guiding a stretch I rarely fish. However, the Rock is just in great shape right now, outside the fact the channel cat are spawning.

We turned most of our attention toward the flatheads, and found some success.

We also managed to find the bottom of the river with the propeller – and more than once.

Things like that happen when you lose touch

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mattJONES Matt Jones is a fishing guide from Prophetstown. He can be reached at flatheadmechanic40 @gmail.com

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CatMatt has a cozy fire going and finds himself dozing off in a comfortable chair. with an area for a long period of time. Lucky – and I mean lucky – for us we didn’t damage anything, because I hit hard. I was shocked I didn’t tear anything on the lower unit of my Yamaha to pieces.

It was a great reminder to me that sometimes you need to slow down and pay attention. I got away with one, for sure. It could have been a very costly mistake for me, and considering we were 10 miles down from the closest ramp, I’m sure the day would have gotten long and more frustrating.

Thursday, I found myself in Thomson fishing the mighty Mississippi River in preparation for next

weekend’s Monsters of the Rock event. The Old Muddy was on a slow rise as I eased the boat into the slough and headed out to the main channel. I went up and then down and from one side to the other, and managed to find fish everywhere. They weren’t all big, and some weren’t even the right species, but they were fish. However, I did land some nice ones, and I feel good about next weekend.

Of course, next weekend could be much worse – or maybe it will be a lot better. I’m going to go with much better, and try to forget what I really think will happen: The flatheads will go into the spawn, and the thing will

turn into yet another channel cat fest. But, the show must go on regardless of the situation, and what will be will be.

I finished up this week by making more preparations for our big 3-night camping trip on the Rock over the Fourth of July weekend. Friday night fish fry and fishing trip is a go. Then Saturday, a big ol’ bonfire with plenty of friends, and Sunday we will load up the boat and head upriver to take in yet another awesome Prophetstown fireworks display. I haven’t been able to plan a 3-day excursion for a long time, especially doing a bunch of my favorite things on possibly my favorite holiday. I am super duper pumped, to say the least.

In case you have not been outside yet, it’s hot – and I mean really hot. Make sure you take care of yourself doing whatever outdoor activity you choose to do. You know the drill, right? Lots of water, and rest when you need to.

Be safe and have fun …

Go Catfish!

Noon

• NASCAR, Sprint Cup Series, FireKeepers Casino 400, at Brooklyn, Mich., FS1 1 p.m.

• Formula One, Canadian Grand Prix, at Montreal, NBC 3:30 p.m.

• NHRA, Toyota Summernationals, finals, at Englishtown, N.J., FS1

College baseball 11 a.m., 2, 5 & 8 p.m.

• NCAA Division I, Super Regionals, game and site TBA, ESPN2

Cycling 12:30 a.m. (Monday)

• UCI World Tour, Dauphine Libere, stage 7 (final), Le Pont-de-Claix to Superdévoluy, France, NBCSN

Golf 4:30 a.m.

• European PGA Tour, Lyoness Open, final round, at Atzenbrugg, Austria, GOLF 2 p.m.

• PGA Tour, FedEx St. Jude Classic, final round, at Memphis, Tenn., CBS • Champions Tour, Constellation Senior Players Championship, final round, at Philadelphia, GOLF 3:30 & 5 p.m.

• PGA of American/LPGA Tour, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, final round, at Sammamish, Wash., NBC & GOLF 8:30 p.m.

• Web.com Tour, RustOleum Championship, final round, at Ivanhoe, Ill., GOLF

MLB 1 p.m.

• Tigers at Yankees, MLB • Royals at White Sox, CSN 4 p.m.

• Cardinals at Pirates, ESPN 7:30 p.m.

• Dodgers at Giants, ESPN

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7 p.m.

• PGA Tour, FedEx St. Jude Classic, third round, at Memphis, Tenn., CBS • Champions Tour, Constellation Senior Players Championship, third round, at Philadelphia, GOLF

• Stanley Cup Final, Game 6, Penguins at Sharks, NBC

Soccer 7:30 a.m.

• UEFA, European Championship, group stage, Turkey vs. Croatia, at Paris, ESPN

6 p.m.

• Web.com Tour, RustOleum Championship, third round, at Ivanhoe, Ill., GOLF

10:30 a.m.

Horse racing

• UEFA, European Championship, group stage, Poland vs. Northern Ireland, at Nice, France, ESPN

2 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

• UEFA, European Championship, group stage, Germany vs. Ukraine, at Lille, France, ESPN

• Belmont Stakes Prep, at Elmont, N.Y., NBCSN 4 p.m.

• Belmont Stakes, at Elmont, N.Y., NBC

5:30 p.m.

MLB 11 a.m.

• Phillies at Nationals, MLB 3 p.m.

• Cubs at Braves, CSN • Mets at Brewers, MLB 6 p.m.

• Cardinals at Pirates, FOX 9 p.m.

• Indians at Angels, FS1

Soccer 7:30 a.m.

• UEFA, European Championship, group stage, Albania vs. Switzerland, at Lens, France, ESPN 10:30 a.m.

• UEFA, European Championship, group stage, Wales vs. Slovakia, at Bordeaux, France, ESPN 1:30 p.m.

• UEFA, European Championship, group stage, England vs. Russia, at Marseille, France, ESPN 6 p.m.

• Copa America Centenario, group stage, United States vs. Paraguay, at Philadelphia, FS1 8 p.m.

• Copa America Centenario, group stage, Colombia vs.

Costa Rica, at Houston, FS2

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Reagan runners make the trek up the hill on Hennepin Avenue during the 2015 race. The hills gave Keith Aurand some trouble the first time he tried the Reagan Run in 2005.

Passing along the RR5K challenge The first run wasn’t easy, but it led to a new lifestyle

BY KEITH AURAND Special to SVM

What started out as a challenge back in 2004, while watching family members participate in the RR5K, soon turned into a lifestyle. Thanks to that simple little challenge from Sid Aurand, my current hobbies of weightlifting and golf were soon to be tested by a little running.

“I bet you can’t run a 5K!” he said to me. I didn’t even have to think; if he could do it, I surely could do it. Even with never running more than a mile in my life, at 40 years old, how tough could it be? One year to train and be ready for RR5K 2005, how easy this would be.

It only took one practice run (not even a ¼-mile) of trying to run around the Pinetum at Lowell Park to realize that running 3.1 miles was not going to be as easy as anticipated. Spring 2005 rolls around, several pairs of running shoes, clothes, and

IT band issues later, and some negative thoughts start to creep in. Can this be done?

We decided to practice and gauge our performance. We found a race in Ottawa, late April, and my first experience was excruciating. It was at 9 a.m., and when I finished, I was finished for the rest of the day.

That was a flat course – what happens when we get to the RR5K course middle section of woods and hills?

All of a sudden it is July 2, 2005 at 7:59 a.m., my heart is racing and the gun hasn’t gone off yet.

Mile 1, way too fast, and here comes the Armory hill and the tough second mile middle section, now barely moving across the bottom of Page Park and the start of the third mile, how will I survive to the finish line? Everything is slowing down and it is taking forever to get to the mailboxes, the last push to the finish.

Finally … victory, feeling

exhausted and ready to fall over.

What a wonderful and exciting experience of competition with so many people. The encouragement through the whole race was incredible, and I was starting to think I might be interested in more of this.

Thanks to the RR5K for the life-changing event. I’ve gone from not knowing if I could run 3 miles to now entering ultrarunning events, the longest of which was 100 miles. The next big running challenge is back to McNaughton Park in Pekin for the 150-mile race in the spring of 2017.

Also, I’ve enjoyed some unexpected benefits from my new hobby – lower cholesterol and blood pressure. So let me pass the challenge on to you to give the RR5K a try, and watch it change your life.

Never give up, and always pursue your dreams. See you on the trails!

• Copa America Centenario, group stage, Ecuador vs Haiti, at East Rutherford, N.J., FS2 7:30 p.m.

• Copa America Centenario, group stage, Brazil vs. Peru, at Foxborough, Mass., FS1

WNBA 5 p.m.

• Storm at Fever, NBA

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Blackburn wins Optimist tournament Ryan Blackburn carded a 4-over-par 76 to earn medalist honors at the 28th annual Sterling Optimist Club junior golf championship on Tuesday at Emerald Hill.

Blackburn won the 16-18 division and finished four strokes ahead of runnerup Cole Ruckman. Cody Britt won the 14-15 division with an 83.

Rayven Wehling carded a 109 and was the lone girl competing.

MLB

Cubs focus draft on pitching The Chicago Cubs used seven of their eight picks Friday on right-handed pitchers. The Cubs took Tom Hatch of Oklahoma State, Tyson Miller of California Baptist, Bailey Clark of Duke, Chad Hockin of Cal State Fullerton, Stephen Ridings of Haverford, Duncan Robinson of Dartmouth and Dakota Mekkes of Michigan State.

The Cardinals also went heavy on right-handed pitching, selecting Connor Jones of Virginia, Zac Gallen of North Carolina and Sam Tewes of Wichita State. They also took catchers Jeremy Martinez of USC and Andrew Knizner of NC State, high school outfielder Walker Robbins and Stanford shortstop Tommy Edman.

The White Sox picked a pair of shortstops – Luis Curbelo and Max Dutto – a pair of outfielders – Alex Call from Ball State and Jameson Fisher of Southeast Louisiana – as well as pitchers Alec Hansen, Jimmy Lambert and Bernardo Flores, third baseman Zach Remilard and catcher Nathan Nolan.

BASKETBALL

Westbrook opts out of Olympics Russell Westbrook says he won’t play in the Olympics, leaving the U.S. basketball team without another of its best players.

The Oklahoma City point guard said Friday that he decided not to play after talking with his family. He didn’t give a reason for pulling out in his statement released through the Thunder.

Westbrook, a first-team All-NBA selection, won gold medals with the U.S. in the 2012 Olympics and 2010 world basketball championship.

Few leads in slaying of former Simeon player Los Angeles County investigators say they so far have no witnesses or video in the slaying of former Simeon basketball player Saieed Ivey, who was found shot in the chest in the backseat of a locked Mercedes after celebrating his 20th birthday.

GOLF

2018 Senior Players Champ. location set The 2018 Constellation Senior Players Championship will be played at Exmoor Country Club in Highland Park.

The PGA Tour Champions and Western Golf Association announced Friday that the Senior Players, one of five major championships on the 50-andover circuit, will be played in June or July that year.

SWIMMING

Turner gets life ban from USA Swimming Brock Turner, the former Stanford University swimmer sentenced to just 6 months and probation for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman behind a campus frat house, has been banned for life by USA Swimming.

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NHL | GORDIE HOWE OBIT

Mr. Hockey dies at 88 NHL Hall of Famer Gordie Howe remembered by hockey legends

BY LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer

DETROIT – Gordie Howe worked all his remarkable life to earn the respect and awe that came with being “Mr. Hockey.”

The Canadian farm boy who developed his brute strength and incredible stamina on the Saskatchewan prairie could put his team ahead with a timely goal or even the score with opponents by throwing his elbows and fists. Away from the rink, Howe worked just as hard to become one of the most likable superstars in any sport.

If there is anything hockey reveres, it’s hard work. Few brought more of that to the game than Howe, whose boundless blend of talent and toughness made him the NHL’s quintessential star during a career that lasted into his 50s. He died Friday at the age of 88 surrounded by family members after a storied career that included four Stanley Cup championships and respect across the league.

“Mr Hockey left peacefully, beautifully, and with no regrets,” Murray Howe said in a text to the Associated Press, adding that his father died simply of “old age.”

The Detroit Red Wings, Howe’s longtime team, said Howe died in Sylvania, Ohio, at the home of Murray Howe. Funeral arrangements were pending.

Howe shattered records, dropped gloves and threw elbows while helping the Red Wings win those four championships. He became an idol for many and is credited with helping the sport attract American fans in a development key to the league’s growth.

“When Gordie came into the NHL, hockey was a Canadian game. He converted it into a North American game,” former NHL President Clarence Campbell said when Howe retired the first time in 1971.

With finesse and a heavy dose of grit, the Hockey Hall of Famer set NHL records with 801 goals and 1,850 points – mostly with the Red Wings – that held up until Wayne Gretzky came along. The Great One himself left no doubt about what he thought of Howe.

“Unfortunately, we lost the greatest hockey player ever today, but more importantly the nicest man I have ever met,” Gretzky tweeted.

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman lauded

AP

Gordie Howe, the hockey great who set scoring records that stood for decades, and seen here lifting his stick high in the air after scoring the 545th goal of his NHL career, has died. He was 88. “the incomparable” Howe as a remarkable athlete with incredible longevity.

“Gordie’s commitment to winning was matched only by his commitment to his teammates, to his friends, to the Red Wings, to the city of Detroit and – above all – to his family,” Bettman said.

Mr. Hockey was a giant of the game, and no list of the NHL’s greatest players has him anywhere but near the top alongside players like Bobby Orr, Maurice Richard, Mario Lemieux, Guy Lafleur, Bobby Hull and Gretzky. Like few others, Howe’s impact on the game stretched over decades.

Howe was also so talented and tough that a “Gordie Howe Hat Trick” became synonymous with the combination of having a goal, an assist and a fight in one game.

Besides the four Cups, the talented right winger won six Hart Trophies as NHL MVP and six Art Ross Trophies as the league’s top scorer. Howe began playing for the Red Wings in 1946, leading them to seven straight first-place finishes in the regular season.

He was a part of what was known as “The Production Line” with fellow future Hall of Famers Ted Lindsay and Sid Abel during his

25-year run with the franchise.

“No one in their right mind ever wanted to tangle with him,” Lindsay has said. “Gordie had a lethal pair of elbows, was strong as a moose and knew every angle.”

Howe ranked among the NHL leaders in penalty minutes three times, spending 100-plus minutes in the penalty box during those seasons. When he resumed playing as a parent with sons on the same sheet of ice, opponents often found out not to mess with his boys.

“If I can skate, I’ll get even,” Howe once said.

Howe needed more than 400 stitches to close cuts, lost several teeth, broke ribs and his nose. He had a serious head injury in 1950 that led to emergency surgery to relieve pressure on his brain. Despite the blood and broken bones, he didn’t miss many games during his NHL-record, 1,767-game career, and played in all 80 during his final season.

“You’ve got to love what you’re doing,” Howe once said. “If you love it, you can overcome any handicap or the soreness or all the aches and pains, and continue to play for a long, long time.”

NASCAR | MICHIGAN

Slick cars could lead to more competition NASCAR makes another change to aero package at Michigan race

BY LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer

BROOKLYN, Mich. – NASCAR is making aerodynamic changes, again, hoping to create more competitive racing.

“The rules package is what is on everyone’s mind,” Brad Keselowski said Friday after a practice session at Michigan International Speedway’s two-mile oval.

Part of the intrigue revolves around the fact that no one – including the drivers, engineers and NASCAR officials – is sure how the changes will shake out during the FireKeepers Casino 400 on Sunday, when Joey Logano will be on the pole.

NASCAR is reducing sideforce to cars by setting the rear toe to zero. It is also shortening the spoiler from 3.5 inches to 2.5 inches, reducing the splitter located under the bumper to 2 inches, and resizing the deck fin to match the spoiler. After the

AP

Crew members work on the car of Brad Keselowski last week.

NASCAR is making aerodynamic changes, again, hoping to create more competitive racing.

aero package makes its debut “The car, as it goes through at Michigan, it is expected to be the air, it casts this aerodyin place again for next month’s namic shadow,” said Gene Stefanyshyn, NASCAR’s vice presirace at Kentucky.

dent of innovation and racing development. “And, we’re trying to make this shadow as small as possible so the other cars around it don’t feel the effects of the shadow.”

At least one driver, Aric Almirola, is confident the results will be good for a series that has occasionally great racing but also clunkers.

“At least with the cars behind, they won’t be affected as bad with the dirty air we talk about all the time,” Almirola said. “I feel like continuing to make the race cars sleeker and get more and more downforce off the car is going to continue to allow more air to flow to the cars following and that will in turn put on a better race. I am really excited about the fact that not only is it really cool to go 220 mph at the end of the straightaway, but then we have to slow down to 180 mph in the corner.”

Fans lining street chant Ali’s name as hearse passes by GOODBYE

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t “We’ve seen still photographs of lightning at the moment of impact, ferocious in its strength, magnificent in its elegance. And at the moment of impact, it lights up everything around it so you can see everything clearly,” Crystal said. “Muhammad Ali struck us in the middle of America’s darkest night.”

He added: “Ali forced us to take a look at ourselves. This brash young man thrilled us, angered us, confused us, challenged us, ultimately became a silent messenger of peace, and taught us that life is best when you build bridges between people and not walls.”

Kevin Cosby, pastor of a Louisville church, told the crowd that Ali “dared to affirm the power and capacity of African-Americans,” and infused them with

a “sense of somebodiness.” He likened Ali to such racial trailblazers as Jesse Owens, Rosa Parks and Jackie Robinson.

“Before James Brown said, ‘I’m black and I’m proud,’ Muhammad Ali said, ‘I’m black and I’m pretty,’” Cosby said. “Blacks and pretty were an oxymoron.”

Rabbi Michael Lerner, a political activist and editor of the Jewish magazine Tikkun, brought the crowd to its feet four times with a fiery speech in which he referred to Ali’s refusal to be drafted during the Vietnam War – a stand that cost him his boxing title.

“Ali stood up to immoral war, risked fame to speak truth to power. The way to honor him is to be like him today,” Lerner said, railing against anti-Muslim bigotry, drone attacks, the gap between rich and poor, and racist policing.

Earlier in the day, Ali’s casket, draped with an Islamic tapestry, was loaded into a hearse outside

a funeral home. The pallbearers included former boxers Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis and actor Will Smith, who played Ali in the movies. Ali’s nine children, his widow, two of his exwives and other family members accompanied the body to the cemetery.

The 19-mile drive took Ali’s body past the little pink house where he grew up, and the museum that bears his name. At one point, the procession traveled along Muhammad Ali Boulevard.

As the long line of black limousines rolled past, fans chanted like spectators at one of his fights, pumped their fists, stood on cars, held up cellphones and signs, ran alongside the hearse and reached out to touch it.

They tossed so many flowers onto the windshield that the driver had to push some of them aside to see the road.

Others fell silent and looked on

reverently as the champ went by.

“I’ve been crying all week,” said Mike Stallings, of Louisville, who brought his two young sons to bid farewell to the sports legend who grew up as Cassius Clay. “As big as he was, he never looked down on people.

He always mingled among the crowds.”

Ali chose the cemetery as his final resting place a decade ago.

Its 130,000 graves represent a who’s who of Kentucky, including Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Colonel Harland Sanders. Family spokesman Bob Gunnell said he will have a simple headstone, inscribed only “Ali,” in keeping with Islamic tradition.

Ali himself decided years ago that his funeral would be open to ordinary fans, not just VIPs. As a result, thousands of free tickets to the memorial were made available, and were snatched up within an hour.

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Telegraph boasts guard-heavy attack

NBA FINALS | GAME 4

OLD WAYS

points and rebounds, and the top 5 in blocks. The Raiders ditched the runt and-gun offense in favor When Jahn accepted the of more halfcourt sets and varsity coaching job dur- high-low post action. ing Allison’s sophomore “It really changed what season, the coach played we do,” Jahn said. “We her sparingly at the varsi- played guard-type basketty level as she still round- ball for so long. We were ed into form. So without a so fast-paced, get the ball true center, he stuck with out of the basket and run a fast-paced, guard-heavy down the floor. Then the offense.

Prestegaard family comes His mind was racing to through, we slowed things think up ways to utilize her down, and changed everyheight once she became a thing for the better.” varsity mainstay, and filed On Thursday, Jahn will those schemes away for a coach a Telegraph team later date. And as Allison at the SVM All-Star Clasprogressed and was able sic with Cassidy Koning to contribute at the varbeing the tallest player on sity level, Jahn’s coaching the roster at 5-9. It’s the chops poured out. first time he will coach a He employed a new team without someone system to utilize his 6-2 or taller in more than new shot-blocking and 3 years. That means Jahn rebounding machine. will have to dip into his Prestegaard led the area old coaching days to draw in blocks by more than 2 up plays and work with a per game, and averaged guard-heavy team. the sixth-most points per Koning, an AFC graduate who will be playing game as a senior. her final basketball game Madeline and Jaynee under Jahn, experienced were near the top of the change in systems as several area statistical a player. Koning played as categories last season, an aggressive shooting finishing in the top 10 in CONTINUED FROM B1

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The Warriors’ Klay Thompson (left) and Draymond Green (right) block the shot of the Cavaliers’ Tristan Thompson during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday in Cleveland. The Warriors won 108-97 for a 3-1 series lead.

Splash Brothers A-OK Curry, Thompson lead Warriors past Cavs

BY TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer

CLEVELAND – Stephen Curry found his longrange touch and scored 38 points, Klay Thompson added 25, and the Golden State Warriors moved within one win of defending their title by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-97 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night.

Curry had scored just 48 total points in the first three games, but the twotime league MVP made seven 3-pointers and Thompson, his Splash Brother, drained four 3s as the Warriors took a 3-1 lead in the series.

Golden State, which made history with a 73-win regular season, can become the seventh franchise to win consecutive titles with a victory in Game 5 on Monday night at rip-roaring Oracle Arena, where they

won the first two games by a combined 48 points.

“Work’s not done, obviously,” Curry said. “I’m glad I showed up a little bit, but we’re not done.

We’ve still got some work to do.”

After blowing out the Warriors by 30 in Game 3, the Cavaliers had a chance to even the series. However, LeBron James and Co. didn’t do enough to contain Curry, Thompson or Harrison Barnes, who made four 3s and added 14 points.

The Warriors made an NBA Finals-record 17 3-pointers.

Kyrie Irving scored 34 points for the Cavs, who will need much more in Game 5 or they’ll finish as runner-up to the Warriors for the second year in a row.

James added 25 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists, but the superstar also had seven turn-

overs and was too passive at times. Kevin Love returned to the lineup after missing Game 3 with a concussion and added 11 points off the bench.

Cleveland, which came in 8-0 at home in the playoffs, went 6:36 without a field goal in the fourth quarter, the kind of scoring drought no team can afford against the potent Warriors.

“A lot less breakdowns than what we had last game,” Curry said. “We checked the 3-point line, and it was just all-around communication, toughness and effort.”

With Golden State leading 88-84, Curry got loose for a backdoor layup and Barnes followed with a dagger 3-pointer, deflating a crowd of 20,000plus fans clinging to hope that this would be the year Cleveland would win its first pro sports championship since 1964.

guard before Allison Prestegaard arrived on the scene, and also had to adjust to new sets once the height was added to the lineup.

Instead of having the freedom to shoot whenever she had some space, the new system called for looking into the post where a big body would be waiting.

“Playing with girls who have height like that gives you a lot of options,” Koning said. “For a while, our offense was mostly just dribble drive, and whenever you do that you just shoot. But playing with teammates who are all 6 feet, it opened everything up. We played more in the halfcourt and picked away at teams.

“Now, [on Thursday] I’ll be back to playing with a bunch of guards. And for a lot of girls, that means there won’t be a hand coming out of nowhere to block your shot.”

As the airspace over the hardwood is cleared of skyscrapers, for one last time that means when in doubt, shoot.

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AFC basketball coach Chris Jahn (right) will lead the Telegraph All-Stars, marking the first time in 3 years he will coach a team with no player over 6 feet tall.

NHL STANLEY CUP FINAL

A Penguin keeps his cool Game 5 not shaking Murray’s confidence

BY WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer

PITTSBURGH – Matt Murray’s slender frame has spent the last 2 months seemingly impervious to the increasingly massive weight on his shoulders.

Until Thursday. Skating onto the ice at Consol Energy Center with a chance to help the Pittsburgh Penguins raise the franchise’s fourth Stanley Cup, the enormity of the moment – however briefly – may have gotten the best of the 22-year-old rookie.

Murray used phrases like “a little bit jittery” and “a little bit nervous” to describe the opening minutes of Pittsburgh’s 4-2 loss to San Jose in Game 5, a stretch when he allowed three goals on five shots as the Sharks earned a return trip to the West Coast for Game 6 on Sunday night thanks to 44 saves from goaltender Martin Jones.

“As a team we really settled down after a tough start, but we came back and stayed resilient,” Murray said. “We played the way we needed to to win the game, but their goalie stood on his head.”

Something Murray has done himself at times during Pittsburgh’s run to the final, particularly after a rare bumpy patch. He has yet to drop consecutive starts during the playoffs, going 5-0 with a 1.76 goals against average in games following a loss. Having a team peaking in front of him – one that doesn’t think twice about stepping in front of shots

2016 SVM ALL-STAR CLASSIC ROSTERS Telegraph boys No. Player 3 Tristin Woodin 4 Brad Cavanaugh 11 Noah McCarty 12 Riley Mehrens 13 Jacob Hilliker 13 Zack Randecker 21 Nate Gascoigne 24 Noah Junis 24 James Talley 30 Kyle LeBlanc 30 Sterling Thornton 40 Wyatt Patterson

Head coach: Ray Sharp, Newman School Ht. Pos. PPG Polo 6-0 G 12.9 Polo 6-3 G 10.6 Newman 6-8 F 18.2 Dixon 5-11 G 10.0 AFC 6-1 G 11.3 Eastland 6-0 G 8.8 Dixon 6-1 F 4.6 Rock Falls 6-1 G 11.9 AFC 6-0 G 12.0 Dixon 6-1 F 16.1 Sterling 6-0 G 14.0 Polo 6-4 F 12.0

RPG APG NA 1.5 4.0 3.6 10.2 3.5 2.8 3.1 5.3 2.5 1.6 1.5 4.0 2.5 NA 1.4 5.3 NA 4.2 1.0 4.0 2.1 7.9 1.8

SPG 2.3 NA 2.3 1.5 2.4 1.1 1.0 NA 1.2 1.0 2.4 NA

RPG APG 6.2 5.2 1.6 2.1 3.5 1.8 2.7 1.7 3.7 3.1 4.0 3.6 3.5 2.3 3.5 NA 1.9 1.1 4.6 1.4

SPG 1.5 1.0 3.0 1.7 1.6 2.3 1.2 1.0 NA 1.0

RPG APG 3.8 1.8 3.8 NA 5.2 NA 5.2 1.9 3.0 3.8 3.4 3.8 6.3 2.7 3.1 NA NA 1.6

SPG NA NA 1.8 1.6 3.1 2.5 3.3 1.1 NA

RPG APG NA 2.8 6.0 2.1 5.9 3.3 5.3 NA 9.5 2.0 2.0 1.0 NA 2.3 5.0 NA 5.0 1.6

SPG 1.5 2.1 3.6 NA 3.0 0.5 1.3 1.5 NA

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Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) stops a shot by the Sharks’ Joonas Donskoi during Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. Despite a rough start to that game, Murray still has his team one win from the Cup. before they ever make it to Murray – helps. So does Murray’s healthy self-confidence.

“I don’t think I played badly by any means,” Murray said.

Maybe, but Murray knows he’s at a portion of the season where being OK won’t be good enough. In the big picture, he has a very real shot at capturing the Conn Smythe Trophy given to the playoff MVP. His 14 wins during the postseason are one away from the NHL record for victories by a rookie.

Still, it’s not the number of goals Murray is giving up, but the nature of them that’s a bit problematic.

There was Joel Ward’s breakaway slap shot from the slot in Game 3 that set the stage for Joonas Donskoi’s wrist shot in overtime that gave the Sharks life. There was Brent Burns’ opening goal on Thursday, a score that in some ways

mirrored Donskoi’s winner, zipping past Murray’s right shoulder.

There was Melker Karlsson’s flip late in the first period that went through the same hole between left pad and his glove that Ward found.

Would Murray have liked to be sharper just three periods from a championship, a victory that would allow him to tie the NHL record for wins by a rookie goaltender in the playoffs?

Of course.

But it didn’t happen, so the Penguins keep playing. He hasn’t lost much sleep since taking over in Game 3 of the opening round against the New York Rangers. He’s not going to start now.

“I thought they had a couple of lucky bounces,” he said.

“One of the things we love about him is his demeanor,” Pittsburgh coach Mike Sullivan said. “He has a calming influence on the group.”

No. Player 3 Joey Brackemyer 3 Mitchell Nehrkorn 4 Trevor Otten 7 Noah Hogue 10 Jack Lemke 10 Jarrett Reynolds 13 Vinny Bramm 14 Jonah Green 23 Carson Buck 23 Cole Olson

Head coach: Quinn Virgil, Oregon School Ht. Pos. PPG Morrison 6-2 G 8.5 Oregon 5-10 G 4.0 Oregon 6-2 G 18.2 Morrison 6-1 G 16.2 Fulton 6-0 G 10.5 Oregon 5-10 G NA Erie 6-3 G 11.0 Prophetstown 6-1 F 12.4 Oregon 6-3 G 4.9 Amboy 6-0 G 11.9

Telegraph girls No. Player 3 RaeAnna Stover 10 Abby Newman 14 Savannah Dean 14 Anni Wilson 15 Cassidy Koning 20 Bubby Doubler 21 Darcy Kepner 23 Vivian O’Laughlin 32 Tyler Smith

Head coach: Chris Jahn, AFC School Ht. Pos. PPG Eastland 5-6 G 9.8 Oregon 5-8 F 5.9 Bureau Valley 5-8 C NA Oregon 5-6 G 6.1 AFC 5-9 G 6.3 Eastland 5-3 G 13.5 Bureau Valley 5-6 G 12.8 Amboy 5-8 F NA Dixon 5-5 G 5.9

Gazette girls Head coach: Julie Schroeder, Erie No. Player School Ht. Pos. PPG 3 Caitlin Maloney Erie 5-5 G NA 13 Paige Peterson Polo 5-8 F 12.5 14 Jay Borum Sterling 5-10 G 6.4 14 Delaney Tegeler Erie 5-9 F 7.6 15 Rachel Cobert Erie 5-10 F 16.3 21 Rhyanna Hadden Newman 5-5 G 2.8 22 Emily Cox Erie 5-9 F 9.0 24 Caylee Morgan Prophetstown 5-8 F 7.8 44 Addie Glassburn Prophetstown 5-6 F NA

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FRIDAY’S SCOREBOARD Baseball Postseason pairings Class 3A State Tournament at Silver Cross Field, Joliet Friday’s semifinals • Lemont 10, St. Viator 2 • Springfield 13, Limestone 0, 5 inn.

Saturday’s games • Third place, St. Viator vs. Limestone, 9 a.m.

• Championship, Lemont vs. Springfield, 11 a.m.

Class 4A State Tournament at Silver Cross Field, Joliet Friday’s semifinals • New Lenox Providence 7, Plainfield North 4 • Mundelein 10, St. Charles North 4 Saturday’s games • Third place, Plainfield North vs. St. Charles North, 5 p.m.

• Championship, Providence vs. Mundelein, 7 p.m.

Softball Postseason pairings Class 3A State Tournament at EastSide Centre, East Peoria Friday’s semifinals • Montini 12, Mundelein Carmel 2 • Washington 6, Sacred Heart-Griffin 5 Saturday’s games • Third place, Carmel vs. Sacred HeartGriffin, 9 a.m.

• Championship, Montini vs. Washington, 11 a.m.

Class 4A State Tournament at EastSide Centre, East Peoria Today’s semifinals • Normal West 3, Downers Grove South 1 • Oak Park-River Forest 5, DeKalb 0 Saturday’s games • Third place, Downers Grove South vs.

Oak Park-River Forest, 5 p.m.

• Championship, Normal West vs. DeKalb, 7 p.m.

Local golf

Tuesday’s results Sterling Optimist Club Junior Championship at Emerald Hill, Sterling 12-13 Boys Division 1. Bryson Smith 68 14-15 Boys 1. Cody Britt 83, 2. Jacob Rude 85, 3.

Andrew Schrader 92, 4. Clayton Kemp 93, 5. Grant Wasson 100 16-18 Boys 1. Ryan Blackburn 76, 2. Cole Ruckman 80, T-3. Jackson Ames, Caleb Sarff 83, T-5. Nick Ceruzzi, Jason Sikkema, Jackson Jeffery, Lucas Campbell 84, T-9. Noah Hogue, Jackson Westen 87, 11. Nick Olds 92, 12. Colton Novotny 94, 13. Jaden Taylor 97, 14. Aaron Hanrahan 100, 15. Ian Carl 101 15-18 Girls 1. Rayven Wehling 109

MLB American League East Division

W L Pct GB Baltimore 36 24 .600 — Boston 35 25 .583 1 Toronto 33 30 .524 4½ New York 31 30 .508 5½ Tampa Bay 28 31 .475 7½ Central Division

W L Pct GB Cleveland 33 26 .559 — Chicago 31 30 .508 3 Kansas City 30 30 .500 3½ Detroit 30 30 .500 3½ Minnesota 18 42 .300 15½ West Division

W L Pct GB Texas 37 23 .617 — Seattle 33 27 .550 4 Houston 29 34 .460 9½ Los Angeles 26 34 .433 11 Oakland 25 35 .417 12 Friday’s results N.Y. Yankees 4, Detroit 0 Toronto 4, Baltimore 3, 10 innings Cincinnati 2, Oakland 1 Tampa Bay 4, Houston 3 Boston 8, Minnesota 1 Chicago White Sox 7, Kansas City 5 Cleveland at L.A. Angels, late Texas at Seattle, late Saturday’s games Baltimore (Wright 3-3) at Toronto (Happ 6-3), 12:07 p.m.

Boston (Rodriguez 1-1) at Minnesota (Gibson 0-3), 1:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Duffy 1-1) at Chicago White Sox (Quintana 5-6), 1:10 p.m.

Houston (Fiers 3-3) at Tampa Bay (Archer 4-7), 3:10 p.m.

Oakland (Graveman 2-6) at Cincinnati (Straily 3-2), 3:10 p.m.

Detroit (Verlander 5-5) at N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 3-1), 6:15 p.m.

Cleveland (Bauer 4-2) at L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 3-7), 9:05 p.m.

Texas (Lewis 5-0) at Seattle (Paxton 0-2), 9:10 p.m.

Sunday’s games Baltimore at Toronto, 12:07 p.m.

Houston at Tampa Bay, 12:10 p.m.

Oakland at Cincinnati, 12:10 p.m.

Detroit at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m.

Boston at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m.

Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 1:10 p.m.

Cleveland at L.A. Angels, 2:35 p.m.

Texas at Seattle, 3:10 p.m.

Friday’s box score

WHITE SOX 7, ROYALS 5 Kansas City Chicago

ab r h bi ab r h bi Mrrfeld lf 5 1 2 0 Eaton cf 3 0 0 0 A.Escbr ss 5 0 1 1 Abreu 1b 4 1 2 1 Hosmer 1b 4 2 2 3 Me.Cbrr lf 3 1 1 2 L.Cain cf 4 0 2 0 Frazier 3b 4 0 1 0 K.Mrles dh 4 0 0 0 Shuck dh 4 0 1 0 S.Perez c 4 1 2 1 Lawrie 2b 4 2 2 1 Orlando rf 3 0 1 0 Avila c 4 2 2 3 Cthbert 3b 4 0 0 0 Av.Grca rf 4 0 1 0 C.Colon 2b 4 1 2 0 Ti.Andr ss 3 1 2 0 Totals 37 5 12 5 Totals 33 7 12 7 Kansas City 100 101 200 — 5 Chicago 003 202 00x — 7 DP–Kansas City 1, Chicago 1. LOB–Kansas City 7, Chicago 4. 2B–Merrifield (8), Abreu (12), Ti.Anderson (1). HR–Hosmer 2 (12), S.Perez (8), Me.Cabrera (5), Lawrie (7), Avila 2 (2). SB–Orlando (4). CS–Eaton (3), Av.Garcia (1). SF–Hosmer (2).

IP H R ER BB SO Kansas City Kennedy L,4-5 5 2/3 9 7 7 1 1 Hochevar 1 1/3 2 0 0 0 1 Soria 1 1 0 0 0 1 Chicago Sale W,10-2 6 11 5 5 1 8 Jennings H,2 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 Putnam H,2 2/3 1 0 0 0 2 Jones H,14 1 0 0 0 0 0 Robertson S,15-17 1 0 0 0 0 1 Sale pitched to 3 batters in the 7th HBP–by Kennedy (Eaton).

National League East Division

W L Pct GB Washington 37 24 .607 — New York 34 26 .567 2½ Miami 31 29 .517 5½ Philadelphia 29 32 .475 8 Atlanta 18 42 .300 18½ Central Division

W L Pct GB Chicago 41 18 .695 — St. Louis 33 28 .541 9 Pittsburgh 32 29 .525 10 Milwaukee 28 33 .459 14 Cincinnati 23 38 .377 19 West Division

W L Pct GB San Francisco 36 25 .590 — Los Angeles 32 29 .525 4 Colorado 28 33 .459 8 Arizona 26 36 .419 10½ San Diego 26 36 .419 10½ Friday’s results St. Louis 9, Pittsburgh 3, 12 innings Washington 9, Philadelphia 6 Cincinnati 2, Oakland 1 Atlanta 5, Chicago Cubs 1 N.Y. Mets 2, Milwaukee 1, 11 innings San Diego 7, Colorado 5 Miami at Arizona, late L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, late

Saturday’s games Philadelphia (Nola 5-4) at Washington (Roark 4-4), 11:05 a.m.

Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 9-1) at Atlanta (Wisler 2-6), 3:10 p.m.

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

Oakland (Graveman 2-6) at Cincinnati (Straily 3-2), 3:10 p.m.

San Diego (Johnson 0-2) at Colorado (Chatwood 7-4), 3:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Kazmir 5-3) at San Francisco (Samardzija 7-4), 6:15 p.m.

St. Louis (Martinez 6-5) at Pittsburgh (Liriano 4-5), 6:15 p.m.

Miami (Fernandez 9-2) at Arizona (Godley 0-0), 9:10 p.m.

Sunday’s games Oakland at Cincinnati, 12:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Atlanta, 12:35 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Milwaukee, 1:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at Washington, 3:05 p.m.

Miami at Arizona, 3:10 p.m.

San Diego at Colorado, 3:10 p.m.

St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 4:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 7:30 p.m.

Friday’s box scores

BRAVES 5, CUBS 1 Chicago Atlanta

ab r h bi ab r h bi Fowler cf 4 0 1 1 Incarte cf 4 0 2 2 Heyward rf 4 0 0 0 C.d’Arn ss 5 0 0 0 Bryant 3b 4 0 0 0 Freeman 1b 3 0 0 1 Zobrist 2b 3 0 1 0 Mrkakis rf 5 0 0 0 M.Mntro c 3 0 1 0 Ad.Grca 3b 3 1 3 1 J.Baez 1b 3 0 0 0 Flowers c 4 1 1 1 Russell ss 3 0 0 0 Pterson 2b 3 2 2 0 Almora lf 3 1 1 0 B.Nrris p 1 0 1 0 Hammel p 2 0 0 0 J.Jhnsn p 0 0 0 0 T.Wood p 0 0 0 0 Frnceur ph 1 1 1 0 Warren p 0 0 0 0 Vzcaino p 0 0 0 0 Coghlan ph 1 0 0 0 M.Smith lf 3 0 2 0 Grimm p 0 0 0 0 Richard p 0 0 0 0 Totals 30 1 4 1 Totals 32 5 12 5 Chicago 001 000 000 — 1 Atlanta 020 100 02x — 5 E–Russell (6). DP–Atlanta 1. LOB–Chicago 2, Atlanta 11. 2B–Fowler (17), Almora (1). HR–Ad.Garcia (2), Flowers (3). SB– C.d’Arnaud (3). SF–Inciarte (1), Freeman (2). S–B.Norris 2 (5).

IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Hammel L,7-2 5 2/3 8 3 3 0 4 Wood 1 1 0 0 1 0 Warren 1/3 0 0 0 1 0 Grimm 0 2 2 2 1 0 Richard 1 1 0 0 0 1 Atlanta Norris W,2-7 7 4 1 1 0 6 Johnson H,7 1 0 0 0 0 1 Vizcaino 1 0 0 0 0 2 Grimm pitched to 3 batters in the 8th HBP–by Hammel (Peterson). WP–Norris.

CARDINALS 9, PIRATES 3, 12 inn.

St. Louis Pittsburgh

ab r h bi ab r h bi Crpnter 2b 4 2 2 3 Jaso 1b 2 0 1 1 A.Diaz ss 3 1 0 0 S.Rdrgz 1b 3 0 1 0 Hlliday lf 3 0 0 0 McCtchn cf 6 0 1 0 Oh p 0 0 0 0 G.Plnco rf 5 0 0 0 Rsnthal p 0 0 0 0 Kang 3b 5 0 1 0 Gyorko ph 1 0 0 0 S.Marte lf 5 2 2 0 J.Brxtn p 0 0 0 0 Crvelli c 1 0 1 0 Wnwrght ph 1 0 1 2 Stewart ph-c 3 0 0 0 C.Mrtnz pr 0 1 0 0 Hrrison 2b 5 0 0 1 Bowman p 0 0 0 0 Mercer ss 4 1 1 1 M.Adams 1b 6 1 1 1 G.Cole p 1 0 0 0 J.Prlta 3b 5 1 2 0 Schugel p 0 0 0 0 Moss rf-lf 6 1 2 2 Watson p 0 0 0 0 Hzlbker cf 1 0 0 0 Freese ph 1 0 0 0 Grichuk ph-cf 4 0 0 0 N.Feliz p 0 0 0 0 Fryer c 3 1 1 0 Lbstein p 0 0 0 0 Molina c 2 0 0 0 Joyce ph 0 0 0 0 Wacha p 2 0 0 0 Mlancon p 0 0 0 0 G.Grcia ph 0 1 0 0 J.Hghes p 0 0 0 0 Pscotty rf 1 0 0 0 Fgueroa ph 1 0 0 0 Nicasio p 0 0 0 0 Totals 42 9 9 8 Totals 42 3 8 3 St. Louis 000 000 030 006 — 9 Pittsburgh 010 010 001 000 — 3 E–Kang (2). DP–St. Louis 1, Pittsburgh 2.

LOB–St. Louis 7, Pittsburgh 9. 2B–Wainwright (4), M.Adams (10), McCutchen (12).

3B–S.Marte (2). HR–Carpenter (10), Moss (14). SB–S.Marte (19). S–Hazelbaker (2), Schugel (1).

IP H R ER BB SO St. Louis Wacha 7 3 2 2 3 5 Oh H,11 1 1 0 0 0 0 Rosenthal BS,2 1 2 1 1 2 1 Broxton W,1-0 2 1 0 0 0 1 Bowman 1 1 0 0 0 0 Pittsburgh Cole 2 2 0 0 1 3 Schugel 4 0 0 0 0 4 Watson H,12 1 0 0 0 1 0 Feliz BS,2 1 2 3 3 1 1 Lobstein 1 0 0 0 0 1 Melancon 1 0 0 0 2 1 Hughes 1 1 0 0 0 1 Nicasio L,5-5 1 4 6 6 1 2 G.Cole pitched to 1 batter in the 3rd HBP–by Cole (Diaz), by Schugel (Diaz).

WP–Wacha.

College baseball NCAA Super Regionals (Best-of-3) x-if necessary Host school is Game 1 home team; visiting school is Game 2 home team; coin flip determines Game 3 home team At A-Rod Park at Mark Light Field Coral Gables, Fla. Friday: Miami 12, Boston College 7 Saturday: Boston College (34-21) vs. Miami (49-11), 11 a.m. x-Sunday: Boston College vs. Miami, 11 a.m.

At Dudy Noble Field Starkville, Miss.

Friday: Arizona 1, Mississippi State 0 Saturday: Arizona (43-21) vs. Mississippi State (44-17-1), 5 p.m. x-Sunday: Arizona vs. Mississippi St., 5 p.m.

MLB ROUNDUP Friday’s box score

WARRIORS 108, CAVALIERS 97 GOLDEN STATE (108) Barnes 5-11 0-0 14, Green 2-9 5-8 9, Bogut 0-0 0-0 0, Curry 11-25 9-10 38, K.Thompson 7-14 7-7 25, Iguodala 4-12 0-0 10, McAdoo 1-1 0-0 2, Speights 0-0 0-0 0, Varejao 0-1 2-2 2, Ezeli 0-0 0-2 0, Livingston 3-8 2-2 8. Totals 33-81 25-31 108.

CLEVELAND (97) Jefferson 1-2 1-2 3, James 11-21 2-4 25, T.Thompson 5-7 0-5 10, Irving 14-28 4-5 34, Smith 3-10 2-2 10, Love 3-6 4-6 11, Frye 0-1 0-0 0, Dellavedova 0-1 2-2 2, Shumpert 1-5 0-0 2, D.Jones 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 38-81 15-26 97.

Golden State 29 21 29 29 — 108 Cleveland 28 27 22 20 — 97 3s–Golden State 17-36 (Curry 7-13, Barnes 4-5, K.Thompson 4-9, Iguodala 2-5, Green 0-4), Cleveland 6-25 (Irving 2-6, Smith 2-8, Love 1-2, James 1-5, Dellavedova 0-1, Shumpert 0-3). Rebounds–Golden State 43 (Green 12), Cleveland 40 (James 13). Assists–Golden State 23 (Iguodala 7), Cleveland 15 (James 9). Fouls–Golden State 22, Cleveland 24 (Jefferson out).

Technicals–Golden State defensive three second, Golden State Coach Warriors.

NHL playoffs STANLEY CUP FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Monday, May 30 Pittsburgh 3, San Jose 2 Wednesday, June 1 Pittsburgh 2, San Jose 1 Saturday, June 4 San Jose 3, Pittsburgh 2, OT Monday, June 6 Pittsburgh 3, San Jose 1 Thursday’s result San Jose 3, Pittsburgh 2, Pittsburgh leads series 3-2 Sunday’s game Pittsburgh at San Jose, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 15 x-San Jose at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Auto racing NASCAR Sprint Cup FireKeepers Casino 400 Lineup After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Michigan International Speedway Brooklyn, Mich.

Lap length: 2 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 199.557 mph.

2. (78) Martin Truex Jr, Toyota, 199.016.

3. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 198.950.

4. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 198.774.

5. (21) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 198.588.

6. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 198.369.

7. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 198.194.

8. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 198.014.

9. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 197.819.

10. (24) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 197.352.

11. (19) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 196.549.

12. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Ford, 195.111.

13. (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 197.873.

14. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 197.753.

15. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 197.569.

16. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 197.498.

17. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 197.179.

18. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 196.856.

19. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 196.533.

20. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 196.490.

21. (95) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 196.207.

22. (34) Chris Buescher, Ford, 196.137.

23. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 196.127.

24. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 195.759.

25. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 196.185.

26. (44) Brian Scott, Ford, 196.132.

27. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr, Chevrolet, 196.078.

28. (38) Landon Cassill, Ford, 195.961.

29. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 195.934.

30. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 195.785.

31. (83) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, 195.408.

32. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 194.805.

33. (7) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 193.668.

34. (15) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 192.725.

35. (23) David Ragan, Toyota, 192.704.

36. (55) Cole Whitt, Chevrolet, 191.225.

37. (30) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 189.823.

38. (32) Jeffrey Earnhardt, Ford, 189.120.

39. (46) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 187.705.

40. (98) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 185.620.

IndyCar – Firestone 600 Lineup Friday After Friday qualifying; race Saturday At Texas Motor Speedway Fort Worth, Texas Lap length: 1.445 mile (Car number in parentheses) 1. (26) Carlos Munoz, Honda, 217.137 2. (9) Scott Dixon, Chevrolet, 216.901 3. (3) Helio Castroneves, Chevrolet, 216.740 4. (14) Takuma Sato, Honda, 216.740 5. (21) Josef Newgarden, Chevrolet, 216.684 6. (22) Simon Pagenaud, Chevrolet, 216.663 7. (12) Will Power, Chevrolet, 216.647 8. (10) Tony Kanaan, Chevrolet, 216.295 9. (98) Alexander Rossi, Honda, 216.262 10. (5) James Hinchcliffe, Honda, 216.262 11. (28) Ryan Hunter-Reay, Honda, 216.260 12. (27) Marco Andretti, Honda, 216.162 13. (15) Graham Rahal, Honda, 215.927 14. (20) Ed Carpenter, Chevrolet, 215.751 15. (83) Charlie Kimball, Chevrolet, 215.533 16. (7) Mikhail Aleshin, Honda, 215.299 17. (2) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 215.279 18. (11) Sebastien Bourdais, Chevrolet, 215.030 19. (8) Max Chilton, Chevrolet, 214.864 20. (41) Jack Hawksworth, Honda, 214.568 21. (18) Conor Daly, Honda, 213.826 22. (19) Gabby Chaves, Honda, no speed

Golf PGA – FedEx St. Jude Classic Friday At TPC Southwind Memphis, Tenn.

Purse: $6.2 million Yardage: 7,224; Par: 70 Second Round Daniel Berger 67-64 — 131 Tom Hoge 65-69 — 134 Brooks Koepka 70-65 — 135 Dustin Johnson 66-69 — 135 Phil Mickelson 70-65 — 135 Brett Stegmaier 67-69 — 136 Ken Duke 70-66 — 136 Russell Henley 68-68 — 136 Shawn Stefani 65-71 — 136 Wesley Bryan 70-66 — 136 Cameron Percy 69-67 — 136 Brian Gay 66-70 — 136 Will MacKenzie 70-66 — 136 Hudson Swafford 70-66 — 136 Chad Campbell 68-69 — 137 Eric Axley 69-68 — 137 Steve Stricker 66-71 — 137 Colt Knost 66-71 — 137 Wes Roach 67-70 — 137 Sam Saunders 69-68 — 137 Retief Goosen 67-70 — 137 Seung-Yul Noh 65-72 — 137 Rob Oppenheim 72-65 — 137

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Constellation Senior Players Championship Friday At Philadelphia Cricket Club (Wissahickon Course) Flourtown, Pa. Purse: $2.8 million Yardage: 7,017; Par: 70 Second Round Brandt Jobe 69-69 — 138 Bernhard Langer 71-68 — 139 Scott Dunlap 70-69 — 139 Wes Short, Jr. 71-69 — 140 Bart Bryant 69-71 — 140 Jay Don Blake 68-72 — 140 Tom Byrum 74-67 — 141 Woody Austin 71-70 — 141 Carlos Franco 74-68 — 142 Steve Lowery 71-71 — 142 Billy Andrade 70-72 — 142 Scott McCarron 71-71 — 142 Jeff Sluman 69-73 — 142 David Frost 72-70 — 142

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FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Thursday, June 2 Golden State 104, Cleveland 89 Sunday, June 5 Golden State 110, Cleveland 77 Wednesday’s result Cleveland 120, Golden State 90 Friday’s result Golden State 108, Cleveland 97, Golden State leads series 3-1 Monday’s game Cleveland at Golden State, 8 p.m.

Thursday, June 16 x-Golden State at Cleveland, 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 19 x-Cleveland at Golden State, 7 p.m.

Women’s PGA Championship Friday At Sahalee Country Club Sammamish, Wash.

Purse: $3.5 million Yardage: 6,668; Par 71 Second Round Mirim Lee 71-69 — 140 Brooke Henderson 67-73 — 140 Gerina Piller 72-69 — 141 Lydia Ko 71-70 — 141 Brittany Lincicome 71-70 — 141 Tiffany Joh 70-72 — 142 So Yeon Ryu 72-70 — 142 In-Kyung Kim 69-73 — 142 Su Oh 73-69 — 142 Ai Miyazato 72-70 — 142

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At Rip Griffin Park Lubbock, Texas Friday: East Carolina 8, Texas Tech 6 Saturday: East Carolina (38-21-1) vs.

Texas Tech (45-18), 2 p.m. x-Sunday: East Carolina vs. Texas Tech, 2 p.m.

At Olsen Field College Station, Texas Friday: TCU 8, Texas A&M 2 Saturday: TCU (46-15) vs. Texas A&M (48-15), 8 p.m. x-Sunday: TCU vs. Texas A&M, 8 p.m.

At Founders Park Columbia, S.C. Saturday: Oklahoma State (39-20) at South Carolina (46-16), 2 p.m.

Sunday: Oklahoma State vs. South Carolina, 2 p.m. x-Monday: Oklahoma State vs. South Carolina, TBA At Jim Patterson Stadium Louisville, Ky. Saturday: UC Santa Barbara (40-18-1) at No. 2 Louisville (50-12), 11 a.m.

Sunday: UC Santa Barbara vs. Louisville, 11 a.m. x-Monday: UC Santa Barbara vs. Louisville, TBA At Alfred A. McKethan Stadium Gainesville, Fla. Saturday: Florida State (40-20) at Florida (50-13), 5 p.m.

Sunday: Florida State vs. Florida, 5 p.m. x-Monday: Florida State vs. Florida, TBA At Alex Box Stadium Baton Rouge, La. Saturday: Coastal Carolina (47-16) at LSU (45-19), 8 p.m.

Sunday: Coastal Carolina vs. LSU, 8 p.m. x-Monday: Coastal Carolina vs. LSU, TBA Monday games will start at noon, 3 and 6 p.m.

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Braves shut down Cubs Sox support shaky Sale; Cardinals erupt in 12th By the Associated Press

Bud Norris pitched seven strong innings, Adonis Garcia and Tyler Flowers hit home runs, and the Atlanta Braves beat Jason Hammel and the Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Friday night in Atlanta.

Making his second start since returning to the rotation, Norris (2-7) allowed one run on four hits and no walks with six strikeouts. He gave up only one hit in his last four innings.

Garcia and Flowers gave the weak-hitting Braves back-to-back homers for the first time this season.

Garcia’s homer off Hammel (7-2) with one out in the second inning barely cleared the center-field wall. Flowers followed with a homer high over the left-field wall.

The Cubs were without first baseman Anthony Rizzo, who was removed from the lineup due to tightness in his back.

AP Manager Joe Maddon Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) can’t reach a said Rizzo’s status is home run by the Braves’ Adonis Garcia during the “absolutely day to day.” second inning Friday in Atlanta.

White Sox 7, Royals 5:

Alex Avila hit two of Chicago’s season-high four home runs, and struggling Chicago beat Kansas City at U.S. Cellular Field to give a shaky Chris Sale his major league-leading 10th win, and the Royals their eighth straight loss.

The defending champions matched their longest losing streak since May 2013, while the White Sox opened the weekend series with their second straight win after dropping 20 of 26.

Sale (10-2) pitched into the seventh and got the victory despite giving up a season-high three home runs – two solo drives to

Eric Hosmer and one to Salvador Perez. He gave up 11 hits, struck out eight and walked one.

Avila came through with his first two homers since signing with Chicago in the offseason.

He hit back-to-back solo drives with Brett Lawrie in the fourth, and added a two-run shot in the sixth off Ian Kennedy (4-5) to make it 7-3.

Melky Cabrera also homered for Chicago.

Top prospect Tim Anderson added two hits for Chicago in his major league debut, including a double in his first at-bat, and scored a run.

Cardinals 9, Pirates 3, 12 inn.: Pitcher Adam

Wainwright, pinch-hitting because St. Louis out of positon players, hit a two-run, two-out double to spark a six-run 12th inning as the Cardinals won in Pittsburgh.

Wainwright drove in Matt Carpenter and Alemdys Diaz, and the Cardinals added four more runs in the inning.

Matt Adams hit an RBI double to extend his hitting streak to 10 games, and scored on Jhonny Peralta’s single before Brandon Moss’ two-run homer, his 14th, capped the outburst.

When will White Sox go younger?

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t Thursday’s announcement of the Sox rental of 35-year-old Justin Morneau for $1 million reflects the same kind of thinking.

It shows urgency, sure, but also gives the Sox roster a trial-anderror feel. The decisions looked brilliant in April, as the Sox captured the city’s imagination and raised expectations. But a painful past month dredged up familiar South Side questions about whether this team truly knows how to build for a future beyond the next October – issues deeper than who manages the Sox. At what point do the Sox conclude flipping major-league players for minor-league prospects and sacrificing seasons, á la the Cubs, if it gives them their best chance to win another World Series? Who is the right baseball guy to oversee the execution of that plan? Would the 80-yearold Reinsdorf ever allow his team to delay winning to that degree?

Is cutting Latos and bringing up a Double-A pitcher the beginning of a philosophy shift?

Consider that the three deals for supposedly impact veterans Frazier, Lawrie and Shields cost the Sox six minor-league prospects and a majorleague ready outfielder in Thompson, who leads the Dodgers in slugging percentage. Now, so much focus centers on the timetables of Sox minor-league shortstop Tim Anderson and pitcher Carson Fulmer, because so few other prospects offer the same kind of promise.

Meanwhile, Almora arrived in the Cubs clubhouse greeted by

AP

White Sox slugger Todd Frazier hits a two-run homer Tuesday against the Nationals. Frazier is the perfect example of the White Sox’s “win now” mentality, acquiring a veteran for minor league prospects. more fanfare than pressure. While significant, Almora’s debut hardly created the buzz of the young Cubs teammates who preceded him: fellow first-round draft picks Kris Bryant and Kyle Schwarber, as well as Cuban slugger Jorge Soler, another McLeod signee.

Nobody should be surprised if Almora becomes a vital part of the Cubs’ historic season even after the injuryprone Soler returns.

His defense alone gives manager Joe Maddon a late-inning weapon, and the way Almora handles a bat and carries himself makes it easy to see him fitting in seamlessly.

Maddon also announced with confidence that he expects Triple-A catcher Willson Contreras to play for the Cubs, perhaps sooner rather than later.

Every World Series contender’s hood ornament: A fourth catcher.

Dipping into the farm system to find a player to make meaningful contributions has become part of the Cubs Way, which only works by

hitting on top draft picks – which McLeod has become adept at doing.

His success dates back to 2004 in Boston where McLeod, in the same job, drafted Dustin Pedroia in the second round. A year later, McLeod selected Clay Buchholz. In 2006, he found a sweetswinging first baseman named Anthony Rizzo in the sixth round. McLeod eventually went to the Padres, where he further enhanced his reputation for having a keen eye for major-league ability.

His work with the Cubs, while overshadowed by president Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer, speaks for itself.

In recent years, McLeod understandably passed up opportunities to pursue GM jobs with the Padres and Mariners. But if the Cubs indeed finish what they started in October, the 44-year-old could feel motivated to take over a big-market team that finally commits to drafting and developing minor-league talent into major-league success.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 16-TX-12 To: Denise P. Hay a/k/a Denise P. Warner, Gary Warner, Chase Bank USA, NA, Whiteside County Clerk, unknown owners, non-record claimants, occupants, or parties interested in said lands or lots: Property located at: 1304 3rd Ave, Sterling, IL Property Index No. 11-21-232-005 Tax Sale Certificate No. 2012-00185

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TAKE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 16-TX-13 To: Richard Rajnowski, Nancy Rajnowski, Deutsche Bank Natl Trust Co, Trustee Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc Trust 2007-HE2, City of Sterling Attorney, Whiteside County Clerk, unknown owners, non-record claimants, occupants, or parties interested in said lands or lots: Property located at: 504 E 5th St, Sterling, IL Property Index No. 11-21-437-007 Tax Sale Certificate No. 2012-00207 This property was sold on November 1, 2013 for delinquent general taxes for the year of 2012. A Petition for Tax Deed for this property was filed on May 4, 2016.

Your right to redeem the property from the sale will expire on October 18, 2016.

If you fail to redeem by that date, the court may enter a judgment granting petitioner a tax deed.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Morrison, Illinois on December 1, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. before Judge Hauptman, or whoever may be sitting in his stead.

JICTB, Inc., Petitioner Angela L. Tucker, Esq. JICTB, Inc. 2503 Galen Dr. Champaign, IL 61821 June 10, 11, 13, 2016 TAKE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 16-TX-14 To: Victor Medrano, Norma Medrano, FV-I, Inc., City of Sterling Attorney, Whiteside County Clerk, unknown owners, non-record claimants, occupants, or parties interested in said lands or lots: Property located at: 1110 7th Ave, Sterling, IL Property Index No. 11-22-156-002 Tax Sale Certificate No. 2012-00225 This property was sold on November 1, 2013 for delinquent general taxes for the year of 2012. A Petition for Tax Deed for this property was filed on May 4, 2016.

Your right to redeem the property from the sale will expire on October 18, 2016.

If you fail to redeem by that date, the court may enter a judgment granting petitioner a tax deed.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Morrison, Illinois on December 1, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. before Judge Hauptman, or whoever may be sitting in his stead.

JICTB, Inc., Petitioner Angela L. Tucker, Esq. JICTB, Inc. 2503 Galen Dr. Champaign, IL 61821 June 10, 11, 13, 2016

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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

Towns Rock Falls Rock Falls Sterling

Streets Route W. 17th -W. 24th ST., 11AVE - 14AVE 225 9thAVE-11thAVE,Flock,W.14thST.-W.16thST. 222 Sterling High RiseAPTS. 83

Dixon Packaging and Distribution Center a division of SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC.

Customers 58 39 24

For motor route availability call David Sheets 815-625-3600 ext. 5311

Sterling Pavilion is currently seeking a caring individual for the position of Admission & Concierge Coordinator The Admission & Concierge Coordinator serves as a liaison between the facility resident, transitional care partners and healthcare providers. The coordinator serves as a liaison between hospitals, assisted living communities, physicians and other healthcare providers. The Coordinator is also responsible to provide in-service education to providers; and initiates the admission process by educating and informing potential referral sources regarding the services provided by Sterling Pavilion. This position will be responsible for community program and census development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** • A key role of securing new customers and working with key facility partners (Director of Nursing, Social Services, Housekeeping and Reception) on both new and returning customers in order to ensure a smooth transition for the patient/resident and family. This person will focus (with the team) on providing the new patient/resident and family with all necessary services for optimal satisfaction and mentoring staff in enhanced customer relations.

• Responds to inquiry calls from hospitals discharge planners, physicians, families, ECIN and other sources.

• Manages the inquiry process professionally, timely and with appropriate follow up.

• Effectively manages occupancy levels and census mix enhancement.

• Develops and maintains relationships to advise referral sources of bed availability and new services.

Manages the admission process by maintaining updated bed availability and facility service information.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:** • Minimal of an Associate Degree in Business, but Bachelor’s Degree preferred; or equivalent work experience in a healthcare environment.

• Previous health care community relations experience preferred.

• Computer proficiency in Microso�, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Ability to work flexible hours, as admission responsibilities may dictate.

• Able to establish and maintain working relationships with multiple and varied people and organizations.

• Effective presentation skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with other employees at all levels.

• Knowledge or ability to learn reimbursement program from payer sources.

Apply in person: Sterling Pavilion 105 E 23rd St., Sterling, IL 61081 Or email resumes to: athompson@sterlingrehab.com

CURRENT FULL TIME POSITIONS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN – Maintains, troubleshoots and installs packaging equipment to ensure production efficiency in a multi-skilled maintenance environment.

Requirements: 2+ years of maintenance experience. Machinery and welding experience preferred. Also, strong problem solving skills, communication and organizational skills, and ability to work well within a team.

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN – Responsible for maintaining various systems on all company property associated with operations for functional reasons as well as appearance and all regulatory compliance issues. The Facility Maintenance Technician will also operate company equipment to maintain floor cleanliness and the general factory cleanliness, snow removal and other tasks as needed.

Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent is required, 2 years facilities maintenance experience. Also, strong problem solving skills, communication and organizational skills, and ability to work well within a team.

ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN – Installs, maintains, and tests electrical systems and components on the packaging machines and ensures systems and components meet established specifications.

Requirements: Must have PLC experience. 2 + years Electronics experience in a production manufacturing environment, an Associate’s Degree from a two year college or technical school is desired. Also, strong problem solving skills, communication and organizational skills, and ability to work well within a team.

All Positions General Requirements: Must have a strong work ethic with an excellent attendance history. Must be detailed and quality oriented and have the ability to work independently to support facility goals. Ability to perform repetitive lifting up to 50 pounds along with walking, standing, bending, twisting, stooping and reaching.

See full job description at www.spectrumbrands.com/careers.

Apply online at www.spectrumbrands.com/careers Search jobs and filter by Dixon An Equal Opportunity / AA Employer Successful completion of background check and drug screen is required.

Spectrum Brands offers a full range of benefits to full-time employees and a quarterly bonus up to 10%.

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Systems Administrator-Information Technology 40 hrs/wk; Salaried, Days; Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or an Associate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 5+ years of related experience preferred.

Other equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered. Three to five years’ experience in Systems Administration or Application Design and Analysis on Windows, Linux, and/or HPUX required (dependent upon educational level).

Dietitian-Diabetic Education 40 hrs/wk; Salaried; M – F, Days; Registered Dietitian, Bachelor’s in Dietetics, Nutritional Science or Foods and Nutrition required; IL Dietitian License required within 6 months of hire Physical Therapist-Home Nursing 20 hrs/wk; flexibility required; IL License required; 2 yrs. experience in health care setting required

RN - Cath Lab 40 hrs/wk, M-F rotating 7am – 3:30pm or 8am – 4:30pm, w/on-call, w/every third weekend RN – Medical Floor 36 hrs/wk; 7pm – 7:30am, w/weekends RN – Obstetrics (Hospital) 32 hrs/wk; 11pm – 7:30am; flexibility for other shifts; w/weekends

RT, RN or LPN Lincare, leading national respiratory company seeks Health Care Specialist for our Rock Falls office.

Responsibilities: Disease management programs, clinical evaluations, equipment set up & education. Be the Dr.'s eyes in the home setting. CRT, RRT, RN, LPN licensed as applicable. Great personalities with strong work ethic needed. Competitive salary, benefits & career paths. Drug free workplace. EOE Please send resume to: 812 12th Ave., Rock Falls, IL or e-mail to: syoakum@ lincare.com

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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.

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

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Awesome Summer Job – Team Corn Detasseling is hiring workers for summer detasseling. Work with your friends this summer.

Local Pick Up Sites and Fields.

Ages 12 and up.

Earn from $7.75 to $10.00 per hour depending on your ability.

Attendance Bonus Available.

Season starts around July 5th to 10th and runs for 8 to 15 days.

Transportation Provided. For Applications Call 866-8988326 or 815-8758100 or on the Web at: www.Teamcorn. com.

Deta$$elers Wanted! $10.00/hr.

Dixon/Amboy pick up Ages 13-20 815-790-3013

CGH Medical Center 100 E. LeFevre Road - Sterling, IL 61081 815.625.0400

www.cghmc.com

RN – CCU 32 hrs/wk; 7am – 7:30pm, w/weekends 32 hrs/wk; 7pm – 7:30am, w/weekends

NOTICEPURSUANT to the Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, every business opportunity must be registered with the Illinois Securities Department. Protect yourself and get the facts before you hand over your hard earned money by contacting the Illinois Secretary of State's Securities Department at 1800-628-7937. This notice provided as a public service by Sauk Valley Classifieds.

Healthcare & Rehab 800 Division St Dixon, IL 61021

Your next automobile in the

Current Positions

DID Tech-Diagnostic Imaging PRN (as needed); Various shifts, cover high volumes, etc.

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Nuclear Medicine Tech 32 hrs/wk: Rotating day shifts & weekends; w/ evening call shifts PRN (as needed); cover high volumes, etc.

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RN - Emergency Department 12 hrs/wk; 3pm – 3:30am, w/weekends 20 hrs/wk; 8am – 4:30pm, w/weekends RN – Surgical Floor 36 hrs/wk; 7am – 7:30pm, w/weekends RN – Clinic Walnut/Tampico; 36 hrs/wk; Days Float; 32 hrs/wk; Days LPN-Clinic Lynn Blvd; 32 hrs/wk: Days OB/GYN; 36 hrs/wk; Days LPN or MA – Clinic Neurology; 36 hrs/wk; Days Family Practice; 36 hrs/wk; Days

JOIN THE BIOFORE COMPANY! UPM Raflatac is one of the world’s leading producers of self-adhesive label materials. We supply high-quality paper and film label stock for consumer product and industrial labeling through a global network of factories, distribution terminals and sales offices. UPM Raflatac is part of UPM – The Biofore Company. www.upmraflatac.com

UPM Raflatac’s Dixon, IL factory is currently seeking

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to be responsible for specifying, ordering and supervising factory mechanical installation and planning as well as other Americas operations.

Requires any combination of education/experience equivalent to BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, and 5-10 years responsible ME experience. Reliability-centered maintenance knowledge and experience preferred. PE Certification and previous natural gas and boiler mechanical systems strongly desired. Must have good understanding of mechanical components, mechanical planning and use of AutoCAD tools. Requires practical experience with CMMS as well as variety of electronics office tools. Lean Six Sigma experience desired.

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Medical Assistant-Float (Clinic) 32 hrs/wk; Days

to be responsible for all aspects of electrical, automation and mechanical maintenance to ensure proper operation and upkeep of equipment.

CNA – Medical 24 hrs/wk; 7pm – 7:30am; w/weekends 12 hrs/wk; 7am – 7:30pm; w/weekends

Requires any combination of education/experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related discipline and 5-10 years experience of maintenance work in an industrial environment. Must have PLC experience, an understanding of electrical components and the effective maintenance of highly automated, technologically advanced machinery. Requires ability to read and interpret blueprints and maintenance diagrams for electrical and mechanical components.

HUC/CNA – Pediatrics 32 hrs/wk: Rotating, 3pm – 11:30pm & 11pm – 7:30am; w/weekends HUC/CNA – Emergency Department 40 hrs/wk: 7pm – 3:30am; w/weekends 20 hrs/wk: 7am – 3:30pm; w/weekends; some 7am7:30pm shifts 12 hrs/wk; 7am – 7:30pm, (1) day a week; to include weekends HUC/CNA – Observation Unit 36 hrs/wk; Rotating 7am – 7:30pm & 7pm – 7:30am; w/weekends Teacher – Day Care PRN (as needed) Receptionist – Ophthalmology 40 hrs/wk; Days

Process Engineer to be responsible for day-to-day activities on the coating machine and in adhesive mixing in cooperation with the Coating Manager.

Requires any combination of education/experience equivalent to a BS in Engineering (Material Science, Chemical or Mechanical) and 1-2 years relevant experience in paper or converting industry. Must have good understanding of mechanical requirements of relevant machinery (preferably newer, high-technology systems) and demonstrated analytical/logical problem-solving ability, while demonstrating inventiveness and initiative.

Must have excellent communication skills, and the ability to relate well to a wide range of constituents. Previous HazMat exposure is helpful.

For further information, please visit www.upm.com/careers or submit your resume to lori.wolber@upmraflatac.com. You may apply in person at UPM Raflatac, Inc.,101 East Corporate Drive, Dixon, IL 61021. No phone calls, please. EOE SM-ST3462-0616

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Attention Job Seekers We have multiple entry level jobs available. Seeking motivated individuals with a good work ethic.

• Full-Time Positions • Full Benefits Package • 1st & 2nd Shifts

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Apply online at etnyre.com

E. D. ETNYRE & CO. 1333 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, Illinois M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

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BUSY Dixon Area Upscale restaurant looking for experienced chiefs/ cooks, part time & full time. Excellent working conditions.

Chance to work Executive with chiefs and earn and learn. Drug Screen and background check required. Pay commensurate with performance and experience.

815-440-2392

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

• 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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CAN YOU QUALIFY FOR A CAREER AS A ROCK FALLS FIREFIGHTER? The Rock Falls Board of Fire and Police Commissioners are seeking candidates for the position of firefighter and will conduct entrance examinations at the IL National Guard Armory located at 716 6th Ave. Rock Falls IL on Saturday June 18, 2016. Physical agility examination will be administered at 9:00 a.m. and the written exam will follow.

REQUIREMENTS

1) Resident of the State of Illinois.

2) Valid driver’s license 3) Must be 21 years of age and not reached your 35th birthday 4) Have a high school diploma or equivalent.

5) Must pass physical exam, skills evaluation, and written examination Fringe benefits include: Good pension plan, hospital insurance, paid vacation, overtime pay and uni form allowance.

Application forms may be obtained at the Rock Falls Fire or Police Department located at 603 W. 10th Street, Rock Falls IL and must be completed by Friday, June 17, 2016, on or before 5:00 p.m.

THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Bartender Wanted LaVigna Restaurant is looking for a Part-Time Bartender.

Nights & weekends required.

Candidate must be reliable, flexible, hard working, able to multi-task, professional in appearance & attitude, & work well under pressure.

Applications available at LaVigna 2190 S. Daysville Rd. Oregon. T-F 4:30pm-6pm.

Please no inquiries by phone.

CHADWICK SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE Chadwick Elementary/Junior High School Special Ed. Aide 2016-2017 school year, seven hours per day while school is in session on an asneeded basis.

Hourly rate based on experience but no less than $10 per hour. Must have a paraprofessional certificate.

Send letter of application, resume, and references

by July 11th to: Tim Schurman, Superintendent ChadwickMilledgeville CUSD #399 15 School St. Chadwick, IL 61014 Phone 815-6845191, ext. 223

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Coilcraft, Inc., founded in 1945, is an established worldwide organization specializing in the manufacturing of magnetic components with headquarters located in Cary, Illinois.

We currently have a first shift position listed below open at our Oregon, IL plant:

Coilcraft, Inc., founded in 1945, is an established worldwide organization specializing in the manufacturing of magnetic components with headquarters located in Cary, Illinois.

We currently have a second shift position listed below open at our Oregon, IL plant:

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Manufacturing Technician

Please go to our website: www.coilcraft.com and click on the Jobs link to learn more and apply.

Resumes may also be faxed to: Human Resources at (815) 732-6426.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

Farm Help Needed to service and operate large farm equipment Class A CDL required. Dixon IL. 815-288-5000

Full-Time Live-In Personal Assisstant Needed: Free Housing, utilities, cable & Internet and small living allowance in exchange for 3 1/2 hrs. per night in Sterling. Refs. req.

SterlingLiveWork Exchange@gmail. com

Please go to our website: www.coilcraft.com and click on the Jobs link to learn more and apply.

Resumes may also be faxed to: Human Resources at (815) 732-6426.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

New Life Lutheran Church Job Opportunity Position: Administrative Assistant/Ministry Coordinator Hours: Full-time/ Flexible. Qualifications Needed: Data entry experience, organizational skills an outgoing and friendly personality.

Please bring resume to: 702 W. Lynn Blvd., Sterling, IL 61081 or E-mail: office@ nllutheran.com Attn: Pr. Bill

Computer Imaging Output Coordinator Sauk Valley Media is seeking an individual to serve as Imaging Output Coordinator within our plateroom department. Responsibilities include assembling newspaper pages via computer files, imaging those files to press plates, and the maintenance and repair of related equipment. This individual must possess basic computer skills, a strong mechanical aptitude, and be a self-starter with the ability to meet deadlines and communicate clearly.

This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week.

The shift hours vary some but will be primarily from mid evening to early morning shift. A complete benefits package of medical, vacation, sick time, and 401K program is available.

The chosen candidate will be subject to pre-employment background check, drug screening and fitness testing.

To apply, complete an application at our Sterling office: 3200 E. Lincolnway, for the position “Imaging Output Coordinator.”

Or send your resume to eappleyard@saukvalley.com

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Sauk Valley Media is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

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Computer Imaging Output Coordinator Sauk Valley Media is seeking an individual to serve as Imaging Coordinator within our plateroom department.

Responsibilities include assembling newspaper pages via computer files, imaging those files to press plates, and the maintenance and repair of related equipment.

This individual must possess basic computer skills, a strong mechanical aptitude, and be a self-starter with the ability to meet deadlines and communicate clearly. This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week. The shift hours vary some but will be primarily from Mid Evening to Early A.M. shift.

A complete benefits package of medical, vacation, sick time, and 401K program is available. The chosen candidate will be subject to pre-employment background check, drug screening and fitness testing.

To apply, complete an application at our Sterling office: 3200 E. Lincolnway, for the position “Imaging Coordinator.” Or send your resume to eappleyard@ saukvalley.com Sauk Valley Media is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

NEW TODAY Mondelêz International Part-Time Nabisco Merchandiser Dixon/Rochelle, IL The Merchandiser is responsible for establishing rapport with store personnel, providing outstanding customer service, and building point of sale displays.

Weekend work with flexibility during the week, ability to perform physical activities (lifting 25-50 Ibs), adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and valid DL are required. EOE. Apply At: www.mondelez international. com/careers

HIRING

Sterling:

Bookkeeper • Chadwick Production Positions Production Team Lead • Purchasing • Header Operator Maintenance Tech $24.71/hr • CNC Operator • Order Fillers Screw Machine Operator • Production Buyer/Planner Driver • Sales/CSR • General Labor • Inspector • PT Teller

Dixon Packaging and Distribution Center, a division of SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC.

Current Full Time Positions DISTRIBUTION ASSOCIATES – Order Fillers RECEIVING ASSOCIATES – Material Handlers PACKAGING ASSOCIATES – Machine Operators

Dixon: Order Fillers $10.50-$16/hr.

Full Time 3rd shift Sanitation $10.84/hr Part Time Janitorial 2:30pm-6pm $10/hr Forklift Operators $10.25-$11.90/hr.

Immediate 3rd Shift Production $10.84/hr- Ashton Packaging All Shifts- $9-$9.40/hr

General Requirements: Must have a strong work ethic with an excellent attendance history. Must be detailed and quality oriented and have the ability to work independently to support facility goals, high school diploma or equivalent required. Ability to perform repetitive li�ing up to 50 pounds along with walking, standing, bending, twisting, stooping and reaching.

See full job description at www.spectrumbrands.com/careers.

Apply online. Visit: manpowerjobs.com

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Satellite Installer position AVAILABLE NOW Experience a plus but will train.

Send resume to: razorsatellitepro@ gmail.com OR stop by 955 N. Galena Ave., Dixon 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 The City Rebar, Inc. Morrison IL, is looking for highly motivated and reliable individuals for work in the construction industry.

Positions to be filled include full time rebar estimators and detailers.

AutoCAD experience and blue print reading is preferred.

Excellent communication, organizations and multi tasking skills required. Send resumes to Scott Smithee at: scottsmithee @thecity rebar.com

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www.spectrumbrands.com/careers Search jobs and filter by Dixon An Equal Opportunity / AA Employer

RELIEF TEAM LEADER

As the world’s largest food producer, Nestle knows success well. As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage and benefits package. We currently have an opportunity for a Relief Team Leader at our Nestle’ Purina facility in Clinton, Iowa.

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

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Are you looking for someone to clean your home? Will do weekly or bi-weekly. Call 815-4942925

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Sauk Valley Media does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law. Likewise, we do not knowingly accept advertising which is fraudulent or has malicious intent.

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, particularly when dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

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Apply online at

Sterling Office 815.622.2814 Dixon Office 815.288.7800

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

SOLD Bold type draws readers to your ad.

Get your ad noticed!

GO BOLD CALL

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Successful completion of background check and drug screen is required. Spectrum Brands offers a full range of benefits to full-time employees and a quarterly bonus up to 10%.

Ogle County Habitat For Humanity

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES: • Perform Relief Team Leader work assignments as assigned.

• Develop skills necessary to serve as an effective leader. Attend scheduled training and development sessions.

• Supervise mill and Q.A. manpower when their respective supervision is not scheduled.

• Fill in for Team Leaders on all shifts and able to work overtime, weekends & holidays.

• Meets all Safety, Health, Quality & Environmental requirements when performing job duties.

Executive Director Part-Time

Ogle County Habitat for Humanity is currently seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented individual for the position of Executive Director. This part-time position will strategically support the mission of the organization through leadership of all fundraising and development activities including solicitation of major gifts, special events, federal and state grants and corporate sponsorships. The individual we seek will be an enthusiastic advocate for the organization who can effectively communicate and promote programs and activities within the community while developing and expanding strong alliances with multiple donor sources, local groups, organizations and volunteers.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: • Education: High School Diploma or GED required. AA degree or equivalent preferred.

• Experience: Manufacturing and supervisory experience preferred.

• Skills: Leadership, planning and organizing, computer.

This position requires a high-energy and resourceful individual with professional experience in a non-profit organization, and with demonstrated success in a development function including grant writing. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of donors and foster long-term relationships. The ability to work effectively and independently without close oversight is necessary, while also being able to collaborate closely with others in the organization.

All interested applicants must apply online at www.nestlepurinacareers.com no later than 6/27/16 APPLY UNDER JOB NUMBER 16004092 No phone calls please

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Interested individuals are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their specific qualifications and salary requirements to: EOE: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

Physical, drug screen & alcohol screen may be required.

EMPLOYMENT

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Ogle County Habitat for Humanity PO Box 628 Oregon, IL 61061

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.

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DIXON 1 BR upper apt., a/c, appl., utilities inc. $450 references. & sec. dep. req. no pets/smoking avail. 6/7. 815288-2710 1 br.- Small 1st floor. stove, refridge, water, and garbage furnished. $350 mo. + $350 dep. 815-440-2398 2BR Lower apt., unattached garage, stove, fridge, water furn. near KSB, No pets or smoking. Deposit & references required.

815-677-0110

NEW TODAY 2BR, stove, refrig. sewer, Water, garbage incl. 1 car garage. $550/mo.

815-440-2145.

Cummins Place Apartments 2104-42 Cummins St., Dixon, IL. ★NOW RENTING★ 2BR apts.

Please stop by our rental office today to receive an application.

121 Wasson Rd. Amboy, IL 61310 or call for an application 815-4402769 Debra Burke Manager or office 815-857-4911 Professionally managed by PPM LLC, this institution is an equal opportunity provider.

HARMON ½ off 1st month's rent! Large 2 BR Utilities incl. except electric, $475 Pets OK. Harmon, IL 815-562-7368

ROCK FALLS 1 & 2 BR Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 1BR, no pets.

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

Call 815-625-9638

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CHADWICK NEW TODAY 3BR, 1ba., 1 car garage, appliances $650/mo. + dep.

Ideal Rd. Call 815541-8431.

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

CALL FOR AVAILABILITY

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

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Sterling Rentals Newer 2 Bedroom $640.00 Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave. 606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite

(815)626-1431

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1BR $350/mo. + dep. includes appliances & water, 815-266-9955 1BR, $400 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty 2 bedroom, great Sterling location, $495/mo. No SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED (with 1 year lease).

815-414-2288.

2BR, 1st Floor clean, QUIET. 641-777-7261 Apts. For Rent No pets.

No Exceptions!

Call 815-716-0367.

Lg. 1 BR some utilites incl., C/A $475/mo. + dep.

815-626-2470 Neat 2BR duplex.

No smoking. $550/mo. + dep.

815-499-5489 Sinnissippi Townhomes Spacious 2 BR 2 story townhomes Ask about our Specials!

Central air, Good location. Laundry hookup.

(815)626-1130.

WOOSUNG 1BR, $400 + dep.

Appliances.

815-441-4591.

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

MORRISON GARAGE SALES 624

Fri. & Sat. 7-?

818 Woodlawn Ave Multi-Family Sale Clothing from nb to women's & men's small to XL; all name brands inc.

Cubs & Bears, 100's of brand new merchandise

Friday, June 10th from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00pm & Saturday, June 11th from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Annual Wildcat Ridge MultiFamily Garage Sales 1897, 1901 & 1933, 1970 Wildcat Rd & Wildcat Ridge Subdivision (directions: take Palmyra Rd. to Wildcat Rd, then into Wildcat Ridge Subdivision (maps will be available) Moving & Downsizing Sales: Camcorder, new touch screen lap top, Whirlpool front load dryer & washer, new Thirty-One bags, new queen box spring, natural gas & electric heaters, Xbox 360, boys race car bed, baby bouncy seats/walker/bassi net/horsebouncer/ jumper/Ikea crib & changing table, strollers, baby gates, Tons of furniture: oak & buffet tables, sleeper sofa, recliners, TV stands,TVs, Toro leaf blower, riding lawn mowers (Cub Cadet & John Deere), adult 4wheeler, Tipman paintball gun, electric snow broom, fishing poles & outdoor gear, tons of misc. household items, baseball gloves/bats/spikes, minnkota 65 trolling motor,typewriter, curtains, Gemeinhardt flute, commercial Bosch jig saw, lots of shoes & spikes. ton's of clean (some w/ tags) name brand clothes: newborn to women's plus size. Rugs, curtains, sheet sets, comforter sets, home & seasonal decor, country crafts, golf clubs, outdoor playhouses, dinosaur sand box, riding toys, kids bikes, 2 seat bike trailer, Isabel Bloom Peace angel (20 inch tall), 10 ' Intex swimming pool w/filter, decorative pillows, Dell printer, old pop bottles, crocheted afghans, old sleds & Coleman lanterns, wooden barrel, cookbook collection, new books (children's & adult), over 100 Skylanders, coolers, stacks of DVD's, CD's, lots of kids toys, knick knacks, purses, Longaberger baskets & pottery retired, sports cards & memorabilia.

175 assorted color votive/taper candles, exercise bike, stepper, Western saddle,blanket & saddle bags; ski poles,10 language talking translator, antique carved back rocking chair, wooden quilt rack.

Plexus Products/ info/giveaway. **MISC. items from Landscaping/Nursery plants, shrubs, pots, garden cart, antique tools & saws, hanging basket frames, lots of garden items, concrete benches & pots, metal lawn table, antique watering cans, 2-wheel cart, misc. pieces of wood for crafter use.

Morrison City Wide Garage Sales Fri. June 10 & Sat. June 11 8-?

Maps can be picked up at the Sentinel, Casey's, Shell Express Lane, Shop-n-Go, Sullivan's Foods, & Co-Z Corner

DIXON 2BR Duplex North side, with garage.

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

No pets, no smoking. 815-440-0927

NEW TODAY 4BR Townhouse, 2 flats, $800/mo. + $800 dep., 1 yr. lease, No Pets, stove, refridge furnished You pay utilities, Avail. Aug. st 1 . 815-238-8999 Newer duplex, Dixon for rent. $825 mo. 2 BR, 1 Bth, finished basement.

Call Tim 815-766-2769 Rent like winner!™ Pretty 3BR, all new with central air. 1019 Chestnut Ave. $698/ mo.

815-878-7399.

POLO 2BR 1BA $500/mo. + $500 dep. 815721-2025

ROCK FALLS 2BR No Pets. No smoking. $550/mo. + dep. 815-6259638 Nice 2BR, garage, stove, refrig., no pets. 815-631-6678

STERLING 2BR, basement & 1 car garage, 1404 16th Ave. $550/mo. + dep.

815-719-5794 Cute 3BR Ranch, 2003 16th Ave. with C/A. Why Rent? ™ $698/mo. Call 815878-7399.

Full-Time Live-In Personal Assisstant Needed: Free Housing, utilities, cable & Internet and small living allowance in exchange for 3 1/2 hrs. per night in Sterling. Refs. req.

Email: Sterling LiveWorkExchange @gmail.com

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AREA GARAGE SALES 624 AREA GARAGE SALES 624 Mendota Hills Camp Ground Located 3mi. S. of Amboy on Rt. 52 Campground Wide Garage Sale!

Saturday June 11th 9-1 Multiple Families Held in Activity barn and on sites.

Wide Variety of items!

Check-in at Activity Barn!

Public Welcome!!

Fri. & Sat. 8-3 508 Illinois Rt 2 (yellow house above Weigles) Large Sale Engine hoist, toys, appliances, furniglassware, ture, picture frames, old tube radio, console tv & tvs, fish tank, tractor rider, & lots of misc.

Fri. 8-5 & Sat. 8-1 Forest Park Sub. N. of Lowell Park 15+ Houses Antiques, furniture (short book cases, oak coffee, sofa, & end tables, 80” oak entertain. center, crib & 4 drawer chest, portacrib), beach chairs, counter top, collectibles, office supplies, games, books, magazines, massive retiring teacher supplies, clothing: infant adult & winter coats, baby swing, Pack n Play, hi chair, toys, shoes, military uniforms & acc., knick knacks, Longaberger baskets, new costume jewelry, baseball helmets, pots & pans,DVD's, CD's, pictures & frames, Coach purses, patio furn., gas trimmer, mt. bike, qn. sz. goosedown mat. cover, bridal dress & more!

Fri. 9-6. Sat. 9-3.

2512 west 4th St. (no sign in or early sales) Quality In-Home Moving Estate/ Tag Sale Home sold. Most inside everything the home sells.

Clean/quality sale.

2 queen bedroom Queen orsets. nate bed, hutch, qicker patio furniture Grandfather clock, office furniture, twin bed, big flat screen, leather/ living room furniture, lots of accent kitchen furniture, set.

NIB Barbie collection, Comics, costume jewelry.

Home décor. Another full kitchen.

Lawn & garden, canopy tent, rolling tool chest, tools, nice 4 wheeler only a few years old.

Pics & info. on estatesales.net Sale assisted by Sauk Valley Estate Sales & Services 815-590-7021

Saturday 8-4 1964 Hidden Shores Dr. ★Moving Sale! ★ Bargains Galore!

Housewares, antiques, patio set, yard items, games/books, wall art, tools/gadgets & much more!

Thurs. & Fri. 8-4, Sat. 8-12 325 Deer Chase Multi Family Sale Total Gym, Cannon printer, 4 bar stools, TV stands, new stainless microwave, name women's brand clothing in exc. cond., athletic apparel, some maternity, men's clothing LG & XL, newborn2T girls clothing, access., shoes, home décor, and much misc.

MORRISON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. 8-5 & Sat. 8-1 16135 Greenland Dr. Mens & women Harley Davidson clothes & rain suits, & misc.

POLO GARAGE SALES 624 The Christmas Cupboard or 116 N Franklin in Polo will be open June 13- June 19 fom 10-6 for Polo Town and Country Days

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 Saturday 8-5 703 W. 19th St. Baby to size 4 boy's & girl's & men's clothing, Jr. dresses & shoes, Nascar items, books, videos, Holiday décor, household, dishes & toys.

Wed. - Sat. 10-4 723 9th Avenue Large Yard Sale different kinds of lumber for woodworkers & different tools. Too much to mention!

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. 8-2 Sat. 8-12 712 W. 14th St. Books/magazines, nice Jr. & women's clothing, S, M, L, vases, chairs, yard benches & yard ornaments,golf clubs Longaberger baskets, king size bedding, & much more Fri. 9-5, Sat. 8-1 1603 37th Ave. (Off Woodlawn Road) Bathroom cabinets & sinks, clean beds queen and twin sets, bedding, blankets, kitchen table, lamps, mirrors for bathrooms and whole house goods.

Friday 8-3 Sat. 8-12 1009 W. 5th St. Lots of misc. items Sat. only, 7-Noon 2003 15th Ave. Men's & women's clothing various sizes, baby boy clothes 6-12mos., womens roller blades, jewelry, DVD's & CD's, Sony receiver & speakers, retro video systems & games, baby walker, exersaucer, kick & play & baby toys, Yamaha keyboard.

Saturday only 8-12 1511 Avenue K Microwave, household items, clothes for kid's & adults & lots of misc.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

AIR CONDITIONERS 711 10,000 BTU Fedders. Window A/C Garnt. To work. $100. 815-225-7904

12,000 BTU Frigidiare through the wall unit! Used 2 seasons. Guaran. to work. $275 815-225-7904

NEW TODAY 24,000 BTU air cond. with remote, 220v. Exc. cond.

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6000 BTU Frigidaire Window A/C. Guar. to work. $75. 815-225-7904 Window A/C 5000 BTU Fedders Guaranteed to work. $60 815-225-7904

COMO GARAGE SALES 624 Saturday only 8am until ?

25240 and 25260 Como Rd. Boys name brand clothes 0-18 mos., lots of misc. items.

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 8 - 1 212 Crawford (indoor sale) Pre-K to 3rd teaching materials, toys, books, all priced to sell!

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FIREWOOD Hardwoods split, delivered.

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FOOD PRODUCE

750

Roasting Hog, $99 or 815-284-8204 815-626-4991

FURNITURE

755

Corner desk set with credenza and file cabinet. 8 ½ ft. x 6ft. Light oak. $450 OBO. 815-757-5400 Solid maple twin spindle headboard, $75. Call 815-6261618.

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7ft. couch, ivory & blue, exc. cond. $200; cherry wood dining room table & 6 cane back chairs $250; maple hutch exc. cond. $300; Alden antique sewing machine $200. dresser w/ mirror $40/obo; dog cage end table $25. Call 815-2137172.

Dining room table & hutch, $500 ea.

Or $900 for both. w/ leaf & 5 chairs 815-677-4905

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2015 Chevy Cruze LTZ, Blue...................................... $18,900* 2015 Chevy Malibu LT, Gray ..................................... $18,900* 2015 Chevy Impala Limited LT, Red ...................................... $17,500* 2015 Chevy Cruze LT, Red ...................................... $16,500* 2015 Chevy Impala Limited LTZ, Red ...................................... $26,500* 2014 Chevy 1500 4x4 LTZ, Double Cab Silver.................................... $33,500* 2013 Chevy 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 LT Maroon ................................ $27,500* 2013 Chevy Equinox LTZ AWD, Red ...................................... $18,900* 2012 Chevy 1500 EXT Cab LT 4x4 Z71, Blue...................................... $26,500* 2012 Chevy Impala LT Tan ....................................... $14,500* 2011 Chevy Colorado 4x4 LT Crew Cab Silver................................. $18,900*

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Utility trailer; good cond. choice of 2 $350 815-7321492

POOLS & SUPPLIES

784

24' round above ground pool, incl. all access., $1000 815-973-1154 785

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

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

WANT TO BUY 795

Halex 7'x4' Pool Table, exc., shape, $100 815-4406269 HARDWOOD LUMBER, Walnut, Cherry, Oak. Furniture lumber, fireplace mantles & gun stock material.

815-631-4340 Pool Table Top & felt only, 4'x8' $70 815-284-8204 or 815-626-4991 Protemp 18,000 BTU- Gas Heater Bottle. $100. Call 815-288-1999 Schwinn Trail Bike. Unisex. Good cond. Small-ages 8-15. $100.

815-994-3900 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS

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904

1971 Buick Skylark Convertible, V8, 350. Asking $10,500. Great shape, in and out.

Leave message at 815-677-6897 1984 Buick Riveria T type, 3.8 turbo charge, Gold, motor needs work. $3,500. Call 815-285-8148

AUTOMOBILES

905

NEW REAL DEAL

FOR ITEMS OVER $300

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ad runs for 30 days in Sauk Valley Classifieds, 4 Ogle County Papers, The Review and saukvalley.com all for only $42!

Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Offer expires 12/31/16 No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Garage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/ Travel or Real Estate

1999 Cadillac DeVille; black; Good condition. $2,900 obo. 815288-7910

AUTOMOBILES

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2001 VW Jetta, good cond. $1800/ obo. Call 815-6770170.

2006 Chevy Aveo, 94K mi., good runner. $3,150; 815716-0475 2012 Buick Enclave, FWD leather group. Red tint coat 62k mi.

Org. owner. $24,900 815-537-2770 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our classified department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626or 284SOLD SOLD.

S.U.V.S

909

2004 Rainier.

Great shape, new tires, brakes, wheel bearings replaced.

All wheel drive.

Reasonable SUV! Must see! 185K mi.

815-632-0780

TRUCKS

Navy/white 1990 F150 Ford ext.

Cab. 98K mi.

As is. $1,900 815-284-2097

4X4S

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

Skid loader in any condition Call or text 563212-7699

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 2005 Gas golf cart, club car.

Great cond. $2,900 815-499-2548

1999 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, only 83K mi. Hard & soft top. $12,000/obo.

815-994-2009.

1999 Jeep Wrangler Saraha, 83K mi. Hard & soft top. $12,000/obo. Call 815-994-2009

PARTS & ACC.

3 boxes glass homestead snack sets,12 plates/ cups each, $20 obo 815-946-2822 30 Gal. Fish pond w/ angle fountain. $30. Call 815-9464094 5 old bathroom sinks. $50 815-284-2097 9 window A/C's 9,000-14,000 BTU all guaranteed to work! $30-$200 815-225-7904 GE dehumidifier.

30 pints, hose drain option. Like new. $50. Call 815-857-3922

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

855

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

•Wide front For WD45 Allis. Needs work. $250 OBO •2 Par shift rims, wheels and tires.

4WD45 $300 ea.

OBO. •1937 WC Allis $1,500 OBO 815-499-7333

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Like new red 8' bed Ford Topper $500/obo 815-716-0475

840

FARM EQUIPMENT

912

1999 Chevy Sub3rd row urban, seat, trailer hitch, 815$1800/obo 499-2767

Weight bench set.

M# Weider 8536 $50. 815-441-5713

I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 779-245-2950

910

1995 Ford 350 Dual Wheels, 31,500 mi., flatbed & gn, good runner, $3900 815-716-0475

Set Ladies Golf Clubs, bag, purse & shoes size 8. $65 815-857-3564

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

815-978-2589

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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!

CERTIFIED

Cub Cadet Tank zero turn, 27hp Kohler, 2 whl. hydrive.

Exc. dro cond. $4800/obo.

815-973-8780.

Elliptical model excellent Q47E, condition. Asking $1500 firm. 815213-7172.

5 kittens free to good home.

3 American bobtail.

815-499-3210

2015 CHEVY 2500 DBL CAB LTZ GRAY

779

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PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

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

404 N. Lincoln Ave., Dixon, IL 288-3133 www.alliedvan.com

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Sauder Computer Workcenter, desk w/ printer cart. $50 Call 815-6258423 after 12 noon.

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

Before you make a move call…

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New & used furniture & all size beds wholesale Washer, dryer, recliner, sofa, table & chairs, refrig., gun & curio cabinets, elec, & gas stoves, dressers, coffee table, 220 A/C, micro. 815-718-4385

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

2) Polkas

We Buy Cars Too!

755

German Shepherd pups $850. 312659-9638 LaSalle

1) The turkey; the dance was the turkey trot.

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FURNITURE

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

CONCRETE • Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios CONSTRUCTION •Garages •Additions •Remodeling •Decks • Homes 38 yrs. Experience 815-626-9026

815-989-8320

Asphalt Fritz Asphalt Sealing

Commercial – Residential Shawn Von Holten 815-499-2940 **FRANKLIN** MAINTENANCE •Pothole Repair •Hot Pour •Crack Filling •Seal Coating •Line Striping Bonded-Insured 815-284-6806

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

Construction

T & M PAVING

*Asphalt paving & Patch work * Seal Coating *Skid loader/ Dump Truck Work (Concrete Removal, Dirt and Gravel Hauling) Call for free, no obligation estimates 815-499-7195.

Locally owned And Operated.

Over 25 Years Asphalt Exp. Fully Insured

Dumpster Rental

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Bicycles GREEN RIVER CYCLERY

We Take Your Fun Seriously!

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

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

Cleaning Service

ADVANCED CLEANERS

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

Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001

Furniture Refinished Furniture Restoration Strip, Refinish, Repair Re-glue, Touch-ups Anselmo's Inc. 1235 W. LeFevre Rd., Sterling 815-625-3519

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!

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

815-632-3822 Concrete Contractors ➩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

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

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

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

Shaffer's Seamless Gutters

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

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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Roofing/Siding

Storage

Mobil Pressure Wash Service • Commercial, • Residential & • Semis You name it.... we clean it!

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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

Palm, Tarot & Crystal Readings

Haul/Clean Service

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Dixon near Walmart Sterling near Menards Various Sizes

GREAT RATES 815-973-3613

STORAGE UNITS Multiple Sizes Starting at $35 No appt. needed Located inside MOORE TIRES 2411 E. Rt 30 Rock Falls (815)625-3764

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Remodeling

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

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

Stump Removal

Randy L. Moore

815-626-1333

IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured

CLARK'S

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

Landscaping Two Brothers Lawn & Garden Call now!

815-994-8619 for a list of services We'll arrive on site for a FREE QUOTE

Roofing

BILL'S LAWN SERVICE •Mowing •Garden Tilling •Yard Clean Up FREE Estimates Call 815-441-6073

Green River Lawn Service Large Lawn Specialist Mowing, Trimming, Clean Up. Commercial & Rural Residential Call Dave for free Estimate 815-973-0021 No Mow Worries Lawn Maintenance Mowing rimming dging Removal & etc.

Call or text for a free estimate today!

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Painting BALAYTI PAINTING

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

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DALE COLLIN STUMP GRINDING 815-564-7892 Insured FREE Estimates Clean Up Available All stumps ground out 8-10 inches below ground.

• Lawn Mowing & Rototilling 20 Yrs. Experience

Tree Service “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

70 ft.

A&M TREE SERVICES Dump Truck & Loader Work BLACK DIRT

Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding Licensed/ Insured.

Whiteside Area 815-590-1677

Alan's Tree Service

• Fully Insured!• • Free Estimates• Alan Sandrock 815-590-9247 ✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤

Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured •Roofing •Siding • Windows •Doors •Additions• •Garages •Drywall •Decks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556

BRAD'S TREE SERVICE A division of Timber Industries, LLC. Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Mulch & Firewood •Free Estimates •Fully Insured 815-857-3674

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815-625-9600 YOUR AREA’S #1 USED CAR SOURCE!!!

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2013 FORD FIESTA

TV Repair

TELEVISION 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

$9,999* or $129 per month 2013 CHEVY SONIC

815-323-1622

$9,999* or $129 per month 2008 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB SLT

$12,999*

$19.95!

Over 30 years of experience

2013 DODGE AVENGER

$12,999*

2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT Sunroof

Windows

$12,999*

2012 FORD FUSION

$11,999*

“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

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 Construction Cap, off of '99 Ford F-150. White- Ladder rake, side compartments, all aluminum. $600 obo.

Call 815-973-3490 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 New Tires & Wheels for trailers 5 & 8 bolt patterns, tires & rims, & some new tires & rims for cars & 815-716trucks.

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T

he Camaros that really stick to my ribs sound like battlefields on big wheels.

They thunder and roar the earpopping sounds of massive mechanical violence coursing through ground-pounding V-8s.

Solid, spicy food for the soul, I say.

Sorry, but I just find tamer, more civilized six-cylinder versions of the Camaro to be about as satisfying as a can of low-calorie green beans.

Once again, though, this strange, digi-babble century we’re stuck in may force me to adjust my thinking and my ears.

Get this: The red 2016 Camaro that I tested recently sported a 3.6-liter V-6 with The new one, about 300 pounds lighter, seems leaner, meaner and more modern than ever.

335 horsepower, a six-speed manual, 20-inch wheels and a The new one, about 300 pounds size as last year’s V-6, it benefits rpm. Still, this engine is plenty heft for a vehicle weighing raspy exhaust system. lighter, seems leaner, meaner from a number of tweaks that stout, capable of 13.5-second nearly 3,500 pounds and Even worse for my classic and more modern than ever. Its give it 12 more horsepower quarter-mile runs and made transmitted good feel from the muscle-car friends, the six- small upper grille and skinny, and a bit more torque than the even more pleasurable by a road. As you might guess, the positive-shifting six-speed Camaro’s performance oriented banger Camaro can howl to 60 angry-looking headlamps look previous model. gearbox. independent suspension mph in 5.1 seconds, according more purposeful than the face on the previous Camaro.

Of course, what really helps is provided a pretty fidgety ride to the clocks at Car and Driver. the car’s loss of 300 pounds an It also gets to propel a new around town, clomping and shared with the banging over big imperfections.

What’s next autonomous Short overhangs front and rear 8 percent reduction. Despite platform electric pods on spindly wheels maintain the car’s street-fighter the raspy six-pot exhaust sound Cadillac ATS that delivers the But it smoothed out nicely at that deliver themselves to your stance, enhanced by a slight similar in some ways to the best handling I’ve felt in any highway speeds, which was a the Camaro Camaro. The car sliced into fine excuse to drive faster. house? Probably. But in the muscular curve in the sides and Infiniti 3.7 V-6 meantime, I’m working to fully a powerful shoulder over the seemed far more muscle car corners with the abandon of a rear wheels. than econobox. teenage athlete, holding a tight At $35,150, the Camaro struck grasp the new Camaro. line with very little lean. me as pretty good bang for the buck. The next step up would As you may have heard, Moreover, the one I had clung The engine felt almost like a tightly to good-looking 20-inch V-8 in its initial surge away Push really hard and the rearbe the tire-melting SS with Chevy restyled the Camaro Camaro will its 6.2-liter V-8 and those go for 2016, carving away some alloy wheels shod with 245/40 from a stop, pushing driver and wheel-drive of its blockiness and fat while tires. While I’m still getting passenger back into their seats. drift lightly through curves, for around $47,000. Just don’t preserving the basic 50-year- accustomed to the relatively But once I left the congestion maintaining its balance and expect much sparkle inside. old shape. It looks good to my new horizontal tail lamps, I was behind and was able to get grip. In addition, the car benefits boomer eyes, like an old friend impressed by the huge dual Western with the engine and from General Motors’ growing The interior in mine was black, that’s been in the gym for the exhausts that looked just like fine six-speed gearbox, it ability to fine-tune steering spare and somewhat improved those on big-boy V-8 models. seemed to run out of breath a units. (Remember when GM from last year. However, like last last two years. bit over 5,000 rpm. units had all the feel of a stick year, it remains the Camaro’s stirring paint? weakest link.

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Steam Anchor staff members, like Karlie Byers (above), pride themselves on what they say are the best tasting dishes on this – and the other – side of the Mississippi, including, from top, the chicken and cheddar sandwich, cappucinos, broccoli cheese soup, and the Anchor Steam espresso.

Husband-and-wife team Paige and Benjamin Wilbur serve specialty coffee and drinks, fresh fruit smoothies, artisan-style sandwiches, homemade soups, fresh salads, ice cream, pastries, and more at Steam Anchor Coffee & Café.

Full steam ahead When a couple of river city residents decided to open a comfortable cafe for their customers, they looked no further than their home port to drop anchor

“I would say that many people know us for our quality in our FULTON – There’s a new place food and specialty coffee drinks to dock for coffee and a bite. and also our delicious fresh fruit Steam Anchor Coffee & Café smoothies,” Paige said. “Ultimateopened Oct. 12 at the intersection ly, I would say we are known for of highways 84 and 136, behind our customer service, though. the AmericInn Hotel and Suites, “We try our hardest to make you next to the Shell station. feel like you are the most imporWhen owners Benjamin and tant, because to us you are!”

Paige Wilbur decided to set sail on Steam Anchor also has free their business Wi-Fi, outdoor venture, they seating, calldid it in familiar ahead service waters: Paige, and a drive23, grew up in through. The Clinton and Ben, Wilburs do 27, in Fulton. small-event Steam Anchor catering, too serves spe– soup, sandcialty coffee and wiches, chips drinks, fresh and baked fruit smoothThe cafe’s nautical theme goods for meeties, artisan-style reflects the shared heritage of ings, retreats, sandwiches, Fulton and Clinton, both nestled parties, and hearty homemore. Large along the Mississippi River. made soups, orders are fine, fresh salads, ice cream, pastries, but delivery isn’t offered at the and more. moment.

They’re gaining in popularity A half-sandwich with soup and daily. a drink costs less than $8, and a “We brought ice cream back to specialty drink is featured daily.

Fulton, so that seems to be getting You can find their menu on the more attention as we come into cafe’s Facebook page. the summer months,” Ben said.

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daveRAMSEY Financial straight talk.

For more advice, plus special readers offers, visit davesays. org or call 88822-PEACE.

Family that pays together, stays together Dear Dave, My mom and dad filed bankruptcy recently and are on a fixed income of $2,200 a month. They gave up their house, and my wife and I helped them find an apartment. We’re also trying to give them other help while they’re getting back on their feet. The problem is, we’re paying off debt and trying to get our own finances in better shape. I think my sister should help out some, too, but I’m not sure how to approach her about this.

– Randy Dear Randy, It’s not out of line to ask her to help and then gauge her interest and willingness. I mean, it’s your parents we’re talking about. Still, you can’t force someone to do something they can’t do or simply don’t want to do.

Before you approach your sister, you might try working up a monthly budget on your parents. It doesn’t have to be complicated – just a one-page document showing their situation.

Let her see that Mom and Dad are struggling right now, and suggest that you both chip in a little each month until they’re back on their feet financially.

Don’t point fingers or make accusations, because that will ruin things in a hurry. Family should always try to pull together in times like this, Randy.

In most cases, things like this work out fine and family bonds become even stronger.

– Dave

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Dear Dave, Our son is 16, and he just got his first paycheck. He asked us about the best way to manage it, and we’re not sure what to tell him. Do you have any advice?

– Anonymous Dear Anonymous, Congratulations on a big moment in your son’s life. I’m sure he’s proud, and I’m glad he has parents who want to teach him how to grow into a financially responsible young man.

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FINANCING

Online small-business loans catch eye of companies, legislators Lenders can provide owners convenient, faster access to credit

BY BECKY YERAK Tribune News Service

CHICAGO – When Steve Buresh’s Cheesecake Store & Sandwich Shop opened in suburban Chicago in 2014, patrons couldn’t get enough of the desserts he had made for friends and family since he was a teenager.

Buresh needed a bigger mixer and a new oven pronto. After traditional bankers told him a small-business loan could take up to 3 months to get, Buresh

turned to an online lender that offered credit, fast.

“I would have looked into more options, but, being a small-business owner, I didn’t have a lot of time to go back and forth to banks,” said Buresh, who initially delivered his homemade goodies in a food truck.

Days after signing for the loan, Buresh regretted it. On top of interest and fees he regarded as draconian, the lender deducted a set amount daily from his checking account. “If we got slow, they would still take that amount, and some weeks I had a hard time paying my staff and bills,” said Buresh, 37.

His final tab for a $19,500 loan for 9 months: about $25,000.

Technological advances and big data are changing how consumers and small businesses get financing.

Online lenders can provide small-business borrowers with faster access to credit than they can get through the traditional face-to-face application process, and, with studies showing only about half of entrepreneurs getting the financing they apply for, alternative lenders see an opening. Their higher profile and growing popularity, however, are drawing scrutiny.

In Illinois, for example, state senators in April introduced the Small Business Lending Act, which targets online financiers making small-business loans of $250,000 or less. The act, met with broad resistance despite its exemption for banks and credit unions, requires lenders to be licensed and to clearly disclose, among other things, the annualized interest rate of a loan, including fees, and the total amount a borrower would pay over the course of the loan. It also would require lenders to assess a borrower’s ability to repay a loan; limit various fees; and ensure that elec-

tronic fund transfers are a choice – not a requirement – for repayment.

In a report about online lending last month by the Treasury Department, a common theme was how smallbusiness borrowers might need improved safeguards because protections for them aren’t always as robust as they are for consumers. Online lenders to small businesses include OnDeck, Funding Circle and Bond Street, whose loans carry annual percentage rates ranging from 6.9 to 98.4 percent, Treasury said.

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Polo Community High School’s April Student of the Month is 17-year-old Noah Prerost. He plans to major in physical therapy at Augustana College in Rock Island.

PCHS Student of the Month POLO – Noah Prerost, 17, of Lake in the Hills, is Polo Community High School’s April Student of the Month. He is the son of Ken and Eileen Poole, and he has four siblings, Maureen, 21, Anthony, 20, Karl, 18, and Scott, 13.

Favorite class: Shop Least-favorite class: English Favorite teacher: Jeff Bumsted School activities in which you participate: Basketball, football, and track What will you do after high school? Major in physical therapy at

Augustana College in Rock Island

Sports team: Chicago Cubs

What is something you Do you have a hobby? learned in high school Playing basketball with that you think you will my pals never use? More than your basic math problems What’s the one thing in your life you can’t do What kind of music are without? Friends you listening to? All kinds What is your advice What is your favorite? for surviving high school? Do your homeApp: Clash Royale work.

Food: Pizza

Game or activity: Basketball Actor: Will Ferrell Movie: “Get Hard” TV show: “Friends”

What scares you? Sharks What’s something about you that nobody knows? I’m left-handed.

If you could ask President Obama any question, what would it be? If you could go back in time,

Carroll County Help Center in Savanna presented a $500 scholarship to KaCee French, a graduating senior at West Carroll High School in Savanna.

Mary Shaw with the help center presented the award. Four scholarships were given to graduating seniors interested in pursuing training at a community college or a vocational-technical school. French plans to attend Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg and become an MRI technician.

Photos submitted by Gretchen Wallender.

what would you change about your presidency?

If you could try any job for a day, what would it be? President If you could go anywhere in the world for free, where would it be?

Ireland. I hear it’s beautiful.

What is your proudest moment? Receiving honorable mention in football Who is your hero or role model? Clint Merlak (fellow student) with his flowing majestic hair Is there someone you’d like to send a shout out to? The FAM

STERLING-ROCK FALLS COMMUNITY TRUST

Sterling-Rock Falls Community Trust has awarded scholarships to Rock Falls High School students. They are (seated, from left) Alexis Herrera and Jenea Montanez, both general; and Tess Schaefer, 4-year Lucile Sudbury Memorial; and (standing) Donovan Flynn, general and Home Hospital; Bronson Mintun, Keeney Fund; and Reid Akerman, general, Robert Propheter Memorial, and 4-year W. Martin Dillon Memorial. The scholarships range from $400 to $5,000. Peter Dillon, Ron Hoffman, John McCormick, John Miller, Suzy Perino, Darla Schryver, and Mary Ellen Wilkinson serve as trustees. Photo submitted by Peggy Carlson.

Another $500 scholarship went to Paige Gallentine, a graduate of Eastland High School in Lanark, who plans to attend Highland Community College in Freeport, and study nursing. With her are Shaw (left) and Gretchen Wallander from the help center.

The $500 Lois Frank Memorial Scholarship, named for the center’s first president, was awarded to Reid Phillips. Jade Graff also received a $500 scholarship. Both are graduates of Milledgeville High School. Handing out the honors is Myrna Handel, center representative. Phillips plans to attend Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to complete a culinary arts program, and Graff’s plans are to attend Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon to complete an associate degree in accounting.

‘Mounder’ raffle benefits hospice MOUNT MORRIS – Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon will benefit from the sale of a donated sculpture created by Stephen Herrero, a wildlife artist.

The piece of art portrays a big horn mountain sheep or “mounder,” the mascot of the former Mount Morris School District and now the mascot of the Mount Morris Fire Protection District.

“We were so fortunate to have been given this beautiful unique piece of art from one of our supporters,” Lynn Knodle, executive director, said. “Everyone who saw it kept saying how it looked like a Mounder.

So we decided to give all Mounders the chance to own it.”

The numbered piece

will be raffled July 2 during the Let Freedom Ring Mounder alumni party at the Mount Morris Moose Lodge, 101 Moose Drive.

The party will be from 8 p.m. to midnight.

The public is welcome.

The statue can be viewed each week at a different business. This week it was at Eclipse Salon and from Monday to May 15 at Main St. Bistro, 12 W. Main St. Tickets are $1 each or $5 for six, and can be purchased at Mount Morris businesses. All proceeds will benefit the hospice.

Business owners who wish to display the statue for a week can call Angie at Serenity at 815-732-2499.

Visit moundertown.com to find out the statue’s next destinations.

Tickets can be purchased now for a chance to win this Mounder statue to raise funds for Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon. Photo submitted by Angie Thiesen.

PFLAG Sauk Valley recently gave a $500 scholarship to Bradley Schlegel, a senior at Sterling High School. Michael Soto, president of the chapter, presented the honor. Photo submitted by Barb Schwamberger.

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The Renaissance program at Bureau Valley High School in Manlius had a breakfast May 16 to honor the Students of the Month and Staff Member of the Month. They are (from left) Tori Boyle, math teacher and Renaissance coordinator, and students Grace Risatti, Katie Bannick, Jennifer Linely, Myah Headly, Dana Macklin, and Laini Kruse. Not pictured are students Cailtyn Starr, Dillon Maynard, Alex Groenewold, Kylee Green, and Kurt Bitting. Photo submitted by Boyle.

ABOVE: Students and staff at St. Anne School in Dixon honored St. Mary in its annual May Crowning Ceremony May 6. Sydney Schott (left), eighth-grade student, placed the crown on the statue, and Lakelynn Ramsdell was the crown bearer. Photos submitted by Sister Marcianne Bzdon.

LEFT: The school’s graduates and first communicants served as an honor guard during the crowning.

Students from Unity Christian Elementary School in Fulton sang on May 11 at Resthave Home in Morrison. The children wore Dutch costumes and handed out cards to residents. Some of them also played the piano. Photo submitted

by Karla Burn.

More than 400 runners took part May 6 in a color run at Franklin Elementary School in Sterling, organized by the Franklin-Washington PTO. In a color run, participants are showered with colored corn starch at stations along the route. Photo submitted by Amy Springman.

Students in Leigh Delhotal’s eighth-grade class at Reagan Middle School in Dixon participated earlier this year in an annual poetry slam at the school, presenting works in front of 180 of their peers. The finalists are (front row, from left) champion Cheyanne Anderson, Emily Tribley, Alyssa Morley, runner-up Jayden Valdez, Cheyenne Predney and Starla Flynn; and (back row) Jadon Stinson, Zachary Scheffler, Aidan Johnson, and Cameron Crone. Delhotal plans the slam each year with Brigitte Renkes. Photo submitted by Christine Scheffler.

Wanted: Photos from you A scrapbook is a book with blank pages, and that’s what our Scrapbook page is without your pictures. We want to fill the page with images that capture lives in the Sauk Valley. They can be submitted by email to photos@saukvalley.com or can be taken to the Sterling and Dixon offices.

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AMBOY HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS

ON THE MENU Pancakes DIXON – A Father’s Day pancake, sausage, and egg breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. to noon June 19 at Dixon Rural Fire Department, 1020 Palmyra St. Carry-outs are available.

Donations will be will be used by Dixon Rural Firefighters Association for charitable causes and events.

The American Red Cross will have a disaster preparedness booth at the site, where the public can sign up for a free smoke detector.

IN BRIEF Sale proceeds to help center Amboy High School National Honor Society inducted 13 new members April 10 in the school auditorium. Honor society members in the photo are (front row, from left) Hannah Grady, Katie Fredericks, Katelynn Pankhurst, Jennifer Popovich, and inductees Arianna Noble, Kaitlin Tarr, Molly Ackert, Kylie Highbarger, and Ashley Saccomando; and (back row) inductees Lindsey Dewey, Delaney Powers, Zachary Becker, inductees Paul Meyer and Vivian O’Laughlin, Amelia Hemmen, inductees BillieJo Deininger, Megan Grady, Logan Winters, Justin Hart, and Reece Vaessen, and member Kelsie Lachat. Officers talked about the importance of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Society members do service projects throughout the year, as well as make yearly donations. Photo submitted by Hannah Grady.

IN BRIEF: READING Public radio to feature author

about the seventh president told from the viewpoint of his gardener.

He is a teacher at Oregon High School.

DEKALB – An Oregon author will be part of WNIJ 89.5 FM’s “Read With Me” book series.

State rep’s club Aaron Sitze’s work, “The now underway Andrew Jackson Stories,” will be featured at 7:35 DIXON – Grade-school a.m. June 18. The book is students in the 90th House a collection of fictional tales District can take part

in the Monster Reader Program,”organized by state Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon.

The district includes parts of Davis Junction, Dixon, Oregon, and Rochelle.

Students must read eight books during their summer break. Those of 150 or more pages count

as two entries. After students complete their reading list, they must have a parent or guardian certify the reading was accomplished. Signed forms should be returned

by July 29 to Demmer’s office, 1221 Currency Court, Rochelle, IL 61068.

Those who complete the list will receive a certifi-

cate of participation and an invitation to a “monster bash” in early fall, hosted

by Demmer, where they will be entered to win a prize. Information on Internet safety and college savings will be available.

Visit tomdemmer.com to download the brochure, or call his Rochelle office at 815-561-3690.

DIXON – Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center and County Market will have a paper ribbon sale fundraiser through June 30 to celebrate cancer survivor awareness.

Ribbons can be purchased for $1 each at Sterling County Market, 210 W. Third St., and at the Dixon store, 1380 N. Galena Ave. Proceeds will benefit Home of Hope.

For more information, call the center at 815288-4673.

Health-related topics planned STERLING – Home of Hope Wellness Center of Dixon will present its next “Look Good, Feel Better” program from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road.

This American Cancer Society event is for women facing hair loss and skin changes during cancer treatments.

Techniques and support will be offered.

Reservations are requested; call the center at 815-288-4673.

Another presentation will be by Dr. Steven Carlson on “So Many Supplements” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the center 1637 Plock Road, Dixon. Carlson will review myths, truths, and benefits of supplements.

NEW BOOKCASES

Donors sought for KSB drive

The Sauk Valley Reading Council and students in Ryan Zimmerman’s building trades class at Dixon High School designed and made a bookcase for Dixon Habitat for Humanity. With the bookcase are council members Hele Babin (left) and Jenny Brown. Photos submitted by Brown.

Members of the Sean and Kali Nave family of Dixon welcomed the bookcase and donated books to their home. They are Isiah, Prezli, and Kali Nave.

Paper, recyclables collection time in Morrison MORRISON – A community recycling day will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 18 at Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive.

Participants are asked to enter from state Route 78, turning west on Academic Drive and taking the first right into the school parking lot.

Accepted items are cell phones and accessories, American flags, eyeglasses, hearing aids, keys, aluminum cans, ink

and toner cartridges, and clean plastic grocery bags.

Also included are: ■ Paper products, bundled by type, including catalogs, junk mail, paperboard, corrugated boxes, magazines, books, newspapers, shredded paper, telephone books, and encyclopedias ■ Medications – prescriptions, over-thecounter medicines, vitamins, and pet medications. Pills should be submitted in a clear plastic

bag. No syringes, needles, or liquids will be accepted.

■ Six-, 12- and 24-volt lead acid batteries and others used in vehicles, motorcycles, boats, RVs, and heavy equipment ■ Ammunition ■ S c r a p m e t a l a n d household appliances – vacuum cleaners, microwaves, power and lawn tools, refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens, dehumidifiers, freezers, propane tanks, aerosol cans,

printers, shredders, CD and DVD players, telephones, cords, cables, and MP3 players. Water heater tanks will not be taken.

Document shredding will be provided on-site by a Cintas Mobile truck for bank statements, paystubs, bills, tax documents, and medical records.

Used motor oil and antifreeze can be dropped off at Schuler Motors, 727 W. Lincolnway.

Other items that will not be accepted are hazardous waste, paint, tires, televisions, computers, monitors, servers, laptops, video game consoles, and any personal computing devices.

Donations will be accepted at the entrance to offset expenses.

For information, email morrisoncham ber@mor risonil.org or call 815772-3757, or visit morri sonchamber.com or the chamber’s Facebook page.

Group seeks entries for village’s festival parade TAMPICO – The Tampico Lions Club will organize this year’s Homecoming Parade, which starts at 1 p.m. June 26 at the corner of East Kimball and South Main streets.

Line-up starts at 11 a.m. at Tampico Elementary School, 304 E. Kimball St. This year’s grand marshals are Carol Camper

and Walter Schultz. Firstthrough third-place prizes of $40, $30, and $20 will be awarded after the parade at the ice cream social at the Tampico Area Community Building, 106 W. Market St. The United Methodist Church Youth Outreach Committee will host the social from noon to 4

p.m. to raise funds for the church’s vacation Bible school. Profits will be matched up to $1,000 by Royal Neighbors of America.

Categories to be judged are antique and classic cars, people walking and riding, sports teams, antique machinery, civic and religious floats, miscellaneous,

and horses. Emergency and commercial vehicles, Lions Club hearing bus, modern machinery, and political walking and riding will not be judged.

The Lions bus will be parked after the parade at the corner of Market and Main streets to give free hearing checks.

For more information, or

to register an eligible-forjudging parade entry, contact Lions Ron Church at 815-438-3442, Larry Ebersohl at 815-632-0217, or Terry Gaskill at gaskilltl@ gmail.com or 815-5353665.

Late registration can be made from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. parade day at the grade school.

DIXON – An American Red Cross blood drive will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 21 at KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred.

Donors must be at least 17 (16 with signed parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in general good health.

Those 18 and younger must meet weight requirements.

Contact Grace Crowe at gcrowe@ksbhospital. com or visit redcross blood.org or call the Red Cross at 815733-2767 to make an appointment.

Donors also can use the Red Cross RapidPass app.

BVHS student earns assistance MANLIUS – A $2,000 Shelter Insurance Foundation Scholarship has been awarded to Richard J. Lootens, a graduate of Bureau Valley High School.

The scholarship, paid directly to the school, can be used toward tuition, fees, or campus housing for any course of study leading to an academic degree at any accredited college or university.

Rita J. Frank, a Shelter agent, partially funds the award.

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THANK GOODNESS

Thankful for many bags of donated food

Letter Carriers Food Drive big success

BETH MATHEW Sterling

DELORES KNESS Dixon

The food pantries in our community are very thankful for the postal food drive.

The publicity was outstanding.

I saw information about the food drive on many signs in front of businesses.

There was lots of help as we came to pick up our food.

The community responded, and we were thrilled to sort the many bags of food.

The FISH Food Pantry serves more than 7,000 people each year. The food drive increases the variety of items we are able to give out.

But most of all, the many families that come to our pantry say “thank you” for the many grocery items we received.

Note to readers: Beth Mathew is president of the FISH Food Pantry Board.

The Community Food Pantry of Dixon would like to thank everyone who contributed to the May 14 annual Letter Carriers Food Drive.

Ron Helfrich, coordinator of Dixon letter carriers, said they collected 13,765 pounds of food, 2,000 pounds more than last year, and 16 pantry volunteers sorted hundreds of plastic bags and filled our shelves for 4 hours.

We cannot feed all the hungry children in the world, but we can take care of those in Lee County with your continuing support.

Thanks again for your caring.

Note to readers: Delores Kness is president of the Community Food Pantry Board.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Levi Steven Freas

Elijah Joseph Lira

Melissa and Devin Freas of Sterling are the parents of a son born at 7:43 p.m.

March 15, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Levi Steven Freas weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce at birth and was 19 inches in length.

He is welcomed by Ashlei, 12.

Maternal grandparents are Lynn and Steve Majewski of Sterling.

Paternal grandparents are Kimberlee Oberbillig-White of Buckeye, Arizona, and Thomas Freas of La Porte, Indiana.

Vanessa and Joseph Lira of Sterling are the parents of a son born at 12:34 p.m.

May 23, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Elijah Joseph Lira weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces at birth and was 21 inches in length.

He is welcomed by Jaclynn Lira, 6, and Nevaeh Lira, 5.

Maternal grandparents are Martin Briseño of Rochelle and Connie May of Marietta, Georgia.

Paternal grandparents are Nick and Rosary Rodriguez and Dave and Lonna Lira, all of Sterling.

Maternal great-grandparents are Amada Briseño of Mexico and William “Bill” May of Washington.

Owen Michael Dorathy Elsa and Adam Dorathy of Rock Falls are the parents of a son born at 11:43 a.m.

May 27, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Owen Michael Dorathy weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce at birth and was 20.5 inches in length.

He is welcomed by Taylor Ashley, 19, Andy Ashley, 17, and Emily Dorathy, 6.

Maternal grandparents are George Canales Jr. and Ofelia Canales, both of Rock Falls.

Paternal grandparents are Brian Dorathy and Cathy Dorathy, both of Rock Falls.

Maternal great-grandfather is Ernesto Trevino of San Benito, Texas.

Paternal great-grandmother is Shirley Dorathy of Tampico.

Lucille Kathleen Zigler Carmella and William Zigler of Dixon are the parents of a daughter born at 12:02 p.m. May 24, 2016, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.

Lucille Kathleen Zigler weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces at birth and was 21 inches in length.

She is welcomed by Sadie Annemarie, 4.

Maternal grandmother is Sharon Belcher of Dixon.

Paternal grandparents are Eric and Karen Zigler of Sterling.

Maternal great-grandparents are Geneva Belcher of Dixon and Gary and Jean Tabor of Mesa, Arizona.

Paternal great-grandparents are Edward and Connie Schweiss of Sterling.

Stella Marie Baker Ramona Reyes and Joe Baker of Dixon are the parents of a daughter born at 2:09 a.m. May 22, 2016, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.

Stella Marie Baker weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces at birth and was 20.5 inches in length.

She is welcomed by Nolan, 3.

Maternal grandmother is Heidi Ketchum of Belvidere.

Paternal grandparents are Dale Baker and Kathy Baker, both of Dixon.

Kinsley Rose Cassens Melissa and Sam Cassens of Sterling are the parents of a daughter born at 12:03 p.m. May 23, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Kinsley Rose Cassens weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces at birth and was 21 inches in length.

She is welcomed by Ava Cassens, 10, Wyatt Cassens, 8, and Kylie Cassens, 3.

Maternal grandparents are Rosemary Buckert and Bruce Buckert, both of Sterling.

Paternal grandparents are Amy Cassens and Chris Cassens, both of Sterling.

Paternal great-grandmother is Jean Galloway of Sterling.

Isabella Ann Portner Marissa Ann Conley and Nathan Ray Portner of Rock Falls are the parents of a daughter born at 5:31 p.m.

May 22, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Isabella Ann Portner weighed 8 pounds at birth and was 21 inches in length.

She is welcomed by Nathaniel Ray Portner, 4.

Maternal grandmother is Kathy Conley of Dixon.

Paternal grandparents are Pennie Keefer and Richard Keefer Jr., both of Rock Falls.

Paternal great-grandparents are William Brooks and Sally Hippen, both of Sterling.

Evelyn Mae Carolus Emily and Doug Carolus of Sterling are the parents of a daughter born at 12:33 a.m. May 29, 2016, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.

Evelyn Mae Carolus weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces at birth and was 21.5 inches in length.

She is welcomed by Cady Carolus, 4.

Maternal grandparents are Debbie Lewis of Sterling and Mike Lewis of Rock Falls.

Paternal grandparents are Hope Carolus and Doug Carolus, both of Sterling.

Paternal great-grandparents are Sandi Carolus and Wayne Carolus, both of McAllen, Texas.

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COLLEGE HONORS Iowa State University

Grisham, Alexa M. Patterson Leaf River: Cheryl F. AMES, Iowa – Those Newcomer, Janet M. earning degrees during Wilken the spring commenceMount Carroll: Brement ceremony at Iowa anne N. Field State University are: Oregon: Christine Chana: Jesse Fitch, A. Krumm, Katrina D. Bachelor of Science, Lowry food science, agriculture Savanna: Michael J. and life sciences Miller Fulton: David Wiest High Honors Jr., Bachelor of Science, Ashton: Matthew D. electrical engineering Heng Lyndon: Jaret LansBaileyville: Jordan R. ford, Bachelor of SciGipper, Sarah E. Rumence, meteorology mel Mount Morris: Jacob Chadwick: Taylor J. Osborne, Bachelor of Grenoble Science, biology, agriForreston: Elizabeth C. culture and life sciences Ascher, Kylie J. Joens, Mount Carroll: Aman- Hanna G. Metzger, da Kreuder, Doctor of Nathaniel C. Stukenberg, Philosophy, veterinary Stephanie M. Wilken microbiology German Valley: Bryan Oregon: Cade Bertsch, D. Thomas Bachelor of Science, Lanark: Wendell M. agricultural engineering; Allen, Keller J. BurkDavid Bettner, Bachelor holder, Tiffany M. Horof Science, accounting baczewski, Valdet Seferi, Rock Falls: Joshua Farrah M. Stubbe Wahl, Bachelor of SciMount Carroll: Luke ence, mechanical engiM. Jones neering Mount Morris: Nicholas J. Myers Savanna: Nathan R. Highland Brehm Community College Sterling: Nathan A. FREEPORT – Highland McCann Community College has Honors released its spring dean’s Byron: Danielle M. Hinlist. shaw Those recognized are: Chadwick: Courtney Highest Honors N. Swalve Byron: Whitney A. Felker Dixon: Jennifer L. ConChadwick: Kristen N. derman Geary, Sadie C. Wiersema Forreston: Taylor K. Forreston: Timothy J. Slothower Ratledge, Lindsey M. Lanark: Devon W. Wardlow Deloy, Michael J. HorLanark: Miranda R. baczewski, Shawn C.

Amboy: Stephanie Brownlee, graphic design Davis Junction: Katarina Kaczmarzyk, cum laude, marketing, sport management Fenton: Aubrey Graham, magna cum laude, behavioral neuroscience, biology Franklin Grove: Macy UW – Stout Fair, cum laude, elemenMENOMONIE, Wis. – tary education Michael Rick of Dixon Fulton: Brennan Leongraduated with a Bachard, magna cum laude, elor of Science degree in biology technology education at Morrison: Kelsey Snythe University of Wisconder, magna cum laude, sin – Stout. computer science; Jacob Tegeler, magna UW – Whitewater cum laude, exercise science WHITEWATER, Wis. Oregon: Kaitlyn Baker, – Those named to the magna cum laude, exerspring dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin – cise science Rock Falls: Nathan Whitewater are: Ackert, cum laude, exerPaw Paw: Melinda cise science Oates Sublette: Derek HenSterling: Elliot Sheets, kel, cum laude, accountAllison Johnson Milledgeville: Breyana ing Walnut: Patrick Fisch, Henson Dixon: Larry Cook II, cum laude, manageMolly Spurgeon ment-marketing; Olivia McDonald, cum laude, journalism writing St. Ambrose Larak, Michelle A. Tirado, Lauren E. Woolcock Leaf River: Rebekha V. O’Rourke, Olivia M. Peterson Mount Carroll: Hannah D. Walters Oregon: John V. Donaldson Rochelle: Alisha L. Kirk

University

Western Illinois University

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Brittany Hoffmire of Rock Falls earned a master’s degree in speech language pathology May 14 from St. Ambrose University.

Those earning bachelor’s degrees are: Albany: Heather Birely, summa cum laude, exercise science

MACOMB – Ian Schielein, a senior biology major of Dixon, was named Service as Committee chairman and Late Nights Committee chairman during the May Resident Assistant Council at Western Illinois University.

Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Bingo for Fun and Lunch, 10 a.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 960 U.S. Route 52, Amboy, Linda Schrock, 815973-4185.

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

Euchre lessons and games, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling. Register: 815-6229230 or 828-461-7979.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

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

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

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

Rummy, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815589-3925.

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

Tacos, 4-8 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-625-8290.

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

Sauk Valley Chess Club, 6:308:30 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling; 815-6228838.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Today Farmers Market, 7 a.m.noon, Haymarket Square, 317 W. Third St., Dixon, 815-2843306.

Farmers Market, 7 a.m.noon, West Second Street, Rock Falls, 815-625-4500.

Farmers Market, 8 a.m.noon, Twin City Market, indoors, 106 Avenue A, Sterling, 815-626-8610.

Farmers Market, 8-11 a.m., rain or shine, 204 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, 815-564-7427.

Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m.noon, courthouse lawn, Oregon.

Cookout, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Rock Falls VFW Post 5418, 217 First Ave. Carry-outs”, 815-6263513.

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

Relay for Life of Whiteside County, 5-11 p.m., Hinders Field, 500 15th Ave., Rock Falls, 800-227-2345. Rain location, Westwood Fitness and Sports Center, 1900

Westwood Drive, Sterling.

Sunday Friends of the Hennepin Canal’s Hike the Canal, 1:30 p.m., shuttle from Bridge 37 Geneseo Campground, 22978 state Route 82 N, Geneseo, 815-664-2403.

Monday 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, 815-2889236.

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

Mexican Train dominoes, 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.,

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

Overeaters Anonymous, 9 a.m., lower-level entrance, Church of God, 816 S. Clay St., Mount Carroll.

Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, 9 a.m., open; noon, open; 6 p.m., open, lower level, Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., closed, former St. Anne Grade School, 32 N. Jones Ave., Amboy, 815-8572315.

Parkinson’s Support Group, 10-11 a.m., board room, Mercy South Medical Center, 638 S. Bluff Blvd., Clinton, Iowa, 563-243-5585.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 7 p.m., closed (5), Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

Narcotics Anonymous Hope Without Dope, noon, in the back of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 1901 First Ave., Sterling, 815-535-3748, 24-hour hotline 844-678-7684.

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

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

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

Sunday Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., closed; noon, open; 1 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m.,

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

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, 10 a.m., open, Big Book; 7 p.m., veterans, open, back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society, 2 p.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Spanish, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 236 Kelly Drive, Rochelle.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed (4), Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St. Monday Women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon.

Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

Blood pressure screenings, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815-626-2230.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., open, Methodist church, 402 First Ave., Forreston.

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

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

Dixon Rotary Club, noon, lower level, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 221 W. Third St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Big Book; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., open, beginners, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Sunshine meeting, back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

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

Together in Memories grief support group, noon-1:30 p.m., Hospice of the Rock River Valley, 2600 N. Locust St., Sterling.

Crochet-Knitting Club, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

Senior Information Services, 1-3:30 p.m., Carroll County Family Health Center, 1120 Healthcare Drive, Mount Carroll, 800-541-5479.

TOPS, 4 p.m. weigh-in, 4:30 p.m. meeting; 5:30 p.m. weigh-in, 6 p.m. meeting, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle.

TOPS Chapter IL 634 meeting, 4:30 p.m., 205 S. Walnut St., Franklin Grove.

TOPS, 5 p.m. weigh-in, 5:30 p.m. meeting, Polo Church of the Brethren, 401 S. Congress Ave., Polo, 815-946-3638.

Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., 201 W. Market St., Morrison, 815-590-8929.

Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., New Hope Baptist Church, 902 W. 12th St., Rock Falls: John Mattingly, 815-6313896.

Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., Revive Community Church, 8 E. Front St., Mount Morris, 815-994-0428.

Epilepsy-Seizure Support Group, 6-8 p.m., Classroom 1, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, 309373-0377.

Rock Falls Rotary, 6 p.m., Beelendorf’s, 200 W. 10th St. Rock Falls Optimist Club, 6:30 p.m., Candlelight Inn, 2200 First Ave. Rock Falls Boy Scout Troop 306, 6:30-8 p.m., fellowship hall, Harvest Time Bible Church, 1802 Dixon Ave. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 960 N. U.S. Route 52, Amboy.

VFW Post 5418, 7 p.m., 217 First Ave., Rock Falls, 815626-3513.

Mount Carroll Monday Night Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., Church of God, 816 Clay St. Petunia City Quilters, 7 p.m., Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-626-6627.

Tampico Lions Club, 7 p.m., Good Times, 106 N. Main St., Tampico, 815-4382789.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, step study, Elim Reformed Church, 140 S. Church Road, Kings.

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

Sauk Valley Al-Anon Group-Alateen, 7 p.m., back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

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

Samuel H. Davis Masonic Lodge 96, 7:30 p.m., 105 W. Lincoln St., Mount Morris, 815734-4085.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, Eells Room, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 207 W. Third St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed (3), First Presbyterian Church, 502 Third St., Savanna.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., open, 217 N. Hickory St., Shannon.

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Trust becomes casualty in argument Dear Abby: I have been divorced for 8 years. My ex and I are on civil terms and text each other a few times a week regarding our kids, mutual friends, and general chitchat.

A few months ago, during a rough patch in my relationship with my girlfriend of 3 years, “Lily,” I expressed my frustration in one of these texts. It was nothing horrible or unkind, just venting a bit.

A week or so later, Lily was spending the night and I awoke at 2 a.m. to find an empty bed. I discovered her in the living room with my phone, surfing through my texts.

dearABBY Dear Abby is written

by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips. The column is provided through Universal Uclick.

She was livid about the communication with my ex, particularly the one in which I commented about our relationship, and stormed out.

I have no password on my phone and nothing to hide from Lily and told

her so. I admitted that my ex was not an appropriate person to discuss our relationship with and apologized.

This has caused a permanent shift in our relationship on two levels: She is angry and suspicious regarding my communication with my ex, and I am having trust issues with her. I feel my privacy was invaded and wonder what else Lily has searched to satisfy her curiosity.

She has yet to apologize and feels justified in what she did. I contend that if she hadn’t read the texts, especially in such an

IN BRIEF Programs planned for summer crafts

Dear Dazed: You’re not wrong, and you are not the one trying to shift blame. Lily is. I don’t know what your marriage was like, but it appears you have replaced your ex with a suspicious and controlling woman. Red flag.

Dear Abby: I would like your opinion about something that’s bothering me. I live in a senior

housing complex in Massachusetts. Most of the residents are women in their 80s and 90s. (Some also are in their 60s.) A few men live here, too.

One of the men sits on his living room couch with only his jockey shorts on. He leaves his door wide open when he does this. He seems not to care who sees him while walking by his apartment.

Some folks here believe it should be ignored and no one should look in while passing by. They say whatever he does in his own apartment is his own business. I believe that’s true, but only when

the door is closed. What do you think? By the way, he is in his 60s.

– Befuddled in Massachusetts Dear Befuddled: What people do in the privacy of their own apartment is no one’s business. When the front door is open, it is no longer private. If the man’s state of undress bothers some of the residents, they should bring it to the manager of the senior housing complex.

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

TRIO BRINGS SOUTHERN STYLE TO CHURCH Group to meet at Deer Grove club

walk are welcome to sign up.

Bureau County Tourism DIXON – Fifth-grade TAMPICO – Reservations and Princeton Tourism students and older can are due by Monday to join are organizing the walk.

The Bureau County Barn tie-dye a T-shirt from 1 to the annual Tampico High Quilt Trail tour also will be 4 p.m. June 18 at the Ruth School Alumni gathering Edwards Nature Center in June 24 at Deer Valley Golf July 9. No details were available at press time.

Lowell Park, 2114 Lowell Club, 3298 Hoover Road, To sign up for the garPark Road.

Deer Grove.

Participants must provide Social hour starts at 5:30 den walk, contact the Princeton Chamber of their own pre-washed, p.m., with dinner at 6:30. white T-shirt. Folding tech- Tables will be provided for Commerce at 815-875niques will be taught and the Classes of 1956, 1966, 2616 or Kathy at Bureau County Tourism at then designs will be cre1976, and 1981. kathybctourism@yahoo. ated.

Alumni who did not On June 25, those in receive an invitation by mail com or 815-866-3606. sixth grade and older are asked to contact Joan will have the opportunity Johnson at garyjoan@ Pigeon racers to make a paper-punch thewisp.net or 815-622announce winners bumblebee sculpture from 8705 for more information.

STERLING – The May 1 to 4 p.m. at the center.

21 results are in for the Those attending also will Travel plans in Rock River Valley Racbe taught about bees. works at center ing Pigeon Club’s 300To register or to check mile races. on a program’s status, call STERLING – Bus trips The winner of the A 815-288-5209 and leave a have been scheduled Race was Stan Meyler of message. through Whiteside County Mount Carroll at 1,226.2 Senior Center, 1207 W. yards per minute or 41.8 Ninth St. VBS to take kids miles per hour. Don From June 20 to 24, a on Biblical journey group Kelsey of Sterling was will go to Nashville, second loft with 1,224.9 Tennessee. Activities DIXON – “Submerged in ypm or 41.7 mph, and include a guided tour of the Bible,” vacation Bible Doug Harms of Rock school, will be June 20-24 Nashville and Belle Meade Falls took third loft with at Bethel Evangelical Con- Plantation, a ride on Delta 1,171.9 ypm or 40 mph.

Flatboats inside the Oprygregational Church, 131 The B Race winner was land Hotel, and a show North Court St. Phil Miatke of Sterling and backstage tour at Children from age 3 to with 1,205.1 ypm or 41.1 sixth grade can take part in the Grand Old Opry. The mph. Steve Calsyn of cost is $699 double occu- Rock Falls earned secBible study, games, skits, and song. Sessions will be pancy for center members ond loft with 1,092 ypm and $719 for nonmemfrom 6 to 8:15 p.m. or 37.2 mph, while and bers. Insurance is $59 per Harms was third loft with Theme dress-up nights are planned for that week: person.

1,033.2 ypm or 35.2 mph.

The June 28 destinaMonday, mustache; Visit rrvpigeonclub.org tion is the land-based Tuesday, tie; Wednesfor complete race results Rhythm City Casino in day, Wacky Wednesday or more club information.

Davenport, Iowa. Pickand crazy hair; Thursday, To join, call Devoe Manup will be at 8:30 a.m. at ning at 779-861-1830 or sports fan; and Friday, Shopko, 1350 N. Galena Harms at 815-535-5205.

Hawaiian beach.

To register or more infor- Ave., Dixon, and 9 a.m. mation, call 815-284-3849. at the former Kmart, Wearing headgear 2901 E. Lincolnway, The cost is $25 can earn rewards Designer, teacher Sterling. for members and $30 for MORRISON – The giving quilt talk nonmembers, with $10 annual Helmet IncenFREEPORT – The Coun- on a card and $5 off the tive program to promote buffet. try Crossroads Quilt Guild For more information on youth bicycle safety is will meet at 7 p.m. June 20 underway. at Forreston Grove Church, either trip, call the center Morrison Police officers at 815-622-9230.

7246 Freeport Road. who see a youth, age 3 Kay Capps Cross, a to 10, wearing a helmet quilting instructor, author, Gardeners sought while bicycling will give and quilt designer, will them a coupon for free to show their work give the presentation this ice cream from Dairy month.

PRINCETON – The semi- Queen Grill & Chill.

Quilt demonstration annual Bureau County The program will be in warm-ups will be at 6:30.

Garden Walk will be from 9 effect during the summer.

Visitors can attend for $5, a.m. to 2 p.m. July 9.

It is a partnership payable at the door.

Anyone in Bureau County between Morrison Police For more information, call who is interested in includ- Department and Dairy Ann at 815-238-6489 or ing a vegetable, flower, or Queen owners Ellen and Carol at 815-535-3432. water-feature garden in the Bart Smith.

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underhanded way, there would be no ill feelings.

Am I wrong to feel this way or am I blameshifting?

– Dazed in Illinois

An outdoor concert by State of Grace, a Southern gospel trio based in Sullivan, will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton.

The musicians have been performing for more than 8 years.

Those attending can listen from their vehicles or bring lawn chairs. After the concert, the church will provide ice cream sundaes.

In case of inclement weather, the concert will be indoors.

Call Randy Venema at 815-499-8843 or visit sites.google. com/site/springval leyreformedchurch for more information. Photo submitted by Penny VanKampen.

TOPSY TURVY LUNCH

Rock River Area Christian Women’s Connection will have its Topsy Turvy Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Candlelight Inn, 2200 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Members Gail Lavelle (from left), Becky Kane, and Irene Miller prepare for the program. Nancy Lenhart will present a barn quilt history and display. Cody Lund of Sterling will play the violin. Lynne Jordan of Valparaiso, Indiana, the guest speaker, will talk about “Living a Balanced Life in a Tilted World.” The cost is $11. Reservations are due by 9 p.m. Monday, and cancellation notice is required. Call Irene at 815-948-2157. Photo submitted by Kathleen Williams.

Rock Falls

■ Summer Reading party with doughnuts and ROCK FALLS – Summer MORRISON – “The juice at 9:30 a.m. and a programs are underway at Intern” will be shown at 2 Ranger Man Dan show at Rock Falls Public Library, p.m. Tuesday in the pro10 on July 26. gram room at Odell Public 1007 Seventh Ave., Also scheduled are: Adults can take part in Library, 307 S. Madison St. ■ Library board meetings, a Summer Reading proThe film stars Robert gram by picking up a card 1 p.m. Monday and July 11 DeNiro and Anne Hatha■ A Pinterest Night star at the library desk. This way in this story about a string art program at 6:30 will be punched for each young, ambitious busip.m. June 22: Participants nesswoman and an experi- book read and returned. are asked to bring their Patrons who read seven enced, retired executive. books will receive a book own hammer. The $5 cost Popcorn and soft drinks bag for the first card filled, is due when registering at will be served. the front desk.

The Friends of Odell Pub- and an entry for each ■ Tuesday Night Book lic Library will have coloring additional card in a grand for adults from 6 to 8 p.m. prize drawing. There is no Club will meet at 6 p.m.

June 28 and July 26. The limit on how many cards Monday and Aug. 15 and June selection is “Labor can be filled. from 2 to 4 p.m. July 18 Day,” by Joyce Maynard.

Other programs are and Sept. 19 at the library.

The July selection will be Coloring sheets, pens, and available; tickets for the announced later. events can be picked up colored pencils will be proat the desk.

■ The Thursday Book vided, or those attending Club will not meet in July.

■ A presentation by can bring their own supmagician Rick Eugene at plies.

■ The library will be 11 a.m. June 20 For more information, closed July 4. call the library at 815-772For more information, all ■ A petting zoo at 10 7323.

815-626-3958. a.m. July 8

GROUP TO APPEAR AT FIRST UNITED

The Chamberlain family’s Audience of One will perform at 9 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 205 E. 10th St., and at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 501 Broadway, both in Sterling. At Trinity, donations will be collected to help defray the group’s performance costs, and a fellowship time will take place after the service. Photo submitted by Bonnie Donnell.

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TRACTOR DAY

Tractor Day was May 6 at Sterling High School. Participating students were (from left) Austin Wright, Ty Lillie, Zach Witmer, Broc Colville, Kyle Long, John Rahn, Mitch Clodfelter, Tyler Hanrahan, Dewey Landis, Maribel Vargas, and Abbigail Witmer. Photos submitted by Pam Clodfelter.

Zach Witmer and Ty Lillie lead the procession, while Abbigail Witmer and Maribel Vargas follow, with Dewey Landis in the third tractor.

Witmer and Vargas led the tractors around Abby Circle.

Landis drives the second tractor.

HONOR ROLLS Fulton High School Vanderploeg High Honors Seniors: Tayler Birkett, Roane Hand, Betsy Leonard, Delaney Reed, Allison Winkel Juniors: Taylor Curley, Megan Frick, Maryssa McCunn, Robert Poore, Shelby Puckett, Lauren Spencer Sophomores: Baylee Gooch, Carolyn Graham, Racheal Huizenga, Andrew Knudsen, Rhett Merema, Alyssa Milder, Pierre Mure-Ravaud, Jenna Schrader, Alec Schroeder, Katelyn Shepard, Seth Sikkema, Faith VanKampen, Madison Whitmore, Lindsey Wiebenga, Rebecca Wiersema, Abby Willging Freshmen: Ella Aldridge, Jenna Alstead, Mandy Alstead, Lauren Frick, McKenzie Kettler, Zoey Klavenga, Max Lemke, Kristina McQuistion, Gabrielle Portz, Cheyenne Rickertsen, Mary Tegeler Honor Roll Seniors: Carly Bergerhouse, Devin Bly, Jared Charneski, Ana da Silveira, Olivia Daley, Zach Dermody, Ben Fanderclai, Sam Fanderclai, Bailey Farr, Sean Ford, Storm Hoover, Camerin Huizenga, Averi Leitzen, Austin Lind, Mackenna Munson, Sebastien Mure-Ravaud, Kegan North, Trey Simmons, Simran Singh, Brooke Smith, Sarah Stephan, Dylan Temple, Nicole

Juniors: Matthew Eads, Jacob Hartman, Adam Hodge, Braizee Holden, Paula Israel, Emma Jacobs, Katherine Kelley, Faith Kennedy, Robert Kerr, Rikki King, Alex Martin, Amber Maze, Cole McClary, MiKayla Medendorp, Sam Norman, Tyler Paulline, Sierra Phillips, Avery Qualman, Travis Renn, Hayley Schrader, Tori Sikkema, Taylor Tubbs, Brittnay VanOosten, Taylor VanZuiden, Ashley Waldorf, Cameron Ward, Dustin Williams-Davis, Hillary Winkel, Whitney Wynkoop Sophomores: Tyler Bruggenwirth, Samantha Carpenter, Sade Carter, Hunter Collachia, Garrett Decker, Tori Edfors, Leo Ernst, Ethan Fish, Nicole Flesch, Dakota Ford, Wyatt Ford, Morgan Griebel, Cade Hansen, Devon Hartman, Alison Huisenga, Brooke Huizenga, Megan James, Alex Kenworthy Bielema, Teri Lamp, Tiffany Lamp, Jarek Leonhardt, Brody Mason, Nathan McLuckie, Michael Morrison, Erik North, Matthew Outzen, Evelyn Ramirez, Rachel Rojas, Cody Sanderson, Jensen Schrader, Jason Sikkema, Jesse Singh, Kendra Sprague, Phoebe Tiesman, Nate Wierema, Drayton Williams-Davis Freshmen: Kaitlyn Apostolos, Larson Barnett, Kyli Birkett, Abigail Brown, Katarina Cle-

ments, Grant Clydesdale, Grace Daley, Trey Foster, Allison Grant, Kaitlyn Haan, Justice Hartson, Sam Hoffman, Clayton Holesinger, Travis Hughes, Sadie Huizenga, Alex Kerr, Keegan Kloepping, Daekota Knott, Kearra Kohrt, Rylee Leitzen, Alexis Lesniewski, Chloe Lindeman, Andrew McClary, Anthony Miller, Matthew Munson, Eli Pannell, Madison Parmly, Brady Schaver, Kyle Schipper, Karlie Schroeder, Stanton Sikkema, Chloe Thurston, Natalie Wade, Lucas Whitmore, Hannah Wiersema, Michael Wood Honors Junior: Jace Snyder Semester Honors High Honors Seniors: Carly Bergerhouse, Tayler Birkett, Roane Hand, Betsy Leonard, Delaney Reed, Allison Winkel Juniors: Taylor Curley, Megan Frick, Maryssa McCunn, Shelby Puckett, Lauren Spencer Sophomores: Baylee Gooch, Carolyn Graham, Morgan Griebel, Racheal Huizenga, Rhett Merema, Alyssa Milder, Michael Morrison, Pierre MureRavaud, Jenna Schrader, Alec Schroeder, Seth Sikkema, Faith VanKampen, Madison Whitmore, Lindsey Wiebenga, Rebecca Wiersema, Abby Willging Freshmen: Ella Aldridge, Jenna Alstead, Mandy Alstead, Lauren

Frick, McKenzie Kettler, Zoey Klavenga, Max Lemke, Kristina McQuistion, Mary Tegeler Honors Seniors: Jeff Banker, Devin Bly, Jared Charneski, Ana da Silveira, Olivia Daley, Zach Dermody, Ben Fanderclai, Sam Fanderclai, Sean Ford, Rodney Gossard, Allison Griebel, Storm Hoover, Camerin Huizenga, Averi Leitzen, Austin Lind, Mackenna Munson, Sebastien Mure-Ravaud, Jacob Outzen, Trey Simmons, Harsimranpreet Singh, Brooke Smith, Sarah Stephan, Dylan Temple, Brett Terrock, Nicole Vanderploeg Juniors: Breten Dolan, Allison Green, Jacob Hartman, Paula Israel, Emma Jacobs, Katherine Kelley, Robert Kerr, Rikki King, Alex Martin, Amber Maze, Cole McClary, MiKayla Medendorp, Sam Norman, Tyler Paulline, Sierra Phillips, Robert Poore, Avery Qualman, Travis Renn, Hayley Schrader, Tori Sikkema, Taylor Tubbs, Brittnay VanOosten, Taylor VanZuiden, Cameron Ward, Dustin Williams-Davis, Hillary Winkel, Whitney Wynkoop Sophomores: Tyler Bruggenwirth, Sade Carter, Hunter Collachia, Garrett Decker, Leo Ernst, Nicole Flesch, Dakota Ford, Wyatt Ford, Cade Hansen, Devon Hartman, Alison Huisenga, Brooke Huizenga,

Andrew Knudsen, Tiffany Lamp, Jarek Leonhardt, Erik North, Matt Outzen, Evelyn Ramirez, Austin Rash, Rachel Rojas, Cody Sanderson, Jensen Schrader, Austin Schroeder, Katelyn Shepard, Jason Sikkema, Jesse Singh, Phoebe Tiesman, Nate Wierema, Drayton Williams-Davis Freshmen: Kaitlyn Apostolos, Larson Barnett, Kyli Birkett, Abigail Brown, Katarina Clements, Grace Daley, Trey Foster, Allison Grant, Kaitlyn Haan, Clayton Holesinger, Travis Hughes, Sadie Huizenga, Alex Kerr, Keegan Kloepping, Daekota Knott, Kearra Kohrt, Rylee Leitzen, Alexis Lesniewski, Chloe Lindeman, Andrew McClary, Anthony Miller, Matt Munson, Eli Pannell, Madison Parmly, Gabrielle Portz, Cheyenne Rickertsen, Kyle Schipper, Karlie Schroeder, Chloe Thurston, Natalie Wade, Lucas Whitmore, Hannah Wiersema, Michael Wood

East Coloma-Nelson Elementary School, Rock Falls Highest Honors Fifth grade: Rhiannon Allison, Rylee Johnson, Ryan McCord Sixth grade: Taylor Brown, Ben Folgers, Lyden King, Lydea King, Dillon Schueler, Lauren

Tupper, Ellie Wasson Seventh grade: Andrew Cannell, Madison Fortney, Braedon Howard, Kyla Border, Alyssa Devers, Tyler Valdez, Laci Williams Eighth grade: Emalie Chavira, Kierstyn Folgers, Bailee Fortney, Morgan Lewis, Emma Lutz, Maddie Sands, Breck Tschosik, Kody Velazquez, Robert Williams High Honors Fifth grade: Trista Dobbins, Julian Hernandez, Matthew Masini, Madelyn Tarner, Jude Wanki, Abby Whiles, Raniah Wiles, Savanna WoodKendrick Sixth grade: Tyler Bonnell, Kelsi Chavira, Kylie Conkling, Adriana Pineda, Maya Sands Seventh grade: Jordyn Marshall, Logan Flynn, Bryahna Ganther, Evan Mandrell, Philip Masini, Madison Thatcher Eighth grade: Lennon Allison, Courtney Boken, Breyman Dile, Reiley Dowd, Riley George, Jaelynn Henson, Kali Jackley, Titus Meeks, Noah Schueler, Brayden Schulz, Grant Wasson, Alexis Whiles Honors Fifth grade: Elizabeth Buikema, Emily Garcia,Thomas Lewis, Riley Rockwell, Nicholas Sheley, Katie Thatcher, Jersey Thomas Eighth grade: Kirsten Schick

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One reason banks don’t go out of their way to lend to the Etsy crafts people or food-truck operators of the world: It costs banks about the same to underwrite a $5 million loan as a $200,000 loan, Treasury said.

On $100,000 loans to small businesses, banks can even lose money, or, at best, break even, due to high underwriting and compliance costs, PayNet, a provider of credit ratings on small businesses, told Treasury during a public-comment period last year.

Chicago-based Dude Products, which makes wipes for men, used online business lender Kabbage to help finance a product rollout. Dude CEO Sean Riley learned of the lender in 2014 through a Facebook ad and quickly received $15,000 at an interest rate of about 10 percent. “We hadn’t been in business for 2 years, and banks were asking for 2 years of tax returns,” Riley said.

Although Riley had a good experience with Kabbage, and although 1 in 5 small businesses seek credit from online lenders, the sector’s customer satisfaction scores fall short of banks due to concerns over high interest rates and unfavorable repayment terms, the Fed study said.

Laura Soncrant, owner of Chicago restaurant Growling Rabbit, got a loan from online lender OnDeck within a day last year after unsuccessfully trying to get credit from banks at which she had her mortgage and business accounts. Soncrant, who is moving her eatery to a bigger place that will be open longer hours, found OnDeck’s terms “transparent.”

Last December, OnDeck gave her a $48,000 loan with an interest rate of 35 percent, and a $30,000 line of credit with an interest rate of 24.9 percent.

“While the rates for your initial OnDeck loan could seem a bit high, it’s important to note rates can go down with each loan you receive based on your payment history,” Soncrant said. “The flexibility of the loan structure was very important, and since I have not yet needed to use the line of credit, I am not paying the higher interest for money I did not need at the time but wanted access to if needed.”

In December 2015, cheesecake maker Buresh struck a deal with Accion, a nonprofit whose services include small-business loans, to provide him with additional working capital and to refinance his loan with his online lender. That improved his cash flow, said Kate Novotny, a senior loan officer at Accion.

Accion also helped

Buresh, who comes from a family of restaurateurs, get a $70,000 Small Business Administration loan to help him with storage, equipment and a van, among other things.

“We’re on our way to hiring more staff and building our business,” he said.

Shortly after Tsadakeeyah Emmanuel, 52, of Chicago, started Majani Catering, a vegan catering business, in 2013, his delivery van broke down. Needing money for a down payment on a new vehicle, he borrowed $4,000 from an online lender. The interest rate was 75 percent.

“We didn’t have enough of a track record” for a bank loan, he said.

Worried about falling behind on payments, he worked a second job as an Uber driver, and paid off the loan within 4 months.

To expand his business and build a restaurant and kitchen, he recently qualified for a $30,000 loan – this time from a nonprofit lender, Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives, that offered a rate of 10 percent.

“They were the first institution to say, ‘We trust you,’” said Emmanuel, who remains wary of online lenders.

“When you read the fine print and start reading about daily debits, that should scare the bejesus out of anybody,” he said.

“You shouldn’t be able to charge someone a 100 percent interest rate.”

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Tsadakeeyah Emmanuel works May 31 on tin tiles to be used on the ceiling of his new vegan catering space in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood.

Emmanuel says he once used an online lender for a loan, but was charged 75 percent interest.

Astrograph ASTROGRAPH by Eugenia Last Sunday, June 12, 2016 Keep your wits about you this year.

Compensate for past mistakes by tightening your budget and focusing on your gains. Too much of anything will set you back. Emotions will be difficult to control, leading to uncertainty. Don’t make assumptions; you must look for concrete answers before you take action.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Keep your thoughts to yourself and avoid critical people. Look for ways to bring about positive change to your community or surrounding environment. Don’t meddle in the affairs of others.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Plan to make constructive changes at home. Expanding a space for creative endeavors or inviting friends over for an entertaining afternoon will result in an interesting encounter.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Focus on what’s important to you, not on what others want. Arguing will be a waste of time. Channel your energy into helping others and furthering your own advancement.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Get involved, speak up and share your ideas. Expect to face opposition from someone who demands more of your time. Be prepared to make arrangements to free up some space in your schedule.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Taking a trip or making plans with a loved one will have its challenges, but could also lead to a memorable experience. Don’t be afraid to try something new. Romance is featured.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- A proposal will come your way. Weigh the pros and cons and set your sights on initiating the groundwork. Your input will be valued and could lead to a unique opportunity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Information you receive may sound amazing, but with a little research you’ll be disappointed. You are best off working alone toward a goal you know will bring positive results.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your ideas will be well received.

Participating in causes that concern you will be emotionally draining, but also satisfying. Don’t be afraid to use unusual methods to get what you want.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -Making home improvements and searching for your next project are favored. Preparing a perfect space to enjoy with the people you love will bring you closer together.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Be careful how you handle others.

Someone is likely to balk at your suggestions. Offer incentives if you want everyone to join your quest.

Appeal to people’s emotions.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Take the initiative and do something that will get your energy flowing. Exercise and a nutritious diet will be key.

Romance is encouraged.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Listen attentively and be objective, but in the end, do what you know in your heart is right for you. You will learn a lot from talking to others.

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The cafe has plenty of tables for dining, plus an area for sipping a drink and reading a magazine.

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“We are always growing and changing to meet the needs and wants of our customers,” Paige said.

They opened the business to satisfy a need of their own – well, two, actually.

“While I was attending school at Clinton Community College I kept wanting a comfortable place to study that had free Wi-Fi,” Ben said. “As I started my bachelor’s of business administration program through Oral Roberts University, that need only strengthened.

“For my senior project, I was supposed to do a mock business start-up, but instead I actually ran the numbers to start a coffee/café in Clinton,

Details

Steam Anchor Coffee & Cafe is open from 7 a.m. to 7p.m. Monday through Saturday at 1310 17th St. in Fulton.

Find Steam Anchor Coffee Co. on Facebook, go to steamanchor.com or call 815-208-7074 to learn more about the Wilburs’ catering and other services.

Iowa, which [I hoped] to start after I graduated.

However, the numbers didn’t pan out and we let the idea go.”

Then Ben got a call from Scott Schaefer with the Quad Cities Prayer Center in Davenport, Iowa, asking if the center could use Ben’s business model. The result was Connect Coffee House in Northpark Mall.

“That was the best and most influential decision we made,” Ben said.

“That experience and the connections we made during those 3 years at QCPC have helped us immensely to shape and start our own coffee house.

“When the opportunity to start one back in our hometown arose, we jumped. Both Paige and I have a heart for people and this community, we wanted to be part of it again.”

“We would love for people to come check us out,” Paige added.

“Spend some time with us, use the free Wi-Fi and enjoy the atmosphere while being surrounded by people who treat you like family and hospitality unmatched anywhere else.”

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I think giving is a really big deal at this age. I’d recommend putting 10 percent toward your church or a good, local charity. It’s very important to teach kids about the spiritual and financial benefits of being a giver. The remaining 90 percent you might split

evenly between savings and spending in the beginning. You can always go a little heavier on the savings portion if there’s a concrete goal, like college or a car, in mind. The process of thinking ahead and setting goals is always a good exercise, too.

The goal here, in addition to teaching him the value and benefits or work, is to build the

muscles of his character.

Financially speaking, as parents, we should want our children to grow to be givers, savers and wise, careful spenders. If they become all three of these when they’re young, they won’t be financially irresponsible adults later.

– Dave Follow Dave on Twitter (@DaveRamsey), or go to daveramsey.com.

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Lifescape honors public safety officials STERLING – In recognition of National Police Week, May 15-21, Kat Pence, Lifescape Community Service’s Sterling assistant programs administrator, delivered cupcakes for all three shifts of the Sterling and Rock Falls Police departments In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the calendar week in which it falls as National Police Week.

Established by a joint resolution of Congress, the week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

The staff at Lifescape work cooperatively with law enforcement officials. It offers comprehensive services to those 60 and older through their Care Coordination Unit, which provides evaluations to determine eligibility for community services to help them stay in their home with help from a homemaker.

They also provide evaluations for placement

LEFT: Sterling Police Department Lt. Jeff Mohr (left) and patrolman Ryan Pottoff accept cupcakes from Kat Pence, Lifescape assistant programs administrator of Sterling, in recognition of National Police Week, May 15-21. Photos submitted by Barb Wolcott.

RIGHT: Rock Falls Police Chief Tammy Nelson also accepted cupcakes from Pence. for anyone 18 and older facility, and comprehen- Services program inves- older and anyone with For more information for rehabilitation, skilled sive case management. tigates allegations of a disability between the on the program, call care, or a long-term care The Adult Protective abuse for those 60 and ages of 18 and 59.

815-490-1125.

Foster Grandparents (from left) Rena Watts, Linda Guise, Linda Ryan, Pat Richart, Peggy Alleman, Gary Tripp, Diane Stutzke, Kathy Brunk, Charles Reynolds, Joyce Bickett, and Elvira Saucedo were honored for service May 19 at the annual Senior Corps banquet. Not pictured are Gwendolyn Bea and Rosemarie Coulthard. Photo submitted by Barb Wolcott.

Senior volunteers recognized for service to children MOUNT MORRIS – Tri County Opportunities Council honored the 58 Foster Grandparent volunteers from Bureau, Carroll, Lee, LaSalle, Ogle, and Whiteside counties for their commitment to the communities in which they volunteer.

Awards were presented May 19 at White Pines Dinner Theatre, in recognition of the sixth annual Senior Corps Week May 16-21.

A buffet luncheon was served.

The entertainment

for the day was “Elvis – Through the Years.”

After the show, 11 firstyear Foster Grandparents were recognized.

Patricia Maronde and Josie Casteneda, who retired at the end of the school year, also were recognized.

Maronde was a mentor and tutor for 8 years at Mary Morgan Elementary in Byron and Casteneda for 10 years at Dillon Elementary in Rock Falls.

The longest-serving grandparents honored were Rita Wheaton and

Marjorie “Midge” Murphy for 17 years of service each.

Wheaton volunteers at CGH Helping Hands Day Care and Murphy volunteers at Dillon Elementary, both in Sterling.

Both will return for the next school year.

Those receiving the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for volunteering more than 4,000 hours were Debra Billings, Sharon Hansen, Terry Jackley, Gyrlee Kobler, Sara McCoy, LaVerne Nowak, Mary

Ann Stern, and Betty Vaile.

Barb Wolcott, program director, recognized the grandparents for their continued commitment to the schools, day cares, Head Start, and Exception Care facilities where they volunteer daily, tutoring, mentoring, and nurturing hundreds of children.

During the 2015-16 school year, the grandparents provided one-on -one tutoring and mentoring in 89 classrooms massisting more than

250 students achieve their goals in literacy and math.

Senior Corps is a program of the Corporation for National and Community Services, the federal agency for volunteering and service.

The Foster Grandparent program, sponsored

by Tri County Opportunities Council, is in need of volunteers for the 2016-17 school year.

To become a Foster Grandparent, one must be at least 55, retired, have an interest in work-

ing with children, be willing to serve a minimum of 15 hours weekly, meet income guidelines, and pass a background check including finger printing.

Participants receive a tax-free stipend of $2.65 per hour, transportation reimbursement, and an annual physical.

For more information about the Foster Grandparent program or any of the programs offered

by Tri County Opportunities Council, go to tcochelps.org or call 800323-5434.

Run, concert procceds to benefit Lee County 4-H Center AMBOY – A Fun Run and Barn Bash will be June 18 at Lee County Fairgrounds, 1196 Franklin Grove Road.

On-site check-in will start at 7 a.m., with the race at 8. The obstacle course includes climb-

ing, crawling, mud, and water. The cost is $25 and includes a Fun Run T-shirt. All participants will receive $5 off a Barn Bash admission. Go to getmeregistered.com to register.

At 7 p.m., there will be

a Barn Bash at the fairgrounds.

All proceeds will benefit the Lee County 4-H Center and 4-H Fair and Junior Show. Fun Run participants can register at getmeregistered.com.

Gates open at 6 p.m. for

the Barn Bash, featuring Bloomington band Brushville. Concessions, a beer garden, music, and games will be available. Brushville takes the stage at 8 p.m. The cost is $10. The public is welcome to bring chairs or blankets.

All proceeds benefit the 4-H center, fairgrounds, and county fair.

Brushville has been hitting the music scene since 2012 and has opened for country stars Jake Owen, Lady Antebellum, and Thomas Rhett. Go to

brushville.com for more information on the band.

Tickets are available at eventsprout.com/ register/2nd_annual_ barn_bash or at the door.

Visit leecounty4hcenter. com for more information.

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Monterey Peninsula: California’s rugged beauty at its best

Bixby Creek Bridge, also known as Bixby Bridge, is a reinforced concrete open-spandrel arch bridge in Big Sur, California. It is one of the tallest singlespan concrete bridges in the world and one of the most photographed bridges along the Pacific Coast due to its aesthetic design and location.

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t’s been called the American Riviera – a marriage of jagged rocks and pounding surf, where sheltered coves hug the coastline and wildflowers and vineyards carpet the valley floor. Its attractions are both natural (rainforests of rare pine, cypress and sequoia) and manmade (Pebble Beach is just the most famous of a group of golf courses unmatched in the continental United States).

It is the Monterey Peninsula, between Los Angeles and San Francisco on the central coast, and it is California’s geography in microcosm – spectacular mountains, lush valleys, scenic rivers, charming hamlets – dominated always by the Pacific Ocean.

The area provides a study in contrasts. On any given day, Carmel Valley can be awash in sunshine, while a 10-minute drive away, the coastline is obscured by dense fog. At the same moment that a gentle mist dissolves over one end of the peninsula, a chilly cloud descends on the other.

A good place to begin any visit to the area is the impossibly picturesque community of Carmelby-the-Sea. The town’s center is six blocks from the sea, but you won’t mind the walk down Ocean Avenue, with its upscale art galleries and artists’ studios, boutiques, and restaurants.

Many visitors stop in for a beer or a bite at the Western-themed Hog’s Breath Inn. Although no longer owned by Clint Eastwood, who served a 2-year stint as town mayor from 1986 to 1988, it contains plenty of Eastwood memorabilia.

One has to hope that Clint, with or without his .357 Magnum, had an easier time enforcing the law than some of his earlier counterparts. At one point, statutes on

ABOVE: Point Lobos State Reserve in Monterey, California, was a favorite of photographer Ansel Adams. TOP RIGHT: The majestic Kelp Forest exhibit is shown at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. BOTTOM RIGHT: The sun sets on the San Carlos Borromeo de Carmel Mission in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

Online Go to visitcalifornia.com for more information about Monterey Peninsula. the books made it illegal in Carmel to – among other things – wear high heels or eat ice cream cones.

As far as historic sites go, the one not to be missed is Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Rio Carmelo, or more simply, Carmel Mission. The chapel and gardens are lovely, but the real attraction is the tomb of Father Junipero Serra, the Franciscan friar who founded California’s chain of missions.

The reclining bas-relief of Father Serra above his tomb has at its foot a figure of a playful bear cub, symbol of the California republic.

You might find yourself loath to leave Carmel, but awaiting you at the opposite end of the peninsula is Monterey, onetime state capital during the Spanish and Mexican rule of California, immortalized in the pages of John Steinbeck’s novels “Cannery Row” and “Tortilla Flats.”

In Steinbeck’s day, the Row was booming with sardine canneries, but in the 1950s, something happened that was more

reminiscent of the plot of a Stephen King opus than a Steinbeck novel.

The sardines, as if hoping to escape their tin-can coffins, vanished from Monterey Bay. After a 4-decade absence, they are back – both on restaurant menus and at an exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, where thousands shimmer in a silvery spectacle. The aquarium, one of the nation’s best, is home to indigenous species living in the bay – from the shy octopus and leopard shark to the delicately beautiful jellyfish and the playful sea otter.

The aquarium’s Outer Bay exhibit offers a million-gallon indoor ocean viewed through an enormous window.

Other Monterey attractions include its distinctive Victorian architecture, and one of the longest-running outdoor jazz festivals in the country.

Traveling the peninsula from Monterey in the north to Carmel in the south, the visitor encounters one staggering vista after another.

There’s Point Pinos Lighthouse, the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the West Coast (1855). Its golden light penetrates the everpresent fog like a Cyclops eye.

There’s Carmel Point, where Jack London and other early Carmel literati caught abalone and held their infamous drinking parties.

But the most often photographed spot on the peninsula is the Lone Cypress, which, buffeted by relentless winds, clings precariously to its perch on a stretch of the 17 Mile Drive just west of the world-famous Pebble Beach Golf Course.

South of Carmel is Point Lobos State Reserve.

Ansel Adams, who photographed many of America’s most iconic landmarks, called Point Lobos “a Place with a capital P,” and viewing its craggy rock formations pummeled by wild waves of salty spray, it’s easy to see why.

This is a spot made for hiking. Starting at Whaler’s Cove, a dramatic trail twists upward through

Monterey pines to level out on the cliffs overlooking Carmel Bay. Here, hikers can spot California brown pelicans diving for fish, and comical sea otters swimming on their backs near the shore, their furry faces within binocular range. Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, who enjoyed hiking in this area, reportedly used the hidden coves as settings for “Kidnapped” and “Treasure Island.”

From Point Lobos, take California 1 south to Big Sur. This rugged stretch of coastline has been called America’s most beautiful, and anyone who has ever watched the play of light on the water, transforming it from emerald to turquoise to sapphire, would find it hard to disagree.

The dramatic ribbon of road – writhing snakelike between mountain and sea – demands a designated driver, one person willing to concentrate on navigating the tortuous twists, while everyone else gapes at the scenery.

Not to worry – there are plenty of places to pull

over so even the driver can enjoy that scenery.

One of the best of those places is Nepenthe, a mountainside aerie built in 1947 by actordirector Orson Welles for his actress wife, Rita Hayworth, and now a popular restaurant.

Grab a table on the terrace, order the signature ambrosia burger and a glass of California wine, and take in the vista.

Big Sur is aptly named.

Everything is immense: big green, brown and gold mountains; big blue sky and sea. It’s like watching an epic production on a giant screen in flaming Technicolor.

Epic grandeur is what the Monterey Peninsula is all about. Still, it has a heart. You have to love a place where so many literary ghosts roam, from Steinbeck and Stevenson to Jack Kerouac and Lawrence Ferlinghetti, but where for years the most popular feature of the Carmel Pine Cone newspaper was a pet column written by Carmel resident, actress and animal-rights activist Doris Day.

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FUNDRAISERS ABOVE: Connie Thimmesch (back row, sixth from left), Home of Hope in Dixon programs manager, accepts $3,525 from students at Rock Falls High School and Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling.

Proceeds from winter fundraisers at six area high schools raised money through sponsors, selling T-shirts, dessert raffles, tricycle races, and bag tournaments, Photos submitted

by Julie Schroeder.

BELOW: Erie, Morrison, Prophetstown, and Sterling High students present $6,653 to Betty Clementz on behalf of the American Cancer Society. A Buffalo Wild Wings challenge, hat days, egg roulette, and gift basket sales also raised money for the project.

CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD WINNER

Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce in Sterling has named its May Customer Service Award winner. Kunes Country Auto Group in Sterling staff were recognized for outstanding customer care in their service department. Employees gathered with chamber ambassadors. Photo submitted by the chamber.

TCOC DONATIONS

LEFT: TriCounty Opportunities Council Head Start and Early Head Start staff members Autumn Wade and Missy Mital accept $700 from an employee (center) of Jeff Perry Buick GMC in Peru. Head Start provides services to pregnant women and children birth to 5 years old in Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark, and Whiteside counties. Photos submitted by Autumn Wade.

RIGHT: Aden Lamps Foundation of LaSalle donated $3,231.20 worth of safe sleep sacks for babies. With the items are (from left) Mital; Jeannine Patty-Anderson, Ashley Lamps, and Kriss Franks, members; and Wade. Not pictured are Dr. Jason Grinter of Rockford, who donated $10,500 of dental services, and staff of Allied Counseling Group LLP of LaSalle, who donated $8,306.50 in services. Head Start and Early Head Start are recruiting for the 2016-17 school year. For more information on employment opportunities, donations, to volunteer, and, or enrolling in a program, go to tcochelp.org/head-start.html or call 800-323-5434.

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APICULTURE IN FRANKLIN GROVE

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

Apiarist Lisa Ayers suits up a Girl Scout on May 21 at her Franklin Grove farm during a lesson on the art of apiculture, or as most people call it, beekeeping.

The scouts from Troop 5055 of Lanark spent the day with Ayers earning their beekeeping badge.

girl & bee

scouts

TOP: Lisa Ayers opens a hive as scout Angeline Pontnack readies the smoker.

The smoker is used to calm the bees by masking the insects’ pheromones.

ABOVE: Kenadi Kappes (left), Madison Warner, Angeline Pontnack, and Katlyn Spong gear up in protective clothing before heading out to the hives. The girls learned about the history of beekeeping, the challenges of pollinator health and the basics of spring beekeeping.

TOP: Ayers has been keeping bees for 4 year at her and husband John’s farm. MIDDLE: Tim Benedict loads a smoker while helping teach the group.

ABOVE: Angeline Pontnack (left) and Madison Warner check out a wax-covered honeycomb as it’s passed around the troops.