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School and pool top issues To build or not to build? Spotlight on park board

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

DIXON – Whoever is elected to the Dixon School Board next week will be part of a seven-member board that will face some tough challenges.

Those include a long-range facilities plan with limited funding and another

round of negotiations with the Dixon Education Association.

At next week’s election on April 7, six candidates – Ronald Hicks, Scott Johnson, Lorrain McAlister, Jill Stoker and incumbents Tom LeMoine and Jim Schielein – will vie for three open seats on the board.

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

DIXON – What began as a relatively quiet race in Dixon has turned into one of the city’s most crowded races – and to some, one of the most interesting.

Only one other race – the City Council – has more candidates on the ballot

than the Dixon Park Board, and even then, not by much.

While a crowded ballot in and of itself may not be unusual, who’s on it is: three candidates are related – one of whom is an incumbent, and the only incumbent on the ballot – and six candidates are write-ins.

PARK BOARD CONTINUED ON A5

ROCK FALLS

STERLING

State throws Rock Falls off balance

If the shoe fits, run in it!

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

Photos by Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

ABOVE: Allyson Burger runs in her new shoes Tuesday at Payless Shoe Source in Sterling. Burger was one of the Franklin Elementary students who received new shoes from Payless through the Share the Spirit organization. TOP: A student tries a Brannock Device on for size to get a foot measurement Tuesday at Payless. See another photo from the trip on A2, and even more photos at saukvalley.com

ROCK FALLS – A balanced budget will be presented to the city council at its next meeting with a notable caveat.

City Administrator Robbin Blackert and department heads dissected a draft of the fiscal year 2016 budget at special Finance Committee meetings on Monday and Tuesday. The budget could be amended before the full council receives it on April 7, but it now balances at about $22.5 million, up from last year’s total budget of $21.6 million, which also escaped a deficit.

The caveat, however, comes compliments of Springfield.

Cuts of up to 50 percent to the Local Government Distributive Fund loom for local officials as Gov. Bruce Rauner tries to address a huge state budget shortfall.

“We’re passing a budget according to current state statute that assumes we’ll get full funding from the LGDF,” Blackert said. “At such time that the state legislature deems cuts are necessary to fix their budget mess, we’ll make our fixes.”

Blackert said she has prepared for a worst-case scenario, and if the ax falls on the city’s state funding, she will take her recommendations back to the Finance Committee.

BUDGET CONTINUED ON A5

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Morrison wrestles with the same problem as Rock Falls.

Story on A2 Nancy Pitsch helps a student from Franklin Elementary School pick out a pair of shoes Tuesday morning at Payless Shoe Source during the Shoes for Kids Program.

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INSIDE In the lane of fire What may be convenient for you could be dangerous to others, and Sterling and Rock Falls fire departments want motorists to get the message: “No parking” means no parking. Story on A3 TODAY’S EDITION: 24 PAGES 2 SECTIONS VOL. 163 ISSUE 234

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Correction Audra Chandler’s parents, Diane and James Chandler, are deceased.

The information was incorrect in Tuesday’s Celebrations. We regret the error.

Clarification Information published March 21, and provided

by Tampico mayoral candidate Mary Jo Sigel, stated that Sigel had served two terms on the Tampico Village Board.

To clarify, according to Tampico Mayor Kristine Hill, Sigel was appointed to a partial term on the board in July 2012. In April 2013, Sigel was elected to an unexpired 2-year term.

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Isaiah Urrutia gives the shoes he picked out to the cashier to ring up Tuesday morning at Payless Shoe Source in Sterling. Share the Spirt, a not-for-profit organization, and volunteers helped students from Franklin Elementary School pick out a free pair of shoes.

MORRISON

Some what-ifs add up to uncertainty Planners take a cautious approach with budget

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

MORRISON – With budget talks wrapping up in Morrison, the city remains cautious about what’s being included in the spending plan.

No big-ticket items will be found here – not until the city gets the final word from Springfield about what state money will be allocated to city budgets.

The hesitation in proposing large funding allocations, for things like new infrastructure, is Morrison’s way of hedging its bets in the face of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s budget proposal that would reduce local governments’ share of the state’s income tax by 50 percent.

Currently, local governments receive 8 percent of income tax revenues. Rauner’s proposal knocks that back to 4 percent. The cuts would save the state more than $600 million, according to Rauner’s proposal, but Sauk Valley mayors have said the cuts would be “devastating.”

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Budget in process

The City Council will next meet at 7 p.m.

April 13 in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry St. Members are expected to approve a draft of the city’s budget before giving it final approval April 27.

Visit morrisonil.org for agendas and more information.

Barry Dykhuizen said that since the state’s cuts aren’t final, the city had to go ahead and shape their budget while they wait.

“I think cities all over the state are watching what’s happening in Springfield very closely,” he said.

He said big purchases have been put on the back burner for now.

“It’s all hypotheticals and what-ifs from the state,” he said. “We’re not going to break ground on any large projects and put ourselves at risk. We’re going to wait to see what happens at the state level.”

And, so, what if, when everything shakes down, the final cuts truly are

“devastating?”

Dykhuizen said it would require a “comprehensive review” of the city’s budget, done by himself and other administrators who would then present the City Council with spending options, and ask them to rank their priorities.

“It would be a difficult process,” he said. “Very difficult.”

Dykhuizen said he’s also concerned about the potential $50 million loss of funding for cities from the motor fuel tax. Morrison had been planning on a large roadwork project this summer, and, at the past City Council meeting, members voted to allocate $160,000 from the city’s motor fuel tax allotment toward the roadwork.

Dykhuizen said that the city will go ahead as planned with the design and layout of the project, which would repair Orange Street from Wall Street to U.S. Route 30, but, in the end, it might not happen.

“If that decrease hits us with a substantial amount, then we’re going to have to reevaluate whether we can do that project,” he said.

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POLICE Sterling Police Sarah R. Sorochan, 25, of Sterling; 9:38 a.m. Monday at Avenue B and West Third Street; operating uninsured vehicle; released with promise to comply.

Arturo A. Infante, 25, of Sterling; 10:02 a.m. Monday on the Avenue G bridge; speeding, 41 mph in a 30-mph zone; released with promise to comply.

Kaylee Jo Tarbill, 20, of Sterling; 12:03 p.m. Monday at Lynn Boulevard and Lincolnway; operating uninsured vehicle; released with promise to comply.

Debra J. Plemmons, 25, of Sterling; 12:54 p.m. Monday at Sterling Police Department; Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear – criminal damage to property; posted $375 bond.

Justin L. Olson, 24, of Sterling; 1:40 p.m. Monday at Locust and East Ninth streets; aggravated battery, resisting a peace officer; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Connor C. Sisson, 21, of Sterling; 10:22 p.m. Monday at Kroger, 2301 Locust St.; operating uninsured vehicle; released with promise to comply.

Rock Falls Police Tara L. Farrington, 38, of Rock Falls; 12:58 p.m. Monday; two Whiteside County warrants; bonded out.

Alfred A. Anders, 32, of Rock Falls; 12:20 a.m.

Tuesday in the 400 block of Emmons Avenue; Ogle County warrant; bonded out.

Janey L. Parker, 36, of Rock Falls; 12:30 p.m. Friday in the 700 block of West Second Street; criminal trespass to land; given notice to appear in court.

Dixon Police James W. Zacharias, 21, of Dixon; 8:05 a.m. Tuesday in the 300 block of West Seventh Street; driving while license suspended, operating uninsured motor vehicle; released with notice to appear in court.

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Whiteside County Sheriff Tony J. Cervantes, 50, of Sterling; 9:32 a.m. March 14 near Sterling; no valid driver’s license, Whiteside County warrant for driving under the influence; taken to Whiteside County Jail, posted bond, and given notice to appear in court.

Matthew L. Stanfel, 37, of Morrison; 4:24 p.m.

March 23 in rural Morrison; aggravated domestic battery – strangulation; taken to Whiteside County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Linda L. Kepara, 53, of Round Lake; 12:08 p.m. Friday on Interstate 88; speeding, 97 mph in a 70-mph zone; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Joseph T. Boenzi, 19, of Geneva; 12:09 p.m. Friday on Interstate 88; speeding, 102 mph in a 70-mph zone; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Elizabeth J. Peters, 23, of Des Plaines; 3:08 p.m. Friday on Interstate 88; speeding, 97 mph in a 70-mph zone; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Damian A. Zayas, 21, of Itasca; 3:37 p.m. Friday on Interstate 88; speeding, 108 mph in a 70-mph zone; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Tammie N. Trumbla, 29, of Rock Falls; 8:38 a.m. Saturday; no front registration plate, operating uninsured motor vehicle; posted driver’s license as bond, given written warning, and released with notice to appear in court.

Sheldon G. Finley, 42, of Albany; 9 a.m. Saturday; warrant for driving while license suspended; taken to Whiteside County Jail and released with notice to appear in court.

Cody T. Lopeman, 22, of Sterling; 10:10 a.m. Saturday on Dixon Avenue near Haskell Avenue in Rock Falls; operating vehicle with registration suspended due to mandatory insurance violation, operating uninsured vehicle; released with notice to appear in court.

Nicole L. Koehn, 30, of Rock Falls; 1:35 p.m. Saturday near intersection of Locust and West Fourth streets in Sterling; warrant for contempt of court; unable to post bond and taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Quinn M. Wilkin, 26, of Moline; 2:14 p.m. Saturday outside of Fulton; failure to yield at a stop intersection; given a citation.

Meghan L. Haupers, 21, of Algonquin; 1:55 p.m. Sunday on interstate 88; speeding, 90 mph in a 70-mph zone, operating uninsured motor vehicle, improper lane usage; posted license as bond and released with written warning for improper lane usage.

Esperanza Cocoma, 52, of Topeka, Kansas; 3:10 p.m. Sunday on Interstate 88; speeding, 83 mph in a 70-mph zone, driving while license suspended; released on bond.

Lee County Sheriff Miguel Chavez, 37, of Clinton, Iowa; 5:17 p.m. Monday; warrant for failure to appear – driving while license suspended; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Timothy J. O’Hare, 56, of Leaf River; 12:55 p.m. Monday; possession of drug paraphernalia; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Ogle County Sheriff Jared D. Webber, 33, of Davenport, Iowa; Monday at Ogle County Jail; warrant for failure to appear; posted $429 full cash bond and was released with no further court appearances.

Stevie R. Husolo, 33, of Rockford; Monday at Ogle County Courthouse; warrant for failure to appear; appeared in court Monday, given recognizance bond, and released with notice to appear in court.

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Fire lane parking ongoing problem Officials fear that it will take something disastrous to get attention of offenders

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

The fire departments in Sterling and Rock Falls have repeatedly tried to get the word out, but motorists aren’t getting the message.

Don’t park in fire lanes.

Vehicles are frequently being parked in designated fire lanes around both towns, and Twin

City Joint Fire Command administrators fear that it will take something disastrous to get the attention of offenders.

“This has been an ongoing problem, and we’ve tried everything – even handing out fliers – and it doesn’t stop,” Chief Gary Cook said.

Cook said the biggest problem is in private parking lots, particularly

It’ll cost you ...

In Sterling, first-time fire lane parking offenders will be fined $20, while repeat violations can bring fines of up to $750. In Rock Falls, city code states violators can be fined up to $150 for all fire lane parking offenses, plus a $25 penalty for failure to pay the ticket. at grocery stores and bigbox retailers.

“Signs are posted there, but I’m not sure everyone fully realizes why they aren’t supposed to be there,” Cook said.

“We can’t have the ability for rapid deployment compromised,”

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Cook said. “We have to be able to get large equipment through, and if there is a rapid evacuation, we’ve seen what can happen if someone trips and falls.”

Parking in fire lanes can also make it difficult for moving vehicles to

see pedestrians leaving a business.

The problem in enforcing the issue comes because fire lane parking in private lots falls into the realm of fire code violations, making it tricky to enforce.

“The fire department isn’t authorized to write out tickets, and the police are out patrolling city property,” Cook said.

While businesses draw the bulk of the offenders, there are other troublesome areas for firefighters.

“It’s not just the stores,

but also the high-rise community housing, such as Sterling Towers and Civic Plaza I and II,” Deputy Chief Mike Dettman said.

While a disaster attributed to blocked fire lanes hasn’t occurred, fire officials fear their luck will eventually run out.

“It has happened several times where we’ve had cars blocking the fire lanes while responding to an emergency,” Dettman said. “It has reached a point where it is a big concern for us.”

WILDMAN WOWS JUDGES AGAIN AT PHIDIAN ART SHOW

Black Hawk repairs on hold in Oregon State revisions to statue contract not yet approved

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@shawnews.com Shaw Media

Resources signed a contract with Dajnowski, from Conservation of Sculpture & Objects Studio in Forest Park.

The IDNR has jurisdiction over the statue because it’s located in Lowden State Park near Oregon.

Over the winter, though, the IDNR terminated that contract and revised it, Rausa said.

Dajnowski recently received the revised contract, but another glitch slowed the process when engineer Amy Lamb Woods left Thornton Tomasetti, the Chicago architectural firm that determined the exact mixture of concrete and other materials needed to rebuild the damaged areas. She joined Simpson Gumperta & Heger, a Chicago-based engineering firm that designs, investigates, and rehabilitates structures and building enclosures.

Rausa wanted Lamb Woods to remain on the project because of her expertise in repairing concrete structures, and because she helped to develop the repair plan.

Simpson Gumperta & Heger attorneys are reviewing the latest contract before sending it back to the IDNR, he said.

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ABOVE: For the second year in a row, Dixon artist Jon Wildman took home the Myrtle Walgreen Best of Show Award at the 68th Annual Phidian Art Show. Judges Chris Cicala and Virginia Guzior picked the piece titled “Everyday is Undone (Part 2).” Awards were presented at a free reception Tuesday at the Loveland Community House in Dixon.

LEFT: “Cityscape I,” by Anne Hermes, was awarded first place in the Emerging Artists category. The category is for those who have not entered the show before or have not won an award.

IN BRIEF Open house set for new complex OREGON – An open house from 3 to 6 p.m.

April 8 will show off the new $4.1 million Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 and 208 S. First St. The building houses

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OREGON – Spring might be unfolding, but a wellknown landmark remains encased in its protective “winter coat.”

Frank Rausa of Friends of the Black Hawk Statue said Tuesday that he hoped the 104-year-old statue soon would shed the plastic mesh wrap that protected it from the cold and snow so that long-awaited repairs on its crumbling exterior could begin.

“I think in a few days we’ll know something more,” Rausa said.

In December, to protect it from further damage from cold, ice, and snow, project conservator Andrzej Dajnowski and his crew erected a scaffold around the 50-foot concrete icon, put a roof over it, and then enclosed it in dark green plastic mesh.

Rausa and his wife, Cherron, of Sterling, lead the group formed about 6 years ago to develop a plan and raise money to repair the statue, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Most of the estimated $900,000 needed has been raised, but red tape and getting official approval of the repair plan and the contract for the work has repeatedly delayed the start of the work.

Everything seemed to be in place in late fall, after officials of the Illinois Department of Natural

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OBITUARIES John W. Olson WALNUT – John Willard Ol son died peacefully Monday, March 30, 2015, at Walnut Manor Nursing Home.

His full, happy and family-oriented life ended this week at the age of 96, but his legacy carries on through three generations.

With his wife, Norma, the Olsons had three children, Larry of Bristow, Virginia, Randall of Mount Vernon, Texas, and Cynthia of Walnut. Those siblings and their spouses, Diana, Barbara, and Douglas, provided six grandchildren, Kevin, Craig, Katie, Kristin, Timothy, and Karin, who have to date, added four spouses, Thu Lan, Audrey, Jack, and Joe; and seven greatgrandchildren, Annika, Natalie, Andrew, Olivia, Ethan, Aiden, and Allie to the extended Olson family.

Born March 10, 1919, in Yorktown Township in Henry County, John Willard Olson was the third of six children born to Ernst and Tilda (Johnson) Olson, descendants of Smaland and Nybro, Sweden. The family moved to Greenville Township where John attended White School for 8 years, and Manlius High School until he was drafted into the Army in 1942. Through night school and military service credit, John received his high school diploma on July 3, 2002, from Bureau Valley High School. It was extremely important to John that his children and grandchildren received a good education.

John proudly served in the Army in World War II, where he served honorably for 41 months, including 36 months in a combat zone, attaining the rank of staff sergeant before being discharged on Dec. 26, 1945. He was assigned to the Pacific Theater of Operations, serving as a soldier in the 607th Medical Clearing Company, in support of the 37th Infantry Division. John participated in several campaigns, including the New Guinea Campaign in 1943 and early 1944, and the Netherlands East Indies Campaign in September 1944, supporting the liberation of the Philippines. He also supported the Philippines Campaign in late 1944 and early 1945 on the island of Luzon. John was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for bravery while traveling with his

unit through hostile Japanese territory in early February 1945 to Old Bilibid Prison Camp in Muntinlupa City, Philippines, to help care for newly released prisoners of war.

His awards and citations included the Bronze Star Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Philippines Defense Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal and Good Conduct Medal.

John continued to serve America as a member of Walnut American Legion 0179 since 1946. He also was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church since 1946.

John married Norma Arline Johnson on Dec. 29, 1946, and began farming north of New Bedford, where they settled for the next 40 years. John retired from farming in 1989. He and Norma enjoyed many years of traveling and retirement. Norma preceded him in death on Dec. 27, 2004.

He also was preceded in death by his sisters, Florence Boich, Evelyn Saathoff, and Ruth Olson; and his brothers, Robert Olson and Arthur Olson.

John lived a full life and will be remembered for his strong work ethic and his industrious way of leaving things in better shape than he found them. He will be especially remembered for his perfectly straight rows of planted corn, his love of animals, and his commitment to perfection in everything he did.

John’s family wishes to convey its heartfelt thanks to caregivers and fellow residents at Greenfield Retirement Home and Walnut Manor Nursing Home.

He was loved and honored like family, and enjoyed a happy, safe, and comfortable home under their attentive care. They also would like to thank the Rev. Brenda Lovick and Trinity Church members for their many visits and time spent with him.

John will be dearly missed, but fondly remembered forever, and his legacy will be the beauty and joy his family will always cherish.

Burial of cremains with full military honors will be at a later date at Walnut Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be directed to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manlius.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK friends, 11 a.m.-noon at Coleta United Methodist Church.

Constance M. “Connie” Gibson, formerly of Prophetstown, 2-4 p.m. at BosmaGibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown.

Saturday funerals: Virginia Rose Hipple of Dixon, 11 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon.

Nancy L. Typer Peltz, formerly of Polo, 11 a.m. memorial service at Faith United Methodist Church in Polo, followed by a luncheon at the church.

Karen M. Conway of Amboy, noon at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Virginia Finkle of Chadwick, noon memorial service at Coleta United Methodist Church.

Mary E. Suneson of Oregon, 1 p.m. memorial service at Oregon United Methodist Church.

Monday funerals: Constance M. “Connie” Gibson, formerly of Prophetstown, 1 p.m. graveside committal service at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown.

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

Today’s visitations: Rachel L. Wheat of Sterling, 10-11 a.m. at Amazing Grace Church in Sterling.

Robert H. Weedman of Rock Falls, noon-1 p.m. at Rock Falls Christian Church.

Larry E. Schier of Mount Morris, 4-7 p.m. at Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris.

Today’s funerals: Rachel L. Wheat of Sterling, 11 a.m. memorial service at Amazing Grace Church in Sterling.

Maria Rodriguez of Sterling, 1 p.m. Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling.

Robert H. Weedman of Rock Falls, 1 p.m. memorial service at Rock Falls Christian Church.

Thursday funerals: Larry E. Schier of Mount Morris, 10:30 a.m. at Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris.

Saturday visitations: Virginia Rose Hipple of Dixon, 9-11 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon.

Karen M. Conway of Amboy, 10 a.m.-noon at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Virginia Finkle of Chadwick, gathering of family and

Constance M. ‘Connie’ Gibson PROPHETSTOWN – Constance M. “Connie” Gibson, 83, of Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center in Mason City, Iowa, formerly of Prophetstown, died Sunday, March 29, 2015, at the center.

She had various nursing positions at Winning Wheels in Prophetstown and the Prophetstown schools.

Connie was born Dec. 6, 1931, in Chicago, the daughter of Jack and Hortense (Nelson) Anderson. She married Allen G. Gibson on Feb. 16, 1952, in Chicago. He preceded her in death on June 9, 2004. Connie was a member of First Lutheran Church in Prophetstown.

Survivors include three

sons, Dale (Kim) Gibson of Mason City, Neil (Pat) Gibson of Richmond, Indiana, and John Gibson of Prophetstown; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by her parents and one sister in infancy.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown. A graveside committal service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown, with the Rev. Jim Jensen officiating.

A memorial has been established to Prophetstown Park District.

Visit bosmagibson.com to send condolences.

Deloras J. Morgan ROCK FALLS – Deloras J. Morgan, 89, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

McDonald Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.

Sharon ‘Diane’ Pate CICERO – Sharon “Diane” Pate, 58, of Cicero, formerly of Dixon, died Friday, March 13, 2015, at Foster G. McGaw Hospital in Maywood.

She was born Aug. 15, 1954, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Arthur and Elise May (Young) Keener.

She was formerly married to Michael Pate. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include a daughter, Tammi (Todd Bishop) Pate of Dixon; two grandchildren; a sister, Brenda (Gary) Dolatowski of Berwyn; one nephew; one niece; and

special friend, Danny Canerday of Cicero.

She also was preceded in death by her parents.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon, with the Rev. Mike Jones of First United Methodist Church in Dixon officiating. Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

A memorial has been established to Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon.

Visit chapelhilldixon. com to send condolences.

Jesus L. Vasquez B E N T O N , Arkansas – It is with deepest regret that we announce the passing of Jesus L. Vasquez, 83, on Monday, March 23, 2015. He left this earth to see our loving God and his beloved wife, Cecelia A. Vasquez, who preceded him in death on Jan. 15, 2014.

Jesus was born June 23, 1931, in Poteet, Texas, to Luis and Santos Vasquez.

Jesus proudly served in the Marine Corps, and honorably discharged his service “to go home to his beautiful wife” before the start of the Korean War. At his age of 22, Jesus and Cecelia packed up their belongings and moved to Rock Falls to start a family and a career.

Once there, and armed with a seventh-grade education, he began his employment with Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. in Sterling as a floor sweep. He began learning all of the positions throughout the mill. After joining the United Steel Workers of America Local 63, he quickly moved his way up as a shift foreman and plant supervisor while representing fellow employees as shop steward and business agent. Upon reaching those goals he was hired directly by Northwestern as a plant manager and was managing five steel mills at the time of his retirement at the tender age of 53.

In 1983, his betrothed, Cecilia, led him to another kind of passion – the power of Jesus Christ. From that point forward he dedicated his life to learning about and understanding our Lord and Savior. He held many capacities in the churches he attended, including deacon, while

serving his life and spirit for those in need. One of his most cherished duties was ministering to those seeking guidance and counseling at the Atascosa County Detention Facility. He served there for 25 years.

He always felt leading a soul to God was the highest reward for man.

At the time of his passing, he was worshipping at Bethel Baptist Church in Benton, Arkansas.

Our father was a very kind and loving man who cared deeply about his entire family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

His untimely passing from pancreatic cancer came as a shock to all, as our dear mother was taken from us by the same disease just over a year ago.

When you think of our dad we want you to know he lived for Jesus Christ and it showed it in everything he said and did. He will be dearly missed by so many people. Our hearts break but we know he is right where he has always wanted to be, with Jesus Christ our God. Jesus is survived by six children and their spouses, Jesus (Bonnie) Vasquez, Jorge (Pam) Vasquez, Elida Rieck, Joe (Rose) Vasquez, and Eliza (Kenneth) Andrews; one adopted great-grandson, Nathaniel Vasquez; 12 grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; and a brother, Ynes Vasquez.

He also was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Esteven, Didio, Pedro, and Frank Vasquez; sisters, Epifania Garcia, Maria Zamora, and Estefana Herrera; and one greatgrandchild, Angel Moreno.

Karen M. Conway AMBOY – Karen M. Conway, 60, of Amboy, died Monday, March 30, 2015, at her home after an illness. She worked for Edelmann’s in Dixon for 34 years before her retirement in 2009.

She was born June 30, 1954, in Dixon, the daughter of William and Elverta (Dewey) Eller. She married James Conway on Dec. 27, 1976, in Dixon. He preceded her in death on Feb. 1, 2007.

Survivors include her daughter, Dawn Conway,

and her mother, both of Amboy.

She also was preceded in death by her father.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday and the funeral at noon Saturday at MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy, with the Rev. Michael Cole, officiating. Burial will be at Prairie Repose Cemetery in Amboy.

A memorial has been established to Home of Hope Cancer Center in Dixon.

Visit thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

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Monsanto helping monarchs

USDA: Record soybean acres expected, corn acres to drop

Company donates $4 million to effort to save butterflies

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Farmers are expected to plant a record number of soybean acres this year, but fewer acres of corn as profit potential for the grain remains low due to slumping prices, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Tuesday in its first report of the new crop season.

The USDA surveyed 84,000 farmers in March to assess their planting intentions for corn, soybeans and other major crops.

Farmers indicated plans to plant a record high 84.6 million acres in soybeans, up 1 percent from last year.

But corn acres will fall for the third consecutive year to 89.2 million acres, down 2 percent from last year and the fewest since 2010.

More farmers are favoring soybeans because they cost less to grow and prices farmers receive for soybeans haven’t fallen as quickly as corn. Soybeans also can withstand

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Agribusiness Monsanto Co., whose popular weed killer Roundup has been partly blamed by critics for knocking out monarch butterflies’ habitat, said Tuesday it is committing $4 million to efforts to stem the worrisome decline of the blackand-orange insects.

The St. Louis-based company said that of $3.6 million it is donating to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Monarch Butterfly Conservation Fund, one-third of that money matches what the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is contributing. The remaining funds will be set aside to mirror what other federal agencies plan to offer over the next 3 years.

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A monarch butterfly takes flight from a plant leaf Jan. 4 in the Piedra Herrada sanctuary, near Valle de Bravo, Mexico. The population of the species has experienced a 90 percent decline in population along its migration route from Mexico because of habitat destruction due in part to weed killers and herbicide-resistant plants like those Monsanto and other agribusinesses offer.

Monsanto also intends to contribute $400,000 to experts and groups working on behalf of the butterfly, which is being considered for federal protection because its

numbers have plunged by more than 90 percent in the past 2 decades.

The decline of the monarchs, which are found throughout the continental U.S., worries environ-

mentalists and scientists.

Much of the decline is blamed on destruction of habitat that includes milkweed, on which monarchs lay their eggs and provides the sole source of food for caterpillars that later develop into the distinctive butterflies.

Some monarch populations migrate thousands of miles from breeding and wintering grounds in California and Mexico. But along the route, there is less of the milkweed – widely attributed to increasing acreage for corn and soybeans, logging, construction and a drought that peaked in 2012.

Environmentalists say the butterfly’s decline has coincided with the rise of Monsanto’s weed killer Roundup, and an increase of acreage planted in its herbicideresistant Roundup Ready crops.

broader weather variations.

For example, in Iowa, the nation’s leading corn state, the grain costs about $4.23 a bushel to grow when land, machinery and labor costs are factored in, but gets less than $4 a bushel when sold.

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Add to that a hot-button issue – the city pool – and you’ve got the makings for quite the ballot battle.

Come Tuesday, voters will have to decide who will win. Seven candidates are vying for three 4-year seats, and two candidates are competing for one 2-year seat.

Write-in candidates include Benjamin Nagy, 25; Robert Ennenga, 46; Tim Deem, 66; Sarah Miller Imfeld, 51; John Weitzel, 81; and Maranda (Mandy) Dallas, 36.

Though three of the candidates could not be reached for interviews for this story, the remaining six discussed why they felt they were the best person for the park board, and what direc-

tion they’d like to see the Dixon Park District go.

They also shared their thoughts on the topic that’s drawn the most attention in the Park Board race: what to do with the city pool.

Ron Pritchard, 71, the lone incumbent in the race, and father and father-in-law to candidates Steve and Nikki Pritchard, respectively, doesn’t see the pool reopening any time soon.

“We’re kind of at an impasse,” he said. “... to make it ADA compliant ... it would necessitate an elevator or a long ramp ...

It’s a real dilemma there; it’s a lot of money, but right now with PTELL [the Property Tax Extension Law Limit], we couldn’t even afford to tear the pool down if that was our only option.”

John Weitzel, 81, a

More information Dixon Park District, Park Commissioner • Three open seats, 4-year terms • Candidates: Ron Pritchard (incumbent),Steve Pritchard, Benjamin Nagy (write-in), Robert Ennenga (write-in),Tim Deem (write-in), Sarah Imfeld (writein), Maranda “Mandy” Dallas (write-in) Dixon Park District, Park Commissioner • 1 open seat, unexpired 2-year term • Candidates: Nicole Pritchard, John Weitzel (write-in)

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“The swimming pool is a dead issue with the park board,” he said. “I was on the park board for 6 years previously, and it’s been an albatross around a lot of people’s necks for a long time. It’s just not going to get done by the park board. The park board does not have

the funds to support the rebuilding or remodeling of the pool.”

Write-in candidates Tim Deem, 66; Robert Ennenga, 46; and Maranda Dallas, 36, all agreed that something had to be done at the site; it just would depend on funding.

“None of that money is in a budget at this time,”

Deem said, also referencing PTELL. “I would like to see something, maybe even possibly in the future, of a more year-round type facility.

A facility that’s only going to be used for 120 days or less, financially, is probably going to be very difficult to justify or maintain because of the extreme cost, but a year-round facility might be more practical.”

“If they can show that there’s an investment to where it would support itself... if there’s enough revenue to keep it open, and to maintain it, and that’s the difficult part ... it should be — something should be done with it,” Ennenga said. “I think it should be a historical site more than anything.”

“I don’t know the cost that’s involved — repairing or fixing or complete-

ly knocking it down and starting from scratch,” Dallas said. “But I do feel we need something there for children to utilize ... I definitely think there’s a need for something.”

Write-in candidate Benjamin Nagy, 25, was more optimistic about the pool’s prospects.

“I would like to see it reopened,” he said. “I know whenever it was open, and it was in its prime, a lot of people utilized it ... I think it would be something we could look at. See where the budget, where that falls in the next couple of years, and see what monies we would have to reopen it.”

Sarah Miller Imfeld, 51, a write-in candidate; Steve Pritchard, 39; and Nikki Pritchard, 42, could not be reached for in-person interviews.

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Board members in Illinois serve 4-year terms, with elections taking place in odd-numbered years. The posts are nonpartisan.

The school district’s long-range facility plan includes five options: • Renovate current buildings: $111 million • Renovate elementary and middle-school buildings and build a new high school: $94 million • Build a new preschool through fifthgrade building; renovate middle school and high school: $112 million • Put preschool though first-graders in Washington Elementary and renovate building; house second through fifthgraders in Reagan Middle School; and build a new sixth-through-12th-grade building: $90 million.

• Build a new preschoolthrough-12th-grade campus at a new site: $111 million.

“If the community

wants the focus to be on educating kids, we will figure out how to re-purpose the high school,” said Schielein, 50, who is finishing a 4-year term.

“It is such an icon, and it’s the identity of the community, and I get that.”

LeMoine, the current vice president of the board, said the high school needs to be replaced.

“My idea would be to purchase enough land somewhere else to build a new high school,” said LeMoine, who has been on the school board for 18 years. “Maybe over the years, when the other schools become obsolete, we can have all the schools on the high school campus and have all the schools at one place.”

Johnson, 51, a grain merchandising manager for Consolidated Grain & Barge, said the high school building should be used in some way.

“There is a deep-seated passion for that school, and I think every poten-

tial way to use that school needs to be examined,” Johnson said. “It’s a tough decision, and it’s a decision that needs everyone’s involvement.

Whatever we end up doing, we need to come up with a plan, because we have kicked the can down the road for too long.”

McAlister, 37, a developmental team leader for Lutheran Social Services, said she would like to see a new high school built, yet maintain the remaining schools.

“In a perfect world, we’d have enough money to pay for everything and we can keep the high school,” she said. “I also don’t want more school buildings sitting empty and costing the district money.”

Stoker, 58, a retired elementary school teacher who has taught in Dixon and Rock Falls, said it would be hard to close the high school. But she also understands the building is in bad shape.

“If the money is there, I’d like to see the school

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The Local Government Distributive Fund is the portion of state income taxes that is given to municipalities. That money goes into local general funds for basic services including police, fire, streets, administration, and building departments.

At its full funding level, Rock Falls is expecting $917,335 from the LGDF this year, Mayor Bill Wescott said.

Wescott, during his March 17 State of the City Address, voiced the frustrations of city leaders statewide who are still expected to be fiscally responsible while surrounded by so much uncertainty.

“The state has a budget mess, created over many years, of their own making – none of it has been the fault of local government,” Wescott said. “Meanwhile, cities balance their budgets while facing the loss of tax dollars, unfunded state mandates, and other challenges.”

The budget again was presented to the Finance

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The Rock Falls City Council next meets at 6:30 p.m. April 7, at City Hall, 603 W. 10th St. The agendas will be posted at www.rockfalls61071.com and at City Hall. Call 815-6221100 for more information.

The City Council meeting can also be viewed live on Channel 5.

Committee in two sessions – one meeting for the general fund, and the other for the city’s enterprise funds. The enterprise funds are the utilities’ portion of the budget, which is now supporting the general fund to the tune of 14 percent.

The city has even been able to save money by borrowing from its electric utility fund – a growing enterprise that is now approaching $10 million in annual revenues and operating expenses.

“By borrowing money from the electric department, we’ve been able to avoid bonding costs and high interest rates,” Finance Chairman Glen Kuhlemier said.

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Any profits from the utility funds are put back into the infrastructure system as capital projects, hoping to save ratepayers money. A rate study will be done this year for the electric department, the first since 2008.

The city is working on a fiber buildout, with the intention of spinning off a separate broadband utility from the electric department. The city now has 24 broadband customers, including CGH Medical Center. The service is available only to businesses.

The budget draft shows the general fund with revenue of about $6.54 million, giving it a surplus of about $5,300. The largest expenditures in the fund are always the police, fire, and street departments.

While the utilities are making it easier to deal with general fund pressures, the city warns the enterprise funds are no panacea.

“We have to remember the utilities aren’t meant to be a cash cow,” Blackert said. “While it’s nice to have them, they are not the answer to the future general fund problems we are going to have.”

district totally renovate the high school or build a new one,” she said.

Hicks, 61, who spent 6 years on the Ohio School Board, said officials may have to keep the school building where it is.

“The district does not have enough money to do anything,” he said.

Everyone at the bargaining table The incoming school board will also participate in another round of negotiations with the Dixon Education Association.

The teachers’ current contract expires at the end of the 2015-16 school year. While that may not normally be a cause for concern, the memory of a strike is still fresh in people’s mind: Nine days of classes were canceled in 2013 when teachers went on strike during contract negotiations.

School board candidates offered ways to avoid another work stoppage.

“Teacher negotiations are always tough,”

Schielein said. “We need to have some good, honest discussions leading up to the negotiations, and that is something we are hoping to accomplish.”

LeMoine, who has been on the negotiations teams for the past three teaching contracts, said he wants to have interest-based negotiations, which focuses more on the interests of both sides rather than the position each side takes.

“Instead of having attorneys and other representation on each side, we are thinking about talking to each other without having attorneys present,” LeMoine said. “We want to try and come to an agreement without having all the extra people involved.”

Johnson said both sides need to have better communication.

“We have to make sure each side can talk back and fourth with each other,” he said. “We have to make sure there is a correct way of doing things and being open

and honest.”

Stoker said conflict between the board and the DEA can be avoided by learning what each side wants.

“Being a former member of the negotiations team, I know one side starts low and one starts high,” Stoker said. “Both sides have to be open and honest about what they want.”

McAlister agreed with Stoker that both sides need to begin negotiating early in the process.

“Both sides should try to get some of the things hashed out in early meetings before negotiation time, so we don’t have to bring in lawyers and we don’t have to bring in mediators and those things,” McAlister said.

“We need to make things as smooth as possible for the kids.”

Hicks said members of the board should try to get to know the teachers.

“I’ve met with 15 teachers, and I have members of my family who are teachers,” Hicks said.

“It’s a team effort.”

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Pritchard: ‘I’m proud of the improvements’ RON PRITCHARD Dixon

My name is Ron Pritchard, and I am a candidate for re-election to the Dixon Park Board.

I live in Dixon, and am a retired small contractor. My construction experience is very helpful in understanding of the everyday operation of the park district, as much of what takes place daily parallels my former profession.

In addition to the information in my submission, I have also performed numerous other volunteer construction projects.

As a lifelong resident, I care a great deal about Dixon, especially the Dixon Park District. It has long been my opinion that you should give back to the community. To that end, I have donated nearly 2 decades to the park board, helping to provide excellent recreational and greenspace facilities within the 30 parks and 1,100 acres of property.

In addition, my son and I helped to build the Dixon Junior Dukes building and did renovations at Woodcote. I also raised $5,000 for material and built four dugouts at Ballou Park.

I’m proud of the improvements made to the facilities and the increase in programs during the time I’ve been associated with the park district, and even with PTELL, we’ve been able to do so while living within our means.

A primary reason we’ve operated in the black, when others haven’t, is our small, excellent, selfreliant staff! We’ve also benefited from partnerships with others, such as the Dixon Y and Al Morrison. Additionally, we’ve developed a close work-

Ron Pritchard Age: 71 Experience: Retired small contractor; park board member for nearly 2 decades; chairman, Memorial Arch Commission; member, Reagan Statue Committee; member of local groups (Kiwanis, Elks, Moose, Lee County Historical and Genealogical Societies); plus additional community volunteer activities, including Park District Easter Egg Hunt and Shop With a Cop program

ing relationship with the city of Dixon and the Dixon school system.

Entities work best when working together.

One thing I feel is in need of improvement is the communication between the park district and the citizens. Since few citizens attend the board meetings, most of the comments I hear on park district operations are based on rumor and speculation.

Since there will be at least three new members on the park board, my experience will be invaluable during the transition from current members to those newly elected. And, being retired gives me the freedom to devote as much time as necessary to anything needing attention on a day-today basis. Being a board member is more than a one-meeting-per-month position.

It is my hope that you will elect me to continue with what has been so successful, and to be a steward of the Dixon Park District on behalf of the citizens of Dixon. I would appreciate your vote.

Deem: ‘Do best job possible’ for parks TIM DEEM Dixon

I am a write-in candidate for the 2015 election for Dixon Park commissioner (4-year term).

My education includes a degree from Morrison Institute of Technology and two degrees from Sauk Valley Community College, as well as having attended many continuing education classes and seminars.

I attend church regularly and have previously served nearly two decades as a camp counselor.

I retired from the Lee County Sheriff’s Department, serving the citizens of Lee County for 26 years. During my years in law enforcement, I conducted programs for youths and adults, preschool through seniors, as well as having served as a youth counselor.

In preparation for election to Dixon Park District commissioner, I have had two lengthy meetings with Deb Carey, of the Dixon Park

Tim Deem Age: 66 Experience: Retired from Lee County Sheriff’s Department after 26 years; conducted programs for youths and adults as a law enforcement officer; served as a church camp counselor

District, covering topics from programming to maintenance and finance.

My goal, should I be elected, is to do the best job possible with the limited funds available.

I also would encourage citizens of Dixon Park District to share their thoughts and ideas, as to programming and use of our parks.

On Election Day April 7, vote (write-in) Tim Deem for park commissioner of the Dixon Park District.

Thank you!

SAUK VALLEY MEDIA presents a series of guest columns by candidates in contested races.

Dixon Park District Board candidates were invited to write up to 400 words about why voters should support them.

A total of nine candidates (three on the ballot and six write-in candidates) are running for election to the board.

For three full 4-year terms, Ron Pritchard and Steve Pritchard are on the ballot; Benjamin Nagy, Robert Ennenga, Tim Deem, Sarah Imfeld, and Maranda “Mandy” Dallas are write-in candidates.

For one unexpired 2-year term, Nicole Pritchard is on the ballot; John Weitzel is a write-in candidate.

ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, April 7; polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Imfeld: ‘Love working and helping others’ SARAH IMFELD Dixon

Sarah Imfeld

I am Sarah Imfeld, daughter of Dixie and Ed Miller, and was born and raised here in Dixon. In school, I was involved in many activities, including various sports, cheerleading, dance, and clubs.

I have been married for 33 years and have two children who were raised in this community. Both of our boys still live here and are proud to be from Dixon. They grew up involved in the Dixon Park District.

I am a proud grandmother, which is my main reason for seeking this office. I want him to have the opportunities that I had and that my boys had while growing up.

After high school, I worked at Parkway, Lee County Nursing Home, Brandywine, and the Illinois Tollway. All of these jobs were dealing with the public sector. I love working and helping others. It is my desire to continue working with and for the people of Dixon, as a member of your park district board.

I would like to see the park district bring back the activities that it used to offer. An example: at neighborhood parks, it offered organized fun and games, crafts, and

Age: 51 Experience: Retired; worked at Parkway, Lee County Nursing Home, Brandywine, and Illinois Tollway

various contests during the summer. I am sure most of your readers remember the fun we had.

Dixon children need something to do. This would offer supervised activities and offer jobs for our high-schoolers and college students.

Our kids are our largest asset, and we need to give them all we can.

I feel the people in Dixon should be more involved in decision making. Board members could meet with community members for input. If I am elected, my main goal would be to get more community involvement, thus provide a program that is built around our wants and needs.

Let’s work together and achieve a “top-notch” recreational program in a safe environment. I would appreciate your vote.

Dallas: ‘District needs to offer more activities’ MARANDA “MANDY” DALLAS Dixon

My name is Maranda (Mandy) Dallas, and I am a write-in candidate for the Dixon Park District Board.

I am 36 years old and have lived in Dixon for 8 years. I am currently a first-grade teacher at Washington Elementary School. I am married to Greg and have two children. Carly is 5 and Cayley is 3.

I am interested in being on the Dixon Park District Board as I have a vested interest in the community of Dixon. I would like to see more activities for children and teenagers to participate in throughout the year.

I would like to see the Park District meet with the Dixon School Board and City Council on a regular basis to align and support all the activities and areas of interest within our community.

Maranda ‘Mandy’ Dallas Age: 36 Experience: Firstgrade teacher, Washington Elementary School

I feel our Park District needs to offer more activities and programs to our community to draw in and keep people interested in staying in Dixon.

I am a write-in candidate on the ballot. I would appreciate your vote at the April 7 election for a positive change in our community that provides a voice for our children and students of Dixon.

Please write my name, “Mandy Dallas,” on the space provided (electronic or paper).

Weitzel: ‘We have to think outside the box’ JOHN L. WEITZEL Dixon

First, I would like to say that I am a write-in candidate to fill the 2-year position on the Dixon Park Board. This is a position that remains unfilled after the resignation of a board member.

I previously served 6 years as a member of the park board, so I come with that experience, and seeing the lack of candidates, I decided to run for this position.

As most people know, the park board is under a tax cap, and it cannot raise taxes on its own initiative, which limits it from offering many programs.

The Dixon Park Board maintains more park land per capita than any other city in the state of Illinois, and budgetary constraints are always a problem.

High maintenance costs, salaries, and insurance costs continue to rise, making it very difficult for the park board to finance programs for our youths.

My ideas are to offer programs that would be co-sponsored by businesses, organizations, and community clubs.

As an example, when I previously served on the board, we partnered with the YMCA and, at no cost to the board, held a canoe/kayak trip from Grand Detour to Lowell Park. It was a huge success.

Some ideas I have to bring to the park board are as follows: a photography club; model airplane and helicopter

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Vote Schielein for school board JASON T. ANDERSON Dixon

I am supporting Jim Schielein for the Dixon School Board because if there was ever a person who understands the role of school board member, it is Jim. I have known Jim for more than 20 years and have found that he is one of those rare individuals who is willing to give an extraordinary amount of his time and talents to better his com-

munity and without a personal agenda. I have always admired Jim for his honesty and candid approach to solving problems.

I also believe if we had more people like Jim serving our community as elected officials, we would see government functioning with greater transparency and integrity.

It is for these reasons and more that I am voting for Jim Schielein for the Dixon School Board, and I would ask all of your readers to do the same. Thank you.

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show; free movies at the band shell; a canoe and kayak club; a bicycle club; and 3-on-3 basketball contest.

These are just a few programs that we could bring to Dixon youths at practically no cost. I have talked to many people who would be willing to participate in these types of activities at no cost to the community.

We have to start to think outside the box and start using other sources to help our youths from within the community.

In closing, I would like to say, if elected to fill this 2-year term on the Dixon Park Board, I will be a sincere advocate for the citizens and youths of our city.

Note to readers

Jim Dunn

Vote as you please, but please vote.

Age: 81 Experience: Retired from Health Physics Department, Commonwealth Edison; taught radiologic technology at Sauk Valley Community College; previously served 6 years on Dixon Park Board; involved in development of Veterans Memorial Park; started first Carp Fishing Contest in Dixon; member of Dixon Planning Commission for 17 years; instrumental in bringing two air shows to Dixon; also involved with Dixon Tourism Commission, Dixon Noon Lions Club, Riverfront Commission, Dixon Men’s Garden Club, Sauk Valley Concert Association board

Steve Pritchard, Benjamin Nagy, Robert Ennenga, and Nicole Pritchard, also candidates for the Dixon Park District Board, did not submit candidate columns.

Jennifer Baratta

ELECTION COUNTDOWN

John L. Weitzel

Larry Lough Jeff Rogers

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Madigan announces anti-sexual assault effort Many survivors seek assistance, but don’t report crime, official says Tribune News Service

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Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (right) speaks at a news conference Tuesday in Chicago. She is accompanied by Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez (left), St. Clair County State’s Attorney Brendan Kelly, and Polly Poskin, executive director of the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault.

CHICAGO – The Illinois attorney general and the Cook County state’s attorney on Tuesday announced a statewide task force to improve the evidence collection, investigation and prosecution of sexual assault.

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan compared the numbers of reported rapes to the numbers of people who sought assistance at an Illinois rape crisis center to point out what she called “critical failings” in the system.

In 2013, 80,000 rapes were reported across the country to law enforce-

ment agencies, 4,000 of those in Illinois, according to the FBI. But during the same time period many more people in Illinois – nearly 9,000 adults and 9,000 children – sought assistance at one of the state’s rape crisis centers and child advocacy centers.

That means that in Illinois, the vast majority of survivors never reported their crimes, she said, which signals that the system’s response is ineffective.

“Too many survivors of sexual assault unfortunately believe they will never find justice,” Madigan said.

“When sexual assault goes unreported, however, we don’t just have a survivor whose life is damaged. We also have a situation that means that rapists will continue to be in our communities. They will continue to victimize the girls, the boys, the men, the women whose lives will be forever damaged potentially by these horrible crimes.”

Individual agencies have been making steps to address problems such as a backlog of untested rape kits and a lack of trained sexual assault medical examiners, but a more comprehensive approach is needed, Madigan said.

“I’ve learned over the years that at every single point, there seems to be a new problem that arises,” Madigan said. “I would say this is a systemic structural breakdown that we can all plainly see.”

Alvarez said that her office has implemented mandatory training about sex assault for assistant state’s attorneys, including how to deal with cases of nonstranger and alcoholrelated rape. Her office has also started to make sure that a supervisor reviews the facts before a rape charge is declined.

INDIANA

RAILROAD

Derailments spur push for safer cars No past success for religious freedom laws against gays

Official: New standard needed

BY CURTIS TATE Tribune News Service

WASHINGTON – While some government and industry officials have repeatedly said there’s no silver bullet to improve the safety of oil trains, a persistent problem runs through every new derailment: the tank cars.

Oil industry groups maintain that railroads should do a better job of maintaining track to prevent derailments, while the rail industry has called for tank cars that are better equipped to survive accidents.

Although there’s almost universal consensus that improvements are required in both areas, there’s one key difference.

Railroads have already spent heavily in recent years to improve their track for all kinds of freight and have pledged to spend more. Meanwhile, the companies that own and lease tank cars for transporting oil and other flammable liquids have been waiting for regulators to approve a better design.

The railroad industry petitioned the U.S. Department of Transportation in March 2011 for a more robust tankcar design. Rather than wait for an answer, the industry began its own upgrades later that year.

But several recent derailments involving different types of crude oil have suggested that those cars don’t perform significantly better than those they replaced.

And unlike the controversy that surrounds other proposed solutions or doubts about their effectiveness, tank-car upgrades have the support of lawmakers, regulators, mayors and governors, community and industry groups, and the National Transportation Safety Board.

“We certainly have been distracted from doing what is the most obvious safety improvement: the cars,” said Peter Goelz, former managing director of the NTSB. The White House Office of Management and Budget is reviewing proposals that include an improved tank-car design. But the new rules aren’t scheduled to be published until

AP Photo/Telegraph Herald, Mike Burley

Rail cars continue to burn at the scene of a freight train derailment March 6, south of Galena. “Do we need a new standard for tank cars? Absolutely,” said Ed Hamberger, president and chief executive of the Association of American Railroads, the industry’s principal advocacy group.

May, frustrating many who’ve pushed for better tank cars for years.

In January, the NTSB included tank cars on its “Most Wanted List” of safety improvements.

For more than two decades, the NTSB has called for improving the most common type of tank car, the DOT-111.

But those calls were largely ignored until railroads started carrying significantly larger volumes of domestically produced crude oil and ethanol.

The minimally reinforced cars were vulnerable to punctures in derailments, spilling their contents, which quickly caught fire. Such fires could compromise other cars by heating their contents to the point where they burst through the tank walls with explosive force.

“Once you get a leak and fire, that can spread to other cars,” said Greg Saxton, chief engineer for the Greenbrier Companies, which is building a tank car to tougher standards. “That’s the No. 1 thing we want to do.

We don’t want to have a leak.”

After a July 2013 oil train derailment in LacMegantic, Quebec, killed 47 people, Canada’s Transportation Safety Board found that none of the cars in that incident was equipped with thermal protection. The cars that sustained only minor impact damage ripped open after fire exposure, violently releasing their pressurized contents as large fireballs.

The rail industry made a few modifications to DOT-111 cars manufactured since 2011, including shields that protected the bottom half of each end of the car and more reinforcement for valves and outlets. But an outer steel jacket to provide extra puncture resistance and insulation to protect the car’s contents from fire exposure were optional.

In recent derailments in West Virginia, Illinois and Ontario, the newer cars, called CPC-1232s, lacked those extra safeguards.

“Do we need a new standard for tank cars?

Absolutely,” said Ed Hamberger, president and chief executie of the Association of American Railroads, the indus-

try’s principal advocacy group.

Those existing cars could be retrofitted with jackets and thermal insulation until new ones are built. But even those improvements are waiting for approval by the White House.

Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and three Democratic co-sponsors – Patty Murray of Washington state, Dianne Feinstein of California and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin – introduced a bill last week that would require an immediate ban on crude oil shipments in DOT-111 and non-jacketed CPC-1232 tank cars. It also would mandate that new cars meet a standard that exceeds any current requirement.

“No one wants to pull the trigger and say they should be removed,” Cantwell said in an interview. “We can’t wait to see a more aggressive plan.”

The redesigned tank car might look like the one the Canadian government proposed in March.

It includes full-height shields on both ends, thermal insulation and an outer jacket.

Rauner’s office wants a special primary election held on June 8 and a special election on July 24.

Candidates will be able to file nominating papers with the state board of elections between April 15 and April 20.

However, Rauner’s

office warned Tuesday the actual dates of the election will be changed in order to comply with federal voting law.

Officials say Rauner will issue an amended election schedule.

Schock, a Peoria Republican, formally resigned

Tuesday. The Justice Department is looking into Schock’s office expenses, re-election campaign spending and relationships with donors.

State law requires a special election be held within 120 days of the seat becoming vacant.

IN BRIEF Rauner schedules special election SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has called for a special election to fill the vacancy caused by former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock’s resignation.

NEW YORK (AP) – Religious freedom laws like the one causing an uproar in Indiana have never been successfully used to defend discrimination against gays – and have rarely been used at all, legal experts say.

However, past may not be prologue in these cases, since gays have only recently won widespread legalization of same-sex marriage, and religious conservatives are now scrambling for new legal strategies to blunt the trend.

“There’s an inability to look to the past as a reliable predictor of the future on this,” said Robert Tuttle, a church-state expert at George Washington University School of Law. “If what you’re saying is that it can be certain it won’t be used – you can’t know that because this is now a different situation.”

Last week, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed the state Religious Freedom Restoration Act, giving heightened protections to businesses and individuals who object on religious

grounds to providing certain services. The law triggered a swift and intense backlash from gay rights supporters, businesses such as Apple, and some states, which barred government-funded travel to Indiana.

Critics of the law say the intent is to discriminate against gays. They fear, for example, that caterers, florists, photographers and bakers with religious objections to same-sex marriage will be allowed to refuse to do business with gay couples. Supporters of the law say it will only give religious objectors a chance to bring their case before a judge.

On Tuesday, Pence said he wants the Legislature to present him a bill by the end of the week clarifying that the new law does not allow discrimination against gays.

Pence said he does not believe lawmakers intended “to create a license to discriminate.”

But he added: “I can appreciate that that’s become the perception, not just here in Indiana but all across the country.”

JoJo is a beauty! She is a shorthair tortoiseshell with bright orange patches that contrast with the dark areas. She is estimated to be about 1 1/2 years old. She was rescued and would have had a home, but she really disliked the dogs in the home. JoJo has now been spayed and vaccinated and is ready to find her forever home. She adores being petted and can be snuggled when held.

She is cautious at first when you reach for her like she is not sure what you are going to do to her. JoJo is sweet and loving. She would be a great companion “lap cat”. JoJo is still playful, but not to the extreme.

Granny Rose Animal Shelter is a 501(C)(3) not for profit organization serving the Lee, Ogle and Whiteside County areas. We survive solely on donations and fundraisers to provide this much needed service for the homeless animals in our area. (Donations are tax deductible.)

When you adopt an animal from us, your adoption fee includes: spay/ neuter surgery, vaccinations (excluding rabies), microchip, worming, flea control, heartworm testing and prevention on dogs, and a free health check-up at your local participating veterinarian!

Granny Rose Animal Shelter (Formerly Tri-County Animal Protection League)

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Celebrate biting gators and big tonsils today Dear Readers, In honor of April Fools’ Day, I’ll share a couple of offbeat letters I’ve received from readers who have attempted to pull my proverbial leg.

Enjoy!

Dear Abby, I’m writing to brag about my boyfriend. He’s a semi-professional alligator wrestler and super brave. It’s a tough job and it takes him away from home a lot. It’s also a very dangerous job. He often comes home with bite marks all over his neck and shoulders, and scratches on his back.

Want to know something weird about alligators? Their natural odor smells a lot like perfume.

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

When my beau gets back from a tournament, he often reeks of it. The first time I smelled it on him, I was worried.

But after he explained it to me, it made perfect sense. (Just another one of life’s coincidences, I guess.)

We’re so happy together. We have four beau-

tiful children, and he promises we’ll get married soon – right after the next tournament. I know you get lots of letters about bad relationships, so I thought I’d let you hear about a good one.

– Gator Girl in Florida Dear Gator Girl, That’s a good one, all right. You may have thought you smelled perfume, but I smell a rat.

Be glad your boyfriend doesn’t wrestle cougars because I hear they wear indelible lipstick.

Dear Abby, A teacher at our high school took some time off to get a breast augmentation. Before she left, she told the class she

COMMUNITY EVENTS Wednesday, April 1 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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

Mexican Train dominoes, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

Wii Bowling and 313 card game, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Canasta, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Preschool lap-sit with Easter stories and crafts, 11 a.m.-noon, Franklin Grove Public Library, 112 S. Elm St., 815-456-2823.

Monthly Birthday Party, 11:25 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

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

Monthly Birthday Party, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

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

Sewing after lunch, noon, Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-5893925.

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

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

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

Bingo, 1 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion Hall, 712 Fourth Ave. Pinochle, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Wii Bowling, 1 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St.., Oregon, 815-732-3253.

Community cards, 2 p.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815-456-3000.

Kings Kids Club, 6 p.m., Liberty Baptist Church, 2002 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, 815579-1209 or 815-625-4101.

Knit Wits Knitting Circle, 6:30-8 p.m., Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave., 815-284-7261.

Sauk Valley Chess Club, 7-9 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815622-8838.

Thursday, April 2 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

Stump Jumpers, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, weather permitting. Register: 815-732-3252 or 800-541-5479.

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

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

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

Friendly Needles, 10:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-7323252.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

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

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

Hand and Foot card game, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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

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

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

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

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

Exercise group, 4 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925 Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Mexican Train dominoes, 6 p.m., Tampico Area Community Building, 106 W. Market St., Tampico, 815-535-3665.

Bingo, 7 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-6258290.

was having her tonsils out. When she returned to the classroom with a larger chest, one of the students cracked, “Nice tonsils!” Of course, the class roared. What do you think about this?

– George in South Carolina Dear George, I think that unless her students pay more attention to what she’s teaching and less to her chest, they may be earning double D’s.

And now ... back to work: Dear Abby, When does an extramarital affair actually start? Is it when the two parties involved do the

mattress mambo, their first kiss, or is it sooner?

– Clueless Wife in Canada Dear Clueless, A love affair involves more than having sex. An extramarital affair begins as soon as a man or woman starts sneaking around and lying to his or her mate.

Dear Abby, Please settle an argument my ex-husband and I still have. Over the course of our marriage, we had problems. One night we had a nasty spat, after which he moved out and never returned. He claims I should have asked him to move back in. My

response has always been that he chose to leave, so I shouldn’t have had to beg him to come back. Your opinion, please?

– Wondering in Crystal Lake Dear Wondering, In my opinion, you and your ex-husband should stop arguing because after your divorce became final, the question became moot.

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

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

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Thursday, April 2 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

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

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

TOPS IL 825, 9-10 a.m. weighin, meeting at 10 a.m., Coventry Activity Center, 612 St. Mary’s Road, Sterling, 815-626-0034.

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

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

Free blood pressure check, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St., Oregon.

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

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214.

Downstairs, west door.

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

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

American Red Cross blood drive, noon-5 p.m., Chadwick Fire Department, 210 Calvert St., Route 40. Appointments: 800733-2767.

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

Chair exercises, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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

Narcotics Anonymous, 4-5 p.m., Sinnissippi Centers, 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815625-0013.

Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-441-4452.

Lee County Veterans Assistance Commission, 6:30 p.m., Dixon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road.

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

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

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

Covered Bridge Quilters Guild, 7 p.m., Harkrader Hall, St. Louis Catholic School, 631 Park Ave. West, Princeton, 815-875-2430.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed; Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 709 Fourth Ave., Rochelle.

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

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

Lee County Sheriff’s Deputy Reserves, 7:30 p.m., Law Enforcement Center, 306 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

AMVETS Post 167 Auxiliary, 7:30 p.m., Sterling American Legion, 601 First Ave. Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7 p.m.,

Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-4415327.

Self Help Parents Association, 7:30 p.m., Self Help Enterprises, 2300 W. LeFevre Road, Sterling.

Sterling-Rock River Masonic Lodge 612, 7:30 p.m., 113 1/2 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

Volunteer Care Center of Lee County, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

Appointment, 815-284-9555.

Friday, April 3 Good Friday: Cancellations have not been received for these; check ahead to see if meeting.

Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Whiteside County Genealogists meeting, 9 a.m., Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce meeting room, 211 Locust St., Sterling, 815-626-2700.

Walk of the Cross, 9:15 a.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 501 Eighth Ave., Rock Falls.

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

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure checks, 11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, noon-1:30 p.m.

County Market, 1380 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed; 10 p.m., open, candlelight, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

Afflication of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-2458214. Downstairs, west door.

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Reformers Unanimous, an addiction abstinence program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave., Amboy, 815857-2682.

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

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

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The other top soap operas, “The Young and the Restless” (25 nominations); “The Bold and the Beautiful” (19 nominations) and “Days of Our Lives” (16 nominations) were the other shows with the most potential trophies.

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Make Easter morning sweeter Rolls a perfect breakfast treat

BY JUDY HEVRDEJS Tribune News Service

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here’s a reason fresh-baked sweet yeast breads are beloved. The fresh-fromthe-oven aroma is comforting and a warm roll filled with a sweet filling is a superb way to start a special day.

Perhaps that’s why the Easter season features an abundance of traditional yeast breads, from plump Polish paczki devoured a day before Lent and those hot cross buns baked for Good Friday on to the varied Easter breads of Italy, Greece, Portugal and more. Often decorated with tinted eggs or colorful sugar sprinkles, they are rich with symbolism.

You need not have a traditional family recipe to bring a sweet yeast bread to the Easter breakfast table. Nor need you fear yeast dough with this simple recipe that can be mixed and shaped the day before, chilled overnight then baked Easter morning.

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The baked rolls come out nicely browned and wonderfully aromatic.

Tips on yeast doughs Mix yeast into warm-tothe-touch water (about 100 degrees). Add a tiny pinch of sugar to feed the yeast. Let mixture stand several minutes. It should bubble and foam slightly.

If it doesn’t and the yeast is fresh, the water may have been too hot or too cool; discard and repeat with new yeast.

You’ve never kneaded dough? Slightly flatten dough then lift the side of the dough furthest from you and fold toward you.

Use the heels of your hands to push the folded edge down and away from you. Turn dough a quarter turn and repeat several times.

Do not let dough proof (rise) too much once removed from the refrigerator; dough will continue to rise during baking.

Sweet Rolls As You Like ‘Em Prep: 25 minutes Chill: Overnight Rise: 30 minutes Bake: 30 minutes Makes: 12 rolls We developed this versatile recipe based on a sweet dough from “The Fleischmann Treasury of Yeast Baking,” a booklet produced in 1962. Mix and shape rolls the night before you plan to serve them, using one of our three fillings or one of your own. Then bake in the morning. ½ cup each: milk, granulated sugar ½ stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter 1½ teaspoons salt 2 packages (¼ ounce each) active dry yeast ½ cup warm water (100-110 degrees) 5 cups flour, lightly spooned into a measuring cup 2 eggs, lightly beaten ½ stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted Filling and icing, see recipes Heat milk to a simmer

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ABOVE: Place the rolls in the foil-lined baking pan, making sure to leave ½-inch or so space between them.

RIGHT: Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter, then cover and refrigerate overnight. in a small saucepan; stir in sugar, butter and salt.

Pour into a mixing bowl; cool to lukewarm. Sprinkle yeast into warm water; stir until dissolved. Mixture should bubble up after a few minutes.

Set aside ½ cup flour for kneading. With a sturdy wooden spoon, stir eggs, yeast mixture and half the remaining flour into the lukewarm milk mixture until smooth. Add remaining flour, beating well with a wooden spoon until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. You should have a somewhat stiff dough. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Dust hands lightly with flour; shape dough into a ball. Flatten slightly then knead several minutes until smooth and elastic; it should bounce back when gently pressed with a finger. Dust top lightly with flour; cover with a clean cloth and let rest, 15 minutes.

While dough rests, line a 13-by-9-inch baking pan with two pieces of aluminum foil, one crosswise, one lengthwise; leave ends loose to make removing the baked rolls from pan easier. Brush foil well with some of the melted butter.

Prepare a filling.

Pat down dough; roll into a 12-by-18-inch rectangle.

Brush lightly with melted butter. Sprinkle or spread with filling of your choice, leaving a ½-inch space along the edges. Starting

from long side nearest you, roll dough up tightly; pinch long seam closed.

Cut roll into 1½-inch slices using a sharp knife. Or use a 12-inch piece of sturdy thread to cut slices: Place thread under roll at a 1½-inch mark. Pick up thread ends – thread on the right with your left hand, thread on the left with your right hand – and pull thread ends across roll to cut. (See video.) You should have 12 rolls. Arrange cut rolls in prepared baking pan, leaving space between them. Brush tops with remaining melted butter.

Cover pan with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight.

Remove rolls from refrigerator; carefully remove plastic wrap. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Let rolls stand at room temperature, 15-20 minutes. (Do not let them get too puffy before baking.) Bake until tops are nicely browned, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack, 5 minutes.

Use ends of foil as handles to remove rolls from pan.

Remove rolls from the foil, with help from a spatula.

Place on a serving tray; cool, 10 minutes. Drizzle with icing before serving.

Nutrition information per roll (with pecan-raisin filling): 425 calories, 13 g fat, 6 g saturated fat, 52 mg cholesterol, 72 g carbohydrates, 7 g protein, 312 mg sodium, 3 g fiber

Fillings Cinnamon-pecan-raisin: Mix 3/4 cup granulated sugar with 1½ tablespoons ground cinnamon. Mix in ½ cup chopped pecans and ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries.

Fig-walnut: Spread about 1 cup (about an 8.5ounce jar) fig preserves on

dough; sprinkle with ½ cup chopped walnuts.

Lemon-cheese: Blend 12 ounces cream cheese with 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 egg yolk and 1 tablespoon each finely grated lemon zest and lemon juice. Adapted from “The King Arthur 200th Anniversary Cookbook.”

Icing Blend 1½ cups confectioner’s sugar, 2 tablespoons milk and ½ teaspoon vanilla in a small bowl with a whisk; add more milk if needed to drizzle.

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South, is it this, that, or the other?

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Anthony Trollope, a 19thcentury English author, said, “Three hours a day will produce as much as a man ought to write.”

Not all authors would have agreed with that.

Two who come to mind are Isaac Asimov and P.G. Wodehouse. In this deal, though, declarer, in seven spades, has three choices at trick one after West leads the heart king. What are they, and which should he select?

This was a difficult bidding deal.

South made what sounded to his partner like a help-suit game-try. North, holding excellent diamonds and four spades, jumped to game.

Then South, out of ideas,

used Blackwood with a void and finally guessed well to bid seven spades.

(Users of textbook Roman Key Card Blackwood would have known that North had the diamond king, not the

club king.) The natural reaction is immediately to discard declarer’s club loser on dummy’s heart ace. But if South does that with this layout, he goes down one, falling foul to the unlucky 4-0 diamond break.

There are two other trickone choices. Declarer can discard a diamond on the heart ace.

Then, after drawing trumps, South can play three rounds of diamonds, ruff a diamond in his hand, return to dummy with a trump, and pitch his club loser on the 13th diamond.

Alternatively, my pick: Play low from the dummy, ruff in hand, draw trumps, and turn to diamonds. When South sees the 4-0 split, he will realize the necessity for the diamond discard on the heart ace. © 2015 UFS

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BY SHERRY DEWALT CGH Medical Center

f you keep your ear to the ground in the world of nutrition, you might hear a bit of a rumble.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are updated every 5 years and published jointly by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services. The year happens to be the year for an update.

The guidelines are designed to inform the American public about

beyondTRIM Sherry DeWalt is a community health educator at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

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what constitutes a healthy diet â&#x20AC;&#x201C; defined as foods and beverages that help to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, promote health, and prevent chronic disease.

The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is an independent group of experts that reviews scientific evidence on diet, nutrition, and health, then makes recommendations about what constitutes the most healthful diet for most people. Once it submits its report to the secretaries of HHS and USDA, the recommendation are taken under advisement and used to develop the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Notice that I wrote â&#x20AC;&#x153;taken under advisement.â&#x20AC;? The panelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rec-

ommendations are not automatically adopted.

The public is given the opportunity to comment on the recommendations before they are adopted.

This year, the comment period has been extended to May 28.

Public comment can sway final guidelines, and it has in the past. Who takes the time to comment? Special interest groups seem to make the most noise. The stakes are high (or you could even say that the steaks are high, as one of the more vocal groups involved is

the American Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association), as these groups guard their market and battle for their share of your wallet.

This year, the committee recommends that Americans be advised to consume more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and seafood. It also recommended that we eat less sugar and red meat.

For the first time, it has addressed food sources as they relate to the environment, suggesting that plant foods require less energy to produce.

The panel has also sug-

gested a daily intake limit for sugar consumption, advice that caused groups like the American Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association and American Sugar Council (yes, there is one) to rally.

Visit health.gov/ dietaryguidelines/2015scientific-report to read the advisory report. It will be interesting to see how the final guidelines compare to the expertsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; recommendations.

Whatever side you are on, remember that you have complete control over what you choose to buy and consume.

COOKING WITH PASTA

Fennel, sausage team up in simple, quick dinner

BY JOE GRAY Tribune News Service

Often a recipe that calls for Italian sausage will specify whether you should use links with fennel seed, or without, the writer looking to control that flavor in the dish. I will leave that choice, as it applies to this pasta, to you. Choose sausages with fennel seed and the licorice flavor from the fresh fennel bulb will be intensified; pick those without, and the flavor will be quieter. Either way, the fennel bulb itself will become sweeter in the cooking and mellower.

Many a dish with fresh fennel will call for saving some fronds as a garnish.

You could do that here, certainly, but I prefer fresh thyme leaves, which simmer in the cream, spreading their flavor throughout the dish.

Cut the fennel into slices, about Âź-inch thick; cut those slices crosswise into sticks, again about Âź inch. Add olive oil to skillet, if needed to cook the fennel. Add fennel; season with salt. Cook over medium heat until softened and caramelized, 10 minutes. Stir in the wine; cook to reduce by half.

Add the cream, thyme and reserved sausage.

Simmer until the sauce is thickened slightly, but still loose.

Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with the olives. Toss to coat the pasta. Add some of the reserved hot pasta water if dish seems dry.

Nutrition information per serving (for 6 servings): 509 calories, 18 g fat, 5 g saturated fat, 72 mg cholesterol, 62 g carbohydrates, 24 g protein, 671 mg sodium, 5 g fiber

Tip: To prep the fennel, trim the tough root end.

Cut off the stalks. (Save stalks to flavor chicken or vegetable broth, if you like.) Remove the tough outer layer.

Pasta with Fennel and Sausage Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 20 minutes Makes: 4-6 servings 1 pound penne pasta 1 pound Italian turkey or pork sausage, casings removed 1 tablespoon olive oil, optional 1 large fennel bulb or 2 medium, about 1 pound when trimmed Ÿ teaspoon salt ½ cup dry white wine ½ cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried 15 pitted kalamata

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Italian sausage and caramelized fennel come together in this pasta dinner, accented with fresh thyme. olives, quartered lengthwise Cook the pasta in a large pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente; drain,

saving ½ cup of the pasta water.

Meanwhile, brown the sausage over mediumhigh heat in a large skillet,

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breaking up the pieces with a wooden spoon; cook until no pink remains, 5 minutes. Transfer sausage to a bowl.

DRINK

Acid in wine helps balance difficult flavors Craft beer of the week:

BY BILL ST. JOHN Tribune News Service

Asparagus can be a difficult food to pair with wine. It is one of the edible plants highest in phosphorus and mercaptan (a sulfur-containing organic compound), both of which can interact with wine to cause a tinny, metallic taste.

However, this recipe also contains mushrooms, high in the glutamate called umami, a very delicious corrective to unpleasant tastes. Also, choosing wines that are high in acidity helps work against the difficulties with asparagus (or artichokes, broccoli or spinach, for that matter).

Those are the sorts of red and white wines suggested to accompany this recipe.

The dish Thinly slice 1 New York strip steak (8 ounces); marinate with 2 tablespoons each orange juice and soy sauce. Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a wok. Add 1 tablespoon chili paste, 3 sliced green onions, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and 1 teaspoon minced ginger; stir-fry, 1 minute. Add beef and marinade; stir-fry until nearly cooked through,

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3 minutes. Transfer beef to a plate. Add 1 tablespoon oil to wok; add 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1½-inch pieces.

Stir-fry until crisp-tender, 4 minutes. Transfer to the plate. Add 8 ounces sliced mushrooms; stir-fry until browned, 4 minutes.

Reduce heat to low; return all ingredients to the wok.

Simmer, 1 minute. Makes: 2 servings

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Google, Microsoft battle drives down prices for PCs, tablets SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Google is releasing its cheapest Chromebook laptops yet, two versions priced at $149 aimed at undercutting Microsoft’s Windows franchise and gaining ground in even more classrooms.

Various PC manufacturers have been working with Google to design lightweight laptops running on the Chrome operating system since 2011. The newest versions are made

by Hisense and Haier.

Hisense’s Chromebook can be ordered beginning Tuesday at Walmart.com and Haier’s version can be bought at Amazon.com.

Their arrival coincides with Microsoft’s rollout of a lower-priced Surface tablet in an effort to reach students and budget-conscious families.

Pre-orders for that device began Tuesday, too.

As the prices for tablets and smartphones have been declining, it has forced on PC makers to lower their prices, said International Data Corp. analyst Jay Chou. The success of the Chromebook line is intensifying the PC pricing pressure.

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The cheaper version of the Surface Pro 3 sells for $499, compared with $799 to $1,949 for the higher-end models. The discounted version has a slightly smaller screen – 10.8 inches rather than 12 – a slower processor, and less flexible kickstand – just three angles rather than unlimited positions.

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Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Numbers game Even before the first pitch of the 2015 MLB season is thrown, a record will be broken. The average salary once rosters are finalized on Sunday will break the $4 million benchmark for the first time.

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BASEBALL | ROCK FALLS 13, MENDOTA 6

Moeller pulling Rockets out of slump Hot-hitting junior helping offense get on track

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

Star of the game: Nolan Moeller, Rock Falls, 2-3, 2 2B Key performers: Logan Pillars, Rock Falls, 2-4, 2B, 2 RBIs; Dylan Abrams, Rock Falls, 1-3, 2 RBIs; Kim Kennedy, Mendota, 3-3, 2 RBIs Up next: Rock Falls at Mendota, 4:30 p.m. Thursday

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ROCK FALLS – Despite being down by four runs after 1½ innings, it was too early for the Rock Falls baseball team to feel out of it. And after a few weeks of games, the Rockets know that with Nolan Moeller in the lineup, they’re never out of it for long.

“Nolan Moeller is a beast,” Rockets senior Jacob Mammosser said. “That’s all you need. That sums it up.”

Moeller had four strong plate

appearances and keyed the comeback in the Rockets’ 13-6 win over visiting Mendota on Tuesday in a Big Northern West game at Rock Falls.

The junior leveled out his golf swing from the fall, and has

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started this baseball season on a tear. It continued Tuesday as he went 2-for-3 with two doubles, and he also had one of the more important at-bats of the game in the fourth inning.

He drew a two-out walk after seeing nine pitches, setting up a Logan Pillars RBI double which broke the game open.

“It’s nice to see us finally start hitting the runners in,” said Pillars, who went 2-for-4 with two RBIs for the Rockets. “For a while there, we were just leaving guys Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com out there. Now we’re having lots Rock Falls’ Dylan Abrams singles during Tuesday’s game against of fun hitting those guys in.”

Mendota in Rock Falls. The Rockets fell behind early, but rallied back for a 13-6 Big Northern West win.

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BOYS TRACK & FIELD | ROSENBERRY CLASSIC

Turning odd into good

Sauk’s Zemba makes most of weird at-bats

BY CODY CUTTER ccutter@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5555 @CodyCutter35

DIXON – Maddy Zemba had an interesting day during the Sauk Valley Skyhawks’ on-campus debut.

In an Arrowhead Conference sweep of Kishwaukee by scores of 5-4 and 3-0, Zemba’s day at the plate started out odd and ended odd.

Zemba, the Skyhawks’ leadoff batter, felt confused after her first plate appearance after a pitch thrown by McKenna Marcinkowski nicked her right elbow and was ruled foul. After a minute of umpire discussion, it was ruled that Zemba was hit by the pitch and awarded a base.

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ABOVE: Fulton’s Jason Osborn (left) and Newman’s Easton Bianchi run in the 60-meter dash Tuesday during the Rosenberry Classic at Westwood in Sterling. Osborn won in 7.414 seconds, just ahead of Princeton’s Austin Nordstrom in 7.415. Bianchi took third in 7.48.

BELOW: Erie-Prophetstown’s Dylan Binion clears a hurdle during the 60 hurdles. Binion finished third in the event.

Dash by less than a dash

Osborn edges Princeton’s Nordstrom, Newman’s Bianchi in 60-meter sprint

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Sauk Valley’s third baseman Allison Naujokas fires to first for an out during Game 1 of a doubleheader against Kishwaukee on Tuesday in Dixon.

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STERLING – After a much-anticipated showdown in the 60-meter high hurdles didn’t come to fruition Tuesday evening at the Rosenberry Classic boys track meet at Westwood Sports Complex, the 60-meter dash more than made up for it.

Fulton’s Jason Osborn edged out Princeton’s Austin Nordstrom by a thousandth of a second to win the event, and Newman freshman Easton Bianchi took third by one-hundredth of a second over Erie-Prophetstown’s Seth Cameron, and two-hundredths of a second over EP’s Jack Bauer in the tightest race of the meet.

“Yes, that’s awesome!” Osborn yelled, pumping his fists when he heard he was the winner. “It was neck-and-neck

Top teams 1. Erie-Prophetstown 145 2. Newman 87 3. Fulton 68 Star of the meet: Grant Ames, EP, won high jump & 400, ran anchor leg on runner-up 1,600 relay team the whole way, and I just kept thinking, ‘Man, this is going to be a good finish.’ I could see the Princeton guy right next to me, and the Newman kid just behind me, and I just went all out and hoped it was enough.”

Osborn’s time of 7.414 seconds clipped Nordstrom’s 7.415 right at the finish line.

They shook hands and congratulated each other as they walked back toward the scorer’s table, but neither knew which had won the race.

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Mighell to play at Loras College

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Dixon senior Cody Mighell will continue playing football next fall at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa.

Mighell rushed for 287 yards and three touchdowns last fall, helping the Dukes qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2006. He also had 63 tackles and three sacks.

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Helander to play in Shrine Game Dixon senior offensive lineman Alex Helander will participate in the 2015 Illinois High School Shrine Game on June 20 at Illinois Wesleyan University.

Helander, who is going to play football at Valparaiso University next fall, is the lone local on the rosters, and he will play on the East team.

MLB

Judge confirms Banks’ will The will signed by Chicago Cubs great Ernie Banks giving all of his assets to his caretaker is valid, a Cook County judge determined Tuesday.

Judge James Riley confirmed the will after hearing testimony from two paralegals for the law firm that executed it. The two said they witnessed the fivepage document be signed Oct. 17. It was notarized by the law office of Byron Faermark, and signed by the paralegals.

The witnesses testified that Banks stated during the signing he was not going to leave money to his family. The witnesses also testified Banks’ longtime caretaker, Regina Rice, was present.

Banks’ family maintains Rice coerced him into handing over his assets.

Banks, 83, died Jan. 23 of a heart attack.

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Tennessee hires Barnes as coach Rick Barnes began talking to Tennessee athletic director Dave Hart about the Volunteers’ coaching vacancy Saturday, the day before his departure from Texas was announced.

His move from one shade of orange to another became official Tuesday when Barnes was introduced as Tennessee’s new men’s basketball coach.

Barnes succeeds Donnie Tyndall, who was fired Friday after going 16-16 in his lone season at Tennessee amid an NCAA investigation into his 2-year tenure at Southern Mississippi.

Barnes agreed to terms on a 6-year contract that will pay him $2.25 million annually.

NASCAR

Newman penalized for tire manipulation NASCAR levied harsh penalties against Ryan Newman’s race team Tuesday after determining Richard Childress Racing manipulated the tires Newman used at Auto Club Speedway in California.

Crew chief Luke Lambert was fined $125,000 and suspended for the next six races. Lambert was also placed on probation through the end of the year.

Tire technician James Bender and engineer Philip Surgen were also suspended six races and placed on probation through Dec. 31.

Newman and car owner Richard Childress were docked 75 points each.

AP

An injury derailed Michael Wacha’s season in 2014. The Cardinals and Wacha hope that the injury was just a bump in the road, as he hopes to return to form in St. Louis’ rotation in 2015.

Return to form

Wacha expects to be mainstay in Cardinals’ rotation a semi-regular, especially at first base, where Matt Adams has struggled against lefties.

ST. LOUIS – The Cardinals hope Manager: Mike Matheny (fourth season) Heyward time Michael Wacha is ready to stand Only 25, Heyward is a potential 2014: 90-72, first place in NL alongside ace Adam Wainwright future core member of the franCentral, lost to Giants in NLCS at the top of their rotation. chise. He is eligible for free agenWacha was the NL ChampionHe’s here: Jason Heyward, OF; cy after the World Series, and ship Series MVP as a rookie, but Mark Reynolds, 3B-1B; Matt the wooing began not long after he was just 5-6 with a 3.20 ERA Belisle, RHP; Jordan Walden, the trade with Atlanta – which in 19 starts last year. He was RHP also brought set-up man Jordan sidelined for most of the season’s He’s gone: Shelby Miller, RHP; Walden. second half by a stress reaction Pat Neshek, RHP; A.J. Pier“He fits in very well with how in his shoulder, and was rusty in zynski, C; Daniel Delasco, 2B; our guys work, how seriously October before giving up Travis Mark Ellis, 2B; Justin Masterthey take the game,” Matheny Ishikawa’s series-winning homer son, RHP; Shane Robinson, said. “He’s mixed in very well to in Game 5 of the NLCS. OF: Tyrell Jenkins, RHP this point.”

Now he feels healthy.

“It’s very encouraging, the long Lance Lynn has averaged 16 wins Improved pop during 3 years in the rotation. term of what this kid could be St. Louis hit just 105 homers John Lackey is a proven lateand the short term of how he last season, second-fewest in season talent. Jaime Garcia’s feels, somebody every fifth day the majors. The Cardianls are that can bring the kind of stuff he resurgent spring following anticipating more out of right surgery to relieve nerve compres- field from Heyward, who had does,” St. Louis manager Mike sion may cause promising hurler a career-low 11 last year while Matheny said. “He feels good Carlos Martinez to be relegated about himself, and we feel good forced into the leadoff spot with to the bullpen again. about what we’re seeing.”

Atlanta. Jhonny Peralta folLackey expects to be more The 23-year-old Wacha has lowed his drug suspension with long insisted the injury is behind comfortable in his first full NL 21 homers, a franchise record season, saying “It’s different for a among shortstops, and the him. lot of reasons.”

“Ever since I came back last smooth-swinging Adams is capaThings to watch for with ble of hitting a lot more than 15. year, I haven’t thought about the Cardinals, who open April 5 it when I was on the mound,” Healthy choices at Chicago: Wacha said. “As far as I know, it A full return by Garcia would be was a rare injury. I’m not sure Left-handed heavy an unexpected bonus after two where it came from.”

There are five lefty bats in injury-filled seasons. Wainwright If it stays away, the Cardinals the lineup, a potential downand Lynn are recovering from figure to again have one of the side. But there also figures to health setbacks early in spring deeper starting staffs despite be more power on the bench. training. Center fielder Jon Jay trading 15-game winner Shelby Mark Reynolds, who has hit 20 made a delayed exhibition debut Miller for outfielder Jason Heyor more homers each of the last following wrist surgery. “I said ward. Wainwright was a 20-game seven seasons, was signed as a the whole goal was to be ready winner for the second time, and free agent. He could factor in as April 5,” Jay said.

BY R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer

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Rodon’s MLB debut will be soon White Sox prospect sent to minors to work out kinks

BY COLLEEN KANE Chicago Tribune

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Carlos Rodon (right) is the top prospect in the White Sox’s organization. The left-handed pitcher will likely be moved up to the major league team sometime this season, but it could be as a member of the bullpen. comfortable,” Rodon said. “I’m going to be up there eventually, and just being comfortable with the opponents and my teammates here [helps]. It was just an overall fun experience.”

The Sox have considered whether Rodon could start the season in the big-league rotation or bullpen with fewer than 25 professional

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MLB SPRING TRAINING | WHITE SOX

GLENDALE, Ariz. – One by one, White Sox players on the roster fringe were called out of the Camelback Ranch clubhouse Monday morning into meetings to discuss their futures with the Sox bosses.

Left-hander Carlos Rodon, the Sox’s topranked prospect and 2014 No. 3 overall draft pick, was among those to take a meeting to discuss what he needs to do to prepare for his majorleague debut. While the Sox haven’t made it official, that work is expected to happen as a starter at Triple-A Charlotte to open the season.

Rodon, who was scheduled to pitch in a Cactus League game against the Dodgers on Tuesday, said he appreciated having such a conversation before moves were made.

“Like I told them, [being in spring training] was something I needed just to get

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innings. They have been impressed this spring, as Rodon posted a 3.65 ERA with three walks and 19 strikeouts in 12 1/3 innings.

But they also believe Rodon needs to work on his fastball command and his changeup, to go with his well-established slider. For now, they think he will be best served doing that

as a starter, and with Chris Sale on track to make his return from injury by the first weekend of the season, they have five starters who can hold down the rotation until Rodon is better prepared.

General manager Rick Hahn said depending on team circumstances or his developmental needs, Rodon still could be used out of the bullpen this year, as Sale was early in his career.

But the Sox aren’t ready to change course from using him as a starter yet.

“He’s going to be a mainstay toward the front end of our rotation for a long time,” Hahn said. “I think everyone has now seen on a national level, thanks to the broadcast last week [against the Royals], how devastating his slider can be. ... Now it’s a matter of getting that changeup to where it needs to be, and continuing with fastball command, and getting the right pitch mix.”

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Binion disappointed in 60 hurdles

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“I was scared to go see if I had won or not,” Osborn said, shaking his head.

“I’ve been dying to win, and I’m so relieved that I took this one.”

At first, Bianchi wasn’t completely sure he had secured third place. But he was happy either way after his first race against the bulk of the Three Rivers Conference; all nine teams were from the TRAC. “It’s definitely cool, running well against guys who are a lot bigger and older than me,” said Bianchi, who finished in 7.48 seconds. “I knew I had to really step up my game if I wanted to show what I could do.

“I watched the Fulton and Princeton guys out of the corner of my eye, and knew I was only a step behind; oh man, 10 more meters and I might have caught them.”

Cameron (7.49 seconds) and Bauer (7.50) may not have won the event for Erie-Prophetstown, but the points helped the Panthers cruise to the team title. Their 145 points topped Newman’s 87, while the Steamers placed third with 68. Princeton (61) and Amboy (34) rounded out the top five, with Bureau Valley taking sixth (24), and Morrison placing seventh (22).

Grant Ames led the charge for the Panthers, winning the high jump (6 feet) and 400 (52.85), and running the anchor leg for the second-place 1,600 relay squad (3:40.54).

“We definitely want to win conference this year, and this set a really good tone,” Ames said. “The team title was definitely a goal coming in, and to be the best team here today is what we wanted.

“It’s also pretty cool to win the high jump here all 4 years, and I live for the 400. I just did the best that I could in both of those today, and I’m happy I ended up winning.”

Also for EP, Jared Cole won the pole vault (136), Dvaree Thompson took the 200 (24.536), and Bauer, Cameron and Thompson teamed with Dylan Binion to win the 800 relay (1:36.82). The Panthers took second in the 3,200 relay (8:56.70) and 1,600 relay (3:40.54), and got a runner-up finish from Cameron in the 200 (25.154).

Cody Weimer (40-6) and Binion (38-11 3/4) went 2-3 in the triple jump, and Weimer added a third in the high jump (5-10).

Kody Wetzell was second in the long jump (19-3 1/2) and third in the 400 (55.97).

Binion was disappointed in his 60 hurdles race, as he hit the second-to-

Grant Ames Prophetsown senior

Regan Todhunter Newman senior

last hurdle and couldn’t recover. Princeton’s Drew Pranka won in 8.33 seconds, with Newman’s Regan Todhunter second in 8.78. Binion pulled up as he crossed the finish line, and still took third easily in 9.52.

Todhunter helped the Comets to a strong showing, adding a third in the long jump (18-11 1/2) before joining Bianchi, Ethan Nash and John Wilson in a fourth-place finish in the 800 relay (1:40.27). Bryson Reyes won the 800 in 2:12.90, Chris Ahlers took the 1,600 in 4:39.00, and they teamed with Quincy Coomes and Drew Rosengren to win the 3,200 relay in 8:36.90. Coomes took second in the 1,600 (4:55.30), and Rosengren was third in the 800 (2:15.40). Chris Wilson took second in the shot put (44-0 3/4).

Amboy’s lone win came from James Blackburn in the 3,200 (11:16.50), and teammate Nick Bickett took fifth in that race (12:38.20). Sam Klein added a fifth in the 1,600 (5:06.20).

“I’ve been sick lately, battled through that the last 2 weeks, so I really wanted to get out and run today,” Blackburn said. “Time-wise, I’m not happy with how I did, but it felt good to get out there and get a race under my belt. It’s good to see what the other runners are doing from our conference teams, and this will help us all get ready for the outdoor season next week.”

In addition to Osborn’s win in the 60 meters, the Steamers got victories from Kyle McLuckie in the shot put (44-4) and Rodney Gossard in the triple jump (41-3 1/4).

Gossard added a second in the 400 (54.25) and a third in the 200 (25.184), Kyle Matthews was second in the high jump (5-10), and Brevin Mason was runner-up in the 800 (2:14.60).

Bureau Valley’s quartet of Trey Dale, Gailen Gibson, Caje Peterson and Michael Eastwood closed out the meet with a win in the 1,600 relay (3:40.22).

That same foursome also took third in the 800 relay (1:38.10).

Morrison’s top finishes were a pair of third places, one from Hunter Hamstra in the 1,600 (4:57.50), and the other in the 3,200 relay (9:15.50) from Hamstra, Eric Mulnix, Mason Muur and Matt Nichols.

Mitchell Wolfe and Kris Lohman each drove in three runs to led Dixon to an 18-1, five-inning victory at Oregon on Tuesday.

Cooper Stahl added two RBIs for the Dukes (1-5, 1-0 Big Northern West).

Cal Jarrett (1-1) went the distance, allowing one run, two hits and two walks, while striking out Chris Johnson/Shaw Media 11.

Dixon’s Cooper Stahl makes it back to first safely Taylor Brubaker had during the Dukes’ 18-1 win at Oregon on Tuesday. the lone run batted in for Pearl City 3, West Caring the win for Milledthe Hawks.

Morrison 11, Orion 3: geville (1-2). Keagan roll 2: The Wolves scored Justin Jensen doubled Murray, Cade Schave and three runs in the bottwice, singled, and drove Jordan Harris each had tom of the ninth to beat in four runs to lead the two RBIs, while Harrison the Thunder in an NUIC Mustangs past the visit- Schmidt went 3-for-3 West game in Pearl City.

West Carroll starter with an RBI. ing Chargers.

Also for Morrison, Ben Lena-Winslow 26, East- Aaron Ritenour took the Tegeler and Mason Sitz- land 19: The two teams loss and pitched all 8 2/3 more each knocked in a combined for 45 runs, innings. He struck out 14 pair of runs. Andy Bird and the Cougars made batters, walked four, gave singled three times and eight errors in a home up four hits and allowed three unearned runs.

NUIC West loss. scored three runs.

The score was tied 0-0 Eastland scored nine Ryan VanZuiden was runs in the bottom of the until the ninth when the winning pitcher.

Milledgeville 16, Oran- first to take a 9-3 lead, Ritenour, who went geville 6, 6 inn.: The Mis- and led 13-7 after the 3-for-4 with a double siles scored six runs in fourth, but the Panthers and two RBIs, batted in the second and fourth scored nine runs in the both Thunder runs. Matt innings in a home NUIC top half of the fifth to Dyson went 2-for-3 with a double. take the lead for good.

East win.

Brighton Haverland, Pearl City pitcher Nic Blake Kappes pitched four innings and allowed P a y t o n C l o u s e a n d Pilson pitched all nine one run, one hit and Deven Heeren each had innings and earned the win struck out eight in earn- four RBIs for Eastland.

Fulton 5, Ridgewood 4, 10 inn.: Seth Sander-

son drew a bases-loaded walk to cap a three-run rally in the bottom of the 10th inning and lift the Steamers to a home win against Ridgewood.

Fulton (4-0) tied the score at 4-4 with a tworun single by Colin Houzenga, who wound up with three RBIs. Devon Ballard, Houzenga, Jack Lemke and Trey Simmons each had two hits.

Jason Ryder was the winning pitcher.

Forreston-Polo 17, South Beloit 0, 5 inn.:

Nathan Schneiderman homered, doubled twice, singled, drove in three runs and scored three more as the Cardinals rolled to a win against the SoBos in Forreston.

Robert DeVries homered and drove in four runs for Forreston-Polo (4-2, 1-0 NUIC East).

Richie Bartnick was the winning pitcher.

Pecatonica-Durand 10, AFC 0, 5 inn.: The Raid-

ers managed just one hit, a single by Tristan Bushman, against PecDurand starter Parker Burton at Ashton.

Bret Gittleson (0-1) took the loss.

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Chacon paces Dixon soccer to win Sterling, Newman tennis drop matches; Dixon track rolls at Oregon

By SVM Sports Staff

Lauren Chacon scored two goals, and Lauren Pollom added a goal and an assist to lead the Dixon girls soccer team to a 4-0 victory at Winnebago on Tuesday night.

Also for the Duchesses (2-0, 2-0 Big Northern West), Katie Provo had a goal, while Madeline Pleskovitch and Kirsten DeArvil added assists.

Ellie Provo recorded five saves in goal.

Dixon did lose promising freshman Alexis Langloss with a broken collarbone. She will be sidelined for several weeks.

Boys tennis

in a road nonconference contest in Rockford.

Connor Knack and Borja Acedo lost singles matches for Newman, while Drew Burger and Noah Leffelman lost at the top doubles spot for the Comets.

Girls track & field

Duchesses roll at Oregon: Maggie Bushman

and Tayla Schwarz each won two events as Dixon (185) finished ahead of Oregon (84), Polo-Forreston (53) and Dakota (38) in a four-team meet at Oregon.

Bushman won the 400 (1:03.09) and triple jump (33-3), while Schwarz led Freeport 4, Sterling 1: the way in the shot put The Golden Warriors (40-0) and discus (119-6). dropped all three douBoys track bles matches in a home Dukes romp at Oregon: meet.

Dixon won eight events Jack Nitz earned the on its way to taking first lone win for Sterling at a five-team meet in at the top singles spot, Oregon. The Dukes had beating the Pretzels’ 148 points, 48 more than Tom Greene 6-0, 6-0. runner-up Polo-ForresSterling’s Lane Martells ton. lost his match at No. 2 Rounding out the singles, 7-5, 6-2. field were Oregon (61), Zak Khan and Jonah Genoa-Kingston (55) and Khuntangta lost the top Dakota (10). doubles match for SterBrooks Grobe won Chris Johnson/Shaw Media ling 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. both sprints for PoloBoylan 5, Newman 0: Forreston, taking the 100 Dixon’s Megan Cooper pole vaults during Tuesday’s The Comets dropped the in 11.59 and the 200 in track meet at Landers-Loomis Field in Oregon. Coofirst meet of the season 23.75. per finished second after clearing 7 feet, 6 inches.

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“A big part of it has been Nolan [Moeller],” Pillars said. “He’s a good hitter, sees a lot of pitches, and has been putting the ball in play for us. And when I can get up there after he extends the inning, it makes me want to come through for the guys.”

The Rockets (3-3) often were able to put runners on base during the first few games of the season, but couldn’t find enough timely hits to turn those runners into runs.

But over the past few games, the Rockets have Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com begun to string hits Rock Falls’ Alex Cantu fields a ball at second base together like they did on during Tuesday’s Big Northern West game against Tuesday.

Moeller, who is batting Mendota in Rock Falls. The Rockets won 13-6.

over .500 this season, bats ahead of Pillars, and Pillars said he has been able to reap the benefits of Moeller’s strong start to the season.

Moeller hit the ball into the outfield each at-bat, including his lone out of a long flyout to deep center. The Rock Falls junior set up several big innings with his bat, as he helped the Rockets overcome an early 4-0 deficit.

“Moeller has really been hot for us,” Rockets coach Donnie Chappell said. “He has been stepping up all season. He’s locked in.”

Mendota (3-2) jumped on Rockets’ pitcher Quinton Matznick early, scoring two runs in each of the first two innings, and added another in third. But Rock Falls stormed back.

“Even when we were down early,” Moeller said, “we thought this was a game we could win.”

The Rockets (3-3) tagged Trojans starter Brett Becker for two runs in the second, three in the third, and three more in the fourth as they broke open the game and chased Becker out of the game.

Catcher Cooper Kilberg broke a 5-5 tie with an RBI single in the fourth, before Moeller saw nine pitches and drew a walk to set up Pillars’ deep double.

Pillars roped an outside fastball to the right-center wall to score Kilberg, and Dylan Abrams singled home Moeller with a single to the right side of the field, as the Rockets scored three runs with two outs to push the

score to 8-5.

Chappell has stressed to hitters about using the right side of the field, and the Rockets executed that to perfection Tuesday. Six of the Rockets’ nine RBIs came on hits to the right side of the field.

“We talk a lot about being selective,” Chappell said. “We try not to be over aggressive, but aggressive enough to where when you see something you can hit, you take what the pitcher gives you. All of that comes with being smart and using the whole field.”

Matznick earned the win, allowing five runs (four earned) in five innings of work. He struck out eight batters and walked three, while allowing six hits.

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TUESDAY’S SCOREBOARD

SOFTBALL ROUNDUP

Baseball Tuesday’s result at Rock Falls

ROCK FALLS 13, MENDOTA 6 Mendota 221 000 1 – 6 8 3 Rock Falls 023 305 x – 13 15 1 W – Quinton Matznick. L – Brett Becker (At bats-runs-hits) MENDOTA (3-2) Evan Schultz cf 3-1-1, Brett Becker p 3-0-0, Michael McLachlan dh 1-0-0, Jaron Robinson ss 4-1-2, Garet Zinke c 3-1-1, Evan Weber 3b 3-1-3, Kim Kenndy 1b 4-0-0, Curt Kellen lf 3-1-0, Ethan Guelde rf 2-1-1, Mark Zimmerman 2b 3-0-0. Totals: 29-6-8.

Becker (3 2/3 IP, 7 H, 8 R, 5 ER, 2 K, 4 BB), Kennedy (2 1/3 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 5 ER, K, 0 BB). Multi hits – Weber 3, Robinson 2. 2B – Schultz. 3B – Robinson. RBI – Weber 2, Schultz, Zinke, Guelde. LOB – 7.

ROCK FALLS (3-3) Clay Velazquez 4-1-2, Reid Akerman 4-1-1, Jacob Mammosser 4-1-2, Cooper Kilberg 5-1-1, Nolan Moeller 3-3-2, Logan Pillars 4-2-2, Quinton Matznick 3-3-3, Dylan Abrams 3-0-1, Noah Junis 4-1-1.

Totals: 34-13-15.

Matznick (5 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 8 K, 3 BB), Pillars (2 IP, 2 H, ER, 2 K, BB) and Kilberg.

Multi hits – Matznick 3, Velazquez 2, Mammosser 2, Moeller 2, Pillars 2. 2B – Mammosser 2, Moeller 2, Matznick 2, Pillars. RBI – Pillars 2, Abrams 2, Matznick, Akerman, Junis, Kilberg, Mammosser. LOB – 9 at Oregon

DIXON 18, OREGON 1, 5 inn.

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Oregon’s Bre Bicksler beats out a throw during Tuesday’s game against Big Northern West rival Byron at Oregon Park West. The Hawks lost 8-7.

Rock Falls crushes Crusaders Duchesses fall at Stillman; Morrison topples Clippers

By SVM Sports Staff

Tuesday’s stars

Rock Falls, led by a 6-for-6 perMichaela Ward, Rock Falls, formance from Michaela Ward, rapped out 19 hits on its way to a 6 hits 23-0 victory at Rockford Lutheran Brooke Stralow, Morrison, 16 strikeouts on Tuesday.

Destiny Darmon, ForrestonOlivia Babcock, Natalie Soltow and Peyton Milne each had three Polo, triple, 2 doubles hits for the Rockets (2-1, 1-0 Big Northern West), and Madason Also for Morrison (7-2), Lauren Shaw and Sydnie Nailor each had Vos drove in three runs, and Emma two.

Melton collected three hits, includWard and Soltow combined on a ing a triple. no-hitter in the circle.

For Amboy, Sydney Wilhelm had Stillman Valley 13, Dixon 1, 5 inn.: a double and drove in one run.

Sam While had a pair of hits for the Karlee Doege was the losing pitchDuchesses in a run-rule road loss er. to the Cardinals.

Fulton 11, Ridgewood 1: Jamie Alyssa Hummel had the lone RBI Huennekens knocked in two runs for Dixon (0-5, 0-1 Big Northern and scored two to lead the SteamWest). Erika Smith (0-4) took the ers to a home victory against loss.

Ridgewood.

Byron 8, Oregon 7, 8 inn.: The Forreston-Polo 13, South Beloit Tigers scratched across a run in the 1, 5 inn.: Destiny Darmon tripled, top of the eighth to pull out a win doubled twice and drove in three against the Hawks. runs to lead the Cardinals past the Aleah Wight and Emily Perkins SoBos in German Valley. each had two RBIs for Oregon. Also for Forreston-Polo (1-1, 1-0 Wight and Bella Holley each hit NUIC East), Aubrey Ingram tripled home runs. and drove in four runs, and Abby Meagan Carr drove in three runs Peterson had two singles and two for Byron.

RBIs. Morrison 7, Amboy 2: Brooke Sydney Grunder (1-0) tossed a Stralow struck out 16 batters to 1-hitter in the circle. lead the Fillies to a win against the AFC 3, Pecatonica-Durand 2, Clippers in Morrison.

10 inn.: Cassidy Koning drove in

Carlee Hargis with a base hit in the bottom of the 10th to lead the Raiders to a home victory against the Indians.

Lauren Meurer drove in two runs for AFC. Koning went the distance to earn the victory.

Haley Smith took the loss for Pecatonica-Durand. Maddie Egan doubled twice and drove in one run.

Cougars take two: Paige Gallentine doubled, singled and drove in three runs to lead Eastland to a 6-5 win against Lena-Winslow in the first game of a doubleheader in Lanark. The teams were tied 1-1 after seven innings, and after the Panthers scored four runs in the top of the eighth, the Cougars came back with five in the bottom of the inning.

Eastland (4-1, 3-0 NUIC West) made it a sweep, taking the second game 11-7. Bubby Doubler and Kiley Carroll each had two hits for the Cougars.

Pearl City 6, West Carroll 0: The Thunder had three hits and four errors in a road NUIC West loss.

Abby Maike took the loss for West Carroll (3-6, 1-2 NUIC West).

Maike had one strikeout and two walks, while allowing six runs.

Monica Smith had a double for Thunder, while Josi Anderson hit two singles.

Dixon 533 52 — 18 12 1 Oregon 100 00 — 1 2 6 W – Cal Jarrett (1-1). L – Harry Baldwin.

DIXON (1-5, 1-0 Big Northern West) Jarrett (5 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 H, 11 SO, 2 BB) and Ryan Long. Multiple hits – Riley Mehrens 2, Jordan Bivins 2, Cooper Stahl 2, Kris Lohman 2. 2B – Mitchell Wolfe. RBI – Mehrens, Wolfe 3, Lohman 3, Stahl 2, Bivins.

OREGON Baldwin (3 IP, 11 R, 6 ER, 7 H, 2 SO, 10 BB), Jensen Melville (2 IP, 7 R, 4 ER, 5 H, 1 SO, 2 BB) and Stansky. RBI – Taylor Brubaker. at Morrison

MORRISON 11, ORION 3

Orion 021 000 0 — 3 7 2 Morrison 353 000 X — 11 14 2 W – Ryan VanZuiden. L – Lundburg.

ORION Lundberg (3 IP, 11 R, 10 ER, 12 H, 4 SO, 2 BB). Multi hits – Schultz 2, Jones 2, Taets 2. 2B – Jones, Taets. 3B – Schultz.

RBI – Newman, Taets.

MORRISON VanZuiden (6 IP, 3 R, 3 ER, 6 H, 11 SO, 2 BB), Ethan Fischbach (1 IP, 1 H, 1 SO).

Multiple hits – Andy Bird 3, Justin Jensen 3, Mason Sitzmore 2. 2B – Fischbach, Jensen 2, Sitzmore, Brock Smith, Cody Southern. RBI – Bird, Ben Tegeler 2, Jensen 4, Sitzmore 2, , VanZuiden. at Fulton

FULTON 5, RIDGEWOOD 4, 10 inn.

Ridgewood 000 010 100 2 — 4 7 3 Fulton 000 110 000 3 — 5 9 3 W – Jason Ryder. L – Barton.

RIDGEWOOD Multiple hits – Humphrey 2. 2B – Adamson, Lambin. RBI – Hinrichsen, Anderson.

FULTON (4-0) Multiple hits – Devon Ballard 2, Colin Houzenga 2, Jack Lemke 2, Trey Simmons 2. 2B – Ballard, Lemke. RBI – Houzenga 3, Ballard, Seth Sanderson. at Forreston

FORRESTON-POLO 17, SOUTH BELOIT 0, 5 innings

South Beloit 000 00 — 0 1 5 Forreston-Polo(11)15 0X — 17 11 0 W – Richie Bartnick. L – Loyd.

SOUTH BELOIT (0-2, 0-1 NUIC East) Loyd (1 IP, 11 R, 6 H, 1 BB), Near (3 IP, 6 R, 5 H, 6 SO, 2 BB).

FORRESTON (4-2, 1-0) Bartnick (3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 4 SO), Jacob Cunningham (2 IP, 0 R, 1 SO, 1 BB). Multiple hits – Nathan Schneiderman 4. 2B – Brody Grobe, Schneiderman 2, Cunningham. HR – Schneiderman, Robert DeVries. RBI – Austin Groshans, Schneiderman 3, Caleb Poffenberger, DeVries 4, Wyatt Kerchner at Ashton

PECATONICA-DURAND 10, AFC 0

Pec-Durand 200 26 — 10 8 0 AFC 000 00 — 0 1 3 W – Burton. L – Bret Gittleson (0-1) PECATONICA-DURAND (2-0, 1-0 NUIC East) Burton (5 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 5 SO, 2 BB) and Lake. Multiple hits – Chandler 2. 2B – Heckman, Scibona, Liebgott. RBI – Chandler, Heckman 2, Liebgott, Hobson, Elliott.

AFC (0-2, 0-1) Gittleson (4 IP, 4 R, 2 ER, 5 H, 6 SO), Dillon Lanning (2/3 IP, 5 R, 2 ER, 1 H, 1 SO, 4 BB), David Zinke (1/3 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB) and Bushman. at Milledgeville

Sauk’s Kester letting her defense do work ODD

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“The umpire thought it hit my bat,” Zemba said, “but every one of us wears an elbow pad and when it hits it, it sounds like the end of the bat. So I was like, ‘I did get hit, I promise.’”

Then in her final at-bat of the day after getting black and blue, Zemba popped out to left field, but had an opportunity to come back to the plate because of the men in blue.

Zemba’s at-bat resumed and the putout was negated due to an illegal pitch, and she made the most of it by reaching base and allowing Lindsey Costilow to score from third.

The illegal pitch from Kishwaukee’s Jasmine Kerley was determined to have too much of her saliva on it. Kerley licks her throwing hand during her pre-pitch routine and rubs the ball dry by wiping it on her hip.

However, in this particular pitch, Kerley didn’t rub the ball on her hip.

Only after Zemba was called out on the pop-up did the base umpire rule the pitch illegal. Therefore, what would have been the third out of the fifth inning turned into a second chance. Zemba then hit a chopper to Kishwaukee second baseman Bailey John-

MILLEDGEVILLE 16, ORANGEVILLE 6, 6 inn.

Milledgeville 260 603 – 16 10 0 Orangeville 100 050 – 6 4 1 W – Blake Kappes (1-0). L – Bollon MILLEDGEVILLE (1-2) Kappes (4 IP, H, R, 8 K, 2 BB), Keegan Murray (3H, 5 R, 0 K, BB), Jordan Harris (2 IP, 0 R, 0 H 6 K ). Multi hits – Harrison Schmidt 3, Keagan Murray 2, Cade Schave 2, Harris 3, Colton Judd 2. 2B – Harris, Judd. RBI – Murray 2, Harris 2, Schave 2, Schmidt, Zach Hook, Garrett Kness, Kappes. at Eastland

LENA-WINSLOW 26, EASTLAND 19

Lena-Winslow 301 395 5 – 26 23 4 Eastland 900 406 0 – 19 15 8 EASTLAND Nick Simpson (1/3 IP, 7 R, 7 ER, 7 H, K, BB), Zach Randecker (4 1/3 IP, 9 R, 8 ER, 11 H, 5 K, 5 BB), Ethan Christians (2 1/3 IP, 10 R, 10 ER, 13 H, 3 K, 4 B). Multi hits – Brighton Haverland 4, Simpson 3, Randecker 2, Payton Clouse 2. 2B – Simpson, Haverland, Jacob Reuscher, Clouse. RBI – Haverland 4, Clouose 4, Deven Heeren 4, Reuscher 2, Randecker 2, Simpson 2, Conner Erbsen.

Softball Tuesday’s results at Stillman Valley

STILLMAN VALLEY 13, DIXON 1, 5 inn.

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Sauk Valley’s Mackenzie Staples slides in safely at home to score from third on a dropped third strike during Tuesday’s doubleheader in Dixon. Sauk swept both games against Arrowhead Conference foe Kishwaukee.

Star of the game: Stephanie Kester, Sauk, win, save, 9 IP, 3K Key performers: Paige Reynolds, Sauk, 2-for3, double, 2 RBIs; Kelsie Thurman, Kishwaukee, 2 hits, RBI Up next: Highland at Sauk, 3 p.m. Thursday son, but the throw was low to allow Costilow – who reached on a single – to score.

“It gave me confidence, and I felt like I had a second chance,” Zemba said. “If I messed this one up, it’s going to be awful. I had to get one in now. It just worked out.”

Paige Reynolds added a two-run double down the left-field line in the sixth inning to provide the rest of the second game’s runs. Reynolds, who only saw action in the second game, escaped a recent slump by going 2-for-3.

“The first at-bat, I was way out in front,” Reynolds said. “I just had to wait a little longer. I’ve been struggling at the plate lately, so I just went up there and didn’t think about anything. But I knew we needed runs.”

Zemba also had an RBI in the first game on a two-out bunt single, and Natalie Brown also drove in a first-game run with a

sacrifice fly for the Skyhawks (13-3, 2-2 Arrowhead).

Taylor Wagler picked up the win in the first game, with Stephanie Kester retiring six in a row to earn the save.

Kester pitched the distance in the second game, allowing four hits and striking out three.

“I needed to hit my spots,” Kester said. “My rise was well on. I’m working on getting popups and grounders. I’m not working on striking out everyone. I trust my defense behind me.

That’s all I got to do.”

Kerley threw 11 innings for the Kougars (9-13, 1-3), striking out five.

Dixon 000 10 — 1 6 6 Stillman 084 1X — 13 9 1 DIXON (0-5, 0-1 Big Northern West) Erika Smith (2 IP, 8 R, 4 ER, 6 H, 1 SO, 1 BB, 3 HPB), Sam While (2 IP, 5 R, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 SO) and Emily Bay. Multiple hits – While 2. RBI – Alyssa Hummel. at Rockford

ROCK FALLS 23, LUTHERAN 0, 5 inn.

Rock Falls 270 86 — 23 19 Lutheran 000 00 — 0 0 ROCK FALLS (2-1, 1-0 Big Northern West) Michaela Ward (2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 5 SO), Natalie Soltow (3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 7 SO, 3 BB) and Madason Shaw, Jordan Clevenger (3). Multiple hits – Olivia Babcock 3, Soltow 3, Shaw 2, Ward 6, Sydnie Nailor 2, Peyton Milne 3. at Oregon

BYRON 8, OREGON 7, 8 inn.

Byron 400 000 31 — 8 10 0 Oregon 100 120 30 — 7 9 3 W – Rachel Bonell. L – Abby Baker.

BYRON Bonell (8 IP, 7 R, 7 ER, 9 H, 3 SO, 3 BB).

Multi hits – Houser 4, Bonell 3, Carr 2.

2B – Houser, Baker. RBI – Houser 2, Bonell 1, Michalea Spanbauer 2, Carr 3.

OREGON Baker (8 IP, 8 R, 5 ER, 10 H, 5 SO, 5 BB).

Multi hits – Bre Bicksler 2. 2B – Emily Perkins, Bicksler. HR – Bella Holley, Aleah Wight. RBI – Wight 2, Perkins 2, Anni Wilson, Holley, Bicksler. at Morrison

MORRISON 7, AMBOY 2

Amboy 002 000 0 — 2 3 Morrison 400 021 X — 7 8 W – Brooke Stralow. L – Karlee Doege.

AMBOY (6-1) 2B – Sydney Wilhelm. RBI – Wilhelm, Doege.

MORRISON (7-2) Multiple hits – Emma Melton 3, Lauren Vos 2. 2B – Vos. 3B – Melton. RBI – Rachel Davis, Jaeden Workman, Lauren Pannier, Vos 3, Alyssa Canales

at Ashton

AFC 3, PECATONICA-DURAND 2, 10 inn.

Pec-Durand 100 000 100 0— 2 6 1 AFC 000 200 000 1— 3 7 4 W – Cassidy Koning. L – Haley Smith.

PECATONICA-DURAND Smith (9 1/3 IP, 3 R, 2 ER, 7 H, 13 SO, 3 BB). Multiple hits – Maddie Egan 2, Brttany Shreck. 2B – Maddie Egan 2, Payton Egan. RBI – P.Egan, M.Egan AFC Koning (10 IP, 2 R, 0 ER, 6 H, 6 SO, 2 BB).

Multiple hits – Koning 3. 2B – Koning.

3B – Bryce Gittleson. RBI – Lauren Meurer 2, Koning at Lanark Game 1

EASTLAND 6, LENA-WINSLOW 5, 8 inn.

Lena-Winslow 000 000 14 — 5 3 3 Eastland 000 000 15 — 6 8 4 W – Makenzie Fink EASTLAND Multiple hits – Fink 2, Jillyn Ruter 2, Paige Gallentine 2. 2B – Bubby Doubler, Ruter, Gallentine. RBI – Gallentine 3, Ruter.

Game 2

EASTLAND 11, LENA-WINSLOW 7

Eastland 210 141 2 — 11 7 5 Lena-Winslow 100 000 6 — 7 7 7 W – Doubler.

EASTLAND (4-1, 3-0 NUIC West) Multiple hits – Doubler 2, Kiley Carroll 2.

2B – Doubler, Shelbie Preston. 3B – Annie Forster. at German Valley

FORRESTON-POLO 13, SOUTH BELOIT 1, 5 inn.

South Beloit 100 00 — 1 1 3 Forreston-Polo611 5X — 13 8 0 W – Sydney Grunder. L – Lindsey.

SOUTH BELOIT Lindsey (4 IP, 13 R, 8 H,, 1 SO, 7 BB) and Zolmerinski. RBI – Galbreath.

FORRESTON-POLO (1-1, 1-0 NUIC East) Grunder (5 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 H, 7 SO, 4 BB) and Alex Sterenberg. Multiple hits – Destiny Darmon 3, Abby Peterson 2. 2B – Darmon 2. 3B – Darmon, Aubrey Ingram.

RBI – Darmon 3, Peterson 2, Ingram 4. .

Boys tennis at Sterling

FREEPORT 4, STERLING 1

Singles 1: Jack Nitz (S) def. Tom Greene, 6-0, 6-0 2: Nick Fritz (F) def. Lane Martells, 7-5, 6-2 Doubles 1: Marius Dornhagen-Schradermeier, Micah Schlesselman (F) def. Zak Khan, Jonah Khuntangta, 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 2: Grant Lueke, Peter Van (F) def. Jacob Reynolds, Alex Gallardo, 6-4, 6-3 3: Austin Rucker, Aaron Krogull (F) def.

Gage Bright, Saul Juarez, 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 at Rockford

BOYLAN 5, NEWMAN 0

Singles 1: John Schappert (B) def. Connor Knack, 6-0, 6-0 2: Brian Trefilek (B) def. Borja Acedo, 6-1, 6-1 Doubles 1: Michael Rose, Adam Pyclor (B) def.

Drew Burger,Noah Leffelman, 6-1, 6-1 2: Luke Collins,Carson Giardini (B) def. Elliott Frankfother, Tucker Shoemaker, 6-1, 6-1 3: Ryley Norwood,Brett Kwiatkowski (B) def. KC Knack,Eli Leffelman, 6-4, 6-1

Boys track Tuesday’s results

Rosenberry Classic at Westwood Sports Complex, Sterling Team scores 1. Erie-Prophetstown 145; 2. Newman 87; 3. Fulton 68; 4. Princeton 61; 5. Amboy 34; 6. Bureau Valley 24; 7. Morrison 22; 8.

Riverdale 19; 9. Kewanee 2 3,200 – 1. James Blackburn (Amb) 11:16.50; 2. Denver Wyatt (Prin) 12:00.00; 3. Brad Hufman (EP) 12:25.60 3,200 relay – 1. Newman (Bryson Reyes, Quincy Coomes, Drew Rosengren, Chris Ahlers) 8:36.90; 2. Erie-Prophetstown (Lucas White, Braedon Bonnell, Conner Reiley, Travis Shipp) 8:56.70; 3. Morrison (Eric Mulnix, Mason Muur, Matt Nichols, Hunter Hamstra) 9:15.50 60-meter dash – 1. Jason Osborn (Ful) 7.414; 2. Austin Nordstrom (Prin) 7.415; 3.

Easton Bianchi (New) 7.48 60 hurdles – 1. Drew Pranka (Prin) 8.33; 2. Regan Todhunter (New) 8.78; 3. Dylan Binion (EP) 9.52 800 – 1. Reyes (New) 2:12.90; 2. Brevin Mason (Ful) 2:14.60; 3. Rosengren (New) 2:15.40 400 – 1. Grant Ames (EP) 52.85; 2. Rodney Gossard (Ful) 54.25; 3. Kody Wetzell (EP) 55.97 800 relay – 1. Erie-Prophetstown (Jack Bauer, Binion, Seth Carmeron, Dvaree Thompson) 1:36.82; 2. Princeton 1:37.02; 3.

Bureau Valley (Trey Dale, Michael Eastwood, Gailen Gibson, Caje Peterson) 1:38.10 1,600 – 1. Chris Ahlers (New) 4:39.00; 2.

Coomes (New) 4:55.30; 3. Hamstra (Morr) 4:57.50 200 – 1. Thompson (EP) 24.536; 2. Cameron (EP) 25.154; 3. Gossard (Ful) 25.184 1,600 relay – 1. Bureau Valley (Dale, Gibson, Peterson, Eastwood) 3:40.22; 2.

Erie-Prophetstown (Wetzell, Cody Weimer, Lucas White, Ames) 3:40.54; 3. Newman (Carter Decker, Riley Vondra, Ethan Nash, Clay Jugerman) 3:53.77 High jump – 1. Ames (EP) 6-0; 2. Kyle Matthews (Ful) 5-10; 3. Weimer (EP) 5-10 Long jump – 1. Logan Conway (Riv) 19-6 1/2; 2. Wetzell (EP) 19-3 1/2; 3. Todhunter (New) 18-11 1/2 Pole vault – 1. Jared Cole (EP) 13-6; 2.

Pranka (Prin) 11-0; 3. Jackie Ferguson (EP) 8-6 Shot put – 1. Kyle McLuckie (Ful) 44-4; 2. Chris Wilson (New) 44-0 3/4; 3. Colton Pohl (Amb) 42-11 1/4 Triple jump – 1. Gossard (Ful) 41-3 1/4; 2.

Weimer (EP) 40-6; 3. Binion (EP) 38-11 3/4 at Landers-Loomis Field, Oregon Team scores 1. Dixon 148, 2. Polo-Forreston 100, 3. Oregon 61, 4. Genoa-Kingston 55, 5. Dakota 10 3,200 relay – 1. Dixon (Evan Grady, Chase Fisher, Blain Masterson, Sean Masterson) 8:49.28; 400 relay – 1.

Polo-Forreston (Brooke Grobe, Brad Cavanaugh, Max Barkalow, Sam Barkalow) 44.90; 3,200 – 1. Lukas Wedekind (Dixon) 11:21.40; 110 hurdles – 1. Konner Wilson (Oregon) 16.73; 100 – 1. Brooks Grobe (Polo) 11.59; 800 – 1. Chase Fisher (Dixon) 2:10.44; 800 relay – 1. Polo-Forreston 1:33.86; 400 – 1. Matt Coffey (Dixon) 52.48; 300 hurdles – 1. WIlson (Oregon) 42.94; 1,600 – 1. Grady (Dixon) 4:44.63; 200 – 1. Brooke Grobe (Polo) 23.75; 1,600 relay – 1. Oregon (Mitchell Nehrkorn, Wilson, Jerrick Orsted, Andrew Newman) 3:40.71; High jump – 1. Kyle LeBlanc (Dixon) 6-4; Pole vault – 1. Marcus Holley (G-K) 12-0; Discus – 1. John Ghibellini (Oregon) 127-3; Shot put – 1. Kole Mowry (Oregon) 41-10 1/2; Long jump – 1. Nyrel Sullivan (Dixon) 20-5; Triple jump – 1. Kandris Martin (Dixon) 40-8.

Girls track at Landers-Loomis Field, Oregon 1. Dixon 185, 2. Oregon 84, 3. PoloForreston 53, 4. Dakota 38, 5. GenoaKingston 0.

3,200 relay – 1. Dixon 11:01.91; 400 relay – 1. Oregon (Delaney Mahoney, Kelsey Pudlas, Sarah Harris, Mackenzie Skoumal) 53.83; 3,200 – 1. Courtney Seagren (Dixon) 12:58.08; 100 hurdles – 1. Brittani Sohn (Dixon) 18.94; 100 – 1.

Shannon Lahey (Dixon) 13.88; 400 – 1.

Mekenzie Harden (Dixon) 1:56.,04; 800 relay – Dixon 1:56.34; 400 – 1. Maggie Bushman (Dixon) 1:03.09; 300 hurdles – 1. Katie Rundall (Polo) 54.18; 1,600 – 1.

Harden (Dixon) 5:50.64; 200 – 1. Paige Yoder (Dakota) 29.84; 1,600 relay – 1.

Dixon 4:25.06; High jump – 1. Mahoney (Oregon) 4-10; Pole vault – 1. Pudlas (Oregon) 8-0; Discus – 1. Tayla Schwarz (Dixon) 119-6; Shot put – 1. Schwarz (Dixon) 40-0; Long jump – Yoder (Dakota) 16-4; Triple jump – Bushman (Dixon) 33-3.

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

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TUESDAY’S SCOREBOARD College softball Tuesday’s results at Sauk Valley C.C., Dixon Game 1

SAUK VALLEY 5, KISHWAUKEE 4 Kishwaukee 000 400 0 — 4 5 3 Sauk Valley 212 000 x — 5 4 2 W – Taylor Wagler. L – McKenna Marcinskowski. S – Stephanie Kester.

(At bats-runs-hits) KISHWAUKEE (9-13, 1-3 Arrowhead) Christina Williams ss 2-1-0, Sabrina Kileen cf 3-1-0, Peyton Marten 1b 3-0-1, Bailey Johnson 2b 4-0-0, Jessica Townsend 3b 3-1-0, Courtney Olufs c 3-0-1, Naomi Chamberlain dp 3-1-2, Malorie DeFore rf 1-1-0, Kelsie Thurman lf 2-0-1, McKenna Marcinkowski p/flex 0-0-0, Jasmine Kerley rp/flex 0-0-0. Totals: 24-4-5.

Marcinkowski (2 IP, 5 R, 1 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 2 HBP), Kerley (4 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 3 K) and Olufs.

RBI – Thurman. SAC – Thurman. SB – Thurman. CS – Chamberlain. LOB – 7.

SAUK VALLEY (13-3, 2-2) Maddy Zemba cf 2-1-1, Stephanie Kester dp/p 3-1-0, Cilla Aponte ss 2-1-1, Kenzie Staples 1b 1-1-1, Natalie Brown rf 2-0-0, Leah Gorham lf 3-0-0, Allison Naujokas 3b 3-0-0, Riley Lanham c 2-1-0, Sydney Johnson 2b 3-0-0. Taylor Wagler p/flex 0-0-0.

Totals: 21-5-3.

Wagler (5 IP 4 R, 1 ER, 4 H, 5 BB, 1 HBP), Kester (2 IP, 0R, 0H, 1 K, 1 BB) and Lanham. RBI – Zemba, Brown. SAC – Staples. SF – Brown. SB – Zemba. LOB – 4.

Game 2

SAUK VALLEY 3, KISHWAUKEE 0 Kishwaukee 000 000 0 — 0 4 2 Sauk Valley 000 012 x — 3 6 0 W – Kester. L – Kerley.

KISHWAUKEE Williams ss 3-0-0, Kileen lf 2-0-0, Marten 1b 3-0-1, Johnson 2b 2-0-0, Townsend cf 2-0-0, Olufs 3b 3-0-0, Chamberlain dp 3-00, Emma Filmore c 3-0-1, Thurman rf 2-0-1, Kerley p/flex 0-0-0. Totals: 23-0-4.

Kerley (6 IP, 3 R, 0 ER, 6 H, 2 K) and Filmore. 2B – Thurman. LOB – 5.

SAUK VALLEY Zemba cf 3-0-0, Kester p 3-0-0, Aponte ss 3-0-1, Naujokas 3b 3-1-2, Staples 1b 3-10, Brown lf 3-0-0, Paige Reynolds c 3-0-2, Lindsey Castilow 2b 3-1-1, Kelly Christman rf 1-0-0. Totals: 25-3-6.

Kester (7 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 3 K, 1 BB) and Reynolds. RBI – Reynolds 2. 2B – Aponte, Naujokas, Reynolds. SAC – Castilow.

Men’s basketball NCAA Tournament FINAL FOUR At Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis National Semifinals Saturday’s games Michigan State (27-11) vs. Duke (33-4), 5:09 p.m. (TBS) Kentucky (38-0) vs. Wisconsin (35-3), 7:49 p.m. (TBS) National Championship Monday, April 6 Semifinal winners (CBS) National Invitational Tournament Semifinals At Madison Square Garden New York Tuesday’s results Miami 60, Temple 57 Stanford 67, Old Dominion 60 Championship Thursday’s game Miami (25-12) vs. Stanford (23-13), 8 p.m.

(ESPN)

Women’s basketball NCAA Tournament FINAL FOUR At Tampa, Fla. National Semifinals Sunday’s games Notre Dame (35-2) vs. South Carolina (34-2), 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) Connecticut (36-1) vs. Maryland (34-2), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) National Championship Tuesday, April 7 Semifinal winners, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)

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W L Pct GB z-Golden State 60 13 .822 — x-Memphis 51 24 .680 10 x-Houston 50 24 .676 10½ x-Portland 48 25 .658 12 x-L.A. Clippers 49 25 .662 11½ San Antonio 48 26 .649 12½ Dallas 45 29 .608 15½ Oklahoma City 42 32 .568 18½ New Orleans 39 34 .534 21 Phoenix 38 37 .507 23 Utah 33 41 .446 27½ Denver 28 46 .378 32½ Sacramento 26 47 .356 34 L.A. Lakers 20 53 .274 40 Minnesota 16 58 .216 44½ x-clinched playoff spot; y-clinched division; z-clinched conference Tuesday’s results Detroit 105, Atlanta 95 Brooklyn 111, Indiana 106 San Antonio 95, Miami 81 Golden State at L.A. Clippers, late Today’s games Philadelphia at Washington, 6 p.m.

San Antonio at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Indiana at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Brooklyn at New York, 6:30 p.m.

Dallas at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Sacramento at Houston, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Milwaukee, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Denver at Utah, 8 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Portland, 9 p.m.

New Orleans at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

Thursday’s games Miami at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Houston at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE x-N.Y. Rangers x-Montreal x-Tampa Bay Pittsburgh N.Y. Islanders Detroit Washington Boston Ottawa Florida Columbus Philadelphia New Jersey Carolina Toronto Buffalo

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GF 231 203 250 210 235 221 227 204 220 192 210 198 170 176 201 148

GA 179 174 204 190 215 208 190 198 204 210 234 219 197 208 245 255

WESTERN CONFERENCE x-Anaheim x-Nashville St. Louis Vancouver Chicago Calgary Minnesota Winnipeg Los Angeles Dallas San Jose Colorado Edmonton Arizona

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Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. x-clinched playoff spot Tuesday’s results Ottawa 2, Detroit 1, SO Vancouver 5, Nashville 4, SO Boston 3, Florida 2 Washington 4, Carolina 2 Columbus 3, New Jersey 2, OT Toronto 3, Tampa Bay 1 N.Y. Rangers 3, Winnipeg 2 Today’s games Toronto at Buffalo, 6:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Edmonton at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Colorado at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.

Thursday’s games N.Y. Islanders at Columbus, 6 p.m.

Washington at Montreal, 6:30 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Ottawa, 6:30 p.m.

Boston at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Carolina at Florida, 6:30 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Calgary at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Vancouver at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

Edmonton at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m.

MLB spring training AMERICAN LEAGUE Oakland Kansas City Boston Toronto New York Houston Los Angeles Tampa Bay Cleveland Minnesota Seattle Chicago Baltimore Detroit Texas

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W L Pct Los Angeles 16 9 .640 New York 18 11 .621 Pittsburgh 15 10 .600 San Diego 15 11 .577 Cincinnati 14 11 .560 St. Louis 12 11 .522 Miami 13 12 .520 Arizona 15 14 .517 Colorado 15 14 .517 Chicago 14 15 .483 Atlanta 13 15 .464 Milwaukee 11 14 .440 Washington 10 14 .417 Philadelphia 11 16 .407 San Francisco 10 20 .333 Note: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not.

Tuesday’s results Pittsburgh 7, Detroit 3 N.Y. Mets 2, Washington 0 Boston 11, Tampa Bay (ss) 8 Miami 3, St. Louis 2 Tampa Bay (ss) 4, Baltimore 3 Minnesota 3, N.Y. Yankees 1 Toronto 10, Philadelphia 6 Chicago White Sox 2, L.A. Dodgers 1 San Francisco 4, Colorado 3 Chicago Cubs 15, Texas (ss) 10 Cleveland 8, Seattle 6 Cincinnati 10, Milwaukee 4 Oakland 13, L.A. Angels 10 Arizona 8, Texas (ss) 7 Houston 8, Atlanta 5 Kansas City vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., late Today’s games Atlanta vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Washington vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Detroit vs. Houston at Kissimmee, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Boston (ss) vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Toronto vs. Boston (ss) at Fort Myers, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

St. Louis vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 12:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 2:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., 2:05 p.m.

Cleveland vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Arizona vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (ss) vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

San Diego vs. Chicago White Sox (ss) at Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Milwaukee vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Texas vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 6:05 p.m.

Thursday’s games N.Y. Mets vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 11:05 a.m.

N.Y. Yankees (ss) vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh vs. N.Y. Yankees (ss) at Tampa, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Cleveland vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, Ariz., 2:05 p.m.

Milwaukee vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 2:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 2:10 p.m.

Baltimore vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 5:05 p.m.

Boston vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 6:05 p.m.

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

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

Transactions BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX — Released RHP Felipe Paulino.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Released INF Rafael Furcal.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Released and resigned OF Endy Chavez, OF Franklin Gutierrez and LHP Joseph Saunders to minor league contracts.

TEXAS RANGERS — Traded INF Elliot Johnson to the Los Angeles Dodgers for cash considerations. Released RHP Jamey Wright from his minor league contract.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Reassigned LHP Jeff Francis, OF Caleb Gindl and INF Jonathan Diaz to minor league camp.

Optioned C Josh Thole to Buffalo (IL).

Released OF Dayan Viciedo and INF Ramon Santiago.

National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Release RHP Jose Veras.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Freddy Garcia on a minor league contract. Assigned RHP Mike Adams to Oklahoma City (PCL).

MIAMI MARLINS — Released RHP Nick Masset. Reassigned INF Reid Brignac and OFs Tyler Colvin and Cole Gillespie to minor league camp.

MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Optioned C Juan Centeno, INF Matt Clark, INF-OF Jason Rogers and RHP Rob Wooten to Colorado Springs (PCL). Reassigned C Nevan Ashley, OF Matt Long and RHP Ariel Pena to minor league camp.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Placed OF Domonic Brown on the 15-day DL, retroactive to March 27.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Fined Los Angeles Clippers F Glen Davis $15,000 for kicking a seat cushion into the spectator stands during a March 29 game at Boston.

FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Signed QB Chandler Harnish to a one-year contract.

BALTIMORE RAVENS — Signed QB Matt Schaub to a one-year contract.

CAROLINA PANTHERS — Signed LB Jason Trusnik to a one-year contract.

OAKLAND RAIDERS — Released DT Antonio Smith.

COLLEGE LSU — Announced sophomore F Jordan Mickey will enter the NBA draft.

ST. JOHN’S — Named Chris Mullin men’s basketball coach and Matt Abdelmassih men’s assistant basketball coach.

TENNESSEE — Named Rick Barnes men’s basketball coach.

UCLA — Announced redshirt senior WR Devin Lucien has left the football program.

Big Ten = big success Final Four squads cement league’s elite status

BY GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer

MADISON, Wis. – After Michigan State clinched a spot in the Final Four, Wisconsin’s Sam Dekker wrote something on Twitter that packed as much of a punch as one of his dunks.

“The Big Ten had a down year, right?”

Dekker asked.

If anyone had that perception, it certainly isn’t the case with two teams in the Final Four – which is in Indianapolis.

The Badgers play unbeaten Kentucky in one semifinal on Saturday night, with the Spartans facing Duke in the other.

Both Big Ten squads are underdogs going into their respective games.

Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan congratulated his friend and Michigan State counterpart Tom Izzo over the phone after the Spartans’ beat Louisville on Sunday.

Now, he’s looking ahead.

“Yeah, we’re proud of that, and then you move on, then you play,” Ryan said. “I’m proud of this conference.”

Wisconsin was the league’s sole representative in the Final Four last season. Now the Badgers

Big 10 men’s NCAA champions • Indiana (1940, 1953, 1976, 1981, 1987) • Michigan State (1979, 2000) • Maryland (2002, member of ACC at the time) • Michigan (1989) • Ohio State (1960) • Wisconsin (1941) have company in Michigan State.

“Sure, we’d like to have an all-Big Ten final. That would be awesome for both of us,” Izzo said on Tuesday. He has been gushing about the league’s success all week.

“I did say all year, I tried to stick up for our league. Last year, we were the best two, three, four teams, so that makes your conference better,” Izzo said on Monday. “Sometimes I think the conferences should be ranked on how teams 12, 11, 10, and 9 are. The depth of a conference makes it different, because there [are] no nights off.”

The regular-season title belonged to the Badgers.

There was a logjam in the middle of the 14-team league, with clubs beating up on each other.

AP

Sam Dekker (15) has helped lead Wisconsin to its second consecutive Final Four, and the Badgers will be joined by Big Ten brethren Michigan State.

Commissioner Jim Delany sounded like a proud father when talking about the Big Ten’s success.

He is realistic, too.

“This year, we didn’t have as much success in November and Decem-

ber,” Delany said. “When I size up our league, I really didn’t think we were quite as good as we had been. I didn’t agree with the fact that we weren’t pretty good – but I didn’t think we were as good as we had been.”

MEN’S BASKETBALL | NIT SEMIFINALS

Randle to rescue for Cardinal Senior sets school scoring mark as Stanford holds off ODU By the Associated Press

NEW YORK – Rock Island native Chasson Randle had 24 points to become Stanford’s alltime leading scorer, and carry the Cardinal to a 67-60 victory over Old Dominion in the NIT semifinals Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.

Stanford blew a 21-point first-half lead, but rallied behind its senior star, who played through foul trouble to make a string of big second-half shots.

Randle came in needing 11 points to break Todd Lichti’s record of 2,336, set in 1989; Randle now has 2,350 for his career.

The Cardinal (23-13) led 15-0 when Old Dominion finally scored its first points nearly 5 minutes in, and were up 25-4 midway through the first half.

But the Monarchs’ deficit was just six at halftime

Miami 60, Temple 57:

AP

Stanford’s Chasson Randle (5) looks to pass around Old Dominion’s Jordan Baker during their NIT semifinal Tuesday in New York. Randle scored 24 points to become Stanford’s all-time leading scorer in the Cardinal’s 67-60 victory. after Richard Ross’ dunk with 6 seconds left.

Old Dominion took its first lead on Ross’ layup with just over 11

minutes left. But a steal and a dunk in transition

by Marcus Allen with less than 8 minutes to go put Stanford up for good.

Sheldon McClellan scored 12 of his 16 points in the second half, and the short-handed Hurricanes rallied to beat the Owls.

Temple’s Quenton DeCosey was off on a potential tying 3-pointer at the buzzer.

Already without point guard Angel Rodriguez, Miami (25-12) lost center Tonye Jekiri to injury early on, and trailed by 11 late in the first half. But after missing six of his first eight shots, McClellan hit two 3s in a row with about 8 minutes left to put Miami in front for good. The Hurricanes held Temple to 30.2 percent shooting in the second half.

Owls freshman Obi Enechionyia set career highs with 17 points and five blocks. But leading scorer Will Cummings, who had averaged 22 points in the NIT, shot just 3-for-15.

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Best of the best will meet in Tampa For third time, all four top seeds headed to women’s Final Four

BY DOUG FEINBERG AP Sports Writer

AP

Jewel Lloyd (32) leads Notre Dame into its fifth consecutive Final Four on Sunday in Tampa, Fla., but the Irish are still looking for their first national championship.

The women’s Final Four will have a familiar feel to it, with three of last year’s teams back in the national semifinals.

UConn, Notre Dame and Maryland all return to the Final Four, while South Carolina is making its first appearance.

It’s the third time in the history of the Final Four that all four of the top seeds made it this far. It also happened in 1989 and 2012.

“That’s the way it is in women’s basketball,” UConn coach Geno Auriemma said. “The absolute best teams get to the Final Four.

I’m not one bit surprised Notre Dame and South Carolina are there. That’s the way it is in our game. The best teams go to the Final Four every year.”

The Huskies will be trying for their third straight national championship and 10th overall, which would move Geno Auriemma into a tie with vaunted UCLA men’s coach John Wooden for the most all-time.

UConn will face Maryland, and Notre Dame faces South Carolina

Sunday’s schedule • South Carolina vs. Notre Dame, 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) • Maryland vs. UConn, 8 p.m.

(ESPN) on Sunday in Tampa, Florida.

It’s the first time since 2003 that four different conferences will be represented in the Final Four.

South Carolina is the Final Four newcomer, making its first appearance in the national semifinals. Coach Dawn Staley became the second person to both play and coach in the Final Four, joining Baylor’s Kim Mulkey.

“We are not just going to show up and just be happy to be there,” Staley said Sunday. “This particular regional final game isn’t the destination game for what we set out to do this season.

“So, you know, I think this was a statement game because we are going to – we punched our ticket into the Final Four, and now it’s time to maybe check off something we’ve wanted to do, which is win the national championship.”

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LEGAL NOTICE FOR FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015 – 1:30 P.M. 1274 WHITNEY ROAD, AMBOY, IL 61310

At the premises I, Lyle Dirks, having been designated by the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Lee County, Illinois in the case entitled Sterling Federal Bank, ,F.S.B. f/k/a Mt. Morris Savings & Loan Association, Plaintiff v. Joseph M. MacDonald, Sharon MacDonald and the First National Bank in Amboy, Defendants, case No. 2014 CH 76 as sale officer, to conduct the sale, will sell the following described property at public auction to the highest qualified bidder. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 21 North, Range 11 East of the 4th Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the West line of the Northwest Quarter of Section 31, 1108.84 feet North of the Southwest corner of the said Northwest Quarter; thence Northerly on the said West line of the Northwest Quarter, 708.20 feet; thence Easterly at an angle of 90° 20’ measured counterclockwise from the said West line, 254.00 feet; thence Southerly parallel with the said West line, 493.20 feet; thence Easterly at an angle of 89° 40’ measured counterclockwise from the last described course, 146.0 feet; thence Southerly parallel with the said West line, 215.0 feet; thence Westerly 400.0 feet to the said point of beginning, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois. ALSO DESCRIBED AS: Lots 1 and 2 of Miller’s Subdivision located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 21 North, Range 11 East of the 4th Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book “J” of Plats, Page 99, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois, commonly known as 1274 Whitney Road, Amboy, IL 61310. DESCRIPTION: Two story, 4 bedroom home including total of 9 rooms, 1.75 baths, approximately 2,168 square feet of living area and a large 26x88 detached garage with work shop. INSPECTION: Contact Christy Eastman at Sterling Federal Bank, 815-734-6051 to determine if property is available for inspection. TERMS OF SALE: 10% down day of sale, balance upon delivery of deed and possession. All funds shall be CASH, BANK DRAFT, or CERTIFIED CHECK. Sale is subject to taxes for 2013 and all subsequent years. TAXES WILL NOT BE PRORATED. A contract embodying the terms of this notice and such additional terms as deemed appropriate, will be signed by the sale officer on behalf of the court and by the buyer at the time of the sale. Any sale is subject to court approval.

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Project Description: The work consists of removal and replacement of approximately 4,800 S.F. of roofing at Rock Falls High School 101 12th Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071.

Contract Type: Single prime lump sum contract.

Submission of Bids: Bids will be accepted until 10:00 A.M., April 23, 2015 at Rock Falls High School, 101 12th Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071. Bids will be publicly opened at that time.

Pre-Bid Conference: April 10, 2015, 10:00 A.M. at Rock Falls High School, 101 12th Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois. Sign in at the Main Office. The facility will be available for viewing at this date. Owner reserves the right to disqualify bidders that do not complete a site visit. Additional visits will be at the convenience of the Owner. Contact Bryan Berogan, Head of Maintenance, Rock Falls High School (815-499-9553) to schedule visits other than pre-bid conference. Site visits that are not prearranged with the school district representative will not be permitted. The site will not be available for visits after April 21, 2015 Availability of Bidding Documents: Bidding Documents will be available on and after March 31, 2015 and may be examined at the office of the Architect; at the office of the Board of Education, Rock Falls Twp. High School District No. 301; at the office of Northern Illinois Building Contractors Association, 1111 S Alpine St., Rockford, Illinois; McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge, www.dodge.construction.com; www.reedplans.com; and at Illinois Valley Contractor's Association, 1120 First St., LaSalle, IL. Prospective prime contract bidders may obtain Bidding Documents at the office of the Architect on or after above stated date by request, and by depositing $100.00 per set in the form of cash or check made payable to the Architect. Bidders will be limited to two (2) sets. Requests for mailed sets of Bidding Documents must be accompanied by a non-refundable remittance of $15.00 per set to cover mailing and handling costs.

Such remittance must be in the form of a separate check made payable to the Architect. Deposits will be refunded upon return of the Bidding Documents in good condition, without markings, notations or other defacings, within ten (10) days after bid opening date.

Bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Base Bid amount proposed, in the form of a certified check or cashier's check made payable to the Owner, or a Bid Bond, must accompany bids.

Selected bidder is required to provide a satisfactory performance bond and labor & material payment bond covering the full performance of the contract, irrevocable letter of credit or other security. The costs of the bonds are to be included in each contractor's bid proposal.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS-DIXON, Plaintiff, v.

KENNETH R. BURNELL a/k/a KENNETH BURNELL a/k/a KEN BURNELL; AMCORE INVESTMENT GROUP, N.A., its successor or successors, as Trustee under a Trust Agreement dated March 17, 2008, known as Trust Number 15960; CITY OF DIXON, ILLINOIS; CITIBANK (South Dakota) N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS; and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 14 CH 98 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE (IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES.) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered by the Court in Community State Bank of Rock Falls-Dixon v. Kenneth R. Burnell a/k/a Kenneth Burnell a/k/a Ken Burnell; AMCORE Investment Group, N.A., its successor or successors, as Trustee under a Trust Agreement dated March 17, 2008, known as Trust Number 15960; City Of Dixon, Illinois; Citibank (South Dakota) N.A.; Unknown Owners; and Non-Record Claimants, Case No. 14 CH 98, Lee County, Illinois, on March 12, 2015, the properties hereinafter described will be sold to the highest bidder in separate sales.

(A) The name, address, and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate are Glen S. Hughes, President, Community State Bank of Rock FallsDixon, 1021 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, Illinois 61021, (815) 2848500.

(B) Both the legal descriptions of the real estate and the common addresses are as follows: Parcel 1: The Westerly Forty-five (45) feet of Lot Number One (1) in Block Number Thirty-nine (39) in the Town (now City) of Dixon, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 312 W. Third St., Dixon, IL 61021 Parcel 2: The East Half (E 1/2) of the West Half (W 1/2) of the North Twothirds (N 2/3) of Lot Number One (1) in Block Eighty-six (86) in the Original Town, now City, of Dixon, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 508 W. Seventh St., Dixon, IL 61021 (D) The improvements on the real estate are residences.

(E) The real estate may not be inspected prior to the sale.

(F) The time and place of the sale are as follows: The Lee County Old Courthouse, 112 East Second St., Dixon, IL 61021, at 10:00 a.m. on April 30, 2015.

(G) The terms of the sale are ten percent (10%) down at the time of the sale, payable in certified funds, and the full balance within seven (7) days.

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

(I) No other information is required to be disclosed.

Selected Bidders must assure that all persons employed by Bidder, and all applicants for such employment, will not be discriminated against because of their race, creed, color, sex, age or national origin.

The successful bidder will be required to pay prevailing rates of wages to all employees engaged in the project work. Such prevailing rates to be as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor to all laborers, workmen and mechanics performing work under this contract , for the area in which the project is located, and shall comply with the requirements of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). All Contractors? Bonds shall include a provision as will guarantee the faithful performance of such prevailing wage clause as provided by the bid specification or contract.

COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS-DIXON, Plaintiff

By EHRMANN GEHLBACH BADGER LEE & CONSIDINE, LLC Douglas E. Lee Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 215 E. First St., Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) lee@egblc.com

Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any irregularities in the Bidding, and to award contract in Owner's best interests.

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IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN JOYNT, Deceased.

NO. 2015 P 11 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Helen Joynt of Dixon, Lee County, Illinois. Letters of office were issued to Lester E. Joynt, Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Gary R. Gehlbach of Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, PO Box 447, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date is stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: Lester E. Joynt Independent Executor

Gary R. Gehlbach Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC 215 E. First Street Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) April 1, 8 15, 2015

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NO. 14 JA 10 NOTICE To: Kathleen Taylor of Accomac County in the State of Virginia and “All To Whom It May Concern”: Take notice that on December 8, 2014, a Petition for Adjudication of Wardship was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by the Lee County State's Attorney in the Circuit Court of Lee County entitled in the “Interest of Mary Taylor, a minor”, and that in the fourth floor Courtroom of the Lee County Courts Building, Dixon, Illinois, on the 13th day of April, 2015, at 9:15 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, an a Adjudicatory Hearing will be held. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH THE POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights.

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LYLE E. SCHILPP, JR., SONYA A. SCHILPP, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants.

CASE NO. 15 CH 26 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

To: UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court for the 15th Judicial Circuit, Lee County, Illinois, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for foreclosure of a mortgage and other relief on the following described property in which you have or claim an interest: The East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 30, Township 20 North, Range 8 East of the 4th P.M., Lee County, Illinois, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES: A part of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 30, Township 20 North, Range 8 East of the 4th P.M. in Lee County, Illinois, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Section 30 which is North 00º 00'0” East (assumed bearings), 1593.13 feet from the Southeast corner thereof; thence South 86º 05'39” West, 360.34 feet; thence North 00º 56'38” West, 609.21 feet, thence North 90º 00'00” East, 369.84 feet to the said East line of Section 30; thence South 00º 00'00” West, 584.56 feet to the point of beginning.

Property commonly known as Eakle Road, Harmon, IL 61042 Title Holder of Record: LYLE E. SCHILPP, JR. Identification of Mortgage: (1) Mortgage from Lyle E. Schilpp, Jr., to Alpine Bank & Trust Co., dated July 22, 2013, and recorded in the Lee County Recorder's Office on July 24, 2013, as Document No. 2013003837; P.I.N. Number: 10-13-30-400-003

Now, therefore, unless you, the said defendants, “Unknown Owners” and “NonRecord Claimants” file your answer in said suit or otherwise make your appearance there in in the said Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit, Lee County, Illinois, on or before May 4, 2015, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

Dated: March 19, 2015

Prepared by: Thomas P. Sandquist ARDC# 06198232 WILLIAMSMcCARTHY LLP 120 West State Street P.O. Box 219 Rockford, Illinois 61105 tsandquist@wilmac.com 815-987-8900 March 25, April 1, 8, 2015 Tax Deed No. 15-TX-1 Filed 3/23/2015 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. # 2011-00003

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above entitled cause the property hereinafter described or s0 much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

TO: COUNTY CLERK OF WHITESIDE COUNTY; Kevin L. Jacobs; Amy L. Jacobs; First Trust & Savings Bank c/o Mark Hanson, President; Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Hewitt & Wagner, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 1124 Lincoln Highway, Rochelle, Illinois, 61068, 815-562-2704.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, Illinois as Case No. 15-TX-1. The property is Located At: 10 N. 8th St., Fulton.

B. The common address of other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 920 W. 4th Street, Dixon, Lee County, Illinois.

C. The legal description of real estate is: Lot Nine (9) of the Resurvey and Subdivision of Block One (1) in Dement's Addition to the Town (now City) of Dixon, according to the Plat thereof recorded in the Recorder's Office of Lee County in Book B of Miscellaneous Records on Page 82, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois.

Tax Code No. 07-08-05-180-001 D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: A single family residence.

E. The real estate may not be inspected prior to sale.

F. The time and place of the sale is: April 23, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. At the Lee County Courthouse, Original Court Building, 112 E. 2nd Street, 1st Floor, Dixon, Illinois.

G. The terms of the sale are: 10 percent day of sale with balance due 14 days thereafter.

H. The Judgment of Foreclosure amount is $64,317.65.

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ROCHELLE, Plaintiff,

By HEWITT & WAGNER, Its Attorneys

By Brent A. Wagner HEWITT & WAGNER 1124 Lincoln Highway Rochelle, IL 61068 Telephone 815-562-2704 Attorneys for Plaintiff.

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SECTION 00 10 00 - REQUEST FOR BIDS Bids are requested by the Board of Education of Rock Falls Twp. High School District No. 301, 101 12th Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071 for 2015 Life Safety Gym Lobby Roof Replacement at Rock Falls High School, 101 12th Avenue, Rock Falls, IL. Work is to be carried out in accordance with Bidding Documents prepared by Basalay, Cary & Alstadt Architects, Ltd., 620 W. Lafayette Street, Ottawa, Illinois 61350.

Legal Description or P.I. No.: 01-21-380-006.

Said property was sold on 11/8/2012 for delinquent taxes for the year 2011.

The period of redemption will expire on September 10, 2015.

On 9/24/2015 at 9:00 AM the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

Kathleen M. Hollonbeck, Petitioner March 30, 31, April 1, 2015 State of Illinois, Circuit Court, Whiteside County Notice of Filing a Request for a Name Change (ADULT) 15MR45 Nichole Lee McFadden There will be a court hearing on my request to change my name from Nichole Lee McFadden to the name of Nichole Lee Reynolds. The court hearing will be held: on Thursday May, 28 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at 200 E. Knox, Morrison IL, Whiteside County, in courtroom #TBA Nichole McFadden April 1, 8 & 15 2015

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on March 3 A.D. 2015 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Garcia Carpet Cleaning located at 622 S. Peoria Ave. Apt. #1 Dixon, IL 61021. Dated this 3rd day of March A.D. 2015.

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Visit www.reynolds wood.org or email director@reynolds wood.org EOEAA Carpet Cleaning Technician Wanted Must have HS diploma, 2yrs work experience, exceptional customer service skills & a valid IL driver's license. Apply in person at Supreme Cleaners, Inc., 2015 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon M-F from 9-4pm. Training will be provided to qualified applicants. Pre-emdrug ployment testing & criminal background check are required.

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Free Estimates Insured 815-441-6126

Construction

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WE DO IT ALL! 35 year experience FREE Estimates :And We Will Call You Back:

Handyman

HANDYMAN/ GENERAL Contracting, siding, drywall, concrete work, decks, flooring (tile, linoleum, carpet, wood), bathroom and kitchen, complete remodels, additions all types of home repairs. Free Estimates and Insured-Bonded 815-564-7428

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Free Estimates 815-440-5452 JC SERVICES 815-631-1957 Spring Clean-Up Hauling, Mowing, & MUCH MORE! No Job Too Big or Too Small!

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Superior Exteriors •Roofing •Siding •Windows and •Gutters 815-631-2033 Free Estimates

Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured •Roofing •Siding • Windows •Doors •Additions• Garages •Drywall• Decks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556

Roofing/Siding

Painting

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

Plumbing

Lewis Plumbing 815-288-0028 Serving All of the Sauk Valley Area Lic.#058-173956

“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

Storage

Remodeling

•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

Dixon near Walmart Sterling near Menards Various Sizes

GREAT RATES 815-973-3613

View Classifieds Online!

✶Since 1981✶ ◆Home Improvement ◆New Construction

Locate the items

SPRING is the perfect time to build your garage, addition or remodel Re-roof / Reside your home!

you want to buy or

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sell!

815-626-1333

IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured

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Read Sauk Valley Classifieds real estate section and Real Estate Weekly on Thursdays.

CLARK'S

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

Tree Service A&M TREE SERVICE BEAT MOST BIDS!

Free Estimates 25 yrs. Experience Fully Licensed/ Insured.

Whiteside Area 815-590-1677

Tree Service MEISTER TREE CARE Specializing in all of your tree care needs.

Certified for line clearance.

Storm clean up & specialty work.

Free Estimates No job too big or too small!

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

815-994-1750

TV Repair

TELEVISION IN HOME REPAIR 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE! Work on all Brands & Models Old or New SERVING THE SAUK VALLEY Call Ron for a free quote at 815-561-0011 Dixon, IL

Water Softeners The Softener Man Repair on all makes & models Service Call Special $19.95 Over 30 years experience 815-323-1622

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RVs

High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!

Stump Removal

BALAYTI PAINTING

JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

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

Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001

PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986 (815)625-2607 (815)631-4122

LAWN CARE Residential & Commercial Mowing-Trimming Clean up, General Maintenance 20 Yrs. Experience Sterling/RF Areas Call for Estimate ★815-631-3418★

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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 Cole's Complete Tree Service Tree Trimming Stump Removal Licensed and Insured *Free Estimates* 25HR Emergency Service Call 815-718-2997 Donnie Cole

“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!

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Employment

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SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Wednesday, April 1, 2015 • PAGE B11

One Convenient Location Advertise in the Sauk Valley Service Directory to promote your business services, including: home improvement, snow removal, seasonal, general contracting, and more!

ROCHELLE NEW TODAY ROCHELLE- Now taking applications for the waiting list for 1 & 2 bedroom apartment.

For persons 62 years of age or older disabled regardless of age. Rent includes all appliances and laundry on-site also includes a chair lift for persons with difficulty in climbing stairs.

Call today at 877-815-5557.

This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Equal Housing Opportunity.

ROCK FALLS 1 BR $375 Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 2BR, $425/mo.

815-499-7448 THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217

STERLING

Reasonable Rates!

RIVER RIDGE APARTMENTS

2 Bedroom Great Location Garages Available

Section of the Daily Gazette, Telegraph and on saukvalley.com.

Also in The Review located on newstands throughout the Sauk Valley.

$

495

PER MONTH

1st Month’s Rent

FREE *with 1 year lease

3 Months

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Garage Rental*

(815) 626-SOLD (7653) (815) 284-SOLD (7653)

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Next to

ALDI in Sterling

1-815-414-2288

NORTHLAND PARK APARTMENTS Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Washer & Dryer Units Fitness Center Balconies / Patios Open House Daily Garages Available Pet Friendly

1st Month FREE! Call Me 2-Rent 815)632-7368 (Located Behind Northland Mall)

A2 Contact us to place an ad call 815-626-7653 815-284-7653

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

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Sterling Rentals Newer 2 Bedroom $599.00 & Up 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 Ground Level 2BR 2BA, applcs incl, attch. garage, lawn care inc., $650/mo. + dep. 1501 Heritage Ln. Call Jim Prescott 815-6257778 or 815-4992996 Newly remodeled studio apts.

Utilities included.

Starting at $450.

815-441-5106 Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

HOMES FOR RENT

310

FOR RENT HOUSES & APTS. svla.org

DIXON 3BR, 1BA, C/A, Washer, dryer, 1 Car garage. Northside. $680/mo. + dep. 815-440-1954 On the River, 1BR beautiful river front, $550mo 815-262-8563

PROPHETSTOWN Small 2 – 3BR. No pets.

Call 815-632-9036

ROCK FALLS

311

600 sq. feet Office N. Galena Ave., Dixon Available Now. 815-652-7470 Prime Location Office 815-499-7448

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

315

2BR, clean, no pets. $395/mo.

847-809-6828.

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

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

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

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

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

312-832-0500

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 Thurs. 10-6, Fri. 9-5 & Sat. 8-12

30368 E. Thome Rd.

1BR home, newly remodeled, stove & refrig, $450/mo. no garage. Call 815499-7060.

NEW TODAY

HUGE SALE Clothes, lawn furniture, push mowers, tools & misc.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705

2BR, 708 W. 2 St., 1 car garage.

W&D hookups, no pets.815-625-1900

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

815-445-6151.

2BR, fenced yard, garage, newly remodeled. Dep. & refs. req. $600/mo.

815-632-7111.

APPLIANCES

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STERLING

710

CLOVER HILLS LEASE TO OWN

1 BR Apts. No pets. No Exceptions! Call 815716-0367.

2BR 1BA 1 car garage, lg. fenced yard.

No Pets. $550/mo. + dep.

815-622-6991

1BR stove, refrig, No Pets. $385 + dep. 815-631-6678

RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.

APPLIANCES TV’S MATTRESSES

815.625.8529 Maytag 7 cycle elec. dryer & Kenmore HE washer $400 lv. message 815-973-5077

710

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

BICYCLES

715

Green machine pedal bike for 5-8 yr. olds $45 815288-6886

FURNITURE

ASHTON

LOANS

APPLIANCES

755

All Mattress Sets New in plastic.

Twin $99, Full $129, qu. $159, King $259. W/ Warr. Can deliver.

815-703-3688 Mattress sets: $99, Full Twin $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

Wood Accent Free Shelves.

Standing $45. 815548-9500

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Registered EnSpringer glish Spaniel Puppies for sale.

Lanark, IL. Great family & $550 bird dogs. female. $450 male.

815-493-6080 Sweet & lovable cats and kittens free to good homes only. Call 815-590-7625.

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

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

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

Young female cat looking for good indoor home. Multi Spayed. colored.

779-245-2322 Young white rabbits, friendly, great gifts! 815-973-3074

LAWN & GARDEN

781

WILL DO ROTO-TILLING Min. $30. Call 815-499-7060.

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

785

Bowflex w/ leg atgood tachment, cond. $200/obo 779-245-1145

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

Chicago Cubs Tickets. All games reasonably priced.

815-978-2589 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.

Need Lawn Equipment?

Starting a new lawn business? I have everything you need to get started. Call 815-590-0987

ELECTRONICS

790

Woodgrain Tabletop Stereo Sys. Phono, CD, Cassette player. $45 815-548-9500

See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS Set of 3 tires, 275/55/20. Very good tread. $100 815-631-5810 Tree Work,Trimming & Hauling, Yard Cleanup 779-245-0527

WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061

Twin, full, queen, king beds. Washer & dryer, coffee table, recliner, side by side refrig, elec. stove, table & chairs, sofa, dresser, sofa sleeper.

815-718-4385.

Wood centerpieces- oak, 22 slabs, 10”dia.x 2.5” thick. Various other sizes. $130/all. Call 815-499-9068.

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 1:24 scale, Nascar Diecast: Action, Team Caliber, Motorsports Authentics, Lionel,RCCA Elite, Numerous Drivers. Info: 815994-2101 4,000 oak kitchen cabinets in stock.

Builder Discount 815-626-4561 5,000 Bags of fertilizer, mulch, lawn care. Builder Discount 626-4561 Beautician Sink with drawers & mirror. wall mount type, 48” wide, brown w/ marbled white formica top & cover for sink.

Some small blemishes, circa early 1980s.

815-7729007 Do you need Gravel for Driveways?

Call 815-499-7195 Electric Motorized Wheelchair, custom made for large person, joystick, $1000. Serious Inquiries Only. 815632-7051 King bed w/frame like new. $250.

815-718-4385.

McCoy Apple Cookie jar: $50 Dixon 630-7725051 Medical Supplies for in home care. hospital bed, lift chair & more.

Best Offer 815-762-1716 New Samsung Galaxy Tab S. Tablet w/ charger, manual, stylus, & nice case. $400/obo.

Cash only. 815-994-8451

HAY & STRAW

825

NEW TODAY Round bales alfalfa & grass mixed $40/ea. Grass hay, small square bales, $3/ea. Alfalfa sm. sq. bales $3.50/ea.

815-946-2568.

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

Pure bred Angus for sale, Bull $2,000/obo 815978-2589

FARM EQUIPMENT

855

2008 Kawasaki 250 Bayou, automatic, w/ electric sprayer, like new condition, $2600 815-379-2541

CLASSIC CARS

904

Antique 1990 Buick Reata convertible.

Runs good, new tires.

Asking $3,200.

630-945-0166

AUTOMOBILES

905

1993 Pontiac Grand Am. New tires, runs great.

Maintains mechanically 174k. mi. $2,000 obo. 815501-5935 2005 Toyota Prius, hybrid, hatchback, 39-49 MPG, $3,900. Good cond.

309-738-2590

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EMPLOYMENT Search for local job listings at saukvalley.com/jobs/

DO YOU QUALIFY FOR A CAREER AS A ROCK FALLS POLICE OFFICER? The Rock Falls Board of Fire and Police Commissioners are seeking candidates for the posiition off Pollice Offificer and d wiill cond ductt enttrance examiinattions att the Rockk Fallls Middle School on Saturday, April 18th 2015. Physical Ability 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. Valid Firearms Owner Identification Card 4. Must be 21 years of age and not reached your 35th birthday 5. Have a high school diploma or equivalent 6. Must pass physical exam, skills evaluation, and written examination 7. Be of good moral character and pass an in-depth background check.

Fringe benefits include: Good pension plan, medical insurance, paid vacation, overtime pay and uniform allowance.

Application forms may be obtained at the Rock Falls Police Department located at 1013 7th Avenue, Rock Falls IL and must be completed no later than Friday, April 17th 2015 on or before 5:00 p.m. All applications submitted must include a copy of your driver’s license, High School Diploma or G.E.D. and your DD-214 (if applicable).

CNA or DSP for 2p - 10p (FT/PT) Exceptional Care & Training Center is an 84 bed skilled/ DD facility with a positive living and work enviroment; experienced, reliable staff; and an outstanding survey history. Compensation includes competitive rate of pay, commensurate with experience; shift differential; paid time off. New CNA and DSPs welcome.

Training available.

Exceptional Care & Training Center 2601 Woodlawn Road Sterling, 61081 exceptional-care.org info@ectcl.com

ROUTE DELIVERY DRIVER – ClassAor Class B CDL license required. Paid holidays and uniforms. Long-term employment, full-time. Overtime opportunities during peak season. Four day work week during off season, if desired. Health insurance, profit sharing, and variable year-eend bonuses. Delivery area 80 miles from Ohio, IL. Home daily. Requires good work ethic and clean driving record. Bring current copy of MVR.

Apply in person Mon-Fri 8am-4pm at: SISLER’S ICE & ICE CRE REAM 102 South Grove Street, Ohio, IL 61349 Applications are available.

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THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Rock Falls Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

CALL TODAY! 815/284.2222

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Ace Hardware is accepting applications for Material Handlers Material Handlers: First, Second and Third Shifts Full time starting at $12.60 per hour plus .55 or .60 shift premium Plus Incentive pay for your hard work Must be able to lift between 50-70 lbs.

Most schedules Sunday thru Thursday.

Benefits: • Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, Vision, Disability pay, Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off after 90 days • 401k with generous company contributions • Flexible spending accounts • Merchandise discounts Applications may be obtained 24 hours a day at the Princeton Ace Retail Support Center or you may apply on line at www.acehardware.com/careers

Princeton Retail Support Center 2123 N. Euclid Princeton, IL 61356

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SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Wednesday, April 1, 2015 • PAGE B12

QUALITY CARS FROM QUALITY PEOPLE 11-12 CHEVY TRAVERSES 3 TO CHOOSE!

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AUTOMOBILES

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NEW REAL DEAL FOR ITEMS OVER $300 A 5 Line REAL DEAL

ad runs for 30 days in Sauk Valley Classifieds, 4 Ogle County Papers, The Review and saukvalley.com all for only $38!

Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Offer expires 12/31/15

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

2006 Ford Freestyle SEL, 185K highway mi.

Leather, sunroof, hitch, new tiresexhaust- brakes. 6 passenger. Very good cond. Asking $3800/obo. 815632-3182. creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

FOR SALE: 1994 Pontiac Sunbird LE Convertible $1300/obo 815-994-0194 Grey 2014 Ford Escape. 21K mi. $23,000 815-6254820 HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our classified department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626SOLD or 284SOLD.

TRUCKS

910

2001 Dodge Dakota SLT, 91,900mi.

Typical Dodge rust over wheel wells & bumpers.

New muffler, brakes recently. 2” class 3 hitch w/flat 4 wiring topper.

Well & maintained with records. New price $3000/obo.

815441-2557 lv. msg.

VANS

911

2006 Grand Caravan, handicap van with power ramp.

Very good cond. $7995. Call Sauk Valley Motors, 815288-5626 or 815622-6655.

PARTS & ACC.

925

Weather Guard diamond cut deep tool box, for full size truck bed, good shape $350 815-590-0419

MOTORCYCLES

935

1995 Suzuki RF 900 25k mi. fresh service, good condition. $2,300 815626-4887.

1999 HD Sportster, 39K miles, all chrome, $4,000 815-973-3372 2004 Harley Davidson Electra-Glide Classic, $9500, many extras. Must See! 815-973-0977 2012 Harley Road Davidson Glide Ultra, exc. cond. 12,061 mi., Vance & Hines pipes, stage 1 air cleaner, Sony stereo, w/ Rockford fosgate 300 watt amp, (inner fairing has been painted to match the bike) also comes w 2007 Aluma LTD trailer, $21,500 815-7163267

BOATS/MOTORS

Life jackets (3) $20 815-732-1492 Outboard 6 gal.

Gas can w/oil inject.

Tank. $20 815-732-1492 Outboard motor storage stand $30 815-732-1492 945

CASH 4-CARS

We are licensed & insured to buy vehicles. Running or non running, scrap, Ect. 7 days a week.

All Calls Answered!

(815)499-3543 $$$$$$$$$$$$$

We Buy Used cars & trucks.

Call Dixon ATV 815-288-2146

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- In your rush to do too much, minor mishaps are likely. Proceed cautiously when using equipment or machinery. Problems with authority figures will surface if you lack diplomacy.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Make the most of your outgoing, friendly nature. Get involved in anything that will let you use your people skills to get ahead. A teaching or mentoring position will help build confidence.

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crucial decisions. Don’t expect your colleagues or family to agree with your choices. You need to put your needs first and prioritize.

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FARMLAND, HOUSE & BUILDINGS ESTATE AUCTION Tuesday, April 14th, 2015 at 11:00 A.M Sale to be held at: 4784 West Valley Road Shannon, IL 61078 160 Acres +/Section 33 of Florence Twp in Stephenson County, IL Selling in 2 tracts Tract 1: 151 Acres +/- P.I. 132.2 – NO BUILDINGS Tract 2: House & Many Out Buildings 9 Acres +/DO NOT ENTER 4784 West Valley Road Shannon, IL HOG BUILDINGS BINS, SHEDS, LAGOON, HOG BUILDINGS, to view Tract 2; SILOS, MACHINE SHED, Etc. contact auctioneer Tax I.D #’s 03-18-33-100-001 Total Taxes $ 8,863.00

For complete listing of sale bill, maps, soil maps, photos, tax info, terms & conditions, etc. go to www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com

Owner, Joyce G. Wilhelms Trust

Trustee, First State Bank Shannon- Polo Trust Officer, Jeff Norton Estate Attorney, Gary Gehlbach 815 288-4949 For Information Contact: Lenny Bryson - Auctioneer 900 South Division Ave., Polo, IL 61064 Phone: 815-946-4120

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TODAY’S CLUE: B equals P

YOUR 1ST AND 2ND CHANCE DEALER!

• 00 BUICK LESABRE

815-625-9600

by Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present.

Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

We Buy Cars To!

Low Miles

$

CELEBRITY CIPHER

Get

14,000 lb.

20' wood deck trailer tag, no rust, safety yellow, full width heavy duty HD, exp. metal ramps, new tires, $3,900 815-622-2622

AUTOS WANTED

960

$$$$$$$$$$$$$ 815-499-3543

940

1983 Mariner 115HP outboard, includes 18' tri-hull boat and trailer.

Very nice! $2500.

815-499-0699.

TRAILERS/RVS

AUTOS WANTED

S u do k u !

Answer on B11

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